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- Thursday October 31
- 03:49 pmDeals: M4 MacBook Pro up to $960 off with M3 trade, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 new low, Apple Pencil Pro, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 MacBook Pro up to $960 off with M3 trade, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 new low, Apple Pencil Pro, more
Joining early discounts and elevated trade-in opportunities on the new M4 iMac and the new M4 Mac mini, today we are turning our attention to the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup with the deals. Not only can My Best Buy members knock up to $150 off pre-orders right now, but the retailer is also offering elevated trade-in values that can net you an M4 MacBook Pro as low as $639 when flipping a base model M3 model (and the value just goes up from there). All of the details you need are right here alongside new lows on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, notable discounts on M2 iPad Air models starting from $497, a solid offer on Apple Pencil Pro, and more. Everything awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:47 pmReport: Apple to make its own Wi-Fi chip as soon as 2025
Macworld Following reports earlier this month that Apple is planning to use its own 5G modem in the next iPhone SE, a new report claims that Apple will start to implement its own Wi-Fi chip in the iPhone 17 starting next year. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X that in the second half of 2025, Apple will use its own Wi-Fi chip in new products, ditching the chip created by Qualcomm. The chip will be manufactured using “TSMC’s N7 process and support the latest Wi-Fi 7 spec.” See the X post below: Broadcom currently supplies over 300 million Wi-Fi+BT chips (hereafter referred to as Wi-Fi chips) per year to Apple. However, Apple will rapidly reduce its reliance on Broadcom. With new products in 2H25 (e.g., iPhone 17), Apple plans to use its own Wi-Fi chips, which will be made by TSMC’s N7 process and support the latest Wi-Fi 7 spec. Apple expects to move nearly all products to in-house Wi-Fi chips within about three years. This move will reduce costs and enhance Apple’s ecosystem integration advantages. Ming-Chi Kuo, October 31, 2024 Interestingly, Kuo states the iPhone 17 as an example, which makes it unclear if he thinks the iPhone 17 will use the same 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth combo chip that was reported by 9to5Mac earlier this month, or if he’s referring to a different chip altogether. Apple could also update its just-released M4 Mac lineup with the M5 chip in the second half of 2025 and install its own Wi-Fi chip, which will use “the latest W-Fi 7 spec” according to Kuo. The new M4 Macs surprisingly do not feature Wi-Fi 7 like the iPhone 16 lineup. Instead, they have Wi-Fi 6E, so perhaps Apple held off on Wi-Fi 7 until its own chip is ready. Rumors of an Apple-made 5G modem have been making the rounds for years, and it seems that it could finally come to fruition next year. By creating its own chip instead of relying on a third-party one, Apple can optimize it for performance, which could help with power efficiency and performance. It could also save the company some money, too.03:45 pmHacks and jokes ‘fix’ M4 Mac mini’s odd power-button placement
Is this the Magic Mouse charging port all over again? Internet hacks and jokes poke fun with M4 Mac mini power button "fixes." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:34 pmGoogle Maps adding weather disruption reporting & more detailed driving map
In addition to Gemini for search, summaries, and Q&A, Google Maps for Android and iOS are getting updates to improve the entire driving experience “from start to finish.” more…03:34 pmClaude now has a dedicated AI Mac app from Anthropic
The Mac’s AI announcement week continues on. Apple doesn’t have any new AI-ready Macs to announce today, but instead we’re getting a dedicated Mac app from one of the biggest AI players. Claude is now available in a Mac app from Anthropic. more…03:25 pmWall Street thinks Apple is doing great
Get an early look at financial results of Apple's latest quarter. Analysts anticipate record total revenue powered by strong iPhone sales. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:14 pmApple said to dump Broadcom Wi-Fi for its own custom design next year
Apple is set to take another step towards self-reliance. The company is developing its own Wi-Fi 7 chips to replace Broadcom parts… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:44 pmApple rumored to ditch Broadcom Wi-Fi for own design in iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 and other late 2025 Apple devices will feature the company's own Wi-Fi 7 chips as part of a longterm move away from third-party suppliers.Broadcom offices — image credit: BroadcomIt's long been documented that Apple is working to replace Qualcomm's 5G modems with its own design, but now a new report says it's doing the same with Wi-Fi. Previously, it was rumored that Apple was aiming to drop Broadcom's Wi-Fi processors, but now analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says it will happen with the iPhone 17.Broadcom currently supplies over 300 million Wi-Fi+BT chips (hereafter referred to as Wi-Fi chips) per year to Apple. However, Apple will rapidly reduce its reliance on Broadcom. With new products in 2H25 (e.g., iPhone 17), Apple plans to use its own Wi-Fi chips, which will be— (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 31, 2024 Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:34 pmApple VP behind Fitness+ is now becoming Peleton’s CEO and President
Peleton has announced Peter Stern as its new CEO and President, and he just happens to be a former Apple VP who had oversight of services while at the company. One of his former projects? The launch and growth of Apple Fitness+. more…02:33 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes video takes world by storm
Soon after launching video downloads with iTunes 6, Apple says it has already sold more than 1 million music videos. iTunes video is a hit! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:31 pmGet Samsung's 32-inch M8 monitor for $399 ($300 off) & score a free 2TB T9 portable SSD | AppleInsiderGet Samsung's 32-inch M8 monitor for $399 ($300 off) & score a free 2TB T9 portable SSD
This Samsung deal not only discounts the popular M8 monitor by 43%, but it also includes a free 2TB T9 portable SSD valued at $219.99.Get extreme bundle savings on the Samsung M8 monitor & T9 SSD - Image credit: SamsungThe special bundle deal from Samsung is a great way to upgrade your home office setup by expanding your screen real estate and storage.Get the bundle deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:08 pmKuo: iPhone 17 will use new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip made in-house by Apple
Apple’s big launches for 2024 are nearly complete, so reports are going to pick up regarding the 2025 product lineup. Today, a new report highlights Apple’s plan to use an in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip in next year’s iPhone 17 line. more…02:01 pmAll eyes on Apple as company reports earning today after closing bell
Apple is set to report fiscal fourth quarter earnings today after the closing bell. As usual, we'll have the results for you right around… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:53 pmM4 iMac vs 2019 Intel iMac compared: Five years makes a big difference
It has been over five years since Apple launched the last Intel iMac. This is how much of an upgrade you would get with a thoroughly-modern M4 24-inch iMac.M4 24-inch iMac [left], 21.5-inch Intel iMac [right]Apple's self-designed chip initiative, Apple Silicon, has been around for quite a few years. Introduced in 2020, Apple Silicon has systematically replaced all of Apple's Intel-based Mac models with versions using its own design of processor.The iMac saw its last Intel release in 2019, a time when Apple continued to use an older iMac design.Two years later, Apple changed the game by not only bringing out an Apple Silicon iMac, but one that was radically redesigned. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:45 pmApple donating to relief efforts following Spain's devastating floods
CEO Tim Cook says that Apple intends to donate to relief efforts in Valencia, Spain after the area experienced catastrophic flooding.Tim CookFollowing heavy rainfall that struck Valencia, Spain, the region experienced what may be the deadliest flooding in modern Spanish history. More than a year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours, destroying bridges and buildings and resulting in at least 95 deaths in the area.In response, Cook said the company would help fund relief efforts on the ground. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:32 pmApple donating to relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company will be making a donation to assist with relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain. At least 95 people are known to have been killed so far, and that number is likely to rise as an unknown number of people remain unaccounted for … more…01:30 pmHost your WordPress site for life with one low payment
Use Hostverge WPHoster to get a lifetime of affordable WordPress hosting with a single payment. No hidden fees, just the tools you need! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:23 pmPeloton announces founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton today announced that Peter Stern, who currently serves as President of Ford Integrated Services and before that held leadership… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmBrush up on financial lingo for Apple’s quarterly earnings call
If it's your first time listening in, be sure to read our Apple earnings call glossary of terms before the conference with financial analysts. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:55 pmThe new M4 Mac mini buys Apple time for a larger iMac
While we were very confident beforehand that we wouldn’t be seeing a larger iMac this week, there are still plenty of people waiting impatiently for at least a new 27-inch iMac. Many are hoping for 30-inch, 32-inch, or even bigger. But while I do still think that’s in the works, the launch of the M4 Mac mini relieves a lot of the time pressure, for a couple of reasons … more…