Apple Intelligence on M1 chips happened because of a key 2017 decision, Apple says Apple Intelligence is made possible by Apple’s silicon efforts as a whole, as a new interview reveals. And apparently, those efforts took a big shift all the way back in 2017 in preparation for AI.
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Latest tvOS 18.2 Beta Adds Snoopy Screensavers The third beta of tvOS 18.2 that Apple provided to developers today adds a selection of new Snoopy screen savers that can be set as an alternative to the aerial, memory, and portrait screen saver options.
Apple first announced the Snoopy screen savers way back in June when tvOS 18 was first unveiled, but there has been no sign of them since then. With tvOS 18.2, Snoopy fans will finally be able to set Snoopy as their screen saver.
Apple has an existing partnership with Peanuts, and there is already a Snoopy watch face available on the Apple Watch. Peanut specials and classic episodes are also available on Apple TV+.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple Dropping Support for iCloud Backups on iPhones and iPads Running iOS 8 and Earlier Starting next month, making a device backup over iCloud will require iOS 9 or later, Apple has informed some customers via email. New backups for iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or earlier will no longer be supported, and Apple will delete all existing iCloud backups of those devices as well.
Apps and data stored on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or earlier will not be affected, and Apple says that customers can still manually back up their devices to a Mac or a Windows PC.
I just got this email from Apple pic.twitter.com/HkFRO8Jmsh— Nicolás Alvarez (@nicolas09F9) November 18, 2024
These iCloud backup changes will be made on December 18, 2024, so customers who have a device running iOS 8 or earlier should update to the latest available version of iOS if possible in order to continue to be able to back up their devices.
According to Apple, iCloud backups for older devices are being discontinued in order to "more closely align" with Apple's "published minimum software requirements." With iOS 9, Apple adopted CloudKit for iCloud backups rather than the prior system, and it seems that the company is now discontinuing the old backup system.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple seeds third betas of tvOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2 Apple has handed out the third developer betas of tvOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2 for testing, as a fourth general beta round looms.An Apple Vision Pro, which runs visionOS 2.2Monday's developer beta collection was unusual, as it consisted of just two. This time, tvOS and visionOS were the subjects for the latest testing by the Apple developer beta testing program.The third tvOS 18.2 beta build is number 22K5148a, while the third visionOS 2.2 build is 22N5794a. The second build of tvOS was issued on November 11, while the second visionOS 2.2 build was provided on November 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 18.2 to Developers Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 18.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after second tvOS 18.2 beta.
Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 18.2 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required.
tvOS 18.2 adds improved support for projectors with a 21:9 aspect ratio and several other aspect ratio options to choose from. The update allows the Apple TV to automatically detect the aspect ratio of your device, selecting the correct setting.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2 Apple is rolling out the latest developer betas for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2. Beta 3 arrives not long after last week’s beta 2 releases, and brings the latest refinements to these upcoming software updates.
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Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return The end of Lightning is nigh. It's a bummer for folks with older phones, though.
Apple Seeds Third Beta of visionOS 2.2 to Developers With Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming visionOS 2.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the second visionOS 2.2 beta.
visionOS 2.2 can be installed by going to the Software Update section of the Settings app on the Vision Pro and opting into Beta Updates.
The visionOS 2.2 update adds a new feature for the Mac Virtual Display option, allowing it to be set to Wide and Ultrawide. The Ultrawide setting is equivalent to two 4K displays side-by-side, and it is a notable improvement over the current Mac Virtual Display that's available in visionOS 2.1.
The Mac Virtual Display allows the Vision Pro to be connected to a Mac with the Vision Pro serving as the display for the machine. The virtual Mac desktop works just like a standard desktop with an external display, but Vision Pro does not support multiple displays. As a solution, Apple has added the option for a wider display to maximize space.Related Roundup: visionOS 2Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple ramps up satellite investment stakes with latest Globalstar deal Apple's $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar marks a significant milestone in the realm of satellite connectivity for consumer devices…
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Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro drops to record low $1,399 at Amazon An early Black Friday price war offers shoppers the lowest price on record for the Late 2024 M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch at Amazon and B&H.Grab the lowest price on record for the 2024 M4 MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe $1,399 price at Amazon and B&H Photo is thanks to a cash discount on top of an on-page coupon at Amazon.com. And with the entry model now including 16GB of unified memory compared to last year's 8GB, the 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro offers additional value for the price.At press time, units are in stock in both Space Black and Silver, with delivery as early as tomorrow to select locations with Amazon Prime. You can also find deals on upgraded configure-to-order (CTO) models in our M4 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Comparison Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Sharing Location Tracking Outrage and Solutions on CCATP On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst and Allison Sheridan explore how a company called Babel Street can track the location of millions of people and how you can keep yourself from ending up in their data set.Read original article
MMS Delivery Delays to AT&T Network in the US for a Subset of Short Code and Toll Free Numbers Nov 18, 09:19 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS delivery failures when sending to the AT&T network. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
DoorDash Now Integrates With Reminders App on iPhone for Groceries DoorDash today announced that its iPhone app now lets users import their grocery lists from the Reminders app, making it quicker to add items to a cart.
Since the release of iOS 17 last year, Apple's built-in Reminders app on the iPhone can automatically sort groceries into categories, such as produce and baked goods. And now those lists can be synced with the DoorDash app for grocery delivery.
Once a grocery list has been imported to DoorDash, the app surfaces various items from the list that are available for delivery, for faster and easier shopping.
An update to the DoorDash app is available on the App Store today.Tags: DoorDash, RemindersThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Today in Apple history: Apple introduces its biggest iMac G4 yet On November 18, 2003, Apple debuted its 20-inch iMac G4. The sunflower-inspired design looked familiar, but the screen was noticeably larger.
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Apple accessories are seeing big discounts for Black Friday Macworld
Apple doesn’t just make Macs, iPhones, iPads, AirPods and so on. The company also makes excellent accessories, including the Apple Pencil (a stylus for the iPad), Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and much more.
These are all great products, but what if you don’t want to pay full price? Luckily there are various resellers – including Amazon – that discount them at various points throughout the year. So if you want to grab a Pencil to go with your iPad, get an Apple Magic Keyboard for your Mac for less than full price, or give someone who is always losing things a cut-price AirTag this Black Friday, look no further. If you want a deal on an Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or one of the Smart Keyboards for the iPad, you have come to the right place.
If you want to buy a new Apple keyboard, mouse, trackpad or any other peripheral, there are plenty of deals to be had all year round but, with Black Friday fast approaching, now is the time to grab the best bargains.
We’ll be updating this article with details of all the best Black Friday accessory deals, but we are already seeing price cuts on various Apple accessories, so there’s no need to wait to grab a bargain.
Want to see how much you can save on other Apple products? Take a look at our Best Black Friday Apple Deals.
Apple accessory Prime Day deals: Biggest savings
U.S.
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: $128 ($20 off, MSRP $149)
Amazon, Magic TrackPad: $109 ($10 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, Magic Mouse: $67.98 ($11 off, MSRP $79)
B&H, Apple Pencil Pro: $115.95 ($13 off, MSRP $129)
B&H, Apple Pencil (USB-C): $59.95 ($20 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Apple Pencil (2nd gen): $118 ($11 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro M4: $249.99 ($50 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for 10th gen iPad: $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air M2: $224.99 ($50 off, MSRP $299)
Best Buy, AirTags 4-pack: $72.99 ($26 off, MSRP $99)
B&H, AirTag: $25.99 ($3 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $39.99 ($10 off, MSRP $49)
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KRCS, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £119 (£30 off, MSRP £149)
KRCS, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & numeric keys: £145 (£34 off, MSRP £179)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (no Touch ID): £114.97 (£14 off, RRP £129)
John Lewis, Magic Keyboard (no Touch ID): £84.15 (£14.85 off, RRP £99)
Amazon, Magic Trackpad (Black): £129 (£20 off, RRP £149)
KRCS, Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch M4: £259 (£40 off, RRP £299) PRIME BIG DEAL
Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (10th generation): £228.56 (£20.44 off, RRP £249)
Amazon, AirTag (4 pack): £94.99 (£24 off, RRP £119)
Amazon, Single AirTag: £28 (£7 off, RRP £35)
Amazon, Apple TV 4K, 128GB: £158 (£11 off, RRP 169)
Apple Magic Keyboard for Mac deals
Want to get an Apple Magic Keyboard? The best deals on the various models are below. For other keyboard deals take a look at our Best Mac Keyboard roundup.
Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) 2021 deals
You no longer have to buy an M1 iMac if you want a Touch ID on the keyboard of your Apple desktop computer. You can buy an Apple Keyboard with Touch ID incorporated. You will need to have a M1 or later Mac to use the Touch ID feature though.
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID costs $149 (buy from Apple US) and £149 (Buy from Apple UK)
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Magic Keyboard (2021) Wireless – Silver – QWERTY – English (US)
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Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID and numeric keypad) 2021 deals
The price for the Touch ID keyboard with numeric keypad is $179 ( buy from Apple US) and £179 ( buy from Apple UK).
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Apple Magic Keyboard (without Touch ID, with numeric keypad) deals
You can still buy the older Apple Magic Keyboard without Touch ID.
The model with the numeric keypad costs $129 from Apple and £129 from Apple. Good deals from other resellers will appear below.
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Magic Keyboard () Num Pad Wireless – White – QWERTY – English (US)
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Apple Magic Keyboard (without numeric keypad) deals
The non-Touch ID, non-numeric keypad version of the Magic Keyboard is still available. It costs $99 from Apple US and £99 from Apple UK.
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Apple Magic TrackPad deals
Replace your mouse with a Magic TrackPad from Apple and take advantage of the extra gestures available. Find the best deals below.
Apple Magic TrackPad (2021) deals
In August 2021, Apple launched a new Magic TrackPad (which now has a white touch-sensitive surface rather than aluminum). Apple now includes a USB-C to Lightning cable with both products (previously it was a USB-A plug).
If you have a Mac laptop you will be familiar with the trackpad that interprets various gestures and swipes to move around the desktop, zoom in and out of images, and turn pages. You can buy a separate Magic Trackpad to use with a desktop Mac (or a MacBook if you prefer).
The Magic TrackPad costs $129 (buy from Apple US) and £129 (buy from Apple UK).
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Apple Magic TrackPad (2021, black) deals
There’s also a black version of the Magic Trackpad available. It usually costs $149 or £149.
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Apple Magic Mouse deals
The Magic Mouse is now in its third generation. It is a multi-touch mouse that also responds to gestures, such as swipes on the top of its body. It is also possible to set up a Magic Mouse to respond to a ‘right-click’ (although this isn’t the default). Like the Magic Trackpad, the 2021 Magic Mouse now features a USB-C to Lightning cable (previously it had a USB-A plug). For more mouse deals take a look at our round-up of the best Mice for Mac.
Apple Magic Mouse 2021 deals
The 2021 Magic Mouse in white costs $79 (buy from Apple US) and £79 (buy from Apple UK).
You can also get a black version of the Magic Mouse for $99 (buy from Apple US) and £99 (buy from Apple UK).
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Apple Pencil deals
Want a stylus to use with your iPad. Don’t pay full price. Find the best deals on Apple Pencils below. Plus take a look at our round-up of the best iPad styluses.
Apple Pencil Pro, 2024
Introduced in May 2024 the Apple Pencil Pro works with the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air. It offers lots of features for the ultimate in creative control. It costs $129/£129.
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Apple Pencil (USB-C/3rd generation, 2023 model)
Apple’s unofficially calling this the 3rd generation in some places, in others it refers to it as Apple Pencil USB-C. It’s the new model that launched in 2023. It costs $79/£79.
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Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
The second-generation Apple Pencil was announced in October 2018. It works with most new iPads, (aside from the 10.9- and 10.2-inch models). It costs $129/£129 from Apple.
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Apple Pencil (1st generation)
The first-generation Apple Pencil was announced back in September 2015, but it’s still on sale now as it still works with the 9th- and 10th-gen iPad models. It normally costs $99/£99 from Apple.
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Best iPad keyboard Deals
Turn your iPad into a laptop and get a good deal on one of Apple’s iPad keyboard case. Alternatively, take a look at our best iPad keyboard round-up.
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
Apple introduced a new iPad Keyboard with the iPad Pro M4. It costs $299/£299.
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Apple Magic Keyboard Foilo
The Magic Keyboard Folio from Apple works with the 10th generation iPad and costs $249/£249.
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Apple Magic Keyboard (for iPad)
This Magic Keyboard works with the 13-inch iPad Air M2, 11-inch iPad Air M2, 12.9-inch iPad Pro (gen 3-6), 11-inch iPad Pro (gen 1-4), iPad Air (gen 4-5). It usually costs $299/£299.
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Best Apple AirTags Deals
Don’t lose anything ever again! Pop an AirTag in your car, bag or on your cat’s collar. Here are the best prices right now. For ideas see AirTag Uses: What to use AirTags for.
Pack for 4 Apple AirTags
Check the table below for the best deals right now. Normally $99/£119.
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Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Black Friday 2024 sale
Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals
Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals
Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals
Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals
Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone shouldn’t have been a one-and-done experiment Following the introduction of MagSafe charging on the iPhone 12, Apple unveiled a MagSafe Battery Pack accessory. With deep iOS integration and unique reverse wireless charging support, it was a compelling accessory for iPhone users and earned a spot in my everyday carry.
Unfortunately, it went on to be yet another one-and-done Apple accessory that was discontinued with the iPhone 15.
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The M4 Macs have one flaw that may make you reconsider buying one Macworld
I recently wrote about the M4 Mac’s compelling lineup and it’s a great time to buy a Mac. However, one type of user will want to hold off on a purchase.
According to Howard Oakley of The Eclectic Light Company, the new M4 Macs will not allow virtual machine software to run properly. Users who want to run macOS versions older than Ventura 13.4 through virtualization will find that the virtual machine will not boot and users end up with a blank screen. Since the virtual machine (VM) won’t boot at all, there’s no way to access the log to see what could be the problem.
Oakley reports that Activity Monitor shows that with the VM, only one CPU core is active even though multiple cores are allocated. This could mean that the issue happens “before the VM kernel boots the other cores, an event that occurs early during the kernel boot phase. Until that point, pre-boot phases and the kernel run on just a single CPU core.”
This limitation means that VMs on M4 Macs can only run macOS Ventura 13.4 and later. The issue doesn’t affect M1, M2, and M3 Macs, which can run VMs with macOS Monterey 12 or later. M-series Macs cannot run VMs of macOS Big Sur 11 or earlier. Oakley has tried running the VM on a single CPU core, but it still did not work on the M4.
The issue has been reported to Apple but it’s unclear if a fix can or will be made available. Oakley suggests that Apple could fix the issue by modifying the kernels of the older versions of macOS, but that seems like a task Apple isn’t going to do. So for now, if running older versions of macOS is vital to your workflow, you might want to hold off on a new M4 purchase—or at least keep an older Mac around.
I built (and launched) Tebi – a photo editor to place text behind a foreground subject Hello guys! Some weeks ago I posted in this sub to get feedback on the beta version of Tebi (here's the link to prev post). As mentioned in previous post: A couple of weeks ago I saw a guy on twitter who built a web app to place text behind an image. I’d been wanting […]
Benchmarks spotlight Apple’s M4 Max’s stunning graphics power Early CPU benchmarks via Geekbench for Apple’s highest-end M4 Max chipset were very impressive. Now, take a look at some GPU benchmarks…
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Apple readies smart home display and camera for 2025 and beyond on HomeKit Insider On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Apple's 2025 smart home plans become more clear and more new products launch.HomeKit Insider PodcastWe saw two pieces of smart lock news this week. Nuki released the Nuki Lock Ultra in the EU — before a 2025 US release — that was massively updated.The Nuki Lock Ultra is three times smaller and three times as fast as its predecessor. There's no Home Key support but they do plan to support Aliro, which is essentially the same. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Deals: Entry M4 MacBook Pro all-time low at $199 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $129 off, M2 iPad Air $100 off, more While we are still a few days away from the start of the official Amazon Black Friday Week sale, Walmart has now detailed its upcoming official event, and Best Buy is teasing an Apple Watch Ultra 2 doorbuster for later this week, but the Apple deals are already flying anyway. Today’s roundup is headlined by a frankly fantastic $199 price drop on Apple’s most affordable new 16GB M4 MacBook Pro to deliver new all-time low pricing. The deals then carry over to the best prices to date on the new M4 Mac mini – the M4 Pro model is now $129 off with other configurations starting from $549. The early Black Friday offer on the entry-level M2 iPad Air is now live $500, the lowest prices of all-time are live in Arc’s iPhone 16 Bumper Case Black Friday sale, and there’s plenty more where those came from down below.
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Powered studio monitor speakers focus M4 MacBook rig’s sound [Setups] Edifier speakers ideally suited to clear, moderate-volume sound at close quarters find their way into David Snow's M4 Pro MacBook setup.
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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 08:00 - 08:45 PSTNov 18, 08:22 PSTScheduled - The MTS network in Russia is conducting an emergency maintenance from 19 November 2024 at 08:00 PST until 19 November 2024 at 08:45 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS Russia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
iPhone thieves use stolen tracking data to target deliveries Bad news for the holiday season: Increasingly, thieves target iPhone deliveries using stolen tracking data. But you can fight back.
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Apple TV+ will license its movies to other services to reduce losses, per report Apple TV+ has had its share of hits, but the service nonetheless continues to struggle to gain widespread success. Now, according to a new report, Apple will start licensing some of its content elsewhere in an effort to save money and spread its reach.
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Get your iPhone XS Max or iPhone 6s Plus repaired while you still can The iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 6s Plus are now classed as "vintage" hardware by Apple, while the Apple Watch Series 2 has been deemed "obsolete."iPhone XS MaxApple has a policy of listing products as being vintage or obsolete after they have been on the market for a long time. In a November 15 update to the support page, some iPhone and Apple Watch variants have seen a change in status.The iPhone XS Max and iPhone 6s Plus are now added to the vintage list. They are listed alongside other models, including the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Red, and the original iPhone SE. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Install Mac Apps on External Storage in macOS Sequoia If you're running out of space on your Mac's internal drive, macOS Sequoia 15.1 includes a handy new feature that lets you install large apps directly to external storage. Here's how to use it to preserve space on your boot drive.
Apple is known for charging customers a very high markup for additional storage when buying a new Mac. Given that internal storage usually can't be upgraded after purchase, it's no wonder that external drives are a popular solution for many Mac users who want the extra space but don't want to pay a premium for the privilege.
Until recently, macOS automatically installed new apps downloaded from the Mac App Store to a Mac's boot drive, which was not particularly helpful to users with dwindling internal storage. In macOS Sequoia 15.1, however, Apple has added a new option that lets you download and install apps that require more than 1GB of storage to an external drive. Anyone working with large apps like Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, or gamers with space-consuming titles, will surely welcome this ability to download and install large apps to a separate disk.
Installing Mac Apps to External Storage
Connect your external drive to your Mac.
Open the App Store.
Click App Store in the menu bar and select Settings....
Check the box next to "Download and install large apps to a separate disk."
Select your external drive from the dropdown menu.
Some considerations to keep in mind: The feature only works with apps larger than 1GB, and your external drive must be connected when enabling the setting. (Make sure the drive you connect is APFS formatted.) Additionally, while apps will install to your external drive, bear in mind that, depending on the app, some app data may still be stored on your main drive.
It's also worth noting that you can't choose installation locations using this method on a per-app basis – it's an all-or-nothing setting for qualifying apps. Lastly, for the best experience, use a fast external SSD (or an internal SSD in an external enclosure) to ensure optimal app performance.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Add storage to your Mac this Black Friday with these Mac SSD & HDD deals Macworld
Whether you have an old Mac or a new one, adding extra storage in the form of an external SSD or hard drive is a great way to speed up your Mac by freeing up space in the internal drive. It’s also a good idea to regularly back up your Mac and to do so you need a decent hard drive or SSD to back up to. With Black Friday approaching, now is a great time to look for a great deal on storage for your Mac.
Black Friday is November 29 this year, but you don’t have to wait until then for the deals. We are already seeing money some of the SSDs and Hard drives we have reviewed and recommend as the best SSDs, best hard drives and best NAS & PCS drives for your Mac.
We find that the majority of storage deals are to be found on Amazon, but if you have a specific model in mind, it’s worth checking other retailers as well, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Walmart in the U.S., as well as Currys, Argos, and John Lewis in the U.K.
Below you can see our top picks of the best storage deals for Black Friday 2024. We’ll be updating this page imminently, as the discounts start to come in and as Apple announces it own Black Friday 2024 sale.
Want to save money on Apple products? Check out of our round-up of the best Apple deals for Black Friday.
Black Friday 2023: Best SSD and hard drive deals in the U.S.
Amazon, Kingston XS1000 2TB SSD, $120 ($20 off, MSRP $140) REVIEW
Amazon, SanDisk Professional 1TB PRO-G40 SSD, $170 ($130 off, MSRP $300) REVIEW
Amazon, SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE Transport & 1TB SSD, $159.99 ($81 off, MSRP $240) REVIEW
Amazon, SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD, $82 ($17 off, MSRP $100) REVIEW
Amazon, SanDisk Portable SSD, 2TB: $110 ($40 off, MSRP $150) REVIEW
B&H, SanDisk Desk Drive: $260 ($160 off, MSRP $419.99) REVIEW
B&H, Seagate 500GB One Touch: $65 ($30 off, MSRP $94.99) REVIEW
Amazon, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro, 4TB, $299.99 ($20 off, MSRP $319) REVIEW
Amazon, LaCie Rugged Mini external Hard Drive, 1TB, $79 ($6 off, MSRP $85) REVIEW
Amazon, Western Digital 2TB My Passport SSD, $150 ($50 off, MSRP $200) REVIEW
Amazon, Western Digital Black P40 SSD, 1TB: $100 ($40 off, MSRP $140)
Amazon, Samsung T7 Shield, 2TB SSD, $169 ($116 off, MSRP $285) REVIEW
Amazon, Samsung T7 Shield, 4TB SSD, $291 ($208 off, MSRP $499.99) REVIEW
Amazon, Samsung T9 Portable SSD, 2TB: $170 ($130 off, MSRP $300)
For the best memory and storage deals on Amazon right now go to Amazon’s Memory & Storage section where you will find deals on external hard drives, SSDs, and Network Attached Storage.
Black Friday 2023: Best SSD and hard drive deals in the U.K.
Amazon, Kingston XS1000 2TB SSD, £60.99 (£15 off, MSRP £75.99) REVIEW
Amazon, SanDisk Professional 1TB PRO-G40 SSD, £243 (£16 off, RRP £259.99) REVIEW
SanDisk, SanDisk Portable 2TB SSD, £105.99 (£31 off, RRP £136.99) REVIEW
Amazon, LaCie Portable SSD, 1TB, External SSD, £117.36 (£60 off, RRP £177.60) REVIEW
Amazon, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro, 4TB, £507.59 (£429 off, RRP £999) REVIEW
Amazon, LaCie Rugged Mini SSD, 2TB, £224 (£215 off, RRP £439.99) REVIEW
Amazon, LaCie Rugged Mini USB-C, 2TB, Hard Drive: £76.99 (£14 off, RRP £91.87)
Amazon, LaCie Portable SSD, 500GB: £74 (£35 off, RRP £109.36)
Amazon, Samsung T7 Shield, 4TB SSD, £239.99 (£55 off, RRP £294.99) REVIEW
Amazon, Seagate Ultra Touch HDD, 4TB, External HDD, £110.99 (£44 off, RRP £154.99)
Amazon, WD 4TB My Passport SSD, £289 (£5 off, RRP £294.99) REVIEW
Amazon, WD 5TB My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive: £111.99 (£33 off, RRP £144.99)
Amazon, WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive: £347 (£106 off, £453.99)
For the best memory and storage deals on Amazon right now go to Amazon’s Memory & Storage section where you will find deals on external storage, SSDs, and Network Attached Storage.
Which resellers have Black Friday deals?
Look out for the best deals over the Black Friday week, but many resellers are already offering Black Friday discounts.
U.S.
Adorama is advertising Holiday Deals.
Amazon has Holiday Deals.
Best Buy’s Black Friday sale has started.
B&H Photo has a Holiday Head Start sale.
Walmart’s Black Friday deals have already started.
U.K.
KRCS has already reduced Mac prices by 10%.
AO.com has various Black Friday savings.
Laptops Direct’s Black Friday sale has started.
eBuyer has a Black Friday Early Access Sale with up to 45% off.
Very‘s Black Friday sales is underway.
John Lewis is running Black Friday deals.
Currys has up to 40% off for Black Friday.
Argos has a price promise that the prices won’t go any lower for Black Friday.
Amazon’s Black Friday week starts on 17 November.
Amazon Lightning Deals
Check out these time-limited tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.)
Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 (
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Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 (
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Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 (
33% off,
was $89.99
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Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 (
69% off,
was $129.99
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Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 (
33% off,
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Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 (
33% off,
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Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 (
33% off,
was $149.95
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Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 (
43% off,
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BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 (
34% off,
was $229.00
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Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 (
37% off,
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SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 (
40% off,
was $1497.99
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SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 (
45% off,
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Hisense 50-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4…$299.99 (
40% off,
was $499.99
)
Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K…$1798.00 (
40% off,
was $2997.95
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Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 (
40% off,
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SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 (
52% off,
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SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 (
37% off,
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SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 (
38% off,
was $2097.99
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SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 (
50% off,
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Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 (
58% off,
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All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 (
46% off,
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Made for Amazon$14.99 (
40% off,
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Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals
Apple Black Friday 2024 sale
Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals
Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals
Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals
Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals
Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals
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Apple Appears Set To Discontinue Lightning-to-Headphone Adapter Apple has stopped selling its Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter in the U.S. and most countries, with limited stock remaining only in select European markets. The $9 accessory, introduced with iPhone 7 in 2016 (after the "courageous" move to stop including the headphone jack in iPhones), allowed users to connect traditional headphones to Lightning port iPhones. The discontinuation comes as Apple transitions to USB-C ports across its iPhone lineup.
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M4 iMac Black Friday Deals Arrive With $149 Off on Amazon Black Friday is next week, and today Amazon has numerous all-time low prices across the 2024 24-inch M4 iMac lineup ahead of the shopping holiday. You'll find as much as $149 off select computers during this sale, and all of them require you to clip an on-page coupon to see the discounts.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
The cheapest M4 iMac available is the 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB 24-inch iMac at $1,149.99, down from $1,299.00. Similar to the other models available on sale, you'll find multiple colors at this record low price, with varying delivery estimates between each option.
Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout.
$149 OFF24-inch M4 iMac (8-core/16GB RAM/256GB) for $1,149.998-core/16GB RAM/256GB - $1,149.99 with on-page coupon, down from $1,299.00
10-core/16GB RAM/256GB - $1,349.99 with on-page coupon, down from $1,499.00
10-core/16GB RAM/512GB - $1,549.99 with on-page coupon, down from $1,699.00
10-core/24GB RAM/512GB - $1,749.99 with on-page coupon, down from $1,899.00
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, 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 2024.
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An Apple television seems even less likely now than it did in 2011 Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has resurrected the idea of an Apple television, albeit couching this in the most uncertain of terms.
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A new AirTag is coming next year with enhanced privacy, security features Macworld
It looks like the long wait for a new AirTag is almost over. After sparse and tentative rumors earlier this year that Apple was working on a 2nd-gen model, a new report indicates that the project has made firm progress and is on track for a launch in mid-2025.
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman writes that Apple has been running “manufacturing tests” on the device (codenamed B589) and that thanks to progress in these tests, Apple “is getting ready to bring it to market.” The likely release timeframe remains midway through 2025, which will be roughly four years after the launch of the original AirTag.
In May we were told only that the AirTag 2 would feature a better chip with improved location tracking, but Gurman is now prepared to disclose a little more about what Apple has in store. Aside from better range and a bolstered onboard wireless chip the new device will, he claims, offer improved privacy, as Apple wrestles with one of the most controversial issues with the first product.
Gurman doesn’t mention a design change—or the addition of a much-needed keyring hole—so expect the new AirTag to be virtually indistinguishable from the old one.
To a minority of unethical customers, the AirTag’s attraction is that it can be used for stalking, and there have been numerous high-profile incidents where people have discovered strange AirTags in their cars or personal effects. The company addressed the issue with software updates to warn people who find themselves accompanied by an unknown AirTag, but this can to an extent be neutered by removing the device’s speaker. So the speaker on the AirTag 2 will be harder to remove.
The AirTag is a fascinating product with bags of potential and a troubling flaw, so we look forward to hearing more about the 2nd-gen version. I remain unconvinced that it’s possible to thwart stalking without also thwarting the device’s function as an anti-theft measure, since the two situations are functionally identical, even if they are ethically different. But perhaps Apple will change my mind next year–especially if they’ve been reading my list of ways to improve the AirTag.
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Believe it or not, an Apple TV set is still a possibility Macworld
For several years back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, there were persistent rumors that Apple was making its own TV set (mostly stemming from analyst Gene Munster). It made sense after all—at the time, flat-screen TVs were attainable luxury items that fit well into Apple’s media-focused products, including the relatively new Apple TV streaming box.
Obviously, those rumors never came to pass and as the years went by without a release, we assumed the project was dead. But a new report claims that might not be the case, According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, the project still has a glimmer of life.
Gurman doesn’t say much, but in a section talking about a rumored wall-mounted smart home control center, he mentions that Apple is “evaluating” the possibility of a TV set as part of a new smart-home push. However, Gurman says the project depends on the wall tablet’s success, which will reportedly arrive next year. That device is Apple’s first real entry into the smart home and will reportedly “control appliances, handle videoconferencing and use AI to navigate apps.”
Rather than running tvOS, Gurman implies that the TV set will be more like a larger version of the smart home tablet, with a camera for the ability to use FaceTime as well as other non-tvOS apps, including Safari, Notes, and Calendar. Additionally, it would show home security footage as well as control music, which the current Apple TV can do. It would presumably also have a a 4K panel, built-in spatial audio speakers, and the ability to either hang on a wall or sit on a stand.
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Buying for the Apple fan who has everything
We’re entering 2024’s holiday shopping season, which runs from Black Friday until Christmas. This means two things: great prices on superb tech products, and lots of difficult buying decisions. It’s hard enough knowing what to buy for yourself, but how do you choose gifts for your friends and loved ones?
In this article, we offer our advice on great gifts to buy for the Apple fans in your life.
What you shouldn’t buy
First things first. Should you buy them an Apple device? If you’re very rich, and absolutely confident that you know exactly the right configuration and model to get, then… maybe. But in general, Apple fans plan their major purchases a long time in advance, and will know best which product to buy and when.
How about an accessory for a device your loved one already owns? A case, stand, charging dock, or battery pack will cost far less than an entirely new device, and is therefore less of a commitment, and less of a risk. High-quality accessories are a great way to super-power iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods, enabling your loved one to get more out of the products they’ve spent a big chunk of money on. And best of all, you don’t need to worry about picking the correct storage capacity or configuration.
What you should buy
Okay, so a premium accessory for your loved one’s favorite Apple product is the right general choice. But what specifically should we buy? The first step is to make sure you buy from a reputable manufacturer with a track record in the industry. The second is to check that you’re getting high-quality products at a sensible price, so online reviews will be an important resource.
The choice of vendor is up to you, but one option worth considering is ESR, a leading mobile accessories brand. The company has been in the industry for 15 years, amassing more than 100 million users and a huge number of positive reviews–and no wonder, bearing in mind the wide range of quality products it sells at reasonable prices.
Take the 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger with Qi2 and CryoBoost™, for example. This attractive and versatile accessory can wirelessly charge your loved one’s iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods case at the same time, and does so at market-leading speeds thanks to the company’s proprietary cooling technology. This is currently 22% off, only $69.99 from Amazon. And you can get an extra 10% off with the code ESRFDL99!
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Or the Qi2 MagSafe Battery Pack with Kickstand, a sleek and slim iPhone power bank featuring an integrated kickstand for portrait and landscape viewing: the perfect way to upgrade iPhone battery life while boosting its capabilities for TV or movie watching, and for FaceTiming friends and family (including you, the gift giver!). With ultraportability, fast charging speed and a stunning slimline profile, this is only $35.99 from Amazon. Or pay slightly more for the 10,000mAh option that’s now 25% off, costing just $37.49 from Amazon.
If your loved one drives, perhaps the MagSafe Car Charger with Qi2 and CryoBoost (41% off and only $31.49 from Amazon; you can get extra 10% off with the code ESRCZQI2) is the right choice. The device’s 18 powerful N52 magnets maintain a secure contact even on rough roads, and it can fully charge an iPhone 16 Pro in an astonishing 1 hour and 8 minutes, even when using GPS, thanks to the CryoBoost cooling technology. That’s a solid 10% better than rival Qi2 chargers.
What about ESR’s Classic Hybrid Case with Stash Stand? Engineered to survive drops from up to 11 feet, this smart case is nevertheless amazingly slim and light, adding just 1.6mm to the thickness of your loved one’s iPhone. The clever design means you can keep on using MagSafe accessories while using the stand, and charging speeds are exceptional. A bargain at $23.99 from Amazon. Or to look after your phone’s display, consider the Armorite Screen Protector ($15.29 from Amazon). You can save an extra 10% on all iPhone 16 cases and screen protectors until December 25 by using the code ESRiPhone16.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of ESR’s amazing range of Apple accessories, boasting premium design, market-leading charging speeds, useful cooling features, and low prices. For protection, consider the FlickLock™ Case ($18.99 from Amazon) for the latest AirPods. For all-round utility, the Aura Wallet Stand (HaloLock) ($39.99 from Amazon) is a terrific choice, combining a securely held magnetic five-card wallet with a strong and useful hinge stand that lets you position the iPhone in portrait or landscape at any angle between 15° and 160°. And for the iPad owner in your life, what about the Shift Magnetic Case ($49.99 from Amazon)? With six unique use modes and highly adjustable viewing angles, it’s the ultimate versatile upgrade for an Apple tablet. The choice, in the end, is yours. But no matter how demanding the Apple fan in your life may be, ESR has something that they’ll love. Good luck!
Foxconn India drops recruitment discrimination against married women Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has reportedly told its various recruitment partners to cease putting conditions about marital status and other issues in job ads for the company.One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit: FoxconnFoxconn was first accused of discrimination in June 2024. The company's chair, Young Liu, then tried evading questions about the issue, but India's government demanded answers.Now according to Reuters, Foxconn has capitulated and has ordered its recruitment agencies to cease discrimination. Foxconn had previously admitted to discrimination around 2022, but denied it was still happening. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers ended after Reuters report; Apple didn’t comment Reuters found discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers in India, with recruitment leaflets stating that women applying for positions with Foxconn must be unmarried and aged 18 to 32.
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Dear Oura: Challenge Apple at your own risk Macworld
A big tech company, assuming its managers are sensible, is always looking for new places to make money. Smartphones and laptops might be paying the bills right now, but that won’t remain the case forever. Like sharks, tech giants must keep moving, or perish.
And these movements can be alarming for the smaller fish. If you’re a plucky young startup with a lightly profitable niche in some technological backwater, rumors of a big launch must be as terrifying in their way as the sight of a Viking longship for a 9th-century French peasant. Why, you wail to yourself, can’t they just leave us alone?
The most famous proponent of the Viking maneuver–although the company would probably prefer the term Pirate–is Apple. In a recent interview, Tim Cook reminded us of Cupertino’s mantra: “Not first, but best.” Let someone else start the ball rolling, then rock up later with a better product and grab all the revenue. Considering it propelled Apple all the way to the first-ever three-trillion-dollar valuation, it must be a reasonably good strategy.
Nobody is entirely safe from Apple’s depredations. The auto giants, as improbable as it now seems, spent years fearing for their livelihoods and trying to decide if it was better to oppose Project Titan or join it. But if you want to know who’s most urgently scanning the horizon for black sails right now, it’s the makers of smart rings. With good reason: As I’ve written elsewhere, a smart ring would fit neatly into Apple’s product ecosystem. Small but with bags of potential, it’s a market ripe for Apple to take an interest.
But not everyone agrees. Tom Hale, CEO of the wearables specialist Oura, has come out with the bold prediction that Apple won’t make a smart ring. Cupertino, he reckons, probably isn’t convinced that there is value in having both a ring and a watch. Besides, he notes in a parting burn, “It’s hard to do this product category right.” Ouch.
This probably strikes Mr Hale as excellent banter, and it’s arguably good PR too: The remarks, after all, have earned the smaller company plenty of headlines. But he might come to regret it all the same. He wouldn’t be the first incumbent to mock Apple’s chances of entering their market and end up with egg on his face. Nobody took the iPod seriously. And before the iPhone came out, bosses at Microsoft and Palm laughed at its prospects, citing the lack of a keyboard and Apple’s lack of experience in the space respectively. Such a poorly made longship! Those Vikings probably won’t manage to burn down any houses at all. Ah! Well. Nevertheless…
The lesson from this isn’t that Apple always succeeds (it doesn’t). It’s that Apple is more adaptable than you might think. At the start of the century, it was a Mac company with no obvious expertise with smaller electronics. But it learned and hired and researched and made itself into a music player and later smartphone company by sheer force of will. Nobody spends more than Apple on R&D for projects that may never come to fruition. No company is more committed to evolving into new areas. And if Tom Hale or anyone else thinks Apple hasn’t had a team working on smart rings for years, they’re out of their minds.
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Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.
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“Thank you for your mini MacBook article,” writes John W in response to last week’s Apple Breakfast. “While I love the size of the 11-inch iPad, I really want macOS, not iOS, so an 11-inch MacBook does have some appeal to me. The issue (and you are 100% right on this call) is the shrunken keyboard! If they ever make a folding-screen 11-inch MacBook, I just might pop for that. For now, I’m keeping my 27-inch iMac and iPhone Max, but an 11-inch portable device is very appealing!”
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Apple’s next big thing may be a smart iPad you can hang on your wall.
Apple ramps up smart glasses project as it looks past Vision Pro.
Apple may be gearing up to launch its first smart home camera.
Software updates, bugs, and problems
Apple accused of misleading consumers over AirPods Pro ‘audio defect’.
Apple faces £3 billion legal claim over alleged competition law breaches.
Carrier gaffe appears to reveal crucial iOS 18.2 launch date. (It should be a fun one. There’s a feature that helps you remember songs based on where you heard them.)
Apple quietly added ‘Inactivity Reboot’ in iOS 18.1 to safeguard a lost or stolen iPhone.
Chrome for iOS adds Shopping Insights, enhanced Google Lens, and more.
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Baseus Nomos Qi2 Magnetic Power Bank review: fastest possible iPhone battery charging Macworld
At a glance
Pros
Built-in USB-C cable
15W wireless or 45W wired charging
Cons
Less useful for older iPhone users
Our Verdict
The Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank boasts a high battery capacity, 15W Qi2 wireless charging, and the fastest wired charging we’ve tested so far on any iPhone power bank.
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Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (30W)
Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (45W)
On test charged iPhone to: 170%
Weight: 8.2oz (232g)
Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.7 x0.8 inches (10.8 x 6.8 x 2cm)
Colors: Gray, Black
Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models
Unless you are a work-from-home obsessive or recluse, a power bank for your iPhone is an essential accessory to your mobile life. Since Apple introduced magnetic wireless charging to the iPhone, these power banks have become increasingly convenient while decreasing in size.
Apple’s MagSafe has been available on all iPhones since the iPhone 12, allowing us to magnetically clamp a compatible accessory to the back of the iPhone. Wirelessly charging the iPhone is as simple and efficient as it can get. But it’s not the fastest way to get power into your phone.
If the charger is certified by Apple as MagSafe it should wirelessly charge at 15W. If it is merely “MagSafe compatible”, charging speed is at a lower 7.5W. The newer Apple-approved Qi2 wireless charging standard is rated at the same 15W as MagSafe. For more information read our MagSafe vs Qi2 comparison.
While wireless charging is convenient, charging with a cable is nearly always faster as it is a more efficient method of transferring power. The problem with wired charging is it requires a cable, and these are both messy to carry with you and easy to forget.
Check out our roundup of the For a full comparison read our roundup of the best MagSafe and magnetic power banks for iPhone. for more choices.
Like a few of the most recent magnetic power banks, the Baseus Nomus Magnetic Power Bank boasts its own built-in USB-C cable so is especially useful for iPhone 15/16 owners whose phones feature a USB-C charging port—but wirelessly it works as well for Lightning-port iPhone 12/13/14 users too.
The cable can be used to output power to an iPhone 15 or 16 and connect to any USB-C charger to charge the power bank itself.
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Battery test results
The Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank has a high battery capacity of 36Wh or 10000mAh. Slimmer iPhone power banks offer less than half of that capacity but 10K is a sweet spot for lots of top-up power and portability.
Our testing process involved running an iPhone down to 5% and then using the power bank to take the phone back to 100 percent. Then we run the phone down again until the power bank runs out of juice to keep the phone charged.
The Baseus Nomos power bank took the 5 percent-charged iPhone to 100 percent, and then reached a further 71%—meaning the total recharge adds up to a 166% score (95 + 71).
That’s not as high as some of the 10K wireless power banks we have tested. The highest any other similar wireless battery pack, the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank, has reached in our tests is 191 percent.
Charging speed
While the Baseus Magnetic Power Bank came up a little short in our charging tests, its fast-charging performance blows the opposition away.
As it uses Qi2 technology, its wireless charging is rated at 15W, which puts it at the top of the pile in this respect. The Anker Zolo is still pegged back at 7.5W. Anker does have a Qi2 power bank—the svelte Anker MagGo 10K Slim Power Bank—but this doesn’t feature a built-in cable.
For ultimate charging speed you should charge using the power bank’s built-in USB-C cable that can reach an impressive 45W. That 45W is more useful for some Samsung phones that can suck up that amount of power. It’s likely that even the most recent iPhones won’t accept much more than 30W during charging. Whatever, it’s still much faster than even 15W wireless charging.
The integrated 5.5-inch cable is a real benefit when it comes to refilling the power bank as it means you don’t need to find a spare cable when you need to. That’s useful to all iPhone users, but only the 15/16 iPhones can draw power from the power bank using the built-in cable.
To charge older iPhones at the fastest speed, the Nomos features a spare USB-C port that you can use with a USB-C to Lightning charging cable instead of using the built-in cable.
That port can or the integrated USB-C cable can input recharge the power bank at 30W.
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Size and design
Measuring 4.25 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches (10.8 x 6.8 x 2cm) the Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank is around the same size as the Anker Qi2 MagGo Power Bank that matches it on battery capacity and fast wireless charging.
That Anker power bank lacks an integrated USB-C cable, however. Anker’s Zolo Magnetic Power Bank is the closest rival in terms of capacity and built-in cable but is pegged back at MagSafe-compatible 7.5W wireless speeds.
Like the Zolo the Nomos features a built-in kickstand.
It also has a small but useful charging display that shows battery level and input and output power.
It weighs a reasonable 8.2oz (232g), which is acceptable. It is available in two smart but hardly exciting colors: black and gray.
The integrated USB-C cable neatly folds away into the power bank body. Simon Jary / Foundry
Price
The Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank (Qi2 45W 10000mAh) is priced at $81.99 and is currently available only in the U.S., either direct or via Amazon.
In comparison, the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank is cheaper at just $49.99 but charges wirelessly at 7.5W rather than 15W, and its built-in cable maxes output at 30W. As the iPhone can’t be charged at much more than 30W, this isn’t a significant difference, and that price point might appeal to you.
Verdict
With its built-in USB-C cable, fast 15W wireless and faster 45W wired charging speeds, the 10K Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank has just about everything a magnetic power bank can offer at the highest levels.
HP 975 Keyboard and 715 Mouse review Macworld
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Competitively priced
HPAC app lets you reprogram Fn keys and mouse buttons
Good battery life for both devices
Can pair using Bluetooth or USB transmitter
Cons
Mouse isn’t ambidextrous as claimed
Mouse may be too small for some people
HPAC app could be easier to use
No Cmd/Option keys labelled on keyboard
Our Verdict
HP’s latest keyboard and mice double act are competitively priced, but they don’t cut corners on build quality or providing a range of useful features.
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It’s not often that we recommend HP’s range of PC accessories to Mac users, but the company recently launched a number of keyboards, mice and webcams that are now Mac-compatible when used with the HP Accessory Centre app – also known as HPAC – which is available on the Mac App Store (for macOS 11.0 and later). And, as well as being Mac-compatible, its HP 975 Dual-Mode Keyboard and HP 715 Multi-Device Mouse are well designed, versatile and provide good value for money.
The 975 Dual-Mode keyboard is a full-size keyboard that looks very similar to rival models from Apple and Logitech, with a slim, low-profile design that includes a row of programmable Function keys, as well as a set of navigation keys and a numeric keypad for number crunching. The dark grey keyboard is sturdily built, and the keys feel firm and responsive when typing, but the keyboard costs just $120/£89.99, so it’s less expensive than rivals such as the Logitech MX Keys ($109.99/£109.99) or Apple’s Magic Keyboard ($129/£129).
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It’s called a dual-mode keyboard as you can pair it with two devices via Bluetooth, and also connect a third device using a small USB wireless transmitter that’s included with the keyboard (although this transmitter has a USB-A interface, so you’ll need to provide an adaptor for Macs that only have USB-C). The keyboard is primarily designed for Windows PCs, so it has a Windows key and Alt key next to the Space bar, but you can reassign those keys to function as the standard Command and Option keys on a Mac using the Keyboard Settings panel on your Mac.
You also have the ability to reprogram most of the Function keys as well, using the HPAC app. By default, the top row of Function keys are programmed to provide standard controls such as Volume and Brightness adjustment, and Play/Pause for music and video. However, the HPAC app allows you to reprogram those standard commands very easily, using a simple series of pull-down menus that provide several different commands for each key. And, in addition to those primary commands, you can also assign secondary commands to these keys as well, which are activated by using the Fn key in the bottom left corner of the keyboard. This is a little complicated, though, as the HPAC app doesn’t really explain how to differentiate the primary and secondary commands, which left us randomly stabbing buttons and keys for a while before we figured out how this feature works.
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The HPAC app provides a number of other features as well, including the ability to change the brightness and duration of the keyboard backlight, and to give you a warning notification when the battery drops below a specific level. Battery life is good too, lasting for around six months if you don’t use the backlight very often.
You can also use the HPAC app with HP’s mice, such as the HP 715 Multi-Device Mouse shown here. Priced at $79.01/£81.60, the HP 715 is quite compact, so you can easily carry it around with a laptop if you want to. I found it a little small compared to the chunky Logitech mouse that I normally use, but that’s a matter of personal taste. And, despite the compact design, the HP 715 manages to find room for lots of useful features, including left/right mouse buttons, and two thumb buttons on the left-hand side of the mouse (which seem mostly suitable for right-handed people, despite HP referring to the mouse’s ambidextrous design). There’s a clickable scroll wheel that can scroll both horizontally and vertically (although the vertical scrolling seems a bit slow, even after adjusting it in the HPAC app). The mouse should last for around three months when fully charged, and HP says that a quick one-minute charge will give you up to three hours of battery life if it runs down when you’re away from the office.
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Like the HP 975 keyboard, the mouse can be paired with two devices using Bluetooth, and a third device using the USB dongle included with the mouse (although the dongle uses a USB-A interface again). You also have great freedom to reprogram the various buttons and scrolling wheel functions – although, once more, this process isn’t clearly explained, so you’ll need to do a bit of experimenting to make the most of the mouse’s many features.
Should you buy the HP 975 Keyboard and 715 Mouse?
It’s good to see HP extending its support for the Mac, including full Mac-compatibility for its HPAC app. The keyboard and mouse are both well made, with lots of customisable controls to help boost your productivity at work, and their competitive pricing means that the HP 975 and 715 can give rivals such as Logitech and Apple a real run for their money.
M4 Macs Unable to Run macOS VMs Earlier Than Ventura 13.4 New M4-based Macs are reportedly unable to run virtual machines of older macOS versions prior to macOS Ventura 13.4, according to user reports and developer findings.
According to an in-depth write-up by the Eclectic Light Company's Howard Oakley, security researcher Csaba Fitzl highlighted the issue, which has been documented in Apple Feedback and affects popular virtualization software including UTM. When attempting to run a virtual machine with an earlier version of macOS on M4 Macs, users encounter a black screen, and the VM fails to boot entirely.
The limitation appears to occur during early kernel boot processes, as indicated by Activity Monitor showing only one active virtual core despite multiple cores being allocated. This suggests the failure happens before the VM kernel can initialize additional cores.
The limitation is not an issue on M1, M2, and M3 Macs, all of which can successfully run VMs of macOS Monterey (12.0.1) and later versions (with some limitations), though Big Sur virtualization was never supported on Apple silicon Macs.
For users who rely on older macOS versions in virtual machines for testing or compatibility purposes, this limitation may be an important consideration before upgrading to M4-based Macs. Currently supported macOS versions for virtualization on M4 Macs include:
macOS Ventura 13.4 and later
macOS Sonoma 14
macOS Sequoia 15Given the nature of the issue occurring early in the boot process, Oakley reports that a fix would likely require Apple to release updated IPSW files for older macOS versions, which would be unprecedented for the company, perhaps making it unlikely.
The restriction adds to existing virtualization limitations on Apple silicon Macs, such as the inability to run App Store applications in VMs. Apple did however introduce a notable enhancement to its virtualization framework in macOS Sequoia by enabling Mac users to sign into iCloud within macOS VMs.
Apple in October unveiled new M4 powered versions of its iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models. For more information on the virtualization issue, be sure to read Oakley's informative write-up.Tag: M4This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple might soon retire its Lightning to Headphone jack adapter Apple might be quietly discontinuing its Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, as it is marked as "sold out" in its US online store.
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Apple may soon be discontinuing the Lightning to Headphone Jack adapter Originally introduced in 2016, it now seems like Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter may soon be discontinued (via MacRumors).
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No, Apple CEO Tim Cook Didn't Say He Prefers Logitech's MX Master 3 Over the Magic Mouse While the Logitech MX Master 3 is a terrific mouse for the Mac, reports claiming that Apple CEO Tim Cook prefers that mouse over the Magic Mouse are false.
The Wall Street Journal last month published an interview with Cook, in which he said he uses every Apple product every day. Soon after, The Verge's Wes Davis attempted to replicate using every Apple product in a single day. During that day, Davis said he mostly used the MX Master 3, but sometimes switched to a Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.
In other words, it was Davis who said he himself used a Logitech mouse, not Cook.
Unfortunately, The Mac Observer misinterpreted The Verge's article and ran a since-deleted story claiming that Cook prefers the MX Master 3 over the Magic Mouse. Mistakes happen, but the false claim has since gained traction on Reddit multiple times, so hopefully this helps to clear up the situation before wrong information continues to spread.
It would be great if Cook did use the MX Master 3, though. Maybe he would love using a mouse with a front-facing USB-C port so much that he would make the Magic Mouse's port finally not be on the bottom. Hey, we can dream!Tags: Magic Mouse, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple drops the Lightning adapter that still let iPhones use wired headphones Users who haven't got around to buying Apple's short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.Apple's Lightning EarPods and (top) the adapter for users of older EarPods.Apple's Phil Schiller may have described the iPhone 7's dropping of the headphone jack as being "courageous," but the company wasn't brave enough to completely kill off wired headphones. Instead, it simultaneously launched a short, stubby Lightning to 3.5mm adaptor, and included it in the box for the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, and iPhone X and XS models.Launched in September 2016, this adapter has now been available to buy for $9 until now, eight years later. Now it's showing as sold out in the US and most other online Apple Stores. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple Seemingly Discontinuing Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter Introduced Alongside iPhone 7 It appears that Apple is discontinuing the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that it released alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in 2016.
The adapter was recently listed as "sold out" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and most other countries, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The adapter remains available from Apple in only a handful of countries, such as France, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, but likely only until remaining inventory is depleted. The same situation played out with the SuperDrive earlier this year, with the USB-powered CD drive selling out on Apple's online store first in the U.S. and eventually worldwide.
Apple included the adapter in the box with all iPhone 7, iPhone 8, and iPhone X models at no additional cost, but all models since the iPhone XS have not come with one. Apple continued to sell the adapter on its online store, with U.S. pricing set at $9, but it appears that the accessory is on its way out after an eight-year run.
The adapter allows users to connect wired headphones with a 3.5mm plug to iPhone models without a headphone jack via the Lightning port. However, the only iPhone models with Lightning ports that Apple still sells new are the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE, and all three of those devices are expected to be discontinued next year. All of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models are equipped with USB-C ports, and Apple released a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter last year that it continues to sell.
Alongside the wireless AirPods lineup, Apple continues to sell wired EarPods in USB-C, Lightning, and 3.5mm headphone plug variations.Tag: LightningThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Blender benchmark highlights how powerful the M4 Max’s graphics truly are Apple released its new MacBook Pros with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets last week – and early CPU benchmarks (via Geekbench) painted a very promising picture for Apple’s highest end M4 Max chipset. Now we’re taking a look at some GPU benchmarks, and the M4 Max continues to hold quite strong.
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Could an Upcoming Apple Smart-Home Tablet Lead to Mobile Robots – and Maybe Even a TV Set? "Here's how Apple's next major product will work," writes Bloomberg's Mark Gurman:
The company has been developing a smart home command center that will rival products like the Amazon Echo Hub and Google Nest Hub... The product will run many of Apple's core apps, like Safari, Notes and Calendar, but the interface will be centered on a customizable home screen with iOS-like widgets and smart home controls... The device looks like a low-end iPad and will include a built-in battery, speakers and a FaceTime camera oriented for a horizontal landscape view. The square device, which includes a roughly 6-inch screen, has sensors that let it change the interface depending on how far a user is from the screen. It will also have attachments for walls, plus a base with additional speakers so it can be placed on a table, nightstand or desk.
Apple envisions customers using the device as an intercom, with people FaceTiming each other from different rooms. They'll also be able to pull up home security footage, control their lights, and videoconference with family while cooking in the kitchen. And it will control music throughout the home on HomePod speakers. The device will work with hundreds of HomeKit-compatible items, a lineup that includes third-party switches, lights, fans and other accessories. But the company doesn't plan to roll out a dedicated app store for the product. Given the lack of success with app marketplaces for the Vision Pro, Apple Watch and Apple TV, that's not too surprising.
Looking ahead, the article concludes "The success of this device is still far from assured. Apple's recent track record pushing into new categories has been spotty, and its previous home products haven't been major hits."
But Gurman shares the most interesting part on X.com:
If the product does catch on, it will help set the stage for more home devices. Apple is working on a high-end AI companion with a [$1,000] robotic arm and large display that could serve as a follow-up. The company could also put more resources into developing mobile robots, privacy-focused home cameras and speakers. It may even revisit the idea of making an Apple-branded TV set, something it's evaluating. But if the first device fails, Apple may have to rethink its smart home ambitions once again.
Gurman also writes that Apple is also working on a new AirTag with more range and improved privacy features (including "making it more difficult for someone to remove the speaker.")
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Do i need to pay the 100€ a year if i want to learn and mame apps for myself? I have been making a few apps for myself and im wondering if I need to pay the developer fee. I want to make the apps available on my few macs but at the moment I wouldn’t deploy them to the AppStore. submitted by /u/xiaomi_bot [link] [comments]
Today in Apple history: Copland, Apple’s ‘unreleased’ Mac OS, ships to devs On November 17, 1995, Apple seeded a beta of its Mac OS Copland operating system to about 50 developers. The full version was never released.
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App you wish you had What’s the app you wish you had in your phone. Or what is the feature you wish you had in your favourite app? submitted by /u/cryptologistBD [link] [comments]
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