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- 08:00 amOwn a MacBook Pro and Lifetime Microsoft Office for Less Than a New MacBook Air
Macworld TL;DR: Bundle and save with a refurbished MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office Lifetime License for $444.99. If you’ve been using your work laptop for everything, this is your chance to get your own setup without paying full price. For $444.99, you can grab a refurbished MacBook Pro and a lifetime Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 license, no ongoing costs required. The Mac 13-inch refurbished MacBook Pro with 10th Gen Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD Retina display with True Tone, Magic Keyboard, and Touch ID Four Thunderbolt 3 ports and up to 10 hours of battery life Grade “A” near-mint condition with charger and 30-day warranty The Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (Basic), and OneNote Works fully offline. No monthly fees, no cloud dependency Linked to your Microsoft account for permanent access For anyone tired of renting access through Microsoft 365, this deal gives you full ownership of both your computer and your tools. Pages and Numbers may get the job done, but they’re no match for Word and Excel when it comes to reliability and compatibility. Get the MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office 2021 Lifetime License for $444.99 while supplies last. MSO Home & Business for Mac 2021 Lifetime License + MacBook Pro 13” (2020)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amDon’t ditch your device — upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for less than $10
Macworld TL;DR: Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro for only $9.97 (MSRP $199) and get improved speed, modern security, and gaming enhancements without buying a new computer. Let’s be real: You don’t need to replace your computer just because it’s slowing down. Sure, buying something shiny and new feels great for a minute, but that’s not exactly budget-friendly these days. A smarter move is to give your existing device a performance boost by upgrading the operating system. And right now, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for only $9.97 until November 16. Maximize your computer’s functionality by adding Windows 11 Pro into the mix to get the best of both worlds. Windows 11 Pro features a seamless interface that helps increase productivity while being visually pleasing. Plus, you get access to a world of advanced security like biometric login, Smart App Control, and advanced antivirus defenses. Get the most out of gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics that allow you to play the game the way it was intended: with rich visuals and realistic graphics. Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and enhance your operating system for just $9.97. With an MSRP of $199, you don’t want to miss this deal. Microsoft Windows 11 ProSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.Saturday November 0811:08 pm9to5Rewards: Last chance to win iPhone 17 Pro/Air from iMazing [Giveaway]
There’s still time to enter our giveaway for the new iPhone 17 (Pro or Air) courtesy of our friends at iMazing, one of the most advanced and comprehensive iPhone management platforms available on both macOS and Windows. With just over 24 hours left before we draw a winner, you can enter the giveaway below and get the new iMazing 3.4 for 20% off. more…08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Focii’ is a clutter-free task management app with timers and more | 9 to 5 MacIndie App Spotlight: ‘Focii’ is a clutter-free task management app with timers and more
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. There are a lot of apps to help you manage your tasks on the market, but Focii is a special one. With its ultra minimal interface, there’s no noise to interrupt the most important part of the ideation process: actually jotting down the idea without forgetting it. more…06:42 pmApple's M4 MacBook Pro falls to $1,299, save $300 with blowout deals
Early Black Friday MacBook Pro deals offer aggressive discounts on blowout M4 models, with prices starting at just $1,299.Save $300 on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro while supplies last - Image credit: AppleThe $300 discount is valid on the M4/16GB/512GB spec in the sleek Space Black finish.Save $300 on M4 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:18 pmReview: ESR’s new 3-in-1 MagSafe stand delivers reliable 25W Qi2.2 charging for iPhone
Last year, Apple opened up its MagSafe standard to the Wireless Power Consortium, allowing third party companies to officially utilize MagSafe – at up to 15W. Earlier this year, the standard expanded with Qi2.2, making 25W MagSafe charging available to third party manufacturers. Many manufacturers have come to market with fantastic 25W Qi2.2 chargers, and this ESR model is one of them. more…05:15 pmThe 13-inch M4 MacBook Air Is $250 Off
Early Black Friday Deals have been spotted for the 13-inch MacBook Pro M4, with a huge discount of $250 off. The device is powered by the M4 chip and has Apple Intelligence built in, so that your computer runs fast whilst you perform tasks like gaming, creating or editing content, and multitasking. You can tackle […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:13 pmMy Nintendo App Released For the iPad and iPhone
There is a new Nintendo Store app that was released for the iPad and iPhone that lets you review your game activity across certain consoles, search for games and more. You can search for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 accessories, digital and physical games, and consoles. You can access My Nintendo Store via a web […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:12 pmSigning of iPadOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 Beta Halted
After seeding the developer betas for the iPadOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2, signing has been stopped by Apple, preventing update installation on the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air along with the new cellular M5 iPad Pro models. The reason is not known, but the gadgets use the C1X or C1 modem, and these chips are […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:11 pmGemini and Apple Collaborating For Revamped Siri
Bloomberg reports that the revamped Siri will be powered by Gemini, and Apple will be paying Google about $1 billion annualy for the AI model with a 1.2 trillion parameter which Google developed. A parameter is a measure of how the model provides responses and understand queries. The current version of Apple Intelligence based on […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:57 pmIncogni can help you stop unknown scam calls on your iPhone – here’s how
It’s a universal experience. Every once in a while, you’ll get a random call from your iPhone – and they’ll often be from scammers. It’s not fun, and wastes everybody’s time. Apple does offer features to fight against this, like the ability to silence all unknown numbers, but that can have unintended side effects. With Incogni, you can fight against the root of the problem. more…04:30 pmYour iPhone and Mac now automatically install security patches
When Apple needs to install a security patch onto an iPhone, iPad or Mac, it now does so without requiring the user to do anything. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:20 pmApple TV outage hits launch of Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus'
The premiere of Vince Gilligan's drama "Pluribus" on Apple TV on Thursday was unfortunately hit by an outage of Apple's servers, shortly after the first two episodes debuted.Apple TV show "Pluribus"Pluribus is the highly anticipated return of Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, which Apple TV premiered on November 7. However, the launch of the new show went far from smoothly.Not long after the show became available to stream on Apple TV on Thursday evening, Apple's servers started to have trouble in the United States and Canada. The outages meant that Apple TV subscribers weren't able to catch the show in its opening hours of availability. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:00 pmHey, Siri — Google’s got the AI upgrade you need! [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Apple reportedly plans to pay a cool $1 billion a year to use Google Gemini to make Siri smarter. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:28 pmHands-on with HyperSpace Trackpad Pro: The first premium offering for Windows users
Back at CES 2025 in January, I saw a sneak peak at something rather interesting: the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro. It’s the first of its kind, being a premium external multi-touch trackpad for Windows users. For creatives on the Mac, the Magic Trackpad has been extremely popular, and now there’s finally an alternative on the Windows end. more…02:30 pmGrab a Google Nest Learning Thermostat for less than $100
Automatically adjust temps to cut energy costs while keeping your home comfy with a refurbished third-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:05 pmSize matters: How to get the perfect fit for your AirPods Pro 3 ear tips
If you don’t like how your new AirPods Pro 3 feel in your ears, don’t be hasty and return them — you should try different ear tips. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmApple @ Work: How Apple Vision Pro is helping redefine accessibility through non-invasive brain-computer interfaces | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: How Apple Vision Pro is helping redefine accessibility through non-invasive brain-computer interfaces
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Since its release, Apple Vision Pro has been discussed a lot in the context of entertainment and work, but its most meaningful long term use case might be happening in healthcare. A new clinical study from Cognixion is using Vision Pro to learn more about how people living with conditions such as ALS, spinal cord injuries, or stroke related impairments can communicate using a combination of brain signals, eye tracking, and AI. more…01:59 pmPSA: Dozens of critical security updates are waiting for your iPhone and Mac
Macworld On Monday, Apple released the first updates to its 2026 range of operating systems, and they include numerous new features that iPhone and Mac users will love, including interface tweaks, new gestures, and Spotlight enhancements. But even more important to the billion-plus devices getting the updates is a full slate of security patches. The first update following a major OS release is always an important one for squashing bugs and ironing out performance issues, but there are also nearly 100 security updates for macOS Tahoe and another few dozen for the iPhone. None of the vulnerabilities has been reported to have been exploited in the wild, but several of them pose critical risks to sensitive information. Among the long list fixes, these caught our eye: App Store Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later Impact: An app may be able to fingerprint the user Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. CVE-2025-43444: Zhongcheng Li from IES Red Team of ByteDance Apple Account Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: A malicious app may be able to take a screenshot of sensitive information in embedded views Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved checks. CVE-2025-43455: Ron Masas of BreakPoint.SH, Pinak Oza Apple TV Remote Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later Impact: A malicious app may be able to track users between installs Description: The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. CVE-2025-43449: Rosyna Keller of Totally Not Malicious Software Contacts Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data Description: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. CVE-2025-43426: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog) Find My Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may be able to fingerprint the user Description: A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data. CVE-2025-43507: iisBuri Finder Available for: macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. CVE-2025-43348: Ferdous Saljooki (@malwarezoo) of Jamf Notes Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data Description: A privacy issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. CVE-2025-43389: Kirin (@Pwnrin) Photos Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. CVE-2025-43405: an anonymous researcher Safari Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences Description: A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. CVE-2025-43502: an anonymous researcher Stolen Device Protection Available for: iPhone 11 and later Impact: An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to disable Stolen Device Protection Description: The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. CVE-2025-43422: Will Caine WebKit Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe Impact: An app may be able to monitor keystrokes without user permission Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks. WebKit Bugzilla: 300095 CVE-2025-43495: Lehan Dilusha Jayasinghe If you haven’t updated your iPhone, iPad, or Mac yet, go do it now. To update your device, head over to Settings on the iPhone or System Settings on the Mac, then General and Software Update, and follow the prompt.01:55 pmToday in Apple history: World gets a chance to test-drive a Mac
On November 8, 1984, Apple kick-started its "Test Drive a Macintosh" campaign, offering customers the chance to borrow a Mac for 24 hours. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)