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- 01:00 pmQuenching Data Center Thirst for Power Now Is Solvable Problem
As AI workloads surge, U.S. data centers are straining an outdated grid — but a new ITIF report argues the power crunch is solvable with smarter integration, better planning, and near-term capacity gains. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:59 pmBest Black Friday 2025 Apple Watch deals: Get savings on Series 11, 10, SE, and Ultra 3
Macworld Best Apple Watch Deals Available Now! Black Friday week is here and we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on Apple Watch. Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.S. $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $150 off Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) at Walmart $60 off the Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.K. £200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos £130 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Currys £40 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple The annual Black Friday extravaganza is always a fantastic time to buy an Apple Watch, with big savings from a wide variety of retailers. Technically, it lasts just four days, from Black Friday (November 28) to Cyber Monday (December 1), but we have been seeing some great deals on Apple Watches throughout November and they are really ramping up now. In this article, we will share all the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025. We have tools that we can use to check the prices everywhere, so we always know who has the best price and can share them here. We also share our advice about how to get the best deal on an Apple Watch, what to look out for, and what to avoid. If you want to know what other Apple products are discounted, check out our round up of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And if you aren’t sure which watch to buy, read our comparison of every Apple Watch. Prices checked on November 26. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we update this page throughout the day. How we pick the best Apple Watch deals We’ve tested every Apple Watch model that Apple has ever sold, and wear them in our daily lives. We regularly check Apple Watch prices from all the retailers and have an extensive historical knowledge of historical prices and all-time lows. Therefore we know when we find a really good deal on a really good product, and we will share it here. Right now our team is checking prices across Amazon and other major retailers several times a day and highlighting the verified low prices at the time of our latest update. We also evaluate deal prices against the current MSRP/RRP for each model and spot any discrepancies that might be missed when looking at the price of older models to help our readers avoid scams. Finally, what actually constitutes a good deal? U.S. buyers should be looking at a benchmark of roughly $50 to $70 off the current models and $100 or more off discontinued ones, which is what we saw in 2024. Deals tend to be weaker in the U.K., where we struggled to find £30 off anything in 2024. Best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025 Want to get a bargain on a new Apple Watch? These are the best deals we’ve seen so far. Check out our advice below this section for tips on what to look out for. U.S. You can save $60 on the new Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon, but there is also $150 off the older model, which isn’t all that different (the two new health features, hypertension alerts and Sleep Score, are also available on the Series 10), so definitely worth your attention. We gave the Apple Watch SE 3 a near-perfect score of 4.5 stars and highly recommend it at full price—for $50 off, it’s a no-brainer decision. There’s only $20 off the Ultra 3, so it’s probably worth waiting a little longer on that one to see if prices drop again. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $339 ($60 off, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $369 ($60 off, MSRP $429) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: $780 ($20 off, MSRP $799) Walmart, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): $249 ($150 off, was $399 – clearance) Walmart, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $279 ($150 off, was $429 – clearance) Apple, $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 U.K. In the U.K. the deals are small on the newest Apple Watch models, but we anticipate that they will improve once Black Friday is here. And if they don’t our advice would be to snap up Apple’s offer, which will get you a £40 gift card. The biggest deals on offer right now are on the older models. We’d recommend Argos’s £200 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Curry’s £130 off the Apple Watch Series 10. Just keep in mind that in the U.K., Apple cut the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 prices by £30 and £50 compared to the previous generation when they were introduced. Keep this in mind when shopping, because some stores might make savings appear to be larger than they actually are. Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: £719 (£30 off, RRP £749) KRCS, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): £215 (£4 off, RRP £219) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): £239 (£10 off, RRP £249) Argos, Apple Watch Ultra 2: £599 (£200 off, RRP was £799, Ultra 3 is £749 – clearance) Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £279 (£120 off, was £399, Series 11 is £369 – clearance) Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £299 (£130 off, was £429, Series 11 is £399 – clearance) Apple, £40 gift voucher with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 How to get the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice Like always, Apple sells three watches, but for the first time in years, all three models were updated this year. Apple Watch Series 11: The standard Apple Watch Series 11 starts at the same price as previous watches ($399/£369) and is largely the same as the Series 10. The main upgrade is better battery life (24 hours vs 18 hours), 5G connectivity (on cellular models), and better scratch resistance. We’re spotlighting a deal on the Series 10 for $120 off and recommend grabbing it instead of paying more for the Series 11. Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Apple Watch Ultra 3 ($799/£749) has a slightly larger screen, 5G connectivity, Emergency SOS via satellite, and significantly longer battery life (42 hours vs 36 hours). With prices already dropping by $100, we recommend picking up the newer model if you’re looking for a large, rugged watch. Apple Watch SE 3: Apple updated the Apple Watch SE for the first time in years and gave it several overdue features, including an always-on display, skin temperature sensor, gestures, 5G (on cellular models), a faster chip, and fast charging. With the same $249/£219 starting price, an older SE 2 would need to be around $100 to be worth it. Early Black Friday sales are already pushing the price of the SE 3 under $200 and we think it’s a fantastic option for just about anyone. For detailed advice on selecting the best model for you, check out our Apple Watch buying guide. Black Friday Apple Watch deals: What to avoid Spot bad deals: It’s important to be aware that Black Friday brings bad deals as well as good ones. Retailers don’t want to give you a great deal; they want you to buy their unwanted stock at a high price and will use all sorts of tricks to persuade you to do so. Don’t let them get away with it. Check the real pricing: Always check the current MSRP/RRP for the watch you’re planning to buy (we include these with all of our recommended deals). In the U.K. Apple dropped prices on the new set of Watches when they were introduced, but retailers will conveniently forget to mention this and quote the old price instead. That makes their discount look bigger and the deal more appealing. Some retailers also raise their own prices ahead of Black Friday, then drop them back down and claim a large saving. Price tracker sites like CamelCamelCamel can help you to work out if this has happened. We will also flag it if we see it. Read about the product: It’s worth checking reviews and buying guides (such as ours, linked above) to assess the age and worth of the device. Make sure you’re not being fobbed off with antiquated stock. Also, watch out for deals on the cellular models; these can look like big savings, but in our experience, there is little point in owning a cellular Apple Watch. You might as well pay less and get the standard model. Does Apple discount Apple Watches for Black Friday? Apple doesn’t drop prices for Black Friday. Rather, it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. For Apple’s Black Friday deal in 2025, it is giving away $50/£40 gift cards with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 11 purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. The Series 10 wasn’t included in 2024’s sale, so the fact that the Apple Watch 11 is included this year is a nice surprise. Where to get Black Friday Apple Watch deals These retailers may offer Black Friday Apple Watch discounts: U.S. Apple Amazon U.S. Best Buy Costco Target Walmart U.K. Apple Amazon U.K. Argos Currys John Lewis KRCS Very Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals12:51 pmiPhone 17 (Pro) App Freeze When Changing Ultra-Wide Camera Frame Rate on iOS 26.1 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingiPhone 17 (Pro) App Freeze When Changing Ultra-Wide Camera Frame Rate on iOS 26.1
Device: iPhone 17 Pro iOS Version: iOS 26.1 (this worked on iOS26.0) Camera: Ultra-wide (0.5x) using AVCaptureSession Our camera app freezes on iPhone 17 when switching frame rates (30fps ↔ 60fps). This works fine on iPhone 16 Pro and earlier. What We've Observed: Freeze happens on frame rate change – particularly when stabilization was enabled […]12:46 pmRecurring subscribers: Where to see new activations broken out by
I started with a company that offers in-app subscriptions, both monthly and annual. In App Store Connect, can find under Trends > Events the new activations from previous day(s), but I cannot figure out where to see how many of these new activations chose monthly vs annual. Any guidance would be most appreciated! submitted […]12:46 pmApple's Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Million
Christie's is preparing to auction off the original partnership contract that created the Apple Computer Company on April 1, 1976, valuing it in the region of $2-4 million. The original three-page document served as the contract among Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne. The agreement established initial shares at 45% for Jobs, 45% for Wozniak, and 10% for Wayne. Additional papers documenting Wayne's withdrawal as a partner just 12 days after the company was formed are also included in the auction package. Wayne initially received $800 for his 10% share of the company, and later received an additional $1,500 payment. Wayne later stated he withdrew because he knew the venture would be a "roller coaster" and that the high-stakes ride was not for him. If Wayne's original 10% stake had somehow remained untouched, it would be worth about $409 billion today based on Apple's $4 trillion valuation. That's only a playful comparison, mind, since decades of stock splits, new share issuances, and structural changes mean that early 10% slice has no realistic connection to Apple's modern share count! Christie's will offer the founding contract and Wayne's withdrawal agreement as a single lot on January 23, 2026. In the early 1990s, Wayne sold the physical copy of the founding contract for $500. Apple's founding corporate papers were last sold at auction by Sotheby's in December 2011. That lot also included Wayne's withdrawal, and it was sold to a private collector for nearly $1.6 million. (Via Arirang TV.)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:42 pmAnker’s fast-charging 240W USB-C cables drop under $10 for Black Friday
Macworld It’s time to drop some of those old cables you keep hoarding like they’re made of gold and you’re a dragon — you have to admit they barely move the needle when it comes to actually charging your gear. This 240W Anker USB-C cable is on sale this Black Friday, with the price dropping to a penny under $10. This is a 3-foot cable that will blaze through charging any of your gear, from small tech like earbuds and smartphones to tablets and laptops. With uber fast charging, not only will you keep all your gear at 100 percent battery around the clock, but it will also do it fast. With a 240W charging power, a 15-inch MacBook Air M2, for instance, can go from 0 to 50 percent in just half an hour with a 70W charger, like this Anker one that’s on sale for $35 ($15 off). The cable isn’t going to break on you, either, because it’s covered with durable braided nylon. This is rugged enough that it can survive some 20,000 bends in its lifespan without issue. It’s also good for transfers at USB-2 speeds (480 Mbps) if you need to transfer small files in a pinch. Frankly, this is a fantastic time to get yourself a new, uber-fast Anker 240W USB-C cable since $10 is the best price we’ve ever seen. Snag a 3ft 240W Anker USB-C cable for $10Buy now at Amazon12:15 pmChatGPT Voice Mode Now Works Inside Your Existing Conversation
OpenAI has updated the voice feature in its ChatGPT app so that voice conversations now happen directly inside an ongoing chat instead of forcing users into a separate voice-only session. The change means responses now appear in real-time with text – plus any visuals like images and maps – as you speak, making switching between voice and text smoother while preserving chat history and context. Previously, when you used "Advanced Voice Mode," voice chats opened in their own window, which would exit your current conversation and knock you out of your workflow. The update means voice and text interactions are now integrated in one seamless conversation thread. Users who prefer the old separate voice mode, characterized by the floating orb, can easily revert back to it via Settings ➝ Voice Mode ➝ Separate mode. The option is available on both ChatGPT for web and mobile apps updated to the latest version. You can now use ChatGPT Voice right inside chat—no separate mode needed.You can talk, watch answers appear, review earlier messages, and see visuals like images or maps in real time.Rolling out to all users on mobile and web. Just update your app. pic.twitter.com/emXjNpn45w— OpenAI (@OpenAI) November 25, 2025 The update is part of a batch of recent improvements to ChatGPT including group chats, the rollout of OpenAI's new GPT-5.1 model, and a shopping research feature for holiday gift finding.Tag: ChatGPTThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:15 pmIs Walmart’s $549 M1 MacBook Air too good to be true?
Macworld If you’re shopping for a MacBook this holiday season, you’ll find a few deals to save a few bucks, sometimes up to $250. But there’s one laptop for sale by a prominent retailer that looks like a deal that’s too good to be true: A MacBook Air for sale by Walmart for $549. The Walmart MacBook Air isn’t a refurbished or used product–it’s a brand new laptop, the lowest-priced new Apple laptop you can find, in fact. It’s unclear what partnership it has with Apple, but Walmart has exclusively sold the M1 MacBook Air since 2004, when it first announced its $699 price tag. The price has been cut several times since then. The lowest-priced MacBook at the Apple Store is the $999 MacBook Air, which you can find at third-party retailers such as Amazon for $749. But at $200 less than even that sale price, that $549 price tag for a brand-new MacBook Air is unprecedented and hard to resist, especially at a time when it feels like prices are going up for everything. There’s got to be a catch, right? After all, it seems like a deal that’s too good to be true. Well, to say there’s a “catch” implies that there’s deception going on here, and that’s really not the case. (Though we take issue with the use of the label “Latest model” here.) But several compromises are made for a product at this price, compromises that you might be okay with, depending on your use case. Let’s take a look at what you’re getting in the $549 Walmart MacBook Air. The $549 MacBook Air at Walmart can be a great deal for some, and a lousy deal for others.Foundry A five-year-old chip The Walmart MacBook Air is the 2020 MacBook Air. It has the same components, down to the heart of the laptop, the M1 chip. The M1 chip made a thunderous debut five years ago, blowing away its Intel predecessors with its huge performance gains. The most current M-series chip is the M5, but it has yet to debut in the MacBook Air–the current MacBook Air has an M4 chip. Compared to the M1, the M4 is 74 percent faster in multi-core tasks and 56 percent faster in single-core performance. MacBook Air chips: Geekbench 612:10 pmCoding assistance websites exposed credentials for banks, government, and more
Two websites intended to help software developers format and structure their code have exposed thousands of login credentials, authentication keys, and other highly sensitive information. Cybersecurity researchers found that this sensitive data belonged to organizations in many high-risk sectors like government, banking, and healthcare … more…11:53 amBest AirPods deals Black Friday 2025: Massive savings going on now
Macworld Best U.S. AirPods Deals Available Now! Black Friday deals have already started, these are the best prices we are seeing right now: Today’s best AirPods deals: U.S. $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon $79 off AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon $150 off AirPods Max at Amazon $50 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3 at Apple Today’s best AirPods deals: U.K. £20 off AirPods 4 at Amazon £20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon Prices checked on November 26, including new low price on AirPods Max. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we update this page throughout the day. Black Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals, isn’t just a day or even a weekend. The best deals last all week long, and we’re already seeing rock-bottom deals on Apple’s AirPods and expect them to continue through Cyber Monday on December 1. So if you want to get your hands on a pair of AirPods, it is an excellent time to buy. We’ve seen some great deals already, including $79 off the AirPods 4 with ANC. AirPods Pro 3 are $30 off, which is their first significant discount, but Walmart has a great deal on the AirPods Pro 2 for $138. We may see even better deals once Black Friday arrives, so we will be tracking prices constantly. You can also find the best deals on alternatives to the AirPods, including Beats headphones, which are made by Apple and have many of the same AirPods innovations. You should also check out our roundup of the Best Black Friday Apple deals for this year. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we recommend. How we pick AirPods deals We’ve tested every model of AirPods that Apple sells and have used them extensively in our daily lives. We have an extensive historical knowledge of historical prices and all-time lows, and only spotlight the best deals we find. Our team checks prices across Amazon and other major retailers several times a day and only highlights the verified low prices at the time of our latest update. Since there are just four models of AirPods, we’ll list the best price we can find for each, but we will let you know when a particular model hits an all-time low. Best Black Friday 2025 AirPods deals Black Friday 2025 is an incredible time to pick up a new pair of AirPods. AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) and AirPods Pro 3 are all at all-time low prices, and significantly lower than we’ve previously seen. The Black Friday deals of $69 for AirPods 4 and $100 AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are simply mind-blowing. You can get a great deal on the older AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart and AirPods Max has just dropped under $400, so now is the time to grab a pair. We also have details of Apple’s Black Friday deal, which we have tracked over the past few years (see the values offered from 2022-2025 below). U.S. Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $220 ($29 off, MSRP $249) Walmart, AirPods Pro 2: $139 ($110 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $100 ($79 off, MSRP $179) Amazon, AirPods Max: $399 ($150 off, MSRP $549) Amazon, Wired EarPods (USB-C): $13.32 ($5.68 off, MSRP $19) Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3 U.K. Amazon, AirPods 4: £99 (£20 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £149 (£20 off, RRP £169) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): (New RRP £199, AirPods Pro 3 are £219) OUT OF STOCK, ONLY USED LEFT Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219) Amazon, AirPods Max: £449 (£50 off, RRP £499) Apple, £20 gift voucher with AirPods 4 or ANC Apple, £40 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3 Other headphone deals for Black Friday 2025 If it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at these deals we’ve seen. You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and best over-ear headphones. U.S. Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80) Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: $150 ($20 off, MSRP $170) Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Pill: $79 ($71 off, MSRP $150) Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70 Amazon, Sony WH-1000XM6: $398 ($51 off, MSRP $460) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 ($150 off, MSRP $349) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Anker Soundcore Q20i: $38 ($32 off, MSRP $70) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Apple, $50 gift card with Beats headphones Apple, $25 gift card with Beats Pill speaker U.K. Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £149 (£80 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £95 (£105 off, RRP £199.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £99 (£120 off, RRP £219.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats PowerBeats Pro 2: £171 (£79 off, RRP £249.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: £85 (£95 off, RRP £179.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones: £399.99 (£50 off, RRP £449.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Sennheiser HD505 headphones: £179.99 (£50 off, RRP £229.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Anker Soundcore P30i: £23.99 (£26 off, RRP £49.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £150 (£79 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Apple, £40 gift voucher with Beats headphones Apple, £20 gift voucher with Beats Pill speaker How to get the best AirPods deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice We’re seeing some incredible sales on all four AirPods models this year, with all-time low prices on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max. Here’s what to look out for: AirPods 4: Apple’s cheapest AirPods weren’t updated in 2025, and we’ve seen prices falling all year. Over Prime Day, they dropped to $89 and early Black Friday sales have already dipped even lower. We don’t know if they’ll get as low as $75, but it’s possible. AirPods 4 with ANC: Apple sells a version of the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation for an extra $50, but we’ve seen them as low as $119. With AirPods 4 ANC getting a larger price drop heading into Black Friday, we could see the ANC model inch closer to $110. AirPods Pro 3: Apple just released the newest AirPods Pro 3 in September alongside the iPhone 17, so we’re not expecting the kind of deep discounts we saw last year with AirPods Pro 2. However, we might see the remaining stock of AirPods Pro 2 drop as low as $150. AirPods Max: Apple’s over-the-ear AirPods Max haven’t been updated in a meaningful way since 2020. They still have an H1 chip, don’t support Apple’s latest AirPods Pro features, and have a very high price tag compared to similar wireless headphones. If you want a pair, we’d recommend waiting until they drop under $400. Does Apple discount AirPods for Black Friday? Gift card values 2022–2025 Apple doesn’t cut prices for Black Friday, but it does hold a 4-day Shopping Event where it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. Apple’s Black Friday 2025 offer is similar to previous years, with $25 for AirPods 4, $50 for AirPods Pro, and $75 for AirPods Max purchased on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. 2025202420232022AirPods 4$25$25n/an/aAirPods Pro (3rd generation)$50n/an/an/aAirPods Pro (2nd generation)n/a$50$50$50AirPods Max$75 $75$75$75 You can about Apple’s Black Friday shopping event here: Apple Black Friday 2025: Details of Apple’s sale. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals11:52 amYou may have missed your chance to buy Apple’s weirdest accessory
The iPhone Pocket is probably unchallenged as the weirdest accessory the company has ever sold, beating out the iPod sock. But if you were, for some reason, planning to buy one, you may now have missed your chance … more…11:34 amSMS Delivery Report Delays to Vodafone in United Kingdom
Nov 26, 03:34 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vodafone in United Kingdom. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.11:30 am9 essential iPad accessories to unleash your Apple tablet’s full powers
Macworld Apple dominates the tablet market with the iPad, which is the trendiest and, arguably, the most reliable. The company actively develops four main variants of the product with different sizes, specs, and price tags. While iPads on their own are generally capable, their vanilla form factor can be quite limiting. Fortunately, all iPad models are equipped with a USB-C port and Bluetooth connectivity, letting you easily pair wired and wireless peripherals. Whether you’re using your iPad for work, entertainment, gaming, or something else, you may want to make it more functional with some of these essential accessories. Foundry Stylus Tablets and stylii go hand in hand. Even if you’re not a professional illustrator, a stylus can simplify certain tasks—like taking handwritten notes or doodling casually. And with newer iPadOS versions now recognizing and polishing handwritten text, using a stylus to jot down your thoughts has become even more practical. Similarly, Apple Intelligence can transform your basic scribbles to neat images that better reflect the ideas you have in mind. While the Apple Pencil (USB-C) (on sale for $69) and Apple Pencil Pro (on sale for $99) offer the tightest ecosystem integrations with your iPad, there are plenty of other solid stylus options out there. The Logitech Crayon (on sale for $53) is a reliable pick featuring a sleek design, high precision, a more affordable price, instant connectivity, and more. Mouse With iPadOS 26, Apple redesigned the built-in cursor, putting it on par with that of desktop operating systems. Thanks to its new arrow shape, you can now click smaller buttons more comfortably, even if the touch targets aren’t too wide. To unlock the iPad’s cursor, you’ll first need to pair a compatible mouse or trackpad. The Logitech MX Master 4 is one of the best mice out there, offering an ergonomic design, quiet buttons, and support for a wide range of devices. If you value aesthetics more than practicality, Apple’s Magic Mouse should also work with your iPad flawlessly. Keyboard As an iPad user, you’re probably familiar with how large and unintuitive the software keyboard can be, blocking a significant portion of the screen. What many users don’t know, however, is that you can hide it by connecting a physical keyboard to your iPad. This lets you take full advantage of the tablet’s display. Apple sells different Magic Keyboard and Keyboard Folio variants designed for specific iPad models. Not only do these double as a protective cover, but they also offer an embedded trackpad. If you’re on a budget, you can opt for a third-party brand, like the Belkin Pro Keyboard Case. Foundry Game controller The iPad Air and iPad Pro now pack Apple’s M-series chips, initially designed for the Mac. At this point, they’re capable of running AAA games, such as Resident Evil and Grand Theft Auto. While most iPadOS games offer touch controls, they can be unintuitive for complex gameplay. iPadOS fully supports certain game controllers, letting you pair and customize them with ease. Sony’s DualSense Controller and Microsoft’s Xbox Controller are two dependable options approved by Apple. If you’re not looking to spend around 70 bucks on a controller, you could opt for any cheaper MFi-certified brand instead. Foundry USB-C hub All iPad models are now limited to a single USB-C port. Consequently, you can’t charge your iPad while using a wired accessory simultaneously. Thankfully, iPadOS supports USB hubs and dongles, letting you add more ports and slots as needed. The manufacturers and port assortments are plentiful, however, so you’ll have to hunt for a variant that caters to your needs. Some of the reputable options include Anker, Belkin, Ugreen, and even Amazon Basics. Headphones Now that iPads no longer offer a headphone jack, opting for wireless earbuds is the most convenient route. The AirPods and Beats lines come with varying features, build qualities, and price points, and they all work seamlessly with iPadOS. Some of their perks include effortless firmware updates, instant pairing, automatic device switching, Spatial Audio support, and more. Otherwise, you’ve got plenty of excellent third-party options, such as the Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen. Foundry External storage While iPads can accommodate up to 2TB of internal storage, some creatives’ needs extend beyond that limit. Luckily, you can connect both basic flash drives and larger SSDs using the USB-C port. SanDisk and Samsung offer external storage devices that are fully compatible with iPadOS and its built-in Files app. This allows you to quickly offload large files or transfer them to your desktop computer. Stand As we’ve established, iPads are great for gaming and media consumption. Needing to hold your tablet at all times, however, can get tiresome and downgrade your experience. A stand can fix that once and for all. Amazon Basics sells a budget-friendly iPad stand that supports multiple viewing angles. If you’ve got a larger iPad model or want more than the bare minimum, you could go for Ugreen’s higher-end iPad stand (on sale for $15), which comes with a sturdier build, rotating mechanism, and folds up for compact storage. You’ll want to ensure that your iPad’s dimensions are compatible with the chosen stand, however. Travel bag Last, you may want to invest in a travel bag or sleeve for when you take your iPad to school, the office, or a café. Given the tablet’s delicate nature, carrying it outdoors without protection can be risky. Luckily, you’ve got plenty of options, with some brands offering minimalist sleeves and others going for larger bags with extra pockets for the charger and other accessories. You may want to check out the Tomtoc Tablet Sleeves, Tomtoc Shoulder Bags, and MoKo Carrying Cases to find the color, material, layout, and size that fit your needs.11:25 amBest Black Friday 2025 MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini deals
Macworld Best Mac & MacBook Deals Available Now! Today’s best Mac and MacBook deals: U.S. $200 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon $250 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon $500 off a 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon $200 off a Mac mini Pro at Amazon See all U.S. MacBook and Mac deals below. Today’s best Mac and MacBook deals: U.K. £150 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon £160 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS £130 off a M4 Pro Mac mini at Amazon See all U.K. MacBook and Mac deals below. It’s no secret that the week leading up to the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend is the biggest shopping event of the year. If you are looking for the best deal on a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini, you have come to the right place at the right time. Even though new MacBooks only just arrived in October, you can already save $200 on one at Amazon. Our editors check all the best resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. for the best prices all year long, so we always have our fingers on the pulse of the best deals. Right now we are using our price comparison tools to closely watch all the resellers to find out who has the best deals on Macs right now compared to the deals over the past days, weeks and months. Our editors hand-picked the deals below based on long-term price history, our Mac reviews and current stock, so we only highlight offers we would recommend to friends and family. If you are looking for discounts on other Apple gadgets, we have gathered all the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups, where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. Not sure which Mac to buy? We have lots of advice below about the best deals, but if you are unsure of which model to choose, we can help in our MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air comparison, and our Best Mac guide. In a nutshell though: Light, everyday laptop: jump to our MacBook Air picks and pricing advice. More power for creative work: see our M4 Pro/Max and M5 MacBook Pro deals. Prefer a desktop: go straight to iMac and Mac mini deals and guidance. Updated 26 November 2025: We have just reviewed the best prices and found some of the best price drops we’ve seen all of which are included below. Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals for Black Friday 2025 Black Friday is coming, but the deals are already here. Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere are already slashing prices. Here are the best prices we’ve found so far: Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals U.S. These are the lowest U.S. prices we have seen today from major retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy The M4 MacBook Air is one of our favorite Apple laptops ever, as evidenced by the perfect 5-star rating we gave it in our review. All sizes and configurations are on sale for $250 off, the lowest prices we’ve ever seen, and an overall incredible bargain. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $749 ($250 off, MSRP $999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399) Apple, $200 gift card with MacBook Air M4 The MacBook Pro is split into two lines: The entry-level 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro and the higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. If you don’t need a larger screen, the 14-inch M5 model is $200 off and a great deal for a fantastic machine that got a near-perfect score in our review. Prices vary for the higher models depending on size, chip, storage, and RAM, with $300 off the 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon, and a whopping $500 off the 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro, also at Amazon. We recommend jumping when you see $300 or more off these models; they are top-tier for creative workloads. Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,399 ($200 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,599 ($200 off, MSRP $1,799) Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,799.10 ($200 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (51TB/24GB RAM): $1,699 ($300 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,748 ($251 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,099 ($300 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/36GB RAM): $2,699 ($500 off, MSRP $3,199) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,189 ($310 off, MSRP $2,499) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/48GB RAM): $3,499 ($500 off, MSRP $3,999) Apple, $250 gift card with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals U.K. These are the lowest U.K. prices we have seen today from major retailers such as Amazon and KRCS. U.K. shoppers don’t miss out either, with £184 off a 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon. There’s also £200 off the M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS, and £349 off the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon. See the best deals we’ve selected below. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB RAM): £849 (£150 off, RRP £999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,029 (£170 off, RRP £1,199) Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,025 (£174 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,406 (£193 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,439.10 (£160 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,619.10 (£180 off, RRP £1,799) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,799.10 (£200 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,750 (£250 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,119.97 (£279 off, RRP £2,399) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,149.97 (£349 off, RRP £2,499) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/48GB RAM): £2,600 (£299 off, RRP £2,899) Apple, £200 gift voucher with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max Best iMac & Mac mini deals for Black Friday 2025 U.S. The iMac and Mac mini received an M4 update in October 2024, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. We loved the new Mac mini design and M4 chip and there is $120 off at Amazon, which we’d say is a great saving, especially if you don’t need a screen. The M4 Pro chip version is a great low-cost way to get a really powerful Mac mini and there’s $200 off, so we recommend jumping at any savings here. We don’t know if they will be getting M5 chips, but if they are, they won’t arrive until 2026, so we recommend picking up one of these deals if you’re looking for a Mac desktop. Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $479 ($120 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $870 ($129 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,199 ($200 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,349 ($150 off, MSRP $1,499) Apple, $100 gift card with Mac mini Apple, $120 gift card with iMac U.K. U.K. users should take advantage of £100 off the Mac mini, and £130 off the Mac mini pro. Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £699(£100 off, RRP £799) Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,269 (£130 off, RRP £1,399) Apple, £80 gift voucher with Mac mini KRCS, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,169 (£130 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,349 (£150 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,529 (£170 off, RRP £1,699) Apple, £120 gift voucher with iMac Mac Studio and Mac Pro deals These high-end Macs don’t have any meaningful Black Friday deals (so far). If we spot any, we’ll cover them in our guide to the best Black Friday Apple deals. Black Friday 2025: Top shopping tips We tend to find that the biggest savings are on older models, but be aware that these aren’t always the best value for money. Check the generation of the model that is discounted to make sure you know exactly what you are buying and what it’s really worth. We’ve seen resellers switch to selling refurbished or used when the stock of brand-new models run out, so check that the model discounted isn’t actually a used Mac and therefore not as good a deal as it might look. That’s not to say you should avoid refurb models; you just need to make sure that you aren’t buying something used when you want a new model. Mac deals aren’t limited to Black Friday. We see good deals all year round, so don’t feel pressured into buying during Black Friday. How to get the best MacBook deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice Foundry Apple updated nearly all of its MacBook models in 2025, and we expect to see all-time-low pricing on many models and configurations. M4 MacBook Air: released this past March with a $100 price cut. The base model is $999 and can be found for $750/£849 during Black Friday week. M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro: released in 2024 and are still excellent machines. Worth the investment when it’s $300/£250 or more off. M5 MacBook Pro: released in October, but we are already seeing discounts of $200 and £200. For more information about the differences and which MacBook might be best for you, read How the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro compare. How to get the best Mac deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice Simon Jary / Foundry Apple hasn’t updated any of its consumer-level desktop Macs in 2025, so prices on the M4 models are as low as they’ve ever been: M4/M4 Pro Mac mini: Apple updated the Mac mini late last year with an M4 chip and a new design. The M4 Mac mini is a fantastic device with an extremely small footprint, so don’t hesitate to grab one at a discount, we’ve seen $200/£130 off. M4 iMac: The iMac has a 24-inch 4.5K display and a speedy M4 processor starting at $1,299. Look for sales below $1,150/£1,170 before you decide to buy one. Does Apple discount Macs for Black Friday? Apple doesn’t drop prices for Black Friday. Rather, it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. For Apple’s Black Friday shopping event in 2025 it is giving away gift cards with MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac and M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. Since they are so new, the M5 MacBook Pro models aren’t included in Apple’s deal. The 2025 deal is pretty good. You can get a gift card for up to $250 on a new Mac, which is better than 2024’s maximum offer. 202520242023202215-inch MacBook Air$200$200$200n/a13-inch MacBook Air$175$175$175$15013-inch MacBook Air (M2)–$150$150$150Mac mini$100–$100$10014-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro$250––$250iMac$150––$150 Buying from Apple means you are guaranteed to be buying the latest Mac, whereas other resellers may be clearing old stock. You then have a gift card to buy something else from Apple, including Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple One subscriptions. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Where to get Black Friday Mac deals U.S. Apple: no direct discounts, but up to $250 or £250 in gift cards on select Macs Adorama: a wide range of Macs that includes older models. Amazon: widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly. Best Buy: wide range of MacBooks, but desktop Macs are more limited. B&H Photo: good selection of MacBooks and desktop Macs. Walmart: MacBooks only; inventory includes “restored” older models. U.K. KRCS: good selection, but not as many models as the Apple Store. AO.com: grants larger discounts to AO members (£39.99 annually). Laptops Direct: stock includes old and new models. eBuyer: limited selection, with some models not available (such as the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air) Very: good selection of consumer-level MacBooks and Macs. John Lewis: mostly current Macs, with a few older models. Currys: a mix of new a older Mac models. Argos: does not offer MacBook Pro models, but offers other Macs Amazon: widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly. Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals Shopping tips will help you get the best Mac for your Black Friday budget11:02 amPrehistoric Planet premieres five new Ice Age episodes, here’s how to watch on Apple TV | 9 to 5 MacPrehistoric Planet premieres five new Ice Age episodes, here’s how to watch on Apple TV
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Apple is set to reclaim the title of world's largest smartphone maker for the first time since 2011, driven by the success of the iPhone 17 lineup, according to Counterpoint Research data (via Bloomberg). Based on the firm's data, iPhone shipments are projected to grow 10% in 2025, easily outpacing Samsung's 4.6% growth. As a result, Apple is expected to capture a 19.4% global market share as the overall smartphone market expands 3.3% for the year. The iPhone 17 series has posted double-digit year-over-year sales growth in both the U.S. and China. Counterpoint previously reported that the iPhone 17 lineup outsold iPhone 16 models by 14% during the first 10 days of availability in those markets, and that Apple had a record October in China with sales jumping 37% year-over-year. Apple is also benefiting from easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a weaker dollar that has boosted purchases in emerging markets. Counterpoint analyst Yang Wang said the key driver behind the upgraded shipment outlook was a replacement cycle "inflection point," as consumers who bought phones during the pandemic boom are now ready to upgrade. Wang noted that 358 million secondhand iPhones were sold between 2023 and Q2 2025, representing another pool of potential upgraders. Looking ahead, Wang expects Apple to extend its lead with the 2026 launch of its first foldable iPhone and a budget-friendly iPhone 17e, followed by a major iPhone design overhaul in 2027, in celebration of the device's 20th anniversary.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 ProTag: CounterpointBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Buy Now), iPhone 17 Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:29 amApple Black Friday 2025: Here’s what Apple’s doing for Black Friday
Macworld Apple Black Friday 2025 at a glance For Apple’s Black Friday deal the company will give away vouchers of various values with select purchases. Shoppers can get: $250/£200 with a MacBook Pro $200/£160 with a MacBook Air $100/£80 with an iPad Air $75/£60 with an iPhone 16 $50/£40 with an Apple Watch Series 11 And a lot more… What you won’t find is deals on the newest products, such as iPhone 17 or the new M5 iPad Pro and MacBook. Apple’s deal will run from Friday, November 28 to Monday, December 1, and we have the details of how to get it below. But Black Friday sales have already started and we have seen lots of excellent deals from retailers of Apple products, some of which we highlight below. The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, which this year falls on Friday, November 28, 2025. Apple has now announced its 2025 Black Friday deal and as usual it will be giving away vouchers with sales of certain products, including a $75 gift voucher with an iPhone 16, $100 with an iPad Air, and up to $250 with a MacBook Pro. Read on for all the details about what is included in Apple’s offer and how to get your hands on Apple gift vouchers. While it’s nice that Apple offers an incentive to shoppers to buy new Apple products, we find that the best deals are from resellers rather than Apple itself, and we will track them all so we can help you find the best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals on Apple products including the Apple Watch, MacBook and Mac, AirPods and iPads. Peruse our individual round-ups of the best deals this Black Friday to find a bargain. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. Best Apple Deals Available Now! At Macworld we are constantly monitoring pricing at major retailers and only highlight offers that deliver genuine savings on the Apple products we rate highly. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, but this never influences which deals we recommend. We are already seeing some great deals including the following $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon. $500 off an 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon. $200 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon. $150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon $60 off Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon Get Apple TV for $6 a month with Apple See all the best deals – including for the U.K. readers – in our roundup of the Best Black Friday Apple deals. Does Apple do a Black Friday sale? Does Apple hold a Black Friday sale? We wish it would but, unfortunately, Apple’s Black Friday offer is usually a giveaway of Apple Gift Cards with certain purchases made during the Black Friday period. It gives away gift cards with select purchases from Black Friday to Cyber Monday each year, so it is no surprise that it will do the same between November 28 and December 1 in 2025. This year the company is giving away up to $250/£200 with Macs, $100/£80 with iPads and $75/£60 with iPhones. This is a better offer than in November 2024 when the company gave away gift cards with values up to $200/£160 with select purchases made in the Apple Store (online and in person) on Black Friday as well as on the Saturday, Sunday and on Cyber Monday. You can see how much Apple is giving away in 2025 compared to what it gave away in 2024, 2023 and 2022 below. As for which products are included in Apple’s Black Friday gift voucher deal, there are always lots of products left out of Apple’s deal. Don’t expect any of the newest Apple products to be included: back in 2024 Apple didn’t offer vouchers with products that had recently launched, including iPhone 16 or Apple Watch Series 10, this year the iPhone 17 is not included and nor are the new iPad Pro or M5 MacBook, but the Apple Watch 11 is part of the deal. Luckily Apple isn’t the only place you can buy Apple products and there are lots of other resellers discounting Apple Products for Black Friday. You will be able to get some great discounts at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and Walmart in the U.S. and in the U.K. Amazon, KRCS, Argos, Currys, John Lewis and AO usually have good deals. What is Apple’s Black Friday offer? Apple’s offer for 2025 is gift vouchers for the following amounts, ts&cs are here: $25/£20 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4, AirPods 4 (ANC), Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad, Beats Pill $50/£40 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16e, HomePod, AirPods Pro 3, iPad (A16), iPad mini, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo 4, Beats Studio Buds +, Powerbeats Pro 2, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 11 $75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, AirPods Max $100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad Air, Mac mini $175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air $150/£120 Apple Gift Card: iMac $200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air $250/£200 Apple Gift Card: 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Apple’s Black Friday offer.Apple How good is Apple’s 2025 Black Friday deal? Short verdict: Apple’s 2025 gift card event is better than last year, but most shoppers will still save more buying from retailers rather than directly from Apple. The 2025 deal is pretty similar to the 2024 deal, the main difference is that this year the Apple Watch Series 11 is included where in 2024 the Apple Watch Series 10 was not included. The $250 give away with MacBook Pro is back after a gap of a few years. It’s no surprise that the newest items, such as the iPhone 17, aren’t included: Apple rarely includes the products that were only just updated, but the inclusion of the AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch 11 are good to see. While you may see bigger actual savings elsewhere, the Gift Vouchers may be useful if there are other products you want to buy, or if you want to make some savings on your monthly subscriptions to Apple products. 2025202420232022iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus$75 –––iPhone 16e$50 –––iPhone 15–$75–n/aiPhone 14–$50$75–iPhone 13–n/a$50$50iPhone SE–$25$25$50iPad Pro$100$50n/aiPad Air$100$75$75$50iPad mini $50–$50$50iPad $50$50$50$3015-inch MacBook Air $200$200$200–13-inch MacBook Air $175$175$175$15013-inch MacBook Air (M2)–$150$150$150Mac mini$100–$100$100MacBook Pro 14-inch & 16-inch$250––$250iMac 24-inch$150––$150Apple Watch Series 11$50–––Apple Watch Series 9 ––$50–Apple Watch SE$50$50$50$50AirPods (3rd generation)––$25$25AirPods 4$25$25––AirPods Pro (3rd generation)$50–––AirPods Pro (2nd generation)–$50$50$50AirPods Max$75$75$75$75Apple Pencil (2nd generation) ––$25 $25 Apple Pencil Pro$25$25––HomePod$50$50$50n/aApple TV 4K$25$25$25 n/a In 2024 the newest products weren’t included, so there were no discounts associated with iPhone 16, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, or Apple Watch 10, for example. But the AirPods 4 were included. Apple’s 2024 vouchers were for the following values: $25/£20 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4, iPhone SE, Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4), Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M2), Magic Keyboard Folio, Smart Folio for iPad Pro, Smart Folio for iPads Pro, Air And 10th gen, Beats Solo Buds, Beats Pill, or Beats Flex $50/£40 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 14, HomePod, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch SE, iPad 10th gen, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo 4 Wireless, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds + $75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 15, AirPods Max, iPad Air (M2) $100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad Pro (M4) $150/£120 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M2) $175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M3) $200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air (M3) The 2024 deal was pretty similar to the 2023 deal, the main difference being that the Apple Watch Series 10 was not included, where the Apple Watch Series 9 was. The deal was even better in 2022 when Apple offered up to $250/£250 in Apple Gift Cards with the MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch. The biggest disappointment in 2024 was that the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, iPhone 16 and other new products weren’t included, Apple rarely includes the newest items and these products were only just updated. One change was that the AirPods 4 did get a gift card accompaniment despite being launched in September, so we are hopeful that the same could be true for the AirPods Pro 4. 2022’s deal actually went a little further than Apple’s 2021 Black Friday offer. Although that depends on your perspective – you could also think that Apple’s Black Friday shopping event was worse in 2022. In 2021 the biggest Apple Gift Card on offer was for $200/£160, which was the saving offered with the sale of the 27-inch iMac (which was discontinued in 2022). Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these Black Friday roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals Black Friday 2025: When do the sales begin? Black Friday officially begins at 12:01 am on the day after Thanksgiving, which in 2025 is Friday, November 28. However, the sales begin well before that–we saw deals starting at the beginning of November. The main event runs through the weekend and concludes on Cyber Monday, which is December 1. Black Friday 2025: Where to get the best deals Spotting a good Black Friday deal takes a bit of work but we’ll be doing most of it for you. Throughout Black Friday weekend, we’ll be posting deal roundups and calling out specific sales that are worth checking out. Stay tuned to Macworld as we call out the best—and worst—deals all throughout the weekend. These are the retailers that are most likely to have the best prices: Stay tuned to Macworld to find the best deals as they arrive. But if you’re looking for a specific color or capacity, you can check out the following retailers. In the U.S., here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals: Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart If you’re based in the U.K., you’ll find deals at the following shops: Apple AO.com Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys eBuyer John Lewis KRCS Laptops Direct Very Black Friday: Should I wait for Cyber Monday to purchase? While it’s always possible that a better deal is waiting around the corner, if you see a good deal, don’t wait. While Cyber Monday promises impressive deals, prices are usually lowest on Black Friday. Plus there’s always the risk that the Apple device you want sells out and you miss out on the great deal everyone else got.10:10 amRumor: The iPhone Fold could enter the marketplace for about the same price as a 16-inch MacBook Pro | PowerPageRumor: The iPhone Fold could enter the marketplace for about the same price as a 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple’s foldable iPhone could hit the market in the same price range as a 16-inch MacBook Pro notebook. According to supply chain analysis focused on the cost of core components, as a foldable display remains one of the most expensive parts in modern computing hardware, especially when it needs to bend repeatedly without creasing or […] Source10:00 amBlack Friday: Amazon drops price of AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation to $69
Once again, a good deal’s a good deal. Amazon has currently dropped the price of Apple’s AirPods 4 earbuds from $129 to $69 for Black Friday, marking a new all-time low price for the units. This is the model without Active Noise Cancellation, which has been considerably marked down from $179 to $99.99 on Amazon, […] Source09:54 amOLED iPad Mini Expected to Arrive No Earlier Than Q3 2026
Apple will launch the iPad mini 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest, according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. Today's claim from the Chinese social media account broadly aligns with reports from Bloomberg and Korean media indicating the iPad mini will get an OLED display as soon as 2026. Corroborating previous rumors, Instant Digital says Apple will make the iPad mini the second model in its iPad lineup to adopt OLED display technology, followed by the iPad Air – likely in 2027 at the earliest. Currently, OLED panels are exclusive to iPad Pro models. OLED panels can individually control each pixel, resulting in more precise color reproduction and deeper blacks compared to other common display technologies. They also provide superior contrast, faster response times, better viewing angles, and greater design flexibility. For the iPad mini 8, Apple is likely to use the mid-tier A19 Pro chip found in the iPhone Air. Apple built the A19 Pro chip on an upgraded third-generation 3-nanometer N3P process for modest speed and efficiency improvements. Apple is reportedly working to give the iPad mini 8 a more water-resistant design, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. To achieve this, Apple is said to have designed a new vibration-based speaker system that eliminates the need for traditional speaker holes. Apple's iPad mini with OLED display technology and improved water resistance is expected to be more expensive, and Apple could charge up to $100 more for the device, according to Gurman. The iPad mini is currently priced starting at $499. OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect The source of today's rumor, Instant Digital, has a mixed but occasionally reliable track record. The account previously revealed accurate details such as the Yellow iPhone 14 and 14 Plus finishes and the Titanium Milanese Loop for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, though not all of its past claims have proven correct.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:37 amGoTo Training – Join/Scheduling training sessions
Nov 26, 08:37 UTCResolved - On 26th November 2025, between 06:51 UTC and 07:03 UTC, a subset of GoTo App users using GoTo Training may have experienced issues with joining or scheduling training sessions due to a small change in the infrastructure.Immediately the issue was identified, we reverted the change and promptly mitigated any further impact. We have confirmed that service has been restored and systems are operational at this time.We will conduct an internal review of this issue and make appropriate improvements to our system to help prevent or minimize future recurrence.08:21 amGoTo Training – Join/Scheduling training sessions
Nov 26, 08:21 UTCResolved - On 26th November 2025, between 06:51 UTC and 07:03 UTC, a subset of GoTo App users using GoTo Training may have experienced issues with joining or scheduling training sessions due to a small change in the infrastructure.Immediately the issue was identified, we reverted the change and promptly mitigated any further impact. We have confirmed that service has been restored and systems are operational at this time.We will conduct an internal review of this issue and make appropriate improvements to our system to help prevent or minimize future recurrence.08:00 amTake advantage of holiday savings and get a MacBook Air M1 for just $400
Macworld TL;DR: Get a Grade A refurbished MacBook Air M1 for just $399.99 (MSRP $999)—a perfect blend of holiday savings and Apple-level performance. Given the price of high-end gadgets, it can sometimes feel like you’re choosing between a quality product and your savings account. However, you don’t have to. A terrific option that not many people consider is a refurbished model. This 2020 Apple MacBook Air with M1 is yours for just $399.99 (MSRP $999). It has been cleaned and inspected and has a grade-A refurb rating, which means it’s in near-mint condition. It’s powered by Apple’s revolutionary M1 chip. This means it’s up to 3.5x faster than its Intel-based predecessors, with an 8-core CPU that breezes through tasks like photo editing, coding, and multitasking. Gamers and creatives will love the 8-core GPU, which delivers graphics up to 5x faster, making your favorite apps and games run like a dream. The gorgeous 13.3″ Retina display gives you a crisp, vibrant screen. Its fanless build also gives you a silent, cooler computing experience. And with up to 18 hours of battery life, this MacBook Air is built to keep up with your busiest days, whether working, creating, or just streaming your favorite shows in bed. Don’t miss this near-mint refurbished 2020 MacBook Air with an M1 chip while it’s just $399.99 (MSRP $999). Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13″ M1 8CPU 8GPU 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:50 amVibe coding is actually good!(if you use it to write boilerplate code)
Disclaimer: AI sucks at coding in general. If you let it work on it's own it will turn your project in unreadable mess full of bugs, even if it looks good in the beginning. AI coder removed my biggest pain: writing long boilerplate code just to keep my project clean. Now I can keep my […]07:38 amUPDATE: **Title** Google Meet customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com in the Asia region. **Description** We are experiencing an issue with Google Meet beginning on Tuesday, 2025-11-25 21:41 PST. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-26 02:00 PST with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms** Customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com. **Workaround** Customers can use the mobile version to load Meet. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Title** Google Meet customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com in the Asia region. **Description** We are experiencing an issue with Google Meet beginning on Tuesday, 2025-11-25 21:41 PST. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-26 02:00 PST with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms** Customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com. **Workaround** Customers can use the mobile version to load Meet.
Incident began at 2025-11-26 05:41 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Title Google Meet customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com in the Asia region. Description We are experiencing an issue with Google Meet beginning on Tuesday, 2025-11-25 21:41 PST. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-26 02:00 PST with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms Customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com. Workaround Customers can use the mobile version to load Meet. Affected products: Google Meet07:12 amPSA: You might want to skip the tempting $549 M1 MacBook Air deal this Black Friday
Apple begun selling the M1 MacBook Air for $699 through Walmart last year, and at the time, it was a great deal. I’ve personally been a big advocate for the M1 MacBook Air, especially as its slowly come down in price. In more recent history, it’s gone on sale for $599, and this week for Black Friday – you can grab one for $549. While that’s still certainly an appealing price point, I’d recommend you think twice about that purchase before you make that jump. Here’s why. more…07:09 amMy app is approved and it’s status is at Ready for distribution, but when I check on the AppStore via direct link it says “The page you’re looking for can’t found” | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMy app is approved and it’s status is at Ready for distribution, but when I check on the AppStore via direct link it says “The page you’re looking for can’t found”
I have just got my app approved after the review process and I am setting it for unlisted app distribution, so while I understand that the app is not searchable from the AppStore, I thought that the direct link will bring me to it's page, so what's going on? Is it that the page is […]07:08 amSMS Delivery Delays to Izzi Network in Mexico
Nov 25, 23:08 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:53 amSingapore Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 08:00 - 14:00 PSTNov 25, 22:47 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 08:00 PST until 03 December 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from Twilio Singapore phone numbers.06:35 amHow to recreate this menu/popover layout, with larger buttons horizontally at the top? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow to recreate this menu/popover layout, with larger buttons horizontally at the top?
Bonus points if you can work out what Human Interface Guidelines article this image came from. Unrelated but also important to me: the Australian social media ban comes into effect in two weeks, and Reddit is included in that ban. I fully support it, despite losing access to Reddit and r/iOSProgramming as an under-16. I […]06:17 amM5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to record low $1,569 ($230 off)
B&H is pulling out all the stops for Black Friday, with a record-breaking $230 discount on Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch with a bump up to 24GB of RAM.Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 24GB drops to record low $1,569 - Image credit: AppleB&H has slashed $230 off the price of Apple's new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 24GB of RAM, bringing the cost down to $1,569. This deal is a highly aggressive offer that sits alongside over 160 Black Friday deals on Apple alone at B&H.Save $230 on M5 MacBook Pro 24GB Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:02 amStrong iPhone 17 demand could help Apple dethrone Samsung
Double-digit growth in iPhone sales, driven by the iPhone 17, will help Apple become the world's largest smartphone maker in 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:53 amHows the latest xcode? 26.0.1 is constantly freezing and crashing.
Hi guys Xcode has been freezing and crashing way often with 26.0.1. Are the latest versions any better? submitted by /u/Meliodas1108 [link] [comments]04:48 amApple to become number one smartphone maker globally through 2029
A report suggests iPhone 17 demand, an extra-large upgrade cycle, and a range of significant new models through 2027 will see Apple crowned top smartphone maker through 2029, passing Samsung.iPhone 17 Pro Max helped drive salesApple hasn't been the number one smartphone maker since 2011. The position has been held primarily by Samsung in that time, but a combination of factors will soon see Apple retake that position.According to a Counterpoint Research report seen by Bloomberg, iPhone 17 demand will help drive iPhone shipments up 10% in 2025, compared to 4.6% growth for Samsung. The overall market will grow by 3.3%, leaving Apple at a projected 19.4% market share. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:28 amHow do I create interactive 3D exercise animations like the Seven app in iOS? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow do I create interactive 3D exercise animations like the Seven app in iOS?
I’m building a push-up tracking app in SwiftUI and I want to include a 3D exercise animation similar to the Seven workout app — where the user can rotate the character and view the exercise from different angles. I already have a short animation created in Maya that shows a character doing push-ups. I would […]03:24 amPlease Help, Apple Review team is rejecting my build
How does Apple Review checks subscriptions ? I tested the subscriptions in dev environment and they show up. They don't show up in test flight and on the appstoreconnect the subs are under "Waiting for Review". How do I reply to them ? Thanks for your help submitted by /u/SauceSempai [link] [comments]01:02 amHands on with Kuxiu's range of 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe chargers
Kuxiu's latest battery packs and chargers offer the Qi2.2 wireless charging standard that brings 25W MagSafe charging to your iPhone 17. Here are the ones to check out during Black Friday.Kuxiu has a selection of 25W MagSafe chargersPeople spend a lot of time considering which case they would like to use for their iPhone, but don't bother thinking about how their device is getting charged. I believe that's a big mistake, as keeping your device charged and battery healthy is just as critical as protecting it from damage.I've got my go-to brands for various needs, like Anker for power adapters or Nomad Goods for cases, but Kuxiu has been my favorite for charging devices for several years. They've got some excellent options for iPads I've covered before, but today I'm sharing some interesting chargers for your iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:45 amSMS Delivery Delays to and from Mexico for Short Codes
Nov 25, 16:45 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to and from Mexico for short codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 25, 16:41 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue of SMS Delivery Delays from and to Mexico for Short Codes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.12:28 amNetwork Performance Issues in Frankfurt, Germany
Nov 26, 00:28 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is investigating issues with network performance in Frankfurt, Germany. We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.12:15 amApple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form
Apple may be getting closer to bringing Apple Intelligence to China, based on an Apple Intelligence feedback form that recently launched on the company's website. The form requires a +86 telephone number for feedback to be submitted, which suggests that it is designed for Apple users located in China rather than those who simply speak Chinese. The site is designed to allow customers to share feedback on Apple Intelligence, reporting information about content, privacy, and general functionality. Customers can submit feedback on Writing Tools, the Photos Clean Up tool, notification summaries, the Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode, priority Mail messages, Smart Replies in Mail and Messages, and summaries in Mail, Messages, Safari, and Call Recordings in the Notes app. As of right now, no Apple Intelligence features are available in China. Apple has been working to expand Apple Intelligence to China since the launch of iOS 18, but it has to partner with a Chinese AI company to deliver the AI functionality. Apple has teamed up with Alibaba for Apple Intelligence, but the rollout of the feature set was delayed in June due to ongoing trade issues between the United States and China. The U.S. and China have since reached a trade and tariff truce, which means Apple could soon clear regulatory hurdles. iOS 26.2 will be the last version of iOS that launches before the end of the year, and it's possible that Apple might be able to implement support in the update if it has earned China's approval. There are no signs of Apple Intelligence support in China in the betas so far, and neither Apple nor Alibaba have provided a potential release date.Tag: ChinaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsTuesday November 2511:52 pmHoliday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects to Apple Devices
Last year, developer Simon Støvring came out with a fun little holiday-themed Mac app called Festivitas. Festivitas adds colorful string lights to your Mac's dock and menu bar, and this year, it can do even more. Festivitas received a 2025 holiday update today, and now it supports gently falling snow for an even cozier feel. Snow interacts with the mouse cursor, parting around it, and if you have a second or third display, snow expands across all of your monitors. Lights and snow can now be set to start at a specific time with a new Shortcuts integration. There are new light options for 2025, including color presets and the option to choose from tons of different shapes. You can customize light shapes, color, size, opacity, drop height, cable thickness, and more in the Settings. Lights can animate, and there are pulse, twinkle, chase, and wave patterns. Snow can also be adjusted with options for amount, flake size, fall speed, and wind. Snow and lights can be displayed over all of your app windows, or just on the desktop, which is nice for a more minimal holiday experience. You can import and export color palettes, and customize your color selections. Like last year, the Mac app requires accessibility features to add lights to the dock, which the app prompts you to grant when starting it up for the first time. Festivitas also now works with the iPad and the iPhone in addition to the Mac. On the iPhone and iPad, lights can be added to the Home Screen using widgets, with customization options to change the aesthetic. The lights are designed to be put around photos, which is a cute effect. Festivitas for the Mac offers customer-selected fair pricing starting at 4 euros, and it can be downloaded from the Festivitas website. The iPhone and iPad app is available from the App Store, and it too offers customer-selected fair pricing between $3.99 and $9.99. [Direct Link]This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:50 pmSatechi FindAll Review: Rechargeable AirTag Alternatives With Find My Support
Satechi offers several accessories that include Find My integration, all of which either have more convenient form factors than the AirTag or expanded versatility. The Satechi FindAll range includes a Passport Cover, Glasses Case, Luggage Tag, Card, and Keychain, several of which I've been testing for the last few months. The entire range is made from a vegan leather material that's pleasant to the touch while also durable, and colors that include Black, Sand, and Desert Rose. Prices are all from $30 to $60, and Satechi often has sales. FindAll Glasses Case The $50 FindAll Glasses case has a triangle shape that should fit most glasses and sunglasses options, though I think it could struggle to fit some of the sunglasses with wider lenses. It opens up fully for access to glasses, and then folds into thirds with a magnetic flap to seal it up. Size wise, this isn't exactly a compact case. I wouldn't want to carry it in a smaller purse or backpack, but it fits well in a larger bag. It's rigid, so it offers protection for glasses even if it's tossed in a bag with a bunch of other items. The case is 6.4 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and 2.6 inches tall. When it's not in use, you can fold it flat. I have the black version, and it doesn't seem to show fingerprints or wear even after a few months of use. The lighter colors might be easier to stain, but the vegan leather that Satechi is using seems durable. I like the idea of a glasses case with Find My, but it only seems useful for a person with a lot of discipline. If I'm losing my sunglasses, it's because I'm not putting them back in the case, not because I misplace the case. I've never been good about returning my glasses to their case, but even if I was, I'm not sure I'd lose the case. I usually have the case in my bag or in one spot in my house, so it's just not an item I tend to lose. With that technicality out of the way, it's a useful case. It offers solid protection, and it could be useful to have if you're often traveling or tend to swap glasses and put one in the case while wearing another. People who do that might have more of a tendency to put the case somewhere random. Satechi says the case is compatible with the VITURE Pro XR glasses, XReal Air 2, and Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, and it makes sense to use with those. The back of the case has a circle on it, to denote where the magnetic charging ring is located. It's able to charge via MagSafe or Qi, and it only needs to be charged every eight months or so. There's a little LED that comes on when it's attached to a charger, so you can tell when it's done. It has all of the same Find My capabilities as any Find My device, including alerts, sound options, and more, but I'll have more to say about it below. FindAll Luggage Tag The $45 FindAll Luggage Tag is a clever combination of a luggage tag and an AirTag. If it didn't mention Find My on the inside of the tag, I'm not sure anyone would view it as anything other than a typical luggage tag. It's 3.3 inches tall and 2.9 inches wide. It's basically a circle-shaped tag with an openable front that includes a piece of paper where you can write down your information. An adjustable buckle with three holes can attach to your luggage or a bag, and like the glasses case, it charges via Qi or MagSafe. I like the premium look and feel of the FindAll Luggage Tag. I generally think it's probably safer to have a tracker inside of a suitcase, but because of the buckle, this isn't going to snap off or come loose without effort. The vegan leather material feels sturdy, and it's stitched well. I pulled on it as hard as I could and even lifted a fully packed suitcase by the tag, and so far there's no damage. The flip-down front that houses your personal information is great, but I do wish the plastic cover inside came up a little higher. One thing I'm always worried about with a luggage tag is it getting wet or damaged in some way. There is partial protection for the paper inside the FindAll Luggage Tag and the magnet snaps closed tight, but I still worry a little about water intrusion. FindAll Card The $35 FindAll Card is a card-shaped Find My device that's meant to be tucked inside a wallet. There are a lot of these kinds of Find My wallet devices available now, including some that are super cheap on Amazon, but I like the peace of mind of having something from a reputable brand. Satechi's version is credit card sized (3.35 inches long by 2.13 inches wide), and it fits into the credit card section of any wallet. It's 0.09 inches thick, which isn't the thinnest card that I've tested, but it's also not the thickest. Satechi designed it with beveled edges, and that helps it look and feel slimmer than it is. The card comes in black, beige, and pink, and it is nice to have an option other than black available. I tested the black, and the glossy material that it's made from is shiny and smooth to the touch, but it's going to pick up fingerprints. I like the smooth texture because it slips into a wallet easily, plus it's IP66 water resistant so if your wallet falls out of your pocket into a puddle, it'll still be locatable. The FindAll Card is nondescript with just a small Satechi logo on the front. If someone stole your wallet, it could potentially be mistaken for a keycard, but a savvy thief would probably know exactly what it is. I like the card-style item trackers because you can also tuck them inside other things. I put one in my planner so I don't misplace it, and they also work in books, sunglasses cases, laptop cases, my Steam Deck case, and other slimmer, flatter items where an AirTag isn't the best option. The FindAll Card charges via MagSafe or Qi, which is convenient. I haven't had to recharge it yet, but Satechi says it lasts for up to 16 months before needing a recharge. I think it's got the longest battery life of any card that I've tested so far. FindAll Keychain Satechi's $30 FindAll Keychain is one of my favorite keychain-style Find My items. It's larger than an AirTag with a square shape (1.3 inches square), but it also has an integrated battery and a keyring at the top so I can attach it to anything without having to get an additional accessory. I like the soft-touch vegan leather material in this form factor, and it's lightweight at 14.3 grams even with the metal keyring. The leather material feels strong, so even though there's just a loop of material holding the keychain to the keyring, it doesn't feel like it's going to come apart. Like the rest of the Satechi FindAll line, the FindAll Keychain can be popped onto a Qi or MagSafe charger when it's out of battery, and that's a huge benefit over AirTags. I am bad about ordering new AirTag batteries and swapping them out when they die, and rechargeable batteries are so much more convenient. Satechi says the battery can last for up to 12 months without needing to be recharged. Find My Integration All of Satechi's FindAll devices can be added to the Items tab in the Find My app, so you can track them right alongside AirTags and your other Apple devices. Satechi's products are almost identical in functionality to the AirTag, but there is no Precision Finding. Precision Finding requires Ultra Wideband (UWB), and these don't support it. That makes a big difference when you want something that you can locate precisely indoors, but less of a difference tracking at long range. If you lose your keys indoors and often need to hunt them down, the option to play a sound helps, but the ability to get directed right to them over short distances with Precision Finding is unbeatable. The FindAll accessories are limited to Bluetooth 5.4, which isn't as precise. Satechi says there's a Bluetooth range of 10 to 20 meters when indoors, and 20 to 50 meters when outdoors. When you're out of Bluetooth range, you can use the Find My network. The FindAll devices connect to the same Find My network as the AirTag, allowing you to leverage Apple products owned by other people to track your items even over great distances. As long as there's an Apple device with cellular or Wi-Fi near a Find My item, it can relay its location back to you. There is a built-in Play a Sound feature, and Satechi's products all list an 80 to 90 decibel range. It's loud enough to hear indoors if you're in the same room and it's buried in a bag or a wallet. Outdoors was a little tougher with loud ambient noise, but between the Bluetooth range and the sound, I was able to find the Keychain after tossing it into the woods. Outdoors, the Find My app is able to direct me close enough to the area of the FindAll device is located to hear it making a sound, provided it's not muffled the fabric of a bag or something similar. Item Left Behind notifications are available too, and that's one of the most useful features of a Find My device or an AirTag. You can get a notification when you get out of range of your item, which immediately alerts you if you've left behind your keys, wallet, bag, or whatever else is attached to one of Satechi's FindAll devices. You can also share item locations with other people, so if your luggage is lost at the airport, you can allow an airline employee access to the FindAll device to track it down. Similarly, you can share locations with family members, and set it up to provide your name and information when an item you've lost is located by someone else. Bottom Line Satechi's FindAll series is an upgrade over the AirTag with different form factors and the option to recharge via MagSafe or Qi, but it does lack Precision Finding. For something that you're likely to lose indoors or in close quarters where it's difficult to hear sound, it might be worth opting for an AirTag for access to Precision Finding, but for general tracking and item left behind notifications, Satechi's trackers are great. I've been using a couple of Find My items without Precision Finding for several years now, and I've never missed it. My wallet, for example, has a Find My card, and I always get item left behind notifications and can accurately track its location when I've left it behind. Basically, Bluetooth tracking will bring you to the house that an item is in, but Precision Finding can help you locate where it is inside the house as long as you're very close. Sometimes that functionality can be replaced with sound, and sometimes it can't. The Satechi FindAll devices have been with me for about six months, and I haven't run into problems with them. Batteries have not run out, the notifications have been reliable, and I've been able to put them to the test multiple times. I have run into some item trackers that die a few months after purchase or stop working in some capacity, but so far, Satechi's products are performing well. In terms of price, some of Satechi's products are more expensive than the AirTag (which is $29), but there are frequent discounts that drop the price of items like the Keychain below AirTag pricing. How to Buy All of the FindAll accessories can be purchased from the Satechi website at prices ranging from $30 to $60. Satechi is holding a Black Friday sale right now, so there's a 30 percent sitewide discount available with promo code BFCM2025. Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with the FindAll Glasses Case, Keychain, Card, and Luggage Tag for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.Tag: SatechiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:48 pmGoogle just put Apple within striking distance of Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company | 9 to 5 MacGoogle just put Apple within striking distance of Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company
Apple is just a few percentage points away from overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, thanks in part to Google. Whether that will hold is another story. Here’s what’s happening. more…11:46 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Failures to and from Multiple Networks in Mexico for a Subset of Longcodes | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Failures to and from Multiple Networks in Mexico for a Subset of Longcodes
Nov 25, 15:46 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Failures to and from Multiple Networks in Mexico for a Subset of Longcodes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.11:20 pmPoland Probes Apple Again Over App Tracking Transparency Rules
Poland has launched a new antitrust investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency rules, questioning whether Apple misled users about privacy while giving its own apps a competitive advantage over third-party developers. AppleInsider reports: On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program. On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program. This is not the first time that Poland has looked into ATT rules. In December 2021, the regulator held a similar probe following criticism from advertisers. It's not clear what that complaint determined, or if it is still ongoing. Regardless, in the new complaint, the logic is that Apple had a competitive advantage since its own apps were not subject to ATT rules, but third-party apps did have to deal with ATT. Since Apple didn't visibly ask for consent for its first-party apps in the same way, there is a presumption that Apple's rules only applied to other companies. This is despite Apple's repeated insistence that it doesn't use the same kinds of collected data in its own apps and services for marketing purposes, as well as its stance on privacy in general. In short, Apple apps don't use the data, so it doesn't pop up a dialog box asking the user if the app can use the data. There is also the argument that, in setting up an account with Apple, users are providing blanket consent to the company. Implementing ATT on its own apps would therefore be a waste of time, since that consent was already granted. Apple said that it will work with the regulator on the matter, but warned that it could force them to withdraw the feature "to the detriment of European consumers." Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:15 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an Issue of Errors Messages Showing in the Twilio Console UI | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an Issue of Errors Messages Showing in the Twilio Console UI
Nov 25, 15:07 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue of errors messages showing in the Twilio Console UI. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…10:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…10:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…10:23 pmApple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy. Updated November 25, 2025: New low prices on M5 MacBook Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more. more…10:23 pmApple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy. Updated November 25, 2025: New low prices on M5 MacBook Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more. more…10:23 pmApple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy. Updated November 25, 2025: New low prices on M5 MacBook Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more. more…10:23 pmHow to access AppStore Revenue instantly instead of waiting 33 days?
As an App Developer, you know the problem: You have a good month with good earnings, let's say your proceeds are 3000 USD for November. The problem? You only get this money in your bank account 33 days later, so at the end of December/ beginning of January. It would be so awesome if there […]10:15 pmAmazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99
Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $399.99 in Starlight, down from $549.00. This is a match of the best price we've ever seen on the AirPods Max, and we expect more colors to match this price soon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon is currently providing a delivery estimate around November 30 for free shipping options. Prime members in certain cities should be able to see same-day delivery options. $149 OFFAirPods Max (USB-C) for $399.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:06 pmM5 iPad Pro vs M3 iPad Air: Which should you buy this holiday season?
iPads are pretty commonly gifted during the holidays, with 9% of iPad owners M5 iPad Pro to its recently released M3 iPad Air. more…09:53 pmNorth Carolina grants Apple a rare timeline extension on its RTP campus obligations
Apple was granted a four-year extension to retain an incentive deal worth up to $845 million in North Carolina. Here are the details. more…09:53 pmAMM (Amman) on 2025-11-25
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 26, 20:00 - 21:30 PSTNov 25, 13:24 PSTScheduled - The MTS network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 26 November 2025 at 20:00 PST until 26 November 2025 at 21:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS Russia handsets.09:34 pmThe best cases for iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
I've gathered more than a hundred cases for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Let's walk through them all to help you find the best case for your needs.The list of cases encompasses dozens of brands, all with various styles. Many cases are offered in several colors or designs, even if not all are shown off here.I've broken the list down into different categories to help narrow down the looks. As I tried out each case, I looked for things like design, unique features, stands, Camera Control covers, MagSafe magnets, and more.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"I Tried 130+ iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max Cases So You Don't Have To!","description":"Testing over 130 cases and screen protectors for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max — so you don't waste your money.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qk4Iw9LUHt8/hqdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2025-11-15T15:00:07Z","duration":"PT1H45M31S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=qk4Iw9LUHt8"} Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:33 pmwatchOS 26 has two powerful Health features for Apple Watch
watchOS 26 launched this fall, and two of the biggest Apple Watch additions are brand new health features: hypertension notifications and sleep score. Here are the details. more…09:24 pmApple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:14 pmStanford’s CS193p (Spring 2025) on iOS Development with SwiftUI has been Posted | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingStanford’s CS193p (Spring 2025) on iOS Development with SwiftUI has been Posted
A week or so ago the videos were posted then deleted. They've seemed to update their site with the links and materials for Spring 2025! https://cs193p.stanford.edu/ submitted by /u/DumbestManAliveEver [link] [comments]09:11 pmI have a client that wants to sell digital certificates thru an app but are not nfts and they’re not used inside the app | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI have a client that wants to sell digital certificates thru an app but are not nfts and they’re not used inside the app
Anyone knows if this is allowed with external payment? Otherwise I have to direct the user to support without telling them directly why and let support tell them where to pay but my client would obviously like a direct link. submitted by /u/xyrer [link] [comments]09:11 pmGot a 1 star review on app launch. How badly will this affect future installs? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingGot a 1 star review on app launch. How badly will this affect future installs?
I launched my app last week, and promoted it across friends, family, reddit, and social media. Today, I saw the first review was a 1 star complaining about the price and lack of dark mode (for context, I offer themes as part of a "Premium" IAP). My app's main proposition is offering a non-subscription alternative […]09:07 pmSMS Delivery Delays to XL network in Indonesia
Nov 25, 13:07 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to XL network in Indonesia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 25, 13:00 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.09:06 pmEasily download YouTube videos, playlists, and more using 4K Video Downloader Plus for Mac | 9 to 5 MacEasily download YouTube videos, playlists, and more using 4K Video Downloader Plus for Mac
Downloading content from YouTube for your own personal usage can be a challenge at times. 4K Video Downloader Plus is a simple Mac app that makes it much easier to do so, and it offers a fairly generous free version to get started. more…08:56 pmApple TV recently added three of its top-reviewed premieres of the year
Apple TV has an exciting early 2026 slate ahead, but it’s also been closing out 2025 strong, with three premieres from the last month being among the streamer’s best-reviewed offerings of the year. If you’re a new subscriber thanks to Apple TV’s Black Friday deal, here’s what you should check out. more…08:51 pmM5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing vs. VR gaming
The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame.M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: The two headsets offer different takes on virtual reality.Following the debut of the upgraded Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip, October 2025 saw the release of a major competitor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy XR.Now, the M5 Apple Vision Pro will have to compete with one more virtual reality headset, this one coming from video game maker Valve. The Steam Frame is arguably the second major VR hardware release from Valve, following the debut of the Valve Index back in 2019. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:48 pmMLB's Angels could face massive damages because DEA won't return an iPad
A drug-contaminated iPad sitting in a federal evidence locker may unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in punitive damages in the Tyler Skaggs civil trial. Here's how.iPad AirSkaggs' family has filed a wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Angels, alleging the team was negligent in handling drug issues within the organization and failed to protect Tyler Skaggs.Skaggs, a left-handed pitcher, died in 2019 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill provided by former Angels communications director Eric Kay. That alone would make for a high-stakes trial. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:46 pmSingapore tells Apple to curb iMessage scams spoofing government agencies
Singapore’s police have directed Apple to act against phishing and scam iMessage texts that impersonate the government. Here are the details. more…08:32 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket now sold out worldwide
Apple has collaborated with renowned Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE to launch the iPhone Pocket — a limited-edition knitted carrier… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:30 pmApple gets more time to build North Carolina campus, after years of delays
Apple's long-delayed North Carolina campus is effectively restarting, with state officials granting the company a few more years to meet its hiring and investment promises.Lake Betz at Research Triangle Park | Image credit: Abhiram JuvvadiAfter years of stops and starts, North Carolina has granted Apple a four-year extension to meet hiring and investment goals for its Research Triangle Park campus. Effectively, the process has started over again, with 2027 considered "year one" rather than the previously agreed-upon 2024.The Economic Investment Committee, the state board that approved the incentives in 2021, agreed to this extension on Tuesday at Apple's request. According to The Herald, until recently, the state could only extend such grant requirements a maximum of 24 months — though that changed in June. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:59 pmFestivitas gifts Mac users with snowfall and Shortcuts support, now on iPhone and iPad
A year ago, Festivitas charmed us by hanging Christmas lights from the Mac’s menu bar and Dock. Now Festivitas is back with two new features for macOS and the first version for iPhone and iPad. more…07:52 pmKHI (Karachi) on 2025-12-03
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According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, the success of the iPhone 17 line is expected to push Apple past Samsung as the world’s top phone maker. Here are the details. more…07:32 pmBlack Friday deal cuts Apple TV subscription cost in half
Curious about Apple TV, or maybe you dropped it and miss it? Now's the time to snap it up thanks to a new Apple TV Black Friday deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:23 pmBOM (Mumbai) on 2025-12-03
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An iPad used by deceased former MLB player Tyler Skaggs is at the center of a punitive damages case against Skaggs’ prior team, the Angels. Here’s why a $2,000 iPad could end up triggering a $400 million ruling in the ongoing wrongful death trial. more…07:23 pmLAX (Los Angeles) on 2025-12-03
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I am working on a newsletter to curate job postings for tech, and in doing my analysis i found the average medium for Swift Developers is $183,466 Reactive Native is $180,875 I share this data every week. If you want updates like this sent to you, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://www.stepup-jobs.com […]07:00 pmThese are my favorite iPad accessories of 2025 that surprised me the most [Video]
This year has been huge for the iPad. The introduction of iPadOS 26 really changed how people view the iPad. For many customers, it can now be their only computer. The best part is that you can get the entry-level iPad 11 for $274 or a fully iPad Pro for $2000+, and the experiences are pretty much the same. With that being said, there are some accessories that I have been using this year that have really amplified the way I use my iPad Pro alongside iPadOS 26. Here are some of the best ones to consider. more…06:53 pmEWR (Newark) on 2025-12-03
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Affordable CarPlay display with touchscreen lets you enjoy features like navigating, calling and listening to tunes while driving. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:30 pmApple poised to reclaim its rightful crown as world’s top smartphone maker
Apple is poised to reclaim its position as the world's top smartphone manufacturer, topping a raft of iPhone knockoff peddlers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:24 pmChatGPT just made voice mode even more capable
ChatGPT has an impressive voice mode that offers a very natural, conversational flow. The latest update to ChatGPT now combines voice mode with the main text mode by default. more…06:20 pmHow to restart any model of iPhone, even if the buttons don’t work
If your phone experiences odd technical problems, you’ll want to know how to restart your iPhone in a pinch to see if that fixes things. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:14 pmThe 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi is $100 Off
Amazon has the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi marked $100 off. The 13-inch iPad Pro is powered by the next-generation M5 chip, bringing insane speeds and fluidity to your iPad so you can handle heavy tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, pro gaming, and intensive AI and ML tasks. The device features an Ultra […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:11 pmM3 iPad Air Added To Apple Refurbished Store
The iPad Air with m3 chip has been added to the refurbished store by Apple in several European countries like Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, and other countries, as well as the United States. This marks the first time the M3 iPad Air has been available for purchase in the Apple refurbished store. The […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:10 pmTim Cook In Attendance In White House Dinner for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, was in attendance at the White House dinner arranged by Donald Trump for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Prince visited the United States for the first time in October 2018 since the murder of the Washington Post columnist and author Jamal Khashoggi. Central Intelligence in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:08 pmFriday Night Baseball Staying On Apple TV
Major League Baseball has announced that two Friday Night MLB games will remain accessible for subscribers of Apple TV starting next year’s season until 2028. Rumors were circulating that Apple would expand and abandon MLB coverage, but it both turned out to be misinformation. MLB’s deal with Apple will stay even after MLB has established […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:05 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Vodafone in United Kingdom
Nov 25, 10:05 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vodafone in the United Kingdom. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:02 pmiOS 27 new features: Everything we know so far
The first rumors about what to expect from next year’s iOS 27 update are here. The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more. more…05:59 pmXcode Preview working inconsistenly
I’m having an issue when I try to preview on my phone. The Xcode preview app opens, but it doesn’t actually load the screen I’m working on. What’s really frustrating is that sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, even though I haven’t changed any code. Has anyone else run into this? How did you […]05:53 pmNVT (Timbo) on 2025-12-03
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iOS 27 development has been ramping up, and this past weekend Mark Gurman outlined a major goal Apple reportedly has for the update: improving quality and performance. Here’s why I think that’s a great move. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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