Visual Intelligence & Apple wearables are Tim Cook's next big thing The AI pendant and AirPods with cameras are getting a big push from Apple CEO Tim Cook, with his Visual Intelligence chatter a big indicator of where Apple's focus is going.Looking up AirPods from an image on AppleInsider, using Visual IntelligenceRecent rumors have claimed Apple is working on a form of pin or pendant that works with Apple Intelligence. They, alongside other forecasts about AirPods with cameras, form part of an apparent third product category that Apple CEO Tim Cook is keen to introduce.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman recaps the recent hints from Cook about AI wearables and their connection to Visual Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple’s next Macs will finally check every box Macworld
According to rumors, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for the Mac, starting in just a couple of weeks with Apple’s first event (or “experience”) of the year. Along with the usual faster chips, Apple reportedly has new tricks up its sleeve in 2026, with several new features that will have Mac users everywhere saying, “Finally!” Here are four major overdue announcements we expect to arrive this year.
A budget MacBook
iPhone fans have long pined for a truly affordable MacBook priced below the $999 MacBook Air that isn’t just an older model with a cut-rate price. That dream machine may finally arrive in just two short weeks. On March 4, Apple will hold a series of “experiences” in New York, London, and Shanghai, and the star is expected to be the first-ever low-cost MacBook.
After tackling the mid-range market with the MacBook Air, Apple reportedly wants to compete with Chromebooks and Windows laptops, with a new laptop that could be as cheap as $599. Apple will reportedly use an A18 Pro or A19 Pro iPhone chip, and it will likely have a smaller screen than the Air and possibly fewer USB ports. But it will be powerful enough for everyday tasks and light work. For a lot of users, that’s all that’s needed.
MacBooks with OLED displays
When Apple unveiled the M1 Pro/M1 Max MacBook Pro in 2021, it was the first Mac to get the Liquid Retina XDR display, which was introduced in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro a few months earlier. The new mini-LED display was a huge upgrade over the previous model, bringing extreme dynamic range HDR, 120Hz ProMotion refresh, and up to 1,000 nits of sustained, full-screen brightness. it’s an excellent display, but it’s no longer the best.
Apple is expected to upgrade the MacBook Pro’s display again in 2026 by taking another page from the iPad Pro. The M4 iPad Pro, released in 2024, introduced the Ultra Retina XDR display with tandem OLED technology to deliver high brightness, wide color support, and impressive color accuracy. Mac users have wanted it ever since, and it looks like Ultra Retina XDR will finally come with the M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro later this year.
By the end of 2026, the MacBook Pro will be a very different laptop.Foundry
A touchscreen MacBook Pro
One of the most frequent barbs I get from Windows users who want to needle me about my Mac devotion is, “When are MacBooks going to get touchscreens?” We may finally have an answer in 2026, when rumors say Apple will launch the first-ever MacBook with a touchscreen display in the fall. There’s a chance it could slip into the early part of 2027, but signs suggest Apple really wants to make it happen in 2026.
The MacBook Pro’s 20th anniversary is this year, and Apple reportedly wants to mark the occasion by introducing the new model. Along with a touchscreen, the redesign will also bring a thinner profile and speedier M6 Pro and Max chips. We expect the laptop to retain its trackpad, but for users who’ve been wanting to reach up and place their fingers on the screen, they’ll finally get their wish.
The replacement for the C1X modem could make its way into the M6 Pro and Max MacBook Pro.Apple
MacBooks with 5G
For many longtime Mac users, it’s a head-scratcher why Apple hasn’t put a modem inside a MacBook, especially when the entire iPad line has one. Of course, you can always tether to an iPhone when there’s no Wi-Fi around (depending on your wireless plan), but it’s not ideal if you need to move a lot of large files around. And of course, you’re also draining your iPhone and MacBook batteries.
Last year, Apple released its first homegrown cellular modems, the C1 in the iPhone 16e and the C1X in the iPhone Air and iPad Pro. With the C2 in 2026, which will likely support mmWave, Apple is expected to expand the modem to more devices, starting with the M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro. With an Apple modem in a MacBook Pro, you can stop worrying about staying connected and draining the life out of your tethered iPhone.
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iPhone 18 Pro may double down on bold colors Apple reportedly plans a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, following the strong response to cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro.
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Expect at least five announcements during Apple's March launch week Apple's early March string of announcements will include at least five product launches capped off by its triple-location event on March 4, with the budget MacBook and iPhone 17e tipped to appear.iPhone 17e and new MacBooks are expected in MarchAn "Apple Experience" is being held on March 4, which is widely expected to include multiple product launches. While no-one knows definitively what will be promoted by the company, it will consist of quite a few product introductions.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that Apple is planning three days of announcements. They will take place on Monday, March 2, until Wednesday, March 4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple testing new ‘deep red’ color for iPhone 18 Pro, no ‘fun colors’ for iPhone Fold: report iPhone 18 Pro is still well over half a year away. Nonetheless, we have some interesting new color rumors for the upcoming new iPhone model, and Apple may finally be doing something users have wanted for ages – a red ‘Pro’ iPhone. iPhone Fold, on the other hand, might not have any flashy color choices.
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iPhone 18 Pro may come in deep red after success of its orange predecessor A new report claims that Apple will repeat the vibrant color of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and offer options including a return to a deep red for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but not the iPhone Fold.Mockup of a deep red iPhone 18 Pro MaxIt has traditionally been that lower-end iPhones can get bright colors such as the purple iPhone 12, while with exceptions, the Pro models have more muted ones. Now according to Bloomberg, the iPhone 18 Pro line will also get stronger than usual colors.This is said to be specifically because the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max has allegedly been particularly popular in China. Consequently, the claim is that deep red is in consideration as the color of the two Pro models in the iPhone 18 range. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Report: Apple to launch ‘at least five products’ leading into March 4 event Last week, Apple announced a special Apple experience in various cities around the globe – taking place on March 4th. While this is unlikely to be a traditional Apple event, theres still ‘at least’ five new products set to launch at this event, per Bloomberg.
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Crime blotter: Man accused of stealing 60 iPhones from Walmart A Best Buy employee is accused of a MacBook discount scam, a man is wanted in the theft of MacBooks, and a campaign report says an ex-Senator improperly spent on Apple products, all in this week's Apple Crime BlotterThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.A man in upstate New York has been charged with stealing more than 60 iPhones worth nearly $52,000 from an area Walmart. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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This $149.99 Bitcoin solo miner is $50 today Macworld
TL;DR: The BlockChance™ Bitcoin Ticket Miner gives you the chance to win a full Bitcoin block, and it’s on sale today for $50.
Most people assume Bitcoin mining is only for big warehouses full of noisy hardware, but it’s actually very easy for anyone to get into. The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Miner turns solo mining into more of a low-power lottery that can sit quietly on your desk without you needing to do a thing, and it’s on sale. Instead of paying $149.99, right now, this Bitcoin Ticket Miner is on sale for $49.97, but that ends very soon.
Instead of joining a huge mining pool for tiny payouts, this device sends solo “tickets” to the Bitcoin network for a chance at a full block reward. It runs at about 1,000 KH/s, which is roughly 18 times more hashing power than many hobby ticket miners, so it can submit far more tickets in the same amount of time. The screen on the front shows your current hashrate, ticket activity, pool connection, and simple probability stats, so you can actually see what it’s doing without opening a terminal window. Everything runs on its own hardware with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you plug it in with the included USB-C cable, connect it to your network, and let it run without a separate computer.
Power draw is around 18 watts, which is less than a typical light bulb, and there is a quiet fan to keep it cool enough that you can keep it on all the time. It’s still important to remember that solo mining is based on chance, and there’s no guaranteed payout, but it’s a fun way to give yourself the opportunity.
Right now, it’s only $50 to get a BlockChance™ Bitcoin Ticket Miner.
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Tech prices are going up, but these MacBooks are still under $200 Macworld
TL;DR: This MacBook Air is only $199.97 right now, and shipping is free.
The RAM shortage is already starting to affect computer prices, but it hasn’t touched refurbished devices yet. If you need a low-cost computer for the basics, this MacBook Air is still a good option for only $199.97 (MSRP $999).
Inside, this MacBook has a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. That combination is enough for web browsing, note-taking, light photo work, and office productivity. The 13.3-inch display has a 1440×900 resolution, which is sharp enough for documents and video without hammering the battery. You also get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can connect to wireless networks, headphones, and other accessories without hassle. Fully charged, the battery can last up to 12 hours, which gives you plenty of room during busy days when you can’t sit down at an outlet.
This unit has a Grade “A/B” refurbished rating, which means it’s fully tested but may have light scuffs or small marks on the case. That’s also why the price is so low. It can update to macOS Monterey, which keeps it compatible with most modern software, though it will not move to newer macOS 26 releases. You also get a MagSafe charger in the box and a limited third-party warranty.
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Right now, you can get a MacBook Air on sale for $199.97.
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Paid upfront to IAP Tried researching this and am kind of stuck and would love to get some help. I released my app last year with upfront paid app model. Am considering to making it free to try and IAP to unlock. How can I make sure that the users that already paid for the app do not have […]
MOFT’s long-awaited MagSafe kickstand wallet with Find My support is now available First unveiled at CES 2025 over a year ago, MOFT’s beloved MagSafe wallet with kickstand now comes with a much needed feature: Find My integration. After loads of delays, the product is now finally available for purchase.
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We adopted Liquid Glass on our wellness app’s home screen — but are we pushing it too far into the content layer? We're building a wellness app called Champ and currently adopting Liquid Glass for the home screen on iOS 26. Apple's guideline that stuck with us: "You may be tempted to use Liquid Glass everywhere but it is best reserved for the navigation layer that floats above the content of your app." — Adopting Liquid Glass […]
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Apple faces more pain as Trump's global import tariff grows from 10% to 15% Barely 24 hours after responding to his "reciprocal" tariffs being struck down and his retaliation of a 10% global tariff, President Donald Trump has upped the damage by making it 15%.Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right]On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced by President Trump were done illegally. While Trump's retaliation was expected, it seems that he didn't believe he went far enough with his new tariff plan.Trump introduced a new global import tariff of 10% under Section 122 on Friday, which follows rules including being a uniform rate instead of country-specific, and for a limited term of up to 150 days unless Congress extends the period. However, Section 122 did permit temporary tariffs of up to 15%, higher than the 10% rate set by the President. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Summit’ is an all-in-one portfolio tracker for iPhone and iPad Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
If you’re a heavy investor, you might find yourself having accounts across various brokerages. Or, perhaps, you only invest with one brokerage but you find their app interface very ugly. Summit solves both of these problems, providing a clean all-in-one interface for tracking all of your investments across Apple devices.
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New limited-time Apple Card offer now available: Earn $75 in Daily Cash Once again, Apple has dropped a limited time Apple Card offer for new users who choose to sign up. Traditionally, the Apple Card does not offer a sign up bonus, so this is worth looking into.
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Subscription purchase flow Present 2 cards in paywall . Each card is a different subscription . User can select one of them and then click continue to purchase. The view already opens with one of the cards selected. Is it ok to trigger purchase flow also on card selection. As if user pressed continue? Asking a client insist […]
Building a Screen Time Accountability App. Need advice on navigating Apple’s Tracking Compensation Ban (Guideline 5.1.2i) I’m working on a screen time accountability app where users pay a one-time membership fee and link a credit card. They then set screen time limits for specific apps that they want to limit i.e. TikTok. If they fail to meet their screen time goals (tracked via iOS DeviceActivity API), they are charged a $10 […]
Apple's latest Ferret AI model is a step towards Siri seeing and controlling iPhone apps Apple is still working on ways to help Siri see apps on a display, as a new paper explains how it is working on a version of Ferret that will work locally on an iPhone.A ferret in the wild - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael SehlmeyerThe work by Apple to bring Siri up to speed with other AI systems usable on a smartphone is gradually accelerating. While immediate attempts to bring a new more contextual Siri to fruition isn't quite ready for primetime, Apple is still looking to the future for other updates it can do to its assistant and Apple Intelligence.It seems that the path ahead is to focus on its strength: local processing of queries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
What to expect at the ‘special Apple Experience’ [Cult of Mac podcast No. 8] This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: The "special Apple Experience" on March 4 doesn't sound like a typical Apple event. What could it be?
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Apple’s upcoming AI smart glasses are starting to sound a lot more exciting Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Apple will be “accelerating” the development of three upcoming AI wearables: smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with cameras. These three products are all meant to integrate Siri deeper into our everyday lives, and I’ll be focusing on the glasses aspect of it.
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My month-long NZ trip pushed me to finally ship this app I travel a lot and somehow still forget the most obvious things. While planning trips, I realized I was repeatedly looking up the same information – plug types, typical weather, activity-specific gear I shouldn't forget, etc. That’s when I decided to build something that brings all of that together in one place. Apple approved it […]
The Apple Watch Series 11 42mm GPS $100 Off The Apple Watch provides you with insights into your health, allowing you to take an ECG at any time of the day, get notified of irregular rhythm or low or high heart rate, and potentially detect sleep apnea. You can know your sleep score, a simple and easy way to understand your sleep quality. The […]
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Future MacBooks Being Integrated With Privacy Screen Technology Apple is planning to provide new privacy features for MacBooks, releasing them in the next 3 years with privacy screen technology built into the MacBooks. Apple is going to integrate technology that prohibits off-axis viewing angles, meaning that people looking from the side be obscured or darkened. Those passing by or peeking at the user’s […]
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iPad Pro May Not Be Getting Significant Upgrades For Years To Come The iPad Pro is expected to be left untouched for years to come, with no big updates coming to the device. The iPad Pro will not be receiving any significant updates for a long time, with the prices of the OLED panel increasing and showing no signs of coming down. The company maintains the normal […]
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Public Beta For AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 Now Available A public beta firmware has been released by Apple today for the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The firmware is currently exclusive to beta testers and developers, featuring a new build number of 8B5034f. The company released the firmware last week that’s exclusive to developers. The company has begun testing for […]
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The AirPods Pro 3 Is $39 Off The AirPods Pro 3 feature the best Active Noise Cancellation for in-ear devices, eliminating up to 2x more noise compared to its predecessor to fully immerse yourself in the game, movie, show, or music. You can experience 3D audio with a new acoustic architecture. The Apple earbuds feature a built-in heart rate sensor that allows […]
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Apple Shows How Many Devices Are Running On iPadOS 26 and iOS 26 Adoption figures for the iPadOS 26 and iOS 26 have been shared by Apple, showing how many iPads and iPhones are running on the current version of the software. The numbers are based on the iPads and iPhones purchased on the App Store on February 12 this year. It says that 66% of the iPads […]
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Apple Releasing A Revamped Sales Coach App Apple is planning to release a Sales Coach App that is rebranded for the iPad and iPhone this month. The Sales Coach app will come in an update to the current SEED app of the company. It will supply tips and training resources to employees who are Apple Authorized in reseller stores and Apple Stores. […]
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Apple Wants To Create A More Established Presence In The Smart Home Market Apple has a long list of rumored new products for this year, like a new line of home products that will see them push a bigger presence in the market of smart homes. The company is anticipated to be releasing the HomePod Mini 2 any time now, with no major changes in design, although it […]
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The AirPods 4 Is $30 Off The AirPods 4 have been redesigned to give the user comfort for all-day use with a shorter stem, better contours, and convenient quick-press controls for calls and music. It’s powered by the H2 chip, with voice isolation that improves call quality in loud conditions, allowing you to hear the person on the other side of […]
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Models Will Have New Features Jeff Pu, analyst, reports that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have five new features. The device will have a variable aperture, the 48MP Main Fusion camera is said to have a variable aperture for controlled light, have the N2 Chip, be powered by the A20 Pro Chip made with the first 2nm […]
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Indonesia Getting Coverage For AppleCare+ Apple announced the release of coverage for AppleCare+ in Indonesia, enabling technical support and hardware protection to consumers across Indonesia. The majority of Apple products have a limited one-year warranty covering defects in manufacturing and hardware failures. Indonesia getting AppleCare+ also extends the company’s repair and support coverage through their network of Service Providers that […]
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Meta Ray-Bans to Have Facial Recognition Facial recognition may be coming to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses as early as this year. The people associated with the plan talked to The New York Times- the feature is called Name Tag, internally allowing wearers to get information and identify people. Meta is reported to still be researching which individuals will be recognizable […]
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Anker's Weekend Sale Includes Big Savings on Newest Prime Chargers Earlier this month, Anker debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with a launch discount on Amazon. This deal is still available this weekend, allowing you to clip an on-page coupon on Amazon to get the accessory for $119.99, down from $149.99.
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The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's MagSafe charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 MagSafe chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device.
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There are plenty of other Anker discounts happening on Amazon this week, including the Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock back at its all-time low price of $339.99, down from $399.99. You can find this accessory and more on sale in the lists below, and note that as of writing only the new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station requires an on-page coupon.
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Qi2 MagSafe-Compatible Wireless Charger 2-Pack - $25.98, down from $39.99
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Built My First App in Pure SwiftUI — Hit #1 in Developer Tools on the Mac App Store. Here’s What I Learned. I just launched Devly, a native macOS menu bar app with 50+ developer utilities. Hit #1 in Developer Tools within 6 hours of launch and stayed there for 96 hours. Tech Stack Pure SwiftUI, zero third-party dependencies Apple native frameworks — CryptoKit, Foundation Full App Sandbox compliance macOS 13+ Development Challenge The biggest challenge was […]
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Apple @ Work: How the iPhone forced the entire printing industry to adopt AirPrint Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.
If you worked in IT during the 2000s and the early 2010s, you know that printer driver management was the absolute worst part of the job and was a huge part of OS X upgrades. Manufacturers delayed support for the new OS X for months, and it was generally just an absolute nightmare. Then the iPhone and iPad arrived and changed everything… slowly.
About Apple @ Work: Bradley Chambers managed an enterprise IT network from 2009 to 2021. Through his experience deploying and managing firewalls, switches, a mobile device management system, enterprise grade Wi-Fi, 1000s of Macs, and 1000s of iPads, Bradley will highlight ways in which Apple IT managers deploy Apple devices, build networks to support them, train users, stories from the trenches of IT management, and ways Apple could improve its products for IT departments.
When Apple introduced AirPrint in 2010, most enterprise IT admins dismissed it. It looked like a consumer feature designed for printing photos at home on a $50 printer. As the iPhone and iPad infiltrated the corporate world, something interesting happened. Executives started bringing their iPads to work and wanted to print PDFs, and they did not want to hear about drivers or IP addresses. They just wanted to hit “Print” and have it work like it did at home. Instead of Apple adopting the complicated world of printer drivers, the rest of the industry had to adopt AirPrint.
The iPhone forced the industry to adapt
Apple is so popular now that AirPrint has become something every printer vendor has to support. In the early days, getting an enterprise multifunction printer to work with an iPad was a nightmare of third-party apps and gateways. I used multiple of them, and they were kinda junky. Today, the sheer volume of Apple devices used at work forced companies like HP, Canon, Xerox, and Ricoh eventually to support AirPrint.
Over time, almost all MFPs built in native support for AirPrint. They had no choice. Not supporting AirPrint became a non-starter for purchases and leases. This shift didn’t just help mobile users. It eventually changed how we manage Macs as well. We moved away from the era of finding the perfect driver for the vast majority of our printing to AirPrint becoming the standard printing protocol. No, not every use case can use AirPrint, but it has gone from AirPrint being the exception to the rule. You could lease a couple of Ricoh printers and use AirPrint right out of the box without ever touching a driver.
PaperCut and the modern print stack
While AirPrint provided the connection, it didn’t solve the enterprise need for accounting, quotas, and security. That is where solutions like PaperCut have bridged the gap. PaperCut is a great example of Apple’s impact on the enterprise. It works incredibly well with macOS, but it is so easy for iPad and iPhone via a configuration profile. It is easy enough for end users to install it, but gives IT the control it needs.
In a modern setup, you don’t manually add printers. You deploy a configuration profile, log in through your SSO, and then you are up and running. This profile tells the iOS device or Mac exactly where printer queues are. The user walks up, hits print, and the job goes to a virtual queue. They release it at the printer with a badge tap or a simple pin code. It is seamless.
Wrap up
We often talk about how Apple changed mobile device management, but we rarely give them credit for fixing printing. I simply don’t manage printer drivers today. It is 100% AirPrint. By forcing the industry to adopt a driverless standard, they saved IT admins everywhere from the pain of printer-specific drivers, and it has also made macOS upgrades a lot more seamless. It took a while to get here, but the combination of native AirPrint hardware and software like PaperCut has finally made enterprise printing a solved problem.
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Top Stories: Apple Event on March 4, iOS 26.4 Beta, and More It looks like our first major Apple product announcements of 2026 are right around the corner, with Apple announcing a "special Apple Experience" for members of the media scheduled for March 4 where we're expecting to see them get hands-on time with several newly announced products.
In other Apple news this week, the first betas of iOS 26.4 and related updates include some new features and enhancements, while we heard a bit more about the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max coming later this year, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!
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Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4
Apple this week invited members of the media to a "special Apple Experience" taking place simultaneously in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4.
Rather than a traditional Apple event, it sounds like these "experiences" will be opportunities for the media to get hands-on time with a variety of products being announced at the start of or slightly before the event time.
It actually sounds like we may be getting several days of press release announcements in the first part of the week, culminating in the media experiences on Wednesday. While we don't know exactly what products will be announced that week, there are a host of new products expected in the near future including the iPhone 17e, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, new iPads, and more.
Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 1
Following last week's release of iOS 26.3, Apple this week seeded the first betas of iOS 26.4 and related updates.
While it doesn't include the more personalized Siri we had been hoping for, there are a bunch of changes and new features in the update.
One of the more interesting changes being prepped for in the release is support for CarPlay video over AirPlay, which will allow users to stream Apple TV and other video content to their car's infotainment screen while their vehicle is parked.
Five iPhone 18 Pro Features Revealed in New Report
While the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max should have very similar designs to their predecessors, they are likely to be getting an array of new features and upgrades to attract customers.
Research analyst Jeff Pu recently outlined five upgrades he's expecting to see in the new models, and we've recapped a full list of ten reasons why you might want to wait for the new models if you're considering buying now.
Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26
With the transition to the controversial new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26, some users appear to have been holding off on upgrading, but new data released by Apple last week suggests the impact is relatively small.
Apple adoption data shows roughly the same share of devices are running iOS 26 at this point as were running iOS 18 a year ago, although the company did wait three weeks longer to release data this year. So while it appears adoption is lagging a bit this year, it's not a massive difference.
Toyota Rolling Out Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone
Toyota, the world's largest car manufacturer, is finally rolling out support for Apple's digital car key feature, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles from the Wallet app on their iPhone or Apple Watch.
Signs of the impending support were discovered back in December, and we've seen our first report of vehicles in the wild supporting it with the new 2026 RAV4.
Apple Launching New 'Sales Coach' App
Apple plans to launch a rebranded "Sales Coach" app on the iPhone and iPad later this month, according to a source familiar with the matter.
"Sales Coach" will arrive as an update to Apple's existing "SEED" app, and it will continue to provide sales tips and training resources to Apple Store and Apple Authorized Reseller employees around the world. For example, there are articles and videos highlighting everything from reasons to upgrade to a newer iPhone to popular iPad features.
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Normally $1,999, this MacBook Pro is $430 today Macworld
TL;DR: Until February 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, these MacBook Pros are only $430.
Now is a tough time to need a better computer. Tech prices are going up, but that doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade. This 2020 MacBook Pro is in near-mint condition, but it’s still only $429.97 (reg. $1,999) right now.
This 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 quad-core processor that runs at 2.0GHz, so everyday work like browsing, video calls, and document editing feels smooth. It has 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, which is plenty of space for apps, photos, and big project files, and it helps the system stay responsive when you have a lot open at once.
The 13.3-inch Retina display runs at 2560×1600 resolution with True Tone, so text looks sharp, and colors are vivid while the screen adjusts to the lighting in your room. Intel Iris Plus graphics handle streaming, light creative work, and general use without drama. The backlit Magic Keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions, and the Touch Bar and Touch ID give you quick shortcuts and fingerprint login.
You get four Thunderbolt 3 ports that handle charging, external displays, and fast storage through USB-C. Wireless connections use 802.11ac Wi Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 for modern routers and accessories.
This Grade A refurbished unit should arrive in near-mint condition, with only minor signs of use. It weighs about 3.1 pounds, comes with a charger, and includes a limited third-party warranty.
Get a MacBook Pro while they’re on sale for $430.
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This $20 tool is the declutter button your camera roll needed Macworld
TL;DR: CleanMy Phone scans duplicates, compresses media, and organizes your camera roll so your iPhone feels new again — for just $19.99.
You know the warning: “iPhone Storage Full.” Suddenly, you’re speed-deleting photos from 2017, removing apps you still probably need, and debating whether one blurry brunch pic is worth iCloud rent.
Instead, there’s an affordable and easy solution.
CleanMy Phone (now $19.99, normally $44.99) acts like a spring cleaning crew for your camera roll. The app scans your device and intelligently finds duplicate photos, giant videos, forgotten screenshots, and low-quality shots you didn’t realize were multiplying.
The surprisingly helpful part? It doesn’t just delete — it suggests. AI highlights the best image in a group, compresses videos without wrecking quality, and can even convert Live Photos to standard shots to save serious space.
Everything runs locally on your device, so your photos never leave your phone. No uploading, no weird privacy tradeoffs — just a cleaner library.
It also shows real-time storage analytics, so you finally understand why 40GB vanished overnight (spoiler: videos and memes).
Instead of upgrading storage again, you might just clean it up.
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Apple's Low-Cost Colorful MacBook: All the Rumors Apple has been developing a more affordable version of the MacBook, and it's rumored to be launching in under two weeks. This is going to be one of Apple's most unique Macs, because there hasn't really been anything quite like it before.
We've rounded up everything we know about the low-cost MacBook ahead of its March debut.
Design
Rumors about the MacBook's design make it sound a lot like the MacBook Air. It will have an aluminum chassis in various colors, and a 12.9-inch or 13-inch display, depending on the rumor.
It's possible the low-cost MacBook will have a thin and light design because it's going to use a lower power A-series chip that doesn't require a lot of heat dissipation, but that's not yet confirmed. Apple used to have a 12-inch MacBook with a thin design and a low-power Core M chip, and it's been suggested that this new MacBook could be something of a revival of that machine.
Thinner and lighter typically means more expensive with Apple products, so a super slim design might not be what Apple is optimizing for. Making the low-cost MacBook thinner than the MacBook Air could just confuse the MacBook lineup.
With the low-cost iPad, Apple keeps the price down by using older display technology that's not as thin, so we could see that same strategy with the low-cost MacBook. A thicker chassis and a super efficient chip could mean a long battery life, which would be ideal for an educational environment.
Colors
The MacBook is going to come in a selection of fun colors, and Apple has tested light yellow, light green, blue, pink, silver, and dark gray, according to Bloomberg. Not all of those colors are likely to ship, but it sounds like we'll get at least four of them.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks the MacBook will come in yellow, silver, blue, and pink, which would be the same colors that Apple offers for the iPad.
A-Series Chip
The most consistent rumor we've heard about the MacBook is its planned chip. Rather than an M-series Mac chip, Apple is planning to use an A-series chip. The low-cost MacBook is expected to use the A18 Pro chip, which Apple first debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro.
The A18 Pro uses a second-generation 3-nanometer process. It has a 6-core CPU with four performance cores and two efficiency cores, along with a 6-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine for AI-based tasks. In Geekbench benchmarks, the A18 Pro has an average single-core score of 3451, and a multi-core score of 8572. For comparison, the M4 iPad Pro earns a single-core score of 3694 and a multi-core score of 13732 (Apple's next MacBook Air is going to use the M4 chip).
The A18 Pro outperforms the M1, which is the chip that Apple kept around in a lower-cost version of the MacBook Air for several years. An A18 MacBook wouldn't be too far off from the M4 Mac/iPad chips in terms of single-core performance, but there would be a difference in multi-core performance.
A MacBook with the A18 chip would be more than powerful enough for day-to-day use like web browsing, document creation, watching videos, and even light photo and video editing. It won't be ideal for system-intensive games or tasks like 4K video editing and 3D rendering, but it will do almost everything an iPhone or iPad can do.
Apple is developing the low-cost MacBook with students in mind, and it sounds like it will be the Apple equivalent of the affordable Chromebook PCs that are often used by students.
RAM
Macs start with 16GB RAM, but the iPhone 16 Pro has 8GB RAM, the minimum for Apple Intelligence. We can expect an A18 Pro MacBook to have at least 8GB RAM so it can support Apple Intelligence, but it's possible Apple will give it the 16GB that all Macs have.
Storage
The MacBook Air starts with 256GB of storage, but Apple could possibly launch the low-cost MacBook with 128GB.
Ports
The A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro models doesn't support Thunderbolt, so the MacBook will be limited to USB-C (10GB/s) and won't offer Thunderbolt speeds. That will limit display connectivity, so it's likely the A18 Pro MacBook will only support a single external display.
Naming
It's not really clear what Apple will name the low-cost Mac notebook. We have the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro, so it's entirely possible it will be called "MacBook." Apple has used the MacBook name multiple times in the past, and it's not in use at the moment.
Price
Pricing on the MacBook Air starts at $999, and the low-cost MacBook is expected to be priced much lower.
Apple probably won't want to undercut its iPad pricing by too much. The low-cost iPad with A16 chip starts at $349, and the iPad Air with M2 chip starts at $599. A price between $599 and $799 could make the most sense because it wouldn't be as expensive as the MacBook Air or iPad Pro, but would come in at or just over the iPad Air's cost.
$599 would be on par with some of the highly rated Chromebook options that people often purchase for school use, while a $699 or $799 price would be in the same general pricing area, but a little more of a premium price tag. $599 is also the cost of the iPhone 16e, Apple's most affordable iPhone that uses a slightly less powerful A18 chip.
Launch Date
Rumors suggest that the low-cost MacBook will be introduced at or just before Apple's March 4 Special Experience that's taking place in New York, London, and Shanghai. Apple could announce the MacBook in a press release ahead of the experience.
Select members of the media have been invited to the mini event, and it's likely to provide them with a chance to try the new MacBook and other new devices.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Third-Party Gadgets Bring Find My Tracking to Wallets, Chargers, and More Apple’s AirTags are indispensable for tracking down a missing purse or wayward suitcase, but the large lozenge shape isn’t ideal for all Find My scenarios. Third-party accessory makers have stepped in with a range of Find My trackers—Julio Ojeda-Zapata looks at a wallet, several wallet cards, a mobile charger, and a travel lock.
iOS 26 added my favorite new iPhone ringtone, listen here My iPhone stays on silent most of the time, but a new iOS 26 ringtone has made me very tempted to rethink that choice because it’s such a pleasant tune. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone.
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BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Vanguard, and Soros Fund Management up Apple stakes BlackRock increased its stake in Apple by 8.3 million shares, bringing its total holdings to 1.15 billion shares — valued at approximately…
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Strava adds five activity modalities, including dancing Activity-tracking platform Strava is rolling out a new set of activity categories, including some of the most-requested from its community. Here’s what’s new.
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Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart speaker, a smart lamp, and considering AI glasses, according to The Information, with the speaker set to come out in early 2027.
OpenAI's smart speaker has an integrated camera and it is designed to learn information about who is using it and what's around them. It will include a facial recognition feature similar to Face ID, and users will be able to use the speaker to make purchases. The speaker will have AI integration, so users can ask it questions and make requests.
In an internal presentation, OpenAI employees were told that the speaker would observe users and suggest actions to help them achieve goals, such as suggesting an early bedtime ahead of a morning meeting.
Apple is working on a similar home hub device that's set to come out this year. The home hub will include an integrated camera and speaker for video calls and controlling smart home products, plus it will have deep integration with the updated version of Siri that Apple is developing.
OpenAI is planning to price the speaker between $200 and $300, with a launch planned for February 2027 at the earliest. OpenAI is exploring a smart lamp and smart glasses, but those products won't be ready until 2028 or later. With the exception of the speaker, OpenAI's hardware development is in the early stages and other products could be canceled.
Jony Ive has been working with OpenAI since OpenAI acquired Ive's design firm LoveFrom in May 2025. Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have shared some details on their AI hardware work, suggesting that there was an established prototype in November 2025. At the time, Ive and Altman said the device would be "peaceful" and an "active participant" that's not annoying. The duo also described the device as a product that would "make people feel joy."
Additional rumors about OpenAI's plans came following an employee meeting, where Ive and Altman said they didn't want a device with a screen. The device, which is presumably the speaker that The Information says is in development, was described as pocket-sized and contextually aware of the user's surroundings. Altman told employees it's "the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen."
While Altman and Ive have promised the next big thing after the iPhone, there is some internal tension at OpenAI. Ive's LoveFrom design company has remained separate from OpenAI, but LoveFrom is providing hardware designs to OpenAI. It's up to OpenAI's hardware and software engineers to actually make the products that LoveFrom comes up with.
OpenAI employees have apparently complained about LoveFrom's secrecy and slow speed when it comes to design revisions. Former Apple designer Evans Hankey is leading industrial design, and Ive is said to be making the final call on almost all design choices. Other former Apple employees working at OpenAI on hardware include Tang Tan and Scott Cannon, plus Eddy Cue's son Adam Cue is working on OpenAI software.Tags: Jony Ive, LoveFrom, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Trump fights back, replaces struck-down reciprocal tariffs with 10% global import tax Hours after the Supreme Court struck down broad "reciprocal" tariffs as unlawful, President Donald Trump lashed out at justices, and said he will impose a 10% global tariff under a different trade law with more restrictions and a timetable.President Trump introduces a global import tax. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe announcement follows a 6-3 ruling that the earlier tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, exceeded presidential authority and required congressional approval. The now-invalidated tariffs have cost Apple about $2 billion.Section 122 provides a narrower legal pathway, but it doesn't soften the economic impact. The statute permits temporary tariffs of up to 15% total for 150 days unless Congress votes to extend them. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple rolls out Xcode 26.3 Release Candidate 2 Apple is rolling out the second Release Candidate of Xcode 26.3, which will feature agentic coding capabilities. Here are the details.
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Best Apple deals: $79 iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, $299 Apple Watch Series 11, $99 AirPods 4 This weekend, save $100 on Apple's latest smartwatch, get $20 off the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and pick up AirPods 4 for $99.Save on AirPods, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and Apple Watch this weekend.To kick off the weekend, Amazon is slashing prices on Apple gear, including AirPods, Watches, and the MagSafe Battery for the iPhone Air. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
OpenAI’s first Jony Ive device sounds like HomePod 2.0: report A new report from The Information details OpenAI’s hardware ambitions, and reveals that the first Jony Ive-designed device expected to launch is a smart speaker. Here are the details.
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Get a free storage upgrade with this M5 MacBook Pro deal Macworld
Listen, we love MacBooks around here, but we hate paying Apple’s storage upgrade prices. That’s why today’s deal is so good: B&H Photo is selling the M5 MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage space for $1,599, the same price as the 512GB version. Now that’s a deal worth getting!
So, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is an absolute beast of a laptop that we gave a 4.5-star rating to and our Editors’ Choice award. We loved the improved CPU and GPU performance, as well as how speedy the drive is. We concluded that “the M5 MacBook Pro offers a great combination of price and performance.” And with this deal, you’ll get twice the storage without paying a penny more
The model’s 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display delivers crisp visuals and vibrant colors, as well as an amazing 1,000 nits of brightness that will make it easy to use the laptop in any lighting situation. The laptop also features a slew of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB-C, and an SD card reader, as well as MagSafe for power.
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Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs — what it means for Apple The Supreme Court limits Trump tariffs, which will save Apple billions and reduce the president's control over the company.
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iPhone 18 Pro could make one of last year’s best features far better iPhone 17 Pro has been a huge hit, and one of its most impressive features is battery life. But rumors indicate the iPhone 18 Pro could offer big battery gains yet again, thanks to three key upgrades.
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Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs that cost Apple $2 billion shot down by Supreme Court Ten months after Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that hurt US businesses and consumers, and hit Apple to the tune of $2 billion, the Supreme Court has ruled that it was done illegally. Refunds will be messy.Trump launching his tariffs in April 2205Trump was always expected to introduce tariffs, but the extent of his April 2025 "Liberation Day" ones caught the world by surprise. The claimed mathematics behind the original rates was ridiculed, and then Trump further raised them to ostensibly punish countries, or even individuals like Tim Cook.The Supreme Court has ruled 6 to 3 that imposing the tariffs without Congress's involvement was illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the ruling, which denied Trump's claim that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) gave him the authority to act unilaterally. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Mac mini with M4 Pro CPU on sale for $1299, $100 off Apple’s MSRP Amazon has M4 Pro Mac minis on sale for $100 off Apple's MSRP, only $1299. This model has 24GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest currently available for this popular mini:
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Sunday Sale: $150 off MacBook Airs, prices start at $849 Amazon has 13" and 15" M4 MacBook Airs on sale for $150 off Apple's MSRP right now. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party:
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12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1E45LL/A – $1,609.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Green
– G1E45LL/A
$1,609.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
24GB unified memory
1TB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – G1E65LL/A – $1,609.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Pink
– G1E65LL/A
$1,609.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
24GB unified memory
1TB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Orange – G1E83LL/A – $1,269.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Orange
– G1E83LL/A
$1,269.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
24GB unified memory
256GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Orange – FWUJ3LL/A – $1,099.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Orange
– FWUJ3LL/A
$1,099.00
$1,299.00 −15%
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Purple – FWUH3LL/A – $1,099.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Purple
– FWUH3LL/A
$1,099.00
$1,299.00 −15%
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – G1E62LL/A – $1,439.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Pink
– G1E62LL/A
$1,439.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
1TB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet – Orange – G1E80LL/A – $1,129.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet - Orange
– G1E80LL/A
$1,129.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Orange – G1E81LL/A – $1,269.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Orange
– G1E81LL/A
$1,269.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
512GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet – Pink – G1E60LL/A – $1,129.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet - Pink
– G1E60LL/A
$1,129.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1E41LL/A – $1,269.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Green
– G1E41LL/A
$1,269.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
512GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet – Blue – G1E50LL/A – $1,129.00 Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet - Blue
– G1E50LL/A
$1,129.00
Originally released October 2024
24-inch 4.5K Retina display²
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD¹
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Product page on the Apple Store…