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- 06:16 pmFile sharing breakthrough: Android Quick Share now works with Apple AirDrop
Google updated its Quick Share feature to allow wireless direct file sharing between Android and iPhone users. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:01 pmApple TV mysteriously pulls French thriller ‘The Hunt’ just days before premiere
Apple TV has abruptly removed its upcoming French-language thriller series "The Hunt" from the platform mere days before its scheduled… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:58 pmApple's M4 Mac mini plunges to $479 as Amazon issues Black Friday price drops
Apple's current M4 Mac mini is $120 off today as Amazon launches Black Friday Deals Week, resulting in the lowest price we've seen in recent months.Get Apple's M4 Mac mini for just $479 at Amazon.The standard M4 Mac mini for $479 has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, delivering a lot of bang for your buck.Get M4 Mac mini for $479 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:45 pmThese new AI features are coming to macOS Tahoe 26.2 and Mac Studio
Macworld Apple released the macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 3 earlier this week and it has a couple of new features that will be of interest to AI developers. The first was actually introduced in the 26.2 beta 2 a few weeks ago and enhanced in the current beta. Developers implementing the open-source MLX framework can now leverage the Neural Accelerator in the new M5 chip. In a white paper, Apple states that MLX can be used “for a wide variety of applications ranging from numerical simulations and scientific computing to machine learning.” The white paper also provides benchmarks on the effect of the Neural Accelerator on performance, stating that the M5 is 19 to 27 percent faster than the M4. The other new feature is an enhancement to the ability to create AI clusters with the Mac Studio. Developers can now create clusters using the Mac Studio’s Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, which makes it much easier to put together, instead of using RDMA Ethernet cards and optical modules. For example, a cluster of four M3 Ultra Mac Studios was created to run an early access build of Exo 1.0, experimental software that allows users to build and run AI clusters at home. The cluster used less than 500 watts of power, which is 10 times lower than a typical GPU cluster. The 26.2 beta also includes a few new non-AI features, most notably the new “Edge Light” effect that appears on screen during video calls. If you’re interested, you can join the developer program and get access to the macOS and other Apple OS betas.05:42 pmBluetti unveils its new Elite series of portable power stations, with up to 65% off
Clean energy company Bluetti has expanded its popular portable power station range with a new Elite series. This includes options for both home energy resilience and on-the-go adventures. For a limited time, 9to5Mac readers can snag one of the latest models with a discount of up to 65%. The headline news here is the Elite 10 Portable Power Station, the most portable model the company has ever made, fitting into your palm and weighing less than four pounds. At the other end of the scale is a new expansion battery for the company’s whole home backup power solutions … more…05:35 pmApple Wallet could add digital IDs in these two states soon
Apple Wallet recently launched a new Digital ID feature using US passports, but support for state driver’s licenses continues to grow too, and two new states have now pledged support for the feature. more…05:35 pmAndroid Quick Share now works with AirDrop on iPhone, starting on Pixel 10
Google announced today that Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop system on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to allow for easy file transfer between platforms/operating systems. more…05:25 pmAirPods Pro 3 deal cuts Apple’s best earbuds to lowest price ever
Apple's high-end, noise-canceling earbuds already provide incredible value, and this AirPods Pro 3 deal makes them even more affordable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:02 pmTwo new U.S. states agree to bring driver's licenses to Apple Wallet soon
Drivers in Arkansas and Virginia will be able to add their driver's license to Apple Wallet — but it's not clear exactly when.Two new states are joining Ohio and others in offering digital driver's licensesWhile both of these states already have digital driver's licenses, they're limited in one key way. Drivers must use dedicated apps to view them.That will all change when Arkansas and Virginia allow those same licenses to be added to the Apple Wallet app. The licenses will then be available via the Wallet app on the driver's iPhone and Apple Watch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmApple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025: Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator was announced today as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, recognizing the hip-hop visionary’s outstanding impact… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:56 pmApple Music’s Artist of the Year really is off the charts
After his recent creative output and massive streaming success, Apple honors hip-hop innovator Tyler, The Creator. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:52 pmApple's holiday deals reward loyal buyers, but shoppers can save more elsewhere
As it always does, the Apple Store has a gift card offer with iPhone, Mac, iPad, or AirPods purchase. Like it always has been, there are better Black Friday sales elsewhere that actually save you cash.Apple starts its shopping event for Black Friday 2025Apple's Black Friday & Cyber Monday shopping event runs from November 28 to December 1 and covers nearly every current device Apple sells. The promotion centers on Apple Gift Cards, the value of which varies by product.Qualifying purchases get a gift card automatically at checkout, making the event easy to use for anyone shopping first party. Carrier-connected iPhones remain excluded, and availability can shift depending on the store or region. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:41 pmAirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with ANC drop to their best prices yet for Black Friday Week | 9 to 5 MacAirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with ANC drop to their best prices yet for Black Friday Week
Apple just unveiled its annual holiday gift card offers, but you’re certainly not going to find deals on AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods 4 in there. And with Amazon’s Black Friday Week 2025 sale now in full swing, we are now getting the best online prices ever on what might very well be the two of the popular items on everyone Black Friday holiday shopping list. Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro down to its lowest ever and we are getting an arguably even more impressive deal on AirPods 4 with ANC for folks not interested in Apple’s premium buds. more…04:35 pmApple releases another limited-edition designer iPhone accessory
Macworld Apple is celebrating its 40th anniversary of accessibility, and to commemorate it, the company has released a special iPhone grip. The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is a phone grip that attaches through MagSafe and is available in the online Apple Store (U.S. only) for $70. In an interview with Elle Decor, designer Bailey Hikawa came up with the design after interviewing iPhone users with varying disabilities. The design allows the grip to be held in different ways, and it can also be used as a stand. The product is made of “soft-touch premium silicone” and attaches via MagSafe. It is available in Chartreuse (lime green) and Crater (marbled gray). Hikawa is known for her sculptural iPhone cases and unique toilet seats. Apple “This is one of many accessories that are out there that solve unique problems for some people.” Apple’s Sarah Herrlinger said to Elle Decor. Like the iPhone Pocket released last week, the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is listed as a “Limited Edition” item, which implies that there’s a set number of these that were made. The iPhone Pocket sold out incredibly quickly, so if you’re interested, grab on before it’s gone. Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand (MagSafe Compatible) Price When Reviewed: $69.95 Best Prices Today: $70 at Apple04:35 pmAirPods Pro user found way to unlock iPhone-exclusive features on Android
AirPods are designed to work primarily with Apple products, but they also double as basic Bluetooth headphones you can connect to any device. But an open-source GitHub project offers a way to unlock some of AirPods’ iPhone-exclusive audio features on Android and Linux too. more…04:19 pmWhy you might want to pass on Apple’s Black Friday deals
An Apple Store shopping event kicks off on Black Friday, but you should probably shop elsewhere. Here's why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:18 pmTyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year
Tyler, the Creator just closed out his biggest year yet with record-breaking streams, two hit albums, and Apple Music's top artistic honor.Image Credit: AppleIn October 2024, Tyler, the Creator released "Chromakopia", his most personal album to date. The album became his most successful album ever on Apple Music by first-day and first-week plays.He would go on to write, record, and release another album, "Don't Tap the Glass," halfway through his "Chromakopia" tour. That album would go on to land the top spot on Apple Music's charts in more than 55 countries on the day it was released. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:11 pmApple Music launches ‘Best of 2025’ playlists and picks Artist of the Year
Apple Music has just launched a diverse lineup of new ‘Best of 2025’ playlists, and also named Tyler, The Creator as its Artist of the Year. Here are the details. more…04:05 pmThe Apple Watch Series 10 46mm GPS Is $150 Off
Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 10 on sale at $279. The watch offers you advanced health insights allowing you to take an ECG anytime, get alerted if you have an irregular heart rhythm, low or high heart rate, respiratory rate, monitor your sleep and notify you of sleep apnea. You are able to measure […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:03 pmApple TV and MLS Changes Agreement And Will Be Ending on 2029
The MLS and Apple have announced changes to their deal in the middle of November this year and owners of the league were notified of the change in the terms of the deal during the meetings they hosted in Florida. The 10-year agreement has been shortened and payments will see an increase in the following […] The post appeared first on iLounge.