By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) With the announcement of AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max, deals on closeout models have hit a fever pitch. We’ve rounded up the best picks post-Apple Event, with savings of up to $250 off.Save up to $250 on AirPods today.AirPods prices have dipped to as low as $89 this week, with some fresh bargains added to the mix. Best Buy is clearing out AirPods Max inventory, with Geek Squad Certified Refurbished models with a Lightning charging port dropping to $299.99 ($250 off MSRP). This is a flash deal that’s valid today only, or while supplies last.You can also snap up AirPods 2 for $189.99 at Amazon today, reflecting a $60 discount off MSRP. Check out the best offers below, or head over to our AirPods deals roundup for a detailed view of the promotions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, CEO Gimmy Chu stops by to talk about Nanoleaf’s latest products, roundup smart home news, and discuss new releases for the week.HomeKit Insider PodcastGimmy Chu, who’s appeared on the HomeKit Insider podcast a few times, co-founded the Toronto, CA-based Nanoleaf in 2013. He leads their daily operations as well as new product development.Nanoleaf has been a pioneer in the smart home space, launching the very first Thread-enabled products in conjunction with Apple. It’s since been a continued supporter of Apple Home as well as Matter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.Apple Watch sleep apnea notificationsDuring the September 9 “Glowtime” event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the new feature, sleep apnea detection. While the feature was announced, Apple couldn’t bring it to the Apple Watch until the FDA approved it.A 510(k) Premarket Notification in a medical device database updated on Monday reveals the FDA approved an “Over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea.” The listing doesn’t specify the Apple Watch specifically, but that is the only device in Apple’s product line that offers the feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is.AirPods 4The first review of Apple’s new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreements, every single reviewer has called out Apple for surprisingly great noise cancellation. They also all note that that while the extra $50 for the more expensive version is worth it, Apple has now made it harder to choose between models.To be clear, Apple has released two versions of the AirPods 4 at $129 and $179. Neither will have the health features that are coming to the updated AirPods Pro, but they do both have improved sound. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple TV+ thriller “Slow Horses” won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.Gary Oldman in “Slow Horses” (Source: Apple)”Slow Horses” has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama’s third season, based on Mick Herron’s book “Real Tigers,” which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023.”The Morning Show” also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple’s ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus.The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be the top sellers for the debut weekend.While these claims are only based on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple sold around 37 million units on the new iPhone’s first weekend. He says that this is down 12.7 percent from the iPhone 15 lineup debut.The iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899, is up 48 percent over the iPhone 15 Plus from last year, despite the entire new lineup retaining the same price points. The regular iPhone 16’s initial sales are up 10 percent over the iPhone 15’s debut weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be configured directly using Repair Assistant, without the need to contact Apple. The procedure, often referred to as “parts pairing,” can significantly improve the performance of the part.For example, if a user replaces the screen on their iPhone but doesn’t configure the part, some important features may not function. Using Repair Assistant to configure the new screen will ensure that enhancements such as True Tone and auto-brightness are on and functioning properly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.The new metal casing for the iPhone 16 Pro batteries could increase servicing costs. [X/KosumiSan] The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99 cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The cost remains $99 for the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.Apple last increased the cost of out-of-warranty battery replacement with the iPhone 14 models in 2022. Prices went up from $69 to $99. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Stephen Silver) In the latest Apple crime roundup, the owner of a North Carolina cell phone store has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, one woman tracks down thieves with an AirTag, while another is accused of stealing her children’s iPhones.Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)The former North Carolina cell phone store owner who was convicted in 2023 of selling thousands of stolen iPhones has been sentenced to 68 months in prison. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Another signed Apple Computer Company check, along with a cassette tape autographed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, are up for auction.Rare Apple items for auction, autographed by Steve Jobs.The event is being hosted online by RR Auction’s Remarkable Rarities, with the bidding having opened on September 4th, 2024. Both of the Jobs-signed items are from the very early years of Apple.The first is a handwritten company check, dated July 16th, 1976, and signed by Jobs. It was written to Elmar Electronics, for the amount of $10.52. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
