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- 07:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new Matter floor lamp brings vibrant colors in a sleek design | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new Matter floor lamp brings vibrant colors in a sleek design
As I reported a few weeks ago, SwitchBot keeps expanding its lineup of Matter-enabled devices, and this week I’ve been using the new SwitchBot Smart RGBICWW Floor Lamp. If you want a smart lamp that’s bright enough for daily use but flexible enough to create ambiance, this one has worked great thus far. It connects directly to HomeKit through Matter, eliminating the need for a hub outside of a HomeKit hub. It can produce up to 1200 lumens of light and supports warm white, cool white, and full-color modes. more…06:53 pmDFW (Dallas) on 2025-12-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCNov 21, 18:49 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DFW (Dallas) datacenter on 2025-12-02 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.06:52 pmApple TV has three fan-favorite shows returning soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple TV has put together a strong lineup to kick off 2026, including three fan-favorite shows returning soon that you still have time to catch up on. Here’s what’s coming. more…06:49 pmGoogle Mocks iPhone in Musical ‘Wicked’ Ad Claiming Pixel Firsts
Google this week shared a new ad in its ongoing anti-Apple "BestPhonesForever" series, this time leaning into the launch of the new Wicked: For Good movie that's out in theaters. The spot features an iPhone fawning over a Pixel smartphone before breaking into the Wicked: For Good song. Google suggests that it was first to multiple features that the iPhone then copied, like screening phone calls and removing unwanted images from photos.Oh Pixel, I'm so lucky to have a friend like you. You've always inspired me! You do things first that show me the way. Like fixing photos, screening calls, or building an AI assistant you can have real conversations with.It's not clear how Google's ad featuring singing smartphones might attract customers to Pixel devices given that it doesn't share details on any actual features. Google has been sharing ads that pit its Pixel smartphones against the iPhone since 2023, and it's become a popular ad campaign with Pixel fans with more than 30 in the series. The ads typically include feature comparisons or criticize the iPhone for lacking features like conversational AI.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:43 pmI posted a few days ago my revenue numbers, and people wanted to know how much subscriptions played a factor in my recent increases. Here’s a look at the last 2 years since we started subscriptions. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI posted a few days ago my revenue numbers, and people wanted to know how much subscriptions played a factor in my recent increases. Here’s a look at the last 2 years since we started subscriptions.
Started with a $49/yr "pro user" option. 100% optional and not required to functionally use the app, it just unlocks some "pro" features. Recently raised it to $79/yr a few months back. Subscriptions WORK if you sell them the right way. We're doing great with the combo of lifetime non-consumable + optional yearly subscription. It […]06:23 pmMDE (Medellín) on 2025-12-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCNov 21, 17:57 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MDE (Medellín) datacenter on 2025-12-02 between 07:00 and 11:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.06:23 pmGRU (São Paulo) on 2025-12-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCNov 21, 17:59 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GRU (São Paulo) datacenter on 2025-12-02 between 05:00 and 09:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.06:20 pmSMS and MMS Delivery Reports Delays to Verizon Wireless Network in United States of America for a Subset of Short Codes and Toll Free Numbers. | TwilioSMS and MMS Delivery Reports Delays to Verizon Wireless Network in United States of America for a Subset of Short Codes and Toll Free Numbers.
Nov 21, 10:20 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS and MMS delivery reports delays to Verizon Wireless Network in the United States of America for a subset of short codes and Toll Free Numbers. 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.06:18 pmInside Apple’s 3D‑Printed Titanium Apple Watch Cases
Apple explains how it 3D‑prints Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 cases using recycled titanium powder and multi‑laser systems, saying it uses 50% less raw material and will save more than 400 metric tons of titanium in 2025.Read original article06:09 pmWhere the rumored budget MacBook fits in Apple's laptop lineup
Rumors of an early 2026 release for an entry-level MacBook with an iPhone chip continue to swirl. With an expected price range of between $700 and $900, its place in Apple's laptop lineup is far from clear.The M4 MacBook Air is hard to beatIf the rumors are indeed true, we can likely expect the new laptop to be called "MacBook," so that's the name we're going to use here. And it makes sense, because that's a name that Apple has used before.But what the MacBook would be in 2026 makes for an interesting thought process. Where it would sit in a lineup that already has the $999 13-inch MacBook Air is even more of a quandary. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:06 pmGoogle wants to use your emails to train its AI — here's how to turn that off
Once again, Google has decided for you that your data is its toy. Here's how to stop Gmail from training its AI on your email.GmailThere's no shortage of big tech companies that want to use your data to train their large language models. Recently, I discussed how Meta wanted Facebook users to grant it permission to upload their entire camera roll to its cloud — perpetually.This time, it's Google doing the data harvesting. Gmail now wants to use your emails — including any attachments you have — to train its AI models for features like Smart Compose and AI-generated replies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:01 pmiOS 26.1’s Apple Wallet ID feature may be the gift that keeps giving
Last week Apple launched a new feature for iOS 26.1 users: Digital ID in Apple Wallet. Here’s why the new feature could become a gift that keeps giving. more…06:00 pmI’m releasing a music sharing and discovery app that solves this problem. Screenshots and pre order at the App Store link posted in this thread. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI’m releasing a music sharing and discovery app that solves this problem. Screenshots and pre order at the App Store link posted in this thread.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/share-music/id6748662306 submitted by /u/jwoody86 [link] [comments]05:56 pmiOS dev in Canada what’s the best strategy to actually get interviews?
I’m an iOS developer living in Canada and starting my job search. Instead of asking about the market, I’m more curious about strategy for those of you who’ve job hunted here recently, what actually works? Things I’m trying to figure out: What’s the best way to apply here LinkedIn? Indeed? Company career pages? Do Canadian […]05:53 pmQRO (Queretaro) on 2025-12-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCNov 21, 17:43 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in QRO (Queretaro) datacenter on 2025-12-02 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:53 pmSJO (San José) on 2025-12-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCNov 21, 17:53 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SJO (San José) datacenter on 2025-12-02 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:53 pmApple Maps got a big iOS 26 upgrade for an essential feature
Apple Maps recently gained several new features in iOS 26, but the one that could make the biggest impact for users involves an essential app function: search. Here’s what’s new. more…05:43 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica Network in Peru
Nov 21, 09:43 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Telefonica network in Peru. 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.05:39 pmMacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Series 11 and Nylon Bands From Southern Straps
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Southern Straps to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 11 and three nylon bands from Southern Straps to go along with it. Southern Straps is a California-based company that has been producing high-quality bands for the Apple Watch since the watch first launched, and the company's selection of bands offer a great alternative to Apple's bands in unique styles that Apple does not offer. Over a decade ago, Southern Straps set out to make nylon NATO-style bands for the Apple Watch, and it is still making those same handcrafted watch straps today. With multiple years of experience, Southern Straps has had time to perfect the band's look and construction. Available for $30, each Southern Straps Apple Watch band is made from a single piece of nylon that is folded over, heat sealed, and stitched together for durability. The multi-step process makes sure that every band is going to hold up for multiple years of use, and there is a five-year warranty on the bands. Southern Straps offers 10+ color options, ranging from solid colors in green, black, and beige, to striped options in colorful combinations like blue and green, blue and pink, khaki and red, blue and white, black and gray, and the classic red, white, and blue. Bands can be ordered with hardware in black, silver, or gold to match the different Apple Watch models. There are two sizes: one that is compatible with 42mm to 49mm Apple Watch models, and one that is compatible with smaller 38mm to 42mm models. The bands work with every Apple Watch model from the original Apple Watch to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Series 11. Pegged spring bars are included with each band so that you can change the hardware if you get an Apple Watch in a new size or a new color. Southern Straps bands are perfect for daily use and transition easily from work to working out. We have an Apple Watch Series 11 for one lucky MacRumors reader, plus three Southern Straps bands. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. Southern Straps Giveaway The contest will run from today (November 21) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on November 28. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after November 28 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: GiveawayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:10 pmThe MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Looks Like a Huge Upgrade
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the new features and improvements expected to come to next year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's next-generation iPhones are less than ten months away and we already have a good idea about what to expect based on corroborated leaks, rumors, and reports from reliable sources. While the overall design of the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to remain largely the same as that of the iPhone 17 Pro, it could feature translucent or color-matched rear glass, as well as a thicker design to accommodate a bigger battery. Apple is rumored to be testing at least three new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models, including burgundy, brown, and purple, but only one of these is expected to be carried forward to production. The front of the device is expected to see Face ID moved under the display for the first time, resulting in a smaller Dynamic Island and potentially a left-aligned punch-hole camera. The front-facing camera is also expected to see a bump up to 24-megapixels. The main rear camera could receive a new three-stack image sensor from Samsung and it is highly likely to get a variable aperture. A variable-aperture system physically adjusts the lens opening, letting more light in for low-light shots or narrowing the opening for brighter scenes and deeper depth of field. Apple is also expected to "simplify" the Camera Control by removing its capacitive functions, moving it to rely on pressure alone. It should also sport the A20 Pro chip, which will be Apple's first based on TSMC's 2nm process for enhanced performance and efficiency. A custom "C2" chip is expected to displace Qualcomm's 5G modem, with support for mmWave 5G in the United States. In addition, Apple apparently plans to add support for 5G networks that operate via satellites rather than Earth-based towers. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to debut in the fall of 2026 alongside the first foldable iPhone. The iPhone 18e, iPhone 18, and iPhone Air 2 are likely to follow in the spring of 2027. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about Apple's new iPhone Pocket accessory, the future of Apple Fitness+, and the iPhone Air 2's delayed launch. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:02 pmPebblebee’s tracker tag just became a better AirTag rival [Review] ★★★★☆
We went hands-on with Pebblebee Clip 5, a Bluetooth tracker tag that offers loud alerts and bright LEDs for effective tracking. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:01 pmGoogle launches unauthorized Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing via Apple’s AirDrop
Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has announced that its newest Pixel phones can now send images and other files directly to iPhones… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:51 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. Updated November 21, 2025: New low prices across the board at Amazon and Best Buy, Apple’s Black Friday shopping event announced, more. more…04:48 pmApple Black Friday Deals Available Now on AirPods, iPads, Accessories, and More
We're officially just one week away from Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 28 in 2025. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Of course, these are early Black Friday deals, so even better discounts could emerge later in the month, but if you're shopping right now these are all the best prices around. Table of Contents You can use the links below to jump directly to the section you're shopping for today. AirPods iPhone Mac Apple Watch iPad Accessories More Black Friday Sales Our Top Picks AirTag 4-Pack for $64.98 ($34 off) AirPods 4 for $79.99 ($49 off) Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 ($50 off) HomePod for $269.99 ($29 off) Apple Watch Series 11 for $349.99 ($49 off) 13-Inch M4 MacBook Air for $749.00 ($250 off) 14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,444.00 ($156 off) AirPods AirPods deals are in abundance this Black Friday season, with best-ever prices on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 3. You can also find a steep $119 discount on AirPods Max right now, and all of these discounts are available on Amazon. $49 OFFAirPods 4 for $79.99 $69 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $109.99 $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 $119 OFFAirPods Max for $429.99 iPhone Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. AT&T iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at AT&T If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second. Verizon iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at Verizon In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans. T-Mobile iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at T-Mobile For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. Visible Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year. 50% OFFVisible+ Pro Plan for $225/Year For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout. Mac M5 MacBook Pro Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,444.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. $156 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,444.00 $158 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,642.00 If you're shopping for any other models of the M5 MacBook Pro, you'll want to take a look at our exclusive offers at Expercom. In regards to both 1TB models, as well as a few custom higher-end models, you'll find the best prices here, and our discount has been applied automatically to every computer. Some examples of deals are listed below. Note: We're currently seeing an issue where clicking on the Expercom links in this article may not show the discounted pricing. Opening the links in a new tab/window or manually copying and pasting them into your browser should, however, work. The issue seems to only affect Safari, with Chrome, Firefox, and several other browsers working fine in our testing. 10-Core M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB - $1,673.07, down from $1,799.00 10-Core M5, 24GB RAM, 512GB, Nano-texture - $1,812.57, down from $1,949.00 10-Core M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB - $1,859.07, down from $1,999.00 M4 MacBook Air You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00, down from $999.00, a new all-time low price on the computer that beats the previous low by about $50. You'll also find many of the 512GB models of the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week. $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00 $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.00 Mac Mini Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in early Black Friday deals, as well as over $100 off 512GB models. $120 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $479.00 $109 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $689.99 M4 iMac Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB. $150 OFFM4 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFFM4 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00 Apple Watch Series 11 Amazon has introduced the first big discounts on a few Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both GPS and cellular devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $349.99, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $379.99, down from $429.00. $49 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $349.99 $49 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $379.99 SE 2 and SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 received its first major discount on Amazon this week, with $49 off the 44mm GPS model. $49 OFFApple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) for $199.99 $49 OFFApple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) for $229.99 Prices on the Apple Watch SE 2 start at just $159.99 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, then increase to $189.99 for the 44mm GPS model. Both of these are $89 discounts on the wearables, and all-time low prices on each device. $89 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) for $159.99 $89 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (44mm GPS) for $189.99 iPad M3 iPad Air We're tracking record low prices across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup for Black Friday, with discounts available at both Amazon and Best Buy. This sale includes savings on both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the tablet, and it's been a few weeks since we last saw these all-time low prices. Prices start at $449.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board these are all $150 discounts on the M3 iPad Air, and each one is a match for the best-ever price seen on these tablets. $150 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00 $150 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $649.00 Our list below focuses on Wi-Fi models, but you'll also find many cellular models on sale at $150 off right now. The 128GB cellular 11-inch iPad Air is available for $599.00 and the 128GB cellular 13-inch iPad Air is available for $799.00, both representing record low prices. 11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $449.00, down from $599.00 256GB Wi-Fi - $549.00, down from $699.00 512GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 1TB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 13-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00, down from $799.00 256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 M5 iPad Pro Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $899.99, down from $999.00. $99 OFF11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $899.99 $100 OFF13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $1,399.00 For the larger models, you can save up to $169 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,230.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $137 off. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.99 ($99 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,859.00 ($140 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.99 ($99 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,158.00 ($140 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,230.00 ($169 off) iPad mini 7 Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. $100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00 $100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00 $100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00 11th Gen iPad Amazon this week is taking $70 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $279.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, a second-best price on this model. $70 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $279.00 $70 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $379.00 $70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 Accessories Apple Pencil Pro You can get the Apple Pencil Pro available for $99.00, down from $129.00. $30 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $99.00 AirTag Amazon has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $64.98, down from $99.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory. $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.98 If you're shopping for just one AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for $17.97, which is another all-time low price. iPhone 17 Cases Amazon this week brought back big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe. UP TO 26% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon iPhone Air Clear Case - $37.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Clear Case - $27.98, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $31.44, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case - $35.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $32.28, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case - $37.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $36.00, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 More Black Friday Sales Best Buy Target Samsung Sonos Nomad Sony Walmart OWC Satechi Adobe 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 forums04:46 pmBlack Friday Week deals: AirPods 4 $80 all-time low, M5 MacBook Pro $157 off, M5 iPad Pro, Apple iPhone 17 cases from $27, more | 9 to 5 MacBlack Friday Week deals: AirPods 4 $80 all-time low, M5 MacBook Pro $157 off, M5 iPad Pro, Apple iPhone 17 cases from $27, more
As you know, the official Amazon 2025 Black Friday Week deals are now live alongside the best price yet on the new AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with ANC at $110 shipped. But today we are featuring a new Amazon all-time low on the base model AirPods 4 that are now sitting down at $80 shipped. Amazon is also undercutting everyone with new lows on M5 MacBook Pro configurations at up to $157 off the list prices alongside the most affordable M5 iPad Pro models at up to $100 off for Black Friday Week. Those deals join up to 43% off Apple’s official iPhone 17/Pro/Max and iPhone Air cases from $27 and Amazon’s best deals on Beats 5-foot USB-C woven cables from $8.50. All of that awaits below alongside Black Friday pricing on M3 iPad Air, iPad mini 7, and iPad 11 from $279. more…04:46 pmNew Apple Store Opening in Massachusetts Next Month
Apple has announced it will be opening an all-new store at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, an open-air shopping center in Millbury, Massachusetts, near Worcester. The store is set to open on Friday, December 12, at 12 p.m. local time. Apple is located next to fashion retailer Coach at the shopping center. Apple has yet to share a photo of the store, but it will have a similar design as its Birkdale Village location in North Carolina. Apple's newer stores typically feature a dedicated counter for customers to pick up orders they placed online. Apple Birkdale Village The new store is a replacement for Apple's existing location at Solomon Pond Mall, in nearby Marlborough, Massachusetts. That location will be closing permanently next month, after more than 10 years of operations. For relocations like these, Apple typically gives employees the opportunity to transfer to the new store.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:21 pmApple’s budget bonanza may bring a cheap(er) MacBook, iPhone, iPad in early 2026
Macworld Apple is preparing to unveil a glut of cheaper products in the first few months of 2026, according to a new report. This includes the much-anticipated launch of a budget MacBook based on an iPhone processor. GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who has an extensive but slightly hit-or-miss track record of Apple predictions, published a research note about the company’s plans for 2026. These plans, he claims, include lower-end versions of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, all likely to launch in the spring. The affordable iPhone will, of course, be the follow-up to last year’s divisive (and, we hear, commercially unsuccessful) iPhone 16e. Reviewers complained about the 16e’s inconvenient compromises (notably its single rear camera lens and lack of MagSafe) despite a decidedly mid-market price, a combination likely the result of the maker’s wish to focus on processing power and make it compatible with Apple Intelligence. But there’s little to suggest the 17e will address either of those concerns. Instead, it’s expected to maintain the tradition of combining a high-end processor (likely the same A19 currently included in the iPhone 17) with a similarly low-end rear camera setup, although Pu thinks buyers may get the compensation, as on the iPhone Air, of an 18MP Center Stage front camera for selfies and video chats. The screen notch, meanwhile, is expected to be upgraded to a Dynamic Island. Pundits always predicted that the 17e would come out in spring 2026, a year on from the launch of its predecessor. But Pu’s claim that it will be accompanied by a low-end iPad and Mac comes as more of a surprise. The 12th-gen iPad could be an important launch because the 11th-gen model was that rarity for 2025: a new Apple product that can’t run Apple Intelligence. Cupertino will likely move to correct that and usher more users onto its AI platform. But can it achieve the necessary tech specs while maintaining the basic iPad’s crucial and beloved $349 price tag? Probably, but that remains to be seen. But the greatest point of interest in Pu’s report is that budget Mac. Set to be priced between $699 and $899, the upcoming MacBook will run an A-class iPhone processor (Pu predicts the A18 Pro used by the iPhone 16 Pro, although there have been rumors of an A19) rather than one of the M-class chips used throughout the rest of the current Mac range. It may also, Pu warns, make compromises in other areas, such as an older design, weaker display, less RAM, and potentially just one USB-C port. On the plus side, it will reportedly come in a set of attractive color finishes–silver, blue, pink, and yellow–to match the current standard iPad. Pu may not have a flawless predictive record, but these claims make sense and largely match what other pundits are expecting. For all the latest news and rumors, check our regularly updated guide to the new Apple products on the way in 2025 and 2026.04:18 pmPublic anxiety about Apple's Digital ID greatly overstates actual risks
Fears about Apple's Digital ID are afraid of a boogeyman that the iPhone can't unleash, and concerns about governmental tracking or over-reach because of it are best pointed at other avenues that actually exist.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appCritics focus on sweeping threats that sound dramatic but don't match the system inside the Apple Wallet Digital ID feature.Some advocates warn that digital credentials could reveal where a person travels or when they present an ID. Many fears connect to surveillance practices that already exist through public cameras, automated license plate readers, and other systems that track movement without consent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:11 pmUnderstanding Data Races: A Visual Guide for Swift Developers
What do robot toddlers and coloring pages teach us about data races? First in a series building concrete mental models for Swift Concurrency. Feedback welcome! submitted by /u/SunJuiceSqueezer [link] [comments]04:00 pmWalmart makes the leap from NYSE to Nasdaq in biggest-ever exchange transfer
The Nasdaq just landed one of the most old-school names imaginable: Walmart.The retail behemoth announced Thursday that it’s ditching… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:38 pmNew iPhone 18 Pro design will reportedly make two key changes
Supply chain leaks indicate Apple is currently finalizing details for next fall’s iPhone 18 line, and the latest reporting says the new iPhone 18 Pro will come with at least two key design changes. more…03:34 pmApple's M4 Mac mini with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD drops to $869 today
Amazon's early Black Friday discount on Apple's current Mac mini knocks $130 off a popular spec with an upgrade to 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage.Save $130 on Apple's M4 Mac mini 24GB, 512GB.We covered Amazon's $479 Mac mini deal on the standard configuration yesterday, but today we're following an early Black Friday discount on an upgraded model with 24GB RAM and 512GB of storage.This M4 spec, which normally retails for $999, is marked down to $869.99, with units in stock and ready to ship before the holidays. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:27 pmI fed gemini 3 my ad data and earnings for perspective
My app is about 3 months old, I did a little push and then left it alone. Mostly humbled by not having a clue what I am doing and fretting to gamble money. I'm interested in other people's takes on this and whether there are hints of growth or something to put to bed… The […]03:22 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 24, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTNov 21, 07:13 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 24 November 2025 at 13:00 PST until 24 November 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.03:12 pmThe Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals
Black Friday is next week, and that means deals are starting to gain momentum as we get closer to the shopping holiday. For AirPods, this includes massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods 4 Starting with the overall best early Black Friday AirPods deal: you can get the AirPods 4 for $79.99 today on Amazon, down from $129.00. This is a new all-time low price for Black Friday 2025. Similarly, the model with Active Noise Cancellation is seeing a discount to a new best-ever price of $109.99 on Amazon. $49 OFFAirPods 4 for $79.99 $69 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $109.99 AirPods Pro 3 The AirPods Pro 3 are available for $219.99, down from $249.00, which is another new all-time low price. $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 AirPods Max If you're looking for the AirPods Max, Amazon has the USB-C model for $429.99, down from $549.00, a second-best price. $119 OFFAirPods Max for $429.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all 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 forums03:11 pmThe AirPods 4 with ANC crash to $110 in this insane Black Friday discount
Macworld Just when we thought we had seen the best AirPods 4 deal this Black Friday, we get an even better one. Amazon is selling the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation for an unbelievable $110, a massive savings of $69 off its MSRP, and the best price we’ve seen by a wide margin. You can also get AirPods 4 without ANC for $80, also an all-time low. The AirPods 4 are easily our favorite non-Pro earbuds, and that’s plenty obvious from the fact that we gave them a 4.5-star rating when we reviewed them, appreciating the top-notch audio quality, the improved sweat and water resistance, and the USB-C charging case. We also couldn’t complain about the battery life because a single charge gets you 5 hours of playtime on the buds and a total of 30 hours with the case. The H2 chip ensures you can make great quality phone calls with little to no background noise, as well as have an overall better time when listening to music. The AirPods 4 also come with easy access to Siri, so you can ask the assistant for help with everything from making calls to playing specific songs. Now’s the best time ever to get the AirPods 4 with ANC for $110 or the ANC-less model for $80, so hurry up and take advantage of this Black Friday deal. This is, by far, the best price we've seen for the AirPods 4Buy now at Amazon02:56 pmSonos Black Friday Sale Has Year's Best Prices on Ace Headphones, Arc Soundbar, and More | MacRumorsSonos Black Friday Sale Has Year's Best Prices on Ace Headphones, Arc Soundbar, and More
Sonos this week kicked off its annual Black Friday sale, and this year you'll find up to 30 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code in order to see the final sale prices. We've collected all of the deals in the list below, but you can also find a few bundle discounts on sale on the Sonos website. UP TO 30% OFFSonos Black Friday Sale Ace Headphones - $279, down from $399 Arc Ultra Soundbar - $879, down from $1,099 Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $349, down from $499 Ray Soundbar - $199, down from $219 Era 100 Speaker - $169, down from $219 Era 300 Speaker - $379, down from $479 Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179 Move 2 Portable Speaker - $399, down from $499 Sub Mini - $399, down from $499 Sub 4 - $719, down from $899 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 forums02:52 pmGoogle's new 'Wicked'-inspired ad takes another swing at the iPhone
Google's latest ad leans on a "Wicked" riff to paint the Pixel Pro 10 as the brains behind features Apple now touts on the iPhone 17 Pro.Google spoofs 'Wicked' to hype the Pixel over iPhoneThe 60-second advertisement uses Google and Apple's iPhones as references to "Wicked," a book-turned-musical-turned-movie. A purple iPhone 17 Pro portrays a Glinda, "the good witch" like character, while a green Pixel Pro 10 plays an Elphaba, or the "wicked witch" character.As always, the ad somehow suggests the Pixel phone is superior to the iPhone. The iPhone 17 Pro tells the Pixel Pro 10 how lucky it is to have a friend like Pixel. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:49 pmAirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro: Which should you buy this holiday season?
Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than it’s ever been, with compelling options at multiple different price points. If you’re exploring which AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro to buy this holiday season, whether for yourself or someone else, here’s what you need to know. more…02:48 pmOne more iPhone 17 model is coming, with big camera upgrade rumored
Apple has started shaking up its iPhone release schedule, shifting certain models out of the fall and into the following winter and spring. There’s an iPhone 17e expected to launch in early 2026, and the latest rumor indicates it will pack a big camera upgrade. more…02:45 pmThis $40 AI content suite does the work of a full creative team
The 2026 AI Content Creation lifetime subscription bundles together the WordPop AI Pro Plan and SpeakBreez Voiceover Generator Plan. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:40 pmApple gives up on Mac Pro, an iPhone designer, and MLS on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple's sports media strategy is up in the air, the Mac Pro may actually be dead this time, and Apple's doom won't be found in a single employee departure on the AppleInsider Podcast.AppleInsider+ covers the hosts' podcast picksThe Apple Music Artist of the Year is Tyler, the Creator, plus, Apple has shared the top podcasts of the year. While these are quite popular and mainstream, your podcast hosts don't listen to any of them, so they've shared some podcast picks in AppleInsider+.There doesn't seem to be much of a strategy in Apple's sports strategy other than signing up to stream content only to be disappointed. MLS is set to end its tenure at Apple early in 2029, but MLB is sticking around at least a little longer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:23 pmSingapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – StarHub
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 26, 08:00 - 13:30 PSTNov 21, 06:17 PSTScheduled - The StarHub network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 26 November 2025 at 08:00 PST until 26 November 2025 at 13:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from StarHub Singapore handsets.02:23 pmSingapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – StarHub
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 24, 08:00 - 13:30 PSTNov 21, 06:17 PSTScheduled - The StarHub network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 24 November 2025 at 08:00 PST until 24 November 2025 at 13:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from StarHub Singapore handsets.02:20 pmToday in Apple history: Apple signs damaging deal with Microsoft
On November 21, 1985, an Apple-Microsoft deal gave Redmond the right to mimic the Macintosh’s look and feel. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:18 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Tim Cook, Siri, iPhone Pocket
The Dalrymple Report: Tim Cook, Siri, iPhone Pocket There are rumors that Tim Cook is getting ready to retire from Apple as early as next year. Many think the link was intentional to test the market to see what it thinks before making anything official. In Japan, users can replace Siri on their iPhones, something people in most countries would love to do. Apple's newest product, the iPhone Pocket seems to be a success. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Notion Agent: Go to https://notion.com/tdr to try your new AI teammate, Notion Agent, today. Surfshark VPN: Go to https://surfshark.com/dalrymple or use code dalrymple at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Show Notes: Best Chinese Food I’ve ever had in my life Financial Times: ‘Apple Intensifies Succession Planning for CEO Tim Cook’ Tim Cook retirement ‘leak’ is clearly a deliberate test of market reaction Apple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 iOS 26.2 Lets iPhone Users in Japan Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants on Side Button Apple introduces iPhone Pocket Shows and movies we're watching The Nest, AMC+ Clive Davis: the soundtrack of our lives, Netflix Aka Charlie Sheen, Netflix02:05 pmApple significantly improves its Shortcuts app with Apple Intelligence
Apple's often-overlooked Shortcuts app — the powerful tool for creating custom automations on iPhone, iPad, and Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:43 pmBest AI video upscaling app: Enhance video quality to 4K on Mac
Digiarty's VideoProc Converter AI can enhance your old, grainy, shaky, and low resolution video by using AI to enhance it and increase the output resolution by up to 4x, making it much sharper for viewing on modern 4K displays.VideoProc Converter AI. Image source: DigiartyWe've all faced common video issues: grain and noise from low-light shoots or incorrect ISO settings, pixelation that ruins details when zooming in, or VHS and DVD memories that look off on a sharp UHD 4K Apple TV. Even minor camera shake from handheld recording can make a video less than perfect.This is exactly where VideoProc Converter AI comes in for Mac users. Powered by advanced AI algorithms, this video enhancer effortlessly upscales low-resolution videos by up to 400%, delivering stunning 4K clarity on your Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:43 pmSMS Delivery Report Delays to Telefonica O2 Network in United Kingdom
Nov 21, 05:43 PSTResolved - This incident has been resolved.Nov 21, 05:29 PSTInvestigating - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue with Delivery Reports Delays to Telefonica O2 Network in United Kingdom. We will follow up and provide customer impact details within 2 hours.01:42 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Claro network in Guatemala and Honduras
Nov 21, 05:42 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro network in Guatemala and Honduras. 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.01:27 pmService Issue – Linode Kubernetes Engine
Nov 21, 13:26 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting the Linode Kubernetes Engine (LKE) impacting networking to some cluster control planes. We will share additional updates as we have more information.01:09 pmKuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank review: Fast battery pack has it all
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity Built-in USB-C cable 25W wireless or 35W wired charging Kickstand Digital display Cons Built-in USB-C cable is geared to iPhone 15/16/17 users Our Verdict Safe and durable semi-solid-state battery, 25W wireless charging speed, built-in USB-C cable, kickstand. The Kuxiu S3 Power Bank has it all. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$149.99 Best Prices Today: Kuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank Retailer Price Kuxiu $68.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The big news in wireless power banks is all about two technologies these days: super-speedy Qi2 25W charging; and semi-solid-state batteries. The Kuxiu S3 is not the first semi-sold-state magnetic wireless power bank we’ve tested—that honor goes to stablemate Kuxiu S2. Nor is it the first 25W battery pack: that was the Ugreen MagFlow. However, the Kuxiu S3 is the first—and surely not the last—semi-solid-state 25W magnetic wireless power bank to enter the Macworld Labs. Indeed, not only does it tick those boxes but its also boasts three other top-end features: a built-in USB-C cable, integrated kickstand, and digital battery display. In terms of a magnetic wireless power bank it has it all. Capacity: 39.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (30W) Output charger: Wireless (25W) & USB-C (30W) On test charged iPhone to: 177% Weight: 8.65oz (245g) Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches (10.7 x 7.1 x 2.2cm) Colors: Black Simon Jary Qi2 25W for some, Qi2 for the rest Elsewhere (in Which wireless tech is best for your iPhone) I’ve written more about the various wireless power outputs, how they affect charging speed and which iPhone can use which charging tech. In short, the higher the power output the faster the recharge, and only the iPhones 16 and 17 support the very fastest wireless tech Qi2 25W (also known as Qi 2.2). Older iPhones (from 12 on) can use 25W chargers and power banks but are pegged back at 15W. 15W MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging is still speedy, and faster than found on older and cheaper “MagSafe-compatible” power banks that chug along at 7.5W. In terms of wireless charging, the Kuxiu S3 is best suited to iPhones 16 and later, which can take advantage of the full 25W on offer. Simon Jary Wireless vs wired 25W takes wireless close to the charging speeds that are possible with a cabled wired charger. In terms of compatibility, another factor to consider is the type of charging port on your iPhone. A built-in cable is fine if it matches your phone’s port. iPhones from version 15 onwards pack a USB-C charging port. Previous models (14 and earlier) use Lightning cables. Simon Jary The S3’s USB-C cable feels integrated but can be detached, although I’m not sure why that would be an advantage. It makes it a little more flexible (and losable) and the connection to the power bank is robust so it won’t come out without a good tug. At 10 inches (25cm) it’s longer than most. It tucks neatly around both sides of the power bank. The S3’s USB-C cable is therefore best suited to later iPhones (15/16/17), just as its wireless charging (16/17) is also more beneficial for later iPhones. That’s not to say it’s useless for older iPhones as it can be used to input power into the battery pack when it needs recharging itself. The S3’s power input is rated at 30W. That’s not bad but somewhere shy of the EcoFlow RAPID’s unmatched input rate of 65W. Simon Jary The included USB-C cable is the best of both worlds being both firmly connected and detachable.Simon Jary Battery capacity The Kuxiu S2 performed well in our tests, its 5000mAh (5K) battery recharging an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 79%. The S3 has a 10000mAh (10K) battery capacity and managed to recharge that same iPhone to 177%—so up to 100% then another 77% when it came to a second recharging task. That’s not the top score we’ve had in our 10K power bank tests: the champs so far have been the Anker Zolo 10K and EcoFlow RAPID 10K, both of which scored 190%. But 177% is above average and handsomely beat the 25W Ugreen MagFlow 10K (144%). While the 5K Kuxiu S2 measures 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 inches (8.4 x 6 x 1.1cm) and weighs 174g, the 10K S3 is, as you’d expect, bulkier at 4.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches (10.7 x 7.1 x 2.2cm) and weighing in at 245g. It’s not as slim as the aptly named Anker MagGo 10K Slim (4.1 x 2.8 x 0.58 inches) and is about the same size as the 25W Ugreen MagFlow’s 4.4 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches and 254g. If you desire an ultra slim magnetic power bank look to the 5K models. Simon Jary Semi-Solid-State of the art A semi-solid state (SSS) power bank is more energy-dense than a traditional liquid electrolyte power bank because its semi-solid electrolyte is less prone to leakage and thermal runaway. SSS is therefore more durable, safer and offers more charge cycles so will last longer. I can see the day when airlines ban liquid electrolyte power banks; at present it restricts the capacity to 100Wh. The S2’s 10K is 39.5Wh, well within airline regulations, and being semi-solid-state safer to carry. Simon Jary Clear display You can see exactly how much power is left in the power bank via its digital display, which is more accurate than other power banks’ four LED indicators that let you know the remaining capacity only in increments of 15%. The display is at the bottom of the power bank, next to a spare 30W USB-C port and a power button that switches the display on when you need it. Even with that spare port plus the wireless pad and cable you sadly can’t charge three devices at the same time, but two is possible at a total shared 15W: wireless + cable 1; wireless + cable 2; or cable 1 + cable 2. Simon Jary Stand to attention If you are using your phone to watch a streaming show or making a video call, you’ll appreciate the kickstand at the back that allows for either portrait or landscape orientation while charging wirelessly. Simon Jary Price The Kuxiu S3 10K Magnetic Power Bank is priced at $68.99 or £54. For a 25W semi-solid-state 10K power bank with all these features, this is great value. It’s also available on Amazon. For more options we have tested and reviewed the best magnetic power banks. Should you buy the Kuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank? Safe and durable semi-solid-state battery? Tick. 25W wireless charging speed. Tick. Built-in USB-C cable. Tick. Kickstand. Tick. The Kuxiu S3 has it all. We’ve tested slimmer and higher capacity magnetic wireless power banks but what’s on offer at this price is super easy to recommend.01:08 pmLatest macOS Tahoe beta fixes bug with Electron apps that caused widespread performance issues | 9 to 5 MacLatest macOS Tahoe beta fixes bug with Electron apps that caused widespread performance issues
After macOS Tahoe launched, some intrepid developers noticed that Electron apps could cause the Mac’s rendering system to be overloaded due to an incompatibility with the way Electron apps were overriding the default window corner mask. Users would experience issues like stuttery scrolling when interacting with any app (including non-Electron ones), as long as an Electron app window was currently visible on the desktop. Major Electron-based apps have subsequently released software updates to work around this bug, but this meant waiting for an update from the developer of each Electron app installed on your Mac. With the latest 26.2 betas, Apple has now fixed the incompatibility at a system-wide level. more…12:52 pmThe road to $1K/MRR is not immediate, nor glamorous
I wanted to write this post because I think that all the glitz and glam of social media app founder superheroes is destroying real life expectations for a lot of solo app developers, such as myself. This was my path to $1K in MRR. I’m not here to promote my app, as it’s a very […]12:51 pmApple Pencils compared: Which Apple Pencil is best for your iPad
Macworld Apple sells four products all named “Apple Pencil,” but two of them are essentially only for products no longer sold as new, but rather only for legacy models. However, in some cases the older Apple Pencil models are a better choice than the Apple Pencil USB-C, as we will explain in this buying guide. Apple Pencils at a glance Apple Pencil Pro costs $129/£129 and is compatible with recent iPad Pro (M4/M5) and iPad Air (M2/M3) models, and iPad mini (A17 Pro). Apple Pencil USB-C costs $79/£79 and is compatible with most iPad Pro and iPad Air models going back a few years, the iPad (10th gen and A16) and iPad mini (A17 Pro and 6th gen). Apple Pencil (2nd gen) costs $129/£129 and is compatible with older iPad Pro and iPad Air and iPad mini models. Apple Pencil (1st gen) costs $99/£99 and is compatible with the iPad (6th-10th gen and A16 models) It also works with some very old iPad Pro and iPad Air and iPad mini models. In this article we will help you decide which Apple Pencil to buy to use with your iPad. If you want to save money, consider alternative styluses for your iPad. Read our round-up of the best stylus for iPad, iPad Air, Pro, and mini. Best Apple Pencil Deals Available Now! Right now is a great time to buy an Apple Pencil because Black Friday week is here and we are already seeing lots of deals including: Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $99 ($30 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: $70 ($9 off, MSRP $79) Amazon UK, Apple Pencil Pro: £119 (£10 off, RRP £129) For more deals see our Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals round up. Which Apple Pencil: Differences explained 1. Apple Pencil Pro Price When Reviewed: $129 Best Prices Today: New Refurbished Retailer Price $99 View Deal $99 View Deal $124 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $179.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Apple Pencil (Pro) – 2024 $100 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the Apple Pencil Pro for? This is the best Apple Pencil for artists, as long as you have a compatible iPad. This Apple Pencil Pro supports pressure and tilt sensitivity and has low latency, so it’s good for drawing and painting. You can squeeze the Apple Pencil Pro allow you to open a tool pallet for quick access to line weight, different colors, or to switch to a different brush. Lots of artistic apps that take advantage of Apple Pencil Pro gestures. Support for rolling means you can use the pencil like a paintbrush, rotating it to create effects like calligraphy. You get a hover preview before the pencil touches the iPad so you know where the pen will make it’s impact, allowing for precision. The Pencil Pro charges wirelessly and will attach to an iPad magnetically so is less likely to get lost. The Apple Pencil Pro It works with the most recent iPad Air (M2/M3) and iPad Pro (M4/12:29 pmLow-cost MacBook and more launching in Q1 2026, report says
Analyst Jeff Pu is out with a new investor note today with details on Apple’s timeline for new product launches over the next year. In the investor note, seen by 9to5Mac, Pu says that Apple will kick off 2026 with the launch of three new low-cost products: the iPhone 17e, a low-cost MacBook, and an updated base model iPad. These devices will launch sometime in mid-Q1 2026, Pu reports. more…12:25 pmThis Free App Unlocks AirPods Features on Android Devices
AirPods have always worked with Android phones, but with limited functionality and a less seamless listening experience. A new app called LibrePods is changing that. The free app unlocks features on Android that are typically reserved for Apple devices, including ear detection that pauses music when you remove an earbud, Head Gestures for answering calls, and Conversational Awareness that lowers volume while you're talking. It also enables switching between noise control modes, checking accurate battery levels, and customizing accessibility settings. To make it all work, developer Kavish Devar reverse-engineered Apple's proprietary protocols to make AirPods identify a connected Android device as an iPhone or iPad, which tricks them into sharing device status information normally locked to Apple's ecosystem. There are some caveats, though. LibrePods currently requires a rooted Android phone with the Xposed framework installed, thanks to what Devar calls "a bug in the Android Bluetooth stack." OnePlus and Oppo devices running ColorOS or OxygenOS 16 can use the app without rooting, however some features like Transparency mode customization still need root access. The app supports all AirPods models, including AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 (excluding heart rate monitoring), though not all features are unlocked on earlier AirPods. Interested Android owners can view more details about the project on its GitHub page or directly download the APK file. (Via Android Authority.)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:15 pmHow my first iPod touch made me love Apple forever
Macworld If you consider yourself an Apple fan, you’ve probably had that instant when something clicked, when the feeling of opening and using a product seemed like more than just that. For some people, it was the first tim e they used a Mac. For others, it was unboxing an iPhone or hearing the click wheel on an iPod. For me, the moment came with a device that often gets overshadowed by its more iconic siblings: the original iPod touch. The day I first held the future in my hands The year was 2007, and Apple had just unveiled the iPhone. Like so many others, watching the iPhone presentation made me really excited about the future. No one could have imagined a device like that before that moment. The iPhone finally hit stores in July of that year, but with two major limitations: it was only sold under a two-year contract with carriers and was only available in the US. As someone living in Brazil, owning an iPhone was impossible. But just a few months later, Apple unveiled the first iPod touch. It was essentially an iPhone, but without phone capabilities. It was also much thinner and lacked a camera (replaced by a black Wi-Fi bar). Unlike the iPhone, the iPod touch was available worldwide, and that’s when I first got my hands on what was then called iPhone OS (now iOS). I still remember the exact moment when I slid to unlock the iPod for the first time. That gesture was simple, but it felt revolutionary. It was a completely different way of interacting with software. Apple clearly wanted users to experience the touchscreen from the moment they started using the device. Cover Flow on the iPod touch was a revelatory experience.Foundry But then came the real “wow” factor: turning the iPod horizontally and seeing the Music app transform into the Cover Flow interface. Being able to slide my finger through my music library felt like magic. The pinch-to-zoom gesture also blew my mind. It’s not something we think about today, but back then, the ability to manipulate a photo with our fingers seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie. The start of a lifelong connection to Apple More than a Mac or any other iPod, the iPod touch felt different, like I was using a product no other company could make. It wasn’t about processor benchmarks or megapixel counts. It was about the feeling of owning and using something special, about how only Apple knew how to turn complex technology into something fun and uncomplicated. The iPod touch brought the magic of the iPhone to the rest of the world.Foundry The iPod touch captured that feeling perfectly, offering a slice of the iPhone’s magic at a time when the iPhone itself was out of reach for most users. That moment changed how I saw technology, and it’s what set me on the path to following Apple more closely. I still have my first iPod touch with me, and surprisingly, it still works. Of course, it’s not as useful anymore, but I’ll always keep it as a reminder of a piece of technology that changed everything for me.11:53 amApple Launches Second Limited-Edition iPhone Accessory in a Month
Apple has begun selling the Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand, a new limited-edition iPhone accessory designed with accessibility in mind. Designed by LA-based Bailey Hikawa to celebrate the 40th anniversary of accessibility at Apple, the grip uses magnets to securely snap onto any iPhone with MagSafe. Apple says it can be removed with ease, and doubles as a stand with two different viewing angles, in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Inspired by modern sculpture, the Hikawa's design process involved direct input from individuals with disabilities affecting muscle strength, dexterity, and hand control. The limited edition Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand is available in two colors: a bold, high-visibility Chartreuse and recycled Crater, exclusive to Apple. The Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand costs $69.95 and can be ordered from Apple's online store in the U.S. It's the second limited-edition iPhone accessory Apple has released this month, following the high-end designer iPhone Pocket, a cross-body pouch starting at $149.95.Tag: AccessibilityThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:49 amInside Files – How to manage files like a pro on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro
The Files app has grown a lot since its introduction in iOS 11. While it's not quite Finder on Mac, it's more than enough to get work done.Apple Files is available on nearly every platformWhen the Files app first debuted with iOS 11 in 2017, it was borderline unusable as a file manager. Apps were siloed, and saving files from Safari was considered a new feature.Eight years on, and Files has become the go-to place for file management and storage on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It can show connected servers, cloud clients, and local files with tags and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:30 amThe 12 most ridiculously overpriced Apple products, ranked
Macworld It’s no secret that Apple isn’t a cheap brand. While the company sells relatively affordable “SE” and “e” variants of certain devices, its main focus has always been on the higher-end tiers—and the public generally knows what to expect. Nevertheless, there have been several instances of Apple releasing exceptionally overpriced products that transcend the typical “Apple tax,” shocking customers with ridiculously high markups. Let’s take a look at some of them, starting with the most accessible of these notoriously pricey items and working our way up to the most jaw-droppingly expensive product in Apple’s history. 12. Polishing Cloth (2021) Apple Arguably, the cheapest overpriced Apple product is the Polishing Cloth released in 2021. For $19, you get a 6.3 x 6.3 inches (16 x 16 cm) cloth made from non-abrasive material, suitable for wiping fingerprints off your Apple display. While 19 bucks may be negligible for some people, the product is still objectively overpriced compared to similar microfiber cloths sold by third parties. Many enthusiasts justify paying premium prices for the tight Apple ecosystem integrations, long years of software support, and reliable build quality. These arguments, however, don’t apply to the Polishing Cloth, since, well, it’s a mere cloth. 11. Crossbody Strap (2025) Apple Earlier this year, Apple launched the iPhone 17 series, along with an all-new Crossbody Strap accessory. The $59 product is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) yarn and lets you dangle your iPhone across your body when paired with a compatible Apple case (starting at $39). Like the Polishing Cloth, there’s really no advantage to buying Apple’s $100-plus version, as third-party options made from the same material are offered for a fraction of the price. A similar argument could be made about Apple’s iPhone cases, which cost around $50 and aren’t always durable or… finely woven. 10. iPhone Pocket (2025) Apple Now, onto the reason this list is being typed in the first place: Apple’s highly innovative iPhone Pocket. For just $149.95 or $229.95, you can get the short or long variant of this 2025 fashion statement. For those unfamiliar, the iPhone Pocket is a special-edition project in collaboration with Issey Miyake, the namesake of the Japanese designer famous for making Steve Jobs’s trademark turtleneck. As its name suggests, it’s a 3D-knitted pocket for your iPhone that you can wear or attach to your bag—a Posh Cloth, if you will. While it may visually resemble the fan-favorite iPod Sock, it absolutely doesn’t match its more reasonable $29 pricing. 9. Pro Stand (2019) Apple Next, we’ve got the Pro Display XDR’s $999 Pro Stand, launched in 2019. Given the display’s exceptional color accuracy, it would be a steal at $999. Well, except the one grand only gets you the display’s stand—not the display itself. Now, I’m not going to argue whether the stand-less Pro Display XDR’s $4,999-5,999 pricing is fair, as it’s a niche product for a very specific group of professionals. However, there’s no defense for a separate aluminum stand to cost as much as an iPhone, regardless of how versatile it is. 8. Apple Vision Pro (2024) Apple We all knew Vision Pro was going to have a high price tag, but when it was unveiled at WWDC 2023, its whopping $3,499 price tag was at the highest end of expectations. While one could suggest that the price is fair for a first-generation, highly sophisticated spatial computer, Apple retained the same price with this year’s M5 refresh, which brought little more than a new chip. Given that it still can’t replace a Mac and how constrained visionOS is, we can safely declare that the ambitious headset is ridiculously overpriced. 7. Macintosh XL (1985) Vladeep – shutterstock.com Back in 1985, the Macintosh XL wasn’t actually a new Mac—it was rather a retooled version of Apple’s failed Lisa PC with $3,995 price tag, which would translate to around $12,000 today when accounting for inflation. Considering the original Lisa (see #3 below) sold for $9,995, the Macintosh XL was downright affordable and actually sold pretty well, but it was discontinued just four months later. 6. iMac Pro (2017) Apple As a way to placate professionals who were hamstrung by the cylindrical Mac Pro but still wanted a new machine, Apple launched the iMac Pro in 2017 as a more capable version of the iMac, catering to professionals with exceptionally demanding needs. It was loaded with high-end specs, including up to an 18-core Intel Xeon processor, 5K display, and AMD Vega graphics, but started at an eye-watering $4,999. Initial rumors suggested that the machine would cost up to $17,000, so maybe customers were pleasantly surprised to learn that the maxed-out version capped out at just $13,199. 5. Twentieth Anniversary Mac (1997) Six Colors To celebrate 20 years in business, Apple produced 12,000 units of the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM) in 1997 to show off Apple’s flair for design. This high-end machine had a flat screen LCD and a Bose sound system, but its $7,499 price tag (around $14,600 today), made it one of the company’s priciest devices yet. It was so futuristic, Apple actually delivered it to customers in a limo, but it didn’t sell out until Apple cut the price all the way to $1,995. 4. 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition (2015) Foundry Remember when the Apple Watch was still going through its identity crisis phase? A few unlucky customers’ wallets sure do. In 2015, the 18-karat Gold Apple Watch Edition debuted for an insane $17,000. Not only was it the same watch as the $349 version, but it became obsolete a few years later. Apple still tailors its smartwatches to luxury fashionistas, but the high-end Hermès models top out at $1,949 instead, much easier to swallow. 3. Macintosh Portable (1989) RR Auctions If you think the 16-inch MacBook Pro is expensive, 1989’s Macintosh Portable, Apple’s first battery-powered Mac, cost $7,300, or around $18,500 today. While technically “portable,” it weighed 16 pounds and lasted about 10 hours when not plugged in. It was a major step toward the PowerBook and MacBook, but its high price barred it from being adopted by the masses, and the company discontinued it in 1991. 2. Lisa (1983) Computer History Museum Released in 1983 for $9,995 (over $31,000 today), Lisa was one of Apple’s first desktop computers. Due to its exorbitantly high cost, however, Lisa’s sales didn’t meet the company’s expectations. As such, Apple buried 2,700 Lisa units in a landfill and launched the Macintosh line a couple of years later for a lower price. 1. Mac Pro (2019) Apple Last but not least, we have the world’s most expensive cheese grater. In 2019, a year before entering the M-chip era, Apple launched a modular Mac Pro tower for power users. When maxed out, the Intel-powered computer cost $52,748—excluding the display. This possibly crowns it as the most expensive product Apple will ever release, now that the self-driving car project has been axed. Today, the latest, maxed-out Mac Pro with an M2 Ultra costs a mere $12,448, a significant drop from $50K. Though the $699 wheel kit is still sold separately.11:23 amSingapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – M1
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Macworld With the Black Friday deals season rapidly approaching, Apple fans are living their best life. Bearly everything on sale for all-time-low prices, from MacBooks to AirPods and Apple Watches. But it’s important to be wary of the non-bargains that retailers will mix in with the worthwhile offers. Amazon is currently selling the Apple Watch SE 2 for an all-time low of $160. That’s almost $90 off the launch price: the SE 2 started at $249 when it came out three years ago, and the best price we’ve ever seen. So, on first glance, you might think it’s a great deal, even for a watch from 2022. But you should look again. Just over two months ago, Apple released the Apple Watch SE 3, and as I explain in my review, it’s a huge improvement over the SE 2. It now has an always-on display with tougher glass, new medical features and gestures, on-device Siri, 5G, twice the capacity, fast-charging, and improved battery life. I like the SE 3 so much that I had to tell people not to buy the Series 11. And it’s so much better (and more future-proofed) than the SE 2, that I would recommend buying the SE 3 at its full price, $249, over its predecessor at $160. But you don’t have to! Despite being just two months old, the Apple Watch SE 3 is already on sale for $200 at Amazon. Even though it’s still $40 more than the SE, you’ll be much happie with it. View Deal on Apple Watch SE 3 We’ll be keeping track of all the great deals (and warning you about the bad ones) right here on Macworld. For the latest smartwatch savings, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals.10:26 amReport: Low-Cost iPhone, iPad, MacBook Coming Early 2026
Apple is planning to release new entry-level models across its iPhone, iPad, and Mac categories early next year, with an all-new affordable MacBook the most notable addition to the lineup. According to a new research report by Jeff Pu of GF Securities seen by MacRumors, Apple will launch the iPhone 17e – its second iteration of the "e" line – in the spring, likely along with a 12th-generation iPad, and a new MacBook featuring an A-series chip originally made for iPhones. The new, previously rumored MacBook is said to use the A18 Pro from 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. It is expected to feature a 13-inch display and come in silver, blue, pink, and yellow color options like the iPad. To meet the MacBook's lower price point – likely to be somewhere between $699 and $899 – Apple may make compromises such as using an older design or display components, 8GB of memory, or even just a single USB-C port. For the iPhone 17e, Pu believes Apple will use an A19 chip, an 18-megapixel Center Stage camera, and Apple's C1 modem, with most other specifications remaining unchanged from the iPhone 16e. Other rumors suggest the iPhone 17e could transition to the Dynamic Island instead of the current notch at the top of the display. For the 12th-generation iPad, there are no design changes expected, but Apple will upgrade it with an A18 chip, enabling the low-cost iPad to support Apple Intelligence for the first time. Pu's equity research report broadly corroborates several other reports indicating that Apple will pursue a split-launch cycle for its iPhones going forward. The second half of next year will see the iPhone 18 Pro models launch alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone. Meanwhile, the regular iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and second-generation iPhone Air will arrive in the first half of 2027. The iPhone Air 2 was reportedly supposed to arrive in tandem with the iPhone 18 Pro models, but poor sales on its maiden outing has caused Apple to delay the second version while it looks at a redesign, possibly featuring dual rear cameras. Pu believes that Apple will be largely immune to recent DDR memory price rises through 2026, thanks to its strong procurement power. Tag: Jeff PuThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:15 amGoogle announces Quick Share, allows for interoperability with Apple’s AirDrop feature
If you love AirDrop as a feature, it now plays nice with Google’s Quick Share and vice versa. Google on Thursday announced that its new cross-platform feature allows for sharing between iPhone and Android devices. With AirDrop on the iPhone and QuickShare on Pixel 10 devices, there is a new file transfer function available. The […] Source10:03 amSpotify’s latest tool makes switching from Apple Music effortless
With TuneMyMusic integration, Spotify now lets you import your music library from rival services in just a few taps. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:02 amCoreML model recompile after every update. Does anyone know how to fix it? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCoreML model recompile after every update. Does anyone know how to fix it?
I created app that runs local models. Every time I update it though Xcode or App Store it triggers model recompilation. Models are big, so time is significant. As you might know whenever you need to run CoreML model on device for the first time iOS would compile it first. That's why first run is […]10:00 amApple to include at least three new features with macOS Tahoe 26.2 update
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Macworld Black Friday Mac Mouse Deals Grab a saving on select Mac mice in the Black Friday sales. Check the live price-comparison boxes underneath each one or see the vendor site sale deals. 21% off the Logitech MX Master 3S For Mac at Logitech At Satechi you can save 30% off sitewide with code BFCM2025 at checkout 40% off the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Mouse at Amazon 20% off the Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse at Amazon 20% off the Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse at Amazon If you’re looking for a mouse for a Mac or MacBook, you’ve got plenty of options beyond Apple’s Magic Mouse. These days most mice will work on either Mac or PC, so you’ve got access to just about the entire PC mouse market, from wired to wireless, trackpads to trackballs, and even over-the-top dedicated gaming mice. The more sophisticated mice require software, so ensure that the settings app works on a Mac. All the mice tested here that have Settings apps are Mac-compatible. A lot of people prefer using a mouse to their laptop’s trackpad. A mouse makes things much easier and just feels more comfortable and familiar. But for some people mice can be an ergonomic nightmare, so luckily there are alternatives. Beware of the cheapest wireless mice out there. Many require a nano receiver to plug into an old-school USB-A port on the computer, and newer MacBooks have just one or two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports instead. Ideally, you’ll want a Bluetooth-compatible mouse to connect wirelessly to a MacBook or Mac. We’ve rounded up our favorite Mac mice below, starting with Apple and moving to ultra-productive mice with multiple buttons and scroll wheels, gaming mice and trackpads, and ultra-ergonomic solutions. Whether you want a basic spare or travel mouse, we’ve tested the best Mac mice we can find. If you’re trying to get the hang of your Apple-friendly mouse, incidentally, you may want to know how to right-click on a Mac. We also have a round up of the best deals for Apple accessories like the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad. We also have a round up of the Best Keyboards for Mac. Apple Magic Mouse – Default Apple Wireless Mouse Pros Sleek and elegant design Top of the mouse acts like a trackpad Touch controls allow vertical and horizontal scrolling Cons Terrible design choice with the position of the charging port Not so comfortable if you have large hands Price When Reviewed: $79 Best Prices Today: New Refurbished Retailer Price $69.99 View Deal $79 View Deal $79 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Magic mouse 3 Wireless – White $74 View Deal Magic mouse Wireless – Silver $82 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Like it or not, the Apple Magic Mouse is the mouse that all others have to square up to in the battle to find the best mouse for Mac users. Unchanged since 2015 (aside from an update to USB-C from Lightning in 2024) and in reality little changed since 2009, the Magic Mouse is what Apple ships with every iMac (in seven accented colors) and Mac Pro (black) and one of only two mice you can buy as a separate on the Apple Store (in black or white). The Magic Mouse is sleek and elegant, the way an Apple product should be. There are no old-fashioned buttons or scroll-wheels to spoil the mouse’s streamlined design, as the entire top multi-touch surface panel acts like a small, touch-sensitive trackpad. It works really well and cleverly combines the fluidity of a trackpad with the physicality of a mouse. Some mice have scroll wheels that can be noisy, but the Apple Magic Mouse’s trackpad top is silent in that regard. The low-profile design won’t suit people with larger hands, but the touch controls do work very well, allowing you to scroll both horizontally and vertically simply by flicking your finger in the required direction. You can set up a secondary button, rather than settle for the all-over click, on either side within the Mouse tab in your Mac’s System Settings. Where the Magic Mouse stands out of the nest of Mac mice, is gestures. You can control gestures, such as zooming and switching between applications and pages, by using the Mouse Preferences panel on the Mac. Double-tap with two fingers to launch the Mac’s Mission Control. In Settings you can also turn on Pointer Acceleration for faster or more precise mouse movements. The button-free design also means that the Magic Mouse is suitable for both left- and right-handed users—unlike the Logitech MX Master 3S mouse reviewed below. The rechargeable battery lasts for only about a month at a time—which would be fine if it weren’t for one thing… Apple did finally get around to switching the Lightning connector to a USB-C connector for charging the internal battery, but it is still on the base of the mouse, which means that you can’t use the mouse while it’s charging, as you have to flip it over on to its side in order to insert the cable. Apple also sells a black version of the Magic Mouse for an extra $20/£20, which is a bit cheeky as no other mouse manufacturer charges more for color choices. Read our full Apple Magic Mouse review Logitech MX Master 4 – Best Wireless Mouse for Mac Pros Sturdy and comfortable design New haptic feedback features Two scrolling wheels Lots of programmable buttons Cons Right-handed only Expensive Few apps support haptic technology right now Price When Reviewed: $119.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $119.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal Logitech $119.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple’s Magic Mouse is what iMac users get in the box with their new computer. It’s a fine mouse but is rather limited with just two buttons. Logitech’s MX Master 4 mouse has eight buttons. The latest 2025 version updates 2022’s MX Master 3S in subtle ways, with new haptic feedback technology (just for Adobe users right now), an Action Ring, and longer battery life. Note that there is the “Logitech MX Master 4” and a version called the “MX Master 4 For Mac”. Either works just fine with the Mac. The Mac version is priced the same but doesn’t come with the USB-C Bolt receiver that is bundled with the plain version. Some prefer using the longer-range and more secure USB receiver—which is aimed at busy office environments where there may be lots of Bluetooth devices in use all together—so buy the standard rather than “For Mac” version if this fits your situation. The USB dongle is now thankfully USB-C rather than legacy USB-A but it will take up a Thunderbolt port on your Mac or docking station. Its smoothly curved surface fits the palm of the (right) hand very well, along with a thumb-rest for extra comfort. It has the usual left/right buttons and a scroll wheel at the top. The scroll-wheel works in two different modes, with a feature called SmartShift that automatically switches the scroll wheel from line-by-line scrolling to super-fast scrolling when it senses you want to scroll much faster. There’s also a second scroll wheel on the side, which allows you to scroll horizontally—which is great for photo-editing and graphics work plus very long spreadsheets—and three more buttons that can be programmed using the excellent Options+ app. The MX Master 4 has the same 8,000dpi sensor and high-speed scrolling wheel as its predecessor, but includes a new processor and an antenna inside the mouse that provide a more reliable wireless connection. The outer casing of the mouse uses a more robust, stain-resistant coating, and the thumb rest is larger to accommodate the new haptic feedback features. The “For Mac” version comes two differently named although startlingly similar colors—Space Black and White Silver—to the plain MX Master 4’s Graphite and Pale Gray. Read our full Logitech MX Master 4 review Apple Magic Trackpad – Best Trackpad Pros Useful gestures and scrolling options Rechargeable battery life is about a month Cons Expensive Price When Reviewed: $129 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $107 View Deal $109.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket While some people never get the hang of a MacBook’s trackpad and prefer to use a mouse, others want the wonders of a trackpad when controlling their desktop Mac. It’s pretty expensive, but Apple’s Magic Trackpad avoids the mistakes that it tends to make with its mice. The design works well, with a large surface area that measures 160mm wide and 115mm deep, so you have plenty of room to comfortably control your on-screen cursor and to use the various ‘gestures’ that are the Magic Trackpad’s greatest strength. As well as the usual left and right mouse clicks, the Magic Trackpad lets you use two fingers to scroll up/down or left/right, which is great for photo-editing and other types of graphics work. You can also zoom in or out on images or web pages by ‘pinching’ in or out with two fingers, or move back/forwards through a series of web pages by flicking left/right with two fingers. And, as well as being touch-sensitive, the Magic Trackpad is also pressure-sensitive, so you can ‘force-click’ by pressing and holding on documents to activate the Mac’s Quick Look previews, or even to look up words in a dictionary. The low-profile design may not suit everyone, but the versatility of the Magic Trackpad makes it a great alternative to a conventional mouse, especially for left-handed users. The rechargeable battery lasts for about a month at a time–and, unlike Apple’s Magic Mouse, the charging port (now USB-C rather than Lightning) is on the back edge of the trackpad, which means that you can actually charge it up and continue to use it at the same time. Just as it does with its Magic Mouse, Apple also sells a black version of the Magic Trackpad for an extra $20/£20. Satechi M1 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse – Best Budget Wireless Mouse Pros Affordable Allows for very accurate scrolling Curved ergonomic design Color choices Cons No horizontal scrolling Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $20.99 View Deal $24.29 View Deal $27.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Satechi $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Satechi’s USB-C aluminum M1 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse comes with an old-fashioned scroll wheel, which the company claims will offer faster and more accurate scrolling and tracking. The cursor fairly flies around the screen as I move the M1—much faster than my Apple mouse, and almost disconcertingly at first. It feels like it floats across my desk, and allows for more accurate scrolling than Apple’s. As it can also be a Windows mouse, it has a right button—handy for the extra controls that you’d usually need to press Ctrl to access using Apple’s one-button device. The M1 mouse has a pleasingly curved ergonomic design, making it fine for both left- and right-handed users. Its aluminum body is available in silver, something similar to Apple’s Space Grey, Gold, and Rose Gold colors so can attractively match your Mac or MacBook. There are no removable batteries, so you recharge via USB-C (cable included), which is better placed than the Magic Mouse 2’s frustrating equivalent. It uses Bluetooth 4.0 so has a range of 32 feet. We like the choice of five colors—Space Gray, Silver, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold—and its low price makes it a perfect second mouse for travel or for those times your other mouse loses power or goes missing. Logitech MX Anywhere 3S For Mac – Best Portable Mouse Pros Streamlined shape High-speed mode 70-day battery life with quick charge mode Cons Horizontal scrolling a little awkward Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $74.99 View Deal $74.99 View Deal $74.99 View Deal $74.99 View Deal $74.99 View Deal $89.99 View Deal $89.99 View Deal $103.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Logitech’s portable MX Anywhere 3 was already on our list of best mice for the Mac, and the new MX Anywhere 3S actually manages to improve on that winning formula. Look out for the special “For Mac” model. The design of the mouse has been fine-tuned a little, with a more streamlined shape, while the two side buttons seem to be a little further back and closer to my thumb, making it easier and more comfortable to use. This compact little mouse still manages to find room for four buttons, all of which can be programmed using Logitech’s Options app. The scrolling wheel also works in two modes, with a high-speed mode that lets you quickly zoom through long documents, or a slower, more precise mode that works well for graphics and photo-editing. It doesn’t have the second scroll wheel found on the larger MX Master 4, reviewed above, which allows you to scroll horizontally as well. But, if you press and hold one of the side buttons while scrolling, you’ll find that the main scrolling wheel temporarily switches to horizontal scrolling as well—although this approach is less intuitive than a separate horizontal scroll wheel and slightly uncomfortable. Battery life is around 70 days–twice that of Apple’s Magic Mouse–and its quick-charge mode will give you three hours of use after just one minute of charging time, which is great when you’re travelling with your MacBook. It is available in a choice of two colors, Space Gray (which is really black) and Pale Gray. The generic version includes both Bluetooth and a separate USB wireless transmitter, while the specific Mac version is Bluetooth only. Razer Pro Click V2 – Powerfully programmable Mac mouse Pros Sturdy, comfortable design Horizontal and vertical scrolling wheel Programmable buttons Versatile app Cons Expensive Charging cable and wireless dongle use USB-A App isn’t very intuitive Right-handed only Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Razer is known for its gaming gear, and the Pro Click V2 is festooned with the gratuitous glowing lights and high-precision sensor that you’d expect from a gaming mouse. Apart from the lighting effects, the Pro Click V2 actually looks fairly conventional, but it’s neatly designed and solidly built. The top panel has a contoured surface that fits comfortably into the palm of your hand, and a smooth matte finish that lets you move your fingers easily around the various buttons and controls. There are plenty of options here too, with the standard Left and Right mouse buttons on the top, along with a scrolling wheel that can also tilt to the sides to allow both Up/Down and Left/Right scrolling when viewing documents or photos. There’s also a Scroll Mode button that allows you to switch the scroll wheel between high-speed, free-scrolling mode, and a more precise, tactile mode that clicks as you scroll from page to page. There are also two thumb buttons on the left side of the mouse, with a small thumb rest just below for extra comfort. A new Mac version of Razer’s not very intuitive Synapse app can be used to reprogram the various mouse buttons and to adjust other settings, such as the glowing lighting effects and the sensitivity of the mouse sensor. Synapse does include more powerful features such as the ability to record ‘macro’ commands that can automate and speed up many repetitive tasks. It’s also possible to create profiles for use with specific apps, such as using the scroll wheel to control the Presenter View in a PowerPoint presentation. There’s also an ergonomic version of the mouse called the Pro Click Vertical, which tilts the surface of the mouse to provide better support for your wrist and fore-arm, priced at $119.99/£119.99. Sadly, though, both models are only available for right-handed users. Read our full Razer Pro Click V2 review Logitech POP mouse – cute and colorful Pros Precise navigation and fast scrolling with SmartWheel Programmable Action buttons Color choices Cons Small No Horizontal scrolling Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $18.98 View Deal $19.99 View Deal $19.99 View Deal $19.99 View Deal $19.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $35.55 View Deal $39.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Logitech’s POP Icon keyboard has a matching POP mouse that are available as a combo set or individually (we review the Logitech POP Icon Combo set here). The keyboard is attractive and colorful, the mouse, in contrast, is rather plain and small. It’s not for large hands or people who complain of wrist pain during prolonged use. From the other perspective though, the fact that the mouse is small could be a benefit if you need to carry it around, and although small, it’s round, flat shape is comfortable in the palm. The SmartWheel wheel ensures precise navigation and allows fast scrolling, while the mouse sensor also reacts quickly and smoothly to movements. The mouse has two action buttons that can be used to easily set specific commands. For example, you can open several applications by clicking on the mouse wheel, which can be particularly useful when starting work. Or you can define completely different Smart Actions that are frequently used in everyday life, for example, to minimize all applications. It is compatible with multiple operating systems and devices, and can be connected to up to three devices simultaneously. This means you can switch between different laptops with a single click. The mouse uses standard batteries rather than being recharged via USB and a battery should last up to 24 months. It is available in eight fun colors: Cosmos, Daydream Mint, Graphite, Heartbreaker Rose, Lilac, Mist, Off White and (presumably less heartbreaking) Rose. Steelseries Aerox 3 – Great wired or wireless mouse for gaming Pros Comfortable to use Lightweight Cons App works on Macs, but isn’t very easy to use No Horizontal scrolling Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $41.99 View Deal SteelSeries $59.99 View Deal $63 View Deal $69.99 View Deal $69.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Strictly speaking, the Aerox 3 from SteelSeries is very much designed as a gaming mouse. However its sleek, lightweight design is so comfortable to use that we can recommend it as a good all-round mouse for other tasks too. It features a, wait for it, “Radiant 3-zone PrismSync RGB” that means the mouse can shine in 16.8 million configurable colors. Aside from the crazy colored lighting, it wins as a gaming mouse as it is super accurate 8000dpi sensor that is even more precise than the Logitech MX Master 3S reviewed above. It also features PTFE Glide Skates to provide the smoothest swipes and enhanced control Available in Onyx or Snow—aka black or white—the Aerox has a perforated shell that keeps its weight down to just 59g, compared to 99g for Apple’s Magic Mouse, so that gamers can respond quickly with just light movements of their fingers. I mostly play RPGs these days, which don’t really require lightning fast reflexes, but I still found the lightweight Aerox really comfortable to use, both for gaming and general office work too. The mouse doesn’t compromise to achieve that low weight though, providing an IP54 rating for resistance to water, dust and any other nastiness that might gum up the works, and a sturdy, braided USB cable. Like a conventional mouse, the Aerox includes standard Left and Right mouse buttons, along with a scrolling wheel, and there’s a third button on top of the mouse that can be used to adjust the speed of the mouse cursor as it moves around the screen. There are also two buttons on the side of the mouse that you can control with your thumb—although this is where things get a little complicated. We were pleased to find that the SteelSeries GG app does run on Macs from Catalina onwards and allows you to record ‘macro’ commands for all the buttons on the mouse (although you need to check this FAQ for Mac-specific installation instructions). The app isn’t easy to use though, and is primarily aimed at hardcore gamers for high-speed action games, so SteelSeries could do a bit more to make this smartly designed mouse more accessible for the rest of us. Logitech Lift – Ergonomic mouse curves Pros Ergonomic design to reduce RSI Programmable buttons Great for smaller hands Cons May be small for some users Horizontal scrolling a little awkward Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Logitech $69.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $88.99 View Deal $94.09 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The top surface of Logitech’s Lift mouse tilts by 570 into an upright handshake position that helps to reduce strain on the wrist. Along with the standard left and right mouse buttons and scrolling wheel, the Lift has two additional buttons that sit just by your thumb. By default, these extra buttons are set up to work as Back/Forward buttons for your web browser, but you can use Logitech’s Options+ app to customize all the buttons if you need to. And, thankfully, the latest version of the Options+ app—for macOS 10.15 or later—is a lot more Mac-friendly than it used to be, so getting all those buttons set up the way you like is now very straightforward. Both models cost $69.99/£69.99, but while the Mac and universal versions of the Lift look virtually identical, the universal version actually has a couple of additional features that make it better value for money. The Lift For Mac just uses Bluetooth, but the universal version also includes a Bolt USB adaptor that provides an alternate type of wireless connection that is more reliable and more secure than Bluetooth. The universal model is also available with a left-handed version, while the Mac version is just right-handed only. You can get the standard Lift from Amazon U.S. or Amazon U.K. Our only complaint is that the Lift is designed for small to medium hands, so if—like me—you find it a little small, then you might need to look at the larger, and more expensive, MX Vertical ergonomic mouse instead. Contour Design Unimouse Wireless – Adjustable ergonomic mouse Pros Ergonomic design to reduce RSI Right- & Left-hand models Adjustable Programmable buttons Cons No horizontal scrolling Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $99 View Deal $99 View Deal $99 View Deal $99 View Deal Contour $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket More adjustable than the Logitech Lift but maybe too radical for some users, the Contour Design Unimouse features a highly adjustable design in an ergonomic shape that reduces the strain on your hands and wrists. Its patented articulated hinge can be adjusted to any angled position from 35 to 70 degrees. In addition, the adjustable thumb support can be moved in all directions, tilted and rotated until you are happy with the position that best fits your hand and usage. Compared to traditional mice, this level of adjustability can reduce grip pain and pressure on the base joint of the thumb. Although it feels a little odd at first use, it’s a lot more like a standard mouse than a trackball favored by some for even more ergonomic strain relief. It’s been a bestseller for several years for good reason. There are 6 programmable buttons, including a neat up and down scroll wheel, although I would have preferred if the Unimouse also boasted a sideways scroll wheel like the Logitech MX Master 3S For Mac, reviewed above. With a touch of the button near the front of the base, you can quickly change DPI settings—between 800 and 2800dpi. As you change the settings the green to red LEDs light up. These LEDs also show remaining battery life with another tap on the DPI button once. For a little less and if you don’t like to charge your mouse, there’s a Unimouse Wired model that’s often a little cheaper. Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse – Most sensitive mouse Pros Adjustable tracking speed beyond what macOS offers Good price Comfortable Cons Uses USB-A or USB-C receiver No Horizontal scrolling Price When Reviewed: $69 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $39.20 View Deal $39.2 View Deal $39.2 View Deal Keychron $69 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Keychron’s wireless mouse, the M3, is a high-performing alternative to Apple’s Magic Mouse. It was made with PC gaming in mind, but it can be used on a Mac without any major operational issues. There’s an optional RGB light that shines through cutouts along the M3’s edges and the scroll wheel. This light can change colors while in use, or toggle between different lighting modes via a button underneath the scroll wheel. This is the kind of aesthetic that is popular in the gaming community, but it nicely complements the colorful iMacs. There is a PAW3395DM optical sensor, which supports 26,000dpi resolution–a huge boost over the Magic Mouse with its 1,300dpi resolution. The higher the resolution, the more sensitive the mouse is to hand movement, this is another bonus for gamers. Tracking is also super fast, rated at 650 inches per second. If that is too fast, the M3’s tracking speed is adjustable. It also offers another gaming-focused feature–an adjustable polling rate. We found the higher profile to be more comfortable in the hand than the Magic Mouse. The built-in battery is rated at 70 hours and charges through a USB-C slot on the top end of the mouse (adapter included). Read our full Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse review Contour Design RollerMouse Red – Centered static ergonomic mouse Pros Creates a neutral, symmetrical posture Solid, premium build Comfortable wrist rest Cons Steep learning curve Not precise enough for some duties Expensive Price When Reviewed: From $374 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $374 View Deal Contour $374 View Deal $394 View Deal $394 View Deal $394 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Also from Contour Design is the even more radical ergonomic Rollermouse Red, a centered static mouse with its own wrist rest and a built-in slidable rollerbar that you maneuver the cursor with—hence the name Rollermouse. It’s not a mouse as we expect, but it does the same job without forcing your shoulder, arm and wrist into damaging repetitive movements. The Rollermouse is designed to promote a more symmetrical, neutral position in front of the keyboard. Instead of being to the right or left of the keyboard the static mouse sits in front of it. As with any smart mouse, there are reprogrammable buttons (six in total) with Copy and Paste being two of the preloaded actions. The smooth scroll wheel is clickable and the most like what you will be used to with a traditional mouse. Cursor speed is up to 2800dpi, but movement precision is not enough for users such as designers who need pinpoint accuracy in their mouse movement. The removable leatherette on memory foam wrist rest is comfortable, and comes in two sizes, with a Plus size for larger hands. There are two risers to raise your keyboard to a matching height if required. If you need to protect your shoulders from unnecessary repetitive movements be prepared for a steep learning curve with the Rollermouse Red. Getting used to operating something that makes a lot of sense but which bucks decades of ingrained non-symmetrical, shoulder-busting usage is going to take time—but your upper body may thank you in the long term. Kensington Optical Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball – Best ergonomic trackball Pros Ergonomic design Large buttons Large scroll ring Cons Complicated app No rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: $109.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $79.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $79.99 View Deal $109.99 View Deal $109.99 View Deal $141.99 View Deal $180.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Trackballs have really gone out of fashion in recent years, but they’re a good option for many people as you can control the trackball with just small movements of your fingers, which helps to reduce the strain on your wrists and forearms. That can be a lifesaver for people who suffer from RSI or tendonitis, or may have problems gripping a conventional mouse. Kensington is one of the few companies that still makes trackballs, and it actually has quite a wide range in different shapes and sizes, but I like the large buttons and trackball mechanism on its Expert Mouse, which can be useful for both adults and children who may find the tiny little buttons on some mice a little too fiddly. The Expert Mouse can use Bluetooth for quick and easy pairing, but Kensington also includes a USB wireless receiver that provides greater range and reliability than Bluetooth (although the receiver has a USB-A interface, so some people may need an adaptor if their Mac has only USB-C). The trackball is surrounded by four large buttons, two of which act like standard Left/Right mouse buttons, while the other two can be programmed with custom commands using the KensingtonWorks app. There’s also a scrolling ring that runs around the trackball itself, which acts like the scrolling wheel on a conventional mouse. Our only complaint is that the Kensington app can be a bit fiddly to use, and it took us a little while to figure out how to assign the commands we wanted to the various buttons. The Expert Mouse doesn’t have a rechargeable battery either, although Kensington includes a pair of disposable AA batteries, which should last for a full year before being replaced. There’s also a wired version of the Expert mouse available as well, which is around $20/£20 cheaper. ESR MagMouse – Magnetically sticks to your MacBook Pros Magnetically clamps to your MacBook Integrated USB-C charging cable Vertical and Horizontal scrolling Cons Requires a magnetic base to be stuck to the laptop Forward and Back buttons don’t work with Mac Price When Reviewed: $35.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $22.39 View Deal $27.99 View Deal ESR $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Ever walk away from the meeting room or café without your mouse? With the ESR MagMouse that problem might be solved as you can simply clamp it to the front of your MacBook and carry it back to your desk or wherever you’re going without using up a hand to carry it. That’s its big trick and it works well, although you need to stick a removable 0.48cm magnetic base to the laptop first. Unless you knock it pretty hard it will stick to that base while you move around. There are two little pins to back up the magnetic connection. There are five non-cutomizable buttons in total, including the scroll wheel but the two side-mounted Forward and Back buttons unfortunately don’t work with a Mac. Still, three buttons are two more than Mac users are accustomed to if they have used only Apple’s Magic Mouse up till now. There’s no USB port. Instead, the MagMouse has its own built-in short USB-C cable you can connect to a wall charger. Read our full ESR MagMouse review Alogic Echelon USB-C Rechargeable Wireless Mouse – Lightweight budget mouse Pros Affordable Lightweight Cons Scroll wheel a little noisy No Horizontal scrolling Price When Reviewed: $24.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Alogic $24.99 View Deal $25.99 View Deal $25.99 View Deal $25.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The low-cost Echelon Wireless Mouse from Alogic is super lightweight and makes for a great travel mouse. It’s quite a bare-bones mouse, as you might expect at this price. For example, there’s no software for changing the functionality of its keys. While the mouse’s two buttons (left and right click) operate quietly, we found the scroll wheel noticeably noisier than others tested here. It gives away its Windows origins with its 2.4Ghz USB-A dongle tucked away underneath. Such wireless adapters are preferred by some as more secure and responsive, but it connects to a computer via USB-A, and, well, Macs don’t have USB-A ports any more. This doesn’t matter as it connects just as well via Bluetooth like all the other mice reviewed here. It ships with the nicest braided USB-C charging cable we got in any of the Mac mice boxes. It’s available only in white but there is a black version as part of a Windows-only Echelon Wireless Keyboard Mouse set, so maybe a darker version will one day be available separately. HP 715 Mouse – Now Mac compatible Pros Competitively priced HP app lets you reprogram mouse buttons Good battery life Vertical and Horizontal scrolling Cons Mouse isn’t ambidextrous as claimed Price When Reviewed: $94 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $88.46 View Deal $88.46 View Deal $88.46 View Deal HP $94 View Deal $94 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket As well as being Mac-compatible, the HP 715 Multi-Device Mouse is well designed, versatile and provides good value for money. The HP 715 mouse is quite compact, so you can easily carry it around with a laptop. I found it a little small compared to the chunky Logitech mouse that I normally use, but that’s a matter of personal taste. And, despite the compact design, the HP 715 manages to find room for lots of useful features, including left/right mouse buttons, and two thumb buttons on the left-hand side of the mouse (which seem mostly suitable for right-handed people). We reviewed this mouse alongside the HP 975 Keyboard here: HP 975 Keyboard and 715 Mouse review, both of which work with the HPAC app (HP Accessory Centre). It’s good to see HP extending its support for the Mac, including full Mac-compatibility for its HPAC app. Like the HP 975 keyboard, the mouse can be paired with two devices using Bluetooth, and a third device using the USB-A dongle included with the mouse (you may need an adaptor). There’s a clickable scroll wheel that can scroll both horizontally and vertically. You can use the HPAC app to reprogram the buttons and scrolling wheel functions – although you’ll need to do a bit of experimenting to make the most of the mouse’s many features. 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macOS Tahoe 26 brought clipboard history to Spotlight, which is great. However, there’s much more that Apple can do, particularly with the help of Apple Intelligence and third-party models. Here’s how. more…12:51 amApple’s second limited-edition iPhone accessory in a month is all about accessibility
Following the introduction of iPhone Pocket, Apple announced today the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, celebrating the 40th anniversary of accessibility at Apple. Here are the details. more…12:13 amApple TV Pluribus Star Rhea Seehorn to Answer Questions as Carol Sturka in Reddit AMA
Apple is continuing to promote its latest Apple TV series Pluribus in creative ways. Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn is participating in an in-character "Ask Me Anything" thread on Reddit, and she'll be answering questions as Carol Sturka starting at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time tomorrow. Carol Sturka is the main character in Pluribus. She's the author of the Winds of Wycaro series, and is promoting her latest book, Bloodsong of Wycaro, when an extraterrestrial virus escapes the confines of a lab and infects almost everyone but her. Apple is leaning into Bloodsong of Wycaro to spur interest in Pluribus, and has shared an excerpt from the fictional novel in the Apple Books app that fans of the show can read. Bloodsong of Wycaro follows the adventures of main character Lucasia as she sails on the Mercator, mourning her lost love Raban. You can post questions for Carol to answer in the AMA thread available on /r/TVPlus, and she'll be online at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, November 21 to answer them. The first three episodes of Pluribus are available, with the fourth set to launch on Friday. The sci-fi thriller was dreamed up by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, and it stars Seehorn, who was previously in Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul. Pluribus can be watched on Apple TV, Apple's streaming service. Apple TV pricing starts at $12.99 per month, but there is a free 7-day trial available.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:08 amName Dispute – Competitor Using My App Name
Hey everyone, I’ve been working on my first indie app this year, and it’s been live on the App Store since early this year. My app is called “Riftbound Companion” — as you can guess, it’s a companion app for Riot’s new TCG, Riftbound. If you want to take a look or drop a small […]12:00 amIssue 736
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Apple TV today revealed that Pluribus has become its most successful new drama series debut ever, topping the viewership set by Severance season two earlier in the year. Via Deadline, Apple says Vince Gilligan’s mysterious new show has captivated audiences and set a new viewership record for biggest global drama series launch for the streamer. Pluribus was most popular in US, UK, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Mexico, India and France. New episodes of the show are rolling out each Friday, with episode four dropping in a couple of hours. more…11:14 pmJavaScript fetch problem using WKWebView in SwiftUI
I can't seem to fetch local files in javascript using WKWebView. All files are in the same directory in my Swift UI project and I added the folder that contains them to Copy Bundle Resources in Build Phases. I am able to import javascript modules which are also in the same directory. AI is turning […]Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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