BBC cries foul over lack of branding for its Apple News stories
The British Broadcasting Corporation has complained to a UK antitrust authority that Apple and Google's news services, such as Apple News, diminish its branding by downplaying where it gets its new stories.Apple has now disabled news summaries after damaging inaccuracies were reported.The new accusations come in the midst of an ongoing investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the two tech giants' dominance in web browser engines and smartphone operating systems. The new complaint from the BBC suggests that aggregate news services minimize credit for the providers of the news those programs feature.Because the BBC gets its budget from a unique "licence fee" model, it depends on worldwide brand recognition and respect for its efforts to justify its funding. Its income derives in large part from a fee paid by everyone in the UK who has a TV or radio. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple has an iPad keyboard problem
Last month, Apple introduced a number of new products, including a for $599. While that iPad wasn’t exactly remarkable, it did bring something new to the table – another variant of . This new Magic Keyboard brings function keys to the for the first time, which is a pretty big win, but it also includes a number of head-scratching compromises. Let’s discuss. more…

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The 11-inch M3 iPad Air WiFi 128GB is $50 Off
The M3 iPad Air is unbeatable when it comes to doing all your daily tasks in a portable tablet. Today, the WiFi 128GB storage is down to just $549 from its original price of $600 on Amazon. Maximize the iPad Air’s Apple Intelligence support by making work and play easy. You can write, create content, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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New games arrive on Apple Arcade
A slew of new games have arrived at the Apple Arcade platform. Six games have been introduced, namely puffies, Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve, Sesame Street Mecha Builders, The Game of Life 2, Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, and Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic. The most notable among them is RollerCoaster Tycoon, a remake of a beloved classic. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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WWDC 2025 lottery winners start receiving invitations
Apple has started sending out notifications to the lottery winners and attendees of this year’s WWDC. The Worldwide Developer Conference takes place in June each year, with the upcoming event set on June 9. Selected developers, the press, and challenge winners will have the option to go to the Apple Park and attend WWDC 2025 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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RoboCop: Rogue City to make a macOS debut on April 30
RoboCop: Rogue City developers recently said that the game will debut on the macOS App Store soon. The game is based on the RoboCop films and was announced during last year’s WWDC 2024. It’s a first-person shooter game with players tasked in cleaning Old Detroit of crimes. Alex Murphy is the protagonist, a robotic human […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple @ Work: Apple’s next enterprise play should drive ARR growth
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Apple’s enterprise business is doing incredible, but not because of subscriptions or recurring revenue. The bulk of Apple’s enterprise comes from hardware sales, with Macs, iPhones, and iPads that are powering businesses worldwide. While Apple does offer services like AppleCare and Apple Business Essentials, their impact on recurring revenue is a rounding error. At Apple’s scale, it needs massive revenue to drive growth. If Apple wants to drive revenue growth in the enterprise, something has to change. more…

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Learn up to 25 languages with this lifetime Rosetta Stone sub
Save big-time on the app that helps users master foreign languages quickly. This lifetime deal includes all 25 Rosetta Stone languages. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Seth Rogen’s new comedy The Studio shoots to the top of the ratings chart
“The Studio” ratings reveal its popularity as Apple TV+’s new top series. The comedy found a big audience by skewering Hollywood culture. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Palworld review for Mac: 'Pokemon with guns' is a massive understatement
Newly available on Mac, "Palworld" goes beyond the typical monster battle game by incorporating tried and true survival crafting mechanics, but its crossplay implementation leaves something to be desired.Palworld is an open-world survival crafting game with collectible monsters. Image Credit: Pocketpair, Inc.With a unique mix of cartoon-like aesthetics and dark humor, Palworld offers an exciting, action-packed experience that'll bring you hours' worth of fun. The game is also somewhat of a meme, often being described as "Pokemon with guns."There's much more to it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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3 Reasons to watch The Studio on Apple TV+
Sick of Hollywood? Well, our "The Studio" review gives you 3 reasons to watch the biting Tinseltown satire. Unreal celebrity cameos, for one. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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How to tag photos on iPhone with people and pets
Tag photos on your iPhone with the names of your friends, family and pets so you can easily find pictures of them later on. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Elevate your M4 MacBook Air with these multifunctional accesssories
With the , I have been telling people that this is the most recommendable and best bang-for-buck laptop on the market. The power of the M4 chip combined with 16 GB of unified memory will be more than enough for 95% of customers walking into an Apple Store. But it is not all perfect, with only 256GB of base storage and no additional USB-C ports there is room to add some accessories to make your experience even better. So here are the best accessories for your new MacBook Air! more…

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Today in Apple history: Boot Camp lets Mac users run Windows
On April 5, 2006, Apple released the Boot Camp public beta. The software let users with Intel-based Macs run Windows XP on their machines. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Forget iOS 18.4, your older iPhones and Macs need an update this weekend too
Macworld If you have a new iPhone or Mac, there are plenty of reasons to go update to iOS 18.4 or macOS 15.4, but users of older devices might not be so quick to hit the download button. But these updates are especially important—Apple has patched a pair of vulnerabilities originally fixed in iOS 18.3.1 and 18.3.2 and five dozen fixes for newer phones and Macs. In iOS 16.7.11 (compatible with iPhones 6-13) and iOS 15.8.4 (compatible with iPhones 8-14), Apple issued a pair of security updates to fix zero-days previously exploited in the wild. Apple previously addressed the flaws in iOS 18.3.1 (Accessibility) and 18.3.2 (WebKit) for newer iPhones, but they remained exploitable in older phones until this week. Apple also patched an actively exploited CoreMedia flaw in older iPads and Macs that was first fixed in iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3. Apple says the vulnerabilities were used in “extremely sophisticated” attacks, meaning hackers targeted high-level individuals in government or business. However, as long as the flaw remains open on your devices, there is still a risk that it could be exploited with lower-level malware, so we recommend updating as soon as possible. See our tests of the best Mac antivirus programs for more security options. Apple also issued a few dozen security fixes for newer iPhones and Macs with iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4, as well as updates to iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro so no matter what Apple device you own, go update this weekend before it’s too late. 

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Apple users are ditching the AirTag for this $30 alternative… but why?
Macworld Apple’s AirTag does a fine job tracking stuff — but it just can’t fit into a wallet. That’s where this slim, credit card-sized tracker comes in. It works with Apple’s Find My app just like an AirTag, but without the bulky round shape poking out of your pocket. It’s called the KeySmart SmartCard, and it offers a sleek alternative to Apple’s tracker, complete with Qi wireless charging, a built-in lanyard slot, and a higher waterproof rating. Right now, you can grab a 3-pack for $89.99 with free shipping — $30 each and about the same price as the AirTag, but with a wallet-friendly design that may suit your needs better. This smart card slips right into your wallet and shows its location on Apple’s Find My network. You’ll get helpful features like “left behind” alerts, audible location pings, and real-time tracking across millions of Apple devices. Bonus: While AirTags require additional purchases for keychains or straps, this tracker already has a slot for lanyards, badge reels, or anything else you want to clip it to. You can get three of these AirTag alternatives for $89.99 with free shipping. Keep one for yourself and share the others in Easter baskets, or use the others in your passport, luggage, pet carriers, or anywhere else you need tracking. KeySmart® SmartCard – Works with Apple Find My (3-Pack)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Mac processor comparison: Apple Silicon vs Intel
Macworld If you’re choosing between two different types of Macs or two generations of the same Mac, you may wonder just how much of a difference the processor will make. Since November 2020, all new Macs have featured one of Apple’s own system-on-chips based on the Arm architecture, sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon. Several Apple chips have joined the line-up, including the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra; M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra; M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, and M3 Ultra; and M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. The final Mac to move from Intel to Apple Silicon was the Mac Pro in June 2023. Now that the transition from Intel to Apple’s silicon is long complete, and it has been a while since Apple sold any new Macs powered by an Intel chip, you might think that there is no point in comparing Intel and Apple. However, some stores are still selling Intel-powered Macs and may users still have them. Those wishing to upgrade from an Intel-powered Mac to an M-series Mac may also be curious about how much of a difference to expect. With such variety on offer, there is also a question of which Apple processor is best, or at least sufficient for your needs. The current M4 series represents the fourth generation of Apple Silicon, but the M4 is still less powerful than the M1 Ultra, for example. It’s also worth noting that the difference between a Pro and Max version of Apple’s ships is all in the GPUs and memory support: the CPU is essentially the same. Here we will compare all the Mac and MacBook CPUs, GPUs, and other specs, such as RAM (a.k.a. unified memory), to demonstrate how the M1-, M2-, M3-, and M4-series chips compare to each other and their Intel predecessors. For more help choosing which Mac to buy read our buying guides where we assess the Best Mac and Best MacBook. You might also like to take a look at the article where we compare all of Apple’s chips, including those in the iPhone and iPad. M1 to M4 timeline November 2020: Apple introduced its first Mac system-on-chip, the M1, with three models: the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. You can still buy the M1 MacBook Air at Walmart for $649. April 2021: Apple launched an iMac with an M1 chip. October 2021: The M1 formed the basis for powerful variants, the M1 Pro and M1 Max, that arrived in the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro in October 2021. March 2022: The final M1-series chip, the M1 Ultra, arrived with the Mac Studio in March 2022. June 2022: The M2 chip introduced the next generation of Apple Silicon in June 2022. January 2023: The M2 Pro and M2 Max arrived in the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. The Mac mini also gained an M2 and M2 Pro chip. June 2023: The M2 Ultra arrived in the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The Mac Studio also ships with the M2 Max. October 2023: The M3 series arrives with the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max landing simultaneously. The MacBook Pro ships with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, while the iMac offers the M3. October 2024: The M4 series arrives on the Mac with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. The iMac has an M4. The Mac mini has an M4 or M4 Pro. The MacBook Pro has an M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max. March 2025: Apple introduces the M3 Ultra, which is in the $3,999 Mac Studio. Apple also released the M4 Max Mac Studio for $1,999, and the M4 MacBook AIr. Which processor should you choose for your Mac, and does it really matter? Read on to find out. Mac and MacBook processors compared The M1 arrived with the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini at the end of 2020. The processor inside a Mac makes a big difference to how powerful the Mac is. However, it can be quite confusing if you aren’t familiar with the terminology. The processor is sometimes referred to as the CPU (central processing unit), which is different from the GPU (graphics processing unit). Sometimes people will refer to the processor when they actually mean the SoC (system on a chip) that contains both the CPU and GPU. You may even hear it referred to as a SiP (system in package). We often refer to Apple Silicon as chips because they are system-on-chips that combine the CPU and GPU (and, for that matter, RAM, which Apple refers to as unified memory). The various M-series chips offer a variety of CPU and GPU cores. Similarly, many different Intel chips combine several CPU cores with integrated or discrete graphics options, all of which we will discuss below. We also offer advice about how much storage, RAM and cores in How much MacBook GPU, CPU, RAM and SSD do you really need? Mac processors from Apple M1 In June 2020, Apple announced that it would transition Mac from Intel to its “world-class custom silicon.” This process began with Apple’s M1 processor, which was introduced in November 2020. It is no longer available to buy, but you may find a refurbished model. The M1 was in these Macs: 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) MacBook Air (2020) Mac mini (2020) iMac (2021) The M1 specs were as follows: 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) 7- or 8-core graphics processor (GPU) 16-core Neural Engine 8GB or 16GB of unified memory 68.25GBps memory bandwidth 16 billion transistors MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Price When Reviewed: $999 (256GB) | $1,249 (512GB) Best Prices Today: $649 at Amazon | $649 at Walmart | $699 at B&H The M1 was Apple’s first chip designed by Apple specifically for the Mac and it made shockwaves in the industry with giant leaps in performance. However, some people criticized the RAM limitations, with the M1 Macs only able to support up to 16GB of unified memory. M1 Pro Apple introduced the M1 Pro in October 2021.  It is no longer available in any new Macs, but you may get one in Apple’s refurbished store or elsewhere. The M1 Pro was in these Macs: 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021) The M1 Pro specs were as follows: 8- or 10-core CPU (6 or 8 performance cores, 2 efficiency cores) 14- or 16-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 16GB or 32GB of unified memory 200GBps memory bandwidth 33.7 billion transistors The M1 Pro offers a 14-core GPU or a 16-core GPU. At launch, Apple claimed the GPU in the M1 Pro to be 2x faster than the M1. Apple also claimed that the GPU was up to 7x faster than the integrated graphics on the latest 8-core PC laptop chip. The M1 Pro also added a ProRes accelerator in the media engine to speed up video processing. Apple claimed that the M1 Pro could deliver up to 200GBps of memory bandwidth, which is nearly 3x the bandwidth of the M1. The M1 Pro supports up to 32GB RAM, compared to a maximum of 16GB for the M1. M1 Max The M1 Max was also introduced in October 2021 as a standard option for the 16-inch MacBook Pro and a build-to-order option for the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Then, in March 2022, the M1 Max became one of the options for the Mac Studio. The M1 Max is no longer available in any new Macs, but you may get one in Apple’s refurbished store or elsewhere. The M1 Max was in these Macs: 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021) Mac Studio (2022) The M1 Max specs are as follows: 10-core CPU (8 performance cores, 2 efficiency cores) 24- or 32-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 32GB or 64GB of unified memory 400GBps memory bandwidth 57 billion The M1 Max has the same 10-core CPU as the M1 Pro, but everything else is significantly enhanced. The GPU is the most important difference between the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The M1 Max GPU goes all the way up to 32 cores. At launch, Apple claimed the graphics performance of the 32-core GPU to be up to 4x faster than the M1. The M1 Max also has two ProRes accelerators that help it deliver up to 2x faster video encoding than M1 Pro. Apple claimed the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pros can edit up to 30 streams of 4K ProRes video or up to seven streams of 8K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro. That’s more streams than on a 28-core Mac Pro with Afterburner. At launch, Apple stated that the performance of the M1 Max is “similar to that of the highest-end GPU in the largest PC laptops while using up to 100 watts less power.” M1 Max also offers up to 400GBps of memory bandwidth. That is 2x that of M1 Pro and nearly 6x that of M1. As a result, a maximum of 64GB of RAM is possible with the Max. M1 Ultra The M1 Ultra was also introduced in March 2022 as an option for the Mac Studio. You may still find a 2022 Mac Studio available, potentially at a good discount. The M1 Ultra was in the: Mac Studio (2022) The M1 Ultra specs were as follows: 20-core CPU (16 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) 48- or 64-core GPU 32-core Neural Engine 64GB or 128GB of unified memory 800GBps memory bandwidth 114 billion transistors The M1 Ultra is essentially two M1 Mac chips, so it can offer a 20-core CPU and up to a 64-core GPU. Apple achieves this using UltraFusion architecture to connect the two M1 Max chips to avoid trade-offs such as increased latency, reduced bandwidth, and increased power consumption. Apple also explained that the M1 Ultra behaves like, and is recognized by software, as one chip. At launch, Apple claimed to offer “4x the bandwidth of the leading multi-chip interconnect technology” and that the M1 Ultra “delivers 90 percent higher multi-threaded performance than the fastest available 16-core PC desktop chip in the same power envelope.” Apple also claimed that the 64-core GPU delivers faster performance than the highest-end PC GPU available, all while using 200 fewer watts of power. The M1 Ultra can be configured with up to 128GB unified memory; according to Apple, the most powerful PC graphics cards max out at 48GB. The ‌M1‌ Ultra also offers twice the media engine capabilities of the ‌M1 Max‌, for accelerated video encoding and decoding. M2 The M2 was introduced in June 2022 with the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Apple later added the M2 as an option for the Mac mini in January 2023, and a new 15-inch MacBook Air in June 2023. The M2 was in these Macs: Mac mini (2023) 15-inch MacBook Air (2023) 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022) 13-inch MacBook Air (2022) The M2 specs were as follows: 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) 8- or 10-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB of unified memory 100GBps memory bandwidth 20 billion transistors At launch, Apple claimed: “Compared with the latest 10-core PC laptop chip, the CPU in M2 provides nearly twice the performance at the same power level.” Apple also stated that the “M2 provides nearly 90 percent of the peak performance of the 12-core chip while using just one-fourth the power.” Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M2, 2023) Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $1,299 Best Prices Today: $1,299 at Amazon Apple also claimed the 10-core GPU delivers “up to 25 percent higher graphics performance than M1 at the same power level,” thanks to the larger cache and higher memory bandwidth. At maximum power this is 35 percent better, claimed Apple. Thanks to the additional GPU cores, 10 cores rather than the 8-core limit of the M1, the M2 performs better than the M1, but it’s still below the M1 Pro with 14 cores. M2 Pro The M2 Pro was introduced in January 2023 with the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro and the M2 Pro Mac mini. It is no longer available from Apple. The M2 Pro was in these Macs: 14-inch MacBook Pro (early 2023) 16-inch MacBook Pro (early 2023) Mac mini (2023) The M2 Pro specs were as follows: 10-core or 12-core CPU (6 or 8 performance cores, 2 efficiency cores) 14- or 16-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 16GB or 32GB of unified memory 200GBps memory bandwidth 40 billion transistors Like the M1 Pro, the M2 Pro has a built-in media engine that accelerates H.264, HEVC, and ProRes video encoding and decoding. Better power efficiency during playback of multiple streams of 4K and 8K ProRes video can also be expected. At launch Apple claimed that the M2 Pro is 40 percent faster in Adobe Photoshop image processing and 25 percent faster in Xcode compiling when compared to the M1 Pro. Apple claimed that, when compared to the Core i9 16-inch MacBook Pro, the M2 Pro is 2.5 times faster in Photoshop and 80 percent faster in Xcode. M2 Max The M2 Max was also introduced in January 2023 with the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. The M2 Max was in these Macs: 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023) 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) Mac Studio (2023) The M2 Max specs are as follows: 12-core CPU (8 performance cores/4 efficiency cores) 30- or 38-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 32GB, 64GB, or 96GB of unified memory 400GBps memory bandwidth 67 billion transistors Like the M1 Max, the M2 Max offers two video-encode engines and ProRes engines. At launch, Apple claimed the M2 Max would see a 30 percent improvement over the M1 Max when using color grading in DaVinci Resolve, while it would be 2 times faster than the Intel Core i9 MacBook Pro in the same test. For effects rendering in Cinema 4D, Apple claimed that the M2 Max is 30 percent faster than the M1 Max, and 6 times faster than the Core i9 MacBook Pro. M2 Ultra Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023) Price When Reviewed: From $6,999 Best Prices Today: $6999 at Apple The M2 Ultra arrived in June 2023. It is still an option for both the Mac Studio and the Mac Pro. The M2 Ultra still features in these Macs: Mac Pro (2023) (buy from Apple here) The M2 Ultra was also in these Macs: Mac Studio (2023) The M2 Ultra’s specs are as follows: 24-core CPU (16 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores) 60- or 76-core GPU 32-core Neural Engine 64GB, 128GB, or 192GB of unified memory 800GBps memory bandwidth 134 billion transistors M3 The M3 arrived at the end of October 2023. Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 256GB/16GB RAM, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,299 Best Prices Today: $999 at B&H | $1,091 at Amazon | $1091 at Walmart Electronics The M3 was in these Macs: iMac (2023) 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023) 13-inch MacBook Air (2023) 15-inch MacBook Air The M3 specs are as follows: 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) 8- or 10-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB of unified memory 100GBps memory bandwidth 25 billion transistors M3 Pro The M3 Pro also arrived at the end of October 2023. It was an option for both the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The M3 Pro was in these Macs and you may find some still available to buy from resellers at a discount: 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023) 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) The M3 Pro specs are as follows: 11- or 12-core CPU (5 or 6 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) 14- or 18-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 18GB or 36GB of unified memory 150GBps memory bandwidth 37 billion transistors M3 Max Like the other M3 chips, the M3 Max arrived at the end of October 2023. It was an option for both the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 2023) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $3,499 – discontinued Best Prices Today: $8.5 at Walmart | $3199 at B&H | $3239 at Adorama The M3 Max was in these Macs. You may find them still available to buy from resellers at a discount: 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023) 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) The M3 Max specs are as follows: 14- or 16-core CPU (10 or 12 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) 14- or 18-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 36GB, 48GB, 128GB of unified memory 300GBps or 400GBps memory bandwidth 92 billion transistors M3 Ultra The M3 Ultra was introduced in March 2025. The M3 Ultra is available in the following: Mac Studio (2025) The M3 Ultra specs are as follows: 28- or 32-core CPU (20 or 24 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores) 60- or 80-core graphics processor (GPU) 32-core Neural Engine 96GB, 256GB, or 512GB of unified memory 819GBps memory bandwidth 184 billion transistors M4 The M4 was introduced in October 2024. It is available in the iMac, Mac mini, and 14-inch MacBook Pro. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,599 | $1,799 | $1,999 Best Prices Today: $1,429 at Amazon | $1429 at B&H | $1439 at Adorama Apple Mac mini (M4) Price When Reviewed: $599 | $799 | $999 Best Prices Today: $549 at Adorama | $549 at Amazon | $549 at B&H Apple iMac (M4) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,299 | $1,499 | $1,699 | $1,899 Best Prices Today: $1,179 at Amazon | $1179 at B&H | $1193 at Walmart The M4 is featured in these Macs: iMac (2024) (buy from Apple here) Mac mini (2024) (buy from Apple here) 14-inch MacBook Pro (buy from Apple here) The M4 specs are as follows: 8- or 10-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 or 6 efficiency cores) 8- core 10-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 16GB, 24GB, 32GB of unified memory 120GBps memory bandwidth 28 billion transistors M4 Pro The M4 Pro was introduced in October 2024. It is available in the Mac mini, and 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) Price When Reviewed: $1,999 | $2,399 Best Prices Today: $1786 at Walmart | $1,789 at Amazon | $1789 at B&H Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,399 Best Prices Today: $1294 at Walmart | $1299 at B&H | $1399 at Apple The M4 Pro is featured in these Macs: Mac mini (2024) (buy from Apple) 14-inch MacBook Pro (buy from Apple) 16-inch MacBook Pro (buy from Apple) The M4 Pro specs are as follows: 12- or 14-core CPU (8 or 10 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) 16- or 20-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 24GB, 48GB of unified 273GBps memory bandwidth M4 Max The M4 Max was introduced in October 2024. It is available in the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the Mac Studio. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max) Price When Reviewed: $3,499 | $3,999 Best Prices Today: $2591 at Walmart | $3,149 at Amazon | $3163.39 at Walmart Electronics Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max) Price When Reviewed: $3,199 Best Prices Today: $2849 at Walmart | $2999 at B&H | $3049 at Best Buy The M4 Max is featured in these Macs: 14-inch MacBook Pro (buy from Apple) 16-inch MacBook Pro (buy from Apple) Mac Studio (buy from Apple) The M4 Max specs are as follows: 14- or 16-core CPU (10 or 12 performance cores/4 efficiency cores) 32- or 40-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 128GB of unified memory 410GBps or 546GBps memory bandwidth Mac Processor Benchmarks The benchmarks below include the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max, which were released in the latter part of 2024. The fastest chip is the M3 Ultra, released in 2025 in the Mac Studio

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Got a problem with your Mac, iPhone, or iPad? Macworld’s Mac 911 can help
Macworld With Macworld’s Mac 911 column, we take your questions and do our best to help. We love being the place you come to find answers to nagging problems. The “Mac 911” name predates iOS, iPadOS, and iCloud, but we’re happy to answer questions about all those topics as well as macOS and any Apple hardware, software, or service. Ask Mac 911 We’re always looking for new problems to solve! If you have a problem with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or any other Apple device, let us know about it and we’ll try to help by responding with a Mac 911 column. You can also ask us general tech questions if you have them. Here’s how to send us your questions: Send an email to mac911@macworld.com Including screenshots when appropriate  Let us know if you want your full name used or not If you have a question that doesn’t include screenshots, you can submit it through the form below. Submit your question to Mac 911 Submit a form. Keep in mind that not every question will be answered, we don’t reply to email, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice. Check the Mac 911 FAQ Some questions we get more frequently than others. We’ve covered those questions in the Mac 911 FAQ. The FAQ covers topics involving: The Photos app and iCloud Photos macOS: erase, revive, restore, and reinstall Apple ID problems Siri misspellings and mispronunciations

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App Store and other Apple services currently down for some users
If you’ve been experiencing issues when trying to access some of Apple’s online services, it’s not just you. The App Store and other Apple services are facing an outage and are currently down for some users. more…

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Apple considers expanding iPhone assembly in Brazil to get around US tariffs
President Trump announced this week a series of tariffs imposed on the import of products from other countries, which will end up hitting many US companies like Apple – since most of its products come from China. Now it seems that Apple is considering expanding the assembly of iPhones in Brazil to get around the US tariffs. more…

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President Trump extends TikTok deal deadline by 75 days, touts ‘tremendous progress’
On Friday, President Donald Trump granted a 75-day extension to the deadline for ByteDance, a Chinese tech company, to divest the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Control Center just got even better in iOS 18.4, here’s what’s new
iOS 18’s new Control Center has proven to be much more than a one-off design change. Apple has steadily added new capabilities to Control Center via software updates, and iOS 18.4 continues that trend in a big way thanks to several nice upgrades. more…

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Apple TV+ is truly starting to earn its ‘new HBO’ reputation
Apple TV+ is having an especially good year. Severance was a mainstream hit that somehow exceeded Ted Lasso’s success. The streamer had just come off a long string of other critical hits too, and Apple’s follow-through with shows post-Severance has been especially strong. After years of being called “the new HBO,” I think Apple TV+ may have finally started earning that reputation. more…

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple Intelligence features expand to new languages and regions today

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CNBC+ streaming service debuts on Apple TV for $15 per month
Subscription streaming service CNBC+ launched Wednesday on major distribution platforms Apple TV and Roku. Priced at $15 a month, the outlet… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Intelligence servers might soon rely on a new Japanese chipmaker
A Japanese chipmaker you've probably never heard of wants to power Apple's future artificial intelligence server farms.Manufacturing for AppleRapidus, Japan's ambitious semiconductor startup, is moving quickly toward becoming a key supplier for advanced AI chips. The company has reportedly initiated talks with Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.The supplier is aiming to secure agreements for mass-producing cutting-edge 2-nanometer chips by 2027. Although it trails behind TSMC, Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike believes the company can close that gap with more advanced manufacturing techniques. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Shape-changing Apple Pencil would work like a paintbrush
Learn about an innovative Apple Pencil paintbrush concept that adjusts shape and stiffness for a more authentic digital painting experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Grab the AirPods 4 with ANC at their lowest price right now
Macworld Apple’s newest AirPods 4 are already an affordable way to get active noise cancellation without springing for AirPods Pro but this deal makes them a downright steal: The AirPods 4 with ANC are down to $149 at Amazon, a savings of $30 off its $179 MSRP and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. These are some earbuds we absolutely love, as the 4.5-star rating we gave them during our review stands testament. We found they deliver killer audio quality, are actually efficient at canceling noise, and come with a wirelessly charging case with a built-in speaker that can make a sound if you lose track of it. “They sound great, the active noise cancelation is extremely useful and works surprisingly well, they fit better than previous AirPods, and the wireless charging and Find My speaker on the case are much-welcomed conveniences. In short, the AirPods 4 are a great, all-around set of earphones, we wrote. If you don’t need ANC, the AirPods 4 also come in a regular model that’s a bit cheaper. You can get a pair for $117 right now, a small savings off its $129 MSRP. But whichever one you decide to buy, grab your very own AirPods 4 on sale today while they’re still on sale at Amazon. Get the ANC AirPods 4 for $30 offBuy now at Amazon

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Trump delays TikTok ban for another 75 days
President Trump has pushed back TikTok's ban date again, saying that his administration has made "tremendous progress" on a deal to "save TikTok."Image Credit: lechenie-narkomanii on PixabayWhen Trump took office on January 20, he gave TikTok two and a half months to sell to an American company or face a nationwide ban. The ban was initially set to go into effect on April 5, but once again, Trump has pushed it back with an executive order, setting the new deadline to June 18."My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress," President Trump posted to Truth Social on Friday. "The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Tired: Irresistable Force vs. Immovable Object — Wired: Unchanging Prices vs. Nonsensical Tariffs
The erratic, illogical, nonsensical nature of Trump’s tariffs is bad for everyone. (Understatement.) But it’s particularly troublesome for a company that sees retail price stability as part of the branding for its products.

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Cyber Forensic Expert in 2,000+ Cases Faces FBI Probe
A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Legal experts say the inquiry could be grounds to reopen a number of adjudicated cases in which the expert's testimony may have been pivotal.

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How Each Pillar of the 1st Amendment is Under Attack
In an address to Congress this month, President Trump claimed he had "brought free speech back to America." But barely two months into his second term, the president has waged an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment rights of journalists, students, universities, government workers, lawyers and judges. This story explores a slew of recent actions by the Trump administration that threaten to undermine all five pillars of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedoms concerning speech, religion, the media, the right to assembly, and the right to petition the government and seek redress for wrongs.

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When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger
Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.

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Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing
Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices. Details released by authorities so far indicate the mobile wallets being used by the scammers were created through online phishing scams, and that the accused were relying on a custom Android app to relay tap-to-pay transactions from mobile devices located in China.

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DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data
A message posted on Monday to the homepage of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the latest exhibit in the Trump administration's continued disregard for basic cybersecurity protections. The message instructed recently-fired CISA employees to get in touch so they can be rehired and then immediately placed on leave, asking employees to send their Social Security number or date of birth in a password-protected email attachment -- presumably with the password needed to view the file included in the body of the email.

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ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps
A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. In this scam, dubbed "ClickFix," the visitor to a hacked or malicious website is asked to distinguish themselves from bots by pressing a combination of keyboard keys that causes Microsoft Windows to download password-stealing malware.

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Microsoft: 6 Zero-Days in March 2025 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft today issued more than 50 security updates for its various Windows operating systems, including fixes for a whopping six zero-day vulnerabilities that are already seeing active exploitation.

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Alleged Co-Founder of Garantex Arrested in India
Authorities in India today arrested the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. government in 2022 for facilitating tens of billions of dollars in money laundering by transnational criminal and cybercriminal organizations. Sources close to the investigation told KrebsOnSecurity the Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, 46, was apprehended while vacationing on the coast of India with his family.

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Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks
In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of victims resulted from thieves cracking master passwords stolen from the password manager service LastPass in 2022. In a court filing this week, U.S. federal agents investigating a spectacular $150 million cryptocurrency heist said they had reached the same conclusion.

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Who is the DOGE and X Technician Branden Spikes?
At 49, Branden Spikes isn't just one of the oldest technologists who has been involved in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the current director of information technology at X/Twitter and an early hire at PayPal, Zip2, Tesla and SpaceX, Spikes is also among Musk's most loyal employees. Here's a closer look at this trusted Musk lieutenant, whose Russian ex-wife was once married to Elon's cousin.

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