Today in Apple history: Macintosh Office gets down to business
On January 23, 1985, Apple introduced its ambitious Macintosh Office plan, hoping to crack the lucrative business market. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Deals: iPhone 15 Pro $476 off, M4 iPad Pro $300 off, 4-pack Apple Pencil Tips $7, chargers, more
While we are still tracking big-time price drops on just about every M3 MacBook Air configuration, today’s deals are headlined by a massive discount on premium renewed iPhone 15 Pro units at up to $476 off the launch prices as well as select M4 iPad Pro models at up to $300 off. From there we move over to the accessory space with the return of all-time lows on the Find My Twelve South wall charger as well as the official 4-pack of Apple Pencil Tips at just $7, Philips Hue gear, and one of the thinnest MagSafe power banks we have ever seen at just $20. All of that and more is waiting for you below.  more…

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Spotify pays artists less than half of what Apple Music pays artists
1,000 music streams generated on average $3.41, according to Duetti, while Spotify pays artists less than half of what Apple Music pays… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple TV+ got zero Oscar nominations for its movies this year
Apple TV+ has been on a roll with its TV shows lately, but movies remain a struggle for the streamer. Today’s newly unveiled Oscar nominations confirm that, as a grand total of zero nominations were received by Apple. more…

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Luminar photo editor adds RAW support and iCloud sync to iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
Photo editing app Luminar Mobile is delivering two highly requested user features today. Full RAW image editing support and iCloud sync between devices arrives in Luminar Mobile 2.2. more…

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UK Watchdog Targets Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems With New Digital Market Powers
Britain's competition watchdog launched investigations into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems on Thursday under new powers to tackle digital market abuses that took effect this year. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine whether the tech giants' control over operating systems, app stores and browsers constitutes "strategic market status" requiring regulatory intervention. The probe will focus on potential barriers to competition, preferential treatment of their own apps, and whether developers face unfair terms for app distribution. The regulator could force changes including mandatory access to key mobile functions or allowing users to download apps outside official stores. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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3D holographic display will make your eyes pop [Review] ★★★★☆
Turn your iPhone images into stunning 3D holograms with Looking Glass Go. Your pictures come to life without the need for special glasses. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Oscars snub Apple TV+ movies, and Apple no longer cares
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced and Apple TV+ is not going to take home another Best Picture Oscar, or anything else — because it didn't try."Blitz" was the only Apple production to even make it as far as the Oscars shortlistNobody can ever take away from Apple that it was the first-ever streamer to win a Best Picture Oscar for "CODA." It's not going to repeat that in 2025, but unlike Netflix, Apple truly didn't try very hard this time.That's clear not from the lack of nominations, but from the Oscars shortlist — and before that, from Apple's own PR attempts. Every year studios mount campaigns known as "For Your Consideration," trying to get the Academy's voters to at least watch key films, and Apple pushed four titles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple could be forced to promote state-backed apps on iPhone in India
India remains Apple’s largest market opportunity after China. Growing the business in India, however, has always required a bit of compromise with the local government. In 2019, it was a small investment of $1 billion that helped unlock iPhone exports from India. More recently, India has pressured Apple to put its government-backed app store on the iPhone. more…

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If your iPhone alarms aren't going off, you're not alone
It might not be "new year, new me" for the iPhone yet, as scattered reports across social media show that the iPhone is, yet again, failing to wake people up.The iPhone seems to be sleeping on the job once moreNothing starts the day off on the wrong foot like missing your alarm when you've got somewhere to be or something to do. Unfortunately for some iPhone owners, that seems to be the exact situation they've found themselves in.Stop us if you've heard this before. A quick check on X shows plenty of iPhone owners reporting that their alarms are not going off or are going off silently. A smaller subset of people are reporting that their alarms are going off at the incorrect time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Music pays artists more than 2x Spotify’s average rates, per report
Not every music streaming service pays artists equally, and a new report highlights the breadth of disparities from one streamer to the next—including Apple Music paying more than double Spotify’s average rates. more…

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TikTok ban could be resolved without selling to a US company, says American board member
The never-ending saga of the TikTok ban continues, with a ByteDance board member suggesting that a compromise would be possible. The remark was made by William E. Ford, an American businessman who is one of the directors of parent company ByteDance … more…

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ChatGPT down for many in the US and UK; OpenAI working on a fix
AI chatbot ChatGPT is down for many users in the US and the UK, with a variety of errors being reported – including gateway errors, login failures, and chats not loading … more…

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UK opens probe into Google’s and Apple’s mobile platforms
Regulator will examine how the tech giants compete with one another, treat developers.

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Apple’s China and iPhone ‘concerns’ are overdone – Wedbush
Concerns over Apple's challenges regrading iPhone sales in China persisted on Thursday as the AAPL's difficult beginning to 2025 intensified… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started
A Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be remotely tracked, unlocked, and started. A full year’s worth of location history was available, and was accurate to within five meters … more…

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5G is getting better, but does anyone notice?
Ookla, the firm behind Speedtest, just published its semi-annual U.S. connectivity report covering the second half of 2024. One takeaway is that 5G performance is improving. However, this raises one key question: can anyone notice? more…

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Apple TV+ unveils trailer for Spanish romantic comedy ‘Love You to Death’
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Love You to Death” (“A muerte”), the Spanish-language romantic comedy hailing from Atresmedia TV… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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UK's competition regulator assessing if Apple has too much overall power in mobile
The United Kingdom's competition regulator is investigating Apple and Google once again, with the CMA assessing the "strategic market status" of the two companies in mobile ecosystems.UK Houses of Parliament - Image Credit: David Zherdenovsky/PexelsThe Competition and Markets Authority is launching an investigation into the mobile business, once again taking on the dominance of Apple and Google in the smartphone market. As it flexes its new powers to investigate big tech companies like Apple, it's taking on the two companies responsible for the two biggest mobile operating systems.According to Statcounter, iOS has 47.7% of the mobile operating system market share in the UK as of December 2024. Android is reported at 51.9%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Think your iPhone has a virus? Here’s how to scan an iPhone for malware and stay safe
Macworld A virus? On an iPhone? While there are many that would say it’s not possible, it most certainly is, and if your iPhone or iPad is acting oddly then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to find out if your iPhone or iPad has a virus, and how best to get rid of it. Has your iPhone got a virus? Probably you don’t have a virus on your iPhone, but it’s not true to say iPhones don’t get viruses. There have been a few successful virus penetrations on iPhones over the years, including the state-sponsored espionage attacks via the Pegasus spyware attacks, and AdThief, which affected a number of jailbroken iPhones back in 2014. If you are unlucky enough to have been targeted in such an attack then, according to a support document, Apple will send a threat notification warning by mail and Message to you. Apple also aims to quickly address any security flaws that are being exploited by such spyware. Here’s How to check if your iPhone is infected by NSO’s Pegasus spyware. Apple also offers Lockdown Mode that you can switch on if you are targeted in this way. Here’s how to use Lockdown Mode to protect your iPhone. Despite this, in all honesty, there’s a very, very slim chance your iPhone has a virus unless you are a government employee or hold information that bad people want to get hold of. PROMOTIONAntivirus Deal: Intego Mac Premium Bundle Get Intego’s Mac Premium Bundle X9 with antivirus, firewall, backup and system performance tools for just $29.99 (down from $84.99) for the first year. Get Deal But those odds are changing, particularly in the EU. That’s because Apple is rolling out support for alternatives to the App Store to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and there’s every chance something unsavoury slips through the cracks. Since its inception, the iPhone (and later the iPad) has been a closed loop, or “Walled Garden”, where Apple, not the user, has the final say on what gets in or out. But tha’s now a little different, so it pays to be more vigilant If you are worried about a ‘bad actor’ infiltrating your device, there’s a good chance it’s tied to something you’ve installed, and could be down to an honest bug rather than any system-destroying threat. We’ll run through all the ways you can find out if you have iPhone malware, how to run an iPhone virus scan, and how to remove a virus from your iPhone below. How to tell if your iPhone has a virus It’s rare, but what if you are one of the unlucky few? What are the warning signs for a malware infection on your device? After all, it’s rare a virus will introduce itself. Here are some things to look out for: Drops in battery life Battery life draining more quickly can be a sign that more is going on under the hood of your device for some reason. You can see if any apps in particular are draining your battery in the background if you go to Settings > Battery and swipe down. Check to see if anything is burning through your battery.Foundry Also checking your iPhone’s Battery Health in Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. It could just be your device’s cell is deteriorating over time, but it’s worth a check for the 30 seconds it’ll take. You will also see details of any apps that are guzzling a lot of battery life – iPhone is getting hot for no reason The same can be said about the heat that your phone generates. If you’re doing something particularly demanding, like playing hours of a game, you’ll naturally see an uptick in temperature. If the heat is increasing for no discernible reason, when the iPhone isn’t doing anything particularly taxing, and you’ve done the usual steps of turning your iPhone off and on again, it’s probably a good idea to get it checked out by an Apple Genius bar. Suspicious apps While it shouldn’t be possible for any apps to be installed on your iPhone without your knowledge, it’s worth checking the App Library on your iPhone for any apps in the recently installed section that you don’t recognise. Consider checking your recently installed apps, and delete any that could be tied to the problem. You can easily reinstall your apps once you have confirmed they aren’t causing the issues. Apps that crash often Are there any apps that are crashing regularly? Crashing isn’t a sign of malware, but if the app doesn’t run well, it could drain resources elsewhere on your device, making it feel as though there’s something wrong with your iPhone. Try updating the apps via the App Store to see if this helps. Sudden increases in data or call use Malware could try to hijack your iPhone and make calls to premium numbers, send data or even take part in cryptocurrency mining, all of which will drain your data or give a nasty surprise when the phone bill arrives. If you spot this, there’s a very good chance your device is infected. Random pop-up messages Receiving pop-up boxes out of the blue can also be a sign that things are not well with your iPhone. These can be a way to trick you into giving permission for things, as the text you’re reading isn’t necessarily what you’re agreeing to. If you’re worried that something may be amiss, turn your iPhone off and back on again to see if the pop-up disappears. How to fix the cause of the problem Whether it’s malware, a faulty app, a faulty phone or something else you might be able to fix the issue if you follow the steps below. Don’t jailbreak your device If you jailbroke your iPhone and installed an application from a non-official source whose authenticity is questionable you may have a malicious piece of software on your device and should attempt to isolate and uninstall the culprit. Check to see if the unexpected happens when you use certain apps If this is the case–and particularly if it’s only one app–then you’re probably looking at an app-specific issue, and we’ll deal with this in due course. As a rule of thumb, common behavior exhibited by apps that have been hijacked include redirecting you to an unfamiliar web page in Safari, and opening the App Store without permission. Check if the unexpected behavior happens when you use any app If the problem continues to occur no matter which apps are open, the chances are that your device is misbehaving because of a hardware problem, an iOS change that you’re not used to yet, or because you or another user of the device has changed a setting, perhaps inadvertently. It’s extremely unlikely that malware has penetrated to the heart of the operating system; this would be essentially unprecedented. In any of these cases we would take the device to an Apple Genius Bar. Find out if a compromised app is causing the problem Rather than a virus affecting iOS itself, it’s possible that you’ve simply got a problem app. This doesn’t necessarily mean the app is bad or that the developers are at fault; conversely, the fact that an app is legitimate or was made by a reputable company doesn’t mean it can’t be hijacked by malware or hackers. Because hackers cannot break into iOS itself, one of their most common strategies is to crack a developer kit, which may in turn be used by unwitting app developers. The crooks thus gain the ability to redirect you to a dodgy website when you use the app that was built using the compromised tool. It’s usually obvious when one particular app is the culprit, because you only have problems when using it. The usual giveaway sign is that, when you’ve got that app open, you will periodically be redirected to a web page, or to the App Store, without your permission. If you think one app is the problem, first of all have a look to see if an updated version of the app is available, since the problem may have been noticed and fixed. Also check the app’s website (if it has one) and/or the developers’ X (the one we all call Twitter) feed (if they have one) to see if the issue has been reported or discussed in those places. If the devs are contactable then you should report the issue to them. They may be able to offer a solution right away, but even if they can’t, they are more likely to find a fix if they know about it. Assuming that updating the app doesn’t solve the problem, uninstall it and try to manage without for a while. If the problem disappears then you’ve found your culprit, and it’s time to decide if you can manage without the app in the long term. Even if you do decide to delete the app permanently, however, remember that you can check in with the developers from time to time and see if a satisfactory update has materialized. Clear your history and website data Here’s a quick tip that may resolve web page redirect problems. Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data, then tap Clear History and Data to confirm. Power off and restart your iPhone Another simple method to clear out a software problem is to power down your device and then restart it. This won’t necessarily get rid of a virus, but it can help if an app is playing up. To do this, hold down the side button and volume up button until the screen changes and the ‘slide to power off’ slider appears. On an iPhone with Touch ID, you just need to hold down the power button until you see the slider. In either case this should take about four to five seconds. Finally, use the slider to power down the device. To restart the phone, hold down the power button or side button again. This time it should take about 10 seconds. The Apple logo will appear; at this point you can let go of the button. Wait until the passcode entry screen appears (you need to enter a passcode instead of using Touch ID/Face ID the first time you unlock a phone after powering up) and then unlock the device. Has this fixed the problem? If not, you may need to take more drastic measures. Restore your iPhone from a backup We trust that you back up your iPhone on a regular basis. If so, it’ll be easy to restore your iPhone from the most recent backup and see if the problem is removed. If this doesn’t work, you may have included the malware or other problem when you backed up the contents of your iPhone, so try restoring from the second most recent backup, then the one before that, and so on. Hopefully you will find a backup that pre-dates the problem and you’ll be able to proceed from there. For a more detailed look at how to do this, read how to restore an iPhone from backup. Restore your iPhone as a new device If none of your backups are malware-free, or the only backups that are malware-free are unusable for some other reason, you may be better off starting from scratch. Wipe your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Contents and Settings, then enter your passcode and confirm the process. Wait for the erasure to complete, and then set up the iPhone as a new device. This is a drastic step. Be sure you’ve exhausted all other solutions.Foundry We describe this process in more depth in separate articles: How to reset an iPhone and How to set up a new iPhone. Once you’ve completed setup you’ll need to reinstall the apps you want to use (although remember that if an app seemed to be causing the problem you should try living without it for a while and see if things are better), reload songs, photos and videos and get the settings back to the way you like them. It’s a pain, but hopefully you’ll only need to do it this once. How to protect your iPhone from malware The most important thing to do is update iOS or iPadOS regularly. When there is a security flaw Apple is (usually) quick to address it. If you keep the software up to date on your device you should be ok. The other thing is to only ever install apps from the App Store – not that you can get apps for the iPhone or iPad any other way (for now at least). The only way you could install apps from outside the App Store would be if you jailbreak your iPhone. We do not recommend jailbreaking your iPhone because it’s a very easy way to end up with malware on your device. If you do jailbreak your iPhone, you need to be especially careful about the software you install and the sources you download it from. Be careful of ‘social engineering’ attacks: don’t open links if you’re unsure where they come from. The weakest part of any system, however, is usually the person using the device. Hackers these days often try to trick people into giving away information or logging into fake sites so they can harvest your data. Always remain vigilant when using your iPhone if you want to keep it secure. For more general advice on protecting yourself from hackers, malware writers and other miscreants, read our iPhone security tips. Should I use antivirus software on my iPhone or iPad? The sandboxed nature of iOS means that third-party apps don’t have the kind of system-wide access that is required to fully secure a device. Apple would of course argue that this is the reason why iOS is so secure. Due to this, there isn’t much in the way of dedicated antivirus software for iPhone and iPad. There are some packages available, that include privacy controls, data use monitoring, and warnings about potentially dodgy websites. We recommend a number of antivirus solutions we have tested, many of which will also cover a iPhone and iPad. Take a look at: Best Antivirus for Mac. Our recommended antivirus for iPhone and iPad include: 1. Avast Premium Security Price When Reviewed: From $50.28 for first year, usually $77.99 a year (1 Mac). First-year, 1 Mac$50.28 (usually $77.99)First-year, 10 devices$69.48 (usually $99.99) Read our full Avast Premium Security review 2. McAfee Total Protection Price When Reviewed: Single: $29.99 (1 device) for first year, usually $89.99; Essential: $39.99 (5 devices) for first year, usually $119.99 a year 1 year, 1 device$29.991 year, 5 devices$39.99PCWorld Software Store$19.99 Read our full McAfee Total Protection review 3. Norton 360 Price When Reviewed: Standard (3 devices): $39.99 for first year, usually $94.99 a year; Deluxe (5 devices): $49.99 for first year, usually $119.99 a year 1 year, 3 devices$39.991 year, 5 devices$49.991 year, 3 devices (Amazon)$17.99 Read our full Norton 360 review 4. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac Price When Reviewed: $24.99 per year for 1 device (usually £39.99), $29.99 per year for 3 devices (usually $59.99) 1 year, 3 devices$29.99 (usually $59.99)1 year, 1 device$24.99 (usually $39.99) Read our full Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review Should I use a VPN on my iPhone or iPad? You might also want to consider a VPN to protect you when using public Wi-Fi. Check our roundup of the best iPhone VPNs and best iPad VPNs for dedicated advice. 1. NordVPN Price When Reviewed: Basic plan from $3.39 a month for two years. Usually $12.99. Basic 2-Year Plan $3.39 a monthBasic 1-Year Plan$4.99 a monthBasic Monthly Plan$12.99 a month Read our full NordVPN review 2. Surfshark Price When Reviewed: Starter plan from $2.19 a month for two years + 3 free months. Usually $15.45 a month. Starter 2-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$2.19 a monthStarter 1-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$3.19 a monthStarter Monthly Plan$15.45 a month Read our full Surfshark review 3. ExpressVPN Price When Reviewed: From $4.99 a month for 2 years + 6 free months 1-Year Plan (+ 3 free months)$6.67 a month6-Month Plan$9.99 a monthMonthly plan$12.95 a month Read our full ExpressVPN review 4. FastestVPN Price When Reviewed: Lifetime special deal: $40, usually $600 1 month$51 year$19.95Lifetime subscription$30 (often $40)See all plans & pricing at FastestVPN Read our full FastestVPN review

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Subreddits with millions of users ban X links after Musk’s inauguration salute
More than two dozen subreddits have banned X links, including those with millions of users. Hundreds more of the Reddit groups are currently discussing following suit … more…

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Health-focused Apple Watch has bands made of harmful 'forever chemicals'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of fluoroelastomer in several Apple Watch bands, saying the company is hiding how it is using dangerous chemicals.The Apple Watch Sport Band is among those said to contain harmful chemicals — image credit: AppleAs long ago as 2015, when it filed a patent regarding Apple Watch bands, Apple has been aware of health concerns over the fluoroelastomer material it uses in some bands such as the basic Sport Band. At the time, it was claimed that the particular fluoroelastomer recipe used had been strenuously tested to prevent rashes and other skin reactions.Ten years later, the company is being sued for the use of this material, and accused of promoting a health device that is unhealthy. The suit targets Apple's Sport Band — which comes as standard with an Apple Watch — plus the Ocean Band, and the Nike Sport Band. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed
Used iPhones with TikTok installed on them are being listed for sale on eBay for thousands of dollars, as people try to cash in on the ban. One listing even asks $50,000 for an unlocked iPhone 12 Pro Max “with TikTok app.” Although Trump has issued an executive order claiming to shield companies from liability for breaking the law, Apple, Google and others continue to comply by keeping TikTok out of their US app stores … more…

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Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — Which is best after three months?
It's been a few months since Apple launched the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the all-new Apple Watch Series 10. Here's how they compare after three months of daily use.Let's compare the Apple Watch Series 10 to the Apple Watch Ultra 2We wore the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for an entire year. Once the new Apple Watch Series 10 was released, we made a chance to the new wearable instead.This has given us lots of insight into the two models and how they actually compare after prolonged use. We'll go beyond just the specs on a website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years
The payment card giant MasterCard just fixed a glaring error in its domain name server settings that could have allowed anyone to intercept or divert Internet traffic for the company by registering an unused domain name. The misconfiguration persisted for nearly five years until a security researcher spent $300 to register the domain and prevent it from being grabbed by cybercriminals.

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Chinese Innovations Spawn Wave of Toll Phishing Via SMS
Residents across the United States are being inundated with text messages purporting to come from toll road operators like E-ZPass, warning that recipients face fines if a delinquent toll fee remains unpaid. Researchers say the surge in SMS spam coincides with new features added to a popular commercial phishing kit sold in China that makes it simple to set up convincing lures spoofing toll road operators in multiple U.S. states.

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Microsoft: Happy 2025. Here’s 161 Security Updates
Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three "zero-day" weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond's inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes than the company has shipped in one go since 2017.

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A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew
Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. However, new details about the internal operations of a prolific voice phishing gang show the group routinely abuses legitimate services at Apple and Google to force a variety of outbound communications to their users, including emails, automated phone calls and system-level messages sent to all signed-in devices.

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U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions
Federal authorities have arrested and indicted a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of being Kiberphant0m, a cybercriminal who has been selling and leaking sensitive customer call records stolen earlier this year from AT&T and Verizon. As first reported by KrebsOnSecurity last month, the accused is a communications specialist who was recently stationed in South Korea.

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Happy 15th Anniversary, KrebsOnSecurity!
KrebsOnSecurity.com turns 15 years old today! Maybe it's indelicate to celebrate the birthday of a cybercrime blog that mostly publishes bad news, but happily many of 2024's most engrossing security stories were about bad things happening to bad guys. It's also an occasion to note that despite my publishing fewer stories than ever this past year, we somehow managed to attract near record levels of readership (thank you!).

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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey.

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How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click
Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click "yes" to a Google prompt on his mobile device.

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How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks
A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges -- none of which are physically located there.

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Patch Tuesday, December 2024 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 70 security holes in Windows and Windows software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in active attacks. The zero-day seeing exploitation involves CVE-2024-49138, a security weakness in the Windows Common… Read More »

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U.S. Offered $10M for Hacker Just Arrested by Russia
In January 2022, KrebsOnSecurity identified a Russian man named Mikhail Matveev as "Wazawaka," a cybercriminal who was deeply involved in the formation and operation of multiple ransomware groups. The U.S. government indicted Matveev as a top ransomware purveyor a year later, offering $10 million for information leading to his arrest. Last week, the Russian government reportedly arrested Matveev and charged him with creating malware used to extort companies.

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16-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro CPUs are on sale for $250-$270 off MSRP
B&H Photo is offering a $250-$270 discount on new 16-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro CPUs right now. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Black): $2249, $250 off MSRP - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Silver): $2249, $250 off MSRP - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/512GB/Black): $2629, $270 off MSRP - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/512GB/Silver): $2629, $270 off MSRP Their prices are the lowest available today for new 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pros among the Apple retailers we track. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Here are the latest iPhone trade-in values at Apple
Get up to $630 on the purchase of new or refurbished iPhone at Apple using their official Trade In program. Trade in your old iPhone, and Apple will apply its appraised value toward the purchase of any new iPhone. According to Apple, "Answer a few questions to find out your device’s trade-in value. Then give us your device and we’ll put the value on an Apple gift card (or e-credit) you can use anytime. If it’s ready to recycle, we’ll do it for free. Trading in your device is as easy as buying a new one. We’ll give you a prepaid trade-in kit or shipping label to send it off. Or you can bring it to an Apple Store. We’ll either give you instant credit toward the purchase of a new product or send your device on to our recyclers." Current max trade in values (January 2025) are as follows...

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Here are the latest iPhone trade-in values at Apple
Get up to $630 on the purchase of new or refurbished iPhone at Apple using their official Trade In program. Trade in your old iPhone, and Apple will apply its appraised value toward the purchase of any new iPhone. According to Apple, "Answer a few questions to find out your device’s trade-in value. Then give us your device and we’ll put the value on an Apple gift card (or e-credit) you can use anytime. If it’s ready to recycle, we’ll do it for free. Trading in your device is as easy as buying a new one. We’ll give you a prepaid trade-in kit or shipping label to send it off. Or you can bring it to an Apple Store. We’ll either give you instant credit toward the purchase of a new product or send your device on to our recyclers." Current max trade in values (January 2025) are as follows...

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Here are the latest iPhone trade-in values at Apple
Get up to $630 on the purchase of new or refurbished iPhone at Apple using their official Trade In program. Trade in your old iPhone, and Apple will apply its appraised value toward the purchase of any new iPhone. According to Apple, "Answer a few questions to find out your device’s trade-in value. Then give us your device and we’ll put the value on an Apple gift card (or e-credit) you can use anytime. If it’s ready to recycle, we’ll do it for free. Trading in your device is as easy as buying a new one. We’ll give you a prepaid trade-in kit or shipping label to send it off. Or you can bring it to an Apple Store. We’ll either give you instant credit toward the purchase of a new product or send your device on to our recyclers." Current max trade in values (January 2025) are as follows...

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Amazon is offering slight discount, ranging up to 6% off MSRP, on new M4 Mac minis
Amazon has the new M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis discounted up to 6% off MSRP right now. Shipping is free. Their prices are the lowest currently available for these popular new minis: - Mac mini M4 (16GB/256GB): $569, $30 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 (16GB/512GB): $744, $54 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 (24GB/512GB): $939, $60 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 Pro (24GB/512GB): $1369.99, $30 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Unreal Mobile is offering a $100 instant discount on any new iPhone
Unreal Mobile, an MVNO using AT&T and T-Mobile's networks, is offering a $100 discount on any new iPhone with service. This includes new iPhone 16 models as well as iPhone 15, 14, 13, and SE phones. New phones come with their Unlimited 20GB high-speed plan for $30 per month, billed at $90 every 3 months. Slower speeds apply after 20GB per month. Phones are locked to Unreal Mobile for 12 months of service. This deal is live today at Unreal Mobile. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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New sale at B&H: 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pros for $300 off MSRP
B&H Photo is offering a $300 discount on new 14-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Max CPUs right now, both Silver and Black colors. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB): $2899, $300 off MSRP Their price is among the lowest available today for a new 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro among the Apple retailers we track. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Clearance 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pros available today for $1599, $400 off original MSRP
B&H Photo has clearance 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pros on sale for $400 off original MSRP with prices available starting at $1599. B&H offers free 1-2 day delivery to most US addresses: - 14" 11-Core M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB RAM/512GB SSD): $1599 $400 off MSRP - 14" 12-Core M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB RAM/1TB SSD): $1999 $400 off MSRP These are the lowest available prices for last-generation 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pros. For the latest prices and sales, see our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Save $200 on 13-inch 16GB MacBook Airs with the latest sales at Apple retailers
Amazon and Best have Apple's 13-inch M3 MacBook Airs with 16GB of memory on sale right now for $200 off MSRP, with prices available starting at only $899. Sale prices below apply to all colors. (1): Amazon has new 13" 16GB M3 MacBook Airs on sale for $200 off MSRP, each including free shipping: - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $899, $200 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1099, $200 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1299, $200 off MSRP Note that stock at Amazon varies, and be sure to select Amazon as the seller rather than choosing a third-party retailer. (2): Best Buy has new 13" 16GB M3 MacBook Airs on sale for $200 off MSRP as well. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $899, $200 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1099, $200 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1299, $200 off MSRP For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple iPads back on sale for $70 off MSRP, prices start at $279
Best Buy has Apple's 10th-generation iPads back on sale this weekend for $70 off MSRP on their online store, starting at $279. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $279 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $429 $70 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $579 $70 off MSRP These are the lowest prices available for base-model iPads among the Apple retailers we track. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple AirPods Max headphones on sale this weekend for $100 off MSRP
Best Buy has AirPods Max headphones on sale this weekend for $100 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods Max with USB-C: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.

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