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- 09:16 pmwatchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, more available now, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released a new lineup of software updates across all major platforms: watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and more are now available. Here’s what’s new. more…09:12 pmApple releases iOS 26.1 for iPhone with these changes
Apple has officially released iOS 26.1 to all iPhone users. Here’s what changes are available to the iPhone in iOS 26.1. more…09:11 pmApple Releases iOS 26.1 With Liquid Glass Toggle, Slide to Stop Alarm, New Apple Intelligence Languages and More | MacRumorsApple Releases iOS 26.1 With Liquid Glass Toggle, Slide to Stop Alarm, New Apple Intelligence Languages and More
Apple today released iOS 26.1, the first major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.1 comes over a month after iOS 26 launched. iOS 26.1 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation iPhone SE. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.1 adds a toggle to increase the opacity of Liquid Glass for those who want less translucency. Alarms and Timers now require a swipe to turn them off, and there's finally an option to turn off the Lock Screen Camera swipe. Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation are available in additional languages, and there are small changes to Settings, Music, TV, Phone, Fitness, Photos, and Safari. Apple's release notes for the update are below. This update includes the following features and enhancements: - Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen - Live Translation with AirPods support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Italian - Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track - Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay - Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture - Local capture files can be saved to a specific location - Manual workout logging is available directly from the Fitness app - New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera - Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions - Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region) For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100 Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit: https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/ Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: https://support.apple.com/125039For more on the new features in iOS 26, we have a dedicated roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:10 pmApple releases iPadOS 26.1, here’s everything new
Apple has released iPadOS 26.1, the latest noteworthy software update for iPad. Here’s everything new. more…09:10 pmApple Releases iPadOS 26.1 With Slide Over Multitasking
Apple today released iPadOS 26.1, the first major update to the iPadOS 26 operating system released in September. iPadOS 26.1 comes six weeks after iPadOS 26.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iPadOS 26.1 reintroduces Slide Over, a multitasking feature that was removed with the multitasking overhaul in iPadOS 26. Slide Over works alongside the window-based multitasking functionality in iPadOS 26, so you can open up multiple app windows and still swipe over to quickly access a Slide Over app. Only one Slide Over app is supported at a time in iPadOS 26.1, and the feature is accessible by tapping on the green window resizing button and choosing Enter Slide Over. iPadOS 26.1 also includes almost all of the new features that are in iOS 26.1, such as a toggle to reduce Liquid Glass transparency and Apple Intelligence support for new languages. Apple's release notes for the update are below.Apple's release notes are below. Slide Over - Slide Over lets you keep a window on top of other windows, and easily hide off screen when not in use - Resizable windows in Slide Over let you choose your preferred size and aspect ratio Local capture - Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture - Option to let you choose where local capture files are saved This update includes the following features and enhancements: - Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen - Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track - Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay - New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera - Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions - Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region) - Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app, now available on iPad For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100 Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPad models. To learn more, please visit: https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/ Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: https://support.apple.com/125039A list of features in iOS 26.1 can be found in our iOS 26.1 launch post, and more info on iPadOS 26 is available in our roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:09 pmApple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 With New Liquid Glass Setting and More
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.1, the first major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out in September. macOS Tahoe 26.1 comes 49 days after Apple first released macOS Tahoe. Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds a toggle that allows you to select a Tinted mode for Liquid Glass, adding additional opacity. There are also improvements to AirPlay and FaceTime, with Apple's full release notes below. This update includes the following features and enhancements: - Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen - Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay - Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions - Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region) For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: support.apple.com/100100. Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To learn more, please visit: apple.com/macos/feature-availability. Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: support.apple.com/125039. More information on the features in macOS Tahoe can be found in our macOS Tahoe roundup.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:09 pmApple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 With New Liquid Glass Setting and More
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.1, the first major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out in September. macOS Tahoe 26.1 comes 49 days after Apple first released macOS Tahoe. Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds a toggle that allows you to select a Tinted mode for Liquid Glass, adding additional opacity. There are also improvements to AirPlay and FaceTime, with Apple's full release notes below. This update includes the following features and enhancements: - Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen - Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay - Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions - Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region) For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: support.apple.com/100100. Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To learn more, please visit: apple.com/macos/feature-availability. Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: support.apple.com/125039. More information on the features in macOS Tahoe can be found in our macOS Tahoe roundup.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:08 pmApple Releases visionOS 26.1 With Vision Pro App for iPad
Apple today released visionOS 26.1, the first big update to the visionOS 26 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 26.1 adds a Vision Pro app for the iPad, allowing users to discover Vision Pro content and spatial experiences. The app also now supports AirPlay for viewing experiences from the Vision Pro on both iPhone and iPad. Apple's release notes for the update are below. This release includes improvements and bug fixes, including the expansion of the Apple Vision Pro app to iPad, and updates to Spatial Gallery. Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app for iPad when you upgrade to iPadOS 26.1 Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad now allows you to turn on AirPlay to view experiences from Apple Vision Pro Videos in Spatial Gallery will show playback controls and video length while in immersive view Additional information on the new M5 Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 26 can be found in our roundup.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:08 pmApple Releases visionOS 26.1 With Vision Pro App for iPad
Apple today released visionOS 26.1, the first big update to the visionOS 26 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 26.1 adds a Vision Pro app for the iPad, allowing users to discover Vision Pro content and spatial experiences. The app also now supports AirPlay for viewing experiences from the Vision Pro on both iPhone and iPad. Apple's release notes for the update are below. This release includes improvements and bug fixes, including the expansion of the Apple Vision Pro app to iPad, and updates to Spatial Gallery. Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app for iPad when you upgrade to iPadOS 26.1 Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad now allows you to turn on AirPlay to view experiences from Apple Vision Pro Videos in Spatial Gallery will show playback controls and video length while in immersive view Additional information on the new M5 Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 26 can be found in our roundup.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:07 pmApple Releases tvOS 26.1
Apple today released tvOS 26.1, an update to the tvOS 26 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 26.1 is available on the Apple TV 4K and the Apple TV HD models, but Liquid Glass is only available on the second-generation Apple TV 4K or later. tvOS 26 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the Apple TV. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.1 automatically. Apple shares release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document when new versions are released, but no new features were found during the beta testing process.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:06 pmApple Releases watchOS 26.1 With Bug Fixes
Apple today released watchOS 26.1, an update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.1 comes a month and a half after Apple launched watchOS 26. watchOS 26.1 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.1 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. No new features were discovered in watchOS 26.1 during the beta testing process, and Apple's release notes say the update includes unspecified "improvements and bug fixes."Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:05 pmApple Releases HomePod Software 26.1 With Performance Improvements
Alongside iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1, Apple has released new HomePod 26.1 software for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The updates come almost seven weeks after Apple released the HomePod 26 software. According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.1 includes performance and stability improvements. HomePod software is installed automatically on the HomePod unless the feature is disabled, but the HomePod can also be manually updated in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod miniBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Neutral), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:57 pmNeato shutdown, iRobot potential bankruptcy & more on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, it's been a bad week for smart vacuum companies, a review of the Aqara G100, and more!HomeKit Insider PodcastStarting out the episode, your host gets into three bits of robotic vacuum news. DJI has launched its new Romo robotic vacuum cleaner with a clear outer shell and highly-touted AI navigation.Then we have Neato, the robotic vacuum company that went belly up in 2023. After pledging to keep its servers on until 2028, it's instead calling it quits early and decommissioning the cloud services by the end of 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:50 pmNext year will reportedly be a big year for Apple Intelligence (again)
Macworld It’s been over a year since Apple Intelligence arrived, and now we’ve gone nearly a year without any major enhancements. But according to a new report, 2025 2026 will be the year of Apple Intelligence! Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter doesn’t break any major news on the AI front, but it does have some interesting tidbits about Apple’s roadmap for the next year. It all starts in the spring, with the OS 26.4 updates. When iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and so on hit our devices sometime around March, we should finally get the new Siri we were promised at the last WWDC. Wait, I mean, the one before that. This will bring three concrete features promised at WWDC in 2024: screen awareness (Siri can see what’s on your screen and act accordingly), personal context (Siri builds a graph of knowledge about you, on-device, and uses it to personalize its answers and actions), and the ability to take actions in and across apps. More than just new features, the very core of Siri is being updated to use a modern and sophisticated LLM model, which should give it better understanding of what users are saying to it and more natural responses, in addition to tapping into a wealth of world knowledge. Apple has reportedly been working with several external companies on the possibility of using a modified, bespoke version of their LLMs as the foundation for the new Siri, testing them against its internally-developed LLM in a “bake off” of sorts. In this latest newsletter, Gurman says the new Siri will “lean on Google’s Gemini model” it it sounds like Gemini—or some Apple-specific variant of it—will serve as the underpinning for Siri. You shouldn’t expect talking to Siri to be the same as talking to Google’s Gemini, though. Not only will the base model surely be modified in significant ways, but Siri will have access to entirely different sets of data. The new Siri is reportedly coming in iOS 26.4.Foundry Smart home and OS 27 The March-April timeframe is also when Gurman says Apple will kick off its big smart home strategy. The first release will be a new smart display with both speaker-base and wall-mounted versions, and of course the new Siri will be a major draw to the new device. Over time Apple is expected to introduce more smart home offerings like cameras, a more sophisticated smart display on a robotic arm, and maybe even a doorbell or smart lock. Apple has big smart home plans, and they all require a huge improvement to Siri and Apple Intelligence to get off the ground. In June at WWDC, Apple will unveil the OS 27 generation: iOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, etc. These are expected to again feature “major updates to Apple Intelligence,” according to Gurman. Of course they are. Every tech company is all-in on AI now, no matter the cost. While the specific improvements to Apple Intelligence for the OS 27 releases aren’t detailed, we can of course expect Apple to double down on Siri and expand capabilities related to the smart home, including AI vision recognition features that allow devices to recognize users and what they’re doing while protecting your privacy—these sorts of AI-powered features will be critical to future products like smart home cameras and smart glasses. Of course, we’ve been here before. Gurman’s sources are no doubt accurate, but Apple has shown willingness to delay AI features when they’re not deemed good enough, and some of the features they have released (like Image Playground) leave much to be desired. We’re looking at a big year for Apple Intelligence in 2026 if Apple stays on plan and if the results are good and if consumers are happy with the changes, and if it can start to reverse years of brand damage to the Siri name. That’s a lot of “ifs.”08:45 pmApple To White-Label Google's Gemini Model for Next-Generation Siri, Report Says
Apple is paying Google to create a custom Gemini-based model that will run on the company's private cloud servers and power the next version of Siri, according to Bloomberg. The decision marks a departure from Apple's tradition of building core technologies in-house. The arrangement follows a competition Apple held this year between Anthropic and Google, the report said. Anthropic offered a superior model, but Google made more financial sense because of the tech giants' existing search relationship. Neither company is expected to discuss the partnership publicly, the report added. The new Siri will introduce AI-powered web search and other features users have come to expect from voice assistants. The custom model will not flood Siri with Google services or Gemini features already available on Android devices. Instead, it will provide the underlying AI capabilities through an Apple user interface. The company is betting heavily on the revamped Siri to undo years of brand damage. Read more of this story at Slashdot.08:39 pmApple does launch new products in November, here’s when it happened last
Apple has long been expected to launch a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and AirTag 2 before the year ends. But it’s somewhat rare for the company to unveil new products in November or later. Here’s when it happened last. more…08:38 pmWhatsApp for Mac now lets you customize chat themes
With the update rolling out today, Mac users will have 38 color options to customize their WhatsApp chats, like on the iPhone version. Here’s how it works. more…08:33 pmApple’s new Siri will quietly use Google’s Gemini in the background
Apple's revamped Siri will rely heavily on a custom version of Google’s Gemini models, running securely on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:28 pmApp Store Connect Data believable?
Can you reliably believe their data? Version 1 of our app was shipped in December of 2019. ASC says we have over 87K installs since then. We shipped a new version lastr week and I see a decent blip of updates. Prior to that we hadn't updated in about a year. Since then ASC shows […]08:12 pmAzure AI foundry and Xcode Intelligence?
The company I am at uses Azure AI foundry for hosting its own instance of ChatGPT. I was given the API key and the endpoint, but Xcode only give me an error that it couldn’t download models with those credentials. Other people use the API key and endpoint for their projects and they have no […]07:50 pmApple’s new original podcast tells an ‘unbelievable true story’
Apple has announced “Adrift”, an eight-part original podcast premiering on Apple Podcasts on November 10. Here’s what to expect. more…07:47 pmApple builds App Store for the web, and everyone asks, ‘What took so long?’
Apple finally put the App Store on the web. It lets anyone research the catalogue of iPhone, iPad and Mac software, and it’s long overdue. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:40 pmMagSafe Monday: Anker Zolo Wireless Charger delivers Qi2-certified 15W MagSafe charging for iPhone | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: Anker Zolo Wireless Charger delivers Qi2-certified 15W MagSafe charging for iPhone
MagSafe charging docks are great for desks or nightstands, but sometimes a simple cable or pad is all you want to travel with. The new Anker Zolo Wireless Charger takes that idea and gives it a boost with Qi2 support for 15W fast charging. It’s compact, affordable, and built for people who want MagSafe charging for low cost. more…07:39 pmThree More Apple Apps Just Got Liquid Glass Updates
Apple today updated three more of its apps for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, introducing new Liquid Glass-compatible icons for GarageBand, Photomator, and Pixelmator Pro across its platforms. GarageBand for iPhone and iPad has an overhauled icon featuring a realistic-looking guitar instead of the silhouetted neon guitar icon that Apple previously used. Apple uses this same icon for the Mac, but curiously, the GarageBand for Mac app hasn't been updated yet. We first saw the new GarageBand icon on Apple's iPhone tech spec pages after the September iPhone event, and now it has rolled out. Apple is also planning new Liquid Glass icons for iMovie, the App Store, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, but these apps haven't had icon updates yet. Apple bought Pixelmator, Pixelmator Pro, and Photomator in November 2024, and some of those apps were also updated today. Photomator for Mac, iPhone, and iPad got an update with a new icon. The icon actually looks the same on iPhone and iPad, but on Mac, it no longer has the unappealing border design in macOS Tahoe. Pixelmator Pro for Mac was updated as well, and while it has the same general icon design, it also no longer has the awkward squircle border around it. With macOS Tahoe, Apple made updates to icon design requirements. App icons that don't comply with the updated size and design rules are displayed with a translucent gray border around them until developers provide updated artwork.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:39 pm⚠️ Heads up: Scam email impersonating Stephen Robles offering a ‘Top Apps Video’ collab” | Reddit on iOS Programming⚠️ Heads up: Scam email impersonating Stephen Robles offering a ‘Top Apps Video’ collab”
We got this email last week. They had us fooled for a moment. Has anyone else gotten this email? Just curious if this scam is going around. We reached out to the real Stephen Robles on Instagram, and he confirmed it’s a scam. Too bad, we were really excited about a possible mention in his […]07:26 pmApple TV’s Pluribus is ‘riveting,’ ‘dazzling piece of entertainment’ per critic
Pluribus is a new TV show from Breaking Bad’s creator that premieres later this week on Apple TV. And a roundup of recent previews of the show, including one from a noteworthy critic, make it sound very much like a can’t-miss series. more…07:24 pmNRT (Tokyo) on 2025-11-06
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 6, 17:00 - 21:00 UTCNov 3, 19:07 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in NRT (Tokyo) datacenter on 2025-11-06 between 17:00 and 21:00 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.07:24 pmLooking for a ready Flutter music streaming app (frontend + backend)
I’m exploring options to launch an audio streaming app (similar to Spotify or SoundCloud). The audio content is fully licensed, so I don’t have to worry about copyright issues. I’m specifically looking for a ready-made solution or buying that includes both frontend (iOS & Android apps) and backend (CMS, user accounts, playlists, etc.), ideally something […]07:15 pmApple TV's rebrand introduces a new logo and a signature sound
As part of its ongoing rebrand, Apple has unveiled a new Apple TV bumper — but blink and you could miss it.The new Apple TV logoOn Monday, Apple released a very short video showcasing the brand new Apple TV logo. The video will serve as the bumper that precedes every Apple TV production.The shift is part of the Apple TV rebrand. After removing the "plus" from Apple TV+ in October, Apple now oversees three different Apple TVs — the set-top box, the app, and, confusingly enough, Apple TV, its streaming service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:11 pmApple finally brings the full App Store experience to the web
Apple's new browser-based App Store lets anyone browse, search, and share apps across every platform, no Apple device required.App Store on the webFor years, Apple's web domain at "apps.apple.com" served only as a collection of individual app pages. There was no central hub, no way to browse categories or curated content, and no real search interface.That changed on November 3 when Apple quietly turned the address into a full-featured version of the App Store built for the browser. It's a small change in appearance but a major shift in accessibility. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:09 pmApple launches new web-based App Store
Apple today unveiled a web-based App Store at apps.apple.com, enabling users to browse, search, and discover apps across… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:08 pmReview: Asus ProArt Display 6K – a ridiculously good value at $1300 [Video]
Asus has been on a roll of sorts with new display releases over the past few years, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down progress. One of the latest, and genuinely most exciting new releases is the $1300 Asus ProArt 6K Display, which offers an outstanding value for Mac users looking for something greater than 4K or 5K. The $1300 Asus ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV features a native resolution of 6016 x 3384 within the confines of a 32-inch panel. For those keeping score at home, that’s the same 218 pixel density as Apple’s Pro Display XDR. Granted, the Pro Display XDR is in an entirely different league when it comes to display quality thanks to its incorporation of mini-LED, 1600 nits of brightness, and 576 local dimming zones, but its base $4999 price tag (sans stand and matte texture) most definitely reflects this. Asus has taken a decidedly more economical approach with its 6K display, providing the same amount of screen real estate as Apple’s monitor for less than four times the cost. But that doesn’t mean it sacrificed the ability to provide users with a display that performs admirably given its price. Watch our hands-on video review for the details, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more. more…07:02 pmApple unveils new Apple TV title card and it’s very different
Macworld About three weeks ago, we got word that Apple was changing the name of its Apple TV+ streaming service to Apple TV. However, the announcement was followed by inconsistent implementation; for example, the app in recent xOS 26 releases was renamed Apple TV, but Apple TV+ references are still present within the service. And Apple still airs commercials that say Apple TV+. On Tuesday, Apple made another announcement about Apple TV. On X, the company posted a new title card, the branding you see just before a show starts on a streaming service. It has a new logo animation of the Apple TV logo, and the piano chord is gone, replaced by a jingle by Finneas, who’s mostly known as Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator, and has his own solo career. This is just the beginning.Music composed by FINNEAS. pic.twitter.com/DV8d2eK0B3— Apple TV (@AppleTV) November 3, 2025 The title card has become a valuable piece of video real estate for streaming services. Netflix set the bar with its familiar logo accompanied by the imposing “dah-dum” sound, and other services, including Apple TV, have followed suit. The old Apple TV+ title card was too much like Disney’s, but this new one finally feels more original and in tune with the company’s branding. Perhaps it also means that Apple will finally replace all the mentions of Apple TV+, making pedantic editors who work on websites that cover the company very happy.06:59 pmApple TV debuts trailer for Apple Original podcast ‘Adrift’
Today, Apple TV announced “Adrift,” a new Apple Original podcast that shares the incredible true story of the Robertsons, a young British… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:52 pmGarageBand gets a minor iOS update, iWork still unupdated
While the iWork suite still hasn't seen an update for iOS 26, Apple has issued a minor update to GarageBand for iPhone and iPad for the first time in a year.GarageBand's new icon for iOS 26Apple doesn't make many updates to GarageBand in general, with relatively few changes over the years. However, the November 3 update is a tiny bit more significant than usual.The update in the App Store brings GarageBand on iOS to version 2.3.18. The notes that accompany the update simply state that it "includes stability improvements and bug fixes," just as it has done for the four previous updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:51 pmApple TV’s new intro has three different versions, plus more tidbits
Today Apple unveiled its new intro video for Apple TV content, with music created by Finneas. In an interview with Finneas at Variety, more details have emerged about the video, including the creative process, and the three different versions debuting. more…06:36 pmNew App Store web design has been launched
https://apps.apple.com submitted by /u/digidude23 [link] [comments]06:29 pmApple Launches App Store for the Web
Apple launched a new App Store on the web today, allowing users to browse through and search for apps across all of its platforms. The updated apps.apple.com site provides a drop down for each platform, and it includes the Today section with app and game recommendations, categories, and Apple Arcade titles. There is a search interface for looking up a specific app, and clicking on "View" on any app in the store provides screenshots and information optimized for a web view. The design mirrors the App Store on each of Apple's platforms, but it has a much friendlier web interface. Apps that you search for on the web can be shared, or you can opt to open an app directly in the App Store if you have it installed. Prior to now, Apple provided webpages for each app in the App Store, but there was no central site for content discovery.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:29 pmCMP consent screen vs Att consent screen
Hello guys, I want to use app flyer to track info inside my app, (how the user engaged with each page) and also I have this question that I dont know the respons to:If I want to run tiktok ads, : the app will will sent info to appflyer then app flyer will talk to […]06:28 pmApple launches rich new web interface for the App Store
Apple has launched a dramatic new web interface for the App Store. You can now get the full App Store experience right in your browser, with dedicated pages for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, Watch, and TV app libraries. more…06:19 pmApple TV+ to Apple TV Rebrand Now Official, Here's the New Intro
Apple's planned Apple TV+ rebrand is official as of today, with Apple updating the Apple TV+ page on its website to read just "Apple TV." Apple also shared a short YouTube video announcing the rebrand, featuring a rainbow-colored, animated Apple TV logo and a sound composed by Finneas. "This is just the beginning," reads the title of the video. On Instagram, Finneas shared the same video, and said that he was honored to create the sound. Never thought I'd get to do something like this but I am so honored and truly couldn't have enjoyed working on it more. hope this very short piece of music feels like it matches the things I love about Apple so much- They make such beautiful tools. Lucky to use em The sound that Apple shared today will be played before every Apple original TV show and film, according to an interview that Finneas did with Variety. There are three versions of the mnemonic, including a main five-second long version, a one-second version that Finneas describes as a "sting" that might play for movie trailers, and there's longer-form 12-second version that will play in movie theaters at the start of an Apple Studios original film. Apple's Head of Music, David Taylor, said that Finneas provided Apple with a "completely original sound that feels cinematic and magical." The rebrand is still rolling out on Apple products, and the TV app continues to read Apple TV+ for now. Apple will likely update all Apple TV+ wording in the Apple TV app with the upcoming iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 updates.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:15 pmApple just updated GarageBand for iOS 26, including new app icon
Apple has updated GarageBand for iOS 26. The updated version includes the new app icon that was previously spotted on Apple’s website. more…06:14 pmOkay, I know what laptop to buy, but like, how much ram should it have and how much storage should it have? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingOkay, I know what laptop to buy, but like, how much ram should it have and how much storage should it have?
Other than coding, I would also like to use it casually, and I want it to be future-proof. Also, what type of CPU, 8 core or 10 core? submitted by /u/d2opy84t8b9ybiugrogr [link] [comments]06:07 pmApple shares vibrant new Apple TV intro with music by FINNEAS
“This is just the beginning,” says Apple about what appears to be its new Apple TV intro. Presumably, this will be appears in the beginning of Apple TV movies and TV shows going forward. more…05:42 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 3, 2025 – New Siri rumors, more
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Macworld Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Here, in our best Mac for students guide, Macworld’s experts take a look at Apple’s current line-up and evaluate which Mac is best for students. We compare the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro for college and examine whether a desktop Mac might actually be a better choice. And we’ll recommend which Mac to choose based on your needs as a student and the course you are taking. Choosing the best Mac for college or university depends on what you are going to be studying as well as how much you have to spend. Luckily registered students can save money on a new Mac by shopping at Apple’s Education Store. Students can typically save $100 to $200 in the U.S., in the U.K. the savings are from £100 to £200, Australian students can save between $150 and $330 and Canadian students can typically save from $130 to $270. Plus, during the summer months students can also get a free pair of AirPods or an Apple Pencil with a purchase of a new Mac (or iPad) in Apple’s Higher Education offer. Despite Apple’s Student Discount and summer offer, our advice is to shop around for deals that may be even better. You may be able to get even more money off your Mac purchase if you go straight to a reseller and you can see the best offers right now below. How to find Apple’s Education Store Click on the links below to go straight to Apple’s Education Stores in the countries where most of our readers reside. Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the UK you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS before you can view the online store). Apple’s Canada Education Store Apple’s Australian Education Store Just note that some resellers may offer a better discount than the one Apple offers students, so check the best prices right now shown below before deciding where to buy your new Mac. Is MacBook Air or MacBook Pro better for students? This is likely the question you are hoping to get an answer to: should I buy a MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro for college? As you will see from the summaries below, the MacBook Air is the model we would recommend for most students, it’s light, has great battery life, and comes at a great price. But there are reasons to choose the MacBook Pro, with its superior screen, extra ports, and 24-hour battery life possibly being essentials for your needs. We also have a dedicated article where we compare the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro in detail that you might find useful. Best MacBook for students Below we’ll evaluate the different MacBooks from the perspective of a typical student in the order that we recommend them for students. 1. MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 2025): Ideal student MacBook Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you’re looking for a MacBook that doesn’t break the bank and offers the ultimate in portability and great battery life, then the MacBook Air is the perfect fit. You might assume that the MacBook Air is low-powered in comparison to the MacBook Pro. Right now this is the case, but it isn’t normally. In October 2025 Apple introduced an M5 MacBook Pro which has a newer chip than the M4 MacBook Air. So if you are looking for the best specs the MacBook Pro beats the MacBook Air. However, in spring 2026 Apple is likely to introduce an M5 MacBook Air, at which point the gap will close between these two Mac laptops. But even when on paper they look the same, the differences are greater than you might think. There are differences to the specs if you look closer. The entry-level MacBook Air costs $999, but it has an 8-core GPU rather than a 10-core GPU (which would be better suited to more demanding applications, like high-end games and graphics). It also only offers 256GB storage. But, for an extra $200 you can get a MacBook Air with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage. It would certainly be worth the extra money if you can afford the mid-range $1,199 MacBook Air model. If your budget doesn’t stretch to that then we recommend that you factor in some iCloud storage so that you can avoid filling your Mac with photos and music). The MacBook Pro with a similar spec to that mid-range MacBook Air (albeit with an M5 chip) costs $1,599, which is a big jump in price. For some people the extra $400 will be worth paying (as we will discuss below), but for the majority of students we think the MacBook Air will be more than suitable for your needs. There are a few other things to consider. The 13-inch MacBook Air offers 18 hours of battery life, according to Apple. This is less than the 14-inch MacBook Pro’s 24 hours, but more than enough if you forget to bring your charging cable to the library. The other difference is that there are fewer ports on the MacBook Air compared to the MacBook Pro, but the two USB-C ports and separate MagSafe port for charging should be sufficient. How much can students save on the 13-inch MacBook Air, M4? MSRP: $999 / £999 / AU$1,699 / CA$1,399Student: $899 / £899 / AU$1,549 / CA$1,249 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$150 You’ll see the best prices right now in the block above, which may be even better than Apple’s education pricing. 2. MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 2025): Best value big screen MacBook Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1079.88 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There is only one reason not to buy the 13-inch MacBook Air with M4: the 15-inch MacBook Air with M4. The 15-inch MacBook Air costs $200 more than the entry-level 13-inch model, but it offers a better M4 chip as standard with the 10-core GPU, rather than an 8-core GPU. And there’s also a bigger screen. Another benefit relates to the speakers, which are better than the smaller MacBook Air’s. Here you get a six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers rather than the four-speaker sound system of the 13-inch MacBook Air. Obviously, the 15-inch MacBook Air weighs a little more and will take up more space in your bag, but if you want a bigger screen then that’s a fair price to pay. Battery life is the same 18-hours as the 13-inch MacBook Air. How much can students save on the 15-inch MacBook Air, M4? MSRP: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,099 / CA$1,699Student: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,949 / CA$1,549 Students save: $100 / £110 / AU$150 / CA$150 You’ll see the best prices right now in the block above, which may be even better than Apple’s education pricing. Read our full Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025) review 3. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025): Best MacBook battery life Price When Reviewed: $1,599 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1,537.65 View Deal $1549 View Deal $1570 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is quite a leap up from the MacBook Air in terms of price, so you may be wondering why anyone would want to pay more for the MacBook Pro. There are four main reasons to buy the MacBook Pro rather than the MacBook Air though. One is if the MacBook Air won’t be powerful enough for your needs. The thing about the MacBook Air is that it lacks a fan, which means that if you really push it then the Mac might slow down to avoid overheating. For this reason, if you want to use your Mac for heavy processing then you might be better off with a MacBook Pro. Although, in this case, if you have the budget, you might actually want to consider the M4 Pro MacBook Pro (discussed next). Another reason to choose the MacBook Pro M5 over the MacBook Air M4 is the display. The MacBook Pro offers a 120Hz Pro Motion mini-LED display with up to 1,600 nits brightness in HDR, while the MacBook Air display is a standard 60HZ LED display and 500 nits. Due to the higher-quality display, you can expect smoother visuals, better visibility in bright environments, and better contrast from the MacBook Pro. One other benefit of the MacBook Pro is the wider selection of ports than on the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air includes two Thunderbolt/USB C ports while the MacBook Pro models feature three Thunderbolt/USB C ports along with HDMI and an SDXC card reader, which will be convenient for those who want to connect external displays or transfer files directly from devices like cameras. Finally the MacBook Pro battery life is an impressive 24 hours. More than enough to get you through a day and an all-nighter at university. Are those extra features worth the extra money? The answer depends on what you need from the laptop. It offers better performance for CPU-intensive tasks, like video rendering, and the higher refresh rates will result in smoother visuals and be better suited to high-end games. How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5? MSRP: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,499 / CA$2,099Student: $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,349 / CA$1,969 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$130 Read our full Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025) review 4. MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024): Ultimate MacBook Price When Reviewed: $1,999 | $2,399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1569.99 View Deal $1,748.16 View Deal $1789 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket It is unlikely that students need the power of the M4 Pro in the 14-inch MacBook Pro (or 16-inch MacBook Pro for that matter) and the price is likely to be prohibitive anyway. But we do see some good MacBook Pro deals, so if you can get a bargain then these more powerful MacBook Pro models are worth considering. If you need a more powerful Mac because your course calls for it, or perhaps because you are a gamer looking for a machine that can meet those demands, then you can save a bit of money by choosing the 14-inch MacBook Pro over the 16-inch model. Both models offer the same specs, so you aren’t forfeiting any high-power options. However, Apple may be going to update these MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the spring of 2025. How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro? MSRP: $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,299 / CA$2,699Student: $1,849 / £1,849 / AU$3,069 / CA$2,509 Students save: $150 / £150 / AU$230 / CA$190 MacBook vs Mac desktop for students? Student life normally involves a fair amount of mobility – traveling to lectures, libraries, the occasional coffee shop, and then possibly home for weekends and term breaks–so it makes sense to consider a laptop rather than a desktop Mac. While the screen sizes in MacBooks are smaller than iMacs, you can always buy a cheap screen and use that with your laptop when you are home. Or, if you also have an iPad, you might be able to link your iPad to your MacBook and use the iPad screen too (here’s how to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac). You could also use that iPad for taking notes when you are at lectures (read our guide to the best iPad for students). However, there are some benefits to buying a Mac desktop. Generally, it is the case that you pay more for a Mac laptop, compared to the same specs on a desktop. The Mac mini, for example, is Apple’s cheapest Mac despite having some pretty impressive specs. However, if you compare the 24-inch iMac with a similarly speced Mac laptop the iMac is considerably more expensive. Best Mac desktops for students While we appreciate that there are plenty of benefits associated with choosing a laptop for university, you may be better off with a desktop. 1. Mac mini (M4, 2024): Cheapest Mac Price When Reviewed: $599 | $799 | $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $499.99 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $728.27 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Mac mini was upgraded in October 2024 when it gained the M4 chip (and the M4 Pro chip option discussed below). It also got a brand new, much smaller, design. It now measures a diminutive 5-inches by 5-inches (12.7cm x 12.7cm). So you can find room for it on your desk, or in your bag when heading home for the holidays. In the U.K. Apple also reduced the price, so it’s now $599/£599 (the price hasn’t changed in the U.S.). The only real compromise is the lack of monitor and keyboard. If you are on a budget the Mac mini is the way to go. Get an entry-level Mac mini and ask around for an old keyboard, mouse and monitor. How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4? MSRP: $599 / £599 / AU$999 / CA$799Student: $499 / £499 / AU$829 / CA$669 Students save: $100 / £110 / AU$170 / CA$130 2. Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024): Best value Mac Price When Reviewed: $1,399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1,269.99 View Deal $1309 View Deal $1311.67 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The M4 Pro Mac mini offers all the benefits of the Mac mini discussed above along with the more powerful M4 Pro chip which brings more GPUs and support for more RAM (unified memory). If you need an M4 Pro chip the Mac mini with M4 Pro is a lot cheaper, at $1,299 (student price) than a 14-inch MacBook Pro, which starts at $1,849 for students. Sure, you need to buy a monitor, mouse and keyboard, but you can probably find good deal on those accessories. How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4 Pro? MSRP: $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,299 / CA$2,699Student: $1,849 / £1,849 / AU$3,069 / CA$2,509 Students save: $150 / £150 / AU$230 / CA$190 Read our full Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) review 3. Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025): Ultimate Mac Price When Reviewed: $1,999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1999 View Deal B&H $1999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The M4 Max Mac Studio offers more GPU cores and support for more RAM, at a much lower price than similarly specced Mac laptops. If you need a powerful Mac, either because your course demands it, or because you want to spend your free time gaming, the Mac Studio is worth consideration, and the student discount is pretty good. We’d wait for the new model to launch though. As with the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models though, we’d suggest that you probably don’t need this much power and could probably use the money for something more important, like accommodation or food. How much can students save on the Mac Studio? MSRP: $1,999 / £2,099 / AU$3,499 / CA$2,699Student: $1,799 / £1,899 / AU$3,199 / CA$2,399 Students save: $200 / £210 / AU$330 / CA$270 Read our full Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) review Which Mac should you get for university? Our pick of the entire Mac range, if you’re a student, is the M4 MacBook Air. It’s light, fast, and with student pricing starting at $899/£899 it’s very good value. Our advice would be to spend a little more to get the $1,199 MacBook Air with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, we think the extra $200 is well worth it. If you are looking for the cheapest Mac you can get, the M4 Mac mini is a very good option. It’s powerful and with Apple’s education discount, it’s just $499/£499. You just need a monitor, mouse and keyboard. How much can students save on a Mac? You can save hundreds on a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and even a Mac Pro at Apple’s Education Store all year round. Students can typically save $100 to $200 in the U.S., in the U.K. the savings are from £100 to £200, Australian students can save between $150 and $330 and Canadian students can typically save from $130 to $270. Savings are even bigger on high-end products like the Mac Pro, although we aren’t sure that many students need one of those. Here’s how the Mac and MacBook MSRP compares to the student price: ProductU.S.U.K.AustraliaCanada13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4, MSRP$999£999$1,699$1,39913.6-inch MacBook Air, M4, Student discount$899£899$1,549$1,24915-inch MacBook Air, M4, MSRP$1,199£1,199$2,099$1,69915-inch MacBook Air, M4, Student discount$1,099£1,099$1,949$1,54914-inch MacBook Pro M5 MSRP$1,599£1,599$2,499$2,09914-inch MacBook Pro M5 Student discount$1,499£1,499$2,349$1,96914-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MSRP$1,999£1,999$3,299$2,69914-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Student discount$1,849£1,849$3,069$2,50916-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MSRP$2,499£2,499$3,999$3,29916-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Student discount$2,299£2,299$3,699$3,049iMac M4 MSRP$1,299£1,299$1,999$1,699iMac M4 Student discount$1,249£1,249$1,919$1,629Mac mini M4 MSRP$599£599$999$799Mac mini M4 Student discount$499£499$849$669Mac Studio M4 Max MSRP$1,999£2,099$3,499$2,699Mac Studio M4 Max Student discount$1,799£1,899$3,199$2,399Mac Pro M2 Ultra MSRP$6,999£7,199$11,999$8,999Mac Pro M2 Ultra Student discount$6,599£6,789$11,309$8,479Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price. If you’re a student, you can also get Apple Music for half price with free Apple TV+ included. How to get a student discount on a Mac You can get a student discount at Apple’s education stores, but you have to qualify as a student in higher education, be a teacher, someone buying for an education institution, or a home educator. School-age children can only take advantage if the equipment is being purchased by their school or if their parent is home-educating them. If you are a registered student you’ll be able to get a discount on a new Mac if you shop in Apple’s various Education Stores (below). You can find out all about it in more detail in our Apple Education Store explainer. Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the UK you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS). Apple’s Canada Education Store Apple’s Australian Education Store Getting a student discount from Apple’s education store isn’t the only way to get a cheaper Mac as a student though. There are various ways to get a bargain: Look out for reseller discounts: Another way to get a bargain is to look out for deals at Apple resellers and Amazon, where we have see Macs with as much as $500 off the price. Take a look at our round ups of the best Mac deals to get the best prices right now: Best MacBook Air deals this month Best Mac Studio deals available now Best MacBook Pro deals this month Best iMac deals this month Best Mac mini deals this month Buy a refurbished Mac: Take advantage of Apple’s refurbished store where the company sells ex-display, returned, and previous-generation Macs at a discount. The benefit of buying refurbished from Apple is that the products are fully checked and come with a one-year warranty. You can also get a refurbished Mac elsewhere with many resellers offering the same service, but beware that not all refurbished Macs are equal. Usually refurbished means that the Mac is guaranteed to be in full working order, but do check with the reseller. Here’s a guide to how to buy a refurbished Mac. We also look at why you should buy a refurbished Mac. One thing to note: if you find what you think is a good deal on an older Intel Mac we do not recommend that you buy one. Intel Macs will likely only be supported with security updates for a couple more years, so you may find yourself needing to upgrade before the end of your course. Buy second-hand/used: One advantage of buying refurbished is that it should be guaranteed to work and you should have no problem returning it if there is a problem. These are reasons why we don’t recommend buying a secondhand Mac. If you do see a deal on a secondhand or used Mac just be especially cautious. The best Mac bargains are usually on older models, although we do see discounts on current Macs as well. If you see a good discount on an older Mac it’s important to be aware of what the newer models offers so that you know what you are missing out on and can judge whether the deal is as good as it appears to be. For one thing, older Macs are likely to feature Intel processors rather than Apple’s M1, M2, M3 or their variants, which could put you at a disadvantage in the future (and will certainly mean your Mac depreciates in value very quickly). Considering an Intel Mac? Our advice is: avoid, Apple will stop support for Intel Macs in September 2026. See: How long does Apple support Macs for. For buying advice on the best Windows laptops, see our sister site PCWorld. We also have a guide to help you get the best MacBook deals for students. We also offer advice about how much storage, RAM05:23 pmApple’s iPhone is four-times more likely to be stolen than an Android phone
Even smartphone thieves don't want Android phones. An iPhone is four-times more likely to be stolen than an Android phone, but Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:53 pmSave $50 on Apple Watch SE 3 during Amazon's early Black Friday sale
Amazon launches another early Black Friday Apple Watch deal — this time discounting the new Apple Watch SE 3 by $50 (the largest markdown to date).Get an Apple Watch SE 3 for just $199.99 with early Black Friday deals.If a budget-friendly wearable is on your holiday shopping list this year, there are two deals worth considering during Amazon's early Black Friday sale. The latest Apple Watch SE 3 is marked down to $199.99, reflecting a $50 discount off MSRP in the 40mm case size. You can also pick up the 44mm case size for $229.99, also $50 off.Buy Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:47 pmThe Best Early Black Friday Apple Watch Deals
Black Friday is just around the corner, and Apple Watch deals have begun appearing ahead of the shopping holiday on November 28. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best early Black Friday Apple Watch deals, including the new SE 3 and Ultra 3 models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Of course, there is a chance that we could see better deals on these Apple Watch models arrive as Black Friday gets closer. This is a risk anyone has to take while shopping during the holidays, so with that in mind, many of the deals shared below are currently their best prices ever seen. More information on these sales can be found in our Black Friday Roundup. Best Apple Watch Deals Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) for $199.99 ($49 off) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) for $229.99 ($49 off) Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699.99 ($99 off) Apple Watch SE 3 One of the best overall early Black Friday deals is on the new Apple Watch SE 3, which is seeing $49 discounts on Amazon this week. You can get the 40mm GPS model for $199.99 and 44mm GPS model for $229.99, but as of writing only the Starlight Aluminum models are being discounted. $49 OFF40mm GPS for $199.99 $49 OFF44mm GPS for $229.99Apple Watch Ultra 3 Notable discounts can also be found on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is available starting at $699.99 for the Black Titanium model with the Black Ocean Band. You can also find a Milanese Loop model on sale for $799.99, both of which are $99 discounts. $99 OFFBlack Titanium (Ocean Band) for $699.99 $99 OFFBlack Titanium (Milanese Loop) for $799.99Apple Watch Series 11 There aren't many big discounts on the GPS models of the Apple Watch Series 11 yet, but we are tracking a notable markdown on one of the high-end Titanium devices this week. $49 OFF46mm Natural Titanium for $751.97 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:45 pmDeals: Apple Watch SE 3 best price, Ultra 3 $99 off, iPad mini 7 $100 off, Satechi Find My gear from $18, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Watch SE 3 best price, Ultra 3 $99 off, iPad mini 7 $100 off, Satechi Find My gear from $18, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. Best Buy has transitioned into its official early Black Friday sale now and we have more than a few Apple deals that should be on your radar. Alongside all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at $99 off the list prices, the new Apple Watch SE 3 with the always-on display has now hit its best price ever starting at $200 shipped. We also have several M4 Mac mini configs at up to $110 off joined by $100 off all iPad mini 7 models, and exclusive all-time lows on Satechi’s latest Find My accessories at 40% off for 9to5 readers. more…04:34 pmYou can get a 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM for a whopping $575 off today
Macworld If you don’t want to spend more than $2,000 on a 16-inch MacBook Pro but still want a big-screen laptop, the 15-inch MacBook Air is a great option. And if you don’t need the latest and greatest chip, you can save big on this older model today at Amazon: This decked-out 15-inch MacBook Air M3 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is on sale for just $1,125 today, a whopping $575 off the original MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. There’s absolutely nothing not to love about this laptop — it’s light, it’s slim and fast, it’s affordable, and it has an absolutely gorgeous display. You’re missing out on some speed with the older chip, but otherwise it’s plenty capable of handling anything you throw at it. When we reviewed it, we said it was “simply the best, but better,” which is quite telling. We gave it a 4.5-star rating after finding that it’s an outstanding performer in its class with an excellent battery life. And you’ll get all the latest macOS 26 and Apple Intelligence updates for years to come. So snag the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 for the low price of $1,125 before it’s gone forever. Grab this fantastic deal before it's goneBuy now at Amazon04:23 pmORD (Chicago) on 2025-11-11
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Apple sells two 14-inch MacBook Pro models at $1,599 and $1,999, but recently refreshed the lower-cost model with a new chip, so which should you choose? At face value, the M5 MacBook Pro is an entry-level model for users who need a machine that is more powerful and versatile than the MacBook Air. The M4 Pro MacBook Pro is a more powerful, high-end model; it comes with better multi-core performance, higher memory bandwidth, larger quantities of memory, and an 8TB storage option, but loses two hours of battery life. Each MacBook Pro is configurable to add larger quantities of memory and storage. Read on for a detailed breakdown of all of the differences between the two 14-inch MacBook Pro models. 14-Inch MacBook Pro (With M5) 14-Inch MacBook Pro (With M4 Pro) M5 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU Configurations start with M4 Pro with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU Chip made with TSMC's third-generation 3nm process (N3P) Chip made with TSMC's second-generation 3nm process (N3E) Based on A19 Pro chip from iPhone 17 Pro Based on A18 Pro chip from iPhone 16 Pro Integrated Neural Accelerator in every GPU core No integrated Neural Accelerators Metal 4 developer APIs with Tensor APIs to program GPU Neural Accelerators Metal 3 developer APIs Third-generation ray tracing engine Second-generation ray tracing engine Second-generation dynamic caching First-generation dynamic caching Enhanced shader cores Shader cores 153GB/s memory bandwidth 273GB/s memory bandwidth 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB unified memory 24GB or 48GB unified memory Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports Up to 24-hour battery life Up to 22-hour battery life 70W USB-C Power Adapter (not included in UK and EU) 70W USB-C Power Adapter (with M4 Pro with 12-core CPU) or 96W USB-C Power Adapter (with M4 Pro with 14-core CPU or M4 Max, configurable with M4 Pro with 12-core CPU) 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB storage 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB storage Starts at $1,599 Starts at $1,999 Apple's M4 Pro and M5 chips mark two distinct points in the Apple Silicon timeline, emphasizing different strengths. The M4 Pro is built with TSMC's 3nm process, offering up to 14 CPU cores and a 20-core GPU, delivering high sustained performance for intensive professional tasks such as video editing and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the M5 chip uses a refined 3nm process and a more advanced architecture focused on efficiency and AI acceleration. Although it has fewer CPU and GPU cores, it features improved neural and graphics performance, with up to 45% faster GPU output and new per-core AI accelerators. In practice, the M4 Pro remains stronger for traditional multi-core workloads, while the M5 introduces smarter, more efficient silicon optimized for single-core tasks, next-generation machine learning, and graphics capabilities. Choosing between the M5 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro models ultimately depends on the kind of work you do and how much long-term power you need. The M5 model is better suited to slightly more casual users who need a long-lasting machine with good battery life that prioritizes efficiency over extreme performance. It delivers excellent single-core performance, AI optimizations, and longer battery life, making it ideal for tasks like productivity apps, content consumption, creative work, and software development. By contrast, the M4 Pro model is aimed more squarely at professionals with sustained, multi-threaded workloads such as video editing, music production, 3D design, or software compilation. Its additional CPU and GPU cores, higher memory bandwidth, and larger memory ceiling allow it to handle bigger projects and more demanding workflows without compromise. While it costs more and drains its battery slightly faster, it offers the headroom creative and technical users often need, even though its chip is older. In short, the M5 MacBook Pro is the smarter choice for most users upgrading from a MacBook Air or an older Intel machine, since it offers considerably better hardware. The M4 Pro model remains the right choice for power-users or professionals who regularly push their chip harder and need workstation-level performance.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:53 pmATL (Atlanta) on 2025-11-06
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iOS 26 launched to all users earlier this fall, but development is already well underway on the next major OS version. Now, a new report says iOS 27 has “major updates” coming for Apple Intelligence. more…03:24 pmBest MacBook Air deals and discounts right now
Macworld If you want to buy a MacBook Air for less you’ve come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Air. We know what to look for when making the choice and our Best Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs so we can find the best prices right now. Whether it’s the latest MacBook Air M4, or an older MacBook Air model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Air for. Just watch out for the pitfalls that come with buying an older generation model, such as less RAM, as we explain below. We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products 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. If you would also consider a MacBook Pro then take a look at our round up of the Best Deals on the MacBook Pro. We also list all the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Later this month it’s Black Friday and we expect to see some super deals on MacBook Air at that time, so do bookmark our Best Black Friday MacBook deals page. Best MacBook Air deals right now Here are the best MacBook Air deals we recommend right now. These are the best MacBook Pro deals we have seen in the U.S. and U.K. For those looking for deals in Canada or Australia see the Price Comparison Boxes below. U.S.: Amazon has $200 off the price of the M4 MacBook Air, it’s a limited time deal though, so it may not last for long. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $999 ($200 off, MSRP $1,199) U.K.: Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB): £879 (£120 off, RRP £999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (1TB): £1,229.97 (£169 off, RRP £1,399) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB): £1,079.97 (£119 off, RRP £1,199) Every MacBook Air deal right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are. M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999 Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $899.99 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1079.88 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1139.99 View Deal $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1,399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1432.58 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Discontinued MacBook Air models While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Before you shop though you need to keep the following in mind: The M4 MacBook Air starting price is $100/£100 less than that of the M3 MacBook Air. In October 2024 Apple doubled the RAM in the M3 MacBook Air and you may still find an older model with 8GB RAM on sale. Do not buy the 8GB version unless there is a gigantic discount. M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 (was $1,499/£1,499) Retailer Price $1269 View Deal $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $879 View Deal $1,099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 (was $1,699/£1,699) Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,699/£1,699 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,124.99 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB, MSRP was $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $738.89 View Deal $999 View Deal $1,075.69 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1299 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $758.89 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1299 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,499/£1,499 – discontinued Retailer Price $1299 View Deal $1349 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 M2 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $999/£999 Retailer Price $929.99 View Deal $967.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, was $999/£999 Retailer Price $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $929.95 View Deal $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, was $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $178.98 View Deal $899.99 View Deal $949 View Deal $999 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/£1,399. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $718.89 View Deal $1,099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/£1,599. Retailer Price $1344.95 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK. You may, however, find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon. View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo. View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart. You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop. View the MacBook Air at Currys. View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis. We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very. U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. In the U.S. you’ll find 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s $180 off an M4 MacBook Air Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find 2022, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s £210 off an M4 MacBook Air Get a refurbished MacBook 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 Back Market 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 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. Other ways to save money Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September (and in the UK from July to October) and means you will get free AirPods with your purchase!03:21 pmToday in Apple history: Apple preps for Mac App Store’s big debut
On November 3, 2010, Apple began accepting software submissions ahead of the Mac App Store launch, kicking off a gold rush among developers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:17 pm1Password 8.11.16
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Apple's iPhone 17 features the new Center Stage front camera that takes selfies to the next level; a powerful 48MP Fusion Main camera… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:07 pmWhy the HomePod Touch could succeed where the original speaker failed
My colleague Ryan last week expressed concern that Apple’s upcoming HomePod Touch device might be making the same mistake as the original speaker. But while I do suspect it may be something of a slow burn, I think the device will eventually achieve a much larger market even at the same price … more…03:05 pmBest Buy Reveals Black Friday Plans With Sitewide Sales Available Now
Early Black Friday sales are kicking off this week, with Best Buy joining in with deals that will last until this Sunday, November 9. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy's early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Best Buy's Black Friday Schedule Best Buy's early Black Friday sale began over the weekend, and new doorbusters will go online every Friday in November. On November 20, the retailer's Black Friday sale will officially begin and run through November 29. We've broken down the schedule below: 10/31 through 11/19: Early Black Friday deals 11/20 through 11/29: Black Friday sale 11/30 through 12/1: Cyber Monday sale Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale You'll find plenty of Apple devices on sale during this event, including MacBook Pro, iPad mini, iPad, MacBook Air, and more. Of course, there are plenty of non-Apple products to shop as well, including the best prices of the year on select TVs and gaming laptops. SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Early Black Friday Some of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, which begin at $49.99 per year. With My Best Buy Plus you will get free two day shipping, exclusive discounts, and an extended 60-day return window on most products. Apple iPad 11th Gen iPad - $299.00 ($50 off) iPad mini 7 - $399.00 ($100 off) MacBook Air 13-inch M2 256GB - $679.99 ($119 off) 13-inch M4 256GB - $799.00 ($200 off) 15-inch M4 256GB - $999.00 ($200 off) 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB - $1,399.00 ($100 off) 16GB RAM, 1TB - $1,599.00 ($100 off) 24GB RAM, 1TB - $1,799.00 ($100 off) Other Deals AirTag 4-Pack - $64.99 ($34 off) Apple Pencil Pro - $99.00 ($30 off) M2 Ultra Mac Studio (1TB) - $2,749.00 ($1,050 off) TVs 65-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $399.99 ($70 off) 75-inch Insignia QLED Smart Fire TV - $449.99 ($200 off) 75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($100 off) 55-inch TCL 4K Smart TV - $699.99 ($600 off) 86-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $799.99 ($300 off) 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,599.99 ($200 off) Headphones JBL Wireless Earbuds - $79.95 ($30 off) Beats Solo Buds - $69.99 ($10 off) Sony WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones - $199.99 ($150 off) Bose Ultra Earbuds - $199.00 ($100 off) Bose QuietComfort Headphones - $329.00 ($100 off) You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:57 pmM5 Macs: Here are the new Mac models reportedly coming next
Apple’s first M5 Mac, the 14-inch MacBook Pro, debuted last month. But several more M5 Macs are in the works, and a new report outlines which models to expect next in the coming year. more…02:56 pmiPhone 17, 17 Pro, Max, and iPhone Air: Get the best deals right here
Macworld A slew of new iPhones arrived in September 2025, and if you’re scouting out ways to buy the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or either of the iPhone 17 Pro models, we have your back. Whether it’s directly from Apple, from your go-to retailer, or your carrier, there are loads of options to get yourself a new phone. You don’t have to buy the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, or Pro Max, or the iPhone Air, directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. One of the benefits of not buying from Apple is that you can take advantage of special promotions and deals offered by popular retailers and carriers. And, if you are shopping from the U.K., resellers, including Amazon, will sell you an unlocked iPhone at a good discount. If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. You can also find deals on other iPhones here: Best iPhone Deals. Get your iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max from a carrier One of the easiest ways to get the new iPhone is directly from your carrier. AT&T: You can get up to $830 off the iPhone 17 when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. T-Mobile: The carrier offers the iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on the Experience plans. The money transforms into bill credits spread over the next 24 months. T-Mobile is offering $1,000 off an iPhone Air. Verizon: Save up to $830 with a trade-in and a new line. This offer is only available online. U.S. Cellular: You can get $999 off an iPhone Air at U.S. Cellular. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $830 off a new iPhone 17 series model. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. In the U.K. you can find deals at the following: Mobiles.co.uk O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse Best iPhone 17 deals The iPhone 17 is available in a bunch of gorgeous colors, has a larger display, and features a new A19 chip. It has a ton of upgrades over the iPhone 16, including a 48MP ultra-wide camera, an 18MP Center Stage selfie cam, ProMotion display with always-on, longer battery life, and twice the starting storage at 256GB. In the U.S. an unlocked iPhone 17 has a starting price of $829 at Apple, but you can get up to $700 off with a trade-in (though most people will get around $400). You will also get an extra $30 discount if you activate the phone with one of the available carriers — AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. All in all, you’ll save hundreds on the price as long as you have a new-ish phone to trade in. You can also get your phone from one of the big retailers, though they might not have all of the same color and capacity options as the Apple Store: Walmart: Prices start at $849 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Prices start at $830 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K. you can pick up an unlocked iPhone 17 from Apple or third-party resellers for £799 or less. Amazon: U.K. readers will find it on Amazon from £799. Eventually we will see that price drop. Get the iPhone 17 from a retailer iPhone 17, 256GB, from $799/£799 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone 17 (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $999 Best iPhone Air deals The iPhone Air, while technically not part of the iPhone 17 family, is Apple’s thinnest phone ever. With a 6.5-inch display and just 5.6mm thick, this iPhone Air is a technical marvel, with an A19 Pro processor, 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, and 48MP Fusion camera that can capture 4K video at 60fps. There are some sacrifices, such as less battery life and a single camera, but if you want the latest “wow” phone, this is the one to get Prices for the iPhone Air start at $999 for the 256GB version, and it goes as high as $1,399 for the 1TB model. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in, and you can activate your phone straight away with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon, although there’s no activation discount at all. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All this could bring the price of the iPhone Air down to $299. The following retailers list the iPhone Air. Walmart – price starts at $1,049 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy – price starts at $999.99 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Best Buy also offers up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K. you can pick up an unlocked iPhone Air from Apple or third-party resellers for £999 or less. Amazon: U.K. readers will find the iPhone Air on Amazon from £999. Eventually we will see that price drop. Get the iPhone Air from a retailer iPhone Air, 256GB, from $999/£999 Retailer Price $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone Air, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone Air (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1199 Best Prices Today: $1999 at Apple Best iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max deals The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a new aluminum-and-glass design and deliver a “dramatic leap in performance” with the A19 Pro chip and vapor-cooled thermal management. They’ve also got three 48MP rear cameras, including an 8X optical-quality telephoto lens. For real iPhone pros, this is the best phone yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a bit pricier, starting at $1,099 and going up to $1,999 for the decked-out 2TB version of the Pro Max. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All in all, you could get the phone for as low as $399. A few big retailers already have the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max listed:. Walmart: Price starts at $1,149 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Price starts at $1,099.99 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K.: Amazon: Price starts at £1,099. Get the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max from a retailer iPhone 17 Pro, 256GB, from $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro, 512GB, from $1,299/£1,299 Apple iPhone 17 Pro (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1299 Best Prices Today: $1299 at Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, 256GB, from $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro Max, 512GB, from $1,499/£1,499 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1399 Best Prices Today: $1399 at Apple02:50 pmiOS 26.2 beta arriving soon after iOS 26.1 release
iOS 26.1 is expected as early as Monday, but Apple always keeps pushing ahead so iOS 26.2 beta 1 could be out this week, too. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmHappy Halloween, iOS creators!
iOS Coffee Break, issue #61 is out! 💪 Have a great week ahead 🤎 https://www.ioscoffeebreak.com/issue/issue61 submitted by /u/Upbeat_Policy_2641 [link] [comments]02:22 pmSo can I code an IOS app without having to buy a Mac?
I’m a little confused on the topic and hackintosh kinda sucks so someone please help me out. submitted by /u/Jefftoro [link] [comments]02:04 pmApple plans mysterious November 12 retail store ‘event’
Macworld Having launched new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods at a dedicated press event in September, and then new MacBooks, iPads, and an M5 version of the Vision Pro via press release in October, Apple may be finished with its product release plans for 2025. But then again, it may not. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reveals that Apple employees are gearing up for a retail store event on November 12. This is so major and secretive an undertaking that the unfortunate staff will have to remain in the store after closing time and work on updating displays overnight. “That kind of event often signals that something new is coming,” Gurman explains… but then concedes that, in this case, it may just mean setting up holiday shopping displays. So we shouldn’t get too carried away. Yet there remains a real chance we could get a third batch of new products for fall 2025. As Gurman reports, inventory shortages suggest that Apple will soon launch new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini with updated chips and in-house wireless components. (They’re also overdue purely in terms of the age of the current products. The HomePod mini came out as long ago as 2020 and hasn’t been updated since, other than to get new colors; the current Apple TV is almost exactly three years old.) That could be what the in-store overnight event is all about, or one part of why it’s necessary. It’s also worth noting that November 12 is a Wednesday. Apple’s web announcements often occur early in the week, but rarely on a Monday, so new things could arrive on Tuesday and then hit Apple Store shelves on Wednesday. Furthermore, the recent round of M5 Macs and iPads was announced on a Tuesday but weren’t available for purchase until the following Wednesday, so Apple could conceivably announce new products as early as tomorrow. If the new HomePods and Apple TVs don’t appear this month, Gurman adds, they will be with us early in 2026, “especially since they’ll help showcase the new Siri and Apple Intelligence features planned for next year.” Then again, when it comes to Siri’s major revamp, we’ve hit delays before and may do so again. For more information about Apple’s plans for this month, check out our guide to the new products coming in November.02:03 pmHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November
Apple TV (no longer with the +) kicks off November with one of its most highly anticipated premieres of the year: Pluribus, from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Other highlights include a holiday-set movie sequel, the return of a star-studded comedy, and more. Here’s everything new on Apple TV in November. more…01:52 pmApple has a Christmas tree drawing competition on iPad (UK entries only)
Apple is hosting a Christmas tree drawing competition, inviting iPad users to submit their creations for the opportunity to have it projected onto an iconic London building. It follows the projection of drawings created by David Hockney, which were displayed on the building in 2023. The company says 24 winning submissions will be projected onto Battersea Power Station, home to its UK headquarters, alongside commissions from notable figures like Stephen Fry … more…01:50 pmThey’re practically giving Apple Watch SE away
Apple Watch SE is already the most affordable wearable Apple makes, and a deal knocks up to 32% off the already low price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:44 pmApple’s macOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 are imminent | Mac Daily NewsApple’s macOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 are imminent
Apple is set to roll out macOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1. The updates bring a new toggle… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:44 pmLaunchDarkly seems absurdly buggy lately?
They just released `10.0.0` but they haven't ditched the completion handlers. Tons of complaints about the buggy nature of their initializer (which is also my complaint). Anyway, I'm in the market for a new feature flag manager. Anyone know of any modern reliable libraries? submitted by /u/RSPJD [link] [comments]01:15 pmAmazon Takes $49 Off Apple Watch SE 3 in Early Black Friday Sale
We began tracking early Black Friday deals this past weekend, and a new discount has now emerged on the Apple Watch SE 3. You can get the 44mm GPS model for $229.99, down from $279.00, a $49 discount and the best price we've ever seen on this brand new Apple Watch. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, this is the Starlight Aluminum Apple Watch SE 3 with Starlight Sport Loop in Medium/Large. We're also tracking a $49 discount on the 40mm GPS model, available for $199.99 from Amazon. $49 OFF40mm GPS Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 $49 OFF44mm GPS Apple Watch SE 3 for $229.99 In addition to the Apple Watch SE 3 discounts, Amazon has $99 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3 right now, which are new record low prices on the wearables. For more holiday shopping discounts, our main post on early Black Friday deals has sales on iPad, MacBook Air, Apple Pencil Pro, and more. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:04 pmHackers aiming to steal cargo before it even reaches stores, says security report
A cybersecurity firm says it has strong evidence that hackers are infiltrating freight companies in a bid to intercept cargo shipments arriving at US ports and steal them before they even reach stores. Given the high value of Apple shipments, these seem likely to be among the key targets … more…01:02 pmOLED MacBook Air Expected to Follow Touch Screen OLED MacBook Pro
Apple will update the MacBook Air with an OLED display for its 2028 incarnation, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman says that he expects the MacBook Air's transition from LCD to OLED to occur with the product's 2028 update, as part of a larger migration to OLED across the company's flagship iPad and MacBook models that includes the iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, and MacBook Air – and likely in that order. Apple already uses OLED displays in the iPad Pro. There are apparently no plans to add OLED to the low-cost iPad. The MacBook Pro will be updated with an OLED display when it is next redesigned, perhaps as soon as late 2026, and it will include touchscreen functionality, according to Gurman and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is expected to update the MacBook Air with M5 chips early next year and that model will continue to feature an LCD display. If Apple follows an annual upgrade cycle, the first OLED MacBook Air will likely feature M7 chips. Gurman previously reported that Apple has already started early work on an OLED MacBook Air. When the MacBook Air moves from LCD to OLED display technology, it will gain several advantages – brighter screens, deeper blacks with higher contrast, improved power efficiency that can extend battery life, and other enhancements. Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:53 pmScheduled Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 3, 18:00 - 22:00 ESTNov 3, 07:29 ESTScheduled - In an effort to continually improve our service, we will be performing scheduled network maintenance on Monday, November 3, 2025 between 6:00PM ET and 10 PM ET. During this maintenance window, we expect a possible interruption of less than 5 minutes to customer logins.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact us at help@aweber.com.Thank you.12:40 pmApple Invites Users to Design Digital Christmas Trees for Battersea Power Station Display | MacRumorsApple Invites Users to Design Digital Christmas Trees for Battersea Power Station Display
Apple today announced a campaign inviting people across the United Kingdom to design digital Christmas trees on iPad, with the winning artworks to be projected onto the chimneys of London's Battersea Power Station in December. The "Your Tree on Battersea" campaign encourages participants to "express their creativity on iPad" by drawing and submitting original Christmas tree designs. Hosted by British comedian and presenter Munya Chawawa, the project will culminate with 24 winning public entries being displayed on Battersea Power Station's river-facing chimneys and wash towers, alongside digital artwork from artists and public figures, including Sir Stephen Fry and David Shrigley OBE. Submissions for Your Tree on Battersea open immediately and will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2025. The winning entries will be unveiled on December 4 at 5 p.m. on Battersea Power Station's chimneys. To help participants create and submit their entries, Apple is hosting special 30-minute Today at Apple sessions across all 39 of its UK retail stores from November 6 to November 22. The company added that the same sessions will continue through December 22 "so that the public can get creative on iPad and Apple Pencil throughout the festive season." Participants can also submit their artwork from home using downloadable templates provided by Apple. Previous years' installations featured commissioned works only, including Bigger Christmas Trees by David Hockney, created on the iPad Pro in 2023, and a Wallace & Gromit animation produced by Aardman on the iPhone 16 Pro Max in 2024.Tag: United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:28 pmLondon police say Apple doesn't care about iPhones being stolen
Apple and London's Metropolitan Police are blaming each other for a failure to cut the number of iPhone thefts in the UK capital.Find My has been used to track stolen iPhones across the worldThere have been successes in fighting thefts of iPhones, including the recent use of Find My to smash a major smartphone theft ring. But the Met police have blamed Apple before, and it isn't stopping.According to The Telegraph, the Met says that Apple has full access to its National Mobile Phone Register (NMPR), a database of stolen devices. It's claimed that Apple uses this access daily, but not for its intended purpose. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:17 pmWith two new encouraging signs, can we finally believe in the new Siri?
I said only recently that it’s getting harder and harder to believe Apple can deliver on the new Siri. The company’s backtracking on announcements coupled to very vague statements on revised timings were certainly not making it easy to imagine that the new intelligent assistant will deliver. I’m not yet ready to do my own U-turn on this, and my skepticism still very much remains, but there have at least been a couple of encouraging signs in the last few days … more…12:00 pmIntel’s Hard Turn: Why ‘Bad News’ on Margins Is the Best News for Its Future
Intel’s Q3 report shows disciplined execution, strategic investment, and rising support from government and industry partners, signaling real momentum in its turnaround. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:55 amHow I use Microsoft Clarity to find hidden bugs and improve my iOS apps
Before I discovered Microsoft Clarity, finding bugs in my apps was a nightmare. I used to rely on crash reports, analytics, and the occasional user email saying something “wasn’t working.” It was slow, frustrating, and often incomplete. I never really knew how people were using the app or where they were getting stuck. Then I […]11:55 amGet the OMOTON Rotating Metal MagSafe Stand at 30% Off
OMOTON’s Rotating Metal MagSafe Stand is on sale at 30% off, which is a great deal for a product that offers features beyond typical phone stands. The MagSafe stand features powerful magnets that are built in for instant, precise, and secure attachment when you place your iPhone on it. Built with a 360-degree rotation angle […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:54 amMuch-Anticipated iPhone Fold Could See a 2026 Release
The long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be launched next year, with signs indicating that the device could really see its release in 2026. The design of the foldable device would look similar to the Galaxy Z Fold from Samsung. The outer display of the device is expected to be approximately 5.38 inches, and when […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:53 amUK iPad users can light up Apple UK headquarters for Christmas
Apple UK is inviting iPad owners to design a Christmas tree to be projected onto the towers of its Battersea headquarters in London.UK users can download this Christmas Tree template to get started — image credit: AppleFor Christmas 2023, the Battersea Power Station towers were lit up by artist David Hockney, who used an iPad Pro to create "Bigger Christmas Trees." Then in 2024, Wallace and Gromit took over in an Aardman animation shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max.Now Apple is inviting UK iPad users to light up the towers with their own designs, alongside ones from artists and celebrities. The campaign is presented by British comedian Munya Chawawa, and 24 winning entries will be projected onto the huge towers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:52 amApple Donating To Help with Relief Efforts For Hurricane Melissa
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, took to social media about Apple donating money towards relief efforts to help the people affected with the damages caused by Hurricane Melissa. The amount the company will be donating will remain undisclosed, as the company doesn’t want the media to know what amount they donated, as they usually aid relief […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:52 amUseful Update Coming In iOS 26.1
A small yet useful update for the iPhone will be introduced with iOS 26.1, and this feature could help you stay on track and not be late for an important activity or event. The Clock app now has a new ‘slide to stop’ option on the screen to turn off an alarm, as there was […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:24 amApple’s new Siri will secretly use Google Gemini models behind the scenes
Via Mark Gurman, Apple has landed on its strategy for the new Siri update coming as soon as iOS 26.4 in the spring of next year. Behind the scenes, much of the new Siri experience will use Google Gemini models. The custom Gemini model will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers, to help fulfil user requests. Apple has promised that the new Siri will be able to answer personal questions like ‘find the book recommendation from Mom’ by hunting through data on your device and generating the appropriate response on-the-fly. more…11:23 amEdinburgh Trams and Buses Get Support for Apple Pay Express Mode
Support for Apple Pay's Express Mode has been added to Edinburgh city's tap-on, tap-off tram network and Lothian bus services in Scotland, enabling passengers to pay for travel without unlocking their iPhone or Apple Watch. The new functionality went live a couple of weeks ago, and it comes after a similar rollout in August for Greater Manchester, the first time a UK integrated public transport system has implemented Express Mode outside London. Apart from allowing users to pay for rides without having to wake or unlock their iPhone, Express Mode also bypasses the need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Users simply need to hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near the contactless payment reader until a checkmark appears on the display. In the Apple Wallet app, users can set a debit or credit card as their default transit option under "Express Travel Settings." When Express Mode is turned on, they only need to hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a transit reader to pay – no Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode required. For most people, the card already set as their default payment method in Wallet will automatically be used for Express Mode, but this can be changed anytime in Settings. Express Mode is available in major cities worldwide, including London, New York, Beijing, Tokyo, and Sydney. (Thanks, Joseph!)Tags: Apple Pay, Express Transit, United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amLemokey L1 HE review: High-end features and design that’s built to last
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent linear switches Ear-pleasing typing sound Incredibly well built Magnetic Hall effect switches Highly customizable Full of top-tier features for typists and gamers Can change between macOS and Windows layouts Cons Substantial weight limits its portability No height adjustment Looks a bit gaudy Printed legends will eventually wear off Our Verdict The Lemokey L1 HE is one pricey keyboard, but you certainly get a lot for your money–incredible build quality and a raft of high-quality features. If money’s no object and you want a premium keyboard, the L1 HE fits the bill. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$239.99 Best Prices Today: L1 HE Retailer Price Lemokey $240 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If Apple’s Magic Keyboard isn’t quite hitting the spot for you, branching out into the world of mechanical keyboards is often a good bet. The Lemokey L1 HE is a premium option with a price tag to match, but it’s overflowing with high-end features that promise to elevate your typing experience. Let’s start with the aspect that’s most apparent when you first unbox this keyboard: its phenomenal weight. It’s built like a tank, with an all-aluminum chassis and barely a strip of plastic in sight. It tipped the scales at a smidge over 2 kg (just under 4.5 lbs), and chances are it’s the heaviest keyboard you’ll ever use. There’s no need to worry about it shifting around your desk in day-to-day usage–this thing is staying put, no matter what. The Lemokey L1 HE is a heavyweight in more ways than one.Alex Blake/Foundry Not only that, but the added heft brings a real sense of class to the L1 HE. There’s absolutely no bend or flex in the body anywhere you look. It’s so strong, in fact, that it could probably survive a nuclear blast and still come up smiling. Battery life is decent. When tested in Bluetooth 5.2 mode and with backlighting on full brightness, the full battery was at 60 percent after 20 hours of usage. Lemokey says you should get up to 100 hours of juice from its 4,000mAh battery when the backlighting is at its lowest setting, or 18 to 20 hours when backlighting is full. Given our drop of 40 percent after 20 hours with lighting turned all the way up, you might be able to exceed Lemokey’s numbers. While RGB lighting isn’t for everyone, the default wave pattern is tasteful. With 22 presets to choose from, you’re sure to find something you like. Turning off the backlight will help preserve the L1 HE’s battery life.Alex Blake/Lemokey The L1 HE comes in a 75 percent layout, which essentially chops off the numpad and loses a fistful of bonus keys for good measure. It offers the standard QWERTY keys and a function row, alongside a few extras (Delete, Insert, Page Up, Page Down, Home, but no End). This does make the keyboard more compact and travel-friendly, although that’s offset somewhat by the addition of four large macro keys and, most obviously, the incredible weight. Lemokey is the gamer-focused sub-brand of keyboard maker Keychron, and one thing this firm has always been good at is ensuring its keyboards work with both macOS and Windows layouts. In the Lemokey L1 HE, you get swappable macOS and Windows keycaps in the box (as well as many extras, including a keycap puller, screws and a screwdriver, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, and more), plus the ability to change layouts on the fly, so the macOS Command function is mapped to the correct key automatically, for example. Many Keychron boards have a physical switch for this, but unfortunately the L1 HE forces you to do this with the Lemokey Launcher app. That slows things down, and a physical switch would be preferable if you’re often flipping between macOS and Windows. Swappable keycaps and a removal tool as included with the L1 HE.Alex Blake/Foundry On the left-hand side of the keyboard are four programmable macro keys, which can be set using Lemokey’s Launcher companion app (more on that in a bit). Above them is a customizable roller (set to adjust system volume by default) and a flip switch for changing between Bluetooth, wired and 2.4GHz modes. The roller is textured and firm, if a little heavy in action, while the flip switch clicks satisfyingly in use. Lemokey has done something interesting with the keycaps on the L1 HE by using two different approaches. You get double-shot PBT caps for most keys, while accents (like the Enter, Backspace, Shift and Caps Lock keys) are formed out of transparent polycarbonate plastic. The end result is a mixed bag and certainly won’t be to everyone’s taste. While the PBT caps are slightly textured and resistant to finger oils, the clear keycaps pick up (and hold onto) smudges incredibly easily. They’re also daubed with garish “gamer” flourishes that aren’t exactly Apple’s aesthetic (thankfully, Lemokey does several other color options). And since their legends are printed on (as opposed to the PBT caps, which have the legends molded into the keys), they’ll eventually wear off. Typing sound and feel The typing feel is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a keyboard. If it’s not comfortable to use, it won’t last long at your desk. Sadly, this keyboard lacks any kind of height adjustment, and that resulted in a degree of discomfort after only a short period of typing. I eventually got used to it, but the lack of height adjustment means its ergonomics are sub-par. Presumably the device is too heavy for flip-out legs, but perhaps some other option is possible (stackable magnets are used by rival products, for example). The lack of a wrist rest is also a touch disappointing, especially considering the sky-high price. In many other ways, though, the Lemokey L1 HE is superb to type on. My review unit came with Gateron’s Nebula switches under each key. Their linear nature means there’s no tactile bump or click as they’re actuated, which is perfect for gaming (where quick presses are required) but can lead to finger strain from “bottoming out” the keys if you’re typing all day. Happily, that wasn’t a problem in testing, and while typists might prefer tactile switches, the Nebula linears are still a strong option. The L1 HE can connect via Bluetooth, USB-C, or 2.4GHz wireless. Alex Blake/Foundry These switches come pre-lubed for smoother motion and also feature magnetic Hall effect tech as opposed to a more traditional mechanical switch structure. What this means is that they use an electromagnetic field to actuate with each key press. Because this avoids physical contact, they should last much longer than standard alternatives. Their magnetic nature also means you can customize the actuation point to your liking, meaning you can type while pressing as shallowly or as deeply as you want. If the switches aren’t doing it for you, you can remove them and swap them out for something else. Lemokey says you’ll need to use compatible Hall effect magnetic switches, though. Any keyboard connoisseur knows that a board’s sound is almost as important as its feel, and here the Lemokey L1 HE comes up trumps again. It brings a thocky sound that is deeply satisfying when you’re firing off sentences at a rapid clip. That’s thanks in part to the multiple layers of foam and sound-dampening materials that reduce the vibrations as you type. It’s worth noting that the Space bar produces a slightly different sound to the other keys, which may or may not be a problem for you. While it’s a great device for typists, the Lemokey L1 HE is also loaded with gamer-pleasing features. That includes a rapid trigger mode that repeatedly actuates without requiring each key to be fully released, a Snap Click feature that allows two keys to be alternated in quick succession, an analog mode that permits fine-grained control rather than binary on/off statuses, and more. You can even program keys to perform different tasks depending on how far you press them. And if you use the board in its wired or 2.4GHz modes, you get a 1,000Hz polling rate, which provides the kind of low-latency moves that can give you an edge during gameplay. With macOS increasingly becoming a serious gaming destination, these are worthy features to have. Many of these additions have to be enabled using the Lemokey Launcher, which is a web app rather than a standalone program. You can run it on both macOS and Windows, and it provides a fairly intuitive way to customize your keyboard. Although some features could be a little clearer, it’s a relatively painless way to create macros, enable gaming tools, remap keys, and more. If you’re out for a premium mechanical keyboard that pulls almost no punches, the Lemokey L1 HE is a worthy contender. Its comfortable switches, high-end features and numerous quality touches make it a top-notch option for discerning typists. But be prepared to pay for the privilege. Should you buy the Lemokey L1 HE? Given its $240 price tag, the Lemokey L1 HE isn’t an impulse buy for most people. That said, it’s stuffed with high-end features that will benefit typists and gamers alike, from its hot-swappable Hall effect switches and smooth acoustics to its huge customizability and compatibility with both macOS and Windows layouts. If you’re in the market for a premium keyboard that doesn’t scrimp on features, it should be on your shortlist.10:52 amIreland SMS Carrier Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 11, 15:30 - 22:00 PSTNov 3, 02:44 PSTScheduled - The Vodafone network in Ireland is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 November 2025 at 15:30 PST until 11 November 2025 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Vodafone Ireland handsets.10:30 amRIP Liquid Glass: September 15-November 3, 2025
Macworld So. Farewell then, Liquid Glass. You made Apple’s software interfaces all transparent and arguably harder to read. “Why has everything on my iPhone changed?!” That’s what people said about you. When they were being polite. At other times they called you Liquid Ass. Liquid Glass is (or perhaps we should say was) an all-encompassing design language foisted on to Apple’s main products with the OS 26 software updates. It was supposed to make the company’s ecosystem more consistent, but a clue to its real purpose came in a particularly striking launch statement. “Ultimately,” said Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design, “it makes even the simplest of interactions more fun and magical.” This was design as performance: flamboyance over function. Users, unfortunately, did not find it either fun or magical. As one of my colleagues put it, “People seem to either hate Liquid Glass or… well, the Macalope has yet to see anyone who says they love it.” Apple might have put these complaints down to the usual stick-in-the-muddism that greets any major interface change, such as the death of skeuomorphism when iOS 7 arrived in 2013. But the issues clearly ran deeper. It wasn’t just that it was different, but that it was objectively worse on a functional level. Change is challenging, but new interfaces become familiar in time. Bad design remains bad design no matter how much you grow used to it. Following the iOS 7 redesign, Apple stuck to its guns and refused to back down. It won users over, spawned legions of imitators, and became the dominant interface style for more than a decade. Less than two months after the public rollout of Liquid Glass, by contrast, Apple is waving the white flag. Of course, Liquid Glass isn’t officially dead: Apple put a huge weight of marketing behind the new design language this summer, and simply killing it off in one fell swoop would have been a truly humiliating U-turn. Rather, Apple is climbing down in stages. As of the launch of iOS 26.1, expected to launch later today (check your updates! It may be waiting for you), you’ll be able to go into Settings and adjust the appearance of those intrusive transparency effects. And by adjust, I mean “put them back the way they were in iOS 18.” Other Liquid Glass elements will remain, such as the look-at-me toggles, but the single biggest annoyance will be zapped with the tap of a single overdesigned button. Eagle-eyed readers may point out that it was already possible to reduce the transparency effect by using Accessibility settings. But those who’ve tried that process will know that the Reduce Transparency toggle is surprisingly well hidden and cannot be found by searching for the words Liquid Glass. What’s more, by putting this setting under Accessibility, Apple implied that the change would only be necessary for iPhone owners with vision or cognitive issues. By placing the new section under the Display and Brightness menu, and giving it an easily searchable Liquid Glass label, Apple is acknowledging that it’s something of interest to everything, and invites us all to use it. Apple presumably hopes this is not the end for Liquid Glass. Maybe the company’s designers believe that users will make the switch and suddenly realise how much they miss the new design, then rush to turn it back on. But I wouldn’t be so optimistic. You can’t unring this bell; users are going to turn off the transparency effects and never look back. Worse, they’ve smelled blood and know they can win concessions by complaining. And my prediction is that the Liquid Glass settings menu is going to start filling up with other toggles. And you know what? Good. Most of the time Apple knows best when it comes to design, but it’s not infallible. It got this one wrong, and I’m glad the company is making steps to acknowledge this (albeit only tacitly) and to make amends. This doesn’t have to mean a total change of philosophy, nor should the company start making every single new feature or interface tweak optional, otherwise nothing will ever move forward. But this wasn’t functional design; it was showing off. And Apple can and should do better, starting today. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Have your say Last week I spent several hundred words congratulating myself for predicting that the iPhone Air would be a flop. But was I wrong after all? A few days later I received a fascinating email from Aaron, who highlighted a report that says the Air is selling just fine, pointed out that many customers will be going with carrier payment plans which may not be showing up yet, and offered a few insights into the device’s appeal and potential routes to success. “If you use a bumper case, you can put the battery on when you set down your phone and no longer ever need to plug your phone into the wall,” he wrote. “Just using the Air MagSafe battery to top up through the day when you’re no longer holding the device. Difficult to see so many individuals missing the point of having a separate battery that cuts the weight of your phone in half.” As for the limitations of the camera? Aaron doesn’t see the issue. “Why would I buy a professional camera kit when all I need is taking photos and videos?” he asks. “If I wanted a Pro Max machine to do Pro Max work I would make that purchase.” My thanks to Aaron for his message. If you’ve got any thoughts to share, please feel free to drop me an email. Trending: Top stories GM shifts into stupidity with its CarPlay strategy. Mahmoud Itani doesn’t trust his Apple Watch’s Sleep Score, and neither should you. Filipe Esposito bought an Apple device right before a new one came out. He doesn’t regret it one bit. PSA: Your Twitter account might be locked in a couple of weeks. Reviews corner Powerbeats Fit vs AirPods Pro 3: There isn’t an obvious choice anymore. Avira Prime for Mac review: Worth paying for. VirtualBox review: Supports Windows on M-series Macs, but not for beginners. PNY Duo Link V3 Flash Drive review: Up to 2TB of fast portable storage. The rumor mill The biggest deal about the 20th-anniversary iPhone might be the buttons. Apple is reportedly planning a trio of OLED upgrades. Next iPad Pro tipped to get the iPhone’s vapor cooling chamber, M6 chip. The next iPad mini, meanwhile, may get a water-resistant redesign. Ads may be coming to Apple Maps next year. Software updates, bugs, and problems Here’s proof that those iPhone typos you keep making aren’t your fault. iOS 26.1 release candidate is out now with several tweaks and refinements. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.10:28 amBaseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max review: Charge multiple devices in your car
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Simultaneously powers multiple devices Retractable cables Supports fast charging Cons USB-C cable for iPhone 15 and later only Bit chunky Our Verdict The versatile in-car charging ports and positioning options are appreciated, and the retractable cables keep things in your car neat and tidy. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When ReviewedFrom $49.99 Best Prices Today: Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max Car Charger Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal Baseus $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Car chargers can be a messy affair. It’s not uncommon to have USB cables dangling around the cabin if you have teenagers who quickly had to top up their phones before heading out of the car. The amount of power offered can also be unimpressive on many chargers, with a limited number of ports available. These aren’t problems you’ll find with the Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max, as its retractable built-in cables and additional charger ports make it purpose built for families and people that want to power up multiple devices while on the go. Design The design is relatively simple. You plug the connector into the auxiliary power socket in the car, then pull out a cable from the top of the squarish section that houses the coiled leads. There are two USB-C cables available, each of which will reach up to 2.6 feet (80cm). The cables are flat, to avoid getting tangled, and when you’re done they gently retract back into the casing. I did find that they sometimes needed a bit of pulling and releasing for the retraction to be smooth, but it didn’t take long to return the cables to their homes. Baseus The housing section itself can twist 90 degrees in either direction, allowing you to angle it towards the device you’re charging, and it also rotates around 180 degrees for the same purpose. I found this useful as the position of my car’s power outlet is a bit awkward (it’s a very old car) and would have blocked some of the ports if the unit had a rigid design. Should you require a different connection, say a Lightning cable for iPhones older than the 15 models, then the two USB ports (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A) at the base of the PrimeTrip VR2 Max can be used with all four power outlets available simultaneously to charge multiple devices. You’ll need to add your own Lightning cable, of course; we rounded up the best Lightning cables in case you didn’t have enough lying around at home. Of course you could just buy a cheap but trustworthy in-car charger such as the Anker 30W two-port car charger and bring your own cable, but the Baseus PrimeTrip is much neater. Martyn Casserly Power and ports Power isn’t a problem, as the charger delivers up to 163W or 240W depending on the model you choose. Remember that the total power output will be divided between whichever devices you have connected. On the 163W PrimeTrip VR2 Max the main built-in cable (USB-C1) maxes out at 67W, while the second one outputs at 33W. For the 240W PrimeTrip VR2 Max both built-in cables go to 105W. On both models the USB-C port outputs at up to 33W, with the USB-A port slightly behind at 30W. This is a wider collection than you’ll find on many other in-car chargers, and even 30W should be enough to fast-charge an iPhone—but note that you’ll achieve fast charging via only USB-C, not old-school USB-A. You can charge any MacBook at 67W, although the 105W option will get your laptop up to full power much faster. The PrimeTrip VR2 Max supports various standards, including, PD, QC, SCP and more, but bear in mind that you’ll need to use the appropriate cable to get the higher speeds. On its own, you’re looking at restoring a standard iPhone 16 to 100% after a couple of hours of charging, but this will adjust accordingly if you have other devices charging at the same time. Baseus also equips the unit with various safety features, including guards against it getting too hot or providing too much power to a device. Price At the time of writing the 163W PrimeTrip VR2 Max isn’t available in the U.K., but U.S. customers could pick it up for $49.99 or less. The 240W PrimeTrip VR2 Max is only an extra $10 but that extra power might only really help you with devices hungrier than an iPhone—105W will fast charge everything except the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which will charge at that speed but a little slower than it would with a 140W charger. Should you buy the PrimeTrip VR2 Max? The Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max is an easy way to power up several devices at the same time or fast charge a single one in your car. The versatile port and positioning options are very useful, and the retractable cables keep things neat and tidy. MacBook owners on the move should pay the extra for the 240W model but for iPhones and iPads the 163W charger will be plenty.10:18 amAnker Prime 26K Power Bank (300W) review: Slim MacBook power bank
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity 140W (PD 3.1) charging power 250W input Slim Dedicated app Cons No built-in cable Our Verdict The Anker 26K Power Bank (300W) is a slim high-capacity laptop charging power bank that can fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pro at the same time, or a 14-inch MacBook Pro 1.25 times over. With multiple ports you can take it on your travels and keep all your Apple devices charged while you are on the move. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$169.99 Best Prices Today: Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) Retailer Price $169.99 View Deal Anker $169.99 View Deal $199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Anker Prime 26K Power Bank (300W) is powerful enough to fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pros at the same time, with an impressive battery capacity in a portable form that is still airline friendly. While its two 140W charging points make it a fine companion for owners of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, its 26,250mAh capacity, three ports and maximum simultaneous output mean it can travel with a whole family of gadgets. Power bank tech specs Battery capacity: 99.75Wh Fastest Power Output: 140W Total Power Output: 300W Power Input: 100W USB ports: 2x USB-C (140W PD 3.1); 1x USB-A (22.5W) Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches (16 x 6.4 x 3.8cm) Weight: 21.1oz (599g) Performance Anker claims that you can fast-charge that top-end MacBook Pro up to 50% in half an hour using this power bank and Apple’s charging cable. Looking at the 99.6Wh battery capacity of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, you’d expect this 99.75Wh power bank to fully charge it, but a certain amount of power is lost during charging and other environmental factors come into play. Anker believes that the Prime 26250mAh can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro to around 70%. We charged a 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro (69.6Wh battery capacity) to 100%, leaving 33% power remaining in the power bank that got us another near-quarter charge—a total recharge score of 123% that is actually superior to Anker’s older Prime 27650mAh Power Bank (250W) and the EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank (300W) despite its slightly smaller capacity. It charged an iPhone 16 Pro to 50% in under 25 minutes, which is a reasonable time, although the needle barely went over 20W according to the power bank’s own display. That said, it’s faster than even a Qi2 25W wireless charger could have achieved. See our list of MacBook battery capacities for more details on the whole range of Apple laptops. The main USB ports are positioned at the top of the power bank. At the base are Pogo Pins that can connect for cable-less charging with Anker’s separate Charging Base accessory.Simon Jary As both USB-C ports are rated at 140W you could fast-charge two 16-inch MacBooks at the same time—although you won’t get both to 70%, of course, as the power bank’s 26K capacity is shared between the two. With its three ports, the Anker Prime 27650mAh Power Bank can simultaneously charge other devices, such as one or two iPhones, your AirPods, or your Apple Watch. Using all three at the same time still allows for 2x 140W and 20W from the legacy USB-A port. Rivals such as the EcoFlow RAPID Pro 27K Power Bank have done away with USB-A altogether, offering just USB-C (in the case of the EcoFlow, you get three USB-C ports and a built-in USB-C cable). If having a spare USB-A port—say, for a Fitbit charger—is useful to you, you’ll be glad of the old-time connection still being included by Anker. When the power bank itself will run out of juice, you’ll be interested in its input power. Using both USB-C ports it can be recharged itself at 250W. The EcoFlow RAPID Pro can use its two 140W port at the same time for a combined 280W input power, but it’s close enough. Available separately, the $109.99 Anker 100W Charging Base allows for convenient if slightly slower wireless charging. This accessory also features two USB-C ports (one at 100W, the other 30W) and a 22.5W USB-A port. Anker claims that two paired devices can add up to a 150W max input. Simon Jary Laptop power bank portability The Anker Prime 27650mAh Power Bank is a smidge taller than the iPhone Pro is long, but obviously a lot wider and deeper. It measures 6.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches (16 x 6.4 x 3.8cm). It is shorter and noticeably slimmer than the 6.5 x 2.2 x 2.3 inches (16.6 x 5.5 x 5.8cm) EcoFlow RAPID Pro we mentioned earlier. There are slimmer format 20K laptop power banks but none that we’ve tested at this high a 26K+ battery capacity and pillar shape. Compact as it is, from a portability point of view this power bank is too big and heavy to keep in your pocket. At 1.32lbs (599g or 21.1oz) it’s lighter than the older 27K Prime Power Bank and it’s fine in your backpack for long journeys but less so your handbag. Simon Jary Dedicated app The color digital display on the front of the power bank shows its remaining battery capacity, plus power input and output information for each port. As well as that charging data, the power bank can be controlled by the Anker app, which gives real-time charging stats (remaining charging time and input and output power indicators) and can be optimized to help extend the battery life of the devices being charged as well as its own. You can even use the app’s Find Device feature to activate a sound alert from the power bank when you need to locate it. The power bank comes with a short 0.6m USB-C cable. Remember that you’ll need to add extra charging cables to sue all the ports at the same time. Some laptop power banks boast their own integrated USB-C cables to save you carrying one around. Anker’s own 25K Power Bank (165W) features two built-in cables. These can be very useful but also bring in points of potential failure that you might want to avoid for product security. Simon Jary Safety matters Anker is an accessory manufacturer that you can trust. Batteries can be volatile and you don’t want to risk your device or even home with a cheaper no-name brand. To ensure safe charging Anker’s ActiveShield 4.0 technology monitors the power bank’s temperature 120 times a second—which equals a quite remarkable 10 million times a day. At 99.75Wh it is within TSA, CAA and EASA airline limits for carry-on. Price The Anker 300W 26K Power Bank is priced at $169.99 / £179.99 / CA$279.99. Check our real-time price comparison for the best prices in your region. While the 27K Prime is available in an extra Champagne gold color, the 26K Prime is dressed in standard dark gray only. Anker has other laptop power banks, and some of them are cheaper. At $139.99, there’s a stubbier 20000mAh Anker Prime Power Bank (200W) model that offers a battery not too much smaller and the same number of USB ports, plus noticeably cheaper, smaller and lighter. But max power output is 100W less than the 26K’s 300W and it’s a 100W PD 3.0 power bank rather than 140W PD 3.1. The 27K Anker Prime is priced at $10 more and has a higher battery capacity but the 26K model performed a little better in our real-world tests. Check out our other tested best power banks for MacBook for all the scores, features and prices. Should I buy the Anker Prime 26K Power Bank (300W)? The Anker 26K Power Bank (300W) is a compact, high-capacity laptop charging power bank that can fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pro at the same time. While that’s an unlikely scenario, in our tests it charged a 14-inch MacBook Pro 1.25 times over. With multiple ports you can take it on your travels and keep all your Apple devices charged while you are on the move.10:00 amApple posts Q4 2025 financial results, comes away with $27.5 billion quarterly profit
You can’t argue with $27.5 billion for your quarterly profit. Apple on Thursday released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results, the company posting revenue of $102.5 billion, with an 8 percent year-over-year increase, $27.5 billion in profit. Mac sales were up almost 13 percent year-over-year, which is impressive when considering that the fourth quarter did […] SourceFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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