Report: M4 MacBook Air and base iPad display panels ship soon, early 2025 release likely
Tomorrow Apple celebrates its most biggest product launches of the year as the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 arrive in stores. The company still has plenty yet to announce for this year though. And today, a key analyst reports on some Apple products to expect in early 2025: the M4 MacBook Air and base model iPad. more…

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Apple's new OS public betas offer a glimpse of Apple Intelligence
Following the release of its milestone operating systems, Apple has started offering the first public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to download, complete with Apple Intelligence support.Apple Intelligence is being tested. Days after releasing its milestone operating systems, and after a few developer betas already, Apple is now bringing out public betas of its next inbound update. The initial public beta builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 can now be downloaded and installed onto user devices.The betas are pretty much identical to the developer betas in terms of features. That also means that, for hardware compatible with it, Apple Intelligence will be available to try outside of the developer betas for the first time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple pulls MacBook component supplier shipments over quality issues
Apple has reportedly cut orders from a supply chain member, due to a high rate in defects of bearings meant for use in the MacBook Air.A MacBook Air hinge uses bearings. Apple has a notoriously high standard when it comes to components from suppliers. In the case of one supplier involved in the MacBook Air supply chain, they have apparently fallen below that standard.According to DigiTimes, Apple has suspended orders from supplier Kunshan Kersen Science and Technology. Supplies of the components will instead come from Amphenol, Shin Zhu Shing, and Jarllytech until the end of the year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Display shipments for new MacBook Air, iPad rumored to start in October
While Apple is anticipated to refresh the iPad mini, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro in October, the MacBook Air and entry-level iPad will take a bit longer.The MacBook Air may need to wait a little longer for a refreshDisplay panels for the M4 MacBook Air and the 10.9-inch iPad are reportedly shipping out in October. The news comes from supply chain analyst Ross Young, who wrote about it on X.The timing would mean that if Apple refreshes its devices in October, the iPad and MacBook Air would likely be absent. However, the October device display ship date seems about on track for a spring 2025 refresh. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 18.1 public beta 1 now available with Apple Intelligence features
Today Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 18.1, the forthcoming software update that will bring Apple Intelligence features to compatible devices. Here are all the new features to expect. more…

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Public beta 1 arrives for iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, more
Today Apple has released public beta 1 for its next big OS updates. iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more can now be installed by a wide array of new users. And if you’re running an M1 device or later, that means you get Apple Intelligence support. Here are the new features arriving in this first beta. more…

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Apple teases four new partners for IDs in Wallet as California support officially launches
After announcing its plans last month, Apple is now formally rolling out support for adding IDs to Apple Wallet in California. Additionally, the company has announced that Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia have now committed to supporting IDs in Wallet. The feature will also come to Japan, which has signed on to bring “My Number Card” to Apple Wallet. This will mark the first international expansion of the feature. more…

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Burning London separates mother and son in Steve McQueen’s epic Blitz [Apple TV+ trailer]
The new "Blitz" film trailer makes the World War II epic set in bombed-out London look action packed and emotionally rich. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple TV+ hosts photocall for ‘Midnight Family’ Spanish-language medical series
Today in Miami, Apple TV+ hosted a photocall with the cast of the new Spanish-language medical drama series “Midnight Family”… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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How to make a good-looking custom Home Screen in iOS 18
You can customize iOS 18 Home Screen layout, icons and widgets like never before. Here's how to do it, and plenty of examples for inspriation. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category
WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by category. more…

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Today in Apple history: iPhone 6 is bigger and better than ever
On September 19, 2014, the iPhone received its biggest upgrade since the original. Apple went large with the iPhone 6 design and launch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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New BenQ monitor deals for your Mac deliver discounts of up to $200 off & lowest prices ever
Five aggressive BenQ monitor deals are live now, with prices starting at just $449.99 (the lowest on record).Grab coupon savings on 5 BenQ monitors.Each of the deals below can be activated with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. With the monitors already on sale via instant rebates, the savings deliver up to $200 off when stacked with the coupon code. The discounted prices are also the lowest on record for the wide range of models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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iPhone comparison chart: Every iPhone compared
Macworld Picking out an iPhone used to be easier—just get the newest one with all the storage you can afford. We still recommend buying as much storage as you can afford, but the choice of which iPhone isn’t quite so simple. Apple currently sells nine iPhone models, four of which launched in fall 2024, two in fall 2023, two in fall 2022, and one in spring 2022. Plus you can still buy older refurbished models from the Apple Refurbished Store and elsewhere. Apple offers all this choice because, quite simply, different people have different priorities. Apple’s latest iPhone lineup includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which it sells alongside the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (3rd gen). The best iPhone depends on your own personal preferences, so it’s not necessarily the case that the number one iPhone is the one you should buy. This group test of all the iPhones Apple sells should give you a good idea of which iPhone will suit you, and whether you can save money or if it would be worth spending more. For more help choosing the iPhone for you read our Buying Guide where we explain how each iPhone is different in terms of price, specs and features, cameras, screens, and durability. See: Which iPhone should I get? 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. and the best deals for the iPhone 16-series in the U.S. in separate articles. iPhone specs compared Apple sells four current-generation model iPhones: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. You can also buy the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone SE (3rd gen). Here’s how their most important specs compare, but remember, specs aren’t everything! We’ve put these in price order, so scroll across to find the phone you are after. iPhone SE (3)iPhone 14iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxCurrent price$429/£429$599/£599$699/£699$699/£699$799/£799$799/£799$899/£899$999/£999$1,199/£1,199Screen size4.7″6.1″6.7″6.1″6.7″6.1″6.7″6.3″6.9″Size (H x W x D)5.45″ x 2.65″ x 0.29″5.78″ x 2.82″ x 0.31″6.33″ x 3.07″ x 0.31″5.81″ x 2.82″ x 0.31″6.33″ x 3.06″ x 0.31″5.81″ x 2.82″ x 0.31″6.33″ x 3.06″ x 0.31″5.89″ x 2.81″ x 0.32″6.42″ x 3.06″ x 0.32″Weight5.09 oz6.07 oz7.16 oz6.02 oz7.09 oz6oz7.03 oz7.03 oz7.99 ozColorsStarlight, midnight, redBlue, purple, midnight, starlight, redBlue, purple, midnight, starlight, redPink, yellow, green, blue, blackPink, yellow, green, blue, blackUltramarine, teal, pink, white, blackUltramarine, teal, pink, white, blackDesert, natural, white, blackDesert, natural, white, blackDisplayLCD (1334×750-pixel at 326 ppi)OLED with HDR (2532×1170-pixel at 460 ppi)OLED with HDR (2778×1284-pixel at 458 ppi)OLED with HDR (2556×1179-pixel at 460 ppi) 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)OLED with HDR(2796×1290-pixel at 460 ppi)2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)OLED with HDR (2556×1179-pixels at 460 ppi) 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), 1 nit minimum brightnessOLED with HDR(2796×1290-pixels at 460 ppi)2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), 1 nit minimum brightnessOLED with HDR (2622×1206-pixel at 460 ppi), ProMotion 120Hz2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), 1 nit minimum brightnessOLED with HDR (2868×1320-pixels at 460 ppi), ProMotion, 120Hz2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), 1 nit minimum brightnessProcessorA15 Bionic (4-core GPU)A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)A16 Bionic (5-core GPU)A16 Bionic (5-core GPU)A18 (5-core GPU)A18 (5-core GPU)A18 Pro (6-core GPU)A18 Pro (6-core GPU)Storage64/128/256GB128/256/512GB128/256/512GB128/256/512GB128/256/512GB128/256/512GB128/256/512GB128/256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TBAuthenticationTouch IDFace IDFace IDFace IDFace IDFace IDFace IDFace IDFace IDRear Camera12MP f/1.8 Wide camera, 0.5, 1x zoom12MP f/1.5 Wide camera,12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide camera, 0.5, 1x zoom12MP f/1.5 Wide camera,12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide camera, 0.5, 1x zoom48MP f/1.6 Wide camera,12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide camera, 2x zoom48MP f/1.6 Wide camera,12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide camera, 2x zoomCamera Control ‘button’, 48MP f/1.6 Fusion, 12MP f/2.6 Ultra Wide; 0.5X, 1X, and 2X zoom; Macro, Spatial CaptureCamera Control ‘button’, 48MP f/1.6 Fusion, 12MP f/2.6 Ultra Wide; 0.5X, 1X, and 2X zoom; Macro, Spatial CaptureCamera Control ‘button’, 48MP f/1.78 Fusion, 48MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, and f/2.8 12MP Telephoto; 0.5X, 1X, 2X and 5X zoom; Macro, Spatial CaptureCamera Control ‘button’, 48MP f/1.78 Fusion, 48MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, and f/2.8 12MP Telephoto; 0.5X, 1X, 2X and 5X zoom; Macro, Spatial CaptureFront Camera7MP f/2.2 camera, 1080p12MP f/1.9 camera, 4K HDR12MP f/1.9 camera, 4K HDR12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 4K HDR12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 4K HDR12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 4K HDR12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 4K HDR12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 4K HDR12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 4K HDRBattery capacity15 hrs video20 hrs video26 hrs video20 hrs video26 hrs video22 hrs video27 hrs video27 hrs video33 hrs video Wireless features5G (sub-6 only), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0,NFC5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0,NFC, Ultra Wideband5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0,NFC, Ultra Wideband5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3,NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3,NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3,NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband, Thread5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3,NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband, Thread5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3,NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband, Thread5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3,NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband, ThreadPortLightningLightningLightningUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CMagSafeNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesAll the iPhones currently sold by Apple 1. Apple iPhone 16 Pros A18 chip marls a leap of two chip generations Catching up to the iPhone 16 Pro Camera Control and Action buttons Cons Lacks the camera prowess of the Pro models No Always-On Display No Pro Motion Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple$829.99 at Best Buy The iPhone 16 is a big leap from the previous generation, in fact, the step is large enough that it is catching the Pro model up. Where the iPhone 15 brought only a few new features that the iPhone 14 lacked, in the iPhone 16 we have a new phone with a significantly better processor, the new Camera Capture and Action buttons, and improved battery life. The question is more about why you would want to buy the iPhone 16 Pro when you can get a decent phone for $200/£200 less. The iPhone 16 has a new look thanks to a bold color palette and two new buttons on the right-hand side: the Action button and a Camera Capture button. The colors on offer are Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black, all darker shades than the previous generation. Color choices are a matter of personal preference, but we would suggest that choosing a new iPhone based on the color would be a bad idea as you will be keeping it in a case if you are sensible. The Action button first arrived on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in 2023. It is a customizable button that gives quick access to various functions that you can choose, such as the flashlight (torch), activating Voice Memos, or accessibility features. The Camera Control button is a new feature of all four 2024 iPhones and lets users quickly access camera tools and use various gestures to adjust camera functions like exposure or depth of field. This camera button uses a Taptic Engine to simulate the feeling that it is being pressed, so you get a bit more feedback than the onscreen button. However, the Camera Control button has its limitations: you won’t be able to use it while wearing gloves. This button is a good reason to choose the smaller iPhone models though, as it can be a bit of an uncomfortable stretch to use if you have small hands. The cameras themselves get a boost in the iPhone 16 thanks to some innovations. The two-in-one ‘Fusion’ camera offers built in 2x telephoto functionality and features a new 48-megapixel sensor that offers better resolution and light intensity. The 12MP Ultra Wide camera has a larger aperture and bigger pixels than the previous generation. It can capture 2.6x more light and can now shoot close‑up macro photos or wider photos. When it comes to video the iPhone 16 can shoot 4K/60fps, which is more than enough for most people. A new Audio Mix feature lets you adjust the way voices sound in your videos. You can decrease background sound, or just focus on the voices that are in frame, for example. There is also a new Spatial Capture feature, but that only really matters to those who own a Vision Pro. Many of the new photo-related features are made possible by the A18 chip. This is a leap of two generations from the A16 that featured in the iPhone 15 (and the iPhone 14 Pro before that). Since 2022’s iPhone 14, Apple has given the standard iPhone the processor used by the Pro models in the preceding generation, but in 2024, rather than equip the iPhone 16 with the A17, the iPhone 16 has the same generation of processor as the iPhone 16 Pro, albeit with one fewer GPU chip and other behind-the-scenes differences. The A18 is an impressive chip and our Geekbench results prove it. In the Geekbench 6 multi-processor test the iPhone 16 shows a significant 25% increase in performance from 6,242 points to 7,828 points. Performance jumps in the graphics benchmarks were even more pronounced. Another improvement compared to the previous generation is the battery. The phones have been re-engineered to better dissipate heat and to make space for a larger battery, as a result, battery life extends to 22 hours on the iPhone 16, compared to 20 on the iPhone 15. If you want longer battery life, both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro can manage 27 hours, while the Pro Max boosts that to 33 hours. Also read: Best iPhone 16 deals (US) and Best iPhone 16 deals (UK) 2. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Pros Biggest screen on an iPhone More battery life than you might need Cons Camera Control button could be uncomfortable to use with small hands Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: $1199 at AppleNot Available at Best Buy If it’s a huge iPhone you want then the iPhone 16 Pro Max has the biggest screen on an iPhone ever. Like the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple’s upped the screen size for this generation, so the iPhone 16 Pro Max now boasts a 6.9-inch screen, up from 6.7 inches. The larger screen is made possible by reduced bezels, so the dimensions aren’t much bigger than the previous generation and it is a similar size to the iPhone 16 Plus. It’s about 30g heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro though. Other than that there is little to separate the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, so all the details in the iPhone 16 Pro section (below) apply here too. This year the cameras in both the pro iPhones are identical, so that is no longer a reason to go Max. What stands out most about the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the battery life, which, according to Apple is up to 33 hours compared to 27 hours for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus. Those are Apple’s battery claims and depend on what you are using the iPhone for. But six extra hours of battery life should be significant. That said, does battery life beyond the length of a typical waking day really matter? In theory, it could get you through most of a second day if you didn’t have access to a charger the night before. If you like a large phone and you want all the camera features the iPhone 16 Pro Max will more than satisfy, although if you have the iPhone 15 Pro Max you could just wait another generation for the iPhone 17 Pro Max without missing out on too much. 3. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Pros Same camera as the iPhone 16 Pro Max Improved battery life Cinematic Slo-mo for video Cons Color choices are getting a bit boring Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple Not Available at Best Buy The gap may have closed somewhat between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, but there are still plenty of features only offered by the iPhone 16 Pro that may well entice you, and some significant generational updates worthy of consideration.  First up, perhaps the most obvious difference (other than the new Camera Control button which is a feature of all the new iPhones for 2024) is the larger screen. It is no longer the case that the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro share the same screen size, now the iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, up from 6.1 inches. The phone itself is only fractionally bigger than the iPhone 16, the larger screen is made possible by reduced bezels. It weighs a fair bit more than the junior handset though, at 199 games (7.03 ounces) rather than 170 grams (6.00 ounces). Only the Pro models get the Always-On display and ProMotion (120hz) refresh rate introduced a couple of generations ago. The other thing setting the pro and standard iPhones apart is the color choices. Traditionally Apple positions the standard iPhone as more consumer-friendly, with fun bold color choices. The Pro models get more businesslike micro-blasted metallic finishes. The 2024 iPhone 16 Pro color options aren’t a lot different from the iPhone 15 Pro color options. The new entry is Desert Titanium, replacing Blue Titanium as an option. Desert Titanium is a nice shade that fluctuates between bronze and a subtle rose gold depending on the light. At the end of the day, the color doesn’t really matter because you are going to put it in a case to protect it despite Apple’s claims that all the 2024 iPhones are protected by next-generation Ceramic Shield technology that makes it two times tougher than any smart­phone glass. Externally not so Mac has changed, but on the inside it’s a different story. There are internal design improvements including changes to the aluminum thermal substructure and back glass optimizations that further dissipate heat and enable up to 20 percent better sustained perform­ance than 15 Pro, according to Apple.  The A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max is superior to the A18 in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. In our Geekbench tests, the iPhone 16 Pro Max scored 8,146 compared to 7,828 in the iPhone 16. There is also two times faster hardware-accelerated ray tracing in the A18 Pro that will enhance games. In practice, you are unlikely to benefit from the computing power of the A18 Pro, unless you shoot professional films or play games like “Resident Evil Village” on the best possible graphics settings. But that has always been the case with Pro models. Speaking of photography, this is an area where the iPhone 16 Pro and Max stand out from the iPhone 16 and Plus. There have been times in the past the the Pro Max would have a superior camera, but this year the iPhone 16 Pro gets the same camera as the 16 Pro Max.  As is traditional, the Pro model has a three-lens array on the rear module while the iPhone 16 has two lenses on the back. For 2024, there is a new 48MP Fusion camera with second-generation quad-pixel sensor. The rear camera is made up of the 48MP f/1.78 Fusion, 48Mp f/2.2 Ultra Wide, and 12Mp f/2.8 Telephoto lenses. The latter lens now brings 5x optical zoom capabilities to the Pro. Previously the  5x optical zoom was only a feature of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. There’s also a new 48MP Ultra Wide camera with a more advanced quad-pixel sensor for high-resolution 48MP ProRAW and HEIF photos. Macro photography has been a feature of the Pro iPhones for some time, but now that it is available on the iPhone 16 Apple needs to offer something more on the pros, which is 48MP macro photos. There is also new second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization on the pro models.  The new 48MP Fusion camera brings Cinematic Slo-mo to the pro iPhones by enabling 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision, that is up from 4K/60fps on the iPhone 15 Pro. There’s now what Apple calls a studio-quality four-mic array for capturing audio and you can also remix the audio to remove or change the prominence of audio elements like off-screen talking.  These camera features are impressive, but they may only be important for photography professionals and those wanting to start a film career. 4. Apple iPhone 16 Plus Pros Camera Control and Action buttons Cons Camera Control button could be uncomfortable to use with small hands Screen isn't as big as the iPhone 16 Pro Max No Always-On Display No Pro Motion Price When Reviewed: $899 Best Prices Today: $899 at AppleNot Available at Best Buy The iPhone 16 Plus is essentially a bigger version of the iPhone 16. It features the same camera and processor. Everything we mention in the iPhone 16 section applies here too. However, there are both benefits and disadvantages to the larger form factor.  One key benefit is that the iPhone 16 Plus offers better battery life than the smaller iPhone 16. Like the iPhone 16 Pro, the iPhone 16 Plus can offer 27 hours, according to Apple’s tests, while the iPhone 16 is limited to 22 hours. It’s one hour more than the iPhone 15 Plus’s 26 hours. Still a long way behind the iPhone 16 Pro Max with 33 hours, though.   This is one reason why the iPhone 16 Pro Max could be considered a more worthy purchase: if you want a big phone with the best battery life the Pro Max model is further ahead than the iPhone 16 Plus. Other than battery life, the differences between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are (like the differences between the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro) less pronounced than usual. There is a smaller gap between processors in the pro and standard models than there has been in a couple of years, and the whole iPhone 16 series shares the Camera Control and Action buttons.  As mentioned in the iPhone 16 section, the Camera Control button may be a bit of a stretch to use comfortably on the iPhone 16 Plus if you have small hands. If you have small hands the Plus probably isn’t going to be that comfortable to hold anyway. If you are lucky enough not to be disadvantaged by hand size, the big screen is a good reason to choose the Plus size over the smaller iPhone. But if it’s a really big screen you want then you might want to consider the even-bigger iPhone 16 Pro Max.  Like the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Pro, is significantly better than the previous generation, but where we’d suggest that the differences between the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are less pronounced, the differences between the iPhone 16 Plus and Pro Max are more significant.  5. Apple iPhone 15 Pros Much better camera than iPhone 14 Dynamic Island Cons No Always-On Display No Pro Motion No Apple Intelligence Price When Reviewed: From $699 (Was $799) Best Prices Today: $729 at Apple$729.99 at Best Buy While the standard iPhone 15 model didn’t get all the bells and whistles of 2023’s Pro models, it did offer some great new features in comparison to 2022’s iPhone 14.  First up is the Dynamic Island, the breakthrough feature of the iPhone 14 Pro and Max that transforms the notch into something a little more useful. The iPhone 15 doesn’t get the other features of the iPhone 14 Pro though: there’s no ProMotion and no Always-On display, for example.  The camera for the iPhone 15 is also better than the predecessor’s. It gains a dual-lens rear camera with 48MP f/1.6 Main, 12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide; and up to 2X optical zoom. That’s compared to the 12MP Main with ƒ/1.5 aperture in the iPhone 14. Like all the 2023 iPhones it also gains Smart HDR 5.  This generation’s colors: black, blue, green, yellow, and pink are a bit more muted than the bolder blue, purple, yellow, midnight, starlight, and Product Red of 2022. Compared to the bright color options of the iPhone 16 they look like pastel shades. We prefer them. Where the iPhone 15 Pro models are smaller, due to reduced bezels, the iPhone 15 is actually a tiny bit taller than the iPhone 14 at 5.81in (147.6cm) compared to 5,78in (146.7mm). It also weighs a fraction more than the predecessor did. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 share the same dimensions. All the 2023 iPhones offer a USB-C port where the Lightning port once was. The USB-C port on the Pro models offers some more pro features though, for example, the USB-C on the iPhone 15 supports USB 2 while the same port on the iPhone 15 Pro (and 16 Pro) supports USB 3 up to 10GB/s.  The iPhone 15 gets the processor of the iPhone 14 Pro, the A16 Bionic. It has a 6-core CPU and a 5-core GPU and should offer a nice boost compared to that in the iPhone 14.  Also read: Best iPhone 15 deals (US) and Best iPhone 15 deals (UK). Read our full Apple iPhone 15 review 6. Apple iPhone 15 Plus – Get a big iPhone for less Pros Lower price Dynamic Island Cons No always-on display No Pro Motion No Apple Intelligence Price When Reviewed: $799 (was $899) Best Prices Today: $829 at Apple$829.99 at Best Buy The iPhone 15 Plus is essentially a larger version of the iPhone 15 and it shares the same features,  including the USB-C port and A16 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU).  It has a 6.7-inch display like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but is actually slightly larger than the pro variant. Despite this, it’s lighter than the Pro Max at 7.09oz rather than 7.81oz, and is also lighter than the 2022 Plus model was.  The Pro Max is the superior phone with its “tetra prism” periscope lens, 5x zoom, and other features, but the iPhone 15 Plus does at least get an improved camera compared to the previous generation, with a new 48MP main camera with a ƒ/1.6 aperture compared to the 14 Plus’s 12MP, ƒ/1.5 aperture. It also offers Smart HDR 5.  Like the iPhone 15, the Plus gets the Dynamic Island, which transforms the notch into something a little more useful. You won’t find the other features of the iPhone 14 Pro though: there’s no ProMotion and no Always-On display.  The price is better for 2023. The iPhone 14 Plus started at $929 / £949 but the iPhone 15 Plus will start at $899/£899.  Read our full Apple iPhone 15 Plus review 7. iPhone 14 Pros Lower price Cons No Dynamic Island No always-on display No Pro Motion No Apple Intelligence Price When Reviewed: £599 (was £699) Best Prices Today: $629 at Apple$829 at Visible Rather than upgrading the processor to the A16 Bionic, as seen in the iPhone 14 Pro (and Max), the iPhone 14 (and Plus) instead features the A15 Bionic, albeit the variant from the iPhone 13 Pro. This was the first time Apple gave the standard iPhone the pro iPhone’s hand-me-downs–it did the same with the iPhone 15. The iPhone 16 gets a brand-new chip though. The iPhone 14 was very similar to the iPhone 13, but offered some camera improvements including a faster aperture (ƒ/1.5 rather than ƒ/1.6) and a larger sensor on the main camera to bring better overall performance and improvements in low-light shooting. The iPhone 14 also benefits from the Photonic Engine computational system that helps capture more detail in challenging light and aids features such as Foreground Blur. The Action Mode was another bonus feature that made the iPhone 14 a better phone than the iPhone 13. Action Mode means you can video while walking, or even running and get a steady result. It’s a fun feature that people will probably take advantage of. The selfie camera on the front is also improved on the iPhone 14, with a bigger aperture and autofocus. There are other features that the iPhone 14 offers and the iPhone 13 lacked, such as the Crash Detection feature. If you are in such a situation then you’ll probably be glad to have the 14. As for how the iPhone 14 compares to the iPhone 15, which also costs just $100/£100 more, the newer iPhone offers a lot for that extra money, including a superior 48MP camera, USB-C port, Dynamic Island, and the A16 Bionic chip. For another $200/£200 you could get the much more superior iPhone 16 though, which offers Apple Intelligence features. Also read: Best iPhone 14 deals. Read our full Apple iPhone 14 review 8. iPhone 14 Plus Pros Large format at a lower price Cons No Dynamic Island No always-on display No Pro Motion No Apple IntelligenceNo always-on display Price When Reviewed: £699 (was £799) When it was introduced as a brand new model in 2022, the iPhone 14 Plus rocked the boat a bit because it meant that people who might have chosen the iPhone 14 Pro Max, because they wanted a big iPhone, now had a choice. They could save a decent amount of money and purchase a new iPhone with standard features. Or, to look at it another way, they could save money and get more storage by choosing a 512GB iPhone 14 Plus over a 256GB iPhone 14 Pro Max. For some, more storage will trump additional Pro features. Now Apple has dropped the price of the iPhone 14 Plus to $699/£699 from its original $929/£949, so it’s good price if you want a big phone and don’t mind that it’s an older model. Read our full Apple iPhone 14 Plus review 9. Apple iPhone SE (2022) – The smallest iPhone and it has a Home button Pros Home button Cheapest iPhone Small Cons Old, mediocre quality cameras Dated display with huge bezels No mmWave support Disappointing battery life Price When Reviewed: $429 (64GB) | $479 (128GB) | $579 (256GB) Best Prices Today: $429 at Apple$429 at Apple United States$449 at Walmart The second generation iPhone SE (introduced in 2022) is the smallest iPhone sold by Apple. It’s a similar size to what the iPhone 8 was, so if that’s the iPhone size that’s right for you then this is the iPhone to consider – although we’d suggest an iPhone with a 6.1-inch screen (the iPhone 14, 15 or 16) would be preferable (the screen is larger, but the iPhone isn’t a lot bigger). However, there’s one other important reason why for some people the iPhone SE is a good choice. Anyone who feels that they need the Home button will probably feel lost with any iPhone other than the iPhone SE. While most of us can adjust to Face ID and swiping rather than pressing a button, some benefit from the accessibility of a physical button, and there is no doubt that is the reason why Apple still sells an iPhone with a button (although we don’t know for how much longer that will be the case). There is a way to add a software Home button to any iPhone though. Read: How to add a software Home button. The other reason to choose the 2022 iPhone SE is that it is Apple’s cheapest iPhone you can buy new. It now costs $429/£429. Although that is more than the older generations cost: the 2020 iPhone SE cost $399. While we don’t really recommend buying the iPhone SE, if you need that Home button–and we know some older folk who are concerned about not having that button–it’s the only available option. If you are looking for an iPhone for an elderly relative, this might be the one, see: Best iPhone for seniors. Also read: Best iPhone SE deals. Read our full Apple iPhone SE (2022) review That’s the low down on every iPhone Apple sells as of the end of 2024. Also read our Best iPhone Deals to get a good price on all iPhones at stockists near you.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black is what ‘Batman would buy’
The only Apple Watch Ultra 2 upgrade is a satin black option, which would disappointing if reviewers weren't raving about the color. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Here’s exactly how much bigger the iPhone 16 batteries are than iPhone 15
Ahead of the first pre-orders arriving tomorrow, a Brazilian regulatory agency has revealed the exact details of iPhone 16 battery capacities. The numbers show an increase in battery capacity across the board, with the iPhone 16 Pro benefiting the most. more…

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Apple’s new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro wallpapers now available for download
Apple's new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are available in new colors. To match these colors, Apple has created new wallpapers. If you'd like… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Weather Up 3 packs a whole lot of app into a single super widget, now with iOS 18 features
While interactive widgets were a headlining feature of iOS 17, you might not realize just how interactive new widgets can be. Weather Up 3 is here to change that. The latest version is also optimized for Home screen personalization with iOS 18 theming features. The all-new version packs weather data for days – plus all the weather info you need to know right now – into a single super widget. more…

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Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M2 iPad Air $630, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Watch Ultra $449, more
Make sure you dive into our roundup of the best iPhone 16 case deals before delivery day tomorrow as well as this collection of our favorite wall chargers to hit that max up to 45W USB-C charging, but for now it’s on to the deals. We have straight $500 cash discounts on the 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro joined by some of the lowest prices yet on Apple’s new mid-range 256GB 11-inch M2 iPad Air starting from $630. From there, we move over to the Apple Pencil Pro back down at $115, a big-time price drop on the OG Apple Watch Ultra at $350 less than the Ultra 2. All of that and much more awaits down below. more…

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Last chance: Get up to 73% off Apple computers and accessories
Hey, sometimes great deals on Apple computers and accessories come in the form of older (but new to you) gear. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Hands on with Apple's 25W MagSafe charger for iPhone 16
Alongside it new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple also released a new, faster MagSafe charger. Ours arrived ahead of the launch so here's how it differs from the original models.Apple upgraded its MagSafe charger this yearMagSafe is Apple's proprietary charging technology that magnetically connects to the rear of your compatible iPhone, encompassing the iPhone 12 and later. It's similar to Qi2, which is based on Apple's technology.The biggest change is that the charger itself supports 25W of power compared to only 15W before. But we were curious if anything else changed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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watchOS 11 update removes two more faces from Apple Watch
It’s not just the Siri face that’s gone in watchOS 11. Apple has discontinued the analog Chronograph and Explorer watch faces as well. more…

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iPhone SE and iPhone 17 rumored to get Apple's 5G modem first, in 2025
Yet another report says Apple's own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits.Future iPhones will use Apple's own 5G modemIt's been previously reported that the Apple-built 5G modem would come in 2025. Whenever it comes, the modem will replace the Qualcomm ones that Apple currently buys in.According to Digitimes Asia, the Apple modem will appear first in the forthcoming iPhone SE 4 — and then in select models of the iPhone 17 range. Although the report does not specify which models, it's almost certainly going to be the regular editions, instead of the Pro ones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Report: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem
Apple has been working for years on its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips. Now, 2025 looks like the year we’ll see the first fruits of those investments. A new Digitimes report indicates Apple aims to debut its new Wi-Fi chip in at least one iPad in 2025, while the 5G modem will launch with the iPhone SE 4. more…

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Hands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple has added the one missing feature to the this year: a black titanium option. Here’s how the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 looks in the wild. more…

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Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote
TV remotes are notorious for getting lost. Or for being just out of reach, right at the moment you’ve settled into a comfortable seat and don’t want to get up. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could control your TV from a device that’s always strapped to your wrist? The Apple Watch has long offered a Remote app, but in watchOS 11 that app got upgraded into a full TV remote replacement. more…

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EU prepares to force iPhone and iPad to be more open to accessories
Europe will require iPhone and iPad to be more open to working with third-party smartwatches, headphones, VR headsets and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iOS 18 brings much needed features to Journal app [Video]
Last year, Apple introduced its brand new Journal App alongside its iOS 17.2 update. It was a very basic app with one real function: inputting journal entries in chronological order. While customers welcomed the new free app, many pretty basic features were missing. There was no search functionality, no password protection, and no additional insights that could be seen. Just one continuous feed for your journal entries. But, it looks as though Apple listened to our feedback and added a few new features to the iOS 18 version of the Journal App. Here are all the changes you can use today! more…

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Zombie film '28 Years Later' was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max
The upcoming Danny Boyle horror sequel "28 Years Later" was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, marking another movie that took advantage of Apple's product lines.Cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro MaxPrincipal filming of "28 Years Later," a continuation of the "28 Days Later" franchise, took place over the summer. But while filming was largely guarded with secrecy, one about how it was filmed has leaked out.Multiple people familiar with the production confirmed to Wired that the iPhone 15 Pro Max was used by director Boyle and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Folding iPhone may be touch sensitive all over
Apple has been granted a patent for touch sensitive control areas including solid-state buttons on any surface of the current iPhone design, and a folding one.The iPhone 16 range features an all-new Camera Control button, the idea for which is part of this newly-granted patentThe touch screen wasn't invented with the iPhone, but Apple did make it ubiquitous. Potentially as significant as the multitouch feature of the iPhone's front screen, though, is Apple's plan to add touch sensitivity to very side and edge of the device.Newly-granted patent, "Electronic Devices With Display And Touch Sensor Structures," concerns a desire to make it convenient to tap, swipe or otherwise touch an iPhone to control it. However, it also includes some detail on how this could be achieved even if the iPhone is some future folding or curved one. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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

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

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

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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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Find the best iPhone 16 deals on our Apple iPhone Price Tracker
We've updated our iPhone Price Tracker with the latest carrier information on Apple's new iPhone 16 family of smartphones as well as previous models including the iPhone 15, 14, 13, 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 also show you the lowest prices for base unlimited plans for each carrier, helping you decide which carrier is right for your needs. Currently, you can get a new iPhone 16 for up to $1000 off MSRP with trade-in, depending on the carrier. You can also get an iPhone 16 for $300-$400 off MSRP with no trade-in, again depending on the carrier. We'll be updating our iPhone Price Tracker continuously as information comes in from wireless providers.

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AT&T is offering a 25% discount on the iPhone 15, no trade-in required
AT&T is offering the iPhone 15 for up to 25% off their monthly finance fee with 36-months of service. Discount is applied via monthly bill credits over the 36 month period. With the discount, only available on their website, monthly fees are as follows: - 128GB iPhone 15: $15.99 (normally $20.28) - 256GB iPhone 15: $20.99 (normally $23.06) - 512GB iPhone 15: $25.99 (normally $28.62) The fine print: "Purchase an iPhone 15 128GB or iPhone 15 256GB or iPhone 15 512GB on a qualifying 0% APR installment agreement, including taxes on full retail price (up front) and $35 activation/upgrade fee. Activate/keep postpaid eligible unlimited wireless service (min. $60.99/mo. if new before discounts. Existing customers can add to their current unlimited plan, if eligible, which may be less.). AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. Other eligible plans available based on account type. After that you’ll get: Up to $154.36 in bill credits on iPhone 15 128GB. Up to $74.36 in bill credits on iPhone 15 256GB. Up to $94.36 in bill credits on iPhone 15 512GB." AT&T's offer is live on their site now. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Switch to Verizon and get these 5 iPhones for free, no trade-ins required
Verizon has several iPhone models on sale for $0 per month when you add a new line if service. Discount is applied to your account monthly over a 36 month term, and no trade-in is required. Choose one of the following iPhones: - 128GB iPhone 15 - 128GB iPhone 15 Plus - 128GB iPhone 14 - 128GB iPhone 14 Plus - 64GB iPhone SE 3rd Gen The fine print: "Monthly payments shown are for customers who qualify to pay $0 Down, $0.00/mo for 36 months. Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plans required. New line req'd" Verizon's deal is live on their site today. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Buy a new iPhone 16 at Boost Mobile and get a year of Unlimited service for free
Purchase a new iPhone 16 model at Boost Mobile, an MVNO using AT&T and T-Mobile's networks, at standard full-price MSRP, and they will give you a free year of Unlimited service ($25/month value). 36 months of new service required with the first year of service rated at $0/month after a $25/month bill credit. The same $25/month bill credit will be applied if you choose their Unlimited+ or Unlimited Premium plans. This deal is live today at Boost Mobile. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon and Best Buy have Apple’s 10th-generation iPads on sale starting at only $299
Amazon and Best Buy are offering $50-$30 discounts on Apple's 10th-generation iPads this week, with models now available starting at only $299. These are the lowest prices available for Apple's newest iPads: (1): Best Buy has Apple's 10th-generation WiFi iPads on sale for $50-$30 off MSRP in their online store. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $299 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $599 $50 off MSRP (2): Amazon has Apple's 10th-generation WiFi iPads on sale for $50-$30 off MSRP as well. Shipping is free: - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $299 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $599 $50 off MSRP Note that Amazon's prices are dynamic, and the sale price may vary depending on model and color. See their site for the latest information. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon and Best Buy have Apple’s 10th-generation iPads on sale starting at only $299
Amazon and Best Buy are offering $50-$30 discounts on Apple's 10th-generation iPads this week, with models now available starting at only $299. These are the lowest prices available for Apple's newest iPads: (1): Best Buy has Apple's 10th-generation WiFi iPads on sale for $50-$30 off MSRP in their online store. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $299 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $599 $50 off MSRP (2): Amazon has Apple's 10th-generation WiFi iPads on sale for $50-$30 off MSRP as well. Shipping is free: - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi iPads: $299 $50 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 64GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $469 $30 off MSRP - 10" 10th-generation 256GB WiFi + Cellular iPads: $599 $50 off MSRP Note that Amazon's prices are dynamic, and the sale price may vary depending on model and color. See their site for the latest information. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Red Pocket Mobile is offering a $300 rebate on any iPhone 16
Red Pocket Mobile has new Apple iPhone 16's on sale for $300 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 $100 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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New at Xfinity Mobile: iPhone 16 Pros for $400 off MSRP with new lines of service
Switch to Xfinity Mobile with a new line of service, and take $400 off the price of any new iPhone 16 Pro through October 10, 2024. Final value is applied to your account, monthly, over a 24-month term. The fine print: "Offer ends 10/10/24. Requires purchase of a new eligible Apple phone (excludes iPhone SE) while supplies last, a 24-month Xfinity Mobile Device Payment Plan Agreement (“Device Agreement”), and activation of new Xfinity Mobile line and transfer of phone number from another carrier within 30 days of phone purchase date. $400 via bill credits applied monthly to your account over Device Agreement period so long as Device Agreement is in effect. If line is canceled, voluntarily or involuntarily or phone payments are accelerated, balance of credits associated with Device Agreement are forfeited. Out of stock phones are not eligible. Offer not valid with prior purchases, returns or exchanges. May not be combined with some offers." This deal is live today at Xfinity Mobile. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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New at Xfinity Mobile: iPhone 16 Pros for $400 off MSRP with new lines of service
Switch to Xfinity Mobile with a new line of service, and take $400 off the price of any new iPhone 16 Pro through October 10, 2024. Final value is applied to your account, monthly, over a 24-month term. The fine print: "Offer ends 10/10/24. Requires purchase of a new eligible Apple phone (excludes iPhone SE) while supplies last, a 24-month Xfinity Mobile Device Payment Plan Agreement (“Device Agreement”), and activation of new Xfinity Mobile line and transfer of phone number from another carrier within 30 days of phone purchase date. $400 via bill credits applied monthly to your account over Device Agreement period so long as Device Agreement is in effect. If line is canceled, voluntarily or involuntarily or phone payments are accelerated, balance of credits associated with Device Agreement are forfeited. Out of stock phones are not eligible. Offer not valid with prior purchases, returns or exchanges. May not be combined with some offers." This deal is live today at Xfinity Mobile. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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New at Xfinity Mobile: iPhone 16 Pros for $400 off MSRP with new lines of service
Switch to Xfinity Mobile with a new line of service, and take $400 off the price of any new iPhone 16 Pro through October 10, 2024. Final value is applied to your account, monthly, over a 24-month term. The fine print: "Offer ends 10/10/24. Requires purchase of a new eligible Apple phone (excludes iPhone SE) while supplies last, a 24-month Xfinity Mobile Device Payment Plan Agreement (“Device Agreement”), and activation of new Xfinity Mobile line and transfer of phone number from another carrier within 30 days of phone purchase date. $400 via bill credits applied monthly to your account over Device Agreement period so long as Device Agreement is in effect. If line is canceled, voluntarily or involuntarily or phone payments are accelerated, balance of credits associated with Device Agreement are forfeited. Out of stock phones are not eligible. Offer not valid with prior purchases, returns or exchanges. May not be combined with some offers." This deal is live today at Xfinity Mobile. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.

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16-inch Apple MacBook Pros on sale this week for $500 off MSRP with free local store pickup
Best Buy has 16" M3 Pro and M3 Max Apple MacBook Pros on sale for $500 off MSRP on their online store this week. Prices valid for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available).: - 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB): $1999, $500 off MSRP - 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro (36GB/512GB): $2399, $500 off MSRP - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB): $2999, $500 off MSRP - 16" M3 Max MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB): $3499, $500 off MSRP These are the lowest prices available for new 16" MacBook Pros, similar to those from Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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iPhone 15 and 15 Plus free at Verizon for new customers, no-trade in required
Verizon has the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus now on sale for $0 per month (that's free!) when you add a new line of service. No trade-in is required. Discount is applied to your account monthly over a 36 month term and is valid for the 128GB models in any color. Verizon is applying up to $830 worth of promo credit to these phones, which allows you to step up to iPhone 15 models with more storage for only a few dollars per month. Verizon's deals are live on their site today.

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