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- 04:10 pmThis AI-powered app takes notes for you, then summarizes them
Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac to transcribe and summarize lectures, meetings and more with AI note taker app My Notes AI. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:08 pmApple Card now offering rare sign up bonus for a limited time: up to $200
Historically, Apple Card has never offered a standard sign up bonus. Apple has certainly run a number of limited time promos, and now there’s a new one on the table. It’s a unique offer, and doesn’t have a minimum spend requirement, unlike previous Apple Card sign up bonuses. more…02:59 pmJust released my application to AppStore. Check it out.
Guys, I have just released my Walletra application to AppStore, and I would like to hear your opinions. Here is the link: https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/walletra/id6740998946 submitted by /u/Swimming-Twist-3468 [link] [comments]02:52 pmI built a simple, clean, and easy to use Expense Tracker
Hey everyone! In a world where everyone is building an expense manager, I had to build my own. Why? Because I wanted something simple, clean, and easy to use, but with the flexibility to attach personalized categories, merchants, and accounts—giving me a deeper understanding of where my money was going and which credit cards I […]02:50 pmHow I doubled my revenue in 5 minutes.
I doubled my app's price. I absolutely did not expect this to result in linear scaling of my revenue as well, but my app was probably considered "too cheap" by my users or I don't know. Will definitely not work for all apps, but if you think your app might be underpriced, give this a […]02:25 pmScreen2Code – Transforms UI screenshots into code
Yes, just another AI wrapper, I know… But I wanted one in my portfolio too. Also, it was fun to play around with some AI apis. The outcome was Screen2Code, an app that let’s you turn any mobile UI screenshot into modular code. Currently supported are SwiftUI, Flutter, Jetpack Compose and React Native. The outcome […]02:00 pmShould you buy the 2025 Mac Studio with M3 Ultra or M4 Max?
Apple’s latest desktop Macs are “the most powerful ever.” It may be worth it for you to buy the M3 or M4 Mac Studio. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmTop Stories: MacBook Air, Mac Studio, iPad Air, and iPad Updates
There was definitely "something in the air" this week as Tim Cook promised, with Apple making a number of product announcements to breathe new life into several of its Mac and iPad products. Some aspects of the announcements were expected while others were a bit of a surprise as was Apple looking to entice potential customers with some interesting choices for its new products, so read on below for all the details! Everything Apple Announced This Week It was a busy week for Apple with multiple new products announced on both Tuesday and Wednesday. We're now caught up on what's been rumored for a spring launch, so check out our recap and video going over everything Apple announced. All of the new products are available for pre-order now and will launch on Wednesday, March 12. Apple Announces New MacBook Air With M4 and 'Sky Blue' Color Option Apple on Wednesday announced refreshed 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models featuring the M4 chip, an upgraded Center Stage camera, and a new Sky Blue color option to replace Space Gray. The M4 chip features a 10-core CPU, an up to 10-core GPU, and support for up to 32GB of unified memory, and Apple says the new MacBook Air is up to 2x faster than the M1 model. The M4 MacBook Air also comes with a lower $999 starting price, allowing Apple to simplify the lineup by eliminating both the M2 and M3 models. Apple Announces New Mac Studio With M4 Max and M3 Ultra Chips, Thunderbolt 5, and More Wednesday's other big announcement was an updated Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chip options, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and more. The M4 Max chip was already released last year in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it can be configured with up to a 16-core CPU, up to a 40-core GPU, and up to 128GB of unified memory. The all-new M3 Ultra chip features up to a 32-core CPU with 24 performance cores and eight efficiency cores, up to 80 GPU cores, and up to 512GB of memory. Apple Announces New iPad Air With M3 Chip, Updated Magic Keyboard Apple on Tuesday introduced new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with the M3 chip, along with an updated Magic Keyboard for the device. With the M3 chip, the new iPad Air should offer up to 20% faster performance compared to the previous-generation model with the M2 chip, which was released in May 2024. In addition, the M3 chip brings hardware-accelerated ray tracing to the iPad Air for the first time, providing improved graphics rendering in games. The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air features a larger trackpad and function keys for easy access to features like display brightness and volume controls. Apple Unveils 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip and More Storage Alongside the M3 iPad Air, Apple on Tuesday also announced the 11th-generation iPad, now featuring the A16 chip and more storage. While the new iPad won't support Apple Intelligence, the A16 chip represents a significant upgrade over the A14 Bionic chip in the previous model, and the new iPad offers a better value as Apple has doubled the starting storage to 128GB. There's also a new 512GB tier at the high end. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:48 pmI just updated my App Store screenshots. What do you think of the new design? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI just updated my App Store screenshots. What do you think of the new design?
submitted by /u/whatinsidethebox [link] [comments]01:40 pmToday in Apple history: Apple outwits clone-makers with Mac OS 8
On March 8, 1997, Apple renamed the forthcoming Mac OS 7.7 to Mac OS 8. There was a good -- if slightly underhanded -- reason for it. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:29 pmBoxiit – Boxing, HIIT Interval Timer App that runs on the Lock Screen and in the background | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBoxiit – Boxing, HIIT Interval Timer App that runs on the Lock Screen and in the background
submitted by /u/Sk8-Rookie [link] [comments]01:05 pmShould you buy the 2025 iPad 11 with A16?
Apple’s latest budget tablet comes with a big boost in performance. It may be worth it for you to buy the iPad 11. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:34 pmI built an app to track my habits 👀
Hello everyone 👋 I just released a habit tracker that's actually simple (and well designed!) ✨ Are you overwhelmed by habit trackers that are just too complicated? Well, I felt the same way, so I built Duse, a beautifully simple habit tracker app. My goal was to make building habits enjoyable and easy! With Duse, […]12:10 pmShould you buy the 2025 iPhone 16e?
Apple’s latest entry-level iPhone brings a nic balance of modern features and capabilities. It may be worth it for you to buy the iPhone 16e. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:06 pmI made an app to create and schedule structured workouts to your Apple Watch [Promo Codes!] | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI made an app to create and schedule structured workouts to your Apple Watch [Promo Codes!]
Hello! I know that last week some of you may have seen a similar post from someone else for a very similar app. The post was later removed by the author because… let’s just say that that app was suspiciously too similar to mine. So today I feel like I have to properly introduce my […]11:50 amProgress with my New Calorie Tracker App!
submitted by /u/Mountain_Strike_7118 [link] [comments]11:15 amShould you buy the 2025 M3 iPad Air?
The new tablet is a stellar upgrade to a fine line of iPads. It may be worth it for you to buy the M3 iPad Air. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:20 amShould you buy the 2025 M4 MacBook Air?
With a big boost in performance, and a stunning new sky blue color — it may be worth it for you to buy the M4 MacBook Air. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:00 amMac Studio and Studio Display Turn Three Today
Apple announced the Mac Studio and Studio Display three years ago today. The Mac Studio and Studio Display were unveiled as the final major announcements of Apple's "Peek Performance" event. Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced them as a completely new Mac product category and a powerful new display designed for creative professionals. The Mac Studio is positioned between the Mac mini and the Mac Pro. The first model featured the M1 Max or the newly introduced M1 Ultra chip, offering the best performance of any Mac at the time. The base M1 Max model started at $1,999, while the M1 Ultra variant began at $3,999. Fully configured, the M1 Ultra model could exceed $8,000. Many saw the Mac Studio and Studio Display as the spiritual successor to the 27-inch iMac, which was discontinued on the same day as the Mac Studio's launch. In June 2023, during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced M2 Max and M2 Ultra chip options for the Mac Studio. Enhancements included support for up to six 6K monitors and improved connectivity options, such as Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. Earlier this week, Apple introduced the latest iteration of the Mac Studio, now featuring the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. The M4 Max offers a 16-core CPU and up to a 40-core GPU, starting with 36GB of RAM, while the M3 Ultra boasts a 32-core CPU and up to an 80-core GPU, with configurations supporting up to 512GB of RAM. Both models include Thunderbolt 5 ports. The Studio Display marked Apple's reentry into the consumer display market after more than a decade of absence. Prior to its release, Apple only offered one high-end professional monitor in the form of 2019's Pro Display XDR, which was aimed at a niche audience with a price tag of $4,999, without a stand. The Studio Display introduced a more accessible option for the wider range of users looking for a high-quality, premium external monitor that works well with Apple devices. Rumors suggest that Apple is developing a new Studio Display model with mini-LED backlighting, expected to be released later in 2025 or early 2026. Related Roundup: Mac StudioBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:33 amI built an app where you can chat and just type in what you eat, log it instantly, and get nutrition insights like calories, protein, carbs, and fats. 🥗🔥 You can even ask it for meal suggestions based on your goals! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built an app where you can chat and just type in what you eat, log it instantly, and get nutrition insights like calories, protein, carbs, and fats. 🥗🔥 You can even ask it for meal suggestions based on your goals!
submitted by /u/Mountain_Strike_7118 [link] [comments]08:28 amSetting up a new machine today, realised this
submitted by /u/smontesi [link] [comments]08:16 amCan an Apple Watch App communicate with a Widget?
I have an Apple Watch App that records the user's mood for the day. I'm working on a new feature where, when the user selects an emoji on the Watch, the App's Widget which on watch can display the same emoji. I tried using App Groups, but I found it doesn't work on WatchOS. Are […]08:00 amThere’s no need to fight with free PDF conversion tools anymore
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Macworld Most Apple lovers have a soft spot for the MacBook Pro… but not necessarily for its price tag. If you’re in the market for one but don’t want to shell out a small fortune, this 13.3″ model rings up at a fraction of the usual cost at just $399.99. A deeply discounted MacBook Pro Not only is this 13.3″ MacBook Pro available at an incredible price — it’s got a Touch Bar! Thanks to its easy access to tools and shortcuts, this versatile and handy detail is a cult favorite. It’s also customizable for different applications and workflows. Whether you’re an Apple Touch Bar devotee or a little skeptical of the feature, you can’t deny that it can be handy. Quickly add an emoji, save time with its typing suggestions, or use the color picker to change things up, depending on what app you’re using. True Tone technology provides stunning color and sharp visuals on the ample 13.3″ Retina display, and the trackpad offers excellent control and eliminates the need for a mouse. Enjoy up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge and the ease of logging in with Touch ID. This model also includes four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports for easy connection. With a Grade “A” refurbished rating, you can rest easy. This model will arrive on your doorstep in near-mint condition and be ready to boot up and rock. Bring home a 13.3″ MacBook Pro for only $399.99 (reg. $999) while supplies last. Apple MacBook Pro 13.3″ (2018) i5 2.3GHz 8GB RAM 512GB SSD with Touch Bar (Refurbished) – $399.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:52 am🚀 24-Hour Exclusive: Get HabitGenius Lifetime Access for FREE! 🔥 | iOS For the first time ever, we’re making our $39 Lifetime Plan 100% FREE – Today Only! 🎉 | Reddit on iOS Programming🚀 24-Hour Exclusive: Get HabitGenius Lifetime Access for FREE! 🔥 | iOS For the first time ever, we’re making our $39 Lifetime Plan 100% FREE – Today Only! 🎉
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hey, I want to remove completely an app that was never released from my App Store connect account but I get the message. This app is unable to be removed right now. This app cannot be removed. Learn more about removing apps. According to the article, app in a given state can't be removed Additionally, […]07:41 amNeed Help: Is there a way to bulk update In-App-Subscription price?
Hi All, I've got at least 6 apps which uses in-app-subscriptions with yearly and monthly plans, every year we update the subscription prices to match current rates. It's a painful procedure, to update all of them manually one by one for yearly/monthly for 6+ apps and more incoming. Is there a way to automate this? […]03:53 amApple is delaying the only Apple Intelligence feature everyone wanted
Macworld Remember the iPhone 16 ad where Bella Ramsey asked her phone to remind her of the name of the person she had a meeting with a few months ago? You probably won’t be able to do that until the iPhone 17. Apple on Friday confirmed (via Daring Fireball) that the new personalized Siri that was originally expected to arrive in iOS 18.4, then pushed back to iOS 18.5, now won’t arrive until sometime in the coming year. With WWDC just a few months away, it seems likely that the revamped Siri will be delayed until the iOS 19 cycle, and probably in a 2026 update. The main features being delayed, according to Apple’s statement, are onscreen awareness, personal context, and app intents, three of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features. Onscreen awareness lets Siri see and understand what’s on your screen so you can ask it to do something like, “Add this person to my contacts,” while personal context, as seen in the Ramsay ad above, lets Siri use its knowledge of the messages, events, and other personal information on your device to help it give information tailored to you. But App Intents is probably the most disappointing feature that will miss the deadline. The feature will let you take action across various apps with Siri, something users have wanted for years. For example, Siri could retrieve flight information from a third-party app and send it to a friend with a single command. Apple Intelligence has had a bumpy rollout. None of the features were available when iOS 18 arrived in September, and they have been slowly rolling out in updates since. Apple temporarily disabled its news summary feature earlier this year after a series of erroneous alerts, and also removed the Sketch option from Image Playground generation. These Siri features were always promised to come in an update to iOS 18, even when first announced at WWDC, but that didn’t stop them from running ads for iPhone 16 that included the features. Now, they won’t be available until at least the time iPhone 17 is on the shelves. There’s a reason the delay was announced quietly and on a Friday following a week of announcements—it’s an embarrassing admission of how far behind Apple is on AI. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier this week that the “conversational” Siri-based rival to ChatGPT and Gemini won’t arrive until 2027. With this new delay, it’s likely that Apple is going to be playing catch-up with the likes of Google, Samsung, and OpenAI for years to come.03:52 amUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 12, 21:00 PDT - Mar 13, 02:00 PDTMar 7, 19:38 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 12 March 2025 at 21:00 PDT until 13 March 2025 at 02:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from small US carriers handsets.03:48 amWxNmbr – A Different Kind of Weather App
Back in August, I set out to build a SwiftUI app with WeatherKit. However, making a unique weather app in 2025 is NOT easy! On angle I thought I could tackle was to aim for simplicity. How simple can a weather app be? There were already some great minimalist apps out there (shoutout to one […]03:31 amApple pulls ad that showed Siri being useful after delaying feature that could make Siri useful | 9 to 5 MacApple pulls ad that showed Siri being useful after delaying feature that could make Siri useful
Since last fall, Apple has been marketing the iPhone 16 and Apple Intelligence with an unreleased Siri feature. After confirming today that the more personal version of Siri isn’t coming anytime soon, Apple has pulled the ad in question. more…01:52 amI built a screen time app that actually works—and made it FREE
submitted by /u/D1no_nugg3t [link] [comments]01:52 amUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 12, 23:00 PDT - Mar 13, 03:00 PDTMar 7, 17:43 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 12 March 2025 at 23:00 PDT until 13 March 2025 at 03:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets via United States long codes and short codes.01:20 amFeds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks
In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of victims resulted from thieves cracking master passwords stolen from the password manager service LastPass in 2022. In a court filing this week, U.S. federal agents investigating a spectacular $150 million cryptocurrency heist said they had reached the same conclusion.12:42 amwhich vision OCR model API to use?
Guys I tried Apple ML vision API, google OCR API and both are under performing in capturing simple text data from cards. which API do you folks use? submitted by /u/whph8 [link] [comments]12:17 am9to5Rewards: Enter to win a MacBook Pro from Chargeasap [Giveaway]
There’s still time to enter to win Apple’s latest MacBook Pro courtesy of our friends at Chargeasap. This month, the company has launched its new Flash Pro Ultra, the world’s first dual OLED 275W powerbank. Head below the fold to enter the giveaway now and learn more about the new Flash Pro Ultra by Chargeasap. more…12:02 amFirefox 136
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Maintenance release brings improvements and bug fixes to the keyboard-based launcher. ($29 new, free update, 14.6 MB, macOS 10.24.6+)11:52 pmApple Delays “More Personalized” Siri
In a rare move, Apple said it is delaying enhanced Siri features that would have offered awareness of personal context and the capability to perform complex actions across apps. Adam Engst argues that Apple should instead prioritize ensuring Siri works more reliably and consistently across devices.Read original article11:43 pmWhat Does the Siri Apple Intelligence Delay Mean for Apple's Rumored Smart Home Command Center? | MacRumorsWhat Does the Siri Apple Intelligence Delay Mean for Apple's Rumored Smart Home Command Center?
Apple is delaying some of the Apple Intelligence Siri features that it expected to be able to introduce as part of iOS 18, and it's not clear what that means for the rumored smart home hub that the company is working on. The hub has been described as a "Command Center" for controlling Wi-Fi connected smart home products, and rumors suggest that Siri's planned feature set is meant to play a major role in the device's functionality. Siri is supposed to be getting smarter, able to learn more about users and to do more in and between apps, which would go a long way toward making a smart home control device more appealing. Back in November, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the device had been designed around App Intents, the more advanced app and task control feature set that is delayed. Gurman also said that it would be marketed as a way to chat with Siri, and that the device is "designed to bring Siri and Apple Intelligence to life in a way that hasn't happened before." Gurman initially said the device could launch as soon as March 2025, but in January, he suggested Apple would not make that timeline due to Siri delays. With the Siri Apple Intelligence features being pushed back even further, it's entirely possible Apple's "Command Center" won't be ready to go until 2026. Apple's acknowledgement of the delay suggests that the Siri capabilities aren't going to be introduced until iOS 19, and the timing remains unclear. The smart home hub is expected to look something like a mini iPad, and it will be square in shape with a six-inch display. In addition to controlling smart home products, it will have a selection of Apple apps so people will be able to make video calls, look up recipes, listen to music, access their calendars, view photos, and more.Tag: Apple Command CenterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:09 pmHere’s how much faster the M3 Ultra’s GPU is compared to M4 Max
Following the announcement of the new generation Mac Studio this week, the first Geekbench test results with the new M3 Ultra chip have been floating around the web. The difference between the CPU of the M3 Ultra and M4 Max chips isn’t huge, but what about the GPU? A new benchmark test reveals how much faster the M3 Ultra is for graphics processing. more…10:40 pmApple defeats AliveCor bid to block U.S. Apple Watch imports
On Friday, Apple successfully persuaded a U.S. appeals court to sustain its victory over medical device company AliveCor in a patent dispute… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:37 pmBloomberg: Apple could have to scrap new Siri AI features and start over
Earlier today, Apple announced that it is delaying the launch of the “more personalized” version of Siri, which was first announced at WWDC last year. In a statement, the company said it anticipates rolling the features out “in the coming year.” In a new report this afternoon, Bloomberg details the internal turmoil that led to this delay, with Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi reportedly voicing “strong concerns that the features didn’t work properly” in his testing. more…10:23 pmApple Aims to Boost Child Privacy with New Age-Related Controls
Upcoming changes from Apple will give parents greater control over what children with Child Accounts in a Family Sharing group can access while reducing the potential for disclosure of kids’ birthdates or other private data to developers. The company is trying to balance child safety, parental control, and new government age-verification requirements.09:51 pmWhat’s y’all’s favorite time to submit a review for an app?
Let me know your favorite time below.👇 submitted by /u/US3201 [link] [comments]09:38 pmApple Likely Targeting iOS 19 for Delayed Siri Features
Apple today shared a somewhat vague statement announcing that some of its planned Apple Intelligence Siri features will take longer than expected to develop, and it's sounding like those Siri capabilities aren't going to be implemented until iOS 19. Apple's statement, for context:"Siri helps our users find what they need and get things done quickly, and in just the past six months, we've made Siri more conversational, introduced new features like type to Siri and product knowledge, and added an integration with ChatGPT. We've also been working on a more personalized Siri, giving it more awareness of your personal context, as well as the ability to take action for you within and across your apps. It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year.""In the coming year" isn't exactly concrete, and could be interpreted as in the next 12 months, or as 2026. If it's taken as in the next 12 months, that leaves room for a launch that's still part of iOS 18, but 2026 is firmly iOS 19. Direct Apple acknowledgements of product delays are uncommon, and if Apple was on track to introduce the Siri features in iOS 18, would the company bother to make a delay announcement at all? It seems unlikely. For that reason alone, there's a good chance Apple has pushed the feature set to iOS 19. Daring Fireball's John Gruber has come to a similar conclusion, suggesting Apple's "years" refer to product years that start at WWDC. It is his opinion that Apple is subtly suggesting an iOS 19 launch timeline. Reading between the lines, and based on my PhD-level fluency in Cupertino-ese, what Apple is saying here is that these "more personalized Siri" features are being punted from this year's OS cycle to next year's: to iOS 19 and MacOS 16. Apple's years in this context aren't calendar years, but Apple's OS product years. Those years effectively start at WWDC. Further, both Reuters and CNBC interpreted Apple's statement as a delay of the Siri features until 2026, and wrote headlines stating as much. If Apple was only counting on a delay of a couple of months, it's likely the company would correct the 2026 assumption, but Apple has offered no further clarification nor has it asked for those sites to change their wording. We'll get the first iOS 19 update in September 2025 alongside new iPhones, so if 2026 ends up being accurate, the Siri features might not even come in the iOS 19 release. They'll instead be slated for a future iOS 19 update, perhaps iOS 19.2 or iOS 19.3. The vague wording of Apple's statement gives it some runway to tweak launch timing. The company has up to 12 months to provide the promised Siri functionality after admitting to a delay, so there's a good chance Apple is aiming for the September iOS 19 release, but tempering expectations in case it takes longer. Apple announced the personalized Apple Intelligence Siri features at WWDC 2024, and initially said the functionality would come in iOS 18. Rumors suggested Apple was aiming for an iOS 18.4 release, but couldn't meet that timeline. Until now, there was still hope for a launch in iOS 18.5 or iOS 18.6, but there are strong implications that the feature set is going to be bundled into iOS 19 or an update to iOS 19. The Siri features that we're waiting on include personal context to allow Siri to keep track of emails, messages, files, photos, and more, and deeper app integration that lets Siri do more in and across apps. Apple is also working on an LLM version of Siri similar to ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and while that was initially planned for the iOS 19 update, it now seems Apple is going to hold it until iOS 20.Related Roundup: iOS 19This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:36 pmApple wins patent battle against AliveCor, avoids potential Apple Watch import ban
A federal court has ruled in Apple's favor in the years-long fight against AliveCor, preventing a potential total import ban on the Apple Watch.Apple Watch Afib alertThe ruling came in on Friday. In that ruling, a federal court of appeals invalidated AliveCor's claims that Apple had infringed on its patented information.Apple is understandably pleased. It provided AppleInsider with a statement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:33 pmSix months with Apple Watch Series 10: Fantastic hardware under-utilized
Time flies, and somehow Apple’s last fall launches happened a whole six months ago. That means I’ve been using an Apple Watch Series 10 for half a year. Here’s how the new Watch has measured up in that time, and why its hardware is being held back by software. more…09:22 pmQRO (Queretaro) on 2025-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 15:00 - 17:00 UTCMar 7, 21:07 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in QRO (Queretaro) datacenter on 2025-03-10 between 15:00 and 17:00 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.09:20 pmPrice drop: Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (just $80)
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:04 pmGoogle Maps for iPhone gets sheet & directions redesign, improves reachability
Following Android back in July, Google Maps is now rolling out a sheet-based redesign that replaces most fullscreen UIs in the iPhone app. more…09:02 pmApple’s new MacBook Air line removes the cosmetic problem that recently plagued it
Before Apple introduced the , there was another new color that made headlines for all the wrong reasons. more…08:51 pmM3 Ultra boosts Mac Studio performance by 30%
Discover the impressive performance of the Mac Studio with the Apple M3 Ultra processor, including a significant speed boost over its predecessor. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:32 pmApple Watch Series 10 hits its lowest price ever on Amazon
As of March 7, 2025, the Apple Watch Series 10 has reached an unprecedented milestone: its lowest price ever on Amazon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:31 pmTwo new Apple products will launch this spring, here’s what’s coming
Apple just wrapped up a big week for new product launches, but there’s more still ahead. Two big Apple products are expected to launch this spring. Here’s what’s coming. more…08:29 pmApple prevails in AliveCor patent case over Apple Watch
Apple and health technology company AliveCor have been embroiled in multiple legal battles for years, including a back-and-forth case with the International Trade Commission. In a decision today, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a previous decision from the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that found the three AliveCor patents at the center of its ITC case to be unpatentable. more…08:19 pmApple Watch Won't Face Import Ban as Apple Wins AliveCor ITC Battle
Apple today scored another victory in the ongoing lawsuit that AliveCor levied against it in 2021, with the federal appeals court confirming the invalidation of three patents that AliveCor claimed Apple violated with the Apple Watch. As a result, the court has vacated an ITC ruling that could have led to an Apple Watch import ban. In a statement to MacRumors, Apple thanked the court for its work and said that it will continue to develop new Apple Watch health features. We thank the Federal Circuit for its careful consideration in this case. Apple's teams have worked tirelessly over many years to develop industry-leading health, wellness and safety features that meaningfully impact users' lives, and we intend to stay on this path." After AliveCor sued Apple, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) initially found that Apple had violated three AliveCor patents related to heart rate monitoring and ECG technology. Apple then asked the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to review the patents, and the board found that several claims were not patentable, ultimately invalidating the patents and weakening AliveCor's case against Apple. The International Trade Commission (ITC) still went on to recommend a limited exclusion order and a cease-and-desist for the Apple Watch, which Apple appealed given that the patents involved in the case were invalidated. The order was suspended while appeals on both sides played out, with Apple seeking an appeal of the ITC ruling and AliveCor appealing the PTAB ruling invalidating the patents. The federal appeals court upheld the ruling invalidating the patents, and vacated the ITC's decision as a result, so there will be no Apple Watch import ban in the AliveCor case. Last year, AliveCor's antitrust lawsuit against Apple was also dismissed, a decision that AliveCor is appealing. Apple has not been as successful in a different legal battle against blood oxygen company Masimo, and Apple Watch models in the United States are still subject to an import ban. Apple has disabled blood oxygen sensing technology in Apple Watch models sold in the U.S., and has not yet been able to reinstate it.Tags: AliveCor, ITCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:13 pmWhen it comes to making Siri smarter, the struggle is real
Apple says the smarter Siri promised at WWDC24 is delayed, confirming previous rumors. We might see promised upgrades "in the coming year." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:10 pmSave up to $70 on Apple's M3 iPad Air (2025) at Amazon
Amazon's M3 iPad Air deals deliver the steepest preorder savings across Apple resellers.Save on Apple's brand-new 2025 iPad Air - Image credit: AppleDespite being announced on March 4, Apple's new M3 iPad Air is already on sale at Amazon, with the e-commerce giant knocking up to $70 off select models. Prices start at $559 for the 128GB 11-inch spec, while the 13-inch 128GB model is on sale for $749 in select colorways.Save on M3 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:08 pmUpdated widget memory crash
I am updating my widgets from the older IntentHandler to the newer iOS 17 AppIntent. The widgets were working flawlessly before but now I frequently reach the 30 mb limit which crashes the widget. What's killing me is that Xcode shows 30 mb of memory being used, but instruments shows memory usage about half that […]07:49 pmApple confirms delay of new Apple Intelligence-infused, personalized Siri
Apple has confirmed that it’s delaying the release of a new Apple Intelligence-infused Siri digital assistant, saying the company now expects… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:42 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Mar 7, 11:42 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with some Account security products. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.07:40 pmStale authentications are causing Zapier Agents triggers to fail
Mar 7, 11:40 PSTInvestigating - As of March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC, users who haven’t logged into their Zapier Agents account in the past 7 days will experience failed trigger events. To resolve this issue, please log out and then log back into your Agents account. We are actively working on a permanent solution and are also exploring the possibility of replaying any missed events.07:38 pmSMS Delivery Failures on a subset of Twilio's Israel Phone Numbers
Mar 7, 11:38 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to a subset of Twilio's Israel Phone numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 60 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.07:37 pmWhat's in store for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this fall
Apple's update to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could bring more than just a camera bump change. Here's what the rumor mill has said could be on the way for the premium models.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could look like: Render source - AppleInsiderApple is expected, as usual, to introduce a new line of iPhones in September, forming part of its usual fall product catalog refresh. For 2025, that will mean the introduction of the iPhone 17 generation.Just like in previous years, expectations are for Apple to bring out multiple models, including a premium Pro tier, consisting of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:16 pmHomeKit Weekly: Making the case for putting an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor in every room | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: Making the case for putting an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor in every room
HomeKit has changed how I interact with many of the rooms in my house. While lighting and cameras tend to have the spotlight for most people as they can easily see the impact, environment monitoring is an equally important factor for me. is a low-cost, simple, yet useful device that can enhance your HomeKit setup significantly. Here’s why you might want to install one in every room. more…07:07 pmWhat happens when you report a spam text?
How can you report a spam text you get on your iPhone, and what happens when you report it? Where does the report go? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:57 pmReview: A Week With iPhone 16e
It's been a week since Apple released the iPhone 16e, its new low-cost (but not as low-cost as before) smartphone. The iPhone 16e has many of the same capabilities as Apple's flagship iPhones, but it is lacking in some key areas to save money. So, is it worth the savings? MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera spent a week with the iPhone 16e as his main iPhone to see what he could live without. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. At $599, the iPhone 16e is quite a bit more expensive than the iPhone SE 3 that it replaces, but it offers a current-generation A18 chip, an all-display design with Face ID instead of Touch ID and OLED technology, a 48-megapixel single-lens rear camera, long battery life, USB-C, and safety features like Emergency SOS via Satellite and Crash Detection, all of which were not in the iPhone SE. Most iPhones have had two or more cameras for several years now, so the single-lens camera on the iPhone 16e is surprisingly subtle and makes for a clean, minimal design where the camera isn't the dominant feature drawing the eye. There's also less weight with the slimmed down camera setup, so it doesn't feel heavy in the hand. You can only get the iPhone 16e in black or white, but they're classic colors. Since Apple slimmed down the bezels with the flagship iPhone 16 lineup, the bezels on the iPhone 16e are more noticeable, but that's something that will mostly only come up when it's right next to an iPhone 16. Apple modeled the iPhone 16e after the iPhone 14, so it's also got a notch instead of a Dynamic Island. The OLED display doesn't support 120Hz, and it's not quite as bright as what you get with the iPhone 16. You're also not going to get the always-on display, and if that's something you're used to, you might miss it. But if you've never had that functionality, you won't know the difference. There's no Camera Control button, but you do get an Action Button and support for all of the Apple Intelligence features, including Visual Intelligence. It's just activated from the Control Center or Action Button instead of Camera Control. The Camera Control button isn't something most people will likely care about. The A18 chip is basically the same chip you get in the iPhone 16, but with one less GPU core, a change that's not super noticeable. Apple added a USB-C port for charging, but one major absence is support for MagSafe and Qi2. There is no magnetic ring in the iPhone 16e, so it does not work with all of the magnetic accessories that have come out for iPhones over the last several years. It's also limited to 7.5W charging speeds instead of the 15W you can get with MagSafe or Qi2, and that's a big downside. If you've never had MagSafe, you won't mind charging primarily with a cable, but if you have MagSafe accessories already, it's going to be a downgrade. The 48-megapixel camera is about the same as the camera in the iPhone 16, and it can take 1x and 2x photos. You don't get a Telephoto lens with 5x zoom or an Ultra Wide lens with 0.5x zoom and macro photo capabilities, but those are more niche camera features that are more nice to have than essential. The iPhone 16e has one unique component, and that's Apple's C1 modem. So far, it seems to be performing about the same as Qualcomm's modem chip, though there is no support for the faster mmWave 5G networks. We didn't see any notable speed difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e when testing the devices on Verizon's network, but the C1 modem actually seemed to be more reliable in some instances where signal was low. Did you get an iPhone 16e? Let us know what you think of it in the comments.Related Roundup: iPhone 16eBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16e (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:51 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica in Chile
Mar 7, 10:51 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telefonica in Chile. 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.06:46 pmM4 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Air: Going new after two?
Apple’s new is an all-around easy product to recommend to just about anyone. But what about if you already have a recent model and are unsure about upgrading? Here’s how the new M4 MacBook Air stacks up against the M2 MacBook Air. more…06:38 pmApple confirms that Apple Intelligence Siri features are taking longer than expected
While Apple scheduled and pushed out plenty of artificial intelligence-powered features in the last several months, the next batch of improvements to Siri aren't going to arrive on time.The type of question Apple promises Siri will be able to answer with Apple Intelligence. Image source: AppleLike most other Big Tech companies, Apple has been making some pretty big strides in the AI space as of late. We've seen features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence roll out over the past few months.However, one feature that we were promised hasn't materialized yet — the new, more personalized Siri. Siri was allegedly supposed to adopt a set of new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.4, but it looks like that won't be the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:33 pmApple Delays 'More Personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence Features
Apple is postponing the rollout of its more personalized Siri features, originally promised as part of its Apple Intelligence initiative. "It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," Apple told DaringFireball. The future update seeks to give Siri greater awareness of personal context and the ability to perform actions across apps. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:32 pmEven the M4 MacBook Air can’t beat this insane $699 M2 deal
Macworld It might not have the newest chip, but the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is still an excellent laptop for work and play. And at this price, it’s hard to find anything better: Amazon is selling the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $699, a savings of $300 and the best price we’ve ever seen. This is the same MacBook that sold for $1,199 just a couple of months ago. It’s got an impressive 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an incredibly thin and light design with an excellent keyboard, all-day battery life, silent fan-less operation, and a good selection of expansion, including fast-charging with MagSafe, a headphone jack, and two Thunderbolt ports. And with an M2 and 16GB of RAM, it’s good for years of Apple Intelligence and macOS updates. In our 4.5-star review, we praised the Air’s “absolutely excellent processor,” and our opinion hasn’t changed two generations later. So go grab this deal before it’s gone forever. Grab an M2 MacBook Air for $300 offCheck it out at Amazon06:06 pmIs anyone else frustrated with having to switch between Cursor’s AI capabilities and Xcode’s build environment? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs anyone else frustrated with having to switch between Cursor’s AI capabilities and Xcode’s build environment?
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Don't resort to freebie earbuds for airplane movies. Get the Eve II, a Bluetooth adapter that lets you use AirPods on airplanes. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:04 pmApple Watch Series 10 Hits Lowest-Ever Price of $299 on Amazon, Plus Record Lows on SE Models | MacRumorsApple Watch Series 10 Hits Lowest-Ever Price of $299 on Amazon, Plus Record Lows on SE Models
Amazon is offering numerous all-time low prices on Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE, including both GPS and cellular models. You'll find all-time low prices for both watches, and in regards to the Series 10, we're tracking $100 discounts for the first time ever. Apple Watch Series 10 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. Amazon has the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $299.00, down from $399.00, as well as the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. Both of these are new record low prices on the Apple Watch Series 10, and they're available in numerous case colors and band styles, all of which you can find in the lists below. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band (S/M) - $299.00, down from $399.00 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - $299.00, down from $399.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Plum Sport Loop - $299.00, down from $399.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Light Blush Sport Loop - $299.00, down from $399.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Cloud Sport Loop - $299.00, down from $399.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Denim Sport Band (S/M) - $299.00, down from $399.00 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band (M/L) - $329.00, down from $429.00 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $429.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Light Blush Sport Band (M/L) - $329.00, down from $429.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Plum Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $429.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Cloud Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $429.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Denim Sport Band (M/L) - $329.00, down from $429.00 Apple Watch SE In addition to Series 10 deals, Amazon is discounting the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE to $169.00 today, down from $249.00. This is the best price we've tracked so far in 2025, and it's available in Starlight, Silver, and Midnight Aluminum color options. Amazon has nearly every 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE at this price, including multiple sizes of the Sport Band model and many Sport Loop models. Most are in stock and available to be delivered by early March. $80 OFFApple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $169.00 Additionally, you can get the 44mm GPS Apple Watch SE at an all-time low price of $199.00 today on Amazon, down from $279.00. This one is also available in Midnight, Silver, and Starlight Aluminum colors, and multiple band sizes. $80 OFFApple Watch SE (44mm GPS) for $199.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? 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 forums06:02 pmNasdaq plans 24-hour trading five days a week
Nasdaq has begun engaging with regulators with a view of enabling 24-hour trading five days a week on the Nasdaq Stock Market… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:58 pmFirst Mac Studio M3 Ultra benchmarks significantly outpace the M2 Ultra
Unsurprisingly, the performance of the new Mac Studio with M3 Ultra appears to be markedly faster than its predecessor, at least according to initial benchmarks.Apple's Mac StudioFollowing the first benchmarks of the M4 Max in the new Mac Studio, initial figures are starting to appear for the M3 Ultra version. Compared to the previous Mac Studio's M2 Ultra, Geekbench shows improvements that will be significantly noticeable in the most demanding uses.There will be more sets of figures for the Mac Studio's M3 Ultra once the machine is users' hands. However for now, the headline is that it is between 16% and 30% faster than its predecessor. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:52 pmSEA (Seattle) on 2025-03-13
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Apple has confirmed that it will take “longer than we thought” to deliver some of its promised Apple Intelligence updates to Siri. In a statement to Daring Fireball today, the company said it anticipates rolling out “a more personalized Siri” to users “in the coming year.” more…05:39 pmHow to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store and how much you can save | MacworldHow to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store and how much you can save
Macworld Students, teachers, and those who work for an educational institution can save money on a new Mac, MacBook, or iPad by shopping at the Apple Education Store, which offers discounts all year round. In this article, we will explain how much the Apple education discount is and who qualifies for an Apple student discount, before explaining how to get an Apple student discount at the Apple Education Store. Click the link below to go to Apple’s education storefront in your country: Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the U.K. you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS). Apple’s Canada Education Store Apple’s Australian Education Store What products does Apple discount for students? The discounts are only available for iPads, MacBooks and Macs. Education discounts are not available on the iPhone, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePods, accessories, or software (Adobe and Microsoft both offer student discounts though). AirPods aren’t discounted for students either, but Apple has been known to give away AirPods as part of a student-focused deal during the back-to-school buying season (between June and October in the northern hemisphere and between January and March in the southern hemisphere). For example, between January-March 2025 students in Australia and other southern hemisphere locations could claim free AirPods with Mac purchases and free Apple Pencils with iPad purchases. Apple’s Back To School offer will start in June 2025 in the U.S. and in July 2025 in the U.K. and Europe, and students will either be offered AirPods or Pencils, as their Australian counterparts were, or they will be able to get vouchers with qualifying purchases until mid-September or October respectively. Students can also get Apple Music for half price with free Apple TV+ included. How much is the Apple student discount? Apple doesn’t offer a single, universal discount to students. It sets different prices for each product range. Students can save up to $200/£220 on Macs and up to $100/£100 on iPads. Here’s how the iPad MSRP compares to the student price: ProductU.S.U.K.AustraliaCanadaiPad (A16) MSRP$349£329$599$499iPad (A16) Student Price$329£309$559$469iPad mini (A17 Pro) MSRP$499£499$799$679iPad mini (A17 Pro) Student Price$449£449$719$609iPad Air (11-inch, M3) MSRP$599£599$999$799iPad Air (11-inch, M3) Student Price$549£549$919$729iPad Air (13-inch, M2)MSRP$799£799$1,299$1,099iPad Air (13-inch, M2) Student Price$749£749$1,219$1,029iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) MSRP$999£999$1,699$1,399iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) Student Price$899£899$1,529$1,249iPad Pro (13-inch, M4) MSRP$1,299£1,299$2,199$1,799iPad Pro (13-inch, M4) Student Price$1,199£1,199$2,029$1,649Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price. Here’s how the Mac and MacBook MSRP compares to the student price: ProductU.S.U.K.AustraliaCanada13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4, MSRP$999£999$1,699$1,39913.6-inch MacBook Air, M3, Student discount$899£899$1,549$1,24915-inch MacBook Air, M4, MSRP$1,199£1,199$2,099$1,69915-inch MacBook Air, M3, Student discount$1,099£1,099$1,949$1,54914-inch MacBook Pro M4 MSRP$1,599£1,599$2,499$2,09914-inch MacBook Pro M4 Student discount$1,499£1,499$2,349$1,96914-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MSRP$1,999£1,999$3,299$2,69914-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Student discount$1,849£1,849$3,069$2,50916-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MSRP$2,499£2,499$3,999$3,29916-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Student discount$2,299£2,299$3,699$3,049iMac M4 MSRP$1,299£1,299$1,999$1,699iMac M4 Student discount$1,249£1,249$1,919$1,629Mac mini M4 MSRP$599£599$999$799Mac mini M4 Student discount$499£499$849$669Mac Studio M4 Max MSRP$1,999£2,099$3,499$2,699Mac Studio M4 Max Student discount$1,799£1,899$3,199$2,399Mac Pro M2 Ultra MSRP$6,999£7,199$11,999$8,999Mac Pro M2 Ultra Student discount$6,599£6,789$11,309$8,479Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price. MacBook student discounts Below are the discounts on the base model Macs, there are bigger discounts on the more expensive models. How much can students save on the 13-inch MacBook Air, M4? MSRP: $999 / £999 / AU$1,599 / CA$1,299Student: $899 / £899 / AU$1,439 / CA$1,169 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$160 / CA$130 How much can students save on the 15-inch MacBook Air, M4? MSRP: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,099 / CA$1,699 Student: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,949 / CA$1,549 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$150 How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4? MSRP: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,499 / CA$2,099Student: $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,349 / CA$1,969 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$130 How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro? MSRP: $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,299 / CA$2,699Student: $1,849 / £1,849 / AU$3,069 / CA$2,509 Students save: $150 / £150 / AU$230 / CA$190 How much can students save on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro? MSRP: $2,499 / £2,499 / AU$3,999 / CA$3,299Student: $2,299 / £2,299 / AU$3,699 / CA$3,049 Students save: $200 / £200 / AU$300 / CA$250 How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4 Pro? MSRP: $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,199 / CA$1,899Student: $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,049 / CA$1,769 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$130 How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4? MSRP: $599 / £599 / AU$999 / CA$799Student: $499 / £499 / AU$829 / CA$669 Students save: $100 / £110 / AU$170 / CA$130 How much can students save on the iMac M4? MSRP: $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999 / CA$1,699Student discount: $1,249 / £1,249 / AU$1,919 / CA$1,629 Students save: $50 / £50 / AU$80 / CA$70 Get the student discount at: Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the UK you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS). Apple’s Canada Education StoreApple’s Australian Education Store You may be able to get better discounts if you shop elsewhere. We round up the best MacBook Pro deals, the best MacBook Air deals, the best iMac deals, and the best Mac mini deals. We also have a guide to the best Mac for students that you might find useful. iPad student discounts Apple Below are the discounts on the base model iPads, there are bigger discounts on the more expensive models. How much can students save on the iPad mini (A17 Pro)? MSRP: $499 / £499 / AU$799 / CA$679Students: $449 / £449 / AU$719 / CA $609 Students save: $50 / £50 / AU$80 / CA$70 How much can students save on the iPad (A16)? MSRP: $349 / £329 / AU$599 / CA$499Students; $329 / £309 / AU$559 / CA$469 Students save: $20 / £20 / AU$40 / CA$30 How much can students save on the 11-inch iPad Air (M3)? MSRP: $599 / £599 / AU$999 / CA$799Student: $549 / £549 / AU$919 / CA$729 Students save: $50 / £50 / AU$80 / CA$70 How much can students save on the 11-inch iPad Pro (M4)? MSRP: $999 / £999 / AU$1,699 / CA$1,399Students: $899 / £899 / AU$1,529 / CA$1,249 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$170 / CA$150 Get the student discount at: Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the U.K. you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS). Apple’s Canada Education StoreApple’s Australian Education Store You may find a better deal or discount if you check out our deals round-ups: best iPad Air deals, best iPad mini deals, best iPad 10.2in deals, and the best iPad Pro deals. If you’re thinking of buying an iPad for college or university you also might like to read our guide to the Best iPad for students. Who can get an Apple student discount? Now we have told you how much you can save, the big question is whether you can save anything at all. Do you qualify for Apple’s student discounts? In order to shop at Apple’s Education Stores and take advantage of the lower prices you need to qualify as a student or work in an education institution. If you were hoping that you could get a discount for the Mac you want to buy your 13-year-old the bad news is that you can’t, unless you are employed by the school and buying for the institution, or you are a home educator. Students in high school don’t qualify for this discount. There are three types of people who can qualify for a student discount: Students in higher education (post-secondary education, e.g. university, college). People who are buying for education institutions. Parents of higher education students buying on their behalf. Home-based educators. Apple spells this out in more detail in its terms and conditions. For the U.S. these state that the following groups are “eligible to purchase from the Apple Store for Education:” K-12 staff: Any employee of a public or private K-12 institution in the United States is eligible, including homeschool teachers (this doesn’t include people educating their children during lockdowns). In addition, school board members who are currently serving as elected or appointed members are eligible. PTA or PTO executives currently serving as elected or appointed officers are eligible. Higher education staff and students: Faculty and staff of higher educational institutions in the U.S.; and students attending, or accepted into a higher educational institution in the U.S. are eligible to purchase. Purchases from the Apple Store for Education Individuals are not for institutional purchase or resale. Higher education parents: Parents purchasing on behalf of their child, who is a student currently attending or accepted into a public or private higher educational institution in the U.S. are eligible to purchase. Apple has a similar set of terms and conditions for eligibility in the U.K.: Employees of any education institution: Any employee of a public or private education institution in the U.K. Post-secondary education students: Students attending or accepted into a post-secondary education institution in the U.K. Parents of post-secondary students: Parents purchasing on behalf of their child, who is a student currently attending or accepted into a public or private post-secondary education institution in the U.K. If you’re attending higher education, or have been accepted into a higher education/post-secondary institution, you qualify for an Apple discount. (In the U.K. post-secondary means university, or any other formal education that takes place after secondary education is complete. Therefore, this excludes sixth-form colleges, although it may be worth inquiring at an Apple Store to see if the company is prepared to relax the rules.) Parents of post-secondary/higher education students do not qualify when buying for themselves, but they can pick up a discounted Mac for their child from the education store. Anybody who works in an educational environment qualifies for a discount on certain Apple products. It’s not just limited to teachers and lecturers but also covers administrative workers and other staff members. Essentially, it’s anybody who works at or for a school, college, or university. (This is not limited to post-secondary institutions. Apple refers to “any education institution.”) This does mean that you can’t get a discount for a Mac or iPad for your child who is currently at school, although the school could make the purchase and provide the equipment for students. If you don’t qualify for an Apple Education Store discount, we’d recommend instead checking out the Apple Refurbished Store, which offers discounts for everyone. You can’t apply a student discount in Apple’s Refurbished Store. We also recommend that you check our round-ups of the latest and best Apple deals we find at various Apple resellers. How many products can I buy? According to this Sales Policy document (or here) on the U.S. Apple site and the same on the U.K. Apple Education site, students can purchase the following with education pricing: Desktop Mac: One may be purchased per year Laptop Mac: One may be purchased per year iPad: Two may be purchased per year Accessories: Two accessories with Education Pricing may be purchased per year How to get a student discount at Apple Having established that you qualify for an education discount, how can you get money off at Apple? You may think that all you need to do is visit the Apple Store for Education and you will find the products you want at a lower price. However, before you can access Apple’s Education Store you will need to verify that you are a student or that you qualify in another way (e.g. you work in a school or college). Different countries have different sequences of steps to go through, which we will run through below. How to get an Apple student discount in the U.S. If you are a student in the U.S. it is quite easy to get an Education discount at the U.S. Apple Store–in fact, a loophole may mean it is possible to get a student discount without any proof that you are a student. If you are a student you should follow these steps: Visit Apple’s U.S. Education Store. Choose the Mac or iPad you want and click on your selection. Once you have customized your Apple product, click Continue. Enter your delivery details and check out. Beware that Apple can request to see evidence that you are a student at any point during or after the purchase and will charge an additional fee if you fail to provide it. If you have any problems, we recommend you get your student status verified with UNiDAYS or log on from your university network. Make sure you have quick access to some form of official identification that proves you qualify for the education discount. Your student ID is a good choice. In January 2022, Apple changed the U.S. Education Discount Store to require validation from UNiDAYS before students can get a discount, but it then removed the requirement. Apple could re-implement this validation step that students in other countries have to go through. If it does it may still be possible for non-students in the U.S. to avoid the validation step, as per this Reddit post. Canadian students can follow the same steps as the U.S. Start shopping at Apple’s Canada Education Store. How to get an Apple student discount in the U.K. U.K. students will need to register with UNiDAYS before they can get a discount from the Apple Education Store. Visit Apple’s U.K. Education Store to access the Apple Education site. Once there you’ll be encouraged to sign up on the student discount website UNiDAYS. You can also use the alternative service Student Beans to register for Apple’s educational discounts. On whichever site you use, you’ll need to provide your email address and a password, your name, institution, subject of study, years of study, and course length. Once you have completed the registration process and signed in you will be able to access Apple’s student discounts. If you don’t want to register via a verification site, you can also call Apple, use Apple’s Chat online feature, or visit an Apple Store. The staff there will guide you through the process. How to get an Apple student discount in Australia or Canada Visit Apple’s Australian Education Store or Apple’s Canada Education Store. It’s usually best to log on from your university network if you can. You will also want to make sure you have quick access to some form of official identification that proves you qualify for the education discount. Your student ID is a good choice. However, you may find you don’t actually require any sort of login or ID to order from the Apple Education Store–but beware that Apple can request to see evidence that you are a student at any point during or after the purchase and will charge an additional fee if you fail to provide it. How to buy Apple products for an education institution If you have been tasked with buying new Macs or iPads for a school, college, or university then Apple has a different store for you. This store is designed for those who are buying a Mac for an educational institution (for students to work on rather than for individual students to own). You should visit the U.S. Apple Store for Education Institutions (if that link doesn’t work), the U.K. Apple Store for Education Institutions (if that link doesn’t work), or the Canadian or Australian equivalent. You’ll need to search for your Educational Institution: enter your institution’s details and click on search. If your institution is found you will be able to sign in to access your institution’s store. You may still need to register before you can use the store. If your school, college, or other institution isn’t found then you may need to call Apple to discuss registering your school. How to get a student discount for Apple Music and Apple TV+ Apple’s student membership scheme for Apple Music offers those in full-time education a 50 percent subscription discount and this deal is better than ever right now because the Student Apple Music deal also includes Apple TV+ for a limited time (following a 2023 price hike Apple TV+ now costs $9.99/£8.99 a month, up from $6.99/£6.99 per month). If you are a student, here’s how to get Apple Music for half price. Apple regularly offers three months free for new subscribers to Apple Music, so you might want to take that up first. Get three months free here or read How to get Apple Music for free. The student discount brings the monthly cost of Apple Music membership down from $10.99/£10.99 to $5.99/£5.99, with identical schemes in Ireland, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and Denmark, each offering half off the usual price. And with Apple TV+ bundled in for free, it’s a great deal! To qualify for the student discount, you’ll need to prove that you’re enrolled at an eligible university or college. The discount runs for up to 48 months (four years). The Student Membership tier is the third membership tier Apple has offered to consumers, alongside Individual Membership ($10.99/£10.99 per month) and Family Membership ($16.99/£16.99). Visit Apple’s site for more details and to sign up. If you’re a student and signing up for Apple Music on your iPhone or iPad, tap where it says “Are you a University Student?” and you’ll be directed to a verification system. If your college or university is eligible you’ll get a reduced subscription rate. Read our guide to Apple Music and How to get Apple Music for free for the best trial options.05:35 pmApple Delays Apple Intelligence Siri Features
Apple is delaying some of the Apple Intelligence Siri features that it expected to release in iOS 18, an Apple spokesperson said in a statement to Daring Fireball. Apple says that it is going to take longer than expected to roll out the more personalized Siri experience, and that these features will be rolled out "in the coming year." "Siri helps our users find what they need and get things done quickly, and in just the past six months, we've made Siri more conversational, introduced new features like type to Siri and product knowledge, and added an integration with ChatGPT. We've also been working on a more personalized Siri, giving it more awareness of your personal context, as well as the ability to take action for you within and across your apps. It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year."The personalized Siri features that Apple is talking about were demonstrated at WWDC when introducing iOS 18, and they were expected to come out in an update to iOS 18. The functionality includes personal context, onscreen awareness, and improved app integration. A quick summary: Personal Context With personal context, Siri will be able to keep track of emails, messages, files, photos, and more, learning more about you to help you complete tasks and keep track of what you've been sent. Show me the files Eric sent me last week. Find the email where Eric mentioned ice skating. Find the books that Eric recommended to me. Where's the recipe that Eric sent me? What's my passport number? Onscreen Awareness Onscreen awareness will let Siri see what's on your screen and complete actions involving whatever you're looking at. If someone texts you an address, for example, you can tell Siri to add it to their contact card. Or if you're looking at a photo and want to send it to someone, you can ask Siri to do it for you. Deeper App Integration Deeper app integration means that Siri will be able to do more in and across apps, performing actions and completing tasks that are just not possible with the personal assistant right now. We don't have a full picture of what Siri will be capable of, but Apple has provided a few examples of what to expect. Moving files from one app to another. Editing a photo and then sending it to someone. Get directions home and share the ETA with Eric. Send the email I drafted to Eric. Rumors suggested that Apple initially planned to introduce these features in iOS 18.4, but ahead of the first iOS 18.4 betas, there were reports that the functionality simply wasn't ready. Apple will debut an iOS 18.5 update after iOS 18.4, so we could see the new Siri features in that update, but it's possible we'll be waiting even longer. "In the coming year" is a bit vague, but it looks like the new Siri functionality will come sometime in the next 12 months. Apple did already update Siri with a new Type to Siri feature, a refreshed look, ChatGPT integration, and more natural language understanding as part of its Apple Intelligence improvements, with more to come in the future.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tags: Apple Intelligence, SiriRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:32 pmApple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence Features
This is a Friday sort of *wah-waaah* sad-trombone news drop, but it’s good that Apple is getting on top of it, and setting expectations accurately.05:20 pmM3 vs. M4 MacBook Air: Are subtle refinements worth the upgrade?
Apple’s M4 MacBook Air brings subtle yet useful upgrades. Discover them all in our in-depth M3 vs. M4 MacBook Air comparison. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:13 pmThis insane 48,000mAh Ugreen power bank is nearly half-off for the first time
Macworld With the weather warming up again, we’re dreaming about spending time outdoors, if only we could keep our devices charged. Well, dream no more with this massive Ugreen 48,000mAh power bank for $110 at Amazon, a ridiculous 45 percent discount on its MSRP, and the best price we’ve ever seen. The Ugreen Nexode 48KmAh power bank is an absolute beast that delivers up to 300W in total through its five ports. That’s enough to charge phones, tablets, and even Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro. Despite its massive capacity, if you have a 140W wall charger, you’ll be able to fully recharge it in just 1.5 hours, which is amazing for a power bank. At just 4 pounds, it’s pretty much perfect for camping, office situations where outlets are scarce, traveling, park dates, and more. Just imagine taking this one with you when you go to the woods to capture amazing scenes with your drone and being able to recharge it every time the battery runs out quickly—and we all know those deplete fast. And what’s more, there’s a built-in light you can use at night. You can adjust the light intensity and even choose the SOS mode if you get in trouble. There are so many scenarios where this Ugreen Nexode 48,000mAh power bank can come in handy wherever and whenever you plan to travel. So go grab one before the price goes back up. This giant 48,000mAh power bank is nearly half offBuy now at Amazon05:10 pmCore Data integration in a modern Swift app
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Ahead of Friday’s global premiere of “The Studio” as the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival’s Opening Night TV Premiere, Apple TV+ dropped… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:02 pmHere’s everything Apple unveiled this week
As Tim Cook promised, there was a lot “in the air” for Apple news this week. The company unveiled two new iPad models, two new Mac models, an ultra-powerful Apple Silicon chip, and more. Here’s your full roundup of everything Apple announced this week… more…05:02 pmRunning apple search result ads has 0 impressions 0 taps 0 installs. What am I doing wrong? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingRunning apple search result ads has 0 impressions 0 taps 0 installs. What am I doing wrong?
Search result ads with exact keywords [stock practice],[social trading],[stock market simulator for beginners],[stock market social],[stock simulator game]. I set the Maxcpt click and all keywords all the way up to $6.33. Daily budget $10. Am I doing something wrong? submitted by /u/dili_daly [link] [comments]05:00 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio
It was a big week for Apple with all kinds of new hardware announcements to fit every lifestyle and budget. We had a new iPad and a couple of models of the iPad Air; new MacBook Air M4; and the fatest Mac ever, the new Mac Studio. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Skype is dead. Long live Skype Fix for when your Apple TV remote stops changing the volume on your TV M3 iPad Air Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever Apple reveals M3 Ultra, taking Apple silicon to a new extreme Apple announces new M4 MacBook Air, starting at $999 Shows and movies we're watching The Day of the Jackal, Peacock Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Tracker, Paramount+04:52 pmScreenTime API to hide apps ?
Hi all, I've found that wonderful app on the store : https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/fokus-screen-time/id6450756696?l=en-GB It uses the standard ScreeTime API picker but instead of shielding the "blocked" apps, just like every other family controls / focus helping apps, it completely hides them. How is that possible ? I couldn't find any official API to hide apps, it […]04:46 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 7, 2025 – iPhone 17 rumors, RCS expansion
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 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…04:45 pmDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 best price ever, AirPods Pro 2 $170, M2 MacBook Air $600 off orig. price, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 best price ever, AirPods Pro 2 $170, M2 MacBook Air $600 off orig. price, more
The Apple deals are bursting at the seams today. Alongside the ongoing pre-order deals on the new iPad (A16) at up to 50% off, the M3 iPad Air at up to $650 off with trades, and the M4 MacBook Air from $449 (as well as the straight up cash deals on much of it you’ll find below), today’s headliner deal delivers the best prices ever now live on the latest Apple Watch Series 10. All models including the base configs, GPS + Cell variants, and the high-end titanium case models are now $100 off at Amazon, delivering the lowest prices we have tracked to date. Those offers join AirPods Pro 2 down at $170, Amazon clearance pricing on M2 MacBook Air models at up to $600 off the original prices, and the now live 3-day Apple sale event at Best Buy – iPad Pro M2 $900 off, AirPods Pro 2, HomePod mini, M4 MacBook Pro, more. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…04:31 pmI use this method to reset my source code in Xcode whenever I make a mess lol. But be careful—there’s no undo! Only use this if you’re absolutely sure you don’t want to keep your changes. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI use this method to reset my source code in Xcode whenever I make a mess lol. But be careful—there’s no undo! Only use this if you’re absolutely sure you don’t want to keep your changes.
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When it comes using 2 Macs in 1 setup, easy integration methods using Mac functionality and one hardware addition can help. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:29 pmGet the 13-Inch M2 MacBook Air for the Record Low Price of $699
Amazon and Best Buy are discounting Apple's 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage down to $699.00 in a few colors. This is a $300 discount on the previous generation M2 MacBook Air, and a new record low price for the computer. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon and Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Although this is a previous generation device, it will work great for anyone who doesn't need the performance gains introduced with the newer Apple silicon chips, especially at this discounted price. Apple just announced the new M4 MacBook Air, and anyone shopping for those models can get $50 off if you're a My Best Buy Plus/Total member. $300 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB) for $699.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? 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 forums04:25 pmNew Apple TV+ comedy, The Studio, reveals the stress of Hollywood in trailer
Later this month, Apple faces the big challenge of trying to keep TV+ subscribers after Severance ends. One big card up the company’s sleeve? A new comedy coming to Apple TV+ called The Studio, which just dropped its full trailer. more…04:16 pmM3 Ultra Chip's Massive 80-Core Graphics Performance Revealed in Benchmark Result
Apple's new M3 Ultra chip can be configured with a massive 80-core GPU, and an early benchmark result offers a look at its graphics performance. In one Geekbench 6 result for the new Mac Studio, the M3 Ultra with an 80-core GPU achieved a Metal score of 259,668, up from 222,582 for the M2 Ultra chip with a 76-core GPU in the previous-generation Mac Studio. If that single result is accurate, then the M3 Ultra offers up to 16% faster graphics performance than the M2 Ultra. This means the M3 Ultra offers the best graphics performance of any Apple chip ever. In the 16-inch MacBook Pro, the highest-end M4 Max chip with a 40-core GPU has an average Metal score of 187,460, so the M3 Ultra appears to offer up to 38% faster graphics performance than the M4 Max based on the one result. A few other Geekbench 6 results for the M3 Ultra chip with an 80-core GPU show Metal scores in the 195,000 range. We believe those results are inaccurate, as it would not make any sense for the score to be that low. As for CPU performance, we previously reported that the M3 Ultra is up to 10% faster than the previous-fastest M4 Max chip. The new Mac Studio is available to pre-order now on Apple's online store, and it will launch in stores on Wednesday, March 12. In the U.S., pricing starts at $1,999 for M4 Max configurations, and at $3,999 for M3 Ultra configurations.Related Roundup: Mac StudioTags: Benchmarks, GeekbenchBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:16 pmiPhone 17 Pro Max might get thicker, but for a good reason
A thicker design for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max might be a price worth paying to be able to use it longer. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
- Friday February 07
- 01:21 pmWeekend Sale: $70 off Apple Watch Series 10 models at Sams Club
Sams Club has dropped prices on Apple Watch Series 10 models by $70 off Apple's MSRP from now through Feb 14, 2025. $45 Sams Club Membership required. Note that sale prices are for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular: $429 $70 off MSRP - 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular: $459 $70 off MSRP - 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS: $329 $70 off MSRP - 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS: $359 $70 off MSRP Sams' prices are currently among the lowest for Series 10 Watches anywhere. For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.09:50 amPlay Together beautifully tows the line between parody and Copyright lawsuit in latest event | 148AppsPlay Together beautifully tows the line between parody and Copyright lawsuit in latest event
It is almost time for Valentine's Day, and Play Together is celebrating with an homage to one of the most romantic films out there: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. You know, that film about corporate espionage and terrible things happening to children. I think they want us to focus on the chocolate. A chocolate factory has opened in the Plaza of Kaia Island, run by a man named - and this is the entire reason I am writing about this update - Billy Bonka. I absolutely adore the silliness here. Anyway, Bonkas’ aside, the factory is in a bit of a state, and it is up to you to get it ship-shape. [Read more]09:50 amPlay Together beautifully tows the line between parody and Copyright lawsuit in latest event | 148AppsPlay Together beautifully tows the line between parody and Copyright lawsuit in latest event
It is almost time for Valentine's Day, and Play Together is celebrating with an homage to one of the most romantic films out there: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. You know, that film about corporate espionage and terrible things happening to children. I think they want us to focus on the chocolate. A chocolate factory has opened in the Plaza of Kaia Island, run by a man named - and this is the entire reason I am writing about this update - Billy Bonka. I absolutely adore the silliness here. Anyway, Bonkas’ aside, the factory is in a bit of a state, and it is up to you to get it ship-shape. [Read more]Thursday February 0606:00 pm15-inch M3 MacBook Airs on sale for $110-$150 off MSRP
B&H has Apple's 15" M3 MacBook Airs on sale for $110-$150 off MSRP right now. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 15" M3 MacBook Air/16GB/256GB: $1189, $110 off MSRP - 15" M3 MacBook Air/16GB/512GB: $1399, $100 off MSRP - 15" M3 MacBook Air/24GB/512GB: $1549, $150 off MSRP Note that the sale price may be dependent on color -- see their site for details. For the latest sales & prices, see our 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker.09:31 amOld School RuneScape is delivering battles of epic proportions with the arrival of the Royal Titans | 148AppsOld School RuneScape is delivering battles of epic proportions with the arrival of the Royal Titans
I am a big ol’ sucker for anything Norse-related, and by Odin's beard is Old School RuneScape delivering on that, even if it is in the signature Jagex parody-eske manner. Players will be able to do battle with two gargantuan giants, as the Royal Titans crash into Gielinor for members. [Read more]08:09 amApple Certified Refurbished Store: Save on iPhones, iPads, Macs & more + free shipping | DealNews iPadsApple Certified Refurbished Store: Save on iPhones, iPads, Macs & more + free shipping
Save up to $600 on refurbished iPads, up to $400 on refurbished iPhones, up to $320 on refurbished MacBooks Air, among other discounts. All items carry a 1‑year Apple warranty.Want to use an iPad to stream your favorite shows and movies? Our guide to the Paramount Plus price in 2024 has the lowdown on what you'll pay for the streaming service and how you can save. Also check out our Peacock TV cost piece, which answers questions like "How much is Peacock Premium in 2024?" Shop Now at Apple08:09 amApple Certified Refurbished Store: Save on iPhones, iPads, Macs & more + free shipping | DealNews LaptopsApple Certified Refurbished Store: Save on iPhones, iPads, Macs & more + free shipping
Save up to $600 on refurbished iPads, up to $400 on refurbished iPhones, up to $320 on refurbished MacBooks Air, among other discounts. All items carry a 1‑year Apple warranty.Want to use an iPad to stream your favorite shows and movies? Our guide to the Paramount Plus price in 2024 has the lowdown on what you'll pay for the streaming service and how you can save. Also check out our Peacock TV cost piece, which answers questions like "How much is Peacock Premium in 2024?" Shop Now at AppleWednesday February 0507:55 pmM4 and M4 Mac minis on sale for up to $100 off MSRP at B&H
B&H Photo has M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis in stock and on sale right now for $30 to $100 off Apple's MSRP, each including free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - M4 Mac mini (16GB/256GB): $569, $30 off MSRP - M4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB): $649, $50 off MSRP - M4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB): $949, $50 off MSRP - M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB): $1299, $100 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.07:11 pmB&H has 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros on sale for $150-$220 off MSRP
B&H Photo has Gray 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros on sale right now for $150-$220 off MSRP. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Gray): $1449, $150 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Gray): $1649, $150 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Gray): $1779, $220 off MSRP These are currently the lowest prices available for new M4-powered 14" MacBook Pros among the Apple retailers we track. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.06:51 pmApple MacBook Pro Deals at Best Buy: Up to $400 off + free shipping
Prices start at $1,299. We’ve pictured the Apple MacBook Pro M3 14″ Laptop for $1,399 ($200 off). Shop Now at Best Buy01:19 pmRefurb Apple Mac mini M2 Desktop w/ 256GB SSD (2023) for $350 + free shipping
It's the best price we've seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay Features M2 8-core CPU 8GB RAM & 256GB SSD MacOS Ventura Model: MMFJ3LL/A10:52 amPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket drops its latest Emblem event with a rather fetching design | 148AppsPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket drops its latest Emblem event with a rather fetching design
I am out to prove a point today to myself, my editor, and to you, dear readers; it is entirely possible for me to talk about Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket in a positive way. To which, the Space-Time Smackdown Emblem event has kicked off for fashion hunters to deck out their profiles. [Read more]10:02 amSpeedTutor AI Premium Plan: Lifetime subscription $40
Save $260 on this lifetime subscription. This AI academic tool features photo-based solutions, lecture recording and summaries, and interactive tutoring. Buy Now at StackSocialTuesday February 0406:21 pmGet a clearance 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro at Apple for $700 off original MSRP
Apple has a full line of clearance 16" M3 Max MacBook Pros available, Certified Refurbished, starting at $2889 and ranging up to $700 off original MSRP. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. These models are the cheapest 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pros currently for sale at Apple: - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (14-Core/36GB/1TB/Black): $2889 $610 off - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (16-Core/48GB/1TB/Black): $3299 $700 off - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (14-Core/36GB/1TB/Silver): $2889 $610 off - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (16-Core/48GB/1TB/Silver): $3299 $700 off See our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple's retailers, updated daily.03:06 pm14-inch M4 Pro/M4 Max MacBook Pros on sale for up to $320 off MSRP at B&H
B&H Photo is offering 14-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro or M4 Max CPUs for up to $320 off Apple's MSRP right now. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Black): $1789, $210 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Silver): $1749, $250 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $2149, $250 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $2169, $240 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Black): $2889, $320 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Silver): $3049, $150 off MSRP Their prices are the lowest available today for new 14" M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pros among the Apple retailers we track. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.02:37 pmApple Trade In Program: Up to $650 on iPhone, up to $1,170 on Macs
Trade in your old device to make some significant savings here. See some of the category-leading values below, the full lists can be found on the product page, under the appropriate tab.Want to use an iPad to stream your favorite shows and movies? Our guide to the Paramount Plus price in 2024 has the lowdown on what you'll pay for the streaming service and how you can save. Also check out our Peacock TV cost piece, which answers questions like "How much is Peacock Premium in 2024?"Here are the savings:up to $915 off MacBook Proup to $520 off iPad Proup to $390 off Apple Watch Ultra 2up to $630 off iPhone 15 Pro Max Shop Now at Apple02:37 pmApple Trade In Program: Up to $650 on iPhone, up to $1,170 on Macs
Trade in your old device to make some significant savings here. See some of the category-leading values below, the full lists can be found on the product page, under the appropriate tab.Want to use an iPad to stream your favorite shows and movies? Our guide to the Paramount Plus price in 2024 has the lowdown on what you'll pay for the streaming service and how you can save. Also check out our Peacock TV cost piece, which answers questions like "How much is Peacock Premium in 2024?"Here are the savings:up to $915 off MacBook Proup to $520 off iPad Proup to $390 off Apple Watch Ultra 2up to $630 off iPhone 15 Pro Max Shop Now at Apple02:37 pmApple Trade In Program: Up to $650 on iPhone, up to $1,170 on Macs
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