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• Top 5 Apple Products to Look Forward to in 2025

  20-12-2024 23:22 via macrumors.com
  
  It's looking like 2025 is going to be an important year for Apple, with the company planning to revamp the iPhone, push further into smart home products, and improve Apple Intelligence. There are tons of new products rumored for 2025, including new iPhones, M4 Macs, a smart home command center, and much more.
  We've highlighted the top five Apple products that will have the biggest impact in 2025.iPhone 17 "Air"
  There's a new, super thin ‌iPhone‌ planned for 2025, and while we don't kno
  
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• Tim Cook says Apple ‘never talked about’ charging for AI, here’s why

  20-12-2024 22:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Over the past few months, two big waves of Apple Intelligence features have debuted via iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. While some have speculated Apple is planning paid AI services in the future, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook recently said that charging has never even been discussed. Here’s why.more…
  
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• All the changes Apple has made to the Photos app since iOS 18

  20-12-2024 22:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As part of iOS 18, Apple unveiled the biggest-ever redesign to the Photos app. With a single-pane interface, the new Photos app highlights collections and curation while being fully customizable to your liking.
  The rollout of the Photos app, however, proved to be polarizing. While I’ve been a fan of it since it first debuted, Apple has made several tweaks in subsequent iOS 18 updates to address some of the most common complaints. It has also added several notable new features.
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• iPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming next year

  20-12-2024 21:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Next year is set to be big for the iPhone, with a compelling new iPhone SE 4 in the spring and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in the fall. But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in 2025.more…
  
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• Apple starts winding down iPhone 14 and iPhone SE sales in the EU

  20-12-2024 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As expected, Apple is starting to wind down sales of the Lightning-equipped iPhone SE and iPhone 14 lineups from the European Union. This comes as the EU’s common charger mandate is set to go into effect on December 28, requiring smartphones to feature USB-C for charging.
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• M4 MacBook Pro drops to best price for the last time this year

  20-12-2024 20:14 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s the last chance to get your hands on a new M4 MacBook Pro this year, and it’s the best time to do it because it’s down $200, for a total price of $1,399 over at Amazon, matching its best price so far. This is the powerful M4 model we’re talking about with 16GB of RAM, so it’s truly a geat deal.The 14-inch MacBook Pro went from “meh” to marvelous, we wrote in our 4.5-star review. The laptop got a near-perfect score from us, with our main pra
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Aqara unveils a new valve controller to help prevent major water damage during leaks

  20-12-2024 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Smart home products have come a long way, but one area often overlooked is water management. Aqara’s newly launched is changing that by turning your existing water valves into smart components of your home. Originally announced at IFA 2024, this retrofit device pairs with water leak sensors and integrates seamlessly into HomeKitmore…
  
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• Why Apple’s approach to alerting victims of spyware attacks is the right one

  20-12-2024 19:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  For several years, Apple has notified individuals targeted by government spyware, alerting them to potential compromises and directing them to seek assistance. Notably, Apple recommends contacting Access Now, a nonprofit operating a digital helpline for civil society members suspecting government spyware targeting, rather than contacting Apple’s own security engineers.
  Cybersecurity experts say that Apple’s approach in alerting victims to spyware attacks is the right one.
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• Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $499.99 ($49 Off)

  20-12-2024 19:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $499.99 in four colors, down from $549.00. This is a return of the Black Friday price on the headphones, and only a few dollars higher when compared with the previous record low price.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Colors available on sale include Blue, Midnight, Orange, and Purple. Depending on your location, mos
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 20, 2024 – Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors, more

  20-12-2024 18:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50%.more…
  
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• Next-gen CarPlay’s first models should still ‘arrive in 2024,’ per Apple’s site

  20-12-2024 18:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Holiday breaks are starting to kick off, when Apple and other companies tend to not make many new announcements. But there’s one big update we’re still expecting, according to Apple’s website: the arrival of the first next-gen CarPlay models.more…
  
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• Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with holiday delivery

  20-12-2024 18:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – all of which should arrive in time for Christmas gift-giving next week.more…
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Every Apple Product Coming in 2025

  20-12-2024 18:19 via macrumors.com
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look ahead to all of Apple's expected hardware announcements for 2025.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  Rumors and reports from a range of reliable sources suggest that Apple will release at least 22 new products in 2025, with a series of minor to major updates and refreshes planned for the iPhone, iPads, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch, as well as one entirely new product. Here's everything
  
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• 'Ice Dive' Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video Now Available

  20-12-2024 18:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Vision Pro users can watch a new episode of the "Adventure" series starting today, delving into a freezing underwater dive in the Arctic with athlete Ant Williams.
  The Ice Dive episode follows Williams as he attempts to shatter the world record for swimming the longest distance under ice with just one breath.
  Ice Dive is the third episode in the Adventure series on the Vision Pro headset. The first Adventure episode, Highlining, was one of the first immersive videos that Apple made availab
  
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• Best iPad for kids 2024-2025: To go cheap or small, that is the question

  20-12-2024 18:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Kids love iPads. The simplicity of tapping on the screen when they want things to happen means they can learn to use them in seconds, but there’s plenty that Apple’s tablets can do. Whether it’s educational games, entertainment apps, using them to create art with an Apple Pencil or just something to stop them getting bored on car journeys, iPads can be a godsend.Choosing the right one can feel a bit daunting. After all, don’t they all do the same things? What&rsq
  
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• Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 doorbuster price, AirTag 4-pack down at $70 ($17.50 each), action cams, more

  20-12-2024 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We are ready to cap off the work week with a fresh batch of discounts alongside ongoing lows at up to $250 off on Apple’s most affordable M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro configurations. The last round of Doorbuster deals from Best Buy before the holidays is now live for everyone with a notable $80 price drop on Apple Watch Ultra 2 alongside the return of Black Friday pricing on Apple’s 4-pack of AirTags at $70 – both of these deals are also matched at Amazon. These highlights join a
  
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• New MacBook Air OLED timeline reveals two unfortunate drawbacks

  20-12-2024 17:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week we received word that the MacBook Pro would be getting OLED and lose its notch starting in 2026. That same report also detailed the OLED timeline for Apple’s other products, and it doesn’t look great for the MacBook Air in two key ways.more…
  
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• Here are the airlines that officially let you track your luggage with Apple AirTags

  20-12-2024 16:48 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack
  Apple’s “Share Item Location” feature enables users to share the location of their AirTags with select airlines (see below) to assist in locating lost luggage.
  How to Share AirTag Location:Update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the latest operating system.
  Open the Find My app.
  Select the AirTag attached to the lost luggage.
  In the Lost AirTag section, tap “Share Item Location.”
  Tap “Continue,” then “Share Link.”
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• Get an unlocked iPhone 15 for over $300 off in this blowout sale

  20-12-2024 16:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Finding an unlocked iPhone for less than Apple’s listed price is a rare thing unless it’s refurbished or otherwise used. But we found one today: Amazon’s Woot is selling an unlocked iPhone 15 in black for $580 (128GB), $610 (256GB), and $695 (512GB), a savings of $149, $189, and $304, respectively.This iPhone 15 isn’t sold by Apple but is promised to be in “Pristine” condition having “never been in customer hands.” Woot says the phone &ldq
  
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• Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Hits Best-Ever $69.99 Price on Amazon

  20-12-2024 16:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Today we're tracking the return of an all-time low price on Apple's AirTag 4-Pack, which has hit $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. The AirTag 4-Pack was priced at $72.99 for most of December, so this is the first time we've seen it return to its record low price in a few weeks.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Depending on your location, the AirTag 4-Pack may still
  
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• Apple warns spyware targets via ‘threat notifications,’ offers these next steps

  20-12-2024 16:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Did you know that Apple, for years, has had a system and process for sending ‘threat notifications’ to users of suspected spyware attacks? Here’s what that means, and new details on the guidance Apple gives users with a compromised device.more…
  
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• Apple begins discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU

  20-12-2024 16:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s current A15 Bionic-powered iPhone SE (3rd generation)
  Ahead of an EU regulation mandating USB-C ports for wired charging on new smartphones, Apple has today listed the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus as unavailable on its online store in Switzerland.
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:‎Switzerland is not officially part of the EU, but the country participates in the single EU market and is thereby subject to EU trading laws.
  While all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16
  
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• Apple Begins Discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU Ahead of USB-C Requirement

  20-12-2024 15:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Starting today, the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus, are listed as unavailable on Apple's online store in Switzerland, ahead of a regulation that will require smartphones with wired charging capabilities that are newly placed for sale to be equipped with a USB-C port in the European Union (EU).
  Switzerland is not officially part of the EU, but the country participates in the single EU market and is thereby subject to EU trading laws.While all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 mod
  
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• Best Mac 2024-2025: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared

  20-12-2024 15:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re wondering which Mac to buy, you’ve come to the right place. In our Mac buying guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio, with expert buying advice to help you choose the machine (and configuration) that’s right for you.Apple makes six different types of Mac: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro, but within each of those categories there are vari
  
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• 10th generation Apple iPad hits its lowest price ever

  20-12-2024 15:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  The completely redesigned tenth generation iPad is more capable, more versatile, and more fun than ever.
  The 10th generation iPad is a highly recommended, budget-friendly option for those looking to get in on the best tablet computers on the market.
  iPad 10 offers great value, especially now with a record-low price of $249.99 (as of December 19th, with an on-page coupon via Amazon), down from its full price of $349 (and recent sale price of $279). Key features include:
  • A14 Bionic chi
  
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• Wrap up your shopping with these low-price gift cards for Apple fans

  20-12-2024 14:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you haven’t checked the calendar lately, the holidays are nearly upon us, and if you haven’t gotten around to getting something for the Apple fans in your life, we have the perfect solution: an eGift card. You don’t have to spend a lot, you’ll get it immediately, and your recipient will love it.Of course, you’ll want to get them a card they can use to buy one of their favorite Apple devices, and there are several great options. The most obvious is an App
  
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• How to use AirTag sharing when travelling with family and friends

  20-12-2024 14:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I didn’t waste any time when AirTags first came out, immediately buying eight of them: for five bags, keys, a videography rig, and a bicycle. But I’ve also repurposed some of them during trips for some AirTag sharingwith friends, and iOS 18.2 makes this option even better.I’ve confessed before to being something of a bagaholic, so the first thing I did was to slip an AirTag into each of my main bags, where they live almost permanently …
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• Best Apple Watch: Which Apple Watch to buy in 2024-2025

  20-12-2024 14:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple released only one new Apple Watch in 2024: the Apple Watch Series 10. It offers a refined design and a few modest upgrades over the Series 9. Apple did not update the Ultra 2, and instead just added a new color option. You can also still buy the Apple Watch SE from 2022.
  In this guide, we will help you decide which Apple Watch is best for you. We’ll compare the features, specs and price as well as offer advice on choosing cases, colors, and straps in our Apple Watch comparis
  
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• Bluesky extortion problem gets first response; Mentions tab added

  20-12-2024 13:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We learned earlier this week of a Bluesky extortion issue, emerging after the social network said that it would use domain name ownership as a way to verify the identity of public figures.Bluesky hasn’t fully addressed the issue, but has taken one step toward reducing the problem of scammers impersonating well-known people on the platform …
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• ChatGPT for Mac Can Now Read Your Apple Notes – Here's How

  20-12-2024 13:10 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its ChatGPT app for macOS, adding support for Apple Notes and a range of popular third-party apps. The update builds on last month's release that introduced the ability to read on-screen content from select Mac apps.
  This expansion should broaden ChatGPT's utility for both casual users and developers using macOS, as the AI assistant can now interact with content in Apple Notes, Notion, and Quip, alongside numerous development environments including BBEdit,
  
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• AI video editing coming to Instagram next year, using text prompts

  20-12-2024 13:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  AI video editing based on text prompts is coming to Instagram next year, with the company’s head showing off the ability to do things like change your clothing and video background, as well as some funkier stuff like adding animated characters.The company had earlier shown a demo video (below) of completely AI-generated video, stating that it was just a research project, but it seems the first practical application of the tech is arriving sooner than expected …more…
  
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• Apple Teams Up With NVIDIA to Speed Up AI Language Models

  20-12-2024 12:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has shared details on a collaboration with NVIDIA to greatly improve the performance of large language models (LLMs) by implementing a new text generation technique that offers substantial speed improvements for AI applications.
  Apple earlier this year published and open-sourced Recurrent Drafter (ReDrafter), an approach that combines beam search and dynamic tree attention methods to accelerate text generation. Beam search explores multiple potential text sequences at once for better resul
  
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• Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025

  20-12-2024 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025. Having long struggled with limited device support and complex standards, the company wants to move forward with simplified platforms, deeper device integration and improved software. This change in strategy is intended to strengthen the Apple ecosystem and make it competitive at a time when the larger industry is resting its hopes on Matter and Thread to restart a faltering market.In this article we outline Apple’s smart home strateg
  
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• 5 exciting products that will shape Apple’s 2025–and beyond

  20-12-2024 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has had a jam-packed 2024. From kickstarting its spatial computing era with the Vision Pro to finally embracing AI on its platforms—the firm has laid some solid groundwork that could reshape the tech industry in the coming years. Nevertheless, the iPhone maker still has some tricks up its sleeve. If the rumors turn out to be accurate, Apple will launch several exciting products next year, and we’ve got our eyes set on a few of them.HomePadPerhaps the most thrilling 202
  
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• OWC Envoy Ultra review: Super-fast Thunderbolt 5 storage for your new M4 Pro/Max Mac

  20-12-2024 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsSuper fast 6GBps reading, 5GBps writing via Thunderbolt 5Rugged and weatherproofHandsome designA bargain compared to Apple internal SSD upgradesConsExpensive compared to Thunderbolt 3/USBRequires an M4 Pro/Max Mac for full 80Gbps performanceLimited compatibility with older hardware and software.Our VerdictWe love that the new Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD from OWC is almost as fast as Apple’s internal storage, but it’s not cheap and backwards com
  
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• Wish you had Apple Intelligence? Just download this

  20-12-2024 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Jealous of those fancy new Macs with their “Apple Intelligence” that magically enhances photos and videos? Well, you don’t need to upgrade your perfectly good Mac just to get in on the AI action. This photo and video enhancer adds the same capabilities to your machine—no Apple Store visit required. Just pay $35.99 for a lifetime download (reg. $119).VideoProc’s AI-powered video enhancer is like having a whole team of editors at your fingertips. It lets you
  
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• That’s not an AirTag! That’s… cooler? Check out this Cyber Week deal

  20-12-2024 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Picture your beloved AirTag, but so flat it actually fits in your wallet. Yup, no awkward bulge in your pocket to keep track of your cards and cash—just this wallet tracker in the shape of a credit card.Bold claim: These KeySmart SmartCards might be better than the AirTag. They work with Apple’s Find My app, are Qi-wireless rechargeable, and are almost the same price during Cyber Week! Get this AirTag alternative for only $29.97 with free shipping through December 8 (reg. $3
  
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• Apple Launched the Controversial 'Trashcan' Mac Pro 11 Years Ago Today

  20-12-2024 04:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple launched the controversial "trashcan" Mac Pro eleven years ago today, introducing one of its most criticized designs that persisted through a period of widespread discontentment with the Mac lineup.
  The redesign took the ‌Mac Pro‌ in an entirely new direction, spearheaded by a polished aluminum cylindrical design that became unofficially dubbed the "trashcan" in the Mac community. All of the ‌Mac Pro‌'s components were mounted around a central thermal dissipation core,
  
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• iPhone 16 is surprisingly the best small phone of 2024 according to MKBHD

  20-12-2024 01:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Every year, MKBHD holds its Smartphone Awards, choosing the best smartphones in different categories. For 2024, the YouTuber chose phones for 10 categories, and surprisingly,won an unexpected one – this year’s Best Small Phone.more…
  
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• Apple stops signing iOS 18.1.1, blocking downgrade from 18.2

  20-12-2024 01:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Thursday stopped signing iOS 18.1.1, preventing users from downgrading to this version of the operating system if their iPhone or iPad is already running a newer version. The move comes a week after the release of iOS 18.2, which introduced significant new features and improvements.more…
  
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• ChatGPT for macOS now works with Apple Notes and more third-party apps

  20-12-2024 00:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI last month announced a major update to the macOS ChatGPT app, which gained the ability to read on-screen content in certain apps. The company is now rolling out an update that expands support for Apple Notes and even more third-party apps.more…
  
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