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- 06:31 pmMidiWrist Unleashed is the first standalone MIDI controller for Apple Watch
Geert Bevin is adding a new tool to his collection of music utility apps for Apple devices. MidiWrist Unleashed “turns your Apple Watch into a standalone MIDI controller that directly connects to any advertised Bluetooth LE MIDI device,” and it’s completely independent from the iPhone. more…06:15 pmWhy every Apple fan should get excited about ‘Let Loose’ event
Gorgeous tablets are expected at Apple's May 7 "Let Loose" product event, but there could also be big news for those who don't use an iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmMorgan Stanley ups Apple price target to $216
Following Apple's Q2 2024 earnings report, Morgan Stanley has increased its price target to $216 from $210. The investment firm… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: RYSE SmartShade lets you automate your shades with HomeKit compatibility | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: RYSE SmartShade lets you automate your shades with HomeKit compatibility
Automating your shades is one of the easiest ways to feel like you’re living in the future, as the Jetsons predicted. If you already have existing shades, you might want to look at the , which lets you convert existing shades to HomeKit-compatible ones with minimal installation. more…05:51 pmEvery M-series Apple silicon chip and device
M-series Apple silicon chips tout impressive performance but unpredictable release cadence. That makes it hard to keep up with which chips are in which devices. Apple currently has three generations of M-series chips, up to four variations of each generation, and three product categories that use M-series chips. Here’s the data to make sense of it all. more…05:33 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 3, 2024 – AAPL Q2 earnings and AI promises
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Supported by Setapp: Get access to 240+ apps on your Mac for just $9.99. Sign up today for a free 7-day trial. more…05:26 pmApple Revenues Drop 4% in Q2 2024, with Bright Spots from Services and Mac
Though Apple revenues declined compared to the same quarter last year, the drop was less precipitous than many had feared, and Apple still announced profits of $23.6 billion. Revenue increases came from the Services and Mac segments.05:04 pmThis Anker power cube is an amazing iPhone/Mac charging solution for just $15
Macworld No matter where you are you can never have enough power to keep your devices charged. And today’s deal may be all you’ll ever need: Amazon is selling the Anker 321 Power Strip with three AC outlets, and three USB ports for just $15, a savings of $11 off Anker’s MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. This power strip is actually a power cube, with four sides of power: three sides have AC outlets for a MacBook and the fourth has two USB-S ports and one USB-C port for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods. When used with a single device, the USB-C port will deliver 20W of power but will share 15W when charging two devices, still plenty of juice to quickly fill up when you’re in the red. The Anker 321 Power Strip has a compact 2.5-inch square design that can fit just about anywhere on or under a desk and its 5-foot cable with a low-profile 45-degree plug can sneak behind tables and desks. And it’s super portable as well to take on a trip or to the office. We’re big fans of Anker’s charging accessories and definitely recommend grabbing this before the limited time deal disappears. iPhone, Mac04:58 pmNew Apple ad promises iPhone 15 can find your Mandalorian friends
"This is the Way," says Apple with its new "Find Your Friends" ad. The new video reunites Mandalorians at a raucuous "Star Wars" convention. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:41 pmMagSafe could get a makeover in iPhone 16
MagSafe could use a thinner ring of magnets in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, if alleged case-making molds are to be believed.iPhone 16 molds [ShopSystem]MagSafe uses a ring of magnets and an alignment magnet to make sure the charger lines up perfectly to its inner charging coil. While the design hasn't really changed since its introduction, it may get a tweak in the iPhone 16 lineup.The new rumor stems from molds used in the production of cases for the iPhone 16 seen by ShopSystem. Pictures of the molds offer a few hints about the physical attributes of the next wave of iPhones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:31 pmHere’s everything to expect from Apple’s iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event
The first Apple event of 2024 is almost here. Set for May 7, the “Let loose” event is expected to focus entirely on the iPad. This should come as no surprise, considering the device was Apple’s only major product line to not receive any hardware updates in the entirety of 2023. iPad sales, as a result, keep dropping. But Apple is prepared to reverse that trend with its May 7 lineup. Here is a roundup of everything you can expect to see when the event arrives. more…04:09 pmBest Apple deals: Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more
Macworld Whether you’re looking to gift an Apple product or just pick one up for yourself, we’ve scoured the web for the best prices on everything from Macs to MacBooks, iPads to iPhones, Apple Watches to Apple TVs, and more. If you are wondering if Apple has sales, prepare to be disappointed. Apple rarely discounts its own products–even during its annual Black Friday shopping event, it traditionally elects to give out gift vouchers rather than reducing prices. It also offers year-round discounts to students, including a Back To School event where students can get up to $150 in gift cards when purchasing certain Apple products. There’s also the Apple Refurbished Store where you can sometimes grab a bargain. But if you want a new Apple device right now, other stores often offer up Apple discounts worth grabbing. In this article, you’ll find real-time pricing at all major retailers for Apple’s current lineup, and we’ve also highlighted some of the top discounts each week. Plus, for even more deals, we’ve linked to our dedicated deals round-ups for each product category. Use the table of contents to jump to the best deals right now for the Apple product you want. Best AirPods deals Foundry Foundry Foundry U.S. Amazon, AirPods (2nd gen): $89 ($40 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C): $190 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods (3rd-gen, wired case): $162 ($7 off, MSRP $169) Amazon, AirPods Max: $519 ($40 off, MSRP $549) U.K. eBuyer, AirPods (3rd gen, MagSafe case): £170 (£9 off, RRP £179) See our dedicated round-up of the best AirPods deals Best iPhone and accessory deals Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry In the U.S. specific iPhone deals are hard to come by apart from carrier offers for new signups and trade-ins. We recommend checking Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile’s sites if you’re looking to change carriers or add a new line. Apple also offers trade-ins and carrier deals through its website. We also recommend that you look at our round-up of iPhone 14 deals and iPhone 15 deals for U.S. readers. In the U.K., we frequently see Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones. Right now we are seeing up to £100 off the price of most iPhone 15 handsets at several resellers currently: look for money off at Amazon, Currys and Very. We are recording all the best prices of iPhone 15 in the U.K. separately, but here is a small selection: Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB, £699 (£100 off, RRP £799) Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB, £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, 128GB, £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB, £1,099 (£100 off, RRP £1,199) In the U.K. it is also possible to find discounts on the now discontinued iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini, and older handsets, including the following deals, but remember Apple has reduced pricing in the U.K. for the new range of handsets, so the discounts may not be as good as they look: Amazon, iPhone 14: £599 (£100 off; RRP £699) Argos, iPhone 14 Plus: £699 (£100 off; RRP £799) Amazon, iPhone 13: £499 (£100 off; RRP £599) John Lewis, iPhone SE (2022): £379 (£50 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP £429) Currys, iPhone 12: £449 (£150 off; RRP was £599 before being discontinued in 2023) Also see our dedicated round-up of the best iPhone deals. U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to register which model you’re interested in. Best iPad deals Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG You can save a decent amount on most iPads, from time to time we do see really good discounts, especially on the larger capacity models. U.S. Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): $349 ($100 off, MRSP $449) Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): $249 ($80 off, MSRP $329) Amazon, iPad Air, 64GB, Wi-Fi: $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, iPad mini (64GB): $400 ($99 off, MSRP $499) U.K. Amazon, 10.9in 10th gen iPad 64GB WiFi, £378 (£121 off, RRP £499) Amazon, 10.9in 10th gen iPad 256GB WiFi £700 (£159 off, RRP £859) Amazon, iPad Air, 64GB, WiFi: £630 (£39 off, RRP £669) eBuyer, iPad mini, 256GB, Wi-Fi: £700 (£49 off, RRP £749) Amazon: 11in iPad Pro, M2, 256GB, Wi-Fi for £945 (£84 off, RRP £1,019) Amazon: 12.9in iPad Pro, M2, 128GB, Wi-Fi for £1,190 (£59 off, RRP £1,249) See our dedicated round-ups of the best iPad deals below Best iPad 10.9-inch deals. Best iPad Air deals. Best deals iPad Pro deals. Best iPad mini deals. Best Apple Watch deals Jason Cross/IDG Jason Cross/IDG Jason Cross/IDG We have new Apple Watches for 2023: the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9. We probably won’t see huge discounts there for a while, but expect to see resellers reduce the price of the original Ultra and Series 8. U.S. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm): $299 ($100 off, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm): $329 ($100 off, MSRP $429) Walmart, Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm): $189 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Walmart, Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm): $209 ($70 off, MSRP $279) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2: $780 ($19 off, MSRP $799) U.K. AO, Apple Watch Ultra 2: £769 (£30 off, RRP £799) John Lewis, Apple Watch SE2: £199 (£20 off, RRP £219) See our dedicated round-up of the best Apple Watch deals Best MacBook deals IDG IDG IDG U.S. Amazon, 13-inch Macbook Air (M1, 256GB): $699 ($300 off, MSRP $999) B&H Photo, 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 256GB): $999 ($100 off, MSRP, $1,099) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 256GB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB): $1,550 ($49 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12-core GPU, 18-core GPU, 1TB): $2,199 ($200 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12‑core CPU, 18‑core GPU, 512GB): $2,299 ($200 off, MSRP $2,499) U.K. KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,424 (£75 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 256GB) £1,234 (£65 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,614 (£85 off, RRP £1,699) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 (512GB) £1,299 (£300 off, RRP £1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 10-core GPU, 14-core GPU, 512GB): £1,540 (£159 off, MSRP £1,699) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD: £1,700 (£199 off, MSRP £1,899) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD: £1,880 (£219 off, MSRP £2,099) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 1TB SSD: £2,230 (£269 off, MSRP £2,499) See our dedicated round-ups of the best MacBook Pro deals and the best MacBook Air deals. Best Mac desktop deals iMac iMacIDG iMacIDG IDG Apple doesn’t only make laptops, if it’s a desktop you are after take a look at these discounts for the iMac, Mac mini and Mac Studio. U.S. Best Buy: 24-inch M1 iMac (8-core GPU, 512GB): $1,150 ($549 off, MSRP was $1,699) Amazon: Mac mini (M2, 256GB): $579 ($20 off, MRSP $599) U.K. KRCS, 24-inch M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 256GB: £1,329 (£70 off, RRP £1,399) Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 512GB: £1,669 (£170 off, RRP £1,799) Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 512GB: £769 (£80 off MRSP £849) Amazon: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB: £1,270 (£129 off MRSP £1,399) AO, Mac Studio M2 Max: £1,906 (£193 off, MSRP £2,099) For more Mac deals check out our round-up of the best Mac Studio deals and the best Mac mini deals, plus our dedicated round-up of the best iMac deals. Apple Inc, Apple Watch, Audio, iPad, iPhone, Mac03:56 pmApple CFO: ‘We are making significant investments’ in AI and ‘believe we are well-positioned’ | Mac Daily NewsApple CFO: ‘We are making significant investments’ in AI and ‘believe we are well-positioned’
Apple is planning a long-awaited push into generative artificial intelligence (GenIA), the fruits of which are expected to be revealed at its… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:52 pmMorgan Stanley hikes Apple stock target after unexpectedly positive earnings
Despite a recent Apple stock price target cut bank Morgan Stanley is amongst Apple's biggest bulls — and it has proven that by nudging the company's price target up to $216.An Apple Store signMorgan Stanley was oddly bullish about Apple even as it dropped its price target from $220 to $210. Following Apple's Q2 2024 earnings report, the company has increased its price target to $216, and sounds as if it feels vindicated."Apple guided to an above-Street June Q, alleviated concerns about China iPhone [sales], reached an all-time Services rev & GM record, authorized its largest incremental buyback in history, & hinted at Gen AI announcements to come in weeks," said the company in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider. "It's hard not to be more bullish after that." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:52 pmToday in Apple history: Mac’s first 100 days prove a roaring success
On May 3, 1984, Apple marked the all-important first 100 days after the Mac launch. Early signs indicated the Macintosh would become a hit. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:45 pmFriday’s best deals: AirTags at $24 each, AirPods 3 for $140, Apple Pencil 2 $79, more
In my final edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break, you’ll find on Amazon. The latest AirPods 3 drop to $140, and is sitting at the Amazon low of $79. Hit the jump for all that and more. more…03:15 pmKiller dock keeps MacBook Pro and PC in play [Setups]
In today's setup, a YouTuber connects laptops and peripherals through a formidable Orico 15-1 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Docking Station. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:00 pmCdkeySales May Sale: Get Windows 10 Pro for $17 and 11 Pro for $23
The CdkeySales May Sale is in full swing with great big bargains on Microsoft productivity software like Windows and Office. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:00 pmCoordinateHQ Takes the Noise Out of Project Management Systems
Project management software helps organize time and resource management, creates business and employee performance reports, and better connects managers and leaders with strategy effectiveness. These platforms can also facilitate team collaboration. However, not all PM platforms are the same. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.02:59 pmApple wants you to use Find My on iPhone 15 to hunt down fellow Mandalorians
Apple has marked "Star Wars" Day with a new ad, featuring Boba Fett finding his fellow Mandalorians with an iPhone 15.A Boba Fett cosplayer in Apple's videoMay the Fourth is known as "Star Wars Day," and Apple has decided to celebrate it in a video. Published to YouTube on Friday, the ad spot offers a look at how the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro could help cosplayers meet up.The video takes viewers through a meet-up of Star Wars fans, following one dressed as Boba Fett. After leaving home, he is seen visiting a Boba tea shop, before boarding a bus and walking past a family of Jawas on his way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums