By news@appleinsider.com (Michael Stroup) The holiday hangover means many retailers are bumping prices back to their retail norms, yet Amazon still has several Apple deals to help you kick off your New Year’s resolutions in style.Amazon’s deals apply to Apple Watch, iPad & more.Take advantage of the stay on the Apple Watch ban with discounts across the lineup, including the popular 45mm Series 9 with aluminum case sitting at only $379. Also on sale is the iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular edition and a $150 discount.Save now Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Google and repair outfit iFixit are selling genuine parts for the Google Pixel Pro 8, but the cost of the camera module is quite expensive, roughly the same ballpark as its Apple-based iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro rivals.Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8As an online repair shop, iFixit sells components and tools for consumers to make their own repairs to various devices. For a while, it has been selling genuine Google Pixel parts to consumers, and over the holidays, expanded the line to include the flagship Google devices, namely the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.The cost of repairs will be quite expensive to consumers who may be more used to the idea of a warranty repair or sending hardware to a repair shop for someone else to perform the fix. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The latest rumors sourced from Apple’s supply chain point to January 26 for the Apple Vision Pro launch, which lines up with other accurate sources.Apple Vision ProWhen Apple revealed Apple Vision Pro, it promised an “early 2024” release window, which could realistically mean anytime before June. However, evidence has been mounting for a January to February launch window, with the latest suggesting the former.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared that January 26 is an Apple Vision Pro launch date “floating around” people familiar with the matter in China. This came as a response to a MacRumors story covering a sketchy source suggesting the date. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Investment analysts at Barclays say that the 2024 iPhone 16 range won’t reverse what it sees as falling iPhone demand, and consequently has lowered its stock price target.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16Barclays has only cut its Apple price target by a dollar — from $161 to $160 — but it calls the stock underweight and has no expectation of it improving.”We expect reversion after a year when most quarters were missed and the stock outperformed,” said Barclays analysts in a note to investors. “Our checks remain negative on volumes and mix for iPhone 15, and we see no features or upgrades that are likely to make the iPhone 16 more compelling.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple Card Savings users who have earned over $10 in interest are to automatically receive details for their tax filing in Apple Wallet.Apple Card SavingsApple Card Savings currently earns users 4.25% interest, and if that amounts to over $10 annually, it must be reported to the IRS. Since the savings account only launched in April 2023 in the US, Apple has been explaining to users how they will receive their tax details.In emails sent to Apple Card Savings users concerning their monthly statements, Apple has added a notice headed “Important Tax Information.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) New Year’s deals continue at Amazon, with the retailer slashing the price of Apple AirPods USB-C to $189.99, matching the lowest price on record for the handy accessory.We’re tracking a new discount this January on Apple’s latest AirPods release, dropping the price of AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C to $189.99.Buy for $189.99This 2024 markdown delivers the lowest price seen to date on the earbuds, which feature a USB-C charging case. You can also find AirPods deals on every other model at Amazon, with prices starting at $99. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Department of Justice antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store rules is still rolling on, with the examination into the digital storefront’s dominance apparently in full flow and potentially getting closer to actually bringing a case against the iPhone maker.The Justice Department has run a probe into Apple’s App Store practices since 2020, examining behavior that developers said was anticompetitive. Years later, the probe is still underway, with the DoJ facing a potential time crunch to make something of it all.Jonathan Kanter, DoJ antitrust unit chief since November 2021, claimed to the Financial Times that the App Store policies probe is now “firing on all cylinders.” Though Kanter has previously indicated he wants to bring cases against major US companies like Apple, the DoJ didn’t explicitly comment on the probe’s findings thus far.The probe is somewhat at risk of becoming stale for the DoJ, as there is a time pressure on the horizon in the form of a presidential election. With the possibility of a change of occupancy in the White House in January 2025, that gives the DoJ just a year to actually bring action against Apple, if it intends to do so. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Sellers on eBay, Airbnb, and others in the UK may soon face some interest from the country’s tax body, with digital platforms now obliged to report the financial details of some users to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.Online selling has become a handy way for people to create supplemental income, and in many cases, the sums are too small to be disclosed to tax officials. However, rule changes have come into force that will make it easier for the UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to know when some people need to start reporting and potentially pay tax.Under the rules from January 1, reports BBC News, online platforms such as eBay, Airbnb, Vinted, and others where UK-based users sell products and services must start informing HMRC about some user transactions on its services. This covers both online services through websites and transactions performed in apps.Though HMRC could previously request the information, the rules now mean the apps and services are obligated to make the reports. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) New 2024 iPad deals are in effect this January, with the iPad Air 5 on sale from $499 thanks to price drops of up to $150 off. Plus, get a cellular model at the lowest price on record.A January price war is heating up between Amazon and Best Buy, with the standard 64GB iPad Air 5 with Wi-Fi functionality getting a $100 discount, bringing the cost down to $499 in all five colors.Shop the discountsThose interested in Wi-Fi + Cellular functionality can save even more, with the 64GB cellular model on sale for $599.99 after a $150 price cut. This matches the lowest price we’ve seen on the upgraded tablet, with the $599 price point beating Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) B&H is offering the best deals available on numerous closeout MacBook Pros packed with upgrades like a bump up in memory and storage capacity. Save $1,600 on a top-selling M1 Max spec with 64GB memory and 2TB storage during the New Year’s sale.Apple’s M1 Max MacBook Pro is available at an extreme discount at B&H Photo this January, with the 16-inch model with the line’s high performance 32-core GPU dropping to $2,499 when ordered with 64GB of memory and 2TB of storage in Silver.Grab the dealsThis $1,600 discount delivers the cheapest price available on the well-equipped model, making it a top closeout deal for shoppers seeking advanced specs for a fraction of the retail cost. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
