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- 06:05 pmBest Buy Reveals Black Friday Plans With Sitewide Sales Available Now
Black Friday sales are continuing today with Best Buy kicking off early Black Friday deals that will last for the next few days. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy's early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Best Buy's Black Friday Schedule Best Buy's early Black Friday sale begins today, and new doorbusters will go online every Friday in November. On November 21, the retailer's Black Friday sale will officially begin and run through November 30. We've broken down the schedule below: Friday 11/8: Doorbusters every Friday begins 11/8 through 11/20: Early Black Friday deals 11/21 through 11/30: Black Friday sale 12/1 through 12/2: Cyber Monday sale Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale You'll find plenty of Apple devices on sale during this event, including MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPad, MacBook Air, and more. Of course, there are plenty non-Apple products to shop as well, including the best prices of the year on select TVs and gaming laptops. SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Early Black Friday Some of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, which begin at $49.99 per year. With My Best Buy Plus you will get free two day shipping, exclusive discounts, and an extended 60-day return window on most products. Apple iPad 9th Gen iPad - $199.99 ($130 off) 10th Gen iPad - $299.00 ($50 off) 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) - $499.00 ($100 off) 13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) - $699.00 ($100 off) 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB - $1,099.00, down from $1,599.00 M3, 8GB RAM, 1TB - $1,299.00, down from $1,799.00 M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB - $1,399.00, down from $1,999.00 M3 Pro, 512GB - $1,599.00, down from $1,999.00 M3 Pro, 1TB - $1,999.00, down from $2,399.00 M3 Max, 1TB - $2,799.00, down from $3,199.00 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB - $2,299.00, down from $2,899.00 M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB - $2,899.00, down from $3,499.00 Headphones Beats Solo 4 - $99.99 ($100 off) Beats Studio Buds - $99.99 ($50 off) Jabra Elite 10 - $149.99 ($100 off) Beats Studio Pro - $169.99 ($180 off) Sony WH1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Headphones - $229.99 ($120 off) Bose QuietComfort Ultra - $329.00 ($100 off) TVs 43-inch Roku 4K Smart TV - $169.99 ($80 off) 50-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV - $249.99 ($50 off) 65-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $399.99 ($200 off) 75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV - $549.00 ($200 off) 65-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV - $799.99 ($200 off) 65-inch Sony Bravia LED 4K Smart TV - $999.99 ($200 off) 65-inch LG OLED 4K UHD Smart TV - $1,499.99 ($300 off) 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K TV - $1,599.99 ($400 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. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:03 pmMajor Apple supplier TSMC says investment plan in America unchanged after President Trump wins election | Mac Daily NewsMajor Apple supplier TSMC says investment plan in America unchanged after President Trump wins election
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the world's largest dedicated independent "pure-play" semiconductor foundry, says its investment plan in America… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:49 pmThe MacRumors Show: visionOS 2.2 and Where Vision Pro Goes Next
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss visionOS 2.2 and Apple's potential move into iPhone-connected glasses. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos visionOS 2.2 brings Wide and Ultrawide modes to the Vision Pro's Mac Virtual Display feature. Mac Virtual Display allows Apple's Vision Pro headset to be used as an external display for a Mac. The feature has been available since visionOS was first released earlier this year, but the wider options are new in the latest beta. Apple has previously said the ultrawide version of Mac Virtual Display is equivalent to having two physical 4K displays sitting side by side on a desk. Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2 We discuss the experience of using the new Mac Virtual Display modes and whether it makes the Vision Pro more useful. visionOS 2.2 will likely be released to the public in December alongside iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and other updates. We also talk through where Apple's Vision product line is headed next. There are now a multitude of rumors from reliable sources about a new, M5-powered Vision Pro headset with Apple Intelligence that is apparently set to launch next year. Apple is also said to be "seriously considering" a new Vision device that offloads computing to a paired iPhone and serves as an accessory for watching movies, similar to Xreal. The MacRumors Show also has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips: Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion with Jon Prosser about talk all of Apple's latest Mac announcements. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Kevin Nether, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:45 pmNew M4 Mac mini has removable storage — but don’t touch it!
The storage SSD in the newly launched M4 Mac mini can be removed, but that doesn’t automatically make it upgradable. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:35 pmSkipping the New MacBook Pro? Here Are the Rumors About M5 Models
The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips launched in stores today. If you are not planning to upgrade this year, be aware that there are already rumors about next year's MacBook Pro models with M5 series chips. It appears the MacBook Pro will remain on an annual upgrade cycle next year. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said camera module shipments for MacBook Pro models with M5 series chips will begin in 2025, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also recently said MacBook Pro models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips will launch next year. In fact, he said Apple's development of those chips was already near completion. MacBook Pro announcement dates: M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max models: October 30, 2024 M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max models: October 30, 2023 M2 Pro and M2 Max models: January 17, 2023 (it has been rumored that this launch was initially planned for October 2022) M1 Pro and M1 Max models: October 18, 2021 Gurman believes the MacBook Pro will not receive any major design changes next year, with bigger changes like an OLED display and a thinner design rumored for 2026. The last major redesign to the MacBook Pro line occurred in 2021. All in all, expect the MacBook Pro to receive yet another modest spec bump with performance improvements and other internal upgrades next year, and start saving your money for the two-generations-away models with a "total redesign." Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:30 pmBest cheap VPN Deals: The cheapest VPNs for Mac, iPhone or iPad
Macworld If you want to unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, and Prime, or access websites that aren’t available in your region, a VPN is an essential tool. VPN services can also give you online privacy as well as letting you securely connect to open Wi-Fi networks in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. We can help you find the cheapest VPN to suit your needs. Choosing which VPN service to subscribe to can be difficult and this is compounded by the fact that there are so many offers and discounts. That’s where we come in. All of the services you’ll find below are ones we’d use ourselves – and we do so daily. We’ll let you know the latest prices and best deals so you can find the VPN that suites you at the best price. Read How to use a VPN on a Mac for more information, and if you still aren’t sure why you need a VPN read: Should I use a VPN on my Mac/iPhone? Best VPN deals right now All these deals save a significant amount compared to paying for each of these services on a rolling monthly subscription. VPN providers tend to offer year-round discounts, however there are some deals that mean you won’t be locked into a monthly fee, or at least not one that will expire soon. Here are two of the best examples: One deal to take a look at is FastestVPN’s Lifetime plan – which with 93% off makes it an absolute bargain as you pay once and have access to the VPN for life. It’s a one-off $40 (approx £33) and the company says that the full price would be $600. We have plenty more deals below. Note that many of the deals lock you in for a year or two years after which you can end up paying a lot more, so check out the advertised monthly price. We recommend setting a reminder in your calendar to cancel and look for a new deal to replace the one you had at the end of the contract period. For our recommendations of Mac Antivirus Software that we have tested see: Best Antivirus for Mac 2024: Top Security Software Compared. We also evaluate the Best VPN for iPad and Best VPN for iPhone. Best free VPN There are a few free VPNs on offer but our advice is usually to be very cautious about them. Companies that give stuff away will be making money somehow, and you can’t be sure they aren’t selling your data. One decent VPN that does offer a free tier is Proton VPN (read our review). You can use Proton VPN for nothing, as long as you’re happy with U.S., Japan, and Netherlands as your server locations. It’s also limiting in that you can only connect a single device, and speeds are slower than the paid plans, but the free version is available on all platforms and if you like it you can always subscribe to get the whole package which will unblock a host of features, including an ad and tracker blocker and improved speed of up to 10 Gbit, as well as an expanded 10-device limit. There’s Port Forwarding for downloads and gaming, too, as well as a Kill Switch for disconnecting should the VPN drop out. Get Proton VPN free Best cheap VPNs for Mac We’re reviewed all these services in our round-up of the best VPNs for Mac. Below you will find details of the best deals available currently for each of the major VPN providers – these deals change all the time. Most VPNs cost less than $5/£5 per month, with some less than $3/£3. There are even some free VPNs, but these are usually very limited and could be collecting data about you. The ones we share here are generally around $3/£3 a month or less. Here are our top recommendations for the cheapest Mac VPNs: NordVPN Private Internet Access Surfshark CyberGhost As we said above, just remember to take a note of the renewal date when you start a subscription so that you can cancel it before you get charged the full price. Best VPN deals: Save money on a VPN for your Mac 1. NordVPN Pros Incredibly easy to use Great downloadable apps Plenty of server options Cons Pricing heavily weighted toward two-year plans Price When Reviewed: Basic plan from $3.59 a month for two years + 3 free months. Usually $12.99. Basic 2-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$3.59 a monthBasic 1-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$4.49 a monthBasic Monthly Plan$12.99 a month NordVPN is a fully featured VPN option that’s secure, easy to use, and unbelievably fast compared to its competitors. Prices change all the time. In October 2024, in the run up to Black Friday, NordVPN’s Basic plan is 71% off at $3.59/£2.69 a month for 2 years + 3 months. Read our full NordVPN review 2. Surfshark Pros Simple to use No device limits Cons Slower on OpenVPN Price When Reviewed: Starter plan from $1.99 a month for two years + 4 free months. Usually $15.45 a month. Starter 2-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$1.99 a monthStarter 1-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$2.99 a monthStarter Monthly Plan$15.45 a month SurfShark is a great VPN option that’s as easy to use as the best of them, while maintaining security across an unlimited number of devices – something we don’t see often. Right now Surfshark’s Starter plan is $1.99/£1.49 a month for 2 years + 4 free months for Black Friday. Read our full Surfshark review 3. Private Internet Access Pros Lots of power features Privacy-minded Great value Cons Less intuitive than some others Price When Reviewed: From $2.19 a month for two years + 2 free months. Usually $11.99 a month. 2-Year Plan (+2 free months($2.19 a month6-Month Plan$7.50 a monthMonthly plan$11.99 a month Private Internet Access (PIA) offers a robust feature set that makes it one of the more impressive VPNs out there. Right now PIA Has a deal that means you pay $2.19/£1.69 a month for two years. Read our full Private Internet Access review 4. CyberGhost Pros Simple to use Decent speeds Plenty of servers Cons Lacking some power user features Price When Reviewed: $2.19 a month for two years + 2 free months. Usually $12.99 a month. 2-Year Plan (+ 4 free months)$2.19 a month6-Month Plan$6.99 a monthMonthly Plan$12.99 a month CyberGhost takes a lot of the complexity out of VPN usage, for better and for worse. On the one hand, some users may want more power-user features. In October 2024 you can get 84% off at Cyberghost. This is $2.19/£1.92 a month for 2 years with 2 free months. It’s fully refundable for 45 days, according to the company. Read our full CyberGhost review 5. hide.me VPN Pros Dedicated streaming servers Impressive free tier Cons Slightly clunky UI Price When Reviewed: From $2.59 a month for 1 years + 3 free months. Usually $9.95 a month. 2-Year Plan$2.59 a month1-Year Plan$4.49 a monthMonthly plan$9.95 a month Hide.me is a solid VPN with a great free tier, but the UI isn’t particularly intuitive. Hide.me has a Black Friday deal that means you pay £2.29 a month for 27 months. Read our full hide.me VPN review 6. ProtonVPN Pros Simple to use Free plan Great speed Cons Setup on macOS was a little fiddly Price When Reviewed: From $4.49 a month for two years. Usually $9.99 a month. 2-Year Plan$4.49 a month1-Year Plan$4.99 a monthMonthly$9.99 a month Proton VPN’s free tier, ease of use, and impressive speeds put it right near the top of our VPN recommendations. There is a free tier of Proton VPN, but if you want a bit more flexibility and a few more features prices start at $4.49/€4.49 a month for two years. Usually $9.99/€9.99 a month. The Swiss-based company doesn’t seem to like pounds, so it’s dollars or euros, unfortunately. Read our full ProtonVPN review How to find the best VPN deal for Mac VPN subscriptions typically work out cheaper if you commit for a year or longer, which saves a lot of money. Prices rarely exceed $6/£6 per month with multi-year subscriptions and are often closer to $2/£2… or even less. Many major VPN providers offer discounts through the year, and sometimes even offer permanent discounts. These discounts can look impressive at first. It’s not uncommon to see a countdown timer telling you when the deal ends – but these are almost always to induce FOMO – the fear of missing out – in order to persuade you to sign up immediately. Large discounts are par for the course with VPN services, especially when you’re subscribing for several years. This makes it all the more important to look into the various providers and what each has to offer, before jumping into a long-term commitment. All VPNs we’ve tested offer cross-device coverage too, so you can use them on your Mac, iPhone, iPad and more. We’ve separately rounded up the best iPhone VPNs and iPad VPNs.05:22 pmDo I need Appsfyler for tracking installs?
Developing my first IOS app which I’ll promote with ads on Meta, TikTok etc. Do I need a third-party software like Appsflyer for attribution tracking or can I just connect SDK’s directly to my app and read the data within Meta, TikTok etc? submitted by /u/HDxxSWAG [link] [comments]05:18 pmUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Workspace Support. We will provide more information shortly. | Google AppsUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Workspace Support. We will provide more information shortly.
Incident began at 2024-11-08 16:05 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)). We're investigating reports of an issue with Google Workspace Support. We will provide more information shortly. Users are facing intermittent delays while creating the support cases. Users are requested to retry the process as the issue is intermittent. Affected products: Google Workspace Support05:05 pmUPDATE: Intermittent failure to create support cases
Incident began at 2024-11-08 08:17 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Intermittent failure to create support cases Description: We are experiencing an intermittent issue with Google Cloud Support beginning at Friday, 2024-11-08 08:05 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-08 10:15 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Users are facing issues intermittently while creating the support cases Workaround: Users are requested to retry the request as the issue is intermittent Affected products: Google Cloud SupportAffected locations: Global05:02 pmmacOS Sequoia 15.2 beta offers new privacy-enhancing AirPlay options
Apple's latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta introduces a significant upgrade to AirPlay, allowing users to share a more limited portion of their… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:58 pmNew Mac Mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro Now Available for Same-Day Pickup at Apple Stores
It is launch day for the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro in the U.S., and same-day pickup is now available at many Apple Store locations across the country. The same is true for many other countries around the world. To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com, proceed to checkout, select the "I'll pick it up" option, enter your ZIP code, choose an available Apple Store location, and select a pickup date. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup. Same-day Apple Store pickup is not available for custom Mac configurations with upgraded specifications ordered through Apple's online store. As we recently reported, Apple's extended return policy is now in effect for the holiday shopping season. If you purchase a new Mac from Apple between today and December 25, it is eligible for return until January 8 in the U.S. and many other countries.Related Roundups: iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac miniTag: Apple StoreBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now), Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:54 pmBest MacBook 2024: Which MacBook should you buy?
Macworld Wondering which type of MacBook to buy? This buying guide will help you decide which Apple laptop is best for you. Apple makes two types of laptops, the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro. Within those two categories of Mac is a wide range of capabilities, the gap between the entry-level MacBook Air and the high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro is vast, but even within the MacBook Pro category you will find huge differences. We have more information on the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro in another article. While there are eight MacBook Air models and nine MacBook Pro models sold as standard configurations, in reality, there are multiple combinations if you factor in all the build-to-order options that you can add such as extra RAM, more storage, or a faster processor, with which you can build an even more powerful Mac, should you need to. Choosing which MacBook to buy can be a tough decision, fortunately, we are here to help. If you’re not sure yet if you want a laptop or desktop Mac, you should also read our Mac buying guide, which covers both MacBooks and Apple’s desktop Macs. We also compare all the MacBook Pro models here: Which MacBook Pro? We also offer advice about how much storage, RAM and cores in How much MacBook do you really need? There are various sections in this article. If you aren’t sure which Mac laptop you want then read on, if you have a vague idea but are choosing between two similar models, or if your needs are more professional than personal, then you might find the models further down this article more relevant. In that case, we suggest that you jump to the section about the MacBook that is most relevant to your needs. See the Table of Contents above. MacBook release dates One consideration to make when shopping for a MacBook is how recently Apple updated the laptop and whether it is likely to be updating it again. Here is a quick look at when the laptops Apple sells were released. 13-inch MacBook Air (M2): July 2022 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, M4 Pro & M4 Max): November 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro & M4 Max): November 2024 13-inch MacBook Air (M3): March 2024 15-inch MacBook Air (M3): March 2024 What happened to the 13-inch MacBook Pro? Before we begin,let’s address one model you might be wondering about. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is no longer sold by Apple, but it will no doubt be available from resellers and Apple’s refurbished store for a while. There were two standard 13-inch MacBook Pro to consider. The only real difference is storage: Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,299 – discontinued Best Prices Today: $1249 at Walmart | $1299 at Best Buy M2, 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage: Was $1,299 / £1,349 M2, 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage: Was $1,499 / £1,549 The 13-inch MacBook Pro was been replaced by the base M-series 14-inch MacBook Pro, which is the cheapest MacBook Pro but costs more than the 13-inch model. It does have a far superior screen, better battery life and many other benefits that we will discuss below. The 13-inch MacBook Pro had a few advantages over the MacBook Air. For one it had a fan for cooling for anyone who would be pushing the machine to any extent. The other advantage of the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the Touch Bar, which is something that some people enjoyed, while others didn’t. MacBook buyers guide We’ll start by running through the different MacBooks Apple sells, giving an overview of the pros and cons of each model, and reasons why each might be ideally suited to your needs. You’ll also be able to see the best prices right now, so that you don’t spend more than you need to. We will also look at different components and features for each model, so you can make an informed decision about how much RAM, which chip, how big the SSD should be and the best price, so you don’t spend more than necessary. Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M3, 2024/M2, 2022) Price When Reviewed: $1,099 (base) – Discontinued Best Prices Today: $989.94 at Amazon$999 at Adorama$999 at B&H The MacBook Air is the cheapest way to get a Mac laptop. Starting at $999/£999, there are five standard MacBook Air models to consider: one 13-inch model with an M2 chip, three 13-inch models with an M3 chip, and three 15-inch MacBook Airs with an M3 chip. It’s easy to think that the cheapest Mac laptop will be the one that has the best value, but that’s not necessarily the case. The M2 MacBook Air (see our M2 MacBook Air review) is the cheapest Mac laptop you can buy right now, but for another $100/£100 you can get the newest machine with an M3 chip. Both models offer the same 8GB RAM as standard. With both models, you get Apple’s newest Air design and the 13.6-inch screen, 500 nits, and Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver color choices. One difference is in the storage: in the newer M3 MacBook Air, the 256GB SSD is made up of two 128GB NAND chips, rather than a single 256GB chip as in the M2 and older models. This means the storage in the M3 can be faster because the two drives can process data simultaneously. There are several performance differences between the M3 Air and the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro. Besides the Pro having a faster CPU, the Pro’s chip has a 10-core GPU standard compared to 8-core GPU in the Air, but the lack of a fan in the MacBook Air may mean it slows down to avoid overheating when performing more strenuous tasks. The 14-inch MacBook Pro, on the other hand, has active cooling, so it doesn’t need to slow down to stop overheating in processor-intensive applications. It’s probably the key difference between these Mac laptops and the reason why the Pro is better suited to more demanding applications. Another benefit of the 14-inch MacBook Pro over the Air is longer battery life. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 offers up to 22 hours compared to 18 hours for the 13-inch MacBook Air. However, the MacBook Air is a good choice, especially now that the entry-level MacBook Pro costs $1,599/£1,599. For $999/£999, the M2 Air is a fantastic budget option with many of the same features as the M3 model. And for just $100/£100 more, the M3 models bring even more performance. Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,299 (base) – Discontinued Best Prices Today: $1,099 at Amazon$1099 at B&H$1199 at Adorama When Apple first introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air in July 2023 it answered a need for anyone who wanted a larger screen without having to pay hundreds more for a 14-inch MacBook Pro. The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air starts at $1,299/£1,299. The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599/£1,599, which is still much more expensive than the Air. But even compared to a cheaper Pro, the 15-inch Air is still a fantastic option for buyers looking for a large-screen laptop for less. If the choice is between the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, other than the bigger screen there are a few other differences to consider. Most notably, the larger model has better audio with a six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers. Also, the entry-level 13-inch M3 MacBook Air for $1,099/£1,099 offers an eight-core GPU, while the entry-level 15-inch Air, which is $200/£200 more at $1,299/£1,299, offers a 10-core GPU. To get the same GPU option in the 13-inch Air you’d need to pay an extra $100/£100. The price gap is so small that we think it’s worth getting the 15-inch model unless you really want a smaller screen. Read our full Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 256GB/8GB RAM, 2024) review Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,599 | $1,799 | $1,999 Best Prices Today: $1,581.82 at Amazon$1599 at Apple$1599 at B&H Apple discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro and replaced it in the lineup with a base M-series version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro (you can’t get the base M-series chip in the 16-inch MacBook Pro). This move brings many benefits: the 14-inch MacBook’s HDR ProMotion display is significantly better than the 13-inch model’s was. It also offers twice the storage, HDMI, SDXC slot, better battery life, and a newer design. Mind you, the 14-inch model, while starting at the lower price of $1,599/£1,699 is quite a bit higher than the $1,299/£1,349 price that the 13-inch model sold for. The higher starting price for the M4 MacBook Pro also means the difference between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is wider than it was. Apple did sell two almost identically spec’d machines for a very similar price, but now the 14-inch MacBook Pro ($1,599/£1,599) costs an astonishing $600/£600 more than the entry-level 13-inch M2 MacBook Air ($999/£999) and $500/£500 more than the M3 MacBook Air ($1,099/£1,099). So if budget is what is important to you, save your money and buy a MacBook Air. If the choice is between a 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD and 10-core GPU ($1,699/£1,699) and the 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD and 10-core GPU ($1,599/£1,599), it looks like the MacBook Air could be the best option in terms of price, but the Air uses an older M3, while the Pro has the new M4 and better performance. Read our full Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,999 | $2,399 Best Prices Today: $1,949 at Amazon$1999 at Apple$1999 at B&H At the same time that it introduced the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, Apple also introduced the M4 Pro and M4 Max. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro can be bought with various configurations of those two chips. For those deciding between the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch model the best place to start is to compare like-for-like. The 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU M4 Pro with 24GB unified memory and 1TB SSD 14-inch MacBook Pro costs $2,399/£2,399 compared to the almost identically spec’d 16-inch model with 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU M4 Pro with 24GB unified memory and 512GB SSD for $2,499/£2,499. So you are paying $100/£100 more to get a larger screen, but also forfeiting half the SSD. If you want an equivalent 1TB SSD in the 16-inch that’s an extra $200/£200. On the other hand, if you are considering spending more to get the M4 Pro rather than the M4 in a MacBook Pro, the price difference is much greater. The 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD costs $1,599/£1,699, while the 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD costs $400/£400 more at $1,999/£1,999. The jump from M4 to M4 Pro is an expensive one, but you are getting a lot for your money: more memory, more cores, essentially a more powerful machine in every way. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) Price When Reviewed: $2,499 | $2,899 Best Prices Today: $2,449.99 at Amazon$2499 at Apple$2499 at B&H The entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro essentially offers the same specs (14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB memory) as the top-of-the-range 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro for just £100/$100 more, $2,399/£2,499 vs $2,499/£2,599 which to be fair doesn’t seem like a bad deal given the larger screen and increased battery life. The other big difference though is that the 14-inch MacBook in question comes with a 1TB SSD, while the 16-inch model only offers 512GB. If you really want that 1TB SSD in the 16-inch MacBook Pro it will cost you an extra £200/$200. So that’s really a difference of £300/$300 if you want the bigger screen and battery. Read our full Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $3,199 Best Prices Today: $3,129.94 at Amazon$3199 at Apple$3199 at B&H Back to the 14-inch model–what if you want an even more powerful machine? The M3 Max chip will offer that and more to you, but there is a high price to pay with the difference between the standard M4 Pro and M4 Max models being $800/£800. If you want more memory then the M4 Max is the way to go though. This is not just because the M4 Max can support 36GB, 48GB, 64GB and 128GB unified memory, while the M4 Pro only offers 24GB or 48GB. However, the M4 Max with a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU is available only with 36GB of unified memory and has no memory upgrade options. You have to get the M4 Max with a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and standard 48GB unified memory (an additional $300/£300) in order to upgrade to 64GB or 128GB of memory. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $3,499 | $3,999 Best Prices Today: $3,419.94 at Amazon$3499 at Apple$3499 at B&H The story is much the same if you are considering the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The leap from M4 Pro to M4 Max if you look at the standard options is $600/£600, If you need the M4 Max Apple is making the upgrade worthwhile, but it’s still a high price to pay. The high-end 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro comes with 48GB of RAM and has not RAM upgrades available. YOu have to upgrade to an M4 MAx to get more RAM. Best MacBook 2024: Verdict The choice is pretty clear in terms of what you get for your money: Buying an entry-level M2 MacBook Air for $999/£999 will get you an excellent Mac laptop for less than a grand, but it only costs $100/£100 more to get an M3 MacBook Air with a newer chip. The 15-inch MacBook Air shook up the range when it arrived in July 2023. With it, Apple lowered the price of getting a larger screen on a Mac laptop. Even with the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the 15-inch MacBook Air is still an attractive proposition, but remember that the 14-inch MacBook Pro has a newer M4 chip. The price of the M4 Pro and Max MacBook Pro models is high, but these models offer the kind of specs professional users, especially creatives, need, including support for more RAM, and more CPU and GPU cores. If you can afford to stretch to the M4 Max you will get the ultimate Mac without a doubt, but you need to be willing to make a significant investment. The choice between the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro is all down to the screen size. The 16-inch models are more expensive, but once you spec them out in such a way to be comparable the price difference is minor. The bigger difference is between the Pro and Max processors. Other than speed, MacBooks with Max processors can connect up to four external displays (three over Thunderbolt and one over HDMI), while the Pro models allow two displays. The M3 MacBook Air models allow two external displays when the lid is closed and a single display when it’s open. The MacBook Pro M3 supports just a single external display, but there is a software update coming that will fix that, and there are workarounds. For the latest MacBook Pro discounts, including discontinued models, check out our round-up of the Best MacBook Pro deals.04:50 pmAirPods Pro 2 price drops to new low at just $168.29
Apple's flagship earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C case, drops to the lowest price we've seen with this new deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:50 pmAirPods Pro 2 price drops to new low at just $168.99
Apple's flagship earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C case, drops to the lowest price we've seen with this new deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:48 pmNetwork Performance Issues in Milan
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Alongside the now live Best Buy early Black Friday Doorbuster deals, it’s now time for your Friday edition of our daily 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals on Apple gear and accessories. Alongside an ongoing deal on the brand new AirPods 4, Amazon is now taking its turn with one of the best prices to date on Apple’s flagship AirPods Pro 2. But we also spotted a new all-time low on the brand new M4 Mac mini and as well as the best deals to date on the new M4 iMac configurations at up to $120 off the going rate. Those offers join upgraded 16GB M3 MacBook Airs at up to $310 off the original prices and much more. Everything awaits below. more…04:39 pmSMS Delivery Delays to 9mobile Network in Nigeria
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Targets: Tested with iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 18.0 (Simulator) iPhone 6s with iOS 15.8.1 (Physical device) I have an UIKit UIViewController component (instance of UIPageViewController, repo: here). I'm trying to integrate this in my SwiftUI project, with the following code: import SwiftUI import ZTronCarouselCore internal struct PresetsCarousel: UIViewControllerRepresentable { func makeUIViewController(context: Context) - > UINavigationController { let navController = UINavigationController( rootViewController: Carousel16_9Page( with: BasicMediaFactory(), medias: [ ZTronImageDescriptor(assetName: "8.45.35"), ZTronImageDescriptor(assetName: "9.35.30"), ZTronImageDescriptor(assetName: "9.45.45"), ZTronImageDescriptor(assetName: "11.25.35"), ZTronImageDescriptor(assetName: "11.45.40"), ZTronImageDescriptor(assetName: "12.25.45"), ] ) ) navController.isNavigationBarHidden = true return navController } func updateUIViewController(_ uiViewController: UINavigationController, context: Context) { } } Now, when I integrate it inside a SwiftUI view, by default, a UIViewControllerRepresentable takes all the available space (by my understanding) the same way a GeometryReader does. Though, this component is supposed to be used as a part of a SwiftUI View, there might be other components above and below, so it's natural that I try to constrain its size, for example as follows: VStack(alignment: .leading) { if self.orientationInfo.orientation == .portrait { ScrollView(.horizontal) { HStack { ForEach(0..04:30 pmVision Pro gives developer ultra-wide virtual screen in minimal rig [Setups]
A developer hides his MacBook Pro and skips external displays all together, thanks to the beta Virtual Display feature in his Vision Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:30 pmApple’s gaming success might look entirely different than you expect
Apple has been accelerating its focus on gaming in recent years, fueled by the era of M-class Mac chips, booming App Store subscription revenue, and Apple Arcade. But there’s another area of gaming effort you may have missed, and it’s continuing to grow at a steady pace: Apple News Puzzles. more…04:15 pmToday in Apple history: World gets a chance to test-drive a Mac
On November 8, 1984, Apple kick-started its "Test Drive a Macintosh" campaign, offering customers the chance to borrow a Mac for 24 hours. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:15 pmToday in Apple history: World gets a chance to test-drive a Mac
On November 8, 1984, Apple kick-started its "Test Drive a Macintosh" campaign, offering customers the chance to borrow a Mac for 24 hours. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:13 pmApple's Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2024 Holiday Season
Apple today indicated that its extended return policy is now in effect for the 2024 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products that Apple sells, but there are a few exceptions, including carrier-financed iPhones. In the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 8 and December 25 of this year may be returned through January 8, 2025, according to Apple's website. All purchases made after December 25 in those countries are subject to Apple's standard 14-day return policy. In some countries, such as Italy, Spain, Japan, and Mexico, the return window is slightly longer. Apple says most products purchased in those countries between November 8 and January 6 may be returned through January 20. Apple has also updated its online "Store" page with gift recommendations for the holidays.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:12 pmApple’s extended holiday return period officially kicks in
Apple’s key holiday extended return policy has officially started. Apple says that most products received between November 8, 2025 and December 25, 2024 may be returned through January 8, 2025. more…04:08 pmNeed pointers on being a good senior developer and sources to improve myself. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingNeed pointers on being a good senior developer and sources to improve myself.
First of all, I am really sorry for the state of this post. English is my second language, so I tend to articulate and phrase things way longer than I could have. And I want to preface by saying that I know some things I lack are kind of my fault for not studying them. […]04:03 pmFBI investigating possible Chinese hack of U.S. presidential campaign officials’ iPhones | Mac Daily NewsFBI investigating possible Chinese hack of U.S. presidential campaign officials’ iPhones
The FBI has been notified of evidence of hacking on the iPhones of two senior officials at one of the presidential campaigns… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:01 pm14-Inch vs. 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide 2024
The MacBook Pro is available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with three distinct models starting at $1,599, $1,999, and $2,499, so which should you choose? With a range of three similar models in the lineup to choose from, our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these MacBook Pros is best for you. The three models are as follows: 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M4: An entry-level model for users who need a machine that is more powerful and versatile than the MacBook Air. 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro or M4 Max: A more powerful, high-end model with a choice of performance-focused chips. It comes with higher memory bandwidth, larger quantities of memory, support for additional external displays, and an 8TB storage option, but loses two hours of battery life. 16-Inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro or M4 Max: A model with identical specifications to the 14-inch model with the M4 Pro or M4 Max chips, but with a significantly larger display and up to two extra hours of battery life. It also gains High Power Mode to boost performance. Each MacBook Pro is configurable to add more a more powerful processor and larger quantities of memory and storage. Read on for a detailed break down of all of the differences between the three MacBook Pro models. 14-Inch MacBook Pro (With M4) 14-Inch MacBook Pro (With M4 Pro and M4 Max) 16-Inch MacBook Pro 14.2-inch display 14.2-inch display 16.2-inch display 0.61 inches thick (1.55 cm) 0.61 inches thick (1.55 cm) 0.66 inches thick (1.68 cm) Weighs 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg) M4 Pro: Weighs 3.5 pounds (1.61 kg) M4 Max: Weighs 3.6 pounds (1.62 kg) M4 Pro: Weighs 4.7 pounds (2.14 kg) M4 Max: Weighs 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg) Configurations start with M4 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU Configurations start with M4 Pro with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU Configurations start with M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU High Power Mode to boost M4 Max performance High Power Mode to boost M4 Max performance 120GB/s memory bandwidth M4 Pro: 273GB/s memory bandwidth M4 Max: 546GB/s memory bandwidth M4 Pro: 273GB/s memory bandwidth M4 Max: 546GB/s memory bandwidth 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB unified memory M4 Pro: 24GB or 48GB unified memory M4 Max: 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB unified memory M4 Pro: 24GB or 48GB unified memory M4 Max: 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB unified memory Support for two external displays M4 Pro: Support for two external displays M4 Max: Support for up to four external displays M4 Pro: Support for two external displays M4 Max: Support for up to four external displays Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports Fast charging over MagSafe 3 or USB-C port Fast charging over MagSafe 3 or USB-C port Fast charging over MagSafe 3 or USB-C port (with 240W cable only) Up to 24-hour battery life M4 Pro: Up to 22-hour battery life M4 Max: Up to 18-hour battery life M4 Pro: Up to 24-hour battery life M4 Max: Up to 21-hour battery life Integrated 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery Integrated 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery Integrated 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 70W USB-C Power Adapter 70W USB-C Power Adapter (with M4 Pro with 12-core CPU) or 96W USB-C Power Adapter (with M4 Pro with 14-core CPU or M4 Max, configurable with M4 Pro with 12-core CPU) 140W USB-C Power Adapter 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB storage 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB storage Starts at $1,599 Starts at $1,999 Starts at $2,499 Display Size The MacBook Pro is offered in 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch display sizes. The 16.2-inch display is a better replacement for a desktop machine and provides much more screen space to arrange multiple windows and use professional applications that benefit from the additional display area. The 14.2-inch display is still larger than the 13.6-inch MacBook Air, and will likely be the best overall balance of needs for most users. Design The 16-inch model is, of course, physically larger than the 14-inch model, with a markedly bigger overall footprint. It is also worth noting that the 16-inch model is also 0.13 cm thicker and up to 1.4 pounds (0.64 kg) heavier. The 14-inch MacBook Pro is decidedly more portable and comfortable than the 16-inch model to carry around on a daily basis. Though the 16-inch MacBook Pro can still fit in larger bags and is an acceptable size for travel, it is a much bigger, heavier machine. If you are considering the 16-inch MacBook Pro, you should make sure you are comfortable with its size and weight—especially if you plan to use it on the go. Chip Configurations Both the 14-inch and 16-inch models are equally upgradeable to the M4 Max chip with a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, but if you are looking to spend as little as possible or do not need a high level of performance for intense workflows the 14-inch MacBook Pro is also available with the standard M4 chip. The M4 offers a more balanced processor with more of a focus on efficiency to prolong battery life, which will be more appropriate for users with less demanding requirements. Buyers should be aware that the M4 chip is limited to 120GB/s memory bandwidth, 32GB of memory, 2TB storage, and supports just two external displays. The base configuration of the 14-inch MacBook Pro features an M4 Pro with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, while the base 16-inch model contains an M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU. If you upgrade the 14-inch model to the same M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU that the 16-inch model starts with, it increases to $2,299 – just $300 less than the starting price of the 16-inch model. For those who are leaning toward buying the 16-inch MacBook Pro and want the 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU at a minimum, the slimmer price difference between the two models to just $300 may make it easier to justify getting the larger machine. On the other hand, if you do not need the performance of the M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU, the 16-inch model may be overkill, and getting the 14-inch model will be the best way to keep costs down. High Power Mode The M4 Pro and M4 Max chips offer a software feature called High Power Mode. When enabled, High Power Mode boosts the machine's performance to better meet the needs of intensive, sustained workloads. High Power Mode is designed to optimize and improve performance for resource-intensive tasks, such as color grading 8K ProRes video, according to Apple. When enabled, High Power Mode will de-prioritize resource-hungry system processes in order to leverage the full performance capability of the M4 Max chip. The setting is effectively the opposite of "Low Power Mode," which aims to decrease system performance in favor of prolonging battery life. How to Use High Power Mode on MacBook Pro The M4 and M4 Pro chips do not feature High Power Mode, so if you want the ability to selectively push your processor to its limits, you will need to buy a machine with the M4 Max chip. Battery Life Owing to its larger size, the 16-inch MacBook Pro contains a larger battery and has longer-lasting battery life. The 14-inch model contains a 72.4-watt-hour battery, while the 16-inch model contains a 100-watt-hour battery. Apple says the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro can deliver up to 24 hours of battery life when playing back video, but this drops to 18- or 22-hours when configured with the M4 Pro or M4 Max. The 16-inch model features 22-hours of battery life with the M4 Max and 24-hours with the M4 Pro when playing back video. For users who need maximum battery life, the M4 14-inch model or the M4 Pro 16-inch model will be the best options. That being said, the battery life of the other configurations is still good enough for most users. Charging and Connectivity The 14-inch MacBook Pro uses a 70W or 96W USB-C power adapter for charging, while the 16-inch model comes with a 140W power adapter. Both models support fast charging, but a 96W or higher USB-C power adapter is required. The 96W USB-C power adapter is a $20 option on the base model 14-inch MacBook Pro, but it comes as standard with M4 Pro configurations with a 14-core CPU and ones with the M4 Max. Both models can use the MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports to fast charge. They can charge with up to 100W via their USB-C ports, but since the 16-inch model has a larger battery, it is not classified as "fast charging" on this machine. The MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips features Thunderbolt 5 ports, but the model with the standard M4 chip is limited to Thunderbolt 4. Thunderbolt 4 wired transfers should be more than sufficient for most users, but it is still a difference worth noting. Final Thoughts The 16-inch MacBook Pro is $500 more than the 14-inch model with the base M4 Pro chip, so you should be sure that you need the additional display area, battery life, and perhaps even High Power Mode support to justify its higher price. That being said, if you upgrade the 14-inch model to the same M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU that the 16-inch model starts with, the price difference shrinks to $300, and it may be worth opting for the larger model—especially if you could take advantage of its longer battery life. Buyers of the 16-inch model should be aware that it is considerably larger, thicker, and heavier than the 14-inch model, to the extent that it could be needlessly cumbersome to some users. The 14-inch MacBook Pro is clearly a more portable machine, so if you intend to carry your MacBook Pro around frequently or need the versatility of it easily fitting into a bag for transport, the smaller model is the better option by far. If you need more than 16GB of memory and are interested in the 14-inch model with the M4 chip, a 24GB memory configuration pushes the price up to $1,799. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip has 24GB of memory as standard and starts at $1,999. In this case, it may be worth spending the extra $200 to gain two extra CPU cores and six extra GPU cores, unless you are particularly concerned about losing two hours of battery life.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:00 pmCdkeySales’ Black Friday Sale starts as Windows 12 rumors swirl
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You can score up to $150 off Apple's brand-new 2024 M4 iMac and get your hands on one of the best all-in-one desktops. Plus, AppleCare is discounted too.Save on every 2024 iMac M4 config - Image credit: AppleApple announced the updated M4 iMac in late October, offering a performance bump to its colorful desktop computer. An early Black Friday offer allows you to score a discount of up to $150 off when you use the promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:40 pmHow many external displays each MacBook Pro or MacBook Air supports
Exactly how many external displays your MacBook supports varies by model, and goes up to four. Here’s what you need to know. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:37 pmM4 Mac mini offers modular SSD storage, faster base model speeds
Along with the dramatic external design, the new M4 Mac mini also features multiple internal changes. According to early teardowns and user reports, the new Mac mini features a removable SSD. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can buy a new Mac mini and upgrade the storage after the fact. more…03:16 pmWhat would you want in an ASO tool?
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Amazon today has Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earbuds for the all-time low price of $169.99, down from $249.00. It's been about a month since we last tracked this price on the AirPods Pro 2, and right now Amazon is the only major retailer with the deal. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. If you're looking for deals on other AirPods models, like the new AirPods 4, be sure to check out our guide on the Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals. Right now you can get the AirPods 4 for $114.00 from Woot, an all-time low price. $79 OFFAirPods Pro 2 for $169.99 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. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:06 pmNew Mac Mini Has Modular Storage, 256GB Model Will Have Faster SSD
Apple has returned to using two 128GB storage chips in the new Mac mini with 256GB of storage, according to a partial teardown video shared on social media today. This means the base-model Mac mini with the M4 chip will not have significantly slower SSD speeds compared to higher-end configurations of the computer with 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage, as multiple NAND chips allows for faster SSD read and write speeds. The teardown video also reveals that storage is modular in the new Mac mini, meaning that it can be easily removed since it is not soldered down. As we saw with the Mac Studio, however, replacing the modular storage is complicated. The previous-generation Mac mini base model with the M2 chip has a single 256GB storage chip, resulting in 30% to 50% slower SSD read and write speeds compared to higher-capacity models. The slower speeds led to criticism from some customers. The new Mac mini has modular storage (via iFixit Answers forum) A single 256GB storage chip also led to slower SSD speeds in the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro base models with the M2 chip a few years ago. Apple returned to using two 128GB storage chips in 256GB configurations of MacBook Air models with the M3 chip earlier this year, while the 13-inch MacBook Pro line was discontinued last year and replaced with an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro that starts with 512GB of storage. The criticism surrounding Apple's decision to use a single 256GB chip in some base-model Macs a few years ago primarily came from a vocal contingent of tech enthusiasts, and the average customer is unlikely to even notice the slower speeds in common day-to-day tasks. Nevertheless, it appears that customers who do want the fastest SSD speeds do not need to worry about which storage capacity they choose when ordering the new Mac mini.Related Roundup: Mac miniTag: TeardownBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:04 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Live Activities and Dynamic Island, Financials, and Apple Intelligence | The Loop∞ The Dalrymple Report: Live Activities and Dynamic Island, Financials, and Apple Intelligence
Dave and I talk about using Live Activities on our iPhones and how it works with Dynamic Island, which is one of my favorite hardware features on the iPhone. We also look at the numbers from the company's fourth quarter fiscal results and how each product category did in the quarter. Finally, Dave looks at some of the new Apple Intelligence ads Apple just released. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DALRYMPLE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/dalrymple Show Notes: RIP Quincy Jones Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence Live Activities are one of Apple’s best features, and they keep getting better Apple Intelligence ads Apple reports fourth quarter results Apple reports fourth quarter results macOS Sequoia 15.2 Beta Shows Weather in Menu Bar iPad teams up with college football Shows and movies we're watching The Comeback, Netflix Game 7, Prime Video Slow Horses, Apple TV+03:01 pmMercury Weather app now delivers rain and snow notifications
Mercury Weather, a popular indie weather app, has received another update. The latest version introduces a new feature that allows users… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmI made a Mac app that puts your precious photos in the menubar 🐰
submitted by /u/Few_Ad_1875 [link] [comments]03:00 pmApple found a way to monetize Apple Intelligence without even charging for it
Apple Intelligence officially launched just weeks ago, and its more exciting new features are coming next month with iOS 18.2—all available cost-free. While many analysts and investors are anxious to see how AI might fuel an uptick of iPhone 16 purchases, this week’s beta release showed another way for Apple to monetize its AI offerings. more…02:48 pm2024 Mac Buyer's Guide — Which desktop Mac you should buy?
Following the introduction of new Mac models in October, Apple has shaken up its desktop Mac roster. Here's what you should buy, at just about any price point.Apple's current crop of desktop MacsPrice is an important factor when choosing your next Mac. The more budget that you have available, the better the Mac you can get.However, while Apple does cover a wide array of price points, it also has multiple choices available for many of them. Add in the number of configurable elements, and it can become a bewildering decision. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:32 pmApple botched the Apple Intelligence launch, but its long-term strategy is sound
I've spent a week with Apple Intelligence—here are the takeaways.02:30 pmThis $33 charging station packs 7 ports
With five USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, this 220W GaN charger can handle all your gear. It works wonders at home or on the road. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:09 pmNew Macs with Apple Intelligence, the next Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast | AppleInsiderNew Macs with Apple Intelligence, the next Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast
The first reviews of the New Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in — and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath.A Mac mini seen on an iMac screenTypical. You wait ages for a new Mac and three of them turn up — to mixed reviews. That's not mixed as in some reviews are critical while others are not, it's that some are fulsome while others are begrudging. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:06 pmM4 Macs launch day: Same-day availability, trade-in deals, more
The new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini powered by M4 are officially here. After being announced last week with pre-order availability, Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup can is now available for purchase at Apple Stores around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about M4 Mac launch day… more…01:58 pmWarner Bros. Discovery planning to crackdown on Max password sharing
Max will gradually implement its password-sharing restrictions over the next few months, initially using a soft approach to inform users… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:45 pmNew Mac mini has a slotted & removable SSD — but don't expect upgrades
Apple isn't soldering the SSD to the logic board in the M4 Mac mini, but given the company's history with Apple Silicon, don't expect upgrades.A Mac mini and a disassembled Mac mini - Image credit: KianWee Lim/iFixit and AppleOlder Intel-based Mac minis provided intrepid users with the ability to disassemble the computer and to upgrade a few components. The 2018 model had upgradeable RAM, but easily replaceable internal storage on the Mac mini has been a thing of the past for a decade.A question posed to the iFixit forums innocently asks if the SSD in the 2024 Mac mini is soldered in place. Soldered storage is practice that Apple has performed throughout the Apple Silicon age, for the most part, making it extremely difficult for anyone to replace. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:30 pmVisionOS + MacMini M4 as coding rig?
… + small folding keyboard. I'm hoping this would be powerful and portable (holidays etc). If so, is there a chance of a cheaper VisionPro being released that uses the Mac mini CPU/GPU to reduce costs (VisionPro is about 1000$ more expensive in 🇪🇺 than 🇺🇸) submitted by /u/alanrick [link] [comments]01:08 pmiPhone 18 Pro rumored to gain a variable aperture wide-angle lens
In a major update to the camera system, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 18 Pro's wide angle lens will be upgraded to have a variable aperture.Apple may update the iPhone's wide-angle lens to give it a variable apertureRumors concerning the cameras in the forthcoming iPhone 17 range and later have previously varied from saying they will get better bokeh, to how the front camera's resolution will double to 24MP. Now analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims to have specific information that the iPhone 18 Pro will gain this variable aperture update.In a blog post that he says is based on his own industry sources, Kuo says that this update will "significantly improve the user's photography experience." Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:04 pmLatest macOS versions: A complete list of every macOS and Mac OS X release
Macworld Wondering what the name of the latest macOS version is? Want to know what the next version of macOS will be called? Curious about the versions of Mac OS X that came before? Here we’ll fill you in on the names of the different versions of the Mac operating system in order: from the newest macOS to the first version of Mac OS X and the codenames that Apple used for them. We’ll also show you how you can check which version of macOS you are running and find out what the latest version of macOS is. The latest version of macOS is called macOS Sequoia after Sequoia National Park located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. That version of macOS launched to the general public in September 2024, following a macOS beta program that is still underway as Apple develops more new features. The previous version of macOS was Sonoma, also known as macOS 14. Sonoma arrived in September 2023. If you are looking for help installing Sequoia read: How to update macOS and Fixes for Macs that won’t update. What operating system does the Mac use? All Macs run macOS, previously known as Mac OS X, and have done so since the introduction of the first version of Mac OS X in 2001. Before that, Macs ran Mac OS 9 which came out in October 1999 and received updates until December 2001. Mac OS X was based on technology from NeXT Computer, which was another company founded by Steve Jobs. Jobs brought the technology back to Apple with him when he was reinstated as Apple CEO. The operating system is Unix-based. macOS Version History Mac OS X was launched more than two decades ago on March 24, 2001. There’s been a lot of change over those two decades: good and bad. From the problems with the first edition (it was slow and didn’t run important apps like Microsoft Word) Mac OS X has evolved through various iterations and various designs to what we know today. We’ve seen tight integration with iOS devices, the incorporation of the cloud, and the arrival of excellent and helpful features including integrated Time Machine backups, Quick Look – which lets you see a preview of a document without opening the application, and innovations like Expose and Spaces and Desktop Stacks to help you work more efficiently. For an overview of the features of the various versions of the Mac operating system, showing how it has developed over time, take a look at our video above. If you want to know the names Apple assigned to Mac OS X over the years, and the codenames that were used internally, read on. List of macOS version names and latest versions Here’s an overview of every version of macOS and Mac OS X Apple has released. You’ll find a complete list of the latest release of each version of OS X and macOS, along version code names, along with internal code names (if available): OS X 10 beta: Kodiak – September 13, 2000 OS X 10.0: Cheetah – March 14, 2001 (Latest: 10.0.4) OS X 10.1: Puma – September 15, 2001 (Latest: 10.1.5) OS X 10.2: Jaguar – August 14, 2002 (Latest: 10.2.8) OS X 10.3 Panther (Pinot) – October 24, 2003 (Latest: 10.3.9) OS X 10.4 Tiger (Merlot) – April 29, 2005 (Latest: 10.4.11) OS X 10.4.4 Tiger (Chardonnay) – January 10, 2006 (for Intel Macs) (Latest: 10.4.11) OS X 10.5 Leopard (Chablis) – October 26, 2007 (Latest: 10.5.8) OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard – August 28, 2009 (Latest: 10.6.8) OS X 10.7 Lion (Barolo) – July 20, 2011 (Latest: 10.7.5) OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Zinfandel) – July 25, 2012 (Latest: 10.8.5) OS X 10.9 Mavericks (Cabernet) – October 22, 2013 (Latest: 10.9.5) OS X 10.10: Yosemite (Syrah) – October 16, 2014 (Latest: 10.10.5) OS X 10.11: El Capitan (Gala) – September 30, 2015 (Latest: 10.11.6) macOS 10.12: Sierra (Fuji) – September 20, 2016 (Latest: 10.12.6) macOS 10.13: High Sierra (Lobo) – September 25, 2017 (Latest: 10.13.6) macOS 10.14: Mojave (Liberty) – September 24, 2018 (Latest: 10.14.6, July 2021) macOS 10.15: Catalina (Jazz) – October 7, 2019 (Latest: 10.15.7, Security Update 2022-005, July 2022) macOS 11: Big Sur (GoldenGate) – November 12, 2020 (Latest: 11.7.10, September 11, 2023) macOS 12: Monterey (Star) – October 25, 2021 (Latest: 12.7.6, July 29, 2024) macOS 13: Ventura (Rome) – October 24, 2022 (Latest: 13.7.1, October 28, 2024) macOS 14: Sonoma (Sunburst) – September 26, 2023 (Latest: 14.7.1, October 28, 2024) macOS 15: Sequoia (Glow) – September 18, 2024 (Latest: 15.1, October 28, 2024) We have a full list of which Macs run which versions of macOS here. You can install a beta version of Sequoia and test new features that haven’t yet launched. If you want to install the latest beta of macOS read about joining Apple’s beta program. macOS Sequoia isn’t even released yet and Apple is already working on macOS 16, which is codenamed Cheer, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in his June 30, 2024 newsletter. Foundry Mac OS X and macOS names As you can see from the list above, with the exception of the first OS X beta, all versions of the Mac operating system from 2001 to 2012 were named after big cats, from Cheetah to Panther to the final release, Mountain Lion. But while the public-facing builds were named after big cats, internally, they were named after wines (aside from OS X 10.6 which had no codename). Even after Apple switched public-facing code names to places in California back in 2013, it carried on naming them after wines internally until 2014. In 2015, Apple decided to change the theme of internal code names from wines to types of apples. Original. In 2016, Apple took the plunge to unify the branding of its operating systems by rebranding Mac OS X to macOS, which sits nicely alongside iOS, tvOS, and watchOS and paved the way for macOS 11, the successor to Mac OS X, which arrived twenty years after the first beta of Mac OS X. Which versions of macOS are still updated? Apple still supplies regular features and security updates to the most recent version of macOS. Right now this is Sequoia, also known as macOS 15. The previous two versions of macOS also receive security updates and bug fixes. If you are running macOS 14 Sonoma or macOS 13 Ventura you will still get security updates. Since the arrival of Sequoia, Apple no longer supports macOS 12 Monterey which arrived in 2021 (and with the arrival of Sonoma in 2023 it stopped support for macOS Big Sur, which arrived in 2020). See: How long do Macs and MacBooks last? Apple also issues updates to its Safari web browser. The latest version of Safari for Mac is Safari 18 (as of September 2024) and it requires Ventura, Sonoma or Sequoia. Foundry How to tell which macOS version you are running You can tell which version of macOS you are running by clicking on the Apple logo in the top left and choosing About This Mac. It will clearly show which version of macOS you are running along with the most recent version that your Mac has installed It’s easy to find out which version of macOS is running on a Mac.Foundry How to install the latest version of macOS If you want to update your Mac to a newer version of macOS the method will be determined by the version of macOS you are running. Very old versions of Mac OS X came on a disk and any security updates came via Software Update. Since the arrival of the Mac App Store in 2011 (as an update to Snow Leopard) versions of Mac OS X and macOS have been available to download via the Mac App Store. However, that changed with Mojave, which arrived in 2018. Now operating system updates come in via Software Updates which is either located in System Settings > General > Software Update or in System Preferences > Software Update (pre-Ventura). One of the benefits of this is that your Mac can be set to automatically download the latest updates and install them, keeping your Mac up-to-date with minimum effort on your part. Incidentally, you can still find the macOS software on the Mac App Store. Some Macs will be set to update macOS automatically. If you want your Mac to update automatically follow these steps: In Ventura or later: Open System Settings. Click on General. Click on Software Update. Click on the “i” beside Automatic Updates and make sure that Check for updates, Download new updates when available, and Install macOS updates are selected. This way your Mac will automatically update to the latest version. If you would prefer not to have your Mac do this automatically you can deselect these options. In Monterey, Big Sur, Mojave, or Catalina: Open System Preferences. Click on Software Update. Check the box beside Automatically keep my Mac up to date (or Download new updates when available). Now select the box Install macOS updates. In High Sierra or earlier: Open System Preferences. Click on App Store. Check the box beside Automatically check for updates – it should have a tick in it as should the four options below that… Now deselect the box beside Download newly available updates in the background. Read all about how to update your Mac here. We also have a list of every version of iOS where you can see the latest versions and how long Apple supports iPhones for.12:46 pmKuo: iPhone 18 Pro to feature upgraded main camera with variable aperture
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on a significant camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 coming in 2026. The analyst says the iPhone 18’s main rear camera lens will be upgraded to a variable aperture camera for the first time. more…12:31 pmiPad mini 7 review: a more mighty micro tablet
There's not much new to talk about regarding the iPad mini 7 beyond the chipset upgrade that provides a much-needed mid-life upgrade.iPad mini 7 review: a more powerful miniIt's human nature to like something simply because it looks new and different, so the iPad mini 7 may come across as boring to some. However, it is anything but boring as the A17 Pro transforms this little tablet into a portable gaming powerhouse and Apple Intelligence machine.The iPad mini 6 was a revolution when it was announced in 2021. Apple fully redesigned the little tablet and gave it the no-button, all-screen makeover the rest of the lineup had seen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:21 pmApple Black Friday 2024: What you need to know about Apple’s sale
Macworld The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, which falls on Friday, November 29, 2024. We’ll be updating this article with details of Apple’s 2024 Black Friday sale as soon as they are officially announced. We find the best deals are from resellers rather than Apple itself, and we track them all so we can help you find the best deals on Apple products including the Apple Watch, MacBooks, iPhones, AirPods, and iPads. You can peruse our individual round-ups of the best deals for Black Friday to find a bargain. We also monitor deals all year round, showcasing the best Apple deals every month. But what of Apple? Will Apple hold a Black Friday sale? We wish it would but, unfortunately, Apple’s Black Friday deal is usually a giveaway of gift cards with certain purchases made during the Black Friday period. To give you an idea of what to expect, more details on previous Apple Black Friday events can be found below. Black Friday 2023: The best Apple deals in the U.S. Since you would be paying full price at the Apple Store, albeit with a voucher incentive in some cases, here are the best Apple deals we found at other retailers back in November 2023: Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M1 (256GB): $749 ($250 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 (10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,049 ($250 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 14-inch, M3 Pro, 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 512GB SSD: $1,799 ($200 off, MSRP: $1,999) Amazon, Mac mini (M2, 256GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, AirPods Pro (2nd-gen, USB-C case): $190 ($59 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods (2nd gen): $80 ($49 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS): $329 ($70 off, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 40mm): $179 ($70 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, iPad (9th-gen, 64GB): $230 ($99 off, MSRP $329) Amazon, iPad (10th-gen, 64GB): $349 ($100 off, MSRP $449) Black Friday 2023: The best Apple deals in the U.K. KRCS, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: £1,529.10 (£169.90 off, MSRP £1,699) KRCS, 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD: £2,339.10 (£259.90 off, MSRP £2,599) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 (512GB) £1,399 (£200 off, MSRP £1,599) KRCS: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB: £1,259 (£140 off MRSP £1,399) Amazon, AirPods Pro (2nd gen), USB-C: £199 (£30 off, MSRP £229). You can also find the same deal at Currys, John Lewis and Very Amazon, iPad Air, 64GB, WiFi: £579 (£90 off, RRP £669) Amazon: 12.9in iPad Pro, M2, 512GB, Wi-Fi for £1,479.99 (£119 off, RRP £1,599) Argos, Apple Watch Ultra 1: £599 (£200 less than Ultra 2) Does Apple do Black Friday? Historically, Apple has given customers Apple Gift Cards with the purchase of eligible Apple products. While the qualifying products and voucher amounts change every year, this is Apple’s only deal. Apple doesn’t discount its own products for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Details of Apple’s Black Friday Shopping Event will be found on Apple’s website when available. What was Apple’s Black Friday deal in 2023? $25/£20 Apple Gift Card: iPhone SE, AirPods (2nd-gen), AirPods (3rd-gen), Beats Flex, Apple Pencil (2nd-gen), Smart Keyboard Folio, Apple TV $50/£40 Apple Gift Card: Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 9, HomePod, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds +, Beats Studio Buds, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard Folio, iPhone 13, AirPods Pro (2nd-gen) $75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 14, AirPods Max $100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad 10th gen, iPad Pro, Mac mini $150/£120 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M1) $175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M2) $200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini Because the iPhone 15, M3 iMac, and M3-series MacBook Pro were all recent introductions Apple wasn’t offering any vouchers with those purchases. But the company was offering gift cards with Apple Watch 9 purchases for the first time. Foundry How good was Apple’s 2023 Black Friday deal? The 2023 deal didn’t look as good as that of 2022 when Apple offered up to $250/£250 in Apple Gift Cards with the MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch. In 2023 the biggest voucher was $200/£200 for the 15-inch MacBook Air – not with the MacBook Pro or iMac. But we were pleased to see the new Apple Watch Series 9 included in 2023, along with the iPad Pro, 10th gen iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, and the 15-inch MacBook Air. 20232022iPhone 14$75n/aiPhone 13$50$50iPhone SE$25$50iPad Pro$50n/aiPad Air$75$50iPad mini $50$50iPad (10th gen.)$50n/aiPad (9th gen.)n/a$3015-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$200n/a13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$175$15013-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip$150$150Mac mini$100$100MacBook Pro 14-inch & 16-inchn/a$250MacBook Pro 13-inchn/a$200iMac 24-inchn/a$150Apple Watch Series 9 $50n/aApple Watch SE$50$50AirPods (2nd generation) $25$25AirPods (3rd generation)$25$25AirPods Pro (2nd generation)$50$50AirPods Max$75$75Apple Pencil (2nd generation) $25 $25 HomePod$50n/aApple TV 4K$25 n/a 2022’s deal actually went a little further than Apple’s 2021’s Black Friday offer. Although that depends on your perspective – you could also think that the Apple’s Black Friday shopping event was worse in 2022. In 2021 the biggest Apple Gift Card on offer was for $200/£160, which was the saving offered with the sale of the 27-inch iMac (which was discontinued in 2022). While the discounts on offer were generally a bit better than 2021, Apple didn’t match the offers from other resellers such as Amazon. Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals 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 Black Friday 2024: When do the sales begin? Black Friday officially begins at 12.01am on the day after Thanksgiving, which in 2024 will be Friday, November 29. However, many sales begin well before that, in 2023 we saw deals starting at the beginning of November. The main event runs through the weekend and concludes on Cyber Monday – which is December 2 in 2024. Black Friday 2024: Where to get the best deals Spotting a good Black Friday deal takes a bit of work but we’ll be doing most of it for you. Throughout Black Friday weekend, we’ll be posting deal roundups and calling out specific sales that are worth checking out. Stay tuned to Macworld as we call out the best—and worst—deals all throughout the weekend. These are the retailers that are most likely to have the best prices: 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 Black Friday: Should I wait for Cyber Monday to purchase? While it’s always possible that a better deal is waiting around the corner, if you see a good deal, don’t wait. While Cyber Monday promises impressive deals, prices are usually lowest on Black Friday. Plus there’s always the risk that the Apple device you want sells out and you miss out on the great deal everyone else got.12:03 pmVariable Aperture Rumored to Bring Major Camera Upgrade to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a main rear camera with a variable aperture for the first time, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a new post on Medium, Kuo outlined how upcoming products such as the iPhone 17 "Slim," M5 MacBook Pro, and iPhone 18 will affect Apple supplier Sunny Optical. Within this, he revealed that one of the main upgrades for the high-end iPhone 18 models will apparently be variable aperture on the rear wide camera. The iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro, and 16 Pro's main cameras feature a fixed aperture of ƒ/1.78. A variable aperture on future iPhone models would allow the main camera to control the amount of light entering the lens, allowing it to adjust to different lighting conditions. It also would provide more control over depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. Kuo believes that Sunny Optical and Luxshare will be the primary and secondary shutter suppliers, while the variable aperture lens will be supplied by Sunny Optical and Largan Precision. The iPhone 18 is expected to launch in 2026. More to follow...Tags: Largan, Luxshare, Ming-Chi KuoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:30 am14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review: From ‘meh’ to marvelous
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 16GB unified memory is now the standard baseline 12MP Center Stage camera upgrade Three Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports instead of two Nano-texture glass display option Cons Space Gray no longer an option M4 SSD performance pales in comparison to M4 Pro Our Verdict Apple has released a laptop that addresses the issues with the confounding 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, and updated its chip, as well. The result is not just that the M4 MacBook Pro has a clear identity, but it also represents a tremendous value. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$1,599 | $1,799 | $1,999 Best Prices Today: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) Retailer Price $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple’s approach to its most affordable MacBook Pro has been a little perplexing during the early part of the Apple silicon era. There was the M1 and M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, good laptops but with dated designs that seemed odd compared to the pricier and prettier 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Then Apple dropped it when the M3 came, but its 14-inch replacement had glaring compromises. It seemed like Apple had a different idea than customers of the role of the most affordable MacBook Pro in the laptop lineup. Apple seemed to think of the entry-level MacBook Pro as a tweener machine, a bridge from the MacBook Air. Customers, however, see that it’s a “MacBook Pro” and expect a pro-level laptop with few (or no) glaring compromises. The changes to the $1,599 MacBook Pro make it a true pro laptop.Foundry That brings us to the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro. With it, Apple has released a laptop that addresses the issues with the confounding 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, and updated its chip, as well. The result is not just that the M4 MacBook Pro has a clear identity, but it also represents a tremendous value. This review is structured based on how the major updates will influence your buying decision. Here, the M4 chip is the primary factor, so we cover it first. Then we cover the ports, then the screen and camera, and then other factors. Use the Table of Contents links at the top of this article to skip around. Before all of that, here are the details on our review unit. 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro: Our model’s specifications This review looks at the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, which is Apple’s most affordable model in the MacBook Pro lineup. Our review unit has the same CPU, GPU, and RAM as the base standard configuration, but the SSD is a 1TB upgrade, which is an additional $200/£200, and it has the Nano-texture glass ($150/£150). Here are the specifications of the laptop in this review: CPU: M4 with 10 cores (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores), 16-core Neural Engine GPU: 10 cores Memory: 16GB unified memory (120GBps memory bandwidth) Storage: 1TB SSD Display: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR; 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch; 1000 nits sustained XDR brightness, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only); 1000 nits SDR brightness; 1 billion colors; P3 color gamut; True Tone; Nano-texture glass Ports: 3 Thunderbolt 4/USB-C; MagSafe 3; SDXC Card slot; HDMI; 3.5mm audio Networking: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.3 Input devices: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID; Magic Trackpad Weight: 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg) Dimensions: 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 inches (1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm) Price (as tested): $1,949/£1,949 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro: Performance The major problem with the M3 MacBook Pro was that its unified memory started at 8GB. That’s usable but for a “Pro” laptop it’s not enough for high-end tasks, and an upgrade to 16GB cost a pricey $200/£200. Last year, Apple defended its stance against customer outcry and it seemed like the company wasn’t going to budge. But at some point (perhaps tied to Apple Intelligence?) the company made the right decision to set 16GB as the new RAM baseline in all Macs–what makes the change even sweeter is prices weren’t affected at all. What 16GB means is that the M4 MacBook Pro runs more efficiently. While you’re not going to see dramatic boosts, it’ll feel a lot smoother when you’re using an app that’s not optimized properly, have a lot of apps open at the same time, and/or have a dozen browser tabs of Macworld.com open at the same time. Besides having more base RAM than the M3, the M4 has a 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU. Learn more about the M4. Overall, the M4 offers the typical boost we’ve seen from the old chip series to the new one, but since Apple didn’t increase the price with the RAM boost, the overall value is much better. Geekbench 6.3 CPU benchmarks11:30 am16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review: Locked in and loaded
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent performance Thunderbolt 5 is a boon for professionals 12MP CenterStage FaceTime camera Nano-texture glass display option Cons Wi-Fi 7 would’ve been nice to future-proof it a little Our Verdict The M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerful workstation and Apple makes the package even better with Thunderbolt 5, the 12MP Center Stage camera, and the Nano-texture glass display option. It’s a loaded laptop for the most demanding users. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$2,499 | $2,899 Best Prices Today: Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) Retailer Price $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you’re someone who’s shopping for a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M-series Pro chip, you ain’t messin’ around. If you want the most processing muscle, you really want an M4 Max chip, but if a $3,499 laptop is out of your budget, the M4 Pro models have what it takes to conquer your processing demands. The 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro was a really good laptop. This new M4 Pro version is even better, thanks in part to the non-chip upgrades. To solidify its workstation status, Apple implemented a Thunderbolt 5 upgrade in Pro and Max models. There’s also a spiffy new built-in camera and a display option that makes things easier on your eyes. This review is structured based on how the major updates will influence your buying decision. In this case, the M4 Pro chip will be the most important factor, so we evaluate its performance first, followed by Thunderbolt 5, the screen and camera, and then other factors. You can use the Table of Contents links at the top of this article to skip around. But before all that, here are the details on our review unit. 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro: Specifications The M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro in this review has the same the same CPU, GPU, and RAM as the $2,899/£2,899 standard configuration, but the SSD is a 2TB upgrade ($600/£600) and it has the Nano-texture glass ($150/£150). Here are the specifications of the laptop in this review: CPU: M4 Pro with 14 cores (10 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 16-core Neural Engine GPU: 20 cores Memory: 48GB unified memory (273GBps memory bandwidth) Storage: 2TB SSD Display: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR; 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch; 1000 nits sustained XDR brightness, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only); 1000 nits SDR brightness; 1 billion colors; P3 color gamut; True Tone; Nano-texture glass Ports: 3 Thunderbolt 4/USB-C; MagSafe 3; SDXC Card slot; HDMI; 3.5mm audio Networking: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.3 Input devices: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID; Magic Trackpad Weight: 4.7 pounds (2.14 kg) Dimensions: 0.66 x 14.01 x 9.77 inches (1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm) Price (as tested): $3,649/£3.649 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro: Performance The standard configuration of the M4 Pro has two more CPU and GPU cores than the M3 Pro it replaces. Apple added more unified memory in the standard configurations, too, which is a result of Apple bumping the starting level of all Macs with the based M4 chip to 16GB. The M4 Pro now starts at 24GB of RAM, up from 18GB in the M3 Pro. Geekbench 6.3 CPU benchmarks11:23 amM4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac are now on sale
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Macworld The new Mac mini is…mini. It’s way more mini than the old mini, which wasn’t a very big desktop computer at all. At just 5×5 inches square and 2 inches tall, it’s less than a quarter the volume of the Mac Studio, which is also a small desktop computer, and only 1.33 inches bigger than the Apple TV 4K in length and width and not even an inch taller. But what does that really mean? How does that size compare to other everyday objects? Perhaps these photos will provide a better point of reference for just how mini Apple’s new Mac mini really is. Foundry Here’s something you may have already: A Magic Trackpad. Its footprint actually exceeds that of the new Mac mini. It’s thinner, of course, but just know that a Magic Trackpad takes up more room on your desk than a Mac mini. Foundry Even placed diagonally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max extends well beyond the boundaries of the new Mac mini. Foundry Is it bigger than a couple of decks of standard playing cards? Yes, of course, it’s not that tiny. But it’s not as much bigger as you’d expect. Foundry Do you love coffee? Me, too. But I bet you’re not used to your coffee mug dwarfing your desktop computer. Foundry Even a PS5 DualSense controller is bulkier than the Mac mini. Foundry Here’s a great way to visualize the Mac mini: stack two standard household smoke detectors on top of each other. That’s almost exactly how big this little computer is. Foundry I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t have any other desktop computers small enough to easily wear my sunglasses.10:27 amiOS App keyword boosting on Appstore
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Macworld As of November 2024, Apple sells two MacBook Pro models: a 14-inch model with either the M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max, and a 16-inch model with either the M4 Pro or M4 Max. The company used to sell a 13-inch MacBook Pro but this model was discontinued. The M4 chip in the 14-inch MacBook offers adequate power for most users, but the M4 Pro and M4 Max processors are superior and rather incredible. However, the MacBook Pro is more than just a killer processor. It’s full of great features like a ProMotion HDR display, HDMI output and MagSafe. If you’re having trouble deciding which one to get, here’s how they compare. For more advice about choosing the Mac laptop for you read: MacBook buying guide: Which Mac laptop is best? and MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air. 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Specs compared We’ll discuss some of the more salient differences point-by-point, but first here are all the most important specs at a glance. 14-inch MacBook Pro16-inch MacBook Pro16in MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) reviewStarting Price$1,599/£1,599$2,499/£2,499Maxed-out Price$7,049/£7,049$7,349/£7,349Dimensions0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 inches1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm0.66 x 14.01 x 9.77 inches1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cmWeightM4: 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg)M4 Pro: 3.5 lbs (1.60 kg)M4 Max: 3.6 lbs (1.62 kg)M3 Pro: 4.7 lbs (15 kg)M3 Max: 4.7 lbs (2.16 kg)ProcessorM4, M4 Pro, or M4 MaxM4 Pro or M4 MaxCPUM4: 10 cores (4 performance)M4 Pro: 12 or 14 cores (8 or 10 performance)M4 Max: 14 or 16 cores (10 or 12 performance)M4 Pro: 14 cores (10 performance)M4 Max: 14 or 16 cores (10 or 12 performance)GPUM4: 10 coresM4 Pro: 16 or 20 coresM4 Max: 32 or 40 coresM4 Pro: 20 coresM4 Max: 32 or 40 coresNeural Engine16-core16-core RAMM4: 16GB, 24GB, 32GB (120GBps)M4 Pro: 24GB, 48GB (273GBps)M4 Max: 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 128GB (410GBps)M4 Pro: 24GB, 48GB (273GBps)M4 Max: 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 128GB (410 or 546GBps)Storage512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TBDisplay3024×1964, 1,000 nits HDR (1,600 peak), 600 nits SDR, P3 wide color, True Tone, 120Hz ProMotion3456×2234, 1,000 nits HDR (1,600 peak), P3 wide color, True Tone, 120Hz ProMotionFaceTime camera12MP Center Stage with Desk View12MP Center Stage with Desk ViewThunderbolt portsM4: 3 Thunderbolt 4/USB-CM4 Pro & M4 Max: 3 Thunderbolt 5/USB-C3 Thunderbolt 5/USB-C Other portsMagSafe 3, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slotMagSafe 3, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slotBattery LifeM4: 16 hrs web, 24 hrs videoM4 Pro and Max: 14 hrs web, 22 hrs videoM4 Pro: 17 hrs web, 24 hrs videoM4 Max: 14 hrs web, 21 hrs videoPower Adapter70W or 96W USB-C with MagSafe140W USB-C with MagSafe 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Price The first thing you’ll notice is the price difference between the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 and the 14-inch and 16-inch models with M4 Pro. You have to pay an extra $400/£400, but that price does include more than a CPU upgrade–you get more GPU cores, and more memory. The M4 Pro MacBook Pro models also offer more memory customization options–the M4 Pro has a maximum limit of 48GB, while the M4’s limit is 32GB. The price gap between the M4 Pro and Max laptops is similar. For example, the high-end 14-inch M4 Pro model is $2,399, and to upgrade that to an M4 Max adds $600/£600. The starting price for a 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro is $3,499/£3,499, which is $300/£300 more than the top-end 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro standard configuration. To summarize, the M4 Pro models are more expensive than the M4 models, but they’re more capable because they have more CPU and GPU cores and can have more memory. Upgrading from M4 Pro to M4 Max is a good price/performance deal–so much so that you might forego an M4 Pro altogether and go with the M4 Max. 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 (2024) M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD: $1,599/£1,599 M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 1TB SSD: $1,799/£1,799 M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD: $1,999/£1,999 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,599 | $1,799 | $1,999 Best Prices Today: $1,581.82 at Amazon | $1599 at Apple | $1599 at B&H 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro/M4 Max (2024) M4 Pro, 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD: $1,999/£1,999 M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD: $2,399/£2,399 M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD: $3,199/£3,199 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) Price When Reviewed: $1,999 | $2,399 Best Prices Today: $1,949 at Amazon$1999 at Apple$1999 at B&H 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max) Price When Reviewed: $3,199 Best Prices Today: $3,129.94 at Amazon$3199 at Apple$3199 at B&H 16-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro/M4 Max (2024) M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD: $2,499 / £2,499 M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 512GB SSD: $2,899 / £2,899 M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD: $3,499 / £3,499 M4 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 1TB SSD: $3,999 / £4,099 Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) Price When Reviewed: $2,499 | $2,899 Best Prices Today: $2,449.99 at Amazon$2499 at Apple$2499 at B&H Read our full Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max) Price When Reviewed: $3,499 | $3,999 Best Prices Today: $3,419.94 at Amazon$3499 at Apple$3499 at B&H 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Performance The new M4 has an 10-core CPU (4 performance, 6 efficiency cores) and according to Apple, is 3.4 times faster than the M1. For more money, you can step up from the M4 to an 12-core M4 Pro chip, which offers a 52 percent increase, or to a 14-core M4 Pro. However, because of the Pro’s core configuration, it might be a better investment to step up to a 14-core M4 Max. The M4 chip family starts with the base M4.Apple The 14-inch MacBook Pro is available with the M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max chips; the 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with either a M4 Pro or M4 Max chip. The M4 Pro and Max are available with different CPU and GPU core options, and they also have more memory configurations available. 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Display quality and screen size The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro have mini-LED displays with slim bezels. Screen sizes are actually 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches measured diagonally. The screens offer good energy efficiency, contrast, and brightness. The brightness with SDR content has been boosted from 500 to 600 nits compared to the early 2023 14- and 16-inch models. With HDR content the new displays can go up to 1,000 nits sustained and 1,600 nits peak. That’s incredible HDR performance that beats nearly any other laptop display on the market. ProMotion, when it arrived with the 2021 MacBook Pro models was a game-changer, bringing 120Hz high refresh rates to the MacBook Pro, while also allowing for dynamic variable refresh rates down to 24Hz, which is not only great for movie-watching, it’s a big benefit to battery life. 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Speakers, mics, and headphones The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro have a six-speaker sound system that promises high fidelity in addition to support for Spatial Audio. All the MacBook Pros have a beamforming three-mic array, but the 14-inch and 16-inch models have improved sensitivity and a lower noise floor, so recordings should sound better. There’s a headphone jack on all the MacBook Pros, and it supports high-impedance headphones. That’s great for studio headphones, which need more power to drive them. The 2023 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro’s HDMI port supports multichannel audio output. Foundry 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Webcam (and the notch) The MacBook Pros have a 12MP Canter stage webcam with Desk View support. That’s an upgrade from the 1080p camera used in the previous MacBook Pro models. The webcam is housed in a pretty significant-sized notch at the top of the display, which first made an appearance on the 2021 MacBook Pro models. Despite looking very much like that on the iPhone, it’s not a TrueDepth sensor. There’s no Face ID or Animoji or anything like that. The notch doesn’t actually cut into the main display area, though. The area beneath the notch is a 16×10 display, just like all prior MacBooks. The display area on either side of the notch extends upward from there, adding screen area on top of the 16×10 rectangle. The menu bar is located in that area, effectively giving you more vertical space for all your apps. Developers can choose to use that extra screen space if they want to. 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Connectivity and expansion Years ago, Apple got rid of our beloved MagSafe charging connector, opting instead to take up one of the few Thunderbolt ports for charging. And they got rid of the SD card slot and HDMI port, too. When Apple updated the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models in 2021, Apple gave us one additional Thunderbolt port, and it brought back the HDMI port, SDXC card slot, and MagSafe connector. Somewhat confusingly, the company also uses MagSafe as the brand for the iPhone’s magnetic charging and accessory attachment technology, which is sort of a different thing but also involves magnetic charging. In the M4 MacBook Pro, Apple now offers three Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; the M3 model it repalces had only two ports. The M4 MacBook Pro’s ports use the Thunderbolt 4 specificaion, while the M4 Pro and Max laptops use Thunderbolt 5, which offers more bandwidth and faster performance. Most users won’t notice the difference between Thunderbolt 4 and 5 unless they are using Thunderbolt 5 devices and are performaning very large data transfers. Thunderbolt 5 also supports higher wattages for charging and running devices. 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Touch Bar The 13-inch MacBook Pro had a Touch Bar. Apple dumped that laptop with the introduction of the M3 series in the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, which also meant that it dumped the Touch Bar completely. The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro doesn’t have a Touch Bar, they have a full-height row of Function keys with a Touch ID sensor at the right. Both systems have a Touch ID button in the upper right of the keyboard like the iMac’s Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The Touch Bar is gone, and in its place a row of full-size Function keys.Apple 14-inch vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Battery life The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros have really excellent battery life specs. The 72.4Wh battery in the 14-inch M4 model will keep it going for 16 hours; the same battery in the 14-inch M4 Pro and Max laptops will last about 13 to 14 hours. The 16-inch model gets 21 to 24 hours of video playback out of its 100Wh battery. The M4 and M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro come with a 70W power adapter, and both also offer an option for a 96W adapter. The 96W model is necessary for fast charging and comes standard with some configurations, otherwise, it’s a $20 upgrade. The 16-inch model comes with a 140W power adapter in all configurations. Verdict The 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro is the absolute pinnacle of the portable Mac. We recommend getting as much RAM and storage as you can afford. The sweet spot for most people will be the 12-core CPU/16-core GPU M4 Pro with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, but we’re confident that you’ll be happy with any of the configurations Apple offers. If you’re looking for a 13-inch M3 MacBook Pro, you won’t find it. Apple replaced it with the 14-inch MacBook Pro, which has a different design, no Touch Bar, a better display, and a higher price. Overall, the M4 MacBook Pro is a better laptop, but if you love the Touch Bar, you either have to accept the new keyboard, stick with your Touch Bar laptop, or find a 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro from a third-party seller or Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store. Alternatively, the 13-inch MacBook Pro might be the best option for you, see our comparison of the MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air. If you are on a budget and the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro looks attractive, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a much better deal than the M3 MAcBook Pro it replaced. 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Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain.Any password manager can import to Apple Passwords, so long as you have a Mac.The introduction of iOS 18 and macOS Seqouia has seen the old iCloud Keychain be rolled into the new Apple Passwords app, alongside a few other Apple password management features. If you already use a password manager outside of iCloud Keychain, you'll probably want to import your passwords if you intend on using Apple Passwords.Do note that Apple's new Passwords app is really built for storing login passwords. It does not, as yet, store the items like credit card numbers, software serial numbers, or secure documents, that other password managers too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 amGlyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station review: Mobile charging without compromise
Glyde's specially designed sliding charging station is a great way to charge all your smaller Apple devices.Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station reviewCharging stations make it easier to get more done with fewer wires, and this one is space-efficient by being retractable. In a way, it's a spiritual successor to the MagSafe Duo, or TwelveSouth's version of the 2-in-1 MagSafe design.Journey is an Australia-based consumer tech company that specializes in chargers and cases. One of its latest releases is the Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:00 amDistributing apps through Apple Business Manager
Hi, this isn't strictly an iOS programming related question. It's about distributing iOS apps. I'm an iOS developer with my own standard Apple Developer account. I have developed an iOS app for a client which is meant to be used by a handful of users within a single organization. Since Apple does not allow such […]03:52 amADL (Adelaide) on 2024-11-12
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Incident began at 2024-11-07 15:53 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: We are investigating an issue related to Mandiant Threat Intelligence Description: We are experiencing an issue with a subset of our functions within Mandiant Threat Intelligence beginning on Thursday, 2024-11-07 15:53 US/Pacific. Our engineering team is currently investigating an issue specific to the Digital Threat Monitoring function. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-08 05:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: This issue does not impact the overall availability or core function of the product. For the duration of the impact, affected customers will receive a decreased number of alerts. API login for select Mandiant products was degraded; this particular impact has been mitigated. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Mandiant Threat Intelligence01:49 amApple Drops Promised 'Sketch' Style Option From Image Playground
When Image Playground was first introduced in June as one of the key Apple Intelligence features, Apple said that it would generate images in three styles: animation, illustration, and sketch. The version of Image Playground available in the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 betas only offers animation and illustration as style options, leaving us wondering if sketch might be added a later time. It looks like the answer might be no, as Apple has removed Sketch from the Image Playground app description. Image Playground used to list three styles as design options, but it was updated to two, and the line about Sketch was removed. Here's what was removed:The highly detailed and academic Sketch style produces gorgeous drawings on stark backgrounds.The updated app description only mentions animation and Illustration.Animation style offers a whimsical, 3D cartoon look with expressive characters and cinematic environments. Illustration style is defined by strong outlines, simple shapes, and bold colors, providing uplifting and playful compositions.While Apple updated the Style portion of the Image Playground app description, one mistaken mention of three style options remains at the top. "Image Playground, powered by Apple Intelligence, lets you turn descriptions, concepts or people from your photo library into original, fun images in three unique styles." Sketch is also still listed as an option on Apple's website highlighting Apple Intelligence features, but Apple will likely remove these remaining references soon. It isn't clear why Apple decided to eliminate the sketch option from Image Playground, or if sketch or other styles will be added in the future. As it stands, Image Playground in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 will only include animation and illustration as style options. The updates are set to launch in early December. (Thanks, Nicolás!)Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS SequoiaRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:43 amReally slow search in IOS app built with swift UI
Using SwiftUi to build an iPhone app, we are calling thousands of items from firebase and they are being read concurrently and loaded into the app, however the search bar is really slow and buggy. There are total of 20000 items to be searched through (in one collection on firebase), tried catching and pagination. What […]12:52 amPayPal iOS interview
Does anyone know what to expect during PayPal iOS engineer onsite interview? Do they ask you to build a project on SwiftUI or UIkit? Any other pointers or interview guidance? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Superb_Shake_9425 [link] [comments]12:37 amNvidia Capping Monthly GeForce NOW Playtime at 100 Hours
Nvidia today announced plans to start capping the number of hours that GeForce NOW players can game each month, with the company charging an additional fee for more game time. Performance (formerly the Priority plan) and Ultimate subscribers will get 100 hours of gameplay a month starting in January 2025. Up to 15 hours of unused playtime will roll over to the next month. Performance subscribers can purchase 15 additional hours for $2.99, while Ultimate subscribers can purchase 15 additional hours for $5.99. Current GeForce NOW subscribers that have a paid membership as of December 31, 2024 will continue to have unlimited playtime until January 2026. Nvidia says that limiting playtime will allow it to provide exceptional quality and speed, along with shorter queue times. The 100-hour monthly playtime limit "comfortably accommodates" 94 percent of subscribers. The Performance plan, priced at $9.99 per month, provides subscribers with access to a GeForce RTX with 1440p streaming quality. The Ultimate plan is priced at $19.99 per month and offers a GeForce RTX 4080 and 4K HDR 120fps streaming. Nvidia continues to offer a basic free plan for entry-level cloud gaming, as well as day passes priced starting at $2.99.Tags: GeForce Now, NvidiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:34 amSMS Delivery Delay to Claro Network in Colombia
Nov 7, 16:34 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. This incident has been resolved.Nov 7, 14:35 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 11:25 PSTUpdate - We're still experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 09:35 PSTUpdate - We're still experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 08:47 PSTInvestigating - After monitoring for some time, we started seeing a degradation of the service. We're still experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 06:57 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 04:13 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 02:16 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 7, 01:18 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. 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.12:02 amMax Planning to Crackdown on Password Sharing
Max, the streaming service previously known as HBO Max, is cracking down on password sharing in the coming months, reports The Verge. During an earnings call today, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery said that customers will start seeing "very soft messaging" about the upcoming change. After that initial message about password sharing, more strict rules will be put into place in 2025 and 2026. Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Widenfels said that Max would be asking viewers who have "not signed up, or multi-household members to pay a little bit more." Max could also get a price increase in the future, and the company has not ruled out raising the cost of a subscription. Widenfels said that there is a "fair amount of room to continue to push a price" that Max has been "judicious about." Max has a total of 110.5 million subscribers globally, and the service is priced starting at $9.99 per month for an ad-supported version ($99.99 per year), or $16.99 per month for an ad-free version ($169.99 per year). There's also a more expensive "Ultimate" $20.99/month plan that provides 4K streaming. Streaming services are putting an end to password sharing after Netflix successfully cracked down on the practice last year. Netflix saw its subscription numbers increase after preventing customers from sharing accounts across multiple households.Tag: HBO MaxThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsThursday November 0711:53 pmSecurity Bite: Mechanics of Apple CarPlay
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It's already Friday, November 8 in Australia and New Zealand, so customers who pre-ordered a new iMac, Mac mini, or MacBook Pro are beginning to receive their orders. Apple introduced the new M4 Macs last week, with staggered announcements on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The iMac is equipped with the M4 chip that we first saw in the iPad Pro, while the Mac mini uses the M4 and the M4 Pro, a new higher-end chip. The MacBook Pro can be purchased with the M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max chip in the 14-inch size, or with an M4 Pro or M4 Max chip in the 16-inch size. Apple has bumped up the minimum RAM to 16GB, but starting prices have not changed. For the M4 Pro and M4 Max models, Apple added Thunderbolt 5, which allows for faster transfer speeds. The Mac mini has a new, slimmed down size that takes up less space on a desk, and the MacBook Pro and iMac got a nano-texture display option that cuts down on glare. The Mac mini is priced starting at $599, the iMac starts at $1,299, and the MacBook Pro starts at $1,599. New Zealand doesn't have any Apple retail stores, but Apple Stores in Australia will have stock configurations of the new Macs available for walk-in purchases. Supply constraints are not expected. Following New Zealand and Australia, sales of the M4 Mac models will begin in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally, North America.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: 14" & 16" MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:54 pmApple Arcade Gains Four New Games
Apple's subscription gaming service Apple Arcade is being updated with four new games today, including Wheel of Fortune Daily, Drive Ahead! Carcade, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+, and Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist+. Wheel of Fortune Daily is modeled after the popular TV gameshow, providing players with a short daily puzzle to solve. Gameplay works like the TV series, starting with a selection of letters and allowing players to spin the wheel and guess additional letters to solve a phrase. Drive Ahead! Carcade is a multiplayer PVP car battle game where the players smash into each other until just one car is left standing. Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ is a classic game that has returned to the iPhone via Apple Arcade. It merges the gameplay of both Space Invaders and Arkanoid, and the goal is to reflect attacks to destroy enemies and break blocks. Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist lets players compete against others in a series of casino games like Blackjack, Omaha poker, video poker, Split Bet Poker, and Set Poker. There are weekly tournaments and special modes to play. Apple Arcade is priced at $6.99 per month, which gives up to six members of a Family Sharing group unlimited access to Apple Arcade games. Apple Arcade titles do not have ads or in-app purchases.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:45 pmNetflix now lets you share screenshots of your favorite moments from a movie or show
Pretty much every video streaming platform has DRM-protected content, which aims to prevent users from distributing copyrighted material. Unfortunately, this also means that users can’t easily share screenshots of specific moments of something they’re watching with others – but Netflix is introducing a new feature that will change that. more…10:42 pmiPhones stored for forensic analysis unexpectedly reboot, causing problems for police | AppleInsideriPhones stored for forensic analysis unexpectedly reboot, causing problems for police
Multiple iPhone units stored for forensic analysis have rebooted themselves, causing concern among law enforcement officials that Apple has a new security feature.iPhones stored for forensic analysis have reportedly begun rebooting themselves.The phones in question had a few things in common, they were all running iOS 18.0, and they had been disconnected from cellular networks for some time. They were sent into a forensics lab on October 3, 2024.The affected devices even included one that was in Airplane Mode and another that was kept in a Faraday cage, which prevents electrical signals from accessing the device. While it's most likely that the devices began boot-looping or that they ran low on battery, officials believe the restarts were caused by something else entirely. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:39 pmNavigating using the `navigationDestination` freezes the app for my own view but not for text | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingNavigating using the `navigationDestination` freezes the app for my own view but not for text
Hi, so I have this code: App entry: ChipListView() .modelContainer(chipContainer) Chip container which I pre-populate with some chips: @MainActor var chipContainer: ModelContainer = { do { // Create the container (database file) let cnt = try ModelContainer(for: Chip.self) print("Created container") // Make sure the persistent store is empty. If it's not, return the non-empty container. […]10:31 pmiOS Security Bot – Finds Bad Code and Optimizes It Automatically
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