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Deals: 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off all-time low, M1 Mac mini $479, more
Back for all of Monday’s best discounts, 9to5Toys is starting off the work week by rounding up all of today’s best price cuts. On tap today, the lowest price ever has arrived on Apple’s new 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off. It’s joined by deeper clearance on the M1 Mac mini at $479, as well as a new all-time low on iPad mini 6 at $390 thanks to a refurbished sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseWill ex-Apple designer’s Humane ‘Star Trek comm badge’ be better than Apple Glasses?
I know, I know: I’m comparing Humane’s unreleased product with another that hasn’t even been officially confirmed to be in the works. But another way of asking the question is: What, if anything, will ever replace the iPhone?
Apple reportedly believes that it will be some form of augmented reality device, likely the long-rumored Apple Glasses – while two former Apple execs have demonstrated their own vision for a smartphone replacement: a device which has been widely compared to a Star Trek comm badge …
Expand Expanding CloseT-Mobile picked as wireless provider for US Veterans Affairs, here’s what that means
In the latest partnership for the Un-carrier, T-Mobile has signed a deal to be the primary wireless provider for the US Department of Veterans Affairs for the next decade. The deal will mean tens of thousands of wireless lines, 5G internet, and more for VA healthcare professionals and clinics that are providing important primary and mental healthcare.
Expand Expanding ClosePetey AI for iPhone and Apple Watch gets Apple Music integration, new app icons, more
Earlier this month Petey AI which offers GPT smarts for Apple Watch made the jump to iPhone along with Live Activities support, and other enhancements. Now Petey has received its latest update with a neat Apple Music integration to easily create playlists, add songs, and more.
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After nearly three years of work and wrapping up a beta, Slack has announced that its all-new platform for developers is now officially available. The “next-generation” API experience with a modular architecture means it’s easier than ever to create Slack integrations and automations to make the software more powerful and useful.
Expand Expanding CloseKandji launches Endpoint Detection & Response solution to enhance Apple security in the enterprise
Today, Kandji has announced the general availability of its Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solution. This latest offering enables enterprise IT and InfoSec teams to further improve security measures and productivity using connected intelligence and automation.
Expand Expanding CloseRefurbished iPhone sales continue to grow as Apple extends lead over Samsung
Apple is seeing significant growth in its refurbished iPhone business, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Apple’s refurbished iPhone sales reportedly grew by 16% in 2022, increasing its share of the “secondary” smartphone market to nearly 50%.
Expand Expanding CloseReports of Apple Store down – more likely a glitch than a product launch
When the online Apple Store is down, that usually means the company is adding new products – but this time it’s likely just a technical glitch.
The store has twice been replaced today with the message the company displays as it preps new products for sale …
Expand Expanding CloseTwitter checkmark chaos continues, with deceased celebrities and claims of fraud
Just when we thought the Twitter checkmark chaos was at an end, as Musk finally made good on his promise to remove them from legacy verified accounts, more U-turns have been made …
Expand Expanding CloseRumor corroborates these iPads will lose iPadOS 17 compatibility
We’ve gotten a second prediction about what iPads will lose compatibility when Apple releases its next major software update this year. Coming from a reliable source, the latest intel corroborates a previous rumor. Here’s a look at the expected iPadOS 17 device compatibility and what three iPads will likely be dropped.
Expand Expanding CloseConcept imagines iOS 17’s rumored ‘Journal’ app design
A report on Friday suggested that iOS 17 will include an all-new journaling app for the first time. The app is said to feature deep integration with other iPhone apps and features. A new concept from Parker Ortolani takes a look at what this app could look like in iOS 17…
Expand Expanding CloseUK Emergency Alert on my phone: what does it mean?
At 3 PM British Summer Time in the United Kingdom, the government has sent out a test text message for the Emergency Alert system. This system sends critical alert notifications to smartphones.
Expand Expanding CloseGurman: Apple headset attaches required battery pack via magnetic connector, separate USB-C port for data transfer
In the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On Newsletter for Bloomberg, he provides some more details on how the upcoming Apple AR/VR headset — expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June — works.
Gurman says the headset features two ports; a USB-C port for data transfer and a proprietary magnetic port to attach the battery pack. The external battery pack is required for the headset to function, and apparently resembles the MagSafe Battery Pack in size and shape. It will provide about two hours of battery life.
Expand Expanding CloseiPad 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air: Which is the best pick?
While the 10th-gen iPad comes with a slew of great updates, the 9th-gen iPad remains in the lineup and there’s also the 2022 iPad Air to consider. However, the iPad 10 may offer a sweet spot for modern features at an affordable price. Below we’ll break down all the similarities and differences between the iPad 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air to help you decide which is the best choice.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple developing 32-inch and 42-inch external displays with OLED
Apple’s plans to transition most of its product lines to OLED displays have been widely reported on in the past. A new report from analysts at research firm Omdia, however, sheds more light on Apple’s longer-term road map. In fact, according to this report, Apple is developing a 32-inch external display and a 42-inch external display, both with OLED screens.
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: The role of professional services teams in Apple deployments can’t be understated
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Apple’s success in the enterprise market over the past few years has made waves among business owners and IT professionals. The company’s seamless integration into existing systems has been a major draw as they look to make their employees more productive without overhauling current infrastructure. Integration with existing IT infrastructure is increasingly important to businesses that have turned to Apple devices and services.
Expand Expanding CloseBest iPhone 14 cases [Mid-year update: New releases, top picks, and more]
Update: Our 2023 roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases from all of our favorite brands is now live.
It is now time for our mid-year update on the best iPhone 14 cases. You’ll still find all of the best iPhone 14 cases out there in our list below, including our favorite options like the SANDMARC leather models and Spigen’s budget-friendly collection as well and options from Nomad, Twelve South, and more, but we have seen a number of new releases over the last few months as well. Apple’s official silicone, leather, and clear MagSafe iPhone 14 cases remain a pricey but solid option, but there are also plenty of others worth taking a look at for your spring/summer 2023 refresh. Not everyone buys a new Apple handset every year and updating your case can be a great way to add new life to your device as well as to match up with your seasonal outfit/vibe. Head below for a closer look at our mid-year update on the best iPhone 14 cases for your most important piece of EDC.
Expand Expanding CloseUnreleased Macs show up in Apple’s Find My ahead of WWDC 2023
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about new Macs coming in the next few months, although some of them are conflicting. But now it seems that Apple itself has unintentionally confirmed that there are new Macs on the way. That’s because Find My configuration files are showing identifiers for unreleased Macs.
Expand Expanding CloseThe high-tech Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is an elegant way to clean your floors, $300 off
Want to have clean floors effortlessly? Meet the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra – it’s a vacuum with a brain.
Expand Expanding CloseApple expands Tap to Pay and Track Detection features to more countries
Last year, Apple introduced Tap to Pay, which lets businesses use their iPhones to accept contactless payments. First launched in the US, Tap to Pay is now being expanded to Taiwan. At the same time, the company is also rolling out the Track Detection feature of the Apple Watch to users in France.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Anker’s M650 wireless microphone kit elevates your iPhoneography or mobile podcast kit
Earlier this year, Anker launched its new AnkerWork M650 wireless microphone kit. Taking on the likes of DJI and Rode, the pair of lavalier microphones is ready to elevate your mobile podcasting setup and iPhoneography shooting rig alike. The only question is, is it worth the $250 price tag?
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Inside Apple’s relationship with Goldman Sachs, Amex’s fears, and more
Within the last month, Apple has launched Apple Card Savings Account and Apple Pay Later as it continues to push further into consumer finance. A new report from the Financial Times today goes behind the scenes on Apple’s work in finance.
The report includes details on Apple’s relationship with Goldman Sachs, how “Tap to Pay on iPhone” could signal its broader goals in payment networking, and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseBluesky gets moderation and other new features, but you still need an invitation
Bluesky is the new social network that came as another alternative to Twitter. Supported by Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, it was launched as a “private beta” earlier this year. More recently, Bluesky has been updated with multiple new features, including content moderation. But you still need an invitation to join it.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s been over 400 days since Apple SVP John Ternus said ‘Mac Pro’ is ‘for another day’
Turns out John Ternus wasn’t kidding when he said “that leaves just one more product to go: Mac Pro, but that’s for another day”. Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, had just unveiled the Mac Studio, the most powerful Apple silicon machine at the time. The line served to reassure Mac Pro customers that the best was yet to come.
More than a year later, however, a Mac Pro running on Apple Silicon is still yet to come. The wait is compounded by the fact that the current Mac Pro running on Intel Xeon chips was introduced in 2019, and that machine was the long-awaited course correction for the 2013 Mac Pro.
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