App Store is Down for Many Users
If the App Store is currently down for you, you are not alone. Many users have indicated that the App Store is not working for them right now across devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. However, not all users are impacted by this outage. The issues are not yet reflected on Apple's system status page, but thousands of customers have indicated they are affected on the Downdetector website. We'll update this post as more information becomes available, or when the issues appear to be resolved for all users. If you are affected, let us know in the comments section.Tags: App Store, System StatusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Amazon Takes Up to $64 Off Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 10 in New Sales
Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Apple Watch models, including the new Series 10 and Black Ultra 2 devices. Apple Watch Series 10 Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $374.28, down from $399.00. This price is available in the Rose Gold Aluminum with Plum Sport Loop model, but there are also a few devices at only a few dollars higher. This price range remains the lowest we've seen the Series 10 drop to date. $24 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $374.28 The 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 is available for $402.91 in the Jet Black Aluminum with Black Sport Band color, down from $429.00. Similar to the smaller model, you can find a few more models on sale on Amazon right now for just a few dollars more, including the Rose Gold and Silver Aluminum options. $27 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $402.91Apple Watch Ultra 2 Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium for $734.89, down from $799.00 in multiple band styles. This is an overall second-best price on the Black Apple Watch Ultra 2, but it's just about $5 higher when compared to the all-time low price we tracked over Prime Day. $64 OFFApple Watch Ultra 2 (Black) for $734.89 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.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacPaw Releases Redesigned CleanMyMac With New Features
MacPaw today released a redesigned version of CleanMyMac, its long-running Mac optimization and maintenance software. The update introduces a new interface and expanded functionality, aiming to provide a more comprehensive set of tools for Mac care. The revised CleanMyMac now features six main modules and over 25 tools for various maintenance tasks. A new assistant offers Mac health and security reports and maintenance reminders, while an updated My Clutter module helps users manage storage by identifying large, old, and duplicate files. Other changes include grouped application permissions in the Protection module for easier privacy management, and a redesigned menu bar utility that aims to improve system monitoring and resource usage. "This update isn't just about a fresh look — it's about giving users the tools they need to care for their Macs effortlessly," said MacPaw CEO Oleksandr Kosovan. "We're combining smart tech with an intuitive design, setting the stage for better security, faster performance, and a cleaner, clutter-free experience."The new CleanMyMac is available as a subscription starting at $39.95 per year or as a one-time purchase from $119.95 (prices may vary by region). Existing CleanMyMac and Setapp subscribers will receive the upgrade for free, while previous one-time license owners can upgrade with up to a 50% discount. MacPaw plans to add more features in 2025, including improvements to storage visualization and file organization. The company is also developing a business version of CleanMyMac, with a waiting list open for early testing. The new version requires macOS 11 or later and a minimum screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels. CleanMyMac can be purchased from MacPaw's website, the Mac App Store, or through the Setapp subscription service. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with MacPaw. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Cuts Entry-Level iPad Price in Europe, Removes Charger From Box
Yesterday we noted that the new iPad mini 7 does not come with a charger in the box when sold in European countries, and it turns out that the same now also applies to entry-level iPads sold by Apple across the continent. Since its release in 2022, Apple's most affordable iPad has come with a USB-C charger in Europe, but the debut of the new iPad mini on Tuesday would have left it as the only remaining device in Apple's iPad lineup to do so. The latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, introduced earlier this year, do not include a charger in the box when purchased in Europe. All of these devices only include a USB-C cable. The change brings parity to Apple's iPad lineup, and is likely in response to forthcoming EU regulations regarding electronic waste, though Apple has also removed the charger from iPad and iPad mini boxes in the United Kingdom, which is not in the EU. However, the British government has just launched a consultation to explore the possibility of mandating USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices, and it's hard to imagine it won't largely reflect EU legislation. In tandem with the change, Apple also quietly reduced the price of the iPad in many European countries to €409, shaving €30 off its original €439 price. Meanwhile in the United Kingdom, Apple's cheapest iPad got a £20 cut and now starts at £329, down from £349. The price of the entry-level iPad remains unchanged in the United States, but customers there still get a 20W USB-C charger as part of the package. Related Roundup: iPadTag: EuropeBuyer's Guide: iPad (Caution)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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UK Considers Adopting USB-C as Common Charging Standard
The UK government has launched a consultation to explore the possibility of mandating USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices, potentially aligning with similar regulations recently adopted by the European Union. The Office for Product Safety and Standards, part of the Department for Business and Trade, is seeking input from manufacturers, importers, distributors, and trade associations on the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a common charging standard across the UK. This move comes after the EU passed legislation in 2022 requiring most portable electronic devices to use USB-C for charging by December 2024. The EU's decision aimed to reduce electronic waste and improve charger interoperability. The UK government, which previously stated it was not considering similar rules, is now exploring whether adopting USB-C as a standard would benefit businesses, consumers, and the environment. The consultation will run for eight weeks, ending on December 4, 2024. Key points under consideration include: Standardizing USB-C as the common charging port Implementing harmonized fast-charging technology Allowing consumers to purchase devices without chargers Introducing labeling requirements for charging information The government acknowledges that many manufacturers of smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, and laptops have already adopted USB-C for the UK market voluntarily to avoid supply chain complexities. For example, Apple, which long resisted changing its proprietary Lightning port, adopted USB-C for new iPhones last year, while the last few Lightning products are likely to make the transition next year. However, the government says it seeks to understand the implications of formally implementing such requirements. Notably, the new iPad mini, announced on Tuesday, will not include a charger in the box for several European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. The change is likely in response to EU regulations regarding electronic waste, but even some European countries that are not part of the EU are impacted.Tags: United Kingdom, USB-CThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Google Shopping Revamped With AI Integration and Personalized Suggestions
Google today announced a new Google Shopping experience that has been updated to take advantage of artificial intelligence. Google Shopping has been rebuilt from the ground up with AI, pairing 45 billion product listings with Google Gemini AI models to provide a more personalized shopping experience. The overhauled Google Shopping feature uses AI to show the most relevant products when someone searches for something to buy. Google will provide an AI-generated brief with top suggestions to consider when making a purchase, along with some recommendations. Results will be organized into categories to provide an overview of different types of products, and there are dynamic filters that will let users narrow down results based on their preferences. Google has also added in the virtual try-on option and AR shopping tools, along with a "Deals" section for browsing personalized deals. There is a new Google Shopping home page that has a personalized feed populated with suggestions based on user preference and past searches. Personalized results can be turned off by going to the Google Shopping menu and tapping on "Shopping preferences" at the bottom of the page. The new Google Shopping website is rolling out now in the United States, but not all users will see it right away. Google says it will take a few weeks for it to be available to all U.S. users.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Is an Apple Event Still Likely This October Following Today's Surprise iPad Mini 7 Announcement?
Apple has held an October event in three out of the past four years, but is an event this month still likely after today's surprise iPad mini 7 announcement? While some Apple enthusiasts believe that the iPad mini 7 being unveiled in a press release today means that Apple is unlikely to hold an October event this year, the announcement does not entirely rule out the possibility. Last year, Apple held a 30-minute virtual event on October 30 to introduce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips, so another Mac-focused event this October would not be out of the ordinary. This month's updates to the Mac lineup are rumored to be more significant than those announced a year ago. In addition to updated MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M4 series of chips, the Mac mini is expected to receive its biggest redesign since 2010, and that might be something that Apple wants to highlight on video during a virtual event this month. According to rumors, the new Mac mini will be nearly as small as an Apple TV, and feature two front-facing USB-C ports, which would make it look more like the Mac Studio. On the other hand, Apple already unveiled the standard M4 chip in the iPad Pro earlier this year, whereas the M3 chip was unveiled at the October event last year. Still, there are the higher-end M4 Pro and M4 Max chips that need to be announced. This isn't to say that Apple will for sure host an event this month. Rather, there is simply no reason that the iPad mini being announced early rules out an event. What do you think? Will there be an event this month, or simply more press releases?This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Sonos Launches New $999 Arc Ultra Soundbar and $799 Sub 4
Sonos today announced the launch of two new products, the Arc Ultra Soundbar and the Sonos Sub 4. The Sonos Arc Ultra is a new high-end soundbar that's priced at $999, while the $799 Sub 4 is the newest Sonos subwoofer with improved design and internals. The Arc Ultra offers up to double the bass of its predecessor, thanks to new transducer technology called Sound Motion. Sound Motion cuts down on the size of the transducer while also improving bass, for better sound from smaller devices. There are 14 Sonos-engineered drivers, the Sound Motion woofer, and a cluster of tweeters with waveguides to provide a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience. New center channel architecture maximizes vocal clarity to make it easier to follow dialogue, and there is a Speech Enhancement feature for customization. Trueplay can be used to customize audio to a specific space. Compared to the prior version of the Sonos Arc, the Arc Ultra has a curved design, matte finish, and slimmer build that doesn't obstruct TV bezels. There are touch controls behind the soundbar and an easy setup process through HDMI eARC. The Sub 4 has a similar design to the Sub 3, but there is a new matte finish and a profile that allows it to stand upright, be placed on its side, or tucked under furniture. Sonos upped the processing power and memory of the Sub 4, and added new Wi-Fi radios for improved connectivity. Sonos says Sub 4 was created with inward-facing woofers to neutralize distortion, and the new model is compatible with the Arc Ultra, Arc, or Beam, as well as older versions of the Sub. These are the first two products that Sonos has introduced since its ill-received app overhaul in May. Sonos opted to delay launching new devices earlier in 2024 in order to make improvements to the Sonos app, which have included bug fixes and feature additions to match the functionality of the original Sonos app. Sonos had delayed new product launches, but CEO Patrick Spence said that the company now feels the app has been improved enough to introduce new devices. "We've worked tirelessly to resolve the most critical app issues and most requested legacy features. We have reached a level of quality that gives us the confidence to launch our extraordinary new products," said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. "As we laid out in our commitments we will continue to improve the software regularly, and are determined to make the Sonos experience better than it's ever been." Earlier this month, Sonos recommitted to software quality and customer experience, promising to focus more on customer experience while also testing future app changes with customers before rolling them out. Alongside the new devices, Sonos plans to roll out a new app update that will "surpass the performance of the previous app" across metrics like system identification, new device setup, and grouping multiple Sonos devices together. Sonos claims that the update will "reintroduce 90 percent of the new app's missing features." The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 will be available from the Sonos website on October 29.Tag: SonosThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Beta Firmware
Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the Lightning and USB-C versions of the ‌AirPods Pro‌. The firmware has a build number of 7B5013d, up from 7B5013c, and as it is a beta, it is only available for developers at the current time. It is not clear what's included in the firmware update at this time, but Apple is planning to introduce hearing aid and hearing test functionality for the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 sometime this year. While the current firmware is limited to developers right now, it will be released for all ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 users in the future. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable
The new iPad mini 7 does not come with a charger in the box in European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and others. This change is likely in response to EU regulations regarding electronic waste that will be enforced starting in 2026, but even some European countries that are not part of the EU are impacted. The latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, introduced earlier this year, also do not come with a charger in the box in Europe. The lack of a charger in the box with iPads only applies to Europe for the time being. Apple includes a 20W USB-C charger with the iPad mini 7 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil, and other countries around the world. It is likely that the iPad mini 7 does not include Apple stickers in the box either, as part of Apple's goal of removing plastic from its packaging by next year. This is a trend we've seen all year long, with the Vision Pro, the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and the iPhone 16 series also lacking Apple stickers inside the box. Customers can still ask for Apple stickers if they are purchasing these devices in person at an Apple retail store. There is one tiny bit of good news: the USB-C charging cable included with the iPad mini is now braided for added durability. Apple began accepting iPad mini 7 orders today, and the device launches on October 23.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Seeds Seventh Developer Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1
Apple today provided developers with the seventh beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta, with the new update coming one week after Apple released the sixth beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta. ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1 introduces the first Apple Intelligence features, adding support for Writing Tools, new Siri features, Smart Replies in Mail and Messages, Priority messages in the Mail app, Memory Movie and Clean Up in Photos, and more. The update does not include Image Playground, Genmoji, or more advanced ‌Siri‌ functionality. Using Apple Intelligence features requires a Mac that has an Apple silicon chip. Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Latest Apple Card Promo Offers 6% Daily Cash Back at Walgreens and Duane Reade
Apple today shared a new Apple Card promotion that offers ‌Apple Card‌ users six percent Daily Cash back on purchases made at drugstores Walgreens and Duane Reade. The bonus is available on up to $500 in purchases when using ‌Apple Card‌ with Apple Pay, for a total of $30 back at the maximum purchase amount. Apple has a partnership with Walgreens and Duane Reade that normally gives ‌Apple Card‌ users three percent Daily Cash back on purchases, so for the next month, the cash return is doubled. Apple is offering the promotion through November 15, and Daily Cash can be earned when shopping in-store, online, or in the Walgreens app. Tag: Apple CardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New Beats Collaboration With Kim Kardashian Features Special-Edition Beats Pill Colors
Apple's Beats brand and Kim Kardashian have teamed up for a third time on special-edition colors of a Beats product, this time featuring the recently relaunched Beats Pill speaker in new Light Gray and Dark Gray hues. After months of celebrity teases, the Beats Pill made a comeback in June with a variety of feature and audio improvements over previous models to deliver a premium audio experience in a portable package. This latest Beats x Kim collaboration follows previous ones for Beats Fit Pro back in 2022 and Beats Studio Pro just two months ago, but while the two previous campaigns have focused on skin-tone colors, the new Beats Pill collaboration keeps the neutral color theme but goes for gray shades."I'm excited to be back with my Beats family and to bring two new colors to an iconic product," said Kim Kardashian. "Music is a big part of my everyday life, from morning gym sessions to creative brainstorms, and the Beats Pill makes it that much more beautiful."The launch includes a new ad campaign featuring Kardashian and comedian Ben Marshall of comedy group Please Don't Destroy and Saturday Night Live as her "Pill Assistant" to carry the speaker around and curate playlists for her every need. Compared to the Beats Pill+ that was discontinued in 2022, the revamped Beats Pill features a redesigned speaker system with a 20º upward tilt for better sound projection, a removable lanyard, USB-C connectivity to go along with Bluetooth support, up to 24 hours of battery life, and IP67 water and sweat resistance. Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode let you sync up two Beats Pill speakers for either bigger overall sound or separate left and right channels, while USB-C support means you can charge a recent iPhone or other devices from the speaker. The Beats Pill can also be used as a speakerphone for connected devices, with a noise-learning algorithm and full duplex support ensuring high-quality calls. The Beats x Kim Beats Pill launches this Friday, October 18, at 7:00 am Pacific Time, and it will be available for the same $149.99 price as standard models of the portable speaker. It will be available from Apple's online store in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Korea, and at select Apple retail stores in all of those countries with the exception of Korea. It will also be available through Amazon in the US and Canada, Amazon and John Lewis in the UK, JB Hi-Fi in Australia, and Tmall, JD.com, Mono, and APR in China.Tag: BeatsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPad Mini 7 Has These 6 Smaller Changes, Including a Faster USB-C Port
Apple today introduced the iPad mini 7 with a faster A17 Pro chip, Apple Intelligence support, and Apple Pencil Pro support. In addition, the device also received a handful of smaller upgrades and changes compared to the previous model, as outlined below. The new iPad mini can be ordered starting today, and it launches on Wednesday, October 23. Here are six of the device's smaller changes. Faster USB-C Port Apple says the USB-C port on the iPad mini 7 is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, which is double the 5 Gbps limit on the iPad mini 6. This upgrade allows for faster data transfer over a USB-C cable, for tasks such as exporting photos from the iPad mini to a Mac. Here are the USB-C and Thunderbolt speeds for all recent iPad models: Device Specification iPad Pro (2021 and later) Thunderbolt (Up to 40 Gbps) iPad Pro (2018 and 2020) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Up to 10 Gbps) iPad Air (2022 and later) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Up to 10 Gbps) iPad Air (2020) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Up to 5 Gbps) iPad mini (2024) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Up to 10 Gbps) iPad mini (2021) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Up to 5 Gbps) iPad (2022) USB 2.0 (Up to 480 Mbps) eSIM Only Following in the footsteps of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, cellular models of the iPad mini no longer have a nano-SIM card slot worldwide. Unlike the iPad mini 6, the iPad mini 7 relies entirely on digital eSIM technology for cellular data plans. Apple has a support document with helpful information about using an eSIM on an iPad. Faster Wi-Fi Like many other recent Apple devices, the iPad mini 7 supports faster Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E extends the capabilities of the regular Wi-Fi 6 specification to the 6 GHz band, enabling faster wireless speeds and reduced signal interference. In addition to the iPad mini 7, you will need a router with Wi-Fi 6E support. iPad mini 7 also supports Bluetooth 5.3. Double the Base Storage iPad mini 7 starts with 128GB of storage, compared to 64GB for the iPad mini 6. Better yet, the iPad mini continues to start at $499. Improved HDR Photos The new iPad mini supports Smart HDR 4, whereas the previous model supports Smart HDR 3. Apple says Smart HDR 4 makes photos look "even more detailed and vivid." Here is how Apple previously described Smart HDR 4:Introduced with iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13, Smart HDR 4 uses intelligent segmentation to apply different adjustments for colour, contrast, and noise to the subject versus the background. This ensures faces are properly exposed in challenging lighting, and renders people in the same photo individually, with different adjustments optimized for lighting and skin tone for each person. "iPad mini" Inscription As noted by Parker Ortolani, the iPad mini 7 has an "iPad mini" inscription on the back of device. Previous models of the device merely show "iPad." teeny tiny detail, but the new iPad mini now actually says "mini" on the back like the other models from the past few years that got their modifiers added pic.twitter.com/EjSEqvJ4PE— Parker Ortolani (@ParkerOrtolani) October 15, 2024 Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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All-Time Low Prices Hit 14-Inch M3 MacBook Pro, Available From $1,299
Today we're tracking a pair of discounts on Apple's 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro at Amazon and Best Buy. These deals include $300 off original prices of the 512GB and 1TB models, and both match the all-time low price on each model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 512GB 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, you can get this computer for $1,299.00 at Amazon, down from $1,599.00. Best Buy is matching the same deal, and both retailers have the Silver and Space Gray colors available at this price. $300 OFF14-inch M3 MacBook Pro (512GB) for $1,299.00 Secondly, Amazon has the 1TB 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro for $1,499.00, down from $1,799.00. Again, you'll find the same price matched at Best Buy, and this is another all-time low price on the M3 MacBook Pro at both retailers. $300 OFF14-inch M3 MacBook Pro (1TB) for $1,499.00 Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPad Mini 6 vs. iPad Mini 7 Buyer's Guide: 20 Upgrades Compared
Apple today revealed the seventh-generation iPad mini, introducing several significant upgrades that make it a standout from its predecessor. Here's everything that's new. At the core of the new device is the A17 Pro chip, first introduced last year in the iPhone 15 Pro, which delivers faster CPU and GPU performance along with advanced graphics features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing. One of the most important additions is support for Apple Intelligence, unlocking new AI-driven features that could dramatically improve user experience. It's also worth noting that the device now starts with 128GB of storage, double the previous base capacity, with no increase in price. The seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌ also boasts a faster USB-C port for quicker data transfers, Smart HDR 4 for better photo quality, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro with hover functionality for greater precision. A new Blue color also replaces Pink in the lineup. All of the differences between the sixth- and seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌ models are listed below: ‌iPad mini‌ (sixth generation, 2021) ‌iPad mini‌ (seventh generation, 2024) A15 Bionic chip (introduced with iPhone 13 in 2021, made with TSMC's 5nm N5P process) A17 Pro chip (introduced with ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro in 2023, made with TSMC's 3nm N3 process) 6-core CPU 6-core CPU (30% faster) 5-core GPU 5-core GPU (25% faster) Hardware-accelerated ray tracing Hardware-accelerated mesh shading 4GB memory 8GB memory (unconfirmed, but likely) Dynamic Caching 16-core Neural Engine 16-core Neural Engine (2x faster) Apple Intelligence support Smart HDR 3 for photos Smart HDR 4 for photos True Tone flash New True Tone flash Identify documents with AI Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Nano-SIM or eSIM eSIM only USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port (data transfers up to 5Gbps) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (2x faster with data transfers up to 10Gbps) Supports ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB‑C) and ‌Apple Pencil‌ (second generation) Supports ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB‑C) and ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro ‌Apple Pencil‌ hover 64GB or 256GB storage 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, and Pink Available in Space Gray, Starlight, lighter Purple, and Blue The seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌ offers several noteworthy upgrades, but whether you should buy the new model depends on your specific needs and how you plan to use your device. The most significant change is the move to the A17 Pro chip, which brings a notable performance boost across the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine. This improvement is important for power users who rely on their iPad for demanding tasks such as creative work or intensive multitasking. The addition of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading also enhances graphics performance, which is ideal for mobile gamers. Apple Intelligence support is another major feature that introduces a wide array of AI functionalities such as notification summaries, writing tools, image and emoji generation, and a revamped version of Siri that integrates ChatGPT and on-screen awareness and the ability to take action. This could be transformative for those who use their ‌iPad‌ for productivity. The seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌ also gains ‌Apple Pencil‌ hover and ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro support, offering more precise control for drawing, writing, and graphic design. These upgrades make the new ‌iPad mini‌ particularly attractive for artists and professionals who use the ‌Apple Pencil‌ extensively. The new USB-C 3.0 port offers twice the data transfer speed of the sixth-generation ‌iPad mini‌, making it a meaningful upgrade for users who frequently transfer large files between devices. The improved Smart HDR 4 for photos and new True Tone flash enhances camera performance. While not revolutionary, it's a good improvement for those who use their ‌iPad mini‌ for photography and document scanning. Finally, the fresh Blue color adds a subtle aesthetic update, but of course, this is a matter of personal preference. If you're a power user—someone who relies on their ‌iPad‌ for heavy multitasking, professional work with the ‌Apple Pencil‌, or intensive graphics and gaming—the seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌'s improvements in speed, Apple Intelligence support, and Pencil support could make a noticeable difference to your workflow and justify an upgrade. For users intending to use their ‌iPad mini‌ for browsing, light productivity, streaming, and casual gaming, the improvements in the seventh generation may not feel as impactful. The core experience of iPadOS and apps will remain largely the same, with only moderate gains in speed and efficiency. If the sixth-generation ‌iPad mini‌ still handles all your needs—especially if you don't push it to its performance limits—the improvements in the seventh generation might not feel essential. The A15 Bionic chip is still more than capable for everyday tasks, and unless you require faster data transfers, better ‌Apple Pencil‌ control, or Apple Intelligence for productivity, the new features may not justify the cost of upgrading. If you are one of these users and you do not currently own an ‌iPad mini‌, it may be worth picking up a now-discontinued sixth-generation model for a heavily discounted price. 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Chinese Smartphone Brands Rush to Copy iPhone 16 With Camera Button, 'Origin Island,' Live Photos, and More
OPPO's upcoming Find X8 series will include a pressure-sensitive camera shutter button that resembles Apple's new Camera Control feature introduced with the iPhone 16. The ‌iPhone 16‌'s Camera Control is a pressure-sensitive button allows users to interact with the camera in ways that were previously only possible with on-screen gestures and can perform functions such as launching the camera, taking pictures, switching between cameras, and zooming in. Chinese smartphone maker OPPO recently confirmed that its upcoming Find X8 series will feature a similar camera shutter button (via Android Authority). OPPO's product manager, Zhou Yibao, revealed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that the Find X8 series will include a pressure-sensitive button designed to streamline camera controls. According to Zhou, the button will allow users to quickly launch the camera app with a double-tap and swipe to zoom, with clear parallels to Apple's implementation. Zhou also pointed out that the camera button on OPPO's device has been specifically designed for underwater use. Vivo's recently launched X200 series also exhibits similarities to the iPhone, boasting 4K video recording at 120 frames per second and cinematic slow-motion video capture—features that align closely with those recently introduced in Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models. The X200 also supports Live Photos that are compatible with the ‌iPhone‌. Vivo's X200 series also introduces "Origin Island," a dynamic interface feature that bears a striking resemblance to Apple's "Dynamic Island" on the ‌iPhone‌. Much like Apple’s implementation, Origin Island provides real-time notifications, multitasking capabilities, and cross-app operations within a single interactive space. Related Roundups: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 ProTags: Camera Control, Dynamic Island, Live Photos, Oppo, VivoBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16 (Buy Now), iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Unveils New iPad Mini With A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence
Apple today announced a significant upgrade to the iPad mini, now featuring an A17 Pro chip and support for the company's new Apple Intelligence system. The refreshed seventh-generation tablet maintains its compact 8.3-inch design while offering notable performance improvements and new capabilities. The A17 Pro chip brings a 30% boost in CPU performance and a 25% increase in GPU performance compared to the previous generation, according to Apple. The new iPad mini also gains support for Apple Pencil Pro, which introduces pressure sensitivity, haptic feedback, and gesture controls. Other improvements include Wi-Fi 6E support, faster USB-C data transfer, and an upgraded 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR 4. Apple Intelligence offers features improved writing tools, image generation, and enhanced task automation. The system utilizes both on-device processing and cloud-based models to balance performance and privacy. The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English this month through a free software update with iPadOS 18.1. Available in four colors, including new blue and purple options, the new iPad mini with Wi-Fi starts at $499 for 128GB of storage (double the minimum storage of the previous generation), and $649 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The new iPad mini is also available in 256GB and 512GB configurations. Pre-orders begin today, with availability starting October 23. A new Smart Folio, available in charcoal gray, light violet, denim, and sage, is also available for $59. Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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FIDO Alliance Working on Making Passkeys Portable Across Platforms
The FIDO Alliance is developing new specifications to enable secure transfer of passkeys between different password managers and platforms. Announced on Monday, the initiative is the result of collaboration among members of the FIDO Alliance's Credential Provider Special Interest Group, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, and others. Passkeys are an industry standard developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium, and were integrated into Apple's ecosystem with iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, and macOS Ventura. They offer a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords, allowing users to sign in to apps and websites in the same way they unlock their devices: With a fingerprint, a face scan, or a passcode. Passkeys are also resistant to online attacks like phishing, making them more secure than things like SMS one-time codes. The draft specifications, called Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF), will standardize the secure transfer of credentials across different providers. This addresses a current limitation where passkeys are often tied to specific ecosystems or password managers. For Apple users, the development could significantly enhance the utility of passkeys across their devices and services. Once implemented, users may be able to securely move their passkeys between Apple's built-in password management system and third-party password managers, and event to non-Apple platforms. It's worth noting that the new specifications are currently open for community review and feedback, so it could be a while before we see them implemented and the specifications could change in the meantime.Tag: PasskeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 to Use Enhanced 2nm Chip Tech Integrating 12GB RAM
Apple's 2026 iPhones will use TSMC's next-generation 2-nanometer fabrication process in combination with a new packaging method that will integrate 12GB of RAM, a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple's plans has claimed. In a Weibo post on Tuesday, Chinese-language user "Phone Chip Expert" said Apple's A20 chip in iPhone 18 models will switch from the previous InFo (Integrated Fan-Out) packaging to WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) packaging, while memory will be upgraded to 12GB. In terms of the differences in packaging method, InFo allows integration of components, including memory, within the package but focuses more on single-die packaging where memory is typically attached to the main SoC (such as DRAM placed on top or near the CPU and GPU cores). It's optimized for reducing the size and improving the performance of individual chips. WMCM, on the other hand, excels at integrating multiple chips within the same package (hence the "Multi-Chip Module" part). This method allows more complex systems, such as CPUs, GPUs, DRAM, and other custom accelerators (e.g., AI/ML chips) to be tightly integrated in one package. It provides greater flexibility in arranging different types of chips, stacking them vertically or placing them side by side, while also optimizing communication between them. As for memory, all current iPhone 16 models feature 8GB of RAM, which is considered to be the minimum requirement for Apple Intelligence. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said he expects next year's iPhone 17 Pro to feature 12GB of RAM, so it could be that Apple will make it a new standard across the succeeding iPhone 18 series. Having said that, Kuo also believes that only "Pro" models in the iPhone 18 series are likely to use TSMC's next-generation 2nm processor technology because of cost concerns. Meanwhile, it's not clear whether the fabrication tech and the memory size are indelibly intertwined in Apple's plans. Nanometer Generations Terms like "3nm" and "2nm" describe generations of chip manufacturing technology, each with its own set of design rules and architecture. As these numbers decrease, they generally indicate smaller transistor sizes. Smaller transistors allow more to be packed onto a single chip, typically resulting in increased processing speed and improved power efficiency. This year's iPhone 16 series is based on an A18 chip design built using a second-generation "N3P" 3-nanometer process. TSMC plans to start manufacturing 2nm chips in late 2025, and Apple is expected to be the first company to receive chips built on the new process. TSMC generally builds new fabs when it needs to increase production capacity to handle significant orders for chips, and TSMC is expanding in a major way for 2nm technology. The leaker "Phone Chip Expert" has a track record of accurate predictions. They were first to correctly reveal that the standard iPhone 14 models would continue to use the A15 Bionic chip, while the more advanced A16 chip would be exclusive to the ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro models. More recently, they were the first source of information about Apple developing its own AI server processor using TSMC's 3nm process, targeting mass production by the second half of 2025.Tags: 2nm, Phone Chip ExpertThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Buy Launches Exclusive Black & Gold Beats Studio Pro
Following an Amazon-exclusive Matte White version of the Beats Studio Pro that launched last month, Best Buy recently debuted its own exclusive color option for the over-ear headphones from the Apple-owned brand: Black & Gold. Offering a two-tone alternative to the standard Black color option, the Black & Gold Beats Studio Pro feature a largely black exterior but with something of a champagne or gold color inside the headband and all the way down to where the ear cups attach. Gold accents for the headband hinges and the Beats "b" button provide additional contrast. The Black & Gold Beats Studio Pro come with the same traditional black nylon case as the original four launch colors for the headphones, and they come with gray USB-C and 3.5mm cables for charging and connectivity. The new Black & Gold color option for the Beats Studio Pro retails for the usual Studio Pro price of $349.99, although Best Buy is currently running a significant sale on most Beats headphones and earphones that knocks $100 off to bring the price to $249.99. 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.Tags: Beats, Beats Studio ProThis article, "Best Buy Launches Exclusive Black & Gold Beats Studio Pro" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Preparing to Add Support for Digital Car Keys on Volvo, Polestar, and Audi Vehicles
Apple is preparing to begin supporting digital car keys in the Wallet app for certain Volvo, Polestar, and Audi vehicles, based on code changes discovered by MacRumors in Apple's Wallet app backend. ‌The car keys‌ function can allow an iPhone or Apple Watch with NFC capabilities to unlock, lock, or start a vehicle through the Wallet app by simply holding the device near a compatible vehicle's NFC reader. Car key functionality may vary by manufacturer and model. Apple introduced ‌digital car key support‌ in 2022, and select car brands like BMW, BYD, Hyundai/Genesis/Kia, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, and RAM have implemented support for the feature‌. Apple maintains a full list of vehicles that support ‌car keys‌ on its CarPlay model availability web page.Tag: Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Seeds Seventh Developer Betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence
Apple today provided developers with the seventh betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to continue testing Apple Intelligence features. The seventh betas come a week after Apple seeded the sixth iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas. The updates can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software Update. Note that Apple Intelligence features still an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 to run. Apple Intelligence includes Writing Tools that are available wherever text can be selected and edited, and it can be used for spell checking, fixing grammar, rewriting with a new tone, and summarizing text. Siri has a new design with a subtle glow around the display, and there is a Type to ‌Siri‌ feature so you don't have to speak to ‌Siri‌. ‌Siri‌ can follow along if you stumble over your words, and can maintain context between requests. Safari can summarize articles, and there's a new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode. Smart replies are available in Messages and Mail, plus the Mail app surfaces time sensitive messages and puts them at the top of your inbox. Photos has a Memory Movie feature for creating slideshows based on text descriptions, and you can record, transcribe, and summarize phone calls. Transcription and summarization are also available for any audio recording. More on all of the features that are available in the betas right now can be found in our Apple Intelligence guide. Image Playground, Genmoji, and other new ‌Siri‌ features have not yet been implemented. The update also includes phone call recording and transcription on all devices, plus it adds the option to take spatial photos on the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models.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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Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1 to Developers
Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1 updates to developers for testing purposes. The fifth betas come a week after Apple released the fourth betas. watchOS 11.1 can be installed by going to the Apple Watch app and selecting the Software Update section under "General" in Settings. tvOS 18.1 can be downloaded and installed through the Apple TV Settings app, and visionOS 2.1 can be installed by going to the Software Update section of the Settings app on the Vision Pro and opting into Beta Updates. So far, no major new features have been discovered in these three updates, though there are undoubtedly some minor feature tweaks and bug fixes that we'll learn about when Apple's release notes become available. These betas are accompanied by iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which will introduce Apple Intelligence. There are no Apple Intelligence features in watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS as of yet. While we don't always know what's included in minor watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates, we inform MacRumors readers when updates are available so those who are developers can download new software upon release.Related Roundups: Apple TV, visionOS 2, watchOS 11Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple Vision Pro, Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Anker Debuts Early Access Black Friday Deals, Plus 20% Off Select Accessories for MacRumors Readers
Anker recently kicked off an early access Black Friday sale, which is set to run through the end of the month. These early bird deals include big discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Additionally, MacRumors readers can still get 20 percent off a collection of Anker's best chargers, power banks, cables, hubs, and docks this month. In order to get this deal, head to Anker's website and add an accessory to your cart, then enter the code akmacrumors20ch at checkout to see the discount. EXCLUSIVE 20% OFFAnker Sitewide Sale Our exclusive 20 percent off code works on most accessories sitewide, including Anker's new line of MagSafe-compatible products. Our code does not stack with any existing offers, including the early access Black Friday deals. We've collected all of the MagGo accessories compatible with our code below, but don't forget that the code works with even more devices sitewide. All prices listed below will appear after you enter the code akmacrumors20ch at the checkout screen on Anker's website. Prime Chargers Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable - $28.00, down from $34.99 Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) - $68.00, down from $84.99 Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $68.00, down from $84.99 Prime Power Bank - $72.00, down from $89.99 Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $132.00, down from $164.99 Prime Power Bank 27,650 mAh - $133.00, down from $179.99 Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1) - $200.00, down from $249.99 Wireless Chargers MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $72.00, down from $89.99 MagGo Wireless Charger Stand - $28.80, down from $35.99 MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $39.99, down from $49.99 MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $40.00, down from $49.99 Power Banks MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $60.00, down from $69.99 MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch - $64.00, down from $79.99 Accessories MagGo Magnetic Case with Stand - $24.00, down from $32.99 MagGo USB-C Adapter - $22.99, down from $34.99 Easy Fit Screen Protector - $25.60, down from $31.99 Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Billing Subscription Update and Invoice Issues
Oct 17, 20:26 UTCInvestigating - We are currently observing and working to resolve the following Billing issues: Failed Plan Modifications:There are intermittent issues with subscription upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations. This may result in billing charges being applied without the subscription level being updated. In these cases you may contact Cloudflare Support. Unpaid Invoices Preventing Plan Modifications:If you encounter an error message when attempting to modify your plan, the most common cause is an unpaid invoice. In these cases, check if you have an unpaid invoice before contacting Support.Missing Invoices:Some unpaid invoices are not visible. These unpaid invoices will still prevent account modifications. In these cases you may contact Cloudflare Support. Missing Pay Now Buttons:For each unpaid invoice there should be a corresponding “Pay Now” button. If that button is not there you can click on the payment link directly within the invoice.Expired Payment Links:After 120 days the payment links will expire, so if you have no “Pay Now” button and the link within the invoice is expired, you will need to contact to SupportDuplicate Payments:You may notice multiple invoices and charges on your bank and PayPal statements that appear to be duplicates. In most cases these are valid, unique charges for previously unpaid months where we were unable to collect your payments. You should not contact support about these cases. Due to ongoing billing issues, we are experiencing high demand—please avoid opening duplicate tickets and wait for our response.

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FOR (Fortaleza) on 2024-10-23
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 23, 02:30 - 08:30 UTCOct 17, 19:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FOR (Fortaleza) datacenter on 2024-10-23 between 02:30 and 08:30 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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Turnstile Analytics Degraded
Oct 17, 16:07 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Oct 17, 16:06 UTCIdentified - Turnstile may be experiencing missing events.

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Multiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 22, 02:00 - 04:00 PDTOct 17, 08:06 PDTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia and New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 October 2024 at 02:00 PDT until 22 October 2024 at 04:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, users could experience delay in call connections from and to Twilio Australia and New Zealand phone numbers.

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SMS Delivery Failure to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers
Oct 17, 07:51 PDTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery failures to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers. This incident has been resolved.Oct 17, 05:59 PDTMonitoring - We are observing successful SMS delivery to Altan Redes Network in Mexico. We will continue to monitor to ensure full service recovery. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 16, 22:34 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery failures to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 16, 18:51 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery failures to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 16, 17:03 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery failures to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 16, 16:55 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery failures to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 16, 15:54 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to Altan Redes Network in Mexico for a Subset of Twilio Numbers. 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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Increased lag in receiving events through Event Streams
Oct 17, 07:12 PDTInvestigating - We are investigating lag in receiving events through Event Streams. We expect to provide another update in 60 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.

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CDG (Paris) on 2024-10-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 22, 00:00 - 05:00 UTCOct 17, 12:08 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CDG (Paris) datacenter on 2024-10-22 between 00:00 and 05:00 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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CDG (Paris) on 2024-10-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 21, 00:00 - 05:00 UTCOct 17, 12:08 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CDG (Paris) datacenter on 2024-10-21 between 00:00 and 05:00 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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AMS (Amsterdam) on 2024-10-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 22, 00:00 - 04:00 UTCOct 17, 09:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2024-10-22 between 00:00 and 04:00 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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Increased rate of connectivity errors in Türkiye region
Oct 17, 08:30 UTCResolved - Cloudflare is aware of an increased number of connectivity errors in the Türkiye region between 08:01 UTC and 08:11 UTC. Currently, some services in Türkiye are re-routed, which may cause increased latency in the region. The issue is identified, and we are working on a fix, which will be shown in our data center status list.

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Inbound SMS Delivery Failures to a Subset of Twilio's United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Phone Numbers
Oct 17, 01:21 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing Inbound SMS Delivery Failures to a Subset of Twilio's United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Phone Numbers 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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MIA (Miami) on 2024-10-17
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 17, 07:30 - 09:30 UTCOct 17, 07:18 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MIA (Miami) datacenter on 2024-10-17 between 07:30 and 09:30 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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Elevated 5xx response from Meta for Messenger.
Oct 16, 23:19 PDTUpdate - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue that elevated 5xx response from Meta for Messenger. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.Oct 16, 23:08 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue that elevated 5xx response from Meta for Messenger. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 16, 23:00 PDT  -  Oct 18, 03:00 PDTOct 16, 22:09 PDTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a series of planned maintenances from 16 October 2024 at 21:00 PDT until 18 October 2024 at 03:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets via United States short codes.Note, the maintenance will be carried out on each of the following dates and times:16 October 2024 at 21:00 PDT until 17 October 2024 at 03:00 PDT17 October 2024 at 21:00 PDT until 18 October 2024 at 03:00 PDTWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.

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UPDATE: We are experiencing an issue with Google Workspace Support. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2024-10-16 23:00 US/Pacific with current details.
Incident began at 2024-10-17 03:10 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: Case creation may fail intermittently with an error Description: We are experiencing an issue with Google Workspace Support. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2024-10-16 23:00 US/Pacific with current details. Diagnosis: Customers impacted by this issue may see issue with case creation and other case updates Workaround: Retrying operations may work. Affected products: Google Workspace Support

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UPDATE: Case creation may fail with 503 error
Incident began at 2024-10-16 20:20 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Case creation may fail with 503 error Description: We are experiencing an issue with Google Cloud Support. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2024-10-16 23:00 US/Pacific with current details. Diagnosis: Customers impacted by this issue may see issue with case creation and other case updates Workaround: Retrying operations may work. For Case creation in particular, customers will be redirected to a Contact Us Form (CUF) after multiple failed case creation attempts. Affected products: Google Cloud SupportAffected locations: Global

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 17, 01:00 - 03:00 PDTOct 16, 16:02 PDTScheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 17 October 2024 at 01:00 PDT until 17 October 2024 at 03:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from United States and Canada 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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Belarus SMS Carrier Maintenance – Life
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 22, 15:00 - 20:00 PDTOct 16, 16:04 PDTScheduled - The Life network in Belarus is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 October 2024 at 15:00 PDT until 22 October 2024 at 20:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Life Belarus handsets.

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Elevated number of errors in Tokyo
Oct 16, 23:00 UTCResolved - Between 22:55 16/10/2024–00:20 17/10/2024 UTC, customers reaching Tokyo, JP (NRT) may have experienced an elevated number of errors due to congestion.

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CHC (Christchurch) on 2024-10-17
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 17, 16:30 - 18:30 UTCOct 16, 17:38 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CHC (Christchurch) datacenter on 2024-10-17 between 16:30 and 18:30 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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Retail Assistant Department Manager, *Apple* Tech Shop – Barnes & Noble Education (United States)
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Child Care Teacher – Glenda Drive/ *Apple* ValleyTeacher – Learning Care Group (United States)
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Endpoint Systems Engineer ( *Apple* Platforms) – SpaceX (United States)
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Housekeeper, *Apple* Valley Village – Cassia (United States)
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, a senior care campus, is hiring a Part-Time Housekeeper to join our team! We will train you for this position! In this role,

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Seasonal Fine Jewelry Commission Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
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*Apple* SME/Client Experience Manager – US Tech Solutions (United States)
Title: Apple SME/Client Experience Manager Responsibilities * Provides Apple SME guidance to America's technical support team. * Client Experience manager

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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)
Beauty Consultant - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple

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Omnichannel Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Omnichannel 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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Hair Stylist – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Hair Stylist - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple Blossom

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Cashier – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Cashier - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple Blossom Mall

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Seasonal Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
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*Apple* / Mac Administrator – JAMF Pro – Amentum (United States)
Amentum is seeking an ** Apple / Mac Administrator - JAMF Pro** to provide support with the Apple Ecosystem to include hardware and software to join our team and

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