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- 03:45 pmDeals: New M4 MacBook Air $949 low, iPhone 15 Pro Max $426 off orig. price, 1TB M4 iPad Pro $250 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: New M4 MacBook Air $949 low, iPhone 15 Pro Max $426 off orig. price, 1TB M4 iPad Pro $250 off, more
We are ready to cap the work week off in Apple deals with ongoing price drops on both AirPods 4 from $100 and the lauded AirPods Pro 2 at $170. But we have some fresh new deals including all four colors of Apple’s most affordable new M4 MacBook Air at all-time low pricing with no trade-in required, alongside the M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM at $220 off. The return of $100 price drops across every Apple Watch Series 10 configuration is next, while the black 512GB iPhone 15 Pro Max units are now at $426 off the original price. Those offers join a host of MagSafe charging gear, accessories, and more. All of that and then some awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:30 pmStudio Display beats down Samsung ultra-wide monitor [Setups]
When it comes to good displays for Mac mini, today's user finds Studio Display trounces his new Samsung, and others agree. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:29 pmThe fourth season of ‘Ted Lasso’ is confirmed and Ted will return
Macworld While we have no clue what the heck is going on with Siri, we now know one thing: The hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso will have a fourth season. However, Apple’s announcement does not state when the new season will arrive. “As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap,’” said Jason Sudeikis, the show’s executive producer who also plays the titular character, in a press release. “In season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.” Sudeikis appeared on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast to announce season four, stating that “they’re writing season four now” and that “Ted’s coaching a women’s team.” At the end of season three, the AFC Richmond club coached by Lasso was considering a women’s team spearheaded by Keeley Jones (Juno Temple). You can watch Sudeikis’ interview below. Rumors of a fourth season had been rumbling around ever since season three ended in 2022, including speculation of a spin-off series without star Sudeikis. Deadline reports that season four will include cast members Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent) and Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins), along with Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddington) and Temple. With writing in the works now, production will start later this year so season four could be available at the end of the year or in early 2026. So what can you do while you wait for Ted Lasso season four to drop? Well, you could find another Apple TV+ show to watch or play a few games on Apple Arcade. You can figure out what to do with the USB-C port on your iPhone when you’re not using it to charge. Or you can shop for a new, nice-looking Mac display so you can be ready to watch season four on your Mac.03:15 pmApple will soon encrypt iPhone-to-Android messages just like iMessage
Macworld When Apple released Messages with RCS support in iOS 18 last year, it was missing a key security feature: end-to-end encryption. At the time, Apple said it would wait until encryption was part of the RCS Universal Profile before bringing it to Messages. That day has arrived. The GSM Association announced on Friday that the new GSM specifications for RCS will include end-to-end encryption (E2EE) based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol. In a press release, the GSM Association said the new specifications will provide users with “the highest level of privacy and security” for protection from scams, fraud, and other threats. These procedures ensure that messages and other content such as files remain confidential and secure as they travel between clients. RCS will be the first large-scale messaging service to support interoperable E2EE between client implementations from different providers. Implementing the encryption protocols as a universal standard will ensure every message sent by iPhone users either over RCS or iMessage will enjoy the same E2EE. That means Apple can’t see your messages in transit or on Apple’s server. However, if you use iCloud for backups, messages will be able to be encrypted if you don’t use Advanced Data Protection. Apple says it will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates.03:14 pmCalls for Tim Cook's resignation over Apple Intelligence miss that he has made Apple what it is | AppleInsiderCalls for Tim Cook's resignation over Apple Intelligence miss that he has made Apple what it is
Apple's mistakes and even lies about Apple Intelligence are ultimately the responsibility of CEO Tim Cook, but he's not going anywhere — and nor should he.Tim CookIt's true that the buck stops at the CEO, but without Tim Cook, Apple would not have so many bucks. So while there is much to criticize in how Apple has managed Apple Intelligence, there's also much we'll never know — and no justification for wild cries for his apologizing or being fired.This is what we know was wrong. Apple should not have released that ad showing a woman using Siri to remind her of the name of someone she'd met before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:08 pmESR has a range of new iPad accessories ready, from the Flip Magnetic Case to Geo Digital Pencil | AppleInsiderESR has a range of new iPad accessories ready, from the Flip Magnetic Case to Geo Digital Pencil
Elevate your new iPad experience with more versatile accessories from ESR, like the multi-angle Flip Magnetic Case, easy-application UltraFit Screen Protector, affordable Geo Digital Pencil with Find My, and productive Magnetic Keyboard Case.ESR has a range of accessories ready for the new iPadsESR has been making high-quality accessories for Apple products since 2009. Its range of iPad products fits Apple's newly unveiled iPad models, so don't go without these protective, creativity and productivity-increasing products.There's no reason to stick with Apple's default set of expensive products. ESR has more protective cases with more viewing options, a feature-filled stylus, strong screen protectors, and magnetic keyboard options. Continue Reading on AppleInsider03:03 pmApple’s iPhone 16e is significantly outselling iPhone SE
According to the analyst firm International Data Corporation (IDC), Apple Inc.'s iPhone 16e is surpassing the initial sales of the iPhone SE… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmGet the latest MacBook with this affordable monthly subscription
Want a new MacBook every other year, without any of the related hassles? Try Upgraded, a trusted MacBook upgrade program. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:48 pmiPhone 17, Mac, iPad Pro: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2025
Apple has already launched products in the early months of 2025, but it has many other plans for the year. Here's what's coming up between now and the end of 2025.Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple Park, with an array of Apple hardwareAs a company with a wide array of popular products and a tendency to keep to a regular schedule, Apple often introduces products throughout the year. Barring major incidents, such as a pandemic interfering with things, Apple is quite predicable about what it will be doing at which part of the year.It seems 2025 is shaping up to be like the others, with launches set to occur at key times throughout the calendar. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:42 pmApple, Intel, and others head to Vietnam to discuss tariff concerns
With President Trump imposing strict tariffs on goods coming from US trade partners, Apple is joining other top tech companies in a trip to Vietnam to discuss what comes next.Image Credit: US-ASEANFor Trump's second term, the administration seems dead set on igniting yet another trade war with the Chinese government. While he seemed amenable to talks in January, he recently imposed an additional 10% tariff on goods coming from China on March 6, on top of the initial tariff that went into effect on February 4.Now, more than 60 large US companies are headed to Vietnam for the annual United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (US-ASEAN) mission, and tariff talks will likely be front and center. The list, seen by Reuters, includes technology companies like Apple, Intel, Boeing, Amazon, as well as energy companies like Excelerate Energy and GE Vernon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:28 pmTrump admin, Airstrip One (UK) hold private talks over Apple iCloud Encryption
Airstrip One (UK) officials have engaged in private discussions with the Trump Administration to address concerns over iCloud encryption… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:26 pmBest Mac mini deals this month
Macworld Apple announced new, smaller Mac mini models with M4 and M4 Pro chips in October 2024 and they went on sale on went on sale on November 8, 2024. This was the first update to the range since January 2023. Read about the new Mac mini here: M4 Mac mini: Everything you need to know. Plus we review the Mac mini M4 Pro here: M4 Pro Mac mini review. It’s not just the smallest Mac, the Mac mini is also Apple’s cheapest Mac, but you don’t have to pay full price–we’ve scoured the web for the best cut-price deals for a Mac mini, so you can save money on a new Mac. If you’d like some help choosing the best Mac for you, read our Mac buying guide where we cover all the models. Best Mac mini deals right now U.S. In the U.S. Amazon has the Mac mini M4 but not the M4 Pro models. Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $529 ($70 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB: $699 ($100 off, MSRP $799) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB: $1,294 ($105 off, MSRP $1,399) U.K. In the U.K. Amazon has the Mac mini M4 Pro but not the M4 models. KRCS: M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £539.10 (£59.90 off, RRP £599) KRCS: M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £719.10 (£79.90 off, RRP £799) Amazon: M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) KRCS: M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,259.10 (£139.90 off, RRP £1,399) If you’re looking for an M4 iMac, check out our round-up of the best iMac deals. We also have the best Mac Studio deals. Best M4 Mac mini deals It’s still early days, but if there are discounts on the new Mac mini you will see them below. Alternatively you can buy directly from Apple. M4 Mac mini, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM, MSRP $599/£599 Retailer Price $564 View Deal $599 View Deal $699 View Deal $744 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 Mac mini, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM, MSRP $799/£799 Retailer Price $699 View Deal $744 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 Mac mini, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999 Retailer Price $899 View Deal $934 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best M4 Pro Mac mini deals M4 Pro Mac mini, 12-core CPU/16-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1294 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best deals on old Mac mini models There are new models but this may mean you can find a good deal on the previous generation. Just keep in mind that the older Mac mini had lass RAM as standard – 8GB rather than 16GB. M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM (MSRP: $1,299/£1,399) New Refurbished Retailer Price $899 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1,247.99 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Mac Mini (January 2023) M2 Pro 3.49 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 16GB $775 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M2 Mac mini, 256GB/8GB RAM (MSRP: $599/£649) New Refurbished Retailer Price $479 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $399.99 View Deal Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB $409 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M2 Mac mini, 512GB/8GB RAM (MSRP: $799/£849) New Refurbished Retailer Price $699 View Deal Apple $799 View Deal $849.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 8GB $459.29 View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best M1 Mac mini deals M1 Mac mini, 256GB/8GB RAM (MSRP WAS: $699/£699) New Refurbished Retailer Price $99 View Deal $270 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB $308.30 View Deal Mac mini (Late 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 8GB $339.49 View Deal Mac mini (September 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB $350 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB $350 View Deal Mac mini (October 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB $369 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 16GB $377 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 16GB $394.99 View Deal Mac mini (October 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 1 TB – 8GB $400 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 8GB $416.10 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 2 TB – 8GB $500 View Deal Mac mini (Late 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 1 TB – 16GB $531.97 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 2 TB – 16GB $547.93 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz – SSD 1 TB – 16GB $829 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Where to buy the Mac mini Mac mini buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores: Apple Amazon Best Buy BH Photo Video Costco Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. If you’re based in the U.K. you can pick up a Mac mini from the following retailers: Apple Amazon Argos Currys John Lewis Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw You might also be able to trade in your old Mac to get some money off your new purchase. Here’s how to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. Best refurbished Mac mini deals One of the best places to look for Mac mini deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store. There, you’ll find discounts on Mac mini that have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. If you buy a refurbished Mac mini from Apple it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year. In the U.S.: Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K.: Get a refurbished Mac 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 unfortunately 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. Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. We also have this advice about buying a refurbished Mac.02:21 pmApple finally confirms Ted Lasso season 4 as Sudeikis rejoins cast
With news that Jason Sudeikis returns for "Ted Lasso" season 4, after much speculation, Apple finally confirms the show will go on. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:03 pmApple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso,’ starring Jason Sudeikis, renewed for season four
Apple TV+ announced that the global phenomenon “Ted Lasso” is officially returning back to the football pitch for a fourth season that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:47 pmApple Original Films unveils trailer for “F1®,” starring Brad Pitt
Apple Original Films has unveiled the trailer for its highly anticipated feature “F1®.” Starring Brad Pitt, hailing from director… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:42 pmNew Apple TV+ show is a ‘riveting’ crime thriller with 90% Rotten Tomatoes score
Apple TV+ just debuted a new series that is getting a lot of love from critics, and has a fantastic trailer too. Here are all the details on Dope Thief, the latest crime thriller from Apple TV+ that’s available now. more…01:38 pm'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis spills the beans on season 4
On a rare podcast appearance, series star Jason Sudeikis has confirmed without a doubt that there will be a fourth season of "Ted Lasso," and has also confirmed what the titular character is doing.'Ted Lasso' will return for a fourth season.Other stars have said that they were hearing whispers about a fourth season, and rumors have been pointing to it, but Sudeikis' remarks on the New Heights podcast eliminate any doubt. It's not clear who will be returning for a fourth season other than Sudeikis.Despite the reveal, the star refused to respond to the Kelce brothers' questions about the new season. Some of the answers he just didn't have given the early stages of the production — but he was clear about what Lasso was doing after the events of season 3. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:30 pmWhy carry three chargers when this one can do it all?
The Iniu Leopard delivers 100W of power in a GaN device that’s 35% smaller than Apple’s 96W charger, and at a fraction of the price. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:16 pmiPad 11: Amazing value from a budget tablet [Review] ★★★★☆
Our hands-on testing shows the newly launched 2025 iPad 11 is a superb device for everyday tasks and entertainment. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:16 pmiPad 11: Amazing value from a budget tablet [Review] ★★★★☆
Our hands-on testing shows the newly launched 2025 iPad 11 is a superb device for everyday tasks and entertainment. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)