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May 14th 2019
 
Renders imagine new color options for 2019 iPhone XR, what do you think? [Poll]
Chance Miller - 5:55 pm EDT

Over the weekend, a supply chain report suggested that this year’s iPhone XR lineup will add two new lavender and green color options. Now, new mockups imagine what those colors might look like alongside the rest of the iPhone XR lineup.

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The post Renders imagine new color options for 2019 iPhone XR, what do you think? [Poll] appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Hands-on with Beats Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones [Video]
Jeff Benjamin - 4:36 pm EDT

I went into this review of the $249 Powerbeats Pro with high expectations. Even prior to reading Zac’s review, I was pretty much convinced that these would be the best wireless earbuds ever made, and, despite not beating the AirPods in every area, I wasn’t disappointed.

To be clear, the Powerbeats Pro aren’t perfect, but they’re better than the AirPods if you’re using them for workouts. The Apple AirPods set the groundwork for Beats’ first truly wire-free earbuds, and the team at Beats took the baton and ran with it.

Watch our hands-on Powerbeats Pro video review for more details. more…

The post Hands-on with Beats Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Movies from many studios revert to HD instead of 4K on iTunes, including already purchased titles
Chance Miller - 3:29 pm EDT

[Update #2: Apple appears to be resolving this issue.]

[Update: It seems that the issue is affecting more than just Warner Bros movies. Users report that 4K titles from Columbia, MGM, 20th Century Fox, and others have also reverted to HD. This suggests it’s likely a bug on Apple’s part.]

Over the last several days, many Warner Bros movies on iTunes have reverted from 4K to simply HD on iTunes. This includes titles that customers have already purchased. At this point, it’s not explicitly clear whether this is an issue on Apple’s part or Warner’s.

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Almost all Macs since 2011 affected by new 'ZombieLoad' Intel chip vulnerability, patch included in macOS 10.14.5
Michael Potuck - 2:23 pm EDT

Intel has detailed today that four new exploits named ZombieLoad make almost every chip it has made since 2011 vulnerable to attacks. ZombieLoad has some similarities to the Meltdown and Spectre bugs we saw last year. Apple has already patched the vulnerabilities with yesterday’s macOS 10.14.5 update.

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The post Almost all Macs since 2011 affected by new ‘ZombieLoad’ Intel chip vulnerability, patch included in macOS 10.14.5 appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Satechi launches aluminum wireless mouse with USB-C, affordable faux-leather desk pad
Michael Potuck - 2:00 pm EDT

Popular Apple accessory maker, Satechi, is out with two new products today. First is an ergonomic aluminum wireless mouse available in four colors that features USB-C for recharging. There’s also a new desk pad in several finishes called the Eco-Leather Deskmate.

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'View as Public' option for Facebook users live again after major vulnerability last year
Michael Potuck - 1:38 pm EDT

Last fall, Facebook discovered a major flaw with its “View as” feature which saw security tokens for 50 million accounts stolen. Facebook has today announced its security review of the incident is complete and has brought back the View as Public feature in addition to adding a quick button to “Edit Public Details.”

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The post ‘View as Public’ option for Facebook users live again after major vulnerability last year appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Tuesday's best deals include Apple Watch Series 4 $70 off, 2019 iMacs on sale, and the DJI Osmo Pocket 4K camera
Trevor Daugherty - 12:09 pm EDT

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break includes Apple Watch Series 4 deals, latest iMacs for $150 off, and an all-time low on the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4K camera. Head below for more.

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Disney buying Comcast's stake in Hulu in deal likely to benefit both sides
Ben Lovejoy - 10:29 am EDT

Disney is buying Comcast’s stake in Hulu, giving it full control of the service with immediate effect, although the actual purchase doesn’t complete until 2024 …

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The post Disney buying Comcast’s stake in Hulu in deal likely to benefit both sides appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Adobe Lightroom's new Texture tool enhances individual details without impacting your entire photo
Michael Steeber - 10:21 am EDT

In addition to significant improvements to its prototyping tool XD, Adobe today released updates to Lightroom with new ways to learn photo techniques, improved editing features, and more. The updates are rolling out to Mac and iOS customers starting today.

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The post Adobe Lightroom’s new Texture tool enhances individual details without impacting your entire photo appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Official Statue of Liberty app offers AR views, including a view no one has seen since 1916
Ben Lovejoy - 9:49 am EDT

A new official Statue of Liberty app uses augmented reality to bring to life a virtual visit to the landmark. It includes a view no visitor has been able to see since 1916 …

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UK 5G rollout begins in July with Vodafone in seven cities, with home router to follow
Ben Lovejoy - 9:09 am EDT

We’ve heard about the 5G plans of US carriers, but UK 5G rollout has so far remained an unknown. That changed today when Vodafone announced its launch plans …

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The post UK 5G rollout begins in July with Vodafone in seven cities, with home router to follow appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Adobe XD streamlines team collaboration with support for design systems
Michael Steeber - 9:00 am EDT

Last December, Adobe teased that full support for design systems was just around the corner for its prototyping tool Adobe XD. Today, the company released a significant update that delivers on that promise and adds several other requested features for designers.

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The post Adobe XD streamlines team collaboration with support for design systems appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
This week's best iTunes movie deals: 'Space Adventures' from $6, Disney films $15, more starting at $1
9to5Toys - 8:57 am EDT

This week’s best iTunes movie deals include a Space Adventures sale from $6, Disney films for $15, a number of popular titles starting at $5, and the usual $1 HD rental. Head below for more.

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MLB At Bat app gets major update, with DVR features and choice of audio streams
Ben Lovejoy - 8:23 am EDT

The MLB At Bat app, the official app for Major League Baseball, has been given a major update, with two headline new features.

The first is DVR-style functionality …

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Using older Creative Cloud apps? Adobe warns you might get sued …
Ben Lovejoy - 7:48 am EDT

If you’re using older Creative Cloud apps, Adobe is warning that you are at risk of being sued. Adobe has told subscribers to some older apps that they are no longer licensed to use them, and face the risk of a lawsuit if they continue to do so.

Apps affected include Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere, Animate and Media Director. It appears that the mess may be a result of a licensing dispute between Adobe and Dolby … 

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The post Using older Creative Cloud apps? Adobe warns you might get sued … appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
AAPL drops 6% as Trump's tariffs bite: Apple accessories at 25%, overall costs could rise 10%
Ben Lovejoy - 7:08 am EDT

AAPL fell almost 6% in yesterday’s trading in response to concerns about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on products imported from China.

While it had initially appeared that Apple had escaped the current round of tariffs, some accessories are now taxed at 25%, and Apple’s component costs have also risen …

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The post AAPL drops 6% as Trump’s tariffs bite: Apple accessories at 25%, overall costs could rise 10% appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Pixelmator Pro adds new feature to automatically match colors of two images
Benjamin Mayo - 6:57 am EDT

Pixelmator Pro today released version 1.3.4 with two major new features. ML Match Colors lets you drag an image into the Color Adjustments sidebar. Pixelmator Pro analyzes the image, pulls out the dominant colors, and then sets the adjustments such that the image in the canvas adopts the same color palette.

Pixelmator Pro also adds a new Free Transform tools to skew and perspective transform layers in the canvas. The original Pixelmator offered a Transform option, and now the developers have brought the same feature to Pixelmator Pro … and improved on it further.

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The post Pixelmator Pro adds new feature to automatically match colors of two images appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
Alexa Guard now rolling out in the US: Echo alerts you when it hears sounds of smoke alarms and breaking glass
Benjamin Mayo - 6:31 am EDT

Amazon is rolling out a new feature for its Echo smart speaker devices called Alexa Guard. Alexa Guard turns your Echo into a mini-home security device. It will listen out for noises like smoke alarms going off or smashed glass, and send alerts to your phone including audio clips and quick access to a video feed (if your Echo has a camera).

Following a beta test last year, the feature will soon be available to all Echo owners in the United States. You can start using it by enabling Guard in the Alexa app.

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How to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free SSD fix
Michael Potuck - 3:00 am EDT

Do you have a 13-inch non Touch Bar MacBook Pro? You may be eligible for a free SSD fix as part of an Apple service program.

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Adobe opens Photoshop for iPad beta signups ahead of this year's release
Chance Miller - 9:36 pm EDT

Back in October, Adobe announced that it would be bringing full Photoshop CC to the iPad sometime in 2019. Now, the company is officially opening beta signups for Photoshop on the iPad.

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The post Adobe opens Photoshop for iPad beta signups ahead of this year’s release appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
The best portable Apple Watch power banks to use while traveling
Chance Miller - 9:09 pm EDT

The Apple Watch has pretty reliable all-day battery life most of the time. In certain use cases, however, you might need to give it another boost – such as if you’re traveling or doing a lengthy LTE workout. Read on as we roundup our favorite Apple Watch power bank accessories. more…

The post The best portable Apple Watch power banks to use while traveling appeared first on 9to5Mac.


 
WhatsApp discloses vulnerability that allowed Israeli spyware to be installed on iPhones
Chance Miller - 6:55 pm EDT

A report from The Financial Times this afternoon details a vulnerability in WhatsApp that allowed attackers to inject Israeli spyware onto phones. The malicious code was developed by Israeli company NSO Group and transmitted by calling users via WhatsApp on iOS and Android.

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The post WhatsApp discloses vulnerability that allowed Israeli spyware to be installed on iPhones appeared first on 9to5Mac.



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