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Apple's updated M4 MacBook Air could arrive sooner than expected
Apple is set to have a busy spring with new iPads, iPhone SE 4, and M4 in MacBook Air, but those new MacBooks could come earlier according to a new rumor.
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How Apple Watch will bring healther nights to Brazil with sleep apnea detection
Apple Watch users everywhere, now including Brazil, can catch early signs of sleep apnea and take steps toward healthier sleep. Here's how it works.
Andrew Orr
TikTok videos claim anyone can steal your credit cards with AirDrop
Before you start panicking: no, people can't steal your credit cards via AirDrop.
Amber Neely
This M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with 128GB RAM is $200 off with delivery by Christmas
A loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's top-of-the-line M4 Max chip is $200 off and in stock now, with delivery by Christmas.
Christine McKee
No, iOS Photos isn't telling you who last looked at your messages
A TikTok trend makes an astounding claim that the iOS Photos widget displays who is reading your messages and may be looking back at your photos, and it is not based in reality at all.
Malcolm Owen
macOS Sequoia 15.2 isn't allowing third-party utilities to make bootable backups
The developer of SuperDuper! says what they think is a bug in macOS Sequoia 15.2 has inadvertently broken how the app can create bootable backups — however, it may not be accidental at all.
William Gallagher
Apple accused of covering up war crimes by willfully using Congo conflict minerals
Apple has been formally accused by Congo of covering up war crimes by using conflict minerals in its supply chain, and criminal complaints have been filed in France and Belgium.
Mike Wuerthele
How to enable parental controls on macOS Sequoia
Keeping your kids safe online might seem scary, but it's simple with Mac. Learn how to set up parental controls for your child's Mac in macOS Sequoia.
Apple's M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro has returned to its best $1,749 Black Friday price
The newly released M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch is back to its record low price of $1,749, with units in stock with free 2-day shipping. This deal was last seen on Black Friday and limited supply is available.
Blackmagic's new camera for Apple Vision Pro content has a hefty $29,995 price tag
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera for Apple Vision Pro content was made available for pre-order, with shipments to customers expected in early 2025. Here's what it can do, and who it's for.
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Grab Apple's M3 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB for $1,699 ($200 off)
Packed with upgrades, Apple's M3 15-inch MacBook Air is $200 off and eligible for free 2-day shipping for easy holiday gift-giving.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta makes Genmoji available on Mac
The latest developer beta of macOS Sequoia introduces support for Genmoji, following the feature's debut on iPhone and iPad. Here's what you need to know.
Supply chain rumor suggests OLED iPad mini in 2026, foldable iPad Pro in 2027
A new supply chain analyst report suggests that Apple will begin converting its existing iPad lineup to OLED as soon as 2026, with a new folding tablet coming shortly after.
Price war: Apple's 1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro falls to $1,979
A holiday price war has erupted on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip and a bump up to 1TB of storage. Save $220 on the laptop, plus grab bonus savings on AppleCare.
Apple restarts the developer beta process with iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3
Fresh from its latest operating system releases, Apple has moved on to a new generation of developer betas, providing the first builds of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.3.
Apple Intelligence isn't hugely important, says an iPhone user survey done too early
The addition of AI features like Apple Intelligence are not impressive to consumers, a survey of Apple and Samsung smartphone owners claims, but the timing of the survey may have skewed the results.
Undisclosed HomeKit flaw used by Cellebrite to attack Serbian journalists
Apple's HomeKit is under scrutiny, as Serbian authorities are suspected of exploiting it to install Pegasus spyware without any user interaction at all.
'Silo' renewed for two more seasons as series finale looms
Apple has chosen to renew its post-apocalyptic drama "Silo" for two more seasons, but the series will end in season 4.
New Aqara devices leak, Apple's smart home progress continues, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts break down the latest Apple smart home news and several leaked devices ahead of CES 2025.
Andrew O'Hara
Sonos Sub 4 review: A minor update helps future proof the high-end subwoofer
Sonos didn't change its iconic look when it introduced the new Sub 4, but its minor tweaks help ensure the powerful subwoofer remains at top form for years to come.
Analysis: Apple not likely to enter the foldable market before 2027
Despite a seeming lack of consumer interest, Apple continues to plow ahead in researching future foldable iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could see the light of day as soon as late 2026.
Charles Martin
Snag Apple's M4 Pro MacBook Pro for just $1,779 with delivery by Christmas
As ship times slip for Apple's latest MacBook Pro, this deal on the M4 Pro 14-inch model not only discounts the laptop by $220, but it includes free 2-day shipping for easy holiday gift-giving.
Apple won't be selling smartglasses for a few more years
Apple's eventual goal of producing its Apple Glass smart glasses is still a long way from reality, with the challenges of making light and useful eyewear posing a problem.
Future Apple Watch Ultra might get satellite emergency messaging & hypertension detection
Apple's third-generation Apple Watch Ultra is expected sometime in 2025, and is rumored to include satellite messaging, along with some form of hypertension monitoring.
Giant foldable iPad with MacBook-like design rumored to arrive in 2028
Apple's foldable iPad plans could also include a super-sized version twice the size of an iPad Pro, that could go on sale by 2028.
Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen
New Magic Mouse said to fix everything that's been wrong with it for 15 years
Apple may be working on a replacement to its venerable Magic Mouse for 2026, and the new design is said to finally kill off a major sticking point for some users.
2025 AirTag rumored to get remarkably longer range location tracking and precision
Rumors persist that Apple will roll out a new AirTag in 2025, bringing more precise tracking to the device with a new and longer-ranged Ultra Wideband chip.
Pick up Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,349 with free next day shipping
The in-demand M4 Pro Mac mini is on sale at Apple resellers, with B&H discounting it to $1,349 with free next-day shipping for holiday gift-giving.
Apple may discontinue current iPhone SE & iPhone 14 models in EU
If you are in the EU and were thinking of buying an iPhone SE or iPhone 14 from Apple, you might want to hurry.
NeoRuler and M-Cube review: Smarter, iPhone-connected precision measuring
Hozo Design has a pair of digital measuring devices in the NeoRuler and M-Cube, with both having the goal of making both micro and macro measurements more precise and easier to accomplish.
Get a 24-inch iMac for just $799 with delivery for the holidays
Blowout prices are in effect on Apple iMacs, with discounts of up to $1,000 off and free delivery in time for Hanukkah and Christmas.
Tim Cook rumored to be meeting with Donald Trump for dinner on Friday
After a whirlwind tour of Europe and the UK, Apple CEO Tim Cook is said to be meeting with President Elect Donald Trump for dinner on Friday night.
BBC cries foul over Apple Intelligence headline notification summarizations
The UK's BBC has complained about Apple's notification summarization feature in iOS 18 completely fabricating the gist of an article. Here's what happened, and why.
Sonos Arc Ultra review: The best Dolby Atmos soundbar just got better
Sonos is trying to regain some of its shine with the Arc Ultra soundbar — and from what we've seen so far, it goes a long way towards restoring the brand's image.
Mac representation at Game Awards caps off a good year for macOS gaming
Gaming on Mac has arguably enjoyed its best year ever, but the promise of more arrivals to the platform could make things even better for Apple-based gamers.
AirPods Max plunge to $379.99 with Best Buy's doorbuster deal
Save $170 on AirPods Max with Lightning charging during Best Buy's Doorbuster Sale. This is the lowest price we've seen on the over-ear headphones, and delivery is available by Christmas.
iPhone 17 Slim specs will be an enormous engineering & supply chain challenge
Apple's supply chain will be challenged to produce the rumored iPhone 17 Slim. Here's what features the company is rumored to jam into the thinnest iPhone yet.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 & Apple Vision Pro is the gadget of the year on the AppleInsider Podcast
With this week's OS updates, Apple Intelligence is truly here, with more to come. Plus Apple is again or still in trouble for what's it done and what it hasn't, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Apple looking at expanding AirPods manufacture to India to help avoid tariffs
Apple is continuing to find a way to work around impending tariffs on imports from China, with AirPods said to be the latest product to benefit from India assembly.
How to copy file and app icons using macOS Preview
You can use the macOS Finder's Copy command to copy and paste files. But here's how to use the same command to copy file icons into Preview.
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Best monitors for Mac mini: budget visual heavyweights for the smallest Mac
If you've acquired an M4 Mac mini, you probably want a display to match. Here are the best monitors for the Mac mini that you should be looking at to go with your new hardware.
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