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March 20, 2023
15:45
The BBC is advising staff to remove TikTok from work phones
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Though the BBC still has a TikTok channel, it is advising staff to delete the app from their work phones over China fears.TikTokAs a TikTok ban edges closer in the US, the UK's British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) seeks to remove it from corporate devices over features of Chinese surveillance. However, the app is still permitted on personal devices.

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15:19
Belkin's Matter woes, ESR Find My wallet, & more smart home news
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Belkin is stepping back from the Matter standard, ESR got a new Find My-enabled Geo Wallet & Stand, and there is much more news on the Homekit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderAfter previously committing to Matter, Belkin is now putting its rollout on hold. It has decided to reevaluate the standard as it looks for better ways to differentiate itself from others in the market — and that might not be a bad thing, either.

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14:51
This Steve Jobs autograph costs more than a Tesla Model S
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An award plaque signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is up for sale, a rare item as Jobs didn't sign things often.Steve JobsMoments in Time buys and sells original letters and other documents that feature autographs, and they recently put a unique piece of Apple history up for sale at $95,000, which is more than a Tesla Model S at $89,990.

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14:32
Microsoft's app store for iPhone could arrive as soon as 2024
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Microsoft's gaming chief has his eye on the iPhone, and has said that the company is planning its own store to bring Xbox games to Apple hardware outside of the App Store once EU rules come into forceThe European Union's Digital Markets Act will make major changes in March 2024, including enabling third-party digital storefronts to coexist on the iPhone and iPad alongside the App Store. It seems that Microsoft wants to capitalize on the situation.According to Microsoft Gaming chief executive Phil Spencer, Microsoft wants to open up its own app store for iOS and Android. Pending the clearance of its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, that storefront could go live in 2024 at the earliest.

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14:32
Daily Deals: $199 Apple Watch, $600 off 16" MacBook Pro, up to 25% off Google Pixel Buds, more
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Today's top finds include 69% off an iPhone 13 Pro case with MagSafe, a Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box for $168, 63% off a Microsoft Surface Pro X, MacBooks from $450, and a $199 Apple Watch SE.Save on Apple Watch Series 8The AppleInsider team scours the web for stellar deals at online stores to develop a list of unbeatable deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share our top finds in our Daily Deals list to help put more money back in your pocket.

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13:30
Mumbai Apple Store will finally open in April, Delhi to follow
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The first flagship Apple Store in India will be opening in Mumbai in April, a report claims, with a second outlet in New Delhi set to arrive soon after.[Laurenz Heymann/Unsplash]Apple is in the middle of preparing its first-party stores in India for launch, and the fruits of that labor could surface soon. After hiring for the physical retail locations since the start of 2023, it seems that April will see at least one of the stores opening to the public.

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12:47
How to get Apple's 30-inch Cinema Display to work on a modern Mac
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A vintage Apple 30-inch Cinema Display can be used as your second or main display on your modern Mac. Here's how to hook it up.When Apple added USB-C and Thunderbolt ports to modern Macs, it also added DisplayPort connectivity over the same ports. This means you can add a second display to your Mac using these ports, instead of relying on display-only connections like HDMI.From 2004 to 2010, Apple sold the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, and many of these displays are still around and working. Although lower in resolution by today's standards, they can still make great second or primary displays for your modern Mac.

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12:39
Kremlin says nyet to iPhone ahead of presidential election
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The Russian government has told officials preparing for the country's 2024 presidential election not to use iPhones, because there is worry that spies have hacked the phones.MoscowRussia is gearing up for another presidential election in 2024, but preparations for it have involved a message to tighten security, and that includes ditching the iPhone.

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11:57
Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso' cast to visit White House to promote mental health
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Jason Sudeikis and the cast behind the Apple TV+ hit comedy "Ted Lasso" will be meeting President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday, to promote mental health and well-being.Announced late on Sunday, the visit will see the on-screen stars of the celebrated sports comedy show from Apple's streaming video service paying a visit to the White House. The meeting will involve a discussion between the cast and the Bidens about "the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall wellbeing."The announcement was initially promoted by the U.S. President's Instagram account, which shows the famous "Believe" sign taped above the doorway into the Oval Office. The social posting also said "Tomorrow," pointing to a Monday event shortly before Apple officially confirmed the meeting.

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0:07
Oura Ring review: love the feature changes, hate the new subscription
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We're taking a second look at the Oura Ring, a fitness tracker packed into a discreet piece of jewelry, to see how the third generation compares to its predecessors.Like many people, I got the Apple Watch because I was excited to use it to track and record health-related data. And, when it comes to collecting health data, the Apple Watch is king — with a caveat.As much as I love the idea of the Apple Watch, it isn't an excellent fit for me. For one, adding a screen that is physically attached to me can be a huge distraction. I feel compelled to check it obsessively, even if I've turned off all notifications.

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March 19, 2023
19:21
Twitter's deadline to move away from text-based 2FA is today
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Twitter's deadline for free users to switch away from text-based two-factor authentication unless they pay for Twitter Blue has arrived. Here's how to adjust your account.Twitter's logoIn February, Twitter declared it was making a major change to how it handles two-factor security for accounts. Unusually, it had decided to take away text-based two-factor authentication for all users, except those willing to pay for the Twitter Blue subscription.

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15:24
Gravastar Supernova Bluetooth Speaker Review: It's almost perfect
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The Supernova Bluetooth Speaker crash-landed, and it's now our go-to speaker for everything from pool parties to game nights.Gravastar's new, portable speakers look like they were ripped straight out of Portal. The unique design of this powerful speaker is going to turn heads.What comes in the box

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13:11
Daily deals March 19: $200 off M2 16-inch MacBook Pro, 43% off Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch curved monitor, $99 AirPods, more
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Today's top deals include 19% off an Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, 22% off Samsung T7 Shield 2TB portable SSDs, 19% off the Gen 1 Apple Pencil, and more.You can get $200 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2. The AppleInsider editorial team scours online retailers for great deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We compile our best finds into our Daily Deals list, which you can use to save money on the hardware you want.

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0:06
Logitech MK270 Keyboard and Mouse review: Good for budget buyers
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If you are in need of a set of budget peripherals for your Mac, the Logitech MK270 Keyboard Combo will work well with both your desktop and your wallet's needs.The MK270 Keyboard combo is an affordable full-size package. We desperately needed an ergonomic keyboard and mouse for our MacBook Pro that didn't break the bank. At $28, Logitech's MK270 arrived in two days from Amazon and seemed to fit the bill.

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0:02
Apple Watch helps diagnose something it wasn't designed to find
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A Cleveland man has credited the Apple Watch with saving his life, after a series of different alerts drove him to get medical attention.Apple WatchIn October, Ken Counihan was informed by his Apple Watch that his breathing was elevated. The wearable device advised that he had gone from an average of 14 breaths per minute to around 18 per minute.

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March 18, 2023
21:38
The best antivirus for Mac is none at all
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The online world is still a dangerous place, but while antivirus providers are trying to sell you subscriptions for their wares, macOS is still secure enough for users to resist the products. The best antivirus for Mac is a combo of existing protections and user sanity.[Pexels/Anna Shvets]Viruses and malware are a fact of online life, with numerous reports detailing how various digital nasties are badly affecting systems around the world. Both for individuals and for organizations with more stringent security practices.

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19:17
OWC's 14-port Thunderbolt 3 dock is on sale for $199.99 today
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The OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock, which is $80 off this weekend, has hundreds of 5-star ratings on Amazon.Get the OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock for $199.99.You can snap up OWC's Thunderbolt 3 dock for $199.99 at the company's MacSales.com store. This handy dock in Space Gray features 14 ports, including dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connectors, five USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A ports, and one USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C port. It also has 85W of charging power to keep your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro running smoothly when connected to an external display.

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18:57
Acefast Crystal (2) T8 review: Flashy and loud wireless earbuds
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Standard wireless earbuds can become a mundane piece of tech lacking personality. If you are tired of boring white or black earbuds, check out the flashy Acefast Crystal (2) T8.Acefast Crystal (2) T8 earbuds with touch controlsWhen you are one of many who use wireless earbuds daily, the predictable colors owned by the masses can start to look drab and bleak. The Acefast T8 wireless earbuds can add visual interest to match your creative personality. That is if you want to stand out with lighting effects.

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18:56
Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases
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The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order to fine Epic Games $245 million over so-called "dark patterns" in "Fortnite," which led players into making unwanted purchases in the game.Epic Games' marketing for its App Store lawsuitOriginally announced as part of a wider $520 million settlement in December, the FTC has made its order for a payment of $245 million from Epic, that will be made to recompense players of the highly popular game.

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13:22
Daily deals March 18: $100 off M2 Mac mini, $250 off Apple Studio Display, up to 48% off Cricut, more
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Today's top deals include $110 off a Flexispot standing desk, $60 off an Xbox Series X, and 20% off a Lego Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R kit.Save big on the Apple Studio Display. The AppleInsider staff team searches the internet for excellent deals at online retailers to create a list of can't-miss deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We post our top finds in our Daily Deals list to help you save money.

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March 17, 2023
21:08
How to use ChatGPT on Apple Watch
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ChatGPT isn't limited to desktop — here's how you can use ChatGPT directly from your wrist with your Apple Watch.ChatGPT running on your Apple WatchPetey, which was previously called WatchGPT before naming copyrights came into play, is an AI assistant available on the App Store for Apple Watch.

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20:47
Original iPhone sells for over $50,000 in recent auction
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The "Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution" auction has concluded, and the sealed original iPhone sold for $54,904.Auction resultsThe auction, which ran from February 17 to March 16, featured items signed by Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. Other historic products included an Apple Lisa 1 owned by former Apple executive Del Yocam and an original factory-sealed iPhone.

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18:56
Get Apple's Mac Studio for just $1,845, plus $30 off AppleCare
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Apple's robust Mac Studio is now $155 off with exclusive promo code savings. Plus, add AppleCare for just $139.Save $154 on the Mac Studio.Shoppers looking for a top Mac Studio deal can pick up the standard model for $1,845 with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. To enter the coupon, simply head over to Adorama, add the system to your cart and enter code APINSIDER during Step 3 of checkout (detailed activation instructions can be found on this help page).

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18:45
BougeRV Yuma 200W CIGS solar panel review: lightweight, rollable, durable
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The BougeRV Yuma 200W CIGS solar panel name might be a mouthful, but it is quite a versatile solar panel that can be used across a variety of use cases.A flexible, rollable solar panelWe're used to seeing solar panels come in rigid square mounts that are big and heavy. Instead, they tend to fold into small suitcase-sized carrying cases or are much larger and intended for permanent mounting.

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18:17
Don't miss the hazmat bunnies' St. Patrick's Day adventure on Apple TV+
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The hazmat bunnies from "Luck" appear in a new short film that Apple has produced in honor of St. Patrick's Day."Bad Luck Spot!"From Skydance Animation, "Luck" is an Apple TV+ film starring Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jane Fonda. It's about an unlucky girl named Sam who goes on a quest that could change her luck forever.

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17:34
Facebook also launches blue-check Verified program
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Meta's Facebook is rolling out its own verification program to users that gives access to a blue check mark and exclusive features, very similar to Twitter's paid offering.Meta VerifiedThe company announced the subscription service in February, and it's called Meta Verified. It's a way for people to show others they are who they claim to be, as it requires verification with a government-issued ID.

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16:43
Apple Confluence store in Lyon reopens after refit
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Following two months of refitting and renovation, Apple's store in Confluence, France, has reopened with minor — but significant — improvements.The exterior of the Lyon Confluence Store is only subtly improved (source: Consomac)The store closed in January 2023 for an anticipated two-month refit, with Apple eventually announcing March 17, 2023 for the reopening. Now according to French site Consomac, the store is back open, and the alterations are subtle.

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14:41
Apple's AI future, Spotify vs. Apple Music, Samsung's moon controversy
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On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss the possibility that Siri could get some help from GPT-like technology, Spotify's eventual HiFi tier, and talk about Samsung's moon photo controversy.Siri's intelligence could get an upgrade with GPT-like technologyYour hosts discuss how the revolution of AI chatbots and large language models like ChatGPT could influence Apple. It might lead to a better Siri, but for now it isn't clear how Apple will implement the technology in the long run.

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14:37
Apple Watch capable of pain prediction in sickle cell patients, says study
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A new Apple Watch study has shown promise that Apple's flagship wearable could be a feasible, low-cost method to help predict pain episodes related to Sickle Cell disease.The Apple Watch could predict pain in sickle cell patientsResearchers at Duke University, Northwestern University, and others have recently published a new study showing the Apple Watch as a viable method for predicting vaso-occlusive crises, or VOCs.

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14:11
Daily Deals: $150 off 14" MacBook Pro M2 Pro, $200 off MacBook Air, $499 iPad Air 5 & more
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Today's valuable finds include smartphone cases as low as $5, 35% off a Lenovo Smart Tab M8, 10% off a 9.7" iPad Pro, 26% off an LG NANO75 LED 4K Smart webOS TV, and Philips LED & Smart lights from $20.Save $100 on a MacBook Pro with M2 Pro ChipThe AppleInsider staff team searches the internet for excellent deals at online retailers to create a list of can't-miss deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We post our top finds in our Daily Deals list to help you save money.

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13:04
Hands on with Jony Ive's Red Nose: Unexpectedly well designed
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The former chief designer at Apple has added a famed UK object to his list of accomplishments, with a radical design of the iconic and charitable red nose.Sir Lenny Henry wearing the new Jony Ive-designed red nose for charitySince departing Apple, Jony Ive has been busy with his own design studio, LoveFrom. He and his company have worked with major names including Airbnb, Ferrari and Exor, as well as setting up a sustainable design competition with King Charles (at the time Prince Charles).

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12:36
Flexispot Sit2Go chair review: A must-have for the office
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You can turn off your Apple Watch telling you to stand, or purchase a standing desk to mitigate the awfulness of remaining sedentary at work — or you can get FlexiSpot's Sit2Go 2-in-1 fitness chair.Here at AppleInsider, we're always looking for ways to have our cake and eat it, too — meaning — hit deadlines while burning calories in the process. We're not talking about burning basal metabolic rate calories, the ones expended at rest to keep us alive. Here, we're talking about movement calories worked off while sitting on the Sit2Go chair.Sit, move, and get your work done: it feels like an unattainable dream, not a reality. Usually, we'd be skeptical of a workout chair like this. However, after using it religiously for one week, the Sit2Go does take the cake.

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11:48
iPhone 15 Pro Max may get the world's thinnest screen bezels
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Apple's forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max is rumored to feature a front display that has bezels of only 1.55mm (0.06 inches), making it by far the thinnest bezel in any smartphone ever made.Recent rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro Max have included a claim that while it may be thicker than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, it could have a slightly smaller camera bump. That claim was based on purported CAD drawings for the phone, and came via leaker "Ice Universe," who now reports that the dimensions of the phone's bezel will be record-breaking.

iPhone 15 Pro Max will break the record of 1.81mm bezel black edge held by Xiaomi 13, and we measure that its cover plate black bezel width is only 1.55 mm.S22 and S23 1.95mmiPhone 14 Pro 2.17mm pic.twitter.com/9TBrVCGSCo
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4:21
Apple Maps Detailed City Experience now in Boston
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Apple Maps Detailed City Experience is now available for Boston, Massachusetts, which adds detailed 3D landmarks, street markings, and more.Fenway Park in Apple MapsApple has been slowly adding new cities to its list of those with highly detailed maps. The feature is referred to as the Detailed City Experience, and it adds incredible details with cartoon-like 3D renders.

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March 16, 2023
19:43
YouTube TV will cost a lot more per month in April
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Google is hiking the price of cord-cutting option YouTube TV, and is blaming it on the rising price of content.In an email sent to subscribers, Google announced that it will hike YouTube TV prices, up from $64.99 per month to $72.99 per month. The price hike is set to take place when customers are billed in April.YouTube TV last underwent a price hike in mid-2020, when subscribers saw a 30% increase as the price climbed from $49.99 to $64.99.

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19:36
Siri might get an AI boost, after testing improvements in tvOS
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Apple is reportedly increasing its AI efforts after recent moves from other companies, and tvOS appears to be the first testing platform for an upgraded Siri.Apple might boost Siri's smartsGoogle and Microsoft have been including more artificial intelligence technology into their products thanks to OpenAI. Apple could be testing such technology as well, and it starts with tvOS 16.4.

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18:42
iPhone vs Android: Two different photography and machine learning approaches
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A controversy with Samsung's phone cameras has renewed the conversation surrounding computational photography, and highlights the difference between it, and Apple's approach in iOS.Apple's computational photography aims for realismIt isn't a big secret that Apple relies upon advanced algorithms and computational photography for nearly all of its iPhone camera features. However, users are beginning to ask where to draw the line between these algorithms and something more intrusive, like post-capture pixel alteration.

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17:31
Clippy evolved: New 'Microsoft 365 Copilot' uses AI for text creation
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Microsoft is bringing more AI into its products by releasing Microsoft 365 Copilot for Word, Excel, and other apps to write text and manage emails.Microsoft expands AI technologyThe company has already integrated AI into its Bing search engine and Edge browser, and is now powering its other apps with large language models. Announced on Thursday, Microsoft 365 Copilot uses business data to leverage intelligent productivity solutions across apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

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16:52
Microsoft Office for Mac is on sale for $49.99, a discount of 80% off retail
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The standalone Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 license is discounted to $49.99, with no subscription to manage as its a one-time purchase.Save on Microsoft Office for Mac.Normally retailing for $249, the $49.99 promotion is hosted by StackCommerce, with licenses provided by an authorized Microsoft Partner.

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15:58
Belkin pauses Matter support in smart home devices
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Belkin's smart home company Wemo is halting the development of devices with Matter to rethink its strategy.Belkin pauses Matter rolloutWemo makes various smart home accessories such as smart plugs, doorbells, and switches, but has decided to pause its Matter products. The company wants to first discover how to make its products stand out from competitors.

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14:58
Apple TV+ baseball fans will get live looks into bad call appeals
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When baseball umpires make a bad call and a dugout appeals, fans watching on Apple TV+ will get live footage of the replay room for transparency into how calls are made.Major League Baseball on Apple TV+Apple hosts Friday Night Baseball with the Apple TV+ service for Major League Baseball games, along with live pre-game and post-game shows and live commentary. Starting with the 2023 season, Zoom video calls are making their way into baseball broadcasts on MLB Network and Apple TV+.

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14:43
Deals: $250 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, 75% off iPhone Leather Case, up to $1,500 off Samsung Bespoke refrigerators & more
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Today's best finds include 61% off an Apple Watch Sport Loop band, 46% off a Milanese loop Apple Watch band, $580 off LG 38-inch display, and up to 53% off kitchen appliances and air purifiers.Save $200 on a 16-inch MacBook ProThe AppleInsider staff searches the web for excellent deals at online retailers to create a list of stellar deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share our top finds in our Daily Deals list to help you save money.

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14:14
US demands Chinese owners sell TikTok, or face ban
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The Biden Administration has reportedly told TikTok executives that the service could be banned completely in the US if China does not sell its stake in the firm.TikTok on a smartphoneThe long-running tensions between the US and social media platform TikTok have already seen President Trump signing an executive order requiring the firm to be sold. That was beaten in the courts, but pressure toward a ban hasn't ceased.

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13:44
BenQ PD2725U review: Not even close to a Studio Display substitute
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The 27-inch, 4K BenQ PD2725U monitor is advertised as a "Mac compatible" display, and it worked with our MacBook Air with M2 — but it's clear this display wasn't designed for Mac users.BenQ PD2725UThe obvious thing worth pointing out is that this is a 27-inch monitor with a 4K resolution. Apple's macOS looks the best when there's a certain number of pixels per inch, and this monitor with 163ppi falls short — it's not in the retina range.

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13:07
Foxconn wins first AirPods order & will make them in India
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Six years and six months since AirPods were launched, Apple's biggest supplier Foxconn will expand into India to make them.According to Reuters, Foxconn plans to build a $200 million factory in India, specifically to make AirPods. Apple has already had some AirPod components made in India, as part of its move to reduce reliance on China, but so far Foxconn has not been involved.Neither Apple nor Foxconn have confirmed the story, but Reuters cites two unnamed sources, reportedly with direct knowledge of the deal. One of the sources said that Foxconn's investment in India will be with a new factory in southern Indian state of Telangana.

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12:31
How to reset HomePod and HomePod mini
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If your HomePod isn't working, there's a way to reboot it or reset it back to factory defaults. Here's how to reset HomePod and HomePod mini with or without an iPhone.The process to reset HomePod isn't hard and should only take several minutes. The good news is that the process for resetting a new or original HomePod is easy to complete with only a couple of steps.

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12:22
Folding iPhone could automatically protect itself from drops
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Apple is working on technology to allow iPhones or iPads with flexible screens to detect when dropped, and immediately fold up on the way to the ground to minimize damage.Apple has long been researching foldable devices such as an iPhone or iPad, and has also looked at rollable screens. Each has the intention of presenting a larger display on a small device, but both can result in a screen that is potentially vulnerable to damage.A newly-revealed patent application called "Self-Retracting Display Device And Techniques For Protecting Screen Using Drop Detection," describes ways of protecting such devices.

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11:09
Apple's AR headset operating system referenced in code
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Code snippets continue to reference something called realityOS, which are expected to be for the upcoming Apple VR Headset.Apple VR Headset could run realityOSReferences to realityOS have popped up for months in Apple code, and a trademark was even filed. The name seems to reference the operating system that will be used for the Apple VR Headset.

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10:44
Apple holds premiere for climate change drama 'Extrapolations'
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Ahead of its streaming debut, Apple TV+ hosted a world premiere of "Extrapolations" in Los Angeles, with its all-star cast and crew."Extrapolations" writer/creator Scott Z. BurnsApple TV+ was first reported to be working on what would become its eight-episode climate change drama, "Extrapolations," in 2020. Created by writer/director Scott Z. Burns, it's an anthology series which starts streaming from March 17, 2023.

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March 15, 2023
22:44
Studio Display 16.4 beta 4 firmware now available
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Apple has released the fourth Studio Display firmware beta for version 16.4.Studio Display 16.4 firmware beta 4The beta cycle for iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 is on its fourth release. Users with the beta installed on a Mac connected to the Studio Display will get prompted to install the monitor's fourth beta for version 16.4.

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21:17
Apple might be spared US antitrust investigations in 2023
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Despite some pending bipartisan legislation, Republicans in Congress might give Apple a pass on potential antitrust cases in 2023, to focus on other tech issues.GOP-led House might shift prioritiesApple has faced various antitrust investigations for years, surrounding issues like App Store rules and how it prevents competing app stores from launching on its platforms. But now that Republicans have achieved the majority in the US House of Representatives, those probes might falter.

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18:13
Apple issues fourth developer betas for iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and watchOS 9.4
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Apple has made available to download its fourth developer betas of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and watchOS 9.4.Second developer betas are hereDevelopers participating in the beta can download the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating hardware already running the beta operating systems. Public beta versions are typically provided a short time after the developer counterparts, and the public can try them out via the Apple Beta Software Program.

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18:09
Apple seeds fourth macOS Ventura 13.3 developer beta
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Developers are now able to access to the fourth beta of macOS Ventura 13.3 to test out on their Macs.macOS Ventura gets a new betaDevelopers signed up for the beta program can pick the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating Macs already running beta software. Public beta versions usually arrive a little after the developer versions, and are accessible by the Apple Beta Software Program.

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17:36
Will 2023 be the year that iPhones get more expensive in the US?
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After years of rumors of an imminent price increase, a new report claims that Apple will finally do it to iPhone 15 Pro models in 2023.iPhone 15 Pro models could cost moreAccording to Jeff Pu, an analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities, Apple plans to raise the prices for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The reasoning relies on other rumors, including a titanium frame, solid-state buttons, and a new periscope camera.

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Tragedy plus time equals a BlackBerry comedy
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The rise and especially the calamitous fall of BlackBerry precipitated by Steve Jobs and the iPhone is the subject of a new movie, opening in theaters in May.Six months after it completed post-production and the search for a distributor ramped up, "BlackBerry" is to be released in theaters on May 12, 2023. Written by Matthew Miller and Matt Johnson, the director, it's based on the 2015 non-fiction book, "Losing the Signal."Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton star as BlackBerry founders Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie. The film is billed as a "whirlwind ride through a ruthlessly competitive Silicon Valley at breakneck speeds."

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Battle of the sexes: Men and women like different iPhone models
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Although there isn't much of an age difference in Apple device ownership, men and women prefer different iPhone models. Here's how they differ.Men tend to prefer iPhone ProsApple device ownership is mainly similar across various age groups, although there are more iPhone owners than Mac and iPad. And a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reveals another difference in Apple customers.

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Daily Deals: 51% off Meta Portal, $90 off iPhone 14, $300 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, more
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Top discounts for March 15 include a Sony waterproof Bluetooth speaker for $79, 14% off an Apple Magic keyboard, 33% off an Insignia Fire TV, up to 35% off Echo devices with a TP-Link smart plug, and more.Get a Sony Bluetooth Speaker for $79The AppleInsider crew scours the web for unbeatable deals at online stores to create a list of can't-miss deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share the best bargains in our Daily Deals list to help you save money.

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Apple engineers allegedly testing AI-generated language features
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With ChatGPT growing ever more popular, Apple has reportedly decided to step up its game and focus on natural-language search processing.SiriIn February, Apple held its annual AI summit, an internal event that briefs employees on its Machine Learning and AI advancements.

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March 08, 2023
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Score a MacBook Air M2 for only $1,049 with free expedited shipping
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Buyers looking to upgrade their computer can take advantage of a $150 discount on Apple's latest MacBook Air M2. Plus, snag free expedited shipping and a sales tax refund with special offers.Get an M2 MacBook Air for $1,049.The MacBook Air deal is available on the M2 model with an 8-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage. It's available in the Midnight, Silver, and Space Gray color schemes for $1,049, making it the cheapest way to get M2 power in a laptop.

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TikTok ban edges closer with bipartisan RESTRICT bill
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US Senators hope to provide the Commerce Department the ability to ban TikTok with a carefully worded bill that avoids targeting TikTok directly.TikTok faces a US banThe new bill has bipartisan support and is lengthily named the "Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act. It would provide the Commerce Department, not the President, the power to restrict or ban foreign services deemed a national security threat.

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March 07, 2023
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Everything new in iOS 16.4 beta 3
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The third iOS 16.4 beta offers slight improvements to new features and a possible feature change to Car Key. Here's what's new.iOS 16.4 beta 3 has few minor changesBetas for the iOS 16.4 testing cycle are coming more frequently, with the latest arriving only seven days after the last. The second beta arrived eleven days after the first.

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New GarageBand 10.4.8 update fixes unknown security flaws
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Apple updated GarageBand for Mac recently, which contains important security fixes, though it's unclear what they are.Update GarageBand for MacThe company updated the app on Tuesday, and the release notes say, This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users." The new version is 10.4.8, and it's available in the Mac App Store.

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HyperPack Pro review: A lot of room for a lot of tech
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The HyperPack Pro aims to elevate the humble backpack to an easily locatable container that can also handle all the hardware of a power user's portable workspace.HyperPack ProAs technology continues to advance forwards, more of the products we use nearly every day seem to get upgraded to do tasks they originally could not. The HyperPack Pro takes the ordinary backpack and allows you to be able to locate it and carry all the tools you need in a strong and resistant design.

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Jason Sudeikis thinks 'Ted Lasso' spin-offs are a possibility
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"Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis says that season 3 is the end of that particular story — but there may be more coming from AFC Richmond."Ted Lasso""Ted Lasso" creator Bill Lawrence said that the show would likely end after season three, and cast members shared final goodbyes in November. Speaking to Deadline, Jason Sudeikis didn't share details but said it was the end of the story they wanted to tell.

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Apple seeds third developer betas for iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4
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The third developer betas of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, and watchOS 9.4 are now available for testing.Second developer betas are hereDevelopers taking part in the beta can download the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating hardware already running the beta operating systems. Public beta versions are usually provided a short time after the developer counterparts, and the public can try them out via the Apple Beta Software Program.

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Apple issues third developer beta of macOS Ventura 13.3
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Apple has provided developers with the third developer beta for macOS Ventura 13.3 to try out.macOS Ventura gets a new betaDevelopers enrolled in the beta program can acquire the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating hardware already running beta software. Public beta versions typically arrive a short while after their developer counterparts, and are available through the Apple Beta Software Program.

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Apple's musical comedy 'Schmigadoon!' premieres on April 5
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Apple has revealed the trailer and the debut date for season two of its musical comedy series "Schmigadoon!" starring Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong.Season two arrives in AprilThe company had announced a renewal of the show in June 2022 after a successful first season. It premieres worldwide on April 5 followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 3.

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'Slow Horses,' 'Bad Sisters' nominated for Royal Television Society Awards
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The UK's Royal Television Society is to hold its main Programme Awards 2023 on March 28, with Apple TV+ nominated twice — but in just one category.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses"In December 2022, Apple TV+ sponsored the Royal Television Society (RTS) Craft and Design Awards, where it then won the title design category for "The Essex Serpent." The new Programme Awards range across film and television, and encompass 30 categories ranging from Arts through to Sports.

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Nomad Electric Blue Apple Watch Strap review: A limited edition color that pops
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Nomad has just released its latest limited colorway for its popular Sport Strap for Apple Watch. We take a look at the new eye-catching Electric Blue band with our Apple Watch Ultra.Nomad's new Electric Blue Sport StrapExpect more limited edition colors. That's what Nomad is saying with the launch of the Electric Blue Sport Strap that is available for all 42/44/45mm Apple Watches and the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra.

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AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $199 at Verizon, beating Amazon by $35
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AirPods deal hunters can pick up Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99 at Verizon with free 2-day shipping, beating Amazon's price by $35.Save $50 on AirPods Pro 2.Verizon's $199.99 promo discounts Apple's powerful earbuds by 20%, with free 2-day shipping or free express store pickup at select locations.

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Apple Pay is coming to South Korea very soon
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Revealed alongside the yellow iPhone 14, Apple is officially launching Apple Pay in South Korea after months of regulatory review from the country's financial regulator.Apple Pay coming to South KoreaThe company announced on Tuesday that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available in a new yellow color. Furthermore, in the Korean version of its press release, Apple included that it is "about to launch Apple Pay in South Korea."

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Purported iPhone 15 Pro photos show indent for rumored new volume control
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Unverifiable images said to be of the actual iPhone 15 Pro enclosure metal show a cutaway and indented section where the volume button — or buttons — may go.Following multiple rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro will switch to having a single long volume control, a newly leaked image appears to something of a new design. But it is not conclusive, either way.The leak comes from Twitter user "fix Apple," who claims to be a hardware technician "at Apple and Huwai," and rarely tweets, This image is described solely as being the "new one," and could be a side view of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or a combination of models that aren't even the iPhone 15.

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The iPhone alarm tone is also a gorgeous classical piano piece
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Apple's iPhone alarm tunes usually just wake people up, but musician Tony Ann was inspired to develop one into a full classical piano track lasting more than two minutes.Play Tony Ann's YouTube video and any iPhone user will immediately recognize the alarm sound that Apple calls Opening. Where the alarm tone lasts for just a few seconds before it repeats, it does then stick in people's heads.In Ann's case, though, the piece does not simply repeat, he develops the tune into a deeply impressive score that weaves in and out of Apple's original. Unlike his clever pop song version of the alarm, this classical rendition is always unmistakably the Apple tone, even as it builds to a conclusion.

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Daily Deals: $70 off AirPods Max, $100 off Nike Apple Watch, eufy Clean RoboVac Pro $98, more
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Top deals for today include an Apple Watch SE for $199, 40% off an Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 40% off Govee WiFi LED strip lights, 32% off Sony noise-canceling wireless earbuds, and more.Save $100 on Apple Watch Nike Series 7The AppleInsider team scours the web for top-notch deals at online stores to create a list of unbeatable deals on the top tech products, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We post the top deals in our Daily Deals list to help you save money.

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Sonos to support spatial audio with Apple Music on March 28
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A long holdout due to hardware limitations, Sonos says that it is now ready to support Spatial Audio for Apple Music users later in March.Apple Music Spatial Audio comes to SonosAfter announcing its new Era 300 and Era 100 speakers, the company also announced that spatial audio will be supported on select Sonos speakers starting March 28.

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