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Apple’s Tim Cook is the seventh highest paid CEO in America

Surprisingly, Apple’s CEO is “only” the highest paid CEO in America, according to FORTUNE. His annual compensation grew to $74.6 million in 2024, an 18% increase from $63.2 million the year before. His “eye-watering honeypot” is comprised of $58.1 million in stock...

UK Home Office pushing for nudity-blocking software on Apple and Google devices

UK Home officials want Apple and Google to build nudity-detection algorithms into their software by default, as part of the government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, according to the Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the...

Apple TV renews ‘Down Cemetery Road’ for a second season

On the heels of the first season finale, Apple TV has announced a season two renewal for the thriller “Down Cemetery Road.” It stars and is executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award winner Emma Thompson. It also stars Golden...

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Apple wants Siri be even more efficient at helping iPhone users call folks on their contact lists

Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230112859 A1) for “class assistant using contact suggestion.” The goal is for the iPhone and Siri to be even more efficient at helping users call folks on their contact lists. About the patent filing The patent filing...

Apple granted patent for more easily controlling an Apple TV with an iPhone

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Apple patent involves user interfaces for providing live video in Keynote presentations

Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230115250 A1) for “user interfaces for providing live video” in its Keynote presentation app. About the patent filing Obviously, a presentation may have numerous slides, among which a presenter can switch while presenting....

An ‘iPhone Fold’ may have a self-retracting display to protect the screen if the phone is dropped

If/when Apple introduces a foldable iPhone, it may sport features to protect its screen when it’s dropped. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number US 20230079485 A1) for a “self-retracting display device and techniques for protecting screen using drop...

Don’t fall for the latest ‘iCloud Support’ phishing scam

Phishing scams targeting Apple users appear to be on the rise again, with many folks receiving emails purporting to come from “iCloud Support” “that are veiled attempts to trick users into giving up their passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal information,”...

The Mac and iPad may be on a ‘collision course’ (Apple Pad anyone?)

In a new Macworld article that you really should read, Jason Snell says that the Mac and the iPad are on a collision course, and something needs to change. He doesn’t think that Apple should necessarily merge macOS and iPadOS but that users might be better...

CIRP: men tend to buy more expensive, premium iPhones than women

A study by Counterpoint Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) finds “subtle and yet meaningful iPhone ownership differences between men and women.” In short, male customers tend to buy more expensive, premium iPhones. CIRP sorted its sample data into male and female...

Apple testing ChatGPT AI features (though integrating them into Siri will be a challenge)

Apple is testing AI (artificial intelligence) features (think ChatGPT) that could eventually come to Siri, the company’s “virtual digital assistant,” according to The New York Times (a subscription is required to read the article). Apple engineers, including members...

Apple’s rumored plans for a limiting authenticator chip on an iPhone could be illegal under a new EU law

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup is almost certain to replace Lighting ports with USB-C this fall launch with USB-C when it arrives in the fall to comply with a European Union (EU) law. But there could be complications. The EU — political and economic union of...

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Tuesday December 16
04:05 pm
New M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak | 9 to 5 Mac
New M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak
Rumors indicate Apple has a packed lineup of new Macs coming next year, and the latest leak indicates there could be a surprise reappearance of the iMac Pro with M5. more…
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03:54 pm
Grab Apple's iPad 11 for $279, with delivery as soon as today | AppleInsider
Grab Apple's iPad 11 for $279, with delivery as soon as today
The lowest iPad 11 price is back at $279, with free in-store pickup or delivery by Christmas to many locations.Pick up an iPad for $299 during Amazon's last-minute holiday sale.Walmart's last-minute holiday Apple sale includes a return of its best $279 iPad 11-inch deal, reflecting a $70 discount off retail on the standard 128GB Wi-Fi configuration.Buy iPad 11 for $279 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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03:37 pm
Apple TV unveils new series starring Matthew Rhys of ‘The Beast in Me’ | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple TV unveils new series starring Matthew Rhys of ‘The Beast in Me’
Apple TV just unveiled an early look at Widow’s Bay, a new series starring Matthew Rhys, who most recently gave a chilling performance in Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me.’ Here are the first details and release date for Widow’s Bay. more…
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03:21 pm
RAM prices are out of control. When should Apple users start worrying? | Macworld
RAM prices are out of control. When should Apple users start worrying?
Macworld You have undoubtedly heard about the recent massive spike in RAM prices. RAM for consumer devices like desktops, laptops, graphics cards, and smartphones (DDR, GDDR, and LPDDR memory) has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices are 50-100 percent higher than they were back in the summer, with some premium 32GB DDR5 kits going for as much as $400 at Amazon! The problem, as it so often is, traces back to AI. The massive rush to build more AI datacenters at all costs has already increased demand for water and electricity, and previously sucked up much of the supply chain for the chips we use in consumer devices. RAM appears to be the latest culprit—AI data centers are using up a lot of the supply of DDR memory, but the GPUs they use often use a different kind of RAM called HBM—high bandwidth memory. Manufacturers have begun shifting some production to keep up with demand, making the DDR memory used in consumer devices even more scarce. It has gotten so bad that Samsung reportedly can’t even sell RAM to Samsung. The situation has caused prices to rise for PC desktops and laptops, graphics cards, and plenty of other consumer devices. But Apple products haven’t been affected—at least not yet. But will the surge in RAM pricing eventually make our iPhones and Macs more expensive? The situation is complicated. Apple’s supply contracts If nothing else, Apple is a big and popular monolithic producer of consumer goods with a locked-in supply chain. Apple doesn’t buy RAM month-to-month; it negotiates big, long-term contracts for parts in extremely high volumes. So for Apple, RAM likely hasn’t gotten more expensive yet, because they locked in prices months or even years ago for a huge long-term supply. What we don’t know is when Apple negotiates its supply contracts and how long this surge in RAM pricing will last. A Citi report published on X last year revealed that Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron supplied DRAM for iPhone 17, but it’s unclear whether Apple negotiates contracts before each phone release or whether they are the same for Mac chips. Because the unified memory chips in Apple’s processors are soldered to the chip, there aren’t teardowns to reveal the make or model of the RAM. The M5 iPad Pro starts at 12GB of RAM for the same price as the M4 with 8GB of RAMApple However, there’s always the possibility that Apple’s prices go up to cover the threat of additional costs. When airlines raise ticket prices due to a surge in the price of oil, that’s usually an artificial increase. Major airlines buy fuel on long-term contracts and hedge prices by locking in rates well in advance of a price spike. Airlines are raising prices because they can, and we have seen many other industries use inflation and tariffs as cover to raise prices by a much larger amount than the increase in their actual costs. Also, prices rarely go down once costs stabilize, but that’s another issue. In other words, even if Apple isn’t paying more for RAM right now, it might have to in the near future, and prices could go up as a result. Apple prices may be stable for the moment, but in the next couple of months, who knows? Apple’s big margins Historically, increases in RAM prices affect products in which RAM is a huge part of the total cost. On an inexpensive smartphone, where RAM might be 10 or 15 percent of the total bill of materials (BOM), a doubling of RAM costs can completely destroy the slim margins it sells at. Apple’s typical RAM cost is estimated to be more like 4 percent of the BOM cost, and Apple’s margins are high—in the 20-30 percent range for most products, and higher on high-end Macs. Apple also charges a lot for additional RAM in Macs—you’ll pay $200 more for 8GB, essentially $20 worth of RAM. Even if Apple’s cost for RAM doubles, it still has margin to spare. A report from Counterpoint in December reported that Apple is “best positioned to weather the next few quarters” compared to its competitors due to this very fact. Senior Analyst Yang Wang wrote that “it will be tough for others that don’t have as much wiggle room to manage market share versus profit margins. We will see this play out especially with the Chinese OEMs as the year progresses.” Granted, Apple is very protective of its margins and doesn’t ever want to make less profit on each sale. But it certainly has the ability to withstand a few months or even a year of a big DRAM price surge without losing money, even at current prices. The M5 iPad Pro starts with 12GB of RAM—but also has a four-figure price tag.Britta O’Boyle Apple’s steady pricing The full retail price of an Apple product rarely changes. It has been known to happen, especially in specific regions where a big swing in the exchange rate and/or taxes that must be included in the price necessitate a shift. In general, though, Apple’s pricing is incredibly steady. When the company raises prices, it does so with the introduction of a new product. For example, Apple likely wouldn’t raise the price of the iPhone 17 mid-cycle due cover rising component costs, but would rather just raise the iPhone 18’s price when it is introduced to make up for the additional costs. One notable exception, however, was in March 2002, when it hiked the price of its new G4 iMac just two months after its launch due to “significant increases in component costs for memory and LCD flat-panel displays.” Of course, Apple was a much different company back then. Apple just released a number of its higher-priced products in late 2025: the iPhone 17 line (including an overpriced iPhone Air), M5 MacBook Pro, and M5 iPad Pro. Its next big product lineup will be higher-priced M5 MacBook Pros (which have margin to spare), the M5 MacBook Air, and perhaps some real budget value products like a low-cost MacBook and iPhone 17e. The iPhone 17e is one place where Apple could recoup rising memory costs.Foundry | Alex Walker-Todd In other words, Apple’s next products are a mix of some high-end, high-margin Macs and value products that by definition have to come in well under the rest of the product line. It would surprise me if we saw higher starting prices for those products due to the current RAM situation. In fact, Apple actually cut the price of the MacBook Air in 2025 when the M4 model arrived, so it’s possible it could recoup some costs by returning it to its 2024 prices. Nobody really knows what Apple will do with pricing, and anyone who claims differently is as trustworthy as a magic 8-ball. But our educated guess is that Apple won’t adjust its prices due to the RAM shortage in the short term. If this supply crunch lasts through the year to the fall 2026 product cycle, there’s a very good chance we’ll see some higher prices on specific SKUs to offset Apple’s increased costs and preserve its overall margins.
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03:15 pm
Feds say US big tech is being targed by unfair regulations overseas | AppleInsider
Feds say US big tech is being targed by unfair regulations overseas
The US House Judiciary Subcommittee is conducting a hearing on US big tech discrimination by Europe and others, with witnesses saying that the regulations popping up harm the global economy and stifle innovation.The hearing is being held in the House Judiciary Committee's main building — image credit: House Judiciary CommitteeThe White House has previously said that it will not tolerate the European Union's fining firms such as Apple and Meta. Then on Monday, the US paused its agreed $200 billion technology deal with the UK, as it presses for more concessions.At 10 AM on December 16, the US House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust began a hearing on how foreign nations target American firms. It is ostensibly a hearing to "examine the threat that discriminatory foreign regulations... pose to American innovation and competition." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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03:07 pm
Rivian CEO wants CarPlay in other cars, but says Rivian doesn’t need it | 9 to 5 Mac
Rivian CEO wants CarPlay in other cars, but says Rivian doesn’t need it
CarPlay is widely available across most vehicles, with Tesla and Rivian among the most prominent holdouts. Now, Tesla is rumored to be adding support, and in a new interview Rivian’s CEO addressed criticism about its CarPlay stance. more…
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03:04 pm
Apple to participate in Trump admin’s U.S. Tech Force to modernize government technology | Mac Daily News
Apple to participate in Trump admin’s U.S. Tech Force to modernize government technology
The Trump administration has launched the U.S. Tech Force, a White House-backed program in which Apple will participate… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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03:01 pm
PayPal has applied to become a US bank, offering savings accounts and loans | 9 to 5 Mac
PayPal has applied to become a US bank, offering savings accounts and loans
It looks like we could be seeing the launch of a PayPal Bank in the US after the company took advantage of looser conditions in order to make its application … more…
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03:00 pm
New Speechify Mac app lets you write 5 times faster by using your voice | 9 to 5 Mac
New Speechify Mac app lets you write 5 times faster by using your voice
With the new Voice Typing Dictation feature, users can now speak naturally and have Speechify’s new Mac app turn that recording into clean text across any app on macOS. Here’s how it works. more…
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02:54 pm
Apple spent $1.1 billion on more California office space in 2025 | AppleInsider
Apple spent $1.1 billion on more California office space in 2025
Despite Apple's HQ being already one of world's most expensive and expansive headquarters, in 2025 Apple spent a quarter of what it paid for Apple Park on more office space in California to house a still-growing employee base.Image Credit: Jay Paul CompanyBack in 2019, Apple's corporate headquarters at Apple Park was said to be worth $4.17 billion. Opened in 2017, it can house 13,000 employees — and practically from the start, it wasn't enough.Apple has kept on expanding with new sites and according to The Mercury News, 2025 alone has now seen it acquire over a billion dollars of office space. Apple doesn't publish this detail, so it's compiled from multiple real estate sources, but it appears Apple is spending half a billion every six months. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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02:51 pm
Hate wireless? Apple’s classic EarPods are under $11 right now | Macworld
Hate wireless? Apple’s classic EarPods are under $11 right now
Macworld Yes, yes, AirPods are great and all, but they don’t come without their share of issues. The fit can be wonky, and there’s always a risk you’ll lose one… and then you’ll be out $100 — at least. If these potential problems concern you, then Apple’s EarPods are a great alternative—and for the first time in a while, they’re a massive 42 percent off right now, bringing the price down to $10.94. These are the classic Apple earbuds from the iPod days that are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They’re no-frills wired earbuds that deliver great sound quality and have a built-in microphone so you can take calls or issue voice commands. You can even summon Siri with your voice, which is pretty awesome and super useful. The EarPods have a USB-C plug so you can use them with just about any recent model of iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. In fact, it works with just about any device that has a USB-C port, no matter the brand. There’s also a built-in remote on the wire so you don’t have to take out your phone to skip a song or adjust the volume. So, grab a pair of these $10.94 Apple EarPods for yourself or turn them into stocking stuffers for everyone in your family. Buy now at Amazon
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02:34 pm
iOS 26.3 adds new iPhone wallpaper section, expands gallery | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.3 adds new iPhone wallpaper section, expands gallery
iOS 26.3 beta 1 arrived yesterday for developers, bringing some expected changes but also one small surprise: the wallpaper gallery has expanded with a new dedicated Weather section. more…
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02:34 pm
iPhone will do pretty well in 2026, as RAM prices hammer the smartphone industry | AppleInsider
iPhone will do pretty well in 2026, as RAM prices hammer the smartphone industry
Apple's iPhone is positioned to weather a looming smartphone memory price spike better than nearly any rival, even as industry forecasts point to softer sales in 2026.iPhone 17 Pro MaxCounterpoint Research released a report on December 16, lowering its 2026 global smartphone shipment forecast. The report attributes this to significant price hikes in DRAM and NAND flash memory.The revised forecast expects global smartphone shipments to fall about 2% year over year, reversing earlier expectations for modest growth. Memory costs are the primary driver, with Counterpoint pointing to supply tightness and aggressive pricing from memory vendors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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02:30 pm
Your book, published: This AI guides you from first word to final print | Cult of Mac
Your book, published: This AI guides you from first word to final print
Struggling to finish your brilliant book idea? BookBud.ai writing software gives you tools you need to write the book you’ve always imagined. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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02:14 pm
App developers call for EU action on Apple’s App Store fees | Mac Daily News
App developers call for EU action on Apple’s App Store fees
A coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups urged European regulators on Tuesday to strictly enforce EU laws against Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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01:26 pm
There may be two models of Apple's rumored budget MacBook | AppleInsider
There may be two models of Apple's rumored budget MacBook
The low-cost MacBook using iPhone chips may include a lower-powered model, with Apple said to be testing the A15 chip alongside the A18 Pro.The 13-inch MacBook Air, the current lowest-cost MacBook model. Apple is believed to be working on a new model of MacBook aimed at the budget end of the notebook market. While those rumors have said that Apple will be using chips from its iPhone line in the models, it may end up using quite earlier variants.As part of a number of details revealed in an internal iOS build leak, Weibo leaker Kang and others have mentioned the budget-friendly MacBooks. It is claimed that Apple has tested the model using the A15 chip. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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01:19 pm
Here’s everything expected from next year’s iPhone Fold | 9 to 5 Mac
Here’s everything expected from next year’s iPhone Fold
Next year’s flagship iPhone is widely expected to be a folding phone branded as the iPhone Fold. With a great deal of consistency across leaks and other reports, we do now have a pretty good idea of what to expect. The latest post by a Chinese leaker with a pretty decent track record differs from previous ones in a few small respects, but the fundamental elements remain the same … more…
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01:00 pm
Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro review: Portable screen that floats above your MacBook | Macworld
Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro review: Portable screen that floats above your MacBook
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Thin & light portable screen Kickstand Three clever viewing modes Cons Integrated speakers aren’t brilliant Our Verdict A simple but effective display solution. The Duex Float 2 and Float 2 Pro screens are lightweight and simple to setup – a great solution at home or if you are often moving between offices. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$299.99 Best Prices Today: Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro Retailer Price $244.99 View Deal $249.99 View Deal $249.99 View Deal Mobile Pixels $299.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Portable monitors are often units that sit separately alongside your laptop, allowing you to use them together side by side or on their own with the MacBook’s screen closed. The Duex Float 2 and Float 2 Pro, from Mobile Pixels, are neater than that. It’s a single screen that is positioned in a stacked arrangement above the MacBook’s own display—as its name would like have it, it “floats”. You simply place your MacBook below the second screen and hey-presto you have two screens that mean you are not having to move your head from side to side to enjoy the extra screen space. If you use the included magnets you can keep this stacked screen setup attached to your MacBook. It also makes the setup more stable when in use. A few of the displays we have reviewed in our roundup of the best portable monitors for MacBook feature stacked dual screens. The Float 2 and Pro use the MacBook’s own display as the lower screen and its screen exactly above. It’s an update on the original Float display, and is lighter and of a higher resolution. Stacked screens offer neck-strain-saving ergonomic benefits compared to two side-by-side monitors and are especially useful where space is at a premium—say in a tight home-working or co-working environment. The Duex Float 2 Pro mirrors the 16-inch display of the top-end MacBook Pro. That model might have the largest of the MacBook displays but basically doubling the screen space is a revelation. You get the best of both worlds—a desktop-like large screen in a portable package that fits under your arm or slides into a backpack. When you’re not working or streaming TV, it packs away out of sight. Having two screens—MacBook with Float above—is an undoubted improvement on staring down at a small laptop screen, with shoulders hunched and eyes squinting. If you use a laptop stand, this will have to be discarded when using the Float as it will remain lower than the laptop on a stand. However, the height of the Float’s screen should mean that a stand is unnecessary. Mobile Pixels Float 2 and Float 2 Pro differences There are two versions available: the Float 2 and Float 2 Pro. 2K HD model Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: $299.99 Best Prices Today: $244.99 at Amazon | $249.99 at B&H | $249.99 at Walmart Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Screen size: 15.6 inches Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels Maximum brightness: 300 nits Contrast ratio: 1000:1 Color gamut: 45% NTSC / 62% sRGB Refresh rate: 60Hz 2.5K MODEL Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: $299.99 Best Prices Today: $244.99 at Amazon | $249.99 at B&H | $249.99 at Walmart Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro Screen size: 16 inches Resolution: 2560 × 1600 pixels Maximum brightness: 350 nits Contrast ratio: 1200:1 Color gamut: 72% NTSC / 100% sRGB Refresh rate: 120Hz Portable design We tested the Duex Float 2 Pro, which features the 16-inch screen above a hinge in the center of the folded-out package. The angle of the top screen can be adjusted to suit you. Unfolded, it’s just 0.7 of an inch thick, and the whole thing weighs in at 2.9lbs (1.3kg). That’s lighter than the 15-inch MacBook Pro, which weighs in at 3.3lbs (1.5kg), or 16-inch MacBook Pro at 4.7lbs (2.15kg). Mobile Pixels When unfolded—in what Mobile Pixels calls Free Standing Mode—the lower part of the frame has four cutouts. You have the option of affixing the included four powerful magnets to the top of your MacBook—for which a cardboard Installation Template is included. These magnets then connect with the Float’s cutouts to create a strong bond, keeping the MacBook and Float as one piece. When closed the Float stays flat on your MacBook, making it deeper and a little heavier but still intrinsically a portable laptop. Just imagine your once-slim MacBook is an older Apple PowerBook model—younger readers can look that up. If you prefer not to stick the (removable) magnets to your MacBook, then you can just place the laptop against the folded-out Float for the same but more temporary effect. Mobile Pixels This would not be much use without the magnetic fold-out kickstand at the back of the lower section of the Float. This is simple to use and reasonably stable. The Float 2 and Float 2 Pro come with two cables: a USB-C to USB-C cable that also includes a USB-A adapter that Mac users can ignore; and an HDMI to Mini HDMI cable. The USB-C cable should be all a Mac user requires. Simon Jary The Duex Float 2 displays don’t include a built-in battery. The screen will draw from 7.5W of power from the MacBook in the Limited Power Mode that caps brightness at 80%. To achieve full brightness and prevent flickering, you can connect a PD-compliant USB-C charger rated at 15W or higher. The one you use for your iPhone should be sufficient or you can use a second port from your MacBook’s charger if it has more than one. See our roundup of the best USB-C chargers for MacBook. When connected to a wall charger the screen can pass-back up to 65W to the connected laptop. There are three viewing modes: You can view the Float’s screen—in Extended Mode—above your MacBook’s display by selecting the Arrange tool in System Settings >Displays. Mobile Pixels Another clever usage is Presentation Mode (pictured above) where you would set the Float to mirror your MacBook’s display rather than extend it. Here you tip the Float’s screen all the way back so that someone sitting opposite you would see the screen. Then all you have to do is press the Flip Screen button to have it display the correct way up for your intended audience. Although not automatic, it’s a breeze to operate. In Free-Standing Mode the Float can also be used as a single screen by flipping the screen to use the frame as the flat stand. It’s not really living up to its floaty name when used as a more conventional portable screen, but it works just as well. Mobile Pixels Video quality The 16:10 aspect-ratio Duex Float 2 Pro is a 16-inch display with a maximum 2560-x-1600-pixel resolution (QHD/2.5K). Maximum brightness is 350 nits, with a 1200:1 contrast ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its sRGB color gamut is an excellent 100% (72% NTSC). The smaller non-Pro Duex Float 2 is a 15.6-inch display with a maximum 1920-x-1080-pixel resolution (2K/HD). Maximum brightness is 300 nits, with a 1000:1 contrast ration and a 60Hz refresh rate. Its sRGB color gamut is 62% (45% NTSC). Aim for the Float 2 Pro if you can for the superior screen quality. There is an anti-glare EyeCareMode to reduce eye strain. As well as with laptop and desktop Mac and Windows computers, the Float displays work with iPhone (iPhone 15 or later due to the required USB-C connection) or games consoles. Simon Jary Side ports and power On the left side (as you face it) is the USB-C port that you’ll use to connect to your MacBook unless it suits you to connect to the right-side USB-C port that sits below the Mini HDMI port. Above the left-side USB-C port are four buttons: the Flip Screen button plus three On Screen Display (OSD) controls. You can quickly adjust the Float’s brightness here or access the multiple OSD settings that include Backlight, Contrast, Saturation, speaker Volume, screen Temperature, input Signal, EyeCare Mode and Orientation. Speakers The monitor has built-in stereo speakers, which aren’t bad but are tinny compared to the speaker in our connected M2 MacBook Pro so you’re probably better sticking with the laptop’s own. Mobile Pixels Price The Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro is priced at $399.99 / £259.99 direct or from Amazon. The non-Pro Float 2 is priced at $309.99 / £219.99 direct and at Amazon. Check the sites for the best live prices. We haven’t tested anything similar in terms of a single screen that is stacked above the MacBook’s own, but we have reviewed other portable Mac monitors if you want to explore alternatives. Mobile Pixels Should you buy the Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 and Pro? This is a simple but effective display solution with the Float 2 Pro being a great fit for owners of the 16-inch MacBook Pro in particular. Setup is simple and when connected via magnets the whole package is super portable. It works well without magnets, although it’s not as stable in use or convenient when carried around. Having another high-quality screen positioned above the MacBook’s own offers expanded screen space that lessens the usual neck strain two side-by-side screens might induce. The fact that it’s lightweight and simple to setup makes it a great solution at home or if you are often moving between offices.
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12:46 pm
iPad mini 8 rumored to use the iPhone 18 A20 Pro chip | AppleInsider
iPad mini 8 rumored to use the iPhone 18 A20 Pro chip
A closer examination of leaked internal code may have also teased a future change for the iPad mini, with the iPad mini 8 rumored to get the A20 Pro chip.iPad miniThere have been a plethora of leaks in early December stemming from an internal pre-release build of iOS 26. Despite the amount of information that has already emerged, it seems there are still more details being uncovered from the code leak.Chinese leaker Kang and others have provided their own compilations of leaked details to Weibo, covering chips to be used in future models. While there are other earlier leaks mentioned, Kang also interestingly brings up the iPad mini. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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12:33 pm
New UK lawsuit takes another shot at Amazon's and Apple's alleged price fixing | AppleInsider
New UK lawsuit takes another shot at Amazon's and Apple's alleged price fixing
Despite both UK and US courts previously dismissing cases about Apple and Amazon allegedly colluding over prices, a new lawsuit has been filed to see if it can do any better.Apple and Amazon have been accused of price-fixingThe accusation in each case is that Amazon and Apple made a secret deal that placed unfair restrictions on independent retailers selling Apple devices on Amazon. Consequently the suit claims that consumers suffered harm as the two firms were able to maintain higher prices than they would.This case was filed in the US in 2022 and was ultimately dismissed in September 2025. Similarly, Professor Christine Riefa later brought a mass lawsuit — the British equivalent of a class action — to the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Friday November 28
04:47 pm
Use ChatGPT as Your iPhone's Action Button Assistant | MacRumors
Use ChatGPT as Your iPhone's Action Button Assistant
Apple doesn't currently allow iPhone users to change the Side button's Siri functionality to another assistant, but owners of iPhone 15 Pro and newer models can assign ChatGPT to the Action button instead. Keep reading to learn how. OpenAI's free ChatGPT app for iPhone lets you interact with the chatbot using text or voice. What's more, if you assign voice mode directly to the Action button, you can use it to jump straight into a spoken conversation, giving you quick, handsfree access to a far more capable assistant. Install the ChatGPT app, then sign into your account or create a new one. Next, open the Settings app. Tap Action Button. Swipe to Controls, then tap the two chevrons beside the currently assigned control. Using the control search field, type "ChatGPT." Select the control Open ChatGPT Voice. A long press of the Action button will now open ChatGPT's voice mode. The first time you activate it, the app may request microphone access. Tap Allow to proceed. After that, you can begin speaking immediately. A recent update means voice conversations now take place inside the same chat window as text-based prompts, instead of switching to a separate voice-only interface. Responses appear in real time, combining spoken output with on-screen text and any visuals the model generates. This keeps your conversation's context intact and makes switching between typing and speaking smoother. Continue the Conversation Anywhere You can also leave the ChatGPT app during a voice session without ending it. When you swipe away, the conversation continues and appears in the Dynamic Island as long as the assistant is listening and preparing a response. To stop, tap the Dynamic Island to return to the app, then tap End. Note that while this setup gives you a fast, physical shortcut to a richer, more context-aware assistant, ChatGPT can't perform Siri-like system actions like accessing your calendar or setting an alarm.Tag: ChatGPTThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:39 pm
The MacRumors Show: Apple's Big Plans for iPad Mini 8 | MacRumors
The MacRumors Show: Apple's Big Plans for iPad Mini 8
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The next-generation version of the ‌iPad mini‌ is expected to feature an OLED display, as part of Apple's plan to expand the display technology across many more of its devices. Apple's first OLED device was the Apple Watch in 2015, followed by the iPhone in 2017 and the iPad Pro in 2024. It now apparently plans to bring the technology to more devices, such as the iPad Air, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, and could start with the ‌iPad mini‌ next year. The current ‌iPad mini‌ has a Liquid Retina LCD display, just like the ‌iPad Air‌. OLED offers higher contrast with true blacks, wider viewing angles, faster response times, better efficiency, and generally better perceived picture quality than LCD. The current ‌iPad mini‌ came out in 2024, with the main upgrade over the previous version being the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support. The previous generation introduced a complete redesign and the A15 Bionic chip. In August, Apple mistakenly shared code that revealed key information about the next-generation ‌iPad mini‌ with the codename J510/J511: The device features the A19 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max. The current ‌iPad mini‌ uses a version of the A17 Pro chip from the ‌iPhone‌ 15 Pro with a five-core GPU. The A19 Pro used in the ‌iPhone Air‌ also has a five-core GPU, as opposed to the full six-core version in the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models, so it seems likely that this binned version of the chip will be the one used in the next ‌iPad mini‌. Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on a version of the ‌iPad mini‌ that has a more water resistant design, making it the first iPad with a water resistance rating. While the ‌iPhone‌ has IP68 water resistance that allows it to withstand submersion in water up to six meters deep for 30 minutes, it is not yet known what IP rating the ‌iPad mini‌ might feature. The ‌iPad mini‌'s updated casing is expected to offer water resistance similar to the ‌iPhone‌, making it safe for casual use in wet environments like a bath or a pool area. Apple has reportedly developed a new speaker system for the ‌iPad mini‌ that uses vibration-based technology, allowing for the speaker holes in the device to be removed. Removing the speaker holes would cut down on areas where water could get into the crevices of the ‌iPad mini‌. For the ‌iPhone‌, Apple uses adhesive and gaskets to protect the speaker holes and other ingress points from water intrusion, so the ‌iPad mini‌'s design would be radically different. The current ‌iPad mini‌ does not have an official water resistance rating and it is not safe to get it wet. With an OLED display, water resistance, a new speaker system, and a faster chip, the device is expected to be more expensive, and Apple could charge up to $100 more for the device. The ‌iPad mini‌ is currently priced starting at $499. Apple will purportedly launch the ‌iPad mini‌ 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest. We also discuss further thoughts on the M5 Vision Pro, weighing up its utility for travel and day-to-day use-case, and take a look at the growing differentiation and optionality within Apple's product lineups. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of the new features and improvements expected to come to next year's iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max models. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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iPhone 17 Lineup Drives Smartphone Growth in China | MacRumors
iPhone 17 Lineup Drives Smartphone Growth in China
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup was the clear driver of smartphone growth during China's "Singles Day" shopping festival, according to new industry data. Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand throughout this year's month-long Singles Day period in China, accounting for 26% of all smartphone sales, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research shared by Reuters. Overall smartphone sales rose just 3% year-over-year, and Counterpoint says the iPhone alone prevented the market from seeing what would otherwise have been a 5% annual decline. Counterpoint's data indicates that demand for ‌iPhone 17‌ models was particularly strong throughout the festival, which ended on November 11. The rebound continues a trend seen over recent months, during which Apple has steadily outpaced the wider Chinese smartphone market after years of cooling demand. Data provider Syntun told Reuters that total Singles Day sales across all major e-commerce platforms reached 1.70 trillion yuan ($240 billion), up from 1.44 trillion yuan last year, which had a shorter promotional window. In its most recent earnings call, Apple said it anticipated what could be its strongest December quarter on record. Huawei recorded the steepest decline among major brands, with its share dropping to 13% from 17% a year ago. Its new flagship Mate 80 launched too late to participate meaningfully in the festival. Xiaomi held the second-largest share with 17%, though its sales also declined year-over-year due to the earlier release timing of the Xiaomi 17 series.Tags: China, CounterpointThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way | MacRumors
Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way
While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as mid-2027. If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with M6 or M7 chips for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were designed by Intel and based on x86 architecture, M-series chips are designed by Apple and use Arm architecture. Intel would only assist with manufacturing. TSMC would continue to supply the majority of Apple's M-series chips. Kuo said that Apple choosing to have Intel supply its lowest-end M-series chip would appease the Trump administration's desire for "Made in USA" products, and it would also help Apple to diversify its supply chain for manufacturing. Apple began transitioning away from Intel processors in Macs in 2020, and its own M-series chips continue to provide industry-leading performance per watt.Tags: Apple Silicon, Intel, Ming-Chi KuoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Get an Apple Watch SE 2 for Just $129 During Black Friday | MacRumors
Get an Apple Watch SE 2 for Just $129 During Black Friday
Black Friday is in full swing, and Amazon has a great deal on the previous generation Apple Watch SE 2 during the event. You can get the 40mm GPS model for just $129.00, down from the original price of $249.00. 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. This deal is only available in the Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (small/medium), and it's selling fast with delivery dates slipping into mid December as of writing. If you're shopping for Apple Watch deals during Black Friday, check out our post for great sales on Series 11 and more. $120 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) for $129.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Pay Supporting the Fight Against AIDS This Week — Here's How | MacRumors
Apple Pay Supporting the Fight Against AIDS This Week — Here's How
Apple has announced that it will again donate $5 to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the U.S. and many other countries from today through December 7. Apple's donation this year will be capped at $3 million. The Global Fund is a public-private partnership that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple says that its annual donation will "help fund critical health programs that save lives." Apple runs this donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1 each year. Apple has supported The Global Fund for 19 years through its partnership with the (RED) brand, co-founded by U2 singer Bono. However, Apple no longer offers any devices in the charitable (PRODUCT)RED color, so the partnership feels less prominent now. The only product still available in (PRODUCT)RED is a single iPhone 14 case. Last year, Apple said it had raised more than $250 million for (RED) to date.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: (PRODUCT)REDRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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The 60+ Best Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More | MacRumors
The 60+ Best Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More
Black Friday is here, and as part of the event we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like robot vacuums and more. 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. Many of the deals shared below will be found on Amazon, but there are a few other notable sales at sites like Sonos, Sony, Samsung, and others that you'll find in our lists. Twelve South Twelve South's big Black Friday sale kicked off this week on Amazon, and you can find the year's best prices on BookArc MacBook stands, wireless charging stations, AirFly, and more. Our pick of the sale is the HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, for $59.99, down from $149.99. MacBook Stands BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Black) - $19.99, down from $39.99 BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (White) - $19.99, down from $39.99 BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Chrome) - $19.99, down from $36.58 Curve Nano MagSafe Stand - $28.99, down from $34.99 Chargers HiRise 2 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $39.99, down from $59.99 PowerBug Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger - $39.99, down from $49.99 HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $59.99, down from $149.99 Butterfly 2-in-1 Compact Foldable Wireless Charger - $69.99, down from $99.99 Miscellaneous PowerCord 30W USB-C Cable - $19.99, down from $29.99 AirFly SE - $25.99, down from $39.99 PlugBug 4-Port Hub - $69.99, down from $119.99 Satechi FindAll Keychain with Find My - $20.99, down from $29.99 FindAll Wallet Card with Find My - $23.99, down from $34.99 FindAll Luggage Tag with Find My - $30.99, down from $44.99 FindAll Glasses Case with Find My - $33.59, down from $49.99 Sonos Sonos is hosting its annual Black Friday sale, and this year you'll find up to 30 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more. UP TO 30% OFFSonos Black Friday Sale All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code in order to see the final sale prices. We've collected all of the deals in the list below, but you can also find a few bundle discounts on sale on the Sonos website. Ace Headphones - $279, down from $399 Arc Ultra Soundbar - $879, down from $1,099 Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $349, down from $499 Ray Soundbar - $199, down from $219 Era 100 Speaker - $169, down from $219 Era 300 Speaker - $379, down from $479 Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179 Move 2 Portable Speaker - $399, down from $499 Sub Mini - $399, down from $499 Sub 4 - $719, down from $899 Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00 Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00 Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00 Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99 Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99 Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99 Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 Sony Sony is hosting a Black Friday sale with savings on the company's best headphones, speakers, sound bars, TVs, photography equipment, and more. $150 OFFSony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $249.99 We've collected a few of the most notable products on sale in the lists below, but be sure to head to Sony's website for the full list of deals. Most devices have an option for free pickup if you live near a Best Buy location that offers local pickup. You can get Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $249.99 during this event, down from $399.99. There are also a few earbuds and other noise canceling headphones on sale with notable discounts, all of which have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes. Headphones WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones - $39.99 ($30 off) WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $99.99 ($80 off) ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $149.99 ($100 off) WH-1000XM4 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $189.99 ($160 off) WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $249.99 ($150 off) WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $399.99 ($60 off) Earbuds WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - $49.99 ($20 off) WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $79.99 ($50 off) WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $229.99 ($100 off) TVs 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off) 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off) Anker Highlights of Anker's Black Friday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $29.99 ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for $79.98, down from $149.99. Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99 Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99 MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99 10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99 Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99 Beats Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals. UP TO 57% OFFBeats Deals on Amazon This sale also includes major discounts on products like the Beats Pill, which has hit $99.95 on Amazon, down from $149.95. This discount is available in five colors of the Bluetooth speaker. Additionally, Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds+ for $149.95, down from $169.95. These have up to 9 hours of playback (up to 36 hours with charging case), USB-C, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance. You'll also find a few steep discounts on over-ear headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro at $169.95, down from $349.99. This is another all-time low price on this pair of Beats headphones. Beats Studio Buds+ - $149.95, down from $169.95 Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95 Beats Solo 4 - $129.99, down from $199.95 Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99 Powerbeats Pro 2 - $199.95, down from $249.99 Samsung Samsung kicked off a sitewide Black Friday sale this week. This includes sales on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more. SITEWIDE DISCOUNTSSamsung Black Friday Sale Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off). Other deals include savings on monitors like the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $389.99 ($310 off), the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $899.99 ($900 off), and more. We're also tracking big markdowns on home appliances including refrigerators and washer/dryers, and a few Galaxy device discounts. Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset also has a few notable offers during this event, including up to $1,140 in savings with the Explorer Pack. This features various content at no extra cost with the purchase of the Galaxy XR, like one year of YouTube Premium, one year of Google AI Pro, and more. If you purchase the Galaxy XR alongside other Galaxy products, there are also a few bundle offers during the early Black Friday sale. You can get 70 percent off Galaxy Buds3, 44 percent off Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and 25 percent off Galaxy Watch8 Classic when bundled with the headset. TVs The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600 The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,699.99 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,299.99 Monitors and Storage 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $389.99, down from $699.99 40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor - $979.99, down from $1,599.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 Appliances Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $999.00, down from $1,399.00 Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,999.00 Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,999.00, down from $3,299.00 Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00 Galaxy Products Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $480 in instant trade-in credit Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000 Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $250 Galaxy Watch 7 - Save up to $150 Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save $40 TVs Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season. 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00 Video Games Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $109.99, down from $149.99 PlayStation Portal - $179.00, down from $199.99 PlayStation 5 (Slim) - $449.99, down from $549.99 PlayStation DualSense Controller - $54.99, down from $74.99 PlayStation DualSense Edge - $169.00, down from $199.99 Meta Quest 3S - $249.99, down from $299.99 PlayStation VR2 Horizon Bundle - $299.00, down from $399.99 We're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Black Friday TV Deals Include Year's Best Prices on Samsung, Sony, LG, and Many More | MacRumors
Black Friday TV Deals Include Year's Best Prices on Samsung, Sony, LG, and Many More
One of the best items to shop for every Black Friday season is a TV set, and this year is no different, with hundreds of deals on TVs across numerous retailers. Below we're highlighting some of the best TV deals you can find right now at Sony, Samsung, and more. 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. One of the overall best early Black Friday TV deals is on the 75-inch Frame Pro at Samsung, available for $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99. You'll also find the 65-inch and 85-inch models on sale this week, plus the non-Pro 2025 models for up to $600 off, all of which are all-time low prices. Amazon Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season. Amazon Black Friday TV Deals 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99 70-inch Panasonic Smart Fire TV - $399.99, down from $629.99 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00 Sony The TV deals at Sony are focused entirely on the company's Bravia line of Smart Google TVs, with up to $1,000 off select models. Sony Black Friday TV Deals 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off) 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off) Samsung Samsung's discount across The Frame TV lineup is one of this Black Friday's best TV deals. You'll find as much as $1,200 off the latest 2025 models of The Frame and The Frame Pro, plus sales on Samsung's OLED/QLED sets. Samsung Black Friday TV Deals The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600 The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,499.99, down from $3,299.99 WalmartWalmart Black Friday TV Deals 55-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV - $348.00, down from $499.99 75-inch Hisense QLED 4K Roku Smart TV - $378.00, down from $499.00 98-inch TCL 4K QLED Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,798.00 65-inch LG 4K OLED Smart TV - $1,246.99, down from $2,499.99 Best BuyBest Buy Black Friday TV Deals 65-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($140 off) 75-inch Insignia QLED Smart Fire TV - $399.99 ($250 off) 75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $579.99 ($120 off) 55-inch TCL 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($700 off) 86-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $699.99 ($400 off) 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99 ($600 off) TargetTarget Black Friday TV Deals 32-inch Vizio LED Smart TV - $99.99, down from $119.99 43-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $229.99, down from $279.99 55-inch TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $279.99, down from $449.99 TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $379.99, down from $549.99 65-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $379.99, down from $479.99 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,699.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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The Best Black Friday iPhone Deals | MacRumors
The Best Black Friday iPhone Deals
Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. 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. AT&T iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone Air: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at AT&T If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second. Verizon iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at Verizon In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans. T-Mobile iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at T-Mobile For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. Visible Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year. 50% OFFVisible+ Pro Plan for $225/Year For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout. 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 Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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EU to Target Apple Maps and Apple Ads Next | MacRumors
EU to Target Apple Maps and Apple Ads Next
The EU has begun looking into whether Apple Maps and Apple Ads should be designated as "gatekeepers" and subject to greater regulation (via Reuters). The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago, triggering strict requirements in the EU such as support for alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment options. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), any platform with more than 45 million monthly active EU users and a market valuation above €75 billion is presumed to be a gatekeeper, subject to obligations designed to curb self-preferencing and increase interoperability. The European Commission has now confirmed that ‌Apple Maps‌ and Apple Ads satisfy the user-base thresholds that mandate a review. Regulators now have 45 working days to decide whether either service should formally join Apple's existing list of designated platforms. If confirmed, Apple would then have six months to bring each service into full DMA compliance. Apple has apparently already submitted formal rebuttals arguing that the criteria should not apply. The company argues that Apple Ads represents only a "minimal share" of the EU online advertising market, especially compared to dominant players such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft, and X. Apple also insists that its advertising business neither relies on cross-service data privileges nor exerts the level of market influence implied by the DMA thresholds. The company is making similar arguments regarding ‌Apple Maps‌, claiming that the service has "very limited usage" in the EU relative to Google Maps and Waze. Apple says Maps does not provide the kind of "critical intermediation functionality" that would allow it to act as a dominant gateway between businesses and consumers. A gatekeeper designation for Apple Ads could have significant consequences. Compliance may require Apple to loosen restrictions introduced under App Tracking Transparency, provide interoperability for third-party ad networks, or eliminate any perceived self-preferencing advantages. For Maps, it is unclear what specific operational changes the DMA might require, but obligations could include expanded third-party access or reducing any privileged integrations within the system. iOS 18.4 already enabled the ability to change the default maps app from ‌Apple Maps‌ to alternatives like Google Maps or Waze in the EU.Tags: Apple Antitrust, Apple Ads, Apple Maps, Europe, European Commission, European UnionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:19 pm
The Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit-Compatible Products | MacRumors
The Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit-Compatible Products
Black Friday deals have been running for most of November so you're probably tired of reading about them, but now it's actually Black Friday and some of the season's best deals are available for a limited time. We've rounded up all of the smart home deals available on HomeKit devices and some non-HomeKit products that integrate well into an Apple ecosystem. This is a broad category, and we've got everything from lights and bird feeders to smart vacuums and air purifiers. Lights Philips Hue There are notable discounts on Philips Hue lights, with up to 50 percent off. Some of these lights are rarely on sale, which makes the offerings worth checking out. We've listed the best deals, but make sure to check out the Philips Hue site for more. Some of the discounts are also available from Amazon, and there's also an on-site deal for a 30 percent discount when buying two or more products that aren't part of other sales, like landscape lighting. 60W A19 3-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $70, down from $110 3 BR30 Bulbs - $89.97, down from $179.97 75W White 4-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $130, down from $198 Festavia Permanent Outdoor Lights - $419, down from $599.99 Hue Signe Floor Lamp - $239, down from $263 Hue Play Sync Box 8k - $288.74, down from $384.99 250 LED Festavia String Lights - $145.19, down from $241.99 500 LED Festavia String Lights - $237.60, down from $396 Philips Hue Calla Outdoor Pathway - $87, down from $143 75-inch Gradient Lightstrip - $151.80, down from $329.99 Hue Go Table Lamp - $96.79, down from $175.99 Hue Bloom Smart Table Lamp - $65, down from $88 Philips Hue Indoor Light Strip - $47, down from $77 Govee Govee has a bunch of its Matter-enabled products available at a discount. Govee Smart Table Lamp 2 - $54, down from $80 Govee Floor Lamp 2 - $100, down from $165 Govee Hexa Light Panels - $90, down from $180 Govee LED Neon Rope Light - $100, down from $160 Govee Mini Light Panels - $100, down from $150 100 ft Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights - $200, down from $330 Govee Sparkle String Lights - $85, down from $150 Govee E12 Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack - $30, down from $450 Govee Star Projector Lights - $70, down from $100 Nanoleaf Nanoleaf is discounting most of its product lineup, with some steep cuts on permanent lights. 50 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $60, down from $160 100 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $118, down from $248 Nanoleaf Smart Floor Lamp - $79, down from $120 Nanoleaf Smart String Lights (300 LED) - $75, down from $150 Nanoleaf LED Mask - $150, down from $250 Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs 4-Pack - $38, down from $50 Nanoleaf LED Shapes Wall Lights - $127.50, down from $150 Nanoleaf Triangles Wall Lights - $144, down from $190 Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock - $48, down from $60 Eve Eve Flare - $80, down from $110 Eve Light Strip - $30, down from $55 Smart Plugs, Dimmers, and Switches Plugs Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini 3-Pack - $19, down from $31 Kasa Matter Smart Plug 4-Pack - $38, down from $70 TP-Link Tapo Matter Outdoor Smart Plug - $20, down from $30 Eve Energy Outlet - $44, down from $55 Switches Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $100, down from $125 Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Kit Deluxe - $159.41, down from $199.15 Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit, 2-Pack - $171.95, down from $214.95 Lutron Smart Dimmer Light Switch - $59.46, down from $74.20 Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $151, down from $189.90 Lutron Smart Light Switch 6-Pack - $356.70, down from $419.70 Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch - $57, down from $75 Smart Locks Aqara Smart Lock U100 - $120, down from $190 Aqara Smart Lock U300 - $150, down from $230 Aqara Smart Lock U50 - $90, down from $150 Level Lock With Matter - $200, down from $250 Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Lock - $250, down from $330 Yale Assure Lock 2 - $200, down from $300 Cameras Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro - $120, down from $180 Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 - $95, down from $130 Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100 - $90, down from $140 Aqara Camera Hub Indoor G2H Pro - $55, down from $70 Aqara G100 - $30, down from $35 EufyCam 2C Pro - $70, down from $150 EufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit - $120, down from $200 Sensors Eve Door and Window, 3-Pack - $84.50, down from $130 Eve Water Guard - $80, down from $110 Aqara Water Leak Sensor 3-Pack - $37, down from $65 Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor - $16, down from $21 Ecobee Smart Sensor 2-Pack - $80, down from $100 Vacuums Ecovacs is offering significant discounts on its Matter-enabled robot vacuums that connected to HomeKit. X9 Pro Omni - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 X11 Omnicyclone - $999.999, down from $1,499.99 Eufy also has several robot vacuums that are available at a deep discount. The E28 is Matter-compatible, while the others are not. Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 - $700, down from $1,400 Eufy Robot Vacuum S1 Pro - $700, down from $1,500 Eufy Robot Vacuum e25 - $600, down from $1,300 SwitchBot SwitchBot K11+ Vacuum and Mop - $192, down from $400 SwitchBot S20 Robot Vacuum - $340, down from $560 Bird Feeders Bird feeders like the Bird Buddy make an excellent gift. Bird Buddy Lite - $99, down from $198 Bird Buddy Pro Solar - $149, down from $249 Nature Station - $249, down from $249 Birdfy Solar Smart Bird Feeder - $119, down from $200 Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder - $100, down from $120 Birdfy Metal Bird Feeder - $160, down from $250 Miscellaneous SwitchBot Matter Air Purifier - $90, down from $130 Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Remote - $40, down from $60 Airversa HomeKit Air Purifier - $102, down from $120 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced - $150, down from $200 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium - $220, down from $260 More Deals For more Black Friday discounts on Apple devices, make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup.Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:15 pm
The Best Black Friday Mac Deals | MacRumors
The Best Black Friday Mac Deals
Black Friday has a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M4 MacBook Air and brand new M5 MacBook Pro. 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. MacBook Pro Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. $250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,349.00 $250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,549.00 MacBook Air Amazon is hosting best-ever prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup for Black Friday. In total, you'll find $250 off every M4 MacBook Air notebook right now on Amazon, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale. Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has $250 off all three configurations of this notebook. Prices start at $749.00 for the 256GB model, then rise to $949.00 for the 16GB/512GB model and $1,149.00 for the 24GB/512GB model. Every deal represents an all-time low price on the M4 MacBook Air. $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00 $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $949.00 $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,149.00 Moving to the larger display models, Amazon has both 512GB versions of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week, as well as the 256GB model. The 16GB/512GB model is available for $1,149.00 and the 24GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,349.00. Across the board, these are all record low prices on the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air. $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.00 $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,149.00 $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,349.00 Mac Mini Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in Black Friday deals, as well as $130 off 512GB models. $120 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $479.00 $130 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $669.00 M4 iMac Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB. $150 OFFM4 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFFM4 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:08 pm
The Best Black Friday iPad Deals | MacRumors
The Best Black Friday iPad Deals
Below we're tracking discounts on every current generation iPad for Black Friday, including lowest-ever prices on M3 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, plus steep markdowns on iPad and iPad mini. 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. M3 iPad Air We're tracking record low prices across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup for Black Friday, with discounts available at both Amazon and Best Buy. This sale includes savings on both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the tablet, and it's been a few weeks since we last saw these all-time low prices. Prices start at $449.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board these are all $150 discounts on the M3 iPad Air, and each one is a match for the best-ever price seen on these tablets. $150 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00 $150 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $649.00 Our list below focuses on Wi-Fi models, but you'll also find many cellular models on sale at $150 off right now. The 128GB cellular 11-inch iPad Air is available for $599.00 and the 128GB cellular 13-inch iPad Air is available for $799.00, both representing record low prices. 11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $449.00, down from $599.00 256GB Wi-Fi - $549.00, down from $699.00 512GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 1TB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 13-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00, down from $799.00 256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 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 $899.00, down from $999.00. $100 OFF11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $899.00 $100 OFF13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $1,399.00 For the larger models, you can save up to $170 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,229.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $151 off. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,859.00 ($140 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,148.00 ($151 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,229.00 ($170 off) 11th Gen iPad Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, an all-time low price on this model. $75 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $274.00 $75 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $374.00 $70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 iPad mini 7 Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. $100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00 $100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00 $100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:22 pm
AirTag Black Friday Deals Include 4-Pack for New Low Price of $62.99 | MacRumors
AirTag Black Friday Deals Include 4-Pack for New Low Price of $62.99
Apple's AirTag has dropped to new low prices for Black Friday 2025, and we're tracking all of the deals below. 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. Amazon today has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99, down from $99.00. This is a new best-ever price for the Bluetooth tracker, beating the previous deal we saw earlier in the month by about $2. $11 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $17.97 $36 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $62.99 If you're shopping for a single AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for just $17.97, down from $29.00. This one is a match of the all-time low price on the AirTag 1-Pack. 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 season for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about top deals 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 forums
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01:11 pm
The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals | MacRumors
The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals
Black Friday is here, and Apple Watch deals are some of the best savings you can find in 2025. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best 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. Apple Watch SE 3 One of the best overall Black Friday deals is on the new Apple Watch SE 3, which is seeing $50 discounts on Amazon this week. You can get the 40mm GPS model for $199.99 and 44mm GPS model for $229.99. $50 OFF40mm GPS for $199.00 $50 OFF44mm GPS for $229.00 Apple 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 $799.99 Series 11 Amazon has introduced the first big discounts on a few Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both GPS and cellular devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $369.00, down from $429.00. $60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $339.00 $60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $369.00 Apple Watch SE 2 Prices start at just $129.00 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, a new all-time low price on the previous generation model. $120 OFF40mm GPS for $129.00 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 this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:59 pm
The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals | MacRumors
The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals
Black Friday is the best time of the year to shop for AirPods, and in 2025 we're tracking massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max. 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. AirPods 4 Starting with the overall best Black Friday AirPods deal: you can get the AirPods 4 for $69.00 today on Amazon, down from $129.00. This is a new all-time low price for Black Friday 2025. Similarly, the model with Active Noise Cancellation is seeing a discount to a new best-ever price of $99.99 on Amazon. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 $79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.99 AirPods Pro 3 The AirPods Pro 3 are available for $219.99, down from $249.00, which is another new all-time low price. $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 AirPods Max If you're looking for the AirPods Max, Amazon has the USB-C model for $399.00, down from $549.00, another record low price. $150 OFFAirPods Max for $399.00 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 this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:00 am
Apple's Black Friday Event is Now Live, Here's What You Can Get | MacRumors
Apple's Black Friday Event is Now Live, Here's What You Can Get
Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event is now live in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and others. Now through Monday, December 1, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product at an Apple Store, in the Apple Store app, and on Apple.com. However, the gift card can only be used towards future purchases, and higher immediate discounts are frequently available at Amazon and other resellers. In the United States, Apple is offering gift cards worth up to $250 with the purchase of an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, Beats headphones and speakers, Apple Pencil Pro, and select Magic Keyboards for iPads. As usual, many of Apple's newer products are excluded from the offer, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPad Pro with M5 chip, MacBook Pro with M5 chip, and Vision Pro with M5 chip. Refurbished products are ineligible too, and the offer cannot be combined with educational pricing. We have listed the gift card values in the United States below. $25 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Apple TV 4K Beats Pill Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16 chip) Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air Apple Pencil Pro $50 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16e iPad (A16 chip) iPad mini Apple Watch SE 3 Apple Watch Series 11 AirPods Pro 3 Full-size HomePod Beats Studio Pro Beats Solo 4 Beats Studio Buds + Powerbeats Pro 2 $75 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus AirPods Max $100 Apple Gift Card: Mac mini 11-inch iPad Air 13-inch iPad Air $150 Apple Gift Card: iMac $175 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip) $200 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip) $250 Apple Gift Card: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip) 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip) Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year when Apple directly offers deals on its products. As we mentioned, though, better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday deals tracker. Apple's all-in-one gift card can be used towards the purchase of products and accessories, subscription-based services like Apple Music and Apple TV, App Store apps, TV show and movie purchases and rentals, iCloud+ storage, and more. Apple's terms and conditions for the event outline more details.Related Roundup: Apple Black FridayRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:52 am
PSA: Apple's Podcasts App May Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery | MacRumors
PSA: Apple's Podcasts App May Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery
Security researchers have identified suspicious activity in Apple's Podcasts app that could be used to deliver malicious content to users, based on a report by 404Media's Joseph Cox. Cox's report describes some odd experiences with the Podcasts app that certainly suggest something untoward is going on across both iOS and macOS versions. He says that over recent months, the app has automatically launched and displayed unusual podcasts without his input. On Mac and iPhone, the app has opened religion, spirituality, and education podcasts for no apparent reason, in some cases even launching themselves the moment Cox unlocked his device. The podcasts in question often feature strange titles containing code fragments, URLs, and in some cases, attempts at cross-site scripting attacks. Objective-See security expert Patrick Wardle told Cox he was able to replicate similar behavior, but in his case via a website. "Simply visiting a website is enough to trigger Podcasts to open (and load a podcast of the attacker's choosing), and unlike other external app launches on macOS, no prompt or user approval is required," Wardle told 404 Media. One particularly concerning podcast apparently includes a link that redirects to a site attempting an XSS attack – a technique in which attackers inject malicious code into otherwise legitimate-looking websites. When visited, the site displays a pop-up acknowledging the XSS attempt. Wardle notes that while this behavior isn't immediately dangerous on its own, it creates an effective delivery mechanism if vulnerabilities do exist within the Podcasts app. "The level of probing shows that adversaries are actively evaluating the Podcasts app as a potential target," he said. The situation bears similarities to reports of Google Calendar spam from several years ago, where bad actors would add unsolicited events containing links or promotional content to users' calendars. Apple did not respond to Cox's multiple requests for comment about the issue. Has the Podcasts app exhibited similar unusual behaviour in your experience? Let us know in the comments.Tags: Apple Podcasts, SecurityThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:14 pm
Best Black Friday Streaming Deals – Save Big on Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and More | MacRumors
Best Black Friday Streaming Deals – Save Big on Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and More
We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. 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. Apple TV Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers for Black Friday this year. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. OVER 50% OFFApple TV for $5.99/Month After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per month, Apple is discounting Apple TV by over 50 percent. The deal will be available through December 1 on the Apple TV website. Existing subscribers are not eligible for the discount, nor are customers who have subscriptions billed through a third-party service. It's also worth noting that you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. Disney+ and Hulu Disney has introduced a new promotion on its streaming service, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $4.99 per month for 12 months, down from $12.99 per month. After your first year ends it will return to the then-current monthly price unless cancelled. 61% OFFDisney+ and Hulu Bundle for $4.99/Month To get the deal, head to the promotion landing page on the Disney+ website and click on the Disney+/Hulu bundle option. This offer is valid only for new and eligible returning subscribers. Audible Audible's holiday deal takes the service down to only $0.99 per month for your first three months, plus $20 in Audible credit. This is more than 90 percent off the regular $14.95 monthly price of the service. OVER 90% OFFAudible for $0.99/Month After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at the then-current price, unless you cancel. This offer will end on December 1. Amazon Music Unlimited In another Amazon-related deal, the retailer is offering three months of its Amazon Music Unlimted streaming service for free. After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at $11.99/month unless you cancel. FREEAmazon Music Unlimited First Three Months Amazon Music Unlimited offers 100 million songs ad-free, podcasts, Audible audiobooks, spatial audio, and more. Paramount+ The best Paramount+ offer for this Black Friday is a nice discount tied into Walmart+ and its rewards system. If you sign up for Walmart+ at its new discounted rate of $49.00 for your first year (regular $98/year), you'll find multiple streaming service discounts at your disposal. FREEParamount+ Essential with Walmart+ One of these includes the option to activate a subscription to the Paramount+ Essential plan at no extra cost, so long as you have an active Walmart+ account. This is Paramount's ad-supported tier, and you can upgrade to Paramount+ Premium for an additional monthly or yearly fee. Peacock Similar to Paramount+, the best Peacock discount you can find this Black Friday season is bundled with Walmart+. If you take advantage of the 50 percent off Walmart+ offer, you'll gain access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost. FREEPeacock Premium with Walmart+ Peacock Premium is the ad-supported tier of the streaming service, and this does not include access to Peacock Premium Plus. It's also worth noting that Walmart+ members have the option to switch between Peacock and Paramount+ once every 90 days. If you're interested in both Apple TV and Peacock, you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "Best Black Friday Streaming Deals - Save Big on Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Here's Why the Apple Store is Going Down | MacRumors
Here's Why the Apple Store is Going Down
Apple's online store is going down for a few hours on a rolling country-by-country basis right now, but do not get your hopes up for new products. Apple takes its online store down for a few hours ahead of Black Friday every year to tease/prepare for its annual gift card offer with the purchase of select products. The store already went down and came back online in Australia and New Zealand, and the gift card offer is now live in those countries as expected. The store is down in the United Kingdom and many other European countries right now, and it will soon go down in the United States and Canada. Many readers email us about Apple's online store going down ahead of Black Friday, so this is our annual reminder that it does not relate to new products. In case you missed the earlier announcement, Apple is offering a free gift card with the purchase of an eligible product in select countries, from November 28 through December 1. In the U.S., the gift card values range between $25 and $200. Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year when Apple directly offers deals on its products, but better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday deals coverage for the latest discounts on iPads, Macs, AirPods, Apple Watches, accessories, and more.Related Roundup: Apple Black FridayTag: Apple StoreRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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SMS Delivery Report Delays to Globe Network in Philippines | Twilio
SMS Delivery Report Delays to Globe Network in Philippines
Dec 8, 20:30 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing delays in receiving message delivery reports to the Globe Network in the Philippines. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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IAH (Houston) on 2025-12-11 | CloudFlare
IAH (Houston) on 2025-12-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 02:00 - 08:00 UTCDec 9, 03:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAH (Houston) datacenter on 2025-12-11 between 02:00 and 08:00 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.
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United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 21:00 PST - Dec 9, 02:00 PSTDec 8, 19:19 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting an emergency maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 21:00 PST until 09 December 2025 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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Support Helpdesk Issues
Dec 9, 03:10 UTCInvestigating - Our helpdesk provider is currently experiencing issues, and as such customers might be unable to view cases.Customers can still reach us via live chat (Business and Enterprise) through the Cloudflare Dashboard, via the emergency telephone line (Enterprise) and reply to support cases via email.
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SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries
Dec 8, 14:51 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 8, 14:35 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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SMS Delivery Delays to Airtel Network in Zambia
Dec 8, 13:53 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel Network in Zambia for a Subset of Longcodes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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Messaging Insights Degraded Behavior on Cyber Monday | Twilio
Messaging Insights Degraded Behavior on Cyber Monday
Dec 8, 13:25 PSTResolved - Twilio Messaging Insights was degraded for 5 minutes between 11:18 and 11:24 Pacific Time on 12/1/2025. During this period of time customers may have experienced errors loading charts and tables in Messaging Insights. The issue has now been resolved.
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Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Maintenance – Three | Twilio
Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 15:00 - 21:00 PSTDec 8, 12:57 PSTScheduled - The Three network in Denmark and Sweden is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 15:00 PST until 08 December 2025 at 21:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Three Denmark and Sweden handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 23:00 PST - Dec 10, 03:00 PSTDec 8, 12:21 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 December 2025 at 23:00 PST until 10 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.
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US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 19:00 - 23:00 PSTDec 8, 11:33 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting an emergency maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 19:00 PST until 08 December 2025 at 23:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from small US carriers handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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“Monitor->Alerts(BETA)” Service Maintenance | Linode
“Monitor->Alerts(BETA)” Service Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCDec 8, 17:31 UTCScheduled - On Thursday, December 11th, at approximately 08:00 AM UTC, we will be performing the maintenance of "Monitor- >Alerts(BETA)" service.During this maintenance window, the Monitor- >Alerts(BETA) Service remains active and you will continue to receive notifications as usual, though occasional duplicates may occur. Please note that you will be unable to create, edit, or delete alert rules until the maintenance is complete.
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SMS Delivery Delays to Vivo Network in Brazil for a Subset of Longcodes | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Vivo Network in Brazil for a Subset of Longcodes
Dec 8, 09:25 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vivo Network in Brazil for a Subset of Longcodes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.
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Call Quality Issue to a Subset to Twilio Phone Number in Brazil | Twilio
Call Quality Issue to a Subset to Twilio Phone Number in Brazil
Dec 8, 08:55 PSTInvestigating - We are investigating outbound call quality issues from a subset of Twilio's Phone Numbers in Brazil. Our engineering team is working with our carrier partners to resolve this. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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Emerging Service Issue – Compute Hosts – Multiple Regions | Linode
Emerging Service Issue – Compute Hosts – Multiple Regions
Dec 8, 16:38 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting completing jobs issued to compute hosts in multiple regions. We will share additional updates as we have more information.
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SEA (Seattle) on 2025-12-08 | CloudFlare
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 17:00 - 19:00 UTCDec 8, 16:18 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SEA (Seattle) datacenter on 2025-12-08 between 17:00 and 19:00 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.Dec 8, 16:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SEA (Seattle) datacenter on 2025-12-08 between 16:30 and 18:30 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.
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb Tracker
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Blue – G1K55LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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11:38 am
Refurb 4th-Gen. Apple iPad Air 10.9″ 64GB Tablet (2020) for $223 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb 4th-Gen. Apple iPad Air 10.9″ 64GB Tablet (2020) for $223 + free shipping
It's $25 cheaper than what you'd pay for a refurb at Amazon. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
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Friday October 24
06:51 pm
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Silver – G19E0LL/A – $1,409.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Silver – G19E0LL/A – $1,409.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Silver – G19E0LL/A $1,409.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…
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Thursday October 23
06:48 pm
Apple MacBook Air M3 13″ Laptop (2024) for $999 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple MacBook Air M3 13″ Laptop (2024) for $999 + free shipping
You'd pay around $300 more at most stores. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video
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10.2″ Transparent Back iPad Case for $11 + free shipping w/ $35 | DealNews Accessories
10.2″ Transparent Back iPad Case for $11 + free shipping w/ $35
That’s $1 off and at least $11 under the lowest price we found for a 10.2″ transparent back iPad case elsewhere. Available at this price in Green. Buy Now at Walmart Features for iPad 10.2″ 2021/2020/2019 (9th/8th/7th) built-in Apple pencil holder auto wake/sleep
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