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- 08:08 pmMacworld Podcast: M4 iMac, M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Mac mini reviews
Macworld Apple’s new M4 Macs started shipping last Friday, and we have the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro in-house. Why are these some of the more exciting Macs to hit the market? Find out on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 909 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 909 on YouTube Listen to episode 909 on Apple Podcasts08:00 pmRumor Replay: ‘HomePad,’ iPhone 18 camera, Vision Pro 2, more
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ device, Vision Pro 2 release date, iPhone 18 camera change, and more rumors. more…07:31 pmBigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025
The Unicode Consortium has issued its latest collection of emoji you could be using on an iPhone in late 2025, including a distorted face, a "fight cloud," and an apple core.Inbound emoji - Image credit: EmojipediaThe Unicode Consortium's Emoji Standard & Research Working Group is behind the creation and management of emoji characters. These images are included in iOS, macOS, and other operating systems around the world.Every year, the group proposes a collection of new emoji or changes to the existing roster to the Unicode Technical Committee. According to Emojipedia, 164 emoji symbols were submitted for addition in November. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:30 pmThis M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD just plunged to all-time low price of $1,299 | AppleInsiderThis M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD just plunged to all-time low price of $1,299
Holiday Apple deals are ramping up on Amazon, and this loaded M3 MacBook Air makes one excellent gift at the lowest price on record.Get the lowest price ever on a loaded MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleWhether you're picking up the M3 MacBook Air 13-inch for yourself or a loved one, this loaded spec is sure to please thanks to an upgrade to 24GB unified memory and 512GB of storage. At $1,299, which is $200 off retail, it also delivers the lowest price on record since Apple increased the base amount of RAM in the M3 Air to 16GB last month.Buy for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:22 pmApple Vision Pro gets new The Weeknd immersive content & 'Concert for One' series
"The Weeknd: Open Hearts", an immersive music experience available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro has debuted, along with a premiere date for the Concert for One series.A concert from The Weeknd is coming to Apple Vision Pro. Image credit: AppleIn Open Hearts, viewers follow The Weeknd on a journey through a surreal cityscape. Fans can reserve an Apple Vision Pro demo at Apple Stores starting November 15. The experience is also available at no cost via the Apple TV app on the Vision Pro.Directed by Anton Tammi, Open Hearts draws heavy inspiration from the skyline of downtown Los Angeles, creating a surreal urban landscape for The Weeknd's journey. Tammi previously directed the music video for Hurry Up Tomorrow's lead single, "Dancing In the Flames," shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and edited on a Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:05 pmMontessori-inspired Pok Pok iOS app update delivers ‘Number Journey’
A new toy has arrived for the wonderful Montessori-inspired and award-winning iOS app Pok Pok. “Number Journey” helps kids with math skills, fine motor skills, logic, problem-solving, confidence, storytelling, and more. more…07:02 pmGoogle brings AI chatbot assistant ‘Gemini’ to Apple’s iPhone
Alphabet subsidiary Google on Thursday released "Google Gemini," an iPhone app for its artificial intelligence chatbot on Apple's App Store… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:00 pmM4 MacBook Pro gets a big $125 discount before Black Friday
Apple's newest M4 MacBook Pro gets a $125 discount on Amazon, less than a week after its launch, dropping its price to $1,474. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:59 pmThe new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users | 9 to 5 MacThe new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users
has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Level Lock+ with Matter. This updated model introduces support for Apple Home Key, Bluetooth compatibility, and Matter support in a single product, making it compatible with HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. If you’re an existing Level Lock+ customer, read on for details on how to get the limited-time free Matter firmware upgrade. more…06:40 pmSide Quest joins Apple+‘s Mythic Quest season 4 for more gaming comedy
Season 4 of the madcap workplace comedy “Mythic Quest” just got a premiere date, and a “Side Quest” spin-off too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:33 pmApple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro
Apple on Thursday released "The Weeknd: Open Hearts," an immersive music experience from the seven-time diamond-certified… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:27 pmEarly Black Friday Deal: AirPods 3 On Sale For Only $102
The AirPods 3 hit an all-time low price at $102.00, a big drop from $169.00 on Amazon as an early Black Friday sale, which is coming on November 29. Apple AirPods 3rd gen features spatial audio that’s personalized, matching your ear shape and head tracking to deliver an immersive experience when listening to music or […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:25 pmAirPods 4 models and AirPods 2 Pro receiving firmware update
The AirPods 4 models and AirPods Pro 2 devices are receiving a firmware update from number 7B19 to version 7B20 for the AirPods 4 and 7B21 for the AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case as well as the lightning case. There’s no clear information yet regarding what is included in the updates, e.g. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:24 pmiOS 18.2’s Genmoji and Image Playground have three key guardrails you should know
The next wave of Apple Intelligence is almost here, bringing some of the most highly anticipated new capabilities. But two such features, Genmoji and Image Playground, come with some key guardrails in iOS 18.2 you should know about. more…06:24 pmBig Foot has officially been spotted … among other new emoji proposals
We’re still awaiting that wacky pack of emoji characters previewed in May. And we probably won’t actually see the shovel and exhausted face appear next to the fingerprint and purple splat until iOS 18.4 next spring. But still, who doesn’t love a new glimpse at proposed emoji characters — even if they’re part of the 2025/2026 set? more…06:21 pmPre-orders for “Apple Music: 100 Best Albums” limited-edition book available for $450
Pre-orders for the limited-edition book titled Apple Music: 100 Best Albums, priced at $450, are now available, Apple announced today. The price is quite high because Assouline, a luxury company, is only making 1,500 copies. Each book that will be sold contains hand-printed numbering and pages with golden edges. It will come with a sleek, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:18 pmThe Weeknd to deliver an immersive experience On November 15
Apple gives us a preview of an “immersive music experience” to be delivered by famous artist The Weeknd in a teaser. The experience will be available to watch on the Apple Vision Pro on November 15, Thursday. The trailer hints at an unreleased song from The Weeknd titled “Open Hearts” that was previewed beforehand during […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:12 pmGoogle releases standalone Gemini app for iPhone
Macworld The AI wars are nothing if not persistent. Apple, Meta, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are all charging ahead, doing their best to make their new AI tools an indispensable part of our daily lives. Google’s latest multi-modal AI is called Gemini and it has been available for some time now, easily selectable with a single tap at the top of the Google app on iPhone. Now, in an effort to better promote it, the company has released a stand-alone Gemini iPhone app. The accompanying blog post details all the many things you can do with Gemini, including image generation (Google’s Imagen3 is pretty good) and a live conversational assistant mode called Gemini Live that supports 12 languages with more on the way. Of course, Gemini can hook into your Google account and use all the data from Google apps and services, like your Google calendars, contacts, e-mails, and so on. There doesn’t appear to be anything in the Gemini app that you couldn’t just do in the Google app by tapping the toggle at the top of the screen to switch between Search and Gemini. Perhaps Google is setting itself up for future customization of its dedicated Gemini app, or integration with iOS in some future Apple Intelligence release. Or maybe taking the same exact feature and dropping it into its own app is just a way to draw some attention to it.06:11 pmApple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about getting a car for the first time … and an iPhone 16 Plus. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freehappyhour more…06:06 pmGet all-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday
All-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday are among the deals you'll find on a selection of Apple's entry-level tablets. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)