There’s one big problem with the iPhone Fold, and it’s almost the obvious one
The iPhone Air was arguably the biggest innovation in iPhone design since the iPhone X. The iPhone Fold we’re expecting to see launch next year will be an even bigger shift. All the signs point to the iPhone Fold being the best foldable smartphone launched to date, but there is one big problem with it – and it’s almost the obvious one … more…

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Next year, Apple Home could finally become what I’ve always wanted
Apple first launched HomeKit over a decade ago, but the smart home dream has remained a bit of a mess since then. Here’s why I’m hopeful that Apple Home will become what I always wanted this coming year. more…

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Made in the USA: Intel foundries may get used for Apple's M7 processor
The lower-end M7 Apple Silicon chip could be made in the United States as soon as 2027, but this isn't the first time we've heard that this could happen.Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: IntelUntil now, all M-series chips used in Macs and iPads have been built by TSMC at its factories in China and elsewhere. But a new report by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests things are about to change.If Kuo is correct, Apple will have TSMC build its entry-level M-series chips at its U.S.-based factories from 2027. The rest of Apple's chips will continue to be provided by TSMC. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Deals – Black Friday Edition: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, Pencil, more
This is it folks…Black Friday 2025 is here and so are the best prices of the year on just all of Apple’s latest and greatest. We have already collected an AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max, alongside a whole bunch more, but some brand new deals went live this morning. Firstly, Apple Watch Ultra 3. On the Mac side of things, the brand new M5 MacBook Pro has now dropped to new lows at $250 off and we have a wild $300 price drop on select M4 MacBook Air configs. But there’s tons more below.  more…

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Save $60 on this 4K LG UltraFine monitor for your Mac in this Black Friday sale
Macworld Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display is an excellent monitor, but it doesn’t have an excellent price. But this 27-inch LG UltraFine at Amazon does. Normally $280, it’s down to $220 for Black Friday, the absolute best price this model’s ever been. You won’t get a camera or spatial audio, but this LG UltraFine will deliver crisp and clear 3480x2160p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. Alongside that 5ms response time, this monitor is better suited for handling your daily workload and watching YouTube than it is for gaming, but if you’re hooking it up to a Mac, you probably don’t mind. You can adjust this monitor exactly how you want it, tilting and pivoting it, and adjusting its height at just the right spot so your neck and back stop complaining as much. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that it looks absolutely gorgeous and will fit right in with all your sleek Apple gear. Just note it connects via HDMI, so if you have a MacBook Air, you’ll need an HDMI-to-USB-C adapter to connect it to your Mac’s DisplayPort. Otherwise, the LG UltraFine 4K IPS display is the monitor your office needs, especially now that it’s more affordable than ever at its Black Friday $220 price point. A 4K monitor for $220? Yes, please!Buy now at Amazon

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Today in Apple history: QuickTime 5 takes the world by storm
On November 28, 2001, Apple revealed that its QuickTime 5 software was being downloaded for Mac and PC a million times every three days. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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New Apple research hints at how future AirPods could read brain signals
A new study by Apple researchers presents a method that lets an AI model learn one aspect of the structure of brain electrical activity without any annotated data. Here’s how. more…

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Best Black Friday AirTag deals: 4-pack drops to $62.99, single tag hits $17.97
Holiday shoppers can grab a strong deal on Black Friday as the AirTag 4-pack falls to $62.99, with the single AirTag also dropping to $17.97.Black Friday deal for Apple's AirTagsAirTag prices have dropped again, and the new rates set a fresh record for the popular trackers. Amazon has the AirTag 4-pack for $62.99, which is the lowest price seen all year.The single AirTag has also fallen to $17.97, which puts it well below Apple's standard retail cost. These discounts arrive during a busy shopping period when travel increases, and demand for trackers usually rises. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Restore your sanity by blocking jerks from calling, texting and emailing
Spam calls and text messages are absolutely relentless these days. Here's how to block a number on your iPhone to keep your sanity. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Here’s everything Apple has coming this December, and what not to expect
Apple is about to wrap up its most successful year ever, and December will bring a variety of new software and service-related launches for users. Here’s everything Apple has coming in December, and what not to expect. more…

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Get $15 at Amazon when you buy $100 Apple Gift Card
Macworld Don’t know what to get someone this Black Friday? How about some free money: Right now, if you buy an Apple digital gift card of $100 or more, you’ll also get $15 credit to use on yourself at Amazon. Amazon’s Black Friday promo states that if you buy an Apple Gift Card of north of $100 in a single order and use the APPLEBF coupon code in the appropriate box at checkout, you’ll get $15 in shop credit to use before the end of January 2026. The credit will arrive as soon as the gift card does, which is usually in about 5 minutes. Of course, there are some terms and conditions, such as that you can only take advantage of this offer once. You also won’t be able to use the credit to buy other gift cards, nor can you use a gift card to pay for the current Apple gift card. Also, the credit is only good for “eligibble purchases,” so some items may be excluded. But other than that, it’s just free money. So go grab this deal, because who doesn’t want $15 to spend on themselves while shopping this Black Friday? Get $15 for yourself when you gift someone else $100 at AppleBuy now at Amazon

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Best Apple Watch Black Friday deals slash prices to as low as $129
The biggest Apple Watch Black Friday discounts are live, and the best offers are coming from Amazon with steep cuts on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3. Plus, grab blowout deals from $129.Apple Watch SE 3Black Friday has pushed Apple Watch prices down further than usual, and Amazon is leading with the most aggressive drops. The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and 3 are all sitting at the lowest price on record.Buy Apple Watch from $129 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Security Bite: The malware your Mac can detect and remove
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations 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. Updated on Nov. 28, 2025 Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names. In this updated Thanksgiving edition of Security Bite, I revisit a story I started working on in May of 2024. Because Apple is continuously adding new modules to its XProtect suite to combat the latest malware trends, I suspect this column will continue to update over time. Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own: more…

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Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report
Apple currently partners exclusively with TSMC for production of its M-series chips, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that may change soon, with Intel being brought in as an important new supplier. more…

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Amazon slashes 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 to $1,349, all-time best price
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip has fallen to an all-time low of $1,349 on Amazon, with two upgraded models also receiving $250 discounts.Get the lowest price on record for Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro.Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 just hit its lowest price to date at Amazon. The base model has dropped to $1,349, undercutting every previous sale since launch.Save $250 on M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Wow! The M5 MacBook Pro is a whopping $250 off for Black Friday
Macworld This is the kind of deal we were hoping but not expecting to see this Black Friday — the M5 MacBook Pro has dropped to $1,349, a massive $250 discount for a laptop that’s barely been out a few weeks. This isn’t just the best price on this model, it’s the best price we’ve ever seen for Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro. The M5 MacBook Pro is a laptop that delivers a jaw-dropping performance, as we found when we reviewed it just last month. We gave the new laptop a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, loving the improved GPU and SSD performance. With 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, this laptop has everything you could want from a professional tool, delivering speed, plenty of storage space, and tons of features. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display is absolutely gorgeous, as usual, delivering crisp visuals, fabulous colors, and 1000 nits of brightness in all lighting situations. Plus, it’s the only Mac you can get with the M5 chip until next year. This is a rare chance to get Apple’s best laptop for a low price, so grab the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349 before the sale ends. Snag an M5 MacBook Pro for $250 offBuy now at Amazon

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Apple's Maps & Ads face new EU scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act
EU regulators are investigating Apple for Digital Markets Act violations — but this time it's the company's Maps and advertising services under the microscope.EU probes Apple Maps and Ads for new DMA violationsThe European Commission (EC) has long been Apple's bugbear. The Brussels-based antitrust regulator previously compelled the company to permit third-party app stores within the European Union. It also forced Apple to transition from its proprietary Lightning connector to the widely adopted USB-C standard.But now, it seems that two more of Apple's services — Apple Maps and Apple Ads — are getting picked apart. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Don’t miss out on these 800+ app discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As it’s tradition, many indie (and major) app developers take Black Friday and Cyber Monday to offer steep and rare discounts for their apps. Here’s a list of great deals you should check out. more…

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Adobe’s Black Friday deal slashes Creative Cloud subscription by 50%
Macworld It’s not often you see discounts on Adobe Creative Cloud – Adobe’s ever-popular software suite packed with all the greatest hits such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign. Now that Black Friday is here, Adobe has dramatically slashed prices. The sale ends on Black Friday itself (November 28) so you need to snap up the deal today! But before you buy, note that Amazon has its own deals on Creative Cloud that are in some cases better than Adobe’s! Best Creative Cloud Black Friday Deals Adobe has 50% off Creative Cloud. The price is as follows: U.S. users: Annual price $387.71, billed monthly at $34.97 – Get the deal here U.K. users: Annual price £386.70, billed monthly at £33.34 – Get the deal here Amazon Black Friday deals for Adobe Creative Cloud: Amazon U.S. also has Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $389.99 – Get the deal here Amazon U.K. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £319.99 – Get the deal here. Adobe Creative Cloud normally costs $779.88 / £773.86 a year if bought directly from Adobe (on the annual prepaid plan) Those prices went up, in 2024 they were $659.88 / £656.21 and in 2023, they were $599.88 / £596.33 a year. Best Black Friday Adobe deals Adobe’s deals are as follows. More information about these discounts can be found at Adobe U.S. and Adobe U.K. You can also read all about how to get the Best prices for Adobe Creative Cloud here: Adobe Creative Cloud pricing: How to get the best deal. Adobe individual users monthly deal Individuals in the U.S can get 50% off Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay $34.97 a month (was $69.99 a month) And in the U.K. individuals can also save 50% on the price of Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay £33.23 a month (was £66.49 a month) The deal is only for one-year subscription, so after the year is up your subscription will be back to the usual price per month, unless you manage to take advantage of another deal. We discuss how to do this later in the article. Adobe individual users annual deal Adobe Creative Cloud normally costs $779.88 / £773.86 a year if bought directly from Adobe (on the annual prepaid plan). In the U.S. customers can save $390 on the usual annual price this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay $389.71 for the first year (usually $779.88 a year) And in the U.K. customers can save £387 on the annual price of Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay £386.70 for the first year (usually £773.86 a year) The deal is only for one-year subscription, so after the year is up you will have to find another deal or pay the full price. Education users Creative Cloud deals Adobe offers a student discount across its range of products. Even outside of Black Friday, Students can get all apps on an annual plan for $359.88 / £239.76, which is a large discount on the usual $779.88 / £773.86 a year. But for Black Friday that deal is even better: U.S. students: Get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for Students for $239.81 a year or $19.98 a month. U.K. students: Get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for Students for £191.74 a year or £15.98 a month. Get deal: Students Pay $19.98 a month Amazon deals on Creative Cloud Individual Amazon U.S. has an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $389.99. Amazon U.K. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £319.99. Education Amazon U.S. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Student & Teacher 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $179.99. Amazon U.K. also beats Adobe with Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Student & Teacher 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £114.99. The best Adobe CC deals will appear below: Retailer Price Adobe (monthly) $59.99 View Deal $82.99 View Deal Adobe (annually) $659.88 View Deal Dell Home $659.88 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket How to get Adobe’s Black Friday price if you’re an existing customer Adobe’s Black Friday deal isn’t available for existing customers, though in the past we have found that beginning the subscription cancellation process can sometimes prompt Adobe to offer a discount or additional months for free to entice users to stay. If you already have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription that is due to increase in price in the next few months—say you got the deal last year—or is already priced higher than the latest deal, it may be worth contacting Adobe’s customer service to cancel so you can jump on the new, cheaper Black Friday deal. Sometimes they will just move you over to the new price without you having to cancel. The process is simple. Sign into your Adobe CC account and click on “Manage Account”. Here you’ll see your current plan price. Most plans last 12 months, so if that deal is coming up or you are already on a price higher than the Black Friday deal, ask Adobe to switch you over straight away. The simplest way is to use the Chat service. A Chat speech bubble icon should be in the lower right-hand corner of the webpage. If not, Adobe suggest you cange your browser. After signing in again, scroll down to the bottom to “Start chat”. Explain what you want to do (cancel your current plan and move to the new price) and the Adobe representative will guide you through the process. Even easier, if you’ve had the account for a few years, is just to ask if you can change to the new Black Friday price. When they say it’s for new customers only, say that you don’t want to go through the whole cancellation process just to get the new price, so could the agent assist you in doing it without cancelling your account. We’d suggest giving that a shot and seeing how far you get—good luck! See our full guide to buying Adobe Creative Cloud which includes advice on how to get the best deal. We also have a guide on getting Photoshop on a Mac. We’re also looking at the best Black Friday Apple deals of the year in our dedicated article.

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Best Black Friday deals: Save up to $550 on Apple Watch, AirPods, AirTag, iPad, MacBook, Mac mini
We're bringing you the best Apple Black Friday deals this holiday weekend, with savings up to $550 off and prices as low as $9.88.Save on iPhones, Macs, iPads, and AirTags with the best Black Friday deals - Image credit: AppleBlack Friday 2025 is officially underway, and there are limited-time bargains in effect on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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