UK consumer group files £3B lawsuit against Apple for iCloud ‘abuse’
A UK consumer-advocacy group claims iCloud is an abuse of Apple’s power over iPhone and iPad users. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Launches Final Cut Pro 11, the First Version Change in 13 Years
Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 this week, marking the first major version change in over a decade for its professional video editing software. The update introduces several AI-powered features, including a new "Magnetic Mask" function that automatically tracks objects through video clips for targeted color grading and effects. The suite now offers on-device automatic caption generation for dialogue tracks and adds support for spatial video editing compatible with Apple Vision Pro. Users can adjust the depth of titles and objects for 3D viewing. The update requires macOS 14.6 and at least 8GB of RAM, with some features exclusive to Apple silicon Macs. Existing Final Cut Pro X users will receive the upgrade at no cost, while new users can purchase the software for $299. Accompanying updates include Final Cut Camera for iPhone, which now supports H.265 HEVC format for Apple Log footage on iPhone 15/16 Pro models, and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, featuring enhanced automated color grading tools and new creative assets. Projects created on Mac remain incompatible with the iPad version, PetaPixel reports. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Madrid's fifth Apple Store opens November 28
Apple has announced the opening of Apple La Vaguada, in north Madrid, marking the city's fifth store and its first in ten years.Custom wallpaper for the new Apple La Vaguada in Madrid — image credit: AppleJust over a decade on from the opening of its Apple Puerto del Sol store, Apple is adding a new retail location around 10 miles away. The new store is located on the top floor of Madrid's La Vaguada Shopping Center, on the Avenue de Monforte de Lemos.Apple revealed the store with a new Apple Store webpage for it, which says it will open on Friday, November 28, 2024. "Let's do cool things," says the new store page, in translation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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'Mythic Quest' season 4 returns to Apple TV+ on January 29
Apple will be bringing back "Mythic Quest" to Apple TV+ for its fourth season in the new year, with spin-off series "Side Quest" to air right after its conclusion.Mythic Quest - Image credit: Apple TV+Arriving over three years after Apple renewed the show, "Mythic Quest" is finally nearing the release of its fourth season. It's also going to bring along its spin-off, renamed "Side Quest" from the original title "Mere Mortals."The main show, "Mythic Quest," will start from January 29 with two new episodes, reports Variety. One new episode will be released every week, until it ends on March 26. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Google launches new Gemini app on iPhone with Gemini Live
After being part of the Google (Search) application since February, Gemini is now its own standalone app on the iPhone. more…

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Mythic Quest season 4 gets Apple TV+ release date, plus new spin-off
Mythic Quest is one of the best and longest-running comedies Apple TV+ offers, and new episodes are coming very soon—followed by a new anthology series. Here’s when you can expect Mythic Quest season 4 and more to drop. more…

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Here is the best way to use your iPad as a mobile Mac mini display
It seems as though the launch and reception of the new M4 Mac mini has been a hit. The combination of sheer power, the tiny size, and, most importantly, the price point is something we really have not seen before. For under , its something that just cannot be overlooked. But the new form factor has people drooling at the idea of using the Mac mini as a portable computing solution. So the next question is, can you use your iPad as a mobile display for a Mac mini mobile setup? The answer is yes, and there are two ways to do it! more…

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Apple faces $3.82 billion UK antitrust lawsuit over iCloud storage
A $3.82 billion lawsuit against Apple claims the company breached UK competition rules with its iCloud storage service… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple releases new wallpaper for upcoming Apple Store opening
There’s a new Apple Store opening later this month in Madrid, and Apple has shared a fun new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that you can download to mark the occasion. more…

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Hack upgrades Mac Studio internal SSD for less than half of Apple's prices
All it takes is cracking open your Mac Studio and voiding your warranty, but it's been proven that you can upgrade to 8TB SSD for less than half what Apple charges.Upgrading Mac Studio — image credit: PolysoftNow may not be the best time to buy a Mac Studio, since it's likely that an M5 version may be just a few months away. But it is never, not ever, the right time to pay Apple's SSD upgrade prices because they are so very much overpriced.You just may not have to. We'll have to see what happens when this gets out into the hands of more users, but a successful Kickstarter campaign by Polysoft was offering SSD upgrades for both the M1 and M2 models of the Mac Studio. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AirPods Pro lawsuit says Apple didn’t fix the crackles and ANC faults
Back in 2020, Apple admitted that some AirPods Pro units suffered from both crackling sounds, and faults in the Active Noise Cancellation feature. The company launched a recall program which allowed customers to return their AirPods and have them replaced. Apple said that only models made before October 2020 were affected, but a new AirPods Pro lawsuit claims this isn’t true – and says the company’s own actions confirm this … more…

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Get four AirTags for $70 with this stunning early Black Friday deal
Macworld If you’ve been waiting to get some AirTags, now’s the time to do so because they just dropped to a brand-new low price. You can snatch a four-pack of AirTags for $70 right now, a 29 percent discount on its $99 MSRP and bringing the price down to just $17.50 per AirTag. If you’d rather just get one, it will only cost you $19, but you get an even better value from the larger pack. These AirTags are extremely useful because they’re affordable and can help you keep track of your keys, wallet, or luggage when you’re traveling. They’re super easy to set up with your iPhone or iPad, offering precise tracking complete with pointing their location on the map. Even when the AirTag isn’t within your phone’s range, its location will ping off any nearby iPhone via the Find My network. In our review of the AirTags, we gave these tiny trackers a four-star rating and appreciated their accuracy, great design, as well as the fact that you can easily change out the battery. While the deal may not be marked as such, this is clearly an early Black Friday discount because it’s unlikely we’ll see a further price drop in the coming weeks. Snatch the four-pack of AirTags for $70 at Amazon while you still can. Save $30 on a 4-pack of AirTagsBuy it now at Amazon

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New Apple Magic Keyboard is still a high price to pay for Touch ID [Review] ★★★☆☆
Review: The Apple Magic Keyboard is the only way to get Touch ID on the Mac. You just have to pay the rather high price for it. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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The Apple deals you should grab this Black Friday are all right here
Macworld If you’re looking for a deal on anything Apple sells—an iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, MacBook, or anything else, there’s no better time to get one than Black Friday. No matter what you’re looking to buy, you’re going to find a great price—possibly the lowest ever. The sales start earlier every year, but the best deals are usually seen between Black Friday (November 29) and Cyber Monday (December 2). However, we’re already seeing fantastic deals, so you might not want to wait. We’ll be updating this page regularly as more discounts come in and as soon as Apple announces its own Black Friday 2024 shopping event. Apple Black Friday 2024 deals: The best deals on every Apple product Black Friday is a great time to get an Apple product for less, but the discounts come and go very quickly. Stay tuned to this page throughout the Black Friday weekend as we update you with the best prices on new Apple products as they arrive. Many of the best deals we see are on Amazon U.S. or Amazon U.K., but we’ll also be checking resellers such as Best Buy, B&H and Walmart in the U.S. and KRCS, AO, Argos, John Lewis, Currys, Laptops Direct and eBuyer in the U.K. MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals for Black Friday 2024 Apple released new MacBook Pros with M4 chips in late October. At the same time, it upgraded the RAM in all MacBook Air models from 8GB to 16GB for the same starting prices, effectively a $200/£200 discount. So if you’re shopping make sure the model you’re buying has 16GB of RAM. We don’t recommend buying a model with 8GB of RAM even if it’s $200/£200 cheaper than the 16GB model. U.S. Amazon, M4, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM: $1,474 ($125 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/16GB RAM: $1,654 ($145 off, MSRP $1,799) Amazon, M4 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM: $2,439 ($60 off, MSRP $2,499) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $749 ($250 off with coupon, MSRP $999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $899 ($200 off, MSRP $1,099) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP $1,499) Save money on the MacBook Pro this Black Friday.Foundry Additionally, Apple’s older MacBook Pro models are on clearance as retailers look to clear out remaining stock: Best Buy, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/8GB RAM: $1,199 ($400 off, Was $1,599 – Clearance) B&H, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,699 ($300 off, Was $1,999 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/18GB RAM: $2,099 ($300 off, Was $2,399 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/36GB RAM: $2,799 ($400 off, Was $3,199 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,999 ($500 off, Was $2,499 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/36GB RAM: $2,399 ($500 off, Was $2,899 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/48GB RAM: $3,399 ($600 off, Was $3,999 – Clearance) U.K. KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM, £1,519.05 (£78 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/16GB RAM, £1,709.05 (£90 off, RRP £1,799) KRCS, M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,899.05 (£100 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM, £2,249.97 (£250 off, RRP £2,499) KRCS, M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/48GB RAM, £2,754.05 (£144 off, RRP £2,899) KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM) £989 (£110 off, RRP £1,099) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM) £1,379.97 (£110 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) £1,234.05 (£65 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM) £1,349.10 (£149 off, RRP £1,499) Apple’s older MacBook models are on clearance at the following retailers: Argos, M3, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM: £1,299 (£400 off, Was £1,699- Clearance) Argos, M3, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 10-core GPU, 1TB/8GB RAM: £1,499 (£400 off, Was £1,899 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: £1,699 (£400 off, Was £2,099 – Clearance) Argos, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/36GB RAM: £2,799 (£500 off, Was £3,299 – Clearance) Argos, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: £2,099 (£500 off, Was £2,599 – Clearance) John Lewis, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/36GB RAM: £2,549 (£450 off, Was £2,999 – Clearance) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM) £949 (£150 off, Was £1,099) iMac and Mac mini deals for Black Friday 2024 The iMac and Mac mini both received new M4 chips in October, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. Like the MacBooks, these new Macs now start at 16GB of RAM, an option that was previously an extra $200/£200. So be sure to double-check that you’re buying the updated model with an M4 processor. Older iMacs only offer 8GB of RAM, so the price should match that. Grab money off a new iMac.Foundry U.S. Amazon, Mac mini, M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $550 ($49 off with coupon, MSRP $599) Amazon, Mac mini, M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 256GB: $1,369 ($30 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, M4 iMac, 8-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $1,204 ($95 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $1,424 ($75 off, MSRP $1,499) The biggest savings are on the older models: Amazon, M2 Mac mini, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $499 ($100 off, MSRP $799 – Clearance) Amazon, M2 Pro Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB: $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP was $1,299 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 iMac, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,304 ($195 off, MSRP was $1,499 – Clearance) U.K. KRCS: M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £569.05 (£29 off, RRP £599) KRCS: M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,329.05 (£69 off, RRP £1,399) KRCS: M4 iMac, 256GB/16GB RAM, £1,234.05 (£64 off, RRP £1,299) These older models are also discounted: Amazon: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM: £1,197 (£201 off, RRP was £1,399 – Clearance) Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 256GB/8GB RAM: £459 (£190 off, RRP was £649 – Clearance) Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 512GB/8GB RAM: £638 (£211 off, RRP was £849 – Clearance) Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 256GB/8GB RAM: £1,099 (£300 off, RRP was £1,399 – Clearance) Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 256GB/8GB RAM: £1,299 (£300 off, RRP was £1,599 – Clearance) John Lewis, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM: £1,449.97 (£349 off, RRP was £1,799 – Clearance) AirPods deals for Black Friday 2024 The AirPods 4 with and without ANC are Apple’s newest earbuds. Apple updated the AirPods Max with a USB-C port in September, but otherwise it’s the same as the Lightning model. And while the AirPods Pro 2 are a couple of years old, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18,1 that lets it work as a hearing aid. We usually see some tremendous savings on the standard AirPods over Black Friday. You may also see a blowout deal on the older models, but unless you’re on a very tight budget, our advice is to spring for one of the AirPods 4 models on sale even if they cost more. U.S. Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): $190 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods 4: $119 ($10 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods 4 with ANC: $169 ($10 off, MSRP $179) Amazon, AirPods Max (USB-C): $539 ($10 off, MSRP $549) Amazon, AirPods Max (Lightning): $478 ($71 off; MSRP $549) U.K. Amazon, AirPods (4th gen, 2024, with ANC): £169 (£10 off, RRP £179) There are savings on the older models: Argos, AirPods (3rd gen, Magsafe): £139 (£40 off, RRP was £179 – Clearance) Amazon, AirPods (3rd gen, Lightning): £129 (£40 off, RRP was £169 – Clearance) Argos, AirPods 2nd gen: £109 (£10 off, RRP was £129 – Clearance) Argos, AirPod Max, Lightning, 2020: £429 (£70 off, RRP was £499 – Clearance) Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2024 Grab yourself an Apple Watch deal for Black Friday.Mike Sawh Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 10 with a slightly larger screen in September 2024 as well as a new black color for the Apple Watch Ultra. Traditionally, any savings around $50 is an excellent deal. U.S. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): $349 ($50 off with coupon, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $379 ($50 off, MSRP $429) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm): $189 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm): $219 ($60 off, MSRP $279) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2: $700 ($99 off, MSRP $799) U.K. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £379 (£20 off, RRP £399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £409 (£20 off, RRP £429) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular): £769 (£30 off, RRP £799) Argos, Apple Watch SE (44mm) (2022): £209, £10 off, RRP £219) Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm): £299 (RRP was £399 – Clearance) Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm): £329 (RRP was £429 – Clearance) iPad deals for Black Friday 2024 Grab a discounted iPad this Black Friday.Foundry Apple updated all of its iPads in 2024 with the exception of the 10th-gen entry-level model (though it did get a price cut to $349). The iPad mini was the most recent model to get a refresh, with a new chip and 8GB of RAM. We are seeing some good deals on new iPads. U.S. Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): $299 ($50 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $479 ($20 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $549 ($50 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, 13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $739 ($60 off with coupon, MSRP $799) Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $969 ($230 off, MSRP $1,199) Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,194 ($105 off, MSRP $1,299) U.K. Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): £308.97 (£20 off, RRP £329) Amazon, 10th gen iPad (256GB): £449 (£30 off, RRP £479) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £559.97 (£39 off, RRP £599) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): £843.97 (£55 off, RRP £899) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £749 (£50 off, RRP £799) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): £1,029.97 (£70 off, RRP £1,099) KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 128GB): £489.02 (£9.98 off, RRP £499) KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 256GB) £587.02 (£11.98 off, RRP £599) KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 512GB): £783.02 (£15.98 off, RRP £799) KRCS, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): £979.02 (£19.98 off, RRP £999) Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,149 (£50 off, RRP £1,199) John Lewis, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): £1,249 (£50 off, RRP £1,299) plus two-year guarantee Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,419.99 (£79 off, RRP £1,499) John Lewis, 9th gen iPad (64GB): £279 (RRP was £369 – Clearance) iPhone deals for Black Friday 2024 In the U.K. Black Friday is a good time to grab a deal on an unlocked iPhone (one that’s not tied to a carrier). Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB, £678 (£21 off, RRP now £699) Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB, £779 (£20 off, RRP now £799) Currys, iPhone 15 Pro, 128GB, £849 (£150 off, RRP was £999 – Clearance) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, 256GB, £999 (£100 off, RRP was £1,099 – Clearance) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB, £1,049 (£70 off, RRP was £1,199 – Clearance) Amazon, iPhone 14: £549 (£50 off, RRP now £599) Amazon, iPhone SE (64GB): £379 (£50 off, RRP £429) Amazon, iPhone 13 (128GB): £449 (RRP was £499 – Clearance) Amazon, iPhone 13 mini (128GB): £449 (RRP was £649 – Clearance) John Lewis, iPhone 13 mini (512GB): £749 (RRP was £979 – Clearance) U.K. readers can save money on a new iPhone.David Price / Foundry Apple accessories deals for Black Friday 2024 In October, Apple updated its Mac accessories with USB-C ports, but didn’t bring any other changes. If you’re buying a new Apple Pencil the Apple Pencil Pro is the newest model and compatible with the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini. The USB-C Apple Pencil is also compatible with these models as well as the 10th-gen iPad, but doesn’t have squeeze gestures or magnetic charging. U.S. Amazon, Magic Keyboard (11-inch iPad Air): $225 ($74 off, MSRP $299) Amazon, Magic Keyboard (13-inch iPad Air): $248 ($101 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, Magic Keyboard (11-inch iPad Pro): $250 ($49 off, MSRP $299) Amazon, Magic Keyboard (13-inch iPad Pro): $275 ($74 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, Apple Pencil (2nd gen): $118 ($11 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, Apple Pencil (USB-C): $69 ($10 off, MSRP $79) Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $115 ($14 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, MagSafe charger (2m): $34 ($15 off, MSRP $49) Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $70 ($29 off, MSRP $99) Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Number Pad (Lightning): $179 ($20 off, MSRP $199) Amazon, Magic Mouse (Lightning, black): $85 ($14 off, MSRP $99) Amazon, Magic TrackPad (Lightning, white): $110 ($19 off, MSRP $129) U.K. KRCS, Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID £119 (£30 off, RRP £149). KRCS, Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & numbers £145 (£34 off, RRP £179). Currys, Magic TrackPad £109 (£20 off, RRP £129). Amazon, Magic TrackPad Black £129, (£20 off, RRP £149). Amazon, 2021 Magic Mouse in black £65 (£34 off, RRP £99) Amazon, Pack of four Apple AirTags £94 (£25 off, RRP £119). Amazon, Single AirTag £28 (£7 off, RRP £35). Apple display deals for Black Friday 2024 Amazon, Apple Studio Display (Tilt Adjustable Stand): $1,499 ($100 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, Apple Studio Display (Nano-Texture Glass, Tilt/Height-Adjustable Stand): $2,155 ($144 off, MSRP $2,299) Black Friday 2024: Apple’s shopping event Every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday (November 29) to Cyber Monday (December 2). However, since Apple rarely discounts its products, the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. The newest products are excluded, so don’t expect any offers on the iPhone 16 or new MacBooks, but in 2023 the Apple Watch Series 9 was included. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following amounts with the following purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. ProductU.S.U.K.iPhone 14$75£60iPhone 13$50£40iPhone SE$25£20iPad Pro$50£80iPad Air$75£60iPad mini$50£40iPad (10th gen.)$50£4015-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$200£16013-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$175£14013-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip$150£120Mac mini$100£80Apple Watch Series 9$50£40Apple Watch SE$50£40AirPods (2nd generation)$25£20AirPods (3rd generation)$25£20AirPods Pro (2nd generation)$50£40AirPods Max$75£60Apple Pencil (2nd generation)$25£20HomePod$50£40Apple TV 4K$25£20Apple gave away vouchers in 2023 with qualifying purchases. Black Friday 2024: Where to shop for Apple deals Stay tuned to Macworld throughout November to find the best deals as they arrive. But if you’re looking for a specific color or capacity, you can check out the following retailers. In the U.S., here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals: Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart If you’re based in the U.K., you’ll find deals at the following shops: Apple AO.com Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys eBuyer John Lewis KRCS Laptops Direct Very Time-limited Tech Deals from Amazon Check out these Lightning tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.) Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro w/ Thunder…$134.99 ( 32% off, was $199.99 ) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet$59.99 ( 50% off, was $119.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) New Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet$69.99 ( 50% off, was $139.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 …$74.99 ( 53% off, was $159.99 ) JBL Bar 300: 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-…$249.99 ( 37% off, was $399.95 ) Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memo…$98.98 ( 41% off, was $169.99 ) eufy by Anker$24.99 ( 44% off, was $44.99 ) ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Wireless Po…$299.00 ( 33% off, was $449.00 ) Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 ( 37% off, was $482.99 ) Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 ( 33% off, was $56.99 ) Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 ( 33% off, was $89.99 ) Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 ( 69% off, was $129.99 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 ( 43% off, was $159.99 ) BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 ( 34% off, was $229.00 ) SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 ( 45% off, was $3297.99 ) Hisense 50-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4…$299.99 ( 40% off, was $499.99 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K…$1798.00 ( 40% off, was $2997.95 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 ( 40% off, was $4997.99 ) SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 ( 52% off, was $4797.99 ) SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 ( 37% off, was $1597.99 ) SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 ( 38% off, was $2097.99 ) SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 ( 50% off, was $7997.99 ) Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 ( 58% off, was $119.99 ) Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 ( 37% off, was $79.99 ) SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 ( 40% off, was $1497.99 ) All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 46% off, was $27.99 ) Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 40% off, was $24.99 ) Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday 2024 sale Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals

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Final Cut Pro 11 ushers in new chapter for video editing on Mac
Apple this week unveiled Final Cut Pro 11 — supercharged with intelligent new features — along with powerful updates to Final Cut Pro… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New Apple Magic Mouse has all the same problems, but Lightning ain’t one [Review] ★★★☆☆
The Magic Mouse has been updated with USB-C, and … well, that’s about it. You can ditch the Lightning cable on your desk, at least. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’
Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by malware or exposed in security breaches to determine the most commonly-used passwords, and this year’s crop is as depressing as ever … more…

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Apple accused of misleading consumers over AirPods Pro ‘audio defect’
Macworld A class-action lawsuit filed this month accuses Apple of misleading AirPods Pro customers and failing adequately to address an audio defect reported shortly after the product’s launch in 2019. The suit (via ClassAction.org) focuses on two seemingly widespread problems with the 1st-gen AirPods Pro: unwanted crackling sounds, and the failure of Active Noise Cancellation to work correctly. These issues were publicized within months of release, but it took Apple almost a year to address them with a service program offering to replace units made before October 2020, free of charge. Apple’s own support document acknowledges that affected units could exhibit “crackling or static sounds that increase in loud environments, with exercise or while talking on the phone” and “Active Noise Cancellation not working as expected, such as a loss of bass sound, or an increase in background sounds, such as street or airplane noise.” A happy ending, then? Not quite. The theory was that AirPods Pro made after October 2020 would not be affected by the audio defect because Apple’s engineers had solved the problem, which is why such units were not eligible for a free replacement. But according to the lawsuit, they had not solved it at all. “…The replacement set of AirPods Pro Gen 1 contained the same Audio Defect,” claims the lawsuit. “In other words, those users simply received another defective set of AirPods Pro Gen 1, with many users later experiencing the Audio Defect with the defective replacement set as well.” It adds that microscopic examination of AirPods Pro units sold before and after October 2020 “reveals that there are no significant component differences.” Although Apple reportedly experimented with different microphones in 2020, this did not impact the defect and was subsequently reverted. Apple’s own actions at the time are ambiguous, but may to some extent corroborate the plaintiffs’ claims. First, while it never extended the service program to cover AirPods Pro made after October 2020, it did give consumers an extra year to make claims, suggesting it was aware that complaints were continuing. (The lawsuit flatly insists that Apple “extended the program because it knew it could not fix the problem.” However, the extension only gave consumers more time to claim on the pre-October 2020 units that would not in any case have been affected by Apple’s attempted fixes, successful or not.) Furthermore, Apple changed the audio design for the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro launched in September 2022, a decision the plaintiffs interpret as a giveaway that the company knew the 1st-gen model was fatally flawed and needed to be overhauled. “In particular,” the suit claims, “Apple appears to have attempted to solve the AirPods Pro Gen 1’s Audio Defect in the redesign of AirPods Pro Gen 2 by (i) increasing the processing speed of the DSP processor (responsible for noise canceling or decreasing background ambient noise), and by (ii) redesigning the speakers to add angular striations along its periphery to improve low frequency (base tone) response.” It’s a long and complicated saga, but the lawsuit’s argument boils down to four central allegations: Apple knew that the 1st-gen AirPods Pro were faulty and that it couldn’t fix the problem without a redesign. The service program was inadequate because it failed to cover post-October 2020 units, which were also subject to the defect and replaced defective units with other defective units. Apple failed to contact owners of defective AirPods Pro to notify them they were entitled to a replacement. Apple continued to knowingly sell faulty AirPods Pro units at a premium price right up to 2022 and made false claims about their audio capabilities in its marketing material. At this point, the class-action lawsuit is at the filing stage. But at some point in the future, if the suit is successful, readers who owned a set of 1st-gen AirPods Pro may be entitled to compensation.

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New Apple Magic Trackpad is still the best ever [Review] ★★★★☆
The new Apple Magic Trackpad with USB-C still holds the crown for the best Mac peripheral. It is, simply, the best trackpad in the world. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families
Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members. Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporting also available … more…

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