FlexiSpot Q8 Standing Desk review: Safe and smart standing while you work
FlexiSpot's Q8 Standing Desk offers adjustable-height computing while wirelessly charging your iPhone through the desk surface.FlexiSpot Q8 Standing DeskOne of the essential elements of a home office, besides a Mac or a chair, is the desk. The anchoring point for your computing setup, the desk dictates what you can put in front of you and provides a baseline for the rest of the setup to build from. Read more...

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What to expect from Apple's September iPhone 14 event
Every year, anticipation grows for what Apple will release in the fall alongside the annual

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Uber closing rewards program in favor of pushing Uber One subscription
Ride-hailing service Uber is closing down its loyalty program, Uber Rewards, with users being urged to sign up for the Uber One subscription to get regular Uber and Uber Eats discounts.Since 2018, Uber Rewards provided users with discounted rides and food deliveries, by earning points from spending money on the service. The free-to-join loyalty program is now being wound up, in favor of a paid alternative.In an email to Uber Rewards users seen by The Verge and an update to support pages, users are warned that Uber Rewards is ending on November 1, 2022. Participants will continue to earn rewards points until August 31 and will have until October 31 to redeem any points in their account against any applicable rewards. Read more...

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The price of the iPhone 14 is going up–but will it be worth it?
It looks very likely that those intending to purchase an iPhone 14 when they are released later this year will see a bigger ticket price than that of the previous generation. Most recently industry analyst Ming-Chi Quo tweeted recently that the average selling price (ASP) of the iPhone 14 range could increase by up to 15 percent to more than a thousand dollars for the first time. This seems to be primarily due to price hikes on the Pro and Pro Max models.  (1/2)Hon Hai/Foxconn is one of the winners of the increased ASP of iPhone 14 series. I estimated iPhone 14 series ASP would increase by about 15% (vs. iPhone 13 series ASP) to $1,000-1,050 (USD) due to two iPhone 14 Pro's price hikes & higher shipment proportion. https://t.co/UgiW0kom4F— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 10, 2022We’ve already seen similar reports regarding pricing on the iPhone 14, with Korean tipster Lanzuk posting recently the Apple would be increasing the costs of the higher-end models, from $999 to $1,099 (iPhone 14 pro) and $1,099 to $1,199 (iPhone 14 Pro Max). There’s also plenty of rumors surrounding a new 6.7-inch non-Pro “Max” model to replace the iPhone mini. Assuming Apple follows the same formula as the previous Pro Max phones, the iPhone 14 Max will start at £100/$100 more than its smaller sibling, which is expected to keep the same $799 price tag. So expect the iPhone 14 Max to start at $899 and the line to start $100 more than this year. So, we could be looking at the following prices for the new models: iPhone 14: $799/£779iPhone 14 Max: $899/£879iPhone 14 Pro: $1,099/£1,049 iPhone 14 Pro Max: $1,199/£1,149As a comparison, here’s how the current gneeration lines up: iPhone 13 mini: $699/£679iPhone 13: $799/£779iPhone 13 Pro: $999/£949iPhone 13 Pro Max: $1,099/£1,049iPhone price hike: New features Based on what we know about the new models, we can better understand why Apple would be increasing the price of the iPhone 14 Pro phones. Most notably, there will be several new features for the iPhone 14 Pro, which would push the price higher. Upgraded display We’ve seen plenty of rumors and leaks that suggest the Pro and Pro Max will do away with the notorious notch and instead opt for a pill-shaped opening to accommodate the Face ID camera array. It’s also expected to support a new always-on display feature so you can check information without waking the device. That means the iPhone 14 Pro will be getting a display upgrade, likely to a new LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) display that will likely feature a 1-120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 14 Pro will likely have a very different display design.Front Page Tech Faster processor As with each iPhone range that preceded it, the iPhone 14 will see the arrival of a new version of Apple’s A-series processors. Although things will be a little bit different this time around. As we’ve already reported, it seems Apple intends to only bestow the new A16 chip to the Pro and Pro Max models, with the standard iPhone 14 receiving a tweaked version of last year’s A15 chip. This is thought to be part of a new strategy to promote sales of the iPhone 14 Pro models over the standard ones. Obviously, the new silicone will be more advanced and that found in the iPhone 14 and could therefore have an additional cost that needs to be factored into the final price.  Higher-resolution camera  Another area where the Pro models will differ from the standard ones is in terms of the main camera. We have seen a variety of reports stating that Apple will upgrade its 12MP min camera up to a massive 48MP one in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. While the accompanying Ultra-wide and Telephoto lenses will likely remain with the same 12-megapixel sensors as before, this increase to the central camera should not only bring extra photographic options and performance.  Higher entry level storage All of Apple’s iPhone 13 models start at 128GB of storage, but Apple may be upping it to 256GB this year in the Pro models. A report by Trendforce, which is usually quite accurate, predicted that Apple’s high-end phones would start at 256GB this year. That alone would cover the price increase, as Apple currently charges $100 to go from 128GB to 256GB. The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to bring a huge leap for the camera.IDG iPhone price hike: Inflation and supply chain issues Spiraling inflation and the continuing energy crisis around the world is making the manufacturing and distribution of products more expensive, and it seems that Apple may be passing some of these costs directly onto the consumer. The prices of consumer goods have steadily been rising over the past year, though Apple has yet to increase the price of any of its devices in the U.S. and U.K. It also takes a lot of energy to run the plants that produce parts, not to mention the assembly and final delivery to retailers. With fuel costing more due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this could be one of the key reasons that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will see a hike. And the supply chain issues that have affected Apple for the past two years haven’t gone away. iPhone price hike: Component shortages Another issue that has been a problem for manufacturers recently is a worldwide shortage in processors and other components. While Apple does make its own main chips, other elements in an iPhone, such as the 5G capabilities, come from parts made by third-parties. With Covid still ravaging most of the world, production of the parts, not to mention the gathering of the raw materials needed, has dropped significantly. With lower stocks and increased demand, companies could find that prices for the parts are higher than normal due to the constrictions.  To stay on top of the latest news, be sure to bookmark our iPhone 14 roundup. If the thought of an even more expensive iPhone at a time when people are already struggling financially is one that puts you off upgrading, it might be worth exploring the refurbished market as there can be some great bargains available there. Alternatively, you can read our best iPhone deals to see if the current models are available for a little less now that their replacements are close at hand.  Smartphones

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The iPhone 14 will either be a spectacular success or stunning failure
Hold on to your hats, butts and whatever else you hold dear as more rumors of expected iPhone 14 production levels are coming in. People who follow these rumors with bated breath… seriously need to rethink their priorities. It’s not healthy, Megan! Also, subsisting on a diet of mostly Funyuns isn’t healthy either. We talked about this. Just because you keep saying the entire bottom level of the Food Pyramid is Funyuns doesn’t make it true. Also, no one uses the Food Pyramid anymore. Huh. If the entire bottom level was Funyuns, that would explain why no one uses it anymore. Could Megan be right? Anyway, it was just over a month ago that DigiTimes was reporting a 10 percent “cut” in iPhone 14 orders. Yes, you read that right, not the currently shipping iPhone 13, but the iPhone 14, which won’t even be launched for more than a month. A few more rumors like this and we might as well just go without the space/time continuum altogether. I mean, what’s the point if effect no long follows cause? Makes the Macalope so mad. After he spent all that time watching Star Trek so he could fully grasp the ins and outs of quantum mechanics. If you recall (or even if you don’t), these “cuts” were supposedly caused not by a lack of demand but because of supply problems. Apple was “cutting” orders, you see, because suppliers could not make the phones fast enough due to… what? Lazy millennials, probably? They get blamed for everything so let’s just say it was that. IDG And because suppliers could not make phones fast enough, Apple was just giving up. “We’d rather not sell them than have to have you wait for them!” the company was heard to say. Even though it happily made this horny observer wait weeks to get an iPhone 4 back in the day. Back when people still said things like “back in the day.” No, this rumor did not make any sense. Anyway, forget all that “cutting” nonsense! Because… “Apple Reportedly Increases iPhone 14 Shipment Expectation to 95 Million Units” Can you sue Apple rumors for whiplash? Asking for a mythical beast. Apple has informed suppliers that it’s now expecting the iPhone 14 lineup to sell better than it originally thought, increasing the number of devices it will produce and ship to 95 million rather than 90 million, according to the Taiwan Economic Times. This rumor doesn’t seem to take into account the previous rumor, as the July rumor said Apple was “cutting” production from 90 million units to 82 million. Now Apple believes it will sell 95 million. Jeez, get your story straight, Apple! Good grief, who’s running the show over there?! Apple is, of course, not responsible for these numbers. The Macalope did not reach out to Apple for a reaction to this rumor and will not be updating this post when and if he hears back because he would not even if he had. As Apple will not be shipping an iPhone 14 mini, the one person who won’t be buying a new phone this year is the Macalope. Instead, he will quietly upgrade to an iPhone 13 mini which he will hold onto for the rest of his life. Or not. The Macalope is still hopeful Apple will ship a small phone of some kind once again in the future in order to pick up any be-horned holdouts. And on that day the Taiwan Economic Times can report Apple is increasing shipments by 0.0000011111 percent. iPhone

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These two tweaks would make iOS 16 even more amazing [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: We’re taking a long look (and listen) at all the hottest new features coming in iOS 16, including the return of the battery percentage indicator. Some of the impending changes look (and sound) great. Others … not so much. We want two big tweaks: a polished version of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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VogDUO introduces 100W GaN Charger and 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger to elevate your charging experience
VogDUO introduces two new chargers to revolutionize your experience with Apple devices. With a sleek design and color scheme, both the VogDUO 100W GaN wall charger and 3-in-1 wireless charger give your setup a professional look. In addition, VogDUO’s genuine leather and craftsmanship create premium all-black accessories for Apple users to further complete their style. You can get $15 off both products for a limited time with code 9to5mac15. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Nomad Sport Slim Band review: a better sport Apple Watchband
The Nomad Sport Slim Band is a lightweight yet durable Apple Watch band that's comfortable and stylish.The Nomad Sport Slim Band is a great Apple Watch band for workouts and casual wearNomad offers a wide variety of Apple Watch bands that are more traditionally designed when compared to Apple's first-party offerings. The Sport Slim Band stands out with a bold, molded design and large pin holes. Read more...

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Today in Apple history: Power Mac G4 gets a mirrored redesign
August 13, 2002: Apple unveils the final face-lift for its Power Mac G4, the so-called “Mirrored Drive Doors” model. The distinctive-looking computer borrows visually from the previous “QuickSilver” G4, released a year earlier. However, it adds a different front panel, with a mirrorlike finish for the media drive doors. It’s the last visual redesign of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple @ Work: Apple brings scheduled email sending to macOS and iOS, but with a small caveat that will appease some security professionals
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. One of the headline features of macOS Venture and iOS 16 was a few much-needed enhancements to Apple’s Mail app. I’ve long criticized the app for some serious upgrades as stagnant and much overdue; I even argued in the past that Apple developed a Mail.app Pro and rename the current app Mail.app Lite to keep the needs of business users separate from pro users. With Apple’s fall upgrades, Scheduled Send is finally built into macOS and iOS’s Mail app, but with a caveat that IT administrators will appreciate. Continue reading to learn more about schedule email send in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Bookends 14.1.1
Brings a refreshed app icon and other improvements to the reference management tool. ($59.99 new, free update, 101 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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Parallels Desktop 18
Major upgrade for the popular virtualization software brings support for macOS 13 Ventura and improved compatibility with Windows 11 on ARM. ($99.99 standard edition, 331.7 MB, macOS 10.13.6+)

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Telegram update approved in App Store after Apple complained about animated emoji [U]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov wrote a post this week to reveal that Apple was holding off on releasing a major Telegram update for an unknown reason. Now the update has finally been approved in the iOS App Store, and Durov confirmed that Apple complained about new animated emoji included in the app. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max 2: Here are the latest rumors on when to expect them
With a successful AirPods line, it’s only natural for users to wonder when Apple will release a new generation of the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. Head below as we round up the latest rumors on when expecting a new version of each of these products… more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Four features we expect to see on iPhone 14 this year
In a few weeks from now, Apple will announce the upcoming iPhone 14 series. With rumors heating up, there are some features that are pretty much confirmed on these new phones. Read on as we roundup four of them that we expect to see on the iPhone 14. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple September event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, iOS 16 release date, and more
In a few weeks from now, Apple will likely hold its traditional September event. If the company follows the trend, this will be the most important keynote of the year. Although there are several products Apple could be readying, there are two that people are expecting the most: the iPhone 14 series and the Apple Watch Series 8. Here’s what Apple could announce at its September event. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Learn American Sign Language for $40 without ever stepping into a classroom
American Sign Language is the most-used form of communication for deaf people in the United States, but you don’t have to be hard-of-hearing to find value from it. So whether you want to communicate with the deaf community, become a first responder, do social work or simply pick up a new language, the Complete American Sign […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple @ Work: Endpoint Security API is another reason why Apple is growing in the enterprise
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Kolide, endpoint security for teams that Slack. Kolide notifies your team via Slack when their devices are insecure and gives them step-by-step instructions on how to solve the problem. Meet your compliance goals using the most powerful, untapped resource in IT: end-users. Try Kolide for free today. In 2004, I listened to a presentation from the IT Director of the internet service provider I was doing call center technical support for, and he made a comment that has stuck with me to do this day: Security is easy if you don’t care about the end-user experience. Finding the balance between security and usability is the true goal. I’d argue that usability and experience is the primary way Apple has distinguished itself in the enterprise and why it continues to grow to this day. A great example of Apple balancing security and usability is its Endpoint Security API. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Daily deals August 13: $269 Apple Watch Series 7, $150 off M2 MacBook Pro, 27-inch 4K display for $210, more
Saturday's best deals include a free $10 Best Buy gift card when you buy a $100 Apple gift card, $20 off a 1Password family subscription, and much more.Best deals for August 13AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on hardware and other products, including Apple devices, smart TVs, accessories, and other items. The best offers are compiled into our regular list for our readers to use and save money. Read more...

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You don’t actually need a MacBook Pro
Welcome to our regular collection of our Apple Breakfast column, including all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Don’t get seduced by a laptop you don’t need In a recent installment of this column, I discussed the simple idea that the price and the quality of Apple’s products, particularly Macs, don’t always scale at the same rate. At the entry level, a small extra outlay of $200 or $300 will see a huge improvement in your experience, whereas at the top end, a lot of extra money earns you relatively little obvious gains unless you’re a very high-end user. In terms of bang for your buck, certain dollars are more wisely spent than others. That’s the logic on which we base our recommendation that you shouldn’t buy the deeply compromised $1,199 M2 MacBook Air, when a slightly higher-specced configuration offers much better performance. But it also means you should be cautious about jumping a level to the premium models, where your dollars have far less effect. The sweet spot, as ever, is the inbetweener—at the extremes of the range you’re either getting too little or paying too much. The mirror image of the baseline Air at the top of Apple’s laptop range is the MacBook Pro. Putting aside the confounding 13-inch MacBook Pro for a moment, the 14-inch and 16-inch Pros, even in their cheapest configurations, come in at eye-watering prices that can easily creep into the high $3,000 range, yet the average user will notice very little difference in day-to-day use compared to a $1,499 Air. That wasn’t always the case. Before Apple silicon came along, the performance difference between the Air and the Pro was much wider, and it made sense for many moderate users to spend a little more to get a machine that wouldn’t just perform better when they bought it but several years later as well. A Core i7 15-inch MacBook Pro was expensive but also guaranteed to last a lot longer than a Core i3 MacBook Air or Core m3 MacBook. These days the upgraded specs in the Pro machines are truly for pro users–or to be more precise, a bang that will show up in only the most demanding apps used by only the most demanding users, for a proportionately high number of bucks. The M1 Pro and M1 Max chips available in these machines are faster than the newer M2, and that’s before you factor in their extra RAM. The Pros also deliver better screens and sound systems, more ports, and the option of far more storage. In other words, these are serious machines with serious spec lists. Apple’s chips are so good now, the question isn’t whether the specs are good or even whether they’re good enough to justify the price. It’s whether they fit your requirements. It’s easy to be suckered in by premium specs and an enthusiastic sales assistant, but for anyone who isn’t a high-end video producer on the move, an M1 Pro or Max MacBook Pro is likely to be overkill. Even if you have $1,999 or $2,499 to spend on a laptop, your money would be better served elsewhere. Maybe extra memory on an M2 Air for instance. (The cheaper 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro is something off an outlier and it’s hard to recommend outside of a good deal. It’s nowhere near as expensive as a 14-incher, but as our review explains, in most respects and for most customers this is a weaker alternative to the MacBook Air, with a smaller display, heavier chassis and fewer color options.) Ultimately, we end up with two factors when deciding which MacBook is the right choice. The first is the inconsistent relationship between price and quality, which will tend to make inbetweener products better value than either budget or premium alternatives. The second is the necessity of examining not just what you can afford, but what you actually need from a laptop. And for most laptop buyers, both factors should lead you to the same conclusion. You don’t need a MacBook Pro no matter how much you may want one. Trending: Top stories of the week The iPhone 14 went from doom to boom faster than an A16 benchmark, notes the Macalope. With the launch of the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, a folding iPhone feels further away than ever. Apple’s next iPhone SE needs these five Google Pixel 6a features. No, throttling and overheating isn’t a problem on the M2 MacBook Air. We love the Mac mini but it’s a seriously bad time to buy one. Jony Ive has revealed Steve Jobs’ one-word advice on design and expressed his anger about much current design. The rumor mill This fall’s launch schedule will bring the biggest devices Apple has ever made–literally. The average selling price of the iPhone 14 range could top a thousand dollars. Here’s why you’ll probably pay more for your iPhone this year. It looks like the iPhone 14 announcement will be another virtual event, with Apple still nervous about in-person gatherings. The full-size HomePod is on the way back! Apple is reportedly developing smart speakers, cameras, and displays. Apple will reportedly switch all AirPods cases to USB-C in 2023, as Lightning continues to vanish from the company’s products. Mind you, Apple is even preparing to ditch USB-C, if reports of a brand-new 4-pin connector on the next iPad Pro are accurate. Podcast of the week Is a smart home revolution in the works at Apple? On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s efforts in the smart home market and what we could see from the company in the near future. Stick around! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Software updates, bugs & problems Hold on to your hats: Apple is bringing back the iPhone’s battery percentage indicator! Although this alternative design is a bit nicer. A small change in the latest beta of iOS 16 suggests updating your AirPods is about to get a lot easier. Apple has fixed a playback bug in iMovie and Final Cut Pro X. We explain how to update. And with that, we’re done for this week. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Twitter for breaking news stories. See you next Saturday, enjoy your weekend, and stay Appley. Apple

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HomePod mini: The essential $99 piece of the Apple smart home
The HomePod was discontinued after just three years on the market, but Apple isn’t giving up on its smart speaker ambitions. Released in 2020 alongside the iPhone 12, the HomePod mini was meant to be a smaller alternative to Apple’s high-priced, high-fidelity speaker, but now it’s the only game in town. And if you want to set up a Siri-based smart home, it’s essential. The latest news and rumors An August report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg states that Apple is working on a few new smart devices, but he did not say anything in regards to the HomePod mini. Apple may be releasing a new full-sized HomePod for 2023, as well as a speaker with an iPad-like display and an Apple TV with a camera, both for 2024. Size and design The HomePod mini still has the mesh grill exterior available in space gray or white, but it has an entirely different shape than the HomePod. It’s a sphere rather than a cylinder, and its look is somewhat reminiscent of the mesh-protected apples you might find at the supermarket and isn’t much bigger. The HomePod mini measures 3.3 inches tall, less than half the height of the HomePod, but it feels even smaller than that in person. The entire top is a display, but it’s mainly for Siri and status lights and can be hard to see from across the room. Like the original HomePod, the mini’s cord is permanently attached and somewhat inflexible, but no matter where you put your HomePod mini, it’s certainly a statement piece. Speakers and microphones While it might look small and unpowered, the HomePod mini is actually just as capable as the larger model, while its size means that it has fewer speakers and microphones than the larger model. As Apple describes, the HomePod mini has a “full-range driver, powered by a neodymium magnet and a pair of force-canceling passive radiators,” but its sound isn’t nearly as deep as the larger HomePod. It’s particularly lacking in bass, which was the original HomePod’s strongest suit, but the mini is still plenty powerful enough to fill a room with sound, especially if you pick up a pair of them and set them up as stereo speakers on an iOS device or Apple TV. Since the HomePod mini is a Siri device, it has three microphones that are always listening for voice prompts, as well as an internal mic to help isolate the speaker’s sound so it can hear the “Hey Siri” command even while playing music. Apple uses the S5 chip to process the sound, the same processor in the Apple Watch SE. Like the HomePod, the HomePod mini plays 360-degree audio. Even with a pair of speakers, however, the HomePod mini doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 7.1, or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound like the larger HomePod. Apple Music and other streaming services The HomePod mini greatest strength is playing music, and if you’re an Apple Music subscriber, it’s an excellent companion. It also works well with the Apple Podcasts app, and radio stations from iHeartRadio, Radio.com, and TuneIn. During the HomePod mini announcement, Apple teased support for third-party music services, but so far only Pandora is supported. The Google Home and Amazon Echo both support Amazon Music and Spotify, so it stands to reason that more services are on the way. Siri Like the full-sized HomePod, HomePod mini relies on Siri as its main interface, using voice commands to play music and podcasts, control smart home devices, and answer general knowledge questions. You can also use Siri for personal updates, such as asking about your schedule, the weather, traffic, and reminders as well as any Siri Shortcuts made on your iPhone or iPad. If you plug HomePod in with a power adapter that isn’t 20W or higher, it’ll get angry.Michael Simon/IDG Apple continues to protect your privacy while using Siri. Siri requests are sent to Apple’s servers only when Siri is activated, and those requests are not associated with your Apple ID. Apple also says it does not sell your personal information to third parties. It does, however, store some anonymous audio recordings to improve the accuracy of Siri, but you can opt-out in the Privacy tab in Settings on your iPhone. You can also delete your entire Siri history in the same tab. Home hub Apple lets you set up a device as a home hub to control HomeKit devices remotely from a central location, and the HomePod mini is the most economical of the options. And the beauty of it is you don’t actually have to do anything to set it up. Once you sign into your iCloud account, your HomePod mini will automatically set up as a home hub so anything you add to the Home app will be able to be controlled when you’re not around. You’ll also be able to create scenes and automations based on time or location that do things like turn on the lights when you get home or shut them off with a simple command. Your HomePod mini is a small but powerful hub for your Apple smart home.Michael Simon/IDG Intercom In addition to playing music and summoning Siri, HomePod has a nifty Intercom feature that lets you send and receive messages from one HomePod mini to another, or an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and CarPlay-connected car. When you ask Siri to “Intercom” or “ask everyone,” it will display an alert on all available devices with Intercom turned on and provide an audio recording that can be played. Oddly, the Mac isn’t part of the Intercom feature. An Intercom message is sent to other HomePod minis, as well as your devices. U1 Ultra-wideband chip The HomePod mini has Apple’s U1 chip, which provides the device with ultra-wideband, a radio communication technology that uses very little power, works in a short range and has a high bandwidth. The U1 allows for some cool iPhone tricks as well. You can “hand off” music playback from your iPhone to the new HomePod, as well as receive pop-up media controls without having to unlock your ‌iPhone‌. You can also get personalized listening suggestions as well as visual, audible, and haptic effects when transferring sound between devices. But Apple likely has much bigger plans for the U1 chip. It could create an API that lets smart device makers tap into the U1 chip and create automations and interactions that don’t need an app to be installed. Or it could tap into Siri Shortcuts to generate room-based responses and actions from HomeKit devices without calling on Siri to act. There are lots that Apple can do with the HomePod mini’s U1 chip, so we’ll have to wait and see what arrives in future updates. With its U1 support, you can hand off audio from your iPhone to the HomePod mini. However, to use these features, you’ll need devices that are equipped with the U1, according to Apple’s HomePod mini website. That means you need an iPhone 11 or later. Older iPhones won’t be able to perform these features. Apple Price, availability, and device compatibility The HomePod mini is $99 USD, and is available in space gray, white, blue, yellow, and orange. HomePod mini is compatible with the following devices: iPhone 6s or lateriPhone SEiPod touch (7th generation) running iOS 14iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later)iPad Air 2 or lateriPad mini 4 or later running iPadOS 14Conclusion If you’re looking to set up an Apple smart home, there are three options for a hub—an iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod mini. At $99, the HomePod mini is the most economical of the bunch and it’s a smart speaker, so you can ask it to perform actions and routines just like an Amazon Echo device. HomeKit devices are becoming cheaper and more prevalent, so setting up an Apple smart home is easier than ever especially with a HomePod mini to control it all. It doesn’t sound as good as the original HomePod, but it’s still better than an Echo Dot, and for $99, it’s a must-have device. HomePod mini Read our review MSRP: $99 Best Prices Today: $99.00 at Adorama | $99.00 at Apple | $99.99 at Best Buy Consumer Electronics, HomePod, Smart Appliances, Smart Home, Speakers

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HomePod mini: The essential $99 piece of the Apple smart home
The HomePod was discontinued after just three years on the market, but Apple isn’t giving up on its smart speaker ambitions. Released in 2020 alongside the iPhone 12, the HomePod mini was meant to be a smaller alternative to Apple’s high-priced, high-fidelity speaker, but now it’s the only game in town. And if you want to set up a Siri-based smart home, it’s essential. The latest news and rumors An August report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg states that Apple is working on a few new smart devices, but he did not say anything in regards to the HomePod mini. Apple may be releasing a new full-sized HomePod for 2023, as well as a speaker with an iPad-like display and an Apple TV with a camera, both for 2024. Size and design The HomePod mini still has the mesh grill exterior available in space gray or white, but it has an entirely different shape than the HomePod. It’s a sphere rather than a cylinder, and its look is somewhat reminiscent of the mesh-protected apples you might find at the supermarket and isn’t much bigger. The HomePod mini measures 3.3 inches tall, less than half the height of the HomePod, but it feels even smaller than that in person. The entire top is a display, but it’s mainly for Siri and status lights and can be hard to see from across the room. Like the original HomePod, the mini’s cord is permanently attached and somewhat inflexible, but no matter where you put your HomePod mini, it’s certainly a statement piece. Speakers and microphones While it might look small and unpowered, the HomePod mini is actually just as capable as the larger model, while its size means that it has fewer speakers and microphones than the larger model. As Apple describes, the HomePod mini has a “full-range driver, powered by a neodymium magnet and a pair of force-canceling passive radiators,” but its sound isn’t nearly as deep as the larger HomePod. It’s particularly lacking in bass, which was the original HomePod’s strongest suit, but the mini is still plenty powerful enough to fill a room with sound, especially if you pick up a pair of them and set them up as stereo speakers on an iOS device or Apple TV. Since the HomePod mini is a Siri device, it has three microphones that are always listening for voice prompts, as well as an internal mic to help isolate the speaker’s sound so it can hear the “Hey Siri” command even while playing music. Apple uses the S5 chip to process the sound, the same processor in the Apple Watch SE. Like the HomePod, the HomePod mini plays 360-degree audio. Even with a pair of speakers, however, the HomePod mini doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 7.1, or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound like the larger HomePod. Apple Music and other streaming services The HomePod mini greatest strength is playing music, and if you’re an Apple Music subscriber, it’s an excellent companion. It also works well with the Apple Podcasts app, and radio stations from iHeartRadio, Radio.com, and TuneIn. During the HomePod mini announcement, Apple teased support for third-party music services, but so far only Pandora is supported. The Google Home and Amazon Echo both support Amazon Music and Spotify, so it stands to reason that more services are on the way. Siri Like the full-sized HomePod, HomePod mini relies on Siri as its main interface, using voice commands to play music and podcasts, control smart home devices, and answer general knowledge questions. You can also use Siri for personal updates, such as asking about your schedule, the weather, traffic, and reminders as well as any Siri Shortcuts made on your iPhone or iPad. If you plug HomePod in with a power adapter that isn’t 20W or higher, it’ll get angry.Michael Simon/IDG Apple continues to protect your privacy while using Siri. Siri requests are sent to Apple’s servers only when Siri is activated, and those requests are not associated with your Apple ID. Apple also says it does not sell your personal information to third parties. It does, however, store some anonymous audio recordings to improve the accuracy of Siri, but you can opt-out in the Privacy tab in Settings on your iPhone. You can also delete your entire Siri history in the same tab. Home hub Apple lets you set up a device as a home hub to control HomeKit devices remotely from a central location, and the HomePod mini is the most economical of the options. And the beauty of it is you don’t actually have to do anything to set it up. Once you sign into your iCloud account, your HomePod mini will automatically set up as a home hub so anything you add to the Home app will be able to be controlled when you’re not around. You’ll also be able to create scenes and automations based on time or location that do things like turn on the lights when you get home or shut them off with a simple command. Your HomePod mini is a small but powerful hub for your Apple smart home.Michael Simon/IDG Intercom In addition to playing music and summoning Siri, HomePod has a nifty Intercom feature that lets you send and receive messages from one HomePod mini to another, or an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and CarPlay-connected car. When you ask Siri to “Intercom” or “ask everyone,” it will display an alert on all available devices with Intercom turned on and provide an audio recording that can be played. Oddly, the Mac isn’t part of the Intercom feature. An Intercom message is sent to other HomePod minis, as well as your devices. U1 Ultra-wideband chip The HomePod mini has Apple’s U1 chip, which provides the device with ultra-wideband, a radio communication technology that uses very little power, works in a short range and has a high bandwidth. The U1 allows for some cool iPhone tricks as well. You can “hand off” music playback from your iPhone to the new HomePod, as well as receive pop-up media controls without having to unlock your ‌iPhone‌. You can also get personalized listening suggestions as well as visual, audible, and haptic effects when transferring sound between devices. But Apple likely has much bigger plans for the U1 chip. It could create an API that lets smart device makers tap into the U1 chip and create automations and interactions that don’t need an app to be installed. Or it could tap into Siri Shortcuts to generate room-based responses and actions from HomeKit devices without calling on Siri to act. There are lots that Apple can do with the HomePod mini’s U1 chip, so we’ll have to wait and see what arrives in future updates. With its U1 support, you can hand off audio from your iPhone to the HomePod mini. However, to use these features, you’ll need devices that are equipped with the U1, according to Apple’s HomePod mini website. That means you need an iPhone 11 or later. Older iPhones won’t be able to perform these features. Apple Price, availability, and device compatibility The HomePod mini is $99 USD, and is available in space gray, white, blue, yellow, and orange. HomePod mini is compatible with the following devices: iPhone 6s or lateriPhone SEiPod touch (7th generation) running iOS 14iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later)iPad Air 2 or lateriPad mini 4 or later running iPadOS 14Conclusion If you’re looking to set up an Apple smart home, there are three options for a hub—an iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod mini. At $99, the HomePod mini is the most economical of the bunch and it’s a smart speaker, so you can ask it to perform actions and routines just like an Amazon Echo device. HomeKit devices are becoming cheaper and more prevalent, so setting up an Apple smart home is easier than ever especially with a HomePod mini to control it all. It doesn’t sound as good as the original HomePod, but it’s still better than an Echo Dot, and for $99, it’s a must-have device. HomePod mini Read our review MSRP: $99 Best Prices Today: $99.00 at Adorama | $99.00 at Apple | $99.99 at Best Buy Consumer Electronics, HomePod, Smart Appliances, Smart Home, Speakers

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PITAKA offers MagSafe solutions for your place or on the go with MagEZ Slider and other PitaFlow accessories
PITAKA creates some of the most interesting accessories for iPhone owners. With MagSafe compatible and standard Qi chargers, Apple users can take advantage of its products on the go, at home, or at the office. Here are some of the best options you can find now. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Telegram app update was held up over iOS-inspired animated emoji
Apple has approved Telegram's latest update, but only after the developers removed animated emoji based on Apple's designs.On Thursday, CEO Pavel Durov posted that an upcoming app update for Telegram had been stuck in Apple's review process for two weeks with no explanation.As it turns out, Apple had taken issue with the new addition a specific "Telemoji pack." Read more...

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The Financial Times on the Effects of App Tracking Transparency on Small Businesses
What I think makes ATT a tempting scapegoat is that it creates a great story. *Apple enacted a change in the name of privacy and that change has adversely affected both Facebook and small businesses that relied on Facebook.* That’s a dramatic, captivating storyline, with two rivals, both corporate behemoths, on opposing sides.

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Telegram update approved in App Store after Apple complained about animated emoji
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov wrote a post this week to reveal that Apple was holding off on releasing a major Telegram update for an unknown reason. Now the update has finally been approved in the iOS App Store, and Durov confirmed that Apple complained about new animated emoji included in the app. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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9to5Mac Happy Hour 394: iOS 16 beta 5 new features, iPhone 14 price rise and new iPad Pro rumors
Benjamin and Zac discuss all the new features and changes in iOS 16 beta 5, including the new battery percentage option. Also, the iPhone 14 Pro is rumored to get more expensive, and the 2022 iPad Pro might have a new 4-port connector. Sponsored by Helix Sleep: Learn more and take the Helix Sleep quiz at helixsleep.com/9to5mac. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today. Sponsored by Kolide: Is your Service Desk struggling with remote work and a mix of Mac, Windows, and Linux devices? Kolide can help. Learn more here. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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10th generation iPad: Here’s everything we know so far
Apple is rumored to be preparing to introduce a new generation of its entry-level iPad, also referred to as the 10th-generation iPad, later this year. As the fall approaches, we’ve been hearing more about this new iPad model, which is expected to bring better hardware and a new design. Read on as we detail everything we know about the new entry-level iPad. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Surface takes us on a trippy journey into Sophie’s mind [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★☆☆
Surface, the Apple TV+ mystery about a woman with no memory, goes tripping in an episode filled with twists, turns, memories and hallucinations. Sophie has a secret identity. Her husband, James, has a secret file that Baden the cop needs to steal and investigate. And literally nothing is going to go as planned. Sophie treats […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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You Could See More Political Campaign Emails In Your Gmail Inbox
A recent proposal Google presented to the U.S. Federal Elections Commission could mean more political emails in your Gmail inbox. The agency recently voted overwhelmingly in support of the proposal, paving the way for political campaign emails to bypass the search giant’s spam filters. As Mid-Term Elections Loom, Google Wants More Political Emails to Reach Your Gmail Inbox In June, Google presented the proposal to the FEC. The plan enables emails from "authorized candidate committees, political party committees and leadership political action committees registered with the FEC" to skirt right past its spam filters. This only applies as long as the emails don’t break Google’s other rules on illegal content, malware and phishing. The FEC opened the matter for comment, and comment the public did(PDF). Against the proposal. In nearly all of the hundreds of comments filed with the commission, the public asked the FEC to deny Google’s proposal. One commenter asserted that if political campaigns couldn’t produce content of high enough quality to make it past spam filters on their own merits, “they shouldn’t get special treatment.” Still another pleaded that the FEC “not allow Google to open up Pandora’a Box on the people by allowing campaign/political emails to bypass spam filters.” Nevertheless, the FEC voted 4-1 Thursday that Google’s proposal was perfectly legal. Concerns About the Program Applying Only to Political Committees During the FEC’s open meeting, commissioner Ellen Weintraub did voice concerns about the proposal. The program only applies to political committees, something she said “raises all sorts of alarm bells.” She want on to call it the “classic definition of an in-kind contribution.” Right now, campaign emails often end up in your junk mail folder. This happens because many other users mark them as spam. Under the pilot program Google proposed, users will instead get a notification about such emails. They can then choose to either opt out of receiving the emails or allow them to bypass the spam filters. Of course, you’d still have the option of manually marking the emails as spam, but that’s hardly the point. Unsolicited marketing email of any sort, whether it’s for a product or service or for a political cause, should be crafted and targeted better. If I want your political campaign emails, I’ll subscribe myself. Chances are, I’ll use my iCloud account and its Hide My Email feature so I can easily turn them off if they get bothersome. It seems most of the public feels the same way, but the Federal Elections Commission appears more interested in pleasing Big Tech than voters.

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Sounding the Alarm on Emergency Alert System Flaws
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging states and localities to beef up security around proprietary devices that connect to the Emergency Alert System -- a national public warning system used to deliver important emergency information, such as severe weather and AMBER alerts. The DHS warning came in advance of a workshop to be held this weekend at the DEFCON security conference in Las Vegas, where a security researcher is slated to demonstrate multiple weaknesses in the nationwide alert system.

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It Might Be Our Data, But It’s Not Our Breach
A cybersecurity firm says it has intercepted a large, unique stolen data set containing the names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security Numbers and dates of birth on nearly 23 million Americans. The firm's analysis of the data suggests it corresponds to current and former customers of AT&T. The telecommunications giant stopped short of saying the data wasn't theirs, but it maintains the records do not appear to have come from its systems and may be tied to a previous data incident at another company.

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Google Begs Apple to Replace iMessage with RCS – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 252
Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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The Security Pros and Cons of Using Email Aliases
One way to tame your email inbox is to get in the habit of using unique email aliases when signing up for new accounts online. Adding a "+" character after the username portion of your email address -- followed by a notation specific to the site you're signing up at -- lets you create an infinite number of unique email addresses tied to the same account. Aliases can help users detect breaches and fight spam. But not all websites allow aliases, and they can complicate account recovery. Here's a look at the pros and cons of adopting a unique alias for each website.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2022 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to fix a record 141 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related software. Once again, Microsoft is patching a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Support Diagnostics Tool (MSDT), a service built into Windows. Redmond also addressed multiple flaws in Exchange Server — including one that was disclosed publicly prior to today — and it is urging organizations that use Exchange for email to update as soon as possible and to enable additional protections.

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Class Action Targets Experian Over Account Security
A class action lawsuit has been filed against big-three consumer credit bureau Experian over reports that the company did little to prevent identity thieves from hijacking consumer accounts. The legal filing cites liberally from an investigation KrebsOnSecurity published in July, which found that identity thieves were able to assume control over existing Experian accounts simply by signing up for new accounts using the victim’s personal information and a different email address.

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Scammers Sent Uber to Take Elderly Lady to the Bank
Email scammers sent an Uber to the home of an 80-year-old woman who responded to a well-timed email scam, in a bid to make sure she went to the bank and wired money to the fraudsters.  In this case, the woman figured out she was being scammed before embarking for the bank, but her story is a chilling reminder of how far crooks will go these days to rip people off.

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Tom Cruise and the Leap Second – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 251
Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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No SOCKS, No Shoes, No Malware Proxy Services!
With the recent demise of several popular "proxy" services that let cybercriminals route their malicious traffic through hacked PCs, there is now something of a supply chain crisis gripping the underbelly of the Internet. Compounding the problem, several remaining malware-based proxy services have chosen to block new registrations to avoid swamping their networks with a sudden influx of customers.

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911 Proxy Service Implodes After Disclosing Breach
911[.]re, a proxy service that since 2015 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, announced this week that it is shutting down in the wake of a data breach that destroyed key components of its business operations. The abrupt closure comes ten days after KrebsOnSecurity published an in-depth look at 911 and its connections to shady pay-per-install affiliate programs that secretly bundled 911’s proxy software with other titles, including “free” utilities and pirated software.

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Breach Exposes Users of Microleaves Proxy Service
Microleaves, a ten-year-old proxy service that lets customers route their web traffic through millions of Microsoft Windows computers, exposed their entire user database and the location of tens of millions of PCs running the proxy software. Microleaves claims its proxy software is installed with user consent. But research suggests Microleaves has a lengthy history of being supplied with new proxies by affiliates incentivized to install the software any which way they can -- such as by secretly bundling it with other software.

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11-inch 128GB M1 iPad Pro on sale for $689, $110 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has the 11" M1 128GB WiFi iPad Pro, Silver, in stock today and on sale for $689 shipped. Their price is $110 off Apple's MSRP, and it's the lowest price available for a new iPad Pro among Apple's retailers. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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MacBook Sale! 16-inch MacBook Pros with M1 Pro CPUs for $300 off MSRP with free 1-2 day shipping
New 16" MacBook Pros with Apple's M1 Pro CPUs are in stock and on sale today at B&H Photo for $300 off Apple's MSRP for a limited time. Prices start at $2199 for M1 Pro models with 512GB or 1TB of SSD storage. B&H is also offering free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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New 13-inch MacBook Pros with Apple M2 CPUs are on sale for $150-$200 off MSRP, prices start at $1149
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 the first major discounts on the 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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Apple has 24-inch M1 iMacs available starting at only $1099, Certified Refurbished
Apple has 24-inch M1 iMacs with M1 CPUs (8-core CPU/7-core GPU) available today in their Certified Refurbished store for $1099 shipped. Their price is $200 off standard MSRP. Each iMac is in like-new condition and comes with Apple's standard one-year warranty: 24-inch M1 iMac 8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU (Silver, Green, Blue): $1099, $200 off MSRP. Apple's refurbished prices are the lowest currently available for 24" M1 iMacs anywhere. Note that given global supply constraints, Apple may sell out quickly. For the latest prices and deals, see our iMac Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple has 24-inch M1 iMacs available starting at only $1099, Certified Refurbished
Apple has 24-inch M1 iMacs with M1 CPUs (8-core CPU/7-core GPU) available today in their Certified Refurbished store for $1099 shipped. Their price is $200 off standard MSRP. Each iMac is in like-new condition and comes with Apple's standard one-year warranty: 24-inch M1 iMac 8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU (Silver, Green, Blue): $1099, $200 off MSRP. Apple's refurbished prices are the lowest currently available for 24" M1 iMacs anywhere. Note that given global supply constraints, Apple may sell out quickly. For the latest prices and deals, see our iMac Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13″ M1 MacBook Airs in stock today for $799, $200 off Apple’s MSRP, OBR
QuickShip Electronics has open-box return 13" M1 MacBook Airs in stock and on sale for $200 off MSRP on their eBay store right now, each with free express delivery. According to QuickShip, "The item in this listing is an Open Box (packaging maybe slightly distressed). The unit powers on with factory settings restored and includes the original accessories." QuickShip includes a 1-year warranty and a 30-day free return policy. The following standard-configuration models are available: (1) 13" M1 MacBook Air (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU/256GB SSD/Gray): $799 $200 off MSRP, (2) 13" M1 MacBook Air (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU/256GB SSD/Silver): $799 $200 off MSRP, (3) 13" M1 MacBook Air (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU/256GB SSD/Gold): $799 $200 off MSRP. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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In stock today: Mac Studio models for up to $400 off Apple’s MSRP
Apple retailer Expercom has Mac Studio models in stock today and on sale for up to $400 off Apple's MSRP, depending on configuration. Their prices are the lowest price available for a Mac Studio from any Apple retailer: (1) Mac Studio M1 Max CPU (10-Core CPU/32GB RAM/512GB SSD): $1849 $150 off MSRP in stock; (2) Mac Studio M1 Ultra CPU (20-Core CPU/64GB RAM/1TB SSD): $3799.05 $400 off MSRP. Discounts are also available on models with extra RAM, more storage, or beefier CPUs. For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac Studio Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Mac mini with M1 CPU and 512GB of storage on sale for $749, $150 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has the M1 Mac mini with a 512GB SSD in stock today on sale for $749.99 including free shipping. Their price is $150 off Apple's MSRP, and it's the lowest price available for this configuration. Be sure to purchase from Amazon rather than a third-party seller. These are the same Mac minis sold by Apple in their retail and online stores: Mac mini M1 CPU/512GB SSD: $749.99, $150 off MSRP. For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Mac mini with M1 CPU and 512GB of storage on sale for $749, $150 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has the M1 Mac mini with a 512GB SSD in stock today on sale for $749.99 including free shipping. Their price is $150 off Apple's MSRP, and it's the lowest price available for this configuration. Be sure to purchase from Amazon rather than a third-party seller. These are the same Mac minis sold by Apple in their retail and online stores: Mac mini M1 CPU/512GB SSD: $749.99, $150 off MSRP. For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Need a Mac or iPad for school? Get a free Apple Gift Card + up to $400 off with Apple’s Back to School promotion
Apple’s Back to School promotion for 2022 continues to run through September 26, 2022. As part of this promotion, Apple will include a free $150 Apple Gift Card with the purchase of any MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or 24″ iMac. Apple will include a free $100 Apple Gift Card with the purchase of any new iPad Air or iPad Pro. In addition, Education customers save […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple Watch SE on sale for $50 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple Watch SE GPS models on sale for $50 off MSRP for a limited time, each including free shipping. Their prices are the lowest currently available for SE Watches: (1) 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $229.99, save $50, (2) 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $259.99, save $50. Note that their sale prices may be restricted to certain band colors, and stock is likely to come and go. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Save $310 on a 14″ 24-core GPU M1 Max MacBook Pro (32GB RAM/1TB SSD) at Apple
Save $310 on 14" MacBook Pros with 24-core M1 Max processors at Apple (32GB RAM/1TB SSD) with these Certified Refurbished models in stock today for $2789 in Space Gray or Silver colors. Regular price for this configuration is $3099. 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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