If you want a second-gen HomePod on launch day, you’re running out of options
The second-generation HomePod was announced just under two weeks ago, and there’s seemingly some pent-up demand for the product. According to the Apple Store Online, if you order a second-generation HomePod today, it might not arrive until the first week of March…depending on your color choice. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Save on this wireless Nintendo Switch controller
Remember the days when you’d battle your friends on Nintendo for endless hours? While Nintendo products have progressed significantly and you may have more responsibilities as an adult, there’s no reason you can’t relive those good times you had growing up. You can indulge your inner child with this Bluetooth controller for Nintendo Switch for only $32.99. It’s […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Daily deals Jan. 29: $40 off Logitech MX Keys Mini, $110 off M1 MacBook Air, $400 off 65-inch LG OLED TV, more
Some of the hottest deals we spotted today include up to $49 off Hyper USB-C docks, $50 off Bose Wireless Surround Speakers, $40 off TurboTax Premier 2022, and more.Get $110 off an M1 MacBook Air todayThe AppleInsider staff searches the internet for top-notch deals at online stores to create a list of stellar deals on great tech products, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other items. We share the best deals in our Daily Deals post to help put more money back in your pocket. Read more...

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Get a U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock and Smart Savings in One Purchase
Smart locks are the future, and if you’re looking to save while upgrading your front door’s security, then here’s a deal for you. Today, ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Two stranded women in BC Canada gets saved by emergency SOS via Satellite
The Times Colonist recently reported how two women who were stranded in British Columbia were saved by the Emergency SOS in the iPhone 14. ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Crime blotter: iPhone thefts at Disneyland, Ohio Apple Store update
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a police update on an Ohio Apple Store theft, Find My iPhone catches criminals, and the "Phantom Pooper" strikes.Apple Store at The GreeneThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Read more...

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Apple Watch declared ‘Official Wearable’ by World Surf League
The WSL, or World Surf League recently declared the Apple Watch its official wearable. Surfing athletes will be receiving an Apple Watch Ultra or ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple announces App Store price hike in the UK, other regions
Apple recently announced a price increase in the App Store for the UK and other regions starting February 13. Also, In-app and app purchases ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Siri may soon be able to fill your room with animals and birds
As Apple’s AR headset nears closer to release, the leaks are becoming a full-on stream. After a sprawling report describing the device itself, a new rumor describes a unique system for creating apps—even if you can’t write a single line of code. According to The Information, Apple is developing software that will simplify app creation so users will be able to quickly build their own augmented reality apps. So quickly, in fact, that all they need to do is ask. As Wayne Ma explains: “With the software tools, Apple hopes that even people who don’t know computer code could tell the headset, via the Siri voice assistant, to build an AR app that could then be made available via Apple’s App Store for others to download.” The unique tool reportedly utilizes technology from Fabric Software, which Apple acquired in 2017. According to Crunchbase, the company’s Fabric Engine “specializes in 3D animation tools, VFX production, game development, and high-performance computing,” with a focus on procedural generation. The popular survival game No Man’s Sky uses a similar system to generate a world with 18 quintillion planets to explore. The Information says users will be able to use the software to create an app “with virtual animals moving around a room and over or around real-life objects without the need to design the animal from scratch and calculate its movement in a 3D space with obstacles.” The report says that while the tool would be geared toward developers, all users would be able to use scan objects to use in their AR world. The latest rumors say Apple is planning to release its so-called Reality One headset, which could cost as much as $2,999, at a dedicated spring event. Apple

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New BRAW Toolbox app brings Blackmagic codecs to Final Cut Pro
A new tool called BRAW Toolbox brings native Blackmagic BRAW support to Apple's Final Cut Pro, and it is available to preorder in the Mac App Store with a limited-time discount.BRAW Toolbox for BlackmagicBRAW Toolbox lets Mac users import their Blackmagic RAW files directly into Final Cut Pro without transcoding. The extension prepares all footage before import so users can change the RAW metadata and transfer it from different BRAW video clips. Read more...

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Satechi Pro Hub Slim: Boost Productivity and Efficiency
The Satechi Pro Hub Slim is the latest addition to the Pro Hub series from Satechi, and it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.

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M2 Pro vs M2 Max: Small differences have a big impact on your workflow (and wallet)
With the release of the 2023 MacBook Pro and the 2023 Mac mini, the shape of the second generation of Apple silicon on Mac has been revealed. It is, unsurprisingly, a bit of a replay of the first generation: Apple has segmented its chips into a few different varieties.  As with the M1 generation, the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are closely related to each other and to the M2 chip introduced last summer. They’re all based on the same foundation, but each chip has some different characteristics. When it comes time to choose how much to pay for a Mac mini or a MacBook Pro, those differences matter. Round 1: M2 vs M1 Before I compare the M2 Pro and M2 Max, it’s only right to discuss the M2, which debuted last June with the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. The CPU and GPU cores in the M2 are the same ones found in Apple’s A15 chip, which formed the basis of the iPhone 13 line.  Apple’s chips keep getting incrementally faster. In general, each M2 CPU core is about 12 to 15 percent faster than the equivalent M1 core. As a result, the M1-to-M2 transition can’t provide the quantum leap offered by Apple’s jump from Intel to its own processors. Instead, the Mac is now on the slow-but-steady progress path that we see every year with the unveiling of a new iPhone processor. The M2 Pro takes the M2 and increases the CPU cores, GPU cores, and memory.Apple However, Apple does keep tinkering around the edges from generation to generation. In the M2, Apple addressed one of the biggest failings of the M1 processor: limited RAM capacity. The M2 can support up to 24GB of unified memory, up from the 16GB limitation that made a lot of prospective M1 Mac buyers wince. Apple also increased memory bandwidth from 68GB to 100GB per second. While the M2 kept the same CPU core configuration of the M1–eight cores, four devoted to performance and the other four to efficiency–it increased the maximum number of GPUs available on the chip from eight to ten, boosting maximum graphics performance a bit. The next-generation Neural Engine on the M2 is more than 40 percent faster at machine-learning operations.  Perhaps most significantly, the M2 offered a boost to video encoding. In the previous chip generation, Apple added dedicated hardware to the high-end M1 Pro, Max, and Ultra chips to allow them to encode and decode ProRes video files much more efficiently. Apple rolled that capability into the M2, making Macs with M2 processors much more capable video editors.  The M2 is an impressive chip, but it really does pale in comparison to the M2 Pro and M2 Max. The M2’s four performance CPU cores make it remarkably powerful–but the M2 Pro and Max offer twice as many, which doesn’t quite double CPU performance… but it’s still about 1.6 times the speed. And then there’s the GPU side, where the M2’s maximum of 10 GPU cores goes up against up to 19 GPU cores on the M2 Pro and a staggering maximum 38 GPU cores of the M2 Max.  The M2 Max has the same number of CPU cores as the M2 Pro, but the Max boosts the GPU cores.Apple And while the M2’s 24GB of maximum RAM is a lot better than the M1’s 16GB, the M2 Pro can go up to 32GB and the M2 Max can range as high as 96GB. Memory bandwidth on the M2 Pro is twice that of the M2, and on the M2 Max, it’s four times. Throw in limited USB/Thunderbolt ports and video-out support and you can see that there’s still a lot to differentiate the high-end chips from the M2. This is not to say that the M2 is in any way a loser! It’s actually a remarkably powerful chip. But Apple has designed the M2 Pro and M2 Max for a more demanding user. Round (M)2: Pro versus Max As with the M1 Pro and M1 Max, it’s important to note that the M2 Pro and M2 Max are identical in many ways. Apple offers M2 Pro chips with fewer than 12 CPU cores, but if you get a 12-core model you’ll get exactly the same 12 cores as offered on the M2 Max. The CPU power will be identical. Don’t believe me? Take a look: Everywhere else, the story is different. Apple has limited the M2 Pro to 19 GPU cores, but the M2 Max can have as many as 38 GPU cores. This means that if you need graphics horsepower, the M2 Max is the way to take it to the max. Similarly, the M2 Pro’s memory maxes out at 32GB, but the M2 Max can handle as much as 96GB. And memory bandwidth on the M2 Max is double that on the M2 Pro. And the M2 Max is better at video encoding at decoding because it’s got two video encoding engines and ProRes video engines to the M2 Pro’s one. That means that in some video encoding tasks, the M2 Max will be twice as fast, as our Final Cut Pro export showed. M2 Pro vs M2 Max: Choose wisely You can basically think of the M2 Max as the M2 Pro with a little bit extra–and based on Apple’s photos of the chips, you can take that literally. The two chips appear identical when viewed from the top to the bottom of the M2 Pro… but the M2 Max is larger, continuing a bit beyond. In that new area, Apple’s added a second bank of GPUs, an additional memory bus, and additional video-encoding engines. So which will it be, Pro or Max? If your workflows are largely driven by CPU speed, the extra GPU cores of the M2 Max chips will not help you, making an M2 Pro a better buy. That is unless you need enormous amounts of very fast RAM, in which case, again, the M2 Max is a better choice. Video encoding will be faster on M2 Max, but perhaps not enough for it to justify the increased prices. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max, 12-core/38-core, 1TB) MSRP: $3,499 Best Prices Today: $3494 at Amazon US$3,494.00 at Amazon$3499.00 at Adorama Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Pro, 12-core/19-core, 1TB) MSRP: $2,499 Best Prices Today: $2,492.86 at Amazon$2492.86 at Amazon US$2499 at Apple Read our comparison of the Mac Studio (M1 Max) and the Mac mini (M2 Pro). CPUs and Processors, Mac

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Pestle iOS recipe app gets major update with Smart Folders, PDF scanning, and more
Popular recipe/cookbook iOS app Pestle is out with a big update that brings a number of upgrades. Headlining the release is Smart Folders plus new ways to import recipe cards and cookbooks via PDF, existing images, and more. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple's Studio Display doesn't shine in the light of competition
Apple's Studio Display is finally facing direct competition, and it doesn't shine as brightly under the glare of competitors.Apple Studio DisplaySamsung and Dell both announced 5K and 6K resolution computer monitors, respectively, at CES this year, pointing towards increased Mac monitor competition. Read more...

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The specs check out on new MacBook Pro and Mac mini [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The first reviews and early benchmarks reveal impressive performance boosts from the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini. We’re talking the pros and cons of upgrading — including one very important “buyer beware” scenario. Also on The CultCast: What’s new in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple execs share in-depth details on creating the M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro in new interview
Sitting down with pro videographer, photographer, and YouTuber Tyler Stalman, two of Apple’s executives have shared an in-depth look into the process of creating the 2023 MacBook Pro laptops with M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple Silicon. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple's M2 Max MacBook Pro 16″ is on sale for $3,199 ($300 off) & in stock
The 2023 MacBook Pro 16-inch equipped with Apple's powerful M2 Max chip is $300 off with our exclusive coupon, delivering the lowest price available.Save $300 instantly.Save $300 on this M2 Max MacBook Pro Read more...

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Today in Apple history: Apple moves into Bandley 1, its first custom HQ
January 28, 1978: Apple Computer occupies its first custom-built office, giving the company a bespoke business center to house its growing operations. A full 15 years before One Infinite Loop, and almost 40 before Apple Park’s stunning “spaceship” HQ  landed, 10260 Bandley Drive — aka “Bandley 1” — becomes the first purpose-built, permanent headquarters for […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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What to check before you power on an old Macintosh
When you pick up a classic Macintosh that hasn’t been used in a while, you need to inspect it before plugging it in and turning it on. Here’s what you need to look for. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Best MacBook Pro protective cases
Buying a MacBook Pro is not a small investment, so it makes sense to add a layer of protection to keep it scratch and dent-free until your next upgrade. Here is a roundup of the best MacBook Pro cases for the latest 14 or 16-inch models.Best MacBook Pro cases for the latest 14 or 16-inch modelsA heavy-duty case helps to protect your MacBook if you regularly wield it through airport security, and a laser-cut design on a wood case adds artistic flair. Here is a list of MacBook Pro cases to consider whether you need some protection or a sprinkle of creative inspiration. Read more...

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When did Apple rumors stop being fun?
Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Acrimony and recrimination in the rumorsphere this week, with the news that an iOS 17 leak might have been horsefeathers. Mark Gurman (in a mild conflict of interest is a leaker-analyst himself, and therefore a rival of the source under scrutiny) furiously tweeted that a seemingly innocuous story had been “entirely based on a troll account known to make up fake information,” and primly expressed his disappointment that respectable sites had fallen for the hoax. iMore agreed, pointing to LeaksApplePro’s “dismal track record” and outrageous past claims. 9to5mac wrote about it but refused to link to the story. AppleInsider vowed to implement a so-called “BS Meter,” and in the future to “label clearly what we think about the rumor in question before the click-through.” So first of all, the mea culpa. Macworld did indeed cover the story, and while we noted the source’s “mediocre track record” we perhaps weren’t clear enough about their shaky credibility. You can therefore feel free, if you wish, to dismiss everything else I’m about to say as the bitter ramblings of a hoax victim. (Weird “hoax,” though: a set of vague but perfectly plausible predictions that may well turn out to be accurate or at the very least hard to prove wrong.) But here’s the thing. No source is completely credible, and no leak is 100 percent reliable. Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo, the best in the business, have gotten things wrong in the past. Jon Prosser once dropped the ball so badly that he had to shave off his eyebrows as a forfeit. DigiTimes reported that Apple’s MacBook Pros were “delayed once again” less than a week before they arrived. And back in the early 2000s Think Secret had to shut down their whole site after reporting a false rumor of a FireWire audio interface box for GarageBand codenamed Asteroid. Rumors are a sketchy business at the best of times, and there was a time when Macworld preferred not to cover them. But it turns out that Apple fans are really interested in that sort of thing. Why? Because they’re fun. Apple rumors fill the sizable gap between product launches, raise expectations and simultaneously dash them, and were a large part of Apple’s success in the lean days. Sites like Spymac, Think Secret, and Macrumors, kept Apple relevant during the lean years and helped create a sizable buzz around events and releases. We didn’t spend much time debating what was true or not, they were just fun to read. These days, rumors are part of the tech landscape, but they’re ingrained in Apple’s culture like no other company. But that comes with risk. We can either cover rumors or only write accurate predictions. But we can’t do both. The path we’ve chosen to follow, then, is one of compromise. When covering rumors we try to look for interest–for fun. We write about the rumors that are weird and surprising, and the ones that (if accurate) will change our experience with Apple products. But we try to balance that with context and expertise. My colleague Jason Cross writes a Rumor Reality Check column that focuses on credibility and tries to give you an insight into which theories are likely to be true, and which ones should be regarded as a silly diversion. We’ve seen a lot of rumormongers come and go and generally have a decent idea of which ones are on the level. The LeaksApplePro rumor may have been made up out of thin air, but the information supplied seemed plausible. Even the good ones will get things wrong from time to time, and if you’re after rigorously accurate information you’re in the wrong game—you’d be better off waiting for the keynote presentation. And if you spend your time getting angry when people make mistakes, you don’t even get that. IDG Reviews corner This week Apple sent out the first units of its latest M2-based Macs, and Macworld was lucky enough to get two to test in our labs. Here’s what we made of the new machines: 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro) review: The final push for Intel holdoutsMac mini (M2 Pro) review: Nice upgrades that don’t quite justify the price Trending: Top stories of the week Is the power of Apple silicon holding back the Mac, wonders Dan Moren. In a sea of layoffs, observes the Macalope, Apple is a lifeboat of stability. Apple’s next battle in its ‘silent war’ against Google will be search and ads. We round up 5 reasons to upgrade your 2021 MacBook Pro to an M2 Pro or M2 Max. Apple is going to leverage its tight ecosystem to strap a $3,000 Mac display to your face. And you’ll like it. M2 Pro vs M2 Max: It comes down to memory–and money. The rumor mill The iPhone 15 just got a super exciting rumor of a ‘very beautiful’ redesign. The iPad Pro’s overdue ‘major revamp’ has been tipped to arrive in 2024. Apple’s next big thing has come into view with a huge ‘Reality Pro’ headset leak. The latest Apple silicon Mac Pro rumor brings more disappointment. There’s no new HomePod mini in the pipeline, according to the latest report. Will Apple hold a spring event this year? We reckon it might. Podcast of the week Apple’s new M2 Pro is here and we’ve had our hands on it. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chip, our experiences with the new Macs, and whether you should run out and buy them. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Software updates, bugs & problems Apple updated billions of products this week—here’s everything they got. All parents should update their child’s iPad to fix this scary Screen Time flaw. Apple’s SSD slowdown has reared its ugly head again in the Mac mini and MacBook Pro. Apple just updated iOS 12 to patch a critical security flaw. A yanked iOS 16.2 feature will be restored with ‘version 2’ in an upcoming update. The original HomePod and HomePod mini just got a major update. And with that, we’re done for this week. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Twitter or on Facebook for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Saturday, enjoy the rest of your weekend, and stay Appley. Apple

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iOS 16 Home Screen master class: 85 tips, tricks, and hidden features – do you know them all?
If you’ve been an iPhone user for any significant amount of time, chances are you’re well-versed in managing the iOS Home Screen. Seasoned veterans have no-doubt adopted best practices for managing Home Screen apps icons, interfacing with the App Library, widgets, etc. But here’s my challenge: Even if you consider yourself to be a Home Screen expert, you’ll likely find at least a few tips in this guide that you didn’t know before. And if you’re new to the iPhone? Then this nearly one-hour walkthrough will help you wrangle the iOS Home Screen like never before in 4K60p HDR. Watch our hands-on video, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for more videos like this. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Make toys for your kids (or yourself) with this easy 3D printer
Toybox re-imagines the 3D printer as the limitless toy factory we all knew it could be. Get one for just $349 and print hundreds of toys. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Daily deals Jan. 28: $200 off 24-inch iMac, $500 off Sony 55-inch 4K OLED TV, 39% off Fezibo standing desk & more
Some of the hottest deals we spotted today include 50% off H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe, $15 off Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 off the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G7 Gaming Monitor, and more.Net yourself $200 off a 24-inch iMac todayThe AppleInsider staff searches the internet for top-notch deals at online stores to create a list of stellar deals on great tech products, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other items. We share the best deals in our Daily Deals post to help put more money back in your pocket. Read more...

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App Store prices going up in the UK and other countries in February 2023
App Store prices will soon go up in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Colombia, and Egypt starting February 13, 2023. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Leaked Apple documents confirm iPhone 15 Pro to feature Wi-Fi 6E and A17 Bionic
Leaked internal documents suggest the iPhone 15 Pro will exclusively use Apple's 3nm A17 Bionic chip and feature Wi-Fi 6E support. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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GOP-led U.S. House to target online censorship of conservatives
With a change in leadership on a key panel, the new GOP U.S. House majority is expected to focus on censorship of conservatives online… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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App Store prices set to increase in United Kingdom, others
Apple has announced that, due to changes in foreign exchange rates, it will raise prices of both apps and in-app purchases made in several countries starting on February 13.App Store prices to The countries that will see price increases include: Read more...

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Apple changing App Store prices in the UK and several other countries
Apple announced on Friday that it will soon change App Store prices in multiple countries, including Colombia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The price increases will take effect on both App Store apps and in-app purchases starting in February. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple stock climbs ahead of earnings report
Despite facing numerous concerns ahead of its December-quarter earnings release on February 2nd, Apple stock has been rising… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
You can now protect your Apple ID account with a security key, a hardware device that acts as a second factor for two-factor authentication. But should you? The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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The Year in Mac Malware 2022 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 276
Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Experian Glitch Exposing Credit Files Lasted 47 Days
On Dec. 23, 2022, KrebsOnSecurity alerted big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian that identity thieves had worked out how to bypass its security and access any consumer's full credit report -- armed with nothing more than a person's name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. Experian fixed the glitch, but remained silent about the incident for a month. This week, however, Experian acknowledged that the security failure persisted for nearly seven weeks, between Nov. 9, 2022 and Dec. 26, 2022.

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The top 20 most notable Mac malware threats of 2022
We recently compiled our list of the top Apple security and privacy stories of 2022. Now we turn our focus specifically to the Mac malware threats of the past year. Here are all of the top malware threats that made headlines each month throughout 2022. Note that most of the dates below relate to when […] The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, and more
Apple released OS updates this week, fixing vulnerabilities and adding features in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS and iPadOS 16.3, and more. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Administrator of RSOCKS Proxy Botnet Pleads Guilty
Denis Emelyantsev, a 36-year-old Russian man accused of running a massive botnet called RSOCKS that stitched malware into millions of devices worldwide, pleaded guilty to two counts of computer crime violations in a California courtroom this week. The plea comes just months after Emelyantsev was extradited from Bulgaria, where he told investigators, “America is looking for me because I have enormous information and they need it.”

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New T-Mobile Breach Affects 37 Million Accounts
T-Mobile today disclosed a data breach affecting tens of millions of customer accounts, its second major data exposure in as many years. In a filing with federal regulators, T-Mobile said an investigation determined that someone abused its systems to harvest subscriber data tied to approximately 37 million current customer accounts.

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M2 Chip Boost, New Macs, and the Return of the HomePod – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 275
Apple has introduced the latest versions of its M2 chips, and updated three Mac models. They also surprised everyone with a new, full-sized HomePod. We also look at brand-based phishing, Google's AirTag clones, and a trifecta of stories about instant messaging apps. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod
Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips power new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models. The post Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023
If you want to buy a new Mac, you have several options. This guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of Mac. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Thinking of Hiring or Running a Booter Service? Think Again.
Most people who operate DDoS-for-hire services attempt to hide their true identities and location. Proprietors of these so-called “booter” or “stresser” services — designed to knock websites and users offline — have long operated in a legally murky area of cybercrime law. But until recently, their biggest concern wasn’t avoiding capture or shutdown by the feds: It was minimizing harassment from unhappy customers or victims, and insulating themselves against incessant attacks from competing DDoS-for-hire services. And then there are booter store operators like John Dobbs, a 32-year-old computer science graduate student living in Honolulu, Hawaii. For at least a decade until late last year, Dobbs openly operated IPStresser[.]com, a popular and powerful attack-for-hire service that he registered with the state of Hawaii using his real name and address. Likewise, the domain was registered in Dobbs’s name and hometown in Pennsylvania. The only work experience Dobbs listed on his resume was as a freelance developer from 2013 to the present day. Dobbs’s resume doesn’t name his booter service, but in it he brags about maintaining websites with half a million page views daily, and “designing server deployments for performance, high-availability and security.” In December 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice seized Dobbs’s IPStresser website and charged him with one count of aiding and abetting computer intrusions. Prosecutors say his service attracted more than two million registered users, and was responsible for launching a staggering 30 million distinct DDoS attacks.

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13″ M2 MacBook Pros available today at Apple for as low as $1169
Apple standard-configuration 13″ MacBook Pros with M2 CPUs in stock and available today starting at $1169, Certified Refurbished, and ranging up to $150 off original MSRP. These are the cheapest 13″ M2 MacBook Pros for sale today at Apple. Apple’s one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: – 13″ M2 MacBook Pro/8GB/256GB SSD/Space Gray: $1169, $130 off […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Get a 13″ M2 MacBook Air at Apple today for as low as $1079
Apple has standard-configuration 13″ M2 MacBook Airs in stock and on sale starting at only $1079, Certified Refurbished, and ranging up to $150 off MSRP. These are the cheapest M2-powered MacBooks for sale at Apple and also the best deal on MacBooks available anywhere. Apple’s one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: – 13″ M2 MacBook Air/8-Core […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023
Apple Card is offering special offers for January & February, 2023 which include a $75 Daily Cash offer for customers who open a new Apple Card through February and a $55 Daily Cash offer for new Apple Card holders who subscribe to a year of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) All Access Digital. Apple also offers 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on all purchases with the […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023
Apple Card is offering special offers for January & February, 2023 which include a $75 Daily Cash offer for customers who open a new Apple Card through February and a $55 Daily Cash offer for new Apple Card holders who subscribe to a year of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) All Access Digital. Apple also offers 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on all purchases with the […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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New low price: Clearance 14″ M1 Pro MacBook Pros for $1699, $300 off MSRP
B&H Photo has dropped prices on Apple’s previous-generation 14″ 8-Core M1 Pro MacBook Pros by $300 off original MSRP, now only $1699. Free 1-2 day shipping is available to most US addresses: – 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro/8-Core CPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Gray: $1699, $300 off MSRP – 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro/8-Core CPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Silver: $1699, $300 off MSRP See our 14″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple has clearance 27-inch 5K iMacs in stock starting at only $1169
Apple has a full line of Certified Refurbished 2020 27″ 5K iMacs available starting at only $1169 and ranging up to $810 off original MSRP. Apple’s one-year warranty is standard, shipping is free, and each iMac features a new outer shell. The following standard configurations are available: – 27″ 5K 8-Core Intel i7 3.8GHz iMac: $1489 $810 off original MSRP – 27″ 5K 6-Core Intel […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Price drop! Apple has M1 Mac mini in stock for only $469, Certified Refurbished
Apple has dropped prices on clearance M1-powered Mac minis in their Certified Refurbished section to a new low starting price of only $469. Each mini comes with Apple’s one-year warranty, and shipping is free: – M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $469 was $589 Step up to a mini with 512GB of storage for $759: – M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $639 was $759 […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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The Latest Rumors and Potential Features of a New Apple iMac Pro
The rumors are flying and speculation is running rampant around the possibility of a new Apple iMac Pro. It is expected to be a powerful computer in Apple’s lineup, and people are already asking what features it could possess. The current rumors suggest that Apple will be incorporating a version of Apple’s new M2 processor, probably an M2 Pro or M2 Max with up to […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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New low price: Apple Studio Display for $1399, save $200
Amazon has Apple Studio Displays on sale for $200-$150 off MSRP for a limited time. Shipping is free: – Studio Display (Standard glass): $1399.99 $200 off MSRP – Studio Display (Nano glass): $1749 $150 off MSRP Their price for the model with Standard glass is the lowest we’ve seen so far for that model, new, from any Apple retailer. For the latest prices and sales, […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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New low price: Apple Studio Display for $1399, save $200
Amazon has Apple Studio Displays on sale for $200-$150 off MSRP for a limited time. Shipping is free: – Studio Display (Standard glass): $1399.99 $200 off MSRP – Studio Display (Nano glass): $1749 $150 off MSRP Their price for the model with Standard glass is the lowest we’ve seen so far for that model, new, from any Apple retailer. For the latest prices and sales, […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Week’s Best Apple Deals: Clearance 14-inch M1 MacBook Pros now available for up to $570 off original MSRP
With the introduction of new M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered 14″ MacBook Pros, Apple and its retailers have dropped prices on standard-configuration 14″ MacBook Pros with M1 Pro CPUs by as $570 off original MSRP. Here are the best prices available this week: (1) Apple has Certified Refurbished standard-configuration 14″ MacBook Pros with M1 Pro CPUs in stock starting at $1539. Each model features a […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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$150 discounts on Apple 24-inch iMacs with 256GB of storage available, prices start at $1149
Amazon has Apple’s 24″ M1 iMacs with 256GB of SSD storage on sale for $150 off MSRP. Their prices are currently the lowest available for new iMacs among the Apple retailers we track: – 24″ M1 iMacs (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU/256GB SSD): $1149.99 $150 off MSRP – 24″ M1 iMacs (8-Core CPU/8-Core GPU/256GB SSD): $1349.99 $150 off MSRP Note that some sale prices may be restricted […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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