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- Monday November 10
- 05:30 pmToday in Apple history: Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0
On November 10, 1983, Microsoft told the world about a new product it planned to launch called Windows 1.0. Apple faced a brand-new rival! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:19 pmMacSurfer is back! Beloved Apple news aggregator revived under passionate new ownership | Mac Daily NewsMacSurfer is back! Beloved Apple news aggregator revived under passionate new ownership
MacSurfer.com, the venerable daily roundup of Apple news that once served as a morning ritual for Apple Mac enthusiasts, is officially back… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:04 pmWhoa! Forget Black Friday, the AirPods 4 just dropped to a new best price
Macworld Well, well, well, it looks like there’s no need to wait for Black Friday if you were planning on getting the Apple AirPods 4 earbuds because they just dropped to a brand new, lowest price of $85 at Amazon. The AirPods 4 are absolutely fantastic, and they’re some of our favorite earbuds. When we reviewed the ANC version of these earbuds, we gave them a 4.5-star rating, loving just how great the audio quality is. It also doesn’t hurt that these earbuds are now sweat and water-resistant, so they’ll survive your workouts just fine, and that they come with a USB-C charging case. The battery life on these earbuds, when charging them with the case, is about 30 hours of play time, which is fantastic, and the buds hold about 5 hours of power before needing to be thrown back into the case for a bit. The H2 chip inside the buds improves the quality of phone calls, reduces background noise, and delivers an overall better experience both when chatting with friends and when listening to music. You also get access to Siri, asking her to make calls, play songs, and so on, which is always great to be able to do. Stop wasting time and get the Apple AirPods 4 for $85 while they’re still down to their best price. AirPods 4 get best price ahead of Black FridayBuy now at Amazon04:59 pmApple could open iPhone satellite features to third-party apps
Apple wants to expand iPhone satellite connectivity beyond emergencies, adding support for third-party apps and offline navigation in Maps. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:55 pm2026 is shaping up to be the year of the Mac
Macworld The holiday shopping season is upon us, and it’s a popular time of year to shop for a new Mac. Apple’s selection right now is as good as it’s ever been; however, if you’re buying a Mac more because you want to and less because you need to, there are very good reasons to wait until next year. The latest report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates Apple’s big plans for the Mac in 2026. In the first half of the year, Apple plans to ship the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. Apple usually ships these high-end laptops along with the base M-series MacBook Pro, but it changed its release cycle this year when the M5 MacBook Pro was released about three weeks ago, sans the Pro and Max models. According to a previous report, the delay was caused by Apple’s redesign of the M5 Pro and Max, which separates the CPU and GPU blocks, allowing for more customization of cores. The M5 MacBook Air will be released, too, though it’s not clear if it will be at the same time as the new MacBook Pro. And then there’s the rumored affordable MacBook that uses an iPhone chip, made to compete with Chromebooks and cheap Windows PCs. Gurman then says that in the middle of 2026 (we’re guessing between May and WWDC26 in June), Apple will update two desktop Macs. The Mac mini will get the M5 and M5 Pro, and the Mac Studio will get the M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Then, around this time next year, the M6 MacBook Pro will be released. That’s a pretty big Mac release schedule, but Apple has even bigger plans. Previous reports indicate that Apple is planning a major overhaul of the MacBook Pro, featuring an OLED display, a thinner design, and a touchscreen in the M6 Pro and M6 Max models. Gurman thinks these laptops will be released late next year or in early 2027. Conspicuously missing from the schedule are the iMac and the Mac Pro. Both of these are low-volume sales machines for Apple, so it’s not surprising that they are on longer update cycles. The iMac currently has an M4, so it seems feasible that Apple could upgrade it to an M5 or skip a generation and wait for the M6; no reports have been made about an iMac chip or design update. The Mac Pro, however, tops out with an M2 Ultra chip, which has been eclipsed by the M4 Pro, M4 Max, and M3 Ultra in terms of CPU performance. We haven’t heard any solid reports have been made about the Mac Pro, though perhaps the aforementioned high-end M5 chip block redesign will play a role in the tower Mac’s release.04:45 pmDeals: AirPods 4 hit $85 all-time low, M4 Max MacBook Pro up to $699 off, Apple 240W USB-C cable 38% off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods 4 hit $85 all-time low, M4 Max MacBook Pro up to $699 off, Apple 240W USB-C cable 38% off, more
The official Week 2 Black Friday month deals are now live at Best Buy, Target, Amazon, and elsewhere. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting with what is arguably the most notable deal of the lot – AirPods 4 have hit a new Amazon all-time low down at $85 shipped. That’s a current-generation set of AirPods at under $90 and a seriously notable discount. This offer also joins the ongoing all-time lows on the M4 MacBook Air lineup, a massive $699 off this M4 Max MacBook Pro, and the best Amazon price ever on Apple’s 2-meter 240W USB-C cable. Head below for everything include the official Amazon Black Friday 2025 sale details that were just announced this morning. more…04:24 pmIkea's new Matter lineup, smart home maintenance and more on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host talks about the massive Ikea Matter smarthome launch, reviews Apple's new OS updates, and gives some maintenance tips for your smart home.HomeKit Insider PodcastSince the last HomeKit Insider episode, Apple released all of its 26.1 OS updates. And, we got the first betas for the 26.2 versions of all the different platforms too!With the 26.1 update, Apple introduced a rebrand for Apple TV+, getting rid of the plus sign. There is a new intro bumper for Apple TV content that was shot with practical effects, and a colorful new app icon to go with the rebrand. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:04 pmBig Tech may benefit as EU considers easing AI regulations
Apple, Meta Platforms, and other tech giants could gain a reprieve from the EU's AI regulations, as the European Commission considers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:47 pmM5 Mac mini and Mac Studio launch timing revealed in new report
Last week we learned that Apple plans to release new M5 Mac mini and Mac Studio models next year, but now thanks to a new report we have a much better idea of when to expect each launch. more…03:41 pmAirPods 4 fall to record low $84.99 at Amazon before Black Friday
After launching a sale on AirPods 4 this weekend, Amazon has gone one step further and slashed the price to an all-time best $84.99 as the countdown to Black Friday begins.Amazon has dropped AirPods 4 to the lowest price ever before Black Friday.Early Black Friday deals are heating up on Apple gear, and today we're following a steeper price drop on AirPods 4 to the tune of 34% off.Buy AirPods from $84.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:20 pmBundle Hunt Black Friday 2025 up to 90% off: 35+ Mac apps – build your own bundle from $2.50 | 9 to 5 MacBundle Hunt Black Friday 2025 up to 90% off: 35+ Mac apps – build your own bundle from $2.50
The 2025 Bundle Black Friday deals is now live. This offer can make for a notable chance to shore up your macOS (or Windows) setup at some seriously discounted prices – you’re looking at a collection of 35 apps (more on this below) from developer tools and a host productivity helpers to analytic suites for power users, and PDF editors, just for starters, many of which at giant price drops. Get a closer look below. more…03:09 pmThree reasons you might have to wait for Car Key support
Apple’s Car Key might seem like a no-brainer. Ditch your bulky and expensive-to-replace car fob and instead simply use your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock your car. But while you might expect iPhone owners to be eager to use it, and car makers keen to meet this demand, a new report suggests that there are three barriers to wider adoption … more…03:01 pmApple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone to feature front-facing camera hidden under display | Mac Daily NewsApple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone to feature front-facing camera hidden under display
A Chinese leaker claimed today that Apple will hide the front-facing camera under the display in its 2027 iPhone, supporting reports that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:54 pmiOS 27 will have three major new AI features, per report
Apple is already hard at work preparing iOS 27 for release next year, and a new report highlights three major new AI features coming in the update. more…02:00 pmApple preps major new satellite connectivity features for iPhones and Apple Watches | Mac Daily NewsApple preps major new satellite connectivity features for iPhones and Apple Watches
Apple introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite with the iPhone 14 in 2022, enabling users without cellular coverage to reach emergency… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:37 pmChina forces Apple to remove the most popular gay dating apps
Apple has removed two of the most popular gay dating apps in China from its App Store there to comply with a government order. The company gave the usual statement it makes in such circumstances, but did provide little more detail in this particular case … more…01:28 pmBest Black Friday iPad deals: What’s live now and what to expect
Macworld Best iPad Deals Available Now! Black Friday isn’t here yet but we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on iPads: $100 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB) at Amazon. $200 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) at Amazon. We also have U.K. deals below. Black Friday is nearly here, and if you’ve been waiting for just the right time to buy a new iPad, there’s never been a better time. We’re expecting huge savings on Apple’s tablet this Black Friday, with all-time-low prices likely across the entire product lineup. The savings won’t just be during the four-day Black Friday event. We’re already seeing discounts on iPads, including the newest M5 iPad Pro. We’ll be tracking all the latest deals right here, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back all month long to grab the best Black Friday deal on the model you want. Want a list of all the best Apple deals? Check out our round-up of the best Black Friday deals on Apple products. Best early Black Friday 2025 iPad deals In the run up to Black Friday, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere are already slashing prices. Here are the best prices we’ve found so far: U.S. Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): $299 ($50 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128 GB): $474 ($25 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $549 ($50 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $749 ($50 off, MSRP $799) Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): $949 ($50 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): $1,249 ($50 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199) Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299) U.K. Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): £299 (£30 off, RRP £329) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): £461 (£38 off, RRP £499) KRCS, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £979 (£20 off, RRP £999) KRCS, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £1,273 (£26 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £560 (£39 off, RRP £599) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £849.97(£50 off, RRP £899) Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,079 (£120 off, RRP £1,199) How to get the best iPad deals for Black Friday 2025: Our Advice Britta O’Boyle If you’re not sure which model is right for you, read our in-depth iPad buying guide. iPad: Apple updated its cheapest iPad in 2025 with an A16 chip and twice the storage (128GB) of the previous model. At $349, it’s already a fantastic value, but we regularly see prices drop to $300. For Black Friday, we’re looking out for anything under $280, which would be an all-time low sale. iPad mini: The iPad mini was updated in October 2024 with an A17 Pro processor, 8GB of RAM, and twice the storage (128GB). It regularly drops to $399, so we’re hoping to see prices hit a new all-time low of $375 for Black Friday. iPad Air: Apple updated the iPad Air with an M3 processor in 2024, but left it otherwise unchanged. It still comes in two sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches, and has the same gorgeous design. We saw price cuts as high as $150 off for the Prime Day sale, so we’re hoping for even deeper savings over Black Friday. iPad Pro: The iPad Pro was updated in October with an M5 processor, but we’ll spotlight any deals on the M4 model as well, since it’s still fantastic tablet. iPad Accessory Black Friday 2025 deals Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Black Friday is also a great time to find deals on iPad accessories, including the Apple Pencil. To check if the Apple Pencil works with your iPad read: Apple Pencils compared: Which Apple Pencil works with your iPad? U.S. Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $99 ($30 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: $70 ($9 off, MSRP $79) Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $249 ($20 off, MSRP $269) Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $300 ($19 off, MSRP $319) Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $289 ($10 off, MSRP $299) Amazon, Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $340 ($9 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $200 ($49 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $25 ($4 off, $29) Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59) Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $45 ($4 off, MSRP $49) Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter: $59 ($0 off, MSRP $59) Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $44 ($5 off, MSRP $49) Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: $170 ($9 off, RRP $179) U.K. Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: £119 (£10 off, RRP £129) Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard case (13-inch iPad Pro): £329 (£20 off, RRP £349) Amazon, Magic Keyboard: £84 (£15 off, RRP £99) Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £129 (£20 off, RRP £149) Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £170 (£9 off, RRP £179) Amazon, Magic Mouse (white): £75.98 (£3 off, RRP £79) Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £92 (£27 off, RRP £119) Amazon, AirTag (single): £28 (£7 off, RRP £35) Does Apple discount iPads for Black Friday? Every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. However, Apple rarely discounts its products and the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. While the Apple Black Friday shopping event is yet to be announced for 2025, we can get an idea of what will be included based on prior years’ sales. For example, we expect that the M5 iPad Pro won’t be included this year because it was just released in October. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) It’s not a bad deal if you want to buy more than one Apple product, as you can use your voucher to make a second purchase, or credit it to your account and pay for all your subscriptions for a few months. If you are looking for bigger deals though you will need to look elsewhere. Here’s how the amounts offered in 2024 compared to previous years. 202420232022iPad Pro$100$50n/aiPad Air$75$75$50iPad mini–$50$50iPad (10th gen.)$50$50n/a Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals01:00 pmNvidia’s Reign Invites Disruption and an Open-Source Future
Nvidia leads AI today, but open-source challengers and custom chips are rapidly shifting the balance of power in accelerated computing. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:49 pmAre the MacOS 26 Tahoe icons ‘terrible’ and ‘objectively bad’? [Poll]
Apple’s Liquid Glass design language has been controversial, to say the least. But it wasn’t just the glass-themed elements that came under fire. One of the the MacOS 26 Tahoe icons in particular came under fire, with Apple changing the Macintosh HD icon in response. But some suggest the problems go deeper than this, with the macOS 26 icons as a whole described as “terrible” and “objectively bad” … more…12:39 pmThe front-facing camera will be invisible in a 2027 iPhone, says leaker
It seems a near certainty that Face ID will be embedded into the display of the iPhone 18 Pro, and a new report says that the front-facing camera will likewise be hidden beneath the screen in a 2027 iPhone. That would suggest that a 20th anniversary iPhone could be the first with an all-screen display, free from any form of cutout … more…