macOS Sequoia beta review: yet again small but welcome changes

By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Until Apple Intelligence arrives, the new macOS Sequoia only has a few distinct updates, but as ever, you won’t want to go back to macOS Sonoma.The new macOS Sequoia on an iMacThere is nothing wrong with 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and apart from the promised Apple Intelligence, there is nothing dramatically different about 2024’s macOS Sequoia. But there are differences, many of them notable, and all contributing to a better experience on the Mac, even without the forthcoming AI features.This new update is also about getting a better experience across Apple devices. That’s so much so that there is an argument that a key reason for updating to macOS Sequoia is so that all of your devices are on the latest operating system releases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New rumor backs up claim of a rose-colored iPhone 16 Pro

By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro range will continue to come in titanium, but a rumor says it will include a rose color option.iPhone 16 Pro could come in a rose titanium colorWith only around two months to go until the launch of the iPhone 16 range, there is again a rumor that there will be a rose color rather than the rose gold that Apple has used previously.Leaker OvO on Weibo claims (in translation) that the new addition to the iPhone 16 Pro colors is rose. “Not the previous Rose Gold on the iPhone 6s.” Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Amazon quietly unveils $299 iPad 10th Gen deal on Prime Day

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon is advertising the iPad 10th Generation for $299.99 as a Prime Day exclusive deal, but Prime members can grab additional savings with a hidden discount.Grab the all-time best iPad 10th Gen price this Prime Day.Prime Day is a great time to pick up an Apple device at a discount and iPads are no exception Tuesday. Take advantage of the lowest price on record on Apple’s iPad 10th Generation, with prices falling to $299.99 exclusively for Prime members.Buy for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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TSMC 2nm processor won’t arrive until the iPhone 18 Pro

By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Despite previous reports that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro would get TSMC’s latest 2nm processor, a new claim says mass production will not be ready until the end of 2025.TSMC is developing a 2nm processAs recently as April 2024, reports were saying that the new and faster 2 nanometer processors would be produced for Apple in 2025, and that they would appear first in the iPhone 17 Pro. TSMC did commit to a 2025 launch, but a new claim says that volume production will be too late for that year’s iPhone launch.The claim comes a leaker called “Mobile phone chip expert,” on the Weibo Chinese social media site. The claim was in response to apparent industry media reports that chips made with the 2nm process would be ready in early 2025. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Amazon launches Prime Day AirPods deals, snap up sale prices from $69

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Official Prime Day AirPods deals are live and Amazon has outdone itself with a new record-low price on AirPods Max. Plus, pick up AirPods Pro 2 USB-C for just $168.99, AirPods 3 for $119.99 and AirPods 2 for $69.Save up to $205 on AirPods during Prime Day.The AirPods deals are part of Amazon’s aggressive Prime Day sale on Apple, where record low prices have taken effect on multiple products. We’ve broken down the top deals in our Apple Prime Day 2024 roundup, while including markdowns from the AirPods range below. It’s worth noting the $394.99 AirPods Max Prime Day special delivers the lowest price on record for Apple’s premium over-ear headphones.Buy from $69 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Best Apple Prime Day deals – live coverage of the top sales

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Prime Day 2024 is here and we’re tracking the best Apple deals at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and more across the 2-day shopping holiday.Apple Prime Day 2024 deals are liveAmazon’s highly anticipated Prime Day event has officially begun — and with it are some of the lowest prices of the season. Grab and Apple Watch for as low as $169 or AirPods from $69 just to name a few. We’ve broken down the best deals by product line so you can easily jump to the sales of your choosing to save you both time and money.View the deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Prime Day deals: Apple Watch Series 9 drops to record low $279, SE 2 dips to $169

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The lowest Apple Watch prices of the year are available at Amazon for Prime Day 2024, and the popular Apple Watch Series 9 is especially enticing at the $279 price.Apple Watch Prime Day deals offer the year’s best prices.Most Apple Watch styles are heavily discounted for the Prime Day shopping event, with markdowns of up to $120 off. We’ve rounded up top picks, but you can find even more discounts in our Apple Watch Price Guide.Grab the deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Adorama is blowing out Apple inventory with a Prime Day coupon, prices start at $109

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) With a bonus coupon on the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, M4 iPad Pro and even Apple TV 4K, Adorama’s Prime Day deals beat Amazon itself.Save on the Apple TV 4K for Prime Day.Get the popular streaming box just in time for the summer Olympics with a $20 coupon discount using promo code APINSIDER. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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AliveCor suffers another loss in Apple Watch ECG patent battle

By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The U.S. Customs have found that the redesigned ECG in Apple Watch doesn’t violate AliveCor patents, thus making AliveCor’s legal battles even more challenging.Apple Watch Series 9Apple is tangled in multiple lawsuits around Apple Watch technologies. While Masimo succeeded in getting an import ban, which Apple bypassed, AliveCor isn’t having any luck in court.According to a filing from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Apple isn’t violating any AliveCor patents in Apple Watch models with redesigned ECGs. Therefore, those models are not under the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) Limited Exclusion Order (LEO). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s M3 MacBook Air drops to $849 as Best Buy, Amazon battle for your business

By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon has dropped the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 to just $898 as it prepares for Prime Day. And at Best Buy, you can pick up the same laptop for $849 if you’re a Plus member.Grab the lowest price on record for Apple’s M3 MacBook Air.An early Prime Day price drop has taken effect at Amazon on Apple’s latest MacBook Air, with the 13-inch standard spec plunging to $898.99. Best Buy Plus members can save even more, with the laptop dropping to $849.Buy from $849 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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