Best deals Dec. 15: OWC Apple holiday sale, Nintendo Switch OLED, $78 Beats Studio Buds, more!

Wednesday's best deals include $120 Apple TV 4K, $20 Thunderbolt 4 cable, $100 off an E-bike, and $30 off podcasting microphones.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

DJI among 8 Chinese groups heading onto U.S. investment blacklist

Drone maker DJI is to be added alongside seven other Chinese companies to an investment blacklist by the U.S. Treasury, due to allegedly being involved in surveillance of Uyghur Muslims in China.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 103

Final day: Apple's Mac mini with 16GB RAM drops to $789, plus AppleCare sale

Holiday bargain hunters on the lookout for a steep discount on Apple's budget-friendly Mac mini can save on every model equipped with 16GB of memory. Prices start at just $789 (up to $150 off) — and even AppleCare is on sale.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

PopSockets PopGrip review: Finally, MagSafe delivers a better PopSocket experience

As long-time skeptics of PopSockets, we've finally come around thanks to a new MagSafe version for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 5

Apple wipes on-device CSAM photo monitoring from site, but plans unchanged

Apple removed all signs of its CSAM initiative from the Child Safety webpage on its website at some point overnight, but the company has made it clear that the program is still coming.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 18

B&H's Holiday Sale knocks up to $270 off MacBooks, Mac mini, iPads, iMacs

New price drops are in effect at B&H Photo this Wednesday, as the Apple Authorized Reseller knocks up to $270 off MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and 24-inch iMac models.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Some Mac users not receiving macOS 12.1 download prompt

Some users are now reporting that they are unable to see the macOS 12.1 update on their M1 Macs.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 6

WhatsApp immediately crashing upon opening for many iPhone users

WhatsApp users across the globe are reporting that the app now crashes upon opening, preventing users from responding to messages or accessing contact lists.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 6

Adobe updates Photoshop for iPad with new Smudge, Sponge tools

Adobe has updated the iPad version of Photoshop with new Smudge and Sponge tools that were previously only available on the desktop version.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

App Store version of Xcode 13.2 causing problems for developers

A bug in the Mac App Store version of Xcode 13.2 is causing problems for developers, who are reporting package errors and issues with compiling projects.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 7

Last call: Up to $300 off 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, Mac mini 16GB RAM for $789, $200 off 13-inch MacBook Pro, $150 off MacBook Air

The steepest Mac markdowns of the season are ending on Dec. 15, with discounts of up to $300 off 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Plus, save up to $150 on popular Mac mini and MacBook Air configs. Even Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro is $200 off, and AppleCare across the entire range is up to $80 off.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Last-minute gift ideas: Here's what to get family and friends when you're short on time

Time is running out if you want to buy a holiday gift for friends and relatives. Here are some ideas for last-minute purchases you can secure to give to your loved ones for Christmas.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple TV+ drama 'Servant' renewed for its fourth & final season

M. Night Shyamalan announced that "Servant" has been renewed for its fourth and final season on Apple TV+.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 2

Nomad USB-C Sport cables and 30W Wall Charger review: Reliable, if uninspired

Joining Nomad's lineup of USB-C accessories are new Sport cables as well as a new 30W wall charger. We check them out to see if they're worth adding to your kit.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0

Apple's Zane Lowe highlights Apple Music Voice Plan with tutorial & helpful tips

Alongside the release of the Apple Music Voice Plan in iOS 15.2, Apple has published a new audio tutorial with Zane Lowe guiding users through the new subscription.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple brings back mask requirement to all U.S. Apple Stores

Apple is reinstating a requirement for customers to wear masks when visiting an Apple Store in the United States, due to a rise in cases of COVID-19.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple TV+ 'The Afterparty' gets full trailer and January 28 debut date

Two months after teasing the show, Apple has released a full trailer for Tiffany Hadish's "The Afterparty," debuting on January 28.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 0

Nomad's new Base Station Hub adds magnetic alignment, charges four devices

Nomad has updated its ever-popular Base Station Hub with new magnetic alignment that aims to help iPhones with MagSafe better align themselves to the Qi coils for the most efficient charge possible and effortless placement.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0

Amazon drops AirPods to $89, delivering better than Black Friday pricing

Matching Walmart's early Black Friday AirPods deal and beating its own Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing, Amazon has dropped Apple AirPods to $89 while supplies last.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Apple dominates wireless audio segment despite AirPods shipment plunge

Apple AirPods and Beats shipments fell by more than 30% in the third quarter of 2021, but the company still maintained its dominance of the market.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple TV+ app now available on Sky Q and Sky Glass

The Apple TV+ app has launched on Sky Q set-top boxes and Sky Glass TVs bringing Apple's subscription service to the Sky TV platform.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 1

New Sonnet Echo 5 hub has three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A

Sonnet's new Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 hub provides not just more downstream Thunderbolt ports to modern Macs, but also a fast USB-A port for older peripherals.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 12

Apple highlights Employee Giving program, global volunteer initiatives

Apple has highlighted some of the various ways that its employees volunteer, donate, or otherwise give back to the communities in which they live.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

NSO considering killing Pegasus spyware under financial & lawsuit pressure

NSO Group, the security firm behind the Pegasus spyware used to attack iPhones used by journalists and government critics, is allegedly considering bailing out of the scandal by shutting down the unit in question.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 14

Best deals Dec. 14: $1,049 512GB M1 MacBook Air, $280 Anker mini projector, more!

Accompanying $200 off an upgraded M1 MacBook Air configuration, Tuesday's best deals include discounts on Anker chargers, $100 for the Elgato Key Light Air, and $600 off a Sony 75-inch 4K Smart TV.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple & Google have unfair 'vice-like grip' on smartphone markets, says UK regulator

Apple and Google are using their market power to create domineering self-contained ecosystems, according to a UK regulator, enabling the tech giants to have a "vice-like grip" over mobile devices that limits competition.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 33

Apple TV+ beats Netflix in auction for Colin Farrell drama 'Sugar'

After what has been called a "heated" bidding process, Apple has come out on top and will reportedly be funding detective story "Sugar" starring Colin Farrell for Apple TV+

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 1

Vox buying Group Nine, forming one of the largest online publishers

After news of the deal leaked out early Monday, Vox and Group Nine have announced the all-stock merger which will further grow the merged entity into one of the largest online publishers.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 0

How to use the new Weather app in iOS 15

Apple has done a remarkable job with its Weather app in adding Dark Sky data, yet still keeping the app simple and clear to use, in iOS 15.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

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How to: 4 ways to get into a locked iPhone without the Password

Apple devices are popular for their security features, including a strong passcode lock preventing unauthorized access. But if you forget the passcode, you'll have a problem. Here's how to bypass it.

Sponsored Content 4 years ago 0

Labor Department investigating Apple over #AppleToo employee complaints

The United States Labor Department has opened an investigation after receiving complaints that Apple has repeatedly retaliated against employees.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

Apple releases Xcode 13.2, new features hint toward Swift Playgrounds 4

A new update to Apple's Xcode integrated development environment suggests that Swift Playgrounds 4 may soon be on its way.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

Apple Original films pick up six Critics Choice Awards nominations, including Best Picture

Apple TV+ films "CODA" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth" have picked up six Critics Choice Film Award nominations, bringing the streaming service's total Critics Choice Award nominations to 15.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 1

Save up to $250 on Apple's MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac, plus free expedited shipping

Exclusive deals on Apple's M1 lineup are in effect now, with 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac hardware up to $250 off. Prices start at $629 with free expedited shipping.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Apple Watch fall detection feature credited with saving 85-year-old after fall

The Apple Watch is credited with saving the life of an elderly Ottawa resident who took a fall, allowing police to locate him while he was unconscious.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 6

Log4j may be the worst vulnerability yet, says Department of Homeland Security

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns that the newly discovered Log4j vulnerability will affect hundreds of millions of devices and that "no single action will fix the issue."

Amber Neely 4 years ago 6

Apple Silicon iMac Pro coming Spring 2022, no 'iPhone Fold' until 2023 analyst says

A new iMac Pro model with a mini LED display could arrive in the spring of 2022, while Apple's first foldable iPhone likely won't make a debut until 2023 or 2024, a display analyst claims.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 15

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