By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Time is running out to pick up an M4 iPad Pro with delivery by Christmas. Both 11-inch and 13-inch models are available at up to $200 off.Save on Apple’s iPad Pro before Christmas.Best Buy has the lowest price today on Apple’s M4 iPad Pro 11-inch, which is $899 for the general public and $849 for Plus members. Amazon is matching the $899 price, with delivery by Christmas to many locations. The 13-inch model, meanwhile, starts at $1,099 after a $200 discount.11-inch iPad Pro M4 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) It was the site of the original Steve Jobs launch of the Mac and it lasted until the time of the M4 Mac mini, but finally the famous Flint Center Apple event site is being demolished.The Flint Center being demolished — image credit: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News GroupIt’s famous for being where Steve Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh in 1984. It’s famous for staging key Apple Events right up to 2014 and the launch of the Apple Watch.Later, Apple would need larger spaces, and then later still it had its own huge space at Apple Park. But there were reasons to choose the Flint Center when Apple did — and it did so years before the Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Background removal options have often been hit or miss, but Aiarty Image Matting makes the process simple with powerful AI edge detection.Aiarty Image MattingWhether you’re crafting ad campaigns, designing custom postcards, enhancing school projects, or simply creating fun social media content, removing image background is often the first step. However, achieving clean, precise results has historically been difficult to achieve with software edge detection.Traditional image matting — the process of separating a subject from its background on Mac — can be notoriously difficult, especially with intricate details like hair or transparent objects. Even Apple’s built-in background removal tool has often struggled with these complexities. Fortunately, AI is revolutionizing image editing, and Aiarty Image Matting is leading the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Chinese-made TP-Link router used by Amazon, hundreds of ISPs, and 65% of the US market, is facing an investigation that could see it banned by the government.A TP-Link routerUnspecified sources say that the Commerce Department under President Biden has already subpoenaed TP-Link. Between the three Departments, it’s possible that TP-Link will be banned at some point in 2025 — which obviously puts it under the Trump administration.If a ban takes place, it is remarkably similar to the Trump administration’s ban on Huawei technology in 2019. It’s also close to how in 2022 the Biden administration’s FCC declared Kaspersky anti-virus software to be a national security risk. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) At four years old, AirPods Max feel like a stagnant product that should be so much more, but the premium sound and Apple ecosystem features keep them from going completely stale.AirPods Max review: missing out on the latest techDecember 15, 2020 was a lifetime ago in reality and in technology. The AirPods Max were revealed shortly after the iPhone 12 lineup, when the Lightning port was still going strong and Apple Intelligence was a twinkle in Tim Cook’s eye.As is usual, rumors began pouring out about a potential AirPods Max 2. The obvious features were USB-C, better chips for processing, and a folding design. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new leak claims that recent rumors of at least one iPhone 17 model switching to a horizontal row of cameras, are wrong.Close up on the iPhone’s familiar camera triangleThe original rumor came from two sources that both claimed knowledge of a horizontal camera bar being introduced for at least one of the iPhone 17 models. It was suspected that the model would be the expected iPhone 17 Slim, whose thinner size is believed to be presenting engineering challenges.According to leaker “Instant Digital” on Chinese social media site Weibo, there will be a redesigned camera system — but not a significant one. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C adapter is small enough to fit in the pocket but provides enough connectivity to support your day-to-day needs.Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C Adapter reviewAfter upgrading from an iPhone 14 to an iPhone 16 this fall, all my devices now support USB-C connections for charging and data transfer. This is also the reality for many other Apple consumers, and that’s where the value of a small USB-C adapter shows itself.Satechi has been making USB-C and Thunderbolt docks and adapters for years and covers various price ranges and needs. Its latest is the 6-in-1 USB-C Slim Multiport Adapter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Following the release of the visionOS 2.3 developer beta on Monday, we now have evidence that Apple is already working on the next major versions of the Apple Vision Pro operating system.Apple is already working on visionOS 3.0, according to references accidentally left in sample documentation.visionOS is the operating system for the Apple Vision Pro. The device is Apple’s first attempt at a virtual reality headset, with the company’s CEO Tim Cook calling it an “early adopter product.” Following the visionOS 1.0 release, visionOS 2 became available to the general public on September 16, 2024.The latest publicly available build of the Apple Vision Pro operating system is the visionOS 2.3 developer beta. Internally, however, Apple is already developing visionOS 3, the next major software update for its headset. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple Watch users everywhere, now including Brazil, can catch early signs of sleep apnea and take steps toward healthier sleep. Here’s how it works.Sleep apnea monitoring comes to Brazilian Apple Watch usersApple’s push to make the Watch a tool for preventive healthcare continues with the rollout of sleep apnea monitoring. Brazil celebrates its approval from Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA), while the feature is already available in over 150 countries, including the US, Japan, and the EU.Sleep apnea is a chronic disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, causing disruptions that can have severe consequences if left untreated. Undiagnosed cases can lead to hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, often without individuals realizing the cause. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Before you start panicking: no, people can’t steal your credit cards via AirDrop.Contact sharing via the iPhoneYet another TikTok conspiracy video surrounding the iPhone has taken off. This time, the rumor warns users that AirDrop could be used to give anyone unrestricted access to “everything” stored within your iPhone — including anything stored within Apple Wallet.It’s unclear what the source of the rumor is, but creators like @vanessaromito13 are directing users to head to settings to disable AirDrop sharing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
