Google launches new Gemini app on iPhone with Gemini Live After being part of the Google (Search) application since February, Gemini is now its own standalone app on the iPhone.
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Mythic Quest season 4 gets Apple TV+ release date, plus new spin-off Mythic Quest is one of the best and longest-running comedies Apple TV+ offers, and new episodes are coming very soon—followed by a new anthology series. Here’s when you can expect Mythic Quest season 4 and more to drop.
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Amazon Takes Up to $129 Off 9th and 10th Gen iPads for Black Friday Today we're tracking all-time low prices on both the 9th and 10th generation iPad, both of which are available on Amazon.
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You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad for $199.99 in Silver, down from $329.00. This is a match of the record low price on this version of the 2021 tablet.
$129 OFF9th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $199.99
Moving to the newer models, Amazon has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad for $299.00 in every color, down from $349.00. You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $449.00, down from $499.00.
$50 OFF10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $299.00
Cellular models are also seeing all-time low prices this week. The 64GB Cellular 10th generation iPad has hit $449.00 ($50 off), while the 256GB Cellular model is available for $599.00 ($50 off).
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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Here is the best way to use your iPad as a mobile Mac mini display It seems as though the launch and reception of the new M4 Mac mini has been a hit. The combination of sheer power, the tiny size, and, most importantly, the price point is something we really have not seen before. For under , its something that just cannot be overlooked. But the new form factor has people drooling at the idea of using the Mac mini as a portable computing solution. So the next question is, can you use your iPad as a mobile display for a Mac mini mobile setup? The answer is yes, and there are two ways to do it!
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Apple faces $3.82 billion UK antitrust lawsuit over iCloud storage A $3.82 billion lawsuit against Apple claims the company breached UK competition rules with its iCloud storage service…
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Apple releases new wallpaper for upcoming Apple Store opening There’s a new Apple Store opening later this month in Madrid, and Apple has shared a fun new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that you can download to mark the occasion.
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SMS Delivery Delays to Telenor in Serbia Nov 14, 07:02 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telenor in Serbia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
Hack upgrades Mac Studio internal SSD for less than half of Apple's prices All it takes is cracking open your Mac Studio and voiding your warranty, but it's been proven that you can upgrade to 8TB SSD for less than half what Apple charges.Upgrading Mac Studio — image credit: PolysoftNow may not be the best time to buy a Mac Studio, since it's likely that an M5 version may be just a few months away. But it is never, not ever, the right time to pay Apple's SSD upgrade prices because they are so very much overpriced.You just may not have to. We'll have to see what happens when this gets out into the hands of more users, but a successful Kickstarter campaign by Polysoft was offering SSD upgrades for both the M1 and M2 models of the Mac Studio. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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AirPods Pro lawsuit says Apple didn’t fix the crackles and ANC faults Back in 2020, Apple admitted that some AirPods Pro units suffered from both crackling sounds, and faults in the Active Noise Cancellation feature. The company launched a recall program which allowed customers to return their AirPods and have them replaced.
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Genmoji in iOS 18.2: Create Custom Emoji in Messages Apple's new Genmoji feature lets you create personalized emoji that aim to perfectly match what you want to express, going far beyond the limitations of standard Unicode emoji. Want an emoji of a break-dancing astronaut or a dog playing bagpipes? With Genmoji, you can make it happen.
Unlike standard emoji that are fixed Unicode characters, Genmoji are dynamically generated using on-device AI. They work seamlessly in text, appearing as inline emoji characters in supported apps like Messages and Notes. You can even create Genmoji based on people in your Photos app, making them more personal and expressive.
Requirements and Availability
Currently, Genmoji is only available in the iOS 18.2 beta for developers and public beta testers. The feature also requires Apple Intelligence, which is limited to iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 16 series models. Apple Intelligence does not currently work in the EU.
Even with a compatible device in a supported region, you'll need to join a waitlist for Apple Intelligence features like image creation (Settings ➝ Apple Intelligence & Siri). Apple will notify you when access is granted. Note that Apple Intelligence is only available when your iPhone and Siri are set to the same language.
Apple Intelligence is available in English (US) in most regions around the world, while iOS 18.2 adds Apple Intelligence support for English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Ireland), English (New Zealand), English (South Africa) and English (UK).
Compatibility
While Genmoji work best between iOS 18.2 devices, they're also viewable on devices running iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and later, as well as Macs running macOS Sequoia 15.1 and later.
On older Apple devices or Android phones, Genmoji appear as regular images rather than inline emoji characters. Third-party apps need to specifically add Genmoji support to enable creation and proper display of these custom emoji.
Creating Custom Emoji in Messages
In Messages, start a conversation or choose an existing one.
Tap the emoji symbol in the bottom-left corner of the keyboard.
In the emoji search field, describe your desired emoji (alternatively, tap the colored smiling emoji at the far right, then enter your description).
Tap Create New Emoji.
On the New Genmoji screen, wait a moment for the amorphous blob to transform into your new emoji.
When the navigational symbols appear below the emoji, swipe left to preview alternative versions of your creation.
Tap the ellipsis button to add a caption to your emoji or save it as a sticker. You can also provide feedback to Apple using the thumbs up/down buttons.
Tap Add when you're happy with your selection, then tap the blue arrow button to send your new Genmoji.
With Genmoji, emoji finally become as limitless as your imagination. Having said that, Apple does maintain content restrictions similar to Image Playground to keep things appropriate. Regardless, once you start creating custom emoji, you might find standard emoji feeling a bit limited in comparison. Apple is expected to release iOS 18.2 in early December.Tags: Apple Intelligence, GenmojiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Get four AirTags for $70 with this stunning early Black Friday deal Macworld
If you’ve been waiting to get some AirTags, now’s the time to do so because they just dropped to a brand-new low price. You can snatch a four-pack of AirTags for $70 right now, a 29 percent discount on its $99 MSRP and bringing the price down to just $17.50 per AirTag. If you’d rather just get one, it will only cost you $19, but you get an even better value from the larger pack.
These AirTags are extremely useful because they’re affordable and can help you keep track of your keys, wallet, or luggage when you’re traveling. They’re super easy to set up with your iPhone or iPad, offering precise tracking complete with pointing their location on the map. Even when the AirTag isn’t within your phone’s range, its location will ping off any nearby iPhone via the Find My network.
In our review of the AirTags, we gave these tiny trackers a four-star rating and appreciated their accuracy, great design, as well as the fact that you can easily change out the battery.
While the deal may not be marked as such, this is clearly an early Black Friday discount because it’s unlikely we’ll see a further price drop in the coming weeks. Snatch the four-pack of AirTags for $70 at Amazon while you still can.
Save $30 on a 4-pack of AirTagsBuy it now at Amazon
Apple Announces New Store in Spain, Shares iPhone and Mac Wallpaper Apple today announced it will be opening an all-new store at the La Vaguada shopping center in Madrid, Spain on Thursday, November 28.
To celebrate the occasion, Apple has released a special wallpaper for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a creative illustration of Apple's logo.
Apple La Vaguada will be the company's 12th store in Spain, and its first all-new location opened in the country in just over a decade. The official La Vaguada account today shared a short teaser video of the store's facade on Instagram Stories.
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New Apple Magic Keyboard is still a high price to pay for Touch ID [Review] ★★★☆☆ Review: The Apple Magic Keyboard is the only way to get Touch ID on the Mac. You just have to pay the rather high price for it.
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The Apple deals you should grab this Black Friday are all right here Macworld
If you’re looking for a deal on anything Apple sells—an iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, MacBook, or anything else, there’s no better time to get one than Black Friday. No matter what you’re looking to buy, you’re going to find a great price—possibly the lowest ever.
The sales start earlier every year, but the best deals are usually seen between Black Friday (November 29) and Cyber Monday (December 2). However, we’re already seeing fantastic deals, so you might not want to wait. We’ll be updating this page regularly as more discounts come in and as soon as Apple announces its own Black Friday 2024 shopping event.
Apple Black Friday 2024 deals: The best deals on every Apple product
Black Friday is a great time to get an Apple product for less, but the discounts come and go very quickly. Stay tuned to this page throughout the Black Friday weekend as we update you with the best prices on new Apple products as they arrive.
Many of the best deals we see are on Amazon U.S. or Amazon U.K., but we’ll also be checking resellers such as Best Buy, B&H and Walmart in the U.S. and KRCS, AO, Argos, John Lewis, Currys, Laptops Direct and eBuyer in the U.K.
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals for Black Friday 2024
Apple released new MacBook Pros with M4 chips in late October. At the same time, it upgraded the RAM in all MacBook Air models from 8GB to 16GB for the same starting prices, effectively a $200/£200 discount. So if you’re shopping make sure the model you’re buying has 16GB of RAM. We don’t recommend buying a model with 8GB of RAM even if it’s $200/£200 cheaper than the 16GB model.
U.S.
Amazon, M4, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM: $1,474 ($125 off, MSRP $1,599)
Amazon, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/16GB RAM: $1,654 ($145 off, MSRP $1,799)
Amazon, M4 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM: $2,439 ($60 off, MSRP $2,499)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $749 ($250 off with coupon, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $899 ($200 off, MSRP $1,099)
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP $1,499)
Save money on the MacBook Pro this Black Friday.Foundry
Additionally, Apple’s older MacBook Pro models are on clearance as retailers look to clear out remaining stock:
Best Buy, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/8GB RAM: $1,199 ($400 off, Was $1,599 – Clearance)
B&H, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,699 ($300 off, Was $1,999 – Clearance)
Best Buy, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/18GB RAM: $2,099 ($300 off, Was $2,399 – Clearance)
Amazon, M3 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/36GB RAM: $2,799 ($400 off, Was $3,199 – Clearance)
Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,999 ($500 off, Was $2,499 – Clearance)
Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/36GB RAM: $2,399 ($500 off, Was $2,899 – Clearance)
Amazon, M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/48GB RAM: $3,399 ($600 off, Was $3,999 – Clearance)
U.K.
KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM, £1,519.05 (£78 off, RRP £1,599)
KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/16GB RAM, £1,709.05 (£90 off, RRP £1,799)
KRCS, M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,899.05 (£100 off, RRP £1,999)
Amazon, M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM, £2,249.97 (£250 off, RRP £2,499)
KRCS, M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/48GB RAM, £2,754.05 (£144 off, RRP £2,899)
KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM) £989 (£110 off, RRP £1,099)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM) £1,379.97 (£110 off, RRP £1,499)
KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) £1,234.05 (£65 off, RRP £1,299)
KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM) £1,349.10 (£149 off, RRP £1,499)
Apple’s older MacBook models are on clearance at the following retailers:
Argos, M3, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM: £1,299 (£400 off, Was £1,699- Clearance)
Argos, M3, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 10-core GPU, 1TB/8GB RAM: £1,499 (£400 off, Was £1,899 – Clearance)
Amazon, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: £1,699 (£400 off, Was £2,099 – Clearance)
Argos, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/36GB RAM: £2,799 (£500 off, Was £3,299 – Clearance)
Argos, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: £2,099 (£500 off, Was £2,599 – Clearance)
John Lewis, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/36GB RAM: £2,549 (£450 off, Was £2,999 – Clearance)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM) £949 (£150 off, Was £1,099)
iMac and Mac mini deals for Black Friday 2024
The iMac and Mac mini both received new M4 chips in October, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. Like the MacBooks, these new Macs now start at 16GB of RAM, an option that was previously an extra $200/£200. So be sure to double-check that you’re buying the updated model with an M4 processor. Older iMacs only offer 8GB of RAM, so the price should match that.
Grab money off a new iMac.Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, Mac mini, M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $550 ($49 off with coupon, MSRP $599)
Amazon, Mac mini, M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 256GB: $1,369 ($30 off, MSRP $1,399)
Amazon, M4 iMac, 8-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $1,204 ($95 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $1,424 ($75 off, MSRP $1,499)
The biggest savings are on the older models:
Amazon, M2 Mac mini, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $499 ($100 off, MSRP $799 – Clearance)
Amazon, M2 Pro Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB: $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299 – Clearance)
Amazon, M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP was $1,299 – Clearance)
Amazon, M3 iMac, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,304 ($195 off, MSRP was $1,499 – Clearance)
U.K.
KRCS: M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £569.05 (£29 off, RRP £599)
KRCS: M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,329.05 (£69 off, RRP £1,399)
KRCS: M4 iMac, 256GB/16GB RAM, £1,234.05 (£64 off, RRP £1,299)
These older models are also discounted:
Amazon: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM: £1,197 (£201 off, RRP was £1,399 – Clearance)
Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 256GB/8GB RAM: £459 (£190 off, RRP was £649 – Clearance)
Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 512GB/8GB RAM: £638 (£211 off, RRP was £849 – Clearance)
Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 256GB/8GB RAM: £1,099 (£300 off, RRP was £1,399 – Clearance)
Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 256GB/8GB RAM: £1,299 (£300 off, RRP was £1,599 – Clearance)
John Lewis, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM: £1,449.97 (£349 off, RRP was £1,799 – Clearance)
AirPods deals for Black Friday 2024
The AirPods 4 with and without ANC are Apple’s newest earbuds. Apple updated the AirPods Max with a USB-C port in September, but otherwise it’s the same as the Lightning model. And while the AirPods Pro 2 are a couple of years old, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18,1 that lets it work as a hearing aid.
We usually see some tremendous savings on the standard AirPods over Black Friday. You may also see a blowout deal on the older models, but unless you’re on a very tight budget, our advice is to spring for one of the AirPods 4 models on sale even if they cost more.
U.S.
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): $190 ($60 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods 4: $119 ($10 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 with ANC: $169 ($10 off, MSRP $179)
Amazon, AirPods Max (USB-C): $539 ($10 off, MSRP $549)
Amazon, AirPods Max (Lightning): $478 ($71 off; MSRP $549)
U.K.
Amazon, AirPods (4th gen, 2024, with ANC): £169 (£10 off, RRP £179)
There are savings on the older models:
Argos, AirPods (3rd gen, Magsafe): £139 (£40 off, RRP was £179 – Clearance)
Amazon, AirPods (3rd gen, Lightning): £129 (£40 off, RRP was £169 – Clearance)
Argos, AirPods 2nd gen: £109 (£10 off, RRP was £129 – Clearance)
Argos, AirPod Max, Lightning, 2020: £429 (£70 off, RRP was £499 – Clearance)
Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2024
Grab yourself an Apple Watch deal for Black Friday.Mike Sawh
Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 10 with a slightly larger screen in September 2024 as well as a new black color for the Apple Watch Ultra. Traditionally, any savings around $50 is an excellent deal.
U.S.
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): $349 ($50 off with coupon, MSRP $399)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $379 ($50 off, MSRP $429)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm): $189 ($60 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm): $219 ($60 off, MSRP $279)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2: $700 ($99 off, MSRP $799)
U.K.
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £379 (£20 off, RRP £399)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £409 (£20 off, RRP £429)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular): £769 (£30 off, RRP £799)
Argos, Apple Watch SE (44mm) (2022): £209, £10 off, RRP £219)
Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm): £299 (RRP was £399 – Clearance)
Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm): £329 (RRP was £429 – Clearance)
iPad deals for Black Friday 2024
Grab a discounted iPad this Black Friday.Foundry
Apple updated all of its iPads in 2024 with the exception of the 10th-gen entry-level model (though it did get a price cut to $349). The iPad mini was the most recent model to get a refresh, with a new chip and 8GB of RAM. We are seeing some good deals on new iPads.
U.S.
Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): $299 ($50 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $479 ($20 off, MSRP $499)
Amazon, 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $549 ($50 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, 13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $739 ($60 off with coupon, MSRP $799)
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $969 ($230 off, MSRP $1,199)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,194 ($105 off, MSRP $1,299)
U.K.
Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): £308.97 (£20 off, RRP £329)
Amazon, 10th gen iPad (256GB): £449 (£30 off, RRP £479)
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £559.97 (£39 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): £843.97 (£55 off, RRP £899)
Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £749 (£50 off, RRP £799)
Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): £1,029.97 (£70 off, RRP £1,099)
KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 128GB): £489.02 (£9.98 off, RRP £499)
KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 256GB) £587.02 (£11.98 off, RRP £599)
KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 512GB): £783.02 (£15.98 off, RRP £799)
KRCS, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): £979.02 (£19.98 off, RRP £999)
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,149 (£50 off, RRP £1,199)
John Lewis, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): £1,249 (£50 off, RRP £1,299) plus two-year guarantee
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,419.99 (£79 off, RRP £1,499)
John Lewis, 9th gen iPad (64GB): £279 (RRP was £369 – Clearance)
iPhone deals for Black Friday 2024
In the U.K. Black Friday is a good time to grab a deal on an unlocked iPhone (one that’s not tied to a carrier).
Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB, £678 (£21 off, RRP now £699)
Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB, £779 (£20 off, RRP now £799)
Currys, iPhone 15 Pro, 128GB, £849 (£150 off, RRP was £999 – Clearance)
Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, 256GB, £999 (£100 off, RRP was £1,099 – Clearance)
Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB, £1,049 (£70 off, RRP was £1,199 – Clearance)
Amazon, iPhone 14: £549 (£50 off, RRP now £599)
Amazon, iPhone SE (64GB): £379 (£50 off, RRP £429)
Amazon, iPhone 13 (128GB): £449 (RRP was £499 – Clearance)
Amazon, iPhone 13 mini (128GB): £449 (RRP was £649 – Clearance)
John Lewis, iPhone 13 mini (512GB): £749 (RRP was £979 – Clearance)
U.K. readers can save money on a new iPhone.David Price / Foundry
Apple accessories deals for Black Friday 2024
In October, Apple updated its Mac accessories with USB-C ports, but didn’t bring any other changes. If you’re buying a new Apple Pencil the Apple Pencil Pro is the newest model and compatible with the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini. The USB-C Apple Pencil is also compatible with these models as well as the 10th-gen iPad, but doesn’t have squeeze gestures or magnetic charging.
U.S.
Amazon, Magic Keyboard (11-inch iPad Air): $225 ($74 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard (13-inch iPad Air): $248 ($101 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard (11-inch iPad Pro): $250 ($49 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard (13-inch iPad Pro): $275 ($74 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Apple Pencil (2nd gen): $118 ($11 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, Apple Pencil (USB-C): $69 ($10 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $115 ($14 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, MagSafe charger (2m): $34 ($15 off, MSRP $49)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $70 ($29 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Number Pad (Lightning): $179 ($20 off, MSRP $199)
Amazon, Magic Mouse (Lightning, black): $85 ($14 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, Magic TrackPad (Lightning, white): $110 ($19 off, MSRP $129)
U.K.
KRCS, Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID £119 (£30 off, RRP £149).
KRCS, Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & numbers £145 (£34 off, RRP £179).
Currys, Magic TrackPad £109 (£20 off, RRP £129).
Amazon, Magic TrackPad Black £129, (£20 off, RRP £149).
Amazon, 2021 Magic Mouse in black £65 (£34 off, RRP £99)
Amazon, Pack of four Apple AirTags £94 (£25 off, RRP £119).
Amazon, Single AirTag £28 (£7 off, RRP £35).
Apple display deals for Black Friday 2024
Amazon, Apple Studio Display (Tilt Adjustable Stand): $1,499 ($100 off, MSRP $1,599)
Amazon, Apple Studio Display (Nano-Texture Glass, Tilt/Height-Adjustable Stand): $2,155 ($144 off, MSRP $2,299)
Black Friday 2024: Apple’s shopping event
Every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday (November 29) to Cyber Monday (December 2). However, since Apple rarely discounts its products, the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. The newest products are excluded, so don’t expect any offers on the iPhone 16 or new MacBooks, but in 2023 the Apple Watch Series 9 was included.
In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following amounts with the following purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site.
ProductU.S.U.K.iPhone 14$75£60iPhone 13$50£40iPhone SE$25£20iPad Pro$50£80iPad Air$75£60iPad mini$50£40iPad (10th gen.)$50£4015-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$200£16013-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$175£14013-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip$150£120Mac mini$100£80Apple Watch Series 9$50£40Apple Watch SE$50£40AirPods (2nd generation)$25£20AirPods (3rd generation)$25£20AirPods Pro (2nd generation)$50£40AirPods Max$75£60Apple Pencil (2nd generation)$25£20HomePod$50£40Apple TV 4K$25£20Apple gave away vouchers in 2023 with qualifying purchases.
Black Friday 2024: Where to shop for Apple deals
Stay tuned to Macworld throughout November to find the best deals as they arrive. But if you’re looking for a specific color or capacity, you can check out the following retailers. In the U.S., here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals:
Apple
Amazon
Best Buy
Costco
Target
Walmart
If you’re based in the U.K., you’ll find deals at the following shops:
Apple
AO.com
Amazon
Argos
Carphone Warehouse
Currys
eBuyer
John Lewis
KRCS
Laptops Direct
Very
Time-limited Tech Deals from Amazon
Check out these Lightning tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.)
Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro w/ Thunder…$134.99 (
32% off,
was $199.99
)
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet$59.99 (
50% off,
was $119.99
)
Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 (
42% off,
was $189.99
)
New Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet$69.99 (
50% off,
was $139.99
)
Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 (
42% off,
was $189.99
)
Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 …$74.99 (
53% off,
was $159.99
)
JBL Bar 300: 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-…$249.99 (
37% off,
was $399.95
)
Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memo…$98.98 (
41% off,
was $169.99
)
eufy by Anker$24.99 (
44% off,
was $44.99
)
ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Wireless Po…$299.00 (
33% off,
was $449.00
)
Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 (
37% off,
was $482.99
)
Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 (
33% off,
was $56.99
)
Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 (
33% off,
was $89.99
)
Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 (
69% off,
was $129.99
)
Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 (
33% off,
was $149.95
)
Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 (
33% off,
was $149.95
)
Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 (
33% off,
was $149.95
)
Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 (
43% off,
was $159.99
)
BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 (
34% off,
was $229.00
)
SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 (
45% off,
was $3297.99
)
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
)
Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 (
40% off,
was $4997.99
)
SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 (
52% off,
was $4797.99
)
SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 (
37% off,
was $1597.99
)
SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 (
38% off,
was $2097.99
)
SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 (
50% off,
was $7997.99
)
Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 (
58% off,
was $119.99
)
Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 (
37% off,
was $79.99
)
SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 (
40% off,
was $1497.99
)
All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 (
46% off,
was $27.99
)
Made for Amazon$14.99 (
40% off,
was $24.99
)
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 MacBook deals
Best Black Friday 2024 Mac 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
Final Cut Pro 11 ushers in new chapter for video editing on Mac Apple this week unveiled Final Cut Pro 11 — supercharged with intelligent new features — along with powerful updates to Final Cut Pro…
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New Apple Magic Mouse has all the same problems, but Lightning ain’t one [Review] ★★★☆☆ The Magic Mouse has been updated with USB-C, and … well, that’s about it. You can ditch the Lightning cable on your desk, at least.
(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’ Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started.
Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by malware or exposed in security breaches to determine the most commonly-used passwords, and this year’s crop is as depressing as ever …
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Apple accused of misleading consumers over AirPods Pro ‘audio defect’ Macworld
A class-action lawsuit filed this month accuses Apple of misleading AirPods Pro customers and failing adequately to address an audio defect reported shortly after the product’s launch in 2019.
The suit (via ClassAction.org) focuses on two seemingly widespread problems with the 1st-gen AirPods Pro: unwanted crackling sounds, and the failure of Active Noise Cancellation to work correctly. These issues were publicized within months of release, but it took Apple almost a year to address them with a service program offering to replace units made before October 2020, free of charge.
Apple’s own support document acknowledges that affected units could exhibit “crackling or static sounds that increase in loud environments, with exercise or while talking on the phone” and “Active Noise Cancellation not working as expected, such as a loss of bass sound, or an increase in background sounds, such as street or airplane noise.”
A happy ending, then? Not quite. The theory was that AirPods Pro made after October 2020 would not be affected by the audio defect because Apple’s engineers had solved the problem, which is why such units were not eligible for a free replacement. But according to the lawsuit, they had not solved it at all.
“…The replacement set of AirPods Pro Gen 1 contained the same Audio Defect,” claims the lawsuit. “In other words, those users simply received another defective set of AirPods Pro Gen 1, with many users later experiencing the Audio Defect with the defective replacement set as well.”
It adds that microscopic examination of AirPods Pro units sold before and after October 2020 “reveals that there are no significant component differences.” Although Apple reportedly experimented with different microphones in 2020, this did not impact the defect and was subsequently reverted.
Apple’s own actions at the time are ambiguous, but may to some extent corroborate the plaintiffs’ claims. First, while it never extended the service program to cover AirPods Pro made after October 2020, it did give consumers an extra year to make claims, suggesting it was aware that complaints were continuing. (The lawsuit flatly insists that Apple “extended the program because it knew it could not fix the problem.” However, the extension only gave consumers more time to claim on the pre-October 2020 units that would not in any case have been affected by Apple’s attempted fixes, successful or not.)
Furthermore, Apple changed the audio design for the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro launched in September 2022, a decision the plaintiffs interpret as a giveaway that the company knew the 1st-gen model was fatally flawed and needed to be overhauled. “In particular,” the suit claims, “Apple appears to have attempted to solve the AirPods Pro Gen 1’s Audio Defect in the redesign of AirPods Pro Gen 2 by (i) increasing the processing speed of the DSP processor (responsible for noise canceling or decreasing background ambient noise), and by (ii) redesigning the speakers to add angular striations along its periphery to improve low frequency (base tone) response.”
It’s a long and complicated saga, but the lawsuit’s argument boils down to four central allegations:
Apple knew that the 1st-gen AirPods Pro were faulty and that it couldn’t fix the problem without a redesign.
The service program was inadequate because it failed to cover post-October 2020 units, which were also subject to the defect and replaced defective units with other defective units.
Apple failed to contact owners of defective AirPods Pro to notify them they were entitled to a replacement.
Apple continued to knowingly sell faulty AirPods Pro units at a premium price right up to 2022 and made false claims about their audio capabilities in its marketing material.
At this point, the class-action lawsuit is at the filing stage. But at some point in the future, if the suit is successful, readers who owned a set of 1st-gen AirPods Pro may be entitled to compensation.
New Apple Magic Trackpad is still the best ever [Review] ★★★★☆ The new Apple Magic Trackpad with USB-C still holds the crown for the best Mac peripheral. It is, simply, the best trackpad in the world.
(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
Belarus SMS Carrier Maintenance – Velcom A1, MTS and life THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 14:00 - 19:00 PSTNov 14, 05:42 PSTScheduled - The Velcom A1, MTS and life networks in Belarus are conducting a planned maintenance from 18 November 2024 at 14:00 PST until 18 November 2024 at 19:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Velcom A1, MTS and life Belarus handsets.
Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members.
Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporting also available …
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Lawsuit by US workers accuses Apple chipmaker TSMC of ‘anti-American discrimination’ TSMC’s Arizona plants will enable Apple chips for older devices to be made in the US for the first time, but things haven’t exactly been going to plan.
The latest development is that a group of the company’s US workers have filed a lawsuit accusing the Taiwanese company of ‘anti-American discrimination’ …
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OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD offers fast 6GB/s data transfers OWC has released the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, an external drive that takes advantage of the M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac's connections.OWC Envoy UltraAs part of its M4 Mac upgrades, Apple upgraded some of the ports on its M4 Pro and M4 Max models to use Thunderbolt 5. Following a preorder period, OWC has now started to ship a drive that takes advantage of the increased amount of bandwidth.The OWC Envoy Ultra is a Thunderbolt 5-based portable SSD, claimed to be the first in the world. Taking advantage of the massive bandwidth of Thunderbolt 5, it can transfer data to and from a Mac at speeds exceeding 6,000MB/s. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple Faces UK 'iCloud Monopoly' Compensation Claim Worth $3.8 Million An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: U.K. consumer rights group 'Which?' is filing a legal claim against Apple under competition law on behalf of some 40 million users of iCloud, its cloud storage service. The collective proceeding lawsuit, which is seeking 3 billion pounds in compensation damages (around $3.8 billion at current exchange rates), alleges that Apple has broken competition rules by giving its own cloud storage service preferential treatment and effectively locking people into paying for iCloud at "rip-off" prices. "iOS has a monopoly and is in control of Apple's operating systems and it is incumbent on Apple not to use that dominance to gain an unfair advantage in related markets, like the cloud storage market. But that is exactly what has happened," Which wrote in a press release announcing filing the claim with the U.K.'s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT).
The lawsuit accuses Apple of encouraging users of its devices to sign up to iCloud for photo storage and other data storage needs, while simultaneously making it difficult for consumers to use alternative storage providers -- including by not allowing them to store or back-up all of their phone's data with a third-party provider. "iOS users then have to pay for the service once photos, notes, messages and other data go over the free 5GB limit," Which noted. The suit also accuses Apple of overcharging U.K. consumers for iCloud subscriptions owing to the lack of competition. "Apple raised the price of iCloud for UK consumers by between 20% and 29% across its storage tiers in 2023," it wrote, saying it's seeking damages for all affected Apple customers -- and estimating that individual consumers could be owed an average of 70 pounds (around $90), depending on how long they've been paying Apple for iCloud services. "Anyone who has 'obtained' iCloud services, including non-paying users, over the nine-year timeframe since the Consumer Rights Act came into force on October 1st, 2015," will be included in the claim. U.K.-based consumers will have to opt-out if they do not want to be included. "Consumers who live outside the U.K. and believe they are eligible to be included must actively opt-in to join the action," adds TechCrunch.
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Apple Faces UK 'iCloud Monopoly' Compensation Claim Worth $3.8 Billion An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: U.K. consumer rights group 'Which?' is filing a legal claim against Apple under competition law on behalf of some 40 million users of iCloud, its cloud storage service. The collective proceeding lawsuit, which is seeking 3 billion pounds in compensation damages (around $3.8 billion at current exchange rates), alleges that Apple has broken competition rules by giving its own cloud storage service preferential treatment and effectively locking people into paying for iCloud at "rip-off" prices. "iOS has a monopoly and is in control of Apple's operating systems and it is incumbent on Apple not to use that dominance to gain an unfair advantage in related markets, like the cloud storage market. But that is exactly what has happened," Which wrote in a press release announcing filing the claim with the U.K.'s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT).
The lawsuit accuses Apple of encouraging users of its devices to sign up to iCloud for photo storage and other data storage needs, while simultaneously making it difficult for consumers to use alternative storage providers -- including by not allowing them to store or back-up all of their phone's data with a third-party provider. "iOS users then have to pay for the service once photos, notes, messages and other data go over the free 5GB limit," Which noted. The suit also accuses Apple of overcharging U.K. consumers for iCloud subscriptions owing to the lack of competition. "Apple raised the price of iCloud for UK consumers by between 20% and 29% across its storage tiers in 2023," it wrote, saying it's seeking damages for all affected Apple customers -- and estimating that individual consumers could be owed an average of 70 pounds (around $90), depending on how long they've been paying Apple for iCloud services. "Anyone who has 'obtained' iCloud services, including non-paying users, over the nine-year timeframe since the Consumer Rights Act came into force on October 1st, 2015," will be included in the claim. U.K.-based consumers will have to opt-out if they do not want to be included. "Consumers who live outside the U.K. and believe they are eligible to be included must actively opt-in to join the action," adds TechCrunch.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
SMS Delivery Delays to T-Mobile in Czech Republic Nov 14, 04:58 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to T-Mobile in Czech Republic. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
The reported Apple smart home camera will combine ultimate privacy with Apple Intelligence Earlier this week Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that we’ll see an Apple smart home camera in 2026, with the company confident it will prove to be a popular accessory, selling in the tens of millions per year.
Given Apple’s habit of minimizing the number of products it makes, if the report is accurate the company must feel there’s good reason to enter a crowded product category, and I think an Apple camera will likely differentiate itself in two ways: privacy, and Apple Intelligence …
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Google Maps Can Now Help You Find Last-Minute Holiday Gifts Google Maps has been given a fairly substantial update in time for the holidays, with the introduction of an in-app product search function to help users find specific items at nearby stores. The new feature allows shoppers to search for electronics, home goods, grocery items, and last-minute gifts directly within the Maps interface.
The update also brings navigation enhancements, with Google Maps now displaying real-time weather disruptions such as unplowed roads, flooded areas, and zones with low visibility. Public transit users can now also access crowdsourced delay reports and improved station information, including detailed subway entrance locations and alternative route suggestions.
Elsewhere, for electric vehicle owners, Maps has gained a synced route planning feature with charging stops, allowing users to send their planned routes directly to vehicles with built-in Google Maps. Meanwhile, a new trailer-friendly routing feature, currently available for select 2024 Chevrolet and GMC models, helps drivers avoid low bridges and tunnels by considering vehicle dimensions.
In an effort to reduce holiday stress, Maps has also enhanced its Popular Times feature with detailed traffic predictions and store crowd information. Google recommends avoiding peak travel times, particularly between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. in the days leading up to Christmas.
The features are rolling out globally, although some functions like trailer-friendly routing are currently limited to specific vehicle models, with broader availability planned for the future.Tag: Google MapsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Google Gemini Live takes on Siri via a standalone iOS app Google is increasing the competition with Siri and Apple Intelligence on iPhone, by releasing a standalone iOS app for Gemini.Google GeminiGoogle's Gemini has been available to use for some time on the iPhone, but as part of the main Google app. Now, Gemini is available as its own standalone app for iOS, and is being framed even more as a personal AI assistant.In an official blog post, Google explains that the app offers something called Gemini Live, a version of the assistant offering "free-flowing conversations." Using Live, users can have a back-and-forth conversation with Gemini, complete with the ability to interrupt mid-response, or to pause a conversation to pick it up later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way , and they are awesome. As a pair of on-ear wireless earbuds, they are really hard to fault. I have used AirPods 2 for the past five years — skipping the third-generation model due to fit concerns — and AirPods 4 are what I have been waiting for.
The new AirPods are available in two models: $129, or . I have the ANC buds and I’m thrilled with them, but I predict even the base model is going to drive a lot of sales this holiday season.
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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue Call Failure To Twilio Phone Numbers In Bulgaria Nov 14, 04:13 PSTIdentified - The issue causing inbound call failures to Twilio Bulgari phone numbers has been identified. We are actively working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 30mins or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 14, 04:09 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue Call Failure To Twilio Phone Numbers In Bulgaria. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
How to Integrate Live Activity and Dynamic Island in iOS With the release of iOS 16, Apple introduced Live Activities, and later with iPhone 14 Pro, the Dynamic Island—two powerful tools that allow us to present real-time, glanceable updates directly on the Lock Screen and at the top of the screen on the Dynamic Island. These features are designed to keep users informed about ongoing […]
Resident Evil 2 Coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac on December 10 Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake will launch on Apple devices on December 10, making it the fourth Resident Evil title to arrive on Apple's mobile platforms.
The game will be available as a free download with a trial version, after which players can purchase the full game. While pricing hasn't been officially announced, it's likely to cost between $19.99 and $59.99, based on other Resident Evil titles on the App Store.
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.Resident Evil 2 requires an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 series model to run, along with iPads and Macs equipped with M1 chips or later. The game will support cross-progression across supported Apple devices, so players can continue their progress whether playing on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Capcom says it will be a universal purchase, meaning a single purchase grants access across all compatible Apple devices.
Survive a zombie-infested Raccoon City in an all-new way. Resident Evil 2 releases for all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro models, and every iPad and Mac with the M1 chip or later on December 10th. https://t.co/LUA77E7w8d pic.twitter.com/L6jsWMPokY— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) November 13, 2024
Interested readers can pre-register for Resident Evil 2 on the App Store starting today, just note that the iPhone app will require 22.1GB of storage when it drops on December 10. [Direct Link]Tag: CapcomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Best MacBook Air deals this month Macworld
In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that had featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023.
Then in October 2024, when Apple updated the MacBook Pro models to M4 chips, Apple doubled the unified memory in the MacBook Air. While the MacBook Air models are still running M3 chips, they now ship with 16GB RAM as standard rather than 8GB. The boost is likely due to the requirements of Apple Intelligence.
The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the models with 16GB RAM or one of the older models, if they have had a decent price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right now–including older models, which are often heavily discounted. Read on to save money on the MacBook Air.
We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for–and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below.
If you aren’t sure whether to buy the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro we recommend you read about the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro. We also have a MacBook buying guide to help you decide.
Watch out for the best deals over Black Friday. See our round up of the Best Apple Deals this Black Friday and our Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals.
Best MacBook Air deals right now
Note that in October 2024 Apple increased the amount of RAM in the MacBook Air from 8GB as standard to 16GB. Since it costs $200/£200 at point of sale to upgrade the RAM from 8GB to 16GB we suggest that you don’t consider a MacBook Air with 8GB Unified Memory unless the price is $200/£200 less than it was previously or the amount of storage is high enough to warrant the price in comparison with a newer model.
U.S.:
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $749 ($250 off with coupon, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $899 ($200 off, MSRP $1,099)
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP $1,499)
U.K.:
KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM) £989 (£110 off, RRP £1,099)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM) £1,379.97 (£110 off, RRP £1,499)
KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) £1,234.05 (£65 off, RRP £1,299)
KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM) £1,349.10 (£149 off, RRP £1,499)
Every MacBook Air deal right now
In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models Apple makes. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are.
M2 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999
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$799
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M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,099/£1,099
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$899
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$1024
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$1099
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M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,299/£1,299 (was $1,499/£1,499)
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$1,099
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$1099
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$1099
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$1209
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$1299
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$1299
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$1299
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M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,499/£1,499
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$1,299
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$1299
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$1389
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$1699
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M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,299/£1,299
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$1,099
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$1099
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$1209
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M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,499/£1,499 (was $1,699/£1,699)
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$1,299
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$1299
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$1299
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$1389
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$1399
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$1499
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$1499
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M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,699/£1,699
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$1,499
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$1499
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$1699
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Discontinued MacBook Air models
While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Apple has recently doubled the RAM in the MacBook Air but you may be able to find a model with 89GB RAM on sale – just make sure you get a good deal on those models as you can’t add extra RAM at a later date and to update the RAM from 8GB to 16GB costs an extra $200/£200 at point of sale.
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, was $999/£999 – Discontinued (Previously: $1,099/£1,149 and $1,119/£1,249 at launch)
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$749
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$799
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$844
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$1049
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M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, was $1,199/£1,199 – Discontinued (Previously: $1,399/£1,449 and $1,499/£1,549 at launch)
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$949
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$949
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$949
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$949
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$1029
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$1499
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M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB, MSRP was $1,099/£1,099 – Discontinued
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$799
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$899
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$985.29
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$999
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$1099
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$1099
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M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 – Discontinued
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$999
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$999
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$1114
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$1149
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$1,182.99
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$1299
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M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, WAS $999/£999 (Discontinued)
New
Refurbished
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$631.99
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$739
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$739.99
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$599.99
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M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 – discontinued
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$999
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$999
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$999
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$1114
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$1199
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$1299
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M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,499/£1,499 – discontinued
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$1,199
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$1199
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$1199
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$1299
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$1349
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M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/£1,399. (Discontinued)
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$1049
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$1,199
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$1244
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M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/£1,599. (Discontinued)
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Where to buy the MacBook Air
You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK, but the stocks may be low and Apple very rarely drops prices – see Where is the MacBook Air in stock. You may however find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice).
One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program.
We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.:
U.S. retailers
Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store.
You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store.
Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store.
View the MacBook Air at Amazon.
View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo.
View the MacBook Air at Best Buy
View the MacBook Air at Walmart.
You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama.
Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country.
U.K. retailers
If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store.
You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store.
Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store.
Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon.
AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com
You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday.
We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop.
View the MacBook Air at Currys.
View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer
View the MacBook Air at John Lewis.
We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. .
You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very.
U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers
KRCS
Insight
iStore
Select
Western Computer
Jigsaw
Best refurbished MacBook Air deals
The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals.
The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac.
In the U.S. you’ll find the following MacBook Air available in the refurbished store:
13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU
13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU
13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU
13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU
You can save as much as $210 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price.
Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.)
In the U.K. you’ll find a slightly smaller selection of Mac laptops available from Apple’s refurbished store. Here’s what you can find:
13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU
13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU
13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU
13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU
There are savings of £220 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price.
Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.)
You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below:
In the U.S.:
Apple
Amazon
Back Market
Best Buy
Decluttr
Gainsaver
OWC
Mac Of All Trades
Refurb.me
In the U.K.:
Affordable Mac
Apple
Amazon
BackMarket
Hoxton Macs
Laptops Direct
MacFinder
Mac 4 Sale
Music Magpie
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.
Other ways to save money
Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September (and in the UK from July to October) and means you will get free AirPods with your purchase!
The incredible M4 Macs create Apple’s biggest challenge yet Macworld
As the cavalcade of M4 Macs rained down upon us last week, it became clear that Apple has established a solid rhythm for updates to its processor line. So far, it’s been four years and we’ve seen four generations of Apple silicon chips, each more impressive than the last. In everything from computational and graphics capability to power efficiency, the era of Apple-made processors has proven to be a ground change for the company.
But even such an astounding success comes with challenges. As Apple has increasingly carved out its own category in the PC market, the company has left behind many of its classic competitors. It’s rarely compared to old rivals like Dell or HP; even its biggest counterparts, such as Meta and Google, don’t care about the same categories.
In truth, Apple has been left with just one real challenger—the one company it can never quite beat.
Itself.
Time is marching on
Like the clocks on which they depend, the improvement of Apple’s processors has been a constant drumbeat. Every year’s chip cores see gains of roughly 20 percent over the previous generation; wait a few years, and you’ll see improvements of 60 to 80 percent over the previous generation. Then layer on top improvements in graphic cores, memory bandwidth, and so on.
But despite that seemingly inexorable march, the real impressive part of the Apple silicon era is the degree to which older models stay relevant. I have both an M2 Pro Mac mini and a MacBook Air with an M1 chip–the first model that the company announced when they made the transition back in 2020. And what strikes me is that the M1 feels just as capable today as it did four years ago.
That’s not a given in technology. Plenty of people keep their computers for long times–my mother’s 2011 iMac says a very slow hello–but oftentimes that’s even as they adjust to the fact that those computers just aren’t as fast. But that just hasn’t yet proved true in the Apple silicon era; even those base-level chips still feel just fine. That’s quite the feat in an era where even a four-year-old iPhone can start feeling like its ripe for replacement.
Apple has carved out an impressive amount of headroom, making each chip faster than the next, to the point that base-level chips can outperform older high-level processors. I recently reviewed the M4 Mac mini and found that the M4 outpaced my M2 Pro mini from just last year on more than a few tasks.
The M1 MacBook Air is four years old but for most of its users, it still provides the performance that’s needed.Foundry
A lot of that is a testament to Apple’s engineering, of course. But it’s also somewhat due to the Mac’s long history, and the fact that the tasks people are doing with them haven’t changed as radically in the last several years as in prior decades or with other devices. (What you can do with iPhone now versus ten years ago is a much bigger swing than with the Mac, for example.)
That’s great for users because it means the hardware they buy is relevant for longer. And it’s mostly great for Apple because it’s a good selling point: buy this Mac and you’ll have it for five maybe even ten years.
But it also has downsides.
Hitting for the upgrade cycle
For Apple, increasing the longevity of its Macs means a longer upgrade cycle—more time before Apple can sell you another Mac. That’s not great for a company trying to rack up Mac sales, of course. One might argue that it falls under the heading of “good problems to have” but in a financial society that seems to prioritize growth above all, it’s not ideal. (Whether that’s a reasonable expectation, well, that’s a different and much longer treatise.)
Increasing the longevity of its Macs means a longer upgrade cycle. That’s not great for a company trying to rack up Mac sales.
Still, there are always people who have long eschewed buying an Apple computer–the much-vaunted “switchers”–and there are, frankly, always new people, period. Both of those provide a solid basis for growth, even if they don’t provide the steady cadence of long-time Mac users upgrading.
But as the Mac continues to move forward, it starts to feel a little less like one needs to be on the cutting edge, and more like every year brings something a little more predictable. Or maybe even, dare I say, boring? That’s certainly not an image one wants to cultivate. So how to upend it?
Year over year
Apple spent more than a decade trying to create a car, a project it ultimately shut down when it became clear it wasn’t going to happen. But there are still elements of that project the company could (and should) take away, and not all of them are about the purely technology side of things.
Car companies, after all, are the standard bearers of predictable updates. Models get revamped regularly, year over year, and mostly don’t change too much. There are longer and longer times between the upgrade cycles for many buyers. And the ultimate form of a car–four wheels, storage, steering wheel–has largely gone unchanged for decades. And yet car companies remain in business.
The Mac mini had its first redesign in 14 years.Mit KI erstellt (Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Sensei)
What can Apple learn from them? Well, when in doubt, change the packaging. We’ve long seen the supercycle of iPhone purchases where a change in case design spurs a buying spike–that may not be as apparent in the Mac, given the broader product line fragmentation of update timing over the last many years–but it’s hard to believe it’s limited to smartphones.
Witness the new Mac mini, for example. It’s the first redesign the desktop has seen in 14 years, and if that doesn’t provide a bump in the product’s sales, I’d be surprised. Returning color to the iMac line with the Apple silicon transition is another good example. These kinds of changes, superficial though they may seem, can still make a big difference when it comes to consumers.
It’s a little harder to picture these changes for laptops, to be fair; Apple seems to have settled on its platonic ideal of a notebook computer. But the revamping of the base model MacBook Pro shows another angle: Apple added a Thunderbolt port to the other side of the computer, a nicety that can make a big difference for people’s daily use. Just like the front-mounted ports on the Mac mini and Mac Studio, it shows that Apple is thinking about how its customers use its products. And there’s no better way of ensuring loyalty than making it clear that you’re serving your customers’ needs.
Apple Mac mini (M4)
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Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro)
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UK group wants $4 billion payout for iCloud users The UK's "Which?" consumer group and publication is to sue Apple over what it claims is the company's anti-competitive way of locking users into paying for iCloud storage.Apple's iCloud promo — image credit: AppleIt's not the first lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage, and the company's free 5G has certainly been aggravating for many years. Now Which? has announced what it describes as a landmark legal claim over Apple's "rip-off prices" for iCloud."We believe Apple customers are owed nearly 3 billion pounds [$3.8 billion] as a result of the tech giant forcing its iCloud services on customers and cutting off competition from rival services," said Anabel Hoult, Which? CEO, in a statement. "By bringing this claim, Which? is showing big corporations like Apple that they cannot rip off UK consumers without facing repercussions." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
MacBook Air and Pro compared: Battery capacity in watt-hours Macworld
Measuring MacBook battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not always an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the stated battery capacities of each MacBook.
Where Apple is secretive about iPhone battery specifications (see our list of iPhone battery capacities based on teardowns), the company does list MacBook capacities in Watt hours (Wh). We have trawled through the Apple product Tech Specs pages from 2009 to 2024 to bring you as complete a list as we can gather using official Apple battery declarations.
The watt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt (1W) of power utilized for one hour of time. it is calculated by multiplying the number of Amps with the battery voltage. The higher the number of Wh the longer a battery will last using the same application. Batteries will lose efficiency over time so don’t expect a 2009-era MacBook battery to still possess the same power as it did when it was new or more than a 2024 model, even if it had an originally higher Wh rating.
Read How to test a MacBook battery: see if it needs replacing & replace it.
Our list starts with older MacBooks that used an Intel processor, and works its way to the latest M-series (for example, M1, M2 Pro, M3, M4) MacBooks.
MacBook Air battery capacities
11-inch MacBook Air (Intel)
11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Late 2010: 35Wh
11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2011: 35Wh
11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2012: 35Wh
11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2013: 38Wh
11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2015: 38Wh
11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2015: 38Wh
13-inch MacBook Air (Intel)
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2009: 40Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Late 2010: 50Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2011: 50Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2012: 50Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2013: 54Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2014: 54Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2015: 54Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, 2017: 54Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Retina, 2018: 50.3Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Retina, 2019: 49.9Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Retina, 2020: 49.9Wh
13-inch MacBook Air (M-series)
13-inch MacBook Air, M1: 49.9Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, M2: 52.6Wh
13-inch MacBook Air, M3: 52.6Wh
15-inch MacBook Air (M-series)
15-inch MacBook Air, M2: 66.5Wh
15-inch MacBook Air, M3: 66.5Wh
MacBook Pro battery capacities
13-inch MacBook Pro (Intel)
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2009: 60Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2010: 63.5Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2011: 63.5Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Late 2011: 63.5Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2012: 63.5Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, Late 2012: 74Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, Early 2013: 74Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, Late 2013: 71.8Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2014: 71.8Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2015: 74.9Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2016, 2x TB3 ports: 54.5Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2016, 4x TB3 ports: 49.2Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2017, 2x TB3 ports: 54.5Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2018, 4x TB3 ports: 58Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019, 2x TB3 ports: 58.2Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019, 4x TB3 ports: 58Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2020, 2x TB3 ports: 58.2Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2020, 4x TB3 ports: 58Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro (Intel)
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2009: 73Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2010: 77.5Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2011: 77.5Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Late 2011: 77.5Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2012: 77.5Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2012: 95Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2 Retina, 2013: 95Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2014: 95Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2015: 99.5Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2016: 76Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2017: 76Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2018: 83.6Wh
15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019: 83.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro (Intel)
16-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019: 98.8Wh
17-inch MacBook Pro (Intel)
17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2009: 95Wh
17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2009: 95Wh
17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2010: 95Wh
17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2011: 95Wh
17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Late 2011: 95Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro (M-series)
13-inch MacBook Pro, M1: 58.2Wh
13-inch MacBook Pro, M2: 58.2Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro (M-series)
14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro: 69.6Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro: 69.6Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max: 69.6Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M3: 69.6Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro: 72.4Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max: 72.4Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M4: 72.4Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro: 72.4Wh
14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max: 72.4Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro (M-series)
16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro: 99.6Wh
16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max: 99.6Wh
How much battery life does my MacBook have?
Now that you know the numbers for your model, how does that Wh battery capacity play out in terms of real-life usage? Here are Apple’s claims for the running potential of its M-series MacBook Pro and Air batteries. All the MacBook Air models, whether with a 13-inch or 15-inch screen, M1, M2, or M3 chip, last the same amount of time, according to Apple.
There is more variance with the Pro models, which range in screen size from 13 to 16 inches.
13-inch MacBook Air (M-series)
13-inch MacBook Air, M1: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
13-inch MacBook Air, M2: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
13-inch MacBook Air, M3: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
15-inch MacBook Air (M-series)
15-inch MacBook Air, M2: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
15-inch MacBook Air, M3: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
13-inch MacBook Pro (M-series)
13-inch MacBook Pro, M1: Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web
13-inch MacBook Pro, M2: Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web
14-inch MacBook Pro (M-series)
14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro: Up to 17 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 11 hours wireless web
14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 12 hours wireless web
14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 12 hours wireless web
14-inch MacBook Pro M3: Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 12 hours wireless web
14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max: Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
16-inch MacBook Pro (M-series)
16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro: Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web
16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max: Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web
16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro: Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max: Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro: Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max: Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web
Does the MacBook Pro have a better battery than the MacBook Air?
As you can see from the above battery capacities, the MacBook Pro features higher capacity batteries than the MacBook Air, although not by a truly significant margin.
For example, the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air’s battery is rated at 52.6Wh, while the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro has a 58.2Wh battery.
The larger the laptop, the higher wattage is the battery—as they generally require more power to run the larger, brighter screens. The Air features a Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness while the Pro has a superior 1,000-nit Liquid Retina XDR display.
The newer MacBooks with more efficient processors will also gain extra battery life by not stressing the batteries as hard to complete the same tasks.
Apple claims that the current 13-inch MacBook Air (52.6Wh) boasts up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback. The 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro has a higher capacity 69.6Wh battery and can keep going for 22 hours on the movie playback. The 16-inch Pro has the same 22-hour video playback claim despite its near 100Wh battery but it has to run the larger screen.
Battery life depends on many factors, particularly which and how many applications you are running at one time.
For more information on the differences between Apple’s laptop models, read our feature MacBook Air vs Pro: Which Mac laptop is right for you.
When you want to charge the MacBook’s battery, make sure you use the appropriate charger. Check out our recommendations for the best USB-C charger for your MacBook.
UK consumer rights group sues Apple for maintaining an ‘unlawful’ iCloud monopoly UK consumer rights group Which? is leading a lawsuit against Apple, targeting Apple’s dominance over cloud services on iPhone and iPad. Essentially, it argues that Apple forces iOS device users to buy iCloud storage as it does not allow other cloud services to integrate deeply with the system for data backup. Apple said it “rejects any suggestion that … iCloud practices are anticompetitive”.
The class action is looking for damages of about £70 per individual, although this figure could change dramatically once the case goes to trial, or a settlement is reached. The case could also be thrown out entirely. Details of the suit can be found at cloudclaim.co.uk.
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Google Releases Standalone Gemini AI App for iPhone Google has launched its dedicated Gemini artificial intelligence app for iPhone users, expanding beyond the previous limited integration within the main Google app. The standalone app offers enhanced functionality, including support for Gemini Live and iOS-specific features like Dynamic Island integration.
The new app allows iPhone users to interact with Google's AI through text or voice queries and includes support for Gemini Extensions. A key feature is Gemini Live, which wasn't available in the previous Google app implementation. When engaged in a conversation, Gemini Live appears in both the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, letting you control your AI interactions without returning to the main app.
The app is free to download, and Google offers premium features through Gemini Advanced subscriptions available as in-app purchases. Gemini Advanced is part of a Google One AI premium plan costing $18.99 per month. Apart from Gemini in Mail, Docs, and more, it includes access to Google's next-generation model, 1.5 Pro, priority access to new features, and a one million token context window. Users need to sign in with a Google account to access the service.
The rollout follows an initial soft launch in the Philippines earlier this week, with availability now extending to additional regions including Australia, India, the US, and the UK.
Previously, iOS users could only access Gemini through a dedicated tab within the main Google app, which offered a more limited experience compared to the Android version. This standalone release, available on the App Store, brings feature parity closer between the two mobile platforms.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.com
British wireless carrier post provides hint as to iOS 18.2 release date Following up on Apple’s confirmation that the iOS 18.2 update will be released sometime in December, a specific release date may have surfaced. Based on a recent notice that British carrier EE provided to its customers, EE said it will be discontinuing an iPhone feature known as “Wi-Fi calling on other supported iCloud-connected devices” on […]
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Apple Accused of Trapping 40 Million UK Customers Into iCloud Service Apple is facing an almost £3 billion ($3.78 billion) lawsuit after British consumer group Which? on Thursday alleged that the company breached competition law by locking millions of its customers out of its iCloud service and charging them "rip-off prices."
Apple users receive 5GB of free storage to back up photos, messages, and other content, and are then encouraged to pay for the service once they exceed the limit. Prices for extra storage in the UK range from £0.99 a month for 50GB of space to £54.99 a month for 12TB.
Which? alleges that the company makes it difficult for customers to use alternative cloud storage providers "by giving its iCloud storage service preferential treatment," and "'trapping' customers with Apple devices into using iCloud."
The consumer group filed the legal action with the Competition Appeal Tribunal, and said it was seeking damages for 40 million Apple users in the UK. If successful, the lawsuit could result in a £70 payout per customer. According to the Consumer Rights Act 2015, all those eligible are automatically included in the claim unless they choose to opt out.
Which? said it was urging Apple "to resolve this claim without the need for litigation by offering consumers their money back and opening up iOS to allow users a real choice for cloud services." Which? CEO Anabel Hoult commented: "Taking this legal action means we can help consumers to get the redress that they are owed, deter similar behaviour in the future and create a better, more competitive market."
Apple in a statement said it rejected the suggestion that its iCloud practices are anticompetitive, vowing to "vigorously defend against any legal claim otherwise." Apple said it works hard to make data transfer as easy as possible, and that nearly 50% of its customers do not need nor pay for an iCloud+ subscription. It added that its pricing was in line with that of other cloud storage providers.
(Via Reuters.)Tags: Apple Antitrust, United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Three separate malware apps for macOS capable of bypassing macOS security tied to North Korean developers You can never be too careful with security, even on a Mac. Per AppleInsider, a trio of malicious macOS apps found online have been tied to North Korea. The report, which was published by Jamf Threat Labs, noted that the apps were developed using Google’s Flutter platform and feature names like “New Updates in Crypto […]
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Why Apple maxes out at two active SIM/eSIMs on its hardware Macworld
Why can’t you have three cellular network IDs on your iPhone or iPad active at once–two eSIMs and one SIM or three eSIMs? Or even more? You might think Apple is trying to frustrate you. But it’s a hardware limitation that’s designed around what Apple thinks represents the vast majority of its users’ needs.
The short answer is that Apple has the necessary hardware built into some iPads and iPhones could allow two (iPad) or three (iPhone) cellular subscriptions at once, but the architecture of those devices only allows one (iPad) or two (iPhone) to be in use at any given time. Newer U.S. models of iPhones have only the circuitry required to manage two active cellular subscriptions, not three, making it an entirely moot point.
Let’s dig into the details.
SIMpathy for the traveler
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a way for a device with cellular capability to identify itself to any compatible network nearby. It’s essentially an ID connected to a billing account. When a cellular phone, watch, or other device connects to a cell network base station, the SIM serves as a unique identifier that allows the operator of that base station to check for active service–all in a split second.
During the explosion of smartphones, the Mini SIM format was dominant and measured about 1 by 0.6 inches (25 by 15 mm). Most of that was a plastic surround to protect the circuitry. However, the form factor shrunk over several years to Nano, about 0.5 by 3.5 inches (12.3 by 8.8 mm)—otherwise known as “the size that when you drop it, it will slip into any crack and be lost forever.”
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An eSIM (embedded not electronic SIM) does away with the packaging and the ability to remove it. But it’s still a SIM: an eSIM is circuitry built into a phone, tablet, watch, or other hardware that can load SIM information. It acts like and looks like a SIM to a cellular network. Apple and other companies use software to program the eSIM with subscriber information.
Due to high roaming costs, SIMs were a convenient way for travelers to cut costs by installing a SIM for a local service plan in the country or region they arrived in. A common task for many people upon entering a country other than their own was to find an airport kiosk or convenience store, purchase a SIM with a cheap plan, find a paperclip or SIM removal tool, and carefully swap out the SIM. You could eventually pre-purchase these SIMs, but I recall a very tedious time of swapping four Nano SIMs for my family on landing in London after 14 hours of flying.
The eSIM does away with the need to have a physical item. Using one of a few methods, the eSIM is loaded with the correct subscriber information and activated just like a SIM card. Apple began including an eSIM module with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR; the list of starting models for iPads with eSIMs has nine entries!
The limits on total SIMs
With a SIM/eSIM iPhone or iPad, you can activate the eSIM as the only cellular plan on your device. In Apple’s peculiar phrasing, you can install “eight or more” eSIMs–why not one or more if the company doesn’t specify the top limit?
An iPad can only have a single SIM or eSIM active, but you can use the Dual SIM feature starting with those iPhone models above with iOS 12.1 or later. To use 5G this way, you need an iPhone 12 series phone or later with iOS 14.5 or later installed.
The Dual SIM lets you activate a SIM and eSIM or, starting with the iPhone 13 series, either that or two eSIMs at once. Apple eliminated the SIM module from iPhones sold in the United States, starting with the iPhone 14 models.
Because an eSIM is a physical piece of hardware, the limitation on how many SIM/eSIMs you can use is physical, too, not an arbitrary software restriction:
On iPhones that support Dual SIMs with two eSIMs, Apple has two eSIM modules in the phones.
On iPhones that support a single SIM and one eSIM, Apple has the SIM card slot and a single eSIM module.
On an iPad that can handle a SIM or eSIM and on iPhones with the capability of a SIM/eSIM or dual eSIM option, Apple made a choice: it clearly built the hardware to route just one SIM signal, even though it could have had two (iPad) or three (iPhone).
For that last choice, I assume Apple didn’t think the extra cost of supporting a SIM plus two eSIMs made any sense for its user base, particularly since the company was already moving to reduce the cost of goods with its shift to eSIM-only iPhones in the United States.
Eventually, when eSIMs are supported by the vast majority of carriers (a point we’re nearing) Apple will certainly ditch the SIM slot on all iPhones and iPads worldwide just as it got rid of the headphone plug on iPhones years ago.
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Apple silicon speed test: Here’s every iPhone, iPad, and Mac processor compared Macworld
At the heart of every Apple device is an Apple processor. Apple has been using its own chips in its iPhones and iPads for more than a decade, while Apple silicon in the Mac is already in its fourth generation.
What’s remarkable about Apple silicon is its performance and power efficiency. But all chips aren’t created equally. Understanding the performance differences between each chip will help with your buying decisions, especially when you’re deciding between iPhone 16 or MacBook models. Knowing how each chip performs gives you a better idea of what products to buy and whether or not it’s worth your money to step up to a higher model.
Let’s take a look at how the new processors compare with the rest of the processors in the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineup and see how each performs and what that means to you. For the sake of consistency, we’ve used Geekbench 6 benchmarks. Here’s every chip and how the benchmarks compare with each other.
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Apple faces £3 billion legal claim over alleged competition law breaches Macworld
Around 40 million Apple customers in the U.K. could be entitled to an average payout of £70 if a major new legal challenge is successful.
The consumer publication Which? has announced what it describes as a landmark legal claim against the company for alleged breaches of competition law. It contends that users have been unfairly locked into “rip-off” iCloud prices by anticompetitive behavior, and is launching an action worth £3 billion (around $3.8 billion) to obtain compensation.
“Which? believes taking this action is essential to changing the behavior of huge companies like Apple that use their market dominance to engage in anti-competitive practices that reduce choice and drive up prices for consumers,” the publication said in a press release.
The central claim is that Apple’s iOS ecosystem is monopolistic and that the company uses its power over the platform to give preferential treatment to iCloud, its cloud storage service.
“A key tactic to achieve this,” says Which?, “has been encouraging users to sign up to iCloud for storage of photos, videos, and other data while simultaneously making it difficult to use alternative providers, including because Apple does not allow customers to store or back up all of their phone’s data with a third-party provider.”
This directs revenue into Apple’s own coffers, at the expense of rival offerings. This in turn enables Apple to charge what the publication believes are above-market-rate prices: Which? claims consumers are overcharged by an increasing amount each year, up to £13.36 in 2024. Over many years these additional costs add up, and Which? believes the average consumer will be owed £70 in damage, although this will vary depending on how long they have been paying for iCloud.
This isn’t the first time Apple has been accused of monopolistic behavior; indeed the company has been fighting off such claims for years. (Unsurprisingly, Apple’s official position is that it isn’t a monopoly.) Earlier this year, the company was sued by the U.S. Justice Department for its alleged iPhone monopoly. Similar investigations have been conducted in the U.K. and the EU.
If you’re a U.K. consumer who has paid for iCloud at any point since October 1, 2015, you may be entitled to compensation. Visit www.cloudclaim.co.uk for more information about the action and to register to receive updates on its progress.
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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11, along with updates to Logic Pro for Mac Apple's professional apps, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro, have all received major updates. Here's what you need to know.Final Cut Pro 11 is now available for macOS, while Logic Pro has also received an update.On Wednesday, Apple updated its music production application, Logic Pro, to version 11.1. Notably, the update includes an all-new Quantec Room Simulator plugin, which lets users add naturalistic acoustic space to their music via Quantec QRS, while preserving its sonic character.The plugin uses code and simulation algorithms created by Quantec founder Wolfgang Buchleitner, allowing for more accurate modeling of acoustic spaces via the Quantec Yardstick. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 with spatial video editing, transcribe to captions, and more As expected, Apple today took the wraps off the next big version of Final Cut Pro, and it comes with a whole host of new features that will surely make video editors happy. Included in Final Cut Pro 11 is support for spatial video editing, transcribe to captions, magnetic mask, and more.
It’s noteworthy that Final Cut Pro 11 is the first release that isn’t a 10.x release since Apple dropped the ‘X’ from its name back in 2020. Apple also released an update to Final Cut Pro for iPad, version 2.1, and an update for Final Cut Camera. These updates come hot on the heels of Logic Pro 11.1, which also released today, and features several significant enhancements for pro creatives.
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Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac Apple today announced the launch of major updates for its Final Cut Pro video editing software designed for Macs and iPads. Final Cut Pro has been version 10 since 2011, but after 13 years, Apple is finally ready to debut Final Cut Pro 11.
Apple first teased a new version of Final Cut Pro when introducing the new M4 Macs in October, and now the updated software is available for download with a number of "intelligent" improvements.
With Final Cut Pro 11, Apple is making sure to take advantage of the full power of its M-series chips. Magnetic Mask, a new AI-powered tool, lets video editors isolate people and objects in a video clip without a green screen or time-consuming rotoscoping.
Magnetic Mask is ideal for customizing backgrounds and environments, and it can be combined with color correction and video effects for more control over each project.
Another new AI feature, Transcribe to Captions, lets Final Cut Pro automatically generate closed captions in the timeline using an Apple-trained large language model that analyzes spoken audio in a video.
Final Cut Pro 11 now has support for editing spatial video. Users are able to import footage from the iPhone 15 Pro models, iPhone 16 models, or Canon's R7 camera with RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens to make color corrections, add effects, and enhance video with titles and other features. The depth position of titles and captured footage can be adjusted using FCP, and there are different viewing modes for previewing left and right eye angles on the Mac.
When a Mac is paired with a Vision Pro, the Mac Virtual Display can be used for editing spatial video with the Final Cut Pro software. Spatial videos edited in Final Cut Pro can be exported directly to a user's Photos library to be viewed on Vision Pro, or they can be shared with others by uploading them to the visionOS Vimeo app. Other new Final Cut Pro features:
- Reduce clutter in the browser by automatically hiding original clips when creating synced clips or multicam clips.
- Use Vertical Zoom to Fit to scale clip heights to fit in the timeline.
- Speed up your creative flow with new Picture in Picture and Callout effects.
- Create amazing visual reveals with new Modular transitions.
- Increase efficiency with new keyboard shortcuts for common tasks in the browser and timeline.
- Install third-party Media Extensions to support playback and editing of more video formats.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 improves the touch-first editing experience by adding support for Enhance Light and Color, which refines color balance, contrast, and brightness in video or still images with one tap.
There's haptic feedback support for the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, which means users will feel a light pulse when trimming clips, moving media, navigating the timeline, and resizing viewer clips to snapping points. Apple added four new inks for the Live Drawing feature on iPad for adding animations to videos. There are now watercolor, crayon, fountain pen, and monoline pen options.
Other improvements include a vertical pinch gesture for expanding or minimizing clip height in the timeline, an option for dynamically adjusting the size and position of the viewer in Picture in Picture mode, and timeline support for recordings at 90 to 120fps on the iPhone 16 Pro models. The content library features additional modular transitions, color-grading presets, and dynamic soundtracks.
Apple also updated Final Cut Camera to version 1.1, adding support for capturing Log-encoded HEVC video in either standalone or Live Multicam sessions, pairing the dynamic range of Log with reduced file sizes. Users can also enable a preview lookup table (LUT) while recording in Log.
iPhone 16 Pro users are able to record 4K 120fps footage for smoother cinematic slow motion and then import it into Final Cut Pro for iPad to edit. Other new features include an advanced level with roll and tilt indicators and a crosshairs indicator for top-down shots.
Along with these updates to Final Cut Pro, Apple refreshed Logic Pro for Mac and Logic Pro for iPad, adding support for a new Quantec Room Simulator plug-in. There are also updates for Motion, Compressor, and iMovie.
The new versions of Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro for Mac and iPad can be downloaded from the App Store. Final Cut Pro for Mac is priced at $299.99, while Final Cut Pro for iPad is priced at $4.99 per month or $49 per year. The version 11 update is available to existing users for free.
Logic Pro for Mac is priced at $199.99, while Logic Pro for iPad is priced at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Tag: Final Cut ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple updates Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with Quantec Room Simulator Apple on Wednesday released a major update to Logic Pro, its professional audio workstation software. Both Mac and iPad versions of Logic Pro are getting multiple new features, including a Quantec Room Simulator and improvements to Sound Browser on iPadOS. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the latest Logic Pro update.
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Apple Releases Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac Apple today released Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac and Logic Pro 2.1 for iPad, adding new features for songwriting, producing, and mixing. There's a new Quantec Room Simulator plug-in that uses the original algorithms and code from Quantec founder Wolfgang Buchleitner, allowing users to add naturalistic acoustic space to their music with Quantec QRS, or to select Quantec Yardstick for more accurate modeling of acoustic spaces.
Plug-in search lets Final Cut Pro users find and add any plug-in from the plug-in menu without clicking on a channel strip insert. Users can search by categories, company name, or part of a plug-in name.
There is a new Modular Melodies sound back that includes hundreds of loops crafted from patchable hardware synths and a collection of meticulously designed Alchemy synth patches.
Along with these features, the app also includes several enhancements.
Drag channel strips to organize your mixer layout
Send your mix directly to Voice Memos and preview on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch
Click on any plug-in slot while holding the command key to quickly remove plug-ins
Quickly set input, output, side chain source, or bus routings using in-menu search
Use key commands to move Marquee selections in all directions to speed up editing
Apple has also released a new version of Logic Remote with stability improvements and bug fixes.Tag: Logic ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Oura CEO Says Apple Won't Make a Smart Ring Because 'It's Hard to Do' Oura CEO Tom Hale doesn't believe that Apple has plans to get into the smart ring market because an Apple-designed smart ring might undercut sales of the Apple Watch.
In an interview with CBNC, Hale said that Apple is likely "unconvinced about the value of having a ring and watch together," and he said that while the company is likely keeping a close eye on both Oura and Samsung, an Apple smart ring probably won't happen because "it's hard to do this product category right."
Oura recently came out with the Oura Ring 4, a product able to track movement, fitness, health, stress, and sleep. Oura is one of the most well-known companies in the smart ring space, and it first came out with a ring back in 2015.
Rumors suggest that Apple has explored the idea of a smart ring, but the company reportedly has no plans to launch one at this time. Back in October, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that no ring is in active development.
Apple is said to be worried about cannibalizing sales of the Apple Watch because a smart ring would have many of the same features as the watch. Apple's industrial team proposed a smart ring that would be a lower-cost alternative to an Apple Watch, but Apple executives weren't interested.
Should smart rings pick up in popularity, Apple could decide to design one after all. Back in July, Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring, a device that works with Galaxy devices and tracks movement, sleep, heart rate, and respiratory rate, providing users with a daily sleep score and an energy score.
Apple has patented ring-like devices, resulting in "iRing" rumors, but Apple often patents all manner of products that never make it to launch.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just years before that impressed but didn't deliver, the little box brought Apple power to a small desktop package, and I was enthused.And since then, I've had one in service 24/7 constantly. Even now with a Mac Studio on my desk, there's one upstairs in use with a family member, one in the other room silently humming away acting as my network attached storage and test platform, and a few more on my shelf that I've hoarded over the years, just waiting for an application. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple Likely to Announce Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac Today In its Mac mini announcement video last month, Apple briefly mentioned an "upcoming" version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac. We believe that Apple will likely announce the update later today, as the annual Final Cut Pro Creative Summit conference begins today and involves a visit to Apple Park starting at 2 p.m. Pacific Time today. Final Cut Pro version 10.7 was shown off during the same Apple Park day of the conference last year.
Final Cut Pro received its most recent feature update to version 10.8 in June. New features included an Enhance Light and Color effect, a Smooth Slo-Mo option for slow-motion visuals, advanced search and filtering in the timeline index, and more.
It is quite possible that the next version will be Final Cut Pro 11, rather than 10.9, given that Apple released Logic Pro 11 earlier this year.
We recently recapped three new features that Apple already said are coming to Final Cut Pro for the Mac later this year, including spatial video editing, AI-generated video effects, and automatic AI-generated captions. An image of Final Cut Pro in the Mac mini announcement video last month also showed an unreleased "Magnetic Mask" feature that will likely allow users to isolate moving objects in the foreground of videos.
Final Cut Pro's upcoming auto-caption feature
At least some of these features will likely extend to an updated version of the Final Cut Pro app for iPad. There could also be updates to the Final Cut Pro companion apps Compressor and Motion for the Mac, and to the Final Cut Camera app for the iPhone.
In the U.S., Final Cut Pro currently costs $299.99 on the Mac, while the iPad version is a subscription-based app priced at $4.99 per month or $49 per year.Tag: Final Cut ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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AirPods Pro crackling issue target of new class-action lawsuit A class-action lawsuit is accusing Apple of false advertising, claiming the crackling issue of the first-gen AirPods Pro go against Apple's marketing promises.AirPods ProFiled on November 1 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the proposed class action lawsuit titled "LaBella et al v. Apple" claims that Apple was incorrect in marketing the high-quality audio of the AirPods Pro. Across 51 pages, the lawsuit alleges that the audio issues of the personal audio accessories go directly against the quality claims.The lawsuit, first reported by ClassAction.org, discusses how consumers complained about audio problems when using the AirPods Pro within months of release. The issues were significant enough for Apple to launch a service program for affected units made before October 2020. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
M4 Max MacBook Pro: Real-World Usage Tests Apple last week replaced the M3 Max MacBook Pro with the new M4 Max MacBook Pro, and we picked up one of the new high-end MacBook Pro machines to see how it compares to the prior model with both benchmarks and real-world tests.
We tested an M4 Max with a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 48GB RAM against an M3 Max MacBook Pro with similar specs. The two machines look similar, but the display on the M4 version did get some improvements and it's a little bit brighter. There's an option for nano-texture too, which makes a big difference if you ever work outside.
Thunderbolt 5 ports instead of Thunderbolt 4 ports allow you to connect more displays (up to three 6K displays) and get faster transfer speeds. Unsurprisingly, the M4 Max performed better across the board on benchmarks, and those higher numbers did indeed translate to actual improvements in day-to-day performance.
Creating a slow motion clip from a standard clip in Topaz Labs AI took the M3 Max MacBook Pro a little over six minutes, while the M4 Max MacBook Pro was done in under five minutes.
Exporting a 6 minute 4K video with effects, plugins, LUTs, Roto AI masks, Motion VFX, and more from Final Cut Pro took the M3 Max 1:17, while the M4 Max did it in 1:07. It's only a 10 second savings, but that adds up with longer videos and over time.
Obviously you're not going to be upgrading to the M4 Max MacBook Pro if you have an M3 Max machine, but it is interesting to see the year-over-year improvements. If you have something like an M1 Pro or an M1 Max and do a lot of CPU/GPU heavy tasks, upgrading to the M4 Max could end up saving you a good amount of time.
Let us know what you think of the M4 Max MacBook Pro's performance in the comments below.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
2024 Apple gift guide: Buying advice and deals on every product Apple has shared its full holiday gift guide for 2024 shopping season and as usual, it covers most of the major product categories. Here’s everything you need to know, and how to score some big savings on Apple’s recommendations.
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