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- 04:02 pmThe AirPods 4 are already on sale at Amazon
Macworld The fresh-out-of-the-oven AirPods 4 just got their first-ever discount today, giving you a chance to get them for $119 or $169 with active noise cancelation. We know that $10 off isn’t an absolutely massive discount, but if you’re planning to buy a pair of Apple earbuds, which only became available for purchase last Friday, you might as well save a few bucks. Apple’s update to the AirPods delivers a new design that’s meant to make them more comfortable to wear. The earbuds also feature the brand new H2 chip, which enables better audio quality, voice isolation, and some awesome Siri interactions. Talking of which, you don’t just get to talk to Siri now, you also get to have fun with head gestures. If you ask Siri a question, you can then nod your head to confirm a command or announcement or shake your head to decline it. As mentioned, the ANC version is also on sale and it’s the first open-ear model to come with this feature, thus far. You will, however, have to pay that little extra for this feature. We reviewed the higher-end model and loved the design and features, as well as the long battery life. You can get about 30 hours of use with the charging case and about 5 hours of continuous listening. If you get the ANC version, you’ll have to recharge the earbuds quicker, as you get about 4 hours of actual use with ANC turned on. So go ahead and take advantage of the first discount for the Apple AirPods 4. The regular AirPods 4 are down to $119 at Amazon, while the AirPods 4 with ANC are $169.04:01 pm3 reasons why investors should remain bullish on Apple stock – Needham
Needham & Company analysts have outlined three compelling reasons for investors to maintain a bullish outlook on Apple stock, even amidst… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:46 pmDeals: First price drops on AirPods 4, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M2 iPad Air offers, MagSafe chargers, and more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: First price drops on AirPods 4, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M2 iPad Air offers, MagSafe chargers, and more
Alongside ongoing all-time lows on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, we are also now tracking the very first price drops on the new AirPods 4 starting from $119 as well a discount on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. From there we move over to the 512GB 13-inch M2 iPad Air at $80 off the price you would pay at Apple right now and the return of $500 price drops on the 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro. All of that joins some new all-time lows on MagSafe chargers, ongoing iPhone 16 case deals, and more. more…03:45 pmLogitech challenges Elgato Stream Deck with new MX Creative Console
The new Logitech MX Creative Console takes on Elgato's popular Stream Deck for workflow management, particularly among content creators. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:30 pmToday in Apple history: Apple battles Eminem in court
On September 24, 2009, Apple lawyers headed to court to face music publisher Eight Mile Style after Eminem sued Apple over digital sales. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:29 pmApple withdraws HomePod 18.1 beta 2 after reports of bricking
The latest beta test version of HomePod 18.1 has been withdrawn by Apple after multiple reports have surfaced of the devices crashing after install.Apple's HomePod miniHours after releasing its latest round of developer betas, Apple has reportedly pulled what it calls HomePod Software Version 18.1. As reported in the AppleInsider forums, the update was causing some devices to fail."Two HomePod minis bricked after trying to install software 18.1 beta 5," wrote user Jeromec on the AppleInsider forums. "Cannot restore them — the light goes white, then red, then vanishes instead of continuing with 3 audio beeps — they don't even show up as USB devices in System Info on my Mac." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:22 pmApple pulls HomePod beta software after reported bricked devices
Yesterday Apple released a new beta version of the HomePod’s software. HomePod 18.1 beta 2 debuted with no reported new features. But today Apple has pulled the update after some users reported it had bricked their HomePod. more…03:15 pmOver 50,000 album booklets now on Apple Music Classical
The Apple Music Classical streaming service now includes thousands of album booklets featuring in-depth liner notes, translations and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:05 pmiPhone Diary: Differences in iPhone 16 macro photos may be more software than hardware
Since the weather isn’t cooperative enough to do any outdoor shooting, I decided to start by putting the iPhone 16 Pro Max macro photography capabilities to the test, comparing to its predecessor. In principle, macro shots taken with this year’s phone should be much more detailed, given the new 48MP sensor. However, the differences between the two aren’t vast, and I suspect have more to do with processing than sensor resolution … more…03:04 pmApple’s Apple Store continues censoring VPN apps in Russia
The App Censorship Project has discovered that the scale of VPN removal in Russia is even more extensive than previously reported… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:46 pmTim Cook reveals fave iPhone 16 AI feature and top hot dog condiment to Jimmy Fallon
An iPhone 16 filmed Tim Cook and Jimmy Fallon in Central Park, talking iPhone 16, Artificial Intelligence and Cook's favorite hot dog topper. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:38 pmApple TV+ unveils trailer for ‘Disclaimer’ limited series from Alfonso Cuarón
Apple TV+ on Tuesday revealed the trailer for “Disclaimer,” the acclaimed psychological thriller told in seven chapters, starring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:38 pmNew ‘Disclaimer’ trailer reveals one of Apple’s most hyped TV+ series
Apple TV+ is preparing to debut one of its most ambitious series next month. ‘Disclaimer’ hails from an Oscar winning writer and director, stars Oscar winning lead actors, and is being presented by Apple as an ‘event’ series. Today, the first full trailer reveals exactly what we should expect. more…02:35 pmLogitech goes after Streamdeck with MX Creative Console
Logitech is expanding its line of digital creator peripherals with the MX Creative Console, a Stream Deck-like setup for Mac to help in imaging and video production workflows.Logitech MX Creative ConsoleWhile the keyboard and mouse are the usual tools of digital creators, peripherals have been introduced over time that promise to improve workflows. Following devices like the Elgato Stream Deck and the Loupedeck series, Logitech is offering its own take, in the form of the MX Creative Console.A two-part system, the MX Creative Console consists of a Keypad and a DialPad. The Keypad is similar in concept to the Stream Deck, in that it is a compact keyboard with nine full-color LCD display keys. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:32 pmApple Podcasts adds The New York Times to subscription program, boosting revenue with paywalled shows | 9 to 5 MacApple Podcasts adds The New York Times to subscription program, boosting revenue with paywalled shows
Apple has a new high profile partner for its Podcasts subscription business in The New York Times. The Times is effectively paywalling its archive of popular podcast feeds like The Daily and Hard Fork. Podcasts app users can unlock the full archive and more with a paid subscription that contributes a percentage to Apple’s Services revenue. more…02:00 pmiPhone 16 Pro: Not much new, but everything is better [Review] ★★★★☆
Review: The iPhone 16 Pro is not an all-new iPhone, but it’s a much-refined iPhone. This year, the best gets a little better all around. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:55 pmSpotify launches AI playlist creation to meet your specific music needs
AI is being infused into so many different services and software features we use every day. Now, it’s impacting the music we listen to as well. Today Spotify announced that it’s rolling out AI playlist generation—formerly in a limited test—to several new countries, including the US. Here’s how it works. more…01:30 pmThis iPad and MacBook stand stashes a USB-C hub in its aluminum arm
The Casa Hub 360 stand works with laptops and tablets. Its sleek aluminum design puts a USB-C hub in the sturdy arm that lifts your device. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:29 pmFuture Apple Vision Pro could help the injured avoid medication addiction
Apple is researching how the use of mixed reality in the Apple Vision Pro may provide pain relief for injuries.Apple Vision ProThe first generation of the Apple Vision Pro is quite comfortable, but it does weigh down on you. That's one aspect that Apple will certainly be working on for future generations, and especially the potential Apple Glasses.Alongside those engineering efforts, though, a newly-granted patent shows that Apple is also looking to bring the Apple Vision Pro more into its health products. Vision Pro, or potentially other devices, could instead "provide content that distracts a user's attention away from discomfort." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:11 pmAt least 4GB of iPhone storage required for Apple Intelligence
As iOS 18.1 approaches, it may be time to free up some space on your iPhone for Apple Intelligence. The new AI features will require 4GB… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.