Apple pulls out the big guns to fix Siri and Apple Intelligence
In a new move to catch up with AI competitors, Apple taps software veteran to fix Siri and Apple Intelligence. She has a good track record. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Dynamic Island expected to stay the same on iPhone 17
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo continues to offer insights into the iPhone 17, this time saying that Dynamic Island isn't getting a redesign.Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 ProIt's 2025 which means we're beginning the nine-month march toward the iPhone 17. As a result, we're seeing an influx of rumors and leaks surrounding the next-gen iPhone.This one comes from Ming-Chi Kuo, who posted on X on Friday that he believes Dynamic Island size isn't changing much, if any, across the iPhone 17 lineup. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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ICE Raids Are an Escalation of Our Long-Simmering De Facto Cold Civil War
Trump says they’re targeting all undocumented immigrants, but so far they’re only targeting those who live in places that are popularly opposed to it. And that’s where the costs — both emotional and economic — will be felt.

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Apple Intelligence & Siri team getting a boost from fixer Kim Vorrath
Long-time Apple executive Kim Vorrath has been moved into the Apple Intelligence team following her successes on projects from Apple Vision Pro to the original iPhone.Apple Intelligence and SiriThe claim that Apple is behind on artificial intelligence may never go away, despite the company's long history of working in the field. But a new rejigging of staff on the Apple Intelligence project at least suggests that the company believes it has work to do.Specifically, according to Bloomberg, Kim Vorrath has been appointed Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The smartest iPad to buy is $100 off right now
Macworld If you’re going to get a tablet, then the M2 iPad Air is the best you can buy, with the right mix of performance, price, and portability. And today’s that price is even better: Amazon is selling the 11-inch M2 iPad Air for $500, $99 off its MSRP, and just $2 off its all-time low. In our 4-star review of the 11-inch iPad Air, we praised its processor upgrade and performance, as well as the fact the upgrade to 128GB base storage, essentially cutting the price by $50. “The lower entry-level price, the increased basic memory capacity of 128GB, and the front camera on the long edge are all pleasing upgrades for this generation of Air. The fact that the iPad has also been given the next chip up, the M2, is also welcome.” Otherwise, it’s very similar to the previous model, which isn’t a bad thing. It’s got a gorgeous 11-inch Liquid Retina display as well as a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage. This will ensure that even if you move around the room, the camera will focus on you. It’s also ready for Apple Intelligence as it continues its rollout throughout 2025. Don’t miss out on the chance to get an iPad Air for $500 at Amazon, a fantastic price for one of the best tablets out there. A stellar tablet for a stellar priceBuy now at Amazon

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Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads
Meta has officially started testing ads on its Threads micro-blogging social network. The company says this is a “small test” for the time being with a handful of different brands across the United States and Japan. more…

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Apple’s next-gen CarPlay project appears to have stalled
Macworld For over a year, Apple’s CarPlay site has teased the arrival of the next generation in 2024. Now that it’s 2025, Apple finally admits that’s not happening. When it was announced at WWDC in 2022, next-gen CarPlay was an exciting peek at the future of in-dash navigation systems. Instead of a rectangular screen, the next-gen CarPlay takes over the entire instrument panel, including car functions such as air conditioning and gauges. Apple says next-gen CarPlay “ensures a cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone–with designs for each automaker that express your vehicle’s character and brand.” While it was originally supposed to arrive in 2023, only two automakers, Porsche and Aston Martin, have announced actual support for the system and neither has produced a car or even a real-world concept shoring off the interface. In late 2023, Porsche and Aston Martin showed off images of their respective systems, with a series of digital gauges and a “background wallpaper that mimics the brand’s distinct houndstooth (or Pepita in Porsche-speak) seat pattern” and “a central information screen bookended by a circular speedometer and tachometer, the latter of which integrates ‘Hand built in Great Britain’ wraparound text.” There’s a lot about next-gen CarPlay that we don’t know yet, including whether it will require an iPhone to work. At the time of its announcement, Apple was still rumored to be working on its own vehicle, and next-gen CarPlay appeared to be something of a test for running a vehicle’s instrument cluster. But now that the project appears to be dead, it’s unclear how CarPlay fits into Apple’s ecosystem. Apple finally removed the “coming in 2024” text from the CarPlay website but hasn’t replaced it with any new estimate. In a statement to the media, Apple said: “The next generation of CarPlay builds on years of success and insights gained from CarPlay, delivering the best of Apple and the automaker in a deeply integrated and customizable experience. We continue to work closely with several automakers, enabling them to showcase their unique brand and visual design philosophies in the next generation of CarPlay. Each car brand will share more details as they near the announcements of their models that will support the next generation of CarPlay.” That’s much less specific than “coming in 2024” and implies that the project is much less far along than Apple previously implied. We might get our next peek at CarPlay at WWDC in June but for now, it’s anyone’s guess as to when the first cars might show up.

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Apple reveals iOS 18 adoption data for the first time
Apple has shared the first details on user adoption of iOS 18 so far. The company says that iOS 18 is currently installed on 68% of all iPhones and on 76% of iPhones introduced in the last four years. These numbers show that iOS 18 adoption is on the same trajectory as iOS 17 adoption last year. more…

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Apple states unequivocally: ‘Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear’
A study from the University of Notre Dame, published in December last year, revealed that PFAS chemicals were present in 15 out of 22 tested… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Find deals on Windows 11 Pro ($22) and more in CdkeySales New Year Sale
With the big CdkeySales New Year Sale lasting through January, deals on Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and more are extended! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Kuo: iPhone 17 won’t have a smaller Dynamic Island after all
One rumored change for the iPhone 17 might not come to fruition after all. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today says that the size of the Dynamic Island across the iPhone 17 lineup to be “largely unchanged” compared to the iPhone 16 models. more…

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Today in Apple history: Apple ships the first Mac
On January 24, 1984, computing changed forever. The first Mac, the mighty Macintosh 128K, brought a mouse and GUI to the masses. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition
Apple Intelligence has arrived, but Siri and Apple’s AI suite of features are nowhere near the level of rivals OpenAI, Anthropic, and others — especially with the absence of an Apple chatbot. For that reason, the company has recruited an internal software veteran to help course correct the path for Apple’s AI efforts. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the report: more…

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5 things we love about the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro
The is one of the most advanced smartphone gimbals on the market. We’ve had a chance to play with it for a few weeks, and these are five things we really love about the new gimbal. more…

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Apple’s next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon
Immersive Video on the Vision Pro is one of the product’s must-try experiences, and Apple’s first new release of the year—Man Vs. Beast—arrives next week to take you on a bull-riding adventure. more…

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It’s ‘safe’ to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit
Macworld Earlier this week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, accusing the company of knowingly using harmful chemicals in three Apple Watch bands. On Thursday, Apple made a public statement about the lawsuit, stating that the bands are “Safe for users to wear.” The lawsuit cites a University of Notre Dame study that found that 15 of 22 watch bands tested contain polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are toxic. The PFAS can be absorbed through the skin, eventually leading to health problems. The published study cites ten companies whose bands were tested, but the published results use labels that don’t specifically identify the band and model of the band tested. The bands cited in the lawsuit are the Sport Band (the band included with a new Apple Watch), the Ocean Band, and the Nike Sport Band. The lawsuit states that Apple “continues to hide the existence of PFAS at the point of purchase and otherwise.” You can find a copy of the lawsuit below. Apple issued a response to the lawsuit: Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands. In November 2022, Apple published a white paper about its phasing out of PFAS in its products. In the Executive Summary of the paper, Apple states that it wants to “thoughtfully phase out PFAS in a way that does not result in regrettable substitutions” and that the company is “prioritizing our phaseout activities on applications that result in the highest volumes of PFAS reductions and the most meaningful environmental impact.” The paper does not address PFAS in specific Apple Watch bands, though it tested bands from Apple, Nike, Fitbit, and Google. Apple Watch band class action lawsuitDownloa

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Microsoft PowerPoint review: What’s new in PowerPoint 2024?
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Included as part of Office subscription Packed with templates Easy to switch styles Cons Plenty of great alternatives now Our Verdict PowerPoint is still a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to a robust feature set. It’ll be interesting to see if AI leads to additional features, too. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When ReviewedLifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license, PowerPoint, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Microsoft (one device, one year) $99.99 View Deal Microsoft Office Home 2024 $149.99 View Deal Microsoft (lifetime license) $179.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket From business presentations to high-school slideshows, PowerPoint is so famous it’s almost a verb in some circles. And, while Apple’s Keynote is a fantastic alternative, as with Microsoft Word there’s a good chance you’ve worked with Microsoft’s suite for so long it’d be harder to change. That doesn’t mean there are plenty of regions to use PowerPoint on its own merit though. In fact, it’s a fantastic presentation builder that’s packed with templates for just about anything, has deep OneDrive integration and is likely to be supported for decades to come. Interestingly, it doesn’t pack as many AI features as Keynote (at least not yet), but with the likes of Canva and Figma on its case, there’s every chance that could happen soon as Microsoft looks to keep competition at bay. First Impressions New from Template: There are plenty of ways to get startedFoundry Booting up PowerPoint, you’re met with pretty much the same screen as you’ll get when firing up Word or Excel, too. This lets you jump right into a recent file, check out presentations that have been shared with you, or open up one you’ve saved in OneDrive. It’s really nice to be able to get started, and there’s a huge catalog of templates to pick from, too, ranging from project outlines, to colorful slideshows, to more fun and whimsical offerings. For someone as creatively challenged as myself, I appreciated finding a starting point was a simple process. It is worth noting that, while it’ll be familiar to some, there are a lot of toolbars and icons for newcomers. I’m not against that, because presentations can be inherently personal, but it’s something to consider if you’re introducing someone that hasn’t used Office365 before. Speaking of Office365, it’s the way PowerPoint feeds into the wide Microsoft app ecosystem that makes it as compelling as the likes of Google’s apps. For instance, you likely didn’t think to buy a presentation app piecemeal, but if you’ve got one included in your subscription then it’s worth using. For $99.99 a year (or $9.99 per month) you get up to six licenses across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more, which is a ton of value even if you’re putting a presentation together once in a blue moon. For one user it’s $99.99/£84.99 a year ($9.99/£8.49 a month) for Microsoft 265 Personal, which includes up to six licenses across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more, which is a ton of value even if you’re putting a presentation together once in a blue moon. Or for $129.99/£104.99 a year (or $12.99/£10.49 per month) you can get the Microsoft 365 Family edition with up to six licenses. However, if you only want to buy PowerPoint you can do that too. Microsoft sells a lifetime license of Word for $179.99/£159.99 (one device). You can also buy a lifetime license to Office Home 2024 for one device, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for just $149.99/£119.99. Which is a bargain (if you forget that Apple gives it’s Office apps away for free). Microsoft PowerPoint features Change Styles: It’s easy to mix up styles in PowerPoint if you’re looking to freshen things up.Foundry Aside from a whole host of ways to get cracking with a presentation, I appreciate how simple it is to revise a presentation’s styling wholesale. Once you’ve built it, you can switch between styles as if it were as easy as changing a single element, and that’s ideal for anyone looking to produce multiple copies of a report for clients and needs a distinct style for each without changing the content wholesale. Keynote is, in my mind, nicer to look at, but PowerPoint is plenty powerful and it’s easy enough to add images and assets from just about anywhere, including OneDrive (if you have the app installed on your Mac). Templates: PowerPoint is packed with templates for you to use as a starting point.Foundry Copilot plays a sizeable role in the app these days with features like a speaker coach to practice your presentation, but there’s no generative AI image drop-in like you’ll find in Keynote with Apple Intelligence (at least not on Mac). There is support for Apple’s ‘Writing Tools’, and you can drop a video recording directly onto your presentation with a ‘Cameo’ feature. It’s neat, letting you add a personal touch, but I’d wager you’ll have access to much more when working on a Windows PC. You can share presentations for real-time collaboration via OneDrive, too, letting you work with a team member. Microsoft PowerPoint annoyances Transitions: The transitions you love are still here, you’ll be pleased to knowFoundry My only complaint is that Microsoft’s toolbar-heavy UI means PowerPoint likely isn’t particularly beginner-friendly, but at least it’s relatively uniform across apps. It’s also worth looking at what rivals in the space are doing. Google Sheets, Canva, and Figma all offer impressive suites of presentation tools at minimal cost to a user, and they’re starting to introduce additional AI-driven features — but I expect Microsoft is doing its own work in that area to maintain an advantage. Should you buy PowerPoint 2024 for Mac? PowerPoint is, well, a powerhouse. It’s packed to the gills with features, and if you’re on a Windows PC that’s only likely to be even more true. If you’re an Office365 user, you’ll find plenty of reasons to invest in it for your next presentation, but rivals are coming for the crown. Also read: Microsoft Excel review: What’s new in Excel 2024? and Microsoft Word for Mac review: What’s new?

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Deals: M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, Apple Watch Series 10 back to Black Friday prices, iPad Air $99 off, more
Friday has arrived and so has a surprisingly extensive list of fresh new Apple gear deals along with it. First up, and perhaps most notable of all, Apple’s 16GB M4 MacBook Pro in Space Black or Silver has now fallen back to the $1,399 all-time low at $200 off – this is the most affordable model in the M4 lineup. From there we move over to the latest Apple Watch lineup – all of the GPS-only Series 10 configurations have now dropped back to Black Friday prices with deals starting from $329 – and the M2 iPad Air configurations with just about all of the most affordable models now seeing straight up $99 drops on Amazon. All of that and more awaits down below.  more…

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Innie Tim Cook reports for work at Lumon Industries
When innie Tim Cook reports for work at Lumon Industries, you know the "Severance" season 2 promos have reached fever pitch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Clever MacBook rig makes space with wall-mounted display [Setups]
Today's MacBook setup with wall-mounted display -- a giant smart TV, no less -- makes great use of space in a bedroom. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple says it's still safe to wear your Apple Watch bands, despite class action lawsuit
Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the company deliberately conceals the use of potentially harmful chemicals in certain Apple Watch bands. However, Apple asserts that the bands are safe to wear.The Nike Sport Band is one of the PFAS-containing bands Apple offersOn Tuesday, a class action lawsuit filed by the Northern District of California, first spotted by The Register was levied against Apple. The lawsuit claimed that some Apple Watch bands the company manufactures contain a high level of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).According to the lawsuit, three Apple Watch bands have high concentrations of PFAS: the Apple Watch Sport Band, the Nike Sport Band, and the Ocean Band. Because Apple describes these bands as made from fluoroelastomer, the lawsuit alleges that Apple knowingly conceals the presence of PFAS, which is linked to adverse health effects. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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9to5Mac Daily: January 24, 2025 – Next-gen CarPlay update, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free. more…

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Apple releases firmware betas for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple on Thursday released new beta firmware updates for both models of AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, available with both Lightning and USB-C… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple’s iconic ‘1984’ Super Bowl ad aired 41 years ago this week; how it almost didn’t happen
On this day 41 years ago, Apple’s first Macintosh went on sale, just two days after being introduced to the world during a commercial break in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. Although “1984” became a cultural phenomenon and a watershed moment for product launches, Apple’s Board of Directors was against it from the start. Here’s how the legendary ad almost didn’t air… more…

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Apple’s new Home products will have key upgrade that could make a big difference
Apple is launching three new Home products this year: ‘HomePad,’ a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. At least two of these devices will come with a key upgrade that could make a big difference for the smart home’s future. more…

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Amazon's $279 iPad 10th Gen deal is back
Amazon has issued a weekend iPad deal on the 10th Generation, with an on-page coupon bringing the price back down to $279.Save $70 with this iPad 10th Gen markdownTake advantage of a Friday price drop on Apple's iPad 10th Generation, with the standard 64GB Wi-Fi model dropping to $279 at Amazon. Most accounts will see a $299 price on Amazon's product page, with a bonus $19.01 on-page coupon available when you check the appropriate box.Get the $279 deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Security Bite: How hackers are still using Google Ads to spread malware
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. Last weekend, Google was found again serving a malicious website at the top of Search as a sponsored result. This isn’t the first time Google Ads has approved websites with embedded malware; in fact, the first instance of this goes back to 2007 when the platform (then called Google AdWords) was promoting fake antivirus software widely referred to as “scareware” at the time. But how, in 2025, can Google, with its DeepMind and deeper pockets, still allow this to happen? How are hackers outsmarting it? This week, I want to briefly discuss this new campaign and how they were likely able to pull it off. Security Bite is a weekly security-focused column on 9to5Mac. Each week, I share insights on data privacy, discuss the latest vulnerabilities, and shed light on emerging threats within Apple’s vast ecosystem of over 2 billion active devices. more…

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∞ The Dalrymple Report: iOS 18.3, HomePad, and Siri
With the upcoming release of iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence can no longer be considered a beta, but sadly it still sucks really bad. Apple is rumored to be working on a new product to replace the HomePod and will include a screen and Apple Intelligence. Speaking of Siri, Dave and I ask it some simple questions that it gets wrong. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Academy Award nomination list iOS 18.3 brings two upgrades to Camera Control on your iPhone 16 On the rumored "HomePad" Shows and movies we're watching Collision, Acorn TV Suspect, BritBox De Palma, Amazon Prime River, Amazon Prime and BritBox

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Tim Cook quits Apple for Lumon Industries in 'Severance' promo
"Severance" director Ben Stiller has shared a video of Apple CEO Tim Cook's new morning routine, as he goes from being an outie to an innie, in the now famous Lumon elevator.Tim Cook in the "Severance" elevator — image credit: Apple"Severance" has played host to skits before, with Stephen Colbert including an extended sequence of him working at Lumon Industries. But for season 2 of the Apple TV+ hit, it was no longer enough to get a comedian in on the act, the show had to go right to the top.Was helping this new guy find his office this morning pic.twitter.com/ldBBvH7AmU— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 24, 2025 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro may represent the latest in technological innovations from Apple, but it also acts as an excellent time machine for exploring VR and 3D content spanning back decades. Here are the apps to check out.Apple Vision Pro is an excellent tool for viewing legacy 3D and VR contentHumanity has been toying around with the idea of escaping to different realities through technology for decades. Science fiction has depicted everything from goggles to holodecks, and archaic forms of VR and 3D have been around for decades.Apple Vision Pro is the latest attempt that's packed to the brim with incredible technology, but since it's a general computer with apps and a browser, users can access more than just native content. Everything from planetarium dome videos to VR that predates the PlayStation can be run on Apple's hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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

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

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

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

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

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

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14-inch M3 Pro/M3 Max MacBook Pros available at Apple for $400-$570 off original MSRP, prices start at $1599
Apple has clearance 14" M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros available, Certified Refurbished, starting at $1599 and ranging up to $570 off original MSRP. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. These models are the cheapest M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros currently available for sale at Apple: - 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB/Black): $1599 $400 off MSRP - 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/1TB/Black): $1949 $450 off MSRP - 14" M3 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Black): $2629 $570 off MSRP - 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB/Silver): $1599 $400 off MSRP - 14" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/1TB/Silver): $1949 $450 off MSRP - 14" M3 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Silver): $2629 $570 off MSRP See our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple's retailers, updated daily.

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16-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros available at Apple, Certified Refurbished, starting at only $2039
Apple has a full line of clearance 16" M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros available, Certified Refurbished, starting at $2039 and ranging up to $700 off MSRP. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. These models are the cheapest 16-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros currently available for sale at Apple: - 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB/Black): $2039 was $2119 - 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (36GB/512GB/Black): $2379 was $2459 - 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB/Silver): $2039 was $2119 - 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (36GB/512GB/Silver): $2379 was $2459 - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (14-Core/36GB/1TB/Black): $2889 was $2969 - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (16-Core/48GB/1TB/Black): $3299 was $3399 - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (14-Core/36GB/1TB/Silver): $2889 was $2969 - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (16-Core/48GB/1TB/Silver): $3299 was $3399 See our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple's retailers, updated daily.

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13-inch 8GB M3 MacBook Airs available starting at only $829 at Apple, Certified Refurbished
Apple has clearance 13" 8GB M3 MacBook Airs available, Certified Refurbished, starting at only $829. These are the cheapest M3-powered MacBooks for sale at Apple. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: - 13" M3 MacBook Air/8-Core M3 CPU, 8-Core GPU/8GB RAM/256GB SSD: $829, $170 off MSRP - 13" M3 MacBook Air/8-Core M3 CPU, 10-Core GPU/8GB RAM/512GB SSD: $999, $200 off MSRP According the Apple, “You will receive a 'like new' device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Every device will come with all accessories, cables and operating systems. All Apple Certified Refurbished products are packaged in a brand new white box and will be sent to you with free shipping and returns.” Note that stock status may vary, check Apple's site for availability. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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