The brand-new, fully loaded Apple Watch Ultra 3 is already $100 off right now
Macworld The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has only been out for a few weeks, but we’re already seeing its first impressivediscount. Right now, you can snag one for $700 at Amazon, a $100 discount that’s basically unheard of for a new Apple product. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a massive upgrade over the previous generation, featuring a longer-lasting battery (42 hours vs 36 hours), a superb titanium design, and a flurry of new features, including satellite SOS communication, 5G, and a larger display. Not only did we give this stellar smartwatch a 4.5-star rating in our review, but we also stated that it’s more of a mini iPhone than a smartwatch since you can use it to text, make calls, or stream music without needing an iPhone nearby. Now that the battery easily lasts for up to two days with normal use or three days in Low Power Mode, the Ultra 3 is even more useful if you love going off the beaten path. The watch is also handy for tracking workouts, monitoring your heart rate, and alerting you of high blood pressure So stop wasting time and get this uber-rare $100 discount on the fantastic Apple Watch Ultra 3. $100 off for the Ultra 3 already? Yes, please!Buy now at Amazon

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Mac: Apple prepares to enter low-cost laptop market for the first time
Apple is gearing up to launch its first budget MacBook, targeting cost-conscious buyers of Chromebooks and entry-level Windows laptops… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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After a decade, Apple Watch finally gets a WhatsApp client
The largest messaging app in the world has finally decided that the wearable with the largest use in the world should be directly supported.WhatsApp on Apple Watch - Image Credit: Facebook/Meta/WhatsAppIn an announcement made on Tuesday, WhatsApp introduced a new Apple Watch app for the messaging platform. Joining the rest of the Apple ecosystem, the Apple Watch is now capable of handling messaging duties on Meta's service.The new app can be used to see notifications for inbound calls, without needing to access the iPhone. At the same time, users can also read full WhatsApp messages on the compact wrist-worn screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Six Colors Charts Apple’s Fiscal 2025
It can be hard to get the big picture from quarterly financial statements, but Jason Snell’s charts of Apple’s annual performance make it clear just how well Apple is doing.Read original article

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Six Colors Charts Apple’s Fiscal 2025
It can be hard to get the big picture from quarterly financial statements, but Jason Snell’s charts of Apple’s annual performance make it clear just how well Apple is doing.Read original article

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WhatsApp finally brings messages, voice notes and calls to Apple Watch
At long last, WhatsApp for Apple Watch goes live, bringing support for texts, voice notes and calls to your wrist. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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M5 Ultra chip is coming to the Mac next year, per report
Apple’s new M5 chip has several higher-end variants coming next year, and according to a new report, an M5 Ultra will be among them. more…

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Cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone chip coming in 2026, per new report
Apple’s rumored cheaper MacBook powered by an iPhone processor is back in the news. A new report corroborates separate claims that Apple is planning to release a more affordable MacBook that runs on an A-series chip in the near future. more…

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Nomad’s Qi2 25W 2-in-1 wireless charging stand is ready for Pixel 10 and iPhone 17
Nomad is updating its signature “Stand One” lineup with Qi2 support, which means Pixel 10 and iPhone 17 owners have a new Qi2 25W option that includes a second charger for their Pixel Buds or AirPods. more…

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Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’ on Apple TV ‘is a dazzling piece of entertainment’ – Rolling Stone
“Pluribus” is Apple TV's the highly anticipated drama hailing from writer and director Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad” and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds new tools for Spotlight’s clipboard feature
Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.1 yesterday for all users, and today new privacy tools for Spotlight’s clipboard history feature were discovered that hadn’t been noticed before. more…

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Today in Apple history: Apple sets up shop inside CompUSA stores
On November 4, 1997, Apple unveiled a deal to add a mini "store within a store" in CompUSA outlets. It was a dry run for today's Apple stores. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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This macOS Tahoe 26.1 setting will eliminate embarrassing Clipboard mishaps
Macworld When Apple released macOS Tahoe about two months ago, one of its marquee features was an enhanced Spotlight that finally allowed for access to the Clipboard history. When you open Spotlight (Command+space bar, or click the Spotlight icon in the menu bar) and then press Command+4 at the Spotlight window, you will see a stack of your Clipboard’s history. It’s a helpful feature, but it can also pose a privacy risk. With the recently released macOS Tahoe 26.1 update, Apple has taken steps to reduce the risk. Apple has added a new “Results from Clipboard” toggle, allowing users to turn off Clipboard history. You can also set a time limit for the Clipboard history to 30 minutes, 8 hours, or 7 days, after which it is cleared. And there’s a button to Clear Clipboard History immediately. To access this new setting, go to Settings > Spotlight, and then scroll down to the bottom of the main window until you see the Results from Clipboard section. The new Results from Clipboard setting in macOS 26.1.Foundry The macOS 26.1 update was released on Monday. It can be installed through Software Update in Settings. Your Mac will need to restart to finish the installation.

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Deals: M4 Mac mini up to $150 off, M3 MacBook Air $500 off, AirTags from $16 each, Qi2 chargers, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll. Alongside the early Black Friday sales now live at Target and Best Buy, we also now have some early deals across a number M4 Mac mini configurations at up to $150 off. Those offers join $200 price drops on the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup as well as this 24GB M3 model at $500 off the original list price. Apple 4-pack of AirTags is back down at $65 (that’s $16 each) and our exclusive deals deliver Satechi’s 2025 Qi2 MagSafe travel chargers at some of the best prices ever with 40% off in savings. Everything else awaits below.  more…

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iOS 26.1 just gave Apple’s Music app a convenient new trick
Apple Music users got a ton of new features in iOS 26, but with iOS 26.1’s release yesterday, the upgrades keep coming. iOS 26.1 introduces a new swipe gesture for changing tracks in the Music app. more…

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Your MacBook needs the ‘world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive’
The SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive packs up to a terabyte of storage, but is tiny enough that you can leave it in a MacBook. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Gene Munster: ‘Even if the next Siri is a miss, Apple still has time to figure out AI’
Apple analyst's focus is increasingly shifting to the high bar set for the new Siri, expected around April of next year. Anticipation of that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is $99 Off
Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra 3 marked $99 off. The watch features an advanced, large display that gives more light at a wider angle, so you can read what’s on your watch more easily and even use it as a light source in dark places. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the ultimate workout […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Teardown Video by iFixit For M5 iPad Pro Uploaded 
iFixit has shared a teardown video for the iPad Pro M5. The video was uploaded on the 30th of October, where the new M5 iPad Pro was revealed to only be a bump in specs with no big changes in internal design.  Apple has included iPads in their self-service repair program in 2025. The program […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Big Gains Received By AAPL 
The shares of Apple’s fourth quarter earnings have made rounds on the internet where the stock increased to $284.40, the third time it has happened in 15 years and the first time it climbed to such a high percent. The AAPL closed before the after-hours of trading at $271.40. This has sparked newfound confidence in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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AI Collaborations Are Coming for Apple Intelligence Enhancements
More integrations in AI are coming, as shared by Apple CEO Tim Cook. This statement aligns with past rumors that the company had discussions with OpenAI and Antrophic to bring model versions to the Private Cloud Compute of the company. Apple Intelligence contributed to the spike in demand of the iPhone, but it did not […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPadOS 26.1 made my iPad Pro more powerful than ever with one feature
The latest iPad software update, iPadOS 26.1, arrived yesterday with a big upgrade for productivity: Slide Over is back. Here’s how the new version of Slide Over works, and why I’m so excited by its return. more…

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Grab massive Surfshark VPN discounts with Black Friday deals from $1.99/mo
Give the gift of privacy and security while surfing the web with Surfshark VPN, which is heavily discounted for Black Friday and includes three additional months for free starting at $1.99 per month.Get Surfshark VPN for just $1.99 per month through Black Friday - Image credit: SurfsharkThere's no reason why your private browsing habits or sensitive work needs to be spied upon by your ISP or coffee shop Wi-Fi hosts. Surfshark offers an industry-leading VPN, a suite of useful tools, and more, all discounted for the holiday season.AppleInsider has rated Surfshark VPN as one of the best VPN options available for iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV, and it does more than just tunnel your network traffic. Choose between one of three incredible subscriptions for improved privacy and security on and off the web. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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As we await a smarter Siri, Amazon brings Alexa+ to its iOS music app
One of the big promises of Apple Intelligence is the ability to interact with our apps. Instead of the relatively simple requests we can currently make of Apple Music, for example, we should be able to give the app a vibe-like steer on what we’d like it to play and let it figure out which tracks match our spec. That’s a capability Amazon has just made available in the iOS and Android versions of its own music app by introducing support for its own next-generation intelligent assistant, Alexa+ … more…

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Apple’s watchOS 26.1 includes improvements and bug fixes
Apple on Monday released watchOS 26.1 which includes improvements and bug fixes. For information on the security content… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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WhatsApp launches Apple Watch app packed with new features
The rumors were true: WhatsApp for Apple Watch is official. Following last week’s TestFlight leak, Meta today announced the release of a full-featured watchOS version of WhatsApp. Here are the details. more…

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Statik State Power Bank (5K) review: Semi Solid State aces battery tests
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Battery capacity winner Safety and durability Cons 7.5W rather than 15W wireless charging Our Verdict The Statik State 5K Power Bank may not be the smallest power bank we’ve tested, but it’s pretty tiny all the same, and it is the overall winner in our 5K power bank recharging tests. Add in the safety, durability and longer lifespan, and if you don’t mind the longer charging time you’ll be making a fine choice. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$59.99 Best Prices Today: Statik State 5K Power Bank Retailer Price Statik $59.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Portable power banks have been getting smaller, but most are still built using conventional lithium-ion batteries. Newer more durable semi-solid-state batteries—using a partially solid rather than liquid electrolyte—can provide higher energy density and improved safety by reducing the risk of overheating, as well as being charged faster. They should also lose a lot less of their energy the more charge cycles they are put through, making them last longer than standard power banks. This type of battery is often used in devices such as drones and electric vehicles, and they are now appearing in portable power banks—and in particular magnetic power banks that can clamp to the back of an iPhone and immediately start charging. Being less flammable than the liquid electrolytes there may be a day when airlines insist any power bank taken onboard needs to be semi or solid state. Another plus in their favor: semi-solid state versions are less affected by cold temperatures compared to traditional batteries. And nail tests show that they should also be better at withstanding penetration, without catching fire or exploding. Note: we didn’t try this ourselves! Solid design Semi-solid-state power banks can be smaller than conventional battery packs as they can pack higher capacity into a smaller, lighter body. The Statik State Power Bank, however, isn’t the smallest 5000mAh (5K) power bank we’ve tested. It measures inches 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.45 inches (10.4 x 7 x 1.15cm) and weighs 5oz (141g). That’s about average for a 5000mAh power bank—a little slimmer than most but not as thin as the Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim (0.34 inches, 0.86cm). Simon Jary Performance It did, however, outperform all the other same-sized 5K power banks in our iPhone battery recharge tests. We allow our iPhone 16 Pro to run to zero and then we attach the magnetic wireless power bank to do its best at recharging the faded phone. Simon Jary On first try, the Statik State scored 84% in this test and all the way to 88% in the second test—meaning it ran out of juice as the iPhone reached that percentage of battery life. Our previous champion 5K power bank was the Kuxiu S2, the first semi-solid state battery pack we tested. It scored 79%. For non-solid-state power banks, hats off to the conventional battery Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank that matched this 79%, which is also available in a range of natty colors to add to its charms. Both the ESR Qi2 MagSlim and Anker Nano MagGo Slim scored a very respectable 77%, but most 5K power banks averaged around 70%. For even more battery power you’ll need to up your budget and the size of your pocket to a 10K power bank, which score between 145% and 190%. There’s also a spare USB-C port on the Statik State that can be used to charge at 20W. That might be useful as the Statik State is merely MagSafe Compatible and so wirelessly charges at a humdrum 7.5W compared to MagSafe/Qi2 power banks that wirelessly output 15W or 25W with the very latest battery packs. If you’re in a particular hurry, look to those power banks—particularly the two Qi2 models mentioned above. See all the test results in our roundup of the best magnetic power banks. Simon Jary Price The Statik State 5K Power Bank is priced at $59.99, which is close to the cost of the similar Anker Nano MagGo Slim that is thinner but trailed the Statik State by 5-10% in our recharging tests. The Anker, though, is faster at 15W compared to Statik’s 7.5W. If you value slimness over raw performance, choose the Anker, which to be fair isn’t ridiculously far off the Statik in our tests. If it’s about having as much power as possible in your pocket, the Statik is a winner. Should you buy the Statik State 5K Power Bank? For durability and capacity plus all-important safety, it’s likely that semi-solid-state power banks represent the next stage in charging technology not just for travellers but all of us on the move. The Statik State 5K Power Bank may not be the smallest power bank we’ve tested but it’s pretty tiny all the same, and it is the overall winner in our 5K magnetic power bank recharging tests. Add in the safety, durability and longer lifespan, and if you don’t mind the longer charging time you’ll be making a fine choice.

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Twofer deal gives you lifetime access to 1TB of cloud storage plus VPN for just $60
Together, FolderFort and OysterVPN give you a special kind of digital freedom. One keeps your data safe; the other keeps your world open. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple’s iPadOS 26.1 revives Slide Over feature for iPad
Apple on Monday released iPadOS 26.1 which includes the following features and enhancements: Slide Over lets you keep a window on top… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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OmniOutliner 6 will be a huge update, and you can try it today
OmniGroup’s powerful outlining tool is about to get even better, and you can help test it out ahead of the official release. Here’s what’s coming. more…

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