Apple Music vs Spotify: Which service do Apple users prefer?
The rivalry between Apple Music and Spotify has been intense and grown over the years. So where do things stand in 2024? CIRP is out with a new report that reveals what percentage of Apple device owners subscribe to Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pandora. more…

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Vision Pro’s international launch is closer than ever, says Ming-Chi Kuo
Rumors have been rampant about the timeline for the Vision Pro’s international rollout. Although the device first shipped to US customers back in February, there has been no official word on its expansion to other countries. Now, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, the international Vision Pro rollout is imminent, with shipments set to begin before mid-June. more…

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iPad Air (2024) review: Not the cheapest, and not the best, but still great
The new iPad Air's large screen is a great addition at an excellent price point, but overall the line still lacks excitement.13-inch iPad Air (2024) reviewApple released the new iPad Air at a special streamed media event in May, alongside new iPad Pros, a refreshed Magic Keyboard, and the Apple Pencil Pro.We've been putting both sizes of the iPad Air through the wringer for several weeks to see how it performs as the middle-tier of Apple's now three-layer cake of iPad models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPad Air (2024) review: Not the cheapest, and not the best, but still great
The new iPad Air's large screen is a great addition at an excellent price point, but overall the line still lacks excitement.13-inch iPad Air (2024) reviewApple released the new iPad Air at a special streamed media event in May, alongside new iPad Pros, a refreshed Magic Keyboard, and the Apple Pencil Pro.We've been putting both sizes of the iPad Air through the wringer for several weeks to see how it performs as the middle-tier of Apple's now three-layer cake of iPad models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Deals: Apple's M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD drops to $1,749
In stock with free 2-day shipping, Apple's latest MacBook Air is on sale, with bonus savings on AppleCare. Grab the M3 model with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for a fraction of the retail cost.We're tracking a triple-digit discount on Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air with the top-of-the-line M3 chip equipped with a 10-core GPU — and units are in stock in the elegant Midnight finish. Using exclusive promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, the M3 spec with a 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and a 1TB SSD drops to $1,749 — offering $150 in savings off Apple's MSRP.Buy with code APINSIDERAccording to the AppleInsider Price Guide, which tracks the lowest 13-inch MacBook Air M3 prices across the 2024 line, this is the steepest discount available on the in-demand configuration. Units are in stock with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S., so you won't have to wait long to begin using your new laptop. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Deals: Apple's M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD drops to $1,749
In stock with free 2-day shipping, Apple's latest MacBook Air is on sale, with bonus savings on AppleCare. Grab the M3 model with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for a fraction of the retail cost.We're tracking a triple-digit discount on Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air with the top-of-the-line M3 chip equipped with a 10-core GPU — and units are in stock in the elegant Midnight finish. Using exclusive promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, the M3 spec with a 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and a 1TB SSD drops to $1,749 — offering $150 in savings off Apple's MSRP.Buy with code APINSIDERAccording to the AppleInsider Price Guide, which tracks the lowest 13-inch MacBook Air M3 prices across the 2024 line, this is the steepest discount available on the in-demand configuration. Units are in stock with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S., so you won't have to wait long to begin using your new laptop. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Best MacBook Pro deals this month
Macworld Apple announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips at an event on October 30. The upgraded MacBook Pro models arrived less than a year after Apple launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max variants of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro (in January 2023). The late-2023 MacBook Pro update also marks the demise of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which has been replaced by a 14-inch model with the standard M3 chip, unfortunately at a higher price than the discontinued model. If you want to buy a MacBook Pro you will be able to save money if you choose one of the M2-series models, which will now be discounted by resellers as they sell off the discontinued stock. However, you should keep in mind that, with a mixture of price rises and declines across the range in comparison to the previous generation, it could be hard to spot a really good deal. Luckily we are here to help. Our team of Apple experts search the web all year round for the top deals, offers, and discounts for the MacBook Pro–seeking out the best money-off offers to save you time. We are focused on the MacBook Pro here, but there are some great deals for the MacBook Air too. The MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro have a lot in common, so you might also be interested in reading our MacBook Air deals article as well. And make sure you check out our complete round-up of the best Apple deals. Below you will find price comparison tables that show the best prices right now for each standard model of MacBook Pro. You will also find deals on MacBooks that Apple has now discontinued, as long as stockists still have them available. For more information and more help choosing the best Apple laptop read our buying guide where we cover all the models. We also have a Mac buying guide that covers the whole range. We also explain the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro. Best MacBook Pro deals right now Here are some of the best deals we are seeing right now. Best U.S. MacBook Pro deals Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB): $1,450 ($149 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12-core GPU, 18-core GPU, 1TB): $2,244 ($155 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12‑core CPU, 18‑core GPU, 512GB): $2,344 ($155 off, MSRP $2,499) Best U.K. MacBook Pro deals Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 10-core GPU, 14-core GPU, 512GB): £1,540 (£159 off, MSRP £1,699) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD: £1,700 (£199 off, MSRP £1,899)  Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD: £1,880 (£219 off, MSRP £2,099)  Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 1TB SSD: £2,230 (£269 off, MSRP £2,499) Best 14-inch MacBook Pro M3, M3 Pro & M3 Max deals Available to pre-order from Apple now, and on sale from November 7, there are unlikely to be many discounts for a while, but you will see the best prices right now below. 14-inch, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $1,599/£1,699 Retailer Price $1,449 View Deal $1449 View Deal $1599 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 14-inch, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $1,799/£1,899 Retailer Price $1,649 View Deal $1649 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3 Pro, 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $1,999/£2,099 Retailer Price $1,874 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $2,399/£2,499 Retailer Price $2149 View Deal $2,244 View Deal $2399 View Deal $2399 View Deal $2399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3 Max, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $3,199/£3,299 Retailer Price $2,979 View Deal $2999 View Deal $3199 View Deal $3199 View Deal $3199 View Deal $3199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best 16-inch MacBook Pro M3, M3 Pro & M3 Max deals Available for pre-order from Apple now, and on sale from November 7, there are unlikely to be many discounts for a while, but you will see the best prices right now below. 16-inch, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $2,499/£2,599 Retailer Price $2,334 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $2,899/£2,999 Retailer Price $2,699 View Deal $2699 View Deal $2899 View Deal $2899 View Deal $2899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M3 Max, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $3,499/£3,599 Retailer Price $3299 View Deal $3499 View Deal $3,719 View Deal $3999 View Deal $3999 View Deal $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M3 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $3,999/£4,099 Retailer Price $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best deals on discontinued MacBook Pro If you don’t mind buying an older MacBook Pro, there are some great deals to be had if you take a look at the charts below. We are seeing some great deals for the older MacBook Pro models in the U.S. and U.K. This is the only way you can buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro now, so grab one while they are still available. Best 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2) deals 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, MSPR: $1,299/£1,349 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1129.95 View Deal $1169.99 View Deal $1249 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $850.10 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, MSPR: $1,499/£1,549 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1129.95 View Deal $1349.99 View Deal $1424 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1,499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Pro (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1203 View Deal MacBook Pro (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro & Max deals 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 10-core CPU/16-core GPU, MSPR: $1,999/£2,149 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1695 View Deal $1,699 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1894 View Deal $1899.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Pro (2023) 14.2-inch – Apple M2 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1490 View Deal MacBook Pro (2023) 14.2-inch – Apple M2 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, MSPR: $2,499/£2,699 Retailer Price $1,999.95 View Deal $2359 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max 12-core CPU/30-core GPU, MSPR: $3,099/£3,349 Retailer Price $3099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro & Max deals 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, MSPR: $2,499/£2,699 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,985.99 View Deal $1998 View Deal $2364 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Pro (2023) 16.2-inch – Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1779 View Deal MacBook Pro (2023) 16.2-inch – Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1789 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, 1TB SSD, MSPR: $2,699/£2,899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $2,149.95 View Deal $2559 View Deal $2699 View Deal $2699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2023) 16.2-inch – Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $2068.12 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max 12-core CPU/38-core GPU, MSPR: $3,499/£3,749 Retailer Price $2623.95 View Deal $2999.95 View Deal $2,999.95 View Deal $3299 View Deal $3499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Even older MacBook models 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro 8-Core CPU/14-Core GPU, MSRP WAS: $1,999/£1,899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal $1,899 View Deal B&H Photo and Video $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1192.49 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1198.97 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $1250 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $1379.99 View Deal $1399.99 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1469 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU – 32GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1500 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 32GB RAM – SSD 512GB $1575 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 4000GB $1710 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 8000GB $1810 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 4000GB $1845 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 32GB RAM – SSD 4000GB $1924 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 8000GB $1945 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch – Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU – 32GB RAM – SSD 8000GB $2024 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, MSRP WAS: $2,499/£2,399 Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal $2,406.85 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU), MSPR WAS: $2,499/£2,399 Retailer Price $1,699 View Deal $2048.95 View Deal $2179 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 1TB SSD), MSRP WAS: $2,699/£2,599 Retailer Price $2398 View Deal $2,671.26 View Deal $2699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max (10-Core CPU/32-Core GPU, 1TB SSD), MSRP WAS: $3,499/£3,299 Retailer Price $2868.95 View Deal $3499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 (256GB), MSRP WAS $1,299/£1,299 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,494.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $589.95 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $589.95 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $725 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $737.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 (512GB), MSRP WAS $1,499/£1,499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $249 View Deal $249 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $589.95 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $589.95 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $602.18 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 512GB $629.95 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $725 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 256GB $737.99 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $749.95 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $750 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $760.99 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 512GB $798 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $823.43 View Deal $Not Available View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 2000GB $915.49 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch – Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU – 16GB RAM – SSD 1000GB $966.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Where to buy a MacBook Pro There are limited stocks leading to some shipping delays, but you can find the MacBook Pro on sale at various locations. You could buy a MacBook Pro directly from Apple, or at stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world – many of whom offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around. You can find out where the MacBook Pro is in stock or 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 in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon B&H Photo Best Buy Walmart Adorama Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon AO.com BT Shop Currys Ebuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Additionally, Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the U.K. who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best MacBook Pro refurbished deals While Apple rarely discounts new Macs, from time to time there are some excellent deals to be had in Apple’s Refurbished Store. 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. Read about buying 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 Pro deals. In the U.S. you’ll find the following MacBook Pro available in the refurbished store: 13-inch MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 10-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 14-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 16-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Max, 32-core GPU 16-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16-core GPU 16-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 19-core GPU 16-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Max, 38-core GPU You’ll also find older Intel-powered MacBook Pro models with decent savings to be had. You can save as much as $530 off a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Max, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find a slightly smaller selection of MacBook Pro available from Apple’s refurbished store. Here’s what you can find: 13-inch MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 10-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 16-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 19-core GPU You’ll also find older Intel-powered MacBook Pro models from 2019 and 2022 with decent savings. There are saving of £410 on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro, compared to the original price. Check out the best MacBook Air deals and the best MacBook Pro deals we’ve seen. 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 Decluttr Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon BackMarket 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 unfortunately 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. Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. If you are considering buying a second-hand Mac read: Should I buy a second hand Mac? MacBook

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Today in Apple history: The revolutionary Apple II goes on sale
On June 5, 1977, the first Apple II went on sale. With great specs and breakthrough technology, it quickly became a legendary Apple computer. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple and China Mobile may partner to deliver Apple TV+ to China
Apple has been trying to bring its Apple TV+ video streaming service to China through the country's major telecommunication provider… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New Macs and iPads have a secret component Apple won’t talk about
In the age of YouTube tear-downs, it’s not often that Apple is able to hide a component of its devices from users who go searching for info. However, that’s exactly what has happened with the latest M3 Mac models and M4 iPad Pros…until today. As reported by The Verge, many of the newest Macs and iPads contain a secret Thread radio that Apple isn’t saying anything about. more…

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Apple’s 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air $80 off, M2 MacBook Air $829, first deal on Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 4 dock, more
Your mid-week collection of Mac, iPad, and Apple accessory deals are now ready to go with some solid price drops and new lows on the 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air as well as other configurations (including cell models) starting from $569. From there we move over to straight $100 price drops on various M3 MacBook Air models as well as one of the best prices ever on the M2 variant at $829 in all four colorways. The very first deal on Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 4 dock with triple monitor support for M1/M2 users also joins some ongoing accessory offers and $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 9. Head below for a closer look. more…

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Apple Watch tracks down stolen luggage when airline can’t
When Apple Watch tracks stolen luggage to a random house, a passenger calls cops and ends up getting reimbursed by a clueless airline. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Crown this mechanical keyboard ‘customization king’ [Setups]
Today's M3 Pro MacBook Pro setup gets it clickety-clack on with an excellent Keychron Q2 custom mechanical keyboard. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple has hidden Thread radios in new iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs
Apple seems to be on the cusp of incorporating Thread in many of its new products without having officially listing it in the product specs yet.New iPad AirIn 2020, Apple released its first Thread-enabled device, the HomePod mini, and similarly has been introduced in both the HomePod 2 and new Apple TV models.However, it appears that Apple may soon expand its list of Thread-compatible devices. There are inactive Thread radios in most of its newly launched iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Popular Mac App Bartender's New Owner Has Burnt Years of Good-Will With a Lack of Transparency
An anonymous reader shares a report: Popular app Bartender was quietly bought, and a shady certificate replacement, insertion of invasive telemetry, and a lack of transparent responses by the new owners has shaken confidence in the Mac community. Menu bar organization tool Bartender has been around for a long time. For most of its life, it had an excellent reputation, and a responsive developer who communicated clearly with users. That appears to have changed, recently. It all started with a quiet pair of app certificate shifts which went mostly unnoticed. That is, until app monitoring service MacUpdater found out, and started asking questions. They posted a warning about the app, saying that "The company and developer behind Bartender was replaced in a silent and dubious matter." But, there's a lot more to the story than just that warning. CoreCode, the developer of MacUpdater, did a great deal of research on the new owners and the app situation prior to posting the warning. They detailed their discoveries in a Reddit thread on the matter. Research performed before the warning pointed out that blog entries on the Bartender website shifted to heavily search engine optimized content. This is in contrast to the prior informational entries previously posted by original developer Ben Surtees. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Now you can keep talking to ChatGPT while multitasking on iPhone
We are only days away from Apple announcing an official partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT-style intelligence to iOS 18 and perhaps a new and improved Siri. Ahead of those announcements, the ChatGPT iPhone app has been updated so you can keep talking to ChatGPT while multitasking in other apps. This enables a much more powerful, desktop-like experience while using the iPhone. more…

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Apple Books becomes official audiobook home for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club
Apple Books is now the official audiobook home for Reese’s Book Club, one of the most popular book clubs founded by Reese Witherspoon … The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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App Store just had its best quarter in four years, is crushing Google Play in spending
Apple is continuing to thrash Google in customer app spending, with iPhone owners outspending Android counterparts.App Store icon on an iPhoneOver the years, Apple has continued to enjoy a lead on Google when it comes to consumer spending on apps. In Sensor Tower's Digital Market Index Report for the first quarter of 2024, this is still the case.The report states that overall consumer spending on mobile platforms in general continued to be strong, with a 9.5% year-on-year improvement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New Vision Pro immersive Environment added to Apple Developer app for WWDC
Ahead of WWDC kicking off on Monday, the Apple Developer app on Vision Pro has been updated with a new Environment. This marks the first Environment available in the Apple Developer app, and it plays on Apple’s artwork for WWDC 2024. more…

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