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- 06:39 amBest MacBook Pro Cyber Monday deals start at just $1,299, save up to $500
Steeper price cuts have hit Apple's MacBook Pro range, with 16-inch models starting at $2,099 and 14-inch configs as low as $1,299.Better-than-Black Friday pricing hits MacBook Pros for Cyber Monday.Amazon and B&H Photo have each slashed prices on Apple's line of MacBook Pro laptops, with B&H stocking both retail and configure-to-order (CTO) models.The 16-inch range, in particular, has better-than-Black Friday pricing on several configurations, and the new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $1,349 for the holidays. You can also get an M4 Pro 14-inch for $1,599 ($300 off). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:47 amAmazon slashes Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $679 for Cyber Monday (save $120)
A $120 price drop on the newly released Apple Watch Ultra 3 has driven the cost down to $679 for Cyber Monday.Get the lowest Apple Watch Ultra 3 price ever for Cyber Monday - Image credit: AppleThere are several styles to choose from at $120 off, including two Ocean Band options, as well as an Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, and higher-end Milanese Loop style (the latter is marked down to $779).Save $120 on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsSaturday November 2909:38 pmIf you want an iPad at Amazon’s $274 Black Friday blowout, act fast–stock is running out
Macworld Apple’s A16 iPad is a great deal when it drops to $300, but Amazon’s Black Friday sale is a downright steal: You can get the A16 iPad with 128GB of storage for just $274—an impressive $75 savings and the best price we’ve seen yet. But you’ll have to settle for blue or silver, as pink and yellow. It might be missing the perks you get with the Air and Pro, but the A16 iPad is an excellent tablet. It features a stunning 11-inch display and a sleek design available in four colors we absolutely love: silver, yellow, blue, and pink. Pair it with a USB-C Apple Pencil for just $49 ($30 off), and you’ve got a full-featured tablet. In our 4-star review, we loved the battery life, speedy processor, and 128GB of storage space, and noted that this tablet has everything you could need for your everyday needs. Well, almost everything. The A16 iPad is Apple’s only tablet that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, but we don’t think you’ll really miss it. So if you’re looking for a new iPad, go grab this deal on the A16 iPad and save $75 for the first time ever. But hurry up because we don’t know how much longer stock will last. Act fasy to get an iPad for $274Buy now at Amazon08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Dumb Weather’ offers the forecast without a load of clutter
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’s lots of weather apps out there, but Dumb Weather goes against the grain. Rather than overwhelming you with information, it focuses on the bare essentials and the key insights that you truly need to have a good overview of your day ahead. more…05:29 pmThe AirPods Max with Pro-Level ANC is $49 Off
Amazon has the AirPods Max with USB-C charging and Pro-level ANC marked $49 off. The device gives the user the ultimate over-ear listening experience with the Apple-designed H1 chip, custom acoustic design, and computational audio. The device features Pro-level ANC eliminating about 2x outside noise, compared to the 1st-gen AirPods, allowing you to hear everything […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:28 pmiPhone Fold Premiering With 3 Innovative Features
The foldable iPhone will be released with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro series, and it is anticipated that the device will premiere with three features that stand out among other foldable phones. The book-style iPhone Fold is set to have an under-display 24MP camera, which is a first in the industry and a significant upgrade […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:27 pmiPhone Pocket Sold Out Globally
The knitted iPhone Pocket, a limited edition accessory made for carrying an iPhone around, has sold out worldwide. The accessory was on the Apple online store since November 14, Friday for customers in France, Italy, Singapore, Japan, China, the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea. It was available in long or short sizes, with […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:26 pmApple Intelligence Branching Out to China
Apple is close to launching Apple Intelligence for China. The information is based on the feedback form of Apple Intelligence that was released on the Apple website recently. The form needs you to have a phone number with a +86 country code to submit feedback. Customers are able to share their feedback on the Clean […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:12 pmIt has begun – iPhone Pocket knockoffs weave their way onto Amazon's shelves
In a move that everyone saw coming, knockoffs of Apple's new expensive, divisive iPhone accessory have finally made their way to Amazon.Take a good look — unless you already got in early, you may never get to see an iPhone Pocket — image credit: AppleIn mid-November, Apple — in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake — released the iPhone Pocket. It's a knit over-the-shoulder iPhone holder, reminiscent of Apple's long-gone iPod Sock.Some people love it, others abhor it. And yet, for as much hate as it got, it still managed to sell out almost immediately. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:12 pmIt has begun – iPhone Pocket knockoffs weave their way onto Amazon's shelves
In a move that everyone saw coming, knockoffs of Apple's new expensive, divisive iPhone accessory have finally made their way to Amazon.Take a good look — unless you already got in early, you may never get to see an iPhone Pocket — image credit: AppleIn mid-November, Apple — in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake — released the iPhone Pocket. It's a knit over-the-shoulder iPhone holder, reminiscent of Apple's long-gone iPod Sock.Some people love it, others abhor it. And yet, for as much hate as it got, it still managed to sell out almost immediately. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:12 pmIt has begun – iPhone Pocket knockoffs weave their way onto Amazon's shelves
In a move that everyone saw coming, knockoffs of Apple's new expensive, divisive iPhone accessory have finally made their way to Amazon.Take a good look — unless you already got in early, you may never get to see an iPhone Pocket — image credit: AppleIn mid-November, Apple — in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake — released the iPhone Pocket. It's a knit over-the-shoulder iPhone holder, reminiscent of Apple's long-gone iPod Sock.Some people love it, others abhor it. And yet, for as much hate as it got, it still managed to sell out almost immediately. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:12 pmIt has begun – iPhone Pocket knockoffs weave their way onto Amazon's shelves
In a move that everyone saw coming, knockoffs of Apple's new expensive, divisive iPhone accessory have finally made their way to Amazon.Take a good look — unless you already got in early, you may never get to see an iPhone Pocket — image credit: AppleIn mid-November, Apple — in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake — released the iPhone Pocket. It's a knit over-the-shoulder iPhone holder, reminiscent of Apple's long-gone iPod Sock.Some people love it, others abhor it. And yet, for as much hate as it got, it still managed to sell out almost immediately. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:30 pmToday in Apple history: Pixar IPO makes Steve Jobs a billionaire
On November 29, 1995, Pixar went public on the stock market. The Pixar IPO turned owner Steve Jobs into a billionaire for the first time. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:55 pmBlack Friday deals extended: AirPods, iPads, Apple Watch, Mac up to $550 off
There are dozens of Black Friday Apple deals still in effect this holiday weekend, with many offers ending tonight.Dozens of Black Friday Apple deals have been extended - Image credit: AppleAs retailers gear up for Cyber Monday, many Black Friday deals on Apple hardware, software, streaming services, and accessories have been extended into the weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:40 pmKingston Dual Portable SSD review: Pocket-friendly SSD provides good performance
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dual USB-A, USB-C interfaces Pocket-size design Good USB performance Cons No Thunderbolt support No additional software Our Verdict It’s a little more expensive than a conventional SSD, but the Dual Portable SSD manages to combine good performance with an ultra-portable design, making it a great option for Time Machine backups when travelling with your MacBook. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When ReviewedFrom $97 Best Prices Today: Kingson Dual Portable SSD Retailer Price $96.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Thumb drives and memory sticks are a compact and convenient way of carrying around small amounts of data and files, but they tend to offer lower performance than solid-state drives, as well as more limited storage capacity too. This means that thumb drives aren’t ideal for handling larger files, or for making regular Time Machine backups on your Mac. However, Kingston’s new Dual Portable SSD offers the best of both worlds, combining the compact design of a thumb drive with the speed and capacity of an SSD. In fact, the Dual Portable SSD is so small that Kingston refers to it as an SSD “camouflaged as a thumb drive”. It certainly looks the part, with a compact rectangular design that measures just 72mm long, 21mm wide and a mere 8.6mm thick. It’s about the same size as the Kingston 64GB thumb drive that I often use for quick file transfers in my office, but is far faster and has much greater storage capacity. You can easily slip it into your pocket when you’re travelling, and it only weighs 13g so you’ll barely notice it as you carry it around. It’s sturdy though, with a bright red metal casing that feels solid enough to cope with life on the road. Kingston doesn’t quote an IP rating for weather resistance, so you should probably avoid getting it wet if possible, but the company is confident enough to provide a five-year warranty and the drive should be more than tough enough to cope with general day-to-day use. Dual USB interfaces allow you to instantly connect the drive to most computers and mobile devices. Kingston Technology Dual Drive Most SSDs use a conventional USB cable to connect to your computers or mobile devices but, like a thumb drive, the Dual Portable SSD has a USB interface that is built right into the body of the drive. Or, to be precise, it has ‘dual’ interfaces – hence the name – with a USB-A interface on one end of the drive and USB-C on the other end. That ensures compatibility with a wide range of computers and mobile devices, although when plugged in to a USB-C port on my MacBook Pro the width of the drive did mean that it obscured the adjacent USB-C port on the MacBook, which might be inconvenient if you have other USB devices, such as a keyboard or mouse, that you need to plug in as well. We were also a little concerned about the small plastic covers that protect the USB connectors on the drive, as these come right off and could easily be lost if you’re moving around a lot. The drive performs well, though. It doesn’t support Thunderbolt, relying instead on USB 3.2 Gen 2, but Kingston quotes speeds of 950MB/s for write performance and 1,050MB/s for read performance. Our tests with the BlackMagic Disk Speed Test showed that the write speed right was on the nail at 950MB/s. The read performance was slightly slower at 920MB/s but that should still be fine for general day-to-day use when transferring files, or for routine Time Machine backups on your Mac. The drive’s metal case keeps it safe on the road, with removable caps to protect the USB interfaces. Kingston Technology The ultra-compact design does come at a cost, though, and the Dual Portable SSD is a little more expensive than other SSD drives that we’ve reviewed recently, including Kingston’s slightly larger XS1000. Prices start at $125.89/£87.41 for a drive with 512GB storage, although we tested the 1TB version that costs $143.99/£128.31. There’s also a 2TB option available as well, for $238.99/£211.93. There’s no software provided with the drive either. Kingston does make an app called SSD Manager, which provides basic features for monitoring the drive’s health and performance, but this is currently only available for Windows PCs. That’s not a problem for Mac users who can use Apple’s Disk Utility and Time Machine to provide diagnostic and back-up features. However, some users might require a drive that includes an app that provides password protection for their files, as some of Kingston’s rivals do. Should You Buy The Dual Portable SSD Professional users might prefer a faster drive that supports Thunderbolt to provide maximum performance for large graphics or video files, but the USB performance of the Dual Portable SSD is more than adequate for routine tasks such as file transfer and Time Machine backups. Its compact and sturdy design also makes it an ideal option for people who need a backup drive that they can quickly slip into their pocket when travelling.02:31 pmWe love this gorgeous Twelve South iPhone charging stand and you can get it for 60% off
Macworld I hate how quickly my desk can turn into a chaotic mess due to all the cables I use to charge my devices. This Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe is a charging stand that solves that problem with style, and it’s 60 percent off this Black Friday weekend, which means you can get it for just $60, its best price yet. This 3-in-1 wireless MagSafe charging stand is one of our favorites around here. When we reviewed it, we gave it a 4.5-star rating, appreciating that it can charge an iPhone, AirPods, and the Apple Watch simultaneously, and that it has such a small footprint. The HiRise 3 features a vertical MagSafe charger delivering 15W of power for your iPhone, a 5W Apple Watch charger that tilts upright for easy access, and a wireless charging pad on the back for your AirPods. If you’d rather charge a second phone, you can do that too, although it may take a while due to the 7.5W output You won’t need anything extra to recharge your gear, either, as the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe comes with a 5-foot cable and a wall plug in the box. At $60, this is an absolute steal, so be sure to order it before the deal expires. Enjoy a 60% discount for the Twelve South HiRise 3 DeluxeBuy now at Amazon01:20 pmAmazon Renewed Premium – the best way to score a deal on iPhone, now up to $880 off for Black Friday weekend | 9 to 5 MacAmazon Renewed Premium – the best way to score a deal on iPhone, now up to $880 off for Black Friday weekend
Scoring a sweet Black Friday deal on a set of AirPods, the M4 MacBook Air you have had your eye on, an iPad, or even Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro at $250 off is a relatively easy process – follow 9to5Toys. An iPhone though is a bit of a different beast, especially when it comes to unlocked units. There are some seriously great iPhone deals out there, and perhaps the best source of all is Amazon’s Renewed Premium listings – there are hundreds in savings available here with solid 1-year warranties on the best condition units, but there are few things to watch out for so you don’t get burned. more…01:10 pmThe best MagSafe stands for iPhone, nearly $100 off for Black Friday
One of my favorite iPhone features is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. The best to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger. Head below for a closer look at some of my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone, perfect for StandBy. Even better, most of these are on massive deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. more…01:00 pmApple @ Work: SupportApp 3.0 brings new design, accessibility updates, and built-in configuration mode for IT teams | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: SupportApp 3.0 brings new design, accessibility updates, and built-in configuration mode 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. SupportApp has been one of my favorite free tools to recommend for IT teams who manage fleets of macOS devices. It gives IT teams easy access to the kind of system information that usually takes multiple steps to collect. With the new version 3.0, SupportApp undergoes a major redesign for macOS 26 (Liquid Glass), features improved accessibility, and introduces a new Configurator Mode that enables IT to build and test configurations directly within the app. more…12:25 pmApple Watch SE 2 GPS + Cellular falls to $129, best Apple Watch price yet
The Apple Watch SE 2 GPS + Cellular just hit $129, marking a new record low price ahead of the holiday rush.Apple Watch SE 2022This is not only the lowest price point for the last-gen model, but you're also getting GPS + Cellular functionality while supplies last. The $170 discount makes it an easy pick for anyone wanting core health tracking, fast performance, and tight iPhone integration without paying flagship prices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums