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These 15 Apple products were discontinued this fall
Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month.
With all of those new product announcements, there were also a number of discontinuations of older products, meaning they’re no longer available to purchase from the Apple Store. However, there’s still good deals to find on last gen products from third parties.
Expand Expanding CloseApple is developing a new device for your home: Here’s what the rumors say
After releasing the HomePod 2 in early 2023, there have been a number of varying rumors about what’s next for HomePod. Some rumors suggest that Apple is taking a dive into smart home tabletop robotics, while others suggest that Apple is working on a more traditional smart display, one that provides Apple Intelligence for the home, while being cheaper than an iPad.
Expand Expanding CloseApple reportedly postponing a ‘larger-than-usual’ number of upcoming iOS 19 features
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly postponed a high number of iOS 19 features for a later iOS 19.4 release, meaning we potentially won’t get our hands on them until spring 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseGurman: Apple has no ‘meaningful’ AirPods Max plans after USB-C refresh
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple has no ‘meaningful’ plans to refresh AirPods Max after the introduction of the USB-C model earlier this year. If you were waiting for a bigger refresh with a newer chip, improved noise cancellation, or anything else – you’re out of luck.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way
AirPods 4 are here, and they are awesome. As a pair of on-ear wireless earbuds, they are really hard to fault. I have used AirPods 2 for the past five years — skipping the third-generation model due to fit concerns — and AirPods 4 are what I have been waiting for.
The new AirPods are available in two models: $129, or $179 with Active Noise Cancellation. I have the ANC buds and I’m thrilled with them, but I predict even the base model is going to drive a lot of sales this holiday season.
Expand Expanding CloseIndie App Spotlight: ‘Pestle’ is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Pestle is a recipe manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. It offers a number of unique features, including the ability to easily import recipes from anywhere, meal planning features, and more. It makes every recipe easily achievable.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new Mail app in iOS 18.2 is nice, but I disabled one of its main features
With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an all new Mail app. It introduced mail categorization, a fresh coat of paint, contact photos/business logos for conversations, a new system for grouping emails, and more. All of that sounded nice when it was unveiled back at WWDC, but now that I’ve actually spent some time using it, I’m having some doubts.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My
I have an AirTag on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. (Wallet Finder is currently 30% off for Black Friday, so it’s an even better deal than normal right now.)
Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my review …
Expand Expanding CloseApple preparing standalone MacBook Pro speaker repairs, potentially making them more affordable
In a move to improve repairability across its product lineup, Apple will soon be selling MacBook Pro speakers as an individual component, something that the company hasn’t done since the 2015 MacBook Pro model.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are my top 6 iPhones cases for 2024
Every year, there seems to be an infinite number of cases available for your iPhone. There are thin cases, bulky cases, cases made of leather, others made of pure metal, cases with stands, and cases with a camera control cover; if you can think of it, there is a case for you. All this variability makes it tough to crown just one case as the ‘best’ case because it is so subjective. So, I wanted to create a few categories of cases and pick my favorite of each category. Here are my six favorite iPhone cases of 2024, with my personal favorite one first!
Expand Expanding CloseM4 MacBook Pro teardown reveals nearly identical internals to previous model
While the new M4 MacBook Pros got a number of sweet quality of life upgrades, the new MacBooks looked about the same externally, except for the M4 MacBook Pro gaining an additional Thunderbolt port over the M3 model, something that the M3 Pro/M3 Max models already had.
The same also holds true for the internals – with no noteworthy changes over the M3 models.
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: Understanding Apple’s Private Wi-Fi Address feature
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Apple has consistently prioritized user privacy in its design philosophy. One of its lesser-discussed yet important features is the Private Wi-Fi Address. Introduced to help people maintain their privacy while connected to public Wi-Fi networks, this feature aims to help keep information about their devices anonymous. But what exactly does it do, and how can you make the most of it with your fleet?
Expand Expanding CloseBest iPhone 16 cases [Update 4 – Black Friday deals on the best models now live]
Update 11/23: This post has now been, and will continue to be, updated with the best iPhone 16 case Black Friday deals. Our annual roundup of the best iPhone 16 cases is ready to go and now includes a host of big-time price drops. From the best leather models out there to unique bumper options and ultra-affordable options from $14 or less, right through to Apple’s new Camera Control button-equipped silicone models, the best of the best starts now. Head below for a closer look at the deals now live.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card will soon stop offering 3% cash back at Panera Bread
Earlier this week, Apple announced some additional 3% cash back partners for the Apple Card, Booking.com and Chargepoint. Those were welcome additions, but one of the existing partners will also be going away in a couple months: that being Panera Bread.
Expand Expanding CloseTap to Pay on iPhone now available in one more country following recent expansion
Following a recent expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to more countries in Europe, Apple this week announced that it is bringing the feature to yet another country this year. As of today, users in New Zealand can count on the feature that turns the iPhone into a payment terminal.
Expand Expanding CloseEdit, convert, and organize PDFs effortlessly: Grab UPDF’s amazing Black Friday discounts!
Reading PDFs has become second nature, but when it comes to editing, converting, or even organizing PDF documents, the process can be cumbersome. UPDF has changed that, offering an AI-powered PDF solution that makes these complex tasks easier for Mac users. With full-featured editing at just a quarter of the price of Adobe Acrobat Pro, UPDF brings an impressive suite of capabilities to the table, including AI tools that summarize, translate, and even let you chat with PDFs. And this Black Friday, UPDF is available at up to 50% off, making it a perfect time to enhance your productivity.
Expand Expanding CloseBuy a new XGIMI projector at a discount during Black Friday 2024
XGIMI is known for having a full range of projectors, whether you want to use them at home or on the go. During Black Friday 2024, you can upgrade your home entertainment with a new XGIMI projector at special prices.
Expand Expanding CloseThreads app finally lets users watch videos in landscape
Following an update that made Custom Feeds available to everyone, the Threads app is getting another huge new feature. Users can finally watch landscape videos in the mobile app – something essential that wasn’t available until now.
Expand Expanding CloseThe ‘new era’ for Siri will be even messier than we thought
Apple says we’re living in ‘a new era’ for Siri thanks to Apple Intelligence. Is that true? Sort of. But the answer is a whole lot messier than you might expect, and getting even more so with the latest Mark Gurman report.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best displays to pair with your new M4 Mac mini
By all indications, Apple’s new M4 Mac mini is a hit. With praise from both users and reviewers alike, the ultra-small form factor, compelling starting price, and M4 performance seem to be winning over a lot of buyers.
If you’ve just purchased a new M4 Mac mini, however, you might also be looking into some of the best display options. Here are my recommendations.
Expand Expanding CloseFeature request: Apple should merge Spotlight and Type to Siri on iOS and macOS
Apple has given a lot of attention to Siri in iOS 18 and macOS 15, as the virtual assistant now integrates with ChatGPT and will soon work with Apple Intelligence. One of the changes made is that it’s now easier to interact with Siri just by typing – and I believe this feature should be combined with Spotlight.
Expand Expanding CloseThe latest Apple TV+ lineup is arguably the streamer’s best ever
I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but Apple TV+ is having a very good run of shows at the moment. Not long ago, I highlighted how the streamer owned three of the best shows running on air anywhere. But the current lineup gives that recent peak a run for its money. With the three series airing right now, Apple TV+ might just have its best lineup ever.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now get an Apple Watch Series 10 (mostly) free as a reward for exercise
Many Apple Watch buyers have aspirations of improving their health with the new device. But John Hancock offers a program that provides a much bigger incentive to do so. With its Vitality Plus life insurance program, you can now get an (almost) free Apple Watch Series 10 just for exercising.
Expand Expanding CloseApple now selling refurb iPad 10, but here’s how to save more
Apple has officially started selling the iPad 10 through its certified refurbished store for $299. However, you can easily save more shopping elsewhere…
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