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PSA: You’re already running out of time to buy an iPhone 14 Pro for the holidays

On Sunday, Apple issued a rare update to investors and consumers, warning that ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in China will have a major impact on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Max availability through the holiday shopping period. As it turns out, a look at Apple’s quoted delivery times for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max show that shipments are already delayed until mid-December across…
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Apple warns iPhone 14 Pro availability is limited as COVID-19 restrictions close supply chain factories in China

Apple today released a statement warning investors and customers that iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max availability is very constrained following recent factory closures due to recent COVID-19 restrictions in the region. This means Apple is likely lowering shipment estimates for the critical holiday period, potentially impacting revenue figures for the quarter, and customers should expect…
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Twitter starts testing paid account verification on iOS

Twitter has begun rolling out support for the new, more expensive version of its Blue subscription. As of Saturday, the company’s iOS app now reflects the fact users can soon pay $8 per month to obtain a verified account. The changelog notes people who sign up for Twitter Blue will receive a checkmark, “just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow.” The new Blue…
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Google’s new Nest Cams still require a full reset if you change Wi-Fi networks – the old ones didn’t

The Nest brand has long been known for providing easy to use hardware and software for building out a smarter home. But that’s a reputation that Google’s takeover and reboot of the brand has somewhat tarnished, and one area that’s easily felt is when comparing feature parity. One example that’s exceptionally frustrating to me is that the new Nest Cam, Doorbell, and other products require a…
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