**Apple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on Apple TV Plus**
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Apple TV+ (https://tinyurl.com/getappletvplus) offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $6.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers …
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**Microsoft is shutting down Cortana, and Apple should do the same with Siri**
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Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which was introduced in 2014 back when Windows Phone was still a thing. Similar to Siri, Cortana lets users perform a number of tasks using voice commands. But it seems Microsoft is giving up on its old virtual assistant, as the latest Windows 11 update kills the Cortana app. The reason? The company will now bet on AI instead.
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**Tim Cook touts that Apple has been investing in generative AI tech ‘for years’**
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Alongside the release of AAPL earnings for Q3 2023 (https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/03/aapl-reports-q3-2023-earnings/), Tim Cook is also touting the company’s investment in generative AI technology. In an interview with Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-profit-tops-wall-street-targets-strong-services-counter-weaker-iphone-2023-08-03/), Cook said that Apple has been “doing research across a wide range of AI technologies, including generative AI, for years.”
**Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that**
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We’ve been seeing Apple regularly tally a new services records as its reported quarterly earnings over recent years. Now the company has achieved a major milestone, more than 1 billion paid subscriptions, fueling another all-time services revenue record as active Apple devices also hit a record high.
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**AAPL reports Q3 2023 earnings: $81.8 billion revenue, iPhone sales dip**
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Amid concerns from analysts about the possibility of a major drop in revenue, Apple has officially reported its earnings for fiscal Q3 2023. AAPL reported (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/08/apple-reports-third-quarter-results/) revenue of $81.79 billion, down 1% year-over-year, and earnings-per-share of $1.26. Profit for the quarter came in at $19.88 billion, up 5% year-over-year.
Apple also revealed that it now has over one billion paid subscribers, while its installed base of active devices also hit a new all-time high.
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**Sealed original iPod breaks record with $29,000 sale price**
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Apple memorabilia has been selling for record prices this year. After a Steve Jobs signed check went for over $100,000 (https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/11/steve-jobs-signed-check-up-auction/), we saw a rare 4GB sealed original iPhone smash the previous record with an auction price of $190,000 (https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/16/sealed-original-iphone-breaks-record-150000-dollars/). Now another world record has been set with the sale of a sealed original iPod.
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**iOS 17: Everything you need to know about new features, release dates, and more**
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iOS 17 was officially announced at WWDC, marking Apple’s biggest annual software update for iPhone users. This year, iOS 17 packs new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets. Head below for a roundup of our coverage, new features, details on betas and release dates, and more.
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**Sources: Apple prepping for iPhone 15 Pro event potentially scheduled for September 13**
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It’s been almost a year since Apple announced the iPhone 14 lineup, and now we’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about iPhone 15. But one thing that’s unclear at this point is when Apple will announce the new phones. According to information seen by _9to5Mac_, Apple plans to announce the new iPhones in the third week of September.
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**Where are iMessage apps in iOS 17? Here’s how to access and customize them**
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A big change comes to Apple’s Messages with a new expandable menu for iMessage apps on iPhone. The update brings a cleaner and simpler UI but at first, you might be thinking, where are iMessage apps in iOS 17? Here’s a look at how to access, add, and customize them.
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**Thursday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 $199, Apple Watch Sport Loop bands from $27, Nanoleaf Matter gear, more**
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Thursday’s best deals are now live courtesy of _9to5Toys_ (https://9to5toys.com), this time ushering in a chance to score an all-time low on AirPods Pro 2 at **$199** (https://9to5toys.com/2023/08/03/discount-airpods-pro-2-apple/). Also getting in on the savings at the best price yet, Nanoleaf’s new Essentials Matter smart home gear starts at **$16** (https://9to5toys.com/2023/08/03/nanoleafs-new-essentials-color-lightstrip-and-light-bulb-pack-matter-support-from-16/) to go alongside these official 45mm Apple Watch Sport Loop Bands (https://9to5toys.com/2023/07/31/apple-watch-sport-loop-bands-summer-savings/) from **$27** (https://9to5toys.com/2023/07/31/apple-watch-sport-loop-bands-summer-savings/). Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest _9to5Toys_ Lunch Break.
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**ESR launches first 15W multi-device MagSafe charging stands alongside new car mount [Deal]**
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ESR today is expanding its lineup of MagSafe accessories with some of its very first offerings that pack true 15W charging speeds for iPhone 14 and the rest of your Apple kit. Well timed to debut ahead of all the new Apple smartphones next month, there are three new models being revealed today including and car mount which are seeing launch discounts at Amazon.
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**Vision Pro displays use tech designed to reduce eyestrain and motion sickness**
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A newly published Apple patent describes how Vision Pro displays use technology designed to reduce both motion sickness and eyestrain.
While motion sickness is a known concern with head-mounted displays, an eyestrain issue caused by the illusions they create is something I hadn’t encountered before …
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**Pok Pok iOS update brings summer fair fun to the Islands toy**
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After launching the all-new World Puzzle toy (https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/06/pok-pok-ios-app-for-kids-world-puzzle-update/) last month, Pok Pok Playroom has received another update today that encourages growth with creativity, storytelling, imagination, logic, and much more. Here’s what’s new with this wonderful app for kids.
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**Meta blocking news links as legislation backfires; X sued for using them**
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Meta (https://9to5mac.com/guides/meta/) is blocking news links in Canada, as it did previously in Australia, following the introduction of new legislation. The development is being described as an “everyone loses” outcome …
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**Younger people switching from Android to iPhone on Samsung’s home turf**
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South Koreans under 30 years of age are switching from Android (https://9to5mac.com/guides/android/) to iPhone (https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-14/) in substantial numbers, according to a new report.
The shift is significant in a country where patriotic support for local brand Samsung (https://9to5mac.com/guides/samsung/) is usually extremely strong …
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**AirPods Max 2 needs to be a major update – which features do you want? [Poll]**
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There’s so far been very little information on any Apple plans to launch an AirPods Max (https://9to5mac.com/guides/airpods-max/) 2 – a new generation of its most expensive headphones – but it’s clear that a major update is needed.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s report (https://9to5mac.com/2023/01/11/new-airpods-max-airpods-lite-release/) back in January said nothing more than that an “updated version” is planned, and _Bloomberg_‘s Mark Gurman (https://9to5mac.com/2021/05/28/bloomberg-apple-readying-new-third-gen-airpods-fitness-tracking-airpods-pro-in-2022/) said only that new colors might be in the works.
But owners and would-be purchasers likely expect a lot more …
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**This adapter turns standard CarPlay into wireless, actually works**
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Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works with iOS 17.
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**Safari 17 beta now available for Mac users running macOS Ventura and Monterey**
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With the launch of macOS Sonoma (https://9to5mac.com/guides/macos-sonoma/) to developers at WWDC 2023 in June, Apple introduced Safari 17 – a major update to the company’s web browser. While Safari 17 beta was initially only available with macOS 14, Apple has now made the beta available to Mac users running macOS Ventura and Monterey.
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**iOS 17 lets users create Shortcuts actions to open specific Camera app modes**
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Apple’s Shortcuts app has evolved a lot since the company acquired Workflow in 2017 (https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/22/apple-acquires-powerful-ios-automation-app-workflow-makes-it-available-for-free/). For those unfamiliar, it lets users create a series of automated processes on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch. And with iOS 17, Apple is adding even more functionality to the app, which now supports Camera app actions.
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**I downgraded to an iPhone 11 Pro Max – and there’s not much I’m missing**
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When I recently wrote about the iPhone 15 Pro rumors I care about (https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/11/iphone-15-pro-rumors/), I mentioned that upgrading to an wasn’t exactly exciting since I get a new iPhone every year. But I never imagined I’d have to downgrade to an iPhone 11 Pro Max after all these years. Yes, I did that, and honestly, there’s not much I’m missing.
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