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MacBook Air M4 Review: My First Blog and a Developer’s Dream

The MacBook Air M4 is praised for its Magic Keyboard and oversized Force Touch trackpad, making it a developer's dream machine.
Developers find the M4 efficient for running multiple software simultaneously with fast compilation times, thanks to its 16GB unified memory.
The M4's Neural Engine is highlighted for handling AI tasks well, making it ideal for prototyping and Core ML-optimized models.
With a price of ₹99,900 (or ₹89,000 during offers), the MacBook Air M4 is seen as a cost-effective option for developers seeking high performance in a compact package.

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Apple Bug Prevents You From Telling People About Dave & Buster's

There's a bug in the Messages app that prevents users from sending voice-based messages that include ampersands, causing them to fail to go through.
The bug was discovered when trying to talk about Dave & Buster's, but it affects any company with an ampersand in its name.
The issue lies with the transcript accompanying audio messages, where Apple's transcription engine struggles with rendering ampersands correctly.
This error triggers Apple's BlastDoor Messages feature for user protection, which results in the audio message failing to send.

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Cookie Run: Kingdom codes for May 2025

Cookie Run: Kingdom is a city-builder game with real-time battle mechanics that offers codes for extra resources like Crystals and Rainbow Cubes.
The game features various cookies from the Cookie Run series, and using codes can enhance the gameplay experience by providing additional resources for players.
List of active codes for Cookie Run: Kingdom as of May 2025 includes CKXBCMINIGAME, CKBEASTSUCCESS05, KINGDOM1MILLION, FIVEHUNDREDINSTA, and SUNNYLIUCOUPON4U.
To redeem codes, players need to open the Coupons page in-game or on the DevPlay website, enter the code along with their DevPlay account name or email address, and restart the game to claim the rewards.

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You can play Remedy’s Control spinoff FBC: Firebreak this weekend

Remedy Entertainment is conducting a closed technical test for the upcoming Control spinoff FBC: Firebreak from May 15-19, with the game releasing on June 17 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
Players can sign up for the closed technical test via firebreak.firstlook.gg, where spots are limited, and must agree not to make any gameplay footage public.
The technical test aims to assess matchmaking and balancing, ensuring server infrastructure and multiplayer netcode can handle stress tests to avoid launch day issues.
FBC: Firebreak integrates extraction-shooter elements in a multiplayer experience set in the Control universe, with crossplay support and availability on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus on release day.

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Apple preps AI-powered iPhone battery management mode for iOS 19

Apple is planning to introduce an AI-powered battery management mode for iPhones in the upcoming iOS 19 update scheduled for September.
The new feature will analyze user behavior to optimize energy usage and will display a lock-screen indicator showing the time required to charge the device.
This innovation is driven by the upcoming slimmed-down iPhone 17 model, which will have a smaller battery due to its thinner design.
The AI-enhanced battery function aims to improve battery life for all iPhones running iOS 19 and is a response to users' desire for longer battery durability.

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Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.5

Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.5 with enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates.
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
Apple also released tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and iOS 18.5 with various improvements and bug fixes.
President Donald Trump spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook following the U.S.-China agreement to suspend.

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How to Use Excel YEAR Function?

The Excel YEAR function is used to extract the year from a given input date, providing a 4-digit year value.
Introduced in Excel version 1.0, the function extracts the year accurately from various date formats.
The basic syntax of the YEAR function is =YEAR(serial_number), where serial_number represents the date to extract the year from.
Supported input formats for the YEAR function include direct dates, cell references, Excel serial numbers, DATE function, DATEVALUE function, NOW() or TODAY(), and text date strings.
Examples demonstrate how the function handles valid dates, leap years, serial date interpretation, and error cases.
The YEAR function can be combined with other nested functions for various scenarios, such as age calculation, leap year checks, and text formatting.
By using the YEAR function in Excel, users can manipulate and analyze date-related data efficiently for diverse applications.
Excel24x7.com provides a range of tutorials on Excel functions and features for users to enhance their spreadsheet skills.

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Samsung Debuts New Super Thin Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a super thin smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone 17 Air.
The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and is only 5.8mm thick.
It weighs 163 grams, has a titanium frame, and includes Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
Equipped with a dual-lens camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, the Galaxy S25 Edge is priced at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model.

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Apple to Block Mac Apps From Secretly Accessing Your Clipboard

Apple is planning to implement a change in macOS 16 that will alert Mac users when an app reads the clipboard without direct interaction.
This change aims to enhance pasteboard privacy, similar to how iOS blocks apps from accessing clipboard data without permission.
Developers can use new NSPasteboard methods to examine clipboard data without triggering alerts, and apps may need user permission for clipboard access in certain situations.
Apple's upcoming feature will require apps to notify users when programmatically accessing the clipboard, allowing for improved data privacy on Mac devices.

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Apple releases visionOS 2.5

Apple has released visionOS 2.5 for Vision Pro users, introducing a dedicated Immersive Video tab in the Apple TV app for easier discovery of spatial and 3D content.
The update enhances content accessibility by consolidating all Immersive Video and 3D movie content, addressing a key usability issue for Vision Pro's spatial computing environment.
Minor updates in visionOS 2.5 include bug fixes and performance improvements, with the primary highlight being the new Immersive Video tab.
The 2.5 update does not feature significant new changes like Apple Intelligence integration, building on the foundation of visionOS 2 and focusing on expanding Immersive Video offerings.

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5600 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (KB5058493) is being released to the Dev Channel.
New Copilot+ PC experiences include intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Click to Do now offers options like Summarize, Create a bulleted list, and Rewrite for text manipulation.
Improvements include Dynamic Lighting, Settings experience enhancements, and a dedicated FAQs section in Settings.
Various fixes are being rolled out for Start menu, File Explorer, Voice Access, Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and more.
Known issues include PC reset displaying incorrect build info, Xbox Controller bugcheck, and limitations on intelligent text actions for Spanish or French.
Updates bring Entra ID support for AI features in Paint and Notepad for commercial customers.
Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can enable the toggle to receive latest updates gradually.
Features in Dev Channel builds may change over time, get localized, and may not necessarily release beyond Windows Insiders.
Keep track of new developments via Flight Hub and provide feedback on issues encountered during preview.

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (KB5058496) is released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2.
Changes in Beta Channel builds are documented in new features, improvements, and fixes rolled out gradually.
Introducing new Copilot+ PC experiences with an AI agent in Settings to assist with solving PC-related issues.
Enhancements in intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Improvements in Dynamic Lighting and Settings, including a dedicated FAQs section for quick information access.
Various fixes in Start menu, File Explorer, Voice Access, Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and other areas.
Known issues include build version inaccuracies, PC reset issues, Xbox Controller bugs, and Recall feature reminders.
Entra ID support introduced for AI features in Paint and Notepad on IT-managed PCs.
Beta Channel updates are delivered in a controlled manner with the option to enable the latest features gradually.
Features in development may not be fully localized initially, and some accessibility features may not work with preview features.

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Stellar Blade PC Release Date & PS5 Complete Edition Leaks

Stellar Blade is set to release on PC with a release date of June 11.
The Complete Edition will be available on both PS5 and PC on the same day.
The Complete Edition includes additional content like DLCs, cosmetics, and preorder bonuses.
The game received positive reviews and awards, with developers rewarding employees with bonuses and a PS5 Pro.

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iOS 18.5 patches 30+ security vulnerabilities in Mail, Notes, FaceTime, iCloud document sharing and more

Install iOS 18.5 on your Apple devices to patch over 30 security vulnerabilities in various applications like Mail, Notes, FaceTime, and iCloud document sharing.
Updates include new features like Mail changes, new wallpapers, and a Screen Time password notification along with essential security patches.
iOS 18.5 addresses vulnerabilities in AppleJPEG, Baseband, Call History, Core Bluetooth, FaceTime, iCloud Document Sharing, and more to enhance user security.
Apple recommends updating to iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, and other patches to protect against potential security risks across various Apple devices.

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Pasteboard Privacy Preview in macOS 15.4

Apple is introducing a feature in macOS 15.4 that alerts users when an app programmatically reads the general pasteboard.
New detect methods in NSPasteboard and NSPasteboardItem allow apps to examine pasteboard data without reading them and trigger alerts.
NSPasteboard now includes an accessBehavior property to control programmatic pasteboard access permissions.
Users can prepare for this by adopting the new APIs and enabling the behavior for their apps using a specific terminal command.

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