Best Buy's Black Friday Event Begins With Sitewide Savings on Apple, TVs, More
Early Black Friday sales are kicking off this week, with Best Buy joining in with deals that will last the next few weeks. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy's early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Best Buy's Black Friday Schedule Best Buy's early Black Friday sale begins today, and new doorbusters will go online every week in November. On November 19, the retailer's Black Friday sale will officially begin and run through November 28. We've broken down the schedule below: November 6: Early Black Friday deals + Doorbusters 11/19 through 11/28: Black Friday sale 11/29 through 11/30: Cyber Monday sale 12/18 through 12/24: Last-Minute Savings Event Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale You'll find plenty of Apple devices on sale during this event, including MacBook Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone Duo, and more. Of course, there are plenty of non-Apple products to shop as well, including the best prices of the year on select TVs and gaming laptops. SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Early Black Friday Some of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, which begin at $49.99 per year. With My Best Buy Plus you will get free two day shipping, exclusive discounts, and an extended 60-day return window on most products. Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 - $549.00 ($250 off) 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,349.00 ($250 off) 15-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,549.00 ($250 off) iPhone Air (256GB Unlocked) - $919.99 ($180 off) Apple TV 4K - Double rewards for My Best Buy Plus/Total HomeView - Double rewards for My Best Buy Plus/Total iPhone Duo - Save up to $1,200 with qualified activation and trade-in TVs 65-inch Insignia LED 4K Fire TV - $299.99 ($150 off) 55-inch TCL Mini LED Smart TV - $479.99 ($320 off) 48-inch LG OLED 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($600 off) 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K Smart TV - $899.99 ($1,200 off) 55-inch Hisense Mini LED Smart TV - $899.99 ($600 off) 55-inch LG evo AI 4K Smart TV - $999.99 ($1,000 off) 50-inch Sony BRAVIA 7 II 4K Google TV - $1,299.99 ($300 off) 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K Glare-Free TV - $1,399.99 ($1,300 off) 75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $1,699.99 ($1,100 off) 75-inch Samsung The Frame Pro 4K TV - $1,999.99 ($800 off) Appliances GE High-Efficiency Top Load Washer - $579.99 ($185 off) Samsung High-Efficiency Smart Top Load Washer - $849.99 ($140 off) KitchenAid Dishwasher with ProDry System - $899.99 ($320 off) LG High-Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer - $929.99 ($370 off) GE Smart Top Load Washer and Smart Electric Dryer Bundle - $1,099.98 ($790 off) Frigidaire Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator - $1,399.99 ($400 off) Samsung 4-Door French Door Smart Refrigerator - $2,199.99 ($860 off) GE 4-Door French Door Smart Refrigerator - $3,199.99 ($760 off) Bosch French Door Counter-Depth Smart Refrigerator - $3,599.99 ($400 off) We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2026. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releasing Yet Another Two New Products Next Week
Apple's massive wave of product launches will finally end next week, with its all-new HomeView smart home hub and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K set to be released on Friday, November 13 and no other major hardware releases expected for the remainder of the year. Since late August, Apple has announced more than 25 new devices and accessories in one of its busiest stretches ever.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now), HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Air Drops to Lowest Price in Months With Amazon's $250 Discount
Amazon today has the 16GB RAM/1TB SSD 13-inch MacBook Air for $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00, which is the lowest price we've seen this model go in months and the best post-hike price on the computer. It beats the previous low price by $50, and Amazon has this one on sale in three colors. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Colors on sale include Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight, and each has an estimated delivery date around November 7-8 for free options. If you're shopping for accessories to pair with a new MacBook, check out our post on the best early Black Friday accessory discounts, with savings on headphones, chargers, cases, and more. $250 OFF13-inch MacBook Air for $1,349.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Rumored to Drop the iPhone's Action Button Next Year
Apple plans to merge the iPhone's Action button with the Camera Control starting next year, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker claimed that a single press of the combined button would open the camera, while a long press would trigger the function assigned to the Action button. They explicitly clarified that the dedicated Action button would disappear, while the Camera Control button would remain. The proposed arrangement seems plausible given how the two features already work. The Action button predates the Camera Control and requires a long press to activate its assigned function, while a single press of the Camera Control opens the camera. Combining them in the way described would therefore preserve both familiar interactions, with the customizable action simply moving to a different location on the device. A long press of Camera Control currently opens Visual Intelligence, but that feature has since been integrated directly into the Camera app as Siri mode in iOS 27. That integration could give Apple room to reassign the gesture while keeping Visual Intelligence accessible through the Camera app. It is notable that the iPhone Duo also lacks an Action button, despite retaining Camera Control. Its omission provides a precedent for an iPhone without the separate control and could hint at a broader change in the future. The Camera Control received a mixed reception when it debuted on the iPhone 16, with some reviewers criticizing its usefulness, complexity, and ergonomics, making further refinement seem plausible. Combining it with the Action button could give the control a clearer sense of purpose. Removing a separate button could also simplify manufacturing and reduce the potential for users to confuse the Action button with the adjacent volume buttons. Apple was previously rumored to be working on a simplified Camera Control design for the iPhone 18 lineup, but that change did not materialize. Instant Digital claimed Apple would remove the capacitive sensing layer and rely on pressure sensing to reduce costs while retaining its functions. The ‌iPhone 16‌'s Camera Control button. The latest rumor raises the possibility that a redesign is still in development, potentially as part of a broader rethink that incorporates the Action button's functionality, although it remains unclear whether the two claims describe related plans. Apple introduced the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 as a replacement for the longstanding Ring/Silent switch. It can be assigned to functions such as Silent mode, Focus, the flashlight, Shortcuts, and more. The rumored combined control would retain a dedicated way to trigger those actions while reducing the number of physical buttons. Instant Digital said that the change will take place starting with new iPhone models released in the second half of 2027. The claimed timing would presumably coincide with the launch of Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone models in the fall of next year. Apple's naming plans remain unclear, so the devices could be called the "iPhone 19 Pro," "iPhone 20 Pro," or something else.Tags: 20th-Anniversary iPhone, Action Button, Camera Control, Instant DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2026 Holiday Season
Apple's extended return policy went into effect today for the 2026 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, with a few exceptions, including some carrier-financed iPhones and iPads. In the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 6 and December 25 of this year may be returned through January 8, 2027, according to Apple's website. All purchases made after December 25 in those countries are subject to Apple's standard 14-day return policy (15 days in Canada). In some countries, such as Mexico, Italy, Spain, and Japan, the return window is slightly longer. Apple says eligible products purchased in those countries between November 6 and January 6, 2027 may be returned through January 20, 2027. Apple has also updated its online store with holiday theming and gift recommendations.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Music Classical Updated With New Icon and Refreshed Design
Apple today released Apple Music Classical version 4.1, with a new black-and-white app icon and an updated interface. The redesigned icon retains the app's treble clef, but now rendered in shaded black against a white background. The change brings ‌Apple Music‌ Classical in line with ‌Apple Music‌'s new visual identity, which Apple introduced last month, replacing its familiar red branding with a monochrome appearance. The new version of the app also features blue accents for selected tabs, playback buttons, and links, instead of the previous red ones. Apple has not detailed the visual changes in its release notes, which state only that the update contains "stability and performance enhancements." ‌Apple Music‌ Classical is included with ‌Apple Music‌ subscriptions at no additional cost. The app offers search tailored to classical recordings, composer biographies, album booklets, time-synced listening guides, and curated stations. Version 4.1 is available now on the App Store for the iPhone and iPad, requiring iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later.Tags: Apple Music, Apple Music ClassicalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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OLED iPad Mini, M6 iMac, and New MacBook Pros Available From Today
From today, Apple's new iPad mini with an OLED display, M6 iMac, and its latest MacBook Pro models are available to buy from Apple's online store and in the Apple Store app, with the first pre-orders also arriving to customers today and both devices reaching Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers. OLED iPad Mini The eighth-generation iPad mini is Apple's smallest tablet with an OLED display. The 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR display offers up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 1-nit minimum brightness, with a nano-texture glass option on 256GB and 512GB models for the first time. The device is powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip and the N1 wireless chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. At 5.4mm thin and 255 grams, it's the lightest iPad Apple has made. It's also the first iPad with an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, aided by a new Acoustic Display that produces sound through the screen itself, so there are no speaker holes in the enclosure. A 12MP Center Stage front camera is now located on the landscape side for video calls, and the device supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). The display is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate with no ProMotion, which has been the main point of criticism in early reviews. In the United States, the new iPad mini starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model. The 256GB and 512GB configurations are priced at $799 and $999, with nano-texture glass adding $100 on those models, while Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at $849. Education pricing starts at $649. M6 iMac Meanwhile, the new iMac is the first update to Apple's all-in-one since the M4 model. The M6 chip brings up to a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with Apple claiming up to 2x faster graphics than the previous generation, alongside Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and an optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port on the power adapter. The iMac with M6 starts at $1,499 for the model with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while the version with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU starts at $1,699. Education pricing starts at $1,449. Latest MacBook Pro Models Also launching today are the new MacBook Pro models. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999 and features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, alongside Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple's N1 wireless chip. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touchscreen PROLED XDR displays are also available, starting at $2,899 and $3,399, respectively. Powered by M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, the touchscreen models replace the notch with a Dynamic Island and offer up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness for both SDR and HDR content. Apple's online checkout system indicates the base 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models in Space Black and Silver currently ship in 2-3 weeks, so anyone who wants a base configuration is likely to have more luck visiting their local Apple Store. For a full rundown of everything new, see our iPad mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro roundups.Related Roundups: iMac, iPad mini, MacBook ProTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now), iPad Mini (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, iPad, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Surveys iPhone Duo Buyers About Crease and Camera
Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. The first question asks why the buyer chose the ‌iPhone Duo‌ now, with answers like "I wanted to try Apple's first foldable," "It was an impulse purchase," and "I expect smartphone prices to increase." Other questions ask about the size of the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s display when it's closed, how visible the crease is, whether the under-display camera is distracting, and the camera's image quality. The final question is open-ended and asks what the buyer would add or change about the ‌iPhone Duo‌. View all 6 photos in the full article → It's been about two weeks since the ‌iPhone Duo‌ launched, and it's not too unusual for Apple to conduct surveys following a new product's debut. Some of the questions are about ‌iPhone Duo‌ compromises compared to standard iPhone models. The Duo's outer display is 5.4 inches, making it about the same size as the discontinued iPhone mini line. The inner display's under-screen camera is limited to 4MP, and it was one of the main complaints in reviews. The survey does not ask about Touch ID, the experience of using unoptimized apps, or the display cracks some users have reported, all of which are also top Duo complaints, (Thanks, Willy!)Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's First Touchscreen Mac is Now Arriving to Customers
It's Friday, November 6 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who preordered a PROLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, OLED iPad mini, M6 ‌MacBook Pro‌, or M6 iMac are now starting to receive their devices. People will soon be sharing photos and first impressions of the new products on the MacRumors forums, Reddit, Instagram, and other platforms, giving us a first look at what real-world users think of the ‌OLED‌ upgrade for the ‌iPad mini‌ and the PROLED and touchscreen update for the ‌MacBook Pro‌. Apple's new high-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ models come with M5 Pro or M5 Max, and the major change is the display. It's touch-enabled and is the first Mac with an ‌OLED‌ display. The design has been updated, so the new machines are thinner and lighter than the mini-LED models, which Apple is still selling. Apple also brought back the glowing Apple logo, and replaced the notch with a Dynamic Island. Pricing on the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ starts at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model. The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad mini‌ is Apple's first smaller-screened iPad to get ‌OLED‌, and it's also the most affordable ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad‌. It's almost a millimeter thinner than the prior version and has an Acoustic Display that does away with speaker holes. Without them, the enclosure is sealed, making it the first ‌iPad‌ with a water and dust resistance rating (IP67). It uses Apple's A20 Pro chip. The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699. The 14-inch entry-level ‌MacBook Pro‌ and 24-inch ‌iMac‌ got little in the way of updates beyond an M6 chip. The ‌MacBook Pro‌ is priced starting at $1,999, and the ‌iMac‌ starts at $1,499. Australia is the first country where customers can buy one of the new products in an Apple retail location. Online orders of the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ don't ship until late November or early December, so it's possible in-store stock will be limited. The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad mini‌, 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌, and ‌iMac‌ should be readily available. After Australia and New Zealand, sales and deliveries of the new Macs and ‌iPad mini‌ will begin in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally, North America.Related Roundups: iMac, iPad mini, MacBook ProTag: Touchscreen MacBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now), iPad Mini (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, iPad, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Claude Gets Personal Finance Feature With Bank Account Linking
Anthropic today added Personal Finance to Claude, allowing users to connect their bank and card accounts for analysis. Claude has read-only access to accounts, and there is no option for it to move, manage, or invest money. Anthropic says Claude gives answers in everyday language and can explain unfamiliar financial terms. The feature can track spending across categories, upcoming bills, and out-of-the-ordinary purchases. It can look for unexpected fees, increasing bills, and subscriptions, plus it can create charts, calendars, and dashboards. Financial accounts are connected to Claude through the Plaid service, so Claude does not see bank passwords. Claude has access to the bank name, account name and type, balances and credit limits, and up to two years of transactions for bank accounts. Personal Finance chats are not used for model training and are not added to Claude's shared memory. OpenAI added a similar finance feature to ChatGPT back in May. Personal Finance is rolling out in beta on the Pro, Max, and Ultra plans in the United States.Tag: AnthropicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Arcade Adds Crossy Road Rush and NBA 2K27
Apple today added several new games to Apple Arcade, including Crossy Road Rush, NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Kami 2+, and Food Stylist - Design Game+. Crossy Road Rush is the latest game in the popular Crossy Road series. Players will make their way across an island obstacle course and unlock fun characters. The game supports up to four players in local or online multiplayer, as well as solo play. NBA 2K27 adds the WNBA, which is a first for the Arcade Edition. The game has all 15 WNBA teams and 180 active players, though they're limited to Quick Match and Blacktop modes. The new edition also has faster, deeper progression for the MyCAREER journey and a refreshed Neighborhood. Kami 2+ is a puzzle game where players fold colorful paper patterns, and Food Stylist lets players create virtual dishes and tablescapes inspired by cuisines around the world. Apple Arcade is Apple's subscription gaming service, priced at $6.99 per month. Up to six family members can share a subscription, and there are no ads or in-app purchases. Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's New HomeView Smart Home Hub: Here's How Much RAM It Has
MacRumors has confirmed that the A18 chip in Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is paired with 8GB of RAM. This is not very surprising given the A18 chip also has 8GB of RAM in all iPhone 16 models and the MacBook Neo, but Apple does not list this information in the HomeView's tech specs, so it is worth documenting.Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPad Mini vs. iPad Air Buyer's Guide: Now Just $50 Apart
Apple refreshed both the iPad mini and iPad Air this year, but the choice is now less straightforward and there is just a $50 price difference between them, so which should you choose? The eighth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ arrived in March with the M4 chip, 12GB of unified memory, Apple's N1 wireless chip, and the C1X modem on cellular models. It remains available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. Following Apple's June price increases, the two size options now start at $749 and $949, respectively. In October, Apple announced the eighth-generation ‌iPad mini‌, introducing a larger 8.5-inch display with OLED technology, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 chip, an optional nano-texture finish, a landscape front camera, and more. The changes give Apple's smallest tablet several advantages over the ‌iPad Air‌, even as the Air retains a larger screen and support for Apple's Magic Keyboard. Both devices offer Touch ID in the top button, Apple Pencil Pro and ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB-C) support, ‌Apple Pencil‌ hover, landscape 12MP Center Stage front cameras with ƒ/2.0 apertures, Apple's N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread networking technology, and USB-C ports with transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s. The new ‌iPad mini‌ also features 12GB of unified memory, matching the Air. Advertised battery life is the same, with up to 10 hours of web browsing over Wi-Fi or watching video, or up to nine hours of web browsing over cellular. Despite the ‌iPad mini‌'s move to ‌OLED‌, neither model offers ProMotion. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPads is best for you. ‌iPad mini‌ (eighth generation, 2026) ‌iPad Air‌ (eighth generation, 2026) 8.5-inch display 11-inch or 13-inch display 2316-by-1512 resolution 11-inch: 2360-by-1640 resolution 13-inch: 2732-by-2048 resolution 326 ppi 264 ppi Super Retina XDR ‌OLED‌ display with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology 600 nits maximum SDR and full-screen HDR brightness; 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness and 1 nit minimum brightness 11-inch: 500 nits maximum SDR brightness 13-inch: 600 nits maximum SDR brightness Optional nano-texture display glass on 256GB and 512GB models for an additional $100, supplied with a polishing cloth A20 Pro chip M4 chip 128GB and 256GB: 5-core CPU with 2 super cores and 3 efficiency cores 512GB: 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores 7-core GPU with dedicated Neural Accelerators 9-core GPU 128GB and 256GB: 16-core Neural Engine 512GB: Dual 16-core Neural Engine, totaling 32 cores 16-core Neural Engine 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth 120 GB/s memory bandwidth Volume buttons on top Volume buttons on right side Acoustic Display audio system with display-coupled woofers and concealed tweeters Landscape stereo speakers IP67 water and dust resistance, rated for a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes Adaptive True Tone rear flash Apple C2 modem (cellular models) Apple C1X modem (cellular models) U.S. cellular model (A3596) supports LTE band 106 U.S. cellular models (A3460) and (A3462) do not support LTE band 106 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ cellular support UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA cellular support Supports one external display at up to 4K resolution at 60Hz, with extended external display mode Supports one external display at up to 6K resolution at 60Hz, with extended external display mode Compatible with Bluetooth keyboards Smart Connector for compatible keyboard accessories, including Apple's Magic Keyboard 18.9Wh battery 11-inch: 28.93Wh battery 13-inch: 36.59Wh battery Fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C power adapter 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage Available in Midnight and Starlight Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, and Blue Starts at $699 (Wi-Fi) or $849 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 11-inch: Starts at $749 (Wi-Fi) or $899 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 13-inch: Starts at $949 (Wi-Fi) or $1,099 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Beyond their features, the physical differences between the two devices are substantial. The ‌iPad mini‌ is thinner and weighs almost half as much as the 11-inch ‌iPad Air‌, making it easier to hold for extended periods and carry in a small bag. The ‌iPad Air‌'s larger dimensions accommodate a more spacious display, but even the smaller model represents a noticeable step up in size and weight: ‌iPad mini‌ 11-inch ‌iPad Air‌ 13-inch ‌iPad Air‌ Height 7.69 inches (195.3 mm) 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) 11.04 inches (280.6 mm) Width 5.22 inches (132.6 mm) 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) 8.46 inches (214.9 mm) Thickness 0.21 inch (5.4 mm) 0.24 inch (6.1 mm) 0.24 inch (6.1 mm) Weight (Wi-Fi) 0.56 pound (255 grams) 1.02 pounds (464 grams) 1.36 pounds (616 grams) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 0.58 pound (263 grams) 1.03 pounds (465 grams) 1.36 pounds (617 grams) The latest ‌iPad mini‌ changes the balance between these two devices. The ‌iPad Air‌ retains the core design introduced in 2020, while the ‌iPad mini‌ has just received a substantial redesign with an ‌OLED‌ display, a thinner and lighter enclosure, and several features unavailable on the Air. With the mini also costing $50 less, the current ‌iPad Air‌ is harder to recommend unless you specifically need its larger workspace and keyboard support and cannot wait for its successor. For most buyers looking for a handheld tablet to complement a laptop or desktop computer, the ‌iPad mini‌ is now the more compelling choice. Its portability advantage is substantial: the Wi-Fi model weighs 255 grams, compared with 464 grams for the 11-inch Air, and its smaller footprint makes it much easier to hold and carry. Combined with its ‌OLED‌ display, water and dust resistance, and fast charging, this makes it particularly well suited to reading, watching videos, playing handheld games, and taking notes on the go. The ‌iPad Air‌ remains the better choice for productivity. Even the 11-inch model provides considerably more screen space for documents, drawing, and working across multiple apps. Support for Apple's Magic Keyboard makes the ‌iPad Air‌ a much more practical potential laptop replacement. The ‌iPad mini‌ has ample processing power for many of the same tasks and supports Bluetooth keyboards, but its smaller display and lack of an equivalent integrated keyboard accessory make it less suitable as a productivity device. These are meaningful reasons to choose the ‌iPad Air‌ if you need a tablet immediately. The 11-inch model's $50 premium buys a larger workspace and keyboard support, although the Magic Keyboard costs extra and whether the combination can replace your laptop depends on your apps and workflows being supported by iPadOS. Its older design does not diminish that clear utility, but buying one now means accepting an LCD display and missing several of the ‌iPad mini‌'s newer features. The 13-inch ‌iPad Air‌ provides the clearest distinction from the ‌iPad mini‌, with substantially more room for side-by-side documents, drawing, and multitasking. Its $250 premium over the base ‌iPad mini‌ is worth considering if you regularly need that added display area, although its larger dimensions and weight make it much less convenient for handheld use. The 11-inch Air offers a more portable balance for switching between tablet and keyboard use, but neither approaches the ‌iPad mini‌'s ease of carrying and holding. For prospective ‌iPad Air‌ buyers who do not need a new device immediately, we recommend waiting. A new ‌iPad Air‌ with an ‌OLED‌ display is expected in the first half of 2027. This would address one of the current ‌iPad Air‌'s most significant disadvantages compared with the ‌iPad mini‌, likely along with other new features to bring it up to par. With the ‌iPad mini‌ newly refreshed and a consequential ‌iPad Air‌ update expected in the not-too-distant future, postponing a nonessential ‌iPad Air‌ purchase is the more sensible choice.Related Roundups: iPad Air , iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral), iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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First iOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3 Public Betas Now Available
Apple today seeded the first betas of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and watchOS 27.3. The new software comes two days after Apple released the betas for developers. iOS 27.3 is a major update that adds a Vertical Tabs layout option and Adaptive Dark Mode for Safari. Siri AI can do more in and across Apple's apps, and developers are now able to create actions for ‌Siri‌ to carry out. The redesigned Health app is now available with custom Insights and Longevity information, and the iPhone Duo supports Reachability. There's a new Selfie Sing feature in Apple Music, plus changes to StandBy on non-Duo iPhones. A full list of what's new in the beta can be found in our guide. On the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Audio Intelligence features Live Rewind and ‌Siri‌ Recap are available for testing. Live Rewind creates a transcript of the last 15 seconds of speech, and ‌Siri‌ Recap offers a high-level summary of conversations throughout the day. ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.3 has the same Safari features, and it brings Live Activities to Macs without a Dynamic Island. To get the new betas, you can sign up on Apple's beta testing website. After you're signed up, the betas can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. We're expecting all of Apple's updates to launch in December.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden GateRelated Forums: iOS 27, macOS Golden GateThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Announces a New Mac Sales Record
On an earnings call earlier this week, Apple CEO John Ternus announced that the company sold more Macs in its 2026 fiscal year than any previous fiscal year. "We have never sold more Macs in a fiscal year than we did this time, which is a truly remarkable testament to these incredible products," he said. This record is all the more impressive given that several Mac models have faced supply constraints this year. Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh said Mac sales have been driven by the popularity of the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro lately.Related Roundups: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProTag: John TernusBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Neutral), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Paid $200 for Logic Pro? Apple Says You Won't Get This New Feature
According to Apple's full release notes for version 13.0 of Logic Pro for Mac, released today, the new AI-powered Intelligent Assistant feature requires an Apple Creator Studio subscription for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. In other words, the feature is not available in the $199.99 one-time purchase version of Logic Pro. Apple's fine print on the Logic Pro release notes page:The intelligent assistant (beta) requires an Apple Creator Studio subscription, a Mac with Apple silicon, and macOS 27 or later.Indeed, the release notes for the one-time purchase version of Logic Pro for Mac version 13.0 do not mention Intelligent Assistant. The subscription requirement was not mentioned in Apple's announcement last month:The assistant (beta) in Logic Pro for Mac requires macOS 27 Golden Gate or later on an Apple Intelligence-capable Mac and is available in U.S. English only.Apple customers who are growing tired of features being locked behind a subscription will obviously be disappointed to learn this news. Apple says the Intelligent Assistant is powered by a combination of Apple-built and third-party AI models. The feature is designed to help creators "navigate production workflows, start a new song, set up a vocal track from a single prompt, or refine an active project." Except for creators who opted to pay $199.99 upfront for Logic Pro, that is.Tags: Apple Creator Studio, Logic ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Instagram's Edits Video Editor is Now Available on Mac
Instagram today expanded its Edits video editing app to the Mac. Edits for Mac is intended for larger projects that benefit from a big screen and the control of a mouse and keyboard. The app includes Instagram's licensed and royalty-free audio libraries, sound and video effects, and unlimited automatic captions. Edits for Mac has a full multi-track timeline, keyframes for dynamic transitions, and precise audio waveforms for accurate cuts. There is an option to import LUTs or font files, along with support for Model Context Protocol so AI agents can use the app. The Edits team says splitting, cutting, and trimming are easier. Videos created with the app can be published directly to Instagram or downloaded to share on other platforms. Multiple horizontal and vertical aspect ratios are included, and Edits offers 4K watermark-free export. Edits for Mac can be downloaded from the Instagram website.Tag: InstagramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Prevent Siri and Search From Accessing Specific iPhone Apps
In iOS 27.2, Apple has a new settings menu that lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one list. Here's what's changed and how to use the new menu. With iOS 27.2, Apple has replaced the old App Access controls with a redesigned Excluded Apps feature that makes it a lot simpler to keep specific apps away from Siri, Search, and suggestions. It's actually a bigger change than it might sound. Previously, excluding an app in iOS meant opening Settings ➝ Apple Intelligence & Siri ➝ Apps and adjusting each app's toggles individually. This included a switch that let Siri "Learn from this App," and several suggestion options that appeared in Search and widgets. What was confusing is that some of these switches controlled on-device personalization, rather than access to an app's contents. Moreover, fully keeping an app's content out of search results also required toggling off a separate "Show Content in Search" switch that was buried in each app menu in Settings ➝ Apps. Thankfully, in iOS 27.2, Excluded Apps consolidates all of this into a single multi-select list, where you can add an app once and make it unavailable to Siri, Search, and suggestions. Here's where to find it. How to Exclude Apps From Siri and Search Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap Siri. Tap Excluded Apps. Tap Add Apps, select the apps you want to exclude, then confirm your selection. Bear in mind that excluding an app can disable some Siri features for it. For example, the Electronic Freedom Foundation found that excluding Messages stops Siri AI from reading or replying to messages. Also, onscreen awareness – where you invoke Siri and ask it for information about what you're currently looking at – will no longer work in any app you exclude. Let an App Back Into Siri and Search To return individual app access to Siri and Search, simply tap the Edit button in the Excluded Apps menu, then tap the minus button next to the app in question and hit the checkmark at the top to confirm.Tag: SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Early Black Friday Deals on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo
Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2026 sales have kicked off at AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as Best Buy. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. If you're looking for something other than iPhones, be sure to visit our Black Friday Roundup for all of the best deals and discounts happening this season. For more Apple-specific devices currently on sale, our main post on the best Apple Black Friday deals is the best place to look. T-Mobile iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in iPhone Duo: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in Apple Watch SE 3: No cost (up to $300) when adding a watch line on a qualifying plan, or get $250 off any Apple Watch when picking up another Apple Watch T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max for up to $1,200 off when you trade in an old device (in any condition) and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. You can also get this offer if you switch a line to Experience Beyond 2.0, Experience Beyond, or Go5G Next. UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone 18 Pro at T-Mobile UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone Duo at T-Mobile For anyone shopping for the iPhone Duo, you can get up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with any condition trade-in on an Experience Beyond plan. This discount will appear in the form of bill credits over the course of 36 months. Similarly, if you're on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, you can get up to $830 off with a trade-in, and up to $730 off with a new line on most other plans. All of these offers have the same payout schedule over the course of 36 months. AT&T iPhone 18 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in iPhone Duo: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in Over at AT&T, you can get the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max for up to $1,200 off with an iPhone trade-in in any condition. You'll need to upgrade with AT&T Next Up Anytime or switch to get this offer. UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone 18 Pro at AT&T UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone Duo at AT&T Additionally, new and existing customers can get up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. If you're switching to AT&T, the carrier will give you up to $800 to pay off your current device balance, and you can save $200 per line when ordering the smartphone online. In regards to the main offer of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, AT&T says this requires an eligible trade-in of $230 or more, alongside activation of a new line or upgrading an existing line. You'll get this credit over the course of 36 months on your AT&T bill. You can find the breakdown of each plan tier from AT&T below, and remember that they each require a trade-in as well. Up to $1,200 off iPhone Duo: requires AT&T Premium 2.0 plan or higher / trade-in value of $230 or more Up to $930 off iPhone Duo: requires AT&T Extra 2.0 plan or higher / trade-in value of $130 or more Up to $500 off iPhone Duo: requires Value 2.0 plan / trade-in value of $130 or more Up to $350 off iPhone Duo: requires any eligible unlimited plan / trade-in value of $35-$129 If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. With the $1,200 offer, AT&T is offering the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro at no cost. Best Buy iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to $1,200 off with qualified activation and trade-in iPhone Duo: Up to $1,200 off with qualified activation and trade-in Carriers aren't the only place you can save on iPhones this year, with Best Buy offering the same discounts as AT&T and T-Mobile with activation through these carriers at the time of purchase. This is a great option for anyone who shops at Best Buy a lot and likes to rack up member reward points. UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone 18 Pro at Best Buy UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone Duo at Best Buy Similar to the carriers, you can get the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo for up to $1,200 off with qualified activation on cellular plans and a trade-in of an older device. Best Buy supports activation through AT&T and Verizon, and there are also unlocked options. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Reviews Are In: Is the Touchscreen Worth It?
The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have been published ahead of the laptops launching on Friday. One of the key new features is a touchscreen. Is it worth it, though? Here's what reviews say. The Verge's David Pierce said that, in his testing so far, touch input has not been something that "meaningfully changes the laptop experience." He recommends the new MacBook Pro models regardless for the OLED display and other upgrades. Pierce did mention some examples where touch proved useful:That's not to say the touchscreen doesn't come in handy, though. It does more often than I expected. When I'm editing photos, reaching out and spreading my fingers to zoom in on the section I want to see is vastly easier than clicking and dragging with the trackpad. When I'm watching a movie, I can just tap the video rather than wiggling the mouse to find the cursor. My favorite touch use so far has been when I'm showing somebody something on my computer — now we can both swipe between options or tap to make an edit rather than having to crowd around the trackpad.He also pointed out a few limitations:There's no onscreen keyboard that appears when you tap a text box; you don't get the copy / paste / select all pop-up when you tap on words. No radius of tools appears when you tap the Apple Pencil on the screen in Procreate, because, oh wait, the Apple Pencil doesn't work at all.Gizmodo's Kyle Barr said touch input is beneficial for the iPhone Mirroring feature on the Mac:The touchscreen is occasionally useful. It's not the end-all-be-all. But it sure is handy. If you're one to use the iPhone mirroring feature on MacBook Pro, the touchscreen makes it more intuitive. Instead of having to click on the bottom bar to minimize an app, you can simply swipe up from the bottom of the mirrored iPhone, like normal. Using the touchscreen on the mirrored iPhone isn't as snappy as the real deal. It's obvious though that Apple has been working towards this touchscreen design for a while, as more and more macOS features start to make better sense with the touchscreen in tow.WIRED's Luke Larsen often forgot about the touchscreen, but he too pointed out a few examples where it proved to be useful in his testing:In the time I've had with the touchscreen MacBook Pro so far, I tried to remind myself of its new powers. But when I'm deep in work, I completely forget the touchscreen. It just has no place in my workflows. That doesn't mean it's not ever useful, though. Sometimes, swiping away a notification with a finger feels intuitive. Or if you're lounging on the couch and use your thumb to scroll through your Instagram feed as you would on an iPad, it works. But those times are few and far between. I'm certainly not going to be poking three fingers up at the screen to swipe between Spaces when I could do that on a trackpad without even lifting my hand.With an OLED display, the new MacBook Pro models deliver more vivid colors and increased contrast ratio compared to the previous models with mini-LED displays. The laptops also achieve up to 2,000 nits of brightness for HDR content. OLED displays do not have a backlight, and individual pixels turn off completely for the color black. Bloomberg's Chris Welch said the OLED display is "genuinely striking":The new MacBook Pro's dual-layer tandem OLED panel is genuinely striking and can get noticeably brighter than LCD models. Since each pixel is individually controlled and can fully shut off for dark content, this screen provides meaningfully superior contrast compared with the Mini LED models, which were already impressive in their own right. Any concerns I had about display uniformity, which can be an issue with some OLED devices, quickly vanished once I began using the machine. From corner to corner, the 16.3-inch panel is punchy, vibrant and can display an even wider range of colors than before — a win for photographers.Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth said the OLED display "absolutely slaps":This laptop absolutely slaps, and the incredible PROLED XDR display is the headline. It's stunning.His expanded thoughts:I'm not going to waste time explaining exactly how tandem OLED technology works; instead, you'll have to trust me that it means a brighter display that lasts longer. The blacks on the display are deep, the colors pop, and the shadows and highlights provide incredibly detailed contrast.Other display-related upgrades include a Dynamic Island instead of a notch, slimmer bezels, and a redesigned hinge with improved stability. Six Colors' Jason Snell on the Dynamic Island:Spotlight and Siri AI are now animated as emerging from the black blob that is the Dynamic Island. Now Playing appears up there, too, and you can click or tap on the Dynamic Island to expand it and get playback controls. Shared Live Activities from your paired iPhone should also appear up there, rather than in the menu bar itself, as they do on other Macs. I'm a big fan of subtle, ambient information presentations that inform you about things happening on your devices. That's why the Dynamic Island was such a fun approach to turning a problem (an unsightly camera cut-out) into a useful feature. The notch never really did anything—it was just a dead zone. The Dynamic Island serves a purpose and the MacBook Pro is better for it.The new MacBook Pro models also feature improved speakers, a new 16TB storage option, a redesigned cooling system, and a lighter and slightly thinner design. And there is a fun bonus: the glowing Apple logo on the lid has returned. Apple said the improved speakers deliver 50% deeper bass, but Bloomberg's Chris Welch actually found this upgrade can be "detrimental":[...] The revamped MacBook Pro has left me with mixed feelings in one area that I wasn't expecting: sound. Since the first 16-inch model debuted in 2019, it's offered fantastic, well-balanced audio with a surprising degree of immersion. These are widely considered the best speakers on any laptop. For the new PROLED series, Apple has introduced a redesigned six-speaker system that it says offers 50% deeper bass. And that's true — to a point where it's sometimes detrimental. The added low-end impact makes these laptops tremendous entertainment machines for movies and TV shows, but when listening to music or podcasts or even watching YouTube videos, the sound is often too boomy and bass-forward. The balance has been thrown off, and there's also no easy way of dialing back deeper tones.9to5Mac's Chance Miller appreciates the reduced weight:You notice the lighter weight of the new MacBook Pro immediately when you pick it up. My review unit is the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and I'm genuinely surprised at how nice it feels. It's not light, but it feels less like a tank. I've always used the smaller of the two MacBook Pro models for portability, most recently a 14-inch M4 Pro. The weight of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro has me reconsidering that preference, though. It feels remarkably nice for a laptop with such a large display, and I've really enjoyed having the extra screen space without feeling like I'm sacrificing too much portability.Who doesn't love the glowing Apple logo? As we previously highlighted, the logo's brightness level is tied to the display's brightness level, and Miller revealed that the feature also takes ambient brightness into consideration:The logo's brightness is still tied to the display brightness, just like it was a decade ago. The higher your display brightness, the brighter the Apple logo on the back. It also factors in your environment's ambient brightness. When the MacBook Pro is closed, the logo looks like polished metal, just like it has since the 2016 redesign. Open it up, and it glows. It's unnecessary, but I'm so thrilled it's back.The laptops use the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips that remain available in the MacBook Pro models with mini-LED displays, so performance is similar. In the U.S., the 14-inch model starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch model starts at $3,399. 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Early Black Friday Accessory Deals at Amazon Include TVs, Headphones, and Charging Devices
Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best early Black Friday Apple deals, and today we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns available to purchase right now on Amazon. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. TVs and Monitors $450 OFF65-inch Hisense 4K TV for $549.99 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity Ultrawide Monitor - $379.99, down from $539.99 50-inch Hisense Smart Fire TV - $397.97, down from $449.99 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity Curved Monitor - $399.99, down from $589.99 65-inch Roku Smart 4K TV - $498.00, down from $649.99 65-inch Hisense Mini-LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $549.99, down from $999.99 65-inch Samsung The Frame (2025) - $1,097.99, down from $1,497.99 65-inch Toshiba ArtVision 4K Fire TV - $997.96, down from $1,297.99 75-inch TCL QLED Smart TV - $1,197.99, down from $1,297.99 65-inch The Frame Pro - $1,397.95, down from $2,097.99 100-inch Toshiba mini-LED Fire TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,499.99 Chargers $10 OFFAnker Nano Smart Display Charger for $29.99 Twelve South PowerCord USB-C - $19.49, down from $29.99 Anker Nano Smart Display Charger - $29.99, down from $39.99 Twelve South HiRise 2 Deluxe - $41.49, down from $79.99 Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Station - $54.15, down from $95.98 Anker 3-Port 160W Prime Charger - $115.99, down from $149.99 Audio $82 OFFSony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $378.00 Soundcore Boom 2 Speaker - $99.99, down from $129.99 Bose QuietComfort Headphones - $169.00, down from $359.00 Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds - $199.99, down from $229.99 Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - $199.99, down from $399.99 Sonos Ace Headphones - $329.00, down from $349.00 Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - $378.00, down from $459.99 Cases and Screen Protectors $8 OFFAnker iPhone 18 Pro Screen Protector for 21.99 FNTCASE for iPhone Duo with Screen Protector - $16.99, down from $24.99 iPhone Duo Clear Case from Mkeke - $19.99, down from $29.99 Anker Screen Protector for iPhone 18 Pro - $21.99, down from $29.99 Anker Screen Protector for iPhone 18 Pro Max - $21.99, down from $29.99 Home $499 OFFAnker SOLIX C2000 Portable Power Station for $999.99 Apple: The First 50 Years Hardcover - $26.00, down from $50.00 Aqara Zigbee Smart Plug - $29.99, down from $32.99 Govee E12 LED Bulb 4-Pack - $36.99, down from $49.99 Govee Neon Rope Lights - $119.99, down from $159.99 Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Face Mask - $129.99, down from $249.99 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $549.99, down from $599.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Portable Power Station - $999.99, down from $1,499.00 Eufy E35 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo - $999.99, down from $1,299.99 Mac $30 OFFElgato Stream Deck MK.2 for $119.99 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $119.99, down from $149.99 UGREEN NAS Personal Storage - $239.99, down from $269.99 Anker Nano Laptop Docking Station - $119.99, down from $149.99 Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station - $349.99, down from $399.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Creator Studio App Updates Rolling Out, Starting With Logic Pro
Apple today began rolling out the Creator Studio updates that it announced last month. For example, both the Creator Studio version and standalone version of the Logic Pro app for the Mac were updated today. It is our understanding that Pixelmator Pro will also be updated today, with more apps in the suite set to follow throughout November. MacStories editor John Voorhees tested the updated Creator Studio apps over the past week and has shared his impressions of the new features. Here are the release notes for the standalone version of Logic Pro for Mac:Version 13.0 - Unified Browser • Find the perfect sound faster with a redesigned browser that brings your entire library into one place — loops, one-shots, instrument and effect patches, and plug-in presets • Add your own custom or third-party sound to the browser and Logic Pro uses music understanding to analyze and classify them, applying tags that make even massive sample libraries easily searchable • Narrow results with dynamic tag filtering, or describe what you're looking for in plain terms like "atmospheric pad" or "lo-fi kick" • Find similar sounds or samples across your entire collection with ease • Browse your licensed Splice sounds alongside the rest of your library • Add any folder on your Mac as a Browser location for instant access to your personal collection Enhanced Stem Splitter • Break the drum stem into individual tracks — kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, cymbals, and other percussion • Rebalance your entire drum mix without ever needing the original multitracks All-New Liquid Glass Design • Bring clarity to your workflow with translucent surfaces and deeper contrast — menus, toolbars, and windows feel lighter and more refined Sidecar Support • Transform your iPad into a Multi-Touch controller for Logic Pro on your Mac • Tap to trigger cells in Live Loops, populate Step Sequencer patterns, adjust plug-ins and instruments, and control multiple mixer channels at once Play Surface • Play instruments with a resizable performance window — trigger drum and chord pads with your typing keyboard and mouse, or tap your iPad using Sidecar • Play a musical keyboard with controls for velocity, modulation, and polyphonic pitch glide • Make beats by triggering drum pads and use note repeat to add rolls — perfect for trap hats • Customize Chord pads to follow the Chord track in realtime, so every chord and note you play fits perfectly Step Sequencer Multi-Select • Select a range of steps with a drag or Shift-click, then adjust velocity, note repeat, or any parameter for the entire selection at once • Copy and paste groups of steps to new positions or rows, and use dedicated key commands to select all steps in a row, invert a selection, or nudge selected stepsThe release notes for the Creator Studio version of Logic Pro for Mac also mention an AI-powered Intelligent Assistant feature that can help you build beats using natural language.Tag: Apple Creator StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Siri AI Waitlist Now Limited to Times of 'High Demand,' Says Apple
Apple has largely stopped making users join a waitlist to access its Siri AI assistant. According to an updated Apple support document, Siri AI "will begin to download automatically" once users opt in, but the waitlist is now reserved "during time of high demand," and wait times can vary. The document previously said that enabling the assistant "will add you to a waitlist," as noted by 9to5Mac. The document was updated on November 2, likely following two months of Apple testing server load. Released in September, Siri AI remains in beta across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.Tags: Siri, Siri AIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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See Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro in Action
Apple enlisted British musician Labrinth to create a new song during an overnight livestream, demonstrating the new touchscreen MacBook Pro and Logic Pro at Apple Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The session, titled "Labrinth Live on Mac," is now available to watch as a replay lasting almost four hours. It started on November 4 at 8 p.m. Pacific, or 11 p.m. Eastern, with Labrinth tasked with creating a song from scratch. He can be seen reaching onto the ‌MacBook Pro‌'s display to manipulate Logic Pro's mixer controls, with a multitrack arrangement visible onscreen. Viewers were invited to submit questions as he worked, and the finished song is due for release on Apple Music next week. Apple initially teased the collaboration on TikTok with a white box bearing Labrinth's name and instructions to leave it unopened until November 4. Music production was among the uses Apple demonstrated when it unveiled the new MacBook Pro last week. Logic Pro includes an onscreen keyboard, chord pads, and drum pads that musicians can play by touch, including playing multiple notes at once. Labrinth is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for solo releases including "Jealous" and "Earthquake," as well as his music for HBO's "Euphoria." He also forms the group LSD with Sia and Diplo. The ‌MacBook Pro‌ with PROLED XDR Display features a tandem OLED touchscreen and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The machines launch on Friday, November 6, with U.S. prices starting at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Neo Shipments Expected to Double in 2027
Apple wants suppliers to make 16 million MacBook Neo laptops in 2027, or double the amount expected for this year, according to supply chain sources (via DigiTimes). Apple released its first MacBook Neo in March 2026, featuring an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, and coming in Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo colors. The laptop originally started at $599, but Apple raised the price to $699 in June as part of a broader re-pricing of its Mac and iPad lineup. Apple still offers a $100 discount to college students and educational staff. In September, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to release a second-generation MacBook Neo in 2027 with an A19 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM, and new color options. Today's report doesn't mention a second-generation MacBook Neo, but if Apple decides to refresh the laptop in March – approximately one year since it launched – then the supply chain forecast could still make sense. During his first earnings call as Apple CEO, John Ternus said the company has sold more Macs in fiscal 2026 than in any previous year. Apple doesn't break out Mac sales by model, but supply chain sources cited in today's report suggest MacBook Neo shipments were the overriding reason for the growth.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: DigiTimesBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Neutral)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Offer your subscriptions to businesses and schools
Starting today, organizations and educational institutions can purchase subscriptions to apps in volume with multiseat purchasing. This makes it easy for organizations that use Apple Business or Apple School Manager to discover and purchase your auto-renewable subscription. Organizations can purchase the seats they need through a single Apple In-App Purchase, then assign and manage those seats using their existing device management tools. Organizations can also add and remove seats at any time depending on their needs.Multiseat purchasing for subscriptions is enabled by default in App Store Connect, unless you’ve previously adjusted this setting. This makes your subscription available for purchase through Apple Business, Apple School Manager, and the App Store. You can change these availability options at any time.Note about multiseat purchasing and groups Multiseat purchasing in App Store Connect also supports subscriptions for groups. Beginning October 28, 2026, you can configure and test your group purchases in your Sandbox Apple Account to prepare for launch. This winter, group purchases will be available on the App Store, letting people buy multiple seats for your subscription and invite others to access it.Manage purchase options for an auto-renewable subscription App Store Connect API: Configuring multiseat subscriptions for organizationsOffer subscriptions to groups and organizations

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Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms. Section 3.2: Updated security and related requirements for using Apple’s software and services. Definitions, Section 3.3.8(j): Specified terms for use of the Live Assistance API. Definitions, Section 3.3.8(k): Specified terms for use of the App Replacement Entitlement. Definitions, Definitions, Sections 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.4.2: Specified terms for iOS app widgets on Apple HomeView and availability of iOS apps for CarPlay on Apple HomeView. Schedule 2, Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iv), 3.1, 3.8(c): Specified terms for offering multiple seats for a subscription through Group Purchases. Schedule 3, Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iii), 3.1, 3.8(a), 3.8(c): Specified terms for offering subscriptions to Apple Business and Apple School Manager organizations through Volume Purchasing. Schedule 2, Section 3.3(a); Schedule 3, Section 3.3(a): Specifies that Apple will report legally required information such as tax, sales, and contact details to tax authorities. Schedule 2, Section 3.3(b); Schedule 3, Section 3.3(b): Restricts the use of any customer tax information shared by Apple with developers to only those purposes mandated by law. Translations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.

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Redesigned Health app expands language support
Apple announced expanded language support for the redesigned Health app, bringing personalized health insights to millions of people worldwide.

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Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple today introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology.

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Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
Apple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, delivering more performance, powerful on-device AI capabilities, and faster connectivity.

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Apple unveils new iMac with M6
Apple today announced the new iMac featuring the superfast M6, delivering even more performance and powerful AI capabilities.

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Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools
Apple introduces updates to Apple Creator Studio, the collection of creative apps designed to put studio-grade tools into the hands of creators.

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Siri AI is available in more languages starting today
With the 27.2 software updates released today, Siri AI is expanding to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Apple unveils the all-new iPad mini, featuring an OLED display in a thinner design, a leap in performance with A20 Pro, and water and dust resistance.

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iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
On Friday, October 23, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide.

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Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ streams live on Apple TV this weekend
Formula 1® returns to the U.S. this weekend with the United States Grand Prix™, streaming in the U.S. exclusively on Apple TV.

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Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo
Starting this Friday, iPhone Duo users can discover amazing apps and games optimized for the first foldable iPhone.

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Apple unveils the 2026 Designers of Tomorrow
Apple’s Designers of Tomorrow showcase returns to spotlight the best in emerging talent, this time focusing on the theme of presence.

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Apple announces American Manufacturing Program partners for latest iPhone lineup
Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies that are supplying critical materials and components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.

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Bünyamin Aydın’s new collection, “From Earth to Sky,” soars with iPad Pro
Bünyamin Aydın brought together Turkish heritage, rock influences, and futurism for a landmark fashion show in Cappadocia shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI
Apple today announced the next generation of Apple TV 4K, delivering its most immersive home theater experience yet.

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Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini
Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and enhanced audio experiences.

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SYD (Sydney) on 2026-11-10
Nov 6, 15:55 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SYD (Sydney) datacenter on 2026-11-10 between 14:00 and 20:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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VIE (Vienna) on 2026-11-10
Nov 6, 16:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in VIE (Vienna) datacenter on 2026-11-10 between 01:00 and 07:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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SYD (Sydney) on 2026-11-09
Nov 6, 15:55 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SYD (Sydney) datacenter on 2026-11-09 between 14:00 and 20:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 10, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 11, 03:00 PST Nov 6, 05:50 PST Scheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 11 November 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from handsets via subset of United States and Canada long codes.

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Indonesia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Indosat
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 23, 09:00 - 14:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - The Indosat network in Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 23 November 2026 at 09:00 PST until 23 November 2026 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Indosat Indonesia handsets.

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Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 21, 08:00 - 12:00 PST Nov 6, 05:51 PST Scheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Taiwan and Hong Kong is conducting a planned maintenance from 21 November 2026 at 08:00 PST until 21 November 2026 at 12:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from handsets.

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Indonesia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Indosat
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 09:00 - 14:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - The Indosat network in Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2026 at 09:00 PST until 19 November 2026 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Indosat Indonesia handsets.

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US SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 12, 20:00 - 22:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 12 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 12 November 2026 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to small US carriers handsets.

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 11, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 12, 03:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 12 November 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from handsets via subset of United States and Canada long codes.

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 12, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 13, 03:00 PST Nov 6, 05:50 PST Scheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 12 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 13 November 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from handsets via subset of United States and Canada long codes.

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LogMeIn Rescue, Pro, Central, and G2ARS v5 – Session Failures
Nov 6, 13:33 UTC Update - Our engineers continue to work towards a resolution.We will provide another update shortly. Nov 6, 13:22 UTC Identified - Our engineers have identified the issue and are now actively working towards a resolution.We will provide another update shortly. Nov 6, 13:14 UTC Investigating - We are actively investigating reports that some LogMeIn Rescue, Pro, Central, and G2ARS v5 customers may be experiencing attended sessions not starting and unattended devices not deploying.Our engineers are working to identify the issue and will provide another update shortly.

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Wrangler Deployment Failures
Nov 6, 09:47 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is investigating an issue with Wrangler deployments, users may suffer from failed uploads. We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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Network Performance Issues in Singapore
Nov 6, 09:32 UTCMonitoring - We are continuing to monitor for any further issues.Nov 6, 08:54 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Network Performance in the Singapore region. We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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Silent Network Authentication (SNA) Failure Increase on Indosat in Indonesia
Nov 6, 00:09 PST Resolved - The incident has been resolved and API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat Indonesia are operating normally Nov 5, 11:51 PST Update - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 4, 11:51 PST Update - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 3, 11:45 PST Update - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 2, 19:44 PST Update - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 2, 11:39 PST Update - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 2, 07:38 PST Update - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 2, 05:27 PST Monitoring - We have observed recovery in API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Nov 1, 22:27 PST Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 31, 23:26 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 30, 23:25 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 29, 23:24 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 29, 07:23 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 23:21 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 19:20 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 17:19 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 16:19 PDT Identified - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. Our team has identified the cause, and is working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 12:27 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. Our team is actively investigating the issue. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. We will provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 08:21 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. Our team is actively investigating the issue. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 06:21 PDT Update - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. Our team is actively investigating the issue. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available. Oct 28, 05:14 PDT Investigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing verification failures during API transactions for Silent Network Authentication (SNA) on Indosat in Indonesia. Our team is actively investigating the issue. API transactions may temporarily fail over to secondary methods like SMS OTP. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Notification Delivery Logs Unavailable in Console
Nov 5, 22:07 PST Monitoring - Our engineers have mitigated the issue and are monitoring system performance. Notification delivery logs in Console are returning to normal, and new records are appearing again for affected services. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Delayed Notification Delivery Logs
Nov 5, 21:33 PST Investigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with notification delivery logs failing to populate new data since ~04:25 UTC. Our engineers have been alerted and are investigating. We will share an update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Philippines SMS Carrier Maintenance – Globe Telecom
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 9, 07:00 - 09:00 PST Nov 5, 20:50 PST Scheduled - The Globe Telecom network in the Philippines is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 November 2026 at 07:00 PST until 09 November 2026 at 09:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Globe Telecom Philippines handsets.

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SMS Delivery Delays from Twilio to T-Mobile Czech Republic
Nov 5, 17:23 PST Investigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from Twilio to T-Mobile network subscribers in the Czech Republic. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Mexico SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 5, 22:00 - 23:30 PST Nov 5, 16:31 PST Scheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Mexico is conducting a planned maintenance from 05 November 2026 at 22:00 PST until 05 November 2026 at 23:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.

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KIX (Osaka) on 2026-11-10
Nov 5, 23:17 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in KIX (Osaka) datacenter on 2026-11-10 between 15:30 and 23:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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Best Buy Early Black Friday Apple MacBook Air M5 Deals: Up to $250 off + free shipping
Best Buy’s Early Black Friday doorbuster deal takes up to $250 off Apple MacBook Air M5 laptops, with the 13″ model starting at $1,099 (around $40 less than you’d pay at Amazon for that model). The M5 Air doubled base storage from the M4’s 256GB and swapped Wi-Fi 6E for Wi-Fi 7, while the M5 […]

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Zagg Rugged Book Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11-inch for $104 + free shipping
Built for anyone who uses an iPad Pro as a laptop substitute, this case adds a detachable keyboard and rugged protection against drops, and it's currently $46 off the $150 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon Features 6.6-foot drop protection Backlit laptop-style keys Simultaneous multi-device pairing Detachable keyboard for versatile viewing Precise fit for iPad Pro 11 M5

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Certified Refurb Unlocked Apple iPad 9th Generation 64GB 10.2″ Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet for $190 + free shipping
At Best Buy, this Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Apple iPad 9th Generation drops to $190 in the Black Friday Deal, down from $460. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Offer ends November 6 at 12:59 AM ET. Buy Now at Best Buy

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Open-Box Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) for $1,169 + free shipping
Using promo code "NICEFIND10" at eBay, this open-box MacBook Air drops to $1,169. You'd pay $230 more for a factory-sealed build today at Amazon, so this is a good price.This is a Certified Open Box unit that includes a 1-year Allstate Protection Plans warranty and 30-day free returns. Shipping is free and the coupon ends December 31. Buy Now at eBay

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Metapen Air8 Pro Stylus Pen for iPad for $16 + free shipping w/ Prime
Update: The price has changed to $15.99 since this was originally published.Designed as a budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Pencil, this stylus suits iPad users who want basic palm-rejection and tilt sensitivity without the premium price tag. At $15.98, it's only a penny below the $15.99 list price, so you're essentially paying full price. Buy Now at Amazon Features Paper-like Air-Flex tip for quiet, scratch-free writing 20-hour battery life with 45-minute fast charge No Bluetooth pairing required Ultra-light 10g design prevents hand fatigue Built-in palm rejection for uninterrupted writing

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K63LL/A – $2,379.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K63LL/A $2,379.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 2TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K64LL/A – $1,869.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K64LL/A $1,869.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 32GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Pink – G1K61LL/A – $2,289.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Pink – G1K61LL/A $2,289.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple Mac mini M6 Desktop Computer for $779 + free shipping
This Mac mini with the new M6 chip is $120 off and the best price we've seen for it. Buy Now at Amazon

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Apple Mac mini M6 Desktop Computer w/ 256GB SSD for $779 + free shipping
This Mac mini with the new M6 chip is $120 off and the best price we've seen for it. Buy Now at Amazon

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Apple MacBook Air 13″ M5 Laptop (2026) for $1,099 + free shipping
This 2026 MacBook Air with the M5 chip is $200 off at Amazon; and below the 90-day average of $1,228. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon

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Apple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ Laptop w/ 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD for $1,300 + free shipping
This Apple MacBook Air is $199 off at Amazon. It pairs the M5 chip with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD in a 3.3-lb. body. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – FWV53LL/A – $1,529.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – FWV53LL/A $1,529.00 $1,799.00  −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple MacBook Pro M6 12-Core 14″ Laptop for Preorders for $2,000 w/ $100 Costco GC + free shipping
Costco includes 1 year of AppleCare+ with this MacBook Pro, which covers accidental damage and battery replacements. Buyers also get a $100 Costco Shop Card with purchase, valid 10/28/26 through 11/5/26. This model is available for presell and is expected to ship between 11/6/26 and 11/13/26. Costco membership is required. This deal ends November 5. Buy Now at Costco

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Refurb Apple MacBook Air 13″ M1 Laptop (2020) for $348 + free shipping
At eBay, use promo code “SAVE20TECH” to get this refurb Apple MacBook Air 13″ M1 Laptop for $348. A 1-year Allstate warranty is included. Shipping is free. Deal ends November 8.  Buy Now at eBay Features Apple M1 8-Core CPU 13.3″ 2560×1600 Retina display 8GB RAM & 256GB SSD macOS Big Sur 11.0

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