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Deals: 13-inch M5 MacBook Air new low, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, M4 iPad Air $100 off, Magic Keyboard, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break features the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal still down at $199 spring holiday pricing, but we are also featuring Apple’s most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting a new all-time low (and the 24GB/1TB model at nearly $85 off). From there, we move over to this silver 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at its best Amazon price ever ($250 under launch) as well as Apple’s new 1TB M4 iPad Air at over $100 off, and the least pricey Magic Keyboard sitting at its all-time best price on Amazon today. Head below for a closer look.

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Eddy Cue just explained why Apple’s credit card charges feel so random

As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations yesterday, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, appeared on the TBPN, “Technology’s Daily Show”, podcast.

Cue discussed a wide range of topics during the interview, including a fascinating look at how Apple managed to make money selling songs on iTunes for $0.99.

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Apple says payments fully blocked in Russia following government diktat [U]

Apple pulls the plug on all payments in Russia following government diktat | Photo shows Russian banknotes and credit cards

Apple says that all payment processing in Russia has ceased, meaning that it’s no longer possible for residents of the country to make app purchases or renew subscriptions. This includes subscriptions to Apple services like iCloud+ and Apple TV.

The move followed a diktat from the Russian government, and saw the closure of a loophole that allowed customers to make payments to Apple indirectly …

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United Airlines app streamlines AirTag tracking, tells you TSA wait times

United Airlines app streamlines AirTag tracking, tells you TSA wait times | Photo shows a 787-9 leaving the runway on a flight to London

The United Airlines app has been updated with streamlined access to AirTag baggage tracking. The app now makes it easier for you to share the location of an AirTag with United’s customer service staff.

Additionally, with a partial government shutdown leaving TSA checkpoints understaffed, the app will now provide you with estimates of the wait time for security at your departure airport – alongside a number of other useful enhancements …

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