How to turn off Crash Detection on the iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple unveiled a new emphasis on saving the lives of its customers this fall, with a new Crash Detection feature joining the existing array of safety and emergency functions on the Apple Watch and iPhone. Most users will regard Crash Detection as a handy background feature: something that offers peace of mind while hopefully never being called into action. But you may feel differently if you start to experience false positives, as has been anecdotally reported by some rollercoaster riders. If your iPhone or Apple Watch mistakenly believes it has detected a crash and you somehow don’t notice, you could end up in the embarrassing situation of having to explain to emergency responders why they’ve been called to a theme park. Hopefully that won’t happen. But if you do are worried about experiencing false positives with your iPhone or Apple Watch, here’s how to turn off the emergency alert. Turn off Crash Detection on Apple Watch If you want to disable crash detection on the Apple Watch Series 8, SE (2nd gen) or Ultra, open the Watch app on the paired iPhone, and check the bottom of the screen to make sure you’re in the My Watch tab. Now tap on Emergency SOS, and in the Crash Detection section, tap the toggle labelled “Call After Serious Crash,” and then confirm Turn Off. The toggle will turn gray to indicate it’s off. Tap again to turn it back on, and it will turn green again. You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to turn off Call After Serious Crash. It’s a decision worth considering carefully.Foundry Turn off Crash Detection on iPhone If you want to disable crash detection on iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max (those are the only handsets that currently support the feature), you need to go into the Settings app and again go to Emergency SOS. Tap the toggle labelled Call After Severe Crash. In both cases, what you’re turning off is the emergency call element; Apple doesn’t explicitly offer a way to turn off crash detection entirely, but it isn’t clear whether your device will continue to monitor for crashes if you follow the instructions above. What is clear is that detected crashes won’t be as much of an inconvenience if they don’t involve the emergency services and your emergency contacts. Apple Watch, iPhone

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Apple @ Work Podcast: October is coming with Tom Bridge from JumpCloud
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses and Schools to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices . Over 32,000 organizations leverage Mosyle solutions to automate the deployment, management and security of millions of Apple devices daily. Request a FREE account today and discover how you can put your Apple fleet on auto-pilot at a price point that is hard to believe. Apple @ Work is brought to you by Hexnode. Hexnode UEM offers an award-winning Unified Endpoint Management solution for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, tvOS, and Fire OS devices. Hexnode is one of the most trusted enterprise security solutions worldwide that combines multiple security features into a single console. Sign up for a free trial with Hexnode today and find out how you can reinvent device management. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Tom Bridge from JumpCloud and the Mac Admins Podcast joins the show to talk about iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Letting the Dust Settle on iPhone 14 Plus and Emancipation – TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-04
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about the sudden wait for iPhone 14 Plus orders. Also – discussing Apple’s release plans for the Antoine Fuqua/Will Smith film “Emancipation.”

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Apple Loses Second Bid To Challenge Qualcomm Patents At US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday again declined to hear Apple's bid to revive an effort to cancel three Qualcomm smartphone patents despite the settlement of the underlying dispute between the two tech giants. Reuters reports: The justices left in place a lower court's decision against Apple after similarly turning away in June the company's appeal of a lower court ruling in a closely related case challenging two other Qualcomm patents. Qualcomm sued Apple in San Diego federal court in 2017, arguing that its iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches infringed a variety of mobile-technology patents. That case was part of a broader global dispute between the tech giants. Apple challenged the validity of the patents at issue in this case at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The companies settled their underlying fight in 2019, signing an agreement worth billions of dollars that let Apple continue using Qualcomm chips in iPhones. The settlement included an Apple license to thousands of Qualcomm patents, but allowed the patent-board proceedings to continue. The board upheld the patents in 2020, and Apple appealed to the patent-specialist U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Cupertino, California-based Apple argued it had proper legal standing to appeal because San Diego-based Qualcomm could sue again after the license expires, potentially as soon as 2025. A Federal Circuit three-judge panel, in a 2-1 ruling, dismissed the case last year for a lack of standing, finding that Apple's risk of being sued again was speculative and the challenge would not affect its payment obligations under the settlement. Qualcomm has again argued that Apple has not shown a concrete injury to justify the appeal, just like in the "materially identical" case that the high court rejected. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Jim Cramer: Apple is still the ‘greatest stock of all time’
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday said that investors should ignore negative chatter about Apple and hold onto their shares of the company… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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PSA: iOS 16 has a limit to how many custom lock screens users can create
One of the key features of iOS 16 is the new, customizable iPhone lock screen. It lets users create multiple sets with different wallpapers, font settings, and even widgets. However, despite having multiple customization options, the latest version of iPhone’s operating system won’t let you create as many custom lock screens as you want. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple TV+ Guide: Every Apple TV show and movie available now
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $4.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers … more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Zillow now lets iOS users explore a neighborhood with Apple Maps’ Look Around feature
Zillow, a popular US real estate platform, announced on Monday an update to its iOS app that makes it even more integrated with Apple services. iPhone and iPad users now will be able to explore the surroundings of a neighborhood directly in Zillow’s app using Apple Maps’ Look Around feature. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple names new VPs for engineering, maps, and silicon teams
Apple has named a vice president of its Maps division, an engineering vice president within Services, a pair of new VPs for its Apple Silicon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Save on airfare and get Dollar Flight Club at its lowest price ever
Seeing the world doesn’t have to cost the Earth, especially if you know how to find great travel deals. Dollar Flight Club can alert you whenever it finds cheap airfare deals, so you don’t have to waste time hunting them down yourself. Usually $1,690, a lifetime Premium Plus+ membership is now going for $69.99, the […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple releases trailer for ‘Emancipation’ starring Will Smith, coming this December
Apple Original Films' “Emancipation,” starring Will Smith will premiere in theaters on Dec 2, 2022, and globally on Apple TV+ on Dec. 9, 2022… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Sorry, looks like original AirPods Pro won’t get Adaptive Transparency mode
The hopes of AirPods Pro users were raised recently when evidence pointed to the original version of these wireless earbuds getting Adaptive Transparency, one of best features of the second-generation model. Turns out it’s probably just a mistake. If you’re really missing the feature, perhaps the best option is to sell your old AirPods for […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple TV+ Gives First Official Screening of Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’
Apple has held the first screening for Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film Emancipation. The movie is the first release from Will Smith after his infamous antics at the 2022 Oscars. Interestingly, this is also the first time Smith has seen the film with an audience. Apple Holds First Official Screening of 'Emancipation' Apple held the first official screening for Emancipation on Saturday in Washington D.C. While the film has been in purgatory since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Apple previewing the film likely means that the company is looking to soon release it. The screening was hosted by both Apple and the NAACP, as the screening took place during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference. Emancipation premiered to several social impact leaders, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Divine 9 (Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities), National Council of Negro Women, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Power Rising and #WinWithBlackWomen. Following the presentation, a conversation about the film took place between Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliot, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The discussion was moderated by politics and culture commentator Angela Rye. Throughout my career, I’ve turned down many films that were set in slavery, Smith said at the screening. I never wanted to show us like that. And then this picture came along. And this is not a film about slavery. This is a film about freedom. This is a film about resilience. This is a film about faith. Smith continued, This is a film about the heart of a man — what could be called the first viral image. Cameras had just been created, and the image of whipped Peter went around the world. It was a rallying cry against slavery, and this was a story that exploded and blossomed in my heart that I wanted to be able to deliver to you in a way that only Antoine Fuqua could deliver. Further Details Based on a true Story, Emancipation follows Peter (Smith), who runs away from his plantation in search of his family. In this time, Peter must outwit hunters and survive in the Louisiana swamps. Eventually, Peter joins the Union Army. It was during a medical examination when doctors discovered the scars on Peter’s back, which he had suffered at the hands of plantation’s overseer. Peter’s scars were photographed and published by The Independent, noting the cruelty and barbarity of slavery in America. Fuque is both director and executive producer of Emancipation, and the story is based from a script by William N. Collage. Additionally, Emancipation is a production by Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios, Joey McFarland through McFarland Entertainment and Todd Black through Escape Artists. Lastly, Chris Brigham, James Lassiter, Heather Washington, Cliff Roberts, Glen Basner and Scott Greenberg also act as executive producers. Currently, there is no release date for Emancipation. What are you watching on Apple TV+ right now? Let us know in the comments.

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Oh well, Adaptive Transparency for first-gen AirPods Pro in iOS 16.1 is a bug
After the third iOS 16.1 beta arrived last week, 1st-gen AirPods Pro users got a big surprise: Adaptive Transparency, one of the excellent new features announced with the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro, was added for the older model as well. Now, it seems as though that’s not actually happening. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the addition of the Adaptive Transparency toggle in the iOS 16.1 beta is “a bug” and will presumably be removed before release. As it stands, Adaptive Transparency will only be available on the new AirPods Pro, and not the 1st-gen model or AirPods Max, which both have standard transparency mode. I’m told this is a bug https://t.co/4BPBmpLbgI— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) October 3, 2022While transparency mode allows users to hear outside sounds while wearing their earbuds, Adaptive Transparency is a new feature for the second-generation AirPods Pro that lets you hear your surroundings while reducing the volume of any noise over 85dB. Apple says the feature uses on-device processing that relies on the “powerful H2 chip … which reduces loud environmental noise — like a passing vehicle siren, construction tools, or even loud speakers at a concert — for more comfortable everyday listening.” You can read our review of the 2nd-generation AirPods Pro for detailed impressions and testing, but it seems like original AirPods Pro owners still have one more reason to upgrade. Headphones

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9to5Mac Daily: October 3, 2022 – iPhone Touch ID, metaverse mystery, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Jamf:Get complete management and security solutions for your organization that are enterprise secure, consumer simple, and protect personal privacy with Jamf. Learn more at jamf.com/9to5mac. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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iOS 16.1 won't bring Adaptive Transparency to old AirPods Pro
Apple's Adaptive Transparency feature of the AirPods Pro 2 won't be retrofitted into the original model, with the inclusion of the feature in an iOS 16.1 beta said to be a mistake.Apple's third beta of iOS 16.1 unexpectedly included an option within the Settings app to seemingly enable Adaptive Transparency on the first-generation AirPods Pro. However, despite appearing in the build of the operating system, it wasn't a functional element for users.While it brought hope to some that the feature will work in future for the older personal audio accessories, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman posted on Twitter that his sources say "this is a bug." In clarifying comments on Monday, Gurman adds "It's not meant to work," and probably was only accessible by mistake. Read more...

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Apple Music Celebrates Reaching 100 Million Songs, Introduces Apple Music Today
Today Apple is celebrating the milestone of 100 million songs currently on Apple Music. In addition to this celebration, Cupertino also noted two areas where it is working to improve the service. Apple Music Hits Over 100 Million Songs Today Apple is reflecting on having 100 million songs on Apple Music. Within a press release, Apple Music’s global head of editorial Rachel Newman stated, One hundred million songs. Twenty-one years on from the invention of iTunes and the debut of the original iPod, we’ve gone from 1,000 songs in your pocket to 100,000x that on Apple Music. It’s phenomenal growth by any metric. The entire history, present, and future of music is at your fingertips or voice command. More music than you can listen to in a lifetime, or several lifetimes. More music than any other platform. Simply the biggest collection of music, in any format, ever. One hundred million songs — it’s a number that will continue to grow and exponentially multiply. But it’s more than just a number, representing something much more significant — the tectonic shift in the business of music making and distribution over these past two decades. Along with celebrating an incredibly expansive library of music, Apple also noted that the rise of Apple Music has also helped democratize the music industry as a whole. The company argues that in thanks to such a large library of songs, more artists than ever before are capable of finding their way in the music industry. Every day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs to Apple Music — songs that make our catalog even better than it was the day before. One hundred million songs is evidence of a more democratic space, where anyone, even a new artist making music out of their bedroom, can have the next big hit. Moving Forward Concerning the future of Apple Music, Newman observed two areas that the streaming platform is looking to improve. The first being more human curation to drive recommendation algorithms. Newman observes that with such a vast library of content, users finding new music on their own can be rather challenging. Apple Music is looking to develop better ways for users to find new music, with examples being radio hosts and handcrafted playlists. Additionally, not only is Apple Music looking for ways to improve its recommendation algorithms, but the streaming platform is also looking to provide more context for music present on the platform, such as Apple Music Today. The new Apple Music Today feature will explore one song every day while also exploring the history behind the music. For example, the first Apple Music Today event is called “Nothing Compares 2” Sinead O’Connor taking a stand on SNL. O’Conner achieved a certain level of notoriety when she tore up an image of Pope John Paul II during her performance on the late night show. The song "Nothing Compares 2 U" would be her last big hit before her SNL performance. Of course, there is still a lot in store for Apple Music. Along with the addition of Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio in 2021, Apple Music has also gained DJ Mixes in Spatial Audio, concert livestreams, playlist sorting and favorite artists as well as exclusive live release and covers. Additionally, there are also reports that Apple will release Apple Music Classical by the end of 2022. Of course, you can also see my recommendations for what to listen to on Apple Music. What are you listening to on Apple Music? Let us know in the comments.  

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Adaptive Transparency isn’t actually coming to older AirPods despite iOS 16.1 beta setting
Last week, an odd story emerged on Reddit when original AirPods Pro users noticed that the latest iOS 16.1 beta had added Adaptive Transparency to the first-generation model. As we speculated at the time, this appears to be a bug and it seems like the next beta iOS 16.1 will remove the toggle from the Settings app altogether. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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How to control your Apple Watch with your iPhone
You can control your Apple Watch using your iPhone with a new feature from Apple called "Apple Watch Mirroring." All you need is… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Kandji gives boost to Apple mobile device management security
Mobile device management provider Kandji has launched Device Harmony, a platform that aims to add more security to an MDM system that will benefit both enterprise IT and InfoSec teams.Kandji's Device Harmony is built on the belief that existing MDM systems don't service both general IT teams and those in InfoSec managing security. While IT manages the usability of devices on the network, InfoSec have to monitor and defend against attacks and other security risks on the network.With two fairly different aims, the two teams would typically work fairly separately. "But today, IT and InfoSec teams must work together to keep their company and users both secure and productive," according to founder and CEO Adam Pettit. "To win now, these teams need shared data and systems." Read more...

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App Store sales fell, but Apple services revenue will still grow overall
Revenue from the App Store has reportedly taken a hit in the last quarter due to a decline in revenue from games, but Apple's services growth overall will continue.App Store logoAnalyst Erik Woodring from investment firm Morgan Stanley reported on Monday that net revenue from the App Store dropped 5% in September. He based his report on data from Sensor Tower, a company that tracks app downloads and sales. Read more...

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Will Smith’s Emancipation comes in December
Still remember why you’re mad at Will Smith? Apple TV+ hopes you’ve forgotten about the “The Slap” by December because that’s when Emancipation staring Smith will reach theaters and the streaming service. The historical drama is based on the real-life story of a man named Peter, whose saga of escaping slavery made headlines around the […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple Partners Up to Improve Voice Recognition Systems for Disabled Users
While Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, is still often ridiculed for mishearing requests, it has become much more accurate over the years. A new project aims to improve on the functionality even further. The University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign (UIUC) is working on the Speech Accessibility Project along with Apple and others to improve voice recognition systems for disabled users. UIUC’s Speech Accessibility Project The project’s aim is to expand how many speech patterns voice recognition systems can understand. Currently, people with speech impediments and disabilities tend to have more difficulty with Siri and other such voice assistants than the general public. In particular, the Speech Accessibility Project focuses on improving voice recognition systems for people with a handful of diseases and disabilities. These include Lou Gehrig’s disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. These individuals, quite often, simply cannot benefit from current speech recognition tools and voice assistants. As much as the tools have improved, their algorithms remain unable to interpret the speech patterns these diseases, ailments and disabilities cause. The idea is that speech recognition systems could dramatically improve the quality of life for such users, especially when they also experience mobility issues. Data samples are being collected from individuals “representing a diversity of speech patterns” in order to create a private, de-identified dataset. Apple Joins With Other Tech Giants to Help UIUC Improve Voice Recognition Systems Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft have partnered with UIUC in the project. So have various non-profit organizations. Beginning with American English, the groups hope to use the dataset to train machine learning models. The goal here is to help the models better cope with different speech patterns, impediments and disabilities. Getting so many tech giants on board for the project can only help. Each has its own virtual assistant or speech recognition features. Integrating the study with all of their tools could speed up development. At a minimum, it will provide more resources and avoid duplication of efforts. Mark Hasegawa-Johnson, the UIUC professor of electrical and computer engineering leading the project, pointed out the importance of the work. The option to communicate and operate devices with speech is crucial for anyone interacting with technology or the digital economy today. Speech interfaces should be available to everybody, and that includes people with disabilities. This task has been difficult because it requires a lot of infrastructure, ideally the kind that can be supported by leading technology companies, so we’ve created a uniquely interdisciplinary team with expertise in linguistics, speech, AI, security, and privacy to help us meet this important challenge. The project also includes Heejin Kim, a research professor in linguistics. Also on hand is clinical professor in speech and hearing science Clarion Mendes. Mendes is also a speech-language pathologist. Staff members from UIUC’s Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, including IT professionals, are also helping the project.

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Apple Music library eclipses 100 million songs; more music than any other platform
Apple on Monday announced that its Apple Music library has now eclipsed 100 million songs, twenty-one years on from the invention of iTunes… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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watchOS 10 concept flexes ‘Rest mode’ for fitness, exclusive Apple Watch Ultra features, more
Now that Apple has released its latest round of major software updates, including watchOS 9 and iOS 16, Apple fans are shifting their focus to what’s next. A new concept from Parker Ortolani imagines what Apple could have in store for watchOS 10, with a focus on new features for Apple Watch Ultra, Live Activities, and more. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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The best iMac, Mac mini, & Mac Studio deals this month
We’ve searched the web for the best prices on the latest iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Studio models, and offer our top picks on what to buy right now. Plus, our price-comparison charts update in real-time, saving you the bother of hunting down the best prices at all major retailers.  Before you start looking at deals, it makes sense to know what is the usual pricing for Macs so you don’t get conned. For your reference, here are the regular prices for the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Studio. ModelPriceSpecificationsMac mini$699M1 with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM,256GB SSDMac mini$899M1 with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM,512GB SSDMac mini$1,0993.0GHz Intel Core i5, UHD Graphics 630,8GB RAM, 512GB SSD24-inch iMac$1,299M1 with 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 8GB RAM,256GB SSD24-inch iMac$1,499M1 with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM,256GB SSD24-inch iMac$1,699M1 with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM,512GB SSDMac Studio$1,999M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDMac Studio$3,999M1 Ultra with 20-core CPU, 48-core GPU, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSDMac Deals From Apple Apple doesn’t discount its Macs, but you might consider visiting Apple’s Refurbished and Clearance store. You can save some money off the regular price, and refurbished Macs are just as good as new with no cosmetic blemishes, a full one-year warranty, and free delivery and returns. If you are a veteran or a current member of the military, Apple has a special purchase program where you can get ten percent off all Apple products. Verification of your veteran or active military status is required using ID.me. The inventory of the Refurbished and Clearance Store ebbs and flows, so check back at a later date if you can’t find what you want. Best Prices on Mac mini today U.S.: A few retailers have the Mac mini with a small markdown from the regular price. Here’s what’s on sale: Amazon: M1 Mac mini with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD: $879.93 ($19.07 off the regular price)Note that some retailers routinely sell Intel-based Mac minis with big markdowns. While we recommend an M1-based Mac mini for the desktop, an Intel-based Mac mini makes a great media or file server on your network. Mac mini deals For more Mac mini deals on both models check out our round-up of the best Mac mini deals. Retailer Price Adorama $679.00 View Deal $699 View Deal $699.00 View Deal $699.99 View Deal $1099.00 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Best Prices on 24-inch iMac today U.S.: Costco (membership not required): 8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD iMac for $1,449, which is $50 off the regular priceAmazon: iMac with an 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for $1,249.99 in blue, pink, or silver. That’s $49.01 off the regular price.Amazon: iMac with an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for $1,449.99 in orange, pink, purple, or yellow. That’s $49.01 off the regular price. The green version is available for $1,477.94, which is $21.06 lower.Amazon: iMac with an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for $1,649.99 in green or pink. That’s $49.01 off the regular price.U.K. Currys has the green iMac with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD for £1,449. iMac deals For more iMac deals on all models check out our round-up of the best iMac deals. Retailer Price $1,249.99 View Deal $1299.00 View Deal $1299.99 View Deal Costco $1449.99 View Deal Adorama Not Available View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Best Prices on Mac Studio today In the U.S. we’re not finding any special deals on the Mac Studio at the moment but we’ll be on the lookout. In the U.K. KRCS has the Mac Studio, M1 Ultra, 20-core CPU, 48-core GPU for £3,799.05 (RRP £3,999). It’s sold out, but they will honour the price. That’s £199.95 off! Get the deal here. KRCS also has Mac Studio, M1 Max, 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU for £1,899.05 (RRP £1,999), but they will honour the price. . That’s £99.95 off! Get the deal here. For more Mac Studio deals on all models check out our round-up of the best Mac Studio deals. Mac Studio deals Retailer Price $1999.00 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Mac buying advice Many retailers carry Mac configurations that are different from the standard configurations. They may have more RAM, a higher-capacity SSD, ethernet, or some other optional feature. This will affect the price. When shopping, maybe sure you read the specifications carefully so you get the Mac with the specs that you want. Some retailers may sell older Intel-based Macs with deep discounts. Know that these Macs are older models and while they may be sold as “new,” they’re only new in the sense that they have never been used. If you have an Apple Card, use it with Apple Pay. You get 3 percent cash back on purchases made at the Apple Store, and 2 percent back on all other purchases made using Apple Pay. If you use the physical Apple Card, you’ll only get 1 percent back. 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Want to work for Apple? You need these 4 traits.
Apple CEO Tim Cook told a group of students in Italy last week what it takes to get and keep a job with the Cupertino tech giant. Cook said Apple seeks out candidates with four shared skillsets that help employees — and the company — succeed. Tim Cook said Apple looks for 4 main skills […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Playing Ping Pong with Apple’s Immediate Future
Another week is out of the gates, and we're back on the Observation Deck. Apple stock prices and sentiments are still playing ping-pong, there's more shipping delays for iPhone 14 models, and Tim Cook talks about AR and VR. In the meantime, we look with sadness at the first real-world usage of Crash Detection, at least that we've heard of. Barron’s Plays Apple Sentiment Ping-Pong What’s going on with Apple shares and iPhone? Depends who you ask and when. A piece from Barron’s (via Apple News+) illustrates this well, under the headline, “Apple Stock Had an Awful September. But the Quarter Wasn’t Half-Bad.” Playing a solo game of ping pong, Barron’s points out that: Demand for iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max started so strong, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives wonders/wondered whether Apple would be able to meet holiday demand Data seen by one Jefferies analyst has the analyst thinking iPhone 14 demand in China is not as strong as had been expected There was the dreaded Bloomberg report from last week that had Apple backing off of plans to increase iPhone 14 production While Apple shares got the tar beaten out of them last week (down about 7%), they actually ended the September quarter up about 3%. According to Barron’s, that put the company “on pace for its best quarterly performance since the fourth quarter of 2021.” Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett raised his rating on Apple shares from “Neutral” to “Buy.” He also upped his price target on the shares from $160 to $189. That got drowned out though when… BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan downgraded the shares from “Buy” to “Neutral,” dropping his price target on the shares from $185 to $160 Taking an even tack was KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel. While noting near-term negativity for Apple shares spurred by the Bloomberg report, he and his think it’s “neutral to consensus expectations and […] would take advantage by buying on the pullback.” He’s got an “Overweight” rating on Apple shares and a price target of $185. There are still more “pro” players than “anti” where Apple shares are concerned. “Of the 41 analysts tracked by FactSet," says Barron’s, “78% rate the stock as a Buy, 15% say it is a Hold and 7% rate it as a Sell. Sort of Sorry for Your Delay, Kind Of Wanna play ping-pong with Apple sentiment yourself? It’s easy! Just start reading Apple news. You’ll find yourself drawn to both sides in no time. News like the latest from Evercore analyst Amit Daryanani. Apple 3.0 ran part of a note he wrote last week, wherein he indicated that wait times for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have lengthened. Yes he knows how that sounds. Quoting his note: The iPhone 14 lineup has been available across most geographies for a few weeks now and lead-times have expanded (not a typo) since last week for the Pro & Pro Max models across all the geographies we track (ex. Japan) by ~1-6 days – the strong demand is in stark contrast to recent concerns around demand slowdown. Our assessment remains – that while units will be stable to slightly up, the real story here is ASPs will be up high single digits in H2, enabling upside to not just the Sept-qtr, but likely Dec-qtr… Hitting the ball back the other way, a piece from MacRumors has electronics reseller SellCell saying that the resale values for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are way down compared to iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini models at this point in their initial availability. Never mind the fact that iPhone 14 Plus is not available yet — SellCell has already set their buy and re-SellCell numbers it seems, and it seems they’ll be low. That said, SellCell says units at the iPhone 14 Pro end are actually performing better than last year’s 13 Pros. Honestly, that whole piece seems sort of pointless — except that it was a headline on MacRumors and could figure into a sentimental game of ping-pong. Adding to the Plus Wait Time While everybody seems ready to call it for the consumer end of the 14 line, it looks like iPhone 14 Plus is starting to put up a fight. Though it still showed launch day delivery of this Friday 7 October on Apple’s site here in the states, a piece from AppleInsider says wait times for the 14 Plus are starting to slip on other parts of the planet. Taking a look at JP Morgan’s Apple Product Availability Tracker, the site says: …the silver lining for the iPhone 14 is the iPhone 14 Plus. As the October 7 release date nears, the lead times for that model are starting to extend beyond the first date of availability in most regions, except the United States. JP Morgan reckons this is a sign the model is finding favor with consumers as the release gets closer. Such was the case when AppleInsider wrote its report, though it seems waits are building for the phone here in the States as well. I poked around on Apple’s site Sunday night and found at least some iPhone 14 Plus units showing delivery between 11 October and 13 October had I placed an order last night. That was true for every color and storage capacity I tried. I didn’t try them all, but I did try several.  Big in Japan More good news for the consumer end of the iPhone 14 line. The Evercore note I mentioned earlier had Mr. Daryanani noting extended lead times for the consumer end of the line in Japan. Quoting his note: Japan is seeing continued extended lead times for the 128GB Midnight/Starlight versions of the iPhone 14. So far, Japan remains the only country to show consumer preference towards storage size or color in the current cycle. He also says that iPhone demand “in countries like China & India is not only strong but skewing towards the high-end models.” Daryanani has an “Outperform” rating on Apple shares and a price target of $190. Orders on Display Let’s go one more round. Putting some spin on his serve is Display Supply Chain Consultants analyst Ross Young. 9to5Mac has him saying that orders for the consumer end of the line for Apple latest phones are down 38% versus orders last year for the consumer end of the iPhone 13 line. But, the piece says, “iPhone 14 Pro Max panel orders are 18% higher than the iPhone 13 Pro Max…” Additionally, orders for iPhone 14 Plus panels are said by the display analyst to be notably higher than last year’s orders for iPhone 13 mini. While the piece doesn’t lay out numbers on that, They must not be insignificant. By his reckoning, 9to5Mac says: …total iPhone 14 panel orders this year are slightly higher than the iPhone 13 at the same time last year, due primarily to that increased iPhone 14 Pro Max demand. So — What’s going on with Apple shares and iPhone? Depends who you ask and when. Nebraska Authorities Alerted to Fatal One-Car Crash by iPhone’s Crash Detection I kind of wondered when the first of these stories would come through. One would hope that stories of Apple’s Crash Detection working properly “in the wild” would involve first responders getting word of an accident that might otherwise have gone unnoticed, getting there in the nick of time, and saving all involved. Sadly, the first such story I’ve seen does not end well at all. Apple 3.0 ran part of an Associated Press story that had police in Nebraska responding late Saturday night/Sunday morning to an emergency call initiated by Crash Detection on an iPhone. Five people died at the scene. One died later at the hospital. The car had hit a tree. According to the report: Police did not release any details on what caused the crash but said it was reported by an iPhone that detected the impact and called responders automatically when the phone's owner didn't respond. Apple Tests WSJ’s Crash Detecting Acumen To this point, people have treated Crash Detection tests on YouTube with amusement. Knowing whether it actually works is kind of important, though. Companies make claims, outfits test those claims, and consumers look to both for information. To that end, another outfit has put Crash Detection through its paces on YouTube. A couple of weeks back we heard about TechRax doing that. He’s the one who rigged a car to drive itself into other cars and a wall to test the safety feature on an iPhone 14 Pro. When he and his were actually able to hit something, Crash Detection did what it was supposed to do — detected crashes.  Now, a piece from AppleInsider says the Wall Street Journal has posted its Crash Detection trials on YouTube, though their results seem less conclusive. The piece says the Journal had: …a demolition derby driver repeatedly [drive] into two different vehicles. He wore an Apple Watch Ultra with an iPhone 14 model and Google Pixel in the car, which can also detect crashes. Next, an iPhone 14 and Google Pixel were also placed side-by-side in each vehicle. The Apple Watch Ultra spotted the wrecks every time. “However,” the piece says, “the iPhone didn't detect any of the impacts inside the first car.” That’s the car being driven. The Pixel in the driver’s car did detect one crash, though none of the phones picked up on the crashes in the cars being crashed into.  Longtime Apple watchers will not be surprised by Apple’s response. The Cupertino-company told the Journal, “you’re crashing it wrong.” A piece from MacRumors had the Journal’s Joanna Stern writing: When I contacted Apple with the results, a company spokesman said that the testing conditions in the junkyard didn't provide enough signals to the iPhone to trigger the feature in the stopped cars. It wasn't connected to Bluetooth or CarPlay, which would have indicated the car was in use, and the vehicles might not have traveled enough distance prior to the crash to indicate driving. Had the iPhone received those extra indicators—and had its GPS shown the cars were on a real road—the likelihood of an alert would have been greater, [the company spokesman] said. Officials Raid Apple Korea Over In-App Commission Charges Apple’s on the horns of a new investigation in South Korea. AppleInsider says the company’s offices there were raided last week by officials from Korea's Fair Trade Commission. They are said to be looking into allegations brought by the Korea Mobile Games Association (KMGA).  According to the report, consumers in South Korea pay a Value Added Tax on App Store purchases of 10%. So — for example, if an app cost a dollar, a consumer would be paying a-dollar-ten. That extra ten-cents would go to pay the tax, with developers getting the dollar — minus Apple’s 30% commission. But, the KMGA says Apple’s not charging commission on the dollar. Rather, it accuses Apple of charging commission on the dollar-ten. That leaves Apple collecting 33% in in-app payment fees, not the 30% it should be collecting.  It feels like this would be something for lawyers and accountants, not raids. And yet — a raid is what they got.  Whatever the case, Apple seems pretty chill. A spokesperson for the company told AppleInsider:  Apple is fully cooperating with [Korea's Fair Trade Commission] during their investigation. We look forward to explaining how the App Store has been a tremendous business opportunity for Korean developers… Didn’t sound like that was the question, but okay.  Apple Acknowledges Microphone Issues for Recent Apple Watch Models That problem some people are having with the microphones on Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra — Apple’s on it, according to MacRumors. The site ran a piece last week that had reports of the: …Apple Watch [8 and Ultra] microphone becoming persistently unresponsive after some time, causing apps that rely on the mic to throw up errors and stop working entirely. A memo to support people seen by MacRumors acknowledges the bug. Apple says restarting an affected Apple Watch may serve as a temporary fix. Indications are that the issue is software related, not hardware related. They suggest people stay up to date on their updates. That suggests to MacRumors that a fix is in the works. Cook Talks AR/VR, Programing, and Politics And finally today, as if to torture me personally, Apple CEO Tim Cook is teasing augmented reality and virtual reality yet again. As part of his European sweep, the CEO spoke with the Dutch news organization Bright. AppleInsider gathered some of Cook’s comments. On programming: I see programming as the only universal language. It's the most important language you can learn," he said. "Of course your native language is more important for communication, but a programming language is a way to tap into your creativity. On politics: The more barriers you put on something, the less innovative it can be," Cook said. "So you have to ask yourself if what you're asking for is really worth it. But I also think there are plenty of really smart politicians out there who understand things just fine. And the role of the electorate in a democracy is to elect people who prefer to see them as representatives. A piece on the same interview from 9to5Mac had the CEO going a bit deeper, saying: Technology is able to tackle the biggest problems that affect humanity. But I have great appreciation for the political process and the elected people who serve us. And I also fully realize that I am not one of them, I have a role. That’s empowering people with products that allow them to do things they couldn’t do otherwise. And the part that tortures me — on Augmented Reality: I think AR is a profound technology that will affect everything. Imagine suddenly being able to teach with AR and demonstrate things that way. Or medically, and so on. Like I said, we are really going to look back and think about how we once lived without AR. He seems to think that the place and time for AR is everywhere and all the time. VR, on the other hand, should be time-boxed, in his estimation. On that, the CEO said: I always think it's important that people understand what something is. And I'm really not sure the average person can tell you what the metaverse is. It's something you can really immerse yourself in. And that can be used in a good way. But I don't think you want to live your whole life that way. VR is for set periods, but not a way to communicate well. So I’m not against it, but that’s how I look at it.

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Downgrade From iOS 16.0.2 No Longer Possible As Apple Stops Signing Earlier Versions
iPhone users are anxiously awaiting bug fixes and the release of iOS 16.1. In the meantime, Apple has launched iOS 16.0.2 to address quite a few of the pesky problems found after the initial iOS 16 launch. Furthermore, the Cupertino-based company has stopped signing earlier versions of the latest operating system. This means downgrading from iOS 16.0.2 is no longer possible. Apple No Longer Signing iOS 16 or iOS 16.0.1; Downgrading From iOS 16.0.2 No Longer Possible It’s a routine thing for Apple to stop signing older versions of its operating system. This is meant to help make sure customers keep their operating systems up to date. Since iOS updates often include security remedies as well as bug fixes, this is a pretty important practice. The Cupertino-based company released iOS 16.0.1 as a day-one update for the iPhone 14 models. It fixed bugs related to activation and migration during setup, authentication problems with enterprise single sign-on apps and a camera issue in the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Next came iOS 16.0.2, on Sept. 29, to fix a couple more bugs for all models of the iPhone. Specifically, it included a fix for the annoying “Allow Paste” popup message that was happening far too often. It also addressed camera vibration problems in third-party apps for iPhone 14 Pro users. The most recent operating system update also takes care of an issue with black screens during device setup on certain iPhone models. Finally, it included several important security patches. You Can’t Go Back Unless You Go Way Back Since Apple has stopped signing iOS 16 and 16.0.1, it’s no longer possible to downgrade to those versions. However, if you really dislike the state of iOS 16 right now, there is another option still open to you. It is still possible to drop back to iOS 15, at least for models other than the iPhone 14 family. By connecting your iPhone to a Mac or PC, it is still possible to revert back to iOS 15. This is courtesy of a security fix Apple issued alongside iOS 16. Cupertino is still signing iOS 15.7, making it possible to downgrade your device in Recovery mode.

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Twitter rolling out ‘Edit’ button for Blue subscribers, but only if you live in these countries
Earlier this year, Twitter confirmed that it is finally working on the long-awaited “Edit” button. After a brief public demonstration of how this feature will work, Twitter is now rolling out the option to Twitter Blue subscribers to edit tweets – but only in select countries. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Microsoft: Two New 0-Day Flaws in Exchange Server
Microsoft Corp. is investigating reports that attackers are exploiting two previously unknown vulnerabilities in Exchange Server, a technology many organizations rely on to send and receive email. Microsoft says it is expediting work on software patches to plug the security holes. In the meantime, it is urging a subset of Exchange customers to enable a setting that could help mitigate ongoing attacks.

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Fake CISO Profiles on LinkedIn Target Fortune 500s
Someone has recently created a large number of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. It’s not clear who’s behind this network of fake CISOs or what their intentions may be. But the fabricated LinkedIn identities are confusing search engine results for CISO roles at major companies, and they are being indexed as gospel by various downstream data-scraping sources.

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The Dangers of Expired Domains and Old Email Addresses – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 259
When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of September 19, 2022
Original release date: September 26, 2022 | Last revised: September 27, 2022  High Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info There were no high vulnerabilities recorded this week. Back to top   Medium Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info There were no medium vulnerabilities recorded this week. Back to top   Low Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info There were no low vulnerabilities recorded this week. Back to top   Severity Not Yet Assigned Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info 10-strike -- network_inventory_explorer 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer v9.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Add Computers function. 2022-09-23 not yet calculated CVE-2022-38573 MISC MISC acer -- multiple_products There is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in UEFI DXE driver on some Acer products. An attack could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privilege from ring 3 to ring 0, and hijack control flow during UEFI DXE execution. This affects Altos T110 F3 firmware version

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Accused Russian RSOCKS Botmaster Arrested, Requests Extradition to U.S.
A 36-year-old Russian man recently identified by KrebsOnSecurity as the likely proprietor of the massive RSOCKS botnet has been arrested in Bulgaria at the request of U.S. authorities. At a court hearing in Bulgaria this month, the accused hacker requested and was granted extradition to the United States, reportedly telling the judge, "America is looking for me because I have enormous information and they need it."

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Apple’s New iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 258
Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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SIM Swapper Abducted, Beaten, Held for $200k Ransom
A Florida teenager who served as a lackey for a cybercriminal group that specializes in cryptocurrency thefts was beaten and kidnapped last week by a rival cybercrime gang. The teen's captives held guns to his head while forcing him to record a video message pleading with his crew to fork over a $200,000 ransom in exchange for his life. The youth is now reportedly cooperating with U.S. federal investigators, who are responding to an alarming number of reports of physical violence tied to certain online crime communities.

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iPhone 14 Pro Review – An Amazing New Camera, Safety Features, and an Always-On Display
This year's iPhone comes with big changes: an always-on display, a new 48 Mp main camera, safety features, and more. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Apple Watch 8 Review – Why Change What Works?
The Apple Watch 8 has incremental changes compared to its predecessor; why change a device that works? The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Botched Crypto Mugging Lands Three U.K. Men in Jail
Three men in the United Kingdom were arrested this month after police responding to an attempted break-in at a residence stopped their car as they fled the scene. The authorities found weapons and a police uniform in the trunk, and say the trio intended to assault a local man and force him to hand over virtual currencies. 

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Hello, iOS 16! – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 257
iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Open a new line of service at Verizon and quality for a free CPO 256GB or 512GB Apple iPhone 13
Verizon is giving away a free Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) 256GB or 512GB iPhone 13 (any color) in Great Condition to customers who choose one of those phones and open a new line of service. Offer is available online only, and no trade-in is required. Price of the phone is applied to your account monthly over a 36 month period... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple adds a range of custom-configured 13-inch M2 MacBook Pros to their Certified Refurbished store for up to $250 off MSRP
Apple standard-configuration 13" MacBook Pros with M2 CPUs in stock and available today starting at $1169, Certified Refurbished, and ranging up to $150 off original MSRP. These are the cheapest 13" M2 MacBook Pros for sale today at Apple. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell. Apple has now added a series of custom-configured models to their Certified Refurbished section with up to 24GB of RAM and 2TB SSDs ranging up to $250 off MSRP. The following configurations are available... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13″ MacBook Pros with M2 CPUs are on sale for $150-$200 off MSRP
Amazon has new 13" MacBook Pros with Apple M2 processors in stock and on sale today for $150-$200 off MSRP. Their prices are the lowest we've seen so far for Macs with M2 processors, and they represent some of the first major discounts on new M2 13" MacBook Pros. Be sure to purchase from Amazon rather than a third-party seller, and not that Amazon's stock is likely to come and go, so check their site often... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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14″ MacBook Pros with Apple M1 Pro CPUs in stock and on sale starting at $1599, $400 off MSRP
Amazon has restocked 14" MacBook Pros M1 Pro CPUs for $400 off MSRP, starting at only $1599. Shipping is free. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon rather than a third-party seller. Their prices are the lowest we've seen for new 14" MacBook Pros from any Apple retailer... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple has M1 Mac minis in stock again starting at only $589, Certified Refurbished
Apple has restocked a full line of M1-powered Mac minis available in their Certified Refurbished section starting at only $589 and up to $140 off MSRP. Each mini comes with Apple's one-year warranty, and shipping is free: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $589 $110 off MSRP. Step up to a mini with 512GB of storage for $759: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $759 $140 off MSRP. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple has M1 Mac minis in stock again starting at only $589, Certified Refurbished
Apple has restocked a full line of M1-powered Mac minis available in their Certified Refurbished section starting at only $589 and up to $140 off MSRP. Each mini comes with Apple's one-year warranty, and shipping is free: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $589 $110 off MSRP. Step up to a mini with 512GB of storage for $759: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $759 $140 off MSRP. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13″ M1 MacBook Airs with 16GB of RAM available today at Apple for $1019, Certified Refurbished
Apple has 13" M1 MacBook Airs (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU) in stock today with 16GB of RAM for $190 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished, only $1019. Apple includes a standard one-year warranty with these models, each features a new outer case, and they are in like-new condition. Apple's prices are the cheapest anywhere for an M1 13" MacBook Air with 16GB of memory... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Update: 13-inch Apple M2 MacBook Airs now on sale for $150 off MSRP, prices start at $1049
Amazon has 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock today and on sale for $150 off MSRP. Shipping is free. Their prices are now $150 off Apple's MSRP, and they are the lowest prices available for these M2-powered MacBook Airs... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Save $240 on a 14″ 8-core CPU M1 Pro MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM at Apple
Apple has the 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD (Space Gray) in stock for $2159, Certified Refurbished. Regular price for this configuration is $2399, so their savings amounts to $170 off MSRP. Apple's Certified Refurbished products are like-new and come with Apple's standard one-year warranty and available AppleCare. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Save $170 on this 13″ M2 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM at Apple
Apple has 13" M2 MacBook Pros with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSDs in stock today for $170 off MSRP ($1529), Certified Refurbished. These are the cheapest 13" M2 MacBook Pros with this configuration available anywhere. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: 13" M2 MacBook Pro/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Space Gray: $1529, $170 off MSRP The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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This Apple retailer is offering a $350 discount on select upgraded 16″ MacBook Pros through October 4th
Apple retailer Expercom is offering a $350 instant discount on select upgraded 16" Apple MacBook Pros through October 4, 2022. Shipping is free. Their sale price applies to the following configurations: (1) 16" M1 Pro MacBook Pro (10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU/32GB RAM/2TB SSD/Space Gray): $3149 $350 off MSRP, (2) 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro (10-Core CPU/24-Core GPU/64GB RAM/1TB SSD/Space Gray): $3349 $350 off MSRP, (3) 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro (10-Core CPU/24-Core GPU/64GB RAM/2TB SSD/Space Gray): $3749 $350 off MSRP. For the latest prices and sales, see our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Clearance 27″ 5K Apple iMacs are on sale starting at only $849
Other World Computing has dropped prices on Apple refurbished, factory-sealed, recently-discontinued 27" 5K iMacs with models now on sale for up to $950 off Apple's MSRP, starting at only $849. Their prices are the lowest available for the most recent generation 27" 5K iMacs (officially discontinued by Apple in March '22). Apple's standard one-year warranty applies, and OWC offers a 14-day free return policy. Discounts are also available on extra RAM and storage options... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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