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Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2016 he has written more than 5,000 articles including breaking news, reviews, detailed comparisons, and tutorials.

Michael has also appeared on the 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast with Zac Hall and TWiT’s Tech News Weekly.

Reach out to Michael with tips, deliberations, typos, or feedback at potuck (at) 9to5mac.com

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Here’s how much Vision Pro AppleCare and deductibles cost

Vision Pro AppleCare

Along with Vision Pro pre-orders launching today, Apple has shared how much it costs to protect its brand-new headset. $500 gets you two-year coverage, but you can also opt for monthly coverage that lasts as long as you like. We’ll also cover how much the deductibles are if you need to get a replacement or repairs, what all is covered, and more.

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Game developer Halfbrick shares why ‘Super Fruit Ninja’ on Vision Pro is ‘truly bananas’

Super Fruit Ninja Vision Pro

Vision Pro is arriving soon and one of the key selling points is a new class of immersive experiences. Going behind the scenes with an iOS classic game that’s making the jump to spatial computing, Halfbrick Studios has shared why “Super Fruit Ninja” is “truly bananas” offering the “most immersive” Fruit Ninja to date.

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Spotify calls Apple’s 27% cut of purchases outside the App Store ‘outrageous’; urges EU to ‘act switftly’

Spotify vs Apple music

Apple announced yesterday that US App Store developers may link to alternative payment methods but will still have to pay up to a 27% commission. Now Spotify has shared an official statement on the matter saying the move “flies in the face of the court’s efforts” and urging the EU to prohibit fees for outside link purchases “swiftly.”

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Best phone carriers: Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T – worth making a switch?

best phone carriers

Want to check out your options for phone carriers? Market competition is strong which means compelling offers for those who switch. Read along for a look at the best phone carriers in the US. We’ll cover Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T as well as some of the best affordable iPhone plans from smaller carriers. This guide will also detail how to find real-world coverage maps, how to test a carrier for free instantly with eSIM, the latest performance results from independent studies, and more.

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Here’s how much faster iPhone 15 Pro Max is than Samsung and Google for mobile performance

iPhone 15 Pro Max 5G speed

A month after the iPhone 15 lineup launched we saw the Pro models come out on top as the fastest smartphones for mobile download speeds. Now after measuring Q4 data, Ookla has shared that the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains the king of cellular speed. Here’s how much iPhone 15 Pro Max is ahead of the top Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones.

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Get the limited edition Racing Yellow Nomad Apple Watch band and iPhone case while they last [U]

Nomad limited edition Racing Yellow watch band iPhone case

Following up on the slick limited edition Strike Sport Apple Watch band, Nomad is out with its latest limited-run band and iPhone case. Here are all the details on the new vibrant Racing Yellow finish for Nomad’s popular Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Sport Case.

Update 1/15/24: The limited edition Racing Yellow Apple Watch Sport Band is back in stock – for now (Racing Yellow iPhone Sport Case remains sold out).

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