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- iPhone 15 Pro & Ultra go elite on the base 15's in regards to transfer speeds.

- Another lawsuit against Apple, and this time it pertains to Data privacy

- Apple enables Security Response Updates (Currently only on Beta release)

- iOS also gives more customization to the Always On Display (14 Pro's Only) with 16.2 Beta 3

- OnePlus 11 Rumors (GSM Arena Specs)

- Breaking down Twitter's moves (Key employees leave)

- Nintendo's 3rd Wave of tracks coming in Dec 7th

- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has a 3-month perk

- 15th Gen iPhones may see a refreshed design to the body

- Personal Experience with the Apple Watch 3 with Software not being able to update to WatchOS 8.7.1.

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> Stadia Refunds are now rolling out.

> Trade-Values on Apple Devices reduce in value on Apple’s website heading into the Holiday Season

> Audio-Technica releases their next generation ANC True Wireless Earbuds.

> Warhammer: Verminitide 2 builds up steam with a Steam Game Gains 10 Million Players in One Week (comicbook.com).

> More news on Apple’s upcoming iPad that sports a larger screen

> WiFi 7 is on the way

> AirPods Pro 2 seem to have only one last manufacturer.

> Air Tag competitor?

> Apple spends a heft sum to follow through with Emergency SOS coms.

> Another Foldable is coming and it could be the last one for 2022

> Reacting to Twitter's Verification Process

> Xiaomi 13 Pro / Ultra is on the way and the U.S. is included

> 2023 will bring a highly anticipated foldable

~ Belated Happy Birthday, Riley!!

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Not Mentioned

- Braided Solo Loop Wallpapers

- Belkin MageSafe Car Air-Vent Charger

Main News

> Sony has a firmware update for select buds that brings a key feature

> Pixel 7/Pro Feature Drop coming within a month to improve Camera quality

> Expectations for Sony Xperia 1V/5V

> Honor Magic 5 Prestige Edition potential specs

> iOS 16.2 and 16.3 expected release dates

> Huawei Watch GT 3 SE (Cheaper Alternative to the GT 3)

> Apple has plans for how you wake Siri

> The Watch Ultra's Altimeters senor is pretty accurate

> The EU is at it again with the DMA effecting how iMessage, the App Store and other services play with competing platforms

DEALS!!!

- Apple Watch Series 8 LTE for $389 ($110 off 22%) Midnight, starlight, product red

- PowerBeats Pro for $180 ($70 off 28%) All colors

- Beats Studio 3 OEH $150 ($200 off 57%) White, Matte Black, Shadow Gray

- Black Friday Deal to watch out for come Nov 25th for the Pixel 7's

> Pixel 7 for $500 (Retail $600)

> Pixel 7 Pro $750 (Retail $900)

- MacBook Pro

> 14" M1 Pro 512 2021 $1,600 ( $400 off 20%)

> 14" M1 Pro 1TB 2021 $2,000 ($500 off 20%)

> 16" M1 Pro 512 2021 $2,180 ($3200 off 13%)

> 16" M1 Pro 1TB 2021 $2,300 ($400 off 15%)

> 16" M1 MAX 1TB 2021 $3,100 ($400 off 11%)

*** If you have plans to gift an iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max expect shipping delays

Popular Steam Game free for a limited time

CLOSING NEWS

- More s23 Renders (Ice Universe Tweet for renders) and Sammy says goodbye to Exynos

- Samsungs outlook on foldables and what they expect from Apple

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Here are some Super Hero Depth Effect Wallpapers

Deals:

Liberty 3 Pro 41% off was $170 - now $100

Powerbeats Pro 40% off was $250 - now $150

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro True Wireless was $230 - now $190

Roomba Discounts

> Pixel 7 Ultra??? (Secondary Source NotebookCheck)

> Macbooks and Mac Mini to come in early 2023

> Huawei Mate 50 Pro surpassed Pixel 7 Pro in DxOMark ratings)

> Youtube's revised UI makes for a controversial update.

- Referenced add-on for Chromium browsers Magic Actions for Youtube

> iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra will no longer have physical buttons....?

> How Apple Watch Ultra reaches 60 hours in Low Power Mode

> Which Redundant model would remove from Apple's Lineup?

- iPad Air vs. Base Comparison

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• Apple announces the 10th Gen iPad and iPad Air Pro 2

• iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16 and MacOS Ventura are released

  - Live Activities is now available, Sport Alerts is one of the first apps to implement this. *Tap and hold on a current matchup and you will see the option for "Start Live Activity"

• Apple & Google exercise the excuse for inflation on their services

• Head of Industrial Design Chief for Apple steps down

• Deals!

  - Galaxy Watch 5 & 5 Pro

  - Jabra Elite 85t's are discounted 39% off

• Apple plans on implementing more ads into the Apps store

• Google Messages will get more features in the coming weeks

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• Mercedes-Benz adds Spatial Audio

• American Teens favor the iPhone

• Pixel Buds Pro gain 5-Band EQ via firmware

• Netflix will now offer a lower basic plan for $6.99 with limited content with ads.

• Amazon tries to respond to the Watch Ultra with their AmazFit Falcon smartwatch

  (GSM Article)

• Garmin announces their Marq Gen 2 smartwatch

• Pixel 7 Pro achieves a high DXOMark score

  Mrwhosetheboss Pixel 7/Pro Review

• Pixel 7 Pro Photography review vs. DSLR camera

  - The downside; Pixel 7 Pro's Battery isn't the best.

  - MrMobile's Pixel 7 Pro review

• Apple's Trade-in program has it's flaws.

Deals: JBL Live Free Two's - $60 off

• Apple Watch Ultra has some much improved GPS tracking over older generations

• Latest line of Mobile Apple Products have some unwanted reactions when aboard roller coasters

• Reviewing the "Made by Google" Hardware event.

  - Event Intro

  - Tensor G2 Processor

  - Hardware

  - Security

  - Pixel 7/Pro

  - Pixel Watch

  - Pixel Tablet

  - Wrap up

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Octobers Watchlist:

- Google Hardware Event ~ Oct 6th

- Apple's Press Releases for their latest expected spec bumped products

• Google is saying goodbye to Stadia

• Top voted features for the Apple Watch Ultra via Slash Geer

• The last hope for TouchID is dead

• Pixel 7 price leaked early on Amazon

• Pixel Watch Proprietary Bands unboxed

• Subtle design change to the back of the S23

• Samsung Flagships stored in power-off state have a little problem | Check out DIYPerks

• Amazons next big sale day is a week away

• Youtube is testing a new "feature" but it doesn't bode well for many users

• OnePlus now has the Nord Watch but it's not for everyone?

• The iPhone Ultra doubles up on camera sensors

• Apple sets the stage for adding more iPad Pro's to the compatibility list for their most coveted feature

• Pixel Watch band Colors ~ Reminder; Google Hardware Event: October 6th

• The never-released LG Rollable phone unboxed on YouTube.

• Apple and the Pro Max - Speculating a top-tier premium iPhone.

• Apple Watch Ultra ~ "The screws are just for show"

• Breaking down expectations for the Apple's refreshed products for October.

• Non-Sponsored Manufacturer of the Week ~ Moment

• Deals: Beats Products |M1 Pro Macbooks

• Google’s Watch now has an expected price,

• iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Max is experiencing some camera issues with social media apps. (iOS 16.0.2 expected to release in the next week or two to address this)

• iOS 16.1 Beta 2 Released with some minor changes and adjustments, including battery bar

• Google Announces future app updates for integration with iOS 16 lock screen

• Apple Updates Apple Care+ terms and conditions

• Apple Event Breakdown

  Watch Series 8

  Watch SE

  Watch Ultra

  Airpods Pro 2nd Gen

  iPhone 14/+ | (iFixit Teardown Video)

  iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max

• Concluding thoughts