Teenager arrested for stealing $42,000 in gear from Canberra Apple Store

What you need to know A teenager has been arrested for stealing more than $42,000 in Apple hardware from an Australian Apple Store. Security staff found a teenager and accomplice fleeing with "electronic devices." Police were able to identify one of the alleged offenders thanks to CCTV footage. Police were able to identify the offenders via CCTV footage. A teenager has...

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Here's how to get an iPhone 13 Pro Max from just $100

You don't have to look too far for terrific iPhone 13 deals. Now we're a few months out from the device's initial launch last fall, most retailers and carriers are offering some kind of promotion but there are a couple of deals at Verizon in particular that are well worth considering. Over there, you can save as much as $1,000 on your iPhone 13 purchase meaning you can...

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Apple Card is suffering an outage preventing people from paying bills, more

What you need to know Some Apple Card users are unable to pay bills and add cards to their wallets. New Apple Card customers might not be able to sign up. Apple is aware of the issue and working on a fix. Another Apple service outage, this time affecting its credit card. Apple has confirmed that Apple Card is suffering a partial outage that is preventing some people...

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How to get the most out of the Lunar New Year 2022 event in Pokémon Go

The Lunar New Year 2022 event in Pokémon Go is almost here. This event will introduce Shiny Litleo, as well as see even more Hisuian Voltorb on the map. We here at iMore have everything you need to know to make the most out of this event and be sure to check out our best Pokémon Go accessories so you can be fully equipped on your Pokémon Journey! What is the Lunar New...

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Meta's Messenger adds end-to-end encryption for chats and calls for all

What you need to know Messenger now supports end-to-end encryption for everyone. Encryption won't be enabled by default. Other improvements include screenshot notifications and more. There are two ways people can send secure messages now. Meta's Messenger app has added support for end-to-end encryption across both chats and calls for all users, the company has announced....

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'Pretzel and the Puppies' animated series hits Apple TV+ on February 11

What you need to know Pretzel and the Puppies will premiere on Apple TV+ on February 11. The first season will run for eight episodes. Mark Duplass and more stars will voice the show. Another animated show aimed at kids and families is coming next month. Apple has today announced a new animated TV show for kids and families that will premiere on Friday, February 11. Announced...

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Get the Apple Watch Sport Band look for less

We love the Apple Watch Sport Band; it's one of the best Apple Watch bands that Apple has made. Maybe your Apple Watch Series 7 (or other model) came with that unique, fluoroelastomer band with pin-and-tuck closure, and you're looking to get some more. Perhaps your Apple Watch came with a different band, and you've had your eye on a sport band (or several) ever since. The...

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Apple changed how 2FA SMS codes look for better security

What you need to know Apple has changed the way two-factor authentication SMS messages look. Now, Apple's messages will only have iOS, iPadOS, and macOS autofill on authentic websites. Improved security is always a good thing. Apple has made a change to the way two-factor authentication SMS messages look in an attempt to help boost security. Apple's change essentially...

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Joni Mitchell is pulling her music from Spotify amid Joe Rogan backlash

What you need to know Joni Mitchell says she is removing her music from Spotify. Mitchell's music will remain available on Apple Music. Mitchell is concerned about Joe Rogan's podcast and anti-vax messages. Joni Mitchell wants her music nowhere near Joe Rogan. Joni Mitchell is the latest artist to back Neil Young on his spat with Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan. The musician...

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Netflix CEO pounces, buys $20 million in shares as price flounders

What you need to know Netflix's Reed Hastings has reportedly bought $20 million in shares in the company. Shares in Netflix have taken a tumble following the announcement of subscriber growth numbers. Netflix shares have fallen from $612 to just over $384 this weekend. It's the perfect time to buy. Netflix co-CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings has reportedly bought $20...

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Murray Bartlett, Diane Lane, 6 others sign on for 'Extrapolations'

What you need to know Upcoming Apple TV+ anthology series Extrapolations has added eight new cast members. Murray Bartlett, Diane Lane, and others have reportedly signed on. Bartlett was only recently signed on to another Apple TV+ show in Physical. Bartlett only recently signed on for another Apple TV+ show. Upcoming Apple TV+ anthology series Extrapolations has reportedly...

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'Cha Cha Real Smooth' wins a virtual Sundance Film Festival award

What you need to know Apple TV+ movie Cha Cha Real Smooth has won a virtual Sundance Film Festival award. The movie's award comes just days after Apple splashed $15 million to pick it up. Cha Cha Real Smooth stars Cooper Raiff and Dakota Johnson. The movie won in the U.S. Dramatic category. Just days after reports that Apple TV+ has picked up Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real...

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Alex Moffat of 'SNL' fame signs on for Apple TV+ show 'Bad Monkey'

What you need to know Alex Moffat has signed on to play opposite Vince Vaughn on an upcoming Apple TV+ show. Moffat will take on a recurring role in the new show. Bad Monkey is based on a popular 2013 novel. Moffat will have a recurring role opposite Vince Vaughn. Upcoming Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey has a new cast member following the news that Saturday Night Live's...

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Developers can now mark apps as unlisted, making them findable only via URL

What you need to know Apple now allows developers to mark apps as unlisted. Unlisted apps don't appear in search and categories. Apps can still be found via their specific URL. This is something developers have wanted for a long, long time. Apple is now allowing developers to mark apps as unlisted, effectively removing them from the App Store unless someone has their...

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WhatsApp exec says the company would 'love' to make an iPad app

What you need to know WhatsApp head Will Cathcart says that the company would "love" to make an iPad app. Historically, WhatsApp's service wasn't set up for multi-device usage. Recent changes to WhatsApp infrastructure means an iPad app is now closer to reality than ever. Now that WhatsApp's systems are set up for multi-device access, the excuses are running out. WhatsApp...

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How to download macOS Monterey 12.3 public beta to your Mac

macOS Monterey, the next generation of Mac software, is now available as a public beta. The time has come. You can now download the macOS Monterey public beta on your Mac. It's not an overly complicated process, but we're here to walk you through it and if you need it, a place to get extra help. All the best Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey. Apple occasionally...

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Shortcuts adds “Notify When Run” toggle to hide Automations

In iOS 15.4 beta 1, Apple has added a new toggle to Personal Automations in the Shortcuts app for "Notify When Run." @mattcassinelli @viticci Was this option always here? They finally going to let us silence the automations notifications in 15.4? pic.twitter.com/PuQVyOlAHT — Kris Venden (@mpt45) January 27, 2022 By default, Shortcuts will display a notification every...

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Protect your new iPad with these great cases

The 2021 10.2-inch iPad features the new faster A13 Bionic chip, a retina display, and ships with iPadOS 15, making it one of the best entry-level iPads we've seen. You're going to want to ensure you keep your new iPad in mint condition, and the best way to do that is to get one of the best iPad 10.2 cases. Keep in mind that these cases are intended for the iPad 9th generation,...

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Apple privacy chief Erik Neuenschwander gives Data Privacy Day interview

"We think about privacy being a fundamental human right" What you need to know Apple's head of privacy has given an interview for Data Privacy Day. Erik Neuenschwander sat down with Rene Ritchie to discuss privacy across all of Apple's platforms. He reiterated that Apple thinks of privacy as a "fundamental human right." Apple's head of privacy Erik Neuenschwander has...

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Apple won't be including Python 2 with its macOS 12.3 update

What you need to know Apple has told developers that it will no longer bundle Python 2 in macOS from macOS 12.3 onwards. Developers should use Python 3, but that doesn't come pre-installed. Developers have been told to bundle Python into their apps if it is required. Time to bundle that runtime in your apps if it's a requirement. Apple has confirmed that it is removing...

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