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Today in Apple history: NeXT buyout brings Steve Jobs back to Cupertino
- December 20, 1996: Apple Computer buys NeXT, the company Steve Jobs founded after leaving Cupertino a decade earlier.
- The deal costs Apple $429 million and brings back Steve Jobs as a major part of the acquisition.
- Jobs initially wasn't intended to be Apple's CEO, but less than a year later, he becomes the new CEO.
- The acquisition also includes NeXTSTEP, an operating system that later becomes the basis for OS X and macOS.
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A four-pack of Apple AirTags is down to a record low of $70
- A four-pack of Apple AirTag tracking chips is available via Amazon for just $70.
- This is a record low price and represents a discount of $30.
- AirTags work best with iPhones and other Apple devices.
- The ringer pings for seven seconds at a time and there's no attachment point, but there are accessories available.
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How to edit photos and sign them in Dropbox
- Dropbox can be used as a photo editor for basic adjustments like cropping, rotating, flipping, and changing color settings.
- You can also add a digital signature to an image in Dropbox, which converts it to a PDF.
- To edit photos, visit Dropbox.com in a web browser, open the image, click Edit, and make desired adjustments.
- To sign an image, visit Dropbox.com, open the image, and choose either Self-sign or Send for signature.
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Get Windows 11 Pro for less than $23 in CdkeySales Christmas Sale
- Get a special deal on Windows 11 Pro and other Microsoft software during CdkeySales Christmas Sale. The sale slashes some prices by up to 91%!
- And since the latest Windows 12 rumors indicate Microsoft won’t release its next big operating system update until late 2025, you can update your PC now the quick and easy way rather than waiting.
- Enter the promo code CULT at checkout for an additional 30% off genuine software keys.
- If you are still using an older version of Microsoft software, you can take advantage of CdkeySales’ amazing prices and score savings on Windows 10 and Microsoft Office.
- Savings include Windows 10 Pro for just $17.05 — with a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.
- Microsoft eventually stops supporting older Windows versions, and it’s essential to switch to the latest version.
- Windows 11 Pro (global key): $22.71, Windows 10 Pro (global key): $17.05, Windows 11 Home (global key): $21.84, and Windows 10 Home (global key): $14.10 are available at a discounted rate.
- You can also get major deals on Windows and MS Office bundles if you need both applications.
- You can activate new software via Microsoft readily with CdkeySales emails.
- CdkeySales.com offers software activation keys for games, network cards, PC games, and expansion packs at a low price.
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Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Hits Best-Ever $69.99 Price on Amazon
- Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is currently priced at $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00.
- This is the lowest price we've seen in a few weeks.
- The AirTag 4-Pack may still be delivered in time for Christmas, depending on your location.
- Be sure to check out our dedicated article for more deals on Apple products.
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iPhone 17 Pro Leak Hints at HUGE Camera Upgrade!
- The iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to feature groundbreaking camera systems, processing power, and connectivity.
- The phone could have a variable aperture primary camera and upgraded telephoto lens.
- The larger size of the 48 MP sensor could permit extended zoom capabilities.
- The front-facing camera is expected to have 24 MP and provide a high-quality image.
- The A19 Pro chip, set to power the Pro, uses Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's advanced 3nm process.
- This advanced chip could result in reduced energy consumption while increasing performance.
- Connectivity with the iPhone 17 will be facilitated by using a proprietary Wi-Fi 7 chip.
- Apple-designed a 5G modem that will eventually also integrate into iPhones.
- Apple’s investment in in-house components could result in unique features.
- The iPhone 17 Pro is positioned as a premium device with a huge camera upgrade.
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Apple Begins Discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU Ahead of USB-C Requirement
- Apple has started discontinuing the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models in the EU.
- The move is in response to an upcoming requirement that newly sold smartphones in the EU must have USB-C ports.
- Even though Switzerland is not an EU member, it follows EU trading laws and is affected by the regulation.
- Apple is expected to release a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a USB-C port to comply with the new requirement.
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Have an old iPhone or iPad? You can no longer use this iCloud feature
- As of December 18, iCloud backups require iOS 9 or later, ending support for iOS 8 and earlier.
- Devices running iOS 8 or earlier can still create manual backups on a Mac or PC.
- The latest iOS version is 18.2, supporting iPhones since iPhone XS and iPads since the 7th generation.
- CloudKit, implemented from iOS 9 onwards, enhances data management and user authentication for iCloud backups.
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iPhone 16: Release date, features, review, price, AI, and more
- Apple recently unveiled its iPhone 16 lineup at its It's Glowtime event.
- The iPhone 16 models are available in four options, and Cupertino revamped the standard models while taking the Pro iPhone models to the next level.
- The release date for the iPhone 16 lineup was September 20, 2024.
- While the design is similar to last year's, the base iPhone 16 models feature a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display, and the iPhone 16 Pro now has 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens.
- New titanium designs and tougher glass have been added to the iPhone 16 Pro models, making them the company’s lightest Pro lineup ever.
- Apple added the Action Button to all four iPhone 16 models, replacing the single-function mute switch. Accessible features include the Camera app, Flashlight, Focus Mode, Siri and more.
- The iPhone 16 models offer Smart HDR 5, next-generation Photographic Styles, and videos in Spatial Audio. A new 48MP Ultra Wide camera for higher-resolution photography and the ability to edit video sound is also available.
- The A18 chip powers the regular iPhones, while the Pro versions use A18 Pro and feature better efficiency and performance than ever.
- The storage capacity for regular iPhones ranges from 128GB to 512GB, while the iPhone 16 Pro models range from 128GB to 1 TB.
- The iPhone 16 lineup was released on September 20, 2024, with prices that range from $799 to $1,599.
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iPhones take 2 MKBHD Smartphone Awards, including a big surprise
- Apple's iPhone 16 Pro won the Best Camera award in MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2024.
- Surprisingly, the iPhone 16 won the award for Best Small Phone.
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was awarded Phone of the Year and Best Big Phone.
- MKBHD praised the iPhone 16 for being a complete base iPhone and offering great value.
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Take Control of Your Inbox: iOS 18.2 Mail Categories Explained
- Apple’s iOS 18.2 update introduces an innovative email categorization system to the Mail app, allowing for easy management of the inbox.
- The new system automatically sorts emails into predefined categories, prioritizing important messages and keeping the inbox organized.
- Users can customize the categorization system and manually reassign emails to the correct category.
- The update also offers the option to switch between categorized and traditional inbox views, providing flexibility for users.
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YouTube will crack down on 'egregious clickbait,' starting in India
- YouTube has announced that it will strengthen its enforcement efforts to crack down on 'egregious clickbait' videos on its website.
- These videos typically promise viewers something in the title or thumbnail that the video doesn't actually deliver.
- YouTube aims to prevent viewers from feeling tricked or misled when seeking truthful and timely information on important issues.
- The crackdown will start in India, but further expansion plans have not been disclosed.
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ChatGPT for Mac Can Now Read Your Apple Notes – Here's How
- OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its ChatGPT app for macOS, adding support for Apple Notes and third-party apps.
- Developers using macOS can now interact with content in Apple Notes, Notion, Quip, and various development environments.
- ChatGPT can analyze code from multiple apps simultaneously and offer suggestions for improvements without manual copy-pasting.
- Users can enable the Work with Apps option in ChatGPT settings to access ChatGPT within supported apps and utilize the advanced voice mode.
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NVIDIA is helping Apple build a faster and better AI experience
- NVIDIA is collaborating with Apple to enhance the performance of Language Models (LLMs) in AI.
- Apple's ReDrafter technique combines beam search with dynamic tree attention, resulting in faster LLM token generation.
- This collaboration aims to reduce latency for users, use fewer GPUs, and consume less power.
- The improved AI experience will benefit developers using NVIDIA GPUs for production LLM applications.
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Apple Teams Up With NVIDIA to Speed Up AI Language Models
- Apple has collaborated with NVIDIA to enhance the performance of large language models (LLMs) for AI applications.
- Apple integrated its Recurrent Drafter (ReDrafter) technology into NVIDIA's TensorRT-LLM framework, resulting in a 2.7x speed increase in tokens generated per second.
- The collaboration reduces user-perceived latency, decreases GPU usage, and reduces power consumption.
- Developers can benefit from faster token generation on NVIDIA GPUs for production LLM applications.
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