Deals: Apple Watch SE 3 best price, Ultra 3 $99 off, iPad mini 7 $100 off, Satechi Find My gear from $18, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. Best Buy has transitioned into its official early Black Friday sale now and we have more than a few Apple deals that should be on your radar. Alongside all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at $99 off the list prices, the new Apple Watch SE 3 with the always-on display has now hit its best price ever starting at $200 shipped. We also have several M4 Mac mini configs at up to $110 off joined by $100 off all iPad mini 7 models, and exclusive all-time lows on Satechi’s latest Find My accessories at 40% off for 9to5 readers.  more…

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You can get a 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM for a whopping $575 off today
Macworld If you don’t want to spend more than $2,000 on a 16-inch MacBook Pro but still want a big-screen laptop, the 15-inch MacBook Air is a great option. And if you don’t need the latest and greatest chip, you can save big on this older model today at Amazon: This decked-out 15-inch MacBook Air M3 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is on sale for just $1,125 today, a whopping $575 off the original MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. There’s absolutely nothing not to love about this laptop — it’s light, it’s slim and fast, it’s affordable, and it has an absolutely gorgeous display. You’re missing out on some speed with the older chip, but otherwise it’s plenty capable of handling anything you throw at it. When we reviewed it, we said it was “simply the best, but better,” which is quite telling. We gave it a 4.5-star rating after finding that it’s an outstanding performer in its class with an excellent battery life. And you’ll get all the latest macOS 26 and Apple Intelligence updates for years to come. So snag the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 for the low price of $1,125 before it’s gone forever. Grab this fantastic deal before it's goneBuy now at Amazon

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CarPlay’s says are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
Apple's CarPlay gives you the ability to safely use what you love about your iPhone while you drive, but it's not long for this world… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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CarPlay’s days are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
Apple's CarPlay gives you the ability to safely use what you love about your iPhone while you drive, but it's not long for this world… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Security Bite: LinkedIn is now using your humble posts and achievements to train AI models, how to opt out
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. PSA! Starting today (Nov. 3), Microsoft-owned LinkedIn will expand its use of user profile details, posts, and feed activity — excluding private messages — in the UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong to train its artificial intelligence models, as well as support personalized ads across Microsoft products. The good news here: You can opt out of having your, presumably very humble posts and professional achievements, scraped into LLM-training pens. more…

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iOS 27 will have ‘major updates’ to Apple Intelligence, per report
iOS 26 launched to all users earlier this fall, but development is already well underway on the next major OS version. Now, a new report says iOS 27 has “major updates” coming for Apple Intelligence. more…

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Best MacBook Air deals and discounts right now
Macworld If you want to buy a MacBook Air for less you’ve come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Air. We know what to look for when making the choice and our Best Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs so we can find the best prices right now. Whether it’s the latest MacBook Air M4, or an older MacBook Air model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Air for. Just watch out for the pitfalls that come with buying an older generation model, such as less RAM, as we explain below. We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for – and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below. If you would also consider a MacBook Pro then take a look at our round up of the Best Deals on the MacBook Pro. We also list all the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.  Later this month it’s Black Friday and we expect to see some super deals on MacBook Air at that time, so do bookmark our Best Black Friday MacBook deals page. Best MacBook Air deals right now Here are the best MacBook Air deals we recommend right now. These are the best MacBook Pro deals we have seen in the U.S. and U.K. For those looking for deals in Canada or Australia see the Price Comparison Boxes below. U.S.: Amazon has $200 off the price of the M4 MacBook Air, it’s a limited time deal though, so it may not last for long. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $999 ($200 off, MSRP $1,199) U.K.: Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB): £879 (£120 off, RRP £999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (1TB): £1,229.97 (£169 off, RRP £1,399) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB): £1,079.97 (£119 off, RRP £1,199) Every MacBook Air deal right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are. M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999 Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $899.99 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1079.88 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1139.99 View Deal $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1,399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1432.58 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Discontinued MacBook Air models While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Before you shop though you need to keep the following in mind: The M4 MacBook Air starting price is $100/£100 less than that of the M3 MacBook Air. In October 2024 Apple doubled the RAM in the M3 MacBook Air and you may still find an older model with 8GB RAM on sale. Do not buy the 8GB version unless there is a gigantic discount. M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 (was $1,499/£1,499) Retailer Price $1269 View Deal $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $879 View Deal $1,099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 (was $1,699/£1,699) Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,699/£1,699 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,124.99 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB, MSRP was $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $738.89 View Deal $999 View Deal $1,075.69 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1299 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $758.89 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1299 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,499/£1,499 – discontinued Retailer Price $1299 View Deal $1349 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 M2 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $999/£999 Retailer Price $929.99 View Deal $967.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, was $999/£999 Retailer Price $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $929.95 View Deal $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, was $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $178.98 View Deal $899.99 View Deal $949 View Deal $999 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/£1,399. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $718.89 View Deal $1,099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/£1,599. Retailer Price $1344.95 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK. You may, however, find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon. View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo. View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart. You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop. View the MacBook Air at Currys. View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis. We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very. U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. In the U.S. you’ll find 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s $180 off an M4 MacBook Air Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find 2022, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s £210 off an M4 MacBook Air Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon Back Market Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Other ways to save money Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September (and in the UK from July to October) and means you will get free AirPods with your purchase!

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Today in Apple history: Apple preps for Mac App Store’s big debut
On November 3, 2010, Apple began accepting software submissions ahead of the Mac App Store launch, kicking off a gold rush among developers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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1Password 8.11.16
Adds support for the ChatGPT Atlas Web browser and fixes a few bugs. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)

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1Password 8.11.16
Adds support for the ChatGPT Atlas Web browser and fixes a few bugs. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)

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Transmit 5.11.1
Adds support for renaming files larger than 5 GB in AWS S3. ($45 new, free update, 37.5 MB, macOS 12+)

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Transmit 5.11.1
Adds support for renaming files larger than 5 GB in AWS S3. ($45 new, free update, 37.5 MB, macOS 12+)

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Apple sees sustained strong demand for iPhone 17 base model
Apple's iPhone 17 features the new Center Stage front camera that takes selfies to the next level; a powerful 48MP Fusion Main camera… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Why the HomePod Touch could succeed where the original speaker failed
My colleague Ryan last week expressed concern that Apple’s upcoming HomePod Touch device might be making the same mistake as the original speaker. But while I do suspect it may be something of a slow burn, I think the device will eventually achieve a much larger market even at the same price … more…

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M5 Macs: Here are the new Mac models reportedly coming next
Apple’s first M5 Mac, the 14-inch MacBook Pro, debuted last month. But several more M5 Macs are in the works, and a new report outlines which models to expect next in the coming year. more…

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iPhone 17, 17 Pro, Max, and iPhone Air: Get the best deals right here
Macworld A slew of new iPhones arrived in September 2025, and if you’re scouting out ways to buy the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or either of the iPhone 17 Pro models, we have your back. Whether it’s directly from Apple, from your go-to retailer, or your carrier, there are loads of options to get yourself a new phone. You don’t have to buy the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, or Pro Max, or the iPhone Air, directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. One of the benefits of not buying from Apple is that you can take advantage of special promotions and deals offered by popular retailers and carriers. And, if you are shopping from the U.K., resellers, including Amazon, will sell you an unlocked iPhone at a good discount. If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. You can also find deals on other iPhones here: Best iPhone Deals. Get your iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max from a carrier One of the easiest ways to get the new iPhone is directly from your carrier. AT&T: You can get up to $830 off the iPhone 17 when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. T-Mobile: The carrier offers the iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on the Experience plans. The money transforms into bill credits spread over the next 24 months. T-Mobile is offering $1,000 off an iPhone Air. Verizon: Save up to $830 with a trade-in and a new line. This offer is only available online. U.S. Cellular: You can get $999 off an iPhone Air at U.S. Cellular. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $830 off a new iPhone 17 series model. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. In the U.K. you can find deals at the following: Mobiles.co.uk O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse Best iPhone 17 deals The iPhone 17 is available in a bunch of gorgeous colors, has a larger display, and features a new A19 chip. It has a ton of upgrades over the iPhone 16, including a 48MP ultra-wide camera, an 18MP Center Stage selfie cam, ProMotion display with always-on, longer battery life, and twice the starting storage at 256GB. In the U.S. an unlocked iPhone 17 has a starting price of $829 at Apple, but you can get up to $700 off with a trade-in (though most people will get around $400). You will also get an extra $30 discount if you activate the phone with one of the available carriers — AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. All in all, you’ll save hundreds on the price as long as you have a new-ish phone to trade in. You can also get your phone from one of the big retailers, though they might not have all of the same color and capacity options as the Apple Store: Walmart: Prices start at $849 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Prices start at $830 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K. you can pick up an unlocked iPhone 17 from Apple or third-party resellers for £799 or less. Amazon: U.K. readers will find it on Amazon from £799. Eventually we will see that price drop. Get the iPhone 17 from a retailer iPhone 17, 256GB, from $799/£799 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone 17 (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $999 Best iPhone Air deals The iPhone Air, while technically not part of the iPhone 17 family, is Apple’s thinnest phone ever. With a 6.5-inch display and just 5.6mm thick, this iPhone Air is a technical marvel, with an A19 Pro processor, 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, and 48MP Fusion camera that can capture 4K video at 60fps. There are some sacrifices, such as less battery life and a single camera, but if you want the latest “wow” phone, this is the one to get Prices for the iPhone Air start at $999 for the 256GB version, and it goes as high as $1,399 for the 1TB model. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in, and you can activate your phone straight away with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon, although there’s no activation discount at all. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All this could bring the price of the iPhone Air down to $299. The following retailers list the iPhone Air. Walmart – price starts at $1,049 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy – price starts at $999.99 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Best Buy also offers up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K. you can pick up an unlocked iPhone Air from Apple or third-party resellers for £999 or less. Amazon: U.K. readers will find the iPhone Air on Amazon from £999. Eventually we will see that price drop. Get the iPhone Air from a retailer iPhone Air, 256GB, from $999/£999 Retailer Price $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone Air, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone Air (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1199 Best Prices Today: $1999 at Apple Best iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max deals The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a new aluminum-and-glass design and deliver a “dramatic leap in performance” with the A19 Pro chip and vapor-cooled thermal management. They’ve also got three 48MP rear cameras, including an 8X optical-quality telephoto lens. For real iPhone pros, this is the best phone yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a bit pricier, starting at $1,099 and going up to $1,999 for the decked-out 2TB version of the Pro Max. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All in all, you could get the phone for as low as $399. A few big retailers already have the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max listed:. Walmart: Price starts at $1,149 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Price starts at $1,099.99 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K.: Amazon: Price starts at £1,099. Get the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max from a retailer iPhone 17 Pro, 256GB, from $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro, 512GB, from $1,299/£1,299 Apple iPhone 17 Pro (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1299 Best Prices Today: $1299 at Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, 256GB, from $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro Max, 512GB, from $1,499/£1,499 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1399 Best Prices Today: $1399 at Apple

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iOS 26.2 beta arriving soon after iOS 26.1 release
iOS 26.1 is expected as early as Monday, but Apple always keeps pushing ahead so iOS 26.2 beta 1 could be out this week, too. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple plans mysterious November 12 retail store ‘event’
Macworld Having launched new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods at a dedicated press event in September, and then new MacBooks, iPads, and an M5 version of the Vision Pro via press release in October, Apple may be finished with its product release plans for 2025. But then again, it may not. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reveals that Apple employees are gearing up for a retail store event on November 12. This is so major and secretive an undertaking that the unfortunate staff will have to remain in the store after closing time and work on updating displays overnight. “That kind of event often signals that something new is coming,” Gurman explains… but then concedes that, in this case, it may just mean setting up holiday shopping displays. So we shouldn’t get too carried away. Yet there remains a real chance we could get a third batch of new products for fall 2025. As Gurman reports, inventory shortages suggest that Apple will soon launch new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini with updated chips and in-house wireless components. (They’re also overdue purely in terms of the age of the current products. The HomePod mini came out as long ago as 2020 and hasn’t been updated since, other than to get new colors; the current Apple TV is almost exactly three years old.) That could be what the in-store overnight event is all about, or one part of why it’s necessary. It’s also worth noting that November 12 is a Wednesday. Apple’s web announcements often occur early in the week, but rarely on a Monday, so new things could arrive on Tuesday and then hit Apple Store shelves on Wednesday. Furthermore, the recent round of M5 Macs and iPads was announced on a Tuesday but weren’t available for purchase until the following Wednesday, so Apple could conceivably announce new products as early as tomorrow. If the new HomePods and Apple TVs don’t appear this month, Gurman adds, they will be with us early in 2026, “especially since they’ll help showcase the new Siri and Apple Intelligence features planned for next year.” Then again, when it comes to Siri’s major revamp, we’ve hit delays before and may do so again. For more information about Apple’s plans for this month, check out our guide to the new products coming in November.

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Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November
Apple TV (no longer with the +) kicks off November with one of its most highly anticipated premieres of the year: Pluribus, from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Other highlights include a holiday-set movie sequel, the return of a star-studded comedy, and more. Here’s everything new on Apple TV in November. more…

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Apple has a Christmas tree drawing competition on iPad (UK entries only)
Apple is hosting a Christmas tree drawing competition, inviting iPad users to submit their creations for the opportunity to have it projected onto an iconic London building. It follows the projection of drawings created by David Hockney, which were displayed on the building in 2023. The company says 24 winning submissions will be projected onto Battersea Power Station, home to its UK headquarters, alongside commissions from notable figures like Stephen Fry … more…

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They’re practically giving Apple Watch SE away
Apple Watch SE is already the most affordable wearable Apple makes, and a deal knocks up to 32% off the already low price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple’s macOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 are imminent
Apple is set to roll out macOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1. The updates bring a new toggle… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Hackers aiming to steal cargo before it even reaches stores, says security report
A cybersecurity firm says it has strong evidence that hackers are infiltrating freight companies in a bid to intercept cargo shipments arriving at US ports and steal them before they even reach stores. Given the high value of Apple shipments, these seem likely to be among the key targets … more…

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London police say Apple doesn't care about iPhones being stolen
Apple and London's Metropolitan Police are blaming each other for a failure to cut the number of iPhone thefts in the UK capital.Find My has been used to track stolen iPhones across the worldThere have been successes in fighting thefts of iPhones, including the recent use of Find My to smash a major smartphone theft ring. But the Met police have blamed Apple before, and it isn't stopping.According to The Telegraph, the Met says that Apple has full access to its National Mobile Phone Register (NMPR), a database of stolen devices. It's claimed that Apple uses this access daily, but not for its intended purpose. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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With two new encouraging signs, can we finally believe in the new Siri?
I said only recently that it’s getting harder and harder to believe Apple can deliver on the new Siri. The company’s backtracking on announcements coupled to very vague statements on revised timings were certainly not making it easy to imagine that the new intelligent assistant will deliver. I’m not yet ready to do my own U-turn on this, and my skepticism still very much remains, but there have at least been a couple of encouraging signs in the last few days … more…

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Intel’s Hard Turn: Why ‘Bad News’ on Margins Is the Best News for Its Future
Intel’s Q3 report shows disciplined execution, strategic investment, and rising support from government and industry partners, signaling real momentum in its turnaround. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Get the OMOTON Rotating Metal MagSafe Stand at 30% Off
OMOTON’s Rotating Metal MagSafe Stand is on sale at 30% off, which is a great deal for a product that offers features beyond typical phone stands. The MagSafe stand features powerful magnets that are built in for instant, precise, and secure attachment when you place your iPhone on it. Built with a 360-degree rotation angle […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Much-Anticipated iPhone Fold Could See a 2026 Release
The long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be launched next year, with signs indicating that the device could really see its release in 2026. The design of the foldable device would look similar to the Galaxy Z Fold from Samsung. The outer display of the device is expected to be approximately 5.38 inches, and when […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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UK iPad users can light up Apple UK headquarters for Christmas
Apple UK is inviting iPad owners to design a Christmas tree to be projected onto the towers of its Battersea headquarters in London.UK users can download this Christmas Tree template to get started — image credit: AppleFor Christmas 2023, the Battersea Power Station towers were lit up by artist David Hockney, who used an iPad Pro to create "Bigger Christmas Trees." Then in 2024, Wallace and Gromit took over in an Aardman animation shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max.Now Apple is inviting UK iPad users to light up the towers with their own designs, alongside ones from artists and celebrities. The campaign is presented by British comedian Munya Chawawa, and 24 winning entries will be projected onto the huge towers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Donating To Help with Relief Efforts For Hurricane Melissa
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, took to social media about Apple donating money towards relief efforts to help the people affected with the damages caused by Hurricane Melissa. The amount the company will be donating will remain undisclosed, as the company doesn’t want the media to know what amount they donated, as they usually aid relief […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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