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Brace Yourself for Waves of Coronavirus Infections

Here’s what we should be expecting in the war on Covid-19.




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This Pandemic Is Bringing Another With It

More suffering is ahead for the developing world.




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The Best Mechanical Keyboards for 2020

Ready to "switch" things up on your desktop? A mechanical keyboard can make everything click again. Here's a guide to the most common mechanical key types, as well as the top performers in our testing.




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The Best Video Streaming Services for 2020

Cord cutters have more choices than just Netflix and Hulu. We break down the best video streaming services for your money, whether you're looking to completely replace cable or watch the latest original content on-demand.




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The Best Photo Editing Software for 2020

Whether you're a casual smartphone shooter or a professional using an SLR, software can get the most out of your images. We help you find the best photo editing software for your needs.




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The Don Strikes Back

An enraged and ebullient Trump ups the body count.




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Plagued by the President

Trump washes his hands of responsibility.




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American Democracy May Be Dying

Authoritarian rule may be just around the corner.




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Republicans Don’t Want to Save Jobs

Billions for oil, nothing for nurses and teachers.




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Starve the Beast, Feed the Depression

Anti-government ideology is crippling pandemic policy.




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Trump and His Infallible Advisers

Beware men who never admit having been wrong.




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Penn State Mont Alto student-athletes recognized by USCAA and PSUAC

Two Mont Alto student-athletes named to the USCAA All-Academic Team; Corrine Custer-Grassmyer recognized as John Fritz Sportsmanship Award Honoree.




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Apple sued over 2016 MacBook Pro 'stage lighting' issue



Apple has been hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company concealed the so-called "stage lighting" issue experienced by some 2016 MacBook Pro owners.




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Top-spec 13-inch MacBook Pros can handle 87W adapters, but benefits are limited



Apple's higher-end 13-inch MacBook Pros are equipped to take advantage of 87W power adapters, though users won't see any charging speed benefits from the change.




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Apple TV+ promotion tours 'For All Mankind's' lunar base



Stoking interest in an expected second season of Apple TV+ original "For All Mankind," Apple on Wednesday shared a virtual tour of the show's fictional Jamestown lunar base.




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Facebook SDK update reportedly caused multiple iOS apps to instantly crash



A number of popular iOS apps, including TikTok, Pinterest and Spotify, began to crash on Wednesday after an update to Facebook's SDK rolled out, software that many developers rely on to streamline the user login process.




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Hands on: Brydge Pro+ firmware updated improves iPadOS user experience



Brydge on Wednesday launched a new update to improve its Brydge Pro+ keyboard with trackpad that recently starting shipping for iPad Pro. AppleInsider goes hands-on with the latest firmware to see how Brydge's improvements have strengthened the user experience of its flagship product.




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Apple's Jeff Williams 'bullish' about post-coronavirus economic recovery in US



Apple's Jeff Williams says that supply chains are running well and that the company is optimistic about the future for the economy both for itself and for America as a whole.




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16" MacBook Pro deals: save up to $450 on every single model with coupon



AppleInsider has rounded up the best 16-inch MacBook Pro deals going on right now, with coupon savings knocking up to $450 off every single model. Whether you're in the market for a standard config or looking for a loaded Core i9 model, it pays to check out the cash discounts.




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Home automation company Wink under fire for surprise subscription mandate



Wink customers will soon have to pay a monthly subscription fee to access any of the smart home hardware that they have purchased.




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'Scoob!' coming to iTunes on May 15, bypassing theaters and rental windows entirely



Instead of a theater release in May, or a digital rental period, Warner Brothers will release their new movie 'Scoob!' on iTunes for a $25 one-time purchase.




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Lowest price anywhere: Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air (Mid-2019) for $849



B&H Photo has just issued an exclusive discount on Apple's MacBook Air (2019), dropping the price down to a record low $849 with free expedited shipping for AppleInsider readers. Inventory is limited, and this deal may sell out at any time.




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'X-ray teardown' of iPad Pro Magic Keyboard illustrates complex engineering



Repair site iFixit has shared x-ray photographs of the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and they reveal an accessory more complicated than it might appear from the outside.




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Apple releases fourth developer betas of macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, tvOS 13.4.5



Following the release of the fourth betas of iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, Apple has followed through with fourth betas for macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, and tvOS 13.4.5.



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Rumored 'Powerbeats Pro 2' could be minor update to Powerbeats Pro



A pair of model numbers recently discovered in multiple international regulatory filings hinted at a next-generation Beats headphone, but new information suggests the device may actually be related to an existing product that's already in circulation.




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Samsung to launch 'innovative' physical debit card this summer



Following in the footsteps of Apple Card, and in the shadow of a rumored debit card solution from Google, Samsung on Thursday announced plans to field a physical debit card product in partnership with finance company SoFi.




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Qualcomm CEO touts improved relationship with Apple after bitter legal dispute



Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf in an interview on Thursday said the chipmaker's relationship with Apple has greatly improved since the two companies ended a bitter legal battle over patent licensing and royalties in 2019.




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Today only: Apple's 2019 15" MacBook Pro drops to $1,579 (up to $950 off)



In what are the lowest prices we've seen on Mid 2019 15-inch MacBook Pros, Amazon-owned Woot has refurbished units discounted to as low as $1,579.99, with savings of up to $950 off. These units are refurbished by Apple, but come with a 1-year Woot warranty.




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Apple launches new online storefront for buying from home



Apple has now launched a new shop front online which is expressly for making it easier to buy, and get technical help, from home.




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Apple TV+ drama 'Defending Jacob' reportedly setting records



While Apple has not revealed any viewing figures for Apple TV+, industry sources say the new "Defending Jacob" drama is a hit with higher viewing figures, and audience engagement, than most shows on the service.




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13-inch MacBook Pro refreshed, WWDC date announced, and HomeKit device roundup on the AppleInsider Podcast



Apple has refreshed the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, the start of Apple's online WWDC has been announced, the iPad Pro Smart Keyboard gets a teardown, and your hosts provide a massive roundup of HomeKit and smart home devices.




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A year after media doubting, Apple's Services save a difficult year



Last March, analysts and tech bloggers dumped out arrogant contempt over Apple's latest product introduction. This year, those new offerings helped save Apple's Q2 earnings and are projected to bolster its June quarter performance despite the pandemic.




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Apple diversifying AirPods supply chain, potentially pushing refresh back



Apple is shifting a substantial portion of its current AirPods production from China to Vietnam, and appears to be considering a release schedule later than previously predicted for an AirPods refresh.




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Apple renews effort to induce authors to publish with Apple Books



Eight years after it released tools to make what were then called iBooks, Apple has launched Apple Books for Authors, a new effort to get writers publishing on its platform.




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Apple to begin reopening stores in US next week



Apple has just declared that it is opening up a handful of Apple Stores in the US cautiously, with more to follow as conditions warrant.




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Compared: 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro versus 2020 MacBook Air



Before Monday's 13-inch MacBook Pro update, the choice between the 2019 model and the 2020 MacBook Air was very clear. It is less clear today -- but we can help.




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Apple's road back to a $300 share price after the coronavirus changed everything



Amid one of the worst economic downturns in years, Apple has outperformed most expectations that analysts have placed on it. Just shy of two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, its share price has returned to levels not seen since before the crisis.




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Best iTunes movie and television deals for Mother's Day weekend



Apple frequently places movies on sale, and this week is no exception. Here's the latest batch of movies that you can get on the cheap for this Mother's Day weekend.




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Apple's over-ear headphones may be called 'AirPods Studio' & retail for $349



Apple's next release in the AirPods family could be its long-rumored over-ear headphones, a leaker claims, with the larger personal audio accessory tipped to have the name "AirPods Studio."




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Mother's Day weekend deals: $100 off Apple Watch Series 5, iPod touch from $95, 16" MacBook Pros $2,024



Mother's Day may be tomorrow, but you can still grab a great deal on Apple hardware with prices starting at just $95. Take advantage of the return of the popular $100 discount on Apple Watch Series 5 styles, plus a new $375 markdown on 16-inch MacBook Pros and flash deals on iPod touch models.




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AirPods and AirPods Pro success better than Apple 'could ever imagine'



The success of Apple's AirPods line did better than the company "could ever imagine," Apple VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak claims in a profile on the audio accessories' popularity, one that also reveals extensive resources have been put into mapping ears.




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Beach Outreach Report

OM Montenegro put on a two week Beach Outreach in the city of Bar.




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A playground for Bar, Montenegro

No public playground exists in Bar, Montenegro. This year, OM Montenegro plans to build one with the help of an outreach team.




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Small visit - big help!

She only came for a week, but impacted lives of several families with children with autism. Isabel Black shares about her experiences in Montenegro.




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A playground for the city of Bar

Four volunteers from Switzerland. One empty park. Ten days to build a playground. Could it be done?




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Building shelter, building impact

An OM couple serving in Bar, Montenegro share how a short-term team building a shelter has had positive and lasting impact on a community they serve through a club for kids.




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Baptisms at the beach

Mozaik church, pioneered by the OM team in Bar, Montenegro, has recently baptised seven new believers in the Adriatic sea, at the beach.




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TeenStreet Balkans - unity in Jesus

Can young people be united in faith, irrespective of their ethnic background? The answer is yes!




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Creative blessings

Even if things don't go quite to plan, the kids' craft sessions at OM Montenegro's Lighthouse centre result in wonderful presents for families.




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Answering life's big questions

After making friends at OM's English Cafe, Igor shares with them how he came from a similar background but was freed from despair when he met Jesus.