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Learn moreAhead of Mother's Day weekend, Amazon is offering several great discounts to make shopping easier. With that in mind, we've gathered some of the best Amazon deals we've found for this weekend. Keep scrolling to find more of our favorite deals Amazon is offering right now. Amazon sale quicklinks Amazon Devices : Get up to 50% off Amazon Devices including Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV: Get up to 50% off Amazon Devices including Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV Beauty : Save on Aveeno, Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, and more. Shop at AmazonThis is just a small sample of this weekend's top Amazon sale picks.

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☆ A tech modder is selling a DIY kit to upgrade your AirPods Max with a feature expected in Apple's next-gen version
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A self-proclaimed hardware hacker modded his AirPods Max to have a USB-C charging port. It's rumored that Apple's next generation of the headphones will ditch the Lightning port for USB-C. AdvertisementOne engineer is giving AirPods Max owners one less reason to upgrade to the new model that Apple is expected to eventually announce — if they're the DIY type. But Pillonel wasn't willing to wait, dubbing his modified headphones the "World's First USB-C AirPods Max" in his video description. While it then added the port to many of its devices, including iPads and accessories, the MacBook has used a USB-C port for years.

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☆ Don't forget your Apple Vision Pro password or else
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDid you forget the passcode to your Apple Vision Pro? "Is there a method to reset the Vision Pro when the login password is forgotten?" Apple didn't immediately respond when asked if a future software update would allow Vision Pro users to reset their passcode on their own. These issues with the Vision Pro appear to be the first ones that have come to light since Apple's splashy release. AdvertisementAround 200,000 Vision Pro headsets were reportedly sold when preorders opened in mid-January.

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☆ The two key updates in Apple's earnings that sellers of the stock are overlooking
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Cash flow and capital allocation In its June quarter, Apple generated operating cash flow and free cash flow results that handily exceeded Street expectations. The Mac's return to growth is also notable, especially given the shorter quarter, indicating a significant acceleration in growth versus the September quarter. In services, sales advanced 11% year over year on the back of double-digit growth in paid subscriptions. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade.

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☆ Don't drop your Apple Vision Pro. Repairs can cost up to $2,399.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Repairs to the Apple Vision Pro will be expensive. Without the company's AppleCare+ insurance policy, fixes can cost up to $2,399. AdvertisementApple Vision Pro repairs could get pricey. Apple Vision Pro repairs could get expensive without an insurance policy. AppleEven with the AppleCare+ policy — which costs $499 for two years of coverage or $24.99 per month — the repairs would cost about $299, according to Apple.

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☆ Apple shares give investors waiting to buy an opportunity after an uneven quarter
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

AAPL YTD mountain Apple YTD Apple shares fell more than 3% after the release. Cash and capital allocation In its September quarter, Apple generated operating cash flow and free cash flow results that were lower than what the Street was looking for. Services, a high-margin business for Apple, reached a new all-time revenue record with growth accelerating to 16% on a year-over-year basis. On the call, CEO Tim Cook said Apple "achieved all-time revenue records across App Store, advertising, AppleCare, iCloud, Payment Services and video as well as a September quarter revenue record in Apple Music." Maestri said Apple achieved "all-time revenue records in the Americas, Europe, and rest of Asia-Pacific and a September quarter record in Greater China.

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☆ Apple lines up to support nationwide right-to-repair legislation
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Apple said on Tuesday that it supports nationwide right-to-repair regulation that would make iPhone parts and tools available to customers, the latest sign of the company's shift toward supporting independent repair. Apple said it sees "real value" in a national law at a White House event on Tuesday. In a short talk, Apple service VP Brian Naumann said that Apple makes parts, tools, and manuals available to independent repair stores in the U.S., highlighting the company's current policy under its self-service repair program. The recent endorsement of the California law and the pending national bill is a shift from Apple, which previously opposed right-to-repair laws. But Apple has relaxed its position in recent years, introducing a program to rent tools and buy parts in 2021.

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Learn moreI've covered Amazon Prime Day events for five years, and each year, friends and family contact me for the inside scoop on all the top deals. Based on data provided by Amazon, I've rounded up some of the most popular, best-selling Prime Day deals so far. So far, Prime Day shoppers have been snatching up Apple products, like the 10.2-inch iPad (2021) with AppleCare+ for $303, which is an all-time low price. For more discounts, check out our liveblog to stay on top of the latest and best Prime Day deals. 5 of the most popular Prime Day dealsMost popular Prime Day tech dealsMost popular Prime Day home dealsMost popular Prime Day kitchen dealsMost popular Prime Day beauty dealsMost popular Prime Day luggage dealsMost popular Prime Day style deals

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☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Apple, Amazon, GE, Sunrun, Micron, Microsoft & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Citi reiterates Sunrun as buy Citi said it's bullish heading into Sunrun earnings later this quarter. We believe RUN has higher inventory than its peers and will take longer to utilize the higher priced inventory." Bank of America reiterates Meta as buy Bank of America said it's standing by its buy rating on Meta shares after the company's Meta Connect event on Wednesday. Needham reiterates Amazon as buy Needham said investors should buy any dip in shares of the e-commerce giant. Goldman Sachs reiterates Micron as buy Goldman said it's standing by its buy rating on shares Micron after its earnings report on Wednesday.

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☆ Apple backs California right-to-repair bill in major policy shift
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Apple is now backing a California right-to-repair bill, a major shift in the company's attitude toward the movement and a potential boon for the environment, according to a letter obtained by CNBC. California Senate Bill 244 would require manufacturers such as Apple to allow customers to fix their broken or damaged devices. I'm grateful for their engagement on this issue and for leading among their peers when it comes to supporting access to repair," Eggman told CNBC. We create our products to last and, if they ever need to be repaired, Apple customers have a growing range of safe, high-quality repair options," Apple said in a statement to CNBC. Apple left the door open to supporting further expansion of right-to-repair in the letter to Eggman.

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☆ My HomePod is now a very expensive doorstop
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Matt Rosoff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

So, in November 2020, I dropped $299 on an Apple HomePod speaker to replace the records and turntable. I chose the HomePod because we've been an Apple family. The HomePod sounded great, working equally well across lots of different types of music — jazz, rock, hip-hop, '80s dance hits, ambient — you name it. It would often choke on songs that weren't available on Apple Music. I interrupted what I recognized as her AppleCare upsell pitch, thinking maybe I could get something out of the old HomePod before I sent it to the landfill.

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☆ Your iPhone battery life is probably getting worse. Here's what to do.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If your iPhone battery life seems like it's getting worse, that's because it is. A battery replacement is free if you have AppleCare+, which costs between $3.99 and $13.49 per month depending on the iPhone model you have. That means I can't get Apple's free battery replacement through the AppleCare+ plan that I pay for. But it explains why my battery life seems like it's gotten worse. It's a quick and relatively affordable way to improve your iPhone battery life, particularly if you don't otherwise need a new phone.

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☆ Apple expected to post third consecutive down quarter, but its forecast is more important
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

David A. Grogan | CNBCEmerging markets and ChinaSome analysts are eager to see Apple give data points on India sales. India became one of Apple's top five iPhone markets during the quarter, according to analyst estimates. If Apple stockpiled parts and has enough to make what it needs to produce, it could help margins, analysts say. Wall Street likes to see Apple's services business grow regularly and smoothly, because the margins on services are so much higher than when Apple sells hardware. Apple suggested a 5% year-over-year increase in services, and FactSet's estimates more than $20.7 billion in revenue.

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☆ How my credit card saved the day when my phone was stolen on a trip abroad
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Liz Hund | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Why the Chase Freedom Flex saved the day when my phone was stolenMy credit card reimbursed me for my stolen smartphone. Additionally, the Freedom Flex’s cell phone insurance is secondary to any other insurance you have that covers your phone. Credit cards with cell phone insuranceA number of credit cards include cell phone insurance. However, some banks — namely Citi — have removed cell phone insurance as a credit card benefit, even for World Elite Mastercards. Check out CNN Underscored’s full guide to the best credit cards for cell phone insurance for the full list, which includes popular travel credit cards.

☆ There's still a lot to like about Apple despite key misses in its December quarter
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Despite headline misses, Apple gave us a lot to like under the hood in its fiscal 2023 first quarter. The worst appears to be behind us — and as a result, we reiterate our 1 rating and continue to believe that Apple stock is something to own for the long-term, not trade quarter to quarter. In its December quarter, Apple returned $19 billion via the repurchase of 133 million shares and another $3.8 billion in dividends. Moreover, nearly two-thirds of Apple Watch buyers in the quarter were new to the product. Within Services, we also saw all-time revenue records for cloud services, payment services and music and December quarter records for the App Store and AppleCare.

☆ CES 2023: Tech Startups Are Still Struggling to Regain Pandemic Losses
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

E25AppleCare+: Is It Smart Coverage or Just Another Money Pit? Apple pitches AppleCare+ as a cost-saving solution, but WSJ’s Dalvin Brown explains just how much the company's new coverage program is actually worth. Illustration: Noah Friedman

To fix one AirPod dying faster, switch ears regularly if you use one more than the other. Usually, the battery of each earbud is roughly the same in each ear all the time, but in some cases, you may find that one AirPod dies a lot faster than the other. Here's how to adjust your AirPods settings. Check the Apple support page for the latest AirPods firmware version that your earbuds need to have. If you want to remove your AirPods, tap the "i" icon and then tap "Forget This Device."

☆ AppleCare+: Is It Smart Coverage or Just Another Money Pit?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Dalvin Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

E23Four Reasons Why Android Is the World’s Most-Used Operating System Google’s Android operating system is the most popular in the world – you can find Android code on everything from Peloton bikes to kitchen appliances and even NASA satellites. WSJ’s Dalvin Brown explains why it’s the world’s most-used OS. Illustration: Rami Abukalam

☆ Apple is raising the price of iPhone battery replacements
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Apple is raising the price of battery replacements for all out-of-warranty iPhone models prior to the current iPhone 14 lineup, the company confirmed on its website. Starting March 1, Apple (AAPL) will charge $89 for battery replacements for iPhone X through iPhone 13 models, a $20 increase from the current price of a new battery. Battery replacements for other models, such as the iPhone SE and iPhone 8, will jump from $49 to $69. Apple first lowered the price of iPhone battery replacements from $79 to $29 in 2018, after it was discovered that the company deliberately slowed down the performance of older iPhones to prevent sudden battery shutdowns. In raising prices now, Apple may be responding to an uptick in the cost of products amid rising inflation and supply chain issues.

☆ Cracked iPhone back glass? Some new models much easier to fix, firm finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Stephen Nellis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

IFixit, which assesses the reparability of consumer electronics, said on Monday Apple has made major changes to the iPhone 14 base model. In the iPhone 14, the back glass is held in place by just two screws one connector, making it easy to remove. Apple did not mention the internal redesign when it announced the iPhone 14 earlier this month. It also creates opportunities for local repair shops.”The costlier iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max still have the older style of glued-in glass back. In 2019, Apple started selling tools, parts and manuals to independent repair shops.

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