By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Coinbase has added Apple Pay support to its Onramp payment feature for third-party apps, making it easier for iPhone owners to buy cryptocurrency from their devices.Image credit: CoinbaseCoinbase Onramp is a tool for app developers that helps them enable users to buy cryptocurrencies rapidly. It is now supporting Apple Pay as a payment method for Coinbase Onramp, when used for fiat-to-crypto purchases.For developers, Coinbase Onramp is intended as a way to simplify the process of users turning fiat currencies like dollars into cryptocurrencies. Typically, this is a lengthy process, which can require users to bounce between multiple apps, and deal with know-your-customer (KYC) identity verification. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Baseus has a good selection of charging products everyone needs with Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables — and we’ve got them all on our testing tables.Baseus makes charging easy with compact batteries, cables, and power adaptersOne of my go-to gifts during the holidays is charging accessories. If you’re like me, you likely have family members coming to you to “borrow” your chargers, cables, or battery packs at every turn.Instead of slowly lending out all of your gear, help your friends and family out by giving them what they need. Yep, it’s the socks of the modern age, but they’ll thank you for it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) Keep track of all of your belongings with this four-pack of AirTags for $69.99, the lowest price ever for the bundle at Amazon.AirTagAirTag has been an extremely useful device for people who want to keep tabs on their stuff. It’s helped people find lost luggage, track down stolen bags and vehicles, and can even be used to know where your pets currently are.AirTags on sale at Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) A Cyber Monday price war offers shoppers the lowest price on record for the Late 2024 M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch at Amazon and B&H.This M4 MacBook Pro deal is valid on Cyber Monday only – Image credit: AppleThe $1,399 price is available at both at Amazon and B&H Photo. This model features Apple’s M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and GPU, along with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The recent bump up to 16GB of memory for all base models in Apple’s current Mac lineup really adds to the value over last year’s standard 8GB of memory.In stock at B&H Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this past week with a huge list of new features. It’s a must-have app for managing your smart home.It’s a great way to store your pairing codes for your accessories which is very helpful when troubleshooting or changing things in the future. The version 2 launch builds upon that for both Apple Home and Matter accessories. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Cyber Monday deals are here and we’ve compiled the best bargains across Apple’s entire device lineup — from new M4 MacBook Pros to blowout iPad savings. Save up to $600 instantly, but you’ll want to act fast as supplies may be limited.Best Apple Cyber Monday deals end today.Today only, score a fantastic Cyber Monday deal on dozens of Apple devices — and even streaming services — with the top deals we’ve compiled. You can jump to store sales below or browse the full list to find the perfect holiday gift your friends and family will love. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) An Apple employee is suing the company, claiming that it forces staff to give up personal privacy, and demands that it be allowed to use surveillance even when they are at home.Apple Park seen from aboveEarlier in 2024, a former Apple software engineer made increasingly paranoid claims about the company, and ultimately threatened the FBI if they didn’t investigate. According to New York-based Semafor, a current Apple employee is making similar claims about Apple surveillance, and doing so in a lawsuit.Amar Bhakta works in advertising technology at Apple and according to his LinkedIn page, has done so since August 2020. However, that LinkedIn page is part of Bhatka’s suit as he alleges that Apple forced him to remove information about his job from it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) While it’s been speculated that Apple will return to using aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro, a new but unsubstantiated claim says that it will continue to use titanium, if only over marketing concerns.A render of a possible iPhone 17 designIt’s been claimed that the iPhone 17 Pro models will move away from titanium, and specifically that they will return to an aluminum frame. It’s also been said that the back of the Pro models will combine glass and aluminum.Now leaker “Instant Digital” on Weibo is insisting that this is not correct, and that the iPhone 17 Pro models will use titanium. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Surfshark goes beyond a simple VPN tool to protect your data on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn about its features and save big through Cyber Monday.Save on Surfshark VPN during Cyber MondayThere are three tiers of Surfshark subscriptions available — Starter, One, and One+. Whichever one you choose, they are packed with features that will help keep your information out of data brokers’ hands and maintain your privacy on iPhone.Surfshark VPN: Get a 2-year subscription for $1.99/mo. + 4 months extra Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) It’s back! After the $529 M4 Mac mini deal sold out on Black Friday, Apple resellers have replenished inventory and reinstated the $70 discount. This deal may sell out before Cyber Monday concludes.Get Apple’s new M4 Mac mini for just $529 on Cyber Monday.When Apple redesigned the Mac mini, it made the small Mac even smaller and the line now has a minimum of 16GB of RAM. Speaking of 16GB of unified memory, the standard configuration with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage is on sale for only $529 at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo and Amazon.Buy at B&H Photo Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
