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- Monday February 17
- 04:44 pmPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more | 9 to 5 MacPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more
The Presidents’ Day 2025 deals are upon us and, while not necessarily considered a major deal holiday, there are loads of price drops up for grabs today across the spectrum of current-gen Apple gear. First up is the most affordable M4/Pro MacBook Pro models at up to $249 off. Then it’s over to the iPads with as much as $200 in savings on the Pros, Airs, and minis, not to mention Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $329 and plenty of accessories to go with them all – AirTags, Apple Pencil, cables, and more. Everything awaits below. more…04:44 pmPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more | 9 to 5 MacPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more
The Presidents’ Day 2025 deals are upon us and, while not necessarily considered a major deal holiday, there are loads of price drops up for grabs today across the spectrum of current-gen Apple gear. First up is the most affordable M4/Pro MacBook Pro models at up to $249 off. Then it’s over to the iPads with as much as $200 in savings on the Pros, Airs, and minis, not to mention Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $329 and plenty of accessories to go with them all – AirTags, Apple Pencil, cables, and more. Everything awaits below. more…04:44 pmPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more | 9 to 5 MacPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more
The Presidents’ Day 2025 deals are upon us and, while not necessarily considered a major deal holiday, there are loads of price drops up for grabs today across the spectrum of current-gen Apple gear. First up is the most affordable M4/Pro MacBook Pro models at up to $249 off. Then it’s over to the iPads with as much as $200 in savings on the Pros, Airs, and minis, not to mention Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $329 and plenty of accessories to go with them all – AirTags, Apple Pencil, cables, and more. Everything awaits below. more…04:44 pmPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more | 9 to 5 MacPresidents’ Day Apple deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, iPad mini 7 $399, AirPods, Series 10, much more
The Presidents’ Day 2025 deals are upon us and, while not necessarily considered a major deal holiday, there are loads of price drops up for grabs today across the spectrum of current-gen Apple gear. First up is the most affordable M4/Pro MacBook Pro models at up to $249 off. Then it’s over to the iPads with as much as $200 in savings on the Pros, Airs, and minis, not to mention Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $329 and plenty of accessories to go with them all – AirTags, Apple Pencil, cables, and more. Everything awaits below. more…04:38 pmApple smart display update, Netflix in the Apple TV app, and more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest in smart home news such as more rumors on Apple's smart display, new devices, and smart robots.HomeKit Insider PodcastWe have even more rumors on Apple's smart home display this past week. One report reiterated a possible timeline, putting a launch at April at the earliest.Ming Chi Kuo also gave his analysis on the robot lamp that was demoed from Apple's machine learning group. Based on supply chain, the personal robot is still in the proof of concept stage and won't start production until 2028 at the earliest. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:25 pmWhy Surfshark Alternative Number can protect you from scammers
A lot of damage can be done with a person's phone number, from endless spam calls to fraud and scams. Surfshark Alternative Number can protect you.Alternative ID can protect you from scammers - Image credit: SurfsharkPhone numbers may not seem like a potential attack vector since users can just hang up on spam, but it's not as simple as that. Companies have begun relying on phone numbers to verify identity, send temporary passwords, and other aspects of account security that scammers seek to exploit.If you're using your personal phone number on online accounts, it can be trivial for bad actors to exploit it and gain access to that account. Whether they use SIM swapping, phishing, or other techniques, access to a phone number can lead to data loss, bank account hacks, and identity theft. Continue Reading on AppleInsider04:17 pmiPhone 17 design will be dramatically different, says leaker
The latest in a series of leaks about the physical chassis design of the iPhone 17 range says that it will be a significant departure from previous models.A render of the front of the iPhone 17, which isn't expected to change so dramaticallyWith Apple rumors, there is quite often smoke without any fire, but a new leak backs up sporadic previous claims about the design of the iPhone 17 range. Previous rumors have said, for instance, that at least the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new camera bar layout.Now according to leaker "Digital Chat Station" on Chinese social media site Weibo, the design changes will be significant. Depending on which machine translation is used, the poster describes the change as varying from greatly, to significant, and even dramatic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:11 pmToday in Apple history: Apple introduces ‘world’s fastest’ PowerBook
On February 17, 1997, Apple introduced the PowerBook 3400, a laptop the company labeled the most powerful portable computer on the market. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:40 pmWill Apple’s new iPhone fix this big limitation?
The iPhone SE 4 will pack many changes when it launches this week, including a dramatic redesign, an A18 chip, and full Apple Intelligence support. However, one lingering question in my mind is whether Apple will finally upgrade the iPhone SE’s base storage from the current measly 64GB. more…03:20 pmReddit paywall plans now confirmed by Huffman
Plans for a Reddit paywall of some kind have now been confirmed by CEO Steve Huffman, after hints about it last summer. Huffman confirmed the plan for paid subreddits during a pre-recorded Ask Me Anything video shown during the company’s earnings call … more…03:20 pmApple Weighs Adding Paid Business Listings To Maps App
Apple is exploring ways to monetize its Maps app by introducing paid business listings and prioritized search results, Bloomberg News reports, citing an internal company meeting with the Maps team. The initiative would allow businesses to pay for higher placement in search results and more prominent display on maps, similar to Google Maps' advertising model. While no timeline has been set and no active development is underway, the move would mark Apple's first attempt to generate direct revenue from its mapping service. The potential Maps monetization comes as Apple expands its advertising business across other services. The company has previously increased its focus on search ads in the App Store and recently added advertising to its News and Stocks apps, as well as its sports content. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:12 pmiStat Menus 7.1
Maintenance release for the menu bar system monitoring utility. ($11.99 new, free update, 19.9 MB, macOS 11+)03:10 pmMellel 6.3
Improves footnote and endnote functionality. ($69.99 new, free update, 105.9 MB, macOS 10.13+)03:05 pmLightroom Classic 14.2
Brings a new image adjustment feature and performance enhancements. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 13.1+)03:01 pmTransmit 5.10.8
Maintenance update for the file transfer app with improvements and bug fixes. ($45 new, free update, 37.4 MB, macOS 12+)02:59 pmGet Apple’s sleek and stunning M4 iMac with a big $149 discount
Apple's sleek and stylish, M4 iMac, is available with a big $149 discount, dropping it to a lifetime low price of $1,150. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:59 pmGet Apple’s sleek and stunning M4 iMac with a big $149 discount
Apple's sleek, stylish computer is available with a big discount. This M4 iMac deal drops the all-in-one to a lifetime low price of $1,150. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:58 pmMoneydance 2024.3
Personal finance management app improves performance of iCloud Drive syncing. ($65 new, free update, 153.4 MB, macOS 12+)02:56 pmX is blocking Signal links, likely over DOGE whistleblowers
Social network X is blocking links to shared contact details on encrypted messaging app Signal. Links to signal.me are blocked even in direct messages … more…02:52 pmFantastical 4.0.5 and Cardhop 2.3.4
Improvements and fixes for the bundled calendar and contact apps. ($56.99 annual subscription new, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)