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- 06:43 amSamsung's 43″ Q8F TV dips to $347 today only, save up to $5,000 across line
Treat the family to a new television for the holidays while steep discounts are in effect, including Samsung's 43-inch Q8F QLED set that's on sale for just $347.99 today only.Get a 43-inch Samsung QLED Q8F for just $387.99 today only - Image credit: SamsungB&H's 24-hour Deal Zone event slashes $200 off the Samsung Q8F 43-inch QLED TV thanks to a $60 instant rebate stacked with a $140 in-cart coupon.Buy for $347.99 today only Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsSaturday December 2010:43 pmApple Announces Changes to iOS in Japan for Compliance With the Mobile Software Competition Act | Daring FireballApple Announces Changes to iOS in Japan for Compliance With the Mobile Software Competition Act
It’s the practical results of legislation and regulation that matter, not the intentions. The Japanese government seemingly gets that, and acts accordingly.08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘AnywAIr’ lets you play with local AI models on your iPhone
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. AnywAIr, which is a play on the word “anywhere”, is a nifty little iOS app that lets you play with AI models – regardless of if you have an internet connection. It offers custom themes, a plethora of tools and games, and all of the local AI models you could want to mess with. more…08:25 pmThese Mac mini deals start at $479, with delivery by Christmas
Finish up your holiday shopping with triple-digit discounts on Apple's M4 Mac mini, which starts at just $479, with delivery by Christmas to many locations.Grab last-minute deals on Apple's latest Mac mini.If you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift for someone special, Amazon and B&H Photo have discounts on Apple's latest Mac mini, with free next day delivery on orders shipped within the contiguous U.S. on dozens of SKUs at B&H.Amazon also has several models available for delivery by Christmas to select locations. Because inventory is fluctuating, be sure to check estimated arrival dates for your specific address. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:59 pmQuicken Classic 8.4
Updates the financial management app with a sackful of handy improvements and bug fixes. ($71.88/$95.88/$131.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 12+)07:57 pmParallels Desktop 26.2
Maintenance update for the virtualization software focused primarily on bug fixes. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 13+)06:48 pmIncogni can scrub your SSN and other sensitive data from the web
Would it surprise you to know that in all likelihood your Social Security number is freely available for sale to anyone who wants to buy it? The same is true of your phone number, address, date of birth, and much more. That’s because there are companies known as data brokers whose business is to buy personal data from websites, app developers, and other sources in order to offer it for resale. Fortunately, Incogni is here to help – 9to5Mac readers can get a massive 55% discount. more…05:00 pmClever Apple Watch charger swings both ways
With both wireless and wired capabilities, this 1200mAh portable Apple Watch charger is super-convenient. Great gift for Apple Watch owners. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:00 pmIs the iMac Pro ready for a comeback? [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Leaked code indicates Apple is working on a new iMac Pro, years after the all-in-one disappeared. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:40 pmToday in Apple history: NeXT buyout brings Steve Jobs back to Cupertino
On December 20, 1996, Apple Computer officially bought NeXT, the computer company Steve Jobs founded after leaving Apple a decade earlier. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:22 pmAI calculations on Mac cluster gets a big boost from new RDMA support on Thunderbolt 5 | AppleInsiderAI calculations on Mac cluster gets a big boost from new RDMA support on Thunderbolt 5
Real-world test of Apple's latest implementation of Mac cluster computing proves it can help AI researchers work using massive models, thanks to pooling memory resources over Thunderbolt 5.An M3 Ultra Mac Studio quartet set up for clustering over Thunderbolt 5 - Image Credit: Jeff GeerlingIn November, Apple teased inbound features in macOS Tahoe 26.2 that stands to considerably change how AI researchers perform machine learning processing. At the time, the headline improvement made to MLX, Apple's machine learning framework, was to support GPU-based neural accelerators, but Thunderbolt 5 clustering support was also a big change.One month later, and the benefits of Thunderbolt 5 for clustering are finally being seen in a real-world environment. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pm2025 was huge for Apple — here’s why
In this end-of-year roundup, we’ve gathered the most ground-breaking rumors, consequential news and biggest surprises of 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmApple @ Work: ABM Warranty shows why Apple’s new Business Manager APIs matter for IT teams | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: ABM Warranty shows why Apple’s new Business Manager APIs matter for IT teams
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 & 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. The new Apple Business Manager API enables third-party tools to access device data directly from Apple in a secure, predictable, and really helpful manner for IT teams managing large fleets of Apple devices. It is the kind of work that Apple does behind the scenes that ultimately has a huge impact as people build around it. When Apple exposes more of its device information and management capabilities through official APIs, the entire ecosystem benefits, and a new app is a prime example. more…01:39 pmAmazon has the AirTag 4 Pack Marked $29 off
Amazon has the AirTag 4-pack marked $29 off. Keep track of your items with Key Finder and Locator for your things like wallet, backpack, computer, phone, and more. You can find missing items faster, reduce the time spent, and eliminate the unnecessary stress of looking for them. The disc-shaped AirTag has a built-in speaker so […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:38 pmThe AirPods Max Is 5 Years Old
Five years ago, the AirPods Max was released by Apple, which marked Apple’s first charge into the market of over-ear headphones leaning toward the higher end. Apple was reportedly working on headphones called the AirPods Studio around that time, and the device was abruptly announced in December 2020. The AirPods Max came with a lot […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:37 pmKindle App Integrates AI Assistant
A new feature has been added to the Kindle app for iOS, which integrates AI to answer queries you may have while you’re reading a book. The feature was introduced by Amazon and is currently available in the United States. The Assistant is called ‘Ask This Book’ lets users highlight any text in the book […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:36 pmApple Car Key Support Rumored to Come to Toyota
A digital key feature was introduced by Toyota a few years back in the package called Remote Connect, letting drivers of Toyota vehicles use a smartphone as their key to drive and unlock their car. Support for Apple’s Car Keys feature may soon be added. Car Keys were introduced around three years ago, which enabled […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:34 pm9to5Mac Top Stories: iOS 26.3 beta, App Store changes, Apple Music features
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have the first beta of iOS 26.3, new details on the iPhone 18 and iPhone Fold, and more changes to the App Store. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…11:12 amReview: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My | 9 to 5 MacReview: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My
I have an AirTag on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my review … more…11:00 am2025 tech gift guide for Apple users — personally tested and recommended
It’s officially time to start checking gifts off your list before it’s too late. For my 2025 tech gift guide, I’m recommending technology products that I’ve actually used all year. Each of these products has been especially useful this year, and they’ll make great gifts for the Apple users in your life. more…