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- 04:36 pmSave a whopping $700 on a brand-new MacBook Pro right now
Macworld Everyone wants the latest and greatest when shopping for a new MacBook Pro, but all that newness doesn’t come cheap. But you know what? The old generation is still good. Amazing even, especially when you can save $700 on one of the best models. B&H Photo is selling the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip and 36GB of RAM for only $1,699, a massive savings over its $2,399 MSRP. Not only does this speedy laptop have an M3 Pro chip, but it also has 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, more than enough to keep things running smoothly. The impressive 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display has a high resolution of 3024x1964p, too, so anything you’re working on and every movie you’re streaming will look absolutely gorgeous. Plus you’ll get three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, HDMI, and MagSafe 3. We reviewed this laptop in 2023 and gave it a near-perfect score, saying that it hits “the sweet spot for price and performance.” However, our test unit only had 18GB of memory, so this one that’s on sale will perform even better. So go ahead and get yourself an absolutely stunning MacBook Pro laptop for $700 less from B&H. $700 off on a MacBook Pro? That's insane!Buy now at B&H04:15 pmHermes Apple Watch band lineup expands with bold colors & classic designs
Luxury meets versatility in the latest Apple Watch Hermes band collection, featuring fresh hues and refined craftsmanship.New Hermes bandsThe company has introduced a new color to its premium Apple Watch Hermes lineup — Bleu Hydra En Mer. The new Bleu Hydra En Mer band offers a bold look that combines premium materials with a design inspired by ocean waves. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:13 pmGurman: M4 MacBook Air expected to launch tomorrow
Apple just launched a new M3 iPad Air, upgraded Magic Keyboard, and A16 iPad. But per Mark Gurman, another product launch is coming tomorrow: the long-awaited M4 MacBook Air. more…04:09 pmBeats works with Sandy Liang for limited edition Beats Solo 4 with a bow
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has partnered with New York designer Sandy Liang to create a limited-edition version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones.Beats Solo 4's Sandy Liang crossover - Image Credit: BeatsThe partnership with Liang leans on the designer's nostalgic and playful aesthetic to add a new design to the Beats Studio Buds. In this release, it consists of a metallic silver base with a hand drawn pink ribbon design stretched across the headband.The Beats logo on the earcups is also pink to match the bow. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 pmApple unveils eight new emojis in iOS 18.4
On March 3rd, Apple unveiled eight new emojis as part of the iOS 18.4 update. Currently available in the second developer beta… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmBeats unveils limited edition Solo 4 with ‘playful, nostalgic aesthetic’
Apple’s Beats brand has unveiled another limited-edition version of its Solo 4 headphones. This time around, Beats is teaming up with New York designer Sandy Liang for a “playful, nostalgic aesthetic alongside Beats’ top quality look and sound.” more…04:00 pmApple Unveils iPad Air With M3 Chip
Apple today announced a significant update to its iPad Air lineup, integrating the M3 chip previously reserved for higher-end devices. The new tablets, available in both 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) configurations, deliver substantial performance gains: nearly 2x faster than M1-equipped models and 3.5x faster than A14 Bionic versions. The M3 brings Apple's advanced graphics architecture to the Air for the first time, featuring dynamic caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and ray tracing. The chip includes an 8-core CPU delivering 35% faster multithreaded performance over M1, paired with a 9-core GPU offering 40% faster graphics. The Neural Engine processes AI workloads 60% faster than M1, the company said. Apple also introduced a redesigned Magic Keyboard ($269/$319) with function row and larger trackpad. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:39 pmApple wins iCloud storage lawsuit that alleged wrongdoing with pricing
iCloud storage can be a sore spot for iPhone users who don’t want to pay monthly for cloud storage but also find the free 5GB plan nowhere near sufficient. Apple, however, has just defeated a US lawsuit concerning its iCloud storage practices after a judge dismissed the case. more…03:38 pmOdd new iPad gets a faster chip and more storage, but not Apple Intelligence
Macworld On Tuesday Apple unveiled a new version of the standard iPad, but sprung a surprise by not including what everyone assumed was the highest-priority upgrade. The new tablet isn’t compatible with Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI platform. Why is this a surprise? Because AI is a massive focus for Apple at the moment, to the extent that it appears to be influencing broad hardware strategy. When it discontinued the low-priced iPhone SE last month, for example, the company replaced it with something far more powerful (and therefore far more expensive) because it wanted as many people as possible to use Apple Intelligence, so even the cheapest iPhone needed to have hardware capable of running it. Instead of starting at $429, Apple’s phone range now starts at $599, a risky shift in priorities. AI did that. Perhaps the requirements of Apple Intelligence–8GB of RAM and an A18 or better processor–were simply too big a jump for the base iPad, which had an A14 in the last generation. (The iPhone 16e jumped from an A15 to an A18, a slightly smaller gulf to bridge.) Or perhaps Apple feels that the tablet market is dominated by customers who just want something to watch Netflix on the sofa and refuse to pay extra for a speedy processor, whether or not that means they get Apple Intelligence. Whatever the reasoning, the 11th-gen iPad comes with an A16 chip, an unknown amount of RAM (the last model had 4GB and there’s no reason to assume that’s gone up), and an inability to run Apple Intelligence. It does however get more storage than in the previous generation: the baseline is now 128GB instead of 64GB, and it goes all the way up to 512GB if you’re prepared to pay extra. That’s a worthwhile and pleasing upgrade. Other than that we have to look hard for upgrades. Smart HDR has gone up from version 3 to version 4, so camera performance in difficult lighting conditions should be a little better. Bluetooth has been upgraded from version 5.2 to 5.3. And that’s… it. If you’ve taken a look at the comparison page on Apple’s website, by the way, don’t be fooled by the apparent increase in screen size. This will show 10.9 inches for the 10th-gen iPad and 11 inches for the new iPad, but in reality, they have the same exact screen. Like the iPad Air, this is just Apple’s new way of calculating screen sizes that really ought to be applied equally but is not. In the small print, Apple admits that both are 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle, and that actual viewable area is less because of the rounded corners. The iPad (A16) starts at $349/£329 and is available in the same (stunning, in my opinion) four colors as the previous generation: silver, blue, yellow, and a truly wonderful pink. Preorders are available now, and units will start to ship on March 12.03:38 pmApple announces M3-powered iPad Air with improved Magic Keyboard layout
The base iPad also doubled its storage, is "6x faster" than some Android models.03:30 pmApple Pencil buyer's guide — which of the four models works with your iPad?
Apple now has four Apple Pencil models, and compatibility varies greatly. Here's which Apple Pencils are compatible with which iPads, updated to include the 2025 iPad and iPad Air.Apple has, once again, made the Apple Pencil lineup a little more confusingNot only are there four discrete Apple Pencil models, each has its own list of features. Discerning which one you need based on your iPad model can be a little confusing, so let's take a moment to break down the differences. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 4, 2025 – iOS 18.4 beta 2 changes, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! more…03:12 pmFour colors addded to iPhone 16 Silicone Case with MagSafe collection
Spring into the new season by snagging one of the four new colors of Apple's new MagSafe-compatible iPhone 16 Silicone Cases.Apple's new cases in periwinkle, peony, aquamarine, and tangerineAs part of its spring refresh, Apple has updated its Phone 16 Silicone Case with MagSafe to include new, cheery colors. The four new include periwinkle, peony, aquamarine, and tangerine.Previously, you could get the cases in eight other colors. The collection included black, Stone Gray, Lake Green, denim, ultramarine, fuchsia, plum, and star fruit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:08 pmApple releases spring color iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands
Apple announced the iPad Air (M3) and iPad (A16) today, giving iPad customers more power at mid- and entry-level prices. Additionally, Apple has released its spring collection of Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases. more…03:02 pmReally? The new iPad Air has a new chip, and that’s it
Macworld Apple on Tuesday followed up on its promise to release new products this week by unveiling the new iPad Air less than 10 months after last year’s model. It has a new M3 chip and, well, that’s it. Seriously, that’s it. The colors are the same, the screen is the same, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are the same, the cameras are the same, even the wallpaper is the same. You get a very slightly faster chip for the same prices as the M2: $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model. The only other difference in the spec sheet has to do with the eSIM, which now “supports advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security.” Otherwise, they’re identical. Apple says the new M3 chip will deliver a 20 percent performance boost over the M2, which is nearly impossible to measure in day-to-day tasks. So if you bought an M2 model, you’re not missing out on anything. The upgrade to an M3 in itself is interesting because Apple has documented issues with the production of the chip. The Mac mini skipped it altogether and Apple never made an Ultra version for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. It’s notable, however, that this version has a 9-core GPU, which could be a stockpile of “binned” chips that didn’t have the full 10-core GPU. The base model of the M3 MacBook Air has an 8-core GPU while all other versions have a 10-core GPU. There’s also a new Magic Keyboard (11-inch, $269/13-inch, $319) built specifically for the iPad Air with all of the features from the Pro model: a larger trackpad, 14-key function row, “machined aluminum hinge” and USB-C pass-through for charging. It’s the first time a Magic Keyboard was made specifically for the iPad Air; previous models were made for the iPad Pro but still fit the iPad Air. Prices for the new iPad Air start at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model with 128GB of storage. You can preorder the new tablets now for delivery March 12.02:50 pmiPad 11 chip upgrade does not bring Apple Intelligence
The budget iPad, one of Apple’s most popular, is new available with a faster A16 processor, and the base model has twice the storage capacity. For the most part stays the same as its predecessor, though. And, in a surprise move, the tablet did not join the club of devices that support Apple Intelligence. iPad […] (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:41 pmApple releases new Smart Folio alongside new iPad
A new collection of color-matched Smart Folios has been launched alongside Apple's brand-new base-model iPad.Apple's new iPad Folio lineup in Sky, White, Watermelon, and LemonadeOn Tuesday, Apple updated its base-model, 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip and double the base storage. And, to celebrate, it's also released a collection of new Smart Folios to go with it.The folios are available in four colors. This includes Sky, White, Watermelon, and Lemonade, or blue, white, pink, and yellow, respectively. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:38 pmNew iPad 11 lacks support for Apple Intelligence features
After being teased by Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday, the company announced two new iPad models on Tuesday. While the latest iPad Air is now powered by the M3 chip, iPad 11 (the base model in the lineup) features the A16 chip. And because of this, it lacks support for Apple Intelligence features. more…02:30 pmMobile Pixels just dropped a new Monitor Stand with a built-in docking hub
This sleek monitor riser also has a little something extra built in: an eight-port docking hub for charging, data transfers, extra monitors and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:30 pmSave on Mobile Pixels’ gorgeous aluminum monitor riser with 8-port hub
This sleek aluminum monitor riser from Mobile Pixels also packs an eight-port USB-C hub for charging, data transfers, extra monitors and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)