How to optimize your MacBook battery life
Features in your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, along with good user practices, can help optimize your battery's lifespan and health - whether you leave it plugged in all the time or not.The Mac has a wealth of tools to help optimize your battery's lifespanBoth Apple Silicon-based and Intel-based Mac notebooks have features built-in that help manage and protect the battery. In addition, some basic tips can also make a notable difference both in the time you can squeeze from the battery when you need it, and its overall longevity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Heybike Hero review: sparing almost no expense in a carbon fiber e-bike
The Heybike Hero has a carbon fiber frame that weighs just six pounds, so it can be stuffed to the brim with features like a 1,000W motor and full suspension without exceeding 100 pounds.Heybike Hero review: heavy duty carbon fiberI've reviewed a few Heybike products and can say the Heybike Hero is the best of the bunch. I would hope that this flagship model was the best, given the price and feature set, but that's not always a guarantee.There are a lot of e-bikes out there, so it isn't easy to stand out, especially when many manufacturers rely on standard parts and aluminum frames. Heybike Hero makes a strong first impression with its striking angles and orange highlights. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPadOS 18 feature request: Clamshell mode, better Stage Manager, more
We’re just a few days away from WWDC 2024, when Apple will finally unveil the next versions of its operating systems – including iPadOS 18. Although I consider myself a Mac person, I also have an and I like to use it for specific tasks. However, there’s a lot of room for improvement in the iPad software – so read on as I share my feature request for iPadOS 18. more…

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iPhone and Apple Watch single hairline display cracks no longer covered under standard warranty
Apple has made a notable change to its repair and standard warranty policies for iPhone and Apple Watch this month. According to multiple sources, Apple is no longer covering “single hairline cracks” under the standard warranty for the iPhone and Apple Watch. Instead, these repairs are now being processed as “accidental damage” claims, and users are required to pay. more…

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Apple’s market cap passes $3 trillion … but so does Nvidia’s
Apple had a great day in the stock market on Wednesday, but Nvidia had an even better one. And it's all about AI. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Parallels Desktop updated with improved support for Windows 11 virtual machines
Parallels Desktop is certainly one of the most popular tools for running virtual machines on macOS, and also one of the easiest for running Windows on a Mac. The software has recently been updated with many improvements to make the experience of running Windows 11 virtual machines more seamless, plus some new features. more…

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What do the Apple Watch buttons do? Click, double-click and hold.
In watchOS 10, Apple adds a new Widgets view, assigns Control Center to the side button and changes what double-clicking the Digital Crown does. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple TV+ series ‘The Morning Show’ to tackle AI, DeepFakes, and misinformation in season 4
The showrunner of the Apple TV+ series 'The Morning Show' tells Deadline that season 4 will address such subjects as AI, DeepFakes, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Wake up to a sleek, mirrored LED alarm clock for less than $20
With gigantic numbers on its mirrored face, this affordable LED alarm clock can level up your sleep game with innovative features. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Fitness tracker Gentler Streak updated with new icons and app improvements
The popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak has just received another update, this time following its nomination for the 2024 Apple Design Award. The latest update adds new custom icons to the app, as well as other improvements that make it faster. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: June 5, 2024 – iOS 18 device requirements, Spotify price hike
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Supported by Setapp: Get access to 240+ apps on your Mac for just $9.99. Sign up today for a free 7-day trial.  more…

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Nvidia surpasses $3 trillion market cap, overtakes Apple as world’s second-most-valuable company
Shares of Nvidia surged more 5% on Wednesday hitting a record high of $1,224.40 and giving the company a market cap above $3 trillion for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Bartender Developer Explains and Apologizes for Quiet Acquisition
After two days of uproar, the original developer behind the popular Mac menu bar utility Bartender has apologized for not being more upfront about selling the app to a development company.Read original article

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The Morning Show season 4 will focus on AI, add new Oscar winner to the cast of flagship Apple TV+ series
Apple TV+ is gearing up for a new season of The Morning Show, its flagship series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Season 4 of The Morning Show doesn’t yet have a release date, but Apple is planning big things for the upcoming season, including tackling AI and introducing another Oscar winner to the cast. Here’s what we know. more…

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Uh-oh Apple’s Weather app is broken again
Macworld Whether you’re braving the heat in California or hoping the rain passes you by on the East Coast, we all check our Weather app multiple times a day. Except not today—numerous users are reporting that Apple’s Weather app is broken. We can confirm that the Weather app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, is returning either blank or old data when launched. The outage extends to the Weather widget as well, which reads “Weather Unavailable” instead of the current conditions. On my device, the app showed a blank screen for about a minute before defaulting to the most recent data. Apple’s System Status page shows that the Weather app is experiencing an outage, and several reports on X as well as the IsItDownRightNow site show that numerous users reporting issues with the app. iPhone users experienced widespread issues with the Weather app last year that lasted several days and affected all users and devices. It was finally fixed for good with the iOS 16.4.1 update, but the issues experienced Wednesday appear to be similar to the ones from last year. Apple overhauled the Weather app in iOS 17 with expanded forecasts, new modules, and expanded data. Apple acquired the Dark Sky Weather app in 2020 and shuttered the app in 2023, but many users still lament the loss of the popular app. Apple has gradually been adding Dark Sky features to iOS updates, but interface and features are very different.  iOS

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Apple TV+ and MLB announce July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule
Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the July game schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader available… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Hands on: Using the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose meter directly with Apple Watch
On Wednesday, medical device manufacturer Dexcom finally delivered its direct-to-Apple Watch functionality for the G7 CGM. Here's how it works.Apple Watch showing the Dexcom G7 CGM appA constant glucose monitor (CGM) has historically worked by using your iPhone as a middleman. The sensor gets implanted under the skin, generally behind the arm contained in a white plastic enclosure. That enclosure then relays readings in near-real time to a companion iPhone.For those insulin dependent that use a compatible insulin pump, the Dexcom G7 was also able to send readings there simultaneously. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The best iPhone deals this month
Macworld You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals. In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts and bundles available right now. We’ll help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max that launched in September. We also have the best prices for the iPhone 14 range, including models that Apple has removed from sale, but you can still buy elsewhere. And with Apple discontinuing the iPhone 13 mini, third-party resellers may now be the only place you can pick up one of those handsets. For those specifically in the market for the newest generation, we’ve collected the best deals for the iPhone 15 series in the U.K. and the best deals for the iPhone 15 series in the U.S. in separate articles. Best iPhone deals right now U.S. iPhone deals In the U.S., the only big iPhone deals you can find come from carriers, and have a lot of strings attached. Typically, you have to buy a phone on a multi-year installment plan, and get your discount in the form of monthly bill credits. AT&T: Get up to $1,000 in bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and trade in your old phone, with a qualifying unlimited plan. Up to $700 towards an iPhone 15 or 15 Plus. T-Mobile: Get up to $830 in bill credits toward the purchase of any iPhone 15 model when you trade in your old phone and join the Go5G plan. Verizon: Get up to $839 in bill credits toward any iPhone 15 model with trade-in and the activation of a new line. U.K. iPhone deals In the U.K., we frequently see Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones. Right now we’re seeing £50-£100 off 15-series iPhones at several resellers: look for money off at Amazon, John Lewis, Currys, and Very. Amazon, iPhone 15: £699 (£100 off; RRP £799) AO, iPhone 15: £681 (£118 off; RRP £799) John Lewis, iPhone 15 Plus: £799 (£100 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP £899) Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus £799 (£100 off; RRP £899) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, £899 (£100 off; RRP £999) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, £1,099 (£100 off; RRP £1,199) In the U.K. it’s also possible to find discounts on older iPhones, including the now-discontinued iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 12. John Lewis, iPhone 14: £599 (£100 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP £699) Amazon, iPhone 14 Plus: £629.10 (£169.90 off; RRP £799) John Lewis, iPhone 13: £499 (£100 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP £599) John Lewis, iPhone SE (2022): £379 (£50 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP £429) John Lewis, iPhone 12: £449 (£150 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP was £599 before being discontinued in 2023) For models that Apple no longer sells, bear in mind that we can only compare current prices against RRPs from before their discontinuation. It’s reasonable to assume that the price of the iPhone 14 Pro, for example, would have dropped in September 2023 if Apple hadn’t stopped selling it. There’s more information in the individual sections below. Where to buy an iPhone Apple is the obvious place to look for a new iPhone. You can purchase directly from Apple’s online store (there’s a separate U.K. store), which won’t give you savings, but does at least allow you to take advantage of trading in your old iPhone (see: How to sell or trade-in your old iPhone). We also have a complete guide to every iPhone Apple sells. Alternatively, Amazon U.K. regularly discounts iPhone models, so it’s well worth keeping an eye out there. If you think you’ll be doing lots of Amazon shopping, we’d recommend signing up to the 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime for free next-day delivery and access to deals 30 minutes early. You can sign up here. Amazon U.S. offers fewer savings on SIM-free iPhones, but we do see them from time to time. It’s always worth checking the price of the iPhones in the following U.S. stores, which occasionally provide solid savings: Amazon Walmart Best Buy And U.K. readers should try these shops: Amazon U.K. John Lewis Carphone Warehouse KRCS In addition, we recommend you check out our automatically updated price tables, embedded below, which gather the best prices from a wide range of retailers in your region. Where to buy an iPhone on contract Most of the major networks will offer the iPhone at a discount if you meet certain conditions (usually opening new lines, or buying on multi-year installment plans). Here are links to browse the latest deals: AT&T T-Mobile Verizon U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to register which model you’re interested in. If you’d like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers: O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse (use the comparison tool by clicking View Deals, and remember to tick the box labeled “Show total cost of ownership”) Note that you can save money if you’ve got another iPhone to trade in, see: How to sell or trade in your old iPhone. Best prices for Apple’s iPhones Apple currently sells eight iPhone models: the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max; the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus; the iPhone 13; and the iPhone SE. We look at the best prices for each model, plus a handful of discontinued models that are still available from other retailers, in the sections below. Best iPhone 15 deals Apple sells the iPhone 15 at the following prices: 128GB: $799 / £799 / AU$1,499 256GB: $899 / £899 / AU$1,699 512GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$2,049 Check the table below for the best prices among other retailers. Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 15 Plus deals The official iPhone 15 Plus prices are as follows: 128GB: $899 / £899 / AU$1,649 256GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,849 512GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199 But check the table below for lower prices from other retailers. Retailer Price $929 View Deal $929.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 15 Pro deals Apple’s pricing for the iPhone 15 Pro works out as follows: 128GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,849 256GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$2,049 512GB: $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,399 1TB: $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,749 But you may be able to find a lower price if you shop around other retailers. Browse the table below for the best prices in your area. Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals Apple sells the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the following prices: 256GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199 512GB: $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,549 1TB: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,899 Check the comparison table below for the best prices from other retailers. Retailer Price $0.01 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 14 deals The iPhone 14 has been superseded by the iPhone 15 series, but it is still on sale from Apple. The iPhone 14 offers Action Mode filming and the cameras are better than those on the iPhone 13. Apple has dropped the price now that the iPhone 15 series has launched. The iPhone 14 now starts at $699/£699 (it was previously $829/£849). New Refurbished Retailer Price $729 View Deal $829 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 128GB – Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $462.59 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Blue – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $466.15 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Midnight – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $476 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB – Starlight – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $482.47 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 14 Plus deals The iPhone 14 Plus was an entirely new iPhone format for 2022. It’s the same as the iPhone 14, but in a bigger package… The iPhone 14 Plus now starts at $799/£799 (it was previously $929/£949). Best iPhone 13 deals Apple does still sell the iPhone 13, 2021’s handset, and as with the iPhone 14 the price has been reduced now that the iPhone 15 has arrived. If you buy the iPhone 13 you still get the mega-fast A15 Bionic processor, 5G support, a superb twin-lens camera with the new Smart HDR 4, Cinematic Mode and Photographic Styles, and improved battery performance compared with the iPhone 12. Read our iPhone 13 review for the full picture. The iPhone 13 now starts at $599/£599 (it was previously $699/£749, and at launch it was $799/£779). Check the automated price table below for the lowest prices currently available from other retailers: New Refurbished Retailer Price Straight Talk $449 View Deal $629 View Deal $629 View Deal $779 View Deal $816 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPhone 13 128GB – Pink – Unlocked $349.99 View Deal iPhone 13 128GB – Midnight – Unlocked $349.99 View Deal iPhone 13 128GB – Starlight – Unlocked $396.48 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone SE (2022) deals The iPhone SE 3rd generation burst onto the scene in March 2022, and unites a fast chipset (the same A15 Bionic you get in all of the 13-series iPhones and the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus) with an affordable price tag. It’s good value at Apple’s MSRP, but other retailers may be able to do even better. Read our roundup of the best iPhone SE deals for more in-depth buying advice. You can still buy the iPhone SE direct from Apple. The iPhone SE (3rd gen) currently starts at $429/£429. Check our automatically updated chart for the very latest SIM-free offers from other retailers: New Refurbished Retailer Price $239.53 View Deal $429 View Deal $429 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone SE (2022) 64GB – Midnight – Unlocked $191.21 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Deals on older iPhones When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 range it discontinued the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. It also stopped selling the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 mini. When Apple stops selling older iPhones in its store, however, that doesn’t mean they have disappeared entirely; you may find them in Apple’s refurbished store, for example. You may also find older handsets on sale at third-party stores and Apple resellers. We have the best deals for discontinued iPhones below. Best iPhone 14 Pro deals The iPhone 14 Pro is no longer sold by Apple, but if you can get hold of one at a good price, it will still serve you well. It launched as recently as September 2022 and remains a powerful and capable smartphone. Apple previously sold the 14 Pro for $999/£1,099. Keep the price of the 15 Pro in mind when assessing if a deal is good or not. New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Space Black – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $680.86 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $684.95 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Gold – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $687.81 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB – Silver – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $765 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $769 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Space Black – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $794.45 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Silver – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $823.28 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Gold – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $829 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Best iPhone 14 Pro Max deals The iPhone 14 Pro Max was the biggest and most advanced iPhone when Apple launched it in 2022. The 14 Pro Max started at $1,099/£1,199 when Apple still sold it, but bear in mind that it would have received a price cut in fall 2023 if Apple had kept it on the store. New Refurbished Retailer Price $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB – Deep Purple – Unlocked – Dual eSIM $769 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 13 Pro Max deals The iPhone 13 Pro Max was phenomenally powerful and well specced. Apple no longer sells it, but that doesn’t mean you won’t still be able to buy one. Read our guide to the best iPhone 13 deals for dedicated advice on finding a low price on the four late-2021 Apple handsets. You can find the iPhone 13 Pro Max in the following retailers and networks, assuming they haven’t run out of stock. Apple used to sell the 13 Pro Max starting at $1,099/£1,049. You should be looking to spend considerably less than that, however, to reflect the fact that this is now more than two years old. New Refurbished Retailer Price $444.86 View Deal $1080 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB – Sierra Blue – Unlocked $540.99 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB – Gold – Unlocked $569.99 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB – Silver – Unlocked $599 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 13 Pro deals The 13 Pro had a smaller screen and battery than the Pro Max, but is otherwise basically identical. Given that it cost less (when Apple still sold it, at least) it will be a better option for many readers. Read our iPhone 13 Pro review for detailed analysis and testing. Apple used to sell the 13 Pro for $999/£949. New Refurbished Retailer Price $984 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 Pro 128GB – Graphite – Unlocked $443.99 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro 128GB – Sierra Blue – Unlocked $443.99 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro 128GB – Gold – Unlocked $443.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 13 mini deals Apple’s last ‘mini’ was the iPhone 13 mini. The smallest iPhone you could buy, although the SE is also on the small side. In most respects, it was identical to the iPhone 13, simply squeezed into a smaller chassis and equipped with a smaller screen and smaller battery. That means you’re getting a great (but non-ProMotion) screen, 5G, a super-fast A15 processor and great cameras with Cinematic Mode. Read our iPhone 13 mini review for more information and expert analysis. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 13 mini, so if it’s what you want you will need to look around. Before it was discontinued in fall 2023, Apple used to sell it for $599/£649 (and before that it cost $699/£679). Check our automated table for the latest offers: New Refurbished Retailer Price $599 View Deal $643.07 View Deal $720 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 mini 128GB – Blue – Unlocked $302.83 View Deal iPhone 13 mini 128GB – Midnight – Unlocked $302.83 View Deal iPhone 13 mini 128GB – Pink – Unlocked $311.99 View Deal iPhone 13 mini 128GB – Starlight – Unlocked $311.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 12 deals Having launched in 2020, the iPhone 12 remained on Apple’s store until fall 2023, when it was finally discontinued. In our iPhone 12 review we praised its all-round qualities and suitability for the average buyer who doesn’t need the power of a Pro but won’t settle for a true budget pick like the iPhone SE. Apple no longer sells the the iPhone 12, but when it did, prices started at $599/£649 (down from the $699/£679 charged between September 2021 and 2022). If stock of this older model is still available in your area, the latest SIM-free prices will appear in an automated comparison table below this paragraph. If you’re seeing nothing, that means stock has sadly run out. New Refurbished Retailer Price $816 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 12 64GB – Blue – Unlocked $227.99 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB – Green – Unlocked $227.99 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB – White – Unlocked $227.99 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB – Black – Unlocked $227.99 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB – Red – Unlocked $256.75 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB – Purple – Unlocked $262.99 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB – Green – Unlocked $262.99 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB – Black – Unlocked $272 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB – Blue – Unlocked $280.23 View Deal iPhone 13 128GB – Blue – Unlocked $340.73 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPhone

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PSA: Apple Weather app currently down for some users
If you tried to use the Apple Weather app on Wednesday and faced error messages like “Weather Unavailable,” you’re not alone. It seems that the Weather app is undergoing an outage and some users are unable to access it right now. more…

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Stormy servers — Apple Weather suffers an intermittent outage
Apple's Weather app has gone down for a number of users, an issue preventing iPhone or iPad owners from being able to see the latest weather for their location.Weather app in iPadOSThe Weather app offers users detailed reports and forecasts for their local area, as well as for locations around the world. On Wednesday, the app became erratic and failed to display any weather results at all for some users.Users attempting to load the weather may be greeted by a blue background, showing the name of the location and a blank temperature. The widget in iOS and iPadOS can also display "Weather Unavailable" if it cannot connect. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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