Apple's M3 chips are being compared to the competition, specifically Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor, which is used in the new Microsoft Surface Pro. The Snapdragon X Elite processor claims to offer faster performance than the M3 MacBook Air. Apple's marketing has included comparisons to PC laptops, and the company's M1 and subsequent chips have delivered impressive speeds compared to its Intel predecessors.

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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers a good user interface and features, but can still allow malware to slip through. It has a 200MB data limit on its VPN client and occasional freezes during full drive scans. The antivirus software has a customizable interface and allows easy scanning of external volumes. The price is $19.99 for the first year and $39.99 annually.

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Apple Vision Pro is available for preorder in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK, priced at $3,499. The device can record spatial videos, a feature also available on the iPhone 15 Pro. It has been on shelves in the US for about five months.

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iCloud Photos generally works to sync images and videos across devices linked with the same Apple ID, but when it doesn't, you can try quitting Photos and launching it while holding down Command and Option, then clicking Repair. You can also try disabling iCloud Photos and re-enabling it, which may take hours to days to complete.

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Apple's AirPlay feature is being rolled out to hotel TVs, initially in partnership with IHG hotel group. Samsung has announced AirPlay support for its Hospitality TVs, starting with the model HBU8000 and followed by firmware updates to other models. The feature allows users to establish a direct connection between their phone and the TV, scanning a unique QR code for secure connectivity.

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Apple TV+ is expanding its content library with upcoming shows and series. The list includes films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series. Some projects have been officially announced, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press. Apple has divided the list into 'Coming Soon' and 'Further Out' categories, with the former featuring shows with official release dates or windows.

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The Baseus 100W PD GaN3 Wall Charger Block is a compact and powerful charger that can fast-charge up to four devices simultaneously. It is available for $38.59 at Amazon, down from $60. The charger has a unique design with ports in an accessible spot, making it easy to swap out devices.

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The BenQ beCreatus DP1310 is a MacBook docking station that supports up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz, allowing users to connect up to three external monitors. It has a 180-watt power supply and 100 watts of power delivery via USB-C, making it suitable for the M3 Max MacBook Pro. The dock is ideal for gaming on consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Students, teachers, and educational institution employees can save money on Macs, MacBooks, and iPads by shopping at the Apple Education Store, which offers discounts all year round. The discounts are only available for iPads, MacBooks, and Macs, and not for other Apple products. To get the discount, students can click the link to Apple's education storefront in their country.

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