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- 08:19 pmHow to block pesky App Store rating requests on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Sick of Apple begging you to review apps? There is a way you can block popup App Store rating requests on iPhone, iPad and Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:12 pmiPhone SE 4 With Apple's Own 5G Modem 'Confirmed' to Launch in March
Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley and his colleagues recently traveled to Asia to meet with various electronics manufacturers and suppliers. In a research note this week, outlining key takeaways from the trip, the analysts said they have "confirmed" that a fourth-generation iPhone SE with an Apple-designed 5G modem is slated to launch towards the end of the first quarter next year. In line with previous rumors, that timeframe suggests the new iPhone SE will be announced in March, just like the current model was in 2022. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to have a similar design as the base iPhone 14, with rumored features including a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a newer A-series chip, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of RAM to enable Apple Intelligence support, and the previously-mentioned Apple-designed 5G modem. Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, a move that will allow it to reduce and eventually eliminate its dependance on Qualcomm. Earlier this year, Apple extended its 5G modem supply agreement with Qualcomm for iPhone launches through 2026, so Apple still has plenty of time to complete the transition to its in-house modem. Along with the fourth-generation iPhone SE, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" will have an Apple-designed 5G modem. It is unclear if Apple's first 5G modem would unlock any consumer benefits compared to Qualcomm's modems, such as faster speeds. In 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm over anticompetitive practices and $1 billion in unpaid royalty rebates. The two companies settled the lawsuit in 2019, and Apple acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business that same year. That purchase provided Apple with a portfolio of cellular-related patents to bolster its development. In another four months from now, it seems like we will finally see the fruit of this labor. Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE during an online event on March 8, 2022. The device looks similar to the iPhone 8, with outdated features such as a Touch ID button, Lightning port, and thick bezels around the display. In the U.S., the iPhone SE currently starts at $429, but the new model might see at least a slight price increase.Related Roundup: iPhone SETags: Apple 5G Modem, BarclaysBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:10 pmApple’s new ‘All Systems Pro’ ad launches iPhone 16 Pro into space
Apple has recently released a new ad for the iPhone 16 Pro, titled "All Systems Pro," on its YouTube channels in several countries… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:06 pmControl Ultimate Edition will land on Mac February 12, 2025
Action adventure game "Control Ultimate Edition" will be landing on macOS early next year, with the release set for February 12, 2025.Control - Image credit: RemedyRemedy Entertainment's Control Ultimate Edition is one of the major games that has repeatedly been referenced as part of Apples push for gaming on Mac. In Remedy's Capital Markets Day presentation on Tuesday, it revealed when it will ship.The presentation to investors and analysts mentioned that Control Ultimate Edition will be released on Mac on February 12th, 2025. The news was also part of a summary on the developer's Bluesky account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:57 pmWARP Connection Issues
Nov 19, 19:57 UTCInvestigating - We are currently investigating reports that customers using WARP are experiencing issues connecting to certain third-party services.07:40 pmPSA: Update your Mac right now to patch this actively exploited zero-day flaw
Macworld Ahead of the eagerly anticipated macOS 15.2 update, Apple on Tuesday released the macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 emergency update to patch a pair of scary vulnerabilities that have already been used in remote attacks. The two patches fix flaws in JavaScript and WebKit, and were both discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Apple says both vulnerabilities “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” Apple doesn’t specifically say whether Apple silicon Macs are affected, but the same flaws were patched in iOS 18.1.1. JavaScriptCore Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks. WebKit Bugzilla: 283063 CVE-2024-44308: Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group WebKit Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. Description: A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management. WebKit Bugzilla: 283095 CVE-2024-44309: Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group While the update is available for all Macs running macOS 15.1, there is no release for Macs running macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 or Ventura 13.7.1. Apple will likely patch the same vulnerabilities in those systems when macOS 15.2 arrives in December. To update your Mac, head over to System Settings, then General, Software Update, and select Update Now. Then follow the prompts to restart.07:39 pmDownload iOS 18.1.1 right now to fix these two critical security flaws
Macworld There are some iOS updates you can wait on, and there are some you should absolutely grab right away. This is one of the latter. There’s not much in the iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 update other than a pair of critical security vulnerabilities. But these are important updates to the JavaScript Core framework and WebKit that have been actively exploited already (on Intel-based Macs), according to Apple. The JavaScript vulnerability allows malicious web content to potentially execute arbitrary code, which is very bad. The WebKit flaw opens it up to cross-site scripting attacks. The Apple security page says that it is aware of both of them being used on Intel-based Macs, though that doesn’t mean they only affect Intel-based Macs. If you want to trust in the security of your devices, update your iPhones and iPads right now. How to update to iOS 18.1.1 or iPadOS 18.1.1 To update your device, follow these steps when connected to Wi-Fi: Open Settings Tap General Tap Software Update Tap Update Now and follow the on-screen instructions.07:27 pmPSA: iOS 17.7.2 brings security fixes to older iPhones and iPads
If your iPhone or iPad is too old to run iOS 18, or if you’ve simply held off updating by choice, Apple is still providing key security fixes for you. The latest arrive in today’s iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, which are available now. more…07:22 pmIBM’s New Environmental Intelligence Platform Delivers Data Via APIs
This cloud-based platform provides a variety of geospatial, weather, and climate APIs, enabling users to create applications that address sustainability, climate change, and regulatory needs. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.07:22 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 19, 2024 – Apple TV+ strategy, MacBook Pro display upgrade
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50%. more…07:20 pmEarn 3% Daily Cash back with Apple Card at ChargePoint and Booking.com
Apple has partnered with two more merchants, ChargePoint and Booking.com, to offer 3% Daily Cash back on purchases made with Apple Card.Apple Card partners with ChargePoint and Booking.comReserving a flight, hotel, car, cruise, or experience through Booking.com will net you 3% Daily Cash back, though you'll want to book through the Booking.com Apple landing page. Be sure to make the purchase on an Apple device using Apple Pay to take advantage of this promotion.Electric vehicle owners can get Daily Cash back when using Apple Card via Apple Pay when charging their EV at a ChargePoint station. Additionally, this promotion can be used when purchasing at-home charging solutions through ChargePoint's online store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:14 pmApple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.
Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.07:11 pmApple Developer app for iOS updated with dark and tinted icon, more
A week after updating App Store Connect for iOS with a new interface, Apple has now released an update for the Apple Developer app for iPhone and iPad. The new version brings support for the dark and tinted icon in iOS 18, as well as some other improvements. more…07:07 pmApple releases iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS 15.1.1
Apple on Tuesday released iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS 15.1.1. iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 provide important security fixes… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:52 pmMake Sure to Update: iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities | MacRumorsMake Sure to Update: iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities
The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 updates that Apple released today address JavaScriptCore and WebKit vulnerabilities that Apple says have been actively exploited on some devices. With the JavaScriptCore vulnerability, processing maliciously crafted web content could lead to arbitrary code execution. The WebKit vulnerability had the same issue with maliciously crafted web content, and it could lead to a cross site scripting attack. Apple says that it is aware of reports that these two issues may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. While the vulnerabilities are only known to have impacted older Macs, other devices are vulnerable to attack because they have the same security flaws. For that reason, it is a good idea to update your devices to the latest software as soon as possible. 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 forums06:51 pmiOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 patch security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited | 9 to 5 MaciOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 patch security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited
Apple released iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with important security fixes. In an update to its security website, Apple has further detailed these vulnerabilities and says that they may have been actively exploited in the wild. more…06:51 pmApple Developer App Gains Custom Dark and Tinted Icons
Apple today updated the Apple Developer app that is available to the developer community, introducing a few new features that improve the app usage and navigation experience. For viewing videos in a topic or event, users can now choose between grid or list views for easier sorting. There are now custom dark and tinted appearances for the Apple Developer app on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and the detail view for videos provides an indicator when a video has been fully watched, so it's simpler to keep track of previously-viewed content. Apple says the app also includes bug fixes and "various other enhancements" that are minor enough not to make it into the app update release notes. Tag: Apple Developer ProgramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:47 pmHere are my M4 Mac mini desk accessory essentials
If you’ve been following our youtube channel, then you might have seen just how impressive the new baseline M4 Mac mini is. Its best feature, and what I like to call its superpower, is the price-to-performance ratio. There is just nothing else like it right now. But part of the reason it is priced at is because it literally brings nothing besides the computer and the power cable. So, of course, you will need some essential accessories to get you going. Here are my favorite accessories that are both ‘must-haves’ and other accessories which are ‘nice to have’. more…06:38 pmApple releases security updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS 15.1.1
Apple has issued point releases for its operating systems, including iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1.Currently-tested Apple Intelligence featuresThe updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 have been made available on Tuesday.The version number change indicates the updates are not ones with major feature changes. Instead, the smaller version uptick signifies smaller changes, and often includes security fixes and compatibility changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:36 pmApple Card 3% Daily Cash Back Now Available From Two More Apple Partners
Apple has partnered with select merchants to offer Apple Card users three percent Daily Cash back on their purchases, and two new companies were added to the partner list today. When purchasing goods and services from Booking.com and ChargePoint, Apple Card users will now get more cash back. Booking.com is a site for reserving flights, cars, cruises, and hotels, while ChargePoint sells charging equipment for electric vehicles and also offers more than 280,000 charging stations across multiple countries. Apple Card users can get three percent Daily Cash back from Booking.com on eligible prepaid stays and car rentals when purchasing using Apple Card with Apple Pay, though Apple says that its special Apple Card link needs to be used when booking. Eligible stays include those that are paid for using the "Pay Now" rate. As for ChargePoint, Apple Card users will get three percent Daily Cash when using Apple Card with Apple Pay to pay for electric vehicle charging at ChargePoint charging stations, as well as home charging purchases through the ChargePoint website. Apple has several other partners that provide extra Daily Cash as well, including Duane Reade, Mobil, T-Mobile, Uber Eats, Ace Hardware, Nike, Uber, and Walgreens. Panera Bread has also been one of Apple's partners to offer three percent Daily Cash, but starting on February 1, 2025, Panera Bread Daily Cash back will be limited to two percent.Tag: Apple CardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:34 pmApple Card users can now get 3% cashback with ChargePoint and Booking․com
Apple Card has expanded its Daily Cash scheme to include two new partners. Apple Card customers can now get 3% Daily Cash back when they book prepaid car rentals or holidays stays with Booking.com, or charge their vehicle at qualifying ChargePoint stations. Purchases of home electric ChargePoint chargers will also qualify for the boosted 3% cashback rate. Additionally, Booking.com will give 2% in travel credits for eligible hotel stays and rental cars (more details here). more…06:28 pmAmazon Accessory Sales Include Apple Pencil Pro for $99 and Record Lows on iPad Pro Magic Keyboards | MacRumorsAmazon Accessory Sales Include Apple Pencil Pro for $99 and Record Lows on iPad Pro Magic Keyboards
We're tracking a few solid Apple accessory discounts in the lead-up to Black Friday this week, including deals on the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro. Apple Pencil Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In regards to the Apple Pencil Pro, you can get this stylus for $99.00, down from $129.00. Amazon also has the USB-C Apple Pencil available for $69.00, down from $79.00. $30 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $99.00 $10 OFFApple Pencil (USB-C) for $69.00Magic Keyboard Moving to the new 2024 Magic Keyboards, you can get the 11-inch model in Black for $249.99, down from $299.00. This is an all-time low price on the accessory and it's only available in Black. $49 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $249.99 Amazon also has the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard on sale, available for $274.99 in White, down from $349.00. This is another record low price on the Magic Keyboard, and you'll find similar delivery estimates of mid-to-late November for this model. $74 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $274.99 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 forums06:22 pmDTW (Detroit) on 2024-11-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 21, 18:00 - 23:00 UTCNov 19, 18:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DTW (Detroit) datacenter on 2024-11-21 between 18:00 and 23:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.06:15 pmApple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 With Security Fixes
Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, a minor update for the macOS Sequoia operating system. The 15.1.1 update comes three weeks after Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 update. Mac users can download the macOS Sequoia update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. According to Apple's release notes, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 includes security fixes. Details on the features that are included in macOS Sequoia can be found in our roundup.Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:14 pmApple Releases visionOS 2.1.1
Apple today released visionOS 2.1.1, a minor update to the visionOS 2 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 2.1.1 comes three weeks after the launch of visionOS 2.1. visionOS 2.1.1 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the front EyeSight display. Today's update focuses on security fixes rather than new features, and it is recommended for all Vision Pro users. visionOS 2 introduces 2D spatial photos, updates to Persona, a new version of the Guest Mode, and more, with additional information available in our visionOS 2 roundup.Related Roundup: visionOS 2Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:13 pmApple releases iOS 18.1.1 with ‘important security fixes’ for iPhone
Apple has released a variety of new software updates today, including iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone users. Here’s what to expect from this latest update. more…06:12 pmApple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with security fixes
Apple is rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 today with what it says are important security fixes. The update comes three weeks after macOS Sequoia 15.1 was released to the public. more…06:10 pmApple Releases iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 With Security Fixes
Apple today released iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, minor updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems that debuted earlier in September. iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 come three weeks after the launch of iOS 18.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released iOS 17.7.2 for devices that are still running iOS 17. According to Apple's release notes, the iOS 18.1.1 update provides important security fixes. It is recommended for all users. For more on the features available in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, we have a dedicated roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:08 pmApple Sends iPhone 16 Pro to Space in New Ad Promoting A18 Pro Chip
Over the past week and a bit, Apple has shared a new iPhone 16 Pro ad called "All Systems Pro" on its YouTube channels in select countries, such as Japan, India, South Korea, and Singapore. Apple has yet to share the ad on its U.S. channel. In the ad, a mission control center goes through a series of final checks before launching an iPhone 16 Pro into space like a rocket. During a 30-second countdown, the team ensures that all aspects of the A18 Pro chip are ready to go, such as the Neural Engine, 6-core GPU, and support for recording slow-mo 4K video at 120 fps. "A18 Pro has a faster Neural Engine, improved CPU and GPU, and a big jump in memory bandwidth," the video description says. "It also drives advanced video and photo features like Camera Control, and delivers great graphics performance for next-level gaming."Related Roundup: iPhone 16 ProTag: Apple AdsBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:02 pmApple Original Films announces Fleetwood Mac authorized documentary
Apple Original Films on Tuesday announced the definitive new documentary on rock royalty Fleetwood Mac. The fully authorized documentary… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:43 pmSeth Rogen helms star-studded comedy series The Studio [Apple TV+ trailer]
As you can see in the teaser trailer for "The Studio," Seth Rogen works with stars like Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn and Bryan Cranston. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:12 pmReport: Next-gen Pro Display XDR to have quantum dot display
Last week, analyst Ross Young revealed that the new M4 MacBook Pro is the first Apple device to use new quantum dot display technology. In a follow up blog post, Young says that this same technology will also make its way to the next-generation Pro Display XDR. more…05:02 pmApple TV+ debuts teaser for ‘The Studio’ series starring Seth Rogen; premieres March 26th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ debuts teaser for ‘The Studio’ series starring Seth Rogen; premieres March 26th
Apple TV+ on Tuesday unveiled a glimpse at its highly anticipated upcoming comedy “The Studio,” and announced the new 10-episode… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmLeak: what law enforcement can unlock with the 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool
Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind Graykey, the covert forensic tool used to unlock modern smartphones, exposing its struggles with Apple's latest iOS updates.iPhone 15Graykey is a forensic tool designed to unlock mobile devices and extract data, primarily used by law enforcement agencies and digital forensics experts. Developed by the secretive company Grayshift — now owned by Magnet Forensics — Graykey has earned a reputation for its ability to bypass smartphone security measures.The tool helps law enforcement and forensic professionals in accessing locked mobile devices during criminal investigations. It breaks device encryption and security features to retrieve personal data like messages, photos, app data, and metadata. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:50 pmGoogle might be forced to sell Chrome web browser
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly hoping to require Google to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:49 pmApple shifts to internal advertising sales for Apple News
Apple has started to sell advertising on Apple News by itself, a report claims, with the company handling ad inventory sales for the service on its own.Apple News on an iPhoneAdvertising in Apple Services isn't entirely new, as it has done so for Apple News and the App Store for quite a while. However, it has apparently recently changed tactic when it comes to Apple News ad spots.While it has previously used third-party ad vendors to sell Apple News ads, sources of Axios claim that Apple is instead handling that task for itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:47 pmApple now sells its own Apple News ads for the first time
Apple’s in-house advertising efforts are growing. According to a new report, the company recently started selling its own ads for Apple News—a big shift in its News ad strategy. more…04:45 pmDeals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, 24GB M3 MacBook Air $400 under original price, Nomad gear, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, 24GB M3 MacBook Air $400 under original price, Nomad gear, more
While we now have the details on the upcoming Walmart Black Friday sale, among many others, none of the advertised deals are beating out the offers we have on M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro models right now. Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the most affordable M4 configuration, today we spotted up to $249 in savings on the M4 Pro models. From there we move over to the 24GB M3 MacBook Air that is now $200 of the new regular price and $400 under the MSRP you would have paid early last month. The official Nomad 2024 Black Friday sale is also now in full swing with new all-time lows on its gorgeous leather iPhone 16 cases, deals on its Apple Find My Tracking Card, MagSafe chargers, Apple Watch bands, and much more. Everything you need to know is waiting below. more…04:45 pmSave $50 on the Apple Watch Series 10 ahead of Black Friday
Macworld The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple’s newest wearable and we haven’t seen much in the way of sales on it. But now that Black Friday is just a week away, Amazon is finally cutting the price: The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale today for $349 (42mm) or $379 (46mm), a savings of $50 on either size and the best price we’ve seen so far. In our review of the Apple Watch Series 10, we gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, with our expert appreciating the larger display, the fast charging capability, and the beautiful design, as well as the many other improvements Apple has delivered this time around. “This year, there’s a water temperature and depth gauge, along with the somewhat-improved speaker, larger display, and faster charging,” we noted about the extra features we’re getting this year. Whether you just want to stay in touch with all notifications from your phone without actually getting it out of your pocket, reply to messages, answer calls, or get Siri’s help, this smartwatch can do all that with ease. But it can also keep track of your heart rate and take periodic ECGs, track your sleep patterns, and breathing rate, as well as your workouts, even if your preferred activity is swimming. At $349, the Apple Watch 10 is the best smartwatch you can get right now, especially if you haven’t ugraded in a few years. So skip the Black Friday rush and go save right now. The Apple Watch Series 10 down to its best priceBuy it now at Amazon04:44 pmApple's AirTag makes a great stocking stuffer and it's on sale for a record-low $19.99 | AppleInsiderApple's AirTag makes a great stocking stuffer and it's on sale for a record-low $19.99
An AirTag price war has erupted just over a week before Black Friday, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer.AirTag dips to new record low price leading up to Black Friday. - Image credit: AppleThe $19.99 price at Amazon and Best Buy reflects a 33% discount off retail and delivers a new record low price on the single pack. Both Amazon and Best Buy have units in stock, which is perfect timing if you're about to embark on a holiday trip and want to add one to your luggage or laptop bag.Get AirTag for $19.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider04:34 pmWhen is the best time to buy an iPad? We investigate
Macworld We’ve all been there. You decide to pick up a shiny new device, so you head to the shops and return home with your expensive purchase; all is well with the world. Then a week later a newer, better version is released, and you’re left wondering whether you’ve wasted your money. In this article we show how to avoid this trauma by explaining when it’s the best time to buy an iPad. If you’re struggling to decide which one is the right device for you, incidentally, you should also take a look at our iPad buying guide. When is the best time to buy an iPad? It’s not so easy to say when the best time to buy an iPad is because there is no clear schedule to when Apple will update any of the iPad models. However, since Apple doesn’t tend to update iPads as regularly as it does iPhones and the Apple Watch, you can be reasonabl.y condident that is the iPad is less than a year and a half old it probably isn’t about to be updated. Safe in the knowledge that an update isn’t due soon, you might be wondering if the price might change. Rather than wait for Apple to drop the price, which happens very rarely, our recommendation would be to look for deals from retailers. We see deals throughout the year, but the best tend to happen during Amazon Prime Day (July ad October) or Black Friday (November). The best time to buy an Apple Watch isn’t necessarily when a new model launches. If you wait a month or two you might be able to take advantages of sales and price drops from resellers. During October and November we see lots of sales events, such as Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, and you can expect to get some money off at these events. Apple doesn’t discount its products at its own stores, but it does offer vouchers with new purchases from time to time–and Black Friday is one of those times. For advice on where to buy, read our roundup of the Best iPad deals. Looking for a Black Friday deal: See Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals and Best Black Friday iPad deals. How often is the iPad updated? Life would be a bit easier for the iPad fanbase if you could always rely on the latest update to your preferred model appearing in September, as is the case with the iPhone. Instead, Apple updates its iPads on a less predictable schedule, with new models tending to appear around September/October or April, and often with a gap of two or more years between updates. Here’s a list of the iPads on sale today and when they were last updated: iPad (10th generation, 10.9-inch): October 2022 iPad Air (M2): March 2024 iPad Pro (M4): March 2024 iPad mini (A17 Pro): October 2024 As you can see, it’s been a few years since the standard iPad was updated, and we do expect that Apple will be updating it in 2025. The iPad mini update in October 2024 came three years after the last update, which happened at the end of 2021. When will Apple launch new iPads? We probably won’t see Apple update the iPad Air or iPad Pro for a while. We don’t expect either to be updated in 2025. The iPad mini now runs on a processor compatible with Apple Intelligence, so it is also future-proofed for a few more years. The iPad on the other hand still features an older A15 chip that won’t run Apple Intelligence, so it is likely that Apple will bring it into line with those requirements in 2025. Read about Apple’s plans for the 11th gen iPad. Is now a good time to buy an iPad? Here’s our breakdown of the four types of iPad that Apple currently sells, and in each case whether you should buy now or wait. iPad (10th gen, 10.9-inch): Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: From $349 (64GB) | $499 (256GB) (was $449 and $599) Best Prices Today: $299.99 at Amazon$299.99 at Target $331 at Walmart Electronics Last updated: October 2022 Is now a good time to buy? No The current 10-inch iPad arrived in October 2022. This is the cheapest iPad, with a starting price of $349/£329, and as such it is an easy model to recommend for those who don’t care about the latest flashy innovations and instead want a reliable, mid-size tablet in fun colors, for general use. However, if size isn’t important, you may be better off with the smaller iPad mini, which starts at $499/£499, but offers double the storage at the entry level, 128GB rather than 64GB. Alternatively, wait until spring 2025 when we expect Apple will update the standard iPad model. Read our full Apple iPad (10th gen, A14, 2022) review iPad mini: Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: $499 (128GB; Wi-Fi only) | $599 (256GB; Wi-Fi only) | $799 (512GB; Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $479 at Amazon$479 at Walmart Electronics$499 at Apple Last updated: October 2024 Is now a good time to buy? Yes, you can buy now: a new model was launched in October 2024 and it’s great! As we mentioned above, the 2024 iPad mini now offers 128GB storage at the entry level, rather than a measly 64GB. This is a definite point in its favor. In addition, the 2024 model features a chip compatible with Apple Intelligence features, so it will be nicely future-proofed for a while (and it’s likely to be a few years until Apple updates it). There is a choice of color options, as there are on the iPad and iPad Air. The iPad mini has pale blue, purple and starlight in contrast to the bolder color choices on the Air and standard iPad. Read our full Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) review iPad Air: Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: $599 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $522.95 at B&H$554 at Walmart Electronics$583.56 at Amazon Last updated: March 2024 Is now a good time to buy? We don’t expect that Apple will update the iPad Air until 2026, so now is a great time to buy one. The iPad Air with M2 chip is a stunning machine at a comparatively affordable price. It has some competition from the iPad Pro (which has a more meaty M4 chip), and it’s no longer the thin, light offering it once was now that the iPad Pro is just as slim. Like the iPad Pro the iPad Air now comes in two sizes, so you can choose either a 11-inch or 14-inch display. It’s the iPad Air that has the fun color palette though, available in blue, pink, yellow or silver, while the Pro has a more professional color scheme. It is unlikely that the iPad Air will be undated before 2026. So, if you want to buy one now is a good time. Read our full Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) review iPad Pro: Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: $999 (Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $899 at B&H$924 at Walmart Electronics$969 at Amazon Last updated: March 2024 Is now a good time to buy? We don’t expect that Apple will update the iPad Air until 2026, so now is a great time to buy one. As the flagships of Apple’s tablet range, the iPad Pro 11-inch and 14-inch are highly desirable devices that boast incredible levels of performance. These features don’t come cheap, though, so you’ll want to be careful when considering when to buy. The good news is that they were last updated in the spring of 2024, with Apple furnishing them with the M4 chip, which at that point hadn’t even debuted on the Mac, means Apple is extremely unlikely to launch a new Pro in the immediate future. Read our full Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024) review04:25 pmToday in Apple history: Apple Park gets the official go-ahead
On November 19, 2013, the Cupertino City Council approved plans for Apple Park. (The ambitious new HQ was called Apple Campus 2 at the time.) (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:22 pmPSA: An iOS 18 bug is why our favorite ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut broke
Do you ever frame screenshots inside Apple device frames? Then you’ve probably used Federico Viticci’s ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut. Unfortunately, the shortcut has been broken in recent months, and now we know that an iOS 18 bug is the cause. more…04:18 pmSMS Delivery Delays Across Multiple Networks in Colombia
Nov 19, 08:18 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to multiple networks in Colombia for a subset of shortcodes. 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.Nov 19, 07:53 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to the 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.04:11 pmPro Display XDR 2 Expected to Feature Quantum-Dot Technology
In a blog post this week, Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young said that he expects Apple's next-generation Pro Display XDR to feature the same quantum-dot display technology adopted by the latest MacBook Pro models. It is unclear if Young confirmed this information with his sources, or if it is merely a prediction, but he is a display industry expert and his track record with display-related rumors for future Apple products is quite good. For example, he was the first source to reveal that iPhone 16 Pro models would feature larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays. In a social media post last week, Young said the latest quantum-dot display films have equal to better color gamut support, and offer improved motion performance, compared to the KSF phosphor film that he said Apple uses for the existing Pro Display XDR and previous MacBook Pro models. This means the Pro Display XDR 2 could have improved color accuracy and faster response times compared to the current model. Apple released the Pro Display XDR in 2019, alongside an updated Mac Pro, and the external monitor has not received any hardware upgrades since then. The high-end 32-inch monitor features an LCD panel with LED backlighting, 6K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the monitor starts at $4,999, but the optional Pro Stand costs $999 extra. In 2022, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was working on an updated version of the Pro Display XDR with an Apple silicon chip, something the current model lacks. In the Studio Display, an A13 Bionic chip powers features such as Center Stage camera framing, spatial audio, and Siri voice commands. Additional features that customers are hoping for include a built-in camera, speakers, and a higher refresh rate. At this point, it is unclear when Apple might release a Pro Display XDR 2.Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:07 pmApple Further Expanding Into Ads, Now Directly Selling Ads in News App
Apple has started directly selling ads shown in the Apple News app, according to Axios. The report said that Apple News publishers will receive a 70% cut of the revenue from ads sold by Apple within their articles, and added that publishers will continue to receive 100% of the revenue from in-article ads that they sell themselves. Apple has been gradually expanding its advertising efforts over the past few years. For example, it started selling ads within the main "Today" tab in the App Store in 2022, allowing developers to promote their apps to a wider audience. Apple selling ads directly within the Apple News app could further boost its services revenue. More details about the placement of ads in the Apple News app can be found in the Axios report.Tag: Apple NewsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:02 pmApple TV+ to license its movies to other services
Apple has hired an executive to license its Apple Original Films' movies to other companies with the intent to not only increase returns… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:59 pmThe next big Apple TV+ comedy just dropped its first trailer
Apple TV+ has some beloved comedies among its best series, and a new show coming in early 2025 looks set to join them. It’s called The Studio, and Apple just dropped the first trailer. more…03:52 pmIAD (Ashburn) on 2024-11-20
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Apple's newest M4 iMac is available with a big $150 discount—applicable across all its variants—within a month of its launch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:34 pmconcurrency issue with UNUserNotificationCenterDelegate and SwiftUI
Hey /r/iosprogramming, I’m working on my first project with Swift Concurrency and am launching some async code from a UNUserNotificationCenterDelegate method in a class marked @MainActor. I’d thought that because this method is marked @MainActor, that SwiftUI would wait until it finished executing, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. While that async method […]03:26 pmApp Store revenue grew more than usual in October
Apple's App Store saw a jump in revenue in October, analysts say, with downloads in the month also trending higher than usual.App Store iconLike many other areas of Apple's empire, the App Store experiences seasonality when it comes to purchases and downloads of apps. In October, analysts saw an improvement in tracked metrics that go beyond what typical seasonal figures.In the data from Sensor Tower for the month of October seen by J.P.Morgan and shared with AppleInsider, revenue from App Store purchases grew by 2.6% in concurrent months. This follows the 2.3% drop in revenue in concurrent months from August to September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:25 pmApple absolutely should make a TV set, here’s why
A Steve Jobs quote once inspired a years-long fascination with the idea of Apple building a TV set. The product never came to fruition, but the dream lives on, stoked by a new Mark Gurman rumor that Apple is now ‘evaluating’ making a TV. Here are five reasons I think Apple absolutely should make its own TV. more…03:09 pmThe Best Early Black Friday AirTag Deals
Black Friday is just over a week away, and in the lead-up to the shopping holiday we've seen great deals arrive for Apple's AirTag Bluetooth tracker. In this article we're sharing all the best deals you can currently get on the AirTag. 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. Of course, there is a chance that we could see better deals on the AirTag arrive as Black Friday gets closer. This is a risk anyone has to take while shopping during the holidays, so with that in mind, many of the deals shared below are currently the best prices you will find online. More information on these sales can be found in our Black Friday Roundup. Best AirTag Deals Amazon today has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $72.99, down from $99.00. This is just about $3 higher when compared to the all-time low price we saw last week, so it's still a great deal on the Bluetooth trackers. $9 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $19.99 $26 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $72.99 If you're shopping for a single AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for just $19.99, down from $29.00. This one is a match of the all-time low price on the AirTag 1-Pack. 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 forums03:01 pmThese are Apple Podcasts’ most popular U.S. podcasts of 2024
Apple on Tuesday shared the most popular podcasts of 2024, with year-end charts localized for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmReview: Two Months With the Apple Watch Series 10
It's been two months since Apple released the Apple Watch Series 10, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the Series 10 alongside an Apple Watch Ultra 2 to provide a longer term review and comparison. The larger version of the Series 10 has the biggest display of any Apple Watch, including the Ultra 2, but it's only a little bit bigger than the Ultra 2 so you're not missing out on much if you have Apple's more rugged watch. The Series 10 is lighter and thinner, though, so it can be more comfortable. In addition to having the largest display, the Series 10 has better visibility at an angle, so you can better see the time regardless of what you're doing. There's a 1Hz minimum refresh rate too so you get an always-on second hand with some watch faces. Apple added sleep apnea detection to the Series 10, but the Apple Watch Ultra got it too, so there's no real distinguishing health feature to set it apart. It basically has all the same features as the Ultra 2, including the Dive app and a Tides app, but it can't be used for deep water diving because it doesn't have the same depth resistance. Also unique to the Ultra 2 is the siren sound. Given the near feature parity, if you have an Ultra 2, there's probably no reason to get the Series 10 at this point, unless you want a watch that's slimmer and lighter. If you're trying to decide between the Ultra 2 and the Series 10, it's between weight and battery life. The Series 10 is lighter and more comfortable, but the Ultra 2 has much longer battery life. What are your Apple Watch Series 10 thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 10Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:58 pmBest way to implement live location tracking ?
Hey guys. I am building a taxi booking app and it (obviously) includes live location tracking of cab for the users. I want to know whats THE RIGHT way to achieve this ? Earlier I had a periodic timer emtting a socket from the driver app which is recieved in user app. Since sockets does […]02:55 pmSMS Delivery Delays to the Claro Network in Ecuador
Nov 19, 06:55 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to the Claro network in Ecuador. 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.02:52 pmFrance SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 20, 13:00 - 15:00 PSTNov 19, 06:41 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in France is conducting an emergency maintenance from 20 November 2024 at 13:00 PST until 20 November 2024 at 15:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from France handsets.02:45 pmCreative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds: A glimpse into portable audio’s future [Review] ★★★☆☆
Our hands-on review of Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds review finds a lot to like in the xMEMS micro speaker, but they're average otherwise. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:45 pmCreative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds: A glimpse into portable audio’s future [Review] ★★★☆☆
Our hands-on review of Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds review finds a lot to like in the xMEMS micro speaker, but they're average otherwise. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:41 pmApple Ending Support for Safari Bookmark Syncing on iOS 10 and Earlier
In a support document published this week, Apple said it will be dropping support for Safari bookmark syncing on iPhones and iPads running iOS 10 or earlier, and on Macs running macOS Sierra 10.12.5 or earlier, starting December 18. Apple said it made this decision in accordance with its minimum software requirements for iCloud. Apple said Safari bookmarks on devices running those older iOS and macOS versions will no longer be synced to other devices or uploaded to iCloud.com:You won't lose any bookmarks already on your devices and you'll still be able to create new bookmarks on those devices. However, new bookmarks won't sync across devices with iOS 10 or earlier and macOS Sierra 10.12.5 or earlier. They also won't be recoverable on iCloud.com.Apple said users will need to update their devices to iOS 11 or macOS Sierra 10.12.6 or newer to continue syncing their Safari bookmarks with the newer iCloud Bookmarks system, with steps for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC users outlined in Apple's support document. If you cannot or do not want to update your device, you can copy or export your bookmarks, with the support document outlining steps for that option as well. If your devices are already running iOS 11 or later or macOS Sierra 10.12.6 or later, no action is required, according to Apple. As we previously reported, Apple also announced that iCloud device backups for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will require iOS 9 or later starting December 18. As outlined in another support document, users will need to update their devices to iOS 9 or later or manually back up the device to a Mac or PC. After the deadline, Apple said any data backed up to iCloud from devices that have not been updated to iOS 9 will be deleted.Tags: iCloud, SafariRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:30 pmStay powered up on road trips with this high-output car charger
Meets the power demands of your devices on the road. The compact Naztech SpeedMax65 laptop car charger delivers speed and reliability. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:28 pmGet ready for the iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s thinnest phone ever
Macworld Apple is expected to launch an extra-thin model when it unveils the iPhone 17 line-up next year. But exactly how thin are we talking? A new report appears to confirm the figure is 6mm, which would make the iPhone 17 Air/Slim the thinnest smartphone Apple has ever released. The analyst Jeff Pu put out a research note Monday supporting a recent rumor about the device’s thickness. “We agreed with the recent chatter of [a] 6mm thickness ultra-slim design of the iPhone 17 Slim model,” he wrote in the note, seen by MacRumors. At 6mm, the Air would easily snatch the record previously held by the 6.9mm iPhone 6; the iPhone 16 is a comparatively chunky 7.8mm thick, while the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are a positively obese 8.25mm. Oddly enough, as MacRumors points out, you can get a thinner iPad: the 13- and 11-inch versions of the latest iPad Pro are just 5.1mm and 5.3mm respectively. And the final iPod nano came in under 6mm too, not that this is a fair comparison against a full smartphone. As ever with rumored Apple products, the iPhone 17 Air has come in for plenty of criticism long before it’s even been announced. There’s a sense among pundits that 6mm wouldn’t be thin enough to warrant an Air or Slim branding or the likely high price tag; MacRumors itself wrote a story earlier this month complaining that the device may not be much thinner than the iPhone 6, as if being thinner than the thinnest ever iPhone, which incidentally had just a 4.7-inch screen and vastly inferior components and cameras, would not be an engineering feat worth celebrating. Conversely, most of the negative discussion on Reddit argues that slimming down to 6mm goes beyond usefulness. In this thread: “Hard no for me. Gimme thicker with big battery.” “Does it really matter when most people will slap a massive case and screen protector on there? Give me a thicker phone with better battery life.” “I don’t think thinness or lightness is a huge priority.” “Why the obsession to go thin?” “I never loved the thinness of my iPhone 6s. It was just too thin.” [Editor’s note: the iPhone 6s was slightly thicker than the iPhone 6, at 7.1mm.] We’re still a long way off the launch of the iPhone 17 series, and Apple may find ways between now and then to further slim down the Air model–perhaps even rivaling the iPad Pro. But with half of the community complaining that it’s too thick and the other half complaining that it’s too thin, it feels like Apple might have got the balance about right. Catch all the latest news and rumors in our regularly updated iPhone 17 superguide. Or, if you don’t want to wait until next fall, pick up a bargain on the current range with our roundup of the best Black Friday iPhone deals.02:22 pmUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 15:00 - 20:00 PSTNov 19, 05:55 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Vodafone United Kingdom is conducting an emergency maintenance from 19 November 2024 at 15:00 PST until 19 November 2024 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Vodafone United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes, Lookup Identity MatchWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.02:19 pmMeta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR
It was back in September when Meta first revealed an early prototype of its Orion AR glasses, and while they are a long way from becoming an actual product you can buy, the company does believe it can achieve this. Indeed, Meta’s wearables chief thinks that Orion can in time become the AirPods of augmented reality devices … more…02:18 pmExpand your podcast library from Apple’s list of most popular ones
Discover new podcasts by finding out what other people are listening to with Apple’s list of top podcasts of 2024. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmNew xMEMS micro speaker brings big sound to smartwatches, AR glasses and more
Already making (sound) waves in earbuds and headphones, xMEMS unveils the Sycamore micro speaker for wearables like Apple Watch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:58 pmApple offers $100 million to cancel Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban
Apple has increased its offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold in the company’s latest bid to persuade the government to lift its… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:47 pmSophos Home Premium for Mac Review
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Good speed and performance, runs well in the background. Very good price point, the license allowing protection for up to 10 devices. Caught a respectable amount of test malware and some phishing site activity. Cons Allows AdWind and Adobe Flash Player sample malware to be installed, AdWind having to be removed with a separate utility. Awkward Web-based dashboard interface. Functions such as quicky scanning an external or network volume feel much harder than they have to be. Our Verdict Sophos Home Premium is available for a good price, protects up to 10 devices, and caught a fair amount of test case viral software, but there are too many issues with installation and set up, and certain elements of the program are awkward. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price Sophos (first year 25% off) $44.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When Reviewed$59.99 first year year, $99.99 for two years, and $139.99 for three years. Best Prices Today: Sophos Home Premium for Mac Retailer Price Sophos (first year 25% off) $44.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Sometimes an application doesn’t expand to match its competitors. This is the case with Sophos Home Premium, which we last reviewed in 2021. Since then only nominal changes, outside of supporting the current macOS operating systems, have been made and many of our criticisms made then still apply. Sophos Home Premium functions as a fairly well-rounded anti-piracy/anti-malware suite, its core modules centering around antivirus protection, web protection, ransomeware protection, and malicious traffic detection. The software usually retails for $59.99/£49.95 per year, $99.99/£89.95 for two years, and $139.99/£114.95 for three years, each subscription licensing up to 10 devices. You can currently get 25% off those prices, with the first year starting at $44.99/£37.46. In the past Sophos offered a free version of its Home product with just the antivirus protection and website protection. In late 2021, the company discontinued that version, leaving Sophos Home Premium as the only option for personal use. You can freely and fully use Home Premium for 30 days via an ad-free trial, the free trial protecting up to three devices. Find out how Sophos compares to the Best antivirus software for Mac we have tested. Sophos Home Premium is easy enough to download and requires macOS 10.12 (Monterey) or later to install and run. Installing the software proved to have its own set of issues and requires an online account to be set up. While the installer program functioned correctly, with the current version installing into the Sophos folder in the Applications folder, it didn’t activate the application in the expected way. Instead, everything was essentially controlled via the Menu Bar icon and a web-based interface. Yes, the program guides you through setting up permissions to install network tools, full disk access, and kernel extensions, but everything is based around the macOS menu bar pull-down menu and a web-based dashboard. Once you’ve signed into your Sophos account, it’s easy enough to customize and configure core elements such as actions that occur when malware is found, scan scheduling, and web filtering, and elements such as accessible scan logs, network file scanning, and easy access to creating whitelists and exceptions come in handy. Examining a scan log in Sophos Home Premium for Mac.Foundry Like similar programs, you can choose between quick scans to examine areas of the hard drive that might be infected with questionable software as well as full scans, which can take several hours and cover the full extent of the hard drive. While it takes a little nosing around the dashboard, users can configure the Web Filtering options to allow blocking for categories such as general interests, social networking and computing, and adult and potentially inappropriate categories and hone their filters in from there, excluding traffic that might be centered around adult content, gambling, hate, offensive content, violence, weapons, and other categories. The filters work reasonably well and helped block going to sites from some of my Gmail’s spam folder, and it’s easy enough to create a whitelist to provide exceptions for certain websites as needed. Unfortunately, there’s considerable room for improvement. Although Sophos Home Premium functions well with macOS’s GateKeeper feature and caught and filtered a respectable amount of test malware, it allowed both the AdWind malware and an infected copy of Adobe Flash Player to be installed. While the Adobe Flash Player application later offered an uninstallation option, the AdWind malware had to be removed with another utility, which proved discouraging. Other elements of the program felt awkward, and it felt surreal in that while the scan scheduling feature worked well, it only allows you to set schedule times set to every 30 minutes (11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, etc). The Dashboard’s home screen in Sophos Home Premium for Mac.Foundry The fact that the application runs entirely from the macOS Menu Bar and a web-based dashboard takes some getting used to, as nothing appears to be running by the Dock, and outside of a small Menu Bar animation, it can be difficult to gauge whether a scan is running unless the Menu Bar item is clicked on and Sophos Home Premium is opened from there. Finally, specifying and scanning an external volume such as a thumb drive or network volume feels like a harder process than it should be, with these elements included in the overarching Full Scan option, as opposed to being able to specify what you want to scan and doing this quickly and easily without having to wrestle with a web-based dashboard. Should you buy Sophos Home Premium? Sophos Home Premium is available for a good price to protect up to 10 devices, it caught a fair amount of test case viral software, and yes, it runs well in the background of the macOS operating system, but it feels like the elements that made the software feel awkward when we last looked at it three years ago haven’t been remedied and were barely looked into. Granted, there are some powerful customization options to be had within the depths of the Dashboard, but when it comes to ease of use (such as easily scanning an external volume), Sophos Home Premium seems lost in the dark with no hope of finding a flashlight in the near future. The price might be right, but there are other applications that take on these tasks and do them better, and they’re arguably worth looking into once the 30-day trial for this is complete.01:42 pmAre your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch
One of the biggest problems with social media is that our feeds are full of things the algorithms think we want to see, rather than what we actually want to see. If your Instagram recommendations seem increasingly removed from your interests, Meta is now offering you the chance to start again from scratch … more…01:39 pmTop Apple Podcast charts for 2024 show what everyone's been listening to
Apple has released a list of the most popular shows listened to via Apple Podcasts in 2024, with "The Daily" taking the top spot for the year in the United States.Image credit: AppleApple regularly publishes year-end charts for its various content services, giving a hint to what the world is listening to on their iPhone and other devices. On Tuesday, Apple issued its 2024 Apple Podcasts lists.Year-end charts are offered in nearly 100 countries and regions, appearing in the Browse tab of Apple Podcasts through to the end of the year. The regional charts provide details of the top overall podcasts, top new shows, most-followed shows, the most shared shows and episodes, and the top free and subscriber channels. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmApple Reveals Most Popular Podcasts of 2024
Apple today shared the most popular podcasts of 2024, with year-end charts available in the Browse tab of the Podcasts app through the end of the year. The 2024 charts include the top podcasts overall, the top new podcasts that debuted this year, the most followed podcasts, the most shared podcasts and episodes, and more. The most popular podcasts of 2024 in the U.S., according to Apple Podcasts:Top Shows 1. The Daily 2. Crime Junkie 3. The Joe Rogan Experience 4. Dateline NBC 5. SmartLess 6. Huberman Lab 7. This American Life 8. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce 9. Up First from NPR 10. Morbid Top New Shows 1. The Tucker Carlson Show 2. Three 3. Mortal Sin 4. Drowning Creek 5. The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke 6. Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings 7. Noble 8. Murder in the Hollywood Hills 9. Hysterical 10. Who Killed JFK? Top Series 1. Serial 2. Up and Vanished 3. Three 4. The Bakersfield Three 5. CounterClock 6. Something Was Wrong 7. Dr. Death 8. The Binge Cases 9. Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra 10. The Binge Crimes Top Episodes 1. Crime Junkie: “SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 1” 2. The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 - Donald Trump” 3. The Daily: “Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate” 4. Dateline NBC: “Dangerous Secret” 5. The Bakersfield Three: “Episode 1: Fight Like a Mother” 6. SmartLess: “Vince Vaughn” 7. Three: “Skylar Is Missing | Chapter 1” 8. Serial: “Serial S04 - Ep. 1: Poor Baby Raul” 9. Mortal Sin: “1 – Ashes to Ashes” 10. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce: “Travis Wins on the Road, Jason Celebrates Shirtless and Full Divisional Round Recap | Ep 75” Most Shared Shows 1. Huberman Lab 2. Scamanda 3. Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus 4. The Daily 5. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) 6. The Bible Recap 7. The Mel Robbins Podcast 8. Sold a Story 9. Who Killed JFK? 10. Crime Junkie Most Shared Episodes 1. The Tucker Carlson Show: “Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the Pill, and How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick” 2. The Mel Robbins Podcast: “The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now” 3. The Daily: “The Year of Taylor Swift” 4. Huberman Lab: “Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity” 5. The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 - Donald Trump” 6. The Ezra Klein Show: “Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?” 7. Honestly with Bari Weiss: “Why the Kids Aren’t Alright” 8. We Can Do Hard Things: “263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. Gibson” 9. Call Her Daddy: “Vice President Kamala Harris” 10. Good Inside with Dr. Becky: “The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt” Most Followed Shows 1. The Joe Rogan Experience 2. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce 3. Huberman Lab 4. Call Her Daddy 5. The Tucker Carlson Show 6. The Mel Robbins Podcast 7. SmartLess 8. Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus 9. Crime Junkie 10. The Daily Top Subscriber Shows 1. Apple News+ Narrated 2. Morbid 3. Dateline NBC 4. The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke 5. Dr. Death 6. SmartLess 7. Something Was Wrong 8. Scamtown 9. American Scandal 10. Mortal Sin Top Channels 1. Wondery 2. iHeartPodcasts 3. The New York Times 4. audiochuck 5. SiriusXM Podcasts 6. Dateline NBC 7. Dear Media 8. iHeart True Crime 9. Scicomm Media 10. Cumulus Podcast NetworkThese charts in the Podcasts app are localized for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions. Listeners can also explore "Shows We Love," a curated collection of standout narrative and episodic series that Apple says resonated this year. Apple added that it will reveal its Show of the Year on Tuesday, December 3.Tag: Apple PodcastsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:18 pmApple reveals the most popular podcasts of 2024, with nine different Top 10 lists
Apple has put together no fewer than nine different Top 10 lists, revealing the most popular podcasts of 2024. The lists kick off with the top shows of the year, but go on to list the most popular in a number of different categories, from new shows to those with the highest subscriber counts … more…01:16 pmHow can I sync these two animations?
I'm trying to make a github-contributions-like graph with an animation that highlights the squares and horizontally scrolls. However, all of the scrolling happens first and then the highlighting of the squares. How can I animate the squares and update the scroll every time a new column starts to get highlighted? private func colorForValue(_ value: Double, […]01:00 pmOutdated Risk Management Frameworks Face Growing Criticism
Risk management in many organizations is mired in a framework that can't keep pace with the challenges that most enterprise risk teams face. It needs to be modernized. That's the verdict that senior analysts Cody Scott and Alla Valente handed down in a recent Forrester Research blog that's critical of the Three Lines of Defense (3LOD) approach, which is widely used to assess organizational risk. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:56 pmThe expensive iPhone 17 Air may have a lot in common with Apple’s cheapest iPhone
The latest iPhone 17 Air report suggests that the expected ultra-slim model could be as thin as 6mm, which would make it the slimmest iPhone ever made. While that would be a challenging metric to hit, and we’ll believe it when there’s supporting evidence, we do seem to have growing clarity on the market Apple is targeting with the device … more…12:39 pmREMINDER: Post your app in a Saturday!
It’s becoming ridiculous how many posts we have to remove each day because app self-promotion is not submitted on Saturday. It’s even more absurd when users select the “App Saturday” flair without giving any thought to why Saturday is specified. We’re considering banning users for their lack of reading comprehension. While this subreddit is for […]12:36 pmSMS Delivery Receipt Delays to Multiple Network in Portugal
Nov 19, 04:36 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing delays in receiving message delivery reports when sending to multiple networks in Portugal. 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.12:24 pmReport: Google Merging Chrome OS Into Android to Rival iPad
Google is working on a multi-year project to fully migrate Chrome OS to Android as part of an effort to better compete with Apple's iPad, according to a new report from Android Authority citing an internal source at the company. The initiative would apparently see future Chromebook devices shipping with a desktop-optimized version of Android rather than Chrome OS, which would be a major shift in Google's operating system strategy. Google announced in June 2024 that Chrome OS would begin incorporating portions of Android's technical foundation, but the reported plans go much further toward a complete merger of the two platforms. Google is already laying groundwork for the transition by developing a new version of Chrome for Android with extension support and a Terminal application for running Linux apps. The company is also working on improved keyboard, mouse, and external display support for Android, along with features like multiple desktop spaces. The consolidation aims to create a more unified platform that can better challenge Apple's dominance in the high-end tablet market while allowing Google to more efficiently manage its development resources. Currently, neither Chrome OS nor Android has successfully competed with iPad, despite the multitasking shortcomings of iPadOS. The report notes that the strategy could also benefit the Android ecosystem by expanding its user base and making it more attractive to developers. Meanwhile, a separate report from Android Headlines suggests Google is developing a high-end Pixel-branded laptop, which could potentially showcase the new desktop-oriented Android platform. Google has not officially confirmed plans to phase out Chrome OS in favor of Android, and the company declined to comment on the report when contacted by Android Authority.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:15 pmCat in old Apple documentation
I found a cat picture in some old iOS documentation on the Apple website 🙂 It's nothing special really, I just found it funny that some tech writer decided to include a couple of screenshots which included a cat. https://preview.redd.it/u1ro8qs9ou1e1.jpg?width=661&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07aad385f1bd262ea07f06a97f017371e2251f3a Source: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/WindowsViews/Conceptual/ViewControllerPGforiOSLegacy/ModalViewControllers/ModalViewControllers.html submitted by /u/BaronSharktooth [link] [comments]12:03 pmiPhone 16 ban: Apple offers $100M to access 278M customers in Indonesia
Apple has responded to an iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia by offering a ten-fold boost to its manufacturing investments in the country. The Indonesian government responded aggressively when Cupertino company fell a little way short of its promised spend in the country, and Apple seems extremely keen to resolve the matter … more…11:56 amCorsair Debuts K65 Plus Wireless Keyboard and M75 Mouse for Mac
Corsair has announced Mac-compatible versions of its K65 Plus Wireless keyboard and M75 Wireless mouse, offering both peripherals in exclusive "Glacier Blue" and "Frost" color options designed to complement Apple devices. The K65 Plus Wireless is a 75% mechanical keyboard featuring pre-lubricated MLX Red v2 linear switches with integrated sound dampening for quieter typing. It includes Mac-specific Command and Option keys and supports connectivity via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless, with battery life rated at up to 266 hours on a single charge. Meanwhile, Corsair's M75 Wireless mouse features an ambidextrous design weighing 89 grams and includes a 26K DPI Marksman optical sensor. The mouse connects via Bluetooth or Corsair's proprietary Slipstream wireless technology. Both peripherals can be customized through Corsair's iCUE software, which is now available for macOS, allowing users to adjust key assignments, lighting effects, and other settings. However, according to Gizmodo, the keyboard requires the use of a bundled USB-C to USB-A converter from Anker to connect it to new Macs that don't come with legacy USB-A ports, so that's something to keep in mind. The Frost versions of the K65 Plus Wireless keyboard and M75 Wireless mouse are available now through Apple's online store, priced at $179.95 and $129.95 respectively. The Glacier Blue variants will be available at a later date.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:52 amAMS (Amsterdam) on 2024-11-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 22, 01:00 - 06:00 UTCNov 19, 11:32 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2024-11-22 between 01:00 and 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.11:30 amThe coming AI apocalypse could be just the doom Apple ordered
Macworld Shocking technology news this week as… here, let the Macalope just have an AI summarize it. “AI is the coolest and everyone loves it.” What?! No! That’s not… gah. “OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Are Struggling to Build More Advanced AI” (Bloomberg) It appears the wheels might be coming off AI a bit. Which, honestly, is probably the problem right there. The Macalope isn’t a programmer, but even he knows these things shouldn’t run on wheels. They should run on silicon. So if you’re running your AI on wheels, that’s the first thing you should try to fix. You’re welcome, AI companies. According to Bloomberg OpenAI, Google and Anthropic are all finding diminishing returns on their efforts to get “untapped sources of high-quality, human-made training data” at the same time they are faced with high costs associated with running the word-sausage-making machines they’ve already shipped. You may cry the Macalope a river, AI companies. On the first item, these companies have routinely appropriated content without consent and, even when they’ve asked for consent, have done it in the most difficult manner to get out of possible. On the second item, burning the Earth to a crisp in order to get your large language model to tell people to eat rocks and glue… the Macalope guesses we’ll see which kills humanity first, global warming or death by misinformation. It is certainly possible this is just a speed bump on the road to machines that, if they are not really thinking, at least appear to be doing so. However, it’s more than a bit sigh-inducing to see AI start to disappoint in the same way that the previous energy vampire technologies (apologies to Colin Robinson) like crypto did. Way back in June (remember June?), the Macalope wrote: The Macalope doesn’t consider himself someone prone to conspiracy theories, but he would not be surprise to find out years from now that Nvidia has been running a powerful psychological ops campaign that dreams up technologies that require its boards to run and then convinces venture capital firms to invest in them. If it turns out AI is running out of gas and suddenly next year there’s some other processor-intensive technology that comes out that just happens to need GPUs, well, let’s just say this is looking less like a conspiracy theory and more like an educated guess. Also, the Macalope should probably put an expiration date on that “AI running on gas” metaphor because the incoming U.S. presidential administration would probably be all too willing to allow it to literally run on gas. AI is a party Apple is probably happy to have arrived to late and maybe leave early, but the company’s not immune to the collective yawn this technology seems to engender. As more people are testing the iOS 18.2 beta, more are experiencing the… “joys” is definitely the wrong word there. “Nightmare fuel” is probably a little strong, but more directionally correct. Ah. More are experiencing the fever dreams produced by Image Playground. Summaries often aren’t much better, apparently going so far as to turn children into husbands which is super awkward. IDG AI was supposed to drive a wave of upgrades to new phones for Apple but it’s a technology that few have asked for that often delivers results no one asked for. Absolutely everyone: [nothing at all] AI: “EAT ROCKS!” Absolutely everyone: “Who said that?!” Apple will, of course, continue to do just fine (thank you, services revenue) and is probably better poised to pivot away from this if it continues to run into a brick wall than many of its competitors. The Macalope started with a joke about summaries but he has to say Apple’s summarize tool did a pretty good job on this column: AI companies face challenges in improving their models due to limited data and high costs. Despite initial excitement, AI’s performance has fallen short of expectations, raising concerns about its future. Apple, while not immune to AI’s limitations, is better positioned to pivot away from it due to its strong services revenue. Still, the Macalope would have highlighted the metaphors used: “AI seems like its wheels are coming off and it’s running out of gas and headed for a brick wall.”11:20 amApple Offers $100 Million Investment to End Indonesia's iPhone 16 Ban
Apple has significantly raised its proposed investment in Indonesia to $100 million, a tenfold increase from its initial $10 million offer reported earlier this month. The new proposal aims to convince Indonesian authorities to lift their ban on iPhone 16 sales. According to Bloomberg, the increased investment would be spread over two years. However, Indonesia's Ministry of Industry is reportedly now pushing Apple to direct more of the investment toward smartphone research and development within the country. Indonesia blocked iPhone 16 sales in October after determining that Apple had not met the country's 40% domestic content requirement for smartphones. The government also claims Apple has invested only 1.5 trillion rupiah ($95 million) through developer academies, falling short of a promised 1.7 trillion rupiah commitment. The ministry has yet to make a final decision on Apple's enhanced proposal. Recent attempts by Apple executives to meet with industry minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in Jakarta are said to have been unsuccessful, with the executives meeting a director-general instead. Indonesia represents a significant market for Apple, with the country's population of 280 million operating some 354 million active mobile phones.Tag: IndonesiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:18 amSMS Delivery Delays to Telma Network in Madagascar
Nov 19, 03:17 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telma Network in Madagascar. 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.11:15 amApple Vision Pro's ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs | AppleInsiderApple Vision Pro's ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs
With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac's display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I've been waiting for.Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it's finally getting oneAt the time of writing the visionOS 2.2 update is only available to developers willing to install it on the headset they use for app development. But it'll soon be made available to everyone who wants it. And while there are a few new improvements for Apple Vision Pro owners to look forward to, there's one that's particularly exciting — big Mac display mirroring upgrades.The Mac mirroring isn't new of course, but the addition of new wide and ultra-wide options most definitely is. And it makes for a huge improvement for those who want to use their fancy spatial computer as a display for their Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:15 amBeware: If you’re buying a new iPhone, porch pirates are smarter than ever
Macworld As Black Friday approaches, two things are certain: Piles of packages arriving on our doorsteps and porch pirates looking to snatch them all. And according to a new report, if you’re buying a new iPhone, you may be at an even higher risk. The Wall Street Journal reports that thieves have begun targeting iPhone deliveries across the U.S. by gaining access to AT&T tracking numbers. Since the carrier doesn’t generally require a signature for delivery, porch pirates can stake out homes and instantly grab the package before the homeowner is even aware it has been dropped off. The Journal says that some thieves are dressing up as delivery drivers themselves to allay any suspicion. For its part, AT&T says it will “work as quickly as possible with the customer to make it right,” but has no plans to change its policy. It only requires a signature in high-theft markets, and if you don’t live in one, that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. The company points out that in-store pickup is also an option. Apple requires a signature for purchases through its store, but many other stores, including Amazon, don’t, even on large purchases like a MacBook. So if thieves are able to gain access to AT&T tracking numbers, they can conceivably get other companies’ numbers as well. So if you don’t have a drop box or some other way to secure your deliveries, you’ll definitely want to be a little more vigilant when waiting for packages to arrive this season.11:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: FIDO Alliance’s plan for Passkey migration
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Rew Islam from Dashlane about the plans from the FIDO Alliance to allow for Passkey migration between various password managers. more…10:48 amiMac M4 review: Minor changes lead to perfection for Apple's all-in-one Mac
Apple's 2024 iMac M4 got some internal updates to a familiar design, and the bevy of those small changes helped Apple perfect its ever-popular all-in-one.iMac M4 review: The new 2024 M4 iMac in greenThe new wave of colorful iMacs debuted in November 2024, alongside upgraded MacBook Pros and a redesigned Mac mini. We picked one up and have been testing it out in the studio for the past two week or so.Unsurprisingly, we were happy with what Apple delivered here. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:46 amAqara Launches Smart Smoke Detector and Valve Controller
Aqara today announced two new smart home safety products – a Smoke Detector for European markets and a Valve Controller T1 for global release. Both devices expand the company's home safety lineup with Matter compatibility and Apple HomeKit integration. The Valve Controller T1 is designed to prevent water damage by retrofitting onto existing household water valves. It can automatically shut off water flow when linked to leak sensors and supports common pipe sizes from 1/2" to 1". The controller runs on four AA batteries with an estimated two-year battery life. The new Smoke Detector, available exclusively in Europe, features an 85-decibel siren and smartphone notifications for smoke detection. When paired with Aqara cameras, homeowners can visually verify alarms remotely. The detector can also trigger other Aqara hub sirens and grouped smoke detectors for whole-home alerts. Both products work with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home through Matter-over-Bridge support. This enables automated routines like flashing smart lights red during smoke detection or shutting down HVAC systems to prevent smoke circulation. The Smoke Detector utilizes Zigbee protocol for efficient power usage, offering up to 10 years of battery life. Both devices can be managed through the Aqara Home app for configuration and monitoring. The Valve Controller T1 is available now through Aqara's Amazon stores in the US and Europe. The Smoke Detector can be purchased from Aqara's European Amazon stores and select retailers.Tags: Aqara, HomeKitThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:42 amApple Watch is a bargain this Black Friday 2024
Macworld The annual Black Friday sales event is a fantastic time to buy an Apple Watch, with big savings from a wide variety of retailers. Technically it lasts just four days, from Black Friday (November 29, 2024) to Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024), but prices tend to drop throughout November and the deals have started appearing already. In this article we will share all the best Apple Watch deals in the run up to Black Friday 2024 and throughout the event. We also share our advice about how to get the best deal on an Apple Watch, what to look out for, and what to avoid. Does Apple do Apple Watch deals on Black Friday? Apple doesn’t do discounts, but it holds a shopping event over the Black Friday weekend. This typically consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. In 2023 you could get gift cards with qualifying purchases on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. We are still waiting for details of how much the gift cards will be worth this year, but last year you got a $50/£40 card when you bought the Apple Watch SE or Series 9. Read Apple’s Black Friday 2024 deal for the latest information. While Apple doesn’t cut Apple Watch prices for Black Friday, plenty of other retailers do. We are sharing the best deals we have seen so far below. Best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2024 U.S. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): $349 ($50 off with coupon, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $379 ($50 off, MSRP $429) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm): $189 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm): $219 ($60 off, MSRP $279) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2: $700 ($99 off, MSRP $799) U.K. Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular): £769 (£30 off, RRP £799) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £409 (£20 off, RRP £429) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £379 (£20 off, RRP £399) Argos, Apple Watch SE (40mm) (2022): £209 (£10 off, RRP £219) Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm): £329 (RRP was £429 – Clearance) Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm): £299 (RRP was £399 – Clearance) Black Friday 2024: How to get the best deal on the right Apple Watch Apple currently sells three Apple Watches: the standard Apple Watch Series 10 (starting at $399/£399), the cut-price Apple Watch SE (from $249/£219), and the premium Apple Watch Ultra 2 (from $799/£799). These are each available in a range of colors, materials, and sizes, which may affect the price. For most customers the Apple Watch SE will be more than sufficient; however, the Series 10 offers a bigger screen (with always-on functionality) and better health sensors. The Ultra is only worth getting if you live a life of adventure and need a watch that can cope with the rough and tumble of long hikes, perilous climbs, and underwater dives. For detailed advice on selecting the best model for you, check out our Apple Watch buying guide. You can get a deal on an Apple Watch all year round in our round up of the Best Apple Watch deals. You may also see deals on older models that Apple itself doesn’t sell any more. The Apple Watch Series 9 came out in fall 2023 and was only discontinued two months ago; that should still serve you perfectly well. For that matter, the Series 8 and 1st-gen Ultra launched in fall 2022, the same time as the current SE, so they ought to do fine too. But we’d probably steer clear of anything older than that. It’s important to be aware that Black Friday will bring bad deals as well as good ones. Retailers don’t want to give you a great deal; they want you to buy their unwanted stock at a high price, and will use all sorts of tricks to persuade you to do so. Don’t let them get away with it. Always check the current MSRP/RRP for the watch you’re planning to buy (we include these with all of our recommended deals). Apple tends to drop prices on older products on a yearly basis, but retailers may conveniently forget to mention this and quote the old price instead. That makes their discount look bigger and the deal more appealing. Some retailers also raise their own prices ahead of Black Friday, then drop them back down and claim a large saving. Price tracker sites like CamelCamelCamel can help you to work out if this has happened. We will also flag it if we see it. It’s worth checking reviews and buying guides (such as ours, linked above) to assess the age and worth of the device. Make sure you’re not being fobbed off with antiquated stock. Also, watch out for deals on the cellular models; these can look like big savings, but in our experience there is little point in owning a cellular Apple Watch. You might as well pay less and get the standard model. Finally, what actually constitutes a good deal? U.S. buyers should be looking at a benchmark of roughly $60 to $70 off the current models and $100 or more off discontinued ones, which is what we saw in 2023. But deals tend to be weaker in the U.K., where we struggled to find £30 off anything last year. We hope the retailers will do better this time around, but you may need to prepare yourself for disappointment. Black Friday: Latest Apple Watch Series 10 deals The Apple Watch Series 10 came out in September 2024. The 42mm model starts at $399/£399. Retailer Price $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $399 View Deal 399 View Deal $399 View Deal $399.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The 46mm version of the Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $429/£429. Retailer Price $379 View Deal $379 View Deal $429 View Deal $429.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Black Friday: Latest Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals Apple Watch Ultra 2 came out in September 2023. It has an MSRP of $799/£799. New Refurbished Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) GPS + Cellular 49 mm – Titanium Natural Titanium – Ocean band Blue $556.28 View Deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) GPS + Cellular 49 mm – Titanium Natural Titanium – Alpine loop Blue $605.12 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Black Friday: Latest Apple Watch SE (2022) deals Apple’s first budget SE smartwatch came out in 2020; this is the second-gen model, which launched in September 2022. Prices start at $249/£219 for the smaller version. (If you don’t see any deals below this paragraph, that means there’s no stock left in your region.) Retailer Price $189 View Deal $299.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The larger 44mm version has an MSRP of $279/£249. Retailer Price $279 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Black Friday: Latest Apple Watch Series 9 deals The Series 9 was released in 2023, having launched alongside the Ultra 2. The 41mm version had an MSRP of $399/£399 before being discontinued. New Refurbished Retailer Price $379.99 View Deal $399 View Deal $399.99 View Deal $409 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Smart Watch MR953LL/A HR – Pink $249.99 View Deal Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) GPS 41 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band Blue $267.15 View Deal Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band Blue $349 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket The 45mm version of the Apple Watch Series 9 was $429/£429. 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