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On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover the Apple TV app’s new ‘Catch Up’ feature for live streaming MLS sports, and the expansion of Apple’s hotel TV AirPlay feature with Samsung. We also highlight the availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Mac app to everyone. Plus, we delve into Apple’s decision to withhold certain intelligence from the EU and why the new Apple Intelligence won’t be supported on older iPhones or Vision Pro devices. Tune in for all this and more!



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Apple TV app adds new 'Catch Up' feature for live streaming sports in MLS Season Pass



Apple's hotel TV AirPlay feature is expanding to a new partner



OpenAI's ChatGPT for Mac app is now available to everyone



Withholding Apple Intelligence from EU a 'stunning declaration'



Why Apple Intelligence won't run on older iPhones, or Vision Pro




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Apple shares new stats on product longevity; touts iPhone's resale value vs Android



Report: Apple developing new way to make iPhone batteries easier to replace



US carriers enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2




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Apple confirms what’s new with latest AirPods software update



Apple releases new firmware updates for all of its AirPods models



Hands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than ever



Alleged Apple Watch Series 10 schematics show larger 2-inch display, unchanged band attachment system




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Stories discussed in this episode:




Apple rejected partnership with Meta to bring its AI chatbot to iOS



iOS 18 beta 2: Here's everything new



Apple wants to replace 50% of iPhone final assembly line workers with automation



Spotify adds cheaper ‘Basic’ plan that ditches audiobooks




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Stories discussed in this episode:




Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac



Arch-rivals Apple and Meta discuss AI partnership for iOS 18



EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms



Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won’t be available in the EU at launch




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Stories discussed in this episode:




iOS 18 brings AirPods setup experience to third-party accessories



Review: Beats Solo Buds set a new standard



Apple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour battery life for $79



Apple TV deal for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup now seen as unlikely as talks falter




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