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- Thursday April 17
- 08:00 amApple’s most underrated Mac is just $459.99 right now
Macworld The Mac mini has never been the flashiest part of Apple’s lineup, but that’s exactly what makes it great. It’s the kind of device you set up once, rely on every day, and barely think about because it just quietly gets everything done. Right now, you can grab a Grade “A” refurbished M2 Mac mini with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD for $140 off plus free shipping. Powered by Apple’s impressive M2 chip, this compact desktop packs a serious punch. The 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine make multitasking, 8K video playback, and creative workflows feel effortless. Whether you’re working from home, editing content, or just want a smooth, stable Mac experience, this little machine delivers. The Mac mini also includes modern essentials like Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 for fast, future-proof connectivity. HDMI support allows for external displays up to 8K resolution, and the whole unit fits neatly into just about any workspace thanks to its whisper-quiet, minimalist design. Get the Mac mini M2 for $459.99 (MSRP $599) while it’s still in stock. Apple Mac mini M2 (Early 2023) 8GB RAM 512GB SSD (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. - 08:00 amDon’t spend your whole tax refund on a new computer when this one is less than $200
Macworld Tax day has come and gone which means that tax returns will be coming soon. If you’re getting a big return, you might be tempted to blow it on an expensive purchase: A new phone, computer, or tablet. Instead of hitting the mall with that money burning a hole in your pocket, consider investing in a cheaper (but no less robust) option: This Microsoft Surface SE is 49% off, bringing the total to just $189.99. This is the perfect computer for all-day productivity for students or workers. The 11.6-inch display provides sharp visuals while being compact and lightweight enough to easily fit into any bag or briefcase. Plus, a full battery will give you 16 hours of power with typical usage. It has 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage for photos, files, or other projects. The Intel Celeron N4120 is an efficient processor that can handle tasks like web browsing, document editing, and streaming seamlessly. This open-box model was released in 2022 and runs on Windows 11 SE, so you’ll get the same processing speed, operating system, and power that you know and love, just at a much lower cost. Open-box items are practically new, usually having been overstocked, display models, or unopened returns. Get the seamless Windows 11 SE interface and a powerful processor at a fraction of the price with the MS Surface SE for just $189.99 (MSRP $378.99) Microsoft Surface SE 11.6″ Laptop (2022) Celeron N4120 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Win11 SE (Open Box)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. - 06:38 amMeta keeps Apple’s AI out of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
In a petty move, Meta blocks access to Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools feature across its apps on iPhone and Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 02:59 amiPhone 16 Camera Control button — the ultimate guide
The Camera Control button is a new physical control on the side of the entire iPhone 16 lineup. Here's everything you need to know, and how to get the most out of it.Use the Camera Control button to improve your photosApple's Camera Control buttin is both physical and touch sensitive. With a firm press it will click like a real button, but a light-press gives you Taptic feedback like with Apple's Mac trackpads.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"iPhone 16 Camera Control Button: Everything You NEED To Know!","description":"Have a new iPhone 16? Here's how you can get the most out of the new Camera Control button. This capture button is touch-sensitive to make camera changes, take photos quicker, launch third-party apps, and much more.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5zmrT78ch0Y/sddefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-24T17:44:24Z","duration":"PT6M31S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=5zmrT78ch0Y"} Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 12:18 amBig tech upset at Meta's poorly executed court document redactions
After Meta failed to properly redact court documents containing competitive assessments, Apple, Google, and Snap lawyers express frustration at the lack of care around the sensitive data.Meta is parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsAppMeta's antitrust case with the FTC continues, and it got off to a bad start Tuesday morning. Slides used in the hearing were made public, but Meta didn't redact them properly.According to The Verge's Lauren Feiner, who attended the hearing in person, lawyers from Apple, Google, and Snap complained about the poor handling of their sensitive data. Apple's lawyer echoed Snap's claims of "egregious" disclosures, citing that Apple can't trust Meta will protect internal information going forward. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 12:02 amMoment SuperCage review: The ultimate iPhone filmmaking accessory
The Moment SuperCage is the pro filming rig the iPhone needs, with endless customization and premium build quality.Moment SuperCage review: A new tool for filmmakersUSB-C on the iPhone hasn't exactly changed everything, but regardless of which model you have, wired connectivity is faster. Between that and support for external SSDs, there's a whole new category of photography and filmography equipment that we've been testing.There are a lot of great items out there, but there hasn't been much like the Moment SuperCage. After playing with it for a few weeks, we're certain there will be soon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - Wednesday April 16
- 11:15 pmMeta blocks Apple Intelligence on Facebook and its other iOS apps
Apple Intelligence was announced with iOS 18 and has been available since last October, when Apple released iOS 18.1 to the public. Although most apps provide support for Apple Intelligence features by default, developers can choose not to have them in their apps – and it seems that Meta has decided to do so. more… - 09:35 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2025 – Apple AR glasses and Vision Pro’s future
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more… - 09:27 pmApple market cap falls back below $3 trillion
Apple stock dropped nearly 4% on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker’s market capitalization below $3 trillion. Tariff concerns continue… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews. - 08:46 pmHands-on: Hohem iSteady M7 smartphone gimbal
As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet. more… - 08:46 pmHands-on: Hohem iSteady M7 smartphone gimbal
As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet. more… - 08:42 pmOne of Apple’s ‘magic moment’ features kept failing, then I found the fix
One of the best things about Apple products is how well they tend to work together. Various ‘continuity’ features create magic moments and a seamless experience. Recently I was having reliability issues with one such feature, though: Universal Clipboard. Here’s what went wrong, and the simple fix. more… - 08:42 pmOne of Apple’s ‘magic moment’ features kept failing, then I found the fix
One of the best things about Apple products is how well they tend to work together. Various ‘continuity’ features create magic moments and a seamless experience. Recently I was having reliability issues with one such feature, though: Universal Clipboard. Here’s what went wrong, and the simple fix. more… - 08:25 pmPrice drop: Night-vision binoculars let you record stunning HD videos
With these digital night-vision binoculars, you can see things in low-light conditions with incredible clarity. On sale for just $79.97. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 08:15 pmSynology partially drops support for third-party drives in 2025 NAS range
Synology is pushing for consumers to buy its own brand of hard drives for its newest NAS appliances, with only certified drives getting the full suite of software support.Older Synology NAS devices won't be affected by the drive changesThe cost of a network-attached storage (NAS) device could be split into two components, with the NAS itself as one part, while the drives that fill it make up the second. At higher capacities, the drives can be the more costly element to acquire, and often leads to users shopping around for deals on hard disks.It appears that Synology is keen to earn more from users by getting them to purchase its own line of hard drives to go with the NAS. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 07:48 pmiOS 18.4.1 promises to fix frusturating CarPlay bugs
Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problems… more… - 07:21 pmPanic over U.S. import tariffs spurs fastest retail sales growth in two years
Economic data has validated anecdotal reports: Some panicked consumers are hurrying to buy big-ticket items like cars, electronics… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews. - 07:19 pmDon't wait to update: iOS 18.4.1 addresses two actively exploited vulnerabilities
The iOS 18.4.1 update contains security fixes for vulnerabilities that may have been used in sophisticated attacks. Here's why you should update.iOS 18.4.1 fixes two actively exploited vulnerabilities.On Wednesday, more than two weeks after the launch of iOS 18.4, Apple released iOS 18.4.1. Though the update itself is relatively minor, with only a CarPlay fix and no new features, the software includes two significant security patches.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"iOS 18.4.1 released! Here's what's new!","description":"The new iOS 18.4.1 update fixes a few known bugs as well as two major security vulnerabilities. More details in the video!","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v3VeYYT6yBs/sddefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2025-04-16T18:00:35Z","duration":"PT1M33S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=v3VeYYT6yBs"} Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 06:54 pmiOS 18.4.1 fixes two serious security vulnerabilities and wireless CarPlay bug
Macworld Apple has released iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, which offers no new features but fixes two critical vulnerabilities. For both fixes, Apple says on its security updates page that it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.” The release notes are small for this one. Outside of the security fixes, this release only claims to fix a bug with wireless CarPlay. This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles. Even though you may not be a specific individual target of hackers, you should update your iPhones and iPads now. The security bulletins are as follows: CoreAudio Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 13.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later Impact: Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS. Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. CVE-2025-31200: Apple and Google Threat Analysis Group RPAC Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 13.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later Impact: An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS. Description: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. CVE-2025-31201: Apple iOS 18.4.1: How to install To get the latest version of iOS 18 on your phone, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update. Then follow the prompts to restart and install the update. If you don’t want to wait until the official update arrives, you can install the most recent release candidate, which will be identical to the public release, by turning on Beta Updates in the Software Update tab. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 18 in our iOS 18 superguide. - 06:40 pmThe cost-friendly MacBook upgrade plan that’s built for power users
Anyone who’s ever used a MacBook knows how much value they can add to your personal and professional life. But for power users, the device you need can range anywhere from $1,600-$6,000. If you’re looking for a smarter way to buy, Upgraded makes it easy and affordable with one low monthly subscription. Apple has long offered their iPhone upgrade program. But there’s no equivalent for MacBooks. Until now. John, the founder of Upgraded, used to constantly buy MacBooks to keep up with demands from his work. He tried to resell old devices on Facebook Marketplace, but it was slow, tiring, and constantly messaging buyers distracted him from the rest of life. He thought, “Why isn’t there an easy way to get the latest MacBook?” … more…