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Deals: M2 iPad Air $100 off, M4 iMac pre-order discounts, Beats Solo 4 $100 off, more
Joining today’s worldwide debut of the new M4 iMac, we have a host of fresh price drops on a series of other 2024 Apple releases. Alongside ongoing offers on the new iPad mini 7, Amazon has now launched a wide-ranging sale event on the M2 iPad Air featuring straight up $100 price drops across the most accessible configurations in the lineup. Those offers sit alongside new all-time lows on the M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, huge $100 price drops on the 2024 Beats Solo 4 headphones, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals from $682, charging gear, and more. Head below for a closer look in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Today Apple released big new software updates for all its platforms, including iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more. Now, the company has released full details on all of the security updates added in those releases. Here’s what you should know.
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Apple has just released iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 with the first set of Apple Intelligence tools. However, they are only available in English for now. Although the company had previously said it will add more languages in 2025, Apple has just confirmed when exactly they will be added.
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Apple today launched the new M4 iMac in a press release, while simultaneously posting an announcement video to YouTube that looks like it could have been cut straight out of a streamed event video.
John Ternus introduces the new iMac as the first of “three exciting new product announcements” coming this week, all but confirming the imminent unveiling of the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro with M4 lineup coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch the video after the break …
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro 2 just got these powerful new features with iOS 18.1
Apple released a ton of new software updates today, with the highlight being the launch of the first Apple Intelligence features. But AirPods Pro 2 users are also getting some powerful additions in iOS 18.1. Here’s what’s new.
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Apple releases visionOS 2.1 for Apple Vision Pro
Alongside iOS 18.1, Apple has also released visionOS 2.1 for Apple Vision Pro users today.
Apple says that visionOS 2.1 includes bug fixes and security improvements and is recommended for everyone to install.
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Following the release of iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence for the public, Apple is also rolling out watchOS 11.1 for Apple Watch users. Keep reading as we detail more about the update.
Expand Expanding CloseApple brings USB-C to new Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse
Apple today announced a brand new M4 iMac, and with it the news we’ve all been waiting for: USB-C has finally been added to the Mac’s key accessories. The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse are now fully USB-C, and can be ordered now in both white and black.
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Apple has released software updates for its two home products, the Apple TV 4K and HomePod. tvOS 18.1 and HomePod 18.1 are now available for download. Here’s what to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.1 now available with Apple Intelligence features, more
After three months of beta testing, iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features is now available to everyone. This update includes features like Writing Tools, Clean Up in the Photos app, notification summaries, and much more.
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Apple has released the next big update for the Mac: macOS Sequoia 15.1. This brings the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, plus some non-AI upgrades. Here’s everything that’s new.
Expand Expanding CloseApple unveils M4 iMac in new colors, nano-texture display option, 16GB base RAM, more
Apple is kicking off its promised “exciting week of announcements” today with the introduction of the M4-powered iMac. In addition to the M4 chip, the new iMac features a nano-texture display option, new color choices, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Intelligence is here: iOS 18.1 includes Writing Tools, a new look for Siri, notification summaries, and more
After a lot of marketing hype and developer testing, Apple Intelligence is finally here, with the public release of iOS 18.1 rolling out now. Apple Intelligence is available on all iPhone 16 models and iPhone 15 Pro, the new iPad mini, or older Macs and iPads powered by the M1 chip or newer.
iOS 18.1 includes the first wave of Apple Intelligence functionality. More features are coming in iOS 18.2, and later in 2025. The headline features available now include Writing Tools, notification summaries, a new visual update for Siri, Photos enhancements, and more. Here’s everything new …
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Expand Expanding CloseIt will be great if Apple brings back the iMac G4 design for its smart home display
A report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that Apple’s upcoming smart home display might bear more than a passing resemblance to one of the most iconic Macintosh models, the iMac G4.
This is something I suggested might happen back in the summer, though personally I was hoping for a magnetic attachment for an iPad …
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.1 guide: Every new feature and change
Following the public release of iOS 18.0, Apple is now focused on iOS 18.1. Now available to everyone, iOS 18.1 includes new Apple Intelligence features plus a major change to the iPhone’s NFC chip.
Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 18.1 as it rolls out to your iPhone today:
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Instagram might make your video look terrible if it’s not popular
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has admitted that the company may reduce the quality of your video if it thinks it’s not getting enough views …
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Cash App data breach victims have just a few weeks to claim up to $2,575
If you had a Cash App account between August 2018 and August 2024, you could be eligible to claim up to $2,575 in compensation for a data breach – but only if you submit your claim quickly …
Expand Expanding CloseNeither Apple nor Masimo could admit what the $250 case was really about
The $250 (yep, there’s no missing ‘M’ from the end of that number) Apple was awarded in its patent infringement case against Masimo might seem amusing – as John Gruber wryly noted, it’s just about enough to buy one Apple Watch SE.
But what was even more amusing is than neither Apple not Masimo could admit what the case was really about for the respective parties …
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 16 now banned in Indonesia over Apple’s unfulfilled investment commitments
Earlier this week, the Indonesian government has banned the sale and use of iPhone 16 models in the country, alongside other Apple products released this fall, including the Apple Watch Series 10. The ban occurred because Apple failed to meet some of its investment commitments in the country (via The Economic Times).
Expand Expanding CloseiPad 11: Here’s what the rumors say about Apple’s cheapest iPad
Apple skipped updating their cheapest iPad this year (and last year as well), leaving it with the over four year old A14 chipset. They did lower the price earlier this year, from $449 to $349, but we should finally see a real refresh next spring. Here’s what to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseMeta Quest 3S review: Apple would never make this
Meta released a brand new mixed reality headset about two week ago, the Meta Quest 3S. It’s their cheapest mixed reality headset by far, starting at a price of $299, compared to the $499 starting price of Meta Quest 3. Don’t get confused though, the S in 3S does not mean it’s better, even though you may think that.
It’s a great value for mixed reality – but something Apple would never make.
Expand Expanding CloseThree products Apple won’t announce during its ‘exciting week of announcements’
Apple is going to be holding an “exciting week of announcements” starting tomorrow, confirmed by Apple marketing exec Greg Joswiak. Although the announcements will focus on the first M4 Macs, rumors for several other Apple products are circulating. Today, we aim to clarify what you shouldn’t expect this week.
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iPad mini 7 teardown confirms no display hardware changes for ‘jelly scrolling’ fix
iFixit shared their teardown for the new iPad mini yesterday, highlighting the fact that Apple did not rotate the display driver in order to fix the “jelly scrolling” problem – which many expected them to do. Instead, the fix lies somewhere else.
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