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9to5Mac Overtime 031: My fish died
Fernando and Jeff discuss M4 iPad mini impressions, hands-on with iOS 18.1, and initial thoughts on the new ChatGPT integration and other Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2.
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Expand Expanding CloseDeals: M4 Mac mini $50 off or from $349 with trade, official Apple Watch charger, new gray Beats Pill, more
Apple’s all-new M4 MacBook Pros have arrived, and we are already tracking solid deals on the rest of the M4 Mac lineup that debuted earlier this week. You can still land as much as $500 off M4 iMac with elevated trade-in values, but these offers are also now carrying over to the new M4 Mac mini – you can score one for as low as $349 with a base model M2 flip right now alongside $50 price drops for My Best Buy members. We also have one of the best prices ever on the latest official Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger, new Amazon all-time low pricing on Apple’s black M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboards, the very first deals on the new Beats Pill gray colorways, Apple Pencil offers, early Black Friday details, and more. Head below for everything in today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Apple video touts M4 MacBook Pro as ‘the Pro for pros’
Apple has released a new video today highlighting the ‘pro’-focused capabilities of the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup. In it, four professionals talk through how the device has impacted their work.
Expand Expanding CloseCyberpunk 2077 coming to Mac ‘early next year’
While detailing the all-new M4 MacBook Pro laptops, Apple has revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 will be one of the next AAA games to launch on Mac. The news follows titles like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Resident Evil 4, and more coming to macOS in 2024.
Expand Expanding CloseApple touts M4 MacBook Pro performance in ‘No Sweat’ video
Apple rounded out its “exciting week of announcements” today with the launch of the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup.
The company has now shared a new ad on YouTube promoting the performance of the M4 MacBook Pro line.
Expand Expanding CloseThe M4 MacBook Pro has the longest battery life ever in a Mac
Apple just launched its brand new M4 MacBook Pro, the last in a trio of Mac announcements made this week. Along with upgrades to the chip, display, and camera, Apple claims the new MacBook Pro has the best battery life ever in a Mac. Here’s what that means.
Expand Expanding CloseApple shows off new M4 MacBook Pro lineup in final announcement video of the week
In the final instalment of this week’s announcements, Apple has posted a 17-minute event video unveiling the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup.
The MacBook Pro lineup spans an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, as well as higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch models powered by M4 Pro and M4 Max …
Expand Expanding CloseApple doubles MacBook Air base RAM to 16GB on M2 and M3 models
In a surprise move, Apple has doubled the base RAM configuration on M2 and M3 MacBook Air models. Both MacBook Air models will now include 16GB RAM out-of-the-box, up from 8GB. The RAM increase comes without a change in price.
Expand Expanding CloseM4 Max chip has 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU and 35% increase in memory bandwidth
Apple’s high-end laptop chip, the M4 Max, debuted today as part of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
In its highest configuration, the M4 Max chip features a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 546 GB/s of memory bandwidth. That compares to the M3 Max specs of 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU and 400 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Through a combination of more and faster cores, Apple says customers should expect a 20% overall performance jump with M4 Max, compared to M3 Max.
Expand Expanding CloseApple launches entry MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, better battery life, more
Apple has unveiled a new M4 MacBook Pro, and just like the M3 last year, there’s a new 14-inch entry model along with two higher-cost premium versions. Here are all the details on the more budget-friendly, entry 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseApple unveils new MacBook Pro line with M4, nano-texture display, Center Stage camera, more
Following the launch of the new M4 iMac and Mac mini, Apple has one more announcement today. In a press release, the company officially unveiled its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup powered by the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
The new MacBook Pro lineup is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning November 8.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new MacBook Pro lineup powered by M4 Pro and M4 Max. For more details on the M4 version, check out our dedicated post for that model.
Expand Expanding CloseProton VPN comes to Apple TV to help expand your streaming library
With the release of tvOS 17 last year, Apple added native support for VPNs to Apple TV. In the intervening months, we’ve seen a handful of popular VPN services come to the Apple TV.
Now, Proton VPN is getting in on the fun and has officially launched its first Apple TV app. Proton VPN is also now available on Apple Vision Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Pokémon TCG app now available for iPhone
Nintendo has just launched a new Pokémon TCG Pocket app for iPhone. The app brings the experience of collecting and playing with Pokémon cards into the digital realm. Here’s what it can do.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to turn the HomePod mini into a portable AirPlay speaker
When I reviewed the new Beats Pill earlier this year, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth.
Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to make an AirPlay speaker, I decided to take matters into my own hands and turn my HomePod mini into a portable, battery-powered, AirPlay speaker.
Expand Expanding CloseApple products show lower outage risk and strong security appeal in Kandji survey
A new survey from Kandji highlights Apple’s rapid growth in enterprise settings and its reputation for strong security. The “Apple in the Enterprise” survey gives insights from over 300 IT professionals responsible for Apple device management at large organizations worldwide. Here’s a closer look at the findings and what they reveal about Apple’s role in modern business.
Expand Expanding CloseGentler Streak adds new sleep insights with its latest update
Apple Watch has gained a lot of sleep monitoring features in recent years, but there are still third-party apps that provide a more in-depth analysis of your sleep data. One of these apps is Gentler Streak, and its latest update adds new insights and options for sleep tracking.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new Mac mini shows that Apple still excels at building the best computers
Apple on Tuesday introduced a new generation of the Mac mini, and it’s impressively mini – much more compact than its predecessor. But the new Mac mini isn’t just about a new design, it’s also about incredible engineering. It shows how Apple still excels at building the best computers.
Expand Expanding CloseM4 Mac mini tidbits: Design changes, external display support, more
Apple toady officially unveiled the redesigned Mac mini powered by M4 and M4 Pro. The new model features a drastically smaller form factor, USB-C ports on the front, 16GB of RAM as the base configuration, and more.
Here are a few more tidbits about the new M4 Mac mini…
Expand Expanding CloseNotifications in iOS 18.1 could be the first killer Apple Intelligence feature
Something rings true about Apple’s catchphrase for Apple Intelligence: ‘AI for the rest of us.’ AI can do some really impressive (and problematic) things. But sometimes it’s the boring, practical improvements that are actually most useful. For example, every day ‘the rest of us’ endure the tedious task of notification management. And in iOS 18.1, Apple has made notifications so much better thanks to AI summaries.
Expand Expanding CloseApp Store will soon show summary of app reviews made by users
One of the new features of Apple Intelligence is the summarization of texts and notifications. Now it seems that Apple wants to bring summarization to another place: the App Store. Soon, you’ll be able to see a summary of app reviews made by users before downloading an app.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: October 29, 2024 – The all-new Mac mini is here
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Expand Expanding CloseM4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini: Outsized performance?
Following the debut of the M4 iMac, the all-new M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini machines are here. Read along for everything new and different for the M4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini on performance, design, I/O, features, price, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods 4 firmware updated with Apple’s newest release
Apple has released new firmware for AirPods 4, adding to the series of recent firmware releases for the entire AirPods product line. Here’s what you should know.
Expand Expanding CloseThe biggest benefit of Apple Intelligence so far is clear
Apple Intelligence, Apple’s set of generative artificial intelligence features, is only now becoming public, but its biggest initial impact may already be seen this week.
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