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Apple Music Family Plan — 3 Free Months for New Subscribers Apple is currently offering three free months of its Apple Music Family Plan for new subscribers. At the regular price of $16.99/month, that equals roughly $51 in savings for the trial period. What the Family Plan includes Up to 6 individual users on one plan (each tied to their own Apple ID). Cross-device support — available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Android devices. Music in CD-quality and lossless formats, plus Spatial Audio on supported tracks and devices. Personalized libraries and playlists for each account, so algorithms don’t mix between users. Important terms Offer is for new subscribers redeeming on eligible devices. Requires Family Sharing to be set up. Trial auto-renews at $16.99/month unless canceled before…

Apple Music Family Plan — 3 Free Months for New Subscribers Apple is currently offering three free months of its Apple Music Family Plan for new subscribers. At the regular price of $16.99/month, that equals roughly $51 in savings for the trial period. What the Family Plan includes Up to 6 individual users on one plan (each tied to their own Apple ID). Cross-device support — available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Android devices. Music in CD-quality and lossless formats, plus Spatial Audio on supported tracks and devices. Personalized libraries and playlists for each account, so algorithms don’t mix between users. Important terms Offer is for new subscribers redeeming on eligible devices. Requires Family Sharing to be set up. Trial auto-renews at $16.99/month unless canceled before…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Trailer & Details Nintendo premiered the teaser for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during the Nintendo Direct on September 12, 2025. The sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie is scheduled to hit theaters in April 2026 (exact day TBD). Many principal cast members are returning, including Chris Pratt (Mario), Charlie Day (Luigi) and Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach). The teaser showcases deep-cut characters and locations from across the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond, but remains light on plot details. The first film was a massive success, grossing roughly $1.36 billion worldwide. Watch the Trailer Watch the teaser on YouTube Quick Facts Title: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Release: April 2026 (exact day TBD) Returning cast: Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy First film box office:…

iPhone Air China launch may be delayed due to eSIM regulatory approval Apple’s iPhone Air — the company’s first eSIM-only iPhone with a slim 5.6 mm body — may see a delayed rollout in mainland China because regulators have yet to approve its eSIM-only configuration. Key points Apple China removed the original preorder/launch timing and now shows “release information will be updated later.” Other new iPhone models (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max) remain on schedule. Because the iPhone Air lacks a physical SIM slot, customers in China must complete in-person identity verification at retail stores to activate the built-in eSIM. Apple’s support documentation and carrier posts indicate eSIM support for the iPhone Air is still “pending regulatory approval.” China Unicom, China Telecom and China Mobile are…

iPhone 17 preorders: Early sellout reports for blue 17 Pro Max (256GB) — what we know Summary: Several outlets and social posts claim that only 15 minutes after the official pre-order start, some models of the iPhone 17 family were already sold out at Apple and are now showing delivery delays. The model repeatedly mentioned is the blue iPhone 17 Pro Max with 256 GB. According to those reports, orders for this configuration placed now would not arrive by the planned launch date of September 19, 2025. What we checked: We looked for confirmation on official Apple pages and major retailers. Apple’s newsroom confirms the iPhone 17 series and the preorder/launchtimeframe (Apple newsroom), and retailers such as Best Buy list the iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB in Deep Blue with…

EU Accepts Microsoft Commitments on Teams Unbundling — Antitrust Case ClosedThe European Commission has accepted Microsoft’s binding commitments to address competition concerns over the bundling of the Teams collaboration app with Microsoft/Office 365 productivity suites. As a result the formal antitrust case (AT.40721) is closed and Microsoft avoids a fine.Key commitmentsOffer Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites without Teams in the EU at an appreciably lower price.No discounts on Teams or on suites that include Teams.Provide effective interoperability for Teams competitors with some Microsoft products and services.Allow competitors to embed Office apps and enable export of Teams messaging data for use with rival services.Display suite options without Teams when advertising options that include Teams.Duration & monitoringMost commitments remain in force for 7 years; commitments related to interoperability and data portability…

Apple Watch Series 11 Gets FDA Clearance for Hypertension Alerts Apple has received FDA clearance for its new hypertension alerts, which will ship with the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 starting Sept 19 and will be available in 150+ countries. The feature runs in the background to look for patterns associated with high blood pressure using the Watch’s optical heart sensor combined with a new machine-learning model trained on a study of over 100,000 participants. How it works Uses the optical heart sensor + ML to detect patterns that may indicate hypertension. Runs passively over time (about a month) to identify risk signals — it does not provide a specific blood pressure measurement. Sends an alert if it detects signs that suggest possible high blood pressure…

iPhone 17: Preorders start today at 14:00 CEST Pünktlich um 14:00 Uhr (CET/CEST) starten heute die Vorbestellungen für die neuen iPhone‑17‑Modelle. Apple hat seinen Online Store vorbereitet und Bestellungen werden ab diesem Zeitpunkt über den Apple Store und die Apple Store App entgegengenommen. Auch große Mobilfunkanbieter öffnen ihre Vorbestellkanäle zur selben Zeit. Wichtige Links Apple (offizielle Preorder-Seite): Apple Newsroom / Preorder T-Mobile (Beispiel Händler/Carrier): T-Mobile iPhone 17 Info Amazon (Suchergebnis, Affiliate): Search iPhone 17 on Amazon Regionale Startzeiten (Auswahl) Deutschland / Mitteleuropa: 14:00 CET/CEST US Pacific: 05:00 PDT US Eastern: 08:00 EDT China: 20:00 CST Australien (z. B. AEST/AWST): 20:00–22:00 lokale Zeit Tipps für die Vorbestellung Seid rechtzeitig in der Apple Store App oder auf der Apple-Webseite eingeloggt – die App ist oft schneller. Bei Mobilfunkanbietern ebenfalls früh einloggen oder…

Multiple outlets report that Paramount, backed by Skydance and Larry Ellison, is preparing a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). If completed, the deal could combine flagship streaming services such as HBO Max and Paramount+, creating one of the largest entertainment companies and reshaping competition with Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon. What’s reported Paramount (with Skydance/Ellison backing) is reportedly preparing a majority cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. No formal offer has been filed yet. The acquisition would target WBD’s assets including Warner Bros. Pictures, HBO, CNN, DC properties and Discovery’s cable/networks. Reports say WBD shares jumped sharply after the news; Paramount’s stock also rose as markets reacted. Warner Bros. Discovery is planning an internal split (Warner Bros. studio/streaming and Discovery Global) through 2026 — a potential purchase could alter…

Morning Tech RoundupQuick summaries of todays top stories.HBO Max: price hikes & password crackdownWarner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said HBO Max is "way underpriced" and signaled future subscription price increases and tighter enforcement of password sharing as the service targets growth to more homes. Industry context: streaming platforms are looking to boost revenue after subscriber goals; expect a gradual push rather than an immediate mass price jump.More: TechCrunch coverageTakara Tomy Poké Ball virtual pet (Poke-nade Monster Ball)Takara Tomy announced the Poke-nade Monster Ball, releasing Oct 11 in Japan (~\u00a57,480 / ~$51). It features 7 partner Pokémon (Pikachu, Eevee, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lucario, Sylveon) plus 150+ other Pokémon to interact with. The device offers Japanese and English language options but is currently a Japan-only release with limited availability.Official product page:…