Save up to 30% on Aqara smart locks and HomeKit doorbell during Prime Big Deal Days
Upgrade your home security with Aqara's HomeKit-compatible Smart Lock U100, U300, or Video Doorbell G4, which are discounted as much as 30% for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.Aqara discounts for Amazon Prime Big Deal DaysWhether you're new to Apple Home or have a dozen HomeKit-enabled smart devices, it's never too late to add new features like door locks with Home Key or a camera with HomeKit Secure Video. Aqara has some of its best smart home options at a steep discount for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.Using any of these Aqara smart home products means having devices that deeply integrate with Apple Home and Apple devices while maintaining user privacy and security. Even if you're not using Apple Home, Aqara products work with Alexa, Google Home, and Aqara's own smart home app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Chinese hack of US ISPs shows why Apple is right about backdoors for law enforcement
It was revealed this weekend that Chinese hackers managed to access systems run by three of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in the US. What’s notable about the attack is that it compromised security backdoors deliberately created to allow for wiretaps by US law enforcement … more…

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: AirPods Pro 2 drop to $168.99, AirPods Max plunge to $394.99
Amazon's October Prime Day event is here, with record low prices on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max.Save on AirPods during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. [Apple/AppleInsider]AirPods deals were expected for Prime Day, but the steeper discount on AirPods Pro 2 is a pleasant surprise. Grab a pair for only $168.99 with a Prime membership while supplies last. Whether the earbuds are for yourself or you're getting your holiday shopping done early (kudos to you!), this deal saves you time and money, with the popular accessory delivered directly to your door.AirPods Pro 2 for $168.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Apple Watch Series 10 review: Modest improvements to a proven formula
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Bigger, easier-to-read display Faster charging Refined design Cons Still only 18 hours battery life Blood Oxygen unavailable in the U.S. Our Verdict After 10 years of Apple Watch releases, we know what to expect, and we are neither surprised nor disappointed. This is a set of nice, modest tweaks to a proven formula that needs little fanfare. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$399 Best Prices Today: Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) Retailer Price $381 View Deal $389 View Deal $399 View Deal 399 View Deal $399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket For the last several years, the Apple Watch has undergone a relatively modest series of yearly upgrades. It has more-or-less looked and felt the same since the Series 4, that huge upgrade that gave us a much larger display area (with rounded corners), a big leap in performance, and the impressive ECG feature. Since then, the watch has gotten just a tiny bit better each year. Maybe just a touch faster. Maybe there’s a new sensor, like blood oxygen. Maybe the display is a little brighter. We had hoped the rumors of a iPhone X-style overhaul with the Apple Watch Series 10 were true. They weren’t. This year’s update once again takes very modest, measured steps to improve Apple’s winning formula. The Apple Watch Series 10 is my favorite Apple Watch, but it’s still only a little better than the Series 9, which wasn’t very different from the Series 8, which was only slightly better than the Series 7… Apple Watch Series 10 design: Bigger and flatter It has been a while since Apple changed the physical design of the Apple Watch, so the Series 10’s new design is notable. And while the updated shape of the Series 10 is not nearly as dramatic as you might have hoped, it is noticeable. The watch is a little larger on the wrist, but also thinner and flatter, with sides that are even more rounded. The glass top curves smoothly to match the curve of the case with only the thinnest little line; you can barely see it. In practice, it doesn’t feel a lot different than the earlier models. Perhaps just slightly more comfortable—it’s just a couple of grams lighter (though the new high-end titanium model is a lot lighter than the Stainless Steel it replaces), but that weight is spread out a little more. The ever-so-slightly flatter design tends to catch on cuffs and sleeves a little less, too. To fit with the flatter shape, the digital crown is redesigned, with a smaller radius. The cellular red dot is also gone. Functionally, it hasn’t changed, but you will notice a slight difference. It takes a very-up-close, side-by-side comparison to notice the difference in thickness. It takes a very-up-close, side-by-side comparison to notice the difference in thickness.Apple It takes a very-up-close, side-by-side comparison to notice the difference in thickness.Apple Apple Apple Watch Series 10 display: Easier to see There are three changes to this year’s model that you’ll actually notice in day-to-day use. The first is the new speaker design, which Apple thinks is good enough to let you play music or podcasts directly from the watch rather than through a Bluetooth device like AirPods. It’s both surprising how good it sounds considering the size, and also still not good enough that you’d want to use it. It’s perfectly fine for most podcasts or audiobooks, as long as you’re not in a loud environment, though it does take a heavy toll on battery life. Besides, it would annoy anyone around you. I suggest you stick with your AirPods. The display is just as bright as the Series 9, which cranks up to 2000 nits in the sunlight and is very easy to see. Apple says the new display here is 40% brighter at an angle, and I don’t know how to quantify that but I definitely could notice that it’s much easier to see the time or a large complication without needing to turn the watch directly toward me. You can readily tell the difference. The display is physically larger (a little less than 10% bigger) but the black bezels around the display have grown a little in appearance, too. The better viewing angles and slightly larger size does make it easier to read and the expanded touch targets makes precision tapping just a little bit easier. The digital crown is smaller to match the thinner body. It feels different, but works the same. The digital crown is smaller to match the thinner body. It feels different, but works the same.Foundry The digital crown is smaller to match the thinner body. It feels different, but works the same.Foundry Foundry Apple Watch Series 10 features: Better charging, same everything else Charging speed has improved when used with a fast-charge accessory (any Apple Watch charger from the Series 7 onward and a 20W or better USB-C power adapter). Apple says it goes from 0-80 percent in 30 minutes instead of the 45 minutes you’d have to wait with other recent Apple Watches. I definitely noticed a significant difference. Generally, I could put my watch on a charging stand at the end of the day when I go to take a shower and take it off after 20 or 30 minutes with a full charge, or nearly so. If I had forgotten to charge my watch and it was too low to wear for sleep tracking that night, a brief 10 minutes on the charger would give me enough juice to last overnight. Still, the biggest flaw with the Apple Watch is that it’s a “charge every day” device. Faster charging makes this more convenient, but I still want multi-day battery life more than any other possible feature. Otherwise, the Apple Watch Series 10 continues with the strategy of making very small changes each year. Performance and battery life have remained relatively constant for years—the S9 SiP introduced last year was supposedly a lot faster than the S8 and S7, but we certainly couldn’t tell the difference in practical use, and the S10 in this model seems like the same thing again. But you’ll sometimes get a new sensor that enables something new, like blood oxygen, overnight temperature, fall detection, or a double-tap gesture. This year, there’s a water temperature and depth gauge, along with the somewhat-improved speaker, larger display, and faster charging. If you’re in the United States, you’ll also lose the Blood Oxygen feature if you had it on an older watch. Apple is in an ongoing patent battle with Masimo over it and has been forced to disable the feature on new watches sold in the U.S., though they didn’t have to disable it on already-sold watches. The hardware is there and the feature could be re-enabled with a software update, depending on the outcome of the patent dispute. Should you buy an Apple Watch Series 10? In our review of the Apple Watch Series 9, we wrote in response to this question: “That depends on what you currently own. If you’re on a Series 7 or 8, I would say no, since the changes won’t really be noticeable. If you’ve got anything older, or if this is going to be your first Apple Watch, then dive on in! The water’s lovely.” The same applies this year. The changes in this year’s model are not enough to warrant an upgrade for most people using a Series 9 or even Series 8. But these small tweaks each year start to add up to big overall improvements, like compounding interest. If your Apple Watch is three or more years old, you will probably notice and appreciate the improvements in this year’s model enough to justify the price.

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'Severance' gets rare Apple TV+ Blu-ray release
The first season of Apple TV+ hit "Severance" is coming to Blu-ray just ahead of the show's return for a second run."Severance" is coming to Blu-ray (image Source: Apple)Only a handful of Apple TV+ shows get any kind of physical media release, and it's seemingly never Apple that does the releasing. It's because Apple always commissions other firms to make shows for it, and some of those firms retain the rights to releases.Consequently, Fifth Season, one of the co-production companies involved, has produced a Blu-ray of "Severance," season one. It's due out on December 17, and now available for pre-order on Amazon for $42.88. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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MoneyGram hack – includes SSNs and photo ID for some customers; Comcast too
A MoneyGram hack has seen an attacker obtain the personal data of an unknown number of the company’s 50 million money transfer users. A separate hack of a debt collection company has seen personal data obtained for more than 200,000 Comcast customers, despite previous assurances that this was not the case … more…

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Annual updates are killing the iPhone
Macworld Every September, Tim Cook confidently announces Apple’s greatest iPhone yet and expresses how we’re going to love it. While that was certainly true for a time, today, most consumers and tech reviewers I talk to appear pretty unimpressed. Given their maturity, new iPhones now revolve around either minor changes or unnecessary ones—and we’re not loving it. It feels like fresh releases are starting to lose their sanity and identity just for the sake of introducing unique selling points. Out of Control The Camera Control button is arguably the most notable iPhone 16 upgrade. In theory, the new multifunctional button is supposed to cater to photography enthusiasts by offering deep integrations in first- and third-party camera apps. Thanks to its sensitivity toward touch and pressure input, users can adjust the zoom, exposure, depth of field, Photographic Styles, and more. Practically, however, the button overcomplicates everything. I’ve been really trying to love my iPhone 16 Pro Max’s Camera Control button, but it simply won’t grow on me. For starters, the button is flush with the iPhone’s frame, so identifying it without looking at the phone or touching around is close to impossible. This makes launching the Camera app to shoot a fleeting moment more challenging, especially when compared to the prominent Action button—which I can quickly click as I take the iPhone out of my pocket. The iPhone 16’s Camera Control button is more trouble than it’s worth. The iPhone 16’s Camera Control button is more trouble than it’s worth.Foundry The iPhone 16’s Camera Control button is more trouble than it’s worth.Foundry Foundry Otherwise, switching between different camera options using the button consumes more time than the existing controls on the touchscreen. And when I’m shooting in portrait orientation without relying on the Camera Control button, my fingers rest on its touch surface, which then unintentionally triggers it and wrecks my setup by changing the zoom, exposure, or lens. When it comes to finally shooting, the Camera Control button continues to fail as the required firm click shakes the iPhone. This ruins precisely framed photos and makes it harder to shoot moving objects or in low-light environments. Apple could’ve avoided this by assigning the firm click to camera setting alterations, while reserving the light touch input for the shutter. There are ways to change the behavior or disable it completely, but you shouldn’t need to dive into the Accessibility settings just to make a major new feature bearable. To me, it feels like the Camera Control button is an accessibility feature designed for those shooting with one hand rather than an enticing addition that mainstream users will adopt. Simply put, it creates many problems and solves nothing in the process. Features upon features Like the Camera Control button, the Action button (first introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro) also feels like an unnecessary change done for the sake of showcasing a reimagined device. The iconic mute switch survived around 15 years for a reason: it just worked. One could simply identify whether their iPhone is set to silent—without looking at it—by touching its edge. While the Action button can still act as a mute switch, there’s no easy way to identify the phone’s current ringer status without waking its screen and checking manually. It’s not great. Instead of replacing the mute switch with the Action button, Apple could’ve upgraded the existing double-back-tap feature, allowing users to assign a wider variety of tasks to it. It could’ve served the same purpose without requiring any hardware changes. The Dynamic Island commands your attention. The Dynamic Island commands your attention.David Price / Foundry The Dynamic Island commands your attention.David Price / Foundry David Price / Foundry This isn’t the first instance of Apple introducing new hardware when iOS changes would suffice. When the iPhone 6S debuted, the company made a big deal out of 3D Touch, only to kill it a few years later in favor of the software-based Haptic Touch. The iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island is yet another controversial change that many users I’ve come across despise. While I personally use it every day, others find it distracting. Given that the cutout’s position is lower compared to the retired notch, some users argue that it makes fullscreen videos less immersive. There’s also seemingly no way to disable Live Activities in the Dynamic Island while maintaining them on the Lock Screen. While you could swipe on it horizontally to hide a certain activity, the action is temporary, and it will default to appearing again when a new session starts. So, those bothered by the flashy pill are bound to a subpar viewing experience that ignores their personal preferences. And then there are features that exist just to fill out a spec sheet. Take the iPhone Pro’s LiDAR scanner, which allows users to 3D-map their surroundings. While the sensor is nice to have, it feels like yet another unnecessary change introduced for the sake of it. Sure, it contributes to the iPhone’s photography, but rivaling OEMs have managed to deliver great cameras without incorporating LiDAR. Meanwhile, its augmented reality use cases are objectively niche, and I’ve yet to come across someone who actively uses it. Fewer upgrades, bigger impacts The annual iPhone upgrade cycle is burning out Apple. As we’ve established, the company sometimes carries out poor decisions in the name of radical change. Otherwise, as was the case with the iterative iPhone 13 Pro, users wouldn’t care as much about upgrading. But what if there was a third route? Maybe it’s time for Apple to back off annual upgrades. Maybe it’s time for Apple to back off annual upgrades.Connor Jewiss / Foundry Maybe it’s time for Apple to back off annual upgrades.Connor Jewiss / Foundry Connor Jewiss / Foundry Instead of trying too hard to deliver something substantial on the one-year mark, Apple could give itself more time and release a new iPhone every couple of years. Two years’ worth of iterative upgrades bundled into a single device would make it more noticeable—without needing some crazy idea just to generate interest. A report by Mark Gurman suggests that Apple is actually considering moving away from annual launches for some of its products—and the iPhone should be at the top of the list. This would also give Apple time to actually finish developing the relevant software features instead of selling vaporware. The Camera Control button, for example, is still missing some announced features like Visual Intelligence. Meanwhile, the full Apple Intelligence suite the company has been advertising to sell iPhone 16 units won’t be available until sometime in 2025. Given the nature of big corporations, shareholders would realistically never let Apple take a break. Consequently, we’re bound to continue witnessing annual releases that are either iterative or absurd—until the iPhone is no longer an iPhone.

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Is it really a wearable if you shouldn’t be wearing it?
Macworld It’s mea culpa time as the Macalope is here again to talk about Meta, AR glasses, and the icky mess that is humanity. First off, here’s to today’s college kids! When the Macalope was in college he… well, let’s just say mistakes were made. He was decidedly not doing experiments to point out the flaws in modern technology. Someone Put Facial Recognition Tech onto Meta’s Smart Glasses to Instantly Dox Strangers. Two students at Harvard used Meta’s currently shipping Ray Bans in concert with PimEyes, a facial recognition technology, in order to scare the crap out of us. Look, the Macalope is already afraid of teens. The way they dress, congregate in groups, whispering conspiratorially about who’s “brat.” He doesn’t need any help, Ivy League students. Obviously, this is disturbing and, credit to the students, it’s meant as a cautionary tale, not a business plan. Although, there is little doubt this is someone’s business plan somewhere. This is why the Macalope says it is time to bring back Glasshole shaming. You remember Google Glass, right? Driving Glass out of existence may be the last great war society has collectively waged. We hated them and we banded together to destroy them. It was beautiful. And now? We cheer for these new devices. Last week the Macalope wrote about Meta’s Orion prototype, taking a look at the variety of opinions about the device. And even he neglected to bring up the privacy issue, focusing instead on the aesthetics. Yes, Meta’s Orion pass better for regular glasses than the Vision Pro. Meta’s Ray Bans pass even easier for regular glasses. Is that something we want, though? It’s all well and good if they’re being used for harmless entertainment, walking directions or idly looking up what “brat” is supposed to mean, anyway. But that’s not all they’re going to be used for. Remember how Facebook got started. It all began in 2003, when Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg created an online programme called “Facemash,” which allowed users to objectify fellow students by comparing photos of their faces and selecting who they deemed as “hotter.” Who knew that rewarding someone for making something gross by turning them into a billionaire would be a mistake? Immediate, in-the-wild privacy violation is simply the next logical step. Social media companies do not care about your privacy except for the way it tastes as it slides past their tongues. So sweet. While this be-horned pundit neglected to mention privacy in last week’s column, it wasn’t addressed much by the pundits the Macalope linked to in it, either. While we may have won the Battle of the Glasshole Fields, we have lost the War of the, uh, Privacy Ring, I don’t know. That kind of got away from the Macalope. It is simply taken for granted that these devices and capabilities are coming and there is nothing we can do about it. Or is there? IDG IDG IDG [dons funny nose and non-privacy-invasive glasses] While many have lauded Orion at the expense of the Vision Pro, at least the Vision Pro doesn’t move the needle on quietly violating people’s privacy much. Yes, it’s bulky. Yes, it has weird eyes. No, no one would mistake them for eyeglasses. But if someone is wearing a Vision Pro, you know they’re wearing something that could be recording you. With Meta’s Ray Bans and many other devices to come, you’ll only know by the weird, prolonged stares. Which, let’s face it, you’re probably going to get from the kinds of people who’d wear these with the intent to immediately look you up online whether they’re wearing them or not. Maybe this ship has sailed. Maybe it’s too late to stand together one more time and say “NO!” to wearing these things in public. But we should consider the consequences of just rolling over.

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October Prime Day 2024: Live coverage of the best Apple deals & tech sales
Prime Big Deal Days has officially begun, and we've rounded up the best Apple deals from Amazon, Best Buy and more. Save up to $400 on MacBooks, iPads, new AirPods, monitors and smart home tech with limited-time discounts.Save on Apple during Fall Prime Day. [Apple/Amazon]Fall Prime Day is a great time to shop for holiday gifts, as inventory stockouts and shipping deadlines will be here before you know it. I've been covering the best Apple deals for well over 8 years and the offers below represent the top discounts across popular tech categories. So if you're in the market for a new computer or simply want to spruce up a loved one's existing setup, there are discounts for just about every budget, with prices as low as $24.Shop all the deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Apple @ Work Podcast: MacStadium delivers Citrix enhancements
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Chris Chapman from MacStadium about their recent announcements around Citrix and free macOS virtualization. more…

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Vision Pro's First Scripted Immersive Film Is Coming This Week
The first scripted Immersive Video project for Apple's Vision Pro debuts on October 10. Called Submerged, the film "invites viewers onto a WWII-era submarine and follows its crew as they wrestle to combat a harrowing torpedo attack." 9to5Mac reports: The short film was written and directed by an Academy Award-winning filmmaker. That makes it stand out from other Immersive Video Apple has produced to this point. The filmmaker, Edward Berger, is best known for films like All Quiet on the Western Front and the upcoming Conclave. You can watch the trailer with commentary from the director here. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Acclaimed Apple original series Severance is getting a physical media release
The critically acclaimed Apple original Severance is getting a release on disc, with a Blu-ray edition . more…

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Roborock robot vacuum & mop combos get hefty Prime Big Deal Days discounts up to 63% off
Take advantage of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and get a Roborock robot vacuum and mop that will help clean your home and free up time for the family.Save up to 63% on Roborock robot vacuums (Source: Roborock)Don't miss out on the short-lived deals brought about by Amazon Prime Big Deal Days now through October 13. Roborock is offering significant discounts up to 63% off its most popular robot vacuum and mop combos.After 10 years on the market, Roborock knows what families need to keep their home clean with little hassle. Let the robots do the hard work while you focus on what's important — getting time back with your family. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Security Bite: The concerning popularity of third-rate VPN apps in Russia
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. I’m in the midst of traveling to Ukraine this week for OFTWv2.0, and I can’t help but think about the comments on last week’s edition of Security Bite defending the VPN apps that still exist on the App Store in Russia. While almost every app from legitimate providers in the country has been removed, Russian users can still find a surplus of VPN options claiming to offer secure encryption and private browsing. The only question being–really? more…

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Rumor: Apple to debut M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iPad mini following October hardware event
The rumor mill is in full swing, and with Apple’s next hardware event said to take place in late October, it’s thought that the company will introduce M4-based versions of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iPad mini on November 1. Apple is thought to be introducing an M4 version of its MacBook Pro notebook, […] Source

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macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18 updates add support for wired Xbox controllers
If you’re hankering to use a wired Xbox controller on your Apple device, you’re going to live this. Apple’s newest operating system updates for iOS 18, iPadOS, and macOS 15 Sequoia add support for the wired controllers. Previously, Apple devices supported wireless Xbox and PlayStation controllers via Bluetooth, but when it came to wired connections, […] Source

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Apple Watch Series 10 teardown highlights its poor repairability
iFixit's Apple Watch Series 10 teardown reveals it is as difficult to repair as ever, scoring a paltry 3 out of 10. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Lofree Dot Foundation keyboard review: lightweight and stylish
Lofree's Flow Dot Foundation is a mechanical keyboard aimed at women. While lightweight, it still offers a very sound typing experience.Lofree Flow Dot FoundationKeyboards are not exactly an item you could describe as feminine. Off-the-shelf mechanical keyboards don't tend to lean the design in that direction at all and are usually very utilitarian and industrial in construction.Of course, a seasoned Mac user could simply switch keycaps out from a mechanical keyboard for something they prefer. But that still leaves the rest of the keyboard unchanged unless you're prepared to pay a lot for a project to build. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Watch Series 10 teardown shows progress in everything except repairability
After a decade of iteration, Apple Watch Series 10 is a testament to Apple's miniaturization and display technology, but a teardown shows that it's still terribly difficult to repair.Apple Watch Series 10As is tradition, iFixit is working its way through all of Apple's latest gadgets, this time the Apple Watch Series 10. The enclosed case keeps all the components watertight, and the sensor housing can't be removed easily.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Apple Watch Series 10 Teardown: A Decade in the Making!","description":"We're here with the 15th Apple Watch and feeling nostalgic. Remember when we literally had to make a new screwdriver to get into these? Good times. ","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jicDkJ8xzkU/sddefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-07T17:32:52Z","duration":"PT3M43S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jicDkJ8xzkU"} Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iFixit teardown shows what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10
comes with a new design. Although it doesn’t look as radical as some people might have expected, the Series 10 design is significantly thinner and features larger displays. And for those curious to see what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10, iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown video of the new watch. more…

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Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock’s Prime Big Deal Days
Ready to set your home cleaning on auto-pilot or upgrade your existing setup? Robot vacuum and mop leader Roborock offers some of its best pricing ever with Prime Big Deal Days. Check out everything the latest Roborock intelligent devices deliver and save up to $650 with this limited-time offer. more…

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Russian YouTubers keep showing off alleged M4 MacBook Pros in possibly historic Apple leak
Apple's M4 MacBook Pro seems to have made its way to Russian YouTubers after showing up on a private Facebook group in what might be the biggest pre-announcement leak in Apple's history.M3 MacBook ProLeaks and rumors around Apple products may seem commonplace, but there's never been anything quite like what's apparently happening on Russian YouTube. Just hours after YouTuber Wylsacom posted an unboxing of an alleged M4 MacBook Pro, another has done the same.A YouTube Short shared by user Romancev768 shows an identical M4 MacBook Pro in space black with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM being unboxed. What ties this device to the ones leaked at the end of September are the identical boxes and model numbers. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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9to5Mac Daily: October 7, 2024 – M4 Macs and iOS 18.1 rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock and save up to $650 for Prime Big Deals Day.  more…

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Apple's global head of procurement, Dan Rosckes, to retire after 24 years
Dan Rosckes, Apple's Vice President of Global Sourcing and Supply Management, is retiring after a career spanning more than two decades at the company.Dan Rosckes, Apple's global head of procurement, is set to retire after 24 years at the company.Rosckes, who has been with Apple for 24 years, ran the company's hardware procurement group since 2022. His duties included negotiating deals with various suppliers and obtaining hardware components for Apple's products, which says a lot about the importance of his role at the company.Every year, Apple orders a wide variety of components in overwhelmingly large quantities. The iPhone maker's hardware procurement group is tasked with sourcing the various components and making agreements with suppliers that ensure both a clear profit for Apple and the timely delivery of new hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Jeffries analyst claims iPhone 16 sales will disappoint despite new AI features
Apple's stock declined on Monday after Jefferies downgraded the company to a "hold" rating. The investment firm cited concerns… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Quick Fix: Restoring Office Document Associations after Sequoia Upgrade
If you’re having trouble opening Word and Excel files after upgrading to macOS 15 Sequoia and the latest version of Microsoft Office, reassociating the documents with their apps will fix it.

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Restoring Office Document Associations after Sequoia Upgrade
If you’re having trouble opening Word and Excel files after upgrading to macOS 15 Sequoia and the latest version of Microsoft Office, reassociating the documents with their apps will fix it.

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iOS 18.1 developer beta 6: New Control Center toggles, sleep apnea detection, more
The sixth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is now available for all compatible iPhone models. Here's everything you need to know about the update and the features it introduces.iOS 18.1 developer beta 6 introduces new toggles for Control Center, among other things.On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.1 developer beta 6, which supports Apple Intelligence and builds upon the enhancements from the fifth developer beta, introduced two weeks earlier.The company's sixth and most recent developer beta of iOS 18.1 includes new toggles for Control Center and introduces support for sleep apnea detection. It also contains various other changes, such as in-app splash screens and modified icons. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissions
With today’s release of macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6, Apple is making another change to screen recording permissions. The company says that this should mean users see fewer permission dialog popups on their Macs… more…

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iCloud.com design update: Dark mode, customizable backgrounds, and more
Macworld Apple on Monday released several new design elements to iCloud.com, the company’s web portal for accessing iCloud services, all of which are available now. The new feature list is below, as posted on iCloud.com. General Dark Mode: iCloud.com will automatically match your device settings with a Light Mode or Dark Mode color scheme. Customize Your Background: Choose between different colors on the home page. To choose a new background, scroll to the bottom of the homepage, then click Customize Home Page. iCloud Calendar Calendar Support and Updated Design: Support for Hijri calendar and updated design across the app. iCloud Drive Shared View: See files that have been shared with you in the Shared View tab. iCloud Photos Faster Navigation: Quickly jump to a month or year in your library by clicking the calendar icon. Adjust Date and Time or Location: Modify the date, time, and location of your photos from the info pane. New Tile Options You can now display an album in the Photos tile on the homepage. Notes Pinned Notes: Pin important notes to the top of your list for easy access. Control-click on Mac or right-click to adjust your pinned notes. You can also choose to display pinned notes or pin new notes directly in the Notes tile on the homepage. Reminders More Ways to Stay Organized: Create new reminder lists to keep your tasks organized and complete recurring reminders.

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A Single Cloud Compromise Can Feed an Army of AI Sex Bots
Organizations that get relieved of credentials to their cloud environments can quickly find themselves part of a disturbing new trend: Cybercriminals using stolen cloud credentials to operate and resell sexualized AI-powered chat services. Researchers say these illicit chat bots, which use custom jailbreaks to bypass content filtering, often veer into darker role-playing scenarios, including child sexual exploitation and rape.

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Crooked Cops, Stolen Laptops & the Ghost of UGNazi
A California man accused of failing to pay taxes on tens of millions of dollars allegedly earned from cybercrime also paid local police officers hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him extort, intimidate and silence rivals and former business partners, a new indictment charges. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that many of the man's alleged targets were members of UGNazi, a hacker group behind multiple high-profile breaches and cyberattacks back in 2012.

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U.S. Indicts 2 Top Russian Hackers, Sanctions Cryptex
The United States today unveiled sanctions and indictments against the alleged proprietor of Joker's Stash, a now-defunct cybercrime store that peddled tens of millions of payment cards stolen in some of the largest data breaches of the past decade. The government also indicted a top Russian cybercriminal known as Taleon, whose cryptocurrency exchange Cryptex has evolved into one of Russia's most active money laundering networks.

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Timeshare Owner? The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You
The FBI is warning timeshare owners to be wary of a prevalent telemarketing scam involving a violent Mexican drug cartel that tries to trick elderly people into believing someone wants to buy their property. This is the story of a couple who recently lost more than $50,000 to an ongoing timeshare scam that spans at least two dozen phony escrow, title and realty firms.

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This Windows PowerShell Phish Has Scary Potential
Many GitHub users this week received a novel phishing email warning of critical security holes in their code. Those who clicked the link for details were asked to distinguish themselves from bots by pressing a combination of keyboard keys that causes Microsoft Windows to download password-stealing malware. While it's unlikely that many programmers fell for this scam, it's notable because less targeted versions of it are likely to be far more successful against the average Windows user.

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Scam ‘Funeral Streaming’ Groups Thrive on Facebook
Scammers are flooding Facebook with groups that purport to offer video streaming of funeral services for the recently deceased. Friends and family who follow the links for the streaming services are then asked to cough up their credit card information. Recently, these scammers have branched out into offering fake streaming services for nearly any kind of event advertised on Facebook. Here's a closer look at the size of this scheme, and some findings about who may be responsible.

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The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com’
A cyberattack that shut down some of the top casinos in Las Vegas last year quickly became one of the most riveting security stories of 2023: It was the first known case of native English-speaking hackers in the United States and Britain teaming up with ransomware gangs based in Russia. But that made-for-Hollywood narrative has eclipsed a far more hideous trend: Many of these young, Western cybercriminals are also members of fast-growing online groups that exist solely to bully, stalk, harass and extort vulnerable teens into physically harming themselves and others.

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Bug Left Some Windows PCs Dangerously Unpatched
Microsoft Corp. today released updates to fix at least 79 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related software, including multiple flaws that are already showing up in active attacks. Microsoft also corrected a critical bug that has caused some Windows 10 PCs to remain dangerously unpatched against actively exploited vulnerabilities for several months this year.

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October Prime Day Deal: 13-inch M3 MacBook Airs for $200 off Apple’s MSRP with free local store pickup
Best Buy has Apple 13" MacBook Airs with M3 CPUs in stock and on sale today for $200 off MSRP as part of their October Prime Day deals. Prices start at $899: - 13" M3 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $899 $200 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $1099 $200 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air (16GB RAM/512GB SSD): $1299 $200 off MSRP Prices valid for online orders only. In-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker.

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October Prime Day Deal: 13-inch M2 MacBook Airs for $749, $250 off Apple’s MSRP, with free store pickup today
Best Buy has Apple 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock and on sale on their online store for $250 off MSRP as part of their October Prime Day deals. Prices start at $749. Their prices are the lowest currently available for new 13" M2 MacBook Airs: - 13" M2 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $749 $250 off MSRP - 13" M2 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $949 $250 off MSRP Prices valid for online orders only. In-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker.

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October Prime Day Deal: 13-inch M2 MacBook Airs for $749, $250 off Apple’s MSRP, with free store pickup today
Best Buy has Apple 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock and on sale on their online store for $250 off MSRP as part of their October Prime Day deals. Prices start at $749. Their prices are the lowest currently available for new 13" M2 MacBook Airs: - 13" M2 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $749 $250 off MSRP - 13" M2 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $949 $250 off MSRP Prices valid for online orders only. In-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker.

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How to use your Apple Education discount to take up to $300 off new MacBooks at Apple
Need a new Apple MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? If you're a student, teacher, or staff member at any educational institution, you can use your .edu email address when ordering at Apple Education to take up to $300 off the price of a new MacBook. Even parents of students can qualify. Education discounts are also available on most build-to-order options, such as extra RAM and more storage. Details at Apple Education. Not in the US? Click for the Canada store. Click 'Read More' to see all the Apple Education discounts on every MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

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How to use your Apple Education discount to take up to $300 off new MacBooks at Apple
Need a new Apple MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? If you're a student, teacher, or staff member at any educational institution, you can use your .edu email address when ordering at Apple Education to take up to $300 off the price of a new MacBook. Even parents of students can qualify. Education discounts are also available on most build-to-order options, such as extra RAM and more storage. Details at Apple Education. Not in the US? Click for the Canada store. Click 'Read More' to see all the Apple Education discounts on every MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

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Sunday Sale: 10th-generation Apple iPads for $50 off MSRP, prices start at $299
Best Buy has Apple's 10th-generation WiFi iPads on sale for $50 off MSRP on their online store, starting at $299. 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: $299 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $449 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $449 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $599 $50 off MSRP For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sams Club is offering $70-$150 discounts on Apple’s 11-inch M4 WiFi iPad Pros
Sams Club has Apple's 11" WiFi iPad Pros with M4 CPUs on sale for $70-$150 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): - 11" M4 iPad Pro 256GB WiFi: $929, $70 off - 11" M4 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi: $1129, $70 off - 11" M4 iPad Pro 1TB WiFi: $1499, $100 off - 11" M4 iPad Pro 2TB WiFi: $1849, $150 off For the latest sales and deals, see our 11-inch iPad Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sams Club is offering $100-$200 discounts on Apple’s 13-inch M4 WiFi iPad Pros
Sams Club has Apple's 13" WiFi iPad Pros with M4 CPUs on sale for $100-$200 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): - 13" M4 iPad Pro 256GB WiFi: $1199, $100 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi: $1399, $100 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 1TB WiFi: $1749, $150 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 2TB WiFi: $2099, $200 off For the latest sales and deals, see our 13-inch iPad Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sams Club is offering $100-$200 discounts on Apple’s 13-inch M4 WiFi iPad Pros
Sams Club has Apple's 13" WiFi iPad Pros with M4 CPUs on sale for $100-$200 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): - 13" M4 iPad Pro 256GB WiFi: $1199, $100 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi: $1399, $100 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 1TB WiFi: $1749, $150 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 2TB WiFi: $2099, $200 off For the latest sales and deals, see our 13-inch iPad Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sams Club is offering $100-$200 discounts on Apple’s 13-inch M4 WiFi iPad Pros
Sams Club has Apple's 13" WiFi iPad Pros with M4 CPUs on sale for $100-$200 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): - 13" M4 iPad Pro 256GB WiFi: $1199, $100 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi: $1399, $100 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 1TB WiFi: $1749, $150 off - 13" M4 iPad Pro 2TB WiFi: $2099, $200 off For the latest sales and deals, see our 13-inch iPad Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Verizon has the iPhone 16 Pro on sale for $10/month, 65% off MSRP, through October 9th
Verizon has the iPhone 16 Pro on sale for 65% off the standard monthly finance cost when you add a new line of service. That's now $10 per month, down from $27.77. Discount is applied to your account monthly over a 36 month term, and no trade-in is required: - 128GB iPhone 16 Pro: $10/month (normally $27.77) Similar discounts are also available with higher-storage models. The fine print: "New line req'd. Unlimited Ultimate plan required. Promo credit applied to account over 36 mos; promo credit ends if eligibility requirements are no longer met; 0% APR.Taxes & fees may apply. Credits will appear on your Verizon Wireless bill." Promotion is valid from through at least October 9, 2024.. Verizon's deal is live on their site today. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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13-inch M2 MacBook Airs on sale for $849, $150 off Apple’s MSRP, with free store pickup today
Best Buy has Apple 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock and on sale on their online store for $150 off MSRP in Space Gray, Silver, Starlight, and Midnight colors. Prices start at $849. Their prices are the lowest currently available for new 13" M2 MacBook Airs: - 13" M2 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $849 $150 off MSRP - 13" M2 MacBook Air (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $1049 $150 off MSRP Prices valid for online orders only. In-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker.

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