Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:“Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV+ on March 28

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Tim Cook teases another surprise Apple release this week
Macworld Depending on who you ask, spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere. While we’re not expecting a full event, Apple has been rumored to release several key products in the spring timeframe, and as if on cue, Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the week with an animated post on X that read, “There’s something in the AIR,” the same tagline used by Steve Jobs to unveil the original MacBook Air at Macworld San Francisco in January 2008. Clicking the image above will open Tim Cook’s post on X.Tim Cook/X Cook’s post comes a day after Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the release of the M4 MacBook Air is “imminent” and an announcement is coming “early as this coming week.” The new MacBook Air is expected to update its chip from an M3 to an M4, and perhaps upgrade the built-in camera to the same 12MP Center Stage camera that debuted with the M4 MacBook Pro, but no other major updates are expected. The M4 chip made its Mac debut in the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac last November. A new M4 MacBook Air is basically a sure thing, but the “Air” tease could be referring to a new iPad Air release as well. Gurman states that there are “signs” that its launch is coming, but it “probably won’t come in the next few days.” Apple could also update the standard iPad at the same time. Several reports have stated that retail inventory for the iPad Air and 10th-gen iPad have dwindled in recent weeks. The current iPad Air features an M2 chip and was released in May 2024, so an update would come less than a year later. That update added an M2 chip as well as a new 13-inch model. In January, Gurman reported that the new iPad Air could skip the M3 chip and feature an M4. Apple has had production issues with the M3 and reportedly wants to shift all production to the M4. An update to the standard iPad would come nearly two and a half years after the current 10th-gen iPad, which received a major update in October 2022 with a new design that eliminated the home button, upgraded the rear camera, and moved the selfie cam to the landscape edge. The new model will likely feature an A17 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, the same chipset in the iPad mini that allows it to run Apple Intelligence.

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New EarFun Wave Life headphones bring primo features at budget price
The new EarFun Wave Life noise-canceling headphones come with great features for a low price -- not even counting the huge launch discount. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPhone buyer's guide early 2025: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget.The iPhone 16 rangeWhen Apple updates its main iPhone releases, it causes massive changes to the overall catalog, with model pricing shifts and older models disappearing from view. In the spring of 2025, another launch affected the product range in a different way.Apple's introduction of the iPhone 16e did away with the iPhone SE line in favor of something closer to the main iPhone releases. It also made it tougher for those in the market for an iPhone to go for the cheapest option, as the pricing is now much closer between the variants. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air models are imminent
Apple's new M4 MacBook Air models are imminent with Apple "preparing to make a Mac-related announcement as early as this week… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple announces return of Friday Night Baseball, World Series documentary and immersive Yankee Stadium tour
Apple today announced a bevy of new content for baseball fans. This includes the return of Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+, a new Apple Immersive film and the launch of the TV+ documentary covering the 2024 World Series. On March 28, the new season of Friday Night Baseball games commence, and ‘Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series’ will premiere on Apple TV+. Plus, next month, Apple Vision Pro users can take an exclusive VIP tour around the iconic Yankees Stadium, in the latest Apple Immersive film. More details below … more…

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Tim Cook teases M4 MacBook Air launch
Tim Cook hints at the M4 MacBook Air launch. Discover the latest rumors and expectations for the next version of this sleek device. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Amazon is clearing out MacBook Air & iPad Pro inventory with bonus coupons
Amazon's Apple deals are heating up this March, with MacBook Air and M4 iPad Pro models eligible for instant rebates and coupon savings.Grab deals on MacBook Air & iPad Pro devices at Amazon - Image credit: AppleThe M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is reduced to $799 at Amazon thanks to a $200 instant rebate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Deals: M4 Mac mini and iPad mini 7 $100 off, Apple Studio Display $300 off, black Milanese Loop, chargers, and more
Today’s best Apple gear deals are now ready to go, headlined by some of the latest-gen miniatures – a new all-time low on the M4 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD at $100 off and just about every iPad mini 7 configuration at $100 off to match the best prices we have tracked to date. We are also seeing the most affordable 5K Apple Studio Display at $300 off the going rate joined by some notable deals official Apple Watch bands that likely won’t last for long – the black titanium finish Milanese Loop and a new all-time low on the Apple Ocean Band in Ice Blue. All of that and more awaits down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…

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Tim Cook teases the imminent launch of a new MacBook Air
Apple CEO Tim Cook has once more taken to X/Twitter to announce when the next new device is coming, and while he avoids saying its full name, it's the MacBook Air."There's something in the Air" — image credit: AppleJust as he did with his announcement that the iPhone 16e was to be the next member of the iPhone family, Tim Cook's Twitter feed has now added when to expect the next launch. With the iPhone 16e, he specified the actual launch date, but now he's saying only "this week."This week. pic.twitter.com/uXqQaGNkSk— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 3, 2025 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Events 2025: When is the next Apple Event?
Macworld Apple doesn’t participate in big industry-wide events such as CES or E3. The most valuable company in the world holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events,’ and streams them live online to millions of watchers. UPDATE MARCH 3: Tim Cook has Tweeted again! This time he says that “Something is in the Air” and it’s coming “this week”. With Apple expected to update the MacBook Air, iPad and iPad Air soon, it looks like there are some press releases about new products coming, probably on March 4 or March 5. So far in 2025 Apple hasn’t held any events, however, it did launch a new iPhone via press release on February 19. Read all about the iPhone 16e here. In 2024, Apple held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7, at which it launched new iPads, a keynote to kick off WWDC on June 10, where the features coming in the new operating systems iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia were revealed, and an event on September 9 at which Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and the new AirPods 4. In October 2024 there was no event, but Apple did announce new products (iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro) via press release. In 2023 there were three such events: WWDC in June, an iPhone event in September, and Apple’s second fall event on October 30 (or after midnight on October 31 if you weren’t in the U.S.). Similarly, in 2022 Apple held three events: a spring event on March 8, WWDC on June 6, and the iPhone 14 launch on September 7. In other years Apple has held four events though and it may do so in 2025. Read on to find out what events and new Apple product launches the company has in store for 2025. When is Apple’s next event? June 9, WWDC Keynote (estimated) There is a slim chance that Apple will hold an event to celebrate the launch of the M4 MacBook Air and new iPad and iPad Air, but, given Apple’s recent preference to launch new products via press release (as it did with the iPhone 16e and the M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac), we anticipate that the next event won’t take place until WWDC in June. The WWDC keynote is likely to take place on June 9. Because Apple is currently running a student-focused deal in Australia where it is giving away Apple Pencils with iPad Air, and AirPods with MacBook Air, it is likely that those new products won’t launch until after March 13. If the new products won’t go on sale until after March 13 that could point to Apple starting pre-orders on Friday March 7, with the new products on sale on March 14. On that basis a March 4 or 5 launch is conceivable. This would also allow Apple to get it on sale in time for the end of its second quarter on March 28. What time will the next Apple event start? Apple keynotes usually start at 10 am PT, but if Apple doesn’t hold an event and instead just issues a press release that usually happens around 8 am PT, 11 am ET and 4 pm GMT/BST. When Apple holds a keynote to announce a new product it usually starts at the following times in the countries where most of our readers live: U.S.: at 10 am (PST/PDT), 11 am (MST/MDT), noon (CST/CDT), 1 pm (EST/EDT) Canada: as above, and 2 pm (AST/ADT) U.K.: at 6 pm (GMT/BST) Europe: at 7pm (CET/CEST), 8 pm (EET/EEST) India: at 10.30 pm (IST) Australia: Next day at 1 am (AWST/AWDT), 2.30 am (ACST/ACDT), 3 am (AEST/AEDT) New Zealand: Next day at 5 am (NZST/NZDT) Timings may be slightly different if Apple holds the event during the period of a couple of weeks when the clocks have changed in the U.S. but not elsewhere (in 2025 that’s between March 9 and March 30). Sometimes Apple holds events at different times, for example, in October 2023 the event was held in late afternoon in San Francisco, which meant it was midnight in the U.K. How long does an Apple event last? Apple keynotes usually last between one and two hours and feature CEO Tim Cook along with various other Apple executives. WWDC and the September event tend to be longer keynotes; the spring and late-fall events can be slightly shorter. The September 2024 event was 1 hour 38 minutes. When does Apple usually hold events? Apple holds three or four live or live-streamed events throughout the year. During these events, the company unveils its latest products and plans during a keynote address. They are usually held during similar times of the year: March/April: Spring event (in 2024 this was held in May) June: WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) September: Fall event (aka iPhone and Apple Watch launch event) October/November: Late-fall event(s) This event calendar is by no means set in stone, though, with the spring and October events being less regular. Some years, Apple doesn’t hold a spring event at all, as was the case in 2023. The summer and September events are more predictable, with software coming at WWDC in June and iPhones and Apple Watches in September. The October event often sees Apple launch new Macs, but this is another one that changes from year to year. Apple launched the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro in September 2022.Apple What Apple events will take place in 2025? Here are the events we expect to see in 2025, and what could launch. Spring event 2025 Here are the dates of the past seven Apple spring events, as you can see, it’s not a regular occurrence, but a Spring event is held slightly more often than not. In 2025 we aren’t expecting a spring event because Apple has already launched the iPhone 16e. 2024: Tuesday May 7 2023: No event 2022: Tuesday March 8 2021: Tuesday April 20 2020: No event 2019: Monday March 25 2018: Tuesday March 27 2017: No event 2016: Monday March 21 2015: Monday March 9 2014: No event 2013: No event 2012: Wednesday March 7 As for what could be coming, there are rumors that Apple could launch an 11th gen iPad, a M3 iPad Air and a HomePod with a screen. It is also probable that an M4 MacBook Air may also arrive in the spring. An event is not anticipated, instead a press release on March 4 or 5 is looking likely, with Tim Cook Tweeting on March 3 that “this wee” something it “in the Air”. For more information about Apple’s spring events read: Apple Spring event: Date, time, product launch rumors. WWDC keynote 2025 June 9 (estimated) WWDC 2024 took place from June 10-14 with the Apple’s keynote kicking the conference off at 10am on June 10, 2024. Expect similar timings for 2025. Apple uses WWDC each year to unveil details of the latest versions of its operating systems, so in 2025 we’ll get a preview of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and tvOS 19, and an update to Apple’s realityOS. Apple sometimes announces new hardware at WWDC, usually the high end models targeted at power users, so we could see new Macs. In fact, we may still be waiting for the following: M4 Mac Studio M4 Ultra Mac Pro M4 Pro 32-inch iMac Pro Following the keynote on the Monday, developer events and sessions will run throughout the week. Dates for WWDC: WWDC 2024: June 10-14 WWDC 2023: June 5-9 WWDC 2022: June 6-10 WWDC 2021: June 7-11 WWDC 2020: June 22-26 WWDC 2019: June 3-7 WWDC 2018: June 4-8 WWDC 2017: June 5-9 We are certain to get a preview of the new software, but what about hardware? Any of the Macs that don’t launch in October 2024 are likely to have been announced by June 2024, but if not, this is where we will see them. You can about WWDC date, times and everything you need to know in a separate article. September iPhone event 2025 Apple always holds an event in September, and almost always uses this to announce a new iPhone and Apple Watch. (The only exception in recent memory was in 2020, as a result of Covid-related production issues. That year the iPhone was announced in October, but there was still a September event.) In 2025 we expect that Apple will unveil the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11, a new Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE. We may also see the M5 arrive in the iPad Pro. Here are the past few Apple September event dates: 2024: Monday, September 9 2023: Tuesday, September 12 2022: Tuesday, September 13 2022: Wednesday, September 7 2021: Tuesday, September 14 2020: Tuesday, September 15 2019: Tuesday, September 10 2018: Wednesday, September 12 2017: Tuesday, September 12 For more information about Apple’s September events read: Apple’s September iPhone event: Date, time, and what will launch. October event 2025 There was no October event in 2024, with Apple making product announcements via press release. Despite the lack of event in 2024 though, Apple has a president of updating certain Macs in the October time frame, so this may be when we see new Macs running M5 chips. In the past, Apple has held a second fall event on the following dates: 2024: No event 2023: Monday, October 30 2022: No event 2021: Monday, October 18 2020: Tuesday, October 13 and Tuesday, November 10 2019: No event 2018: Tuesday, October 30 2017: No event 2016: Thursday, October 27 2015: No event 2014: Thursday, October 16 2013: Tuesday, October 22 2012: Tuesday, October 23 2011: Tuesday, October 4 Apple may update certain Macs to M5 chips at this event, including the M5 MacBook Pro. For more information about Apple’s October events read: Apple’s October Event: Date, time and what will launch.

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Google Gemini app on iPhone update adds lockscreen widgets, more
Following last week’s homescreen redesign, the Google Gemini app on iPhone has been updated with lockscreen widgets and direct access in Control Center. more…

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Apple Watch Series 10 drops big in this amazing deal
An amazing deal on the Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) drops it to a lifetime low price of $329, saving you $70. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Watch Series 10 drops back to lifetime low in this amazing deal
An amazing deal on the Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) drops it to a lifetime low price of $329, saving you $70. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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The A17 Pro iPad mini is back down to its all-time best price
Macworld The iPad Mini with Apple intelligence support is a great tablet at $499, but it’s even better when we can get it on sale. Today, Amazon is selling the newest A17 Pro iPad mini for $399, a savings of $100 and matching the best price we’ve ever seen. The biggest upgrade in the latest iPad Mini is the A17 Pro chip, which means it supports Apple Intelligence. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display isn’t new, but it’s gorgeous as well, with great color and deep contrast. We also love to see that the base model now comes with 128GB, which is double what the previous version had. Also on sale is the Apple Pencil Pro for $99, good for $30 off its MSRP, which is compatible with the new iPad mini and brings several writing and drawing features, including squeeze and haptic controls, and pixel-perfect precision, tilt, and pressure sensitivity. And with magnetic charging, you can attach it to the side edge of the Pad mini for safekeeping. In our 4-star review, we praised the speed and size of the iPad mini and its support for Apple Intelligence. We concluded that it’s a great upgrade for older tablets and maintains its position as the absolute best small tablet you can buy. So take advantage of this super early Black Friday deal and snatch the iPad Mini for $399 at Amazon while you still can.

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Lionel Messi explains his move to Inter Miami and America’s MLS
Lionel Messi explained that his choice to sign with America's Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF team as a free agent stemmed from his… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Tim Cook teases new Apple product this week: ‘There’s something in the air’
In a new post on social media today, Tim Cook says Apple has a new product launch coming this week. The short teaser video posted on X says: “There’s something in the Air.” more…

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iOS 18.5 could solve two of Apple’s biggest AI problems
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 18.4, and it’s packed with a lot of big and small new features. But per Mark Gurman, iOS 18.5 is set to solve Apple’s biggest AI problems with two new features: major Siri upgrades and AI support in China. more…

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Apple’s M4 MacBook Air refresh may be imminent, with iPads likely to follow
Apple's lower-end products may be seeing a flurry of activity soon.

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EcoFlow Rapid Magnetic Power Bank review: rapid by name, rapid by nature
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Huge battery capacity Built-in USB-C cable 15W wireless or 30W wired charging 65W input Kickstand Smart display Location finder Cons Built-in USB-C cable is geared to iPhone 15/16 users Our Verdict With its built-in USB-C cable (30W output, 65W input) and 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging the EcoFlow Rapid 10K Magnetic Power Bank lives up to its speedy name, while still scoring highly in terms of battery capacity and smart features. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$89.99 Best Prices Today: EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 10K Retailer Price $89.99 View Deal EcoFlow $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Magnetic wireless charging—whether MagSafe or compatible Qi2—has revolutionized iPhone charging and created an exciting market in portable power banks. Simply magnetically clamp a compact battery pack to the back of your iPhone and slip it back in your pocket as it recharges or start using it straight away. 15W Apple-certified MagSafe or Qi2 made wireless charging relatively speedy, and cheaper power banks could chug along at a decent 7.5W pace if they are only MagSafe compatible. All iPhones post the 2020 iPhone 12 (with the strange exceptions of the SE and 16e) include the necessary magnets to work with the magnetic accessories. Recently, magnetic power banks—such as the Anker Zolo 10K Magnetic Power Bank and Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank Qi2 have upped the game by including an integrated USB-C cable that means you can still attach the power bank to the phone but connect with the cable for a charging speed of up to 30W. See: The Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone. Wired charging is always faster than wireless as less energy is wasted with a direct connection, so having a power bank that has both wireless and wired charging offers the best of both worlds. Both the Anker Zolo and Baseus Nomos can cable-charge an iPhone at 30W, with the Nomos fastest at recharging: 15W (Qi2) vs Anker’s 7.5W (MagSafe compatible). The Anker did, however, perform better in our recharging tests, scoring 190%: it fully recharged an iPhone 16 Pro once and then again to 90%, so nearly two full refills of the iPhone battery. The Baseus managed a still respectable 166% in our tests. The decision between the two high-capacity 10000mAh (10K) power banks boils down to a higher recharge return with the Anker vs a speedier but slightly lower return with the Baseus. The latest magnetic power bank in the Macworld Labs, however, might steal the show from both. Enter the EcoFlow Rapid 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank. Simon Jary / Foundry Fast and full of power The EcoFlow Rapid 10000mAh Power Bank matches both Anker and Baseus battery packs by boasting a built-in USB-C cable that can charge at 30W. Like the Baesus Nomos it uses the fast 15W Qi2 magnetic technology when charging wirelessly. And in our tests it perfectly equals the Anker Zolo with a recharging score of 190%. The Rapid doesn’t just get its name from its dual 15W wireless and 30W wired power output speeds. It can be recharged itself at an incredible input rate of 65W, meaning it will be back full of juice faster than any other easily portable power bank that we’ve tested. In comparison the Anker has a 20W input speed and the Baseus 30W. While the Rapid power bank is meant to be maxed out at 30W we saw it push out over 65W when connected with a MacBook Pro.Simon Jary / Foundry When using either USB-C port to charge a device, the RAPID 10k prioritizes steady, efficient wired charging by turning off wireless charging (Qi2) to maximize power output. It can simultaneously charge two devices via USB-C. As it supports pass-through charging you could charge one device and recharge the power bank at the same time. When charging via either USB-C, wireless charging appears to be pegged back to just 5W. There’s a handy kickstand at the back so you can angle a connected phone in either landscape or portrait orientation. Both Anker and Baesus also have kickstands.Simon Jary / Foundry Design The EcoFlow Rapid’s integrated USB-C cable tucks in neatly at the bottom of the power bank. Having a cable built in means you don’t have to worry about carrying one around with you. Of course, wireless charging means no cable required—except for charging the power bank itself—but for the fastest output speeds that USB-C cable comes to the fore. It also means you don’t need to remember a cable if recharging the power bank itself as the cable can be used to add power in as well as out. There’s also a spare USB-C port so that you can charge more than one device at a time. Both the Anker and Baseus power banks also feature such a port. EcoFlow Rapid is a little larger than its nearest competitors. Anker Zolo 10K: 4.15-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-2cm) and weighs 241g. Baseus Nomos 10K: 4.25 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches (10.8 x 6.8 x 2cm) and weighs 232g. EcoFlow Rapid 10K: 4.25-x-2.8-x-0.9 inches (10.8-x-7-x-2.3cm) and weighs 275g. This larger size is the compromise you might have to make to gain maximum power and top speed. While it doesn’t look much in raw dimensions, in hand the Rapid is noticeably larger. But, it will still fit in a pocket and that 40g difference is not much extra heft. If you really want a slim power bank you should instead consider a smaller 5000mAh (5K) battery pack. Thankfully, there is a 5K model of the EcoFlow Rapid, and this achieved 70% in our recharging test. It is the first 5K power bank we have had to review that includes a built-in USB-C cable and it boasts 30W input and output. The 10K model is faster to fill but has more capacity to top up. EcoFlow The EcoFlow Rapid looks stylish in a gray body with mirrored smart TFT display—a feature missing from the Zolo and Nomis, which both indicate remaining battery charge with a simple series of LEDs. The Rapid’s display shows its remaining battery charge with an easily readable digital counter and accurate to a hundredth of a percentage point. You can customize the display with a dedicated app, choosing to view charging speed, power output, and even customizing the screen with your name or a pattern. Foundry Buzzy location This is the first power bank we have tested that includes a location tool. It’s not as sophisticated as Apple’s Find My and won’t locate the power bank on a map. Instead, with the Find My Device function in the EcoFlow app, you can locate your missing power bank with its built-in buzzer. Price The EcoFlow Rapid 10K Magnetic Power Bank is priced at $89.99 / £89.99. While the Anker Zolo costs just $49.99 / £49.99, remember that it is rated at just 7.5W for wireless charging compared to the Rapid’s 15W. The Baseus Nomos is priced around the same as the Rapid. If you want to sacrifice some battery capacity for a slimmer design but still have the 15W output and built-in USB-C cable, the EcoFlow Rapid 5K Magnetic Power Bank is $20/£20 cheaper. It lacks the 65W super-speedy input (instead 30W). and the location finder, but it’s a super neat slim power bank that will get one phone through the day. For more options we have tested and reviewed the best magnetic power banks. Should you buy the EcoFlow Rapid 10K Magnetic Power Bank? With its built-in USB-C cable (30W output, 65W input) and 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging the EcoFlow Rapid 10K Magnetic Power Bank lives up to its speedy name. Battery capacity is high end, too, and with smart display, app control and location finder, the Rapid 10K rises to the top of our magnetic power bank chart.

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