The M3 iPad Air Apple Magic Keyboard is $19 Off
Get your M3 iPad Air a worthy companion to boost productivity and efficiency in one purchase. Today, the Magic Keyboard and Case for iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and M3 chip) is down to just $299.99 from its original price of $320 on Amazon. The Magic Keyboard for iPad Air is a natural extension to making […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 makes a debut
Apple’s latest Mac operating system is updated to version 15.3.2. macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 is now live and is considered a minor update under the macOS Sequoia umbrella. Mac users with compatible machines can now access and download the update by going to System Settings and checking the Software Update section. It’s worth noting that since […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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‘Metallica Immersive Concert’ arriving on Apple Vision Pro
Apple’s next immersive video features Metallica, a classic rock icon, for the Apple Vision Pro. The next immersive video comes from Metallica and is expected to be available to watch starting March 14. Apple retail stores now have previews for customers and as a way for them to consider getting the device. The concert was […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Account Cards unlocked in more Countries
More support for cards has been added to Apple Account in Austria, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. The option to access Apple Account Card through the Wallet app has been steadily expanding since its launch in 2022, but it was limited to a number of countries. The section shows the credit balance for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple working on new live translation feature for AirPods with iOS 19
We’re only three months away from the next WWDC, when Apple will unveil iOS 19. According to recent rumors, the update will be a big one, focusing on introducing a new design for the iPhone and iPad operating system. But it seems that Apple has other cards up its sleeve, as a new report from Bloomberg says that iOS 19 will have a live translation feature for AirPods. more…

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Rumor Replay: iOS 19 redesign, iPhone 17 Ultra hints, and more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19’s major redesign, hints of an iPhone 17 Ultra, HomePad delays, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…

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ViewSonic's new 5K monitor rivals Apple's Studio Display for half the price
ViewSonic's new 27-inch high-resolution monitor offers pro-level color accuracy for creatives without the premium Apple Studio Display price.The VP2788-5KThe VP2788-5K marks an important step in ViewSonic's expansion into the premium creative display space. While the company has long been a player in the professional monitor segment, this is its first 5K-resolution display.ViewSonic is positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple Studio Display and LG's UltraFine 5K. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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US lawmakers denounce UK's secretive attack against Apple encryption
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are coming to Apple's defense over the UK government's attempts to get backdoor access to users' iCloud data, demanding that the UK remove the cloak of secrecy surrounding the order.Big Ben's clocktower - Image Credit: Amar Saleem/PexelsApple is in a battle with the government of the United Kingdom over iCloud privacy, with a secret hearing by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal on Friday set to consider an appeal. However, the closed-door hearing at the High Court isn't being made public at all, something U.S. lawmakers are unhappy about.A bipartisan letter from the U.S. Congress to the President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal published on Thursday demands that the IPT "remove the cloak of secrecy related to notices given to American technology companies by the United Kingdom. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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T-Mobile is raising prices; here’s who’s affected
T-Mobile has announced a new round of price increases set to go into effect next month. This time around, the company is raising prices by as much as $5 per line for subscribers on many of its legacy plans. more…

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Apple TV+ unveils first look of season three of ‘Jane,’ premiering April 18th
Apple TV+ on Thursday announced an all-new season three of the series “Jane” which is inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Brad Pitt races F1 in Apple TV+ summer blockbuster, here’s the trailer
Apple TV+ has recently gotten in the habit of sending movies straight to streaming, but this summer, Apple has a big-budget blockbuster coming to theaters: F1. Now the official trailer has just debuted. more…

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Apple’s next best move could be an in-person WWDC keynote
Apple’s software and AI divisions have had a riveting past week. After Apple officially delayed key Siri upgrades to an unspecified date in “the coming year,” the person who broke that news, John Gruber, wrote a scathing criticism of Apple titled, “Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino.” Some have called on Apple to issue a public apology. Whether it should or not, here’s another idea: it’s time to bring back the in-person WWDC keynote. more…

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Apple has already factored in Apple Intelligence vaporware’s underwhelming ability to drive iPhone sales – Ming-Chi Kuo
Lately, market sentiment has taken a noticeably cautious turn when it comes to iPhone shipments and Apple’s much-hyped… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Underwhelming performance of Apple Intelligence will hit iPhone sales, Kuo claims
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called the performance of Apple Intelligence "underwhelming," adding that it won't entice people to replace their older iPhones.The delays Apple Intelligence has faced might impact iPhone sales negatively.In a social media post on Thursday, Kuo reiterated his previous claims that Apple Intelligence would "contribute less than expected to shipment volumes." In October 2024, the analyst said more or less the same thing — that Apple's AI features would not facilitate a short-term boost in iPhone sales.According to Kuo, the market has recently adopted a more cautious view of Apple Intelligence, presumably because of the debacle Apple faced with its planned Siri upgrades. We can already see signs of this, as Morgan Stanley decreased their expectations for Apple's stock prices, citing concerns regarding the current status of Siri and its postponed Apple Intelligence overhaul. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AI Siri features delayed indefinitely, iOS 19 redesign rumors, foldable iPhone in 2026
Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramifications are on Apple’s product line in the near term. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing the biggest redesign to iOS since iOS 7, and Kuo has some details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming in 2026. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance experiments with Benjamin’s external monitor arrangement, and we discuss the popularity of Safari’s “Compact” tab layout option. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/happyhourfree and use code happyhourfree to get started with FREE salads for two months, plus 50% off your first box. 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! Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Secure every app, device, and identity – even the unmanaged ones – at 1password.com/happyhour. more…

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'Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino'
Apple's announcement that "more personalized Siri" features of Apple Intelligence would be delayed until "the coming year" reveals a troubling departure from the company's hard-earned reputation for reliability, long-time commentator John Gruber writes. Unlike other Apple Intelligence features that were demonstrated to media in June, the personalized Siri features -- promising personal context awareness, onscreen awareness, and in-app actions -- were never shown working to anyone outside Apple. Yet Apple prominently featured these capabilities in the WWDC keynote and even created TV commercials (now pulled) touting these functions to sell iPhone 16. This represents a dangerous shift toward the pre-Jobs-return Apple that promised vaporware it couldn't deliver. Gruber writes. Apple has squandered its credibility, built meticulously over decades through consistently shipping what they promised, he writes. Gruber's post cites the following excerpt from a 2011 story: Apple doesn't often fail, and when it does, it isn't a pretty sight at 1 Infinite Loop. In the summer of 2008, when Apple launched the first version of its iPhone that worked on third-generation mobile networks, it also debuted MobileMe, an e-mail system that was supposed to provide the seamless synchronization features that corporate users love about their BlackBerry smartphones. MobileMe was a dud. Users complained about lost e-mails, and syncing was spotty at best. Though reviewers gushed over the new iPhone, they panned the MobileMe service. Steve Jobs doesn't tolerate duds. Shortly after the launch event, he summoned the MobileMe team, gathering them in the Town Hall auditorium in Building 4 of Apple's campus, the venue the company uses for intimate product unveilings for journalists. According to a participant in the meeting, Jobs walked in, clad in his trademark black mock turtleneck and blue jeans, clasped his hands together, and asked a simple question: "Can anyone tell me what MobileMe is supposed to do?" Having received a satisfactory answer, he continued, "So why the fuck doesn't it do that?" For the next half-hour Jobs berated the group. "You've tarnished Apple's reputation," he told them. "You should hate each other for having let each other down." The public humiliation particularly infuriated Jobs. Gruber adds: Tim Cook should have already held a meeting like that to address and rectify this Siri and Apple Intelligence debacle. If such a meeting hasn't yet occurred or doesn't happen soon, then, I fear, that's all she wrote. The ride is over. When mediocrity, excuses, and bullshit take root, they take over. A culture of excellence, accountability, and integrity cannot abide the acceptance of any of those things, and will quickly collapse upon itself with the acceptance of all three. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Here’s your introduction to Apple Music Classical
Apple Music Classical is an app for iPhone specifically designed as a great experience for browsing and listening to instrumental music. This is how to discover, find, add and listen to music in Apple Music Classical. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them
Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.Cars at an automated toll - Image Credit: David McElwee/PexelsOwners of iPhones and other smartphones across the United States are routinely plagued by text message scams. For scam messages about alleged automated toll road fees, the problem is getting worse.According to Trend Micro, there has been a 900% increase in searches for "toll road scams," a sign that more people are being affected by the criminal activity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The best iPhone deals this month
Macworld You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone. If you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals. In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts, and bundles available right now. We’ll help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the brand-new iPhone 16e, as well as the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, and 2023’s iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. We also have the best prices for older iPhones, including models that Apple has removed from sale, but which you can still buy elsewhere. The iPhone 16e is the latest iPhone to arrive, launching in February 2025 and joining the iPhone 16 series, which debuted in September 2024. Later this year we expect Apple to launch the iPhone 17 series. For help deciding which iPhone to buy might like to read our detailed iPhone buying guide, and our comparison of every iPhone. We also look at the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16e vs the iPhone 15 to see if it’s worth saving money or spending more; plus you might be interested to read about the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 16e to see if it’s worth upgrading, and our thoughts on the same question regarding iPhone SE vs iPhone 16e. Alternatively, read: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16. Best value iPhone deals right now U.S. In the U.S., the only big iPhone deals you can find come from carriers, and have a lot of strings attached. Typically, you have to buy a phone on a multi-year instalment plan and get your discount in the form of monthly bill credits. Optimum Mobile – New and existing Optimum Mobile customers on any plan can get the iPhone 16e 128 GB for free with a select trade-in; or they can get $400 off any iPhone 16e with any trade-in. Additionally, Optimum Mobile customers can enjoy two Unlimited lines for only $45 per month or one Unlimited line for only $25 per month Verizon – You can get up to $1,000 off on if you have the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off with the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off with the Unlimited Welcome plan. Must trade in a phone. AT&T – Offering up to $830 off iPhone 16 or $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro, as bill credits over 36 months, you have to trade in an eligible phone, and you have to have a qualifying postpaid unlimited voice and data plan. T-Mobile – Offers up to $830 off iPhone 16 or $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro, as bill credits over 24 months, with Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next plan. Must trade in phone for iPhone 16 Pro offer. Boost Infinite – Get $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with Boost Mobile’s $65/month Infinite Access plan. No trade-in required. A full year of FREE Boost Mobile wireless service when purchasing the iPhone 16 at full price with the $25/mo Unlimited plan, or apply the offer to the $50/mo Unlimited+ or $60/mo Unlimited Premium plans. Best Buy – Best Buy will sell you an iPhone with AT&T or Verizon. U.K. In the U.K., Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones frequently. Look for money off at Amazon, John Lewis, Currys, and Very. It’s currently possible to find small discounts on the 16-series iPhones. Since the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE have now been discontinued you can expect to see good deals on them as resellers clear out stock. You may also find discounts on older models such as the discontinued iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro. Amazon, iPhone 16, 128GB: £739 (£60 off, RRP £799) Amazon, iPhone 16 Plus, 128GB: £849 (£50 off, RRP £899) AO.com, iPhone 16 Pro, 128GB: £949 (£50 off, RRP £999) Amazon, iPhone 16 Pro Max, 256GB: £1,129 (£70 off, RRP £1,199) Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB: £639 (£60 off, RRP now £699) Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB: £749 (£50 off, RRP now £799) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB: £1,049 (£150 off, RRP was £1,199–Clearance) For models that Apple no longer sells, bear in mind that we can only compare current prices against RRPs from before their discontinuation. It’s reasonable to assume that the price of the iPhone 15 Pro, for example, would have dropped in September 2024 if Apple hadn’t stopped selling it. There’s more information in the individual sections below. Also see our dedicated round-ups of the best iPhone deals: iPhone 16e, 16 & iPhone 16 Pro deals (US) and iPhone 16e, 16 & iPhone 16 Pro deals (UK) iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Pro deals (US) and iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Pro deals (UK) Where to buy an iPhone Apple is the obvious place to look for a new iPhone. You can purchase directly from Apple’s online store (there’s a separate U.K. store), which won’t give you savings, but does at least allow you to take advantage of trading in your old iPhone (see: How to sell or trade-in your old iPhone). We also have a complete guide to every iPhone Apple sells. Alternatively, Amazon U.K. regularly discounts iPhone models, so it’s well worth keeping an eye out there. If you think you’ll be doing lots of Amazon shopping, we’d recommend signing up to the 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime for free next-day delivery and access to deals 30 minutes early. You can sign up here. Amazon U.S. doesn’t always sell iPhones, and when it does it is usually in conjunction with one of the carriers. Some times we see Amazon savings on SIM-free iPhones. Amazon tends to sell refurbished iPhones in the U.S. It’s worth checking the price of the iPhones in the following U.S. stores, which occasionally provide solid savings: Amazon Walmart Best Buy And U.K. readers should try these shops: Amazon U.K. Argos AO Currys John Lewis Carphone Warehouse KRCS In addition, we recommend you check out our automatically updated price tables, embedded below, which gather the best prices from a wide range of retailers in your region. Where to buy an iPhone on contract Most of the major networks will offer the iPhone at a discount if you meet certain conditions (usually opening new lines, or buying on multi-year installment plans). Here are links to browse the latest deals: Optimum Mobile Verizon AT&T T-Mobile Boost Infinite U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to register which model you’re interested in. If you’d like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers: O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse (use the comparison tool by clicking View Deals, and remember to tick the box labeled “Show total cost of ownership”) Trade-in discounts Don’t forget you can save when you trade in your old qualifying phone with Apple or other retailers participating in a trade-in program. Apple offers up to hundreds of dollars off your new iPhone when you trade in your old iPhone (but if your phone is older, you’ll likely get much less). You’ll have to select the trade-in option during purchase and answer a few questions about your existing phone model, storage capacity and condition. You’ll need to provide your IMEI number as well. Read about Apple’s Trade In scheme in the U.S. and U.K. In the U.K. you could get even more money off if you trade-in via Currys PC World. Head to Currys to see how much your device is worth. Amazon also offers some good trade-in values, so you should see if you can get more there. Check out Amazon’s Trade In program in the U.S. U.K. readers can see how Amazon trade-in process works here. Apple reseller KRCS also offers a trade-in scheme. Note that you can save money if you’ve got another iPhone to trade in, see: How to sell or trade in your old iPhone. Best iPhone deals right now iPhone 16e: From $599/£599 Retailer Price $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 16: From $799/£799 New Refurbished Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 128GB – Black – Unlocked – eSIM $717 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked – eSIM $749 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Pink – Unlocked – eSIM $750 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 16 Plus: From $899/£899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $929 View Deal $929.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – White – Unlocked – eSIM $799 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Black – Unlocked – eSIM $840.43 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Teal – Unlocked – eSIM $888 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 16 Pro: From $999/£999 New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal Apple $999 View Deal $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 Pro 128GB – Natural Titanium – Unlocked – eSIM $879 View Deal iPhone 16 Pro 128GB – Desert Titanium – Unlocked – eSIM $909 View Deal iPhone 16 Pro 128GB – Black Titanium – Unlocked – eSIM $939.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 16 Pro Max: From $1,199/£1,199 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1199 View Deal $1199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB – Desert Titanium – Unlocked – eSIM $1119 View Deal iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB – Natural Titanium – Unlocked – eSIM $1145 View Deal iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB – Black Titanium – Unlocked – eSIM $1155.61 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 15: Now from $699 / £699 Retailer Price $729 View Deal $729.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 15 Plus: Now from $799 / £799 Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Deals on older/discontinued iPhones When Apple introduced the iPhone 16e it stopped selling the iPhone 14, 14 Plus and iPhone SE. When it introduced the iPhone 16 range it discontinued the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 range it discontinued the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, and so on… When Apple stops selling older iPhones in its store, however, that doesn’t mean they have disappeared entirely; you may find them in Apple’s refurbished store, for example. You may also find older handsets on sale at third-party stores and Apple resellers. Take a look at our round up of deals for the following discontinued iPhones: Best iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro & Pro Max deals iBest Phone 13-series deals Best iPhone SE deals iPhone Refurbished deals If you want to save even more money you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone. Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone. See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more. The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is at the Apple Refurbished Store. It will be a while before Apple offers refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale—they usually start showing up when the next model is released. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones. Apple’s not the only reseller to sell refurbished iPhones. You could also check the following stockists. Amazon BackMarket  Best Buy  Refurb.me  Gazelle  Reboxed 

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Apple TV+ is about to face the biggest test of its HBO strategy yet
The biggest Apple TV+ hit to date, Severance, is airing its season finale next week. Apple wants to keep all of its new subscribers who joined TV+ for Severance. And as part of doing that, its current HBO-inspired content strategy is about to be put to the test. more…

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