By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) A Sam’s Club membership is now available with a standout deal for new members. Get a 1-year membership for just $15, within a buck of the lowest price on record.This Sam’s Club membership deal for $15 is a top offer.Typically priced at $50, this $15 membership deal comes courtesy of Stack Social, giving new members access to Sam’s Club’s wide range of products at a fraction of the usual cost.Those interested in the benefits of a Plus membership can snag a 1-year membership for $50, a discount of $60 off the normal price. Plus members earn 2% Sam’s Cash on qualifying purchases in the club, along with free delivery on eligible orders of $50 or more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The sleek black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that’s new for 2024 is $50 off with My Best Buy Plus.Best Buy is the first to offer a material discount on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2.It’s the first material discount found on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, that was recently unveiled during Apple’s Glowtime event.Save $50 with BBY Plus Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.iPhone 16 Pro has the new Snapdragon X75 modemRumors still suggest Apple could cut ties with Qualcomm in 2025 and switch to an in-house modem, but that didn’t happen with iPhone 16. The latest models use the Snapdragon X75 modem, which improves upload and download speeds across the new iPhone lineup.According to data collected by the SpeedSmart app, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max rated up to 26% faster than the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new modem brings 5G Advanced support, lower power consumption, and enhanced 5G carrier aggregation for faster upload speeds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple Intelligence arrives for the iPhone 16 lineup as a part of the updated iOS 18.1 beta 3, which is needed for testing ahead of reviews and pre-orders.The iPhone 16 range has received its first Apple Intelligence update via iOS 18.1 beta 3On Wednesday, Apple released the third beta of iOS 18.1 for the iPhone 16 range. Though this version of iOS was already available for devices such as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, this is the first known build of iOS 18.1 beta 3 for the iPhone 16 lineup.On the iPhone 16, the update has the build number 22B5034o, while the version iOS 18.1 beta 3 for the iPhone 15 Pro has the build number 22B5034e. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department in California is in talks with Apple to find a way to implement Apple Vision Pro for surveillance monitoring, and eventually, a tool for patrolling officers.Police using augmented reality jumps straight out of science fiction. Image source: ‘Robocop’Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s spatial computing device that combines the aspects of Augmented Reality (AR), viewing interfaces on the real world, and Virtual Reality (VR), viewing data through a head-mounted display. Police hope to use the device to replace the many expensive monitors and computer systems used to monitor surveillance data.According to a report from Forbes, Orange County is in communication with Apple over using the headset, and perhaps even implementing CarPlay in police cruisers. Orange County Sheriff’s Department CIO Dave Fontneau shared details of the plan and what he hopes may come from it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) With the iPhone 16 range, Apple introduced two new chips — the A18 and A18 Pro. Here’s what’s different between them, and how they compare to older hardware.A18 vs A18 ProOn Monday, Apple announced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, both of which feature new processing hardware. For previous iPhone releases, such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 range, Apple used a year-old chip in its base model iPhones. The standard iPhone 15, for instance, featured Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro used the newer and more powerful A17 Pro.To better understand Apple’s latest chip upgrades, it’s important to bear in mind the core components of an Apple system-on-chip. The company’s chips consist of multiple processing units — the GPU handles graphics-related tasks, the Neural Engine or NPU is used for AI and machine learning, and the CPU is used for general data processing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is making it easier for developers to tempt iPhone users back into subscribing to their app, by providing a variety of offers to lapsed accounts.Win-back offers in App Store ConnectApp developers frequently rely on subscriptions to their apps to earn a living. However, there is often a level of churn throughout an app’s life where users cancel their subscription, losing developers money.In a new option in App Store Connect introduced on Wednesday, developers can now set up “win-back offers” in their storefronts. These can be set up if an app offers auto-renewable subscriptions in the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Despite Apple’s constant rollout of flashy new smartphones, like the new iPhone 16 models, millions of users refuse to upgrade, clinging to their older devices for longer than ever.iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 ProApple unveils new iPhone models each year, which is always a significant event. These new releases, such as the iPhone 16 models in 2024, come packed with new features to entice customers.However, despite the excitement of these advancements, many iPhone users are holding onto their older devices longer than ever before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) After practically disdaining the phrase “artificial intelligence,” Apple first compromised with “Apple Intelligence,” but now it’s overusing the term and applying it even to devices that won’t run the new feature.L-R: Tim Cook, Jeff Williams, Dr. Sumbul DesaiThere comes a point when you say a word so often that it loses meaning, and Apple approached that with “intelligent” in the “It’s Glowtime” event’s launch of the new Apple Watch. It was fewer than a dozen times but over that short period, it felt like Apple had told its presenters to hammer that point home.Don’t even begin trying to count how often it was said about the iPhones. The iPhone 16 introduction was even interrupted by an extended segment about Apple Intelligence, but then at least that device is getting that feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Samsung looks to take the spotlight during Apple Event week by slashing prices on monitors and portable SSDs that pair well with your Mac and iPad.Save up to 40% on a variety of Samsung products.The sale, which can be found at Amazon and Samsung direct, provides shoppers with discounts of up to 40% off a variety of devices.Shop the sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider
