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DoorDash delivers convenience with Apple Reminders integration

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) DoorDash now lets you import grocery lists straight from Apple’s Reminders app, making things a little less chaotic when trying to juggle holiday responsibilities.iPhone 15The new integration lets iOS users import their grocery lists from the Reminders app into DoorDash, automatically adding items to their shopping cart. For those without iOS, there’s also the option to paste a list directly into the app.The update is part of a larger effort by DoorDash to make shopping more convenient for the holidays. A redesigned shopping experience lets users search for items across multiple retailers, comparing prices and delivery times at a glance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple seeds third betas of tvOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has handed out the third developer betas of tvOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2 for testing, as a fourth general beta round looms.An Apple Vision Pro, which runs visionOS 2.2Monday’s developer beta collection was unusual, as it consisted of just two. This time, tvOS and visionOS were the subjects for the latest testing by the Apple developer beta testing program.The third tvOS 18.2 beta build is number 22K5148a, while the third visionOS 2.2 build is 22N5794a. The second build of tvOS was issued on November 11, while the second visionOS 2.2 build was provided on November 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s new M4 MacBook Pro drops to record low $1,399 at Amazon

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) An early Black Friday price war offers shoppers the lowest price on record for the Late 2024 M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch at Amazon and B&H.Grab the lowest price on record for the 2024 M4 MacBook Pro – Image credit: AppleThe $1,399 price at Amazon and B&H Photo is thanks to a cash discount on top of an on-page coupon at Amazon.com. And with the entry model now including 16GB of unified memory compared to last year’s 8GB, the 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro offers additional value for the price.At press time, units are in stock in both Space Black and Silver, with delivery as early as tomorrow to select locations with Amazon Prime. You can also find deals on upgraded configure-to-order (CTO) models in our M4 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Comparison Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple readies smart home display and camera for 2025 and beyond on HomeKit Insider

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Apple’s 2025 smart home plans become more clear and more new products launch.HomeKit Insider PodcastWe saw two pieces of smart lock news this week. Nuki released the Nuki Lock Ultra in the EU — before a 2025 US release — that was massively updated.The Nuki Lock Ultra is three times smaller and three times as fast as its predecessor. There’s no Home Key support but they do plan to support Aliro, which is essentially the same. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Get your iPhone XS Max or iPhone 6s Plus repaired while you still can

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 6s Plus are now classed as “vintage” hardware by Apple, while the Apple Watch Series 2 has been deemed “obsolete.”iPhone XS MaxApple has a policy of listing products as being vintage or obsolete after they have been on the market for a long time. In a November 15 update to the support page, some iPhone and Apple Watch variants have seen a change in status.The iPhone XS Max and iPhone 6s Plus are now added to the vintage list. They are listed alongside other models, including the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Red, and the original iPhone SE. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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B&H slashes M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD to $1,099

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) In an epic holiday price cut, B&H has trimmed hundreds of dollars off Apple’s upgraded 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip.Grab early Black Friday savings on Apple’s M3 MacBook Air.The holiday MacBook Air sale at B&H offers prices as low as $1,099 for M3 models with at least 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy for $1,099 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Thieves are using stolen tracking data to steal iPhone packages

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Thieves are exploiting stolen tracking data to intercept iPhone deliveries the moment they arrive.iPhone 15 modelsThe holiday season is a time for giving — but it’s also prime time for thieves. Reports reveal an alarming rise in package thefts, with $12 billion worth of goods, stolen from porches in 2024, affecting approximately 58 million Americans.High-value items like iPhones are often prime targets. These thieves have developed sophisticated tactics, using stolen tracking information to intercept deliveries right off doorsteps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Bug stops M4 Macs from virtualizing older macOS versions

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Owners of Apple’s newest Mac models running M4 chips aren’t able to run older versions of macOS in a virtual machine, thanks to a mystery booting issue.MacBooks running older versions of macOSRunning a virtual machine with older generations of macOS can have its uses, ranging from security and development to simply being able to run software that won’t work with newer macOS versions. However, there seems to be a problem when it comes to using a virtual machine in this way on an M4 chip.Detailed by the Eclectic Light Co. and pointed out by Csaba Fitzl, issues have been found when trying to run macOS versions released before macOS 13.4 Ventura in a virtual machine on an M4 Mac. On an M1, M2, or M3-generation Mac, there is no issue, as it only happens on the M4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Foxconn India drops recruitment discrimination against married women

By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has reportedly told its various recruitment partners to cease putting conditions about marital status and other issues in job ads for the company.One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit: FoxconnFoxconn was first accused of discrimination in June 2024. The company’s chair, Young Liu, then tried evading questions about the issue, but India’s government demanded answers.Now according to Reuters, Foxconn has capitulated and has ordered its recruitment agencies to cease discrimination. Foxconn had previously admitted to discrimination around 2022, but denied it was still happening. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple drops the Lightning adapter that still let iPhones use wired headphones

By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Users who haven’t got around to buying Apple’s short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.Apple’s Lightning EarPods and (top) the adapter for users of older EarPods.Apple’s Phil Schiller may have described the iPhone 7’s dropping of the headphone jack as being “courageous,” but the company wasn’t brave enough to completely kill off wired headphones. Instead, it simultaneously launched a short, stubby Lightning to 3.5mm adaptor, and included it in the box for the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, and iPhone X and XS models.Launched in September 2016, this adapter has now been available to buy for $9 until now, eight years later. Now it’s showing as sold out in the US and most other online Apple Stores. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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