By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The current Apple Mac Studio with an upgrade to 1TB of storage is $200 off, bringing the price down to $1,999. Plus, snag three years of AppleCare for just $139.Apple’s Mac Studio is eligible for a coupon discount.This Mac Studio has a bump up in storage to 1TB, making it a versatile configuration that is great for a wide selection of users. Priced at $1,999 with exclusive promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, the deal reflects a $200 discount off retail.Buy for $1,999 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple Podcasts is expanding its transcriptions into eight more languages, making the text of podcasts automatically available to more international shows.Transcriptions in Apple PodcastsThe transcripts feature has been a fantastic addition to Apple Podcasts since iOS 17.4. While initially only available for English, French, Spanish, and German shows, it’s being enabled for even more languages now.According to iCulture, the feature is rolling out into a number of languages starting from Wednesday. The new languages are: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The teardown of the new AirPods shows it is still not repairable by end users, while the AirPods Max with USB-C are pretty much the same as the Lightning version it replaced.Using heat to disassemble AirPods 4 [YouTube/iFixit]Continuing the teardown trend that follows after Apple’s product launches, the AirPods range are the latest to be disassembled. The latest close examination of Apple’s audio gear takes a look at the AirPods 4 in both with and without ANC forms, as well as the AirPods Max with USB-C.The ten-minute teardown video by iFixit starts off with the AirPods 4, which are placed into a jig and heated to separate the enclosure. More heat is applied to the glue, which is used in large amounts in the earbuds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple’s iPhones last longer in users’ hands, with many years waiting before an upgrade. Meanwhile, Android users are switching their phones more frequently.iPhone users delay upgradesA growing number of iPhone users choose to keep their devices for extended periods. Based on CIRP’s findings, about one-third of iPhone owners who purchased a new phone in the past year had kept their previous phone for at least three years. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) After its summer iPhone app update fiasco, and a series of mostly-broken promises to fix it, Sonos is again trying to win back shaken customer confidence.The updated and ill-fated Sonos app update.Sonos hasn’t had the best 2024, because of its ham-fisted approach to overhauling its app. After multiple apologies, the smart speaker maker is making a bigger statement, this time trying to convince users that it will move forward with its customers in mind.The whole affair started in April with the announcement of its overhauled iOS controller app arriving on May 7. The app redesign aimed to streamline the experience of accessing content, paring down the home screen and removing tabs in favor of a single page approach. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Investment bank JP Morgan analysts say that Apple Intelligence is not yet drawing iPhone users to upgrade, and demand for iPhone 16 Pro models is weaker than it was with the iPhone 15 Pro range.Apple Intelligence on an iPhoneIn April 2024, JP Morgan dropped its Apple stock price to $210 because it believed that Apple Intelligence would drive iPhone 17 sales rather than iPhone 16 ones. Then in May 2024 it raised the stock price to $245 specifically on the strength of Apple’s announcement of Apple Intelligence.Now having conducted a user survey and monitored sales of the iPhone 16 range, the company is taking up a position in the middle. JP Morgan now believes that Apple Intelligence will drive up sales of the iPhone 16 range — but not yet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A new standalone release of Microsoft Office 2024 for macOS is available, giving users an alternative to paying for a Microsoft 365 subscription.Microsoft Office 2024Standalone versions of Microsoft Office are an occasional release, giving users permanent access to the productivity suite for a one-time purchase. On Monday, Microsoft introduced its newest version for Mac and PC.Microsoft Office 2024 provides what Microsoft refers to as “locked-in-time versions” of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Now that the EU’s ruling on Apple’s back taxes in Ireland is final, the country’s government says the $14 billion could be “transformational.”Apple’s European headquarters, located in Cork, Ireland.For a decade, Ireland has sided with Apple against the European Union and worked with it to protest that no laws or regulations were broken. Now that the EU has finally said tough, Apple has to pay up, Ireland is thinking well, what’s done is done, and is rubbing its hands.Ireland has good reason to be happy with this result, even if it disagreed with it. For alongside the $14 billion from Apple, the country already had a budget surplus of around $9.2 billion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Writer/director Jon Watts’s “Wolfs,” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, had the most successful opening weekend of any Apple TV+ movie since the streamer’s start in 2019.Brad Pitt and George Clooney in ‘Wolfs'”Wolfs” had some mixed fortunes with Apple TV+ with the streamer cutting back its promised theatrical release, but simultaneously green-lighting a sequel. That sequel now seems like a good idea, given the viewing information Apple appears to have given Deadline magazine.”When George, Brad and Jon approached us with the idea for Wolfs, it was an easy call,” Matt Dentler, Apple Original Films’ head of features, told the publication, “a crackling, fun movie starring two Oscar winners who everyone knows are iconic together.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Quntis RGB Pro+ is a monitor light that puts a spotlight on productivity with a flare of color.Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light reviewThe idea of a lamp on top of your monitor sounds silly initially, but reducing eye strain and contrast makes a big difference for focus throughout the day and evening. Paired with a remote control on your desk and an RGB backlight, it’s convenient and gives ample ambient lighting.Quntis is a consumer electronic company specializing in desk and other home light accessories. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
