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- 06:50 pmM4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini compared: Leaner and meaner
Apple has updated its Mac mini once again, bumping the compact Mac up to M4 Apple Silicon as part of a total redesign. Here's what's changed since the last update, the M2 Mac mini.M4 Mac mini [left], M2 Mac mini [right]In its October week of Mac announcements Apple made a big change to the Mac mini. Along with updating the cheapest Mac to use the M4 and M4 Pro chips, it also redesigned the model completely.Historically the cheapest and smallest physical Mac you could buy, the Mac mini was a gateway for people switching over to Apple's ecosystem for the first time. But, while it's a compact lump of computing, it's not really undergone that many physical changes over the years. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:47 pmNew firmware available for fourth-generation AirPods
Apple has rolled out a new firmware update for AirPods 4, likely focusing on bug fixes and other improvements.AirPods 4th-generationApple continues to update firmware for the AirPods lineup, with the AirPods 4 being the latest to receive an update.As 9to5Mac points out, the update build number is 7B19, the same as last week's update for the AirPods Pro 2. However, the AirPods 4 will not see the new Hearing Test, Hearing Protection, and Hearing Aid features exclusive to the AirPods Pro 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:45 pmExtra small 4-in-1 iPhone/Mac charging cable fits on a keychain [Review] ★★★★☆
Although the sizes of a finger, inCharge XS squeezes in enough connectors to ensure you can juice up virtually any Apple device. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:44 pmApple Moves the M4 Mac Mini's Power Button To the Bottom
Apple has moved the power button on its new M4 Mac mini to an awkward spot underneath the device, requiring users to lift or tip the computer to turn it on. The button now sits near the left rear corner, raised slightly by cooling vents, instead of its previous accessible position on the back panel. The change, absent from Apple's marketing materials, complicates basic operations like power-cycling the machine - especially with cables attached. Further reading: Apple's New Mouse Retains Flawed Charging Design. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:21 pmAirPods 4 firmware updated with Apple’s newest release
Apple has released new firmware for AirPods 4, adding to the series of recent firmware releases for the entire AirPods product line. Here’s what you should know. more…06:19 pmLionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut was Apple TV’s most watched sporting event ever
Lionel Messi’s MLS Cup Playoffs debut was the most widely viewed sporting event ever presented via the Apple TV app, Apple said Monday… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:01 pmSmaller Mac mini Powered by M4 and M4 Pro Chips
Apple’s new Mac mini models pack more power than ever into a case that has a smaller footprint but a taller profile than previous versions. The M4 Pro Mac mini also introduces the first Thunderbolt 5 ports in the Mac world.05:46 pmThe biggest benefit of Apple Intelligence so far is clear
Apple Intelligence, Apple’s set of generative artificial intelligence features, is only now becoming public, but its biggest initial impact may already be seen this week. more…05:18 pmApple stuck the Mac mini power button on the bottom
Don't expect to fit the new M4 Mac mini into too tight a space because you're going to have to tip it to reach underneath every time you need to switch it on.The power button is underneath the new Mac mini — image credit: AppleIf the position of the charging port on the Magic Mouse isn't the questionable design choice it's been called, the New Mac mini power button might be. As pointedly not shown by Apple in its launch video or new ad — the Mac mini power button is underneath the device.As can be seen on the online store's page for the new M4 Mac mini, the button is not on the very base of the model. It is, though, underneath it, raised off the ground only by the cooling vent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pmApple’s first Thunderbolt 5 cable: Blazing fast and great for hi-res displays
Apple unveiled a fancy new Thunderbolt 5 cable to go along with its first Thunderbolt 5-capable computer, the top M4 Pro Mac mini. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:04 pmApple brings the Mac mini to life in a new short video
A new anthropomorphic advertisement for the Mac mini shows off how the pint-sized Mac is "five by five inches of pure power and purpose."The all new M4 Mac mini | Image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple announced the New Mac mini, with the M4 chip upgrade, more USB-C, and a new smaller, sleeker design. The company also released a new ad for its tiny-but-mighty desktop Mac.The short video follows an anthropomorphic Mac mini as it goes from unboxing to making itself at home on a desk. Throughout the video, Apple highlights the Mac mini's numerous features, including a wide array of ports, M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a new, compact size. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:58 pmA smaller Mac mini brings big problems for server farms and accessory makers
The greatly reduced size of the new M4 Mac mini is fantastic, but will be trouble for colocation services, rack mounters, and folks with hubs that will no longer fit neatly under the computer.The smaller size of the M4 Mac mini (right) means certain accessories will no longer fit — image credit: AppleIt's not as if anyone buys cases for the Mac mini the way they do for the iPhone — although cases do exist. But then nobody puts iPhones in racks to rent out remote use of them in a server farm, either.Those server farms will no longer be able to just swap out one generation of the Mac mini for another in their rack mounts. The rack system will have the Mac mini connected, so the size difference also changes where those port connectors are. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:57 pmAI effects and text captions are coming to Final Cut Pro
During its Mac mini launch, Apple showed off some previously unannounced AI features coming to its Final Cut Pro video editor.Apple shows off forthcoming update to Final Cut Pro — image credit: AppleAs part of the M4 Mac mini launch video, Shloka Kini, Apple's Mac mini product manager, revealed new AI-based features coming to Final Cut Pro. The news came in a segment comparing the device to similarly-priced PCs."Compared to the top-selling PC desktop in its price range, the new mini is one twentieth the size," said Kini. "And yet it's up to an astonishing 6 times faster for workloads like video editing." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:54 pmApple’s new video gives the M4 Mac mini a human-like personality
Apple launched the M4 Mac mini today. There’s an event-style video introduction that goes in-depth on the new device, but Apple has also released a separate, shorter marketing video. In the new video, the M4 Mac mini gets a human-like personality. more…04:50 pmApple leaks new M4 Max SoC expected to power new MacBook Pro models
Apple on Tuesday leaked the existence of the new M4 Max SoC that's widely expected to power new MacBook Pro models to be… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:41 pmDeals: M4 iMac up to $500 off, Apple Watch Series 10 $367, Ultra 2 up to $117 off, 25W MagSafe Charger, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iMac up to $500 off, Apple Watch Series 10 $367, Ultra 2 up to $117 off, 25W MagSafe Charger, more
The brand new, redesigned M4 Mac mini has arrived, but today we are looking at how to save hundreds on the new M4 iMac. Alongside up to $100 in savings for Best Buy members, we are also tracking elevated trade-in values that can net you $450 or more off with an M3 iMac flip. All of those options are detailed below alongside a new all-time low on the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 at $367 and the return of the lowest prices to date on various black Apple Watch Ultra 2 configurations at $729 (or $682 open-box listings). Those join $100 price drops on M2 iPad Air, MagSafe charging stands, Apple’s new 25W MagSafe Charger, and much more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…04:41 pmApple Shrinks Mac Mini, Adds M4 Power Boost in Major Redesign
Apple launched a dramatically smaller Mac Mini desktop computer on Tuesday, powered by its new M4 processor and featuring ray tracing capabilities for the first time. The redesigned Mini measures just 5 inches square, roughly half the size of its predecessor, while delivering up to 1.8 times faster CPU performance compared to the M1 model. The base version starts at $599, while the more powerful M4 Pro variant begins at $1,399. The M4 Pro model sports 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, with support for up to 64GB of RAM and 8TB storage. It introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, offering data transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s. Apple has revamped the port configuration, adding front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack. The rear features Ethernet, HDMI, and three Thunderbolt ports, though USB-A ports have been eliminated. The new Mini supports up to three 6K displays with the M4 Pro chip. Read more of this story at Slashdot.04:30 pmSkip the AirPods Max and save 50% on the Beats Studio Pro or Solo 4 headphones
Macworld We’re drawing closer and closer to Black Friday and the deals keep coming. Today’s can save you big on a pair of excellent headphones from Apple (but not AirPods). Rather, the Beats Studio Pro is $170, a 51 percent discount, while the Beats Solo 4 is down to $100, also half-off the MSRP. We reviewed the Beats Solo 4 and gave them a 4-star review, loving the fact that they work so well with both iOS and Android devices. They have a great battery life, and they don’t just work over Bluetooth, but also via USB-C or 3.5mm, both of which enable you to listen to lossless audio. We loved the Beats Studio Pro too, giving these a 4.5-star rating and also our Editors’ Choice award. Our tester appreciated how lightweight they are and the excellent battery life. These also allow you to experience audio via USB-C and 3.5mm, although you’re most likely going to rely on Bluetooth for it. “Even if they weren’t $200 cheaper, we’d recommend these over the AirPods Max. The lack of ear detection is a bummer, but Beats Studio Pro delivers better sound, battery life, controls, and compatibility, and they weigh a lot less, too,” our review reads, which is a big recommendation, especially considering how much we loved the AirPods Max (other than the price). So there you have it—if you want a pair of great headphones both the Beats Studio Pro and the Beats Solo 4 have fantastic prices right now. Buy the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon Buy the Beats Studio Pro at Amazon04:27 pmApple teases upcoming version of Final Cut Pro with new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature | 9 to 5 MacApple teases upcoming version of Final Cut Pro with new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature
Apple’s Mac mini reveal video, which highlighted all of the merits of its diminutive new M4-powered beast, also gave us a first look at the upcoming version of Final Cut Pro. As noted by Shloka Kini, product manager for Mac mini, the update will include a new built-in ability to transcribe audio to captions, handy for transcribing voiceovers to captions for sharing on the web. more…04:25 pmM4 iMac vs. M3 iMac comparison: What’s changed?
Wondering how the M4 iMac compares to the M3 iMac it replaces and what upgrades it offers? Find out in this comparison. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)