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LockedCameraCaptureExtension and Sharing User Preferences I have the main app that saves preferences to UserDefaults.standard. So I have this one preference that the user is able to toggle - isRawOn
UserDefaults.standard.set(self.isRawOn, forKey: "isRawOn")
Now, I have LockedCameraCaptureExtension which is required know if that above setting on or off during launch. Also if it's toggled within the extension, the main app should know about it on the next launch.
The main app and the extension runs on separate containers and the preferences are not shared due to privacy reasons.
Apple mentions of using appContext of CameraCaptureIntent, but not sure how above scenario is possible through that....unless I am missing something.
Apple Reference
What I have for CameraCaptureIntent:
@available(iOS 18, *)
struct LaunchMyAppControlIntent: CameraCaptureIntent {
typealias AppContext = MyAppContext
static let title: LocalizedStringResource = "LaunchMyAppControlIntent"
static let description = IntentDescription("Capture photos with MyApp.")
@MainActor
func perform() async throws - > some IntentResult {
.result()
}
}
Please note that the main app code is in UIKit Swift.
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macOS 26 Tahoe Beta: Latest beta and how to get it Macworld
Every year, Apple updates the Mac operating system. The current version of macOS is macOS 15.5, but development of macOS 26 (not macOS 16) is well underway.
Apple runs a beta program, which means developers and registered public testers can try out new features before they are released to the general public later in the year.
The beta process doesn’t stop with the full release of macOS in the fall. After macOS 15 Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, development continued with new features rolled out every couple of months. The same will be true of the macOS 26 development cycle.
In this article, we’ll explain what you need to do to get your hands on a copy of the new beta of macOS 26, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you want to avoid problems. (If you would prefer to use the latest official release of macOS, here’s how to update macOS on your Mac.)
Update November 5, 2025: Apple released the macOS 26.2 beta.
macOS beta: Latest version
The most recent version of the macOS 26 Tahoe developer beta is version 26.2. It was released on November 5, 2025.
Following WWDC 2025 on June 9, the macOS 26 developer beta is now available to download for those signed up to the program. The “macOS 26” name is part of a coherent annual naming system along with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
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macOS beta: Next beta update
New betas tend to arrive every one to two weeks, and more frequently as the full release data approaches.
The beta testing program will continue to run after the new macOS 26 software launches in September or October 2025, with Apple continuing to roll out new features.
How to get the macOS beta
To get the developer version of the macOS 26 beta, you need to be running macOS Sequoia and be registered for Apple’s developer program, either having paid $99/£79 to enroll in Apple’s Developer program (here) or with a free developer account (follow the instructions below for how to register for that).
Alternatively, if it’s the public beta you are after, you just need to sign up for the Public Beta program on Apple’s beta webpage, sign the NDA, and enroll your Mac. Details of how to do that are below.
As long as you are a registered developer or enrolled in the public beta program, when the relevant macOS Beta becomes available, it will also show up on your Mac.
Before you download the beta, a few warnings:
We strongly advise that if you aren’t a developer, you don’t download the developer beta.
We also strongly recommend that you back up your Mac before you upgrade to the macOS beta.
We recommend that you do not run the macOS beta on your primary Mac; ideally, run it in a separate volume. This should minimize any risks to you.
How to get a free Apple developer account
If you just want a free Apple Developer account so you can access the beta, you can get this via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app on an iPhone:
Get the Apple Developer App from the App Store.
Open the app on your iPhone.
Tap on Account.
Tap on Sign In.
Sign in using your usual Apple ID.
If you wish to actually publish applications to the App Store or receive support, you’ll need to pay $99/£79 per year for a paid account. You can compare the free and paid accounts here.
How to register for the macOS public beta
The macOS public beta is accessible to anyone with a valid Apple ID.
To register, go to the Apple Beta Software Program page.
Select the “Sign Up” option.
Sign in using your Apple ID.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the registration process.
Enrol the Mac you wish to run the beta on via this Apple page.
How to download macOS beta
Open Software Updates on your Mac. (System Settings > General > Software Updates.)
You should see two options: Automatic Updates and Beta Updates. Click on the (i) beside Beta Updates.
You can now turn on Beta Updates (if they weren’t already on).
Choose the beta you want to download: public or developer.
If your account is tied to a different Apple ID than your usual one, you can change that here.
Click Done.
Now your Mac will check for updates and eventually show the latest macOS Beta as an upgrade. Click on Upgrade Now.
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Do I need the macOS Beta Access Utility?
Only if you are running macOS Ventura 13.3 or earlier.
Apple changed the way it delivers betas in Ventura 13.4. If you aren’t yet running that version of macOS you will need to download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility or macOS Public Beta Access Utility in order to download betas.
If you were already running an earlier macOS Public Beta you’ll find the new macOS beta as an upgrade via Software Update. Just click on Upgrade Now. You may have to update to the latest version of your current beta before you can do so, if not follow the steps below to get the beta access utility.
If you are enrolled in the Developer Program, go to Apple’s beta download page. Click on Install Profile to download the new macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to your Mac.
If you are enrolled as a public beta tester, download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility.
Go to Downloads on your Mac and click on the macOS Beta Access Utility to open it.
Double-click on the dmg file and the installer will run.
Once the new macOS beta is installed Software Update will check to see if there are any updates. Click Update and the latest version will download.
You’ll see a prompt to install the latest macOS beta, click on Continue.
Agree to the Ts&Cs (more on them below).
Click Install.
Once you are running the beta, the updates will come through to your Mac automatically; you just need to click to install.
You will receive a notification when the next update to the beta is available.
Updates will be available via Software Update (in System Settings/System Preferences)
FAQ
1.
Who can run the macOS beta?
Anyone can run the macOS beta, but to do so, you do need to register for either the developer beta, the pubic beta, or both.
Apple offers both developer and public beta programs for macOS, enabling all interested users to test pre-release versions of the operating system. While both betas provide early access to new features, they cater to different user profiles based on technical expertise and risk tolerance. Beta software tends to be buggy so the more stable public beta version may be preferable, but even that will not be bug-free.
In the past, the developer beta was only available to developers who had paid to join Apple’s Developer Program (which costs $99/£79). However, for a couple of years now, Apple has opened up the developer beta to registered developers with free developer accounts. We explain how to get a free developer account below.
If you decide you no longer want to run the beta version of macOS read this: How to remove the macOS beta.
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macOS public beta vs developer beta
Since 2023, the Developer Beta has been available to anyone who registers as a developer, even if they aren’t a paid-up member of Apple’s Developer Program. As a result, people with a basic free developer account can download the new macOS developer beta (we show you how to register below).
Whether you should download the developer beta if you aren’t a developer is another question. We don’t recommend you install the developer beta if you aren’t a developer. Instead, our recommendation is to use the public beta (the first version of which usually arrives in July).
There are a few differences between the public and developer betas. The public beta is not the same as the beta that is released through the developer program. The public beta typically launches after the developer beta has undergone initial testing and refinement
Developers get updates to their beta first, and possibly more frequently. But you should keep in mind that betas are by nature not stable, and because the public beta comes after the developer beta it could be a little safer to install.
The most significant difference is probably the motive of the testers: Developers usually have the aim of ensuring their apps work when the updated macOS is released to the general public, while public beta testers are essentially helping Apple detect bugs and offering feedback on the features. Because of this, developers may get to test new features not available in the public beta.
If you want to get the public beta the first thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is join Apple’s beta programs read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester.
3.
Is the macOS beta stable?
By its nature, a beta has the potential to be unstable. Therefore, it’s not advised that you install it on a Mac that you rely on. If you have a second Mac that isn’t mission-critical, then install it there. We strongly recommend that you don’t risk all by putting the macOS beta on your primary macOS, especially not in the early days of the beta development.
If you don’t have a second Mac, there are a couple of ways you could run macOS beta on your Mac without running the risk of losing data or finding your Mac stops working:
We recommend installing it on a partition, which these days is really a volume (and is much easier to create than a partition was). Read about how to do that here: How to dual-boot Mac: Run two versions of macOS on a Mac.
Alternatively, you could install the macOS beta on an external drive and run it on that.
We discuss the safety of the macOS beta and the risks you might be taking in more detail in a separate article.
If the stability of the beta worries you, then you are probably better off waiting until the final version is out, or at least waiting until testing has been happening for a few months before getting the beta.
4.
How to prepare your Mac for the beta
Update your software: We recommend you have the latest full version of macOS installed, although Apple says that the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later.
Make space: We’d recommend at least 15GB of available space because the macOS betas tend to be very large. If you end up requiring more space, read: How to free up space on Mac. Note that we always recommend that you have at least 10% space free on your Mac at any time, so if you don’t have that, expect problems!
Back up: Before you install a beta on your Mac, you should make a backup of your data and files. You can find out how to use Time Machine to back up your Mac. We also have a round-up of suitable backup solutions.
5.
How to send feedback to Apple
Should you come across an error or a bug, you should use the Feedback Assistant app to provide feedback to Apple. Launch the app and follow the appropriate steps, selecting the area about which you’re providing feedback and then any specific sub-area. Then describe your issue in a single sentence, before providing a more detailed description, including any specific steps that reproduce the issue. You’ll also be able to attach other files.
You’ll also have to give permission for the Feedback Assistant app to collect diagnostic information from your Mac.
It won’t always be obvious whether something is a bug or just not as easy to use as you might have hoped. Either way, if your feedback is that something appears to work in an illogical way, Apple will want to know that.
If you are having trouble with a third-party app, you can let Apple know by reporting it through the 3rd-party Application Compatibility category in the Feedback Assistant. However, we’d suggest that you also provide feedback to the app’s developer, who will no doubt be grateful.
6.
Will I be able to update from macOS beta to the final version?
Beta users will be able to install the final build of the OS on release day without needing to reformat or reinstall.
7.
Can I talk about the beta publicly?
According to Apple and the license agreement all beta testers must agree to, the beta is “Apple confidential information”. By accepting those terms, you agree not to discuss your use of the software with anyone who isn’t also in the Beta Software Program. That means you can’t “blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software.”
However, you can discuss any information that Apple has publicly disclosed; the company says that information is no longer considered confidential.
8.
How to downgrade from the macOS beta
You can always revert to an earlier version of macOS, though depending on how you back up, it’s not necessarily a painless process.
Start by making sure the data on your drive is backed up, then erase the drive and install the latest public version of macOS. When you first start up your Mac, you can use the Migration Assistant to import your data from the backup. Here’s a more detailed tutorial on downgrading from the macOS beta and we also have a tutorial on downgrading to an older version of the Mac OS.
macOS Sonoma beta timeline
To get an idea of what to expect for the macOS 26 beta timeline, here’s how the macOS Sequoia beta rolled out in 2024.
The first version of the macOS 15 Sequoia developer beta arrived after the WWDC keynote on June 10, 2024.
Beta 2 arrived on June 24.
The first public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 15, 2024.
Developer beta 4 was released on July 23. The second public beta also arrived on July 23, 2024.
Developer beta 5 arrived on August 5 followed by the third public beta.
Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 developer beta 6 on August 12. The fourth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 13, 2024.
Developer beta 7 and the fifth public beta of Sequoia were released on August 20.
On August 28, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8 and the sixth public beta of Sequoia. The release candidate of Sequoia arrived on September 9. The full version of Sequoia arrived on compatible Macs on September 16.
There were actually two versions of the developer beta running concurrently. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta included Apple Intelligence features that are only available on M-series Macs (a iOS 18.1 beta was also in development separately with Apple Intelligence features for compatible iPhones).
Apple started work on the macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta on July 29.
macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta 2 arrived on August 12.
macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta 3 was released to developers on August 28.
Initially, this beta was only for developers, but Apple released a macOS Sequoia 15.1 pubic beta on September 19, 2024, following the release of Sequoia to the general public. Eventually, the macOS Sequoia 15.1 release candidate was released on October 21, and a second release candidate 2 was released on October 24. The final version of macOS Sequoia 15.1 arrived on compatible Macs on October 28.
After the macOS Sequoia full release, the beta continued:
macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta – arrived September 19, 2024
macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta- arrived October 23, 2024. Including a second set of Apple Intelligence features. The official release of 15.2 was on December 11.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta – arrived December 16, 2024. Including the ability to create Gemoji. Release Candidate available on January 2.
macOS Sequoia 15.4 beta – arrived on February 19, 2025. Included Mail updates and Proximity Pairing with the iPhone. Release Candidate available on March 28.
macOS Sequoia 15.5 beta – arrived April 2, 2025. Apple released the Sequoia 15.5 beta 1 to developers. Out May 12, 2024.
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The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the U.S., according to its website. Maximum values for most devices either decreased or saw no change, but the iPad Air received a slight bump.
In addition to the changed values, Apple has stopped accepting 12-inch MacBook trade-ins.
iPhone
iPhone Model
New Values
Old Values
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $670Up to $700
iPhone 16 ProUp to $550Up to $580
iPhone 16 PlusUp to $450Up to $470
iPhone 16Up to $420Up to $450
iPhone 15 Pro MaxUp to $470Up to $630
iPhone 15 ProUp to $400Up to $500
iPhone 15 PlusUp to $330Up to $440
iPhone 15Up to $310Up to $400
iPhone 14 Pro MaxUp to $370Up to $455
iPhone 14 ProUp to $300Up to $380
iPhone 14 PlusUp to $240Up to $300
iPhone 14Up to $220Up to $290
iPhone SE (3rd generation)Up to $80Up to $100
iPhone 13 Pro MaxUp to $300Up to $370
iPhone 13 ProUp to $230Up to $300
iPhone 13Up to $180Up to $250
iPhone 13 miniUp to $150Up to $200
iPhone 12 Pro MaxUp to $220Up to $280
iPhone 12 ProUp to $160Up to $220
iPhone 12Up to $130Up to $170
iPhone 12 miniUp to $90Up to $120
iPhone SE (2nd generation)Up to $50Up to $50
iPhone 11 Pro MaxUp to $150Up to $180
iPhone 11 ProUp to $130Up to $150
iPhone 11Up to $100Up to $130
iPhone XS MaxUp to $100Up to $120
iPhone XSUp to $70Up to $90
iPhone XRUp to $80Up to $100
iPhone XUp to $60Up to $60
iPhone 8 PlusUp to $50Up to $60
iPhone 8Up to $40Up to $45
iPad
iPad Model
New Values
Old Values
iPad ProUp to $695Up to $695
iPad AirUp to $415Up to $400
iPadUp to $175Up to $190
iPad miniUp to $255Up to $275
Mac
Mac Model
New Values
Old Values
MacBook ProUp to $760Up to $770
MacBook AirUp to $540Up to $550
MacBookNo longer acceptedUp to $60
iMacUp to $375Up to $295
iMac ProUp to $240Up to $385
Mac miniUp to $380Up to $260
Mac StudioUp to $1,030Up to $1,140
Mac ProUp to $2,520Up to $550
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Model
New Values
Old Values
Apple Watch Series 10Up to $160Up to $175
Apple Watch Ultra 2Up to $335Up to $335
Apple Watch Series 9Up to $125Up to $130
Apple Watch UltraUp to $245Up to $255
Apple Watch Series 8Up to $95Up to $100
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Up to $60Up to $60
Apple Watch Series 7Up to $65Up to $70
Apple Watch Series 6Up to $50Up to $55
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Up to $30Up to $35
Apple Watch Series 5Up to $25Up to $30
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Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 1 for developers A few days after its counterparts, Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 1. Here’s what to expect.
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Apple Releases First iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Public Betas Apple today provided public beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come two days after Apple provided the betas to developers.
After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.
iOS 26.2 adds a Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen, allowing you to customize the translucency of the clock. Alongside watchOS 26.2, the update changes labeling for the Sleep Score feature, adjusting numbers to better reflect sleep quality.
AirPods Live Translation is available in the European Union with iOS 26.2, and in the Reminders app, there's an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due. Apple also added new features to Podcasts, Passwords, Freeform, and more, with a full list of new additions available in our iOS 26.2 feature guide.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple releases first iOS 26.2 public beta, here’s what’s new Ready to try Apple’s upcoming iPhone features and don’t want to wait? Apple just dropped the first iOS 26.2 public beta, and it has a ton of new features. Here’s everything new.
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Public beta for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and more now available Members of Apple’s public beta program have a host of new updates to install today. Apple has just released public beta 1 for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and more.
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iPadOS 26.2 public beta is available now, here’s everything new Apple kicked off a new round of 26.2 beta releases for developers earlier this week, and now the first public betas are here too, including iPadOS 26.2. Here’s everything new.
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First macOS Tahoe 26.2 Beta Now Available to Developers Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a few days after the launch of macOS Tahoe 26.1.
Developers 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, and a free developer account is required.
Apple released the first iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 betas earlier this week, so we have an idea of a few features that are in macOS Tahoe 26.2.
The Reminders app will gain 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. The new additions to iOS 26.2 can be found in our iOS 26.2 feature guide.
The beta is available to developers right now, but a public beta is expected later this week. We'll likely see Apple release macOS Tahoe 26.2 right around mid-December given past launch timelines.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
The 2nd-gen iPhone Air might fix one of its biggest shortcomings Macworld
When the iPhone Air arrived in September, it was instantly clear that it was different than any other recent iPhone release. For one, it was incredibly thin with a unique 6.5-inch display. For another, it came with some serious compromises, including worse battery life and fewer cameras than the cheaper iPhone 17.
According to a new report, at least one of those compromises will be addressed with the iPhone Air 2. Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station reports that “consideration is being given” to adding a second 48MP ultra-wide lens to next year’s model. This would match the standard iPhone, which has had two cameras since the iPhone 11.
The leaker claims the camera wouldn’t change the design of the phone, which would have the same horizontal bar as the current model. However, given the extraordinary engineering inside the existing plateau, adding a second camera to the same design would require major internal changes.
Other pain points with the iPhone Air are the smaller battery and lack of a second speaker. It’s unclear if Apple is also working to address those issues as well.
Apple is expected to unveil the next iPhone Air next September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and its first folding phone.
How Finneas and glass conjured up Apple TV’s colorful new branding Finneas O’Connell — better known simply as Finneas — has composed a fresh sonic logo for Apple TV, the streaming platform once called…
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DAC (Dhaka) on 2025-11-11 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 11, 20:00 UTC - Nov 12, 00:00 UTCNov 6, 17:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DAC (Dhaka) datacenter between 2025-11-11 20:00 and 2025-11-12 00:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
iOS 26’s Passwords app has convenient new feature I’ve been needing Apple’s Passwords app launched last year in iOS 18 as a new pre-installed password solution across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. I’ve been using the app since launch, and iOS 26 brings one welcome Passwords change that I’ve found myself needing regularly in the past year.
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The Anker 100W Max Charger Block Is $14 Off Amazon has the Anker 100W Max Charger Block marked $14 off. The charger features advanced GaN technology to give a steady output of 100W on any USB-C port you use to charge your device, helping in sustaining peak performance that can be 2x longer than a standard charger with the same output. The charger block […]
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Home App Requirement Moved Until February Next Year Support for past versions of Apple Home will be stopped by Apple on the 10th of February next year. The company announced in the past that older structures will no longer be supported by the fall of this year. Users will have to move to the new HomeKit structure by next year if they want […]
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visionOS 26.1 Released With A New Vision Pro App visionOS 26.1 was rolled out by Apple, which is a significant improvement for the visionOS 26 released back in September. A new Vision Pro app has been added with the visionOS 26.1 for the iPad that lets users find spatial experiences and content for the Vision Pro. Release notes were provided by Apple. Improvements, bug […]
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New Logo For Apple One The streaming service, Apple TV has been rebranded, now sporting a new name and logo. Apple One has also received a logo design change to a more colorful one. The new Apple One logo features Apple’s icon that is sliced into six, with each slice splashed in a different color to portray the services that […]
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The ESR Geo iPad Pencil Is $6 Off Amazon has the ESR Geo Digital iPad Pencil marked $6 off. The pencil features a built-in sensor that lets you adjust your lines thickness when you tilt the nib for detailed and realistic shading and drawings when you are using it. ESR’s Geo Pencil for the iPad can be attached magnetically to your device so […]
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15 New Apple Products Planned For Release Next Year Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple is planning to release at least 15 new items next year. The early months of 2026 could be the time where the 12th gen iPad with an A18 chip, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips, iPhone 17e and the updated version […]
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New HomePod Mini and Apple TV May Soon Launch Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple may be releasing a new HomePod mini and Apple TV as early as this month. The company’s retail stores are planning a refresh overnight on November 11, where there will be changes made after the stores have closed like new products and restocked displays. It is possible that […]
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Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals: What’s live now and what to expect Macworld
Best Apple Deals Available Now!
Black Friday isn’t here yet but we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on Apple products this Black Friday:
$249 off the MacBook Air at Amazon.
$300 off an 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon.
$61 off the new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon.
$120 off the Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Amazon.
$99 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon.
$100 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB) at Amazon.
$200 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) at Amazon.
$100 off the iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128 GB) at Amazon.
We also have U.K. deals below.
‘Tis the season for savings! Whether you’re looking for a deal on an iPad, Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or anything else Apple sells, there’s no better time to get one for cheap than Black Friday, the annual shopping extravaganza that runs from Friday, November 28, through Monday, December 1, better known as Cyber Monday.
Every retailer that sells Apple stuff gets in on the fun, and we’ll track every deal we can find right here. Even Apple runs its own Black Friday shopping event, where it typically offers gift cards on certain purchases. The bottom line is that there are lots of deals to be found over the four days, so no matter what Apple device you’re looking for you will be able to make a saving.
But you don’t need to wait for Black Friday to begin to get a great price on Apple gear. Sales are already going on, and we’re tracking them diligently to bring you the best ones all through the holiday shopping season. Many of the best deals we see are on Amazon, but we’ll also be checking resellers such as Best Buy, B&H and Walmart in the U.S., and KRCS, AO, Argos, John Lewis, Currys, Laptops Direct, and eBuyer in the U.K. So take a look at the deals below and be sure to bookmark this page!
Apple’s Black Friday 2025: Apple’s deal
Apple holds its own shopping event every Black Friday, but it doesn’t offer actual discounts. Instead, Apple gives away gift cards when you buy certain products, which can be used on a future purchase.
In 2024 Apple offered the following gift card values over Black Friday:
$25/£20 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4, iPhone SE, Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4), Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M2), Magic Keyboard Folio, Smart Folio for iPad Pro, Smart Folio for iPads Pro, Air And 10th gen, Beats Solo Buds, Beats Pill, or Beats Flex
$50/£40 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 14, HomePod, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch SE, iPad 10th gen, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo 4 Wireless, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds +
$75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 15, AirPods Max, iPad Air (M2)
$100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad Pro (M4)
$150/£120 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M2)
$175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M3)
$200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air (M3)
We expect this year’s discounts will be similar, with newer models replacing the ones on this list (M4 MacBook Air for M3 MacBook Air; iPhone 16e replacing iPhone SE, etc.). Apple typically announces the products that are included in its shopping event offers the week before Thanksgiving.
Early Black Friday MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals
Apple released the new M5 MacBook Pro in October, but still sells M4 Pro and M4 Max models as well as the M4 MacBook Air. The new M5 model is mostly a chip refresh, so we’ll spotlight any significant discounts on the M4 model as well. The M4 models are all excellent laptops, especially if you can save $200 or more.
U.S.
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $750 ($249 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,150 ($249 off, MSRP $1,399)
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $950 ($249 off, MSRP $1,199)
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,150 ($249 off, MSRP $1,399)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512B/16GB RAM): $1,538 ($61 off, MSRP £1,599)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,749.99 ($49 off, MSRP £1,799)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (512GB): $1,340 ($259 off, MSRP $1,599)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,748 ($251 off, MSRP $1,999)
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB RAM, 512GB): $2,189 ($310 off, MSRP $2,499)
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (48GB RAM, 1TB): $3,531 ($468 off, MSRP $3,999)
Save money on the MacBook Pro this Cyber Monday.Foundry
U.K.
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £879 (£120 off, RRP £999)
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/16GB RAM): £1,229.97 (£169 off, RRP £1,399)
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £1,079.97 (£119 off, RRP £1,199)
KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,439.10 (£160 off, RRP £1,599)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,750 (£250 off, RRP £1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,119.97 (£279 off, RRP £2,399)
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,200 (£299 off, RRP £2,499)
Early Black Friday iMac and Mac mini deals
The iMac and Mac mini received an M4 update in October 2024, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. We don’t know if they will be getting M5 chips, but if they are, they won’t arrive until 2026, and it likely won’t be much more than a faster chip. So we recommend picking up one of these deals if you’re looking for a Mac desktop.
Save money off a new iMac.Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $890 ($109 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,270 ($129 off, MSRP $1,399)
Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,182 ($117 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,374 ($125 off, MSRP $1,499)
For more monitors for your Mac look at Best Mac monitor deals for Black Friday
U.K.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £529 (£70 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £720 (£79 off, RRP £799)
KRCS, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £799)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,269.99 (£129 off, RRP £1,399)
Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,199 (£100 off, RRP £1,299)
Amazon, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,349 (£150 off, RRP £1,499)
Amazon, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,549 (£150 off, RRP £1,699)
Early Black Friday AirPods deals
Apple released the AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025, with a slightly new design, foam-infused eartips, a heart-rate sensor, and the same $249 price tag in the U.S., while the price in the U.K. dropped to £219 from £229.
Even the AirPods 4 are relatively new, arriving in late 2024, and the AirPods Max gained a USB-C port and refreshed color options in 2024.
We usually see some tremendous savings on AirPods over Black Friday, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. Look for the newer AirPods Pro 3 at a modest $30-$50 off, but other models could get deep discounts. We expect to see AirPods Pro 2 as low as $150, AirPods 4 dropping under $85 for the first time, and AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation under $115.
AirPods tend to go on sale for a limited time, expect good deals over Black Friday.Petter Ahrnstedt
U.S.
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2: $169.99 ($30 off, MSRP $199)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $249 ($0 off, MSRP £249)
Amazon, AirPods 4: $199 ($20 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $149 ($30 off, MSRP $179)
Amazon, AirPods Max: $496 ($53 off, MSRP $549)
Amazon, Wired EarPods (USB-C): $17 ($2 off, MSRP $19)
U.K.
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £199 (Note AirPods Pro 3 are only £219)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219)
Amazon, AirPods 4: £119 (£0 off, RRP £119)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £169 (£0 off, RRP £169)
Early Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Grab yourself an Apple Watch deal for Black Friday.Mike Sawh
Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 11 in September, but there aren’t many exclusive new features beyond better battery life and 5G networking. The two new health features, hypertension alerts and Sleep Score, are also available on the Series 10, and there isn’t a new color this year.
The Ultra 3 is also new, with a larger screen and satellite connectivity, while the SE 3 got the biggest update of all, gaining an always-on display, temperature sensor, a faster chip, on-device Siri, and fast charging.
We’ll spotlight clearance deals on older models, especially the Series 10. However, we don’t think the Apple Watch SE 2 is worth getting unless it drops under $150.
U.S.
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $390 ($9 off, MSRP $399)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $420 ($9 off, MSRP $429)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: $700 ($99 off, MSRP $799)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): $280 ($119 off, MSRP $399)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $309 ($120 off, MSRP $429)
U.K.
In the U.K., Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 prices have been cut by £30 and £50, respectively, compared to their predecessors. Keep this in mind when shopping, because some stores might make savings appear to be larger than they actually are.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: £615 (Ultra 3 is £749)
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) GPS: £299 (Series 11 is £399)
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) GPS&Cellular: £391 (Series 11 is £469)
Early Black Friday iPad deals
Apple updated the iPad Air with an M3 chip and the iPad Pro with an M5 chip this year. Otherwise, Apple’s tablet lineup remains the same, so expect to see at least $100 off most models, with the A16 iPad possibly dropping down to $275 or lower.
Grab a discounted iPad this Black Friday.Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): $949 ($50 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): $1,249 ($50 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): $299 ($50 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128 GB): $399 ($100 off, MSRP $499)
Amazon, 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $549 ($50 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $749 ($50 off, MSRP $799)
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299)
U.K.
KRCS, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £979 (£20 off, RRP £999)
KRCS, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £1,273 (£26 off, RRP £1,299)
Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): £299 (£30 off, RRP £329)
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): £461 (£38 off, RRP £499)
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £560 (£39 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £849.97(£50 off, RRP £899)
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,079 (£120 off, RRP £1,199)
Early Black Friday iPhone deals
U.K. readers can save money on a new iPhone.David Price / Foundry
Apple launched the iPhone 17 lineup in September, so shoppers should look for discounts on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, which were already cut by $100/£100. Additionally, the iPhone 16e will likely drop by $100 or more. Carriers will likely have enticing deals with trade-ins as well, but be wary of long-term contracts and terms.
Most iPhone deals in the U.S. are through carriers and require a trade-in or adding a new line.
In the U.K. there are less limitations on the sale of iPhones so you will be able to pick one up unlocked at a discount if you would prefer to buy an iPhone up front, rather than on a contract. These are the best deals we’ve seen:
Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £649 (£50 off, RRP £699)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £849 (£50 off, RRP £899)
Amazon, iPhone 16 (128GB): £699 (Full Price, RRP now £699)
Amazon, iPhone 16 Plus (128GB): £799 (Full Price, RRP now £799)
You can read our best Black Friday iPhone deals roundup for more information.
Early Black Friday Apple accessories deals
There are lots more Apple products you can buy to go with your new Mac, iPhone or iPad. Whether it’s a mouse and keyboard for your Mac, an Apple Pencil or keyboard cover to go with your iPad, charging cables and adapters, or AirTags so you can keep track of everything, you can grab a discount this Black Friday.
If you see a deal on any Apple Pencils make sure they work with your iPad first: the Apple Pencil Pro is the newest model and compatible with the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini. The USB-C Apple Pencil is also compatible with these models as well as the 10th-gen iPad, but doesn’t have squeeze gestures and magnetic charging, and because it doesn’t support pressure sensitivity it’s less good for artists. You can still buy the original Apple Pencil, which does allow you to use different levels of pressure with your drawing, but it charges via Lightning so you need an adapter.
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U.S.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $99 ($30 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: $70 ($9 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $200 ($49 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard case (11-inch iPad Air): $249 ($70 off, MSRP $269)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $24 ($5 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $25 ($4 off, $29)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $45 ($4 off, MSRP $49)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter: $59 ($0 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $44 ($5 off, MSRP $49)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: $170 ($9 off, RRP $179)
Amazon, Magic TrackPad: $119 ($9 off, MSRP $129)
U.K.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: £119 (£10 off, RRP £129)
Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard case (13-inch iPad Pro): £329 (£20 off, RRP £349)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard: £84 (£15 off, RRP £99)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £129 (£20 off, RRP £149)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £170 (£9 off, RRP £179)
Amazon, Magic Mouse (white): £75.98 (£3 off, RRP £79)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £92 (£27 off, RRP £119)
Amazon, AirTag (single): £28 (£7 off, RRP £35)
Amazon, Apple TV 4K, 128GB: £158 (£11 off, RRP 169)
Black Friday 2025: Where to shop for Apple deals
Stay tuned to Macworld throughout November to find the best deals as they arrive. But if you’re looking for a specific color or capacity, you can check out the following retailers. In the U.S., here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals:
Apple
Amazon
Best Buy
Costco
Target
Walmart
If you’re based in the U.K., you’ll find deals at the following shops:
Apple
AO.com
Amazon
Argos
Carphone Warehouse
Currys
eBuyer
John Lewis
KRCS
Laptops Direct
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Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Black Friday sale details
Best Black Friday Apple deals
Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals
Best Black Friday AirPods deals
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday iPad deals
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
Gemini-Based Model Will Power Revamped Siri Mark Gurman from Bloomberg gave a status update on Apple Intelligence along with Apple’s plans for the AI next year in his newsletter, “Power On”. The company is planning to release the updated version of Siri in March 2026. This new Siri will reportedly rely on Gemini and will have a feature for web searches […]
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Chipmaker TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Further Price Hikes Chipmaker TSMC has begun informing major clients like Apple about further price hikes, according to a new report out of Asia.
The leaker and aggregator known as "yeux1122" outlined the latest news on Korean social media site Naver. TSMC has apparently started notifying major clients of impending price increases for advanced fabrication processes below 5-nanometers. This would include Apple's A16, A17, A18, A19, M3, M4, and M5 chips, as well as any future iterations. The price hikes are expected to be in the range of 8–10% and commence next year.
Last month, the China Times reported that Apple's "A20" chip designed for next year's iPhone models could be considerably more expensive. The A20 chip is likely to be the first widely available 2-nanometer chip, debuting in the iPhone 18 lineup next year and forming the foundation of subsequent M6-series chips. The previous three generations of A-series chips have all been based on TMSC's 3-nanometer node, with the upgrade to 2-nanometer promising further performance and efficiency improvements.
TSMC apparently told customers, presumably including Apple, to expect pricing that is at least 50% higher than 3-nanometer processors. This was attributed to unusually high capital expenditure for the new node and to the lack of discounting strategies while yields are still in their early acceptable phase.
The report further stated that suppliers expect flagship mobile chips built on the 2-nanometer process to carry unit prices around $280 once volume production begins. This would make it the most expensive component in the iPhone and dramatically affect Apple's profit margins, if the increase is not passed on to customers.
A report from DigiTimes last year placed the cost of the A18 chip at around $45, with a total hardware bill of $416 for a model that retailed at $799, implying that the chip represents roughly 10% of bill of materials (BOM) cost and about 5–6% of retail price before logistics and development expenses.
If the component cost rumors are true, Apple could limit 2-nanometer chips to only some 2026 iPhone models, such as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. In September last year, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo warned that "due to cost concerns, not all new iPhone 18 models may be equipped with a 2-nanometer processor."Tags: Naver, TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple TV’s new glassy intro wasn’t created on a Mac Macworld
Earlier this week, Apple revealed new branding that will appear at the start of Apple TV shows. The new title card features a colorful presentation of the Apple logo, and according to AdAge, the company took a more traditional approach to creating the look.
Instead of using computer-generated graphics or AI, Apple, working with TBWAMedia Arts Lab and Optical Arts, made the visual part of the branding with a glass Apple TV logo model and lighting effects captured with a camera. According to AdAge, this production approach aligns with a presentation that Apple VP Tor Myhren made at Cannes Lions back in June, where Myhren spoke about the importance of human creation at a time when AI-based tools are emerging. AdAge has a highlight video that shows the behind-the-scenes production of the shoot.
Besides the five-second clip that appears at the start of shows, a 12-second version was made to appear at the start of Apple Original Films (a.k.a. movies). There’s also a one-second “sting” made for trailers.
This is just the beginning.Music composed by FINNEAS. pic.twitter.com/DV8d2eK0B3— Apple TV (@AppleTV) November 3, 2025
The music accompanying the branding was made by Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator, solo artist, composer, and producer. In a report by Variety, Finneas states that he had HBO’s static sound and NBC’s peacock chimes in mind when creating the Apple TV jingle he dubbed “Mnemomic.”
While Finneas did use digital tools to create the final product, he primarily relied on his piano as the basis for the sound. “I played a chord that felt kind of hopeful and kind of optimistic, but had gravity to it and hopefully had a little bit of an enigmatic, mysterious quality,” he told Variety. “And so I had this chord thing happening and then I started building the sounds around it.”
Save up to $234 on every new M5 MacBook Pro with exclusive deals Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro is on sale ahead of Black Friday, with every configuration eligible for triple-digit savings.Save up to $234 on the new M5 MacBook Pro with early Black Friday deals - Image credit: AppleTo activate the discounts, shop through this special pricing link at Apple Premier Partner Expercom and look for the discounted AppleInsider price above the Add to Cart button.Save on every M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The better-than-AirPods Beats Studio Buds+ drop to their best price ever Macworld
I don’t know about you, but I’ve got music playing pretty much around the clock, so a good pair of earbuds is essential. If you’ve been eyeing a new pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, but didn’t want to spend a fortune, this half-off deal on the Beats Studio Buds+ is a great time to grab a new pair. Instead of shelling out $170 for the earbuds, Woot is selling them for just $80, the best price we’ve ever seen for these buds.
When we reviewed the Beats Studio Buds+, we gave them a four-star rating and appreciated the excellent battery life, improved ANC, and stellar quality. We also loved the “playful” transparent design and good seal that stayed in our ears through intense workouts. You’ll also get hands-free Siri and easy iPhone pairing, but since these are Beats rather than AirPods, they’ll work just as well with an Android phone.
At $80, these Beats earbuds are an immediate buy, so hurry up to Woot and add this to your cart. Woot deals are only around until stock runs out or the timer expires on the deal, so be sure to act fast if you want a pair.
Grab these Beats earbuds for half offBuy now at Woot
Deals: M4 MacBook Air $750 all-time low, Apple Pencil Pro from $67, Beats USB-C cables from $9, more There are already some seriously notable Black Friday deals live right now, but perhaps none better than the new all-time lows on the M4 MacBook Air lineup. Yesterday we caught a few configurations at $250 off, but now Amazon is offering just about every single model at its best price to date starting from $750. Those offers join a chance to land Apple Pencil Pro as low at $67 via Amazon Resale – one of the lowest prices ever – as well as up to 50% off Beats USB-C cables, and Apple Watch Series 10 from $280. Scope out everything in to
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Target Kicks Off Early Black Friday Sale With Sitewide Savings on Apple Accessories and More Target's early Black Friday sale has officially begun today, with an online shopping event that will run through Saturday, November 8. There are quite a few major discounts in this sale, including sitewide savings on Beats headphones, TVs, Apple accessories, home appliances, and more.
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Target's Black Friday Schedule
Target's Black Friday sale begins today with this week's three-day event and thousands of deals available sitewide. Target is also offering a "Deal of the Day" every day through December 24, with many exclusive deals available only to Target Circle members.
Additionally, a new lineup of deals will drop every Sunday in November and last through the following Saturday. All of this leads up to the week of Black Friday, where shoppers can expect even more discounts and offers both in Target stores and online.
Target's Early Black Friday Sale
Like many retailers, Target's early Black Friday offerings are wide and varied. You'll find notable markdowns on video games, appliances, TVs, smart home products, speakers, headphones, and more this week.
SITEWIDE SALETarget's Early Black Friday Sale
Shoppers should note that some of the deals below do require Target Circle, which does have a free tier and is worth signing up for if you're interested in any of these offers. Once you're a member, the deals will be applied automatically at checkout.
Apple Accessories
Target's early Black Friday sale includes a few Apple accessories on sale, with the highlight being discounts on the new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air cases.
Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad - $199.99 ($50 off)
iPhone 17 Silicone Case - $39.99 ($10 off)
Beats iPhone 17 Pro Case - $35.99 ($10 off)
iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case - $39.99 ($10 off)
iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case - $39.99 ($10 off)
iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case - $49.99 ($10 off)
Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Case - $35.99 ($10 off)
iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case - $39.99 ($10 off)
iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case - $39.99 ($10 off)
iPhone 17 Pro Max TechWoven Case - $49.99 ($10 off)
Headphones
Beats Solo Buds - $69.99, down from $79.99
Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones - $129.99, down from $199.99
Beats Fit Pro - $179.99, down from $199.99
Powerbeats Pro - $170.99, down from $249.99
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones - $199.99, down from $349.99
Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds - $229.99, down from $299.99
Sony WHCH720N Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones - $99.99, down from $179.99
TVs
32-inch Vizio LED Smart TV - $99.99, down from $119.99
43-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $229.99, down from $279.99
55-inch TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $279.99, down from $449.99
TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $379.99, down from $549.99
65-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $399.99, down from $479.99
65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,499.99, down from $1,699.99
Streaming Devices
Fire TV Stick HD - $19.99, down from $34.99
Fire TV Stick 4K - $29.99, down from $49.99
Fire TV Stick 4K Max - $39.99, down from $59.99
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Keurig K-Mini Go - $49.99, down from $99.99
Instant Pot 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker - $69.99, down from $129.99
Ninja Professional Plus Blender - $99.99, 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 all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Apple's robotics may earn as much as today's App Store by 2040 Analysts estimate as-yet unlaunched Apple Robotics could generate about $130 billion a year by 2040, matching the scale of the App Store and greatly exceeding the combined revenue of Mac and iPad.Apple's next big market is roboticsMorgan Stanley believes Apple's next major business line could move beyond phones and headsets into robotics. The bank's analysts predict that a new platform could represent as much as a quarter of Apple's share price by 2040, generating revenue that rivals its core products.The report outlines Apple Robotics as the company's next platform after Apple Intelligence, with the first product expected in 2027— a motorized tabletop hub designed to move and track users as it assists with daily tasks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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New Apple TV Intro Was Made With Practical Effects The all-new intro sequence for Apple TV was made with practical effects and shot in-camera, Ad Age reports.
Rather than using digital techniques, the new sequence was made by shooting large glass versions of the Apple TV logo, with physical motion and changing lighting used to create effects. Apple partnered with TBWAMedia Arts Lab to create the intro.
Ad Age released an exclusive look brief behind-the-scenes clip showing some of that process, which was then shared on X:
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The intro now plays before all Apple TV content. The company has made a one-second-long sting for trailers, along with a five-second-long version for TV shows and a 12-second-long cinematic version for movies. It is accompanied by a new sound composed by Finneas.
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Previous winners talk about how to win Apple's Swift Student Challenge Three previous winners of Apple's Swift Student Challenge reveal what got them started in programming, and how they won, as the company prepares to launch the next contest.Previous Swift Student Challenge winners — image credit: AppleApple has once more highlighted the work of students who've won its annual competition to promote its Swift app development language. This time, the company talked with three winners to learn about how they got into developing apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple Announces Next Swift Student Challenge Ahead of WWDC 2026 Apple today announced it will accept submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge from Friday, February 6 through Saturday, February 28.
The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to showcase their coding capabilities by using the Swift Playground or Xcode apps to create an interactive "app playground."
Apple said winners will be selected based on submissions that "demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity." A subset of Distinguished Winners with "truly exceptional" submissions will be invited to visit Apple in Cupertino, California for three days in summer 2026, with travel and lodging included.
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Best Mac mini deals and discounts right now Macworld
The Mac mini is the cheapest Mac you can buy, but you can get one for less than Apple sells it for. Our Best Mac mini Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs and finds the best prices right now so you can be sure you aren’t spending more than you need to.
Whether it’s the latest Mac mini M4, or an older Mac mini model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the Mac mini for.
Because we follow all the Apple resellers all year round, we know the best prices resellers have sold Mac mini for in the past, and whether today’s deal is really good or just ok. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below. We also give advice about what to look out and what to avoid when buying a Mac mini.
We also have a guide to the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Later this month it’s Black Friday and we expect to see some super deals on Mac mini at that time, so do bookmark our Best Black Friday Mac and MacBook deals page.
Best Mac mini deals right now
U.S.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $889 ($110 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,270 ($129 off, MSRP $1,399)
U.K.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £529 (£70 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £720 (£79 off, RRP £799)
KRCS, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £799)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,269.99 (£129 off, RRP £1,399)
If you’re looking for an M4 iMac, check out our round-up of the best iMac deals. We also have the best Mac Studio deals.
Best M4 Mac mini deals
The best prices for the Mac mini will appear below.
M4 Mac mini, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM, MSRP $599/£599
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M4 Mac mini, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM, MSRP $799/£799
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M4 Mac mini, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999
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Best M4 Pro Mac mini deals
M4 Pro Mac mini, 12-core CPU/16-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399
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Best deals on old Mac mini models
IfF you are on a small budget, you can often find a good deal on the previous generation. Just keep in mind that the older Mac mini had lass RAM as standard – 8GB rather than 16GB. We think that 8GB RAM should be avoided if possible.
M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM (MSRP: $1,299/£1,399)
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Mac Mini (January 2023) M2 Pro 3.49 GHz – SSD 512 GB – 16GB
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M2 Mac mini, 256GB/8GB RAM (MSRP: $599/£649)
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M2 Mac mini, 512GB/8GB RAM (MSRP: $799/£849)
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Where to buy the Mac mini
Mac mini buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores:
Apple
Amazon
Best Buy
BH Photo Video
Costco
Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country.
If you’re based in the U.K. you can pick up a Mac mini from the following retailers:
Apple
Amazon
Argos
Currys
John Lewis
Very
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services:
KRCS
Insight
iStore
Select
Western Computer
Jigsaw
You might also be able to trade in your old Mac to get some money off your new purchase. Here’s how to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program.
Best refurbished Mac mini deals
One of the best places to look for Mac mini deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store. There, you’ll find discounts on Mac mini that have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. If you buy a refurbished Mac mini from Apple it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year.
In the U.S.:
Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.)
In the U.K.:
Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.)
You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below:
In the U.S.:
Apple
Amazon
Back Market
Best Buy
Gainsaver
OWC
Mac Of All Trades
Refurb.me
In the U.K.:
Affordable Mac
Apple
Amazon
BackMarket
Hoxton Macs
Laptops Direct
MacFinder
Mac 4 Sale
Music Magpie
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.
Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. We also have this advice about buying a refurbished Mac.
Amazon Introduces Ultra Low Prices on Previous Gen Apple Watches, Starting at $159.99 Amazon is providing a few record low prices on previous generation Apple Watch models this week, with up to $119 off select devices. This includes savings on the second generation Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 10.
Apple Watch SE 2
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Prices start at just $159.99 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, then increase to $189.99 for the 44mm GPS model. Both of these are $89 discounts on the wearables, and all-time low prices on each device. You can find Midnight, Silver, and Starlight case color options at these prices for both sizes.
$89 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) for $159.99
$89 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (44mm GPS) for $189.99Apple Watch Series 10
Amazon also has a few discounts on the Apple Watch Series 10, with $119 off these models. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $279.99, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $309.99, down from $429.00. The 42mm GPS model is only available in Jet Black Aluminum, but the 46mm GPS model has Jet Black, Rose Gold, and Silver Aluminum options available at this low price.
$119 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $279.99
$119 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $309.99
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Best iMac deals and discounts right now Macworld
If you want to buy a iMac for less than the price Apple sets, you have come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a new iMac using our Best Prices Comparison that looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs and finds the best prices right now.
Whether it’s the latest iMac M4, or an older iMac model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the iMac for.
We follow Mac prices all year round, so we know the best prices Apple resellers have sold iMacs for–and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below. We also give advice about what to look out and what to avoid.
We also have a guide to the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Later this month it’s Black Friday and we expect to see some super deals on iMac at that time, so do bookmark our Best Black Friday Mac & MacBook deals page.
Best iMac deals right now
These are the very best deals we are seeing right now. You’ll find our best U.S. and U.K. deals listed below. The best prices where you are based will appear in the boxes below, including Canada or Australia.
U.S.
Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,182 ($117 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,374 ($125 off, MSRP $1,499)
U.K.
You can save on each of the models.
Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,189 (£100 off, RRP £1,299)
Amazon, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,399 (£100 off, RRP £1,499)
Amazon, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,550 (£149 off, RRP £1,699)
For even more deals check out our best prices comparison tables in the section below.
Best iMac M4 deals
iMac, M4, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB unified memory, MSRP $1,299/£1,299
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Best deals on old iMacs
While resellers sell off old stock you may be able to pick up some good deals. Just keep in mind that the new iMacs include more RAM: we feel that the 8GB RAM as standard in these older iMacs is not sufficient.
iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 256GB/8GB unified memory, Was $1,499/£1,599 – Discontinued
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iMac 24-inch Retina (Late 2023) M3 4.05GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB
$823
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iMac 24-inch Retina (Late 2023) M3 4.05GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB
$866.92
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iMac 24-inch Retina (Late 2021) M3 3.2GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB
$1007.99
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iMac 24-inch Retina (Late 2023) M3 2.8GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB
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iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB unified memory, Was $1,699/£1,799 – Discontinued
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Where to buy an iMac
You can buy an iMac directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK, but there are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs. Some Mac retailers offer great discounts on Apple products and Apple accessories, so you should be able to save a few hundred pounds off some iMac configurations.
Beware, though. The Mac listed by the reseller may be an older model than the one Apple currently sells. We’ve seen resellers advertising Macs with money off based on the price they were previously sold at by Apple, even after Apple has started selling a newer Mac at the same price – so the deal often looks better than it actually is. So be careful to check the age and spec of the machine being sold, and don’t automatically assume that it’s current.
To get an idea of what the old model should be worth, take a look at Apple’s refurbished store to see what Apple is selling the older version for (and remember that buying from Apple, even if it’s refurbished, will mean you get a full year’s warranty).
And for another way to save money on a new Apple product read about how you can trade in old products at Apple and other resellers and get money off. Read: How Apple trade-in works and saves you money.
We regularly see Mac-related deals from the following U.K. and U.S. retailers:
U.S.
Want to buy a iMac from Apple?
View the iMac in the Apple Store.
Get your education discount:
View the iMac in the Apple Education Store
View the iMac at Amazon where we often see discounts.
View the iMac at B&H Photo.
View the iMac at Best Buy.
View the iMac at Walmart.
You can find the iMac at Adorama here.
Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country.
U.K.
You can be sure that you are buying a Mac at the correct price at Apple. View the iMac in the Apple Store.
Save money if you are a teacher or student. View the iMac in the Apple Education Store.
Get a iMac from Amazon where we often see discounts. View the iMac at Amazon
View the iMac at AO.com.
You may find an iMac at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday.
We often see great deals on iMac at EE.
View the iMac at Currys, who also frequently offer discounts.
View the iMac at Ebuyer.
View the iMac at John Lewis, where we often see discounts.
You can get an iMac from Laptops Direct here
And you may also find discounts on the iMac at Very
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and also offer other services:
KRCS
Insight
iStore
Select
Western Computer
Jigsaw
From time to time, Amazon runs lightning deals, which could get you a discount if you act quickly. If you’ve found that you’re missing out on Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for Amazon’s 30-day free trial of Prime, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else. Plus, you’ll get free next-day delivery with the Prime trial, as well as access to Prime Instant Video and more. Sign up for Prime here.
Best refurbished iMac deals
One of the best places to look for iMac deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store. There, you’ll find huge iMac discounts, sometimes even on the latest models. These iMacs have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. One of the major benefits of buying a refurbished Mac from Apple is that it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year.
You won’t be able to tell the difference between a refurbished iMac and a brand-new iMac, aside from the box it comes in, which is white to prevent people from buying them and attempting to sell them as new. Find out more about buying a refurbished iMac here.
Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.)
Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.)
You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished MacBook and reconditioned Mac from the resellers listed below:
In the U.S.:
Apple
Amazon
Back Market
Best Buy
Gainsaver
OWC
Mac Of All Trades
Refurb.me
In the U.K.:
Affordable Mac
Apple
Amazon
BackMarket
Hoxton Macs
Laptops Direct
MacFinder
Mac 4 Sale
Music Magpie
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.
Best iMac Student Deals
If you are a student you can save money with Apple all year round. Read: How to get an Apple student discount. to find out more. Also take a look at when Apple will be running its Back to School deal this year, when you can get a free pair of AirPods with your purchase.
Qualcomm Now Relies on Android as Apple Modems Roll Out Qualcomm is gradually reducing its dependence on Apple, as growing demand for premium Android smartphones becomes the main driver of its chip business, according to a new report from DigiTimes.
Qualcomm's semiconductor arm, known as Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), apparently recorded strong year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, led by rising Android device sales and increasing chip content per device. DigiTimes cited remarks from President and CEO Cristiano Amon, who said that non-Apple QCT revenue rose by 18% during the quarter.
The global smartphone market is said to be undergoing a structural transition toward more advanced, feature-rich devices, with users in both mature and emerging markets upgrading to higher-end models. This shift has driven up average selling prices and boosted demand for Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon processors, which now feature enhanced AI, camera, and connectivity capabilities. Qualcomm's strategy of embedding more value into devices is now apparently central to its long-term growth, reducing its reliance on Apple orders over time.
The company's deepening partnership with Samsung was also a key factor. Amon said Qualcomm currently provides modems for about 75% of Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, a significant rise from approximately half in earlier years. Some Galaxy models, such as the Galaxy S25 series, use Snapdragon modems exclusively.
The update comes as Apple is expected to move away from Qualcomm's modem chips over the coming years. Apple has been developing its own in-house 5G modem technology since acquiring Intel's smartphone modem division in 2019. The iPhone 16e, iPhone Air, and iPad Pro now contain Apple's C1-series custom modems rather than Qualcomm chips. Qualcomm previously announced that it would continue to supply Apple with Snapdragon modems through 2026, but the relationship is widely expected to diminish after that point as Apple's own modems proliferate through its device lineup.Tag: QualcommThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
EU’s DMA forces Apple to remove iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi sync for EU users Apple plans to disable automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch for users in the European Union starting with iOS 26.2…
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iOS 26.2 adds offline lyrics support to Apple Music Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.2 this week, with changes for Apple News, Apple Podcasts, Liquid Glass, and more.
As it turns out, iOS 26.2 also brings a big improvement to Apple Music: support for offline lyrics.
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New Australia & New Zealand power initiatives are an attempt to balance Apple's consumption Apple has announced more projects for New Zealand and Australia that aim to match users' iPhone charging needs with clean energy.Apple's new solar project under construction in Lancaster, Victoria, Australia — image credit: AppleFollowing on from its October 2025 announcements of energy initiatives in China and the European Union, Apple is now highlighting its similar efforts across Australia and New Zealand."By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity," said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, in a statement. "We're proud to do our part to support Australia's transition to a cleaner grid and drive positive impacts for communities and nature — all while moving closer to our ambitious goal to be carbon neutral across our entire footprint." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple to Remove iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi Sync in EU With iOS 26.2 Apple in iOS 26.2 will disable automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the European Union to comply with the bloc's regulations, suggests a new report.
Normally, when an iPhone connects to a new Wi-Fi network, it automatically shares the network credentials with the paired Apple Watch. This allows the watch to connect to the same network independently – for example, when the iPhone isn't nearby – without the user needing to enter the password manually.
The feature's removal appears to be Apple's response to the European Commission's Digital Markets Act (DMA) interoperability requirements, which Apple has publicly criticized on more than one occasion. Under the DMA, regulators want Apple to open iPhone Wi-Fi hardware access to third-party accessories by the end of 2025.
The year-end compliance deadline coincides with next month's release of iOS 26.2. But rather than comply with the requirement, Apple is apparently disabling the feature entirely for EU users. Apple reportedly confirmed the decision to French publication Numerama.
In terms of the practical impact, it's likely to be limited for most users. Apple Watch will surely still connect to Wi-Fi networks when the paired iPhone is nearby, but users may be required to manually connect to Wi-Fi by typing in the password when the iPhone is out of range. Afterwards, the Wi-Fi network's credentials will presumably be stored on the watch.
Apple has previously warned that complying with EU interoperability requirements could give "data-hungry companies" access to sensitive information, including notification content and complete Wi-Fi network histories. Apple has explicitly called out Meta for making multiple unreasonable interoperability requests under the DMA that if allowed could compromise user security and privacy.
Apple filed an appeal against the interoperability rules at the EU's General Court in Luxembourg on May 30, targeting the Commission's March decision that requires Apple to make iOS more compatible with rival products including smartwatches, headphones, and VR headsets.Tags: European Commission, European UnionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 17: What you get, upgrading after four years After four years with my beloved iPhone 13 mini, I reluctantly upgraded to the iPhone 17, and it's exactly what I expected — for better and worse.I switched from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 17For a lot of people — including most of my cohorts — September means a new iPhone. The new iPhone shows up, and last year's model is carefully packed and returned whence it came.Not for me, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Another iPhone Air competitor lands: the Huawei Mate 70 Air We yesterday took a look at the new Motorola Edge 70, the company’s take on the iPhone Air, and today brings another Android contender, the Huawei Mate 70 Air.
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iOS 26.1: Bring Back the Tap-to-Stop Alarm Button Apple has changed how you dismiss iPhone alarms in iOS 26.1, and your morning muscle memory may have needed tweaking as a result. By default, the Clock app now requires a slide gesture to stop an alarm from the Lock Screen, replacing the previous tap-to-stop button that was redesigned in iOS 26. Snoozing still works with a simple tap, but turning off an alarm entirely demands the extra swipe motion.
The change appears designed to prevent accidental dismissals when you're reaching for your phone in the morning. By requiring a more deliberate action, you're less likely to silence your alarm when you meant to hit snooze. If you don't like the change, you can revert the alarm interface back to the previous Stop button by following these steps.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap Accessibility.
Under "Physical and Motor," tap Touch.
Swipe to the bottom of the menu and toggle on Prefer Single-Touch Actions.The change will take effect the next time you set an alarm. If you want to revert back to the slider, simply toggle off Prefer Single-Touch Actions.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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