Hand-written job application by Steve Jobs up for auction

A job application hand-written by Apple cofounder Steve Jobs in 1973 has been put up for auction. Last time it sold, it went for over $175,000 …
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Former cybersecurity specialist at GCHQ says Bloomberg spy chip story based on misunderstanding

The latest instalment of the Bloomberg spy chip story was based on a misunderstanding, according to a former cybersecurity specialist at GCHQ – the UK equivalent of the NSA …
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Apple Car: Nissan talks failed over branding issues; VW says it isn’t worried

When it comes to possible manufacturing partners for the Apple Car, Nissan was one of the companies suggested in recent reports. This initially seemed a realistic prospect, as the company’s CEO strongly hinted that Nissan would be open to a deal – but a new report says that talks came to nothing.
Indeed, it says that discussions were brief and didn’t even make it to a senior level …
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iPhone 13 rumored to feature ‘refined matte back,’ always-on display, more

A new video today from EverythingApplePro on YouTube offers a series of rumors on what to expect from this year’s iPhone 13. The video cites exclusive details from prominent leaker Max Weinbach, claiming that the iPhone 13 will feature an always-on display, small design tweaks, and more.
There’s also a tidbit on the Apple Watch Series 7, with the video reporting that glucose monitoring will not be ready for this year.
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Sophos Home adds layers of commercial-grade security on Mac, iOS, PC, Android [30% off deal]

Macs may not be susceptible to the same malware as Windows PCs, but their popularity in the workforce means Mac computers are being targeted with their own malware more than ever. Sophos Home offers commercial-grade-level security for Mac, iPhone, iPad, PC, and Android, and each version of Sophos Home is customized for each operating system. From verifying URLs for malicious web pages on iOS to scanning and removing malware on macOS, Sophos Home protects your security and privacy on all your devices. Read on to learn more and save 30% off Sophos Home with an exclusive deal for 9to5Mac readers.
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Logic Pros Live Loops Launchpad Diary: Are these repurposed controllers really worth it?

Welcome to the Logic Pros Live Loops Launchpad diary. Apple’s grid-based music production environment works wonders with its pricey tablets and handsets, but it’s the colorful Novation pad controllers that have caught our interest. Initially designed for something else entirely, it’s time to see what these almost reversed-engineered, repurposed controllers are worth to Logic Pro users.
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This week’s top stories: New iOS 14.5 features, iPhone 13 roundup, Apple Silicon vs Intel, more

In this week’s top stories: Apple Car talks with Hyundai and Kia break down, Intel gets paranoid about Apple Silicon, new iOS 14.5 features, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top Apple Stories.
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ViacomCBS vaguely confirms Paramount+ will be available through Apple TV Channels

As CBS All Access rebrands to Paramount+, there have been questions about the fate of integration with Apple TV Channels. A new promo video being shown to CBS All Access users confirms that Paramount+ will be available through Apple TV Channels, but the fate of the bundle with Apple TV+ and Showtime is still unclear.
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Durham’s Apple Southpoint reopening in new space on February 15

An all-new Apple Southpoint in Durham, North Carolina will open to customers on February 15 at 11 a.m.
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WSJ: Zuckerberg tells staff to ‘inflict pain’ on Apple as privacy battle intensifies

As the battle between Facebook and Apple intensifies, The Wall Street Journal is out with a new report this morning detailing Facebook’s anger at Apple. The report explains that one of the turning points in the battle was an interview Tim Cook did in 2018 amid Facebook’s Cambridge Analytics scandal.
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