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- 05:21 pmLock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16 | AppleInsiderLock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16
In anticipation of Monday's Apple Event, iPhone and Apple Watch users who are looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 can lock in an exclusive cash bonus on pre-owned devices.Lock in the best trade-in value for your iPhone.Popular buyback retailers BuyBackWorld.com and Decluttr.com are each offering an exclusive cash bonus to AppleInsider readers when you trade in a used iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or MacBook upon the release of the iPhone 16.A rundown of each offer can be found below, and you can also check out our roundup of the best iPhone trade-in deals for the September 9 "It's Glowtime" Apple event. Continue Reading on AppleInsider05:20 pmBeats pitches upcoming Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds
A new video featuring baseball star Shohei Ohtani wearing the buds shows Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 coming in 2025 for your workouts. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:05 pmBluetooth 6.0 aims to make Find My more accurate
The standout in the Bluetooth 6.0 spec is "true distance awareness," which should improve Apple AirTag and rival tracker tags. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:43 pmMicrosoft's Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win
Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming.Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+In May, Microsoft launched a collection of Windows PCs it dubbed "Copilot+ PC." While largely an update to Microsoft's popular Surface line, it also represented a big shift in strategy to lean more on artificial intelligence and generative AI.The change resulted in Microsoft entering the same sort of territory that Apple has occupied for a few years now, and that Microsoft had previously dabbled with. Rather than making a few models running on ARM-based chips and some on Intel variants, Microsoft instead decided to go fully ARM for 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:26 pmSnatch this M3 iMac deal and save $200 on Apple’s gorgeous all-in-one
Macworld The new iMac is down to its best price again, making it the perfect time to grab one of the coolest desktops you could ever own. Now available for $1,100 at Amazon, a $200 discount and the best price we’ve seen so far. The 2023 iMac is the complete setup, featuring a computer, display, and even peripherals, which means you won’t have to shell out any more money. We reviewed the iMac M3 and were rather impressed by it, giving this new computer a 4.5/5 star rating and our Editors’ Choice award. Our expert appreciated the CPU and GPU performance, the thin design, and the great image quality. “If you’re looking for a new, complete Mac setup– a computer, display, and input devices–the M3 iMac is a great choice. Apple makes the setup so darn easy and smooth, the iMac looks good on a desk, and the new M3 chip is speedy and solid for everyday use,” our review noted. The 24-inch 4.5K Retina Display is absolutely gorgeous and will display crisp and clear images. Even better, it has 500 nits of brightness, so you’ll be able to see clearly in all lighting conditions. The iMac also includes built-in speakers, a three-mic array, and a 1080p camera that will keep the focus on you in all of your Zoom meetings. So go ahead and snatch the new iMac for $1,100 at Amazon in a rare chance to save a bundle while getting one of the best desktops you possibly can. The M3 iMac is a bargain with this $200 discountBuy it now at Amazon04:15 pmMost iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades
As Apple gears up to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup, a new study suggests that allure of new features may no longer be the driving force behind iPhone purchases.iPhone 15 Pro MaxHistorically, Apple has wowed customers with significant features that have created a surge in iPhone upgrades. From the introduction of the Retina display to the implementation of Face ID, these features have tempted users to trade in their old models.But according to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the current landscape looks a bit different. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:02 pmApple’s A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro models expected to break the 4GHz speed barrier | Mac Daily NewsApple’s A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro models expected to break the 4GHz speed barrier
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to be powered by an Apple A18 (perhaps branded "A18 Bionic"} with a 6-core processor… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:51 pmBeats by Dre teases new PowerBeats Pro 2 headphones for 2025
In an unusual move, Apple's Beats by Dre subsidiary has announced an update to its PowerBeats Pro line, at least months before launch.The original PowerBeats ProThe original Powerbeats Pro came out in 2019, and were strong, luxury headphones, if with some flaws. Since then, Beats has occasionally collaborated with designers to release variations on that original, but now it has directly said that an entirely new edition is coming. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beats by Dre (@beatsbydre) Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:51 pm9to5Mac Daily: September 4, 2024 – iPhone 16 Capture button and more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock ad-free versions of every episode. more…03:50 pmDeals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $1,099, M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell $100 off, 15W MagSafe Car Charger, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $1,099, M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell $100 off, 15W MagSafe Car Charger, more
Today’s collection of Apple deals and accessories are now ready to go. Our lineup is headlined by another chance at the lowest price we have seen for a new M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM – you can score a $200 price drop on the 256GB/16GB model right now down at $1,099 shipped. That offer joins ongoing $500 price drops on M3 Pro MacBook Pro models, but they are going out of stock quick at this point. Then there’s a $100 price drop on 11-inch 256GB M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell, ongoing , charging gear, a deal on the Soundblade desktop soundbar, and more. Head below for a closer look. more…03:45 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Jobs flip-flops on the Newton
On September 4, 1997, Steve Jobs signaled the end for the Newton MessagePad by telling executives not to bother moving into their new offices. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:41 pmApple Watch users are getting asked about features, battery life, and use of smart rings | AppleInsiderApple Watch users are getting asked about features, battery life, and use of smart rings
Apple has sent out a survey to some Apple Watch users, not just to gauge satisfaction and ask about future features, but also to see if the public is using a smart ring like the rumored Apple Ring.Apple wants to know how you feel about Apple WatchAs the iPhone-maker's media event looms for the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10, it is gathering information from its users on how they feel about the existing models.AppleInsider has seen some of the questions sent to owners of the wearable. The survey touches on many areas that have been rumored to of interest to Apple, such as other wearable categories, battery life, and how well the existing health features work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:30 pmBeats teases all-new Powerbeats Pro 2 coming next year
Apple’s Beats brand is teasing the long-awaited refresh to its popular Powerbeats headphones. In a new collaboration with MLB star Shohei Ohtani on social media, Beats gives a brief look at the new Powerbeats Pro 2, which it says will be released sometime in 2025. more…03:30 pmThis trick makes Xbox play nice with Studio Display [Setups]
Today's MacBook Air and M4 iPad Pro says he goes about using Xbox with Studio Display via a dongle and an HDMI display app. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:28 pmAmazon extends its popular $199 iPad deal into September, but supply may be limited
Amazon's $199 iPad 9th Generation deal has been extended into September, delivering the lowest price on record on remaining inventory.Snap up an iPad for just $199.The $199 iPad special is classified as a "limited-time deal" on Amazon, so it could end at any time.Buy for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider03:09 pmYou won't be fooled by hysterical phishing emails, but you know people who will
Once again there's a new iCloud phishing email that is so poorly done that AppleInsider readers will be able to spot it, but will be shockingly effective to some susceptible to its hysteria, its appalling grammar, and its blinding font choices.Detail from an apparently hysterical but really much more sophisticated phishing attemptYou've been using Apple gear for long enough that if you don't happen to have had emails from the company, you at least know what they would be like. Or what they would not be like.Apple does not use exclamation marks. It doesn't use one, it certainly doesn't use two in a row. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:05 pmApple Penn Square workers picketed outside Oklahoma City mall
Oklahoma City's Apple Penn Square employees set up shop outside the Penn Square Mall, hoping to gain public support and awareness ahead of its negotiations with Apple.Image Credit: Central OK Labor Federation (@OKCOLF on X)Apple Penn Square employees were the second store to unionize, with the employees voting to unionize in October 2022.On Tuesday, workers and union reps set up an "informational picket" at the Penn Square Mall, hoping to raise awareness of the unsatisfactory working conditions they face. The Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 6016 organized the picket. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:59 pmThis weirdly unknown trick is perfect for finding a missplaced iPhone
Macworld After almost a decade of using the Apple Watch, you might think you’d know all the tips and tricks by heart. But this one may surprise you—and I have to admit I had never heard of this ingenious little trick making the rounds on Reddit. It involves a basic function that’s been built in since the first version of watchOS, the one that lets you ping your iPhone via the Apple Watch’s Control Center (provided the iPhone is within Bluetooth range of the watch). We all know how this simple and useful function works—all you have to do is bring up the Control Center on your watch by pressing the side button. Then tap the ping icon, which depicts a ringing iPhone, and you’ll hear a loud ringing on the phone so you can locate it. But here’s the trick: if you tap and hold the icon, you’ll also receive visual feedback in addition to the acoustic ping: the LED light on the back of the phone will flash briefly. This is particularly useful in dark rooms, so you can easily see where your iPhone is hiding. On compatible devices such as the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Series 9, the long tap also brings up the Precision Finding interface, which helps navigate you to the phone. The iPhone emits an acoustic signal once and the instructions on the watch display show you the distance to the smartphone and its approximate direction. If the iPhone is in the immediate vicinity, the Apple Watch display lights up green and the iPhone rings twice. During the search, you can ping the iPhone again and again; the icon for this appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the display. Just note that the iPhone must be locked for the LED signal to work when pinging the Apple Watch. If the iPhone is unlocked, you’ll only get the audio ping.02:49 pmThe M3 MacBook Pro with 512GB SSD is $300 Off
The M3 MacBook Pro at $300 off is an amazing deal for those who are looking for a portable workstation that can do it all. Today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with 512GB SSD storage is down to just $1,299 from its original price of $1,600 on Amazon. The M3 chip is both graphics card and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:47 pmHuawei reveals own September 10 event
Chinese firm Huawei revealed its own unveiling event of a new smartphone model in line with Apple’s iPhone debut. Huawei intends to debut ‘the world’s first tri-folding smartphone’ on September 10 local time to ride the iPhone 16 lineup at roughly the same time. A teaser image shows the rough outline of the model, with […] The post appeared first on iLounge.