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Your Friends & Neighbors has already confirmed a new star for season 3
Thu Apr 16 10:42 pm

Apple TV’s hit show Your Friends & Neighbors is only two episodes into its second season, but the show is already lining up new cast members for season 3. Here are the details.

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Apple announces events and activities ahead of the TCS London Marathon
Thu Apr 16 10:01 pm

Last month, Apple was announced as an official partner of this year’s TCS London Marathon. Now, the company has confirmed a series of events and activities ahead of the main race, scheduled for April 26. Here are the details.

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Apple Music outage makes service unavailable to some users [U: Solved]
Thu Apr 16 7:58 pm

Update, 11:51 p.m. ET: Apple now lists the issue as solved. The original post follows below.

Apple’s System Status page confirms an ongoing Apple Music outage that is making the service unavailable or slow for some users. Here are the details.

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Power bank maker Casely reissues recall following mid-flight explosion and fatal incident
Thu Apr 16 6:30 pm

MagSafe-compatible accessory maker Casely has reissued a recall for Power Pods after new incidents were reported following its initial recall last April, including one that proved fatal. Here are the details.

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An iCloud backup helped uncover a $320M crime ring in Brazil
Thu Apr 16 5:06 pm

Data pulled from an iCloud backup played a key role in uncovering a $320M money laundering scheme in Brazil, leading to the arrests of several influencers and musicians. Here are the details.

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Netflix launching redesigned iPhone app with vertical video feed
Thu Apr 16 5:03 pm

After botching its Apple TV app with an inferior custom video player, Netflix is updating its iPhone app with a vertical video feed.

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Apple TV has two new sci-fi series coming as spinoffs to beloved hits
Thu Apr 16 4:37 pm

Apple TV keeps proving itself a destination for sci-fi fans, and two of the streamer’s beloved hits have inspired spinoff series that are on the way.

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Bluetti’s FridgePower provides key protection against power outages [Sponsored]
Thu Apr 16 4:26 pm

A complete home battery backup system provides the ultimate flexibility in protecting against power outages, with options ranging from $1,200 to around $10,000, depending on how many devices do you want to power and for how long.

But Bluetti’s FridgePower is a brand-new option designed to provide the most important protection in a form-factor specifically optimized for smaller apartments and kitchens.

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Tim Cook boosts Nike investment with fresh $1M share purchase
Thu Apr 16 4:20 pm

Regulatory filings show that Tim Cook has once again increased his stake in Nike, bringing his holdings to 130,480 shares. Here are the details.

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MacBook Neo sells out for April as demand for Apple’s $599 laptop outpaces supply
Thu Apr 16 3:56 pm

Apple has sold through its MacBook Neo inventory for April. The earliest deliveries for new MacBook Neo orders from Apple now quote delivery dates in May.

MacBook Neo’s launch has resembled a flagship iPhone launch more than a typical Mac release. After more than a month since its release, customers continue to purchase the $599 laptop faster than Apple can produce them. 

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Apple Glasses design, iOS 27 features, Creator Studio updates
Thu Apr 16 3:36 pm

Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg reports on the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple shutters three retail stores. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance finds some great HomeKit gear that just works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Latest Apple Glasses reveal shows Apple truly playing to its strengths
Thu Apr 16 2:59 pm

Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg outlined fresh details about Apple Glasses, with a special focus on design. Here’s why it sounds like Apple is truly playing to its strengths with the forthcoming product.

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