A reader is considering buying a refurbished Mac for iOS development. They are torn between the M3 Pro 11 Core with 36GB RAM and the M3 Pro 12 Core with 36GB RAM. They also ask if buying refurbished is a good option or if they should opt for a brand new Mac with the M3 Pro 12 Core and 18GB RAM.

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A user shared their experience with Apple's power adapter options for M2 Mac. They chose the 35W charger, which allowed them to charge another device simultaneously. After 1.5 years, their MacBook's battery health dropped to ~70%. They previously ran their MacBook at 100% and let it drain to 0% before charging.

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A new Safari extension allows users to create a custom blocklist of URLs, enabling them to block specific websites or domains. This feature is available for users with JavaScript enabled and compatible browsers.

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A user with a late 2014 Mac mini is experiencing slow performance due to a nearly full 2TB Fusion Drive, with only 10GB available. The device is used for music library, photo storage, and occasional web browsing.

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Apple's upcoming iOS 18 update will bring new AI features to iPhones, but it's unclear which devices will support them. The company has not announced specific details, but it's expected that all devices that will receive iOS 18 will get some AI features, with limitations for older iPhones.

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A user expresses frustration with the lack of new iPad Pro announcements, citing their own satisfaction with their current iPad Mini 6. They argue that not everyone needs to upgrade, and that their device meets their daily needs.

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A user shares their setup process for a 15” MacBook Air, including reducing motion and turning off True Tone. They also mention experiencing issues with color accuracy, attributing it to dithering and screen lottery, which started with the aim for P3 color gamut.

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Genshin Impact's version 4.6 update is now available on all platforms, introducing playable character Arlecchino, a new Weekly Boss, and new regions including Nostoi, Sea of Bygone Eras, and Bayda Harbor, along with new events, monsters, and TCG updates.

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Apple provides instructions on how to use Siri to search photos on iOS devices. Users can ask Siri to search for photos from a specific time period or find a specific photo. No statistics or notable locations are mentioned in the article.

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According to MacRumors, iOS 18 will focus on AI tools for daily life management, rather than generative AI features. No specific details are available yet, but the update is expected to improve user experience.

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