Apple Music celebrates the launch of inaugural 100 Best Albums list
Apple Music today announced the release of its 100 Best Albums of all time, a celebratory list of the greatest records ever made… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New M4 iPad Pro $50 off, M2 iPad Air deals, Beats Solo 4 now down at $150, and more
With new Apple gear about to get unleashed into the wild, and the recent debut of the 2024 Beats Solo headphones, today’s roundup of deals is loaded with the first price drops on the latest and greatest. Amazon has now knocked $50 off Apple’s new M2 iPad Air alongside discounts on the new M2 iPad Air from $570. From there, we have some of the best prices ever on the M3 MacBook Air from $950 as well as the very first price drop on this year’s Beats Solo 4 update at $150. Head below for a closer look at everything in today’s 9to5toys Launch Break. more…

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Apple makes breaking your new iPad's screen a little less painful
Buyers of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro now have an option with AppleCare+ to get broken screens replaced for just $29.AppleCare+ logo atop an iPadThe new low fee is the same one that Apple has been running for iPhones since 2018, and it comes with the same condition. Specifically, the screen can be the only damaged item, and any other damage is charged at $99.In this case the AppleCare+ option is also solely available for the new 11-inch an 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Other iPad models remain on $49 per screen repair, even under the AppleCare+ insurance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of hybrid work
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple years in the making that aims to use AI to assist teams in syncing their in-office time. more…

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This is a top microphone arm for good reason [Setups]
This M3 Max MacBook Pro and Studio Display streaming and podcasting setup sports the well-liked Elgato Wave Microphone Arm. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Best new iPad Pro and iPad Air accessories to keep your device safe and stylish
Sparked by new Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air models, third-party makers are debuting a host of accessories. Here are the ones we like the most.iPad Air and iPad Pro accessory roundupApple recently debuted new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, which means it's time to start thinking about new accessories. We've picked out some of our favorite cases, keyboards, and accessories to help you trick out your brand new iPad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Music countdown names 100 best albums of all time
Over the next 10 days, Apple Music reveals its picks for 100 best albums of all time. You'll have plenty of chances to disagree strongly! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Music countdown names 100 best albums of all time
Over the next 10 days, Apple Music reveals its picks for 100 best albums of all time. You'll have plenty of chances to disagree strongly! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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New iPad Pro and iPad Air screens are cheaper to replace (if you buy AppleCare)
Even though the new iPad Pro and iPad Air feature bigger and better screens than ever before, they’ll also be cheaper than ever to replace – assuming you buy AppleCare+. Here are the full details. more…

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Matter 1.3, Brilliant goes under, & Ridge MagSafe wallet on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the launch of Matter 1.3 and its new device categories, go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet, and break down the fall of Brilliant.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe big news this week is that the Connectivity Standards Alliance has released the 1.3 spec of Matter. This update brings tons of new device categories as well as other improvements.A good portion of the episode is also devoted to what went wrong with Brilliant, the smart home wall controller that recently shuttered. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Today in Apple history: System 7 debut shakes up the Mac
On May 13, 1991, Apple released Mac OS 7, commonly known as System 7. The new Mac operating system was whip-fast, beautiful and innovative. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Today in Apple history: System 7 debut shakes up the Mac
On May 13, 1991, Apple released Mac OS 7, commonly known as System 7. The new Mac operating system was whip-fast, beautiful and innovative. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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M4 is the first Apple silicon chip to debut on iPad, so when will it arrive on the Mac?
It’s been only a couple of months since Apple’s most popular Mac was updated to the M3 chip, and about half a year since the M3 first debuted. But already, thanks to the M4’s inclusion in the new iPad Pro, prospective Mac buyers are wondering when this new iPad-exclusive chip will make its way into the Mac lineup. Here’s what we currently expect from the M4’s Mac timeline. more…

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Apple reportedly finalizing terms to incorporate OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology into operating systems
Apple reportedly is close to a deal with ChatGPT-creator OpenAI to integrate its generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Enjoy classic PlayStation games on iPhone with Gamma
The just-released Gamma retro game emulator brings original PlayStation titles to iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Report: iOS 18 to get a big AI boost with ChatGPT integration
Macworld With WWDC 2024 less than a month away, we’re starting to get a good idea of what Apple has in mind as its big software announcements, namely iOS 18. We already knew that AI was likely to be a major theme of the event, but a new report offers specifics of what that will involve. According to the generally well-informed leaker Mark Gurman (citing “people familiar with the matter”), Apple “has closed in on an agreement” with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT features to the iPhone as of the launch of iOS 18 this year. Crucially, that would mean the technology being integrated into the phone’s own software, presumably powering searches and Siri queries among numerous other applications; ChatGPT is already available on the App Store as a third-party app. The ambiguous tense of that sentence quoted above is worth clearing up. The deal has not been finalized, but it appears to be very close; Gurman contrasts the OpenAI situation with separate discussions concerning Google’s Gemini chatbot which “haven’t led to an agreement, but are ongoing.” He also notes that Apple and OpenAI have been in discussions for several months, that negotiations intensified in April, and that the two companies have recently been “finalizing terms.” A separate report in the New York Times claims that Apple is working to revamp Siri in iOS 18 with an updated version that is “more conversational and versatile.” Many pundits feel that Apple is late to the party in terms of AI, a hot buzzword in the tech community. But the AI hype has been balanced by a similar quantity of criticism when companies get it wrong, such as Gemini’s racially diverse Nazis. It always seemed likely that the naturally cautious Apple would license AI tech from someone else with a proven track record, and it seems we now know who that someone will be. For all the latest news and rumors concerning Apple’s imminent software update, which will be announced in June and launched to the public in the fall, check out our regularly updated iOS 18 superguide. iOS, iPhone

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Apple TV+ debuts ‘Frog and Toad’ season two trailer, premiering May 31st
Today, Apple TV+ released the trailer for season two of the adored animated kids and family series “Frog and Toad,” based on the beloved… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Music launches a top 100 Best Albums list guaranteed to be controversial
Starting Monday, Apple Music is unveiling its countdown of the best 100 albums as selected by its team plus artists and industry professionals.Apple Music's 100 Best Albums micrositeIt's not as if Apple Music's list of the best albums is likely to end with Apple apologizing for them as it has with the "Crush" ad. But it's certain to be heavily criticized for it, in part because all such lists are, and partly because of what it has already revealed about the list."100 Best brings together all the things that make Apple Music the ultimate service for music lovers," Rachel Newman, Apple Music's senior director of content and editorial, said in a statement, "human curation at its peak, an appreciation for the art of storytelling, and unparalleled knowledge of music and an even deeper love for it." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Music kicks off 10-day ‘100 Best Albums’ of all time countdown
Apple Music is kicking off a 10-day countdown today, during which it will share the 100 Best Albums of all time. “The list is an editorial statement, fully independent of any streaming numbers on Apple Music — a love letter to the records that have shaped the world music lovers live and listen in,” Apple Music says. more…

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Best cheap antivirus deals for Mac
Macworld Mac security software adds another layer of protection to what Apple already provides, with features that can help to protect your identity, passwords, and financial details. These are the things that criminals are after, and they’ll often use cunning ways to extract them rather than spending time trying to break past Apple’s defenses in macOS. Although some of the packages here are solely focused on macOS, others will also protect Android and Windows devices you might also own, and that makes the price of protection much cheaper per computer. Good security software should warn you before you click on a dangerous website, or open a ‘phishing’ email with a dodgy attachment, which could trick you into handing over your bank details, passwords, or other sensitive information. Apple does include some built-in antivirus protection, but if you are in two minds about whether you need protection you might like to read Do Macs need antivirus software? Our best deal this month is Intego Mac Internet Security X9 – you can get it for $24.99/£20.99 a year for one Mac, normally $49.99/£49.99 a year get the deal here. Best free antivirus for Mac Several companies offer free antivirus software for Mac. However, you should always be cautious using a free antivirus and don’t expect all the features of the paid-for options. Avast Security for Mac – offers a free option alongside the Premium plan. Get it here. Avira Free Antivirus for Mac – is free and also includes a VPN. Get it here. AVG Antivirus For Mac – free version offers basic features. Get it here. Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac – is free to use. Get it here. Intego VirusBarrier Scanner – free virus scanner. Get it here. Malwarebytes Antivirus for Mac – has a free version as well as a paid version. Get it here. Sophos Home – there’s a free plan, plus you can get the full version for 30 days trial. Get it here. Cheapest antivirus deals for Mac You’ll find the following Mac antivirus recommendations in our round-up of the Best antivirus for Mac. We’re just presenting the lower-priced options here, but if you look at the roundup you may find alternative deals that suit you better. Intego Mac Internet Security X9 Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $24.99 for first year, then $84.99 a year (1 Mac) Using our link Best Prices Today: $24.99 at Intego (first year) We have a special deal for Intego Mac Internet Security X9 so you can get it for $24.99/£20.99 a year for one Mac, normally $49.99/£49.99 a year get the deal here. Norton 360 (for Mac) Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $49.99 for first year, then $119.99 a year (Norton 360 Deluxe with LifeLock: 5 devices) Best Prices Today: $49.99 at Norton Security Currently £29.99 for the first year for five devices, Norton 360 Deluxe is usually £89.99 – get the deal here. There’s also an 84% off deal on Amazon U.K. for three devices for just £12. At Amazon U.S. it’s $19.99 get the deal here. McAfee Total Protection Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $39.99 for first year, then $119.99 a year (5 devices) Best Prices Today: $39.99 at McAfee Total Protection You can get McAfee Total Protection for five devices for $39.99 for one year in the U.S. usually $119.99 get the U.S. deal here. It’s £49.99 a year for five devices for the first year in the U.K., usually £95.99 get the U.K. deal here. Bitdefender Total Security Read our review Price When Reviewed: $69.99 for first year, then $99.99 a year (5 devices) Best Prices Today: $29.99 at Bitdefender – Antivirus for Mac | $69.99 at Bitdefender – Total Security Bitdefender Total Security is currently 25% off, £29.99 a year in the U.K., and 33% off, $39.99 in the U.S. for a one-year subscription for three devices, get the U.S. deal here / get the U.K. deal here. Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Read our review Price When Reviewed: $29.95 for first year, then $39.95 a year (1 Mac) Best Prices Today: $29.95 at Trend Micro Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac is currently $29.99 for first year for one Mac, usually $39.95: Get the U.S. deal here / Currently £19.95 for first year for one Mac, usually £49.99: Get the U.K. deal here. Best antivirus deals for Mac The above are our top recommendations, but may be able to save even more money than that. Check our the best deals we’ve seen below. Top 10 Antivirus Deals Intego Mac Internet Security X9 – 1 year, 1 Mac 1 From: Intego Was: $49.99/£49.99 Now: $24.99/£20.99 (50% / 58% off) View Deal Intego is our top pick for Mac antivirus. It’s the fastest we’ve reviewed, and has an impressive clean-up rate. It comes with a brilliant firewall, too. Intego has just over 50% off right now. The RRP is usually $49.99/£49.99 for one year/one Mac, but it’s $24.99/£20.99 right now. Read our review: Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review (2021) Bitdefender Antivirus For Mac – 1 Year, 3 Devices 2 From: Bitdefender Was: $59.99/£39.99 Now: $39.99/£29.99 (25% off) View Deal Bitdefender is one of our best picks for Mac and there is a great discount, so you can get it for $39.99/£29.99 (usually $59.99/£39.99). That’s a one year subscription for up to three devices. Get that UK deal here. The same deal in the US is here. Note that this is the price for the first year only. It’s also worth checking out this deal on Amazon.com: you can pick up a great deal on Bitdefender Total Security. You can get two years cover of five devices for $30.99 (usually $149.99) or one year cover for five devices for $19.99. Get the deal here.Read our Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review and our Bitdefender Total Security 2021 review. Norton 360 Deluxe – 1 Year, 5 Devices 3 From: Norton Was: $104.99 / £89.99 Now: $49.99 / £29.99 58% off / £60 off View Deal Norton is one of our top antivirus picks, so it’s good news that you can get the first 12 months for only $49.99. In the UK, that’s just £19.99 until 5 January.After that, the first-year price goes up by £10, but that still saves you £55 off the usual price. And speaking of that, do note that the renewal price is $104.99/£84.99 after that first year.There’s also the option of a two-year subscription and get two years for $89.99/£89.99 ($44.99/£44.99 a year) which sounds like a worse deal, but don’t forget you’re getting a discount on both years, not just the first, so it is cheaper overall. Read our review: Norton 360 Deluxe review Trend Micro Antivirus For Mac – 1 Year, 1 Device 4 From: Trend Micro Was: $39.95 / £49.95 Now: $29.95 / £19.95 (25% off US / 60% off UK) View Deal Trend Micro’s online protection is available with 60% off right now for one year in the UK, or 25% off in the US (where it’s already cheaper). It’s usually $39.95/£49.95 a year. The US deal is here. Read our review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review Clario Antivirus 1.5 for Mac 5 From: Clario Was: $107.88 a year Now: $50 a year (54% off) View Deal Clario is offering its Mac antivirus software for $50 a year – which is 54% off the usual price of $107.88 a year. The UK pricing is equivalent – normally £107.88 a year, currently discounted to £50 a year. F-Secure Total – 3 devices 6 From: F-Secure Was: $89.99/£79.99 Now: $67.49/£39.99 (25% off / 50% off) View Deal F-Secure is offering a great discount on F-Secure Total. Cover three devices for $67.49/£49.99 (RRP:$89.99/ £79.99). You can also cover five devices for $82.40/£59.99 (RRP $109.99/£99.99).Get the US deal hereRead our review: F-Secure Total review Panda Dome Essential – 1 Year, 1 Device 7 From: Panda Security Was: $47.99/£29.99 Now: $23.99/£17.99 (40% off) View Deal Panda Dome Essentials includes top-rated antivirus protection, plus a VPN (albeit with only 150MB of data to use per day).Right now, there’s 40% off, and this applies not just on the Essential plan but also on Advanced, Complete and Premium.   Avira Antivirus Pro – 1 Year, 1 Device 8 From: Avira.com Was: $49.99/£35.88 Now: $49.99/£29.99 (17% off) View Deal Avira is well known for its free antivirus which is available for macOS as well as Windows. It’s very effective, too and if you pay for the Pro version you get official support, more regular updates, plus email and web protection. Read our review: Avira Antivirus Pro review How to find a good antivirus deal It can be tricky to know where to start with antivirus. Protecting your tech from malware, ransomware and other cyber attacks is such an important thing to do, but most of the services available appear to be very similar to one another, so it’s hard to understand which are the most secure, and which are the best value. You can rest assured that we will only share deals here if we think they’re good enough to be worth buying. Everything we share here will be a great saving on a service we trust. We recommend taking a look at our article all about the best Mac antivirus to help you get a better understanding of which services we like most. You’ll find that antivirus discounts can be huge, often at more than half price for your Mac or mobile devices. Do note that these are typically first-year deals, and at renewal you’ll pay the regular price. Antivirus, Personal Software, Security Software and Services

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