Apple Glowtime Event Triples Down on Apple Intelligence
Although AI is the current buzzword with many consumers, the jury is still out on whether most mainstream users will drink the Apple Intelligence Kool-Aid and move to upgrade their current iPhones. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 – comparing the biggest wearables
The Apple Watch Series 10 unexpectedly can have the largest screen of any Apple Watch model. Here's how it and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 compares, for when you decide to upgrade.Apple Watch Series 10 [left], Apple Watch Ultra 2 [right]The Apple Watch Series 10 got a much-needed update on September 9. Not only did its internals get upgraded, but its external design got a facelift too.With a much larger display and presence, some may consider the Apple Watch Series 10 as being much closer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 than ever before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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PSA: Apple trade-in will value your iPhone at $0 if it has any damage
If you’re planning on using Apple trade-in to upgrade to an iPhone 16, you’ll want to quickly book it in for repair if it has any damage. As one of my fellow tech writers discovered, Apple doesn’t just deduct the necessary repair fee from the value of your device (which could cost as little as $29 if you have AppleCare) – the company instead declares your phone worthless … more…

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Apple shares first example image made by Apple Intelligence: Craig Federighi’s dog
Apart from some marketing materials, we have not yet seen Apple Intelligence image generation features in action. Image Playgrounds and Genmoji are not currently available in the iOS 18.1 Apple Intelligence betas; they are rumored to launch as part of the iOS 18.2 cycle later this year. However, Apple has today shared a real-world example with WIRED magazine. Pictured above, adorned with a AI watermark applied by WIRED, it depicts Apple SVP Craig Federighi’s dog. more…

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Apple speeds up iPhone 16 USB-C charging with 45W upgrade
With the right AC adapter and cable, the iPhone 16 will recharge much faster over USB-C than the iPhone 15, with all 2024 models able to charge at up to 45 Watts.iPhone 16During Monday's "Glowtime" Apple Event, it was revealed that the MagSafe charging of the iPhone 16 range was upgraded to run at 25W. It now seems Apple updated the wired charging capabilities as well.According to a Weibo post spotted by serial leaker ShrimpApplePro, all of the iPhone 16 models are capable of charging at up to 45W when using a USB-C connection. The charging rate was found in reports from the China Quality Certification Center, discussing the batteries in use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Intelligence servers are really basic, says Craig Federighi – and that’s deliberate
Apple software SVP Craig Federighi says that the Private Cloud Compute servers used for Apple Intelligence features are really basic – and with good reason. The exec says it’s one of a number of decisions the company made to ensure that it’s AI cloud servers form a “hermetically sealed privacy bubble” with your iPhone … more…

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Trade and switch: Apple wants to recycle my iPhone 15 Pro Max for $0
Macworld Like most people who write about Apple for a living, I’m buying a new iPhone 16 this year. As I do every year, I went through Apple’s “Get Ready” system in the Apple Store app to start the trade-in process and make pre-ordering that much easier. However, it didn’t quite go the way I expected. Apple offers up to $650 for trade-ins, and I assumed my phone, the 256GB version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, would get at or near that. But when I began to answer Apple’s overly simplistic questions about the condition of my phone, I quickly discovered it wouldn’t. The problem? The back glass of my iPhone is cracked. I dropped it some months ago (without a case) and since the front glass is completely unaffected, held off on fixing it despite having AppleCare+. I assumed Apple would merely deduct the $29 cost of the repair when going through the trade-in process. Apparently that’s not how it works. In fact, Apple wouldn’t take my phone at all when I checked the “No” box under “Is the body of your iPhone in good shape?” Apple informed me that my trade-in value would be $0. They did, however, offer to recycle it for me for free. (I checked, by the way. If you answer “No” to either question—whether the buttons work or the body is in good shape—Apple will deny any trade-in discount.) So I quickly made an appointment at my local Apple Store to fix it so I can trade it in for the full $650. And I recommend you do the same: check out your iPhone 15’s condition before you go to trade it in. If there are any cracks on either the screen or the back, go get it fixed before trading it in—especially if you have AppleCare+. The cost to fix the front or back glass is only $29 with the coverage and $199 without, which is still better than handing it over to Apple for free.

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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro: Where to get the best deals
Macworld It’s been a long time since you could only buy an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, they are offered by all major carriers and big retailers, many of which try to entice you with special deals. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly, either in-store or online, but the lowest prices can generally be found elsewhere. If you haven’t yet put in your order for an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro, this article will help you to spend as little money as possible. We provide a summary of the best deals and promotions offered by popular retailers, plus automatically updated price-comparison tables covering the wider market, all of which will help you find the very best deal on your new iPhone.  If you’re looking for other models, check out our overall Best iPhone deals roundup. And if you can’t decide which iPhone to buy, read our reviews and take a look at our Best iPhone chart. iPhone 14 review iPhone 14 Plus review iPhone 14 Pro review iPhone 14 Pro Max review Where to get the best iPhone deals Buying direct from Apple is one option if you’re looking for an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus, and it’s the go-to place to join the iPhone Upgrade Program. Apple will also let you trade in your old iPhone and get up to $650 in credit toward a new purchase. Find an unlocked or SIM-free iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus at Apple. Since the arrival of the 15-series iPhones in fall 2023, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, but they are still available from other retailers, as you will see below. In the U.K. we frequently see Amazon discount iPhones–although the biggest discounts tend to be on the older models, such as the iPhone 13 or iPhone SE. Best unlocked iPhone 14 series deals U.K. It’s possible to find deals on handsets bought unlocked in the UK, including the 14-series iPhones. We’ve spotted the following savings: Amazon, iPhone 14 Plus: £599 (£100 off; RRP £699) Amazon, iPhone 14 Pro (256GB): £999 (£210 off 2022’s price of £1,209, but note it has since been discontinued and would have seen a price cut anyway) Best iPhone 14 series carrier deals If you want to buy a recent iPhone for less than the full retail price, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, and there will often be significant strings attached. These deals can be complicated, so be sure to read the fine print. In the U.S., Apple partners with carriers to offer discounts on the 2022 iPhones. You get a $30 discount if you buy a phone activated on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile/Sprint, however, if you shop around there are some good deals to be found. U.S. AT&T: Get up to $800 in bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 14 and trade in your old phone, with a qualifying unlimited plan. T-Mobile: Get up to $800 in bill credits when you buy an iPhone 14 and trade in your old phone when you add a new line. Verizon: Get up to $1,000 in bill credits toward an iPhone 14 Pro with trade-in and select Unlimited plans. U.K. Contract offers vary quite widely in price, but you’ll need to check the fine print and the perks and extras that are thrown in. You can browse the best current deals using the tool below; click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to filter by model. Readers who would like to do their own research should try the following U.K. carriers: EE O2 Sky Mobile Three Virgin Mobile Vodafone Best iPhone 14 deals The 14 has had two nice price cuts in its lifetime: once when the iPhone 15 came out, and again when the iPhone 16 was unveiled. At launch, the iPhone 14 started at $829 / £849 / AUD$1,399, but you’ll pay rather less now: 128GB: $599 / £599 / AUD$1,049 256GB: $699 / £699 / AUD$1,249 512GB: $899 / £899 / AUD$1,599 You can keep up with the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 14 by using our automated table below: New Refurbished Retailer Price $629 View Deal $829 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 128GB – Midnight – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $400.76 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Blue – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $439 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $455.39 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Starlight – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $478.40 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 14 Plus deals The iPhone 14 Plus has also seen two price drops. It started at $929 / £949 / AUD$1,579 at launch, but now costs less: 128GB: $699 / £699 / AUD$1,249 256GB: $799 / £799 / AUD$1,449 512GB: $999 / £999 / AUD$1,799 You can keep up with the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 14 Plus by using our automated table below: Best iPhone 14 Pro deals The iPhone 14 Pro has been discontinued by Apple, so it no longer has an official MSRP/RRP. The best we can do is look at the prices when it launched in fall 2022, and knock off a little to account for the price cuts it would have received in fall 2023 and 2024. iPhone 14 Pro prices (fall 2022): 128GB: $999 / £1,099 / AUD$1,699 256GB: $1,099 / £1,209 / AUD$1,869 512GB: $1,299 / £1,429 / AUD$2,219 1TB: $1,499 / £1,649 / AUD$2,569 You can keep up with the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 14 Pro by using our automated price-comparison table below. If no deals show up, that means stock has run out in your area. New Refurbished Retailer Price $733.99 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $641.60 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Space Black – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $642.55 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Gold – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $657.42 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Silver – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $669 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Space Black – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $703.11 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Silver – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $709.37 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $710.47 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Gold – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $746.95 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Best iPhone 14 Pro Max deals The 14 Pro Max has also been discontinued. If Apple had kept it around, we can assume it would probably have received price cuts in fall 2023 and 2024. iPhone 14 Pro Max prices (fall 2022): 128GB: $1,099 / £1,199 / AUD$1,899 256GB: $1,199 / £1,309 / AUD$2,099 512GB: $1,399 / £1,529 / AUD$2,419 1TB: $1,599 / £1,749 / AUD$2,769 You can keep up with the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 14 Pro Max by using our automated table below: New Refurbished Retailer Price $733.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $710.47 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to get refurbished iPhone 14 deals If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 14 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone. See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more. The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is on the Apple Refurbished Store. At time of writing, Apple does not yet offer refurbished iPhone 14 models for sale, but that could change at any time. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones. You may want to shop at the following refurbished resellers instead: U.S. BackMarket Best Buy Refurb.me Gazelle Reboxed U.K. Music Magpie Envirofone Reboxed 4Gadgets Smartfone Store

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iOS 18 has over 250 new features and updates, says Apple
Apple has published what it says is a full list of the new and updated features coming in both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.Left: iPadOS 18. Right; iOS 18Ahead of the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on September 16, 2024, Apple has published two PDF documents listing all of the new features of both. The two documents also contain very many qualifications regarding when certain features are coming, and also which countries and territories they may be limited to.The iPhone PDF is now part of Apple's "Yours. Truly." page summarizing the new OS. It's a 9,000-word, 22-page document that has around 250 entries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Forget the Pro, the iPhone 16 has everything you need
Macworld In recent years, Apple has actively distinguished between its regular and Pro iPhone models. Beyond the superior camera system with a telephoto lens, Apple has routinely introduced exciting perks as Pro iPhone exclusives—the Dynamic Island, 48MP main camera, Action button, even Apple Intelligence—all of which remained exclusive to the Pro variants for a year. In a way, this both gives the Pro models exclusivity and makes its non-Pro flagships feel like mid-range phones due to their more limited feature set. Things are different this time around, however. With the iPhone 16 series, the regular models haven’t only adopted some previous Pro perks. Instead, they also introduced significant changes that could’ve easily been exclusive to the Pro line. So, for the first time in ages, most customers won’t feel like they’re missing out on much if they opt for the regular iPhone 16. Camera Control is the new cool The most radical change in the 2024 iPhone is the all-new Camera Control button. This addition isn’t a mere shortcut to the Camera app. Thanks to its touch- and pressure-sensitivity, you can rely on it to zoom, take photos or videos, adjust the exposure, switch between different Photographic Styles, and much more. The button also offers a dedicated API, allowing third-party developers to integrate its functionality into their camera apps. The Camera Control button could easily be a Pro feature—but it’s not. The Camera Control button could easily be a Pro feature—but it’s not.Apple The Camera Control button could easily be a Pro feature—but it’s not.Apple Apple Apple could’ve realistically gotten away with making the Camera Control button a Pro exclusive this year. The button is advanced enough to fall within the Pro category. By doing so, the iPhone maker could entice more undecided customers to buy the higher-end variants to utilize the shiny new button. It didn’t, though. All iPhone 16 models offer Camera Control, which, given the company’s recent history of making new features exclusive to the Pro models, I find a bit surprising. The regular iPhone 16’s camera upgrades don’t strictly revolve around the new button. Apple has also added support for Macro mode, allowing non-Pro users to shoot photos and videos of very close subjects, as well as unlocking spatial photo and video shooting support on the regular models by rearranging the rear lenses. Apple iPhone 16 Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple Other advanced camera features include the latest-generation Photographic Styles, which enable iPhone 16 users to easily adjust the colors and tones of their photos. They additionally get access to the new audio mixing feature that alters recorded videos’ sounds. That’s one Pro camera system if you ask me, and it’s all offered by the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Powered by the same chip (kinda) Apple recently started providing more advanced processors on its Pro iPhones beginning with the A16 in 2023 and continuing with the A17 Pro last year. While that’s still the case this year, the gap is now smaller. Instead of equipping non-Pro iPhone 16 models with year-old chipsets as it has done the past two generations, Apple released a slightly more restricted version of its latest A18 Pro chip. So, the A18-powered iPhone 16 and 16 Plus get the same 8GB of RAM, 6-core CPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. Perhaps the only notable difference between the A18 and A18 Pro is the standard models getting 5 GPU cores while the Pros get 6. The A18 and A18 Pro chips are basically the same except for one GPU core. The A18 and A18 Pro chips are basically the same except for one GPU core.Apple The A18 and A18 Pro chips are basically the same except for one GPU core.Apple Apple As a result, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models should perform similarly when executing everyday tasks. The two also offer the full Apple Intelligence suite, including the new Visual Intelligence feature triggered via the Camera Control button. On the graphics side, you’ll get all of the features exclusive to the A17 Pro last year, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing. With mostly identical software feature sets and processors, there’s little reason to think the Pro iPhones will perform any better than their standard counterparts this year. As vibrant as a (non-plastic) iPhone gets Beyond the technical specifications and capabilities, there are some perks for choosing the regular iPhone 16 over the Pro one. In 2023, the iPhone 15’s colors were objectively washed out, and they missed out on the liveliness non-Pro iPhones generally offer. Apple has addressed this with the iPhone 16. This year, non-Pro users can pick between a variety of bright colors: ultramarine, teal, and pink, as well as the usual white and black. Compared to the iPhone 16 Pro’s dull, muted color options, you get a device with a prominent personality. Even the BACK is nicer this year, with a smaller iPhone X-style array to house the two camera. In short, the non-Pro iPhone 16 actually looks better than the Pro models this year. The iPhone 16 has a distinctive camera array and color scheme. The iPhone 16 has a distinctive camera array and color scheme.Apple The iPhone 16 has a distinctive camera array and color scheme.Apple Apple Negligible drawbacks, for some It goes without saying that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max continue to uniquely support more advanced features. For example, the always-on display feature first introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro remains missing on the regular iPhone 16 variants. (Though, those using an Apple Watch may not care about it as much, as the time, notifications, and other relevant information live on their wrist.) Similarly, the ProMotion technology is still exclusive to the highest-end models. While some users can tell the difference between 120Hz and 60Hz refresh rates, many others either can’t or simply aren’t concerned about it. Lastly, there’s the most protruding perk: the Pro camera system. iPhone 16 users miss out on the telephoto lens that unlocks a longer 5X optical zoom range, 120FPS 4K video recording, nighttime portraits, shooting in RAW, LOG video recording, etc. While all of these are nice-to-have features, most casual users will likely never miss them—apart from maybe the telephoto lens. As demonstrated earlier, the regular iPhone 16’s cameras are highly capable and will perform exceptionally well for immortalizing daily life moments. Most exclusive Pro iPhone camera bonuses are designed for serious content creators and professionals rather than Instagram Stories. The iPhone 16 Pro has a better camera system with a telephoto lens, but few iPhone 16 users will notice. The iPhone 16 Pro has a better camera system with a telephoto lens, but few iPhone 16 users will notice.Apple The iPhone 16 Pro has a better camera system with a telephoto lens, but few iPhone 16 users will notice.Apple Apple It’s the most Pro non-Pro iPhone yet Comparing the gap between the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro to that separating the 15 and 15 Pro reveals how far the regular iPhone 16 has come. The standard iPhone 16 models didn’t just catch up with some of last year’s iPhone 15 Pro features, such as adding the Action button and the A17 Pro chip’s graphics features, it gained several of the newest 2024 features, including the Camera Control button and, of course, Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 gets the full Apple Intelligence suite. The iPhone 16 gets the full Apple Intelligence suite.Apple The iPhone 16 gets the full Apple Intelligence suite.Apple Apple They also introduced some of Apple’s latest technologies, such as the Camera Control button, 25W MagSafe charging, the latest iteration of Photographic Styles, Visual Intelligence, and more. Their displays even share the same pixel density and maximum brightness as the 16 Pro models, though they’re ever-so-slightly smaller (6.3 and 6.9 inches versus 6.1 and 6.7 inches). For the first time in years, I can wholeheartedly recommend the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus to friends and family without needing to break down a long list of noteworthy limitations. Picking the right iPhone for you has become simpler than ever. And, for most people, it’s likely the cheaper one—which has never felt so premium.

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How to fix ‘The disk you attached was not readable by this computer’
Macworld Some Mac users report that their Mac or MacBook cannot read the inserted disk with the error code: “The disk you attached was not readable by this computer.” This issue often occurs on Macs and indicates disk errors. You can try to fix this problem by restarting the Mac. If the disk is still not readable after a fresh reboot, keep reading, and we’ll guide you through four possible solutions. Before troubleshooting, back up your disk to avoid unnecessary data loss. Try EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac; this all-in-one tool will help you recover data from hard disks and back up storage devices immediately. What causes ‘The disk you attached was not readable by this computer’ on Mac This error message usually appears when your computer cannot access an external hard drive, SD card, or USB drive. Here are some typical reasons for this error: Unsupported file system. If you have formatted the external hard disk to be only readable on Windows, your Mac may not be able to access it. Corrupted file system. A Mac cannot read your disk, which may be because the storage device’s file system is corrupted. Viruses affect. If your disk was attached by computer viruses and malware, that may lead to the disk not being recognized. Corrupted disk. Bad errors or other physical damages can cause disks to become unreadable on computers. Uninitialized disk. MacOS system bugs. Outdated OS or recent bugs can cause this error. Broken cables or ports. If the USB-C or Thunderbolt cables are broken, your Mac may be unable to access the disk successfully. No matter what situation causes the attached disk to not be read on a Mac, you should back up the disk first and prepare reliable hard drive recovery software, like the EaseUS data recovery tool, if you need to format the drive on a Mac. Fix 1. Check physical connections to troubleshoot your not readable disk The first and easiest way to troubleshoot disk unreadable on Mac is by checking the physical connections. When you encounter “The disk you attached was not readable by this computer”, try the following methods first: Reconnect the disk to a Mac or MacBook after cleaning the connectors if they appear dirty. Connect the faulty drive to a different Mac or Windows PC to check if it is recognized. Connect the unreadable disk to a different USB port on your Mac. Ensure the cable is correct and undamaged; if not, change to a suitable one. After ensuring the physical connection is stable and the Mac cannot read the disk, move to the next solution. Fix 2. Run First Aid to fix the disk not being readable First Aid for Mac is a built-in disk error diagnosis tool. This disk repair utility can help Mac users quickly solve unexpected disk errors and diagnose problems on internal hard disks and external hard drives, USB flash drives, or SD cards. Here’s how to apply First Aid in Disk Utility to repair the inserted unreadable disk. Step 1. The easiest way to access Disk Utility on a Mac is to open Spotlight. Press the Command and Space keys together, select Disk Utility, and press Enter. Step 2. Select the problematic disk and choose First Aid, then click Run in the pop-up window. It can fix common errors on SanDisk, Samsung, WD, and Seagate hard disks. EaseUS EaseUS EaseUS Fix 3. Update the disk driver to fix the unreadable issue An out-of-date disk driver on a Mac can cause potential issues, such as inaccessibility, inability to write data on the disk, or other disk error codes. You can update the driver individually on Windows, but you cannot do the same on Mac. You should update macOS to fix the disk drive and the unreadable problem. Here’s how to update macOS on a Mac： Step 1. Click the Apple menu and choose System Settings. Step 2. In the window that pops up, scroll down and choose Software Update. Step 3. Your Mac will begin finding available updates. When prompted, click Restart now to update your Mac. EaseUS EaseUS EaseUS Fix 4. Format the not readable disk you attached in Disk Utility If your external disk uses an unsupported file system on a Mac, you’ll need to convert the file system to one that is supported. You can easily do this in Mac Disk Utility, and we’ll also provide a formatted disk recovery solution later. How to convert file system in Disk Utility Notice: Be careful when applying this method. After formatting the disk, all the data will be removed. Step 1. Access Disk Utility using Spotlight. Step 2. Choose the target disk and select Erase. Step 3. Select a file system that macOS can read, and click the Erase button. EaseUS EaseUS EaseUS How to recover data from a formatted disk If you forgot to back up your disk in advance, try professional hard disk recovery software immediately to restore any erased data on your faulty disk. Finding a trustworthy disk unformat tool is difficult, but we recommend EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac. This software offers a trial version; you can download it from its official website or the link we offer at the beginning of this article. Do not trust any illegal cracked version. EaseUS can help you solve a disk that is not recognized or showing up without data loss. It can also help you recover missing data from a SanDisk SD card, WD hard drive, Samsung SSD, or Seagate external hard drive. In only three steps, you can get back essential data from a formatted storage device: Step 1. Click the SD Card tab and choose “Search for lost files” to start disk scanning. Step 2. You can filter, view, and select recoverable files during the scan process. If your formatted hard drive contains many files, the scan will take longer to complete. Step 3. Double-click to bring up the preview utility, and you can choose Recover to save a selected file on the formatted drive. EaseUS EaseUS EaseUS Conclusion We hope you have gathered enough information to solve the “The disk you attached was not readable by this computer” error message. If your important files are stored on this unreadable disk and you choose to format the disk to fix the problem, remember to try the EaseUS recovery tool as soon as possible to restore your lost files.

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iPhone 16, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max: Where to get the best deals in the U.S.
Macworld If you’re anxious to get your hands on the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can buy from Apple directly, either in-store or online, but there are some great deals and promotions offered by popular retailers and carriers. Here’s a summary of some of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.S. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone. If you’re looking for other models, check out our Best iPhone deals. If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. When does the iPhone 16 go on sale? The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max handsets were announced at Apple’s iPhone event on September 9. Read: How to pre-order iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max on Friday and get ready early so you can get your new iPhone on the day they go on sale! Pre-orders on Apple’s website will start at 5 a.m. PDT, at 8 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 13. The phones will go on sale on Friday, September 20. Order an iPhone 16 (U.S.) iPhone 16 U.S. best deals It will be a while before we see any really good savings on the price of the iPhone 16 handsets, but once the new iPhones go on sale we expect to see money off at Amazon. Apple iPhone 16 Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple You will be able to find the best deals for every iPhone 16 handset in the tables below the contract deals section. iPhone 16 U.S. prices The price of the iPhone 16-series is the same as the iPhone 15 series. iPhone 16 prices: 128GB: $799 / 256GB: $899 / 512GB: $1,099 iPhone 16 Plus price: 128GB: $899 / 256GB: $999 / 512GB: $1,199 iPhone 16 Pro prices: 128GB: $999 / 256GB: $1,099 / 512GB: $1,299 / 1TB: $1,499 iPhone 16 Pro Max prices: 256GB: $1,199 / 512GB: $1,399 / 1TB: $1,599 Best Phone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Max Carriers and contract deals Carrier stores and contract deals If you want to buy the latest iPhone for less than the full retail price, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, and there will often be significant strings attached. These deals can be complicated, so be sure to read the fine print. You can purchase directly from Apple with activation on a carrier to get special carrier deals, though you may have more options if you buy from one of the carriers below. In the U.S., Apple is once again partnering with carriers to offer discounts on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. You get a $30 discount if you buy a phone activated on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. That’s why Apple lists the price of the iPhone 16 as $799 and the iPhone 16 Plus as $899—that’s the price with the carrier-activated discount applied. Best Buy Verizon AT&T T-Mobile Boost Infinite Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Max deals Buying direct from Apple is one of the few ways to buy an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, and it’s the go-to place to join the iPhone Upgrade Program which from $39.50 a month will get you a new iPhone every year including AppleCare+ coverage. Apple will let you trade in your old iPhone and get up to $650 in credit toward a new purchase. You can also trade an old iPhone with Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. We cover How to sell or trade-in old iPhone separately. You’ll always pay full price for a new iPhone at the Apple Store (no carrier discounts here), but it’s a direct and simple way to get an iPhone, and in some cases the only place to buy one without activating it on a mobile network. So if you have a good deal with your carrier that you don’t want to lose, and want new iPhone, here are the best deals on offer: Best iPhone 16 deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 models. 128GB iPhone 16, MSRP: $799 Retailer Price $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 16 Plus deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Plus, 128GB, RRP: £899: 128GB iPhone 16, MSRP: $899: Retailer Price $899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 16 Pro deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro. 128GB iPhone 16 Pro, MSRP: $999 Retailer Price Apple $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 16 Pro Max deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro. 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max, MSRP: $1,199 Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to get refurbished iPhone 16 deals If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 16 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone. See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more. The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is at the Apple Refurbished Store. It will be a while before Apple offers refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale—they usually start showing up when the next model is released. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones. Since it will take so long for Apple to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models, or if you just want to look for a better deal, you can check these resellers instead: Where to get refurbished iPhone 16 deals If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone. See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more. The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is on the Apple Refurbished Store. However, Apple is unlikely to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale until the iPhone 17 is released. Since it will take so long for Apple to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models, or if you just want to look for a better deal, you can check these resellers instead: BackMarket  Best Buy  Refurb.me  Gazelle  Reboxed 

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Best iPhone SE deals
Macworld If you’re looking for an iPhone but don’t want to spend a fortune, the third-gen iPhone SE, Apple’s cheapest current handset, is the phone for you. It features a powerful processor (the A15, which also appeared in the flagship iPhone 13 Pro from 2021) at an affordable price, starting at $429 in the U.S. or £429 in the U.K. For a phone that’s even cheaper, however, you may want to consider the second-gen iPhone SE from 2020. Apple no longer sells this device itself, but other vendors may still sell you one for a bargain price. In this article we round up the best deals and discounts currently available on each iPhone SE model, as well as cheap bundle offers worth considering. We cover both SIM-free and contract deals, identifying which retailers which have the handsets in stock, and which offer the best price. If you want to get yourself an iPhone SE, read on for the best deals. How much does the iPhone SE cost? Apple’s most affordable iPhone starts at $429/£429. (And you can get it for less if you trade in an older qualifying phone.) The 2022 model is currently available in three configurations: iPhone SE (2022, 64GB): $429 / £429 / AUD$719 iPhone SE (2022, 128GB): $479 / £479 / AUD$799 iPhone SE (2022, 256GB): $579 / £579/ AUD$969 That’s a slight price increase on the previous model. The 2020 iPhone SE is no longer available from Apple itself, but had the following MSRPs at launch: iPhone SE (2020, 64GB): $399 / £399 / AUD$679 iPhone SE (2020, 128GB): $449 / £439 / AUD$759 (If you’re buying the iPhone SE we recommend that you avoid the lowest-capacity model. We explain in a separate article: Why you shouldn’t buy the 64GB iPhone SE.) Where to buy iPhone SE (2022) SIM-free Apple sells the iPhone SE starting at $429/£429. You can buy from Apple right now. (That’s the U.S. store; depending on where you are, the U.K. store or the Australia store may be more suitable.) It’s also available from other retailers, who may offer discounts on Apple’s price. But this phone is relatively cheap (at least by Apple’s standards), so you’re unlikely to see any startling savings just yet. In the U.S., in fact, all the major retailers are sticking at Apple’s price. Best U.K. deals: Amazon, iPhone SE (64GB): £379 (£50 off, RRP £429) Amazon, iPhone SE (128GB): £429 (£50 off, RRP £429) You can check the best and latest offers in our automatic pricing tables, below. iPhone SE (64GB), MSRP $429/£429 New Refurbished Retailer Price $429 View Deal $429 View Deal $429 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPhone SE (2022) 64GB – Midnight – Unlocked $173.45 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone SE (128GB), MSRP $479/£479 Retailer Price $479 View Deal $479 View Deal $479 View Deal $499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Numerous retailers are stocking the iPhone SE. Just make sure you get the third-gen or 2022 version of the iPhone SE: many will continue to stock the second-gen model from 2020, which features the older A13 processor and doesn’t support 5G. U.S. readers should check the following stores: Amazon Best Buy Target Walmart U.K. readers, meanwhile, should check the retailers below. Affordable Mobiles Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys E2Save Giff Gaff John Lewis KRCS Mobiles.co.uk Mobile Phones Direct Very Where to buy iPhone SE (2022) on contract Try the following stores and carriers for the best iPhone SE contract deals. As mentioned above, make sure you’re getting the 2022 model with the A15 processor and 5G. It’s also bearing in mind that you’ll want the contract to include 5G support too: you need both hardware and contract to support the tech, and this may cost extra. If in doubt, ask a member of the sales support staff. AT&T T-Mobile Verizon U.K. readers can browse the best contract deals using the table below: If you’d like to research further, try the following U.K. carriers: Affordable Mobiles BT Mobile Carphone Warehouse EE E2Save iD Mobile Fonehouse Giff Gaff O2 Sky Mobile Tesco Mobile Three Virgin Mobile Vodafone Mobiles.co.uk Mobile Phones Direct iPhone SE (2020) deals The iPhone SE model from 2020 is no longer sold by Apple itself, but there are good deals available from other vendors. Where to buy the iPhone SE (2020) SIM-free You’ll see the lowest prices from third-party retailers in the automatic pricing table below. You can also buy the iPhone SE SIM-free from a number of other retailers. Try these U.S. stores: Amazon Best Buy Target Walmart U.K. readers should try the following: Affordable Mobiles Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys E2Save John Lewis KRCS Mobiles.co.uk Mobile Phones Direct Very Where to buy the iPhone SE (2020) on contract You can pick up the iPhone SE from a number of different networks in the U.S. and U.K.: AT&T T-Mobile Verizon U.K. contract providers: Affordable Mobiles BT Mobile Carphone Warehouse EE E2Save iD Mobile Fonehouse O2 Sky Mobile Tesco Mobile Three Virgin Mobile Vodafone Mobiles.co.uk Mobile Phones Direct We’ve also compared the original iPhone SE to the iPhone SE 2 if you want to know what kind of upgrades and differences to expect. Trade-in discounts Don’t forget you can save when you trade in your old qualifying phone with Apple or other retailers participating in a trade-in programme. Apple offers up to hundreds of dollars off the iPhone SE when you trade in your old iPhone (but if your phone is older, you’ll likely get much less). You’ll have to select the trade-in option during purchase and answer a few questions about your existing phone model, storage capacity and condition. You’ll need to provide your IMEI number as well. Read about Apple’s Trade In scheme in the U.S. and U.K. In the U.K. you could get even more money off if you trade-in via Currys PC World, which has offered up to £240 off previous iPhone SE models when you trade in an older iPhone. Head to Currys to see how much your device is worth. Amazon offers some good trade-in values, so you should see if you can get more there. Check out Amazon’s Trade In program in the U.S. U.K. readers can see how Amazon trade-in process works here. Apple reseller KRCS also offers a trade-in scheme. Refurbished deals You can save on the iPhone SE by opting for a refurbished model. This is an excellent option for the second-gen model from 2020. Although you’re buying a device that has been pre-owned, buying refurbished isn’t the same as simply buying second-hand, the main difference being that the product has been repaired and rigorously tested to ensure it works just like new. Refurbished devices often come with additional warranty arrangements for peace of mind if you are to run into any issues after purchase. Decluttr (better known as MusicMagpie in the U.K.) is a great source to shop for refurbished deals, although right now its prices are higher than Amazon’s. You reduce the rate if you choose to trade-in your old device or old tech for cashback. When shopping refurbished, look out for Apple Certified Refurbished products. These have been repaired, with parts replaced as needed, and thoroughly tested (and cleaned) to meet the Apple standard. You can find Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones from the Apple Refurbished Store. We have a dedicated guide on buying refurbished iPhones with everything you need to know, as well as the best refurbished iPhone deals. Wondering if there’s a more affordable option than the SE? We answer the question What is the cheapest iPhone? in a separate article. Our iPhone buying guide, meanwhile, offers in-depth advice for those looking to buy or upgrade.

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How to pre-order iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max on Friday
Macworld Apple has presented its latest series of smartphones – the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Tomorrow (Friday, September 13, 2024) the Apple Store will open for pre-orders, so that those who want a handset can race to place their order and then wait a week or so to receive the new handset. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to be the only person pre-ordering a new iPhone. In our experience, a hesitation of only a few minutes can postpone the delivery of a device by days, if not weeks. In this article, we’ll help you get ready so that you can place your order quickly and be one of the first to get the new iPhone from Apple. So, if you want to be in with the best chance of getting one of the new iPhone 15 models read on to find out what you should do – now! Of course, you don’t have to pre-order and you don’t have to buy from Apple. Alongside the Apple Stores other resellers will be selling the iPhone from September 20. Alternative resellers include Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy in the U.S. and Currys, John Lewis and others in the U.K. You’ll also be able to pick one up from the phone networks. Check out our best iPhone deals round up to get the best prices, and iPhone 16, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max: Where to get the best deals in the U.K. However, experience in recent years indicates that Apple prefers its own stores and online customers when the popular devices are delivered, so the first tip is obvious: If you want to get hold of the iPhone 15 quickly, order directly from Apple. Not sure which model to buy? Read our iPhone buying guide. What day do iPhone pre-orders start? You will be able to pre-order the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max on Friday, September 13 at 8 a.m. ET, 5 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. in the U.K. (we’ve included more times at more locations below). U.S. Pre-order an iPhone 16 Pro from Apple U.S. here Pre-order an iPhone 16 from Apple U.S. here U.K. Pre-order an iPhone 16 Pro from Apple U.K. here Pre-order an iPhone 16 from Apple U.K. here Where else can you pre-order/buy the new iPhone? U.S. readers can also pre-order the iPhone 16 at: Best Buy Verizon AT&T T-Mobile U.K. readers can also pre-order a new iPhone 16 at: Mobiles.co.uk EE Vodafone O2 Three Sky Mobile John Lewis Argos Box.co.uk Carphone Warehouse iD Mobile Tesco Mobile Mobile Phones Direct Want to buy a new iPhone 16? Don’t pay more than you need to! We have also collected the best deals for the iPhone 16-series in the U.K.. When will the new iPhone go on sale? You can pre-order from Friday 13, but the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will be available buy on Friday, September 20. Some lucky shoppers will get their iPhone that day, but stock is likely to sell out quickly, so there may be a few days wait until some of the new iPhones are delivered. What time will pre-orders start? Pre-order start at the following times where most of our readers live: U.S.: at 5am (PST/PDT), 6am (MST/MDT), 7am (CST/CDT), 8am (EST/EDT) Canada: as above, and 9am (AST/ADT) U.K.: at 1pm (GMT/BST) Europe: at 2pm (CET/CEST), 3pm (EET, EEST) India: at 5.30pm (IST) Australia: at 8pm (AWST/AWDT), 9.30pm (ACST/ACDT), 10pm (AEST/AEDT) New Zealand: at midnight the following day (NZST/NZDT) How to pre-order a new iPhone If you want to be one of the first to receive your new iPhone you need to be ready to make your pre-order as early as possible. Therefore we recommend you do the following as soon as you can so that on the day pre-orders start you only need to click buy now! 1. Create or verify your account at the Apple Store now Make sure your details are up to dateFoundry It is advisable to check the account you use to make purchases with Apple now. You don’t want to find that you need to enter a new credit card or alternative delivery address when you are attempting to order your iPhone. Don’t delay because Apple is very likely to take the Apple Store offline before the product launches – so you won’t be able to make any amendments to your account. Don’t wait until the day pre-orders start to check your account because inevitably on entering the Apple website you will be greeted with an Apple logo and the words: “We’ll be right back”. How to check your Apple account The summary of your Apple account activities can be found at this link. Log in with your password or touch or Face ID. Check whether the delivery address is still correct. Check whether a current credit card is listed as the payment method. 2. Find the iPhone you want and get ready to pre-order Foundry Following the keynote the new iPhones quickly appeared in Apple’s web store, but with no Buy or Pre-Order option. However, Apple does include a Get Ready To Pre-Order feature which will allow you to save your desired variant as a favourites. Here’s what to do: How to choose your iPhone Find the iPhone you want on the Apple website and you can go to the relevant iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro pre-order page via View Pricing. Choose the exact iPhone you want: model, color, storage, if you have a phone to trade in. Now choose your payment options – whether you want to pay upfront or in monthly payments. If you are in the U.S. at this point you can select your carrier from AT&T, Boost or T-Mobile. (In the U.K. you buy the iPhone unlocked so there is no need to choose a network). Add AppleCare+ if you want to. Now click on Get Ready for Pre-Order On the next page Apple offers you the option to add more accessories, confirm payment information (Apple will verify your card by changing it $/£0), enter contact information, and agree to the terms. Once you have done all these steps click on Save Your Pre-Order Info. Don’t worry – you won’t be charged until you complete your pre-order on pre-order day. 3. Pre-order iPhone You’ll have your new iPhone in your hands in a week or so after you pre-orderApple On the day that pre-orders start the Apple Store is likely to be down right until the pre-orders start. Get ready to refresh the page just before pre-orders commence where you are. Thanks to your preparation you will quickly be able to select the iPhone you want and your bank and delivery details will be all ready. All you need to do is wait! Good luck!

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Apple releases firmware updates for AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Pencil Pro
On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware for its AirPods 2 wireless earbuds along with updated firmware for its Apple Pencil Pro stylus. The new AirPods Pro 2 firmware allows users to access features such as head-shaking gestures, and it’s thought that the Apple Pencil Pro update centers around bug fixes. Tuesday’s update brings the AirPods […] Source

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Apple introduces 25W MagSafe charger for iPhone 16 lineup
One of the best parts about updating to a new iPhone is the new accessories that sometimes ship with it, and Apple’s updated MagSafe charger for the iPhone 16 now allows for 25W as opposed to the 15W found in the iPhone 15 Qi2 charger. Qi2 itself functions as an open standard, meaning accessories makers […] Source

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How to set up Find My to alert others to your whereabouts
Macworld Find My lets you track your Apple devices, Find My items like AirTags, and, with their permission, people. You can share location triggers with other people, too, known as geofencing. You can let people know when you arrive or leave at certain locations, including how big the radius is from the location that counts as arriving or leaving. The reason to do so is primarily safety. With another adult or with a responsible child, you might want them to know you got somewhere you intended to, or if you left a location, they were expecting to find you at. You can also request geofence alerts from someone else, too. They have to agree to provide them. If you want to know when a kid gets home from school or leaves the house in the morning, Find My notifications can be a perfect tool: enough information but not too much. For instance, a notification whenever your kid arrives or leaves school might set your mind at rest. (And possibly aggravate them no end.) Here’s how you set this up: In a Find My app in iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, make sure you’re sharing your location with the person you want to provide geofence updates to. In the People tab, select the person. In macOS, additionally click the i (info) icon that appears to the right of their name on the map. Tap or click Add below Notifications. Tap or click Notify Person Name. Choose “I Arrive” or “I Leave,” set a location (which can be your current one), and a frequency. Tap or click Add. The other person is notified that they’ll be alerted of your whereabouts. You can also choose Notify Me in step 4 if that person is sharing their location with you. When you finish step 6, the other person is alerted you’ve requested their location and has to approve it. The setup for Find My notification is a single screen (left). You can drag to adjust the radius of the geofence (right). The setup for Find My notification is a single screen (left). You can drag to adjust the radius of the geofence (right).Foundry The setup for Find My notification is a single screen (left). You can drag to adjust the radius of the geofence (right).Foundry Foundry When setting a location in step 5, you can adjust the sensitivity of alerts by changing a radius. Tap or click New Location. After interacting with the map or entering a location, you can drag the large blue dot to the right of the blue circle to make the area larger or smaller. You can also tap or click Small, Medium, or Large. The area sets the geofence’s boundaries. If large, notifications require that you travel some distance; if small, you might be just dozens of feet away from the center point. Such a feature could easily be misused, which is why Apple provides explicit notifications about it. And, because it’s linked to the People portion of Find My, it only works when you’ve shared your location with someone else or them with you, depending on the direction of the notification. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.

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How to install macOS Sequoia on your Mac
Macworld Apple does a big update of macOS (the operating system that runs on Macs) once a year, bringing new features and interface tweaks. One of these major macOS updates is due on September 16, 2024. In this article, we will offer you guidance on how to install macOS Sequoia. We’ll also explain what to do if you experience any of the usual issues that can arise when a new version of macOS is installed and how to avoid those issues in the first place.  Updating your Mac is easy, free, and not nearly as time-consuming as it used to be, but there are a few things we recommend you do first to prepare your Mac, so we recommend that you also read how to get your Mac ready for macOS Sequoia. Despite the ease of installation for most, some people do encounter issues, so we’ll run through the potential headaches and any problems you may encounter and how to fix any problems encountered while updating your Mac. If things get really complicated we also have:  Fixes for Macs that won’t update macOS. But we aren’t only interested in Sequoia. There are other older versions of macOS, including Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey that you may also wish to update, perhaps on an older Mac, or on a Mac that can’t run Sequoia. So, we also include advice below to help with that, as well as in a separate story about How to download old versions of macOS. You may also like to find out: what version of macOS your Mac runs and how to run new macOS on an old Mac. If you fancy trying out new macOS features before they are released to the general public, you might like to join Apple’s beta-testing program. We cover How to install the macOS beta separately. When is macOS Sequoia coming out?  Sequoia is set to arrive on September 16, 2024. It’s likely to start to appear on Macs after 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET, and 6 p.m. BST. After that time Mac users with compatible Macs will be able to download and install it, but Apple often rolls a major update like this out in phases to manage the traffic to its servers, so its availability to you may not be immediate.   Should I update my Mac to Sequoia? Wondering if you should update to Sequoia at all? Before you start the update we recommend you do the following:  Check our macOS Sequoia vs Sonoma guide to find out how it compares to the previous version. Confirm that your Mac can run Sequoia. See: macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility: Can your Mac run the new version of macOS? You may be concerned that you have some software that you need to use that may not work in the new operating system. Luckily there are a few ways you can try out Sequoia without removing an older version of macOS from your Mac, find out How to run macOS on an external hard drive or  How to dual-boot two Mac Operating Systems on your Mac. Even if none of the above are reasons for you not to install, you may still want to wait a while. It’s often the case that the first people to download a new operating system experience problems, despite the beta program that has seen thousands of people run the software on their Macs already. Our advice is that if you are at all cautious then wait a few weeks before you download the new operating system. Waiting a while also has the added benefit of it meaning you aren’t trying to download the software from Apple’s servers at the same time as everyone else, which can make the whole process very slow and frustrating. We will be logging any issues or problems we hear about in our macOS Sequoia guide.  Read on to find out how to update your Mac and install Sequoia. We’ll run through all the steps to download and install Sequoia on your Mac below. The process depends on the version of macOS you are currently running, so we will cover the different ways. Step 1: Find the macOS Sequoia Update You may see a notification on your Mac that an update is available, in which case you can click on Install. In Sonoma or Ventura: If you are running Sonoma, click on the Apple logo in the menu at the top of your screen and choose System Settings  > General  > Software Update and your Mac will search for the update.  You may also see a Sofware Update Available alert in the left column of System Settings. Software Update in System Settings (macOS Ventura and later) will alert you to the Sequoia update, Software Update in System Settings (macOS Ventura and later) will alert you to the Sequoia update, Foundry Software Update in System Settings (macOS Ventura and later) will alert you to the Sequoia update, Foundry Foundry Pre Ventura: Click on the Apple logo in the menu at the top of your screen and choose Software Update and your Mac will search for the update. Alternatively, open System Preferences and choose Software Update. Wait while your computer checks for updates.  Much older versions of macOS update via the Mac App Store. Step 2: Download the macOS update Assuming you see the macOS update, the process to download it works as follows: Click on Upgrade Now to download the installer for the new version of macOS. While the installer is being downloaded you will be able to continue to use your Mac. It may take a while to download, especially if it’s very large and your network is slow. Once the installer has downloaded you should see a window pop up on your Mac asking you to start the install process. If you are ready to install move to the next step.  If you don’t want to install the software yet, perhaps because you are making a bootable installer of macOS, you can find the installer file in the Applications folder via the Finder. Step 3: Install the macOS update If you are all set to install the update to macOS, and don’t mind your Mac being out of action for a while (it can take hours on a launch night!) start the installation. Click to install the new version of macOS. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the software update.  What to do if your Mac won’t update macOS While you shouldn’t encounter problems if you have made sure your Mac is prepared for the macOS update and read how to get your Mac ready for macOS, it is possible you will encounter issues. Here’s an explanation of the problems you might encounter–in most cases the best solution is to try again later.  Make sure you have plenty of space on your SSD or hard drive. Your Mac needs a lot of space available to unpack the installer and install the update. If there isn’t enough space things can go wrong and you might see a message like, “macOS could not be installed on your computer. ” Read: How to make space on Mac.  Make sure that you have a good network connection. If your Wi-Fi is flakey then move closer to the router, or even better, switch to ethernet if that is an option. If you see a message like, “The network connection was lost,” your network is likely the problem. Read: How to fix Wi-Fi problems on a Mac Sometimes a macOS update won’t download or times out because too many people are trying to download it at the same time. If you are trying to install an update around the time it launches expect issues like this. If Apple’s servers are overloaded you may even find the installation stops as it tries to verify your details with Apple. Your download may freeze: here’s what to do if your Mac freezes during the installation process. Check Apple’s system status to see if anything has gone wrong at Apple’s end: see Apple’s System Status page. For more advice about what to do if you encounter problems read Fixes for Macs that won’t update macOS. How long will the macOS update take? It can vary, based on your internet connection and how many people are also trying to get the update. For example, when we tried updating macOS Big Sur four years ago, our Mac said it would take 10 hours to download the 11.98GB file. When upgrading to Ventura in 2022, the download was 6.37GB. So be prepared to wait a while for Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey or any other version of macOS downloads, especially if you are on a poor Wi-Fi network. You may want to leave your Mac downloading the operating system update overnight. And that’s before you even start the installation at which point you won’t even be able to use your Mac. Expect the actual installation to take up to an hour–it can go faster than that, but don’t expect it to be done in a few minutes. How to update an older version of macOS Not everyone is updating to the latest version of macOS, so we will cover the other options below.  How to update to Sonmoa (not Sequoia) If you are running Ventura on your Mac and can update to Sequoia you will only see the Sequoia update as an option. What if you want to update to Sonoma instead? Here’s what to do:  Click on this link which will open the the Mac App Store on the page for Sonoma.  Click on Get.  You will see a message: “Are you sure you want to download macOS Sonoma”. Click on Download.  Wait while your Mac downloads the installer. Once the installer is downloaded you will be able to install macOS Sonoma on your Mac. How to update to Ventura (not Sonoma) If you are running Monterey on your Mac and can update to Sonoma you will see the Sonoma update as an option. What if you want to update to Ventura instead? Here’s what to do:  Click on this link which will open the the Mac App Store on the page for Ventura.  Click on Get.  You will see a message: “Are you sure you want to download macOS Ventura”. Click on Download.  Wait while your Mac downloads the installer. Once the installer is downloaded you will be able to install macOS Ventura on your Mac. Updating from Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina or Mojave If you are running any of the above versions of macOS you will be able to install a new version of macOS via System Preferences > Software Update following the process outlined above, as long as your Mac supports the update.  For help getting hold of those versions of the macOS read: How to download old versions of macOS. Updating macOS using the Mac App Store If you’re running High Sierra or an older version of macOS you will need to update macOS via the Mac App Store. You should be able to find the version of macOS you are after using one of the links below (if you don’t see it we recommend closing and re-opening the Mac App Store).  You may prefer to obtain the macOS installer using this method if you have already installed the version of macOS on your Mac and want to make a bootable macOS installer so you can install it on a number of Macs. Search for Sonoma or click on the link to the version of macOS you require: Ventura,  Monterey and Big Sur. This will launch the App Store on your Mac. Click on Get (older versions of the App Store might have a Download button). If you already have this version installed on your Mac you will see a warning: Are you sure you want to download…” Click on Download.  Fill out your Apple ID information if prompted. The Installer will start to download, you can see how long it will take if you look at the bar under Downloading. Luckily the download happens in the background, so you can continue to work or surf the web. Once the installer file has downloaded a window will pop up on your Mac telling you and asking you to Continue…  If you want to install then click Continue and wait while the update installs on your Mac.  If you don’t want to install the update don’t click Continue and just close the installer. The Installer file can be found in Applications. If you are hoping to install an even older version of the Mac operating system we explain how to do this here: How to get older versions of macOS or OS X. The section below will explain how to update via the Mac App Store. For information about Apple’s terms and conditions for using macOS read:  Should you agree to Apple’s terms and conditions? Apple keeps older versions of macOS that are compatible with your Mac in the App Store. Apple keeps older versions of macOS that are compatible with your Mac in the App Store.Foundry Apple keeps older versions of macOS that are compatible with your Mac in the App Store.Foundry Foundry

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Macworld Podcast: Apple releases iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, new AirPods, and more
Macworld On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk at the news about the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Series 10, new AirPods, and a lot more! Find out what you need to know about these new products! This is episode 900 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Listen to episode 900 on Apple Podcasts

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How to get your Mac ready for macOS Sequoia
Macworld macOS Sequoia will be arriving on Macs on September 16, 2024. There are lots of new features coming to Macs with the new update to the operating system and we can’t wait to install it (read about what’s you need to know about macOS Sequoia). But before Sequoia arrives there are a few things we recommend that you do before installing it. It’s not only for Sequoia that you should prepare your Mac though, it’s good practice to run these checks on your Mac whenever you are updating the operating system. We recommend that you follow the steps below to make sure your Mac is ready for a new operating system as it will minimize your risk of having problems either during or after the update. How to prepare your Mac for an OS update We recommend that you don’t jump right in and install new software straight away–by which we mean the minute Apple releases it. Regardless of how stringent Apple’s test process is, there are inevitably issues with the initial download. And even if there are no issues often Apple’s servers get overloaded as everyone rushes to update and that can really slow the process down. So we recommend you hold your horses and do some tidying up and preparation first. However, there are a few things worth checking before you download a new version of the Mac operating system at any time. So before you start to update macOS on your Mac–at any time–we recommend that you run through the list below first. You will be less likely to have problems following the update and you will thank us for it. Here are the steps you should go through when updating your Mac to the latest version of macOS. We’ll run through each step below (apart from the last two, which are addressed in detail separately). Find out if there are any problems with the version of macOS you require. Check that your Mac and the software you need is supported. Make sure you have sufficient space on your Mac. Make sure your Mac is working properly. Make a backup of your Mac. Make sure you are logged into iCloud. Make sure you are on a trusted network. Update to the latest version of your current macOS version. Download the macOS installer you need. Install macOS on your Mac. When it comes to actually downloading the installer and installing the macOS update we recommend you read this guide: How to update macOS. If you do have problems updating you may find this useful: Why can’t I update my Mac? Fixes if macOS installation fails. Do I need to wipe my Mac? Some Mac users may wonder if they should wipe their Mac before installing a major update to the operating system. Some people like to do a clean install as it can minimize issues with the update and give them a clean slate to work with. But there really isn’t a good reason to wipe your Mac first, unless you are already experiencing issues with your Mac that can’t be fixed (see Step 4 below for advice on getting your Mac healthy). If you do want to do a clean install though we have advice here: How to clean install macOS. What to do before updating macOS Before you update to macOS Sequoia, or any new version of macOS we recommend you work through the following steps to prepare your Mac for the update. 1. Check for problems with the macOS version you want to install Foundry You might be so keen to install the latest version of macOS that you jump into System Settings > General > Software Update to find the new version as soon as you hear it is available for download. But, before you start to download the software you need to check that there are no issues with the software. Sometimes it is wise to wait for others to find out there are problems before you do. Our advice is always to wait a few days before you install a big software update just in case there are bugs in the software that have slipped through the beta testing stage. Apple is usually quick to fix vulnerabilities and problems in macOS updates, but they do slip through from time to time, so it’s always worth checking that people aren’t experiencing problems. We have details of the latest version of macOS Sequoia, which will include any problems people are having. Also read our Complete list of Mac OS X & macOS versions. 2. Make sure your Mac and the software you use are supported Foundry Related to the above, you should check that your Mac will actually run the version of macOS you want to install and that you will actually be able to take advantage of the new features that appeal to you most. To find out if your Mac is supported read: Sequoia compatibility list. While you won’t be able to install a version of macOS that isn’t supported by your Mac (it won’t show up in Software Update or the Mac App Store) there are situations where the version of macOS will be available to you, but your Mac won’t be able to enjoy all the new features on offer, or even worse, installing the update will mean you lose access to Mac features you rely on currently. Another thing to check for is software compatibility. Read: Which Apps don’t work and Which Apps work on an M1 Mac. Don’t update your Mac only to then discover your version of Photoshop doesn’t work anymore! If your Mac’s not supported that doesn’t mean you can’t run that version of macOS. Doing so is just a little more complicated (and risky). Read: How to install macOS on an old unsupported Mac. 3. Make sure you have sufficient space Foundry Apple suggests that you should have 20GB of free space on your Mac’s drive before you install a new version of macOS–you may not need that much. We generally recommend that you always have 10 percent of the total space of your Mac free at all times as this does tend to avoid issues. There’s a good reason why you need the space. For example, the release candidate of Sequoia was 14.45GB; the Monterey installer was more than 12GB. The Big Sur beta was about 12GB, but Big Sur needed even more space to install itself–in some cases, people couldn’t update unless they had around 40GB free! Read: Don’t bother trying to update to Big Sur if you have a 128GB Mac. If you lack the necessary space, read this to get some tips on what to delete: How to free space on Mac. You may also find How to delete Mac Other storage and How to delete System storage on a Mac useful. How to delete Cache on a Mac is also worth a look. When we needed to clear space for Big Sur in 2020 we used CleanMyMac X to delete files, which is one of our top choices in our round-up of best Mac cleaner apps. We also discuss how to use CleanMyMac X. 4. Make sure your Mac is healthy Apple You should also make sure that your Mac is completely healthy before installing a big update to the system. It’s easy to do this by running Disk Utility, which a program included on your Mac. Open Disk Utility (in Applications/Utilities). Select your startup drive from the list on the left. Click the First Aid tab to the right. Click Verify. If Disk Utility finds problems with your drive, you’ll need to boot from a different volume to perform the actual repairs. You can do this from Recovery mode. To boot into Recovery mode you need to hold down Command+R at startup on an Intel Mac, or press and hold the Power Button at start up on an M-series Mac. Once in Recovery Mode, you’ll be able to access Disk Utility and carry out the recommended repairs. You can also run the Apple Hardware Test (for Macs older than June 2013) or Apple Diagnostics (for Macs from June 2013 or later). Both tests check your Mac for other hardware issues, such as bad RAM. Read more about using Disk Utility to fix a Mac. 5. Back up your Mac IDG Before you perform any big update to your Mac–especially if you are installing a major version of macOS–you should back up your Mac so that you have a copy of how things were before you installed the new operating system. Luckily, Apple makes it easy to back up your Mac using Time Machine, so there is no excuse not to create a Time Machine backup before installing a new version of macOS – all you need is a hard drive or SSD to do it on. We have this article about how to back up your Mac using Time Machine. We also have a guide running through all the ways you can back up a Mac. 6. Log into iCloud Apple iCloud is heavily integrated into many Apple apps and system services. Make sure you’re logged into iCloud before you start updating and things should go smoothly. 7. Make sure you’re on a trusted network IDG We advise that you make sure you are on a trusted network–avoid downloading software in hotels and cafes or any public networks because you don’t know what or who might lurk there. If you’re downloading and installing software we advise that you do so at home, at work, or at your place of education. You will probably find the download is much faster. Downloading at home or work could mean you can plug your Mac into the network rather than rely on a slow wireless download speed. To find out how to keep your Mac safe from security vulnerabilities read our Mac security tips. 8. Update to the latest version of all your software The Software Update in System Settings. Foundry Before you upgrade to the new version of macOS, make sure you install the latest updates to the version of macOS that you’re currently running. From time to time there will be software updates to improve stability, for example, and there is always a chance that you may have a problem updating to the new version of the Mac operating system if you hadn’t pre-installed this essential update to the previous version, so do your housework first. In Ventura and later, go to System Settings > General > Software Update. On a Mac with an OS older than Ventura, go to System Preferences > Software Update. You should also make sure you have updated any third-party apps too. Those updates may include changes that are required for upgrading to the latest macOS and if you don’t run the updates they may not work properly once you have updated. To update apps you’ve bought from the Mac App Store, launch the Mac App Store app and click the Updates button in the toolbar. Then click Update All, simply providing your Apple Account and password when prompted. For apps that you purchased elsewhere, you’ll need to manually install updates. You can check if there are updates available from the application’s menu, in Microsoft Word, for example, it’s a case of clicking on Help > Check for Updates. As we mentioned above, it’s important to check compatibility with your third-party apps before updating the macOS. That way you will be up and running immediately, rather than being frustrated by your favorite apps and add-ons not working. If you want more help updating your apps on your Mac read this: How to update all your Mac apps. Now you have done your homework you should be safe to install the version of macOS you require. Now read: macOS Sonoma vs macOS Sequoia.

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Get a Sam's Club membership for just $15 & snag deals on AirTags, iPads & HomePods
A Sam's Club membership is now available with a standout deal for new members. Get a 1-year membership for just $15, within a buck of the lowest price on record.This Sam's Club membership deal for $15 is a top offer.Typically priced at $50, this $15 membership deal comes courtesy of Stack Social, giving new members access to Sam's Club's wide range of products at a fraction of the usual cost.Those interested in the benefits of a Plus membership can snag a 1-year membership for $50, a discount of $60 off the normal price. Plus members earn 2% Sam's Cash on qualifying purchases in the club, along with free delivery on eligible orders of $50 or more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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iPhone 16 Pro’s new Qualcomm modem boosts 5G data speeds
Thanks to a newer Snapdragon X75 modem from Qualcomm, Apple's iPhone 16 Pro offers up to 26% faster download speeds. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro support 45W wired fast charging
The iPhone 16 series apparently supports faster USB-C wired charging speeds of up to 45W when paired with a compatible charger. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Best Buy issues first material discount on the new black Apple Watch Ultra 2
The sleek black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that's new for 2024 is $50 off with My Best Buy Plus.Best Buy is the first to offer a material discount on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2.It's the first material discount found on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, that was recently unveiled during Apple's Glowtime event.Save $50 with BBY Plus Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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All iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of USB-C fast charging
According to a new certification from the China Quality Certification Centre, a regulatory body in China, all iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired fast charging through the USB-C port. more…

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iPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modem
Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.iPhone 16 Pro has the new Snapdragon X75 modemRumors still suggest Apple could cut ties with Qualcomm in 2025 and switch to an in-house modem, but that didn't happen with iPhone 16. The latest models use the Snapdragon X75 modem, which improves upload and download speeds across the new iPhone lineup.According to data collected by the SpeedSmart app, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max rated up to 26% faster than the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new modem brings 5G Advanced support, lower power consumption, and enhanced 5G carrier aggregation for faster upload speeds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 16 Pro offers significantly faster 5G speeds thanks to new modem
The iPhone 16 Pro features an upgraded modem inside courtesy of Qualcomm, bringing several notable improvements. As detailed by SpeedSmart, the new iPhone 16 Pro offers an up to 26% faster boost in 5G download speeds thanks to its new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem. more…

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iPhone 16 has the same new privacy feature as the M4 iPad Pro
When Apple introduced the earlier this year, the company quietly added a new privacy feature to it, which is called “Secure Exclave.” Now the company is bringing the same new privacy technology to the iPhone 16 models, which are powered by the A18 chip. more…

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Phone 16 receives Apple Intelligence features via iOS 18.1 beta 3
Apple Intelligence arrives for the iPhone 16 lineup as a part of the updated iOS 18.1 beta 3, which is needed for testing ahead of reviews and pre-orders.The iPhone 16 range has received its first Apple Intelligence update via iOS 18.1 beta 3On Wednesday, Apple released the third beta of iOS 18.1 for the iPhone 16 range. Though this version of iOS was already available for devices such as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, this is the first known build of iOS 18.1 beta 3 for the iPhone 16 lineup.On the iPhone 16, the update has the build number 22B5034o, while the version iOS 18.1 beta 3 for the iPhone 15 Pro has the build number 22B5034e. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AirPods 4 tidbits: Secret capacitive button, Vision Pro lossless
Historically, AirPods cases have always had a physical button on the back to initiate pairing with your iPhone. With the announced this week, however, Apple is switching things up. Instead of a physical pairing button, the AirPods 4 case has a hidden capacitive button that is used for pairing and resetting. more…

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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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Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home
An old but persistent email scam known as "sextortion" has a new personalized touch: The missives, which claim that malware has captured webcam footage of recipients pleasuring themselves, now include a photo of the target's home in a bid to make threats about publishing the videos more frightening and convincing.

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Owners of 1-Time Passcode Theft Service Plead Guilty
Three men in the United Kingdom have pleaded guilty to operating otp[.]agency, a once popular online service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passcodes (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. Launched in November 2019, OTP Agency was a service for intercepting one-time passwords needed to log in to various websites. Scammers would enter the target’s phone number and name, and the service would initiate an automated phone call to the target that alerts them about unauthorized activity on their account.

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Cisco IKE Information Disclosure
A vulnerability in Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) packet processing code in Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS XE, and Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to retrieve memory contents, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient condition checks in the part of the code that handles IKEv1 security negotiation requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IKEv1 packet to an affected device configured to accept IKEv1 security negotiation requests. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve memory contents, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information.

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Cisco IOX XE Unauthenticated OS Command Execution
This Metasploit module leverages both CVE-2023-20198 and CVE-2023-20273 against vulnerable instances of Cisco IOS XE devices which have the Web UI exposed. An attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. This Metasploit module leverages CVE-2023-20198 to create a new admin user, then authenticating as this user, CVE-2023-20273 is leveraged for OS command injection. The output of the command is written to a file and read back via the webserver. Finally the output file is deleted and the admin user is removed. The vulnerable IOS XE versions are: 16.1.1, 16.1.2, 16.1.3, 16.2.1, 16.2.2, 16.3.1, 16.3.2, 16.3.3, 16.3.1a, 16.3.4, 16.3.5, 16.3.5b, 16.3.6, 16.3.7, 16.3.8, 16.3.9, 16.3.10, 16.3.11, 16.4.1, 16.4.2, 16.4.3, 16.5.1, 16.5.1a, 16.5.1b, 16.5.2, 16.5.3, 16.6.1, 16.6.2, 16.6.3, 16.6.4, 16.6.5, 16.6.4s, 16.6.4a, 16.6.5a, 16.6.6, 16.6.5b, 16.6.7, 16.6.7a, 16.6.8, 16.6.9, 16.6.10, 16.7.1, 16.7.1a, 16.7.1b, 16.7.2, 16.7.3, 16.7.4, 16.8.1, 16.8.1a, 16.8.1b, 16.8.1s, 16.8.1c, 16.8.1d, 16.8.2, 16.8.1e, 16.8.3, 16.9.1, 16.9.2, 16.9.1a, 16.9.1b, 16.9.1s, 16.9.1c, 16.9.1d, 16.9.3, 16.9.2a, 16.9.2s, 16.9.3h, 16.9.4, 16.9.3s, 16.9.3a, 16.9.4c, 16.9.5, 16.9.5f, 16.9.6, 16.9.7, 16.9.8, 16.9.8a, 16.9.8b, 16.9.8c, 16.10.1, 16.10.1a, 16.10.1b, 16.10.1s, 16.10.1c, 16.10.1e, 16.10.1d, 16.10.2, 16.10.1f, 16.10.1g, 16.10.3, 16.11.1, 16.11.1a, 16.11.1b, 16.11.2, 16.11.1s, 16.11.1c, 16.12.1, 16.12.1s, 16.12.1a, 16.12.1c, 16.12.1w, 16.12.2, 16.12.1y, 16.12.2a, 16.12.3, 16.12.8, 16.12.2s, 16.12.1x, 16.12.1t, 16.12.2t, 16.12.4, 16.12.3s, 16.12.1z, 16.12.3a, 16.12.4a, 16.12.5, 16.12.6, 16.12.1z1, 16.12.5a, 16.12.5b, 16.12.1z2, 16.12.6a, 16.12.7, 16.12.9, 16.12.10, 17.1.1, 17.1.1a, 17.1.1s, 17.1.2, 17.1.1t, 17.1.3, 17.2.1, 17.2.1r, 17.2.1a, 17.2.1v, 17.2.2, 17.2.3, 17.3.1, 17.3.2, 17.3.3, 17.3.1a, 17.3.1w, 17.3.2a, 17.3.1x, 17.3.1z, 17.3.3a, 17.3.4, 17.3.5, 17.3.4a, 17.3.6, 17.3.4b, 17.3.4c, 17.3.5a, 17.3.5b, 17.3.7, 17.3.8, 17.4.1, 17.4.2, 17.4.1a, 17.4.1b, 17.4.1c, 17.4.2a, 17.5.1, 17.5.1a, 17.5.1b, 17.5.1c, 17.6.1, 17.6.2, 17.6.1w, 17.6.1a, 17.6.1x, 17.6.3, 17.6.1y, 17.6.1z, 17.6.3a, 17.6.4, 17.6.1z1, 17.6.5, 17.6.6, 17.7.1, 17.7.1a, 17.7.1b, 17.7.2, 17.10.1, 17.10.1a, 17.10.1b, 17.8.1, 17.8.1a, 17.9.1, 17.9.1w, 17.9.2, 17.9.1a, 17.9.1x, 17.9.1y, 17.9.3, 17.9.2a, 17.9.1x1, 17.9.3a, 17.9.4, 17.9.1y1, 17.11.1, 17.11.1a, 17.12.1, 17.12.1a, 17.11.99SW.

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HP Web JetAdmin 6.5 Server Arbitrary Command Execution
This Metasploit module abuses a command execution vulnerability within the web based management console of the Hewlett-Packard Web JetAdmin network printer tool v6.2 - v6.5. It is possible to execute commands as SYSTEM without authentication. The vulnerability also affects POSIX systems, however at this stage the module only works against Windows. This Metasploit module does not apply to HP printers.

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Cisco IOX XE Unauthenticated Command Line Interface (CLI) Execution
This Metasploit module leverages CVE-2023-20198 against vulnerable instances of Cisco IOS XE devices which have the Web UI exposed. An attacker can execute arbitrary CLI commands with privilege level 15. You must specify the IOS command mode to execute a CLI command in. Valid modes are user, privileged, and global. To run a command in "Privileged" mode, set the CMD option to the command you want to run, e.g. show version and set the MODE to privileged. To run a command in "Global Configuration" mode, set the CMD option to the command you want to run, e.g. username hax0r privilege 15 password hax0r and set the MODE to global. The vulnerable IOS XE versions are: 16.1.1, 16.1.2, 16.1.3, 16.2.1, 16.2.2, 16.3.1, 16.3.2, 16.3.3, 16.3.1a, 16.3.4, 16.3.5, 16.3.5b, 16.3.6, 16.3.7, 16.3.8, 16.3.9, 16.3.10, 16.3.11, 16.4.1, 16.4.2, 16.4.3, 16.5.1, 16.5.1a, 16.5.1b, 16.5.2, 16.5.3, 16.6.1, 16.6.2, 16.6.3, 16.6.4, 16.6.5, 16.6.4s, 16.6.4a, 16.6.5a, 16.6.6, 16.6.5b, 16.6.7, 16.6.7a, 16.6.8, 16.6.9, 16.6.10, 16.7.1, 16.7.1a, 16.7.1b, 16.7.2, 16.7.3, 16.7.4, 16.8.1, 16.8.1a, 16.8.1b, 16.8.1s, 16.8.1c, 16.8.1d, 16.8.2, 16.8.1e, 16.8.3, 16.9.1, 16.9.2, 16.9.1a, 16.9.1b, 16.9.1s, 16.9.1c, 16.9.1d, 16.9.3, 16.9.2a, 16.9.2s, 16.9.3h, 16.9.4, 16.9.3s, 16.9.3a, 16.9.4c, 16.9.5, 16.9.5f, 16.9.6, 16.9.7, 16.9.8, 16.9.8a, 16.9.8b, 16.9.8c, 16.10.1, 16.10.1a, 16.10.1b, 16.10.1s, 16.10.1c, 16.10.1e, 16.10.1d, 16.10.2, 16.10.1f, 16.10.1g, 16.10.3, 16.11.1, 16.11.1a, 16.11.1b, 16.11.2, 16.11.1s, 16.11.1c, 16.12.1, 16.12.1s, 16.12.1a, 16.12.1c, 16.12.1w, 16.12.2, 16.12.1y, 16.12.2a, 16.12.3, 16.12.8, 16.12.2s, 16.12.1x, 16.12.1t, 16.12.2t, 16.12.4, 16.12.3s, 16.12.1z, 16.12.3a, 16.12.4a, 16.12.5, 16.12.6, 16.12.1z1, 16.12.5a, 16.12.5b, 16.12.1z2, 16.12.6a, 16.12.7, 16.12.9, 16.12.10, 17.1.1, 17.1.1a, 17.1.1s, 17.1.2, 17.1.1t, 17.1.3, 17.2.1, 17.2.1r, 17.2.1a, 17.2.1v, 17.2.2, 17.2.3, 17.3.1, 17.3.2, 17.3.3, 17.3.1a, 17.3.1w, 17.3.2a, 17.3.1x, 17.3.1z, 17.3.3a, 17.3.4, 17.3.5, 17.3.4a, 17.3.6, 17.3.4b, 17.3.4c, 17.3.5a, 17.3.5b, 17.3.7, 17.3.8, 17.4.1, 17.4.2, 17.4.1a, 17.4.1b, 17.4.1c, 17.4.2a, 17.5.1, 17.5.1a, 17.5.1b, 17.5.1c, 17.6.1, 17.6.2, 17.6.1w, 17.6.1a, 17.6.1x, 17.6.3, 17.6.1y, 17.6.1z, 17.6.3a, 17.6.4, 17.6.1z1, 17.6.5, 17.6.6, 17.7.1, 17.7.1a, 17.7.1b, 17.7.2, 17.10.1, 17.10.1a, 17.10.1b, 17.8.1, 17.8.1a, 17.9.1, 17.9.1w, 17.9.2, 17.9.1a, 17.9.1x, 17.9.1y, 17.9.3, 17.9.2a, 17.9.1x1, 17.9.3a, 17.9.4, 17.9.1y1, 17.11.1, 17.11.1a, 17.12.1, 17.12.1a, 17.11.99SW.

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Mac OS X Safari .webarchive File Format UXSS
Generates a .webarchive file for Mac OS X Safari that will attempt to inject cross-domain Javascript (UXSS), silently install a browser extension, collect user information, steal the cookie database, and steal arbitrary local files. When opened on the target machine the webarchive file must not have the quarantine attribute set, as this forces the webarchive to execute in a sandbox.

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When Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts Look Like Phishing
Multiple media reports this week warned Americans to be on guard against a new phishing scam that arrives in a text message informing recipients they are not yet registered to vote. A bit of digging reveals the missives were sent by a California political consulting firm as part of a well-meaning but potentially counterproductive get-out-the-vote effort that had all the hallmarks of a phishing campaign.

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New 0-Day Attacks Linked to China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’
Malicious hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director, a software product used by many Internet and IT service providers. Researchers believe the activity is linked to Volt Typhoon, a Chinese cyber espionage group focused on infiltrating critical U.S. networks and laying the groundwork for the ability to disrupt communications between the United States and Asia during any future armed conflict with China.

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Local Networks Go Global When Domain Names Collide
The proliferation of new top-level domains (TLDs) has exacerbated a well-known security weakness: Many organizations set up their internal Microsoft authentication systems years ago using domain names in TLDs that didn't exist at the time. Meaning, they are continuously sending their Windows usernames and passwords to domain names they do not control and which are freely available for anyone to register. Here's a look at one security researcher's efforts to map and shrink the size of this insidious problem.

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Red Pocket Mobile is offering $400 off any iPhone 13, 14, or 15
Red Pocket Mobile has new Apple iPhone 13, 14 or 15's on sale for $400 off MSRP when you switch and open up a new line of service. Red Pocket Mobile is a nationwide MVNO using all the major wireless carrier networks and offers plans starting at $20 per month. Your first month is only $10. They're currently offering $200 off any of these iPhones when purchased with a service plan. After three months of service, Red Pocket Mobile will give you an additional $200 rebate in the form of a Virtual Visa Gift Card. The fine print: "$200 additional rebate after 3 consecutive recurring payments on any monthly GSMA unlimited plan, starting at $20/mo. $200 rebate currently applies on any carrier locked iPhone model. Valid new and existing customers. Existing customers must have a qualifying plan. Only one rebate is valid per line, per year." Keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals on iPhones and plans from Apple and its carriers, updated daily. We currently track deals from 18+ wireless carriers.

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Apple M2 Pro Mac mini on sale for $1099, save $200
B&H Photo has the M2 Pro Mac mini on sale today for $1099 including free 1-2 day shipping. That's $200 off Apple's MSRP and the lowest price currently available for this mini: - Mac mini M2 Pro CPU (16GB/512GB): $1099, save $200 For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple M2 Pro Mac mini on sale for $1099, save $200
B&H Photo has the M2 Pro Mac mini on sale today for $1099 including free 1-2 day shipping. That's $200 off Apple's MSRP and the lowest price currently available for this mini: - Mac mini M2 Pro CPU (16GB/512GB): $1099, save $200 For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple M2 Pro Mac mini on sale for $1099, save $200
B&H Photo has the M2 Pro Mac mini on sale today for $1099 including free 1-2 day shipping. That's $200 off Apple's MSRP and the lowest price currently available for this mini: - Mac mini M2 Pro CPU (16GB/512GB): $1099, save $200 For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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The new Apple iPhone 16, details and prices for all the models
Apple has unveiled its latest lineup of smartphones: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These new devices are designed to leverage Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that provides relevant, context-aware assistance while maintaining user privacy. The iPhone 16 series introduces new features such as Camera Control, which offers innovative ways to capture and learn about the world around you. The advanced camera system includes a 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x Telephoto option, essentially giving users two cameras in one. Additionally, a new Ultra Wide camera supports macro photography, while next-generation Photographic Styles allow for further personalization of images. With spatial photo and video capture, users can experience memories in remarkable detail on Apple Vision Pro. Powered by the new A18 chip, the iPhone 16 models deliver a significant increase in performance and efficiency, supporting demanding AAA games and extending battery life. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes, featuring a stylish, durable design and improved battery life. The two models come in five striking colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine. Apple also launched the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger displays, cutting-edge pro camera capabilities, stunning graphics for immersive gaming, and more—all driven by the powerful A18 Pro chip. Apple Intelligence brings advanced, Apple-designed generative models to these new devices, creating a personal intelligence system that offers helpful and relevant insights while prioritizing user privacy. As with the 16 and 16 Plus, the new Camera Control feature provides a quick and intuitive way to access visual intelligence and interact with the enhanced camera system. The iPhone 16 Pro models come equipped with a new 48MP Fusion camera, featuring a faster quad-pixel sensor that supports 4K video recording at 120 frames per second in Dolby Vision, delivering the highest resolution and frame rate ever on an iPhone. Additional camera improvements include a new 48MP Ultra Wide camera for high-resolution photography, including macro shots, and a 5x Telephoto camera on both Pro models. Studio-quality microphones ensure more lifelike audio recordings. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max boast a durable yet lightweight titanium design, larger displays, and the thinnest borders ever seen on an Apple product. They also offer significant improvements in battery life, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivering the longest battery life of any iPhone to date. Both models will be available in four stunning finishes: black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 lineup will start on Friday, September 13, with the official release set for Friday, September 20. We've updated our iPhone Price Tracker with the latest deals on Apple's iPhone 16 family of smartphones as well as previous models including the iPhone 15, 14, and SE. Use our price tracker to find the best deal on an iPhone from major carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile as well as numerous MVNOs such has Boost, Mint, and many others. We'll be updating our iPhone Price Tracker continuously as information comes in from wireless providers.

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Walmart is blowing out clearance Apple Watch Series 9 models for $150 off MSRP, prices start at $249
Walmart has clearance Apple Watch Series 9 models on sale today for $150 off MSRP on their online store, starting at only $249. Sale prices available for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS (Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Red): $249, save $150 - 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS (Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Red): $279, save $150 - 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular (Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Red): $349, save $150 - 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular (Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Red): $379, save $150 For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple drops prices on refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 models to as low as $130 off MSRP
With the introduction of new Series 10 Watches today, Apple has dropped their prices on Certified Refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 models in their online store by $40-$50, now up to $130 off original MSRP. Watches start at only $299. Each Watch includes Apple's standard one-year warranty, a new outer case, new band, and free shipping: - 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS: $299, $100 off original MSRP - 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS: $319, $110 off original MSRP - 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular: $379, $120 off original MSRP - 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular: $399, $130 off original MSRP Note that availability of specific models and colors vary and can change rapidly. Details available at Apple here. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple Watch Ultra Watch 2 models on sale for $689, save $110
Amazon is offering a $110 discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, bringing the price down to $689. This is a great deal for anyone looking to upgrade to Apple's latest and most advanced smartwatch, featuring a brighter display, improved battery life, and enhanced health and fitness tracking capabilities. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is designed for those who want a durable, high-performance watch for both everyday use and extreme adventures. With this limited-time discount, it's a perfect opportunity to grab this top-tier smartwatch at a more affordable price. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Rare sale: HomePod minis for $84.99 at Verizon, save $14 (15% off)
Upgrade your home audio experience with the Apple HomePod mini, now $15 off at Verizon ($84.99)! Compact yet powerful, the HomePod mini delivers rich, 360-degree sound and integrates seamlessly with your Apple devices and smart home setup. Here are its best features: - Siri-Enabled: Control your music, smart home devices, and more with just your voice. - Stereo Sound: Pair two HomePod minis for a full stereo experience. - Compact Design: Small enough to fit anywhere, with style to match any space. Don't miss out! Head over to Verizon today to grab this deal. Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply. Verizon service NOT required.

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Rare sale: HomePod minis for $84.99 at Verizon, save $14 (15% off)
Upgrade your home audio experience with the Apple HomePod mini, now $15 off at Verizon ($84.99)! Compact yet powerful, the HomePod mini delivers rich, 360-degree sound and integrates seamlessly with your Apple devices and smart home setup. Here are its best features: - Siri-Enabled: Control your music, smart home devices, and more with just your voice. - Stereo Sound: Pair two HomePod minis for a full stereo experience. - Compact Design: Small enough to fit anywhere, with style to match any space. Don't miss out! Head over to Verizon today to grab this deal. Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply. Verizon service NOT required.

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WWDC24 Apple Developer Conference Sale: M4 iPad Pros for $100 off MSRP with free store pickup today
To celebrate Apple's WWDC24 Conference this week, Best Buy has Apple's iPad Pros with M4 CPUs on sale for $100 off MSRP on their online store. Price start at $899: - 13-inch M4 WiFi iPad Pros: $100 off MSRP - 13-inch M4 WiFi + 5G iPad Pros: $100 off MSRP - 11-inch M4 WiFi iPad Pros: $100 off MSRP - 11-inch M4 WiFi + 5G iPad Pros: $100 off MSRP Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). See our iPad Pro Price Tracker for a detailed breakdown of prices.

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Deal Alert! Magic Keyboard for 10th-generation iPad on sale for $109, save $139!
Walmart has White Magic Keyboards for 10th-generation Apple iPads on sale for $109.99 on their online store. Their price is $139(!) off Apple's MSRP. Price valid for online orders only, in-store price may vary. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPad Keyboard Price Tracker, updated daily.

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