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- Wednesday November 13
- 04:40 pmHave happier holidays with 15 new Apple Arcade games
Whatever the holidays mean to you, you can make time for 15 new Apple Arcade games if you're a gamer, right? Jingle all the way! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:24 pmToday in Apple history: Apple demands big damages from Samsung
On September 13, 2013, Apple and Samsung headed back to court to determine the amount of damages Samsung must pay for copying the iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:17 pmComing soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game ‘Little Cities: Diorama’
More mixed reality games that became popular on Meta Quest headsets are coming to Apple Vision Pro. Little Cities: Diorama offers an all-new version for Apple Vision Pro. Notably, it blends your real-world environment with a virtual city you create. Considering the mixed reality fidelity on Vision Pro, this should be the best version of Little Cities. more…04:06 pmApple’s new ‘HomePad’ is exactly what I want in a home device
Apple has a new home device launching early next year, as detailed in an extensive Mark Gurman report. And this as-yet-unnamed ‘HomePad’ sounds like exactly what I want in a smart home product. more…04:01 pmApple Arcade adds fifteen new games
On Apple Arcade, subscribers can look forward to 15 new titles, including Skate City: New York, Talking Tom Blast Park, FINAL FANTASY IV… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:34 pmApple Arcade announces 15 new titles, here’s what’s coming
Apple Arcade is always adding new games for subscribers, but the service is preparing for an especially big holiday season and start of 2025. Today Apple announced 15 new titles that are dropping soon. Here’s what’s coming. more…03:09 pmApple’s hitting its AI stride right as competition is slowing
Apple Intelligence just arrived last month, and some of its most exciting features will arrive with iOS 18.2 in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a new report indicates Apple’s major AI competitors are hitting speed bumps with their growth. It seems Apple may be hitting its AI stride at just the right moment. more…03:02 pmiOS 18.2 supercharges AirPods with key Apple Intelligence upgrade
Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2 update promises to further revolutionize the AirPods experience by integrating advanced Apple Intelligence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmApple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion
Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early stages of developing the film based on the New York Times bestseller "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book covers the rise of Bankman-Fried, followed by the eventual discovery of missing funds at the cryptocurrency exchange and subsequent fraud charges.Lena Dunham has been attached to the film, reports Variety, having previously starred and produced the HBO series "Girls," as well as "Camping" and "Generation." Her work on "Girls" led to eight Emmy Award nominations, as well as one Golden Globe. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:41 pmApple Defends Mac Mini Power Button Relocation
Apple executives have defended the relocation of the power button to the bottom of its new M4 Mac mini, citing the computer's significantly reduced size as the driving factor behind the design change. In a Bilibili video interview, Apple's Greg Joswiak and John Ternus explained that the Mac mini's form factor, now half the size of its predecessor, necessitated finding a new position for the power button. The executives said that the bottom placement allows for convenient access despite initial user criticism. Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:30 pmThese bone-conduction headphones might be comfier, and safer, than AirPods
A healthier audio option that'll keep the beat going is the Mezzo+ bone-conduction headphones, now only $49.99 (reg. $69). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:23 pmiOS 18.2 Music Recognition will tell you where you heard a song
Shazam was once so ubiquitous that it was a verb, but since Apple’s acquisition and rebranding of the feature as Music Recognition, you don’t even need to have the Shazam app installed any more. Apple has continued to improve the feature, and as of the iOS 18.2 beta, it can now tell you where you were when you heard a song … more…02:06 pmCiti reaffirms Apple as top stock pick
Citigroup this week reaffirmed its bullish stance on Apple, maintaining a "Buy" rating and naming it as their top pick. Despite concerns… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmMac mini with M4 Pro is mightier and mini-er than ever [Review] ★★★★★
M4 Pro Mac mini review: Incredible power in a truly unbelievable value — and it’s super tiny. What’s not to love? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:57 pmCarrier gaffe appears to reveal crucial iOS 18.2 launch date
Macworld The all-important iOS 18.2 software update for iPhone is set to launch on December 9, based on an apparent gaffe by a U.K. carrier. Officially, Apple has announced only that iOS 18.2 will roll out in the month of December. But an additional clue was provided earlier this month when EE sent a notice to customers that its shared number service would no longer be available on MacBooks and iPads from December 9. As MacRumors notes, that’s a change expected to take effect with the launch of iOS 18.2, because the second developer beta of the update contains a new EE carrier settings version which removes the toggle related to that feature. This in itself might not seem entirely conclusive, but the date makes sense in other respects too. It’s a Monday, which is when iOS updates are often released, and it gets the update out ahead of the holiday season. And the previous Monday is Cyber Monday, which is unlikely to feature such a major release. So, unless Apple reacts to the “leak” by altering its plans, the chances are that this is the correct date. And the launch of iOS 18.2 is a reasonably big deal. One of the criticisms of Apple’s fall 2024 launch cycle has been that important features weren’t available when the new iPhones went on sale. Apple Intelligence didn’t appear at all until iOS 18.1, while many of its features have been held back until iOS 18.2. The update is expected to add Visual Intelligence, Genmoji and other AI-based image generation, ChatGPT integration, support for localized English in the U.K., Canada, and Australia, and much more. Read our guide to the Apple Intelligence rollout for more details of the imminent new features.01:49 pmApple's M4 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,999 & in stock
This popular M4 Max configuration packs a 32-core GPU and 1TB storage, making it a well-equipped model that's $200 off and in stock now.Pick up this M4 Max MacBook Pro at a discount - Image credit: AppleTo grab the $200 discount, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout (step-by-step instructions can be found further down this page). This high-end retail spec features Apple's M4 Max chip with a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU. It also has 36GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD to help future-proof the laptop.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:28 pmSurgical complications really brought home the value of Apple’s Health Records feature
Apple first launched its Health Records feature way back in 2018, to provide a unified view of our own health records. Recent complications following surgery really showed how valuable this could be if universally adopted, not just for us as patients, but also to assist healthcare providers in delivering the best standard of care … more…12:17 pmI effectively previewed Apple’s wall-mounted smart display in 2019, and I think it’ll be a winner | 9 to 5 MacI effectively previewed Apple’s wall-mounted smart display in 2019, and I think it’ll be a winner
A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Apple is working on a wall-mounted smart display panel to act as “a command center for the home” – and that it could launch as early as March of next year. I effectively trialled this concept back in 2019, wall-mounting an old iPad Air to serve as a dedicated smart home control panel, and reactions to that were enough to convince me that the upcoming new product is likely to be a winner … more…11:58 amThere will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers
The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.Render of a possible Apple RingOh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in the last few months we have had absolutely certain claim that the project is dead. But that claim was followed only hours later by another one saying that Apple's smart ring would be out in 2026.Now Tom Hale, CEO of the Oura Ring company, has told CNBC that it won't happen. For one thing, an Apple Ring would undercut the Apple Watch, and for another, making smart rings is so hard that Apple can't just walk in and do it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:55 amBest iPhone deals before Black Friday begins
Macworld Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, and it’s often the best time to get a good deal on a new iPhone, accessories, or other Apple gear. While Black Friday is really just the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, it has grown into an entire season unto itself, with sales extending several days after and well into December. Officially, Black Friday is Friday November 29 in 2024, while Cyber Monday is Monday December 2. But you’ll find deals that start earlier and end later. We check prices on iPhone models all year round, so at any point you can check out our best iPhone deals article for up-to-date info on the top deals. If you want one of the latest iPhone 16 models, we have separate advice for readers in the U.S. and in the U.K., and don’t forget our round-up of the best Apple deals that we also update all year round. That said, Black Friday is generally expected to bring the best deals of the year. Below you can get an idea of what to expect in 2024, based on what we saw in 2023. We’ll be updating this page imminently, as the discounts start to come in and as Apple announces it own Black Friday 2024 sale. Black Friday: Apple’s shopping event Every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday (November 29) to Cyber Monday (December 2). However, since Apple rarely discounts its products, the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following amounts with the following iPhones purchased from Apple’s site. This year, the deals will likely apply to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15, but not the iPhone 16. iPhone 14$75£60iPhone 13$50£40 iPhone deals from U.S. carriers These are the deals that were available from the three major U.S. carriers. Conditions always apply here–you may need to have a specific plan, open a new line, or trade in a device. Most U.S. carrier deals require you to buy the phone on an installment plan, and then you get the discount as bill credits toward your monthly payment. 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 installment plan and get your discount in the form of monthly bill credits. AT&T: Get up to $1,000 in bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max and trade in your old phone, with a qualifying unlimited plan. T-Mobile: Get up to $830 in bill credits toward the purchase of any iPhone 16 model when you trade in your old phone and join the Go5G plan. Verizon: Get up to $100 in bill credits toward any iPhone 16 Pro model with trade-in and the activation of a new line on Ultimate Unlimited plan. Amazon: Amazon has partnered with Boost Infinite, a new carrier owned by Dish that primarily uses T-Mobile and AT&T towers for now. $65/mo gets you a free iPhone 16 Pro and unlimited talk, text, and data. Restrictions apply. iPhone deals in the U.K. This is our pick of the best U.K. iPhone deals in November 2024. For the latest deals on specific models, check the automated price comparison tables below. John Lewis, iPhone 15 (128GB): £681 (£18 off, RRP £699) plus two-year guarantee John Lewis, iPhone 15 Plus (128GB): £793.61 (£5.39 off, RRP £799) Argos, iPhone 15 Pro (128GB): £899 (RRP was £999, DISCONTINUED) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB): £1,099 (RRP was £1,199, DISCONTINUED) Amazon, iPhone 14: £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) KRCS, iPhone SE (64GB): £375.21 (£53.79 off, RRP £429) KRCS, iPhone SE (128GB): £424.71 (£54.29 off, RRP £479) Amazon, iPhone 13 (128GB): £449 (RRP was £499, DISCONTINUED) Argos, iPhone 13 mini (128GB): £499 (£150 off, RRP was £649, DISCONTINUED) iPhone accessories are on sale this Black Friday Many of the best deals are going to be on iPhone accessories–cases, chargers, cables, and the like. There are way too many such products to keep track of, and many small discounts come and go throughout the Black Friday sale. We highlight only the most interesting bargains; products that are rarely discounted or exceptionally good prices on accessories we recommend. U.S. Amazon, MagSafe charger (2M): $34 ($15 off, MSRP $49) Amazon, AirTag: $19 ($10 off, MSRP $29) Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $69 ($30 off, MSRP $99) Amazon, Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Power Bank: $49 ($10 off) Amazon, UGreen 2-in-1 magnetic charging station: $29 ($10 off) U.K. Amazon U.K., Apple MagSafe Charger: £39 (£6 off) Amazon U.K., AirTag 4-pack: £95 (£24 off) Currys, single AirTag for £28.99 (£6.01 off) See more Apple accesssory Black Friday deals here. iPhone 15 deals MSRP: $799/£799 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 deals MSRP: $899/£899 Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 15 Pro deals MSRP: $999/£999 Retailer Price $899.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 15 Pro Max deals MSRP: $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $1099.99 View Deal $1199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 14 Pro Max deals MSRP was: $1,099/£1,149 New Refurbished Retailer Price $607.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $597.68 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 14 Pro deals MSRP was: $999/£1049 New Refurbished Retailer Price $609.98 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Space Black – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $492.48 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $498.20 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Silver – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $500.92 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Gold – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $536.91 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Space Black – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $594.90 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $597.68 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Silver – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $604.04 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Gold – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $618.65 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPhone 14 deals MSRP: $699/£699 New Refurbished Retailer Price $629 View Deal $829 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 128GB – Blue – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $402.15 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Midnight – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $406.46 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $408.27 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Starlight – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $409.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone SE (third-generation) deals MSRP: $429/£429 New Refurbished Retailer Price $313.17 View Deal $429 View Deal $429 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone SE (2022) 64GB – Midnight – Unlocked $148.59 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Amazon Lightning Deals Check out these time-limited tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.) TP-Link 48 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch …$199.99 ( 42% off, was $349.99 ) Google Nest Cam Outdoor or Indoor$119.99 ( 33% off, was $179.99 ) Google Nest WiFi Pro – Wi-Fi 6E – Reliab…$199.99 ( 33% off, was $299.99 ) Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoo…$189.99 ( 32% off, was $279.99 ) Tripp Lite AC/USB Charging Clip for Disp…$18.60 ( 55% off, was $41.60 ) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet$59.99 ( 50% off, was $119.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro w/ Thunder…$134.99 ( 32% off, was $199.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) New Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet$69.99 ( 50% off, was $139.99 ) Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 …$74.99 ( 53% off, was $159.99 ) JBL Bar 300: 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-…$249.99 ( 37% off, was $399.95 ) Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memo…$98.98 ( 41% off, was $169.99 ) eufy by Anker$24.99 ( 44% off, was $44.99 ) ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Wireless Po…$299.00 ( 33% off, was $449.00 ) Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 ( 37% off, was $482.99 ) Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 ( 33% off, was $56.99 ) Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 ( 33% off, was $89.99 ) Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 ( 69% off, was $129.99 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 ( 43% off, was $159.99 ) BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 ( 34% off, was $229.00 ) SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 ( 40% off, was $1497.99 ) SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 ( 50% off, was $7997.99 ) SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 ( 38% off, was $2097.99 ) SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 ( 45% off, was $3297.99 ) Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 ( 58% off, was $119.99 ) SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 ( 52% off, was $4797.99 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 ( 40% off, was $4997.99 ) SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 ( 37% off, was $1597.99 ) Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 ( 37% off, was $79.99 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K…$1798.00 ( 40% off, was $2997.95 ) Hisense 50-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4…$299.99 ( 40% off, was $499.99 ) All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 46% off, was $27.99 ) Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 40% off, was $24.99 ) Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday 2024 sale Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals