By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s hottest deals include an Apple 96W USB-C power adapter for $45, $450 off an Onkyo 7.2 channel 8K network AV receiver, 70% off an Apple Smart Folio for iPad Pro, 33% off Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones, and more.Save on AirPods, Apple accessories & moreThe AppleInsider team searches the internet for amazing deals at online retailers to develop a list of deep discounts on popular tech gadgets, including deals on AirPods, TVs, accessories, and other products. We share the most valuable deals daily to help you get more bang for your buck. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) After restarting the beta process a week ago, and in parallel with the public beta, Apple has an update for the first beta of iOS 17.4 with so-far undisclosed fixes.iOS 17Developers taking part in the beta program can acquire the latest builds through the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone via the Settings app. Public beta versions typically appear shortly after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple Beta Software Program website.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) It’s been nearly five years since the introduction of the Apple Card, and cardholders are taking advantage of everything it offers.Apple Card users earned more than $1 billion in Daily Cash in 2023In partnership with Goldman Sachs, Apple launched the Apple Card in 2019. Since then, it’s been a notable, if not somewhat controversial, hit.In 2023 alone, users earned over $1 billion in Daily Cash from using Apple Card. Cardholders also took advantage of the new savings account feature that was launched in April 2023. According to Apple, users reached over $10 billion in deposits “in just a few short months.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Moviegoers using Apple Pay can now enjoy a discount on tickets for Apple film “Argylle” using a unique promo code.Apple and Fandango partner on discounts for “Argylle.”Receive a $5 discount on Argylle movie tickets when using Apple Pay and apply the promo code APPLEPAY during checkout. The film debuts on February 2 through the Apple TV+ service.It’s a temporary promotion available until stock runs out. To take advantage of the deal, buy at least one ticket for the movie Argylle through Fandango’s website or mobile app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s shipments of iPhones may drop by up to 15% because of multiple issues including the iPhone 16 not being a compelling upgrade, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.iPhone 15 Pro MaxReports have proposed that Apple has already started to adjust its iPhone shipments for the year, but in the view of one analyst, Apple will see a hefty drop in what it produces and shifts across the year.In a Medium post by TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, supply chain surveys indicates Apple has lowered its shipments of key semiconductor components down to around 200 million. This apparently equates to a 15% year-on-year decline, and the “most significant decline” among major phone makers in 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple TV+ hits “Slow Horses” and the final season of “Ted Lasso,” are up for awards in a ceremony co-sponsored by the company.Gary Oldman in “Slow Horses” (Source: Apple)Apple TV+ has been involved in sponsorship deals before, such as with Instacart for recipes from “Lessons in Chemistry.” Plus it now sponsors the xhalftime show in the Super Bowl.According to Deadline, though, Apple TV+ is now sponsoring categories in awards shows. Specifically, it’s backing two categories in the UK’s Casting Director’s Guild awards. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Initial reviews are in about Apple Vision Pro, and while everyone agrees it’s a look at the future of Apple, it’s not the most comfortable one.Apple Vision Pro [Apple]Consensus about Apple Vision Pro is mostly unanimous, with everyone interested in the prospect of spatial computing but unable to pin down what the killer app might be. It has been deemed an interesting product, but one meant for developers or consumers with deep pockets — not widespread appeal.Very few people have been able to access Apple Vision Pro hardware since it was announced in June 2023. Questions quickly arose around the product’s usefulness, the battery life, and whether it could be used for long shifts of work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A future Apple Vision Pro or iPad could display a virtual object or other data to a user depending on where they are, according to a patent that limits media playback to a user based on their physical location.Viewing information in the Apple Vision Pro [Apple]One of the benefits of the digital era is that it’s very easy to get the information you need practically anywhere you want. However, in some instances where data must be kept secret between authorized personnel, there may be a need to keep the information more closely guarded than usual.Companies such as Apple could have a culture of secrecy that prevents ideas from being discussed or leaving a department, or even a room. While this can be accomplished with physical items relatively easily, it’s much harder to contain the data when dealing with it digitally. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) “Death Stranding: Directors Cut” is now rolling out worldwide on iPad, Mac, and iPhone 15 Pro, and is on sale for a limited time.Death Stranding Director’s CutDeath Stranding: Director’s Cut was announced for Mac at WWDC 2023, when Gaming luminary Hideo Kojima spoke positively about the Mac’s place in the gaming world.In September, it was learned that the game would also make it onto iPads equipped with an M1 chip or later, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) PaleyFest LA will screen Apple TV+ hit “The Morning Show” as its opening night selection, alongside an in-person conversation with stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.”The Morning Show” has been renewed for season 4One of the very first dramas made by Apple TV+, “The Morning Show” is an award-winning series whose fourth season is expected later in 2024. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, who are also executive producers of the series, will now take part in PaleyFest LA.Organized by the Paley Center for Media, this year’s event is the 41st Annual William S. Paley Television Festival. Billed as “The brightest stars from your favorite shows, in person,” the even runs from April 12, 2024, to April 20, 2024, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
