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- 04:47 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
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 6, 09:00 - 13:00 UTCNov 3, 15:48 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ATL (Atlanta) datacenter on 2025-11-06 between 09:00 and 13:00 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.03:46 pmCarPlay’s says are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
Apple's CarPlay gives you the ability to safely use what you love about your iPhone while you drive, but it's not long for this world… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:46 pmCarPlay’s days are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
Apple's CarPlay gives you the ability to safely use what you love about your iPhone while you drive, but it's not long for this world… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:36 pmSecurity Bite: LinkedIn is now using your humble posts and achievements to train AI models, how to opt out | 9 to 5 MacSecurity Bite: LinkedIn is now using your humble posts and achievements to train AI models, how to opt out
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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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Adds support for renaming files larger than 5 GB in AWS S3. ($45 new, free update, 37.5 MB, macOS 12+)03:12 pmApple sees sustained strong demand for iPhone 17 base model
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
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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
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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 […] Source09:23 amFRA (Frankfurt) on 2025-11-06
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I am on iOS 26.1 Beta RC 1 I have an app that retrieves a user's reminders once given permission. The same app can also update their due date. Everything was working fine until today, when I noticed that the neither the reminders app nor the calendar is accurately reflecting the new due date of […]05:44 amApple reportedly leans on Google Gemini to give Siri a brain boost
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Hello everyone, just wanted to share a solution as of 2025 to this issue. When trying to enroll in the developer program make sure you setup your developer profile then the payments will go through! No idea why but I did that and it seemed to fix it for me. submitted by /u/DiscombobulatedWin44 […]Sunday November 0211:53 pmMultiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 12, 03:00 - 11:00 PSTNov 2, 15:49 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia and New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 12 November 2025 at 03:00 PST until 12 November 2025 at 11:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be Intermittent delays from and to Twilio Australia and New Zealand toll free, mobile and landline phone numbers.10:41 pmWhat do you even do with this kind of message to your app support email? they left a 1 star review… (this app only gets a review every 2 months) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhat do you even do with this kind of message to your app support email? they left a 1 star review… (this app only gets a review every 2 months)
submitted by /u/Fedora_le_maximus [link] [comments]10:34 pmKeychron Q16 HE 8K Review: Premium ceramic feel is great, just wired is not
Keychron's Q16 HE 8K boasts a ceramic case and good customization options for Mac owners for a mechanical keyboard, but at a high price that somehow lacks wireless connectivity options.Keychron Q16 HE 8KKeychron stands out as one of the best keyboard manufacturers in the market. One with a rock-solid track record and a catalog of versatile keyboards to meet almost every need.Its latest offering, the Q16 HE 8K, is the world's first fully ceramic keyboard, featuring both a beautiful ceramic case and ceramic keycaps for a smooth typing and gaming experience. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:26 pmAmazon Takes $49 Off Apple Watch SE 3 in Early Black Friday Sale
We began tracking early Black Friday deals yesterday, and a new discount has emerged on the Apple Watch SE 3 today. 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. No other SE 3 devices are being discounted right now on Amazon, or anywhere else, but if we begin tracking more markdowns we'll be sure to share the expanded deals. $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 forums09:50 pmHow to get Xcode 26 to recognize Apple Watch?
I am running an Xcode 26 on my Macbook Air on the same Wifi Network as my iPhone and Apple Watch. I can see, build for, and run applications on my iPhone, which shows up in the right places in Run Destinations etc My Apple Watch does not show at all. It has Developer Mode […]09:19 pmSave up to 57% with the best early Black Friday deals on Apple
November marks the start of early Black Friday sales, with retailers already slashing prices on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, and more.Save up to 57% on Apple electronics during November sales - Image credit: Apple Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:37 pmAlleged Jabber Zeus Coder ‘MrICQ’ in U.S. Custody
A Ukrainian man indicted in 2012 for conspiring with a prolific hacking group to steal tens of millions of dollars from U.S. businesses was arrested in Italy and is now in custody in the United States, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Sources close to the investigation say Yuriy Igorevich Rybtsov, a 41-year-old from the Russia-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine, was previously referenced in U.S. federal charging documents only by his online handle "MrICQ." According to a 13-year-old indictment filed by prosecutors in Nebraska, MrICQ was a developer for a cybercrime group known as "Jabber Zeus."06:04 pmThe Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals
We're officially in the month of Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 28 in 2025. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Of course, these are early Black Friday deals, so even better discounts could emerge later in the month, but if you're shopping right now these are all the best prices around. Apple 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 weekend. $49 OFF46mm Natural Titanium for $751.97Ultra 3 One of the best all-around early Black Friday discounts is on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $99 off select models. $99 OFFBlack Titanium (Ocean Band) for $699.99 $99 OFFBlack Titanium (Milanese Loop) for $799.99 SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 received its first major discount on Amazon this week, with $49 off the 44mm GPS model. $49 OFF44mm GPS for $229.99iPad Amazon this week is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, a second-best price on this model. $50 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $299.00 $50 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 $50 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $599.00 Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 ($50 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $599.00 ($50 off). M5 iPad Pro Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $947.00, down from $999.00. $53 OFF11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $947.00 $50 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $1,249.00 $101 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (2TB Wi-Fi Nano-Texture) for $2,298.00 In terms of the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, this is still one of the only steeper discounts, with others sitting around $25 off. If you're shopping for the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro, you'll find the 256GB Wi-Fi model for $1,249.00 ($50 off), the 512GB Wi-Fi model for $1,449.00 ($50 off), and the 2TB Wi-Fi Nano-Texture Glass model for $2,298.00 ($101 off). M4 MacBook Air Amazon and Best Buy are hosting big discounts across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, with deals that represent all-time lows across every model of the computer. In total, you'll find $200 off the M4 MacBook Air notebook right now, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale. $200 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $799.00 $200 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $999.00 Prices start at $799.00 for the 13-inch 256GB model at Best Buy, down from $999.00. If you're looking for the larger model, you can get the 15-inch 256GB computer for $999.00 at both retailers, down from $1,199.00. Of course, you'll also find all of the 512GB models of the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week. Apple Pencil You can get the Apple Pencil Pro available for $99.99, down from $129.00. $10 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $99.99 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 Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:47 pmWe are building Enfyra, an free and open-source no-downtime backend platform that generates APIs instantly (Supabase/Directus alternatives) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWe are building Enfyra, an free and open-source no-downtime backend platform that generates APIs instantly (Supabase/Directus alternatives)
Hey folks 👋 We are building Enfyra, an open-source low-code / no-code backend platform built around one core idea: no downtime. You create a table in the UI, and instantly get your CRUD REST API, GraphQL, and Swagger docs, all with RBAC built in, no restart or redeploy required. No controllers, no services, no boilerplate. […]05:18 pmThe Beats Powerbeats Fit is 19% Off
Amazon has the Beats Powerbeats Fit marked 19% off, bringing the price down to $163. Powered by the custom Apple-made H1 chip and built with personalized spatial audio with dynamic headtracking, you’re bound to have an immersive listening experience when using it for music, watching movies, and playing games. It also has adaptive EQ which […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:17 pmiPhone Air and iPhone 17 models Are Now Part of the Self-Service Repair Program
The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models are now available for DIY repairs, with parts being made available via the self-service repair store of Apple for users in European countries like Sweden, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany Spain, as well as in Canada and the United States. Cameras, displays, batteries, logic boards, speakers and enclosures are […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:16 pmSafari Technology Preview 231 Released By Apple
A new update for Safari Technology Preview has been released by Apple. The browser was introduced as a test browser back in 2016, which lets users test features that will be released in future updates for the Safari Browser. Preview 231 for Safari Technology has updates and fixes for Web API, WebDriver, JavaScript, CSS, Rendering, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:15 pmNew Updated Siri On Track For 2026 Release
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, said that the updated Siri is on track for its release next year, with the new features expected to make their premiere on the iPhone along with the iOS 26.4 update rolling out in March or April. The company is making good progress on the new and updated Siri. The new […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:14 pmThe Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank 10,000 mAh is $20 Off
Amazon has the Anker Zolo Power Bank with 10,000 mAh marked $20 off. The charger features 30W fast charging with the wired option, and 7.5W of wireless charging, so you can attach and charge your Apple device such as an iPhone or AirPods onto the magnet. The power bank is designed for multiple viewing angles […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:13 pmApp Store Changes Done for Developers
New features were added to improve the flexibility of the review process of the App Store, where developers are able to submit more items to review when there are already submissions in place. Custom pages are being doubled by the company to enable developers to highlight features and content in apps. Other than additional product […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:12 pmApple Creates New Dataset Made for Photo Editing in AI Systems
Pico-Banana-400k has been released by researchers from Apple. It is an expansive dataset of 400,000 images that have been compiled and designed to improve how AI systems perform the editing of pictures that are based from text prompts. The big dataset is made to deal with what Apple currently calls a gap in the editing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:11 pmComplaints Surface on AirPods Pro 3 Static Noise Issue When Using ANC Mode
Users of the AirPods Pro 3 have been going through a noise problem with the earbuds, and they have taken to Reddit to talk about the issue. The earbuds produces a sound that sounds like static when ANC is on but nothing is playing. The individuals affected by the issue described the noise as an […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:15 pmTurn your iPhone into a guitar teacher and get ready to shred
With The Complete 2025 Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle you will learn how to play guitar a 14-course bundle of online guitar lessons. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:55 pmToday in Apple history: iPad mini arrives
On November 2, 2012, the first iPad mini went on sale. With a reduced screen size, it earned praise as Apple's most affordable iPad ever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:45 pmM5 MacBook Air, iPad, iPhone 17e: Apple's plans for the first half of 2026
Apple is expected to have a really busy start to 2026. Here's what should be updated and released by the company in the first six months of the year.Apple's probable early 2026 launchesFollowing Apple's fall launches, including the usual September iPhone 17 rollout and the subsequent M5 introduction, the next batch of products is expected to arrive in early 2026. After the holiday sales period, Apple typically waits until March before it brings out new products.However, with April 1 marking Apple's 50th anniversary, it will be an opportune time for it to introduce new products, proposes Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Sunday. This does make sense, considering Apple's usual product release cadence, but especially if you take into account the major milestone anniversary. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:06 pmNew Version of Siri to 'Lean' on Google Gemini
In his "Power On" newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today provided an update on the status of Apple Intelligence and the plans for it in 2026. Apple is still planning to roll out its revamped version of Siri around March of next year. The release should be accompanied by the release of a new smart home display product with speaker-base and wall-mount options. A new Apple TV and HomePod mini, which are set for launch soon, will also "help showcase" next year's new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. The new version of Siri will apparently "lean" on Google's Gemini and include an AI-powered web search feature. Gurman warned "there's no guarantee users will embrace it, that it will work seamlessly or that it can undo years of damage to the Siri brand." Apple is said to be paying Google to create a custom Gemini-based model that can run on its Private Cloud Compute servers to power Siri. Gurman clarified that this doesn't mean Siri will include Google services or Gemini features. Instead, Siri will simply be powered by a Gemini model in the background, enabling it to deliver the features that users expect with an Apple user interface. Apple will preview iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and other operating systems at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The updates will apparently focus on major updates to Apple Intelligence and the company's broader AI strategy. The company is also apparently still running into problems with the launch of Apple Intelligence in China. Despite partnerships with Chinese companies, Apple Intelligence in China is still mired by regulatory issues and the launch is now a "rolling target." Tags: Apple Intelligence, Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:02 pmGurman: Apple launching iOS 26.2 beta ‘as soon as Tuesday,’ following iOS 26.1 debut
Apple’s next major update to iOS 26, version 26.2, could debut in beta as soon as Tuesday, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This would be immediately after the launch of iOS 26.1 to the public, which he reports should happen on Monday. more…02:00 pmWhy iPhone’s Wi-Fi 7 performance can’t beat Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7 should be much faster than Wi-Fi 6E, but tests on newer iPhone models show no real improvement in speed. Here’s why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:49 pmNew Apple TV and HomePod Mini Likely Launching Soon
A new Apple TV and HomePod mini could launch as soon as this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today suggested. In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that Apple retail stores are planning an overnight refresh on the evening of November 11, where changes will be made after closing, such as refreshing displays and placing new products for the following day. The timing of the overnight refresh could simply be related to the holiday season, but there is a possibility that it relates to the launch of new Apple TV and HomePod mini models. Gurman notes that inventory of current models has become tight, likely signaling that new versions are on the way. He added that even if they do not launch by the end of 2025, they "shouldn't be far off." The new Apple TV and HomePod mini will apparently "help showcase the new Siri and Apple Intelligence features planned for next year." During its earnings call earlier this week, Apple seemingly suggested that any more new Macs are off the table for the rest of 2026, making the new Apple TV and HomePod mini the most likely candidates for any remaining Apple product releases this year. Related Roundups: Apple TV, HomePod miniTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:36 pmReport: New Apple TV and HomePod mini could launch shortly, but don’t be too hopeful
In the latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined that Apple retail employees are being asked to prepare for an overnight refresh on the evening of November 11th, signaling potential store changes on November 12th – though they might be minor ones. more…01:34 pmReport: Apple to Launch These New Products in 2026
Apple is planning to launch at least 15 new products in 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman outlined what to expect from Apple in 2026 in the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter. He said the company is heading "into one of its most pivotal years in recent memory," with the rollout of major new Apple Intelligence features, intense regulatory pressure on the App Store, and the risk of new tariffs. The "early portion of the year" should see the release of the iPhone 17e, iPad (12th-generation) with A18 chip, iPad Air with M4 chip, MacBook Air with M5 chip, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and new external displays. Around March to April, Apple should roll out the long-awaited revamped version of Siri alongside a new smart home display with speaker-base and wall-mount options. In the fall, the company will release new Apple Watches and iPhones as usual. The iPhone 18 Pro models will drop Qualcommm modems for Apple's own C1 chip. The first foldable iPhone is also expected to launch. The company is likely to debut smart home security products such as a camera in 2026. A new Mac mini with the M5 chip is also expected, along with a new Mac Studio. A new iPad mini with an OLED display should also arrive, but an update to the iPad Pro is not due until 2027. Before the end of the year, the company could unveil redesigned MacBook Pro models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, thinner chassis, touchscreens, and OLED displays. Apple could also preview its smart glasses product before the end of 2026, with suppliers already producing small quantities. Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:13 pmHow does my App’s store page look?
here's the link, Appstore Link Here just need feedback on the app page, won't ask to download it 🙂 submitted by /u/WildWarthog5694 [link] [comments]01:01 pmWhatsApp to Add Support for Passkey-Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp this week announced that it is adding passkey-encrypted chat backups, allowing users protect their stored messages using Touch ID or Face ID instead of a 64-digit key. The feature extends the app's 2021 end-to-end encrypted backup system, which previously required users to create and save a lengthy key to restore chats. With passkeys, authentication uses each device's built-in authentication hardware like Touch ID or Face ID, meaning the private cryptographic key never leaves the phone. This makes backups both more secure and much easier to restore. The rollout is set to be global and gradual over the coming weeks. Users can enable it via Settings → Chats → Chat backup → End-to-end encrypted backup once available. iCloud and Google Drive remain the storage destinations for iOS and Android, respectively. The move continues Meta's broader adoption of passkeys, which WhatsApp first supported for account logins in 2023.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:36 pmCrime blotter: California Highway Patrol finds $200,000 in stolen Apple products
An Apple Store fraud suspect is arrested, AirTags lead to arrests in Texas and Georgia, and a fake Instagram store offers iPhones in India in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Store in San Francisco The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:55 amWorld’s smallest 65W charger is just $35 for Halloween
Macworld It’s almost spooky how small the Rolling Square Supertiny is for a full-bodied 65W charger that’s perfect for a speedy charge of your MacBook. Leave your bulky power bricks at home and slip the Supertiny into your pocket for travel-friendly charging. As part of its Halloween offer, Rolling Square is offering 30% off its charging products, and this charger is the one that looks like a bargain you shouldn’t miss. Buy the Supertiny at the Rolling Square store for under $35—MSRP is $49.99. Use the SPOOKY30 discount code at checkout. The aptly named Supertiny offers 65W of output power in a body that’s just 1.7 inches long with the plug pins folded back, and 1.37 inches wide and deep. You might need to buy two as this charger is so small you might easily lose it. Designed in Switzerland, and available with either U.S., U.K., or E.U. plugs (only the U.S. plug pins fold back into the charger’s body when not in use) Supertiny is powered by GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology to make the miniaturization possible. It supports USB-C Power Delivery (PD 3.0). 65W should be enough to charge a MacBook Pro battery from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. It’s also plenty for fast charging your iPhone or iPad. Rolling Square U.S. Plug Length: 1.7in (44.3 mm), Width: 1.37in (35mm), Height: 1.37in (35mm) U.K. Plug Length: 2.5 in (63 mm), Width: 2in (50.8mm), Height: 1.8in (45.2 mm) E.U. Plug Length: 72.7 mm (2.9 in), Width: 35 mm (1.37 in), Height: 35 mm (1.37 in) The Rolling Square Supertiny is one of Macworld’s recommended best USB-C MacBook chargers. We can’t see it getting any cheaper than $35 even during Black Friday, so beat the rush and do your backpack or handbag a favor by snapping up this minuscule 65W charger at a bargain price. It makes a great gift for MacBook users, so you can start your holiday shopping before it gets busy. Rolling Square Supertiny 65W ChargerBuy now for 30% Off11:34 amI built a simple CLI tool to manage Xcode project files that can be used to automate things. 100% in Swift! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built a simple CLI tool to manage Xcode project files that can be used to automate things. 100% in Swift!
I use it in my xcodebuild.nvim plugin, but I think it might be useful for other automations as well. In the past, I created my helper in Ruby, based on CocoaPods/XcodeProj – but Ruby dependency is a headache. This tools is built based on Tuist/Xcodeproj. The idea was to create a dead simple interface without […]11:12 amApple Store upload App problem
this is my first time uploading to apple store and am updating an app for someone not my own am trying to submit a new build to the game that already exist and i get error " Your paid application agreement is outdated. For more information, go to Business." i go to Business page , […]08:00 amRun the same prompt across dozens of AI models in seconds with this lifetime platform for 85% off | MacworldRun the same prompt across dozens of AI models in seconds with this lifetime platform for 85% off
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