Amazon drops early Black Friday deals on M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air 16GB

Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB.

Christine McKee 1 year ago 0

Apple starts supplying replacement parts for iPhone 16 repairs

Repair parts for the iPhone 16 lineup are now available to order in the US and other countries, including for those wanting to fix their iPhone for themselves.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 0

Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip likely to arrive before budget models

Apple is likely to launch a refreshed Apple Vision Pro headset before a cheaper version of the product arrives, according to a new report.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 21

iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 22

How to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies

Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 4

iPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later — Like Apple says, the best iPhone yet

Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 11

Podcast

New Macs with Apple Intelligence, the next Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 1 year ago 0

New Mac mini has a slotted & removable SSD — but don't expect upgrades

Apple isn't soldering the SSD to the logic board in the M4 Mac mini, but given the company's history with Apple Silicon, don't expect upgrades.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 36

Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station review: Mobile charging without compromise

Glyde's specially designed sliding charging station is a great way to charge all your smaller Apple devices.

Thomas Sibilly 1 year ago 0

iPhones stored for forensic analysis unexpectedly reboot, causing problems for police

Multiple iPhone units stored for forensic analysis have rebooted themselves, causing concern among law enforcement officials that Apple has a new security feature.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 22

Two senior presidential campaign officials' iPhones maybe hacked by Chinese group

Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials' iPhones.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 4

Apple makes room for new Macs by rethinking retail Vision Pro demo stations

Apple is set to streamline its retail displays, making way for new Mac models by downgrading the Apple Vision Pro demo experience.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 14

How to fix iPhone Notes disappearing after iCloud terms & conditions update

When iPhone users accepted new iCloud terms, some were shocked to see all their Notes disappear from the app. Here's how to get them back.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 14

On-again off-again: Apple Ring project may not be dead

The long-rumored Apple Ring continues to generate buzz as industry insiders speculate on its potential to reshape health tech, despite uncertainty around its release.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 14

M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won't break the bank

Apple's overhaul of the Mac mini with M4 has been warmly received by reviewers, with many highlighting how it's one of the best values you can get right now — provided you avoid those pricey upgrades.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 12

iMac review roundup: good performance, good price — and great colors

Apple's new M4 24-inch iMac shows that the all-in-one desktop computer still has a loyal fanbase, with every reviewer also relishing the more vibrant colors of the new model.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 7

Daughter freezes out dad, after her iPhone was entombed in an ice skating rink

An iPhone has been frozen under the surface of an ice rink for about two months, after a worker slipped up and left his understandably angry daughter's mobile device on the floor.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: fantastically fast — but no real surprises

The first reviews are in for Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro, and they all enthuse about the performance and the battery life, but some regret that there's no striking redesign.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 4

Apple's iPhone 15 led sales globally in mid-2024 with Samsung close behind

Apple's iPhone 15 soared to the top of global smartphone sales in 2024, marking a new wave of demand for premium tech and flashy features.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

Testing out Mac ultra wide display mirror on Apple Vision Pro

You can finally mirror your Mac to Apple Vision Pro with new wide and ultra wide options. We updated to the latest beta so we could test it out.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 14

New Matter 1.4 spec supports more device types & improvements for Apple Home

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 1

How to set up a VPN on your router for whole-home protection

You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here's how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

MacBook Air with OLED reportedly delayed until 2028

A new supply chain report claims that Apple has pushed back adding an OLED screen to the MacBook Air, previously rumored to arrive in 2027.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 6

Get a MacBook Pro M4 with AppleCare from $52/mo, with option to upgrade every 2 years

There's no doubt about it — buying a new MacBook Pro in full every two years can get expensive. But with this subscription service, it's easy to get the latest technology (and enjoy the peace of mind of having AppleCare included) for a low monthly fee.

Christine McKee 1 year ago 3

Bluetti AC500 & B300S review: upgraded portable power station to get you through disasters

The Bluetti AC500 and B300S are an evolution of its powerhouse portable power station with a 5,000W inverter and 3,072Wh battery, ready to keep your lights on when the grid can't.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 2

Apple's numerous internal projects led to the upcoming API-powered Siri with AI

Siri could soon be able to view and process on-screen content thanks to new developer APIs based on technologies leaked by AppleInsider prior to WWDC.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 3

How to use iPad in portrait with Sidecar with macOS Sequoia

Apple has finally updated Sidecar to allow you to extend your Mac screen onto an iPad when it's in portrait, not just landscape. For now, though, it's fiddly, but here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 5

Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win

Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 44

Generation gaps: How much faster Apple Silicon gets with each release

Apple Silicon speed has steadily improved since the debut in 2020. Here's how much faster Apple has made its chips in just four years.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 38

Hands on with Belkin's Vision Pro strap that Apple didn't want to make

Apple elected not to make a combination strap for Apple Vision Pro that used the solo knit back with an over the head support. Belkin made one instead, and we've got it installed.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 1

European Union evaluating if Corning monopolizes the smartphone screen market

The European Union is investigating Corning over concerns that the company might misuse its dominant position in the global market for alkali-aluminosilicate glass, commonly used in smartphone screens.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 41

iPhone average selling price soars because of big demand for Pro models & more storage

Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 2

Pick up Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for $799 with early Black Friday savings

The $200 cash discount drops the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 16GB model down to an all-time low price of $799 leading up to Black Friday.

Christine McKee 1 year ago 0

Apple in talks with Foxconn to build Apple Intelligence servers in Taiwan

Apple wants to tap the talent at Foxconn to power its Apple Intelligence servers, though the supplier may already be at capacity.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 3

Mac mini shows Apple can be low cost — it just doesn't often want to

The new M4 Mac mini is exceptional value, but the line holding firm on pricing is an outlier for the firm that's used to charging $700 for Mac Pro wheels on top of exorbitant RAM and SSD prices.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 18

Budget Apple Vision Pro could be slimmer and brighter

Apple is still deciding on the displays for its expected lower-cost Apple Vision Pro, but is close to settling on a lower resolution screen that is brighter and also thinner than in the current headset.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 3

Apple Watch users may get a Ten Year Celebration activity challenge

Code within the new iOS 18.2 beta suggests that Apple is planning to acknowledge the decade anniversary of the Apple Watch with a new activity achievement.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 1

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