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- 12:15 pmRAM prices are out of control. What does that mean for Apple devices?
Macworld You have undoubtedly heard about the recent massive spike in RAM prices. RAM for consumer devices like desktops, laptops, graphics cards, and smartphones (DDR, GDDR, and LPDDR memory) has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices are 50-100 percent higher than they were back in the summer, with some premium 32GB DDR5 kits going for as much as $400 at Amazon! The problem, as it so often is, traces back to AI. The massive rush to build more AI datacenters at all costs has already increased demand for water and electricity, and previously sucked up much of the supply chain for the chips we use in consumer devices. RAM appears to be the latest culprit—AI data centers are using up a lot of the supply of DDR memory, but the GPUs they use often use a different kind of RAM called HBM—high bandwidth memory. Manufacturers have begun shifting some production to keep up with demand, making the DDR memory used in consumer devices even more scarce. It has gotten so bad that Samsung reportedly can’t even sell RAM to Samsung. The situation has caused prices to rise for PC desktops and laptops, graphics cards, and plenty of other consumer devices. But Apple products haven’t been affected—at least not yet. But will the surge in RAM pricing eventually make our iPhones and Macs more expensive? The situation is complicated. Apple’s supply contracts If nothing else, Apple is a big and popular monolithic producer of consumer goods with a locked-in supply chain. Apple doesn’t buy RAM month-to-month; it negotiates big, long-term contracts for parts in extremely high volumes. So for Apple, RAM likely hasn’t gotten more expensive yet, because they locked in prices months or even years ago for a huge long-term supply. What we don’t know is when Apple negotiates its supply contracts and how long this surge in RAM pricing will last. A Citi report published on X last year revealed that Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron supplied DRAM for iPhone 17, but it’s unclear whether Apple negotiates contracts before each phone release or whether they are the same for Mac chips. Because the unified memory chips in Apple’s processors are soldered to the chip, there aren’t teardowns to reveal the make or model of the RAM. The M5 chip starts at 12GB of RAM in the iPad Pro and maxes out at 32GB of RAM in the MacBook Pro, but Apple hasn’t had to raise prices over the previous generationsApple There’s also the possibility that Apple’s prices go up to cover the threat of additional costs. When airlines raise ticket prices due to a surge in the price of oil, that’s usually an artificial increase. Major airlines buy fuel on long-term contracts and hedge prices by locking in rates well in advance of a price spike. Airlines are raising prices because they can, and we have seen many other industries use inflation and tariffs as cover to raise prices by a much larger amount than the increase in their actual costs. Also, prices rarely go down once costs stabilize, but that’s another issue. In other words, even if Apple isn’t paying more for RAM right now, it might have to in the near future, and it might raise prices regardless. There’s just no way to know. Apple’s big margins Historically, increases in RAM prices affect products in which RAM is a huge part of the total cost. On an inexpensive smartphone, where RAM might be 10 or 15 percent of the total bill of materials (BOM), a doubling of RAM costs can completely destroy the slim margins it sells at. Apple’s typical RAM cost is estimated to be more like 4 percent of the BOM cost, and Apple’s margins are high—in the 20-30 percent range for most products, and higher on high-end Macs. Apple also charges a lot for additional RAM in Macs—you’ll pay $200 more for 8GB, essentially $20 worth of RAM. Even if Apple’s cost for RAM doubles, it still has margin to spare. Granted, Apple is very protective of its margins and doesn’t ever want to make less profit on each sale. But it certainly has the ability to withstand a few months or even a year of a big DRAM price surge without losing money, even at current prices. The M5 iPad Pro starts with 12GB of RAM—but also has a four-figure price tag.Britta O’Boyle Apple’s steady pricing The full retail price of an Apple product rarely changes. It has been known to happen, especially in specific regions where a big swing in the exchange rate and/or taxes that must be included in the price necessitate a shift. In general, though, Apple’s pricing is incredibly steady. When the company raises prices, it does so with the introduction of a new product. For example, Apple likely wouldn’t raise the price of the iPhone 17 due cover rising component costs, but would rather just raise the iPhone 18’s price when it is introduced. One notable exception, however, was in March 2002, when it hiked the price of its new G4 iMac jus two months after its launch due to “significant increases in component costs for memory and LCD flat-panel displays.” Of course, Apple was a much different company back then. Apple just released a number of its higher-priced products: the iPhone 17 line (including an overpriced iPhone Air), M5 MacBook Pro, and M5 iPad Pro. Its next big product lineup will be higher-priced M5 MacBook Pros (which have margin to spare), M5 MacBook Air, and perhaps some real budget value products like a low-cost MacBook and iPhone 17e. The iPhone 17e is one place where Apple could recoup rising memory costs.Foundry | Alex Walker-Todd In other words, Apple’s next products are a mix of some high-end, high-margin Macs and value products that by definition have to come in well under the rest of the product line. It would surprise me if we saw higher starting prices for those products due to the current RAM situation. Nobody really knows what Apple will do with pricing, and anyone who claims differently is as trustworthy as a magic 8-ball. But our educated guess is that Apple won’t adjust its prices due to the RAM shortage in the short term. If this supply crunch lasts through the year to the fall 2026 product cycle, there’s a very good chance we’ll see some higher prices on specific SKUs to offset Apple’s increased costs and preserve its overall margins.12:02 pmDye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhere
Apple's VP of Human Interface Design is leaving Apple for Meta, but Liquid Glass is here to stay. Expect Stephen Lemay could perfect the controversial design choice.Liquid Glass is Apple's future, like it or notAlan Dye was a controversial choice as VP of Human Interface Design when he was placed in that slot by Jony Ive. His background in fashion made everyone in the Apple space cringe with worry, and the time since 2015 has shown they had only a little to worry about.Apple's design didn't stray far from the iOS 7 foundation that introduced flat minimalism all the way until Liquid Glass was introduced with iOS 26. That change was presented as the way forward for Apple's operating systems, and isn't something the company will easily back off from, regardless of who leaves. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:30 ammacOS Tahoe was a nightmare of freezes on my MacBook. Here’s how I finally fixed it
Macworld Back in September, when macOS 26 Tahoe arrived for download on my MacBook, I installed it along with millions of other people. I didn’t give it a second thought—I have an M3 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Running Tahoe shouldn’t be an issue. But it was. Almost immediately from the first day I installed it, I experienced intermittent freezes lasting a second or two that would interrupt whatever I was doing. I couldn’t tie it down to a single app, and it was difficult to predict. Some days it would happen numerous times each hour, but other days it wouldn’t happen much at all. I tried all the usual tricks—closing apps, restarting, shutting down—and of course I immediately updated to macOS 26.0.1, all to no avail. Since I don’t run betas on my main machine, I chalked it up to an initial release bug that would be smoothed out in 26.1. Alas, when I installed that update as soon as it arrived, the problem persisted. Back when I had an M1 MacBook Pro, I had issues with memory slowing down my machine, so I checked Activity Monitor throughout the day. Memory pressure was consistently in the green safe zone. There was one instance where my computer completely seized up due to an application memory allotment issue, but again, I couldn’t find a specific cause. I have plenty of storage, plenty of RAM, and haven’t had any issues with a specific app. Yet my machine continued to freeze randomly, some days dozens of times an hour. Shining a Spotlight on the problem So after macOS 26.1 didn’t clear up the issue, I decided to investigate further. Everything seemed okay in Activity Monitor, but I noticed an abnormality in the CPU tab. While the CPU LOAD chart didn’t appear to show any persistent issues, two processes—corespotlightd and kernel_task–were regularly using over 100 percent of the CPU. The corespotlightd process was using a ton of my available CPU percentage.Foundry I learned that each core counts as 100 percent, so technically, my MacBook could use 1,400 percent of the CPU. Still, it seemed high for a background task, so I kept an eye on it. Sure enough, corespotlightd was consistently using well over 100% of the CPU load and sometimes reaching near 200 percent. I assumed that was bad, so I went over to System Settings to check out the Spotlight tab. I don’t use Spotlight all that often, but when I did, it loaded quickly and didn’t show any obvious signs of slowing my system down. But this particular task’s name was obviously related to Spotlight, so I headed over to the Spotlight tab in the Settings app. Inside, there are a series of toggles for each of Apple’s apps, system content, and the Clipboard. But what stood out to me was the two at the top: “Show Related Content” and “Help Apple Improve Search.” In particular, the second one, which allows Apple to “store your Safari, Siri, Spotlight, Lookup, and #images search queries.” So I turned them off. And almost instantly, my CPU load dropped. I watched the corespotlightd process drop off my list of CPU percentage drainers, and the intermittent pauses stopped. I waited an hour or so, and it didn’t return, so I turned both toggles back on out of curiosity. It’s been about a week, and the issue hasn’t returned. I’m not sure if my issue was personal to my machine, but If it’s something you’re experiencing, try flipping those two toggles in the Spotlight settings. It might just return your MacBook to normal.11:13 amFree version based on usage (then transitioning to paid subscription)
I have an app that is used for tracking food. It's being monetized through App Store subscriptions. Since making the most out of it requires daily app usage (otherwise it beats the purpose of using such an app), I was thinking about creating some kind of incentive for constant use, materialized through a free usage […]11:07 amQuestion for non-US developers: Bank in my country requires proof of incoming App Store payments and how did you handle this? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingQuestion for non-US developers: Bank in my country requires proof of incoming App Store payments and how did you handle this?
Hi everyone, I’m an iOS developer selling apps on the App Store. Apple is sending payouts to my bank in Serbia, but my bank is now requesting official documentation proving the source of the foreign income. As most of you know, Apple doesn’t issue invoices to developers because we are receiving royalties, not acting as […]10:59 amProton Sheets Launches as Encrypted Alternative to Google Sheets
Proton today announced the launch of Proton Sheets, its end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet web application designed to offer a privacy-focused alternative to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. Unlike traditional spreadsheet tools, Proton Sheets encrypts all user data by default, including filenames and metadata. That means no one, not even Proton, can access the contents of users' spreadsheets. The company says the new tool is a response to growing concerns about Big Tech's data collection practices and the integration of AI features that may use proprietary business information for training purposes. Proton Sheets supports commonly used formulas, data visualization through charts and graphs, and real-time collaboration features. Users can import existing CSV and XLS files, which are then protected with encryption. The application includes access controls that let users manage who can view or edit files. "With the launch of Proton Sheets, we are not just closing the productivity gap – we are reclaiming data sovereignty for businesses and individuals alike," said Anant Vijay Singh, head of product at Proton Drive. "The reality today is that most spreadsheet tools come from Big Tech giants whose entire business models are built on exploiting user data. Now, with AI woven deeply into these platforms, the risks have escalated exponentially. Every keystroke, every formula you enter can feed into their AI training pipelines. This is an unacceptable trade-off. Users deserve a future free from hidden surveillance and invasive data mining. That's why we built Proton Sheets: a robust, privacy-first alternative that puts control, security, and trust back where they belong – firmly in users hands."The spreadsheet tool is available through web browsers and within the Proton Drive app. Following the release, Proton Drive now offers a range of productivity tools that includes email, calendar, documents, and spreadsheets, all with built-in encryption. More information about Proton Sheets is available on the Proton website. Tags: Encryption, ProtonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:44 amApple Lights Up Battersea Power Station With iPad-Designed Christmas Trees
Apple is today celebrating the winners of Your Tree on Battersea, its festive UK competition that invited people to design digital Christmas trees on iPad. The 24 winning submissions are set to be projected onto Battersea Power Station beginning today, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day until 24 December. The winning submissions will be featured on the building's chimneys alongside trees drawn by established artists and notable figures such as Kylie Minogue, Sir Stephen Fry, Maro Itoje, Oliver Jeffers, David Shrigley OBE, and Chawawa. Apple says the competition carries on the company's tradition of celebrating festive creativity, and it's the first time it has opened the opportunity to the public. In 2023, artist David Hockney created Bigger Christmas Trees on iPad Pro, and last year, Aardman – creator of Wallace & Gromit – used iPhone 16 Pro Max to create a short animation. Both installations transformed the iconic 101-metre-high chimneys and wash towers that soar above the River Thames.Tag: United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:15 amApple distributes macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate build to public beta and developer communities | PowerPageApple distributes macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate build to public beta and developer communities
Amidst its bevy of Release Candidate announcements, Apple on Wednesday published the Release Candidate beta of its macOS Tahoe 26.2 operating system to both developers and public beta testers alike. The RC represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found in […] Source10:00 amApple distributes iOS 26.2 Release Candidate build as both a public beta and a developer beta | PowerPageApple distributes iOS 26.2 Release Candidate build as both a public beta and a developer beta
Just a day after the public release of its iOS 26.1 update, Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta. Now in the Release Candidate stage, and thought to be released on December 8 or 9, the update is expected to feature the following according to Macworld’s Jason Cross: AirDrop code: A new section in the […] Source09:24 amIs there a way to automate build, archive, validate and upload to app store connect? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs there a way to automate build, archive, validate and upload to app store connect?
Currently I am selecting the build, then wait for it to finish, then archive, then wait for it to finish then validate and then upload all waiting for the next steps before I proceed. So is there an automated way to do these things? submitted by /u/Signal_Hamster9654 [link] [comments]09:16 amSMS delivery delays to Digi in Romania
Dec 4, 01:14 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Digi in Romania. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.08:35 amMacworld Podcast: The folding iPhone and what we know so far
Macworld We’re starting to hear more reports about Apple’s upcoming folding iPhone. We talk about the latest in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 961 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 961 on YouTube Listen to episode 961 on Apple Podcasts08:00 amThis $29.97 Mac upgrade lets you talk instead of typing
Macworld TL;DR: If you need a break from typing, start talking to your Mac with VoiceType AI, a voice-to-text tool with lifetime access on sale for $29.97 during Cyber Week (MSRP $154). If you’ve ever wished macOS dictation were faster and a whole lot more accurate, this Cyber Week deal might be your new favorite productivity hack. VoiceType AI, a wildly popular voice-to-text app used by more than 650,000 people, is offering a lifetime subscription for $29.97, its lowest price of the year, through December 7 (MSRP $154). VoiceType turns your Mac into a precision typing machine, transcribing your speech at 360 words per minute with a 99.7% accuracy score. That’s roughly 9x faster than average typing speed, and the app layers in smart perks like automatic punctuation, grammar cleanup, and tone matching depending on the app you’re using. It even handles names, jargon, and soft-spoken “whisper mode” dictation without tripping over itself. What makes this especially compelling for Apple users is that it works everywhere you type: Apple Notes, iMessage, Safari, Mail, Notion, Linear, VS Code, Slack, Gmail, GitHub, Google Docs, Figma, and dozens more apps. Whether you’re sending emails, journaling, taking meeting notes, mapping requirements, or knocking out documentation, VoiceType keeps up. Get your VoiceType AI lifetime subscription on sale during Cyber Week for $29.97 (MSRP $154). Deal ends December 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and no coupon is needed. VoiceType AI Voice-to-Text: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:39 amSMS Delivery Failures to and From Multiple Countries via a Subset of Twilio Longcodes
Dec 3, 23:36 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures when sending messages to multiple countries via a subset of Twilio long codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 23:28 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery failures when sending messages to multiple countries via a subset of Twilio long codes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.07:23 amI have received lower amount than said in app store connect financial reports. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI have received lower amount than said in app store connect financial reports.
Today was payout day, atleast for me. But this has never happened before and I receive approximately 200 USD less than I anticipated in financial reports in app store connect. Every other time it was spot on, I think. Does Apple make these mistakes or is there any other reason? Should I contact Apple about […]07:07 amBuilding an in-app support chatbot that handles user questions and automatically organizes bug reports and feature requests | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilding an in-app support chatbot that handles user questions and automatically organizes bug reports and feature requests
Hey everyone! I've been building an AI support chatbot for mobile apps and wanted to get your feedback. Why I'm building this: I wanted to add in-app support chat to my own app but all the existing chatbots are insanely expensive. So I decided to build my own. Then I figured other indie devs and […]05:40 amSMS Delivery Delays to TIM Network in Brazil
Dec 3, 21:36 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to TIM Network in Brazil. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 21:35 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.05:01 amMeet Apple’s new UI chief, the man Steve Jobs called “Margaret”
Meet Steve Lemay, the new head of User Interface design at Apple — the highest-profile software design job at the giant company, and possibly the world. Unfortunately for Lemay, who has worked at Apple since 1999, he shares the same first name as the late Steve Jobs, who nicknamed him “Margaret” — a name that […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:00 amWhen you make an app submission do you get the same reviewer when they marked something as unresolved? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhen you make an app submission do you get the same reviewer when they marked something as unresolved?
I have been having an issue with the App Store reviewers. First it started off with them not being able to find the subscriptions then they keep rejecting because they can’t interact with the log in page on their iPad (my app is iPhone only and I told them this but I saw that most/if […]03:16 amBad Dye Job
It might have made some sense to bring someone from the fashion/brand world to lead software design for Apple Watch, but it sure didn’t seem to make sense for the rest of Apple’s platforms. And the decade of Dye’s HI leadership has proven it.02:20 amOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Dec 3, 18:20 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with high latency on several apis on webhooks platfrom and event streams in us1. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.02:07 amIncreased Latency and DynamoDB Timeouts Across Roles and Realms
Dec 3, 18:07 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing Increased latency and DynamoDB timeouts across roles and realms. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Potentially impacted products - Studio, Flex Application Platform, Flex Routing, IdentityDec 3, 17:59 PSTInvestigating - We are currently investigating elevated latency and timeout errors for Twilio Rest API impacting multiple products. Our engineering team is actively working on the issue, and we will provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.01:34 amCalifornia Governor sees Apple CEO's dealings with Trump as part of his job
Gavin Newsom says Apple's dealings with President Trump are crony capitalism that results from what the administration requires of companies, and he doesn't begrudge Cook's position.California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on big tech's involvement with Trump administrationThose watching Apple's dealings with the United States government under Trump have had a sour taste in their mouths. Many wish Apple would push back against the administration, if not outright fight them, but Apple CEO Tim Cook has been working a different angle.In an interview with The New York Times, California Governor Gavin Newsom discussed how he feels about how Silicon Valley, and specifically Apple, have dealt with President Trump and his expectations. Primarily, he says it "breaks my heart" knowing that small businesses and farmers don't have the same opportunity to make a phone call to get a tariff exemption. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:19 amdecent design + short time vs stellar design + much more time
i am about to start developing my first ios app, and i've been thinking about how much time i should allocate for its design for V1. i know design can make or break an iOS app, however stellar design will take more time, resulting in publishing the app much later. so my options: 1. go […]12:37 amApple Removes Former AI Chief John Giannandrea From Executive Leadership Page
Apple today updated its executive leadership page to remove John Giannandrea, who is set to retire from Apple next spring. Earlier this week, Apple said that Giannandrea would step down from his role as AI chief, serving as an advisor until he leaves the company. Giannandrea's upcoming retirement was announced on Monday, and Apple wasted no time updating its leadership website. Former Microsoft Corporate VP of AI Amar Subramanya is set to take over as Apple's vice president of AI, but he is not yet listed on the site. Subramanya will report to software engineering chief Craig Federighi. Some of the teams that Giannandrea led are being shifted to Sabih Khan and Eddy Cue, including AI Infrastructure and Search and Knowledge. Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 as the company's senior vice president of machine learning and AI strategy. He was overseeing Siri, Core ML, and other AI efforts at Apple. Before Apple, Giannandrea worked at Google as a senior vice president of engineering. After the iOS 18 Siri failure, Giannandrea's retirement comes as no surprise. Apple announced new Apple Intelligence Siri features at WWDC when it unveiled iOS 18, and then used those unreleased features to market the iPhone 16 models. In spring 2025, when we were expecting the launch of the promised functionality, Apple said the smarter version of Siri wasn't ready and announced a year-long delay. More than half a dozen former employees who worked on Apple's AI team told The Information the issues with Siri stemmed from poor leadership, stringent privacy practices, conflicting personalities, and indecision. Apple hasn't publicly commented on the situation, but stripped Siri from Giannandrea in March and overhauled the Siri team. Apple also removed Giannandrea from its robotics division in April.Tag: John GiannandreaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:30 amProgrammable Voice Recordings Completion Delay
Dec 3, 16:30 PSTResolved - Programmable Voice Recording was degraded between 10:00 and 16:40 Pacific Time on 12/03/2025. During this period of time call and conference recordings were delayed in completion. The issue has now been resolved.12:28 amSMS Delivery Delays to T-Mobile Network in United States of America via a Subset of Shortcodes | TwilioSMS Delivery Delays to T-Mobile Network in United States of America via a Subset of Shortcodes
Dec 3, 16:28 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to T-Mobile network in United States of America via a subset of Shortcodes. 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.12:19 amHow do you structure data flow in your apps? ViewModel -> Repository -> API or include a service layer? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow do you structure data flow in your apps? ViewModel -> Repository -> API or include a service layer?
I’m curious how other developers structure their data flow. When fetching or updating data in an app, do you usually go: Option 1: UserView -> UserViewModel -> UserService -> UserRepository -> API Client or Option 2: UserView -> UserViewModel -> UserRepository -> API Client In other words, do you include a separate service layer (UserService) […]12:00 amSMS Delivery Delay to Multiple Networks in Australia
Dec 3, 16:00 PSTResolved - SMS delivery to multiple networks in Australia was degraded for 42 minutes between 8:02 and 8:44 Pacific Time on 12/03/2025. During this period of time customers may have experienced SMS delivery delays when sending messages to multiple networks in Australia. The issue has now been resolved.Wednesday December 0311:52 pmMeta's Creative Studio Led by Former Apple Design Head to 'Treat Intelligence as a New Design Material' | MacRumorsMeta's Creative Studio Led by Former Apple Design Head to 'Treat Intelligence as a New Design Material'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye. As we learned earlier today, Dye is leaving his position as Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple to become Meta's new chief design officer. In a post on social media site Threads, Zuckerberg said that Meta's creative studio will merge design, fashion, and technology, while also treating intelligence as a "new design material." The new studio will bring together design, fashion, and technology to define the next generation of our products and experiences. Our idea is to treat intelligence as a new design material and imagine what becomes possible when it is abundant, capable, and human-centered. We plan to elevate design within Meta, and pull together a talented group with a combination of craft, creative vision, systems thinking, and deep experience building iconic products that bridge hardware and software. We're entering a new era where AI glasses and other devices will change how we connect with technology and each other. The potential is enormous, but what matters most is making these experiences feel natural and truly centered around people. With this new studio, we're focused on making every interaction thoughtful, intuitive, and built to serve people. Meta is also hiring another Apple designer, Billy Sorrentino, who has been on Apple's human interface design team for the last 10 years. Like Dye, Sorrentino worked on Apple's iOS 26 Liquid Glass redesign. Along with the two former Apple designers, Meta's studio will include its existing industrial design team and its metaverse design and art teams. Meta currently sells its Quest VR headsets and AI smart glasses designed in collaboration with Ray-Ban and Oakley. Meta is aiming to expand further into hardware, and it is hard at work on a set of augmented reality glasses. Alan Dye was one of Apple's few remaining designers that worked alongside Jony Ive. He originally joined Apple in 2006, transitioning to Ive's team in 2012 to work on iOS 7. He has been leading Apple's user interface design team since 2015, and will now start at Meta on December 31.Tag: MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.com11:49 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Dec 3, 15:49 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Meta OTP codes delivery. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.11:33 pmVideo: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’
At The New York Times’ DealBook Summit today, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the tech sector’s deference to the Trump administration, and discussed Tim Cook’s overtures to the president. Here’s what he said. more…10:16 pmThis hidden Vehicle Motion Cues adjustment in iOS 26 solved my motion sickness issues
When Apple rolled out Vehicle Motion Cues, it made my kinetosis much more manageable, but didn’t fully fix it. With iOS 26, a new adjustment finally did the trick. more…10:07 pmCreated a package to generate a visual interactive wiki of your codebase | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCreated a package to generate a visual interactive wiki of your codebase
Hey, We’ve recently published an open-source package: Davia. It’s designed for coding agents to generate an editable internal wiki for your project. It focuses on producing high-level internal documentation: the kind you often need to share with non-technical teammates or engineers onboarding onto a codebase. The flow is simple: install the CLI with npm i […]10:02 pmiOS 26.2 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
Apple has a lot of new iPhone features coming soon in iOS 26.2, the next major software update that’s right around the corner. Here’s the expected release date for iOS 26.2. more…09:55 pmMeta poaches Apple’s user interface design head Alan Dye
Meta has landed a major talent coup by hiring away Apple Inc.’s top design executive, Alan Dye, in a move that highlights the social media… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:46 pmiPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful
The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays. more…09:46 pmiPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful
The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays. more…09:46 pmiPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful
The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays. more…09:22 pmUnited States SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 22:00 PST - Dec 4, 03:00 PSTDec 3, 13:10 PSTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 22:00 PST until 04 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from T-Mobile United States handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.09:18 pmM5 iPad Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Just before Apple updated the iPad Pro with a next-generation M5 chip, Samsung refreshed its tablet lineup and debuted the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. We thought we'd pit Apple's latest iPad Pro against Samsung's newest tablet to see how they compare to one another. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. While the iPad Pro measures in at 13 inches, the S11 Ultra is much larger at 14.6 inches. They both have OLED displays, but the bigger screen makes an impact. Samsung's screen is bright, colorful, and has excellent contrast, plus you don't have to pay extra for a matte coating to cut down on glare. The M5 iPad Pro and the S11 Ultra are both 5.1mm, so they're incredibly thin and light. That's especially apparent with the bigger screen. Apple doesn't let you upgrade iPad Pro storage on your own, but the S11 Ultra has a microSD card slot that accommodates up to 2TB of storage. RAM is up to 16GB, the same as the iPad Pro. Both tablets have a stylus accessory, but Samsung includes its S Pen in the box while Apple sells the Apple Pencil Pro separately. This year's S Pen has a pencil like feel and a new tip that provides a better writing experience, but the Apple Pencil is still better. Samsung's tablets have a DeX mode that allows them to connect to a display or a TV for a desktop-like usage experience. DeX transforms the UI and optimizes it for a larger screen so you can do more on your tablet with dual-screen support. You can connect a second display to your iPad, but the experience is nothing like DeX, and you're limited to the iPad multitasking features. Samsung's S11 Ultra is much better at transitioning from a tablet to something more closely resembling a computer. Samsung devices run Android, which is an immediate dealbreaker for a lot of Apple users. Android has the benefit of deep AI integration that Apple currently can't match, so the S11 Ultra has features like Drawing Assist, Writing Assist, camera-supported Gemini Live, and full Gemini support. The iPad Pro has no water resistance, but the S11 Ultra offers IP68 protection, which means it can hold up to submersion in water. The iPad Pro wins in sheer performance thanks to the M5 chip. Samsung has a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip, but the iPad is almost twice as fast in most benchmarking tests. Apple's App Store is still more robust with a better selection of apps optimized for a tablet-sized screen, and there are many pro-level apps that aren't available on Samsung's platform. Both Apple and Samsung make keyboard cases for their tablets, but Samsung's S11 Ultra keyboard doesn't have a trackpad, which is a major downgrade compared to the iPad Pro's Magic Keyboard. Would you get a Samsung tablet? Let us know in the comments below.Tag: SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 pmApple design chief quits for Meta. Some say good riddance!
Social media users responded to big news that Alan Dye will join Meta with Liquid-Glass-focused sarcasm. Is it really such a big loss? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:04 pmExpressVPN now has a native Mac app
Alongside a new Mac version, the latest ExpressVPN update also features a welcome connectivity option on iOS. Here are the details. more…08:45 pmUI design chief exits Apple to head up Meta’s new design studio
Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that a key Apple executive is leaving the company (no, it’s not Tim Cook). Alan Dye, who leads Apple’s user interface design team, is leaving Apple Park in Cupertino for the Ravenswood Slough in Menlo Park and the headquarters of Meta, where he will lead “a new design studio,” said Gurman, and will be “in charge of design for hardware, software and AI integration for its interfaces.” Dye has led Apple’s user interface design team since 2015. He will be replaced by Steve Lemay, who “has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement to Bloomberg. “He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple’s culture of collaboration and creativity.” Dye played a key role in several recent product rollouts for Apple. He led the efforts for the UI redesign in the version 26 operating systems, as well as with the Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch, and iPhone X. He was one of Jony Ive’s proteges and one of the few designers remaining from that era. This news follows several reports throughout this year of Meta poaching Apple employees. Several of Apple’s AI development team have left for Meta, including Ruoming Pang, who led Apple’s AI model development. Bloomberg reported that Pang was offered a $200 million compensation package, most of which is stock options. Earlier this week, Apple announced that AI chief John Giannandrea was “retiring” and renowned AI researcher Amar Subramanya would be taking his place.08:26 pmApple Watch and AirPods health features roll out in multiple new countries
Apple Watch hypertension notifications and sleep apnea alerts, as well as AirPods Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, are now available in these new countries. more…08:18 pmSMS Delivery Failures to Mobicom in Mongolia for a Subset of Long Codes
Dec 3, 12:18 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures sending to Mobicom in Mongolia for a subset of Long Codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.08:11 pmWhat to expect from iOS 26.2 when it launches next week
Apple released iOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 release candidates, signaling an upcoming final version. Discover the changes now. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:11 pmApple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by Meta
Meta's latest attempt at relevance after failing to make the Metaverse or superintelligence happen is hiring Alan Dye, the guy behind Liquid Glass.Alan DyeApple's talent pool has taken repeated hits over the year, as tech rivals attempt to shore up their artificial intelligence projects by poaching employees from elsewhere. In the latest siphoning off of talent from Apple, Meta has poached a managerial figure connected to the Apple Vision Pro.On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Meta was hiring away Alan Dye from Apple. He is reportedly heading over to Meta to create a new design studio, with a focus on hardware, software, and AI integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:54 pmApple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta
Apple UI design head Alan Dye is leaving the company and transitioning to Meta, reports Bloomberg. Dye took over Apple's user interface design team in 2015 when former Apple designer Jony Ive transitioned to Chief Design Officer, and he's held that position since then. Dye has been at Apple since 2006, joining the marketing and communication team as a creative director. He transitioned to Jony Ive's user interface team in 2012 to work on iOS 7, and he worked on subsequent iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS design updates. Most recently, he helped develop the Vision Pro interface, and he oversaw the rollout of the iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass design revamp. Apple plans to replace Dye with Stephen Lemay, a longtime Apple designer who joined the company over 25 years ago. In a statement to Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Lemay. Steve Lemay has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999. He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple's culture of collaboration and creativity. Design is fundamental to who we are at Apple, and today, we have an extraordinary design team working on the most innovative product lineup in our history. Dye is joining Meta as chief design officer on December 31, and he will help Meta in its efforts to further break into consumer hardware. Dye will head up Meta's new design studio, overseeing hardware design and software design with a focus on improving Meta devices like headsets and glasses with AI features.Tags: Alan Dye, MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:36 pmApple design VP Alan Dye departing for Meta
Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design since 2015, is departing the company. Bloomberg reports that Meta has poached Dye as part of its push “into AI-equipped consumer devices.” Stephen Lemay, a 26-year Apple design veteran, will take over the role from Dye, who officially joins Meta on December 31. more…07:32 pmApple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd | Mac Daily NewsApple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd
Apple TV on Wednesday revealed first look images and the season two premiere date for its critically acclaimed Jon Hamm-led drama… The post Apple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:31 pmApple Expands Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, and Hearing Health Features to More Countries
Apple is expanding AirPods and Apple Watch health features to additional countries starting today. Hypertension notifications from the Apple Watch are now available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality has expanded to Bahrain, Costa Rica, and Paraguay, while Sleep Apnea notifications are available in Colombia. Apple also expanded Hearing Aid functionality with automatic Conversation Boost to a long list of European countries, including the UK, Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Ireland, and Denmark. Apple introduced Hypertension notifications in watchOS 26, and the feature uses heart data collected by the Apple Watch to alert users if signs of chronic high blood pressure are detected. Hypertension notifications work after collecting 30 days of heart rate data, and the feature can be set up in the Apple Health app on the iPhone. Hypertension alerts are available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. Sleep apnea detection is a feature that Apple first started rolling out with watchOS 11. It uses the accelerometer to monitor subtle wrist movements that are associated with interruptions in normal breathing patterns, alerting users if breathing disturbances are detected. Sleep apnea detection also requires 30 days of data, with information available in the Breathing Disturbances section of the Health app. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality first rolled out last year, allowing the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 to be used in lieu of hearing aids for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The hearing test uses tones at different frequencies to detect hearing loss, and if issues are detected, users can turn on hearing assistance. The feature also includes Loud Sound Reduction to protect hearing health. Conversation Boost has long been an AirPods Pro feature, but the auto-on option paired with Hearing Aid functionality automatically enhances sound volume when someone speaks. Hearing Aid functionality with Conversation Boost works on the AirPods Pro 2 and later, with a list of supported countries available on Apple's website.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:23 pmwatchOS 26.2 has four changes for Apple Watch, here’s everything new
watchOS 26.2 is almost here, and thanks to Apple’s official release notes, we know exactly what’s changing. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 26.2. more…07:22 pmWe built a Swift iOS app with a scalable backend in minutes. Here’s how. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWe built a Swift iOS app with a scalable backend in minutes. Here’s how.
We wanted to share a fun project we built: a simple pushup tracking app in Swift, powered by a Gadget backend. Our goal was to see how quickly we could get a native mobile app connected to a scalable database and API. Turns out, it’s pretty fast. We wrote a full tutorial, but here's the […]07:16 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Airtel in Nigeria
Dec 3, 11:16 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. This incident has been resolved.Dec 3, 09:21 PSTUpdate - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 07:21 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 06:40 PSTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 05:40 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.07:15 pmWhere can I find a tutorial on how to implement loyalty points in my marketplace app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhere can I find a tutorial on how to implement loyalty points in my marketplace app?
Hello everyone, I’m currently taking a Swift bootcamp and eventhough I’m very early in my learning, I already have an idea for an app I’d like to make. But I’m so frustrated already that I can’t seem to find a single tutorial anywhere on how to add loyalty points to a users account. The customer […]07:05 pmCan’t Provision A Device
Hi I'm having my first attempt at IOS development and want to see the progress I've made on my phone. I plugged it in to my Mac and selected it as a preview device and got the following messages in the Signing & Capabilities screen: Your team has no devices from which to generate a […]06:49 pmRelease candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available
Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe RC round arrives after the third developer betas, which Apple distributed on November 17 for most of the operating systems, November 18 for the third visionOS 26.2 build. The second arrived on November 12.iOS 26.2 RC 1 is build 23C52, replacing 23C5044b Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:42 pmApple Seeds watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Release Candidates
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The software comes two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The RCs are the final versions of the watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.2 updates that will be provided to the public next week as long as no other bugs are found. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device. watchOS 26.2 features updated Sleep Score ranges that better match how people might be feeling after a night's rest. In tvOS 26.2, Apple added support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, plus there is a dedicated Apple TV app kids mode for profiles created for kids.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:39 pmiPadOS 26.2 RC and more now available ahead of coming launch
Apple has just debuted the RC (release candidate) versions of its various 26.2 software updates, including iPadOS 26.2 and more. Here’s what to expect. more…06:38 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 RC rolling out to developers and public beta
macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate is now available for developers, as well as for the public beta, ahead of the official upcoming release. Here’s what to expect. more…06:37 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 RC for iPhone
Apple has released the release candidate of iOS 26.2 for iPhone. The RC version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…06:36 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today provided the release candidate of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers and public beta testers, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third beta. The RC represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found in the software. Testers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a new feature for video calls. Edge Light adds a border of soft light around the edges of the Mac's display to illuminate your face in darkened rooms. Edge Light is meant to mimic the look of a physical ring light. Edge Light uses the Neural Engine for positioning, so it is optimally placed around your face in the video frame. Light color can be adjusted from warm to cool, and intensity varies based on ambient lighting. Edge Light is available in video conferencing apps like FaceTime and Webex alongside other options like backgrounds, Portrait mode, and Voice Isolation. It works on Macs that support Apple silicon. Along with Edge Light, the Reminders app is getting an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due, the News app has some design updates, and Apple is adding new features to the Podcasts app. Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:33 pmApple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers | MacRumorsApple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The release candidates represent the final versions of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found during this final week of testing. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.2 has a Liquid Glass slider on the Lock Screen to adjust the transparency of the clock, plus it brings AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. The Reminders app now supports alarms for when tasks are due, and there are updates to the Podcasts and Apple News apps. Menu animations have been revamped, and CarPlay supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app. We have a full list of all the features available in iOS 26.2 in our guide. iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 will likely see a launch next week.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:22 pmIncreased Latency and Timeouts Across Roles and Realms
Dec 3, 10:17 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Flex. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.06:18 pmIndia Pulls Its Preinstalled iPhone App Demand
India has withdrawn its order requiring Apple and other smartphone makers to preinstall the government's Sanchar Saathi app after public backlash and privacy concerns. AppleInsider reports: On November 28, the India Ministry of Communication issued a secret directive to Apple and other smartphone manufacturers, requiring the preinstallation of a government-backed app. Less than a week later, the order has been rescinded. The withdrawal on Wednesday means Apple doesn't have to preload the Sanchar Saathi app onto iPhones sold in the country, in a way that couldn't be "disabled or restricted." [...] In pulling back from the demand, the government insisted that the app had an "increasing acceptance" among citizens. There was a tenfold spike of new user registrations on Tuesday alone, with over 600,000 new users made aware of the app from the public debacle. India Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia took a moment to insist that concerns the app could be used for increased surveillance were unfounded. "Snooping is neither possible nor will it happen" with the app, Scindia claimed. "This is a welcome development, but we are still awaiting the full text of the legal order that should accompany this announcement, including any revised directions under the Cyber Security Rules, 2024," said the Internet Freedom Foundation. It is treating the news with "cautious optimism, not closure," until formalities conclude. However, while promising, the backdown doesn't stop India from retrying something similar or another tactic in the future. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:12 pmApple Pay Promo Offers $15 Off $75 Etsy Purchase
Apple is offering a new Apple Pay promotion for the holidays, teaming up with Etsy to provide a $15 discount off of a purchase of $75 or more. Etsy users can get the $15 discount when making a purchase using Apple Pay as the payment method in the Etsy app and entering the promo code APPLEPAY at checkout. One discount is available per person, and it excludes shipping and handling, gift cards, and taxes. It is also not available for use on the Etsy website. The deal is available through December 10, 2025 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Fandango is also offering another "Apple Pay Wednesday" promotion that discounts movie tickets by $5 when making a purchase with Apple Pay in the Fandango app or on the Fandango website. Customers will need to use the promo code APPLEPAYWED when checking out to get the deal. The discount can be used for tickets at any theater that supports Fandango, and at any date and time, so purchases do not have to be for same-day tickets. Tag: Apple Pay PromoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:11 pmApple researchers unlock hidden heart data from Apple Watch sensor using AI
In the era of wearable technology, where a simple wristband can monitor steps, sleep, and even detect irregular heart rhythms, Apple Watch… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:04 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 3, 2025 – iOS 26.1 goes wide, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Narwal:Narwal is officially launching their Black Friday discounts, offering the record-low prices of its entire lineup up to 49% off. more…06:04 pm'MLB The Show Mobile' is Sony's biggest push into iPhone gaming
A new mobile version of "MLB The Show" marks Sony's most direct move yet to bring a console-first franchise to iPhone.An MLB game is coming to iOSThe game, soft-launched in the Philippines for now, isn't a companion app or a port. San Diego Studio built it from scratch for iOS and Android with console-style controls, licensed players, and full stadium fidelity.The result is a mobile title that looks and behaves far closer to a traditional release than anything Sony has shipped on phones before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:41 pmExperience Audio Perfection with the AirPods Pro 3!
Upgrade to the feature-packed AirPods Pro 3, boasting enhanced ANC, a redesigned fit, three-dimensional audio for an immersive listening experience, and built-in heart rate sensing. The AirPods Pro 3 allows you to take a hearing test at home, and the hearing aid feature allows you to hear people talking to you and communicate more clearly, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:40 pmPanels, Wallpaper App Will Be Shutting Down By The End of The Year
Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, is a popular YouTuber who released Panels, a wallpaper app, which will be shutting down at the end of this year. Based on the notice on the website Panels, the development team has undergone a change and MKBHD was not able to find the right fit of collaborators to continue the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:38 pmGoogle and Opera Collaborate to Bring Gemini AI to Opera GX and Opera One Browsers
An expansion of the collaboration between Opera and Google has been announced, where they will be integrating Gemini, Google’s AI model, to the browser. The expansion of side panels powered by Gemini that were exclusive to Opera Neon in the past is now accessible for the free browsers, Opera GX and Opera One. This allows […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:37 pmSingapore Now Has Tap to Pay Available on the iPhone
Tap to Pay is now branching out to Singapore, allowing small businesses, big merchants, and independent sellers to offer another way to pay where they can use the iPhone as a terminal for contactless payments. The feature was first released in February for the United States, which enabled the use of iPhones for accepting payments […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:36 pmThe AirPods 4 with ANC is 43% Off
Amazon has the AirPods 4 with ANC and Apple Care+ for direct service, protection, and support from Apple, at $90 off. The earbuds gives you an immersive listening experience with Spatial Audio along with ANC powered by the H2 chip made by Apple. It is designed to give you a comfortable listening experience with better […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:35 pmApple Store Closed for Renovations in Barcelona, One Relocating in Canada, and New Store Opening In India | iLoungeApple Store Closed for Renovations in Barcelona, One Relocating in Canada, and New Store Opening In India
The Apple Store in Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia will be closing temporarily to undergo renovations in February next year. The Apple Store in Montréal, Canada, Sainte Catherine will be relocating in the middle of January and will reportedly be moving to a heritage building that is 125 years old, northeast of the Rue de la […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:34 pmAds Coming to ChatGPT
Ads will be introduced to ChatGPT by OpenAI for those who are using the chatbot for free. References for a functionality that will incorporate ads were found by Tibor Blaho, an engineer, where code strings refer to a carousel for search ads, along with an API for ads. The update will be coming to all […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:33 pmApple Adds the First-Gen iPhone SE to the Obsolete List
The original iPhone SE has now been deemed obsolete by Apple and has been added to the list of products on their website. Once a device is regarded as obsolete, it would no longer be qualified for repair services and battery replacements at authorized Apple Service Providers as well as Apple Stores worldwide. After seven […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:30 pmThe 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 256GB Is $250 Off
Amazon has the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 256 GB marked $250 off. The device is powered by the Apple made M4 chip with enhanced AI capabilities, bringing smart features, fluidity and speed to your MacBook. You can blaze through your daily workflow, multitask across macOS apps, handle heavy projects for editing, and enjoy high-graphics gaming. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:29 pmSiri Delays Lead To John Giannandrea, Apple AI Chief, Retiring
Apple announced that John Giannandrea, chief of Apple AI, will be retiring from his position in the Spring of next year. He will take on the role as an advisor anytime from now until next year, then Amar Subramanya, a former AI researcher for Microsoft, will be taking the reins as AI vice president. Subramanya […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:28 pmNetflix Removes Mobile App Casting To TVs
Netflix silently removed the capability to cast content from your mobile phone to streaming devices and modern TVs like the Google TV streamer and latest models for the Chromecast. Reddit users were able to spot the change first, which was then confirmed on the support page of Netflix. You can still use older versions of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:27 pmM5 iPad Pro May Be Giving a Hint on New Feature of Studio Display
The M5 iPad Pro’s upgraded specs may be hinting at a big new feature for the upcoming Studio Display, which is anticipated to roll out early next year. The most recent iPad Pro was premiered by Apple last month, with one change related to the display that is quite noticeable. The feature provides a lower […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:11 pmMake calls more personal: Your guide to creating custom iPhone Contact Posters
Contact Posters let you customize how your contact card looks to other people when you call them from your iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:06 pmMLB: The Show is officially bringing the best baseball game to iPhone
Heads up, baseball fans. MLB: The Show is officially coming to iPhone. The game is already soft launched in one country and will launch globally in the future. more…05:04 pmAI-Powered Feedback Collection from users for iOS Apps
We're Building An intelligent chatbot library for iOS that collects meaningful user feedback through natural conversations. You create "use cases" for specific moments in your app – each with an initial message and a goal. The AI chats with users, understands their problems, and automatically creates detailed tickets. Why Forms and Support Sections Don't Work […]04:46 pmDeals: Phone 16 Pro Max up to $580 off, AirPods Pro 2 $114 off, Apple Crossbody Strap, Ocean Band, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Phone 16 Pro Max up to $580 off, AirPods Pro 2 $114 off, Apple Crossbody Strap, Ocean Band, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with even lower prices on iPhone – you’ll now find 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max models at up to $580 off via Amazon renewed Premium (among others). We also still have AirPods Pro 4 with ANC down at the wild $99 deal price, but this morning also ushered back in the Cyber Monday deal on AirPods Pro 2 at $114 off alongside a new all-time low on the official Apple Crossbody iPhone Strap and its 2025 model Neon Green Ocean Band. Hit the jump for a closer look. more…04:46 pmTiny snap-on iPhone game controller is always ready to play [Review] ★★★★☆
The Abxylute M4 game controller is pocket-size, but clip it to your iPhone to add all the buttons and sticks needed for gaming. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:40 pmiPhone 17 Pro lost key Camera app feature that iPhone 16 Pro had
iPhone 17 Pro offers a much-improved camera experience over prior models like the iPhone 16 Pro. But an Apple support document confirms that one previous Camera app feature has been removed: Night mode photos are no longer available in Portrait mode. more…04:32 pmHoliday MacBook Air deals slash prices by up to $600
Cyber Week deals on Apple's MacBook Air are going on now, with M4 price points as low as $749.99 and a blowout M1 deal available for $499.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air laptops for Cyber Monday - Image credit: AppleAmazon has the lowest prices on the retail configurations, but B&H is offering its own aggressive sales on upgraded models, including M4 models with 32GB of memory and/or extra storage.If you're looking for the cheapest MacBook Air price for casual use, Walmart has the closeout M1 model on sale for $499. If budget allows, though, we recommend opting for the $749.99 M4 spec that has 16GB of memory vs. the 8GB in the clearance M1 model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:20 pmApp update uses metal for SwiftUI texture generation
Hey all, I just posted a walkthrough of some of the new features in my app to r/typograph, but I thought you might be interested in some of the technical details. Of note: – Custom paper construction package uses metal to generate lined, graph, construction, halftone and sheettone textures. – Absurd glyph-to-SwiftUI drawing command workflow […]04:20 pmTikTok blew up my app, and I didn’t have to pay for it!
Wanted to share a marketing strategy I used bc I didn’t have a marketing budget for my app. I searched tiktok videos of people making app reviews (bonus points if it’s your niche, for example mine was Structured). I commented asking if they’d do a video for my app (from my personal account, not the […]04:14 pmToday in Apple history: World’s first iPad-only newspaper folds
On December 3, 2012, News Corp pulled the plug on innovative iPad newspaper "The Daily" less than two years after the publication's launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:12 pmAirPods 4 With ANC Still Available for $99 Low Price
Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are still available at their record low price of $99.00 on Amazon, down from $179.00. We started tracking this deal last week for Black Friday, and it's one of the few that has stuck around after that event ended. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Free shipping options have somewhat delayed delivery dates, with December 11 provided as of writing. Prime members in select cities should see some same-day delivery times. As of writing, this is the only AirPods model on Amazon matching its record low price. $80 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.00 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. 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 Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:06 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
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Apple's AI chief, John Giannandrea, will finally exit the company after seven years at the helm, a move that gave the company's stock… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:59 pmHow to see all the books you read in 2025 with Apple Books
Apple has made a full snapshot of your 2025 reading habits with the Apple Books Year in Review. Here's how to see and share it.A look back at your 2025 reading with Apple BooksIt's December, and all your favorite apps are giving you a breakdown of all your yearly statistics. Apple Music does this every year, but for the past few years, Apple Books has joined in on the fun.If you use Apple Books to read all your favorite digital prose, your 2025 Year in Review is now ready to explore. It's a fun little snapshot of everything you've spent the past twelve months reading. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:57 pmThe iPhone 17 Pro lost a key feature in the Camera app, and users are upset
Macworld If you’ve tried to take a portrait shot with your new iPhone 17 Pro, you might have noticed that a feature is missing. Portrait Mode was first introduced with the iPhone 7 Plus, and it uses depth data to create an artificial bokeh effect in the background of a photo. Since the iPhone 12 Pro, thanks to the LiDAR scanner, Portrait Mode also works in combination with Night Mode – but that seems to have changed with the iPhone 17 Pro. As noted by many users on Reddit and Apple’s own discussion forums and confirmed in this support document, the feature has quietly disappeared from the latest iPhone models. How Night Mode on iPhone works For those unfamiliar with it, Night Mode essentially enables a longer exposure on the camera, which can range from 1 second to 30 seconds, depending on the lighting conditions in the environment. With a longer exposure, the sensor captures more light, resulting in better photos in the dark. Starting with the iPhone 15 Pro, most regular photos can be converted to Portrait mode – that’s because the Camera app automatically stores depth data in the background. However, on the iPhone 17 Pro, photos taken at night with Night Mode turned on don’t have the depth data needed to be converted to Portrait mode. Night mode has been a staple of portrait shots for years.Apple When users try to manually take a photo at night with Portrait Mode turned on, the option to use Night Mode disappears. Macworld confirmed this behavior by comparing the iPhone 17 Pro Max to previous iPhone models. In older models, combining Night Mode and Portrait Mode is entirely possible, even on iOS 26. Although some users thought this might be caused by a bug, Apple’s website confirms that Night Mode support when taking Portrait photos is not available for iPhone 17 Pro models. Why Apple might have made this change There’s no word from Apple on why they made this decision, but we have a few theories. Because Night Mode takes longer to take photos, some users who don’t fully understand how the feature works end up getting annoyed when they have to wait a few seconds for the iPhone to take the photo. In some cases, Night Mode is triggered automatically, but the longer exposure can cause users to miss an important moment by moving their phone too quickly. Combine Night Mode with Portrait Mode, and the delay for taking a photo becomes even longer. And that delay can be the difference between quickly capturing a moment and missing the shot. But did Night Mode really make a difference for Portrait photos? Are the photos better without it? Here’s what I found out. The photo taken with Night Mode is brighter, but the iPhone 17’s portrait shot is crisper.Foundry While a Portrait photo taken with Night Mode on does indeed look brighter, it also has more noise and more artifacts caused by post-processing. The photo taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, on the other hand, looks darker, but also has less noise and more detail. Another thing to keep in mind is that photos taken with Night Mode are always limited to 12 megapixels, while Portrait photos without it can be captured at 24 megapixels. Is Apple quietly killing Night Mode? For now, I don’t think Apple is killing Night Mode. The feature is still available for those who want to use it in regular camera mode. Still, it’s intriguing when a feature that has been available for years simply disappears without explanation. If you have an iPhone 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max, you’ll have to decide between taking brighter photos at night or using the fancy Portrait effect. At least until Apple decides to bring the feature back, if that ever happens.03:53 pmScheduled Maintenance for Linode Manager, API and Blockstorage in Chicago (ORD) Data Center | LinodeScheduled Maintenance for Linode Manager, API and Blockstorage in Chicago (ORD) Data Center
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(This is my last post about preview releases. What's in there works perfectly, I'm just expanding the scope to serve more developers. Look for a v1.0 announcement next week or the week after.) Axiom is a suite of battle-tested Claude Code skills, commands, and references for modern Apple platform development. With v0.9.0, Axiom adds complete […]03:50 pmBought a macbook pro – can’t use it to publish apps?
Hello everyone, To start, I know almost nothing about Apple and it's eco-system. I want to publish an app on their app store which I built using Unity. To do this I bought a 2015 macbook air (running 12.7.6). As I tried to get things working I found that the latest version of xcode I […]Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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- 04:34 pmBlack Friday Deal: Woot has 27-inch 5K Studio Displays on sale for up to $500 off MSRP | MacPrices.netBlack Friday Deal: Woot has 27-inch 5K Studio Displays on sale for up to $500 off MSRP
Woot has Apple Studio Displays on sale for up to $500 off MSRP as part of their Black Friday sales event. Shipping is free: - Studio Display (Standard glass Tilt Adjustable): $1399 $200 off MSRP - Studio Display (Nano glass Tilt Adjustable): $1499 $400 off MSRP - Studio Display (Standard glass Tilt & Height Adjustable): $1699 $300 off MSRP - Studio Display (Nano glass Tilt & Height Adjustable): $1799 $500 off MSRP Prices valid through December 10th or until stock sells out. Their prices are the lowest available for Studio Displays among the retailers we track. For the latest prices and sales, see our Studio Display Price Tracker, updated daily.03:20 pmBlack Friday Deal: HomePod minis for $84 at Verizon, $15 off MSRP
Buy an Apple HomePod mini today at Verizon for $15 off Apple's MSRP ($84.99). This is the lowest Black Friday price currently available for HomePod minis. Their sale price applies to all mini colors and represents a rare HomePod sale price. Verizon service is not required for purchase. Buy online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). Sale price for online orders only, in-store price may vary. See our HomePod Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals from Apple and its retailers.01:43 amWalmart has Apple Watch SE 3 models on Black Friday sale for $50 off MSRP, prices start at $199 | MacPrices.netWalmart has Apple Watch SE 3 models on Black Friday sale for $50 off MSRP, prices start at $199
Walmart has Apple Watch SE 3 models on Black Friday sale for $50 off MSRP. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). These are the lowest Black Friday prices on Apple Watch models among Apple's retailers: - 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $199.99, $50 off MSRP - 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $229.99, $50 off MSRP - 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS + 5G: $249.99, $50 off MSRP - 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS + 5G: $279.99, $50 off MSRP For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.01:14 amBlack Friday Deal: Apple AirPods 4 for only $69, normally $129
Walmart has Apple AirPods 4 now on Black Friday sale on their online store for $60 off MSRP, only $69. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). This is the lowest price currently available for new AirPods among Apple's retailers: - AirPods 4: $69, $60 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:07 amBlack Friday Deal: Walmart has clearance 13-inch M1 MacBook Airs on sale for only $549 | MacPrices.netBlack Friday Deal: Walmart has clearance 13-inch M1 MacBook Airs on sale for only $549
Walmart has clearance, but new, Apple 13" M1 MacBook Airs (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) available online for $549, $450 off original MSRP, in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold colors. These are new MacBooks for sale by Walmart directly, not a third-party seller. It's the cheapest new MacBook available this Back Friday shopping period! These sale prices are available for online orders only. Order online, and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). Note that stock status may vary, check Walmart's site for availability. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.12:53 amUpdate: iPads now on Black Friday sale for $75 off MSRP at Amazon, prices start at $274 | MacPrices.netUpdate: iPads now on Black Friday sale for $75 off MSRP at Amazon, prices start at $274
Amazon has lowered Black Friday prices on Apple's 11th-generation 11" A16 iPads a further $5 to new low starting price of $274 (on 128GB and 256GB WiFi models). Shipping is free: - 11" 11th-generation 128GB WiFi iPads: $274 $75 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $374 $75 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 512GB WiFi iPads: $579 $70 off MSRP These are the lowest Black Friday prices on iPads currently available at Apple retailers. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.Monday November 2403:43 pmApple Desktop and Laptop Computer Black Friday Deals at Best Buy From $479 + free shipping | DealNews LaptopsApple Desktop and Laptop Computer Black Friday Deals at Best Buy From $479 + free shipping
We’ve pictured the Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6″ Laptop (2022) for $649 ($50 under our mention from last week and the lowest price we’ve seen). Buy Now at Best BuySunday November 2305:38 pmBlack Friday: 14-inch M4 Pro/M4 Max MacBook Pros on sale for up to $400 off Apple’s MSRP | MacPrices.netBlack Friday: 14-inch M4 Pro/M4 Max MacBook Pros on sale for up to $400 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has Apple's 14-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) on Black Friday sale right now for up to $400 off MSRP. Shipping is free. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Black): $1749, $250 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Silver): $1748.16, $251 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $2099, $300 off MSRP - 14" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $2099, $300 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Black): $2799, $400 off MSRP - 14" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Silver): $2799, $400 off MSRP For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.05:32 pmBest Black Friday Deal: Take $150 off all M4 MacBook Airs, prices start at only $749 | MacPrices.netBest Black Friday Deal: Take $150 off all M4 MacBook Airs, prices start at only $749
Amazon has all 13" M4 MacBook Airs and 15" M4 MacBook Airs on Black Friday sale right now for $250 off Apple's MSRP, starting at only $749. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $749.99, $250 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $949.99, $250 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1149.99, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $949.99, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1149.99, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB/): $1349.99, $250 off Their prices are the lowest available for new M4 MacBook Airs anywhere and represent the best Black Friday deal on Apple products so far this Holiday shopping season. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, both updated daily.Saturday November 2201:12 pmTake up to $200 off new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pros with Amazon’s Black Friday savings
Amazon is offering discounts ranging up to $200 off MSRP on new 14" M5 MacBook Pros as part of their Black Friday sales, each including free shipping. Prices are current at the time of this post: - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Black): $1442, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Silver): $1441.64, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Black): $1641, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Silver): $1649.99, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $1799, MSRP $1999 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $1874, MSRP $1999 For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.Friday November 2109:16 pmDeal Alert! Apple AirPods 4 with ANC on Black Friday sale for 44% off MSRP, only $99 | MacPrices.netDeal Alert! Apple AirPods 4 with ANC on Black Friday sale for 44% off MSRP, only $99
Amazon has Apple AirPods 4 with Automatic Noise Cancellation on Black Friday sale 44% off MSRP, including free shipping, now only $99.99. That's $80 off MSRP, and it's the lowest price we've seen so far for these AirPods. Act now if you're interested, as we don't know how long this price will last. Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:04 pmBlack Friday: iPad Airs on sale for $150 off Apple’s MSRP, prices start at $449
Take $150 off 11-inch M3 iPad Airs and 13-inch M3 iPad Airs at Amazon as part of their Black Friday sale. Shipping is free. Be sure to order from Amazon itself rather than a third-party seller. These are the lowest prices currently available for new M3-powered iPad Airs. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated daily.Thursday November 2009:19 pmBlack Friday: Apple iPads for $70 off MSRP, prices start at $279
Black Friday prices on Apple's 11" A16 iPads are now live at Amazon and Walmart. Take $70 off WiFi models with prices available starting at $279: (1): Amazon has Apple's 11th-generation A16 WiFi iPads on Black Friday sale for $70 off MSRP. Shipping is free: - 11" 11th-generation 128GB WiFi iPads: $279 $70 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $379 $70 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 512GB WiFi iPads: $579 $70 off MSRP (2): Walmart is offering a $70 discount on Apple's 11" A16 WiFi iPads as well. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 11" 128GB WiFi A16 iPad: $279, $70 off MSRP - 11" 256GB WiFi A16 iPad: $379, $70 off MSRP - 11" 512GB WiFi A16 iPad: $579, $70 off MSRP For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.06:26 pmSams Club offering $40 Black Friday savings on Apple HomePods, now $259
Sams Club has Apple HomePods on Black Friday sale for $259. Their price is $40 off Apple's MSRP, and both Space Gray and White colors are available. Sale price is for online orders only, in-store price may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup, if available. Sams Club membership required. For the latest prices & sales, see our HomePod Price Tracker, updated daily.02:41 pmBlack Friday: Apple M4 Mac minis on sale for up to $200 off MSRP, prices start at $479 | MacPrices.netBlack Friday: Apple M4 Mac minis on sale for up to $200 off MSRP, prices start at $479
Amazon has M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis on Black Friday sale starting at only $479 and ranging up to $200 off MSRP. Shipping is free. Their prices are the lowest currently available for these popular minis: - Mac mini M4 (16GB/256GB): $479, $120 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 (16GB/512GB): $719, $80 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 (24GB/512GB): $889, $110 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 Pro (24GB/512GB): $1199, $200 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.01:03 pmBlack Friday: Apple AirPods on sale for up to $120 off MSRP, prices start at $79
Official Black Friday prices for Apple AirPods are now live at Amazon and Walmart. Both retailers are offering AirPods models for up to $120 off Apple's MSRP. These are the best deals on AirPods this year: (1): Amazon has Apple AirPods on Black Friday sale for up to $120 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $79.99, $50 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $109.99, $70 off - AirPods Pro 3: $219.99, $30 off - AirPods Max: $429.99, $120 off (2): Walmart has Apple AirPods on Black Friday sale on their online store for up to $100 off MSRP. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods 4: $79.99, $50 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $109.99, $70 off - AirPods Pro 3: $219.99, $30 off - AirPods Max: $499.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.10:16 amApple iPad Black Friday Deals at Best Buy from $299 + free shipping
As one of its Black Friday sale deals, save on 30 models from the brand, with up to $150 off. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Air M3 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $449 ($500 at Amazon). Buy Now at Best BuyWednesday November 1911:02 pmMac mini with M4 Pro CPU on Black Friday sale for $1199, $200 off Apple’s MSRP
B&H Photo has Apple's Mac mini with the M4 Pro CPU on Black Friday sale for $1199, $200 off MSRP. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - Mac mini M4 Pro CPU (24GB/512GB): $1199, $200 off MSRP Their price (along with Amazon's) is the lowest available for this mini among the retailers we track. For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.08:44 pmMac Studio with M4 Max CPU on early Black Friday sale for $1799, $200 off Apple’s MSRP | MacPrices.netMac Studio with M4 Max CPU on early Black Friday sale for $1799, $200 off Apple’s MSRP
B&H Photo has the standard-configuration Mac Studio model with Apple's M4 Max CPU in stock today and on sale for $200 off MSRP, now $1799 (10-Core CPU and 32GB RAM/512GB SSD). B&H also offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses. Their price is the lowest available for this model. For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac Studio Price Tracker, updated daily.10:39 amRefurb Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6″ Laptop (2022) for $630 + free shipping
That's the best deal we've ever seen on this build. Buy Now at eBayTuesday November 1805:36 pmWeek’s Best early Black Friday MacBook deal: Take $150 off all M4 MacBook Airs, prices start at only $749 | MacPrices.netWeek’s Best early Black Friday MacBook deal: Take $150 off all M4 MacBook Airs, prices start at only $749
Amazon has all 13" M4 MacBook Airs and 15" M4 MacBook Airs on early Black Friday sale right now for $250 off Apple's MSRP right now, starting at only $749. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $749.99, $250 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $949.99, $250 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1149.99, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $949.99, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1149.99, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB/): $1349.99, $250 off Their prices are the lowest available for new M4 MacBook Airs anywhere and represent the best Black Friday deal on Apple products so far this Holiday shopping season. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, both updated daily.02:32 pm