Seth Rogen helms star-studded comedy series The Studio [Apple TV+ trailer]
As you can see in the teaser trailer for "The Studio," Seth Rogen works with stars like Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn and Bryan Cranston. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Report: Next-gen Pro Display XDR to have quantum dot display
Last week, analyst Ross Young revealed that the new M4 MacBook Pro is the first Apple device to use new quantum dot display technology. In a follow up blog post, Young says that this same technology will also make its way to the next-generation Pro Display XDR. more…

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Apple TV+ debuts teaser for ‘The Studio’ series starring Seth Rogen; premieres March 26th
Apple TV+ on Tuesday unveiled a glimpse at its highly anticipated upcoming comedy “The Studio,” and announced the new 10-episode… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Leak: what law enforcement can unlock with the 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool
Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind Graykey, the covert forensic tool used to unlock modern smartphones, exposing its struggles with Apple's latest iOS updates.iPhone 15Graykey is a forensic tool designed to unlock mobile devices and extract data, primarily used by law enforcement agencies and digital forensics experts. Developed by the secretive company Grayshift — now owned by Magnet Forensics — Graykey has earned a reputation for its ability to bypass smartphone security measures.The tool helps law enforcement and forensic professionals in accessing locked mobile devices during criminal investigations. It breaks device encryption and security features to retrieve personal data like messages, photos, app data, and metadata. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Google might be forced to sell Chrome web browser
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly hoping to require Google to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple shifts to internal advertising sales for Apple News
Apple has started to sell advertising on Apple News by itself, a report claims, with the company handling ad inventory sales for the service on its own.Apple News on an iPhoneAdvertising in Apple Services isn't entirely new, as it has done so for Apple News and the App Store for quite a while. However, it has apparently recently changed tactic when it comes to Apple News ad spots.While it has previously used third-party ad vendors to sell Apple News ads, sources of Axios claim that Apple is instead handling that task for itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple now sells its own Apple News ads for the first time
Apple’s in-house advertising efforts are growing. According to a new report, the company recently started selling its own ads for Apple News—a big shift in its News ad strategy. more…

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Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, 24GB M3 MacBook Air $400 under original price, Nomad gear, more
While we now have the details on the upcoming Walmart Black Friday sale, among many others, none of the advertised deals are beating out the offers we have on M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro models right now. Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the most affordable M4 configuration, today we spotted up to $249 in savings on the M4 Pro models. From there we move over to the 24GB M3 MacBook Air that is now $200 of the new regular price and $400 under the MSRP you would have paid early last month. The official Nomad 2024 Black Friday sale is also now in full swing with new all-time lows on its gorgeous leather iPhone 16 cases, deals on its Apple Find My Tracking Card, MagSafe chargers, Apple Watch bands, and much more. Everything you need to know is waiting below.  more…

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Save $50 on the Apple Watch Series 10 ahead of Black Friday
Macworld The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple’s newest wearable and we haven’t seen much in the way of sales on it. But now that Black Friday is just a week away, Amazon is finally cutting the price: The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale today for $349 (42mm) or $379 (46mm), a savings of $50 on either size and the best price we’ve seen so far. In our review of the Apple Watch Series 10, we gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, with our expert appreciating the larger display, the fast charging capability, and the beautiful design, as well as the many other improvements Apple has delivered this time around. “This year, there’s a water temperature and depth gauge, along with the somewhat-improved speaker, larger display, and faster charging,” we noted about the extra features we’re getting this year. Whether you just want to stay in touch with all notifications from your phone without actually getting it out of your pocket, reply to messages, answer calls, or get Siri’s help, this smartwatch can do all that with ease. But it can also keep track of your heart rate and take periodic ECGs, track your sleep patterns, and breathing rate, as well as your workouts, even if your preferred activity is swimming. At $349, the Apple Watch 10 is the best smartwatch you can get right now, especially if you haven’t ugraded in a few years. So skip the Black Friday rush and go save right now. The Apple Watch Series 10 down to its best priceBuy it now at Amazon

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Apple's AirTag makes a great stocking stuffer and it's on sale for a record-low $19.99
An AirTag price war has erupted just over a week before Black Friday, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer.AirTag dips to new record low price leading up to Black Friday. - Image credit: AppleThe $19.99 price at Amazon and Best Buy reflects a 33% discount off retail and delivers a new record low price on the single pack. Both Amazon and Best Buy have units in stock, which is perfect timing if you're about to embark on a holiday trip and want to add one to your luggage or laptop bag.Get AirTag for $19.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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When is the best time to buy an iPad? We investigate
Macworld We’ve all been there. You decide to pick up a shiny new device, so you head to the shops and return home with your expensive purchase; all is well with the world. Then a week later a newer, better version is released, and you’re left wondering whether you’ve wasted your money. In this article we show how to avoid this trauma by explaining when it’s the best time to buy an iPad. If you’re struggling to decide which one is the right device for you, incidentally, you should also take a look at our iPad buying guide. When is the best time to buy an iPad? It’s not so easy to say when the best time to buy an iPad is because there is no clear schedule to when Apple will update any of the iPad models. However, since Apple doesn’t tend to update iPads as regularly as it does iPhones and the Apple Watch, you can be reasonabl.y condident that is the iPad is less than a year and a half old it probably isn’t about to be updated. Safe in the knowledge that an update isn’t due soon, you might be wondering if the price might change. Rather than wait for Apple to drop the price, which happens very rarely, our recommendation would be to look for deals from retailers. We see deals throughout the year, but the best tend to happen during Amazon Prime Day (July ad October) or Black Friday (November). The best time to buy an Apple Watch isn’t necessarily when a new model launches. If you wait a month or two you might be able to take advantages of sales and price drops from resellers. During October and November we see lots of sales events, such as Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, and you can expect to get some money off at these events. Apple doesn’t discount its products at its own stores, but it does offer vouchers with new purchases from time to time–and Black Friday is one of those times. For advice on where to buy, read our roundup of the Best iPad deals. Looking for a Black Friday deal: See Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals and Best Black Friday iPad deals. How often is the iPad updated? Life would be a bit easier for the iPad fanbase if you could always rely on the latest update to your preferred model appearing in September, as is the case with the iPhone. Instead, Apple updates its iPads on a less predictable schedule, with new models tending to appear around September/October or April, and often with a gap of two or more years between updates. Here’s a list of the iPads on sale today and when they were last updated: iPad (10th generation, 10.9-inch): October 2022 iPad Air (M2): March 2024 iPad Pro (M4): March 2024 iPad mini (A17 Pro): October 2024 As you can see, it’s been a few years since the standard iPad was updated, and we do expect that Apple will be updating it in 2025. The iPad mini update in October 2024 came three years after the last update, which happened at the end of 2021. When will Apple launch new iPads? We probably won’t see Apple update the iPad Air or iPad Pro for a while. We don’t expect either to be updated in 2025. The iPad mini now runs on a processor compatible with Apple Intelligence, so it is also future-proofed for a few more years. The iPad on the other hand still features an older A15 chip that won’t run Apple Intelligence, so it is likely that Apple will bring it into line with those requirements in 2025. Read about Apple’s plans for the 11th gen iPad. Is now a good time to buy an iPad? Here’s our breakdown of the four types of iPad that Apple currently sells, and in each case whether you should buy now or wait. iPad (10th gen, 10.9-inch): Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: From $349 (64GB) | $499 (256GB) (was $449 and $599) Best Prices Today: $299.99 at Amazon$299.99 at Target $331 at Walmart Electronics Last updated: October 2022 Is now a good time to buy? No The current 10-inch iPad arrived in October 2022. This is the cheapest iPad, with a starting price of $349/£329, and as such it is an easy model to recommend for those who don’t care about the latest flashy innovations and instead want a reliable, mid-size tablet in fun colors, for general use. However, if size isn’t important, you may be better off with the smaller iPad mini, which starts at $499/£499, but offers double the storage at the entry level, 128GB rather than 64GB. Alternatively, wait until spring 2025 when we expect Apple will update the standard iPad model. Read our full Apple iPad (10th gen, A14, 2022) review iPad mini: Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: $499 (128GB; Wi-Fi only) | $599 (256GB; Wi-Fi only) | $799 (512GB; Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $479 at Amazon$479 at Walmart Electronics$499 at Apple Last updated: October 2024 Is now a good time to buy? Yes, you can buy now: a new model was launched in October 2024 and it’s great! As we mentioned above, the 2024 iPad mini now offers 128GB storage at the entry level, rather than a measly 64GB. This is a definite point in its favor. In addition, the 2024 model features a chip compatible with Apple Intelligence features, so it will be nicely future-proofed for a while (and it’s likely to be a few years until Apple updates it). There is a choice of color options, as there are on the iPad and iPad Air. The iPad mini has pale blue, purple and starlight in contrast to the bolder color choices on the Air and standard iPad. Read our full Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) review iPad Air: Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: $599 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $522.95 at B&H$554 at Walmart Electronics$583.56 at Amazon Last updated: March 2024 Is now a good time to buy? We don’t expect that Apple will update the iPad Air until 2026, so now is a great time to buy one. The iPad Air with M2 chip is a stunning machine at a comparatively affordable price. It has some competition from the iPad Pro (which has a more meaty M4 chip), and it’s no longer the thin, light offering it once was now that the iPad Pro is just as slim. Like the iPad Pro the iPad Air now comes in two sizes, so you can choose either a 11-inch or 14-inch display. It’s the iPad Air that has the fun color palette though, available in blue, pink, yellow or silver, while the Pro has a more professional color scheme. It is unlikely that the iPad Air will be undated before 2026. So, if you want to buy one now is a good time. Read our full Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) review iPad Pro: Buy now or wait? Price When Reviewed: $999 (Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $899 at B&H$924 at Walmart Electronics$969 at Amazon Last updated: March 2024 Is now a good time to buy? We don’t expect that Apple will update the iPad Air until 2026, so now is a great time to buy one. As the flagships of Apple’s tablet range, the iPad Pro 11-inch and 14-inch are highly desirable devices that boast incredible levels of performance. These features don’t come cheap, though, so you’ll want to be careful when considering when to buy. The good news is that they were last updated in the spring of 2024, with Apple furnishing them with the M4 chip, which at that point hadn’t even debuted on the Mac, means Apple is extremely unlikely to launch a new Pro in the immediate future. Read our full Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024) review

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Today in Apple history: Apple Park gets the official go-ahead
On November 19, 2013, the Cupertino City Council approved plans for Apple Park. (The ambitious new HQ was called Apple Campus 2 at the time.) (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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PSA: An iOS 18 bug is why our favorite ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut broke
Do you ever frame screenshots inside Apple device frames? Then you’ve probably used Federico Viticci’s ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut. Unfortunately, the shortcut has been broken in recent months, and now we know that an iOS 18 bug is the cause. more…

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Apple TV+ to license its movies to other services
Apple has hired an executive to license its Apple Original Films' movies to other companies with the intent to not only increase returns… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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The next big Apple TV+ comedy just dropped its first trailer
Apple TV+ has some beloved comedies among its best series, and a new show coming in early 2025 looks set to join them. It’s called The Studio, and Apple just dropped the first trailer. more…

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Snag M4 iMac at killer price in this early Black Friday deal
Apple's newest M4 iMac is available with a big $150 discount—applicable across all its variants—within a month of its launch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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App Store revenue grew more than usual in October
Apple's App Store saw a jump in revenue in October, analysts say, with downloads in the month also trending higher than usual.App Store iconLike many other areas of Apple's empire, the App Store experiences seasonality when it comes to purchases and downloads of apps. In October, analysts saw an improvement in tracked metrics that go beyond what typical seasonal figures.In the data from Sensor Tower for the month of October seen by J.P.Morgan and shared with AppleInsider, revenue from App Store purchases grew by 2.6% in concurrent months. This follows the 2.3% drop in revenue in concurrent months from August to September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple absolutely should make a TV set, here’s why
A Steve Jobs quote once inspired a years-long fascination with the idea of Apple building a TV set. The product never came to fruition, but the dream lives on, stoked by a new Mark Gurman rumor that Apple is now ‘evaluating’ making a TV. Here are five reasons I think Apple absolutely should make its own TV. more…

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These are Apple Podcasts’ most popular U.S. podcasts of 2024
Apple on Tuesday shared the most popular podcasts of 2024, with year-end charts localized for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds: A glimpse into portable audio’s future [Review] ★★★☆☆
Our hands-on review of Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds review finds a lot to like in the xMEMS micro speaker, but they're average otherwise. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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