Apple Must Pay $14 Billion Tax Bill To Ireland, EU Court Rules
Bruce66423 shares a report: The European Union's top court ruled against Apple Tuesday in the tech company's protracted legal battle over contested back taxes in Ireland. The ruling means Apple will be forced to pay Ireland up to $14.4 billion in back taxes and represents the latest setback in Europe for the tech giant. Earlier this year, Apple became the first company to be accused of violating the EU's new major tech competition law. The tax case stretches back to 2016, when the European Commission (EC) ordered Apple repay Ireland roughly $14.4 billion of unpaid taxes. The commission argued that the tech giant had received "illegal" tax benefits from Ireland over the course of two decades. Apple had housed its European headquarters in Ireland and paid a corporate tax rate of less than 1% in some years, which the EC argued gave Apple an unfair advantage over other companies. Apple and Ireland appealed the decision in 2019. The European Court of Justice on Tuesday overturned the lower court decision and upheld the EC's 2016 order. "Today is a big win for European citizens and for tax justice. The Court of Justice confirms ... that Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid which Ireland now has to recover," Margrethe Vestager, the EU competition chief, said in a statement Tuesday. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Deals: 15-inch 16GB M3 MAcBook Air $250 off, exclusive offers on leather iPhone 16 cases and MagSafe wallets, more
With pre-orders now live on the new Apple Watch Series 10, black Apple Watch Ultra 2, AirPods 4, and more, it’s time to take a look at some deals on the rest of the Apple’s current lineup alongside some notable price drops on accessories for the new gear. Firstly, we have spotted another chance at $250 in savings on 15-inch M3 MacBook Air models with 16GB of RAM starting from $1,349. But today it’s all about the accessories, including exclusive deals for 9to5 readers on SANDMARC’s gorgeous new leather iPhone 16 cases, the metal Arc iPhone 16 bumper cases, Alto’s new natural wood iPhone 16 cases, and the latest leather collection from Burton Goods consisting of both its latest iPhone 16 cases and new MagSafe wallets. And there’s even more than that waiting down below.  more…

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Best MacBook Air deals this month
Macworld In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the new models or one of the older models that have now had a price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right now–including the older models, which are often heavily discounted. Read on to save money on the MacBook Air. We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for–and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below. If you aren’t sure whether to buy the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro we recommend you read about the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro. We also have a MacBook buying guide to help you decide. Best MacBook Air deals right now U.S.: Walmart, 13-inch Macbook Air (M1, 256GB): $649 ($350 off, MSRP was $999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 256GB): $799 ($200 off, MSRP, $999) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 256GB): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299) U.K.: Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB) £1,191 (£108 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 256GB) £1,169.97 (£129.03 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 512GB) £1,191 (£308 off, RRP £1,499) AO, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,538 (£161 off, RRP £1,699) Member price is a further £77 off at £1,461. Every MacBook Air deal right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models Apple makes. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are. M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,099/£1,099 New Refurbished Retailer Price $899 View Deal $949 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $949 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,299/£1,299 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $999 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1029 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $1029 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $1049 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1079 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,499/£1,499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1398 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1349 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1369 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1369 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 13.6-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1379 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,299/£1,299 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $1029 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,499/£1,499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1132.95 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1319 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1319 View Deal MacBook Air (2024) 15.3-inch – Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1319 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP $1,699/£1,699 Retailer Price $1,449 View Deal $1449 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $999/£999 (WAS: $1,099/£1,149) [was $1,119/£1,249 at launch] New Refurbished Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $849 View Deal $989 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1049 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2022) 13.6-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $816 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.6-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $822.20 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.6-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $849 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 (WAS: $1,399/£1,449 [was $1,499/£1,549 at launch] New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,049 View Deal $1149.99 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1329 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2022) 13.6-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $849 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Discontinued MacBook Air models While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, WAS $999/£999 (Discontinued) New Refurbished Retailer Price $664.99 View Deal $739.95 View Deal $829 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $515.73 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $535.43 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $539.82 View Deal $598.99 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $604.71 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $609 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $611.88 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $707.99 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $725 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $730.99 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $735 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $749 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $772.89 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $775.41 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $828.64 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $835 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $875 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $899 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $955 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $995 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $1097 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, WAS $1,249/£1,249 (Discontinued) New Refurbished Retailer Price Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $641 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $652.22 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $678.97 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $699 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $721.94 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $722.21 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $724.89 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $725 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $745 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $825 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $878.31 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $956.03 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $957 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $960.60 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $1028.79 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $1069.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/£1,399. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $998.93 View Deal $1244 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/£1,599. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $1,199.94 View Deal $1434 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK, but the stocks may be low and Apple very rarely drops prices – see Where is the MacBook Air in stock. You may however find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon. View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo. View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart. You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop. View the MacBook Air at Currys. View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis. We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very. U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. In the U.S. you’ll find the following MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU You can save as much as $210 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find a slightly smaller selection of Mac laptops available from Apple’s refurbished store. Here’s what you can find: 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU There are savings of £220 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Decluttr Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon BackMarket Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Other ways to save money Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September (and in the UK from July to October) and means you will get free AirPods with your purchase!

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Trump vs. Harris: How to watch the September 10 Presidential debate online
September 10 marks the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris, and you don't need a cable subscription to watch it. Here's how you can watch it on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision Pro.How to watch the Trump vs Harris presidential debate onlineElection time is just around the corner, and the two hopeful candidates are taking the debate stage at 9:00 pm ET on Tuesday, September 10. The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. David Muir and Linsey Davis will serve as moderators.The debate will last approximately 1.5 hours with two commercial breaks. There won't be any opening statements this time around, there is no in-studio audience, and candidates will not be permitted to ask questions of each other. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Best Mac Studio deals available now
Macworld Apple last updated the Mac Studio in June 2023. The Mac Studio comes with either a M2 Max or M2 Ultra chip. In our review of the M2 Max Mac Studio we were impressed by its processing power, port flexibility, and design. There are some deals on the M2-generation Mac Studio in the U.K., but in the U.S. the only place to save money on a Mac Studio is at Apple’s Refurbished Store. If you want to buy a Mac Studio, and get the best deal possible, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at where you can buy the Mac Studio at the best price. Best Mac Studio deals There are no deals on new Mac Studio models in the U.S. right now, but there are discounts in the U.K. AO, John Lewis and Currys have Mac Studio M2 Max: £1,903 (£196 off, MSRP £2,099) AO members get an even bigger discount – it’s just £1,807. The above stores also have a discount on the M2 Ultra model at £3,999, £200 off. Ebay is selling the £4,199 Mac Studio for £3,889, £310 off. The best way to save money on a Mac Studio is to buy one from the Apple Refurbished Store. Save up to $600 on a refurbished Mac Studio at Apple Refurbished Store in the U.S. Save up to £630 on a refurbished Mac Studio at Apple Refurbished Store in the U.K. What you need to know In March 2022 Apple introduced its most powerful Mac yet, and then, in June 2023 it updated it with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips. At the same time, Apple also introduced an Mac Pro with the same specs (the M2 Max and M2 Ultra), but that model has some other features the Mac Studio lacks and a higher price. The Mac Studio can be configured with a M2 Max chip, as seen in the 14in and 16in MacBook Pro, or you can choose an M2 Ultra, which is essentially two M2 Max chips. Read about how the M2 Pro Mac mini compares to the Mac Studio. The Mac Studio starts at $1,999/£2,099 for the M2 Max model. The Mac Studio with M2 Ultra starts at $3,999/£4,199. There are also various build-to-order options. Note that the prices for the previous generation were lower, as you can see below. The most obvious thing missing from the Mac Studio is a display, but if you want to buy Apple’s Studio Display we have a separate article explaining where you can get the best deal on an Apple Studio Display. Also read our Apple’s Studio Display review. and check out our Best displays for Mac round-up. Best Mac Studio deals right now You’ll see the best prices right now below: Mac Studio with M2 Max, MSRP: $1,999/£2,099 Retailer Price $1899 View Deal $1922.50 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Mac Studio with M2 Ultra, $3,999/£4,199 New Refurbished Retailer Price $3849 View Deal $3849.99 View Deal $3999 View Deal $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac Studio M2 Ultra 3.68 GHz – SSD 512GB RAM 32GB $1980 View Deal Mac Studio M2 Ultra 3.68 GHz – SSD 2 TB RAM 64GB $3799 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Mac Studio with M1 Max, WAS: $1,999/£1,999 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac Studio (Late 2022) M1 Max 3.2 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 32GB $1651 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, WAS: $3,999/£3,999 Where to buy a Mac Studio The most obvious place to buy a Mac Studio is from Apple US or Apple UK, but there are lots of other options. One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Apple Adorama Best Buy  B&H Photo Video DataVision OWC Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers Apple Argos AO Currys Scan John Lewis Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS iStore Insight Select Western Computer Jigsaw Sync Best Mac deals We also have round ups of the following deals: Best iMac deals Best Mac mini deals Best MacBook Pro deals Best MacBook Air deals

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All the little things you may have missed in Apple’s Glowtime event
Macworld Apple’s big September event (tagline: It’s Glowtime) gave us a lot to chew on. The company introduced new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 10 with the first design change in a long time, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, two new AirPods 4 models, and an update to AirPods Max. As usual, the company left some details out of its hour-and-a-half presentation or glossed over some of the things you should probably know. There’s not enough time to cover everything, after all. Here are some of the interesting details we’ve uncovered while digging into the specs and features of these new products. All iPhone 16 models have Wi-Fi 7 It wasn’t announced but it did appear on the “features card” in the presentation: iPhone 16 (regular and Pro) has Wi-Fi 7 support. What’s it good for? Better speed, less wireless congestion, and lower latency. In other words, better-performing Wi-Fi, more often. You probably don’t have a Wi-Fi 7 access point yet, but when you do, your new iPhone will be ready for it. You can about Wi-Fi 7 here. The iPhone 16 Pro Max lasts a long time. Apple promised longer battery life–the longest ever, in fact. Is that an hour more? Six hours more? 12 percent? They didn’t say. The spec sheets give us some idea, though. We go into the expanded battery life specs for all the iPhone 16 models in this article, but the short answer is: You should get a good hour or so of battery life in typical daily use—and if you’re upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, you’ll get a whopping four hours more of use. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will last hours longer than the previous model. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will last hours longer than the previous model.Macworld The iPhone 16 Pro Max will last hours longer than the previous model.Macworld Macworld You’ll have to wait for the coolest feature A lot of the things Apple talked about are not coming when the products launch. Many are coming in software updates later this year, and others are even further away. We’ve talked about how Apple Intelligence is a staged release, starting with some features in iOS 18.1 (coming in October) and more in iOS 18.2 and 18.3. It’s a big selling point of the iPhone 16, and it won’t be there right when the phone drops. That also goes for the new Visual Intelligence feature, where you long-press the Camera Control to get AI-powered info on whatever you’re looking at. Apple spent a couple of minutes showcasing the feature, so you may have missed that little bit at the end where Craig Federighi said, “It’s coming to the Camera Control later this year.” Those new hearing test and hearing aid features for the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro? Also coming later this year. AirPods Max has a 5-year-old chip Apple finally updated the AirPods Max, but you’ll notice that Apple isn’t calling this the “second-generation AirPods Max” or “AirPods Max 2.” This is more like when Apple updated the second-gen AirPods Pro’s charge case from Lightning to USB-C—it’s a little different but mostly the same. it mainly means that AirPods Max aren’t getting the newer H2 chip that’s in the AirPods Pro and AirPods 4. Nor did it get a new design or new features. All new buyers will get are new colors and a USB-C port instead of Lightning for charging purposes only. But you’ll still need to pay $549 for the pleasure. The AirPods Max look new but they have the same old chip. The AirPods Max look new but they have the same old chip.Apple The AirPods Max look new but they have the same old chip.Apple Apple Faster Wireless charging has caveats Apple announced faster wireless charging for the iPhone 16s, but there are some requirements. Qi2 charging and regular MagSafe charging is limited to 15 watts. If you have a 30W USB-C power adapter and one of the new MagSafe chargers, only then can you charge wirelessly at up to 25W. At least the charger now comes in both 1-meter and 2-meter versions (for $10 more of course). Old bands still work with the new Apple Watch The new Apple Watch Series 10 features a new design that is thinner, lighter, and a little bigger with a larger display and more rounded edges. Apple didn’t specify this in its presentation, but the connection points to bands haven’t changed. All (or most) of those Apple Watch bands you’ve collected over the years will work just fine with the Series 10. The Apple Watch Series 10’s new design still supports old bands. The Apple Watch Series 10’s new design still supports old bands.Apple The Apple Watch Series 10’s new design still supports old bands.Apple Apple Where’s JPEG-XL? A rumor stated that Apple may support the superior JPEG-XL format in the new phones, but it was absent from Apple’s presentation. According to MacRumors, code in iOS 18 suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro will support capturing images in JPEG-XL (in addition to all the other expected formats). Strange that it’s not on Apple’s spec sheet, so we wouldn’t count on this one until Apple officially announces it. No mmWave 5G outside the U.S. All four iPhone 16 variants support those super-fast (and super short-range) mmWave 5G networking in the United States, but Apple is still not expanding support for this aspect of 5G to other countries. There are mmWave networks in Japan, Singapore, Australia, and other countries in limited locations, but the new iPhones will not support them. Sub-6GHz 5G networks are supported all over the world, however. Emergency SOS via satellite is still free When Apple unveiled Emergency SOS via Satellite with the iPhone 14 in 2022, it promised two years of free service. Then last November, Apple extended the service for an extra year, until November 2025. With the iPhone 16, the service is still available for free for two years—but at some point, the bill will come due. Apple has never said how much it will cost, but with several new features—including sending photos and video—there might be sticker shock.

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AirPods Max just got the laziest and most disappointing update possible
Apple can't keep selling expensive AirPods Max headphones at the same price without the slightest update for four years — and then expect us to be glad when they make the weakest "upgrade" possible.AirPods MaxApple announced loudly and quite proudly that it was going to reveal updates to the entire AirPods line at the "It's Glowtime" event. They weren't lying, but if you got excited for new AirPods Max, you were in for a bad time.It is not true that the AirPods Max got the least of all the updates announced at the "It's Glowtime" event. There's the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is now available in black but is otherwise the same device as last year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Kuo: Apple Watch Ultra 3 and new Apple Watch SE are set for 2025
Almost everyone expected Apple to have a lot more Watch news for yesterday’s event. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a new Apple Watch SE were widely rumored. Yet neither device was announced. But one analyst, who correctly predicted there would be no new Ultra, has now shared when we should expect these new Watch models. more…

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Apple TV+ scores multiple wins at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Apple TV+ was recognized with eight wins across five titles for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, as hit drama “The Morning Show”… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 & new Apple Watch SE expected to ship in 2025
Following the Glowtime special event that didn't deliver an Apple Watch Ultra 3 update, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts the obvious, saying that it, and a new Apple Watch SE will arrive sometime in 2025.Apple Watch UltraApple's special event on Monday did include Apple Watch changes, but not on a massive scale. The expected upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 10 was accompanied by a new color of Apple Watch Ultra 2.The relatively empty Apple Watch slate of updates is unsurprising, at least to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Posting to X on Tuesday, Kuo proclaims to have gotten his prediction from one year ago correct, that there wasn't going to be a big Apple Watch Ultra update in 2024. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How to get iPadOS 18 on your iPad
Macworld The new version of the iPad operating system, known as iPadOS 18, arrives on Monday, September 16. It will include several new features, including Apple Intelligence (for M1 and later models), a new Calculator app with the super-cool Math Notes feature, and the ability to customize your home screen more than ever. Sound appealing? In this article, we explain everything you need to know about updating your iPad to a new version of iPadOS. That includes the process of backing up, downloading, installing, and getting everything set up. We cover system requirements and what to do if you encounter problems (such as not having enough space or not being able to connect to Wi-Fi). We also discuss whether it’s a good idea to install an iPadOS beta and what the difference between public and developer betas are. Preparing for iPadOS 17 You should do a bit of iPad spring-cleaning before installing any software update: it’s very important that you back up your iPad before installing, because you don’t want to lose any important data. You should also spend some time clearing some space so that you have enough storage for the new update. Newer iPads had plenty of storage, but some older models might be pushing their 32GB limit. We tend to store lots of movies and TV shows on our iPad, so if you need space these could be removed. As long as you downloaded them from Apple or a service you’re still subscribed to, you should be able to download them again later on. Another thing to do before you start the job of updating your iPad is to check that the new software will run on your iPad. The iPadOS 18 update runs on the following iPads: Compatible iPads: iPad Pro (M4) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later) iPad Pro 11-inch iPad Air (M2) iPad Air (3rd gen and later) iPad (7th gen and later) iPad mini (5th gen and later) This means that if your iPad is an iPad Pro from 2016 or 2017, or a 6th-gen iPad from 2018, you’ll be stuck on iPadOS 17. Apple will still provide regular security updates for at least another year. How to update to iPadOS 18 When iPadOS 18 arrives (or any subsequent iPadOS update) you will eventually get an alert on your iPad telling you that the new version is ready to download (usually after a week). If you want it right away, you’ll have to go into the Settings app to get your iPad and manually download it. You’ll need to be connected to Wi-Fi. While it is possible to install via a cellular connection it will use up a lot of data. We advise that you check it’s a safe network – we don’t recommend you do this over hotel Wi-Fi, for instance. We have some tips on how to download iPadOS if you don’t have Wi-Fi below. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and you’ll see the update if one is available. When the new software appears, tap Download and Install. Enter your passcode when prompted, and agree to the terms and conditions. Your device will download the update in the background. You’ll see an indication of how much time it is likely to take, though it’s just an estimate and could take longer, especially if you’re downloading it as soon as it arrives. You can use your iPad while it downloads. Once the download has finished you will receive a notification on your iPad. Now tap on Install Now. Your iPad will verify the update and restart. When it turns back on the iPad will begin installing the update. It will take several minutes, depending on the size of the update. The first version of iPadOS 18 could take longer than usual. Alternatively, you can choose to install iPadOS 18 overnight as long as it is plugged in. How to download iPadOS without Wi-Fi If you want to install a new version of iPadOS but don’t have access to secure Wi-Fi, you might be wondering whether you can update iPadOS using cellular or mobile data. Apple used to have a download cap that stopped downloads of more than 200MB over a data connection. This cap was lifted in iPadOS 13, so you can now download apps of any size. Go to Settings > App Store > App Downloads. You can choose from Ask If Over 200MB, Always Allow or Always Ask. If you are thinking of downloading this way we warn that even “unlimited'” data contracts aren’t truly unlimited—at some point, your carrier will throttle your speeds. You can also tether your iPad to your iPhone to share the connection. But it’s best to just wait until you can connect to a stable Wi-Fi connection. How to download iPadOS via a Mac (or PC) Alternatively, if your Mac happens to be connected to the internet via Ethernet, or another way, you could download iPadOS using the Finder. Plug a USB-C-to-USB-C cable into your iPad and the other end into your Mac. Open the Finder on your Mac and plug in your iPad. Click on the icon that represents your iPad. Click on Update. Run through the options to download and install iPadOS. Note that in older versions of macOS, or Windows, iTunes manages this process instead. Why won’t my iPad update? You may be wondering why your iPad isn’t showing the update as available. There are a few reasons why this might be the case. It might not be available yet—iPadOS updated roll out quickly, but it still takes time for it to reach all devices. There could be an issue with Apple’s servers especially on release day. Your iPad might be too old to run the new version of iPadOS. See above or Which version of iPadOS can I run? You might not be connected to Wi-Fi. If those points don’t apply to you, try installing via the Finder or iTunes as we detailed above. Should you install the iPadOS beta? Before an update is released, Apple tests it for several weeks and anyone can join in. Running a beta is the only way to get hold of a version of iPadOS before it’s officially launched, and if you want to try out the latest features first, you might be tempted to install a copy on your iPad. Just bear in mind that betas are not finished software. They are likely to contain bugs (looking for bugs is the main reason Apple allows the public to try the beta) and may not have all the features and interface elements that will appear in the final version. Therefore, we advise caution in grabbing the iPadOS beta and don’t recommend installing it on your main iPad if you depend on it. Developer vs public betas Apple runs two iPadOS beta programs, one for developers and one for those who sign up as public testers. Read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester. At any given time the developer beta will be a slightly ahead: Apple rolls out each version to devs first, and to the public afterwards. It used to be that the developer beta was only available to developers who paid money to Apple to join the developer program, but now the company has made it possible to download the developer beta while only being registered as a developer with a free account. How to install the iPadOS beta It used to be necessary to install a profile on your iPad in order to receive the beta, but since iOS 16.4 this has been unnecessary. Now, as long as you are registered, you can download the beta versions from the Software Update tab in Settings. To install the iPadOS 18 public beta, follow these instructions. If you aren’t already registered for the public beta, click Sign up on the Apple Beta page and register using your Apple ID details. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enrol your iPadOS device. (If you signed up for a beta last year you may need to uninstall that profile and re-enrol.) Now if you open Settings > General > Software Update on your iPad you should see the beta version of iPadOS. To install the iPadOS 18 developer beta, follow these instructions. If you don’t already have a developer account you can get one if you sign into Xcode or on the Apple Developer App. Just tap on Account and sign in using your usual Apple ID. Open Settings > General > Software Update. Tap on Beta Updates. You should now see the iPadOS developer beta as an install option here. Select iPadOS 18 Developer Beta. You will see the Beta Update ready to install on the previous screen. Tap on Download and Install to install the Developer Beta on your iPad. Wait for your iPad to download the update, then tap Install.  If you want to revert back to a pre-beta version read: How to remove an iOS beta from your iPhone – the method is the same. How to exit the beta program If you previously tried out a beta version of iPadOS ahead of its full release, you should note that in order to get upcoming non-beta iPadOS releases you will need to follow these steps: Go to Settings > General > Software Updates. Tap on Beta. In the Beta Updates section choose Off. If you want to try out the beta again just go back to this page and choose the relevant beta version. How to go back to the old version of iPadOS Here’s what to do if you change your mind later and want to try to downgrade to an older version of iPadOS. (Note, however, that downgrading is really tricky, so we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to revert.) Download the correct version of iPadOS for your iPad from IPSW.me. It needs to still be signed by Apple, which these days is a very narrow window indeed. It should start downloading to your Downloads folder. On your Mac, open the Finder. Plug in your iPad. You will need to turn off Find My on your device. Go to Settings and click on your ID information. Tap Find My > Find My iPad and switch the slider to off. Enter your Apple ID password. On your Mac in the Finder, hold down the Option/Alt key and click on Restore iPa. This should allow you to select the version of iPadOS you wish to install on the iPad from your downloads folder, locate it, and click on Open. A message will appear saying which version of iPadOS you will install. Click to confirm this and wait while your iPad is restored. Once your iPad boots up you can choose to restore it from a backup, but beware that if this backup is since the version of iPadOS was updated you will recover that version of iPadOS. You may be lucky enough to find an older version of your backup – tap on the devices to see what version of iPadOS they are in. You can back up using a different device’s backup, but some data may not sync. And if your iPad doesn’t run the version of iPadOS you’re after, you might want to check our roundup of the Best iPad deals so you can save money while bagging yourself a new iPad.

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Apple to launch Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3 next year – Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Tuesday predicted that an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and an Apple Watch SE 3 will be released in 2025… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Three reasons to choose iPhone 16 Pro over the iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 is a compelling buy, even for users who typically go with Pro phones. Much of the new tech in the iPhone 16 Pro is coming to the base iPhone 16 too. Features like Camera Control, a nearly-equivalent A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence support are some highlights. But the Pro line still has its advantages. Here are the top three reasons you should choose the iPhone 16 Pro over the iPhone 16. more…

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Here are all the new camera features on the iPhone 16 models
While Apple headlined its keynote with the new Apple Intelligence features coming later to the new iPhone 16 line-up, there was also big news on the camera front. This included good news for those who tend to buy the standard or Plus models over the Pro and Pro Max, as a lot of the photographic goodies come to all four models … more…

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Everything you can do with the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control button
Macworld Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro (alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models) at an action-packed press event yesterday. The company focused heavily on new AI features, but we knew quite a lot about Apple Intelligence already; many company watchers, including this one, were more interested in the iPhone getting a second new button in as many years. As had been rumored ahead of the event, all four new iPhone models for 2024 feature a new capacitive, gesture-sensitive button called Camera Control. This sits in a slight recess low down on the righthand edge, below the power button; hold the device in landscape mode and it lines up conveniently with your right index finger, like the shutter on a camera. It works in portrait mode too. Fairly obviously, given the name, this control is intended for use when taking photos. Here’s what it can do. Launch the Camera app: This is fairly obvious, but clicking the button once will open the Camera app. Take a photo: Once the Camera app is open, click the Camera Control button again to take a photo. You have to do a proper click, not a light press because that does something else (as we shall see). Take a video: If you’re in video mode, clicking the Camera Control button will start recording. You can also long press in photo mode to instantly start recording video. Zoom in and out: Instead of a click, lightly press the button when in the viewfinder, and a zoom dial will pop out next to your finger. Swipe left and right on the control to zoom in or out. Other camera controls. Okay, this time do a double light tap and a swipeable menu of various camera controls will pop up. You can access zoom, depth effects, exposure, and other options by swiping along the button. Those are the main features Apple lists on the iPhone 16’s product page, but Camera Control doesn’t stop there. The company also revealed during the keynote that Camera Control will be used for an Apple Intelligence feature called Visual Intelligence. Point your iPhone at an object or place, click and hold Camera Control, and then marvel at relevant AI-powered analysis: if it’s a dog, it’ll tell you the breed; if it’s a restaurant, it’ll tell you the hours, etc. But this isn’t a launch feature. It will come to Camera Control later this year, Apple says. Likewise, Camera Control can be used to search for things you can see. Point the camera at a bike, for example, and clicking the button will use Google Image Search to find out more about it. You can also search using ChatGPT. As with new hardware controls in the past, Apple is hoping that third-party app makers will come up with inventive ways to use Camera Control. Over the coming months, iPhone 16 and 16 Pro owners are likely to see further uses of the button to quick-access apps and app features in various ways. It remains to be seen whether this will be a hit or a flop, but for now, the potential is appealing.

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Apple’s iPhone 16 faces challenge of slow rollout of Apple Intelligence
Apple's new iPhone 16 family failed to energize investors with highly touted "Apple Intelligence" features still in beta testing and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple forced to pay the EU €13 billion in back taxes
A ruling on Tuesday by the EU's highest court requires Apple pay €13 billion ($14.3 billion) in taxes it's owed since 2016. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple must pay €13 billion in back taxes after losing final appeal
EU's top court also upholds €2.4 billion antitrust fine against Google.

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Kick out the jams with this massive JBL party speaker
The JBL PartyBox Club 120 speaker takes your party to the next level with powerful sound and dynamic light shows. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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