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- 05:11 pmRead Tim Cook’s ‘Apple at 50’ memo: ‘What excites me most is what comes next’
Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a memo with the company to mark its 50th anniversary. Naturally, Mark Gurman is first to share the company-wide communication outside of Apple. more…04:45 pmApple at 50: How the company’s shift into health changed my life at 25
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. April 1, 1976: 50 years ago, Apple was founded. 40 years later, to the date, I was a 25-year-old embarking on a health and fitness journey, and Apple was right at the core. April 1, 2016: I started an Apple Watch workout streak that helped guide me to running. I’d never run in my life at 25, but I started closing rings on my watch with a used elliptical at home. By fall, I was running, and by New Year’s Day, I had lost 50 pounds. April 1, 2017: I ran my first-ever 5K race. It was the “2017 Superintendent’s 5K Challenge: A Race for Education” in Miami, Florida. My 3.1-mile run time clocked in at 26 minutes 46 seconds with an 8-minute, 36-seconds pace per mile. I ranked 151 out of 2231 participants. more…04:39 pmApple already slashed the Display XDR price by $400
Macworld Less than a month ago, Apple started selling its new Studio Display XDR for $3,299/£2,999, with either a VESA mount or a stand. However, on Wednesday, Apple changed the price of the VESA mount model, reducing it by $400/£400 to $2,899/£2,599. The change, which was initially recognized by 9to5Mac, was made quietly, and Apple did not make a specific announcement about the new price. However, customers who bought the display with a VESA mount adapter at the Apple Store will be credited for a price adjustment. Apple support will contact those customers once the adjustment goes into effect. The change aligns with how Apple priced its original Pro Display XDR. That monitor started at $4,999 with a VESA mount and had a $999 tilt-and-height-adjustable stand option. The Studio Display XDR, however, initially cost the same whether you bought one with a stand or a VESA mount. The prices for the standard Studio Display, which was announced at the same time as the Studio Display XDR, have not changed. The cost of the Studio Display with a VESA mount or a tilt-adjustable stand is $1,599/£1,499, while the model with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand is $1,999/£1,899. Apple Studio Display XDR (2026) Price When Reviewed: $2899 Best Prices Today: $2,899 at Amazon$2899 at Apple$3299 at B&H04:35 pmEddy Cue to appear on TBPN to discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary today
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services and Health, will make a video podcast appearance this afternoon as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary. more…04:27 pmSonnet returns with another best-in-class Thunderbolt 5 dock
We've gotten our hands on Sonnet's Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, and it is a massive connectivity upgrade adding 12 USB and Thunderbolt ports, storage, and more to your Mac with one cable.Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDockUSB-C and Thunderbolt docks help solve a persistent problem for Apple's MacBook lines by adding more points of connectivity that Apple doesn't include. In its latest Thunderbolt dock release, Sonnet is supersizing the options for end users.The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, as the name implies, works with the current fastest connectivity port on the current generation of Macs. It has a total of three Thunderbolt 5 ports, allowing you to connect multiple high-data devices to the 120Gbps Mac connection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:26 pmCarPlay’s latest upgrades offer exciting glimpse of what’s coming in iOS 27
CarPlay in iOS 26.4 unlocked access to a new category of apps: third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT, which just shipped its new CarPlay app yesterday. Here’s why these new apps offer a glimpse at what to expect from iOS 27 and the new Siri. more…04:25 pmAmazon issues AirPods Max 2 price drop on launch day
Apple's new AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones are in stock and on sale as retailers engage in a price war to compete for your business on launch day.Save on AirPods Max 2 on launch day - Image credit: AppleAirPods Max 2 officially launched today, and Amazon and Walmart are already competing for your business with a $20 discount on the Midnight color option. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:17 pmApple TV 4K might break a record no one wants to see happen
It makes sense that Apple TV 4K customers are vocal about the lack of new hardware. The current set-top box, introduced in 2022, runs the risk of breaking a record no one wants to see happen. more…04:14 pmThis high-res, high-refresh 27-inch Alienware monitor is under $325 today
Macworld Alienware AW2723 View Deal If you need an extra monitor for your home setup, you can plunk down a bundle on one of Apple’s Studio Displays or shop around for something more affordable. Today’s deal has you covered: Amazon is selling the Alienware AW2723 for a few cents less than $323 today, a savings of $227 on its original MSRP, and the best price you’re likely to find. When you get something with the Alienware name attached, you know you’re paying for a high-quality build with excellent specs. And that’s very much true for this particular gaming monitor. Built for high-performance gaming and productivity, the Alienware monitor features a 280Hz overclocked refresh rate (and 240Hz native refresh rate), as well as a super-fast 1ms response time for smooth and lag-free gameplay and perfect video editing. You’ll absolutely love this 27-inch IPS monitor with a crisp 2560x1440p resolution because it also delivers gorgeous colors and deep contrast. It will do wonders for any of your creative projects when paired with a MacBook or Mac mini. So go ahead and grab one of these Alienware monitors for $323 because it’s fantastic and a lot cheaper than you’d pay for one of Apple’s displays.04:00 pmRevisiting Steve Jobs’s most important lesson on Apple’s 50th anniversary
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. In 1994 Steve Jobs sat down with the Santa Clara Valley Historical Association for what I imagined they expected to be a simple interview. It was anything but. In a matter of a few minutes the Apple co-founder shared some of the most profound advice I have ever heard anyone in a position of power give. more…03:45 pmTim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary: ‘It’s definitely still his company’ | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary: ‘It’s definitely still his company’
As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Esquire for an in-depth conversation. In the interview, Cook discussed his memory of Steve Jobs, remarking that Apple is “definitely still his company.” Cook also once again discussed his strategy for interacting with the Trump administration and politicians around the world. more…03:37 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M5 Max MacBook Pro $199 off, Studio Display, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M5 Max MacBook Pro $199 off, Studio Display, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more
The Amazon spring sale is over, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is loaded with notable deals including the return of AirPods Pro 3 down at $199 holiday pricing as well as the all-new 24GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off and the 48GB at $199 off – we also have $199 off the M5 Max models. The new 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR is now $400 less than it was yesterday (as we reported this morning) and we also have an ongoing discount on David Pogue’s new “Apple: The First 50 Years“ hardcover book at 32% off via Amazon. Head below for a closer look and even more. more…03:24 pmiPhone Fold to reportedly have three unique design features new to Apple
The iPhone Fold is coming later this year, with all the obvious foldable design basics like a hinge, folding display, and more. But rumors indicate the iPhone Fold will also have several unique design features that are firsts for Apple beyond these basics. Here’s what’s coming. more…03:21 pmApple’s flashy homepage takeover touts ’50 years of thinking different’
On Wednesday the Apple homepage marked 50 years with a nostalgic and abstract animation showing its products. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmIran threatens Apple, other tech giants with attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened U.S. tech companies with attacks. The list includes Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmSuper-slim MagSafe power bank is the best I’ve ever used [Review] ★★★★★
The BMX SolidSafe Air is the world’s slimmest semi-solid-state iPhone power bank. We go hands-on ... and fall in love. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmI was an Apple guy almost from the start – here are my standout devices
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. On Apple’s 50th anniversary, it’s somewhat worrying that I’m old enough to have been an Apple guy almost from the very start. The above photo shows the OG me with the OG Macintosh in 1984. Oh, and a rotary-dial telephone just to complete the museum exhibit look. I never used an Apple I, but I did use an Apple II fairly extensively – and I’ve been a Mac guy literally from day one. So of all the Apple products I’ve used over the years, which ones stand out for me … ? more…02:54 pmPSA: VESA Studio Display XDR customers should request refund following price drop
Apple issued a rare price drop on an existing product with the VESA mount adapter version of the Studio Display XDR. It turns out customers who already spent the full original price are due for a refund. more…02:46 pmHow to stream NASA Artemis II launch live on iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV
NASA's Artemis II launch will be streamed live on April 1 through NASA+ and partner platforms. Here's how iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users can catch the history-making launch.How to watch the Artemis II launchCoverage begins at 12:50 p.m. Eastern time. NASA is targeting liftoff at 6:24 p.m. and directs viewers to NASA+ as the primary broadcast path.NASA built its distribution around its own streaming stack, then added YouTube and other platforms as secondary options. The approach makes clear which feeds are most likely to hold up during a high-demand event. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 pmOur first Apple products: How we joined the Cult of Mac
Apple's 50th anniversary makes us look back on how we got started using various Macintosh computers decades ago. Here's how it all began. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)