AirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deal now live at $220 all-time low
The official AirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deal is now live at Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 Black Friday week sale is now live and offering Apple’s brand new AirPods Pro 3 at $219.99 shipped alongside AirPods 4 with ANC at the $109.99 all-time low. more…

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M5 Vision Pro goes on sale in two more countries as gradual global rollout continues
Like its predecessor, the M5 Vision Pro is currently only available in a limited number of countries. Apple just added two more to the roster as it opened pre-orders in Korea and Taiwan. Potential customers in both countries can also book Apple Store appointments from today for a personalized trial of the spatial computer … more…

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Doordash data breach exposes names, addresses, phone numbers, and more
A Doordash data breach has exposed the personal data of an unspecified number of customers, including name, phone number, email address, and physical address. The food delivery company says that it has implemented a number of security measures in response, including reporting the attack to law enforcement … more…

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Another Apple TV show has been pulled from the release schedule at the last minute
In September, Apple controversially cancelled the launch of new series The Savant, seemingly in the wake of the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk. The company said it looks forward to releasing the show at a later time, but two months on, there’s still no release date in sight. It’s listed as “coming at a later date” in the TV app. Meanwhile, Apple TV has perhaps just repeated the same fiasco for a second time. The service was set to premiere French-language series The Hunt on December 3, having released a trailer earlier this month. But now, all references to The Hunt have been scrubbed, including removal of the press release from the Apple TV PR newsroom and the YouTube trailer is now marked private. more…

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6 reasons why your new Mac needs a second storage drive
Macworld Black Friday season is upon us, and that means it’s a great time to find a bargain or two on one of the best Macs around. Whether you’ve just pulled the trigger or simply have your eye on a new computer, though, there’s one thing you should really consider: pairing it up with a capacious external storage drive. Why? Well, there are plenty of reasons, from freeing up precious internal space to saving you wads of cash. And with SSD prices getting lower all the time, there’s no need to opt for a slower hard disk drive (HDD). Pick up an external drive and you can elevate your Mac experience, particularly if you don’t travel with your device a lot. Here are six reasons why you should consider getting an external storage drive for your Mac. Save money We all know that Apple’s Macs are pricey machines, but there are a few areas where this is starker than with their internal storage. Upgrade a drive in the M5 MacBook Pro from 512GB to 1TB, for example, and you’ll have to pay $200. For a 4TB drive, meanwhile, the upgrade cost is an enormous $1,200. That’s a pricey decision for anyone who wants a built-to-order Mac. Thankfully, external storage is nowhere near that expensive. A 1TB external SSD can be yours for under $100, while you can snag a 4TB drive for well under $300. There’s no need to pay Apple’s extortionate prices. Granted, there are some caveats. Apple’s SSDs are incredibly fast and are likely to be much zippier than any external drive you pick up (even if you get an SSD instead of an HDD). There’s also the hassle of having a loose storage device cabled up to your Mac. But for the massive savings you can make on an external drive, that’s often all worth it. Storing large files and apps Add a few oversized files and apps to your Mac, and its internal storage can quickly become overloaded. That’s especially true if you opted for one of the smaller storage options, but it can happen to anyone who has used a Mac for long enough and built up a sprawling library of files. That’s where an external drive can come in handy. Instead of constantly performing organizational gymnastics and deleting old files just to free up a few scraps of space, buy a spacious external storage drive and use that instead. As we saw earlier, it’s much cheaper to purchase an external SSD than to pay for one of Apple’s own internal upgrades, and it has the added benefit that you can take your drive anywhere and connect it to a different Mac and still have access to your files. You can even install apps on connected drives and use them that way. Just make sure the storage device is connected to your Mac whenever you want to run the app. Using an external storage device with your Mac provides the user with a lot of flexibility.Thomas Bergbold Time Machine backups Backing up your Mac is incredibly important if you don’t want to lose all your important documents should the worst happen and your Mac dies. But if you’re intimidated by the various options at your disposal and how you actually go about backing up your files, getting an external drive could be the ideal solution. All you need to do is connect it to your Mac and set it up as a Time Machine drive using our simple instructions, and you’re good to go. Keep it hooked up and your Mac will back up on its own schedule, without you needing to lift a finger. Considering how affordable spacious external disks can be, that’s a great way to ensure your files are safely protected should your Mac kick the bucket. And for an extra layer of protection, you might want to harness the powers of a cloud backup app to keep your files sequestered offsite. That’ll keep them safe if both your Mac and external drive are taken out of action. Easy replacements There was a time when you could open up a Mac and swap out its internal storage. Unfortunately, those days are long gone now, meaning that once you’ve made your choice and bought your Mac, you’re stuck with whatever internal storage capacity you opted for. That’s not the case when it comes to external disks, however. They’re far easier to chop and change–just connect a different drive up to your Mac and away you go (provided it’s formatted for macOS, that is). If your external drive dies, there’s no need to worry about a costly trip to the Apple Store for a laborious replacement, either, as you merely need to get a cheap replacement drive to step into the breach. That means that substituting an external storage disk isn’t as much of a problem as swapping out a dead or insufficient internal SSD. Versatility We’ve alluded to it a little in previous sections, but a key advantage of using a peripheral storage drive is its versatility. You can connect and disconnect it whenever you need, put whatever you want on it, hook it up to a different Mac, format it for Windows and other operating systems, and more. And when you’re done with your current Mac, you can keep your external drive and use it with whatever device you buy next. It can keep up with your evolving needs, giving it a degree of flexibility that you don’t get if you stick with the drives already inside your Mac. With those, you lose them as soon as you sell or recycle your Mac. Not so with a separate SSD. Safer beta testing Software betas are a good way to try out new macOS features before they’re released to the public, but they’re also a good way to render your Mac inoperable if something goes wrong. Betas tend to be full of bugs and glitches, and while many will be fairly harmless, there’s a chance you could encounter one that causes damage and requires you to factory reset your Mac, potentially erasing your files in the process. Many companies have the option to buy an empty case so you can use an SSD module you already have.Thomas Bergbold That’s why it’s a great idea to not only back up your Mac, but to install macOS betas to an external disk drive. If you must run beta software, doing so this way creates a degree of separation between your important documents and the beta. It means that if you run into a serious bug and need to reinstall macOS, you only need to do so on the connected drive, not on your Mac itself. That way, you shouldn’t need to erase your primary disk drive and lose any files stored on there, enabling you to continue testing out the beta without as much of the risk attached to it.

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Apple Black Friday deal: up to $250 gift card with purchase of Mac, iPhone, iPad and more
The Apple Store today announced its Black Friday shopping event, which runs November 28 through December 1. Shoppers can get up to a $250 gift card when buying eligible Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch and more. Apple’s gift card promotions don’t generally represent the best value for money. For instance, you can buy AirPods 4 on Amazon right now discounted more than the $25 gift card value Apple is offering in this promotion. Similarly, the 15-inch MacBook Air is discounted by $250 right now on Amazon, exceeding the $200 gift card Apple is offering … As always, for the best deals around, check out 9to5Toys. more…

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MacBook Air Black Friday deals: Prices slashed to $749 at Amazon
Official Amazon Black Friday MacBook Air deals are in full swing, with $250 price cuts on both 13-inch and 15-inch models.Amazon's Black Friday MacBook Air deals are live - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Black Friday Deals Week offers heavily discounted prices on MacBook Air and Apple Watch models. On the MacBook Air side, you can grab a $250 discount on both 13-inch and 15-inch retail models, with prices dipping to as low as $749.Amazon's best Black Friday MacBook Air deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple releases firmware updates for Magic Keyboard 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and 140W USB-C power adapter
Sometimes the firmware updates come from out of nowhere and lead to some interesting new features. On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as […] Source

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Apple adds M3 iPad Air to Refurbished storefront
Sometimes it’s worth the wait for the Apple product of your dreams to hit the refurbished marketplace. Apple recently added the M3-based iPad Air tablets to its refurbished store in the United States and many European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and others. This marks the first time […] Source

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Amazon Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal: Now $599 (lowest price ever)
Amazon is blowing out Apple Watch Ultra 2 inventory at the lowest price on record during its official start to Black Friday — dubbed Black Friday Deals Week. Save $200 on a variety of band styles while supplies last.Amazon's Apple Watch Black Friday Deal has the Ultra 2 model down to $599.The $599 Black Friday special at Amazon is available now and reflects the lowest price to date on the rugged wearable.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $599 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Macworld Podcast: What we are thankful for in 2025
Macworld Thanksgiving is next week in the U.S. So on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we’re thankful for. Plus, a look back at the Apple Cafe concept, and your emails. This is episode 960 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. Our production of the video edition of this episode is delayed. This article will be updated with the video when it becomes available. Listen to episode 960 on Apple Podcasts

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Final day to get a MacBook Pro under $300
Macworld TL;DR: Save 79% on this refurbished Apple MacBook Pro until midnight tonight (November 20)! Great for everyday users or an unforgettable gift. This is your last chance to score a MacBook Pro for less than most Chromebooks. At just $299.97 (MSRP $1,499), this grade “A” refurbished MacBook Pro is a smart pick whether you need a reliable everyday laptop or want to surprise someone with a seriously impressive gift. Just act fast—this deal disappears at midnight. What to know before buying This MacBook has a 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz and 8GB of RAM. The 512GB SSD gives you plenty of fast storage for apps, documents, and media, so you might finally be able to cancel that cloud storage subscription. The 13.3-inch Retina display is sharp and bright, with 2560×1600 resolution and 500 nits of brightness. You also get the second-generation Touch Bar with Touch ID for secure logins and quick access to shortcuts, along with a backlit keyboard and a responsive Force Touch trackpad. This model has four Thunderbolt 3 ports, so you don’t have to juggle your mouse, second monitor, or other peripherals all day. Battery life reaches up to 10 hours, so it can easily get through a full day of work. While this MacBook is technically refurbished, you might not know from looking at it. The grade “A” rating means it will arrive in near-mint condition with virtually no cosmetic wear. A 30-day parts and labor warranty is also included. Don’t miss this refurbished MacBook Pro deal! Just $299.97 until November 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed. Apple Macbook Pro (2017) 13″ i5 3.1GHz Touchbar 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Grey (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor review: Cross-platform productivity champion
The Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor is in between the Apple Studio Display and the Apple Pro Display XDR price-wise, and is a superior choice to both in a multi-platform environment.Dell UltraSharp 32 6KThe Apple Pro Display XDR is fantastic. And extremely expensive.As a 32-inch screen with a 6K resolution, it is high-spec, and a decidedly premium option for those with very deep pockets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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T-Mobile users will no longer get free Apple TV subscriptions
T-Mobile has announced that it will no longer offer free Apple TV subscriptions through its "Apple TV On Us" promotion, with the change coming into effect in 2026.T-Mobile's Apple TV promotion is coming to an end in 2026.Back in 2022, T-Mobile launched its "Apple TV+ On US" promotional offer, which saw users of high-tier plans in the United States receive free Apple TV subscriptions. As of January 1, 2026, however, this will no longer be available.In place of the soon-to-be-discontinued promotion, the cellular provider has revealed that Apple TV will be available with a $9.99 discount instead. This allows users of select plans to pay a $3 fee, which, with the $9.99 discount, equals the $12.99 monthly price of an Apple TV subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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T-Mobile users will no longer get free Apple TV subscriptions
T-Mobile has announced that it will no longer offer free Apple TV subscriptions through its "Apple TV On Us" promotion, with the change coming into effect in 2026.T-Mobile's Apple TV promotion is coming to an end in 2026.Back in 2022, T-Mobile launched its "Apple TV+ On US" promotional offer, which saw users of high-tier plans in the United States receive free Apple TV subscriptions. As of January 1, 2026, however, this will no longer be available.In place of the soon-to-be-discontinued promotion, the cellular provider has revealed that Apple TV will be available with a $9.99 discount instead. This allows users of select plans to pay a $3 fee, which, with the $9.99 discount, equals the $12.99 monthly price of an Apple TV subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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T-Mobile users will no longer get free Apple TV subscriptions
T-Mobile has announced that it will no longer offer free Apple TV subscriptions through its "Apple TV On Us" promotion, with the change coming into effect in 2026.T-Mobile's Apple TV promotion is coming to an end in 2026.Back in 2022, T-Mobile launched its "Apple TV+ On US" promotional offer, which saw users of high-tier plans in the United States receive free Apple TV subscriptions. As of January 1, 2026, however, this will no longer be available.In place of the soon-to-be-discontinued promotion, the cellular provider has revealed that Apple TV will be available with a $9.99 discount instead. This allows users of select plans to pay a $3 fee, which, with the $9.99 discount, equals the $12.99 monthly price of an Apple TV subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple N1 Wi-Fi Chip Improves On Older Broadcom Chips In Every Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: This year's newest iPhones included one momentous change that marked a new phase in the evolution of Apple Silicon: the Apple N1, Apple's first in-house chip made to handle local wireless connections. The N1 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and the Thread smart home communication protocol, and it replaces the third-party wireless chips (mostly made by Broadcom) that Apple used in older iPhones. Apple claimed that the N1 would enable more reliable connectivity for local communication features like AirPlay and AirDrop but didn't say anything about how users could expect it to perform. But Ookla, the folks behind the SpeedTest app and website, have analyzed about five weeks' worth of users' testing data to get an idea of how the iPhone 17 lineup stacks up to the iPhone 16, as well as Android phones with Wi-Fi chips from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and others. While the N1 isn't at the top of the charts, Ookla says Apple's Wi-Fi chip "delivered higher download and upload speeds on Wi-Fi compared to the iPhone 16 across every studied percentile and virtually every region." The median download speed for the iPhone 17 series was 329.56Mbps, compared to 236.46Mbps for the iPhone 16; the upload speed also jumped from 73.68Mbps to 103.26Mbps. Ookla noted that the N1's best performance seemed to improve scores most of all in the bottom 10th percentile of performance tests, "implying Apple's custom silicon lifts the floor more than the ceiling." The iPhone 17 also didn't top Ookla's global performance charts -- Ookla found that the Pixel 10 Pro series slightly edges out the iPhone 17 in download speed, while a Xiaomi 15T Pro with MediaTek Wi-Fi silicon featured better upload speeds. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumors
Friday Night Baseball games will continue to be available for free to Apple TV through the 2028 season, despite earlier rumors claiming otherwise.Friday Night Baseball will continue to be available on Apple TV through 2028, Major League Baseball has confirmed.Earlier in November 2025, Apple confirmed that users subscribed to the Apple TV streaming service will gain free access to Major League Soccer Games starting in 2026. Subscribers in the United States can view Formula 1 race weekends at no extra cost as well.For a while, however, the future of Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV remained uncertain — until now. As outlined on the Major League Baseball website, Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders will remain available on Apple TV, where they've been offered since 2022 for free to all subscribers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iFixit takes a closer look at the iPhone Air’s 3D-printed USB-C port
Following Apple’s detailing yesterday of its 3D printing process for the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, iFixIt is out today with an even deeper dive into the company’s 3D printing techniques. Here’s what they found. more…

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Hands-on: Anker’s Prime 3-in-1 MagSafe charger delivers 25W Qi2 power for iPhone
If you’re in the market for an excellent 3-in-1 charging stand ahead of the holiday season, Anker’s new 3-in-1 Prime MagSafe charger could be an excellent pick. It offers 25W MagSafe charging with Qi2.2 support, as well as support for Apple Watch and AirPods – making it an excellent pick for Apple users. more…

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