Holiday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects to Apple Devices
Last year, developer Simon Støvring came out with a fun little holiday-themed Mac app called Festivitas. Festivitas adds colorful string lights to your Mac's dock and menu bar, and this year, it can do even more. Festivitas received a 2025 holiday update today, and now it supports gently falling snow for an even cozier feel. Snow interacts with the mouse cursor, parting around it, and if you have a second or third display, snow expands across all of your monitors. Lights and snow can now be set to start at a specific time with a new Shortcuts integration. There are new light options for 2025, including color presets and the option to choose from tons of different shapes. You can customize light shapes, color, size, opacity, drop height, cable thickness, and more in the Settings. Lights can animate, and there are pulse, twinkle, chase, and wave patterns. Snow can also be adjusted with options for amount, flake size, fall speed, and wind. Snow and lights can be displayed over all of your app windows, or just on the desktop, which is nice for a more minimal holiday experience. You can import and export color palettes, and customize your color selections. Like last year, the Mac app requires accessibility features to add lights to the dock, which the app prompts you to grant when starting it up for the first time. Festivitas also now works with the iPad and the iPhone in addition to the Mac. On the ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌, lights can be added to the Home Screen using widgets, with customization options to change the aesthetic. The lights are designed to be put around photos, which is a cute effect. Festivitas for the Mac offers customer-selected fair pricing starting at 4 euros, and it can be downloaded from the Festivitas website. The ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌ app is available from the App Store, and it too offers customer-selected fair pricing between $3.99 and $9.99. [Direct Link]This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Satechi FindAll Review: Rechargeable AirTag Alternatives With Find My Support
Satechi offers several accessories that include Find My integration, all of which either have more convenient form factors than the AirTag or expanded versatility. The Satechi FindAll range includes a Passport Cover, Glasses Case, Luggage Tag, Card, and Keychain, several of which I've been testing for the last few months. The entire range is made from a vegan leather material that's pleasant to the touch while also durable, and colors that include Black, Sand, and Desert Rose. Prices are all from $30 to $60, and Satechi often has sales. FindAll Glasses Case The $50 FindAll Glasses case has a triangle shape that should fit most glasses and sunglasses options, though I think it could struggle to fit some of the sunglasses with wider lenses. It opens up fully for access to glasses, and then folds into thirds with a magnetic flap to seal it up. Size wise, this isn't exactly a compact case. I wouldn't want to carry it in a smaller purse or backpack, but it fits well in a larger bag. It's rigid, so it offers protection for glasses even if it's tossed in a bag with a bunch of other items. The case is 6.4 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and 2.6 inches tall. When it's not in use, you can fold it flat. I have the black version, and it doesn't seem to show fingerprints or wear even after a few months of use. The lighter colors might be easier to stain, but the vegan leather that Satechi is using seems durable. I like the idea of a glasses case with ‌Find My‌, but it only seems useful for a person with a lot of discipline. If I'm losing my sunglasses, it's because I'm not putting them back in the case, not because I misplace the case. I've never been good about returning my glasses to their case, but even if I was, I'm not sure I'd lose the case. I usually have the case in my bag or in one spot in my house, so it's just not an item I tend to lose. With that technicality out of the way, it's a useful case. It offers solid protection, and it could be useful to have if you're often traveling or tend to swap glasses and put one in the case while wearing another. People who do that might have more of a tendency to put the case somewhere random. Satechi says the case is compatible with the VITURE Pro XR glasses, XReal Air 2, and Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, and it makes sense to use with those. The back of the case has a circle on it, to denote where the magnetic charging ring is located. It's able to charge via MagSafe or Qi, and it only needs to be charged every eight months or so. There's a little LED that comes on when it's attached to a charger, so you can tell when it's done. It has all of the same ‌Find My‌ capabilities as any ‌Find My‌ device, including alerts, sound options, and more, but I'll have more to say about it below. FindAll Luggage Tag The $45 FindAll Luggage Tag is a clever combination of a luggage tag and an ‌AirTag‌. If it didn't mention ‌Find My‌ on the inside of the tag, I'm not sure anyone would view it as anything other than a typical luggage tag. It's 3.3 inches tall and 2.9 inches wide. It's basically a circle-shaped tag with an openable front that includes a piece of paper where you can write down your information. An adjustable buckle with three holes can attach to your luggage or a bag, and like the glasses case, it charges via Qi or ‌MagSafe‌. I like the premium look and feel of the FindAll Luggage Tag. I generally think it's probably safer to have a tracker inside of a suitcase, but because of the buckle, this isn't going to snap off or come loose without effort. The vegan leather material feels sturdy, and it's stitched well. I pulled on it as hard as I could and even lifted a fully packed suitcase by the tag, and so far there's no damage. The flip-down front that houses your personal information is great, but I do wish the plastic cover inside came up a little higher. One thing I'm always worried about with a luggage tag is it getting wet or damaged in some way. There is partial protection for the paper inside the FindAll Luggage Tag and the magnet snaps closed tight, but I still worry a little about water intrusion. FindAll Card The $35 FindAll Card is a card-shaped ‌Find My‌ device that's meant to be tucked inside a wallet. There are a lot of these kinds of ‌Find My‌ wallet devices available now, including some that are super cheap on Amazon, but I like the peace of mind of having something from a reputable brand. Satechi's version is credit card sized (3.35 inches long by 2.13 inches wide), and it fits into the credit card section of any wallet. It's 0.09 inches thick, which isn't the thinnest card that I've tested, but it's also not the thickest. Satechi designed it with beveled edges, and that helps it look and feel slimmer than it is. The card comes in black, beige, and pink, and it is nice to have an option other than black available. I tested the black, and the glossy material that it's made from is shiny and smooth to the touch, but it's going to pick up fingerprints. I like the smooth texture because it slips into a wallet easily, plus it's IP66 water resistant so if your wallet falls out of your pocket into a puddle, it'll still be locatable. The FindAll Card is nondescript with just a small Satechi logo on the front. If someone stole your wallet, it could potentially be mistaken for a keycard, but a savvy thief would probably know exactly what it is. I like the card-style item trackers because you can also tuck them inside other things. I put one in my planner so I don't misplace it, and they also work in books, sunglasses cases, laptop cases, my Steam Deck case, and other slimmer, flatter items where an ‌AirTag‌ isn't the best option. The FindAll Card charges via ‌MagSafe‌ or Qi, which is convenient. I haven't had to recharge it yet, but Satechi says it lasts for up to 16 months before needing a recharge. I think it's got the longest battery life of any card that I've tested so far. FindAll Keychain Satechi's $30 FindAll Keychain is one of my favorite keychain-style ‌Find My‌ items. It's larger than an ‌AirTag‌ with a square shape (1.3 inches square), but it also has an integrated battery and a keyring at the top so I can attach it to anything without having to get an additional accessory. I like the soft-touch vegan leather material in this form factor, and it's lightweight at 14.3 grams even with the metal keyring. The leather material feels strong, so even though there's just a loop of material holding the keychain to the keyring, it doesn't feel like it's going to come apart. Like the rest of the Satechi FindAll line, the FindAll Keychain can be popped onto a Qi or ‌MagSafe‌ charger when it's out of battery, and that's a huge benefit over AirTags. I am bad about ordering new ‌AirTag‌ batteries and swapping them out when they die, and rechargeable batteries are so much more convenient. Satechi says the battery can last for up to 12 months without needing to be recharged. Find My Integration All of Satechi's FindAll devices can be added to the Items tab in the ‌Find My‌ app, so you can track them right alongside AirTags and your other Apple devices. Satechi's products are almost identical in functionality to the ‌AirTag‌, but there is no Precision Finding. Precision Finding requires Ultra Wideband (UWB), and these don't support it. That makes a big difference when you want something that you can locate precisely indoors, but less of a difference tracking at long range. If you lose your keys indoors and often need to hunt them down, the option to play a sound helps, but the ability to get directed right to them over short distances with Precision Finding is unbeatable. The FindAll accessories are limited to Bluetooth 5.4, which isn't as precise. Satechi says there's a Bluetooth range of 10 to 20 meters when indoors, and 20 to 50 meters when outdoors. When you're out of Bluetooth range, you can use the ‌Find My‌ network. The FindAll devices connect to the same ‌Find My‌ network as the ‌AirTag‌, allowing you to leverage Apple products owned by other people to track your items even over great distances. As long as there's an Apple device with cellular or Wi-Fi near a ‌Find My‌ item, it can relay its location back to you. There is a built-in Play a Sound feature, and Satechi's products all list an 80 to 90 decibel range. It's loud enough to hear indoors if you're in the same room and it's buried in a bag or a wallet. Outdoors was a little tougher with loud ambient noise, but between the Bluetooth range and the sound, I was able to find the Keychain after tossing it into the woods. Outdoors, the ‌Find My‌ app is able to direct me close enough to the area of the FindAll device is located to hear it making a sound, provided it's not muffled the fabric of a bag or something similar. Item Left Behind notifications are available too, and that's one of the most useful features of a ‌Find My‌ device or an ‌AirTag‌. You can get a notification when you get out of range of your item, which immediately alerts you if you've left behind your keys, wallet, bag, or whatever else is attached to one of Satechi's FindAll devices. You can also share item locations with other people, so if your luggage is lost at the airport, you can allow an airline employee access to the FindAll device to track it down. Similarly, you can share locations with family members, and set it up to provide your name and information when an item you've lost is located by someone else. Bottom Line Satechi's FindAll series is an upgrade over the ‌AirTag‌ with different form factors and the option to recharge via ‌MagSafe‌ or Qi, but it does lack Precision Finding. For something that you're likely to lose indoors or in close quarters where it's difficult to hear sound, it might be worth opting for an ‌AirTag‌ for access to Precision Finding, but for general tracking and item left behind notifications, Satechi's trackers are great. I've been using a couple of ‌Find My‌ items without Precision Finding for several years now, and I've never missed it. My wallet, for example, has a ‌Find My‌ card, and I always get item left behind notifications and can accurately track its location when I've left it behind. Basically, Bluetooth tracking will bring you to the house that an item is in, but Precision Finding can help you locate where it is inside the house as long as you're very close. Sometimes that functionality can be replaced with sound, and sometimes it can't. The Satechi FindAll devices have been with me for about six months, and I haven't run into problems with them. Batteries have not run out, the notifications have been reliable, and I've been able to put them to the test multiple times. I have run into some item trackers that die a few months after purchase or stop working in some capacity, but so far, Satechi's products are performing well. In terms of price, some of Satechi's products are more expensive than the ‌AirTag‌ (which is $29), but there are frequent discounts that drop the price of items like the Keychain below ‌AirTag‌ pricing. How to Buy All of the FindAll accessories can be purchased from the Satechi website at prices ranging from $30 to $60. Satechi is holding a Black Friday sale right now, so there's a 30 percent sitewide discount available with promo code BFCM2025. Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with the FindAll Glasses Case, Keychain, Card, and Luggage Tag for the purpose of this review. 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Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99
Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $399.99 in Starlight, down from $549.00. This is a match of the best price we've ever seen on the AirPods Max, and we expect more colors to match this price soon. 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 is currently providing a delivery estimate around November 30 for free shipping options. Prime members in certain cities should be able to see same-day delivery options. $149 OFFAirPods Max (USB-C) for $399.99 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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Popular Brands Including Twelve South and Satechi Kick Off Big Black Friday Sales on Amazon
Well-known brands including Twelve South, Satechi, and more have introduced big discounts on Amazon for Black Friday this week. Below we've shared all the best deals you can find from these companies, with deals on everything from MacBook stands to MagSafe-compatible chargers, Bluetooth trackers, and robot vacuums. Twelve South 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. Twelve South's big Black Friday sale kicked off this week on Amazon, and you can find the year's best prices on BookArc MacBook stands, wireless charging stations, AirFly, and more. Our pick of the sale is the HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, for $59.99, down from $149.99. MacBook Stands BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Black) - $19.99, down from $39.99 BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (White) - $19.99, down from $39.99 BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Chrome) - $19.99, down from $36.58 Curve Nano MagSafe Stand - $28.99, down from $34.99 Chargers HiRise 2 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $39.99, down from $59.99 PowerBug Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger - $39.99, down from $49.99 HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $59.99, down from $149.99 Butterfly 2-in-1 Compact Foldable Wireless Charger - $69.99, down from $99.99 Miscellaneous PowerCord 30W USB-C Cable - $19.99, down from $29.99 AirFly SE - $25.99, down from $39.99 PlugBug 4-Port Hub - $69.99, down from $119.99 Satechi FindAll Keychain with Find My - $20.99, down from $29.99 FindAll Wallet Card with Find My - $23.99, down from $34.99 FindAll Luggage Tag with Find My - $30.99, down from $44.99 FindAll Glasses Case with Find My - $33.59, down from $49.99 Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00 Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00 Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00 Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99 Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99 Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99 Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 Anker Highlights of Anker's Black Friday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $29.99 ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for $79.98, down from $149.99. Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99 Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99 MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99 10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99 Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. 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 Prices Now Available for Apple Pencil Pro ($94.99), AirTag ($17.97), and iPhone 17 Cases ($25)
Amazon is hosting numerous steep Black Friday discounts this week, including big markdowns on popular Apple accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro, AirTag, and iPhone 17 cases. Apple Pencil Pro 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. Starting with the Apple Pencil Pro, this accessory just hit $94.99 on Amazon, down from $129.00. This beats the previous sale price by about $5 and is a new all-time low price. $34 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $94.99 AirTag Amazon has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $64.98, down from $99.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory. $11 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $17.97 $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.98 If you're shopping for just one AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for $17.97, which is another all-time low price. iPhone 17 Cases Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. UP TO 50% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon iPhone Air Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Clear Case - $27.98, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 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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iPhone Pocket is Now Completely Sold Out
Apple recently teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to create the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition knitted accessory designed to carry an iPhone. However, it is now completely sold out in all countries where it was released. iPhone Pocket became available to order on Apple's online store starting Friday, November 14, in the United States, France, China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. It quickly sold out in the United States, but some colors and size options were still available in South Korea and a few other countries until the past few days. The accessory was offered in short and long sizes, in a variety of colors:Short: Lemon, Mandarin, Purple, Pink, Peacock, Sapphire, Cinnamon, and Black Long: Sapphire, Cinnamon, and BlackIn the U.S., pricing ranged from $149.95 to $229.95. iPhone Pocket is designed to be versatile. It can fully enclose an iPhone, but you can stretch it to peek at your screen and/or fit additional items. The accessory can be held in your hand, tied onto a bag, or worn directly on you. Here is how Apple describes the iPhone Pocket:Crafted in Japan, iPhone Pocket features a singular 3D-knitted construction that is the result of research and development carried out at ISSEY MIYAKE. The design drew inspiration from the concept of "a piece of cloth" and reinterpreted the everyday utility of the brand's iconic pleated clothing. The development and design of iPhone Pocket unfolded in close collaboration with the Apple Design Studio, which provided insight into design and production throughout.Given it is a limited-edition accessory, it is unclear if there will ever be additional inventory of the iPhone Pocket now that it is fully sold out worldwide.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in fall 2026, and it's shaping up to include three standout features that could set it apart from the competition. The book-style foldable will reportedly feature an industry-first 24-megapixel under-display camera built into the inner display, according to a recent JP Morgan equity research report. That would be a major leap over existing Android foldables, which typically use lower-resolution under-screen cameras of 4 or 8 megapixels. If the leak is accurate, the quality bump suggests Apple has achieved a breakthrough in light transmittance and image clarity that has eluded other manufacturers. As for the display itself, all the indications suggest Apple has solved "the crease problem" that has plagued most foldable smartphones. Apple is said to have worked intensively on the hinge and display to minimize creasing, and the latest report from Chinese site UDN claims the foldable iPhone will be the first crease-free foldable on the market. On the battery front, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said the device will use high-density battery cells, and Korean sources indicate Apple is testing capacities in the 5,400–5,800 mAh range, while Chinese leaker Instant Digital has today claimed the final capacity will "definitely" exceed 5,000 mAh. That means it could be the largest battery ever fitted to an iPhone, surpassing even the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 5,088 mAh cell. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 packs a 4,400 mAh battery, while the Google Pixel Fold achieves 4,821 mAh. The Honor Magic V5 manages 5,820 mAh using silicon-carbon technology, but the vivo X Fold 5 boasts 6,000 mAh, which is currently the largest in its class. Multiple sources agree the foldable iPhone will include a 7.8-inch main display when unfolded, a 5.5-inch cover display, and Touch ID rather than Face ID. The device will feature four cameras in total: one front hole-punch camera, the aforementioned under-screen inner camera, and a dual-lens 48-megapixel rear system. Multiple reports have suggested the foldable iPhone will be priced between $2,000 and $2,500 in the United States, which could make it the most expensive iPhone ever. Apple will allegedly call the device the "iPhone Fold," which is the name the media has already adopted when describing the product.Tag: Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Brand New M5 MacBook Pro Drops to $1,399.99 for Black Friday ($199 Off)
Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,399.99, 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. 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. You'll find $199-$200 discounts across every new M5 MacBook Pro on Amazon this week, including both 1TB models of the computer. The 16GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,599.99 ($199 off) and the 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,799.00 ($200 off). All of these represent new best-ever prices on each laptop. $199 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,399.99 $199 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,599.99 $200 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (24GB RAM/1TB) for $1,799.00 This version of the MacBook Pro just launched last month and it comes with the newest M5 chip, which offers up to 15% faster CPU performance and up to 45% faster graphics when compared to the M4 chip. For the 512GB model, Amazon provides a November 30 estimated arrival date for free shipping without Prime. 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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MacBook Air With M1 Chip is Now Just $549 at Walmart
As part of its Black Friday deals, Walmart is currently selling the five-year-old MacBook Air with the M1 chip for just $549 in the United States. Walmart began selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip for $699 in March 2024. The price later dropped to $649, then to $599, and now to $549. Apple first released the MacBook Air with the M1 chip in November 2020, as one of the first Macs with an Apple silicon chip, instead of an Intel processor. The configuration being sold for $549 includes 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, with Silver and Space Gray color options available. Gold is currently sold out. These are new MacBook Air units — not refurbished or open box. Apple discontinued the MacBook Air with the M1 chip last year, after it launched models with the M3 chip, and it has since updated the MacBook Air with the M4 chip. Prior to being discontinued, the model with the M1 chip was being sold for a starting price of $999 brand new, but Amazon sometimes offered it on sale for $899 or less. While the MacBook Air with the M1 chip is five years old, it is still a capable machine for many average day-to-day tasks. However, it has an older design, and it is the oldest MacBook Air model compatible with the current macOS 26 (aka macOS Tahoe) operating system, so there is a chance that it will not support macOS 27 next year.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTag: WalmartBuyer's Guide: 13" MacBook Air (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Singapore Orders Changes to iMessage by December
Singapore has ordered Apple to block or filter messages on iMessage that impersonate government agencies, requiring the company to implement new anti-spoofing protections by December as part of efforts to curb rising online scams, the Straits Times reports. Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that it had issued an Implementation Directive to Apple under the Online Criminal Harms Act, instructing the company to prevent iMessage accounts and group chats from using names that mimic Singapore government agencies or the "gov.sg" sender ID. The directive also applies to Google Messages, with both companies required to comply by November 30. MHA said the order was necessary because iMessage does not currently support the safeguards built into Singapore's registered SMS sender ID system. Since July 2024, legitimate messages sent by Singapore government agencies through traditional SMS channels have used the "gov.sg" sender ID to help the public verify authenticity. Messages sent via iMessage, however, do not pass through the same ID registry and therefore allow scammers to present themselves using identical or near-identical identifiers. The ministry cited more than 120 police reports in which scammers impersonated registered sender IDs. As part of the directive, Apple must now ensure that profile names of unknown iMessage senders are either not displayed or are shown less prominently than the phone numbers associated with the account. Authorities said this requirement is intended to give users a clearer view of the identity information least susceptible to manipulation. Messages or group chats that appear to spoof government identifiers must either be blocked entirely or filtered so that recipients do not see them. Apple's compliance will require changes to iMessage's display logic and name-handling behavior in Singapore, creating an exception to the platform's long-standing reliance on unverified user-defined sender names in one-to-one and group messaging threads. iMessage does not currently use a sender ID registry or external name verification scheme, and the new rules mark one of the first instances of a government requiring compulsory filtering for specific categories of display names within Apple's messaging ecosystem. The MHA said Apple and Google have indicated that they will comply with the directive. If they fail to implement the mandated controls, the companies could face penalties.Tags: iMessage, SingaporeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Spotify to Raise US Subscription Prices Early Next Year
Spotify will raise subscription prices for users in the United States in the first quarter of next year, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report links pressure from major record labels on both Spotify and Apple Music to raise subscription prices. They argue prices have lagged inflation, while subscriptions remain cheap compared to video services such as Netflix. Wall Street analysts say the price increase is critical to Spotify's stock, as the company pushes to show profitability. JPMorgan analysts have projected a $1-a-month price rise would boost Spotify's annual revenue by $500 million. Spotify recently raised prices in multiple countries across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company has not raised prices in the U.S. since July 2024. A Spotify subscription costs $11.99 a month in the U.S., compared with $9.99 when it launched in the country 14 years ago. Spotify currently costs $1-a-month more than Apple Music for individual plans.Tag: SpotifyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Huawei Mate 80 Series Debuts With Claim of 8,000-Nit Peak Brightness
Huawei's just-announced Mate 80 lineup is attracting attention in China today thanks to a display spec that easily sees off the competition in the premium smartphone segment. The company claims the OLED panels in its latest phones can reach up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness – a figure that, if independently verified, would make the Mate 80 series the brightest smartphones on the market. Huawei says all four models – the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and Mate 80 RS – achieve this peak output, while the Pro Max uses a dual-layer OLED design to push brightness more efficiently and with better thermal handling. The claim positions Huawei well ahead of Apple's latest iPhone 17 models, which top out at 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and 1,600 nits HDR peak. On paper, there's a yawning gap between the figures, but how they're measured is the key. Huawei hasn't said what testing conditions underlie its 8,000-nit claim, and peak brightness metrics often apply only to small portions of the display for very brief moments. By contrast, Apple says its iPhone 17 models achieve a "typical" max brightness of 1,000 nits, while the other specifications describe sustained outdoor or HDR behaviour. That making direct comparisons difficult until reviewers can test the Mate 80 displays in controlled conditions. There are also practical questions surrounding Huawei's figures. Real-world visibility isn't just about peak output – it depends on factors such as viewing angle, reflectivity, contrast, and colour accuracy. If Huawei's numbers hold up under testing, the Mate 80 series could signal another leap in smartphone display performance. For now, the claims highlight how aggressively some manufacturers are pushing OLED panel brightness as a key differentiator. Other notable specs in the Mate 80 series include high-end camera systems with variable-aperture main sensors and multiple telephoto lenses, RAM options reaching 20 GB on the top models, and large batteries up to 6,000 mAh paired with fast wired and wireless charging. The Mate 80 Pro Max starts at CNY 7,999 (about $1,127) in China, while the top-tier Mate 80 RS Master Edition comes in at CNY 11,999 (about $1,683). The prices place the highest-end models firmly in flagship territory, even before considering storage upgrades.Tags: China, HuaweiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Faces Polish Antitrust Probe Over App Tracking Transparency
Poland's antitrust regulator is investigating whether Apple is restricting competition in the mobile ads market through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, reports Reuters. Introduced in April 2021 with the release of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, Apple's ATT framework requires that all apps on ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌ ask for the user's consent before tracking their activity across other apps. Apps that wish to track a user based on their device's unique advertising identifier can only do so if the user allows it when prompted. Apple said the feature was designed to protect users and not to advantage the company. It has been unsurprisingly unpopular with advertisers and data brokers. Poland's anti-monopoly office, UOKiK, suspects that Apple's ATT framework could be favoring the company's own ads service by limiting the ability of third-party apps to collect user data for personalized ads. "We suspect that the ATT policy may have misled users about the level of privacy protection while simultaneously increasing Apple’s competitive advantage over independent publishers," UOKiK President Tomasz Chrostny was quoted as saying in a statement. "Such practices may constitute an abuse of dominant position."If the regulator finds its suspicions to be warranted, Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its annual turnover in Poland. In an emailed statement to Reuters, Apple said: "It is no surprise that the data tracking industry continues to oppose our efforts to give users back control over their data, and now intense pressure could force us to withdraw this feature, to the detriment of European consumers." "We will work with the Polish competition authority to ensure Apple can continue to offer users this valuable privacy tool."Regulators in Germany, Italy, and Romania have opened similar probes to examine whether the privacy feature violates competition rules by impeding access to essential data for advertising while reinforcing Apple's own position in the digital ad market. In March, Apple was fined €150 million ($162 million) by France's Competition Authority over the framework's implementation.Tags: Apple Antitrust, App Tracking Transparency, PolandThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Signal Private Messenger Rolls Out Secure Backups for iPhone
Encrypted messaging platform Signal now offers secure backups on iPhone, letting users save and restore messages if they lose access to their device. There are free and paid versions of Signal's secure backups. The free version lets users store up to 100MB of text messages, including photos, videos, and files from the last 45 days. The paid version costs $1.99 per month and can back up all text messages, along with up to 100GB of media which can be older than 45 days. The end-to-end encrypted backups can be accessed using a 64-character recovery key generated by the user's device, but keeping the key safe is crucial – if it's lost, Signal can't help users recover their backups. Enabling secure backups in the Signal app is straightforward: Open the Settings menu and select Backups, then tap Setup ➝ Enable Backups. After a recovery key is generated, users can choose a free or paid plan. Secure backups first came to Android in September. Signal says it plans to bring secure backups to its desktop app, and its longer term goal is to allow users to transfer message history between Android, iPhone, and desktop apps.Tag: SignalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday
Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 to $69.00 for Black Friday, from $129.00. This is now a new all-time low price on the earbuds, beating the previous low price on Amazon by about $10. 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 is the AirPods 4 model without Active Noise Cancellation, but if you're looking for the device with ANC you can find it on Amazon for $99.99, down from $179.00, another record low price. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 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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Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400
Apple's foldable iPhone could be priced at $2,399, according to an estimate shared by analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research. There have been a range of price estimates, from as low as $1,800 to as high as $2,500, and the latest estimate falls on the higher side. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said he expects the ‌iPhone‌ Fold to cost between $2,000 and $2,500, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects it to be somewhere around $2,000. The foldable ‌iPhone‌ will be expensive because of the premium components that Apple plans to use. The display panel and hinge will push pricing toward the upper end of market expectations, Fubon Research suggests. Demand for the device will depend on the price that Apple sets, but Fubon believes that Apple could sell around 5.4 million units in 2026. Global smartphone demand could fall during the year, and foldables will be the "only spotlight" in the 2026 smartphone market. The report says that Apple is also working on camera upgrades for 2026, with the first variable aperture lens planned for the iPhone 18 Pro models. It doesn't sound like the ‌iPhone‌ Fold will get the variable aperture lens that Apple is developing, but rumors indicate it will have a dual-lens rear camera setup with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses along with two front cameras.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Foldable iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 With Improved Coding and Agent Capabilities
Anthropic today announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.5, which it says is the "best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use." It's improved over prior models for everyday tasks like deep research, and it is a "step forward in what AI systems can do." According to feedback Anthropic received from early testers, Claude Opus 4.5 can complete tasks that were impossible for Sonnet 4.5, and that it is able to handle ambiguity and reason about tradeoffs without hand-holding. The Opus 4.5 model offers better vision, reasoning, mathematics skills, and coding than prior versions of Claude. Along with the Opus update, Anthropic is updating its apps, the Claude Developer Platform, and Claude Code. There are tools for longer-running agents, and options to use Claude in Excel, Chrome, and on the desktop. In the Claude apps, users will no longer run into limits during a long conversation. Claude is able to automatically summarize earlier context, which means the conversation can keep going endlessly. Claude for Chrome is available to all Max users, and Claude for Excel beta access is now available to all Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Claude Code is now available in the desktop app, and with Opus 4.5, it is able to build more precise plans and execute them more thoroughly. Claude is able to ask clarifying questions upfront and then build a user-editable plan before executing. Claude Opus 4.5 is available today across Anthropic's apps and its API. Opus-specific caps have been removed for Claude and Claude Code users with access to Opus 4.5, and for Max and Team Premium members, overall usage limits have increased.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding
OpenAI today added a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT, which is meant to help you find the right products for everything from simple household products to gifts. You can tell ChatGPT what you're looking for, and shopping research will build a guide to help you make decisions on what to purchase. OpenAI says that it will ask smart clarifying questions, research deeply across the internet, review quality sources, and use context from prior conversations to build a personalized buyer's guide that's up-to-date. It is built to perform particularly well in detail-heavy categories like electronics, beauty, home and garden, kitchen and appliances, and sports and outdoor. The research feature includes comparisons, constraints, tradeoffs, and more for product selections. ChatGPT will suggest shopping research automatically when you ask it a shopping-related question, but you can also select "shopping research" from the "+" menu. When a research session has begun, ChatGPT will open a visual interface where you can share feedback to guide the research, providing feedback on what you're interested in. You'll need to click through to a retailer's site to make a purchase, but eventually, ChatGPT will be able to make automatic purchases through ChatGPT when shopping from merchants that are part of Instant Checkout. Shopping research is rolling out for logged-in ChatGPT users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, and to simplify holiday shopping, OpenAI is making "nearly unlimited usage" available.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive forged a friendship that led to OpenAI's acquisition of io, and subsequently, an AI-based hardware product that both Altman and Ive believe is a reimagination of what it means to use a computer. The duo recently did an interview with Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell Jobs, providing insight into what they're working on. There's now an established hardware prototype, and while Altman and Ive didn't explain what it is in plain language, the interview has hints of its design and functionality. Here are several ways that Altman and Ive described their AI hardware device: It breaks the constraints of the "same kind of computer that we've been using for a long time." Research started with a question about what it means that the device "is going to be able to know everything you've ever thought about, read, said?" It will be a "sort of active participant" that's proactive in "a not annoying way." Current devices and apps are like "walking through Times Square in New York" with flashing lights, crowds of people, noises, etc. It "doesn't make our lives peaceful and calm" or let us "focus on other stuff," which is what Ive and Altman wanted to address. If you have an AI that you trust to do things for you and filter things out with "incredible contextual awareness of your whole life," then you can go for a vibe that's not walking through Times Square. Ive and Altman's device aims to bring some of the spirit of "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake and in the mountains and just sort of enjoying the peace and calm." Ive said he prefers solutions that "teeter on appearing almost naive in their simplicity and their feel." He also likes "incredibly intelligent, sophisticated products that you want to touch" and use "almost carelessly." Ive told Altman that the design is right when you "want to lick it or take a bite out of it," and with the current prototype, Altman got that feeling. "The degree to which Jony chipped away at every little thing that this doesn't need to do or that doesn't need to be there is remarkable." "There's something about when a design gets like so simple and beautiful. And playful, for lack of a better word." There aren't a lot of products with "humor" in "this area" and there is a desire "not to take ourselves quite so seriously even though these are serious times." Altman said that early on, Jony said "we are going to make people smile. We're going to make people feel joy. Whatever the product does, it has to do that." Altman said it's "lovely" to "have some whimsy back." The prototypes are "jaw-droppingly good" and "exciting." Rumors have described the device that io is working on as an AI phone without a screen, a "third core device" after a MacBook and an iPhone that's unobtrusive and able to sit in a pocket or on a desk, an iPod Shuffle-sized device that's neck worn, and a pocket-sized gadget that's screen-free but contextually aware of your life with microphones and cameras. It is not any kind of wearable like glasses, a watch, or earbuds. Ive and Altman expect to have a device ready to hit the market in less than two years from now. The full interview with Altman and Ive is worth watching to see the commentary in context.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Rare Layoffs at Apple Impact Dozens in Sales Roles
Apple is making cuts and has laid off dozens of people in sales roles, reports Bloomberg. Apple is aiming to simplify the way that it sells products to businesses, schools, and governments. Affected employees received notice over the past couple of weeks, and positions eliminated include account managers for large businesses, schools, and government agencies, plus staff at Apple's briefing centers for major customers. Employees were reportedly surprised by the layoffs, but they are able to apply for other positions within Apple. Apple told Bloomberg that it is making changes in its sales team to better connect with customers. To connect with even more customers, we are making some changes in our sales team that affect a small number of roles. We are continuing to hire and those employees can apply for new roles. While Apple says it is restructuring some of the sales team, affected employees apparently believe that Apple wants to move more sales to third-party retailers. Pushing sales through retailers allows Apple to save money by cutting salary costs. Apple is giving employees over a month to find a new role. Those who haven't gotten another position in the company by January 20 will receive a severance package.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances
Apple is making progress on the development of the book-style foldable iPhone expected in 2026, according to a report from Chinese site UDN. The device has reportedly entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production. Citing supply chain sources, UDN says that Apple has solved "the crease problem" that has plagued most foldable smartphones, and the foldable ‌iPhone‌ will be the first crease-free foldable smartphone on the market. We've heard multiple prior rumors about Apple's intensive work on the hinge and display to minimize creasing, so this isn't the first time the foldable ‌iPhone‌ has been rumored to have a seamless screen. Apple is using an inner screen designed by Samsung, but the panel structure, lamination method, and material process was designed by Apple. Apple worked with its suppliers to come up with a hinge design that prevents a permanent crease, and the hinge will adopt Liquid Metal components. By using Liquid Metal, Apple was able to design an ‌iPhone‌ that has a durable hinge that still has a slim design. Apple will allegedly call the device the "‌iPhone‌ Fold," which is the name sites have already adopted when sharing rumors about the product. There have been rumors suggesting that Apple could delay the foldable iPhone beyond 2026, but if Apple is ready for the engineering validation stage of ‌iPhone‌ development, a September 2026 launch timeline as planned is entirely plausible.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Foldable iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy's Black Friday Sale
Best Buy today is discounting the previous generation 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) to $649.00, down from $799.00. This sale is available in Starlight and Midnight, and Best Buy provides free two-day shipping or local pickup if your local Best Buy has stock. 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. The Silver option displays an even steeper discount, but we haven't seen this model in stock in weeks, so the current $150 discount offered for the other colors is your best bet. This is still a great low price on the M2 MacBook Air, which should be a perfect laptop for anyone looking to accomplish day-to-day tasks like checking email and streaming video. $150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $649.00 Mac deals are in abundance for Black Friday 2025, and the newer M4 MacBook Air is one of the best all-around discounts during this year's event. On Amazon, you can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air for $749.00 and the 15-inch model for $949.00, but be sure to check our Best Black Friday deals post for even more Apple-related deals. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best 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 Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, 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 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. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Disney recently introduced a new promotion on its streaming service, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and ESPN Unlimited for $29.99 per month for your first year. This offer represents a savings of over 44 percent on the bundle, and after your first year ends it will return to the then-current monthly price unless cancelled. 44% OFFDisney+/Hulu/ESPN Bundle for $29.99/Month To get the deal, head to the promotion landing page on the Disney+ website and click on the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited bundle option. This offer is valid only for new and eligible returning subscribers. Additionally, you can save on the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited Premium Bundle, which is the ad-free option for Disney+ and Hulu. This is priced at $38.99 per month for your first year, down from $44.99 per month. 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. 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+ Paramount+ isn't directly offering any Black Friday discounts yet this year, but you can find 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, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple News Loses CNN
American multinational news company CNN has abruptly pulled its content from Apple News, Semafor reports. CNN quietly removed its stories from ‌Apple News‌ over the weekend and there is no longer a feed from the network to subscribe to in the app. This effectively ends its distribution agreement with Apple while the two sides negotiate new terms. Discussions are apparently ongoing and CNN's content could return if a new deal is reached. CNN recently launched a paid subscription service and began placing more of its reporting behind a paywall. The network now offers a $29.99-per-year articles-only tier and a $69.99-per-year "All Access" plan that combines written stories with its streaming service. Major news firms including People and Condé Nast brands have leaned into ‌Apple News‌, but other media companies have been cautious about adopting the platform since its debut. CNN was present from the launch of the app in 2015.Tags: Apple News, CNNThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon's Black Friday Sale
Amazon this week is discounting Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with $50 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of early Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 2 and SE 3. 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. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $349.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $379.00, down from $429.00. You'll find three of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models discounted by $50 in this sale. $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $349.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $379.00 If you're shopping for cellular models, you can also find new record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $449.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $479.00, down from $529.00. $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $449.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $479.00 In addition to Series 11 deals, Amazon has big deals on multiple Apple Watch models this week. This includes $89 off Apple Watch SE 2 and $49 off Apple Watch SE 3. Apple Watch SE 2 Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) - $159.99 ($89 off) Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm GPS) - $177.08 ($102 off) Apple Watch SE 3 Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) - $199.99 ($49 off) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) - $229.99 ($49 off) 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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Singapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – StarHub
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 08:00 - 14:00 PSTNov 27, 07:24 PSTScheduled - The StarHub network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 02 December 2025 at 08:00 PST until 02 December 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from StarHub Singapore handsets.

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Cloudflare Email Notification degraded impacting Access one time pin and two factor authentication
Nov 27, 15:19 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare engineering is monitoring an issue causing email delivery failure for email notifications including Access One Time Pin, password reset and two factor authentication. Access and Dashboard authentication via other methods are not impacted at this time.

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MMS Delivery Report Delays to C-Spire in United States of America (311-230) via Subset of Longcodes
Nov 27, 07:16 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS Delivery Report Delays to C-Spire in the United States of America (311-230) via a Subset of Longcodes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 or as soon as more information becomes available.

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SMS Delivery Failures to Multiple Networks in Italy via a Subset of Long Codes
Nov 27, 06:07 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures SMS Delivery Failures to Multiple Networks in Italy via a Subset of Long codes. 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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Austria, United Kingdom and Italy Account Security Carriers Partners Maintenance – Drei, Three and Wind Tre
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 21:30 - 22:30 PSTNov 27, 04:45 PSTScheduled - Our carriers partners Drei Austria, Three United Kingdom and Wind Tre Italy are conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 21:30 PST until 03 December 2025 at 22:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Drei Austria, Three United Kingdom and Wind Tre Italy customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes

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GIG (Rio de Janeiro) on 2025-12-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 05:00 - 10:00 UTCNov 27, 11:04 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GIG (Rio de Janeiro) datacenter on 2025-12-04 between 05:00 and 10:00 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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MIA (Miami) on 2025-12-05
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 5, 07:00 - 12:00 UTCNov 27, 11:12 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MIA (Miami) datacenter on 2025-12-05 between 07:00 and 12:00 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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Increased Errors for Durable Objects in Portugal and the United Kingdom
Nov 27, 11:12 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with Durable Objects which potentially impacts multiple customers in Portugal and in the United Kingdom. Durable Objects are experiencing an elevated level of overload errors in the aforementioned regions. We are currently investigating this issue.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Vodafone Network in United Kingdom
Nov 27, 02:38 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vodafone Network in United Kingdom. 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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Nov 27, 04:07 ESTUpdate - We are investigating reports of elevated bufferingNov 27, 04:06 ESTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue.

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CWB (Curitiba) on 2025-12-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCNov 26, 22:46 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CWB (Curitiba) datacenter on 2025-12-04 between 05:00 and 09:00 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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GRU (São Paulo) on 2025-12-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCNov 26, 22:48 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GRU (São Paulo) datacenter on 2025-12-04 between 05:00 and 09:00 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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EZE (Buenos Aires) on 2025-12-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCNov 26, 22:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in EZE (Buenos Aires) datacenter on 2025-12-04 between 05:00 and 09:00 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 and Canada Twilio SMS and MMS Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 26, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 27, 00:00 PSTNov 26, 13:47 PSTScheduled - Twilio is conducting an emergency maintenance from 26 November 2025 at 20:00 PST until 27 November 2025 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays or failures delivering SMS and MMS to and from United States and Canada handsets via subset of long codes, short codes and toll free numbers.We are aware of the short notice. We are working to provide earlier notification where possible.

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Automated Alert: Minimal Customer Impact
Nov 26, 10:45 PSTResolved - We have fully investigated the SMS delivery issue, and it was determined that the impact was limited to a small set of customers, who have been contacted individually to address any concerns. All systems are operational.Nov 26, 10:33 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue sending SMS. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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FRA (Frankfurt) on 2025-11-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 26, 22:00 UTC  -  Nov 27, 07:00 UTCNov 26, 17:24 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter between 2025-11-26 22:00 and 2025-11-27 07:00 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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Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) Issues
Nov 26, 14:15 UTCResolved - During the window of 14:18 to 14:58 UTC, users may have experienced issues with the Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) / Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) On-Demand feature. Impact is restricted to changes in the Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) configuration and it does not affect any connectivity, security or CDN functionality.

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SMS Delivery Report Delays to Vodafone in United Kingdom
Nov 26, 03:34 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vodafone in United Kingdom. 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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GoTo Training – Join/Scheduling training sessions
Nov 26, 08:37 UTCResolved - On 26th November 2025, between 06:51 UTC and 07:03 UTC, a subset of GoTo App users using GoTo Training may have experienced issues with joining or scheduling training sessions due to a small change in the infrastructure.Immediately the issue was identified, we reverted the change and promptly mitigated any further impact. We have confirmed that service has been restored and systems are operational at this time.We will conduct an internal review of this issue and make appropriate improvements to our system to help prevent or minimize future recurrence.

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GoTo Training – Join/Scheduling training sessions
Nov 26, 08:21 UTCResolved - On 26th November 2025, between 06:51 UTC and 07:03 UTC, a subset of GoTo App users using GoTo Training may have experienced issues with joining or scheduling training sessions due to a small change in the infrastructure.Immediately the issue was identified, we reverted the change and promptly mitigated any further impact. We have confirmed that service has been restored and systems are operational at this time.We will conduct an internal review of this issue and make appropriate improvements to our system to help prevent or minimize future recurrence.

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Lacoste Private Sale: 30% off + free shipping
Le Club Lacoste members save a flat 30% off over 1,000 men's, women's, and kids' styles during this sale. Plus, it's free to sign up. Even better, all orders score free shipping. Shop Now at Lacoste

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Best Buy Black Friday Apple Computer Deals: Shop Now
This sale includes markdowns across MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini models, with real price drops on current hardware. Many configurations are $150 to $300 off, including M2 and M3 MacBook Airs, select M3 Pro MacBook Pros, and iMacs bundled with accessories. Shop Now at Best Buy

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Best Buy Black Friday Apple Computer Deals: Shop Now
This sale includes markdowns across MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini models, with real price drops on current hardware. Many configurations are $150 to $300 off, including M2 and M3 MacBook Airs, select M3 Pro MacBook Pros, and iMacs bundled with accessories. Shop Now at Best Buy

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Levi's Sale: 30% off storewide + free shipping
Save 30% on almost everything sitewide. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, Red Tab members score free shipping, and it's free to sign up. Shop Now at Levi's

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Best Buy TV & Projector Black Friday Deals From $70 + free shipping
Imagine sitting down knowing you’ve finally replaced your dated TV with the one you’ve been dreaming about—without the regret of missing deals and overspending. With Best Buy’s Black Friday TV & Projector Deals live now, you’ll find models starting at $70 and OLED units from $700. Click through to see the full lineup of deals. […]

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Acer Chromebook Celeron N4500 15.6″ Laptop for $119 + free shipping
Save $180 off list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

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Certified Refurb Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX for $160 + free shipping
Apply the promo code "TECH4THEM" to get this deal, which is $120 less than you'd pay for one in brand new condition. A two-year Allstate warranty is provided. Buy Now at eBay Features traps 99.98% of large, small, and micro-sized particles purifies up to 1,400-sq. ft. in under an hour filters never need replacement Model: R-HP302

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Govee 7.5-Foot RGBIC Cone Tree Lights for $150 + free shipping
That's $40 off and the lowest price we could find. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Smart voice & App Control IP67 Waterproof for Christmas 82+ Scene Modes Model: H8841A12

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Xbox Series X Replica Mini Fridge for $73 in cart + free shipping
That's the lowest price we could find by $27. Also, if you pad your order with another item from the Target Outlet store to over $80, you'll get another $5 off in cart. Buy Now at eBay Features 10L capacity 2 snack shelves holds up to 12 soda cans Model: 83343001

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Open Box Room Essentials 32″ x 15″ Outdoor Patio Table for $24 + free shipping
That's the lowest price we could find by $21. If you're spending over $40 on items from the Target Outlet store, an extra $5 off will apply in cart. Buy Now at eBay

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Best Buy Early Black Friday Christmas Tree Deals: Up to 35% off + free shipping
Shop Christmas trees from around $32. We've pictured the Costway 5-Foot Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree for $59.99 ($100 off). Shipping is free for My Best Buy members (it's free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy

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Open Box Room Essentials 1-lb. Fire Pit for $36 in cart + free shipping
That's the lowest price we could find by $36 when you add this item to cart. Buy Now at eBay

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Funko Pop! Deals at eBay: Up to 60% off + extra $5 off $40 + free shipping
Target Outlet at eBay has over 30 Funko Pop! items discounted. Plus, take an extra $5 off every $40 you spend. We've pictured the Funko Bitty POP! Star Wars Collector's Pack Vinyl Figures 12-Pack for $16 (low by $22). Buy Now at eBay

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lululemon Like New Outlet at eBay: Shirts from $18, pants from $29, hoodies from $52 + $7.50 shipping
Shop like new and gently used lululemon now at eBay. You'll find great deals on all categories of activewear, shoes, and more. We've pictured the lululemon ABC Classic-Fit 5 Pocket Pant for $45 ($85 off). Here, you will pay $7.50 for shipping verses the shipping offer on lululemon's Like New direct site, where shipping is free over $125. Buy Now at eBay

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3D Animal Socks: 2 Pairs for $9 + $9 shipping
Add 2 pairs of these socks to your cart and apply coupon code "UPN18" for a total savings of $67 off both. Buy Now at Usportsjournal

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