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A round-up of announcements from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Here are some of the announcements from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas: ° Espresso Displays previewed a new pro-grade portable display the Espresso 15 Pro. Pricing hasn’t been announced. ° Hisense unveiled the 136MX MicroLED, the...

Connectivity Standards Alliance launches two new certification programs

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, of which Apple is a member, has launched two certification programs: the FastTrack Recertification Program and the Portfolio Certification Program. These programs accelerate the certification process and leverage the...

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Apple granted patent for ‘devices with enhanced audio’

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11640275 B2) for “devices with enhanced audio.” About the patent In the patent Apple notes that electronic devices, such as computers, mobile phones, audio players, laptops, tablet computers, televisions (hereinafter an...

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Sunday January 05
08:32 pm
Belkin Stage PowerGrip makes iPhone into a better camera | Cult of Mac
Belkin Stage PowerGrip makes iPhone into a better camera
Make your iPhone easier to hold while taking pictures with Belkin Stage PowerGrip, which is being unveiled at CES 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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07:27 pm
Belkin bolsters eco-friendly pledge at CES alongside new chargers & audio gear | AppleInsider
Belkin bolsters eco-friendly pledge at CES alongside new chargers & audio gear
Belkin has continued to improve on its eco-friendly pledge to decrease the carbon footprint of its products, while also announcing several new consumer devices.Belkin's 2025 CES announcements are hereIn 2023, Belkin made a pledge to begin a transition to using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in its products. Now, many of its most popular chargers have been updated to use 85-90% PCR.This includes its 45W and 65W USB-C wall chargers, its 70W and 100W GaN chargers, its 15W Qi2 charger, and various charging cables. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:43 pm
Microsoft introduce file-transfer between iPhone and Windows PC | iLounge
Microsoft introduce file-transfer between iPhone and Windows PC
Microsoft announced that it will soon be enabling easy file sharing between Windows PC and iPhone. The feature will be similar to Apple’s AirDrop but which only works between Apple devices. The upcoming Windows feature will bring the integration with smartphones that’s been missing on Windows PCs, since the Windows Phone project failed. The beta […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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06:03 pm
Should you buy the iPhone 15 in 2025? | iLounge
Should you buy the iPhone 15 in 2025?
Apple launched the iPhone 15 in 2023 with significant upgrades over the iPhone 14, including better battery life, much higher resolution cameras, USB-C charging port, smaller notch, and slightly improved processors. It is still a decent option to consider buying in 2025, if you do not mind the slower 60Hz refresh rate display. If you […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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05:37 pm
Should you buy the iPhone 13 in 2025? | iLounge
Should you buy the iPhone 13 in 2025?
Apple released the iPhone 13 in 2021 – it was a solid improvement over the iPhone 12 in terms of battery life. Other minor improvements included a faster chip, an improved camera, and slightly brighter display. Also, the iPhone 13 started at 128GB whereas the iPhone 12 started at 64GB. The iPhone 13 sports a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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05:25 pm
Today in Apple history: Meet the ‘Blue and White’ Power Mac G3 | Cult of Mac
Today in Apple history: Meet the ‘Blue and White’ Power Mac G3
On January 5, 1999, Apple introduced its revised Power Mac G3 minitower, often nicknamed the "Blue and White G3." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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04:53 pm
Looking back 25 years later, even Steve was wrong about Mac OS X | Macworld
Looking back 25 years later, even Steve was wrong about Mac OS X
Macworld Twenty-five years ago, Steve Jobs took the stage at Macworld Expo in San Francisco and unveiled Mac OS X, ushering in a new era for the Mac and the world of desktop computing at large. That sounds like hyperbole, but after watching the keynote for a second time–the first time was from the front row, thank you very much!–it’s remarkable what an enormous moment this was for Apple and the Mac. It’s funny. What’s remarkable about the moment is actually how uneventful it seems. When I watch the video back, it’s almost surreal how Steve Jobs keeps doing utterly normal, boring things in Mac OS X while the crowd completely loses its collective mind. Viewed by someone without any historical context, it would seem like a cult being whipped into a frenzy by its leader. But I was there, and I can tell you that it wasn’t that. This was the moment, after 16 years of classic Mac OS–and let’s face it, the last five of those were pretty rough–when all the failings of the Mac were swept away and replaced with something modern, ready for the challenge of the 21st century. How did that work out for Apple? The keynote seems so weird now because almost everything in it is just how the Mac works, even 25 years later. Yes, interface styles have changed over time, but that moment on stage in January 2000 redefined the Mac for 25 years and counting. The thick of it Let me provide a little of that historical context. The original Mac OS, released in 1984, was revolutionary–but its underpinnings were from the earliest era of personal computers. Its revolutionary graphical interface was famously black and white, and it ran one program at a time. Fifteen years later, it was clear that modern operating systems should have protected memory, solid multitasking, and powerful graphics functionality–but the classic Mac OS had been unable to achieve any of that. Apple had tried a few different OS update projects, but they’d all failed. The final Hail Mary was buying Steve Jobs’s NeXt, which was struggling–but owned an operating system, NeXtStep, that had all of the features that the Mac didn’t. And hey, Steve Jobs gets to work with Apple again! Not a bad package deal. Worth every penny, if you ask me. NeXtStep wasn’t Mac OS, though. It had some features you’d recognize today as being Mac-like, but for the most part, its interface seemed quite alien. It was built for a super niche audience, unlike the broad Mac audience that would need to be migrated over for the transition to be successful. During the three years between Jobs’s return and the unveiling of Mac OS X, Apple’s software effort was devoted to squaring the expectations of Mac users with what could be done with NextStep. At the same time, there was a culture clash, with former NeXtStep developers not necessarily understanding what those expectations were. The developers and designers at Apple had to go through every feature of both operating systems and decide what would happen: do it the Mac way, do it the NeXt way, let users choose from those two ways, or choose an entirely new path. Each of those decisions had huge consequences. If things weren’t familiar enough for Mac users, switching to Mac OS X would be as alien as switching to Windows–and during the late 90s, Apple couldn’t afford to give any of its customers an excuse to join the rest of the world in giving in to Microsoft. But Apple’s development team couldn’t reach the finish line if it didn’t re-use large portions of what NeXt had built. Those decisions would affect the path of Mac users for the next quarter of a century. Lick it One of the design goals was when you saw it, you wanted to lick it. And so we call it Aqua. And this is the architecture for Mac OS 10.–Steve Jobs Apple managed to “introduce” Mac OS X numerous times, from the first Steve Jobs appearance on stage at Macworld 1997 through to the ship day of Mac OS X 1.0 in the spring of 2001. That makes it hard to celebrate an anniversary date, but the introduction of Aqua on January 5, 2000, is a pretty good one. So much of what we take for granted today is there in that initial Steve Jobs demo, getting rapturous applause. The Dock made its debut that day, complete with the “genie effect” for minimizing and maximizing windows. Of course, that Dock was kind of a mess–you could drag files into it, and they disappeared from the Desktop! And you could drag them back off, and they’d reappear on the Desktop. (Files actually lived in the Dock folder in your user folder! But that Dock was rewritten a bunch before it ever shipped.) The OS X Finder itself was unveiled that day, as well. Some consider this a day that shall live in infamy, but it’s definitely the same Finder we use now! It offers the “classic” Mac icon and list views, as well as a column view imported from NeXt and favored by Steve Jobs. Jobs loved the new feature that let you navigate through your filesystem in a single window, rather than having every double-click of a folder spawn a new window, as well as the addition of a web browser-style back button. It’s a bit of a head trip to watch Jobs explain how windows now have three buttons in the top left corner, colored “like a stoplight,” with symbols that appear when you roll the mouse pointer over them. Those buttons have become as much symbols of the Mac as the menu bar itself, but this was the first time anyone saw them. The list goes on. Jobs’s favorite NeXtStep app was an email client, and that explains his glee in introducing Mail, a brand-new (cough) Apple app that would be included free with Mac OS X. He seems especially giddy about the fact that the app knows who you’ve emailed with and will suggest names as you type, something else we’ve taken for granted the last 25 years. And, of course, underpinning all of this was the open-source Unix base that still runs the base of all of Apple’s platforms. Jobs got applause for things like dropping a menu while video continued to play and running a badly behaved app that crashed without bringing down the whole system. The audience gasps in amazement when a “The app has unexpectedly quit” alert appears, something that today would be a minor inconvenience at best. (Also, an amazing bit of trivia: the QuickTime movie Jobs uses to demo Mac OS X is the trailer for “Mission Impossible 2.” How does Tom Cruise do it?!) The original Mac OS X was a groundbreaking advancement of the Mac that’s still felt today.Apple It’s also worth noting the new, mind-boggling features that Jobs introduced that day that went nowhere. There used to be a button on the far right edge of a window’s title bar that entered you into “single-window mode,” to simplify using the Mac. While modern Macs have a full-screen mode that performs that task, placing that mode on a window’s title bar was weird and the feature was removed before OS X 1.0 shipped the following March. And then there’s the strange case of the Apple logo. In Jobs’s demo, and indeed in the Mac OS X Public Beta released later that year, there was an Apple logo in the center of the menu bar. It didn’t do anything. But by the time Mac OS X 1.0 arrived in 2001, the Apple menu–a standard of classic Mac OS–had been revived and placed at the far left of the menu bar. However, the new Apple menu was not like the original one. (In the latter days of classic Mac OS, it was essentially a folder full of whatever you wanted to put there.) The new Apple menu more closely resembled the old Special menu in the Finder, which was where you could shut down or restart your Mac. It’s pretty much the same to this day. 25 years later, macos Sequoia still has elements of the first Aqua reveal—though the Apple logo is no longer in the center of the menubar.Apple Welcome to the future It’s hard to believe that Mac OS X has been with us for a quarter of a century, a way longer run than the original Mac OS. From the interface design to the technical underpinnings, the longevity of OS X and all the operating systems it has spawned–macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, even watchOS and tvOS–is a tremendous endorsement of the decisions Apple made in the late 90s and early 2000s. “This is our foundation for the next decade of Macintosh operating systems, and we are thrilled with it,” Jobs said on stage 25 years ago. He undershot a little bit. What he introduced that day is still the foundation of the Mac… and almost everything else Apple does. No matter what comes next, no matter where Apple and the tech industry go from here, there’s no doubt that Mac OS X has exceeded all of the expectations we had for it back on January 5, 2000.
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08:00 am
Replace your clumsy Apple TV control with an easy button remote — Now 38% off | Macworld
Replace your clumsy Apple TV control with an easy button remote — Now 38% off
Macworld Love your Apple TV but hate it’s remote? Replace it with one that looks…well…normal. This hybrid Bluetooth + infrared remote makes it easy to control not just your Apple TV but also your TV, soundbar, and receiver—all from one device. Navigating between apps, adjusting the volume, and switching audio devices is effortless. The Bluetooth allows for quick pairing and superior range, while the IR feature controls power, volume, and mute on over 100 brands of TVs and soundbars. Need to switch profiles or set a sleep timer? Press and hold the Up button. You can also control your AirPods and HomePod directly through the audio controls. Plus, switching apps and closing frozen ones has never been easier with intuitive buttons. Set it up with easy instructions and USA-based support that is ready to help you get started. Whether a new user or just looking to upgrade your experience, The Button Remote is your Apple TV solution. Grab The Button Remote for just $24.97 (reg. $39.99) and simplify your Apple TV experience today! Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K (Bluetooth + Infrared) – $24.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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Saturday January 04
09:15 pm
RayNeo Air 2s Review: An affordable pair of AR glasses to use with your iPhone | 9 to 5 Mac
RayNeo Air 2s Review: An affordable pair of AR glasses to use with your iPhone
There’s been a lot of talk about augmented reality tech lately, especially with the unveiling of Snapchat Spectacles and Meta Orion. Those are both highly expensive and unobtainable to consumers – but there is a growing market of affordable glasses, that provide some of the benefits of AR glasses at a much more palatable price tag. The ’ are one of them, and I’ll be providing some of my thoughts. more…
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08:30 pm
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Sonuby’ is a detailed weather app for outdoor adventurers | 9 to 5 Mac
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Sonuby’ is a detailed weather app for outdoor adventurers
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Sonuby is a different kind of weather app, designed for users who often partake in outdoor activities. For example, if you often snowboard, you can have a weather forecast that places snow conditions front and center. Weather needs can be very individualistic, which is why Sonuby allows you to tailor the app to what you care about. more…
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08:01 pm
Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro is available at a $220 discount today | AppleInsider
Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro is available at a $220 discount today
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M4 Pro chip and 1TB of storage is on sale for $2,179, delivering a $220 price cut off MSRP.Save $220 on this 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro.The $2,179 price is valid on the M4 Pro spec featuring a 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU, which is an upgrade from the standard 12C CPU/16C GPU chip found in the M4 Pro line. The laptop also comes with 24GB of unified memory and a bump up to 1TB of storage, making it a well-equipped model that normally retails for $2,399.Save $220 at Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:00 pm
iPhone 18 Pro camera in for a big change? [The CultCast] | Cult of Mac
iPhone 18 Pro camera in for a big change? [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Rumors indicate the iPhone 18 Pro will pack a variable aperture camera. Here's why that would rock. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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05:26 pm
Apple Watch to be powered by MediaTek modem chip, beating Intel | iLounge
Apple Watch to be powered by MediaTek modem chip, beating Intel
MediaTek is poised to take over from Intel as the modem chip provider for Apple Watch starting 2025, according to Bloomberg. The transition represents MediaTek’s first significant foray into Apple’s primary hardware supply chain, anticipated to propel the company’s expansion. Apple intends to widen its pool of suppliers to lessen reliance and foster creativity, selecting […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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05:26 pm
Apple Watch to be powered by MediaTek modem chip, beating Intel | iLounge
Apple Watch to be powered by MediaTek modem chip, beating Intel
MediaTek is poised to take over from Intel as the modem chip provider for Apple Watch starting 2025, according to Bloomberg. The transition represents MediaTek’s first significant foray into Apple’s primary hardware supply chain, anticipated to propel the company’s expansion. Apple intends to widen its pool of suppliers to lessen reliance and foster creativity, selecting […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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05:26 pm
Apple Watch to be powered by MediaTek modem chip, beating Intel | iLounge
Apple Watch to be powered by MediaTek modem chip, beating Intel
MediaTek is poised to take over from Intel as the modem chip provider for Apple Watch starting 2025, according to Bloomberg. The transition represents MediaTek’s first significant foray into Apple’s primary hardware supply chain, anticipated to propel the company’s expansion. Apple intends to widen its pool of suppliers to lessen reliance and foster creativity, selecting […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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05:01 pm
NetEase reverses bans on macOS, Linux players of 'Marvel Rivals' | AppleInsider
NetEase reverses bans on macOS, Linux players of 'Marvel Rivals'
"Marvel Rivals" developer NetEase will reverse 100-year bans imposed on players who used emulation software to play the game on Mac and other platforms.Mac and Linux users can soon play Marvel Rivals via emulation without risk. Image Credit: Marvel/NetEase GamesMarvel Rivals features an anti-cheat system similar to that on other popular Windows games. Such tools can get removed or disabled as part of the process of porting games to a new platform.NetEase, the developer of the game, announced that it would be reversing the bans in a future update. The announcement was made on a Discord server. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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04:32 pm
iPhone SE 4 could be branded as iPhone 16E: Here’s why that makes sense | 9 to 5 Mac
iPhone SE 4 could be branded as iPhone 16E: Here’s why that makes sense
Earlier this week, some sources begun to claim that the next generation iPhone SE, which is expected to debut this spring, won’t actually be called ‘iPhone SE’ at all. We’re now starting to hear that it’ll be called ‘iPhone 16E’ instead. This may be a weird rumor, but I think it actually makes a lot of sense, given what we know so far about the 4. more…
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03:43 pm
Apple wants watch users to start 2025 with a fitness challenge | iLounge
Apple wants watch users to start 2025 with a fitness challenge
Apple is all set to kick off 2025 on a positive and a health-oriented note. A brand-new Apple Watch Activity Challenge is lined up for January, urging you to kick off the New Year by closing all three activity rings for seven consecutive days. The “Ring in the New Year Challenge” is scheduled to take […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:43 pm
Apple wants watch users to start 2025 with a fitness challenge | iLounge
Apple wants watch users to start 2025 with a fitness challenge
Apple is all set to kick off 2025 on a positive and a health-oriented note. A brand-new Apple Watch Activity Challenge is lined up for January, urging you to kick off the New Year by closing all three activity rings for seven consecutive days. The “Ring in the New Year Challenge” is scheduled to take […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:43 pm
Apple wants watch users to start 2025 with a fitness challenge | iLounge
Apple wants watch users to start 2025 with a fitness challenge
Apple is all set to kick off 2025 on a positive and a health-oriented note. A brand-new Apple Watch Activity Challenge is lined up for January, urging you to kick off the New Year by closing all three activity rings for seven consecutive days. The “Ring in the New Year Challenge” is scheduled to take […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:05 pm
Today in Apple history: Apple licenses Mac OS to Radius | Cult of Mac
Today in Apple history: Apple licenses Mac OS to Radius
On January 4, 1995, Apple signs a deal with third-party Mac accessory maker Radius, allowing it to build Macintosh clones. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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03:05 pm
Today in Apple history: Apple licenses Mac OS to Radius | Cult of Mac
Today in Apple history: Apple licenses Mac OS to Radius
On January 4, 1995, Apple signed a deal with Mac accessory maker Radius, licensing the Mac OS and allowing the company to build Mac clones. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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02:10 pm
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS | iLounge
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS
Apple introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 which lets iPhone and iPad users create emojis using Apple Intelligence. The Genmoji feature is now set to release on the Mac with the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 release. Mac users wishing to try out the latest Genmoji features can download the beta version of macOS […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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02:10 pm
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS | iLounge
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS
Apple introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 which lets iPhone and iPad users create emojis using Apple Intelligence. The Genmoji feature is now set to release on the Mac with the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 release. Mac users wishing to try out the latest Genmoji features can download the beta version of macOS […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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02:10 pm
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS | iLounge
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS
Apple introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 which lets iPhone and iPad users create emojis using Apple Intelligence. The Genmoji feature is now set to release on the Mac with the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 release. Mac users wishing to try out the latest Genmoji features can download the beta version of macOS […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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02:00 pm
Apple TV+ shows we can’t wait to watch in 2025 | Cult of Mac
Apple TV+ shows we can’t wait to watch in 2025
There are so many Apple TV+ shows to look forward to in 2025! Get ready for dramas, comedies and lots of sci-fi. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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01:23 pm
Apple TV+ free for the weekend (Jan 3 – Jan 5 2025) | iLounge
Apple TV+ free for the weekend (Jan 3 – Jan 5 2025)
Apple is offering its video streaming service i.e., Apple TV+ free from January 3, 2025 to January 5, 2025. The promotional activity is part of the iPhone maker’s new year festivities. Users will have complete access to the vast library of Apple TV+, including movies and TV shows. The offer would be a great weekend […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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01:23 pm
Apple TV+ free for the weekend (Jan 3 – Jan 5 2025) | iLounge
Apple TV+ free for the weekend (Jan 3 – Jan 5 2025)
Apple is offering its video streaming service i.e., Apple TV+ free from January 3, 2025 to January 5, 2025. The promotional activity is part of the iPhone maker’s new year festivities. Users will have complete access to the vast library of Apple TV+, including movies and TV shows. The offer would be a great weekend […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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01:23 pm
Apple TV+ free for the weekend (Jan 3 – Jan 5 2025) | iLounge
Apple TV+ free for the weekend (Jan 3 – Jan 5 2025)
Apple is offering its video streaming service i.e., Apple TV+ free from January 3, 2025 to January 5, 2025. The promotional activity is part of the iPhone maker’s new year festivities. Users will have complete access to the vast library of Apple TV+, including movies and TV shows. The offer would be a great weekend […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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01:00 pm
Apple @ Work: Ubiquiti unveils Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points as the Mac lags behind | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple @ Work: Ubiquiti unveils Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points as the Mac lags behind
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Ubiquiti has launched its latest Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 lineup, a series of advanced access points designed to deliver unparalleled wireless performance for enterprise environments. Featuring tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 support, these access points aim to simplify high-density connectivity. more…
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Tuesday December 10
07:35 pm
Apple Releases First Firmware Update for Beats Pill | MacRumors
Apple Releases First Firmware Update for Beats Pill
Apple today released a firmware update for the Beats Pill, marking the first new software the speaker has received since its June 2024 launch. The firmware has a build number of 2C336, up from the 2C289 firmware the Beats Pill shipped with. Users will see version 2.2 in the Settings app when the device is connected to an iPhone or Mac. We don't know what's included in the new firmware, and Apple does not typically provide information about Beats firmware updates. Apple introduced the Beats Pill earlier this year after discontinuing the prior Beats Pill+ back in 2022. The new model is priced at $150 and it features an all-new speaker system, a removable lanyard, USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity, IP67 water resistance, and a 24-hour battery life. The Beats Pill is designed to work seamlessly with both Android and Apple devices, and it supports both Find My and ‌Find My‌ Device for tracking purposes. Firmware updates for the Beats Pill are delivered over-the-air. Firmware will be installed while the Beats Pill is charging and in Bluetooth range of an ‌iPhone‌, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi. On Android devices, users need to download the Beats app for Android and connect the Android device to a power outlet to initiate a firmware update.Tag: BeatsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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07:26 pm
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Will Support Texting via Satellite | MacRumors
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Will Support Texting via Satellite
The next-generation Apple Watch Ultra is set to gain satellite connectivity, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple first introduced satellite connectivity for off-grid texting with the iPhone 14, and the feature has been included in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, but no Apple Watch to date. Apple's 2025 Apple Watch Ultra will be able to connect to a satellite network like the iPhone, allowing users to send texts via satellite when cellular networks and Wi-Fi are unavailable. When satellite connectivity first launched, it was limited to emergency text messages, but in iOS 18, Apple expanded it to allow users to send texts to anyone. Apple is hoping that the satellite feature will encourage Apple Watch owners to update to a new Apple Watch Ultra, with the third-generation model set to come out in September 2025. Satellite connectivity would also allow Apple to better compete with companies like Garmin that manufacture dedicated satellite hardware for use in off-grid emergencies. The Apple Watch Ultra is aimed at hikers, scuba divers, and adventurers, and satellite connectivity for the device would add another layer of safety for activities that are not near cellular towers. As of right now, Apple still does not charge for satellite connectivity, and there is no word yet on what the company might charge. All iPhones come with two years of connectivity for free, and that will also likely be the case for the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple is also planning to stop using Intel cellular modems in future Apple Watch models, instead transitioning to technology from MediaTek. MediaTek's modem chip adds support or 5G Recap, a 5G service that's designed for connected devices and wearables that don't need standard 5G speeds. The current cellular Apple Watch models still use 4G LTE, even though Apple has been using 5G in iPhones for several years. Related Roundup: Apple Watch Ultra 2Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:32 pm
Get the 11-Inch M2 iPad Air for $469 at Best Buy Today Only ($130 Off) | MacRumors
Get the 11-Inch M2 iPad Air for $469 at Best Buy Today Only ($130 Off)
Best Buy has Apple's 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $469.00 today, down from $599.00. This is a new record low price on the tablet, and it's only available in Blue. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The other three colors are currently priced at $499.00 on Best Buy, which is still a solid second-best price for the M2 iPad Air. The deal on the Blue model will only last for today, so if you're interested be sure to make your purchase soon. $130 OFF11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $469.00 Best Buy is currently taking $100 off nearly every other model of the M2 iPad Air, including both 11-inch and 13-inch tablets. 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 during the holiday season? 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 forums
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04:02 pm
iCloud+ Storage Prices Increased in 10 Countries This Year | MacRumors
iCloud+ Storage Prices Increased in 10 Countries This Year
Over the past several months, Apple has raised its prices for some or all iCloud+ storage plans in 10 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Tanzania, and the Philippines. The updated prices for each of these countries are listed in a support document on Apple's website. In Japan, for example, prices have increased by around 15%. Storage Tier Old Pricing New Pricing 50GB ¥130 ¥150 200GB ¥400 ¥450 2TB ¥1300 ¥1500 6TB ¥3900 ¥4500 12TB ¥7900 ¥9000 Local currencies in many of the affected countries have declined against the U.S. dollar over the past few years, and that is likely the underlying reason for the price increases. iCloud+ prices in the U.S. have not changed this year. iCloud+ plans provide users with extra storage beyond the 5GB of free storage included with iCloud by default. The plans also include some other perks, such as iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video.Tag: iCloudRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:24 pm
Samsung Winter Sale Takes Up to $1,000 Off The Frame TV, $300 Off Smart Monitor M8, and More | MacRumors
Samsung Winter Sale Takes Up to $1,000 Off The Frame TV, $300 Off Smart Monitor M8, and More
Samsung this week kicked off a new Winter Sale, offering discounts across smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, computers, and home appliances. Many of the deals in this sale are the same prices we tracked during Samsung's Black Friday and Cyber Week sales, making it a great last-minute opportunity to shop steep discounts on products that can still arrive before Christmas. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Right now, Amazon has the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Display at an all-time low price, beating Samsung's deal. You can get this monitor for $767.99 ($832 off). Another notable Samsung monitor deal is on the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8, available for $399.99 on Samsung's own website ($300 off). SITEWIDE DEALSSamsung Winter Sale During this sale, if you purchase a select Samsung gaming monitor, you'll also get the 27-inch Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor for free ($229.99 value). One of the best monitors to purchase with this offer is the 57-inch Odssey Neo G9 Curved Gaming Monitor for $1,599.99 ($1,129.99 off). Similar to events like Prime Day, Samsung's Winter Sale has exclusive "deals of the day" that swap out every day. Today's offer is taking up to $1,000 off The Frame TVs, including every size currently sold on Samsung's website. This drops the popular 65-inch model down to $1,599.99, from $1,999.99. Monitors and Storage 990 EVO 5.0 NVMe SSD 2TB - $119.99, down from $239.99 2TB Portable SSD - $159.99, down from $284.99 Smart Monitor M80D - $399.99, down from $699.99 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99 32-inch Odyssey Quantum Gaming Monitor - $599.99, down from $1,099.99 27-inch ViewFinity S9 Smart Monitor - $767.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,078.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,799.99, down from $2,999.99 TVs The Frame - Save up to $1,000 85-inch Crystal UHD TV - $899.99, down from $1,099.99 55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99 65-inch QLED 4K TV - $899.99, down from $1,599.99 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,599.99 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,499.99, down from $2,699.99 85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,579.99, down from $2,799.99 85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,699.99 Refrigerators Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,199.00, down from $1,666.00 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,899.00 Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,499.00, down from $3,499.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,699.00, down from $4,099.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,499.00, down from $4,999.00 Galaxy Products Galaxy Z Fold6 - Save up to $1,600 with trade-in credit Galaxy Z Flip6 - Save up to $900 with trade-in credit Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $460 Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save up to $190 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 during the holiday season? 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 forums
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Three All-New Radio Stations Arrive on Apple Music | MacRumors
Three All-New Radio Stations Arrive on Apple Music
Apple Music today announced the addition of three new global radio stations: Apple Música Uno, ‌Apple Music‌ Club, and ‌Apple Music‌ Chill. The stations join ‌Apple Music‌ 1, ‌Apple Music‌ Hits, and ‌Apple Music‌ Country. Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Music, Sports, and Beats, said: Apple Music Radio is the beating heart of our service, representing the intersection of exceptional human voices and curation with cutting-edge technology that shapes and influences culture. We put a lot of time and care into making sure these new radio stations are really bespoke, highly curated, and hosted by some of the world's best music commentators with unique programming that we know our listeners will love. Apple Música Uno, ‌Apple Music‌ Club, and ‌Apple Music‌ Chill are available to listen to now in the ‌Apple Music‌ app, as well as for free, without a subscription, on the Apple Music Radio website. More to follow...Tag: Apple MusicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:45 am
Apple's Pro Display XDR Is Five Years Old Today | MacRumors
Apple's Pro Display XDR Is Five Years Old Today
Apple's Pro Display XDR is five years old today, marking half a decade since its release alongside the 2019 Mac Pro. Released on December 10, 2019, the Pro Display XDR was Apple's re-entry into the high-end external monitor market, following a three-year hiatus after discontinuing the Thunderbolt Display in 2016. The announcement came at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2019, where the company presented the display as a rival to traditional reference monitors. The XDR in its name stands for "Extreme Dynamic Range," a feature that Apple emphasized as a key differentiator from other high-resolution monitors available at the time. It features a 32-inch Retina display with a 6K resolution of 6,016 by 3,384 pixels, powered by Apple's proprietary LED backlighting system. Apple utilized blue-colored LEDs with custom lenses and reflectors to achieve a maximum brightness of up to 1,600 nits in HDR mode, while sustaining 1,000 nits across the entire screen indefinitely. This allows for what Apple describes as "stunningly accurate colors and contrast," supporting the P3 wide color gamut and delivering a claimed 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The rear of the display features the same lattice pattern used on the 2019 ‌Mac Pro‌, which functions as a heatsink to aid thermal management. The display is also available with matte nano-texture glass to cut down on glare—the first Apple product it's featured on. Upon its release, the Pro Display XDR garnered significant attention for its high price. In the United States, the display starts at $4,999, and users who opt for the adjustable Pro Stand must pay an additional $999. The Pro Stand, which is sold separately, was met with mixed reactions upon its unveiling. Apple justified the cost by highlighting the engineering involved, with the Pro Stand offering height, tilt, and rotation adjustments, as well as support for both landscape and portrait modes. A VESA mount adapter is also available for those who prefer third-party mounting solutions. As of its fifth anniversary, the Pro Display XDR remains one of only two external monitors sold by Apple, alongside the Studio Display, which was released in March 2022. Unlike the Pro Display XDR, the Studio Display comes with an integrated A13 Bionic chip, enabling features such as Center Stage for its built-in webcam, spatial audio, and support for Siri voice commands. The Pro Display XDR, however, has no webcam or any internal Apple silicon chip. Speculation about a second-generation Pro Display XDR has been circulating for some time. In December 2022, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple was working on an updated version of the display, this time with an Apple silicon chip to enhance its capabilities. In July 2023, Gurman reiterated that Apple was still developing multiple new displays. Display supply chain analyst Ross Young recently said that the next-generation Pro Display XDR will feature quantum dot technology, just like the latest MacBook Pro models. However, no further details have emerged regarding what other specific upgrades the Pro Display XDR might receive or a potential release time frame. For now, the Pro Display XDR remains Apple's flagship display offering. Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayTag: Pro Display XDRRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:22 am
Resident Evil 2 Now Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac | MacRumors
Resident Evil 2 Now Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake has debuted on Apple devices, making it the fourth Resident Evil title to arrive on Apple's mobile platforms. The survival horror shooter is available as a free download with a limited part of the game being playable, after which players must purchase the full game to continue. The good news is that Capcom is running a promotional discount of 75% off the usual price for a limited time. From now until January 8, the base game can be purchased for $9.99, while all in-game rewards can be unlocked for $1.99. After that date, the game will be sold for $39.99. Resident Evil 2 requires an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 series model to run, along with iPads and Macs equipped with M1 chips or later. The game supports cross-progression across supported Apple devices, so players can continue their progress whether playing on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It's also a universal purchase, meaning a single purchase grants access across all compatible Apple devices. Capcom says the app is approximately 31GB in size, and that the installation process requires the target drive to have at least twice the size of the app in storage space available. An internet connection is also required to start the game. Resident Evil 2 can be downloaded from the App Store. [Direct Link]Tag: CapcomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:51 am
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in the UAE | MacRumors
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in the UAE
Apple has announced Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal. Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets‌‌‌. All transactions are encrypted, and Apple has no information about what is purchased or the person who made the purchase. No additional hardware or credit card machine is required‌ to use Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature uses NFC technology to securely authenticate the contactless payments, plus the feature also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options. Adyen, Magnati, and Network International are the first payment platforms in the UAE to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone, which works with cards from leading payment networks, including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. Tap to Pay on ‌‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌‌ requires ‌‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌‌ XS or newer models, and works for customers as any normal ‌‌‌‌‌Apple Pay‌‌‌‌‌ transaction would. Sellers just need to open up the app, register the sale, and present their ‌‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌‌ to the buyer, who can then use an appropriate contactless payment method. Tap to Pay on ‌iPhone‌ launched in February 2022 in the United States, and since then, Apple has been working to expand it to additional countries. The feature is available in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Taiwan, the UAE, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Tags: Tap to Pay on iPhone, UAEThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Several Apple TV+ Shows Score Golden Globe Nominations | MacRumors
Several Apple TV+ Shows Score Golden Globe Nominations
Apple today announced that several of its TV shows have been nominated for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Popular series Slow Horses has been nominated for Best Drama, while Disclaimer, a psychological thriller miniseries starring Cate Blanchett, has been nominated for Best Limited Series. Slow Horses stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden have been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama, while Disclaimer's Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline have been nominated for best actor awards for a limited series. Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, the stars of hit comedy Shrinking, have been nominated for best comedy performance and best supporting role, respectively. Jake Gyllenhaal, star of Presumed Innocent, has also been nominated for best actor in a TV drama. The Golden Globe winners are set to be announced on January 5, 2025. Apple previously won Golden Globes for Killers of the Flower Moon and Black Bird, and its original TV shows, movies, and documentaries have earned a total of 535 wins and 2,402 award nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, and more. Apple TV+ is priced at $9.99 per month in the United States, and it is available in more than 100 countries and regions. Customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, ‌Apple TV‌, or Mac can get three months of ‌Apple TV‌+ for free.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:58 pm
Review: Ugreen's Line of 'Uno' Chargers and Hubs Brings a Bit of Whimsy to Utilitarian Products | MacRumors
Review: Ugreen's Line of 'Uno' Chargers and Hubs Brings a Bit of Whimsy to Utilitarian Products
Ugreen caught my attention earlier this year when it launched a new line of "Uno" accessories that are equipped with LED screens that can display fun emoji faces. The Uno range has everything from wireless chargers to power banks, and I've spent several months testing the products to see how they perform. Everything in the Uno line was designed with a "robot-inspired" aesthetic, according to Ugreen, which equates to a boxy style with an LED screen that can display emoji-like faces. The emoji faces are amusing and bring some fun to accessories that are typically boring, but they're also useful and can change based on power level and other factors. Ugreen Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank Priced at $45, the Magnetic Wireless Power Bank looks like a lot of other power banks on the market at first glance, featuring a rectangular design that mirrors the shape of the iPhone. An LED screen and an attached stand that happens to look like a set of headphones set it apart, though. The power bank is made from a smooth, metallic plastic material, with a soft silicone on the back where it attaches magnetically to a MagSafe ‌iPhone‌. It feels relatively lightweight, but it is a bit over 3/4ths of an inch thick, so it does add some bulk to the ‌iPhone‌. It comes in black, which looks similar to Apple's space black, and a light purple shade. Though it's a bit thick, it is pocketable, measuring in at 4.2 inches by 2.8 inches. The plastic material feels a little cheap, but it's light and I don't expect too much more for the price. The LED display protrudes slightly which does indeed give it a distinctly robot-like look, and it often displays an emoji face that corresponds to power level. I say "often" because a lot of the time, it actually shows a percent reading of the exact power level. I don't know what triggers the emoji face to show up, and I wish there was a button to toggle between the power percent and the face. You need to turn the power bank on by pressing the side button when it is attached to an ‌iPhone‌, which initiates charging. More than once, I've attached it to my ‌iPhone‌ and forgotten to activate it, but having a sleep state seems to preserve battery level when it's not in use. The button has other functions as well, and a single press will turn on the LCD, while a double press will turn it off. When the power is on, it displays a "Hi" message, and when it's powering down, it shows a "bye" message. The emoji face that's displayed changes based on power level. At 100 percent, the face shows heart eyes, and at 99 to 80 percent, it changes to a happy face with smiling eyes. At 79 to 21 percent, it's a happy face with a more neutral eye expression, and 20 percent or below, there's a sad face. Each face animates slightly, with the eyes and mouth changing position. This is a Qi2 charger, so it can charge ‌MagSafe‌ iPhones at up to 15W. 15W is no longer the maximum charging speed because iPhone 16 models support 25W ‌MagSafe‌ charging, but it is equivalent to the original 15W ‌MagSafe‌ charging. It has a 10,000mAh capacity, which is standard for smaller chargers these days. In an hour-long test, it charged my iPhone 16 Pro Max from one percent to 39 percent, and there was 67 percent of the battery left. After charging my ‌iPhone‌ to 80 percent (the maximum I have set), the power bank had 20 percent power remaining. I've tested several times, and I am able to reliably get one full charge of the 16 Pro Max from the power bank, and I've had no issues with it during my testing. My ‌iPhone‌ does sometimes get warm, but it does that with any ‌MagSafe‌ power bank that I use. Along with Qi2 charging, there is a USB-C port that can be used for charging iPhones and other accessories, plus it's used for charging the power bank. The USB-C port is 20W, so you can get faster ‌iPhone‌ charging using a USB-C to USB-C cable (included) or a USB-C to Lightning cable depending on which ‌iPhone‌ you have. 20W can also charge an iPad at a reasonable speed, but it's not enough for fast charging. Passthrough charging is supported, so you can charge the power bank via USB-C while also charging an attached ‌iPhone‌. There is an included stand on the power bank that flips down from the top. It holds an ‌iPhone‌ in an ideal position for FaceTime calls or watching videos, and it's sturdy. The stand has multiple positions so the viewing angle is adjustable, and it can be used in landscape or portrait mode. When not in use, it folds up at the top of the power bank and looks like a set of headphones. Ugreen Uno 30W Power Bank The $38 10,000mAh Ugreen Uno USB-C Power Bank is similar to the Magnetic Wireless Power Bank in design, but it doesn't have wireless charging. Instead, it offers 30W charging over USB-C, and it has a built-in USB-C cable. All the emoji faces are the same and the build quality is identical, but the power bank is slightly slimmer and taller at 4.6 inches by 2.8 inches. This model is a little over a half inch thick, and does not magnetically attach to an ‌iPhone‌. While it has the same headphone-like design at the top, there is no stand. Instead, one side of the "headphones" features a power button for turning the power bank on and off. Along with the built-in USB-C cable, there are additional USB-C and USB-A ports at the top, so more than one device can be charged at once. The flat USB-C cable tucks into a slot at the back of the charger, and it feels well-attached. I couldn't get it to budge by pulling on it, but there's always a danger that attached cables will break. 30W is fast charging for an ‌iPhone‌, and my ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max charged from one percent to 54 percent in a 30-minute period when testing, which is in line with fast charging tests using standard 30W power adapters. I was able to get one full charge out of the power bank before exhausting the battery. Because it has a built-in USB-C cable, this model is best for the iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 16‌ models that have USB-C ports, but since it has an extra USB-C and USB-A port, it can be used with a Lightning cable, too. For charging at fast speeds, the USB-C Uno power bank is the better pick over the Qi2 model, and it's nice not to have to carry a USB-C cable around. 100W USB-C Charger Ugreen's $48 100W USB-C Uno Charger is probably my favorite of the bunch, and it has the most robot-like design. It's a square-shaped charger but there's an LED display that shows emoji faces, a headphone-like band at the top, and a set of feet that cover the plug at the bottom. The feet detach so that you can plug the Uno Charger into an outlet, and it's best suited as a desktop charger because of the position of the prongs. If you plug it into a standard wall outlet, the face will be either up or down, but it can definitely be used that way. I haven't lost the little feet yet, and they do have a magnet inside that can attach to a laptop when the charger is plugged in if it's being used while on the go. This charger is surprisingly compact and heavy, and it's made from the same black plastic material as the power banks. When plugged in, the LCD face is continually active. I have the charger on top of my desk, and it sits and blinks at me all day. If you have this in your line of sight, it might get annoying. When something is charging, there are three faces, including one with shining eyes and an eating face. When a device is fully charged, there's a face with sunglasses. There are four ports at the top of the charger, including three USB-C ports and one USB-A port. Since this is a 100W charger, it can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro and anything below that. To get the fastest charging with a ‌MacBook Pro‌ (the full 100W), you'll need to plug it in by itself in one of the top two ports. With multiple devices charging, the power is split up between the ports. When two devices are plugged in, the split is 65W/30W with the USB-C ports, or 65W/22.5W with one USB-C and one USB-A port. The three port split has 45W/30W/20W, 45W/30W/22.5W, and 80W/7.5W/7.5W options, while four ports in use will split the power to 45W/30W/7.5W/7.5W. The manual that comes with the charger has more specific information on how power is divided to each port. Ugreen says that the charger has overvoltage, overcurrent, overload, and temperature protections, and I haven't run into any issues using the charger. There's also a 65W version that comes in white/purple and blue/pink shades, and it's nice to see options that aren't the standard black. USB-C Cable Ugreen has an $8 Uno USB-C to USB-C 100W PD cable that has little emoji eyes on it, and it's a good companion to the 100W charger. It's braided nylon and feels like a good quality cable. The base cable is 1.6 feet, but there are more expensive 3.3 foot, 6.6 foot, and 10 foot models. For data transfers, it supports speeds up to 480Mb/s. 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Ugreen's $49 Uno 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is also Qi2, with support for up to 15W charging on ‌MagSafe‌ iPhones. It has a fold-out design with a charging puck for the ‌iPhone‌ and a second 5W charging space for the AirPods Pro. The ‌iPhone‌ charger can be adjusted to different angles, and an ‌iPhone‌ can be placed in either landscape or portrait mode, so you can use StandBy. The square-shaped 2-in-1 Wireless Charger looks like the other Uno products, and it's made from the same black plastic material. It has an LCD face at the front, and the headphone-style design at the top. The face isn't as animated as other models, but it does show two happy eyes when turned on and in standby mode, and a happy face with a mouth when a device is charging. Ugreen includes a USB-C cable that plugs into the back, but you'll need to supply your own power adapter. You can also buy an optional Apple Watch charger to add to the side so you can charge three devices at once. The charger is relatively compact, so it doesn't take up much space on a desk at all, but it's weighted so it's not going to tip over. Uno 6-in-1 Hub Ugreen's final product in the Uno line is the 6-in-1 USB-C Hub, which is $18. This is a cheap hub, but it's serviceable for passthrough charging and connecting accessories to your Mac. Design wise, it has the black plastic that Ugreen uses for most of the Uno line, and an LCD face that displays different emoji animations. The build quality of the hub feels cheap, and I wasn't impressed with it. It's the same plastic as Ugreen's other products, but the hub feels so lightweight and almost flimsy. The emoji faces were also less useful on the hub, featuring only separate idle faces and charging faces. There are three USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and an HDMI port that supports up to 4K/60Hz. It offers 85W passthrough charging for a Mac, with 15W available for connecting peripherals. 85W is generally fine for all Mac notebooks, but you're not going to get maximum charging speed for the 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌. I've had some issues with data transfers using this hub, with a transfer stopping in the middle. I'm not sure why, but multiple ports were affected. I doubt this is a problem with all models, but I don't like the size or the utility of this hub, and I think there are better options out there. Bottom Line If you're looking for an accessory that's brings a little more fun to your desk than the standard power adapter or power bank, I think Ugreen's Uno line is well worth checking out. I especially liked the 100W USB-C charger and the Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger, though everything but the hub performed well. Ugreen's Uno products also make for fun gifts, and I think a power bank with a little emoji face would go over well with anyone that has an ‌iPhone‌. I do want to note that the Qi2 Charger seems to be ‌iPhone‌ only, as some of the reviews mentioned that it does not work with Android devices. How to Buy Ugreen's Uno products can be purchased from the Ugreen website or from Amazon. Note: Ugreen provided MacRumors with the Uno products included in the review for the purpose of the review. 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06:36 pm
Sonos Holiday Sale Brings Back Black Friday Prices on Ace Headphones, Arc Soundbar, and More | MacRumors
Sonos Holiday Sale Brings Back Black Friday Prices on Ace Headphones, Arc Soundbar, and More
Sonos is hosting a new holiday sale, where you can find multiple all-time low Black Friday prices return for popular Sonos products. This includes the new Sonos Ace headphones, Arc soundbar, Roam 2 portable speaker, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code in order to see the final sale prices. We've collected all of the deals in the list below, but you can also find a few bundle discounts on sale on the Sonos website. UP TO 20% OFFSonos Holiday SaleAce Headphones - $349, down from $449 Arc Soundbar - $699, down from $899 Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $369, down from $499 Era 100 Speaker - $199, down from $249 Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179 Move 2 Portable Speaker - $359, down from $449 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 during the holiday season? 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 forums
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06:06 pm
Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate Versions of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration | MacRumors
Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate Versions of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration
Apple today seeded the second release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 updates to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes, a week after releasing the first RCs. The first iOS 18.2 RC had a build number of 22C150, while the second RC's build number is 22C151. Release candidates represent the final version of beta software that's expected to see a public release should no notable bugs be found. Alongside the release candidate versions of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating system updates, Apple has also seeded new visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2, and HomePod Software 18.2 RCs. With iOS 18.2 and its sister updates, Apple is continuing to test the next phase of Apple Intelligence, with several new features available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Image Playground Image Playground is Apple's image generation app, and it can create images based on prompts. You can enter a description of what you want or use the built-in suggestions and concepts that Apple provides. Apple will suggest costumes, locations, items, and more to add to an image, and these concepts are intelligent and can draw inspiration from a Messages thread or content in the Notes app. There are options to create characters that resemble your friends and family, and you can choose a photo for ‌Image Playground‌ to use as inspiration to create a related image. Elements added to ‌Image Playground‌ creations are previewed, and there is a preview history so you can undo a change and go back to a prior version. While ‌Image Playground‌ is a standalone app, it is also integrated into Messages. ‌Image Playground‌ does not make photorealistic images and is instead limited to animation or illustration styles. Image Wand Image Wand is an Image Playground-related feature that's available in the Notes app. You can draw a rough sketch with the Apple Pencil or circle a blank space or a key phrase in a note to have ‌Image Wand‌ generate an appropriate image. Genmoji Genmoji are custom emoji characters that you can create based on descriptions and phrases. Like ‌Image Playground‌ creations, you can base them on your friends and family, with the data pulled from the People album in Photos. You can also make characters using basic elements, and you'll get multiple ‌Genmoji‌ suggestions to choose from. You can create ‌Genmoji‌ using the emoji keyboard. Siri ChatGPT Integration Siri can integrate with ChatGPT for certain requests, but only with user approval. If ‌Siri‌ is unable to provide an answer to a query, ‌Siri‌ will hand the request over to ChatGPT. ChatGPT's answer will then be provided by ‌Siri‌. ChatGPT can be used to create content from scratch, including text and images. No account is required to use ChatGPT integration, and Apple and OpenAI do not store requests. Visual Intelligence iPhone 16 users have access to Visual Intelligence, a feature that provides information about what's around you. If you open the camera and point it at a restaurant, for example, you'll see opening hours and reviews. Some other Visual Intelligence capabilities include reading text out loud, detecting phone numbers and addresses to add them to Contacts, copying text, and summarizing text. There is an option to search Google for where to buy a specific item that you see, and you can also point the camera at something and then get more information about it from ChatGPT. Apple plans to expand this feature to include more functionality over time. Writing Tools Apple is enhancing the Writing Tools feature to add an option to make more open-ended changes. In iOS 18.1 and its sister updates, Writing Tools can only be used to change the tone to friendly, professional, and a more simplified version. In iOS 18.2, you can describe the tone or content change that you want to make, such as adding more action words, or turning an email into a poem. More Languages ‌Apple Intelligence‌ has gained support for localized English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and the U.K., in addition to U.S. English. Wait List If you've already been testing ‌Apple Intelligence‌ and are opted in, you will have access to Writing Tools, ChatGPT integration, and Visual Intelligence automatically. There is a secondary waiting list for early access to use ‌Genmoji‌, ‌Image Playground‌, and ‌Image Wand‌. You can sign up to get access in ‌Image Playground‌ or in the areas where you access ‌Genmoji‌ or ‌Image Wand‌. When you request access, you are added to a wait list for all three capabilities and you'll get a notification when the features are available for you to use. Apple is rolling out access to the new image generation features over the coming weeks. Availability and Compatibility The iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 are available on all devices, but the ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features require a device capable of ‌Apple Intelligence‌. Apple is still working on refining the new ‌Apple Intelligence‌ tools, and the company warns that ‌Genmoji‌, ‌Image Wand‌, and ‌Image Playground‌ can sometimes give you results you weren't expecting. Apple is collecting feedback on these experiences and will refine them over time. ‌Apple Intelligence‌ requires an iPhone 15 Pro or any ‌iPhone 16‌ model, an ‌iPad‌ with an M-series chip or an A17 Pro chip, or a Mac with an M-series chip. Release Date Apple is expected to release the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and visionOS 2.2 updates later this week.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Get Apple's 10th Gen iPad for $279.00 at Amazon ($70 Off) | MacRumors
Get Apple's 10th Gen iPad for $279.00 at Amazon ($70 Off)
Amazon has Apple's 10th generation iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $279.00 in three colors, down from $349.00. Stock has begun dwindling on Amazon for some colors, with delivery estimates starting to creep closer to Christmas day. 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. Although this is not an all-time low price on the iPad, it's a solid second-best price and it may be your last opportunity to get any discount on the tablet with a guaranteed Christmas Day delivery from Amazon. You'll also find the 256GB Wi-Fi model on sale for $70 off. $70 OFFiPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $279.00 This iPad features Apple's A14 Bionic processor, a 10.9-inch display, 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, 12-megapixel rear camera, and Touch ID. 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 top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:36 pm
MacBook Pros With OLED Displays Won't Have a Notch, Roadmap Shows | MacRumors
MacBook Pros With OLED Displays Won't Have a Notch, Roadmap Shows
Apple plans to remove the notch from the MacBook Pro in a few years from now, according to a roadmap shared by research firm Omdia. The roadmap shows that 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models released in 2026 will have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, instead of a notch. It is unclear if there would simply be a pinhole in the display, or if Apple would expand the iPhone's Dynamic Island to the Mac for system alerts, such as for low battery life. A notch-less MacBook Pro would have more visible pixels on the display, which could slightly increase the macOS menu bar's usable area. The removal of the notch would also make the display look more seamless overall. Previous rumors have indicated that the first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be released in 2026, so Omdia's roadmap corroborates the timeframe shared by other sources. The switch to OLED technology is expected to be part of the MacBook Pro's first redesign since 2021, with a thinner design and other changes likely. Compared to current MacBook Pro models with mini-LED screens, benefits of OLED technology would include increased brightness, higher contrast ratio with deeper blacks, improved power efficiency for longer battery life, and more. The switch to OLED displays could also contribute to future MacBook Pro models having a thinner design. In the interim, the MacBook Pro is not expected to receive any major changes. Unsurprisingly, next year's models are expected to get a spec bump to M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, but no redesign is expected until the switch to OLED displays. Meanwhile, the MacBook Air will continue to have a notch through 2028, according to Omdia.Tag: OmdiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:48 pm
iPhone SE 4 Said to Feature 48MP Rear Lens, 12MP TrueDepth Camera | MacRumors
iPhone SE 4 Said to Feature 48MP Rear Lens, 12MP TrueDepth Camera
Apple's forthcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature a single 48-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front, according to details revealed in a new Korean supply chain report. ET News reports that Korea-based LG Innotek is the main supplier of the front and rear camera modules for the more budget-friendly ~$400 device, which is expected to launch in the first quarter of next year. Foxconn and Cowell Electronics are also said to be contributing camera parts. The current iPhone 16 uses a rear 48-megapixel Wide Angle lens, which Apple refers to as a "Fusion" lens, so-called because of its ability to be used for both standard photos and cropped-in 2x zoom photos. The iPhone 16 also features a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front, suggesting the fourth-generation iPhone SE could include the same camera setup, just minus the additional Ultra Wide camera. The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to have an all-display design similar to the iPhone 14, featuring Face ID instead of Touch ID, a 6.06-inch display, OLED display technology instead of LCD, a USB-C port, the iPhone 14 battery, 8GB RAM to support Apple Intelligence, and perhaps a multi-purpose Action button to replace the mute switch. The iPhone SE 4 is also expected to be the first device that is equipped with an Apple-designed 5G chip. Apple announced the existing third-generation iPhone SE on March 8, 2022, while the successor device could well debut around March 2025, according to reports.Related Roundup: iPhone SEBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:10 pm
New HomePod to Reportedly Feature 6-7 Inch OLED Display | MacRumors
New HomePod to Reportedly Feature 6-7 Inch OLED Display
Apple's upcoming third-generation HomePod will feature a 6- to 7-inch OLED display, according to a new report by Korean outlet SE Daily. MacRumors concept render Citing industry insiders, the Korean-language report claims that Apple will use Tianma, a Chinese display manufacturer ranked fourth domestically after BOE and CSOT, to supply the OLED panels for the new HomePod, set to be released next year. There have been rumors about a ‌HomePod with a display since 2021, and Apple actually seems to have several related smart-home products in the works that feature displays. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested Apple is developing several HomePod variants with screens, including one with an iPad-like display and built-in camera, and another featuring a screen mounted on a robotic arm. Gurman had indicated these devices were unlikely to launch before 2025. However, a report last week from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed a new HomePod with display is expected to launch after WWDC 2025, likely in the third quarter of the year (a shift from Kuo's earlier prediction of a 2024 release). Kuo said he also believes Tianma will be the panel supplier, but he did not mention that it would be an OLED panel. Until now, the going assumption was that a new HomePod would use a lower-quality LCD panel. The new HomePod will reportedly emphasize smart home functionality more than current models, suggesting a strategic repositioning of the product line. The idea that Apple is aggressively targeting the smart home market follows a recent report by Gurman about Apple developing an all-in-one home management hub with a square-shaped display, thick bezels, and a hemispherical base similar to the iMac G4. Initial shipment expectations for the new HomePod are relatively modest, with Kuo forecasting approximately 500,000 units in the second half of 2025.Related Roundup: HomePodBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:29 am
OLED iPad Mini Could Launch as Soon as 2026 | MacRumors
OLED iPad Mini Could Launch as Soon as 2026
Apple is likely to introduce a new iPad mini with an OLED display as soon as 2026, market research firm Omdia claims. According to Omdia's latest long-term OLED display adoption forecast, the iPad mini will get the technology in 2026 or 2027, followed by the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air in 2027-2028. These devices will apparently use single-stack 60Hz OLED panels. As for Macs, Omdia believes Apple will apply 120Hz OLED two-stack panels to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models as early as 2026, followed by 13.8-inch and 15.5-inch MacBook Air models with 120Hz single-stack panels in 2028. Two-stack panels have two emission layers, which doubles brightness and quadruples display lifespan. Meanwhile, Omdia predicts that Apple will launch an 18.8-inch foldable device with a 120Hz single-stack panel in 2028 or later. Commenting on the forecast, shared on X (Twitter) by leaker @Jukanlosreve, oft-accurate Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) CEO Ross Young suggested that his own predictions largely align with Omdia's predictions, barring subtle differences, such as his firm expectation that the OLED MacBook Air will use an oxide backplane and not LPTO. OLED panels can individually control each pixel, resulting in more precise color reproduction and deeper blacks compared to other common display technologies. They also provide superior contrast, faster response times, better viewing angles, and greater design flexibility. All of Apple's flagship iPhones use OLED panels, and in May the company brought the display technology to the iPad Pro for the first time. Related Roundup: iPad miniTags: Jukanlosreve, OLED, OmdiaBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:28 am
Apple Hit With $1.2B Lawsuit Over Abandoned CSAM Detection System | MacRumors
Apple Hit With $1.2B Lawsuit Over Abandoned CSAM Detection System
Apple is facing a lawsuit seeking $1.2 billion in damages over its decision to abandon plans for scanning iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to a report from The New York Times. Filed in Northern California on Saturday, the lawsuit represents a potential group of 2,680 victims and alleges that Apple's failure to implement previously announced child safety tools has allowed harmful content to continue circulating, causing ongoing harm to victims. In 2021, Apple announced plans to implement CSAM detection in iCloud Photos, alongside other child safety features. However, the company faced significant backlash from privacy advocates, security researchers, and policy groups who argued the technology could create potential backdoors for government surveillance. Apple subsequently postponed and later abandoned the initiative. Explaining its decision at the time, Apple said that implementing universal scanning of users' private iCloud storage would introduce major security vulnerabilities that malicious actors could potentially exploit. Apple also expressed concerns that such a system could establish a problematic precedent, in that once content scanning infrastructure exists for one purpose, it could face pressure to expand into broader surveillance applications across different types of content and messaging platforms, including those that use encryption. The lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, filing under a pseudonym, said she continues to receive law enforcement notices about individuals being charged with possessing abuse images of her from when she was an infant. The lawsuit argues that Apple's decision not to proceed with its announced safety measures has forced victims to repeatedly relive their trauma. In response to the lawsuit, Apple spokesperson Fred Sainz underlined the company's commitment to fighting child exploitation, stating that Apple is "urgently and actively innovating to combat these crimes without compromising the security and privacy of all our users." Apple pointed to existing features like Communication Safety, which warns children about potentially inappropriate content, as examples of its ongoing child protection efforts.Tag: Apple Child Safety FeaturesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:28 am
World's First Apple Pay Alternative for iPhone Launches in Norway | MacRumors
World's First Apple Pay Alternative for iPhone Launches in Norway
Norwegian payment service Vipps has become the world's first company to launch a competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhone, following Apple's agreement with European regulators to open up its NFC technology to third parties. Starting December 9, Vipps users in Norway can make contactless payments in stores using their iPhones. The service initially supports customers of SpareBank 1, DNB, and over 40 other Norwegian banks, representing approximately 70% of Norwegian bank customers. "We have fought for years to be able to compete on equal footing with Apple, and it feels almost surreal to finally be able to launch our very own solution," said Rune Garborg, CEO of Vipps MobilePay, in a statement on the company's website.The launch follows the European Commission's July 2024 acceptance of legally binding commitments from Apple to open its mobile payments system to competitors. Under the agreement, Apple must provide free access to iPhone NFC functionality for third-party mobile wallets and allow users to set alternative payment apps as their default option. Vipps' solution currently works with terminals that accept BankAxept cards, Norway's national payment system, covering more than 90% of payment terminals in the country. The company plans to expand support for Visa and Mastercard cards in the coming months, enabling worldwide payment capabilities before summer 2025. The service allows users to make payments by holding their iPhone near a payment terminal, with authentication via Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode. iPhone users can set Vipps as their default payment app and activate it by double-clicking the Side button, just as they would if they were using Apple Wallet and Apple Pay. Vipps MobilePay, which emerged from a merger of Vipps from Norway and MobilePay from Denmark, plans to extend the tap-to-pay solution to Denmark, Finland, and Sweden in 2025, potentially paving the way for similar implementations by other payment providers across Europe.Tags: Apple Pay, European Union, NFC, NorwayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Store Coming to Saudi Arabia Both Online and In Person | MacRumors
Apple Store Coming to Saudi Arabia Both Online and In Person
Apple today announced that its online store will be available in Saudi Arabia starting in summer 2025. Apple also said that it plans to open several flagship retail stores in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026. One of the stores will be in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. "We're excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online next year, and the first of several flagship Apple Store locations starting in 2026, including an iconic store at the stunning site of Diriyah coming later," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple also announced that it will be opening a new store in Al Ain, a city in the United Arab Emirates, next year.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Sunday December 08
04:19 pm
Woot Expands Apple Watch Band Sale With Even More Solo/Braided Loops at Massive Discounts | MacRumors
Woot Expands Apple Watch Band Sale With Even More Solo/Braided Loops at Massive Discounts
A few days ago, Woot kicked off a massive sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, and not only are most of these deals still live, but Woot has added even more bands to the sale. All bands are in brand new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the Solo Loop for just $19.99 ($29 off) and the Braided Solo Loop for $29.99 ($69 off) in this sale. Additionally, if you purchase multiple bands and your order exceeds $39, you can use the code APPLEBANDS to get an extra 15 percent off your order. Woot has extended the sale into next week, but it'll probably end sooner when stock runs out, so make your purchases soon if you're interested. UP TO 70% OFFApple Watch Bands at Woot Shoppers should note that this sale is focused on colors of the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop that Apple has stopped selling, and it doesn't include any of the new band colors. That being said, all of the bands in this sale are in new condition. The entire sale is focused on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop Apple Watch bands, so you'll need to know the size that works best for you before you buy. Apple has a measurement tool on its website that you can use to determine your exact size. Solo Loop Black/White Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Blue Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Green Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Purple Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Red/Orange/Yellow Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Braided Solo Loop Black/White Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Blue Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Green Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Purple Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Red/Orange/Yellow Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Pride - $29.99, down from $99.00 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 top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:57 pm
Apple and Sony Working on VR Gaming Controller Support for Vision Pro | MacRumors
Apple and Sony Working on VR Gaming Controller Support for Vision Pro
Apple and Sony are collaborating to bring support for PlayStation VR2 hand controllers to the Vision Pro, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Sony PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that the partnership has been in development for several months and would introduce Sony's VR controllers as an optional accessory for Vision Pro users. Gurman notes that PS5 and Xbox controllers are already supported by Vision Pro, but they aren't optimized for virtual reality experiences, lacking the six degrees of freedom (6DOF) needed for precise VR gaming controls. Given that Sony's VR2 controllers are currently bundled with the PlayStation VR2 headset, Sony would need to begin selling them as standalone accessories, and that would likely happen through Apple's retail and online stores. Beyond gaming, the controllers could enhance productivity tasks and media editing in visionOS, says Gurman. This would allow users to navigate the operating system using the controller's thumb stick and directional pad for scrolling, while the trigger button could replace the finger pinch gesture for selection. The timing of the announcement remains uncertain, and the companies have already postponed their initially planned reveal. The partnership comes as Apple faces challenges with Vision Pro adoption, with Gurman reporting that fewer than 500,000 units have been sold since its February launch, according to his sources.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTags: Mark Gurman, SonyBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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AirPods Max Announced Four Years Ago Today | MacRumors
AirPods Max Announced Four Years Ago Today
Apple's AirPods Max were announced four years ago today, marking the company's first push into the high-end over-ear headphones market under its own brand name. Rumors about Apple's work on a pair of high-end headphones, at the time believed to be called the "AirPods Studio," heated up throughout 2020. They were announced abruptly via a somewhat unexpected press release on December 8, 2020 and went on sale the same day. Orders started arriving to customers one week later on Tuesday, December 15. The ‌AirPods Max‌ offer many popular AirPods features such as the H1 chip, easy pairing, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, automatic switching, and Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, but in a premium over-ear design for the first time. They also offer a headband made of a flexible mesh canopy, replaceable magnetic earcups, a Digital Crown for physical volume controls, a button for switching between ANC and Transparency, and a Smart Case for storage and to put the headphones into a low power state. Demand for the ‌AirPods Max‌ was high immediately after launch, with shipping estimates that stretched out several months. Initial reviews of AirPods Max were favorable, applauding the headphones for being "more than enough to compete with other high-end headphones." While the recommended retail price remains at $549, the ‌AirPods Max‌ are often available with discounts of over $100. The ‌AirPods Max‌ have also been subject to criticism since their launch, including for their price relative to rival sets of high-end over-ear headphones, the design of the Smart Case, condensation inside the earcups, poor battery life (something that was later fixed via a software update), and ANC strength seemingly being reduced over time. Earlier this year, Apple refreshed the AirPods Max's selection of color options and swapped the Lightning port for USB-C, but there were no other changes. Since the changes were so minor, Apple does not seem to consider the "new" model a second-generation. There are currently no rumors about a true, second-generation ‌AirPods Max‌ model, so the current version is likely to stick around for a while longer despite its age.Related Roundup: AirPods MaxBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Saturday December 07
05:10 pm
AirPods 4 With ANC Available for Record Low Price of $138.99 This Weekend | MacRumors
AirPods 4 With ANC Available for Record Low Price of $138.99 This Weekend
Amazon introduced a significant discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation a few days ago, and they are still available this weekend for $138.99, down from $179.00. Stock on the AirPods 4 has remained stable the past few days, and the earbuds can still be shipped in time for the Christmas holiday. 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. Compared to the deal we saw over Black Friday, this weekend's sale is about $25 cheaper than that price. If you are looking for the model without ANC, Amazon has it for $119.00, down from $129.00. $40 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $138.99 In addition to Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on this model, the AirPods 4 also feature a redesigned earbud for increased comfort, the H2 chip for improved audio performance, up to 30 hours of battery life, and an IP54 rating for dust, water, and sweat resistance. 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 top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Monday December 16
02:52 am
MIA (Miami) on 2024-12-19 | CloudFlare
MIA (Miami) on 2024-12-19
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 19, 07:00 - 13:00 UTCDec 16, 02:38 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MIA (Miami) datacenter on 2024-12-19 between 07:00 and 13:00 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.
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Sunday December 15
11:09 pm
SMS Delivery Delays to Claro Network in Dominican Republic | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Claro Network in Dominican Republic
Dec 15, 15:09 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Claro Network in the Dominican Republic. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide an update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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05:45 pm
SMS Delivery Delays to Safaricom in Kenya | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Safaricom in Kenya
Dec 15, 09:45 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Safaricom in Kenya. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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04:52 pm
Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 18, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTDec 15, 08:50 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Croatia, Indonesia, Israel, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Slovenia and Uzbekistan is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 December 2024 at 13:00 PST until 18 December 2024 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Croatia, Indonesia, Israel, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Slovenia and Uzbekistan handsets.
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03:20 pm
UPDATE: Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement is experiencing some ASM collection scan results to be delayed | Google Cloud
UPDATE: Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement is experiencing some ASM collection scan results to be delayed
Incident began at 2024-12-14 06:11 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement is experiencing some ASM collection scan results to be delayed Description: We are experiencing an issue with Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement. Our engineering team is aware of an issue affecting some customers' collection scan results. These results may be delayed by up to 24 hours, and customers may also notice a temporary change in the reported entity count. Mitigation work is ongoing and we do not have an ETA for mitigation at this We will provide an update by Monday, 2024-12-16 09:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers may notice delayed collection scan results and a temporary change in the reported entity count. Workaround: None at the moment. Affected products: Mandiant Attack Surface ManagementAffected locations: Global
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01:36 pm
Inbound Call Failures to a Subset of Twilio's Phone Numbers in Portugal | Twilio
Inbound Call Failures to a Subset of Twilio's Phone Numbers in Portugal
Dec 15, 05:36 PSTInvestigating - We are observing inbound call failures to a subset of Twilio's phone numbers in Portugal. We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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Saturday December 14
06:52 pm
United Arab Emirates SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United Arab Emirates SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 14, 11:30 - 12:30 PSTDec 14, 10:33 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United Arab Emirates is conducting an emergency maintenance from 14 December 2024 at 11:30 PST until 14 December 2024 at 12:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to the United Arab Emirates handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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05:33 pm
SMS Delivery Delays to and From Multiple Networks in Argentina for a Subset of Short Codes | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to and From Multiple Networks in Argentina for a Subset of Short Codes
Dec 14, 09:33 PSTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Dec 14, 09:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending and receiving messages to multiple networks in Argentina for a subset of Short Codes. 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.Dec 14, 09:29 PSTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Dec 14, 09:26 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays to and from Multiple Network in Argentina for a subset of Short Codes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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UPDATE: Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement is experiencing some ASM collection scan results to be delayed | Google Cloud
UPDATE: Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement is experiencing some ASM collection scan results to be delayed
Incident began at 2024-12-14 06:11 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement is experiencing some ASM collection scan results to be delayed Description: We are experiencing an issue with Mandiant Attack Surface Mangement. Our engineering team is aware of an issue affecting some customers' collection scan results. These results may be delayed by up to 24 hours, and customers may also notice a temporary change in the reported entity count. Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering team. We do not have an ETA for mitigation at this point. We will provide an update by Saturday, 2024-12-14 10:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers may notice delayed collection scan results and a temporary change in the reported entity count. Workaround: None at the moment. Affected products: Mandiant Attack Surface ManagementAffected locations: Global
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03:10 pm
SMS Delivery Delays to Sinch Network in the United States | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Sinch Network in the United States
Dec 14, 07:10 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Sinch network in the United States. 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.Dec 14, 07:07 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential delivery issue to Sinch network in the United States. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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02:14 pm
ActiveCampaign Webhook triggers experiencing delays due to an outage with the API | Zapier
ActiveCampaign Webhook triggers experiencing delays due to an outage with the API
Dec 14, 06:14 PSTInvestigating - We are investigating an issue that started today at around 08:30 UTC and involves the ActiveCampaign webhook triggers on Zapier which are failing to deliver the expected data. This is due to an outage in the ActiveCampaign API that we rely on for this service.Users may notice a delay in the triggering of their Zaps that use ActiveCampaign webhook triggers. There is no data loss associated with this incident. We reassure you that all data will be available once normal service has been resumed.No workaround is available at this moment. We will notify you as soon as the situation is resolved and normal service has been reinstated.In the meanwhile, our team is actively investigating this issue. Users who need assistance can contact our Support Team: https://zapier.com/app/get-help. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to resolve this disruption.
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Increased Durable Objects errors in the Eastern North America (ENAM) Region | CloudFlare
Increased Durable Objects errors in the Eastern North America (ENAM) Region
Dec 14, 10:43 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating an increased level of errors for customers running Durable Objects in ENAM. We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.
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05:33 am
SMS Delivery Delay To Algar Telecom Network In Brazil | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delay To Algar Telecom Network In Brazil
Dec 13, 21:33 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Algar Telecom Network in Brazil. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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04:34 am
SMS Delivery Delays to Claro Network in Colombia | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Claro Network in Colombia
Dec 13, 20:34 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Colombia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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01:22 am
US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 19, 21:00 PST - Dec 20, 02:00 PSTDec 13, 17:20 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the US is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 December 2024 at 21:00 PST until 20 December 2024 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from US handsets.
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US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 17, 21:00 PST - Dec 18, 02:00 PSTDec 13, 17:19 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the US is conducting a planned maintenance from 17 December 2024 at 21:00 PST until 18 December 2024 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from US handsets.
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01:22 am
US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 16, 21:00 PST - Dec 17, 02:00 PSTDec 13, 17:19 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the US is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 December 2024 at 21:00 PST until 17 December 2024 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from US handsets.
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US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 15, 21:00 PST - Dec 16, 02:00 PSTDec 13, 17:18 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the US is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 December 2024 at 21:00 PST until 16 December 2024 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from US handsets.
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Friday December 13
11:47 pm
SMS Delivery Delays to Multiple Networks In South Korea | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Multiple Networks In South Korea
Dec 13, 15:46 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Multiple Networks In South Korea. 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.
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LAX (Los Angeles) on 2024-12-18 | CloudFlare
LAX (Los Angeles) on 2024-12-18
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 18, 09:00 - 14:00 UTCDec 13, 22:32 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter on 2024-12-18 between 09:00 and 14:00 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.
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MacPaw’s Gemini (http://macpaw.com/gemini), a Mac-only duplicate finder and cleaner, is a great companion app for the company’s CleanMyMac, which frees wasted memory on your Mac. The latest version (1.3) makes it even better. To celebrate the upgrade, it’s being offered for US$6.99 for a limited time; Gemini is normally $9.99.

BookArc makes it easy to use Retina MB Pro as your main machine

Twelve South (http://www.twelvesouth.com) recently refreshed its BookArc stand for the Retina display MacBook Pro models. At US$49.99 it’s a good buy for those who use the Apple laptop as their main computer. Those who use the Retina display MacBook Pro as a secondary or back-up computer can probably pass.

This desktop stand features built-in cable management and a precise fit for the Apple laptop. Underneath the BookArc for MacBook Pro are two hidden cable managers that prevent your monitor, USB and power cables from slipping to the floor when you unplug your laptop.

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Friday November 29
03:08 pm
Here are the lowest prices on 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros for Black Friday this year, take $200 off MSRP | MacPrices.net
Here are the lowest prices on 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros for Black Friday this year, take $200 off MSRP
Here are the lowest prices on 14-inch MacBook Pros with M4 CPUs for Black Friday this year. Save $200 at the following retailers, with prices starting at $1399 this weekend: (1): Amazon is offering a $200 discount on Apple 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros as part of their Black Friday sales. Shipping is free. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB): $1399, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB): $1599, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $1799, $200 off MSRP (2): Best Buy is offering a $200 discount on Apple 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros as part of their Black Friday sales. Shipping is free. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB): $1399, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB): $1599, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $1799, $200 off MSRP (3): B&H Photo has 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros on Black Friday sale for $200 off MSRP. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB): $1399, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB): $1599, $200 off MSRP - 14" M4 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $1799, $200 off MSRP For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.
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02:37 pm
These are the best Black Friday deals on 13-inch Apple MacBook Airs this year | MacPrices.net
These are the best Black Friday deals on 13-inch Apple MacBook Airs this year
Apple retailers have 13" M3 and M2 MacBook Airs on Black Friday sale this year for up to $255 off MSRP. Prices start at only $749 for new Airs with 16GB of memory. Here are the retailers offering the lowest prices this weekend: - (1): Amazon has new 13" 16GB M3 MacBook Airs on Black Friday sale for up to $255 off MSRP, each including free shipping. Price start at only $844: - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $844, $255 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1049, $250 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1249, $250 off MSRP Amazon has Apple 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs and 16GB of RAM on Black Friday sale for $250 off MSRP, only $749. Their prices are the lowest currently available for these newly upgraded 13" M2 MacBook Airs. Shipping is free: - 13" M2 MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB SSD): $749 $250 off MSRP - (2): Best Buy has new 13" 16GB M3 MacBook Airs on Black Friday sale for $250 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $849, $250 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1049, $250 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1249, $250 off MSRP Best Buy has Apple 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs and 16GB of RAM on Black Friday sale for $250 off MSRP, only $749. Sale price for online orders only, in-store price may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 13" M2 MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB SSD): $749 $250 off MSRP For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.
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02:26 pm
Take advantage of these Black Friday $70-$100 discounts on Apple iPads | MacPrices.net
Take advantage of these Black Friday $70-$100 discounts on Apple iPads
Apple retailers have posted this year's Black Friday prices on 10th-generation Apple iPads. Take $70-$100 off MSRP this weekend at these retailers with the lowest prices currently available: (1): Amazon has Apple's 10th-generation WiFi iPads on Black Friday sale for $70-$100 off MSRP. Shipping is free: - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads (Pink, Yellow): $279 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads (Silver, Blue): $249 $100 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $579 $70 off MSRP (2): Best Buy has Apple's 10th-generation iPads on Black Friday sale for $70 off MSRP on their online store. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $279 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $579 $70 off MSRP (3): Walmart has Apple's 10th-generation iPads on Black Friday sale for $70 off MSRP on their online store. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $279 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $579 $70 off MSRP For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.
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01:18 pm
Here are this year’s lowest Black Friday Apple Watch sale prices | MacPrices.net
Here are this year’s lowest Black Friday Apple Watch sale prices
Apple retailers have posted their Black Friday 2024 sale prices on Apple Watch Series 10 and SE models. Take $70-$90 off Watches at the following retailers. These are the lowest Apple Watch prices available for Black Friday this year: Apple Watch Series 10 (aluminum cases): - Amazon: $70 off MSRP, prices start at $329 - Best Buy: $70 off MSRP, prices start at $329 - Walmart: $70 off MSRP, prices start at $329 Apple Watch SE: - Amazon: $90 off MSRP, prices start at $149 - Best Buy: $80 off MSRP, prices start at $169 - Walmart: $90 off MSRP, prices start at $149 Sale prices at Best Buy and Walmart are for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.
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01:18 pm
Here are this year’s lowest Black Friday Apple Watch sale prices | MacPrices.net
Here are this year’s lowest Black Friday Apple Watch sale prices
Apple retailers have posted their Black Friday 2024 sale prices on Apple Watch Series 10 and SE models. Take $70-$90 off Watches at the following retailers. These are the lowest Apple Watch prices available for Black Friday this year: Apple Watch Series 10 (aluminum cases): - Amazon: $70 off MSRP, prices start at $329 - Best Buy: $70 off MSRP, prices start at $329 - Walmart: $70 off MSRP, prices start at $329 Apple Watch SE: - Amazon: $90 off MSRP, prices start at $149 - Best Buy: $80 off MSRP, prices start at $169 - Walmart: $90 off MSRP, prices start at $149 Sale prices at Best Buy and Walmart are for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.
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01:04 pm
Here are the lowest Black Friday Apple AirPods prices this year | MacPrices.net
Here are the lowest Black Friday Apple AirPods prices this year
Amazon has Apple AirPods in stock and on Black Friday sale for up to $95 off MSRP including free shipping. Their prices are the lowest Black Friday price available for AirPods: - AirPods 4: $119, $10 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $164.99, $15 off - AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C: $154, $95 off - AirPods Max with USB-C: $499.99, $50 off Best Buy has select models on Black Friday sale for $50-$90 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C: $159.99, $90 off - AirPods Max with USB-C: $499.99, $50 off Walmart has select AirPods Pro 2 on Black Friday sale for $95 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C: $154, $95 off B&H Photo has Apple AirPods 4 models in stock and on Black Friday sale for up $10-$15 off MSRP including free 1-2 day shipping: - AirPods 4: $119.99, $10 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $164.99, $15 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.
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01:04 pm
Here are the lowest Black Friday Apple AirPods prices this year | MacPrices.net
Here are the lowest Black Friday Apple AirPods prices this year
Amazon has Apple AirPods in stock and on Black Friday sale for up to $95 off MSRP including free shipping. Their prices are the lowest Black Friday price available for AirPods: - AirPods 4: $119, $10 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $164.99, $15 off - AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C: $154, $95 off - AirPods Max with USB-C: $499.99, $50 off Best Buy has select models on Black Friday sale for $50-$90 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C: $159.99, $90 off - AirPods Max with USB-C: $499.99, $50 off Walmart has select AirPods Pro 2 on Black Friday sale for $95 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C: $154, $95 off B&H Photo has Apple AirPods 4 models in stock and on Black Friday sale for up $10-$15 off MSRP including free 1-2 day shipping: - AirPods 4: $119.99, $10 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $164.99, $15 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.
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08:30 am
Black Friday deals are now live at Apple, get a gift card worth up to $200 with these purchases | MacPrices.net
Black Friday deals are now live at Apple, get a gift card worth up to $200 with these purchases
Apple's four day Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2024 Shopping Event is now live and will run from November 29, 2024 to December 2, 2024. Receive a free $150-$200 Apple Gift Card with the purchase of select Macs and $75-$100 with select iPads. Get a $25-$75 Apple Gift Card with select iPhone models as well as $50 with select Apple Watch models. AirPods qualify for $25 to $75 Gift Cards, depending on the model. Click through to see how much is included with each product...
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Thursday November 28
08:45 pm
Use your Apple Education discount this Black Friday/Cyber Monday (2024) and save up to $400 on a Mac, $100 on an iPad | MacPrices.net
Use your Apple Education discount this Black Friday/Cyber Monday (2024) and save up to $400 on a Mac, $100 on an iPad
Apple's four day Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2024 Shopping Event will run from November 29, 2024 to December 2, 2024. Receive a free $150-$200 Apple Gift Card with the purchase of select Macs and $75-$100 with select iPads. Get a $25-$75 Apple Gift Card with select iPhone models as well as $50 with select Apple Watch models. AirPods qualify for $25 to $75 Gift Cards, depending on the model. Combine these gift cards with your Apple Education discount. If you're a student, teacher, or staff member at any educational institution, you can use your .edu email address when ordering at Apple Education to take up to $400 off the price of a new Mac. Even parents of students can qualify. Education discounts are also available on most build-to-order options, such as extra RAM and more storage. Apple will take $100 off 13" and 11" M4 iPad Pros, $50 off M2 iPad Airs, $50 off 8.3" iPad minis, & $30 off 10" iPads. Details at Apple Education. Not in the US? Click for the Canada.
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03:49 pm
Apple has clearance 13-inch M3 MacBook Airs with 8GB of RAM available starting at $829, Certified Refurbished | MacPrices.net
Apple has clearance 13-inch M3 MacBook Airs with 8GB of RAM available starting at $829, Certified Refurbished
Apple has clearance 13" 8GB M3 MacBook Airs available, Certified Refurbished, starting at only $829. These are the cheapest M3-powered MacBooks for sale at Apple. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: - 13" M3 MacBook Air/8-Core M3 CPU, 8-Core GPU/8GB RAM/256GB SSD: $829, $170 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air/8-Core M3 CPU, 10-Core GPU/8GB RAM/512GB SSD: $999, $200 off MSRP According the Apple, “You will receive a 'like new' device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Every device will come with all accessories, cables and operating systems. All Apple Certified Refurbished products are packaged in a brand new white box and will be sent to you with free shipping and returns.” Note that stock status may vary, check Apple's site for availability. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.
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01:24 pm
Black Friday Deal: $250-$400 off new 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros at Amazon | MacPrices.net
Black Friday Deal: $250-$400 off new 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros at Amazon
Amazon is now offering a $250-$400 discount on Apple's new 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) as part of their Black Friday sales. Shipping is free. These are the lowest prices currently available for these MacBook Pros. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB): $1749, $250 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $2099, $300 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB): $2799, $400 off MSRP For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.
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01:24 pm
Black Friday Deal: $250-$400 off new 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros at Amazon | MacPrices.net
Black Friday Deal: $250-$400 off new 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros at Amazon
Amazon is now offering a $250-$400 discount on Apple's new 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) as part of their Black Friday sales. Shipping is free. These are the lowest prices currently available for these MacBook Pros. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB): $1749, $250 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB): $2099, $300 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB): $2799, $400 off MSRP For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.
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Friday January 10
03:57 am
Environmental Services Technician – *Apple* Hill – Evening/Night – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search Engine
Environmental Services Technician – *Apple* Hill – Evening/Night – WellSpan Health (United States)
Environmental Services Technician - Apple Hill - Evening/Night Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Full time (80 hours biweekly) Monday - Friday
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03:56 am
Part-time *Apple* and Peach Research Assistants- Kumar lab – Pennsylvania State University (United States) | Job Search Engine
Part-time *Apple* and Peach Research Assistants- Kumar lab – Pennsylvania State University (United States)
…and minimum qualifications: + Assist with planting, pruning, and harvesting of apple and peach trees + Conduct regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal
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03:56 am
Facilities Technician III – *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search Engine
Facilities Technician III – *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
Facilities Technician III - Apple Hill Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Work Schedule: 7am to 3:30pm On-call requirements General Summary
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03:56 am
Physical Therapist Assistant- *Apple* Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search Engine
Physical Therapist Assistant- *Apple* Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States)
Physical Therapist Assistant- Apple Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening Location: York Hospital, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Part time (40 hours
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Pharmacy Technician – (Retail) – *Apple* Hill – PRN – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search Engine
Pharmacy Technician – (Retail) – *Apple* Hill – PRN – WellSpan Health (United States)
Pharmacy Technician - (Retail) - Apple Hill - PRN Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Schedule: PRN (as needed) General Summary Fills routine
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Pharmacist (Retail) – *Apple* Hill – Part Time – Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search Engine
Pharmacist (Retail) – *Apple* Hill – Part Time – Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States)
Pharmacist (Retail) - Apple Hill - Part Time - Day/Evening Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Schedule: Part-time 20-hours per week Day/Evening
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Patient Access Assistant I – *Apple* Hill Orthopedics & East York Orthopedics – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search Engine
Patient Access Assistant I – *Apple* Hill Orthopedics & East York Orthopedics – WellSpan Health (United States)
Patient Access Assistant I - Apple Hill Orthopedics & East York Orthopedics Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Schedule Part Time: 20 hours per
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Bi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States) | Job Search Engine
Bi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States)
…right people. Our client is currently seeking a qualified Bi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 Apple Support Specialist to join their team. This role can be hybrid / remote
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*Apple* Product Repair Technician – Aerotek (United States) | Job Search Engine
*Apple* Product Repair Technician – Aerotek (United States)
…8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday** **Job Description** We are seeking an Apple /MAC/OS Certified Repair Technician to join our team. This role involves imaging
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Channel Sales Manager – *Apple* Retail – DISH Network (United States) | Job Search Engine
Channel Sales Manager – *Apple* Retail – DISH Network (United States)
…large. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** Boost Mobile recently launched sales capabilities through Apple Stores and on apple .com. We are seeking a highly
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Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States) | Job Search Engine
Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Operations Associate - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple
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Beauty Consultant – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
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Omnichannel Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States) | Job Search Engine
Omnichannel Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
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