By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Amber’s work setup includes an iMac, a MacBook Air, an iPad Air — and one very, very expensive laser cutter. Here’s how it all works together, and how she gets things done for AppleInsider.A small smattering of my tech gearAt this point, I’m pretty sure I’ve earned my reputation as the most tech-critical member of the AppleInsider staff through countless other pieces I’ve written. I’m sure that’ll also be reflected here.When Mike asked me to write a piece about my setup, I scoffed. Surely, my setup would be far less impressive than my coworkers’ — and I still stand by that. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Oliver Haslam) Two months of usage later, the iPad mini 7 is still a great compact media and gaming tablet, though there are certainly some areas for improvement.iPad mini 7 two-month review: The iPad mini isn’t perfect, but it might still be the best iPad for you.I owned the very first Retina iPad mini way back in 2014, but it was only ever a Netflix machine for me. With the release of the new seventh-generation model that’s all changed, and it might just be the defacto iPad from here on out.The new 2024 iPad mini is the smallest tablet in a lineup dominated by superfast, super-big tablets. But after spending a few weeks with the new A17 Pro-powered, I think I finally get why you should buy one. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has pulled the iPhone 14 and the third-gen iPhone SE from its online Apple Store in a number of EU countries, all to abide by inbound charger regulations.iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 PlusEarlier in December, it was rumored that Apple would discontinue sales of the iPhone 14 generation of devices, as well as the current iPhone SE, in the European Union by the end of 2024. Two weeks later, it has become a reality.The online version of the Apple Store covering many EU territories now do not list the iPhone 14 nor the iPhone SE. The top menu for the iPhone section of the regional Apple website now has nothing between the iPhone 15 and the Compare options in affected countries, skipping over where the iPhone 14 and SE used to exist. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The lowest price on Apple’s iPad mini 7 can be found at B&H and Amazon, with both retailers running a limited-time deal on the 256GB model.Save $70 on Apple’s iPad mini 7 with 256GB capacity.The 256GB iPad mini 7 in Space Gray can be snapped up for $529 at B&H and Amazon today, with both retailers knocking $70 off Apple’s MSRP on the Wi-Fi model.Get 256GB iPad mini 7 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Charles really loves his mostly-older Apple gear, but 2025 is going to be a year of change. Here’s how he gets work done at AppleInsider.The AppleInsider weekend news hub and Zoom/podcasting studio.I only develop and write stories for AppleInsider on the weekends, hence my Weekend Editor title. As a result, I have a pretty modest setup and workflow compared to most of the full-timers.Versatility for travel is one of my key requirements, since I am on the road at various times of the year. Even when I’m at home, I’m often in a cafe or occasionally doing local radio as a “computer guru,” or on Zoom teaching online tech classes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The $1,699 M4 Pro MacBook Pro special price is now available at B&H Photo, with free next day delivery.Snap up a 14-inch MacBook Pro at a record low price.After a price war broke out on Apple’s M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch during Christmas Eve, several retailers sold out or ended the $300 discount soon thereafter. But the $1,699 price is still available at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo, with free next business day delivery available in the contiguous U.S. on the standard M4 Pro configuration in Space Black or Silver.Buy for $1,699 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) William doesn’t just work at AppleInsider, he also has a bunch of other writing assignments going constantly. Here’s how William juggles not just the demands here, but everywhere else too.That green keyboard toward the back is my newest and quite expensive toy, a Duolingo PianoI’m Deputy Chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain and also do some work for a UK charity, so I tend to have whole sets of apps and documents that I switch between. Whatever I’ve been doing before AppleInsider, I run a Keyboard Maestro macro and all of those apps and documents are closed, then everything I need for AppleInsider is opened.Every day — seven days a week — starts with the Fantastical calendar and OmniFocus To Do apps on my iPhone. The alarm goes off, those two apps go on, and I’m checking what I must do that day. Invariably the day means being at my office M1 Mac mini or on my M1 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro, and AppleInsider work always starts with Keyboard Maestro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple TV+ has hinted that it’s planning something for early January, enticing viewers to “see for yourself.”Image Credit: Apple TV+On Wednesday, the Apple TV X account posted a cryptic message telling people to “Save the date” and to “see for yourself.” The accompanying image, which featured Will Ferrell, also included a date of January 4-5. Save the date. pic.twitter.com/c60xvXY2ZF— Apple TV (@AppleTV) December 25, 2024 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) If you received a gift card for the holidays or simply want to wrap up purchases for the 2024 tax year, Amazon’s after-Christmas sale on Apple products delivers discounts of up to half off.Get up to half off Apple products today – Image credit: AppleThe Dec. 26 deals on Apple devices and accessories provide up to $300 off a variety of Macs, AirPods, iPads and more. Below are 20 top bargains, but there are hundreds more at your fingertips in our Apple Price Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Based on what we’ve seen, odds are good that you’re not in love with the redesigned Photos app in iOS 18. While the old version isn’t returning, here’s how to make it more like its beloved former self.Here’s how to make the iOS 18 Photos app betterWith iOS 18, Apple undertook the daunting task of redesigning the Photos app. While the app was loved by many, it hadn’t changed in a while and Apple wanted to prep it for the future.This modernization didn’t go over well. The redesign decision has been a controversial to say the least. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
