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Google Meet customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com in the Asia region.
**Description**
We are experiencing an issue with Google Meet beginning on Tuesday, 2025-11-25 21:41 PST.
Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue.
We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-26 02:00 PST with current details.
We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption.
**Symptoms**
Customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com.
**Workaround**
Customers can use the mobile version to load Meet. Incident began at 2025-11-26 05:41 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Title
Google Meet customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com in the Asia region.
Description
We are experiencing an issue with Google Meet beginning on Tuesday, 2025-11-25 21:41 PST.
Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue.
We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-26 02:00 PST with current details.
We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption.
Symptoms
Customers are experiencing issues loading meet.google.com.
Workaround
Customers can use the mobile version to load Meet.
Affected products: Google Meet
PSA: You might want to skip the tempting $549 M1 MacBook Air deal this Black Friday Apple begun selling the M1 MacBook Air for $699 through Walmart last year, and at the time, it was a great deal. I’ve personally been a big advocate for the M1 MacBook Air, especially as its slowly come down in price. In more recent history, it’s gone on sale for $599, and this week for Black Friday – you can grab one for $549.
While that’s still certainly an appealing price point, I’d recommend you think twice about that purchase before you make that jump. Here’s why.
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How to recreate this menu/popover layout, with larger buttons horizontally at the top? Bonus points if you can work out what Human Interface Guidelines article this image came from. Unrelated but also important to me: the Australian social media ban comes into effect in two weeks, and Reddit is included in that ban. I fully support it, despite losing access to Reddit and r/iOSProgramming as an under-16. I […]
M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to record low $1,569 ($230 off) B&H is pulling out all the stops for Black Friday, with a record-breaking $230 discount on Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch with a bump up to 24GB of RAM.Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 24GB drops to record low $1,569 - Image credit: AppleB&H has slashed $230 off the price of Apple's new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 24GB of RAM, bringing the cost down to $1,569. This deal is a highly aggressive offer that sits alongside over 160 Black Friday deals on Apple alone at B&H.Save $230 on M5 MacBook Pro 24GB Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Strong iPhone 17 demand could help Apple dethrone Samsung Double-digit growth in iPhone sales, driven by the iPhone 17, will help Apple become the world's largest smartphone maker in 2025.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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Apple to become number one smartphone maker globally through 2029 A report suggests iPhone 17 demand, an extra-large upgrade cycle, and a range of significant new models through 2027 will see Apple crowned top smartphone maker through 2029, passing Samsung.iPhone 17 Pro Max helped drive salesApple hasn't been the number one smartphone maker since 2011. The position has been held primarily by Samsung in that time, but a combination of factors will soon see Apple retake that position.According to a Counterpoint Research report seen by Bloomberg, iPhone 17 demand will help drive iPhone shipments up 10% in 2025, compared to 4.6% growth for Samsung. The overall market will grow by 3.3%, leaving Apple at a projected 19.4% market share. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
How do I create interactive 3D exercise animations like the Seven app in iOS? I’m building a push-up tracking app in SwiftUI and I want to include a 3D exercise animation similar to the Seven workout app — where the user can rotate the character and view the exercise from different angles. I already have a short animation created in Maya that shows a character doing push-ups. I would […]
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Hands on with Kuxiu's range of 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe chargers Kuxiu's latest battery packs and chargers offer the Qi2.2 wireless charging standard that brings 25W MagSafe charging to your iPhone 17. Here are the ones to check out during Black Friday.Kuxiu has a selection of 25W MagSafe chargersPeople spend a lot of time considering which case they would like to use for their iPhone, but don't bother thinking about how their device is getting charged. I believe that's a big mistake, as keeping your device charged and battery healthy is just as critical as protecting it from damage.I've got my go-to brands for various needs, like Anker for power adapters or Nomad Goods for cases, but Kuxiu has been my favorite for charging devices for several years. They've got some excellent options for iPads I've covered before, but today I'm sharing some interesting chargers for your iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form Apple may be getting closer to bringing Apple Intelligence to China, based on an Apple Intelligence feedback form that recently launched on the company's website. The form requires a +86 telephone number for feedback to be submitted, which suggests that it is designed for Apple users located in China rather than those who simply speak Chinese.
The site is designed to allow customers to share feedback on Apple Intelligence, reporting information about content, privacy, and general functionality.
Customers can submit feedback on Writing Tools, the Photos Clean Up tool, notification summaries, the Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode, priority Mail messages, Smart Replies in Mail and Messages, and summaries in Mail, Messages, Safari, and Call Recordings in the Notes app.
As of right now, no Apple Intelligence features are available in China. Apple has been working to expand Apple Intelligence to China since the launch of iOS 18, but it has to partner with a Chinese AI company to deliver the AI functionality.
Apple has teamed up with Alibaba for Apple Intelligence, but the rollout of the feature set was delayed in June due to ongoing trade issues between the United States and China. The U.S. and China have since reached a trade and tariff truce, which means Apple could soon clear regulatory hurdles.
iOS 26.2 will be the last version of iOS that launches before the end of the year, and it's possible that Apple might be able to implement support in the update if it has earned China's approval. There are no signs of Apple Intelligence support in China in the betas so far, and neither Apple nor Alibaba have provided a potential release date.Tag: ChinaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Holiday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects to Apple Devices Last year, developer Simon Støvring came out with a fun little holiday-themed Mac app called Festivitas. Festivitas adds colorful string lights to your Mac's dock and menu bar, and this year, it can do even more.
Festivitas received a 2025 holiday update today, and now it supports gently falling snow for an even cozier feel. Snow interacts with the mouse cursor, parting around it, and if you have a second or third display, snow expands across all of your monitors. Lights and snow can now be set to start at a specific time with a new Shortcuts integration.
There are new light options for 2025, including color presets and the option to choose from tons of different shapes. You can customize light shapes, color, size, opacity, drop height, cable thickness, and more in the Settings. Lights can animate, and there are pulse, twinkle, chase, and wave patterns. Snow can also be adjusted with options for amount, flake size, fall speed, and wind.
Snow and lights can be displayed over all of your app windows, or just on the desktop, which is nice for a more minimal holiday experience. You can import and export color palettes, and customize your color selections. Like last year, the Mac app requires accessibility features to add lights to the dock, which the app prompts you to grant when starting it up for the first time.
Festivitas also now works with the iPad and the iPhone in addition to the Mac. On the iPhone and iPad, lights can be added to the Home Screen using widgets, with customization options to change the aesthetic. The lights are designed to be put around photos, which is a cute effect.
Festivitas for the Mac offers customer-selected fair pricing starting at 4 euros, and it can be downloaded from the Festivitas website. The iPhone and iPad app is available from the App Store, and it too offers customer-selected fair pricing between $3.99 and $9.99. [Direct Link]This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Satechi FindAll Review: Rechargeable AirTag Alternatives With Find My Support Satechi offers several accessories that include Find My integration, all of which either have more convenient form factors than the AirTag or expanded versatility. The Satechi FindAll range includes a Passport Cover, Glasses Case, Luggage Tag, Card, and Keychain, several of which I've been testing for the last few months.
The entire range is made from a vegan leather material that's pleasant to the touch while also durable, and colors that include Black, Sand, and Desert Rose. Prices are all from $30 to $60, and Satechi often has sales.
FindAll Glasses Case
The $50 FindAll Glasses case has a triangle shape that should fit most glasses and sunglasses options, though I think it could struggle to fit some of the sunglasses with wider lenses. It opens up fully for access to glasses, and then folds into thirds with a magnetic flap to seal it up.
Size wise, this isn't exactly a compact case. I wouldn't want to carry it in a smaller purse or backpack, but it fits well in a larger bag. It's rigid, so it offers protection for glasses even if it's tossed in a bag with a bunch of other items. The case is 6.4 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and 2.6 inches tall. When it's not in use, you can fold it flat.
I have the black version, and it doesn't seem to show fingerprints or wear even after a few months of use. The lighter colors might be easier to stain, but the vegan leather that Satechi is using seems durable.
I like the idea of a glasses case with Find My, but it only seems useful for a person with a lot of discipline. If I'm losing my sunglasses, it's because I'm not putting them back in the case, not because I misplace the case.
I've never been good about returning my glasses to their case, but even if I was, I'm not sure I'd lose the case. I usually have the case in my bag or in one spot in my house, so it's just not an item I tend to lose. With that technicality out of the way, it's a useful case. It offers solid protection, and it could be useful to have if you're often traveling or tend to swap glasses and put one in the case while wearing another. People who do that might have more of a tendency to put the case somewhere random.
Satechi says the case is compatible with the VITURE Pro XR glasses, XReal Air 2, and Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, and it makes sense to use with those.
The back of the case has a circle on it, to denote where the magnetic charging ring is located. It's able to charge via MagSafe or Qi, and it only needs to be charged every eight months or so. There's a little LED that comes on when it's attached to a charger, so you can tell when it's done.
It has all of the same Find My capabilities as any Find My device, including alerts, sound options, and more, but I'll have more to say about it below.
FindAll Luggage Tag
The $45 FindAll Luggage Tag is a clever combination of a luggage tag and an AirTag. If it didn't mention Find My on the inside of the tag, I'm not sure anyone would view it as anything other than a typical luggage tag. It's 3.3 inches tall and 2.9 inches wide.
It's basically a circle-shaped tag with an openable front that includes a piece of paper where you can write down your information. An adjustable buckle with three holes can attach to your luggage or a bag, and like the glasses case, it charges via Qi or MagSafe.
I like the premium look and feel of the FindAll Luggage Tag. I generally think it's probably safer to have a tracker inside of a suitcase, but because of the buckle, this isn't going to snap off or come loose without effort.
The vegan leather material feels sturdy, and it's stitched well. I pulled on it as hard as I could and even lifted a fully packed suitcase by the tag, and so far there's no damage. The flip-down front that houses your personal information is great, but I do wish the plastic cover inside came up a little higher.
One thing I'm always worried about with a luggage tag is it getting wet or damaged in some way. There is partial protection for the paper inside the FindAll Luggage Tag and the magnet snaps closed tight, but I still worry a little about water intrusion.
FindAll Card
The $35 FindAll Card is a card-shaped Find My device that's meant to be tucked inside a wallet. There are a lot of these kinds of Find My wallet devices available now, including some that are super cheap on Amazon, but I like the peace of mind of having something from a reputable brand.
Satechi's version is credit card sized (3.35 inches long by 2.13 inches wide), and it fits into the credit card section of any wallet. It's 0.09 inches thick, which isn't the thinnest card that I've tested, but it's also not the thickest. Satechi designed it with beveled edges, and that helps it look and feel slimmer than it is.
The card comes in black, beige, and pink, and it is nice to have an option other than black available. I tested the black, and the glossy material that it's made from is shiny and smooth to the touch, but it's going to pick up fingerprints. I like the smooth texture because it slips into a wallet easily, plus it's IP66 water resistant so if your wallet falls out of your pocket into a puddle, it'll still be locatable.
The FindAll Card is nondescript with just a small Satechi logo on the front. If someone stole your wallet, it could potentially be mistaken for a keycard, but a savvy thief would probably know exactly what it is.
I like the card-style item trackers because you can also tuck them inside other things. I put one in my planner so I don't misplace it, and they also work in books, sunglasses cases, laptop cases, my Steam Deck case, and other slimmer, flatter items where an AirTag isn't the best option.
The FindAll Card charges via MagSafe or Qi, which is convenient. I haven't had to recharge it yet, but Satechi says it lasts for up to 16 months before needing a recharge. I think it's got the longest battery life of any card that I've tested so far.
FindAll Keychain
Satechi's $30 FindAll Keychain is one of my favorite keychain-style Find My items. It's larger than an AirTag with a square shape (1.3 inches square), but it also has an integrated battery and a keyring at the top so I can attach it to anything without having to get an additional accessory.
I like the soft-touch vegan leather material in this form factor, and it's lightweight at 14.3 grams even with the metal keyring. The leather material feels strong, so even though there's just a loop of material holding the keychain to the keyring, it doesn't feel like it's going to come apart.
Like the rest of the Satechi FindAll line, the FindAll Keychain can be popped onto a Qi or MagSafe charger when it's out of battery, and that's a huge benefit over AirTags. I am bad about ordering new AirTag batteries and swapping them out when they die, and rechargeable batteries are so much more convenient. Satechi says the battery can last for up to 12 months without needing to be recharged.
Find My Integration
All of Satechi's FindAll devices can be added to the Items tab in the Find My app, so you can track them right alongside AirTags and your other Apple devices.
Satechi's products are almost identical in functionality to the AirTag, but there is no Precision Finding. Precision Finding requires Ultra Wideband (UWB), and these don't support it. That makes a big difference when you want something that you can locate precisely indoors, but less of a difference tracking at long range.
If you lose your keys indoors and often need to hunt them down, the option to play a sound helps, but the ability to get directed right to them over short distances with Precision Finding is unbeatable. The FindAll accessories are limited to Bluetooth 5.4, which isn't as precise.
Satechi says there's a Bluetooth range of 10 to 20 meters when indoors, and 20 to 50 meters when outdoors. When you're out of Bluetooth range, you can use the Find My network.
The FindAll devices connect to the same Find My network as the AirTag, allowing you to leverage Apple products owned by other people to track your items even over great distances. As long as there's an Apple device with cellular or Wi-Fi near a Find My item, it can relay its location back to you.
There is a built-in Play a Sound feature, and Satechi's products all list an 80 to 90 decibel range. It's loud enough to hear indoors if you're in the same room and it's buried in a bag or a wallet. Outdoors was a little tougher with loud ambient noise, but between the Bluetooth range and the sound, I was able to find the Keychain after tossing it into the woods.
Outdoors, the Find My app is able to direct me close enough to the area of the FindAll device is located to hear it making a sound, provided it's not muffled the fabric of a bag or something similar.
Item Left Behind notifications are available too, and that's one of the most useful features of a Find My device or an AirTag. You can get a notification when you get out of range of your item, which immediately alerts you if you've left behind your keys, wallet, bag, or whatever else is attached to one of Satechi's FindAll devices.
You can also share item locations with other people, so if your luggage is lost at the airport, you can allow an airline employee access to the FindAll device to track it down. Similarly, you can share locations with family members, and set it up to provide your name and information when an item you've lost is located by someone else.
Bottom Line
Satechi's FindAll series is an upgrade over the AirTag with different form factors and the option to recharge via MagSafe or Qi, but it does lack Precision Finding. For something that you're likely to lose indoors or in close quarters where it's difficult to hear sound, it might be worth opting for an AirTag for access to Precision Finding, but for general tracking and item left behind notifications, Satechi's trackers are great.
I've been using a couple of Find My items without Precision Finding for several years now, and I've never missed it. My wallet, for example, has a Find My card, and I always get item left behind notifications and can accurately track its location when I've left it behind. Basically, Bluetooth tracking will bring you to the house that an item is in, but Precision Finding can help you locate where it is inside the house as long as you're very close. Sometimes that functionality can be replaced with sound, and sometimes it can't.
The Satechi FindAll devices have been with me for about six months, and I haven't run into problems with them. Batteries have not run out, the notifications have been reliable, and I've been able to put them to the test multiple times. I have run into some item trackers that die a few months after purchase or stop working in some capacity, but so far, Satechi's products are performing well.
In terms of price, some of Satechi's products are more expensive than the AirTag (which is $29), but there are frequent discounts that drop the price of items like the Keychain below AirTag pricing.
How to Buy
All of the FindAll accessories can be purchased from the Satechi website at prices ranging from $30 to $60. Satechi is holding a Black Friday sale right now, so there's a 30 percent sitewide discount available with promo code BFCM2025.
Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with the FindAll Glasses Case, Keychain, Card, and Luggage Tag for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.Tag: SatechiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Google just put Apple within striking distance of Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company Apple is just a few percentage points away from overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, thanks in part to Google. Whether that will hold is another story. Here’s what’s happening.
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Poland Probes Apple Again Over App Tracking Transparency Rules Poland has launched a new antitrust investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency rules, questioning whether Apple misled users about privacy while giving its own apps a competitive advantage over third-party developers. AppleInsider reports: On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program. On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program.
This is not the first time that Poland has looked into ATT rules. In December 2021, the regulator held a similar probe following criticism from advertisers. It's not clear what that complaint determined, or if it is still ongoing. Regardless, in the new complaint, the logic is that Apple had a competitive advantage since its own apps were not subject to ATT rules, but third-party apps did have to deal with ATT. Since Apple didn't visibly ask for consent for its first-party apps in the same way, there is a presumption that Apple's rules only applied to other companies.
This is despite Apple's repeated insistence that it doesn't use the same kinds of collected data in its own apps and services for marketing purposes, as well as its stance on privacy in general. In short, Apple apps don't use the data, so it doesn't pop up a dialog box asking the user if the app can use the data. There is also the argument that, in setting up an account with Apple, users are providing blanket consent to the company. Implementing ATT on its own apps would therefore be a waste of time, since that consent was already granted. Apple said that it will work with the regulator on the matter, but warned that it could force them to withdraw the feature "to the detriment of European consumers."
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9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Apple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy.
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Apple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy.
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How to access AppStore Revenue instantly instead of waiting 33 days? As an App Developer, you know the problem: You have a good month with good earnings, let's say your proceeds are 3000 USD for November. The problem? You only get this money in your bank account 33 days later, so at the end of December/ beginning of January. It would be so awesome if there […]
Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99 Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $399.99 in Starlight, down from $549.00. This is a match of the best price we've ever seen on the AirPods Max, and we expect more colors to match this price soon.
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Amazon is currently providing a delivery estimate around November 30 for free shipping options. Prime members in certain cities should be able to see same-day delivery options.
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M5 iPad Pro vs M3 iPad Air: Which should you buy this holiday season? iPads are pretty commonly gifted during the holidays, with 9% of iPad owners M5 iPad Pro to its recently released M3 iPad Air.
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North Carolina grants Apple a rare timeline extension on its RTP campus obligations Apple was granted a four-year extension to retain an incentive deal worth up to $845 million in North Carolina. Here are the details.
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The best cases for iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max I've gathered more than a hundred cases for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Let's walk through them all to help you find the best case for your needs.The list of cases encompasses dozens of brands, all with various styles. Many cases are offered in several colors or designs, even if not all are shown off here.I've broken the list down into different categories to help narrow down the looks. As I tried out each case, I looked for things like design, unique features, stands, Camera Control covers, MagSafe magnets, and more.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"I Tried 130+ iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max Cases So You Don't Have To!","description":"Testing over 130 cases and screen protectors for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max — so you don't waste your money.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qk4Iw9LUHt8/hqdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2025-11-15T15:00:07Z","duration":"PT1H45M31S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=qk4Iw9LUHt8"} Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
watchOS 26 has two powerful Health features for Apple Watch watchOS 26 launched this fall, and two of the biggest Apple Watch additions are brand new health features: hypertension notifications and sleep score. Here are the details.
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Apple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today…
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Stanford’s CS193p (Spring 2025) on iOS Development with SwiftUI has been Posted A week or so ago the videos were posted then deleted. They've seemed to update their site with the links and materials for Spring 2025! https://cs193p.stanford.edu/ submitted by /u/DumbestManAliveEver [link] [comments]
I have a client that wants to sell digital certificates thru an app but are not nfts and they’re not used inside the app Anyone knows if this is allowed with external payment? Otherwise I have to direct the user to support without telling them directly why and let support tell them where to pay but my client would obviously like a direct link. submitted by /u/xyrer [link] [comments]
Got a 1 star review on app launch. How badly will this affect future installs? I launched my app last week, and promoted it across friends, family, reddit, and social media. Today, I saw the first review was a 1 star complaining about the price and lack of dark mode (for context, I offer themes as part of a "Premium" IAP). My app's main proposition is offering a non-subscription alternative […]
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Easily download YouTube videos, playlists, and more using 4K Video Downloader Plus for Mac Downloading content from YouTube for your own personal usage can be a challenge at times. 4K Video Downloader Plus is a simple Mac app that makes it much easier to do so, and it offers a fairly generous free version to get started.
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Apple TV recently added three of its top-reviewed premieres of the year Apple TV has an exciting early 2026 slate ahead, but it’s also been closing out 2025 strong, with three premieres from the last month being among the streamer’s best-reviewed offerings of the year. If you’re a new subscriber thanks to Apple TV’s Black Friday deal, here’s what you should check out.
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M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing vs. VR gaming The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame.M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: The two headsets offer different takes on virtual reality.Following the debut of the upgraded Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip, October 2025 saw the release of a major competitor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy XR.Now, the M5 Apple Vision Pro will have to compete with one more virtual reality headset, this one coming from video game maker Valve. The Steam Frame is arguably the second major VR hardware release from Valve, following the debut of the Valve Index back in 2019. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
MLB's Angels could face massive damages because DEA won't return an iPad A drug-contaminated iPad sitting in a federal evidence locker may unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in punitive damages in the Tyler Skaggs civil trial. Here's how.iPad AirSkaggs' family has filed a wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Angels, alleging the team was negligent in handling drug issues within the organization and failed to protect Tyler Skaggs.Skaggs, a left-handed pitcher, died in 2019 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill provided by former Angels communications director Eric Kay. That alone would make for a high-stakes trial. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Singapore tells Apple to curb iMessage scams spoofing government agencies Singapore’s police have directed Apple to act against phishing and scam iMessage texts that impersonate the government. Here are the details.
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Apple’s iPhone Pocket now sold out worldwide Apple has collaborated with renowned Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE to launch the iPhone Pocket — a limited-edition knitted carrier…
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Apple gets more time to build North Carolina campus, after years of delays Apple's long-delayed North Carolina campus is effectively restarting, with state officials granting the company a few more years to meet its hiring and investment promises.Lake Betz at Research Triangle Park | Image credit: Abhiram JuvvadiAfter years of stops and starts, North Carolina has granted Apple a four-year extension to meet hiring and investment goals for its Research Triangle Park campus. Effectively, the process has started over again, with 2027 considered "year one" rather than the previously agreed-upon 2024.The Economic Investment Committee, the state board that approved the incentives in 2021, agreed to this extension on Tuesday at Apple's request. According to The Herald, until recently, the state could only extend such grant requirements a maximum of 24 months — though that changed in June. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Festivitas gifts Mac users with snowfall and Shortcuts support, now on iPhone and iPad A year ago, Festivitas charmed us by hanging Christmas lights from the Mac’s menu bar and Dock. Now Festivitas is back with two new features for macOS and the first version for iPhone and iPad.
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Apple set to reclaim world’s top phone maker title from Samsung According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, the success of the iPhone 17 line is expected to push Apple past Samsung as the world’s top phone maker. Here are the details.
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Black Friday deal cuts Apple TV subscription cost in half Curious about Apple TV, or maybe you dropped it and miss it? Now's the time to snap it up thanks to a new Apple TV Black Friday deal.
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One damaged iPad could trigger $400 million ruling against MLB team An iPad used by deceased former MLB player Tyler Skaggs is at the center of a punitive damages case against Skaggs’ prior team, the Angels. Here’s why a $2,000 iPad could end up triggering a $400 million ruling in the ongoing wrongful death trial.
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Swift Developers make more than Reactive Native Developers I am working on a newsletter to curate job postings for tech, and in doing my analysis i found the average medium for Swift Developers is $183,466 Reactive Native is $180,875 I share this data every week. If you want updates like this sent to you, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://www.stepup-jobs.com […]
These are my favorite iPad accessories of 2025 that surprised me the most [Video] This year has been huge for the iPad. The introduction of iPadOS 26 really changed how people view the iPad. For many customers, it can now be their only computer. The best part is that you can get the entry-level iPad 11 for $274 or a fully iPad Pro for $2000+, and the experiences are pretty much the same. With that being said, there are some accessories that I have been using this year that have really amplified the way I use my iPad Pro alongside iPadOS 26. Here are some of the best ones to consider.
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For less than $60, you can live the dream of wireless CarPlay Affordable CarPlay display with touchscreen lets you enjoy features like navigating, calling and listening to tunes while driving.
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Apple poised to reclaim its rightful crown as world’s top smartphone maker Apple is poised to reclaim its position as the world's top smartphone manufacturer, topping a raft of iPhone knockoff peddlers…
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ChatGPT just made voice mode even more capable ChatGPT has an impressive voice mode that offers a very natural, conversational flow. The latest update to ChatGPT now combines voice mode with the main text mode by default.
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How to restart any model of iPhone, even if the buttons don’t work If your phone experiences odd technical problems, you’ll want to know how to restart your iPhone in a pinch to see if that fixes things.
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The 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi is $100 Off Amazon has the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 512GB WiFi marked $100 off. The 13-inch iPad Pro is powered by the next-generation M5 chip, bringing insane speeds and fluidity to your iPad so you can handle heavy tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, pro gaming, and intensive AI and ML tasks. The device features an Ultra […]
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M3 iPad Air Added To Apple Refurbished Store The iPad Air with m3 chip has been added to the refurbished store by Apple in several European countries like Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, and other countries, as well as the United States. This marks the first time the M3 iPad Air has been available for purchase in the Apple refurbished store. The […]
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Tim Cook In Attendance In White House Dinner for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Tim Cook, Apple CEO, was in attendance at the White House dinner arranged by Donald Trump for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Prince visited the United States for the first time in October 2018 since the murder of the Washington Post columnist and author Jamal Khashoggi. Central Intelligence in […]
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Friday Night Baseball Staying On Apple TV Major League Baseball has announced that two Friday Night MLB games will remain accessible for subscribers of Apple TV starting next year’s season until 2028. Rumors were circulating that Apple would expand and abandon MLB coverage, but it both turned out to be misinformation. MLB’s deal with Apple will stay even after MLB has established […]
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iOS 27 new features: Everything we know so far The first rumors about what to expect from next year’s iOS 27 update are here. The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more.
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Xcode Preview working inconsistenly I’m having an issue when I try to preview on my phone. The Xcode preview app opens, but it doesn’t actually load the screen I’m working on. What’s really frustrating is that sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, even though I haven’t changed any code. Has anyone else run into this? How did you […]
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Apple’s big iOS 27 goal sounds like exactly what the iPhone needs iOS 27 development has been ramping up, and this past weekend Mark Gurman outlined a major goal Apple reportedly has for the update: improving quality and performance. Here’s why I think that’s a great move.
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Apple TV's 'The Hunt' may have been pulled because of plagarism The last-minute pulling of "The Hunt" just before its Apple TV premiere is allegedly due to plagiarism, as it apparently copies a Douglas Fairbairn novel from the '70s, and a film based on the book.A promo image for "The Hunt" before it was pulled by Apple - Image Credit: Apple"The Hunt" was removed from the Apple TV app on November 20 without any official explanation given by Apple or the production team. It now seems that the show had a massive plagiarism problem.According to French media expert Clement Garin, the show was allegedly harmed by the actions of director, creator, and screenwriter Cedric Anger. The show was apparently an adaptation of the novel "Shoot" by Douglas Fairbairn, published in 1973 and translated in 1974 as "The Hunt." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Wow! The Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to $599 for the first time Macworld
If you missed your chance to get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $650 during Prime Day, you’re in luck because it’s now dropped to an even lower price for Black Friday. Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $599, a massive $200 discount, and the very best we’ve seen yet.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a fantastic pick for anyone who wants a device that can do more than just tell the time — so much more. The Apple Watch Ultra has a rugged design built to handle bumps and dings with a titanium enclosure and Apple’s largest watch display. It comes with built-in GPS and cellular connectivity so you can stay connected no matter where you are, and whether you have your phone or not.
The Watch is great at tracking your workouts, and it will perform beautifully when hiking or swimming, too. It’s also particularly efficient at monitoring your heart rate and sleep patterns, and will even alert you if you’re running a higher temperature than normal. You’ll also get newer Ultra 3 features, including hypertension alerts and Sleep Score with watchOS 26, as well as a slew of features and sensors to keep you safe and healthy. And since the Ultra 3 is designed to be used on long hikes and climbs, it can hit 36 hours on a single charge.
So take advantage of this fantastic deal and get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $599, its lowest price ever.
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Apple TV forced to scrap ‘The Hunt’ (‘Traqués’) series after creator’s plagiarism scandal In a setback for Apple TV's budding French-language content slate, the streamer abandons its crime thriller series "The Hunt" ("Traqués")…
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This new M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM is just $649 at Best Buy Macworld
If you’ve always wanted to get a MacBook but found them to be too expensive, then you’ll love this Black Friday deal. Best Buy is selling the fantastic M2 MacBook Air for only $649 right now, an incredible savings of $350 on the original MSRP and $150 off its usual price, and the cheapest you’re going to find any model with Apple’s latest design.
This is Apple’s everyday laptop that’s perfect for just about every situation: Internet browsing, YouTube-watching, movie streaming combo, but it’s also great if you want to use it for work, allowing you to juggle plenty of apps at once. The M2 chip is a couple of generations behind the current chip, but it’s plenty powerful, while the 16GB of RAM is more than enough to run Apple Intelligence and multitask. It only has 256GB of storage space on board, so you should probably look into getting a portable SSD to supplement that storage since Apple upgrades continue to be fairly expensive.
When we reviewed the M2 MacBook Air, we gave it a near-perfect score of 4.5 stars and our Editors’ Choice award, as we praised the design, gorgeous display, and killer battery life, on top of the laptop’s outstanding performance. Our opinion hasn’t changed, and neither has the design or display—it’s practically identical to the current model.
For $649, the MacBook Air is a bit of an impulse buy, if we’re being honest, and we love this for this Black Friday season.
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Say what you will about vibe coding… I believe that vibe coding (if the code is verified) is a very promising tool. TLDR though, I think you need a solid grasp of software development to make use of it to its fullest potential. I built my first hobby iOS application with the help of ChatGPT. It’s a gamified ice hockey goalie stat […]
Here’s likely reason why latest Apple TV drama was abruptly pulled before premiere Last week, Apple TV abruptly pulled The Hunt from its December release schedule and scrubbed virtually all marketing material for the series. A new report explains what likely happened and why we shouldn’t expect to see the series return.
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Black Friday Week deals: AirPods 4 $69, M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple iPhone cases 50% off, more Black Friday isn’t even officially here yet and we are already tracking some insane deals on AirPods – AirPods Pro 3 are on sale and so are AirPods 4 with ANC at $100, but the base set has now dropped to an insane $69 shipped. On top that, this morning Amazon slashed the most affordable M5 MacBook Pro to its best price ever at $200 off, iPad 11 dropped again to $274, Apple Watch Series 11 has hit a new all-time low again, the first deal on the Apple Crossbody iPhone Strap has landed, and official Apple Silicone and Clear iPhone 17 cases just hit new Amazon lows at 50% off. Everything awaits below.
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Today in Apple history: A phone call sows the seeds of Mac OS X On November 25, 1996, NeXT contacted Apple about Cupertino possibly licensing its OpenStep operating system -- paving the way to OS X.
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Insane Black Friday deal drops AirPods 4 to less than an Apple Pencil Macworld
We’ve seen some great Black Friday AirPods deals already, but this one is absolute insanity: AirPods 4 have just dropped to $69, a massive 47 percent discount from their $129 MSRP. That’s not just the best price, it’s the best by $15, which was already a fabulous price. For comparison, that’s cheaper than Apple charges for the USB-C Apple Pencil.
The AirPods 4 are easily some of the best buds you can get out there without breaking the bank. These ones don’t have any ANC, but they do offer personalized spatial audio and are sweat- and water-resistant, making them the perfect workout companion. We reviewed the ANC version of the AirPods 4 (which are essentially the same otherwise) and gave them a near-perfect 4.5-star rating, appreciating the audio quality and the USB-C charging case.
The buds come with plenty of battery life, reaching some 5 hours of playtime on the buds and a total of 30 hours with the case. The H2 chip included in the AirPods 4 makes it possible to have great quality phone calls, limited background noise, and an overall better experience. Of course, you can still use voice commands to get Siri to do your bidding, which is always cool to have.
So, stop wasting time and hurry up to get the $69 Apple AirPods 4 — the perfect stocking stuffers this holiday season.
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Use Nano Banana Pro to create amazing AI images on your iPhone Learn how to use Google’s Nano Banana Pro on your iPhone to generate stunning images, create mockups and edit visuals with simple prompts
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App keeps getting rejected for in-app purchase policy I’m trying to get my iOS app approved, but App Review keeps rejecting it. They said my app "accesses paid digital content, services, or functionality by means other than in-app purchase, which is not appropriate for the App Store." then immediately after, in the same message, they say, "Apps on the United States storefront may […]
Popular Brands Including Twelve South and Satechi Kick Off Big Black Friday Sales on Amazon Well-known brands including Twelve South, Satechi, and more have introduced big discounts on Amazon for Black Friday this week. Below we've shared all the best deals you can find from these companies, with deals on everything from MacBook stands to MagSafe-compatible chargers, Bluetooth trackers, and robot vacuums.
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Twelve South's big Black Friday sale kicked off this week on Amazon, and you can find the year's best prices on BookArc MacBook stands, wireless charging stations, AirFly, and more. Our pick of the sale is the HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, for $59.99, down from $149.99.
MacBook Stands
BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Black) - $19.99, down from $39.99
BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (White) - $19.99, down from $39.99
BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Chrome) - $19.99, down from $36.58
Curve Nano MagSafe Stand - $28.99, down from $34.99
Chargers
HiRise 2 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $39.99, down from $59.99
PowerBug Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger - $39.99, down from $49.99
HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $59.99, down from $149.99
Butterfly 2-in-1 Compact Foldable Wireless Charger - $69.99, down from $99.99
Miscellaneous
PowerCord 30W USB-C Cable - $19.99, down from $29.99
AirFly SE - $25.99, down from $39.99
PlugBug 4-Port Hub - $69.99, down from $119.99
Satechi
FindAll Keychain with Find My - $20.99, down from $29.99
FindAll Wallet Card with Find My - $23.99, down from $34.99
FindAll Luggage Tag with Find My - $30.99, down from $44.99
FindAll Glasses Case with Find My - $33.59, down from $49.99
Jackery
Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00
Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00
Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00
Ecovacs
Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99
Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99
Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99
Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99
Anker
Highlights of Anker's Black Friday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $29.99 ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for $79.98, down from $149.99.
Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99
10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99
Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99
MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99
10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99
140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99
Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 25, 15:00 - 18:45 PSTNov 25, 07:37 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Vodafone United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 25 November 2025 at 15:00 PST until 25 November 2025 at 18:45 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Vodafone United Kingdom customers.Impacted Product: Lookup Identity MatchWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
Singapore directs Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Tuesday that police have directed Apple and Google to block scammers from impersonating…
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Here’s what iPhone 17 Pro Max running iPadOS 26 looks like iPadOS 26 introduced a brand new windowing system that might just lay the groundwork for what next year’s foldable iPhone will be able to do in iOS 27. If you want a preview of how iPadOS might work on an iPhone, one user found a way to install it on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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New Black Friday deal makes AirPods 4 shockingly cheap — almost 50% off! Black Friday 2025 is delivering some of the steepest discounts yet on Apple’s latest AirPods 4, giving shoppers a chance to grab the wireless earbuds for well below their launch price. A deal knocks a stunning 47% off the cost, making them just $69 — an amazing price! Or there’s the version that adds active […]
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Black Friday Prices Now Available for Apple Pencil Pro ($94.99), AirTag ($17.97), and iPhone 17 Cases ($25) Amazon is hosting numerous steep Black Friday discounts this week, including big markdowns on popular Apple accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro, AirTag, and iPhone 17 cases.
Apple Pencil Pro
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Starting with the Apple Pencil Pro, this accessory just hit $94.99 on Amazon, down from $129.00. This beats the previous sale price by about $5 and is a new all-time low price.
$34 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $94.99
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.
$11 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $17.97
$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 has 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.
UP TO 50% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon
iPhone Air
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
iPhone 17
Clear Case - $27.98, down from $49.00
Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
iPhone 17 Pro
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00
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iPhone Pocket is Now Completely Sold Out Apple recently teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to create the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition knitted accessory designed to carry an iPhone. However, it is now completely sold out in all countries where it was released.
iPhone Pocket became available to order on Apple's online store starting Friday, November 14, in the United States, France, China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. It quickly sold out in the United States, but some colors and size options were still available in South Korea and a few other countries until the past few days.
The accessory was offered in short and long sizes, in a variety of colors:Short: Lemon, Mandarin, Purple, Pink, Peacock, Sapphire, Cinnamon, and Black
Long: Sapphire, Cinnamon, and BlackIn the U.S., pricing ranged from $149.95 to $229.95.
iPhone Pocket is designed to be versatile. It can fully enclose an iPhone, but you can stretch it to peek at your screen and/or fit additional items. The accessory can be held in your hand, tied onto a bag, or worn directly on you.
Here is how Apple describes the iPhone Pocket:Crafted in Japan, iPhone Pocket features a singular 3D-knitted construction that is the result of research and development carried out at ISSEY MIYAKE. The design drew inspiration from the concept of "a piece of cloth" and reinterpreted the everyday utility of the brand's iconic pleated clothing. The development and design of iPhone Pocket unfolded in close collaboration with the Apple Design Studio, which provided insight into design and production throughout.Given it is a limited-edition accessory, it is unclear if there will ever be additional inventory of the iPhone Pocket now that it is fully sold out worldwide.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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