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Apple blocks exploit that leaked Apple Intelligence & synced iPhone data
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Amazon slashes $250 off M4 MacBook Air models, prices from $749
via appleinsider.comAmazon's year-end MacBook Air sale slashes $250 off a variety of M4 models, including configs with 24GB RAM.
Save $250 on a variety of M4 MacBook Air models with year-end savings - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's cheapest M4 MacBook Air deal is back for $749.99, reflecting a $250 discount on the 16GB/256GB model.Buy M4 MacBook Air from $749.99
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Wes Hilliard's best tech in 2025: Apple Vision Pro, Invites, & e-bikes
via appleinsider.comIt's been another busy year in tech, and while there were some interesting innovations, a few devices stand out for Wesley Hilliard. Here are his picks for his top tech in 2025.
Tech has had an interesting year, and Apple Vision Pro is the cap
There's a lot more going on in the tech world than what Apple releases in a given year. It saw a few important updates through 2025, but I'm focusing more on the ecosystem around Apple products rather than the products themselves.Well, with one exception.
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Best iPhone Air Deals: Where to Snag Apple’s Thinnest Phone at Even Slimmer Prices
via cnet.comDon't let the $1,000 starting price intimidate you, there are tons of ways to save hundreds or even pick it up for free.
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Count Your Steps and Reps in 2026 With a Discounted Apple Watch Ultra 3
via cnet.comThere is no need to pay full asking price for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the right deal.
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New LG GM9 5K mini LED display adopts AI scaling, anti-blooming tech
via appleinsider.comGlobal brand LG is launching a new line of high resolution monitors ahead of CES 2026, including two gaming monitors, and one model particularly suited to Mac users.
LG's new line of UltraGear evo monitors
For the initial round of monitors under the new brand, LG is including three models — 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. The GM9 will be the most enticing for Apple users and claims to fix one of mini LED's biggest issues."The new UltraGear evo marks a definitive turning point, signaling t
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This AI video enhancer for Mac fixes blur, reduces noise, and upscales to 4K
via appleinsider.comAiarty Video Enhancer can remove noise, reduce blur, and enhance your old videos to become watchable in beautiful 4K on your modern devices.
Image source: Aiarty
As content creators on Mac know, improving footage isn't always simple. We've all faced clips that are noisy, blurry, or simply too low in resolution to look great on modern screens.Whether it is cherished family videos, clips exported from old iMovie projects, or legacy mobile footage, traditional tools often fall short.
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Sergey Brin thought he had his Steve Jobs moment with the failed Google Glass
via appleinsider.comLooking back on Google Glass, Google co-founder Sergey Brin thought he was "the next Steve Jobs," a mindset that pushed the device out the door before it was ready for consumers.
Sergey Brin wearing Google Glass
Smart glasses are back, though whether or not that's a good thing remains to be seen. Meta's Ray-Ban Meta lineup is the current most well-known iteration of the technology, but it's certainly not the first.All the way back in 2012, Google introduced Google Glass, a lensless pair of smart
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Connect Your iPhone or Android to Any TV: A Guide for AirPlay, Chromecast and HDMI
via cnet.comWhen visiting friends and family, you can likely share videos from your phone to your TV without needing to log in to any built-in apps.
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How to buy a refurbished iPhone without getting burned
via appleinsider.comBuying refurbished tech is one of the easiest ways to save cash, cut waste, and still score a great iPhone, but, if you're not careful, you can lose your money. Here's what to look out for, and how to keep yourself safe.
iPhone 15 Pro
I personally love buying refurbished gear. My M2 MacBook Air was a refurb that I snagged from NewEgg.Not only did I save money, but I also managed to keep a device out of the landfill, which is kind of a big deal for me. And as I'm notoriously slow to upgrade my de
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Ride1Up Portola e-bike review: A foldable e-bike geared towards the everyman
via appleinsider.comThe Ride1Up Portola takes some getting used to even if you're coming from another e-bike, and is an excellent blend of features, performance, and price.
Ride1Up Portola
I love biking. I've talked about this extensively in the past.In 2023, I received the Gravel edition of the Roadster V2, a "stealthy" e-bike from Ride1Up. Before that, I hadn't hopped into the bike saddle since I was in high school.
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First half of 2025 in review on the AppleInsider Podcast
via appleinsider.comIt's been a busy year for Apple and alongside this week's news, it's time to look at just what happened when — from Apple Intelligence woes to brand new devices.
First of two special AppleInsider Podcast episodes looking back over Apple's 2025
T'was the week of Christmas and yet all around were still stirring yet more discussion of Apple staffers quitting the company. Join us as we may well be able to conclusively prove there's no mass exodus.But then also join us for news of the iPhone Fo
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Get a New iPhone for the Holidays? Turn Off This Setting on Your Old Device
via cnet.comMake sure you do this before you toss out your old iPhone.
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Deal alert: AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199 ($50 off)
via appleinsider.comAmazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal is back, saving shoppers $50 on Apple's newest earbuds.
Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199.49 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.49
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The best advanced iPad board game ports for the strategy gamer in your life
via appleinsider.comBoard games go far beyond Monopoly. More advanced digital board games can turn any get-together — or quiet night in — into an easy, portable way to play with friends and family across iPhone, iPad, and Macs.
Best board games for iOS, iPadOS | Image credit: Floodgate Games
The holidays are a great time to get friends and family together for food and fun. That's why we're compiling a list of the best iPhone and iPad board games.All of these titles work on iOS and iPadOS, and for anyone
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Get a 10% bonus on top of competitive payouts for your used iPhone
via appleinsider.comIf you received an iPhone as a gift for the holidays, trading in your used iPhone can free up cash for charging accessories, cases, and more.
Get a 10% bonus on your iPhone trade-in - Image credit: Gazelle
Instead of stressing over where to sell your iPhone, you can get a fast cash offer with almost no effort at Gazelle, a trusted service that's been buying used devices since 2007. And right now, AppleInsider readers get a 10% bonus on their final payout.
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Amber's best tech in 2025: Apple TV, mesh Wi-Fi, and an eBike
via appleinsider.comAmber's favorite tech of 2025 isn't flashy or futuristic — it's the gear that quietly works so well that you could almost forget it exists.
Ride1Up Roadster V2
Season's greetings, folks. I suppose it's my turn to share my favorite bits of tech that I've been using for the past year.I think my top tech products of 2025 are a pretty good reflection of who I am as a person. At my core, I will always prize utility over flashiness or bonus features.
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays from AppleInsider
via appleinsider.comWhile we'll still be here looking for news and bringing you the best deals, we at AppleInsider would like to wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season. Thank you for being with us throughout 2025.
Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's Claridges store in 2018
Enjoy the break, too, because it looks as if 2026 is going to be huge. As well as the expected new MacBook Pro models, we should have more iPads, maybe an iPhone 17e — and of course the long-awa
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The best classic iPad board games to play with your family & friends
via appleinsider.comApple's App Store hosts official iPad-optimized versions of classic board games that preserve traditional rules while adding modern multiplayer support.
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels
These apps are designed for the iPad's larger display rather than stretched iPhone layouts. Interfaces emphasize touch-first controls, readable boards, and shared-screen play that works naturally on a tablet.Multiplayer plays a central role, especially since iPads often function as living-room or travel device
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Twelve South PlugBug with Find My review: The ultimate travel charger
via appleinsider.comThe Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is easily my favorite travel charger and boasts the title of the first charger to integrate with Apple's native device-tracking technology.
Twelve South PlugBug with Find My review: My go-to travel charger
Personally, I feel as if we're in this golden age of Find My devices. We've moved out of the stage of just keychain and wallet trackers — of which are now plentiful.Instead, Find My is being integrated directly into our gadgets. We've seen luggage ta
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Tim Cook doubles Nike stake to $6M, Wall Street takes notice
via appleinsider.comApple CEO Tim Cook is doubling down on his Nike stock ownership, with his purchase of close to $3 million in shares seen as an endorsement of the sports brand's turnaround strategy.
Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers from May's iPad Pro launch - Image source: Apple via Hypebeast
Tim Cook is well known for having a long-time relationship with Nike, and it's one that he recently deepened. Now, has almost doubled his personal holdings in the brand.In a Form 4 filing released by the company on Tuesday,
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Leaker battle: iPhone Air 2 will ship in 2026, and not wait until 2027
via appleinsider.comAs is typically the case about a year out, the 2026 iPhone lineup is in flux, as one leaker contradicts reports that the second-generation iPhone Air won't arrive until 2027.
iPhone Air
The iPhone Air is viewed by analysts as a model that hasn't lived up to its potential in terms of sales. However, while some say that the second release in the iPhone Air line won't be arriving in 2026, one leaker is more optimistic.According to Weibo leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" on Wednesday, sources said that t
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Year-end Apple Watch Series 11 deals deliver prices as low as $299
via appleinsider.comYear-end price drops continue this week at Amazon, with the Apple Watch Series 11 now available for $299 after a $100 discount.
Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11.
Amazon's $299 deal matches the record-low price on the 2025 release, making it a great time to pick up the wearable ahead of embarking on a fitness journey in January.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299
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Samsung moves closer to producing iPhone 18 camera sensors in Texas
via appleinsider.comSamsung has taken the next step before it makes iPhone image sensors in the U.S., with new hiring and equipment installation underway at its Taylor, Texas, factory.
Image credit: Samsung
Samsung is gearing up to install production equipment at its Taylor, Texas, factory. The manufacturer is gearing up to produce the CMOS image sensors (CIS) used in Apple's iPhone.According to The Elec, the company listed job postings for technical and electrical project managers in mid-December. New hires will h
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Steep US tariffs on Chinese chip imports won't hit Apple until 2027
via appleinsider.comThe United States will hold off on raising its new tariff on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, delaying the financial hit on Apple's component sourcing efforts for Mac, iPhone, and other products.
Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018
The US-China tariff battle led to fears of massive tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States and potentially sky-high price rises for Apple products. While the world held its collective breath for tariffs to be intro
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Vanilla, for better and worse
via appleinsider.comBeyerdynamic is a huge name in the world of headphones. But the Aventho 300 a rare entry into the wireless market, and they have a lot to do to compete with premium headphones like AirPods Max.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: The Nordic Grey makes for some stylish headphones
At the crowded $400 price point, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 headphones are not short of competition. In fact, they're around $150 cheaper than Apple's own AirPods Max, depending on which sale is running at the time.They'r
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End-of-year blowout deals: Save up to $550 on Apple's MacBook Pro
via appleinsider.comEnd-of-year MacBook Pro deals are live, with prices starting at $1,299 and discounts of up to $550 off.
Save up to $550 on MacBook Pro laptops with year-end deals.
Amazon and B&H are driving prices far below retail, including a $1,349 entry point for the M5 14-inch and several deep cuts of up to $550 off on M4 Pro and M4 Max systems. These are the standout offers heading into the last week of 2025.
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Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.The tools we previously announced to help developers meet their compliance obligations will remain available for sandbox testing, including:
Declared Age Range API
Significant Change API under Permissi
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Texas judge says Apple doesn't have to check App Store ages
via appleinsider.comApple has been granted a temporary reprieve from needing to adhere to a Texas law forcing it to verify the ages of App Store users in the state.
Texas created a law forcing Apple to age-check all App Store users in the state from January 1
On January 1st, 2026, Apple was expecting to have to start verifying the age of all App Store users in Texas, after a new state law comes into force. Just over a week before the deadline, a judge has decided to place a hold on its implementation.In a Tuesday r
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The Best Tricks to Boost Your Bars: How to Fix Poor Reception on Your iPhone or Android
via cnet.comStop dropping calls this holiday season. Here's how to hack your phone to get a better signal.
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