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- 11:55 pmSave $50 on Apple's new M3 iPad Air with Best Buy Total
The first M3 iPad Air deal is here, with Best Buy knocking $50 off the new 2025 iPad Air for Total members.Save $50 on the brand-new iPad Air.To take advantage of the savings, head over to Best Buy. If you're an existing Total member or willing to become one, you can save $50 off the iPad Air. Priced at $179.99, the membership also provides an extended return and exchange window, as well as AppleCare for up to 24 months as long as the membership remains active.Save $50 on new iPads Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:25 pmFine-tune typing with Keychron’s new Hall effect mechanical keyboard
The new Keychron K4 HE mechanical keyboard -- the HE stands for Hall Effect -- lets you fine tune your typing experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)11:24 pmThe most interesting thing about Apple’s most boring iPad Air ever
Tim Cook summarized today’s Apple product news in a succinct post on X that caused a bit of laughter across the internet: ”Introducing the newest iPad Air!” The humor is in the fact that there really isn’t much to say about the M3 iPad Air. It’s just the newest one! However, there is something fascinating about “the newest iPad Air!” that isn’t obvious but deserves attention. more…10:45 pmPrice drop: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97
Don't get stuck using an old version of Windows. Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro with this limited-time discount from Cult of Mac Deals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:45 pmPrice drop: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97
Don't get stuck using an old version of Windows. Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro with this limited-time discount from Cult of Mac Deals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:28 pmAssassin's Creed Shadows to finally debut in March for Mac and iPad
Following a series of delays, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to finally debut on March 20 across platforms including Mac and iPad.Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on March 20 for Mac, PC, and consoles.Assassin's Creed Shadows takes the iconic franchise to 16th-century feudal Japan. Players will be able to switch between two protagonists of completely different backgrounds and skills: a Shinobi assassin and a legendary samurai.The dual-character approach allows for diverse gameplay mechanics and storylines, as players will be able to switch between stealth and combat missions that take place across the detailed landscape. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:05 pmApple launches legal challenge over UK ‘back door’ order
Apple is intensifying its battle with the British government, which has demanded a "back door" into its most secure iCloud storage system… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:50 pmAssassin’s Creed Shadows hits Mac on the same day as PC and consoles
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Mac launches this month! Explore medieval Japan as a samurai or shinobi with stunning graphics. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:47 pmLooking for a cheaper iPad with Apple Intelligence? Try the M1 iPad Air
Apple on Tuesday introduced two new iPads: the iPad Air with the M3 chip and an updated entry-level iPad with the A16 chip. While some believed that the cheaper iPad would finally receive support for Apple Intelligence features, that didn’t happen. But if you’re looking for a more affordable iPad with AI capabilities, I recommend giving the a try. more…08:32 pmiOS 19: New features, release date, more
Believe it or not, we’re just three months away from the announcement of iOS 19. Ahead of that launch, rumors about new iOS 19 features, supported devices, and more have started to surface. more…08:18 pmApple just broke its AI product streak with the wrong device
Apple launched two new iPads today, an M3 iPad Air and A16 base iPad. In somewhat of a surprise, the new entry iPad doesn’t support Apple Intelligence—an omission that’s perhaps passable for a budget device, but that makes the iPhone SE’s recent discontinuation all the more perplexing. more…07:39 pmiPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer's guide: which iPad to buy in early 2025
Apple's March iPad lineup changes introduces a new entry-level model and updates the iPad Air. Here's which iPad is best in early 2025, at any price point.Apple's iPad family, as of March 2025Like other products in the Apple ecosystem, the iPad family of devices covers a very wide range of price points. If you're looking for a budget or a premium tablet, Apple has you covered at either end of the spectrum, and every point inbetween.The updates to the iPad lineup started in March with a refresh of the iPad Air and base iPad, making some changes to the base end of the price range. This included some performance improvements and storage option changes, which can greatly affect where you end up putting your money. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:32 pmWhat’s new in Apple’s iOS 18.4 beta 2
This week, Apple rolled out iOS 18.4 beta 2, packed with more fresh features than its predecessor, the initial iOS 18.4 beta. This update… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:31 pmApple goes to court to fight UK demand for iCloud encryption backdoor
Apple is taking the UK government to court over efforts to force the company to weaken iCloud encryption.iCloud security is on the lineThe case, filed under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), seeks to compel Apple to create a backdoor that would allow law enforcement access to user data, not just in the UK but potentially in other countries too.The company has filed a legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal, pushing back against a mandate requiring it to create a "back door" for law enforcement to access encrypted iCloud data, according to the Financial Times. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:52 pmSlash $67 off black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2
A beefier design, long battery life and advanced features make Apple Watch Ultra 2 a great deal for all (not just endurance athletes). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:52 pmSlash $67 off black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2
A beefier design, long battery life and advanced features make Apple Watch Ultra 2 a great deal for all (not just endurance athletes). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:27 pmBen Stiller tried to get Barack Obama on 'Severance'
In a new appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Ben Stiller tells the story of how he tried to get former President Barack Obama to do voice work on the season two premiere of "Severance." But, let me be clear — he didn't take Stiller up on the offer.An animated Lumon Industries voiced by Keanu ReevesIn the season two premiere, a short animated section features a talking Lumon Industries building. While he went uncredited, Stiller confirms that the voice belonged to Keanu Reeves.However, that wasn't the first person he had in mind for the role. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:20 pmApple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption | 9 to 5 MacApple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption
It appears Apple will have its day in court to challenge the UK’s not-so-secret-anymore order demanding a backdoor into iCloud....06:18 pmApple’s next-gen Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips coming as soon as this week | Mac Daily NewsApple’s next-gen Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips coming as soon as this week
A refreshed Mac Studio might debut as early as this week. The updated model is anticipated to feature the M4 Max chip, originally… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:17 pmWhat else is in the air this week: A new Mac Studio with a weird chip
Macworld When Tim Cook posted on Monday that “there’s something in the Air” this week, we expected a new iPad Air (which happened), maybe an 11th-gen iPad (which also happened), and a new MacBook Air (coming Wednesday). But surprisingly, we’re hearing that Apple is tossing in a one-more-thing-like announcement into the week in the form of a new Mac Studio. X/Mark Gurman According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to update the high-end desktop for the first time in nearly two years. But he also includes a headscratcher: it won’t include an M4 Ultra. Rather, Apple may introduce the M3 Ultra, which most people had thought was as good as dead. Apple has used M-series Max and Ultra chips in the Studio and Mac Pro but of the same chip generation. Gurman reports that Apple is going to use an M4 Max and an M3 Ultra, rather than M4 versions of both chips. It seems like an odd thing to do, as the M3 Ultra will be faster than an M4 Max, but the gains won’t be as dramatic as they should be. Why wouldn’t Apple just go with an M4 Ultra? Perhaps there are manufacturing issues. Or perhaps Apple wants to create a distinction between the Mac Studio and the Mac Pro, which is rumored to get the M4 Ultra. We should find out more tomorrow, but for now, you can read all about the rumors of the M4 Mac Studio and the M4 Ultra Mac Pro while we try to figure this one out.