Apple Updates TestFlight to Block Access to TikTok Beta in U.S.
Apple tonight updated its beta testing app TestFlight, seemingly to block U.S. users from accessing the TikTok beta on the iPhone and other devices. The update adds this fine print to the app, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris:Apple may use the IP address of your internet connection to approximate your location in order to determine whether certain beta apps that are subject to legal restrictions in some regions can be made available to you.This development comes after Apple removed TikTok from the App Store in the U.S. earlier tonight. In the U.S., a law banning TikTok unless Chinese company ByteDance divests ownership of the platform takes effect Sunday, January 19. The app is "temporarily unavailable" in the U.S., according to an in-app notice being shown to users tonight. More details about the ban and what comes next are outlined in our earlier report.Tags: TestFlight, TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Removes TikTok From App Store on iPhones and iPads in the U.S.
Apple tonight removed TikTok from the App Store in the U.S., meaning that the app can no longer be freshly installed on iPhones and iPads there. In other countries, the app remains available on the App Store and is fully functional. iPhone and iPad users in the U.S. who already installed TikTok can no longer use the app either as of tonight, as TikTok has made the app "temporarily unavailable." In the U.S., a law banning TikTok unless Chinese company ByteDance divests its ownership of the social media platform takes effect this Sunday, January 19. Lawmakers expressed concern that TikTok's ties to China pose national security risks. TikTok is now showing the following notice to users who open the app in the country:A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!U.S. President Joe Biden's administration on Friday said that due to the timing of the TikTok ban taking effect, actions to implement the law must fall to the next administration. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office this Monday, January 20, and he reportedly might give TikTok a 90-day reprieve on the ban. Biden believes TikTok should remain available in the U.S. under American ownership. In a statement on Friday, TikTok warned that the app would become unavailable due to the Biden administration's lack of intervention:The statements issued today by both the Biden White House and the Department of Justice have failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that are integral to maintaining TikTok's availability to over 170 million Americans. Unless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement, unfortunately TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19.TikTok has followed through with making the app unavailable, and Apple has now taken action too. Apple could have faced fines amounting to billions of dollars had it still offered access to the app from January 19. This saga is far from over, though.Tag: TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Air With OLED Display Reportedly Delayed
The wait for a MacBook Air with an OLED display might take longer than initially expected. Korean website The Elec yesterday cited an industry source who said the first MacBook Air with an OLED display will likely be released around 2029, instead of by 2027 as originally planned. The report said Apple made this decision as a result of lower-than-expected sales of the first iPad Pro models with OLED displays, which launched last year. Essentially, the report claims that since OLED displays did not help to boost iPad Pro sales as much as Apple anticipated, the company has decided to delay bringing the expensive technology to the MacBook Air. However, it is unclear if there are any other reasons for the apparent delay that are not mentioned in the report. While the MacBook Air will apparently stick with LCD technology for the next four years, the report claims that Apple plans to use "oxide TFT" technology for 2027 models. This upgrade would allow for improved color accuracy, higher contrast ratio, more uniform display brightness, and lower power consumption for longer battery life. So, while no OLED, the MacBook Air should still receive meaningful display improvements in two years from now. MacBook Pro models with OLED displays are still expected to launch next year. In the meantime, Apple will likely announce updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 chip within the next month or two.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTag: The ElecBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Don't Buy), 13" MacBook Air (Don't Buy)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Buy Kicks Off Weekend Sale With Sitewide Discounts on iPads, MacBooks, TVs, and More
Best Buy is hosting a new weekend sale that includes a few solid deals on iPads and MacBooks. There's also plenty of non-Apple discounts during the event, with big savings on TVs, smart home products, video games, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. iPads The best Apple-related deals during the Best Buy sale include the 10th generation iPad at $279.00 ($70 off) and iPad mini 7 at $399.00 ($100 off). You'll find a few other configurations of each model on sale, including cellular devices. SITEWIDE SALEApple Deals at Best Buy10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) - $279.00 ($70 off) 10th Gen iPad (256GB Wi-Fi) - $429.00 ($70 off) iPad mini 7 (128GB Wi-Fi) - $399.00 ($100 off) iPad mini 7 (256GB Wi-Fi) - $499.00 ($100 off) MacBooks You can also find an all-time low price on the M2 13-inch MacBook Air for $799.00 ($200 off), and the newer M3 13-inch MacBook Air for $899.00 ($200 off). For MacBook Pros, there are low prices across nearly every model of the 2024 MacBook Pro in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes at Best Buy this weekend. MacBook Air M2 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 256GB) - $799.00 ($200 off) M3 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 256GB) - $899.00 ($200 off) M3 15-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 256GB) - $1,099.00 ($200 off) 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 10-Core/16GB RAM/512GB - $1,449.00 ($150 off) M4 10-Core/16GB RAM/1TB - $1,599.00 ($200 off) M4 10-Core/24GB RAM/1TB - $1,799.00 ($200 off) M4 Pro 12-Core/24GB RAM/512GB - $1,799.00 ($200 off) M4 Pro 14-Core/24GB RAM/1TB - $2,179.00 ($220 off) M4 Max 14-Core/36GB RAM/1TB - $2,899.00 ($300 off) 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro 14-Core/24GB RAM/512GB - $2,249.00 ($250 off) M4 Pro 14-Core/48GB RAM/512GB - $2,634.00 ($265 off) M4 Max 14-Core/36GB RAM/1TB - $3,149.00 ($350 off) M4 Max 16-Core/48GB RAM/1TB - $3,599.00 ($400 off) TVs 50-inch Roku 4K Smart TV - $229.99 ($70 off) 55-inch Samsung 4K UHD Smart TV - $359.99 ($20 off) 75-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($100 off) 75-inch Hisense 4K UHD QLED Google TV - $799.99 ($400 off) 86-inch LG 4K LED Smart TV - $899.99 ($250 off) 65-inch LG 4K UHD Smart TV - $1,499.99 ($300 off) 77-inch Sony Bravia 4K OLED Google TV - $2,499.99 ($500 off) Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 19 Rumors: Redesigned Camera App, ChatGPT-Like Siri, and More
iOS 19 is still around six months away from being unveiled, but rumors about the upcoming software update are already starting to stack up. Below, we recap iOS 19 rumors so far. Redesigned Camera App A new leak has allegedly revealed a redesigned Camera app coming with iOS 19. On his YouTube channel Front Page Tech this week, Jon Prosser shared a video showing what the new Camera app will apparently look like, with the key change being translucent menus for camera controls. Overall, the design of these menus looks similar to visionOS, the software platform for Apple's Vision Pro headset. A re-created render of iOS 19's redesigned Camera app (Credit: Front Page Tech) More of the camera's viewfinder is visible compared to iOS 18. The camera controls are split into Photo and Video categories at the bottom of the app. The camera controls include options for recording spatial video, turning on a timer for a photo, and more. Additional controls for video resolution and frame rate pop over at the top of the screen as necessary, according to the video. It is unclear if the alleged visionOS-like design changes will extend to other parts of the iOS 19 interface, or to more of Apple's built-in apps. It was previously rumored that iOS 18 would feature visionOS-like design changes, but that never happened. Perhaps the changes were for iOS 19 all along. More ChatGPT-Like Siri iOS 19 will introduce a "more conversational Siri" powered by "more advanced large language models," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This will make Siri more like ChatGPT, allowing the assistant to "handle more sophisticated requests." Apple will likely preview the revamped Siri during its iOS 19 announcement, but Gurman said it will not be available until as early as spring 2026. That suggests the feature will be released as part of iOS 19.4 in March or April next year. In the meantime, iOS 18.2 added ChatGPT integration to Siri, and Gurman expects an integration with Google's Gemini to follow in a later update. And with iOS 18.4, Siri will gain on-screen awareness, understanding of personal context, deeper per-app controls, and other upgrades. Just don't expect Siri to become truly like ChatGPT until next year. Staggered Features Many new features coming with iOS 19 are expected to roll out in later versions, ranging from iOS 19.1 through iOS 19.4. Compatible iPhones According to French website iPhoneSoft.fr, iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone that is capable of running iOS 18, which would mean the following models: iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) The oldest devices in that list are the iPhone XS, iPhone XS, and iPhone XR, all of which were released in September 2018. Of course, some iOS 19 features will be unavailable on older iPhone models. If this report is accurate, it would be the second year in a row in which Apple did not drop support for any iPhone models with its major annual iOS release. iOS 18 is compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17 is. iOS 17 dropped support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Timing The first iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 betas should be released during WWDC 2025 in June, and the updates are likely to be released in September.Related Roundup: iOS 19This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Top Stories: iPhone 17 Rumors, MacBook Air Updates, and More
We're finally coming out of Apple's slower holiday season for news and rumors, and it looks like we've got some hardware and software updates arriving in the fairly near future to kick off what's expected to be a busy year for Apple. The iPhone 17 lineup will be the big launch of the year as usual, but there's plenty more on the docket that should keep our attention all year long. Apple TV+ is also starting the year off with a bang with the highly anticipated season two premiere of Severance, the season two finale of popular sci-fi show Silo, and more, so read on below for all the details! iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 8 New Features While the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max won't launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. Among the more recent reports have been claims that the main camera sensor will be smaller than the one on the iPhone 16 Pro models and that all three rear cameras on both the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature 48-megapixel resolution. Meanwhile, Apple is preparing to launch an all-new "iPhone 17 Air" model that will be the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring as little as 5.5 mm at its thinnest points. MacBook Air Likely Apple's First Product Update of 2025: What to Expect We're expecting several product announcements from Apple over the next few months, but it sounds like an updated MacBook Air may be the first out of the gate in just a few weeks. We're not expecting major upgrades for Apple's cheapest laptop, but it will get the latest M4 chip and potentially some additional upgrades like an additional Thunderbolt port and an improved camera with Center Stage support. Hearing a Mysterious Chime From Your AirPods Pro Case? It's a Feature If you've been hearing a chiming sound from your AirPods Pro 2 case when the AirPods are charging, it's a feature that Apple added with the launch of Hearing Health last year. In a support guide, Apple says that the ‌AirPods Pro‌ may play a sound every so often while in the case to ensure the microphones and speakers are working as intended. Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 Premiere With Lumon Industries Pop-Up and Visits From Actors With the highly anticipated second season of Apple TV+ series Severance debuting this week, Apple has been hyping things up across its social media channels and even brought cast members and producer Ben Stiller to a special pop-up event at Grand Central Terminal in New York. The pop-up event featured a glass cube with computer workstations as seen in the series, with Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, and Tramell Tillman showing up as their characters to spend time in the office setting as their "innies." Popular sci-fi series Silo also saw its season two finale released this week, adding to the flurry of Apple TV+ activity. Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025 While Apple looks to be planning upgrades across a broad array of products in 2025, the lower ends of the lineups may receive some special attention this year as there are at least eight products on the cheaper end of the scale that we're hoping to see this year. That's among the more than 20 total product launches we're expecting to see across 2025. In addition to updates for major lower-end products like the iPhone SE, Apple Watch SE, standard iPad, and MacBook Air, we may also see smaller products like the HomePod mini, AirTag, and Apple TV receiving updates, plus the introduction of an all-new "command center" for the home. Everything New in iOS 18.3 Beta 3 iOS 18.3 is currently in beta for developers and public beta testers, with a public release expected as soon as later this month. The upcoming iPhone software update appears to be relatively minor in scope, although the latest beta released this week includes some notable changes to Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries to address complaints about inaccuracies. For the time being, Apple has turned off Notification Summaries for the News and Entertainment category entirely while it works on improvements. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Here's How Thin the iPhone 17 Air Might Be
For the last several months, we've been hearing rumors about a redesigned version of the iPhone 17 that Apple might call the ‌iPhone 17‌ "Air," or something along those lines. It's going to replace the ‌iPhone 17‌ Plus as Apple's fourth iPhone option, and it will be offered alongside the ‌iPhone 17‌, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max. We know the ‌iPhone 17‌ Air is going to be super slim, but there have been mixed rumors on just how thin Apple will be able to make it. Rumors have coalesced around 6mm, though in a recent report, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that he expects the ‌iPhone‌ to measure in at about 5.5mm. At 5.5mm, the ‌iPhone 17‌ Air will be the thinnest ‌iPhone‌ to date, a title currently held by the 6.9mm ‌iPhone‌ 6 that came out in way back in 2014. 5.5mm would be approximately 30 percent thinner than the iPhone 16, which measures in at 7.8mm thick, and 33 percent thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro models, which are 8.25mm thick. It won't be too far off from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro that Apple came out with last year. The new ‌iPad Pro‌ is also super thin, measuring in at 5.1mm. It's Apple's thinnest device to date, in fact. Apple is hoping a super thin design will entice people more than the ‌iPhone‌ mini and ‌iPhone‌ Plus models, neither of which has sold as well as the standard and Pro models. Apple discontinued the 5.4-inch ‌iPhone‌ mini option after the ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini, and the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus will apparently be the last "Plus" ‌iPhone‌. Kuo says the ‌iPhone 17‌ Air will be 5.5mm at its "thinnest point," so it sounds like we can still expect a camera bump. Apple is planning for a single 48-megapixel rear camera, with the company opting for just one lens because of space constraints in such a small chassis. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Some of the early rumors about the ‌iPhone 17‌ Air suggested it would be more expensive than the Pro models, but it doesn't sound like that's going to be the case. It will be a mid-tier model in size and functionality, featuring a 6.6-inch display and an A19 chip that won't be as quick as the A19 Pro expected for the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro models. It's also going to sport Apple's custom modem chip, which won't offer the fastest mmWave 5G speeds. While Kuo has targeted 5.5mm, it is worth noting that Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in December that the ‌iPhone 17‌ Air will be 2mm thinner than the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models, which would actually put it at 6.25mm. 5.5mm will be closest to the ‌iPad Pro‌, but even at 6.25mm, it will be the thinnest ‌iPhone‌ to date. The ‌iPhone 17‌ Air is expected to launch alongside the ‌iPhone 17‌, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max in September of 2025. More information on what to expect from the entire ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup can be found in our dedicated roundup.Related Roundup: iPhone 17This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 19 Rumored to Feature Redesigned Camera App Inspired by visionOS
iOS 19 will feature a redesigned Camera app inspired by visionOS, according to a new video from Jon Prosser, host of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech. Prosser obtained video of the alleged new Camera app, but he elected to share his own re-created images to protect his sources. The images reveal that the app will allegedly gain translucent menus for various camera controls, with the design of these menus looking very similar to the visionOS interface on the Apple Vision Pro headset. A previous rumor indicated that iOS 18 would feature a visionOS-like redesign, but that never happened. An alleged screenshot of the Camera app with translucent menus even leaked a few months after that initial rumor, but it appeared to be fake. In the end, perhaps these are changes that Apple was working on for ‌iOS 19‌ instead. It is possible the visionOS-like design changes could extend to other ‌iOS 19‌ interfaces and built-in apps, but this is not yet known for sure.Related Roundup: iOS 19Tag: Jon ProsserThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Instagram Adds New Features to Reels as TikTok Ban Looms
With TikTok on track to be banned from U.S. app stores starting on Sunday, Instagram is adding new features to Reels, its video-based feature that's modeled after TikTok. Going forward, there will be a new Reels feed that includes videos that your friends have liked or commented on, so you can see what your friends have watched and what they like. Your friends will also be able to see the videos that you have liked, which is something to be aware of. In this new Reels feed filled with friend recommendations, there will be an option to "start a conversation" with someone over a reel that they've liked. "We want Instagram to not only be a place where you consume entertaining content, but one where you connect over that content with friends," Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a video announcing the change. Instagram used to have a dedicated Activity feed that offered up this information, but it was removed several years ago. It is not yet known if Instagram plans to provide an opt-out for the new feed. The new feed is rolling out in a handful of countries right now, with Instagram set to expand it in the future. Instagram competitor TikTok could be unavailable to use starting on Sunday, which is the day U.S. app stores will be prohibited from distributing the app. Instagram could absorb some displaced TikTok users if that ends up happening.Tag: InstagramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Air and Rock Paper Pencil Kit From Astropad
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an M2 iPad Air, an Apple Pencil Pro, and Astropad's best iPad accessory, the Rock Paper Pencil. Rock Paper Pencil is an all-in-one kit that features a textured screen protector and ‌Apple Pencil‌ tip. The two components of the kit make writing and drawing on the ‌iPad‌ feel like you're writing on a piece of paper instead of on a glossy display. Writing or drawing on an ‌iPad‌ feels distinctly different from writing or drawing with a paper and a pen, and Rock Paper Pencil does a great job at making you forget you're using a tablet. It feels like writing on paper, and it also sounds like writing on paper. The screen protector uses NanoCling technology so it adheres to an ‌iPad‌ using static cling, and it can be taken off and put back on as needed with no residue left on the ‌iPad‌'s screen. With NanoCling, the screen protector fits right up to the display of the ‌iPad‌ to provide a flat surface with no gaps or ridges. Because of the slight friction from the texture of the screen protector, there's much more control over stroke output. Rock Paper Pencil's pencil tip fits on the ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro (and other ‌Apple Pencil‌ models) and it can hold up to heavy daily use. The tip features a wear-resistant copper alloy core with a palladium exterior coating, and it is equivalent to an 0.7mm ballpoint pen for precision writing and sketching. Astropad includes two pencil tips with the kit, along with a protective storage sleeve so you can tuck away the screen protector when you're not using it. Priced at $45, the Rock Paper Pencil kit works with all of Apple's modern iPads, including the ‌iPad Air‌, both iPad Pro models, the sixth-generation iPad mini, and the 7th-generation and later ‌iPad‌. We have an ‌iPad Air‌ 2, Rock Paper Pencil, and ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro for one lucky MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. Astropad Giveaway The contest will run from today (January 17) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on January 24. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after January 24 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: GiveawayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Pencil Pro Hits $99 Plus Discounts on MacBook Air and AirTag
Amazon this week dropped the Apple Pencil Pro back down to $99.00, a match of the accessory's all-time low price. We're still tracking this deal, plus solid savings on MacBook Air, AirTag, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple Pencil Pro What's the deal? Get $30 off Apple Pencil Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $30 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $99.00 Apple Pencil Pro dropped to $99.00 on Amazon this week, and it's still available today at this record low price. This is the first major discount on the stylus that we've tracked in 2025. AirTag What's the deal? Take $29 off AirTag 4-Pack Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $29 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $69.99 Early in the week, Amazon discounted the AirTag 4-Pack to $69.99, and this all-time low price is still available today. MacBook Air What's the deal? Get $200 off M2 and M3 MacBook Air Where can I get it? Best Buy and Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $200 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB) for $799.00 $200 OFF13-inch M3 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,099.00 $200 OFF15-inch M3 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,299.00 Amazon and Best Buy introduced solid $200 discounts across the M2 and M3 MacBook Air lineup this week, starting at just $799.00 for the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at Best Buy. Jackery What's the deal? Save on Jackery accessories Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO $1,500 OFFJackery Deals at Amazon Jackery has quite a few big discounts across its portable power station lineup this week, available only on Amazon. All of these deals require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the final sale price at checkout. Explorer 100 Plus Mini - $199.99 with on-page coupon, down from $229.99 Solar Generator 240 + Mini Solar Panel - $269.00 with on-page coupon, down from $349.00 Solar Generator 300 Plus + Solar Panel - $299.99 with on-page coupon, down from $399.99 Explorer 500 - $529.00 with on-page coupon, down from $799.00 Solar Generator 3000 PRO - $2,199.00 with on-page coupon, down from $3,999.00 Explorer 3000 Pro + 200W Solar Panels - $2,499.00 with on-page coupon, down from $3,999.00 Explorer 2000 Plus Kit with Expandable Battery and Solar Panels - $3,599.00 with on-page coupon, down from $4,999.00 Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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TikTok Facing U.S. Ban on January 19 After Supreme Court Upholds Law
On Sunday, January 19, Apple will need to remove TikTok from the U.S. App Store, because the app will be officially banned in the United States. On the 19th, app distributors and websites will be prohibited from distributing, maintaining, or updating the TikTok app, though the app itself could continue to function on devices where it has already been downloaded. TikTok has said, however, that it plans to shut down the app when the ban begins. TikTok did not receive a delay or reprieve from the United States Supreme Court, which today said [PDF] that it is upholding the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. TikTok can avoid a ban by severing its U.S. operations from Chinese control, which means that Chinese TikTok parent company ByteDance must divest the U.S. version of the app in order for it to continue to operate. The law, which passed in April, requires TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company. ByteDance was given nine months to sell the app prior to when the ban was scheduled to go into effect, but the company has focused on appealing the ruling. ByteDance argued that the law was unconstitutional and violated the First Amendment, but the Supreme Court maintains that ByteDance does not have First Amendment rights as a Chinese company. ByteDance has claimed that it is technologically impossible to divest TikTok, both due to the complexity of the code and the rearchitecture needed to uncouple it from ByteDance's software tools. ByteDance does not intend to hand over its proprietary algorithm, and the Chinese government has also opposed a sale so far. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled against TikTok, ByteDance and China may reconsider selling the app. There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok's data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners' First Amendment rights. The judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is affirmed. Should ByteDance sell TikTok to a U.S. company, TikTok will be able to continue to operate as normal. The TikTok ban will go into effect one day before Donald Trump takes office, and it is not clear how the administration change will impact the outcome. In a statement to CNN, Trump said "It ultimately goes up to me, so you're going to see what I'm going to do." He went on to say "Congress has given me the decision, so I'll be making the decision." Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay making a decision and to delay TikTok's ban, but the court declined to do so. It will be up to Trump's administration to enforce the law going forward, and there are avenues that would allow Trump to circumvent the Supreme Court's ruling so that TikTok remains operational, including an executive order that delays the ban.Tag: TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Studio Display 2: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say
It has been nearly three years since Apple released the Studio Display. Below, we recap rumors about a potential next-generation model. Apple released the Studio Display in March 2022 alongside the Mac Studio. The standalone display features a 27-inch LCD screen with 5K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits brightness, a built-in camera and speakers, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the Studio Display continues to start at $1,599. There have been on-again, off-again rumors about Apple planning a new 27-inch external display with mini-LED backlighting, which would allow for increased brightness and higher contrast ratio compared to the current Studio Display. In April 2023, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the display was slated for mass production in 2024 or early 2025. However, it is unclear if that remains Apple's plan. In November 2024, an anonymous listener of the Relay FM tech podcast "Upgrade" claimed that Apple was developing 90Hz display technology that could be used for the next Studio Display. This higher refresh rate would make content like videos and text while scrolling look smoother to the eye, but 90Hz would stop short of the 120Hz refresh rate that iPhones and Macs with ProMotion support can achieve. It would nonetheless be an improvement. It is not clear to us if the anonymous tipster has a proven track record with Apple rumors. That's all we have currently for Studio Display rumors. Given that Apple's higher-end Pro Display XDR was released in 2019, and still has not received any hardware upgrades, it is quite possible that the Studio Display could also linger without upgrades for at least a few more years. Hopefully, though, Apple delivers something sooner.Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Woot's Big Apple Watch Band Sale on Solo/Braided Loops Ends Today
Earlier this week, Woot brought back a massive sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, and the sale is set to end later tonight. All bands are in brand new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Woot says the sale will end at 11:59 p.m. Central Time tonight, although there is a chance it could be extended due to its popularity. Either way, some colors and sizes of the Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop are selling out, so be sure to place your order soon if you want one of these cheap bands. UP TO 70% OFFApple Watch Bands at Woot You can get the Solo Loop for just $19.99 ($29 off) and the Braided Solo Loop for $29.99 ($69 off) in this sale. Shoppers should note that this sale is focused on colors of the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop that Apple has stopped selling, and it doesn't include any of the new band colors. That being said, all of the bands in this sale are in new condition. The entire sale is focused on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop Apple Watch bands, so you'll need to know the size that works best for you before you buy. Apple has a measurement tool on its website that you can use to determine your exact size. Solo Loop Black/White Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Blue Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Green Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Purple Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Red/Orange/Yellow Hues - $19.99, down from $49.00 Braided Solo Loop Black/White Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Blue Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Green Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Purple Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Red/Orange/Yellow Hues - $29.99, down from $99.00 Pride - $29.99, down from $99.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV+ Has Big Day With 'Severance' Return and 'Silo' Season Finale
With so much hype surrounding the return of Severance, it can be easy to forget that another Apple TV+ hit show, Silo, is wrapping up its second season. Silo follows the lives of 10,000 people living in an underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic wasteland outside. The people are unaware of why the silo was built, and those who seek the truth face deadly consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette Nichols, an engineer who attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the silo following a loved one's murder. The show is based on Hugh Howey's best-selling book series. Apple says the season two finale of Silo is available to stream starting today, although eagle-eyed fans will know it was actually released at 9 p.m. Eastern Time last night. Severance's season two premiere was released at the exact same time. Apple recently announced that Silo will be a four-season show, allowing for the complete story from Howey's book series to be acted out. Severance, meanwhile, is a critically-acclaimed workplace thriller revolving around the mysterious company Lumon Industries. The company's employees cannot recall any memories about their personal lives while they are at work, and likewise they cannot remember anything about the workplace when they leave the office. The series has an ensemble cast that includes Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, and others. In the second season, Apple says the employees "learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe." Severance was created by Dan Erickson, and Ben Stiller serves as an executive producer. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year in the U.S., and the streaming service is also included in all Apple One subscription bundles.Tags: Apple TV Plus, Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $449.99 ($99 Off)
Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $449.99 in every color, down from $549.00. This is a new all-time low price on the USB-C headphones, and the first time in 2025 that we've tracked any notable sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Colors available on sale include Blue, Midnight, Orange, Starlight, and Purple. Some colors are still available to be delivered in January, but others have started slipping into a February delivery estimate, so be sure to place your order soon if you're interested. $99 OFFAirPods Max (USB-C) for $449.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Store App Launches in India
Apple has launched its dedicated Apple Store app in India, marking another increase in the company's presence in the country (via TechCrunch). The app builds upon Apple's existing retail infrastructure in India, which includes its online store, which launched in September 2020, and its first physical retail locations that opened in Mumbai and New Delhi in 2023. The ‌Apple Store‌ app is available in most major markets across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, but there are still some notable exceptions such as South Korea. Apple has confirmed plans to open four additional retail stores in Bengaluru, Pune, and other parts of Delhi and Mumbai by 2025. The company has also steadily increased its manufacturing footprint in India, starting with iPhone assembly in 2017 and expanding to include the production of "Pro" ‌iPhone‌ models in 2024.Tags: Apple Store, IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Expected to Launch 20+ Products This Year: Here's the Full List
2025 promises to be quite a big year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements this year. Apple's rumored smart home hub will be its second all-new product to launch in as many years, following the Apple Vision Pro headset last year. And of course, we will get several new iPhone and Apple Watch models, like every year. Beyond that, Apple could update some products that have not received any hardware refreshes in at least a few years, including the iPhone SE, AirTag, Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Mac Pro. Below, we recap what to expect from Apple this year. First Half of 2025 The following products are rumored to launch before the end of June. MacBook Air models with M4 chip A new iPhone SE (or "iPhone 16E") A new AirTag A new iPad Air iPad 11 Powerbeats Pro 2 Mac Studio with M4 Max and M4 Ultra chips Second Half of 2025 The following products are rumored to launch from September through December. iPhone 17 "iPhone 17 Air" iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple Watch Series 11 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Apple Watch SE 3 A new Apple TV A new HomePod mini MacBook Pro models with M5 chips Timing Less Clear The following products are expected to launch at some point in 2025, but the exact timeframe has yet to be narrowed down for these. An all-new smart home hub Mac Pro with M4 Ultra chip iPad Pro with M5 chip (rumored for late 2025 or early 2026) Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip (rumored for late 2025 or 2026) For more details, read our Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What's Coming in 2025.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 17 Rumored to Feature Major Thermal Design Upgrade
The iPhone 17 lineup will feature a vapor chamber heatsink to improve thermal performance, according to a new report. The news comes from Chinese tech news site MyDrivers, which claims that the entire ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup, consisting of the ‌iPhone 17‌, ‌iPhone 17‌ Air, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max, will adopt the improved thermal heat spreader. Vapor chamber technology is already used in many high-end Android devices. Vapor chambers work by spreading heat evenly across a larger surface area, preventing thermal throttling and maintaining consistent performance, which is particularly beneficial in slim devices. While the notorious thermal issues of the iPhone 15 Pro were seemingly resolved thanks to the iPhone 16 Pro's new aluminum thermal substructure, graphene sheet, and back glass, the report claims that the device still struggles under intense thermal load. A vapor chamber heatsink would apparently resolve this and allow for better sustained performance. Last year, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the ‌‌iPhone 17‌‌ Pro Max will also have an exclusive cooling system that combines vapor chamber technology with graphene sheets. Contrary to the latest report, Kuo said that the other new iPhone models launching in 2025 will continue to rely solely on graphene sheets.Related Roundup: iPhone 17Tag: MyDriversThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Supply Chain Forming for 2025 HomePod With LCD Display
The supply chain for Apple's upcoming HomePod or smart home "Command Center" with an LCD display is increasingly visible as launch approaches, DigiTimes reports. The paywalled report claims that the device's 7-inch LCD panel will be exclusively supplied by Tianma Microelectronics in China, corroborating other reports dating back to early 2023. The display panels are believed to cost just $10 each, undercutting other suppliers. Tianma doesn't currently make any displays for existing Apple products, with the company usually opting for the likes of Samsung Display, LG Display, and BOE. DigiTimes adds that Taiwan's Radiant Optoelectronics will handle backlight module production, while China's BYD will be the sole assembly partner. The device was originally rumored launch in early 2024, but faced repeated delays, initially to late 2024. Supply chain sources claim that Apple issued a shipment schedule targeting a launch in March 2025, but this timeline may have now slipped to the second half of 2025.Related Roundup: HomePodTags: Apple Command Center, DigiTimesBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone SE 4 Dummies Feature iPhone 14-Style Design With No Action Button or Camera Control
Apple is planning to introduce a new version of the iPhone SE this year, and alleged dummy models are starting to leak out. Sonny Dickson today shared some images of an ‌iPhone SE‌ 4 dummy model, giving us insight into what it could look like. For those unfamiliar with dummy models, they are non-functional mockups of new devices that case makers create based on information that leaks out of Apple's partner factories. There is big money in being the first to have a case for a new device, and over the years, leaked dummy models have turned out to be accurate in most cases. Rumors have suggested the next ‌iPhone SE‌ will look like the iPhone 14, and that seems to be accurate based on the images. There's an iPhone-14 style chassis with an aluminum band, a glass back, and a single-lens rear camera. There have been suggestions that the ‌iPhone SE‌ 4 could get an Action Button or the Camera Control button that's available on iPhone 16 models, but neither of those features is depicted on these dummy models. That doesn't mean it won't happen, but it does make it less likely because case makers would need to accommodate these features. The upcoming ‌iPhone SE‌ has been largely referred to as the ‌iPhone SE‌ 4, but there was a recent rumor indicating that Apple might call it the iPhone 16E. Along with the visible features from the dummy model, the ‌iPhone SE‌ is expected to include a faster A17 Pro chip that supports Apple Intelligence, an Apple-designed modem chip, and 8GB RAM. While it will only have that single camera, the camera is the same 48-megapixel Wide camera in the current ‌iPhone 16‌. We are expecting to see Apple debut the next ‌iPhone SE‌ sometime in March or April, and it will continue to be the company's lowest-cost device. It could go up in price a bit, but Apple is said to be aiming to keep it below $500.Related Roundup: iPhone SEBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Continues Promoting Severance Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
The second season of hit television show Severance is set to be available to stream starting tomorrow, and Apple is continuing to promote the show. The company's main Apple.com website now has a section dedicated to Lumon Industries, the fictional business that "innies" work for in Severance. On Tuesday, several key Severance actors attended a promotion at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The team sat at workstations modeled after the workstations they use on the show, and sat in a glass cube for several hours as part of a live-action Severance event attended by the public and members of the press. Severance actors have also been attending talk shows. Adam Scott, one of the main characters of the show, visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Scott said that during the promotion at Grand Central Terminal, the actors were locked in the cube for several hours. "None of us peed at all, for three hours," he said. "Didn't leave a glass cube for three hours." Scott went on to say it was a lot of fun, though. Members of the media have already been able to watch the second season of Severance, and it is so far receiving rave reviews. The show is available on Apple TV+, Apple's streaming service that's priced at $9.99 per month.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Everything New in iOS 18.3 Beta 3
Apple provided the third beta of iOS 18.3 to developers today, and while the betas have so far been light on new features, the third beta makes some major changes to Notification Summaries and also tweaks a few other features. Notification Summary Changes Apple made multiple changes to Notification Summaries in response to complaints about inaccurate summaries of news headlines. For now, summaries for apps in the News and Entertainment category have been disabled. Apple Intelligence will no longer summarize news notifications, but this is temporary and will be reinstated in a future update when Apple has made some changes. In the Settings app, the Notifications Summaries section makes it clear that this is a beta feature and that errors are a possibility. During setup, Apple has added the following wording for Notification Summaries: "Summarization may change the meaning of the original headlines. Double check important information." Summarized notifications are now shown with the text italicized to distinguish them from standard notifications. Notification Summaries can be disabled on a per-app basis directly from the Lock Screen by swiping on a notification and tapping on the "Options" button to get to an interface for turning off summaries. All of the Notification Summary changes have been made in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3. Camera Control On iPhone 16 models, the Camera Control section in the Settings has a renamed toggle. The toggle for AE/AF lock has been renamed to "Lock Focus and Exposure," which would be clearer to non-photographers who do not know what AE/AF Lock is. Lock Focus and Exposure is an optional setting that lets you lock your settings with a light press and hold on the Camera Control button, and it is meant to work similarly to a DSLR camera. Messages In the Messages sidebar that's accessible by tapping on the "+" button in any conversation, there is now a Genmoji entry, and tapping it takes you to the ‌Genmoji‌ creation interface. This is simply another way to get to the ‌Genmoji‌ creation tools, which have previously been available by tapping on the emoji keyboard button. PDF Editing When editing a PDF through the screenshot interface, if you crop content out, Apple now provides a warning that cropped content is not removed from the PDF. "Content outside the cropped area won't be visible in most PDF viewers, but it can be made visible in some apps," reads the message. More Features Know of something new in the latest iOS 18.3 beta that we left out? Let us know in the comments below.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Website Lists Unreleased tvOS 18.2.1 Update
A minor software update for the Apple TV may be coming soon. Apple listed an unreleased tvOS 18.2.1 update on its website today, with a build number of 22K160. Based on the version number, this would be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or patches security vulnerabilities. Apple already released iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 with "important bug fixes" earlier this month, but no specific details were provided. Apple did not publish any security fixes for those updates, meaning there were likely none. tvOS 18.2 was released in December with a Snoopy screen saver option on the second-generation Apple TV 4K and newer, along with support for ultra-wide 21:9 content with a home theater projector on the third-generation Apple TV 4K. tvOS 18.3 is currently in beta, and it will likely be released in late January. The update might introduce robot vacuum support in the Home app by time it is released, but otherwise it is shaping up to be a very minor update. tvOS 18 is compatible with all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models. Apple reportedly plans to release the next Apple TV in the later months of 2025, with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that could add Wi-Fi 6E support to the streaming device. The current Apple TV 4K was released in October 2022.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 18.3 Temporarily Removes Notification Summaries for News
With the iOS 18.3 update, Apple made several changes to the Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries feature that aggregates incoming notifications into a single quick-access message. For now, Notification Summaries for the News and Entertainment category have been temporarily disabled, and Apple is working on improvements. Notification Summaries for news will return in a future software update. In the Settings app, when a user activates Notification Summaries, Apple has added a warning that this is a beta feature and that there could be errors. For summaries that are still available through ‌Apple Intelligence‌, the text is now italicized as a way to distinguish them from traditional notifications. There is also now an option to manage whether notifications are summarized for an app right from the Lock Screen. To turn off summaries from the Lock Screen, swipe to the left on a Notification Summary and then tap on options to get to the menu to disable it on a per-app basis. Apple is making changes to Notification Summaries following complaints that the way ‌Apple Intelligence‌ aggregated news notifications could lead to false headlines and confused customers. Several BBC notifications, for example, were improperly summarized, providing false information to readers. After BBC News complained, Apple said that it would update Apple Intelligence to cut down on confusion caused by inaccurate summaries. Apple said that a future software update would clarify when notifications were summarized by ‌Apple Intelligence‌. Available on compatible devices in iOS 18.1 and later, ‌‌Apple Intelligence‌‌ notification summaries are designed to group multiple notifications from the same app together, providing a one-sentence overview of the content. These short summaries can cause problems when AI pulls the wrong details from news stories. While summaries have been disabled for news for the time being, the feature is still available for other types of apps. Notification Summaries can be turned off entirely in the Notifications section of the Settings app. Tag: Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Copilot for all: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Our ambition is to empower every employee with a Copilot and to transform every business process with agents. From Dow to Disney, companies are going big with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents, uncovering key scenarios that can deliver real ROI. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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The latest on AI at work: December 2024
Every organization is looking to maximize their AI ROI, and we want to help. Each month, we’ll share how customers are using Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents to transform work and business processes, along with highlights of the latest Copilot innovations. Let’s dig in. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Three new ways small and medium-sized businesses can purchase Microsoft 365 Copilot
In today's fast-paced market, agility is the key to success. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need an AI solution that helps them work smarter. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Nintendo Switch Part Deux – The TouchArcade Show #611
Welcome to the latest episode of The TouchArcade Show! We were short on time this week so it’s a bit … Continue reading ""

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KartRider Rush+ hits a big milestone by reaching Season 30
Despite the regularity of the updates that Nexon puts out for KartRider Rush+, I never really properly clocked the number until now. KRR+ has now released its 30th Season, which is pretty impressive. The name is not though; The World 2. Criticism aside, we can expect the usual unveiling of karts, characters, and courses. [Read more]

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Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket releases Part 2 of its generously referred to “event”
For all its’ fanfare when it was released, and I was one of those in the mass of excited bodies, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has been underwhelming. Even its latest event, which recently kicked off, the Wonder Pick Event Part 2, had been a bit of a whimper. [Read more]

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Strap in for some zany felonious fun with Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
Whilst we all deeply love the involved worlds and storytelling of a Witcher 3 or a Final Fantasy, sometimes we just have silly, stupid fun, and that is what Snoozy Kazoo is serving up. You can now get your hands on Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for mobile and revel in the anarchy. [Read more]

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Apple Arcade subscribers are in for a treat as RPG royalty, Final Fantasy, arrives to the service
Today is a good day for two reasons. First of all, the first Final Fantasy is coming to Apple Arcade for subscribers to have a field day with. Technically named Final Fantasy+. Secondly, this article is a flimsy pretext for me to discuss one of my all-time favourite series. [Read more]

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Zenless Zone Zero introduces multiple characters and modes in new version
HoYo is looking to ring in the New Year with Zenless Zone Zero version 1.5 placing famous in-game singer Astra Yao on the stage. She will perform at Starloop, with her trusty bodyguard Evelyn and the Proxy keeping watch for any and all conspiracies threatening the concert. [Read more]

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Where Have We Been!? – The TouchArcade Show #610
Oh hello there. Yes, we ARE still alive, thank you for asking. We took an unintended month-long hiatus due to … Continue reading ""

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Make gaming with friends simpler thanks to the new Club feature in Play Together
HAEGIN has announced the latest addition to their social networking game Play Together, called the Club system. Whilst I initially read this and thought, surely they can be encouraging young players to start going to nightclubs, turns out it is just their way of saying a Clan-like system. [Read more]

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Food Rush will have you rushing to fulfil hungry customers' orders on Android
In case you missed it, Firepath Games has officially launched its fast-paced cooking sim titled Food Rush, challenging you to manage your own restaurant and serve up culinary delights for your customers. Whip your masterful dishes into shape in the kitchen, then match your customers' orders with your food to keep them coming back for more. [Read more]

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PUBG Mobile gets a beautiful makeover for version 3.6 and introduces Sacred Quartet mode
Before we start with this, let's all take a moment to look above this text and admire that fantastic artwork. I love it so much. Anyway! PUBG Mobile has launched its version 3.6 update, which adds a host of changes, chief among being the Sacred Quartet mode. [Read more]

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Start building your New Year resolutions with video games in Habit Kingdom
With the New Year upon, the offices of the world have erupted into that one question asked each January; what are your resolutions? You can have the best will in the world, but sticking to these elusive little buggers is incredibly difficult, however, Habit Kingdom is a new app aiming to fix this. [Read more]

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Celebrate six years of UNO! Mobile with special events and a mammoth tournament
If you want to make a successful video game then you couldn’t really get much more of an advantage by starting with one of the world's biggest card games. This is what Mattel163 did with UNO! Mobile, and, as you will expect, I am about to rattle off some impressive numbers. [Read more]

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross introduces its first UR Double Hero
There are some exciting times to hand with The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross making it a New Year to remember. The New Year Festival 2025 is packing January full of fruitful events to clear and introduce the first UR double hero for players to recruit. Let’s start with that headline news. [Read more]

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148Apps Game of the Year 2024 – Unsung Games Edition
For a few years now, I have done some traditional Game of the Year honorifics where I've given props to titles via various categories and finished with the silly exercise of trying to rank the top ten games of the year in an ordered list to declare a "winner." [Read more]

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Top Mobile Game Discounts
Every day, we pick out a curated list of the best mobile discounts on the App Store and post them here. This list won't be comprehensive, but it every game on it is recommended. Feel free to check out the coverage we did on them in the links below to further vet these discounted games before you decide to buy: [Read more]

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Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 review
When I started playing Dungeons of Dreadrock for the first time, I had no idea the amount of tricky surprises that were awaiting me. It was the combination of clever wrinkles as well as their novelty that made it one of my top games of 2022. With a sequel, though, how do you recapture that same magic? Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 has a few new tricks up its sleeves to keep veteran players on the hook, but I'm not sure any of the innovations here will win over any new fans. [Read more]

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Version 2.0 of Wuthering Waves brings a new region and massively expanded features
Wuthering Waves is here to make our New Year a very joyous one indeed with the arrival of Version 2.0, dubbed All Silent Souls Can Sing. This massive new update also coincides with the game's PlayStation 5 launch, and it is incredibly easy to set up your existing account. I did it immediately. [Read more]

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Version 2.0 of Wuthering Waves brings a new region and massively expansion features
Wuthering Waves is here to make our New Year a very joyous one indeed with the arrival of Version 2.0, dubbed All Silent Souls Can Sing. This massive new update also coincides with the game's PlayStation 5 launch, and it is incredibly easy to set up your existing account. I did it immediately. [Read more]

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Squid Game: Unleashes gets a plethora of content thanks to the release of Squid Games Season 2
We don’t do TV show reviews here, but I feel like Squid Games Season 2 didn't hit as hard as the original did. Maybe because it was released in that lazy week between Christmas and New Yaer. Cultural phenomenon or not, however, its release does mean some shiny new content for Squid Game: Unleashed. [Read more]

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Love and Deepspace celebrates first anniversary with some new Memories and free gear
Infold Games is starting the year with a bang, pun very much intended, with the Nightly Rendezvous update coming to Love and Deepspace. Yes, I am covering this entirely because I thought of that terrible joke and I regret nothing. Now I am committed so let’s get into it! [Read more]

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Bleach: Brave Souls releases its New Year event with a massive range of opportunities to partake in
Whenever Bleach: Brave Souls updates pop up on the old news feed, it usually comes with about 100 components, and its New Year update is no different. There's a host of new summons, a Tower to scale, Co-Op Quests, and of course, a bunch of tasty gifts. [Read more]

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Valhalla Survival opens its pre-registrations with a generous gift for doing so
We all know that the best of all the mythologies is Norse. You may disagree, but then you would be wrong. Vikings, Odin, giant wolves, what else do you need? Lionheart Studio clearly agrees as they announce pre-registrations for Valhalla Survival a hack-and-slash set in this fantastic world. [Read more]

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Throw a little roguelike into your resource management with As Far As The Eye coming soon to mobile
Games like Age of Empires 2 and The Settlers 4 made up most of my PC childhood, I loved resource management and village building. Not once though did I think this needed roguelike elements, mostly cause that didn’t really exist, but As Far The Eye is coming to mobile soon, and the combination sounds actually amazing. [Read more]

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The 5 Best Mobile Card-Based Roguelites
It feels like every card based game is bound to hit the App Store at some point, but that doesn't always mean the mobile version will be all it should be. This has prompted us here to look back at all mobile games that have come out of the explosion of card-based roguelites that have been releasing in recent years and pick the top five games in that particular niche. [Read more]

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Blue Archives latest event kicks off with a thrilling trip to the local water park
I am well aware that the Western-world version of Blue Archive gets staggered events from the Asian version, but the timing will still always amuse me. As we sit here in winter freezing our assets off, the Say-Bing! The event begins in Blue Archive and is centred around a water park, which is one of the least appealing activities right now. [Read more]

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Kazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 18, 19:00 PST  -  Jan 21, 10:00 PSTJan 18, 13:12 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 network in Kazakhstan is conducting a series of emergency maintenances from 18 January 2025 at 19:00 PST until 21 January 2025 at 10:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 Kazakhstan handsets when sending via toll free numbers.Note, the maintenance will be carried out on each of the following dates and times:18 January 2025 at 19:00 PST until 19 January 2025 at 10:00 PST19 January 2025 at 19:00 PST until 20 January 2025 at 10:00 PST20 January 2025 at 19:00 PST until 21 January 2025 at 10:00 PSTWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.

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Network Performance Issues in Istanbul
Jan 18, 10:35 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Network Performance in Istanbul, Turkey.We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Ncell Network in Nepal
Jan 18, 02:22 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures when sending messages to Ncell network in Nepal. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Sms Delivery Delays And Failures to Multiple Networks in South Africa
Jan 17, 16:21 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures affecting multiple networks in South Africa. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Sms Delivery Delays To Etisalat Network in Egypt
Jan 17, 14:39 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Etisalat Network in Egypt. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Viettel Network in Burundi
Jan 17, 13:42 PSTMonitoring - The incident related to SMS delivery delays to Viettel Network in Burundi (https://status.twilio.com/incidents/fk1ggvxtnl9b) was resolved by mistake. Incoming updates will be provided in this status post.We are observing recovery and the current status is "Monitoring". We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Service Issue – NodeBalancers (US-ORD)
Jan 17, 19:50 UTCMonitoring - At this time we have been able to correct the issues affecting the NodeBalancer service. We will be monitoring this to ensure that it remains stable. If you continue to experience problems, please open a ticket with our Support Team.Jan 17, 19:28 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting the NodeBalancer service in our US-ORD data center. During this time, users may experience issues creating NodeBalancers in the US-ORD data center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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SMS Delivery Failures to Airtel Network in Nigeria
Jan 17, 11:39 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to Airtel Network in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 17, 11:31 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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United States Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – AT&T
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 17, 22:00 PST  -  Jan 18, 16:00 PSTJan 17, 10:47 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner AT&T United States is conducting planned maintenance from 17 January 2025 at 22:00 PST until 20 January 2025 at 04:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for AT&T United States customers.Impacted Product: Verify Silent Network AuthNote, the maintenance will be carried out on each of the following dates and times:17 January 2025 at 22:00 PST until 18 January 2025 at 04:00 PST18 January 2025 at 22:00 PST until 19 January 2025 at 04:00 PST19 January 2025 at 22:00 PST until 20 January 2025 at 04:00 PSTWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 17, 10:48 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Campaign Suspension without Customer Outreach. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Our Engineers Are Investigating an Issue With SMS Delivery Delays to Orange Network in Congo
Jan 17, 08:19 PSTMonitoring - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue causing SMS delivery delays to the Orange network in Congo. We will provide an update with customer impact details within the next two hours.

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Call Failures From Subscribers To Jamaica Twilio Phone Numbers
Jan 17, 07:01 PSTUpdate - We are observing call failures to Twilio Jamaica phone numbers. We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 17, 06:54 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Emergency Network Maintenance – AP-WEST (Mumbai)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 17, 20:30 UTC  -  Jan 18, 22:30 UTCJan 17, 14:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing an emergency network maintenance in our AP-WEST (Mumbai) data center beginning 17 January 2025, 20:30 UTC until 18 January 2025, 22:30 UTC. During this time, users with resources in the AP-WEST (Mumbai) region may experience intermittent issues when attempting to take actions like creating, updating, and deleting resources within this region.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 17, 06:52 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Viettel Network in Burundi. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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SMS delivery issues UAE
Jan 17, 06:13 ESTInvestigating - We are currently experiencing an issue with SMS Delivery in UAE. we are currently investigating the issue.

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Cloudflare API: Recent deployment causing issues in Terraform
Jan 17, 09:34 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers: A recent deployment of the Cloudflare API is breaking the state of customers that use specific actions on Terraform: "security_level", "minify" or "server_side_exclude" in a "cloudflare_page_rule" resource currently cannot apply Terraform.Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Site issues
Jan 17, 01:09 PSTInvestigating - We are currently investigating degraded performance of r/popular.

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Accsec Canada API Error
Jan 17, 01:03 PSTInvestigating - We are currently investigating errors for Twilio Rest API, impacting following Twilio services: Gateway API-Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes. Our engineering team is actively working on the issue, and we will provide another update as soon as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating
Jan 17, 00:23 PSTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with Twilio Serverless. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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AWS S3 SDK compatibility inconsistencies with R2
Jan 17, 03:20 UTCIdentified - AWS recently updated their SDKs to enable CRC32 checksums on multiple object operations by default. R2 does not currently support CRC32 checksums, and the default configurations will return header related errors such as Header 'x-amz-checksum-algorithm' with value 'CRC32' not implemented. Impacted users can either pin AWS SDKs to a prior version or modify the configuration to restore the prior default behavior of not checking checksums on upload. For more details, see the examples section of the R2 Docs for the relevant SDK: https://developers.cloudflare.com/r2/examples/aws/

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Apple iPad Deals at Best Buy: Up to $800 off + free shipping
Save on about two dozen models. We’ve pictured the 4th-Gen. Apple iPad Pro 11″ 2TB WiFi Tablet (2022) for $1,099 ($800 off). Shop Now at Best Buy

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Apple Deals at Adorama: Up to 44% off
Shop variety of Apple products in this sale, including iMacs, AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more, including accessories. Many items ship for free, but check the product page to be sure before placing your order. Shop Now at Adorama

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Green – FJV83LL/A – $969.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Green – FJV83LL/A $969.00 $1,249.00  −22% Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 256GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1962LL/A – $1,179.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Green – G1962LL/A $1,179.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Green – G19J7LL/A – $2,139.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Green – G19J7LL/A $2,139.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 24GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1961LL/A – $1,329.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Green – G1961LL/A $1,329.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1957LL/A – $1,649.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Silver – G1957LL/A $1,649.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Green – G19H1LL/A – $1,509.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Green – G19H1LL/A $1,509.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 24GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Orange – G19S3LL/A – $1,669.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Orange – G19S3LL/A $1,669.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1954LL/A – $1,489.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Silver – G1954LL/A $1,489.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Orange – G19S2LL/A – $1,509.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Orange – G19S2LL/A $1,509.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple Trade In Program: Up to $650 on iPhone, up to $1,170 on Macs
Trade in your old device to make some significant savings here. See some of the category-leading values below, the full lists can be found on the product page, under the appropriate tab.Want to use an iPad to stream your favorite shows and movies? Our guide to the Paramount Plus price in 2024 has the lowdown on what you'll pay for the streaming service and how you can save. Also check out our Peacock TV cost piece, which answers questions like "How much is Peacock Premium in 2024?" Shop Now at Apple Tips up to $875 off MacBook Pro up to $520 off iPad Pro up to $375 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 up to $650 off iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Apple Trade In Program: Up to $650 on iPhone, up to $1,170 on Macs
Trade in your old device to make some significant savings here. See some of the category-leading values below, the full lists can be found on the product page, under the appropriate tab.Want to use an iPad to stream your favorite shows and movies? Our guide to the Paramount Plus price in 2024 has the lowdown on what you'll pay for the streaming service and how you can save. Also check out our Peacock TV cost piece, which answers questions like "How much is Peacock Premium in 2024?" Shop Now at Apple Tips up to $875 off MacBook Pro up to $520 off iPad Pro up to $375 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 up to $650 off iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro Chip 14″ Laptop w/ 36GB RAM & 1TB SSD for $1,999 + free shipping
Save $800 on this hugely powerful MacBook Pro, equipped with an M3 Pro chip and an enormous 36GB of unified RAM. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

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Apple MacBook Air M1 13.3″ Laptop w/ 256GB SSD (2020) for $649 + free shipping
That's only $50 more than it's Cyber Monday price. Buy Now at Walmart

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