Every 2025 M4 MacBook Air is discounted thanks to exclusive AppleInsider pricing, making it a great way to save on Apple's newest laptop release.


To save on the new M4 MacBook Air line, head over to Apple Premier Partner Expercom using this exclusive pricing link and look for the special AppleInsider price above the Add to Cart button.

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Apple released the M3 Ultra alongside M4 generation chips — but here's why we probably won't see the M4 Ultra.


On Wednesday, Apple announced its new Mac Studio. As anticipated, it launched with an M4 chip — the M4 Max, specifically.

But it also launched with the M3 Ultra. This left many people, including AppleInsider staff, wondering what Apple's reasoning was.


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Apple will never sell a cheap upgrade to anything, but choices the firm has made about the MacBook Air mean even it can't wring all that much more cash out of buyers.


Apple would never say this publicly, but so often you know it has released a version of a device solely to hit a price point. It wants to be able to say you can get a MacBook Air for under a thousand bucks, for instance, so it makes that more or less true.

Usually less. Usually the configuration you get for the lowest price of any Apple device is at the very best just about adequate, and usually not even that.


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Apple's update to the MacBook Air line has changed part of the entire MacBook lineup, and what consumers should buy. Here's which model you should buy for any budget, in early 2025.


Apple's ecosystem is constructed in a way that makes it extremely easy to find a product that fits your particular budget. Be it the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Air or a fully-loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro, it can cater to a wide array of price points and computing needs.

With Apple's introduction of new MacBook Air models in early 2025, this has made a considerable change to the value end of the scale. Consumers are being provided more performance than ever before for Apple's budget-friendly options.


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The new M4 MacBook Air fixes what's been a key problem with the line, and now supports up to two external monitors — and does so without the limitations of the previous M3 edition.


The newly launched MacBook Air brings with it a significant improvement for users of multiple monitors. While the previous M3 model featured support for two monitors, it was only possible to use both when the MacBook Air's lid was closed.

So while users gained the wider screen real estate of two external monitors, they lost the use of their MacBook Air internal display. Now the M4 MacBook Air supports two monitors of up to 6K resolution each, plus the built in 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch screen.


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Apple's M3 Ultra is its most powerful chip yet, delivering speed, advanced AI capabilities, and efficiency. Here's how it breaks down.


The M3 Ultra is built using Apple's UltraFusion architecture, which links two M3 Max dies over 10,000 high-speed connections. The design allows the chip to operate as a single unit, delivering performance while maintaining energy efficiency.

With a 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and double the Neural Engine cores, the M3 Ultra is designed to handle demanding tasks.


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Apple has updated the MacBook Air line with a new lower starting price, plus a bump in performance thanks to the inclusion of the M4 chip.


Arriving after many rumors of an update, the New MacBook Air is largely a spec-bump update for the well-established notebook line. In its early 2025 refresh, Apple has given its entry-level notebook range a bit more performance to work with.



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Apple's update to the Mac Studio has arrived, bringing with it the performance of the M4 Max as well as the new M3 Ultra chip to provide desktop Mac users even more processing power.


The Mac Studio was last updated in 2023 with an M2 chip upgrade, securing the desktop Mac's position as the one to get if you care about performance, but not enough to get a Mac Pro. A few years later, and Apple's finally refreshed it.

The 2025 Mac Studio is Apple's typical spec-bump update, with the changes largely being internal instead of externally-visible alterations. The design remains the same as the previous model, one that was good enough for the Mac mini to steal for itself.


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"Suspicion" has become the first ever Apple TV+ drama to be sold on to another broadcaster, with ITVX buying it for the UK.


Apple has long been on a drive to get its Apple TV+ seen by more viewers, whether they're on an aircraft, in France subscribing to Canal+, or even using Android. Now for the first time, a single show has been put up for sale and will be screened on another streamer.

According to UK trade magazine Broadcast, ITVX bought "Suspicion" from Apple TV+ via international sales distributor Fifth Season. If that is strictly accurate, that it came direct from Apple TV+, then it is the first such deal and suggests that Apple is now marketing its shows internationally.


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The Nimble Valet 3-in-1 charger adds a bit of upscale touch to your counter or nightstand while charging your daily gear at the fastest possible wireless speeds.


We've tried our fair share of three-in-one chargers. While there are a lot of great ones, this model from Nimble adds additional functionality for users at a similar price point.

What we found especially impressive, is that it manages to have fast charging, premium materials — like a walnut wood frame, is very eco-friendly, and yet it isn't priced any higher than other comparable chargers.


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The first M3 iPad Air deal is here, with Best Buy knocking $50 off the new 2025 iPad Air for Total members.


To take advantage of the savings, head over to Best Buy. If you're an existing Total member or willing to become one, you can save $50 off the iPad Air. Priced at $179.99, the membership also provides an extended return and exchange window, as well as AppleCare for up to 24 months as long as the membership remains active.

Save $50 on new iPads


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Constant distractions on your Mac can derail productivity, but Apple's Distraction Control tool provide an easy way to stay focused and in control. Here's where to find it.


From pop-up ads to cluttered sidebars, it's easy to get distracted by non-essential elements on a webpage. Fortunately, with the introduction of macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, and iOS 18, Safari has a new feature called Distraction Control.

Distraction Control is a Safari feature designed to hide specific parts of a webpage that may divert your attention. Unlike traditional ad blockers that try to eliminate all ads, Distraction Control gives you the freedom to manually select and hide items that you find distracting — whether they're ads, menus, or embedded videos.


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Following a series of delays, Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed Shadows" is set to finally debut on March 20 across platforms including Mac, and at a later date, iPad.


Assassin's Creed Shadows takes the iconic franchise to 16th-century feudal Japan. Players will be able to switch between two protagonists of completely different backgrounds and skills: a Shinobi assassin and a legendary samurai.

The dual-character approach allows for diverse gameplay mechanics and storylines, as players will be able to switch between stealth and combat missions that take place across the detailed landscape.


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Apple's March iPad lineup changes introduces a new entry-level model and updates the iPad Air. Here's which iPad is best in early 2025, at any price point.


Like other products in the Apple ecosystem, the iPad family of devices covers a very wide range of price points. If you're looking for a budget or a premium tablet, Apple has you covered at either end of the spectrum, and every point inbetween.

The updates to the iPad lineup started in March with a refresh of the iPad Air and base iPad, making some changes to the base end of the price range. This included some performance improvements and storage option changes, which can greatly affect where you end up putting your money.


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Apple is taking the UK government to court over efforts to force the company to weaken iCloud encryption.


The case, filed under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), seeks to compel Apple to create a backdoor that would allow law enforcement access to user data, not just in the UK but potentially in other countries too.

The company has filed a legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal, pushing back against a mandate requiring it to create a "back door" for law enforcement to access encrypted iCloud data, according to the Financial Times.


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In a new appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Ben Stiller tells the story of how he tried to get former President Barack Obama to do voice work on the season two premiere of "Severance." But, let me be clear — he didn't take Stiller up on the offer.


In the season two premiere, a short animated section features a talking Lumon Industries building. While he went uncredited, Stiller confirms that the voice belonged to Keanu Reeves.

However, that wasn't the first person he had in mind for the role.


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Alongside the new iPad Air and the expected new MacBook Air, a new report says Apple may also release an upgraded Mac Studio.


Tim Cook teased online that there was "something in the air," before the new iPad Air was launched, and before a newNew MacBook Air could perhaps follow suit. Now a new report says that this week may see yet a further release, with an updated Mac Studio potentially being announced alongside the MacBook Air.

According to Bloomberg, the next version of the Mac Studio is due to launch very shortly.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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There's very little new in the new iPad Air, and the new base iPad has less than expected. Despite that, both are excellent devices and exactly what they need to be.


In 2024, the iPad Air had the very visible update that for the first time it came in a 13-inch version. At the same time, the iPad Pro had the quite visible update that it came with an OLED screen.

True, you had to actually see an OLED iPad Pro in the flesh to really appreciate the difference. Still, here were two of Apple's iPad models, both getting a significant update.


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Apple is expected to upgrade its MacBook Air on Wednesday, though like with the iPad Air and new iPad, the update will probably be just a spec bump.


On Tuesday, Apple introduced the new M3 iPad Air. It also announced a new base-model iPad, upgraded with double the base storage and the A16 chip.

Now, it looks like we could see another upgrade to Apple's lineup as soon as Wednesday — the M4 MacBook Air. The prediction comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who posted to X on Tuesday.


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Luxury meets versatility in the latest Apple Watch Hermes band collection, featuring fresh hues and refined craftsmanship.


The company has introduced a new color to its premium Apple Watch Hermes lineup — Bleu Hydra En Mer. The new Bleu Hydra En Mer band offers a bold look that combines premium materials with a design inspired by ocean waves.


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Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has partnered with New York designer Sandy Liang to create a limited-edition version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones.


The partnership with Liang leans on the designer's nostalgic and playful aesthetic to add a new design to the Beats Studio Buds. In this release, it consists of a metallic silver base with a hand drawn pink ribbon design stretched across the headband.

The Beats logo on the earcups is also pink to match the bow.


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Apple now has four Apple Pencil models, and compatibility varies greatly. Here's which Apple Pencils are compatible with which iPads, updated to include the 2025 iPad and iPad Air.


Not only are there four discrete Apple Pencil models, each has its own list of features. Discerning which one you need based on your iPad model can be a little confusing, so let's take a moment to break down the differences.


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Apple has launched an update to the iPad Air, retaining the same design and updating the processor to the powerful M3.


The new iPad Air, the seventh-generation model, has been introduced by Apple. The midway point between the iPad line and the iPad Pro, the iPad Air continues to provide some of the performance benefits of the Pro models at a more wallet-friendly price.



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Spring into the new season by snagging one of the four new colors of Apple's new MagSafe-compatible iPhone 16 Silicone Cases.


As part of its spring refresh, Apple has updated its Phone 16 Silicone Case with MagSafe to include new, cheery colors. The four new include periwinkle, peony, aquamarine, and tangerine.

Previously, you could get the cases in eight other colors. The collection included black, Stone Gray, Lake Green, denim, ultramarine, fuchsia, plum, and star fruit.


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A new collection of color-matched Smart Folios has been launched alongside Apple's brand-new base-model iPad.


On Tuesday, Apple updated its base-model, 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip and double the base storage. And, to celebrate, it's also released a collection of new Smart Folios to go with it.

The folios are available in four colors. This includes Sky, White, Watermelon, and Lemonade, or blue, white, pink, and yellow, respectively.


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Alongside the new iPad Air, Apple has launched an updated Magic Keyboard which adds function keys, and costs $30 less than before.


Following Tim Cook's teasing tweet about there being something in the air, Apple has launched a new iPad Air and brought it with it new versions of the Magic Keyboard to fit. For both the 11-inch iPad Air and 13-inch iPad Air, there is now a new Magic Keyboard that compared to the previous model features:

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Sneaking in underneath the new iPad Air, Apple also updated the iPad, adding more storage and the A16 for the same starting price as the previous model.


In almost an afterthought, Apple also boosted the iPad. Apple is still calling the new iPad with A16 the 10th generation for the most part, but the internal changes are notable.

Most obviously, the new iPad 10th generation has the A16 processor. Apple says that compared to the previous generation, the updated iPad with A16 is nearly 30 percent faster.


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Despite the iPhone 16e getting loud criticism for not including MagSafe, in real-world testing, MagSafe chargers can barely attach to it magnetically.


Be clear about this from the start — it is a curiosity, it is not an actually useful magnetic connection for chargers. The iPhone 16e does lack MagSafe, and that is a problem, but MagSafe chargers will still connect magnetically to the metals inside it.

It was already known that the iPhone 16e would actually charge from MagSafe chargers, it just wouldn't stick to them magnetically. So the phone could never be used on a vertical or reclining MagSafe charger, and it won't ever be mountable in a car.


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A teardown of the new iPhone 16e shows Apple has adopted repair-friendly practices for the model, with images also giving a close look at Apple's new C1 modem.


It is customary that every Apple release undergoes disassembly, as repair outfits inspect the internals of the latest hardware. In one teardown a few days after release, the iPhone 16e is shown to have excellent repairability, compared to iPhones just a few years old, and commensurate with the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup.

The teardown by iFixit, published on Monday shows that techniques such as the electrically-released battery adhesive is being used in the new model. The system, which replaces the stretch-release adhesive technique, requires power to be applied to a screw post and a conductive tab, releasing the battery within seconds.


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Another lawsuit alleging that Apple uses its monopoly powers to force users to pay more for iCloud storage has been dismissed.


It's now 14 years that Apple has been giving users just 5GB free iCloud storage space each, so it's surely never going to increase that without some outside pressure. The latest of many attempts to apply such pressure, though, has failed.

Following its filing in March 2024, a class action suit over the amount and cost of iCloud storage has been dismissed. According to Reuters, US District Judge Eumi Lee in San Jose, California, threw out the case — but said the plaintiffs could file an amended version.


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The Jackery Explorer 2000 provides an emergency power option that's extremely handy during a power cut. It's also portable enough for off-grid trips, if you can manage the weight.


We live in an age where electronics, peripherals, and a connection to the internet are the lifeblood for work, careers, and day-to-day life.

From computers to phones to routers and smart appliances, we as people are more connected than we ever have been before. While entire industries and academics can (and do) debate on the effect of being this plugged in, there is one universal truth that we all accept: We need reliable sources of electricity to stay plugged in and online.


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It is easily possible to double the cost of a new M4 Mac mini by buying Apple storage — but if you know what you're doing, you can buy external drives, and save hundreds of dollars by working off those. Here's how.


Apple's New Mac mini is a stunning bargain for its price and its performance — but maybe only in its base configuration. Once you start adding anything like more storage, you hit Apple's excessive upgrade charges and the bargain diminishes, or even goes away entirely.

It is true that Apple has made things better, both by increasing the amount of RAM that base model gets, and also by making 256GB the smallest amount of storage you can buy.


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The second developer beta of iOS 18.4 brings Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro, and introduces an Apple Vision Pro app along with new Emoji characters.


On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.4 developer beta 2 with the build number 22E5216h, replacing the previous 22E5200s. The software release comes a week after the first developer beta, which reportedly caused boot loop issues on older devices.

Monday's software update has seemingly resolved this problem, as the second developer beta is now available for all of the previously affected devices, including the iPhone 12 and iPad 8, as well as the fourth-generation and M2 models of the iPad Air.


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Apple has included a number of new emoji in the iOS 18.4 developer beta, with characters proposed by the Unicode Consortium in May 2024 finally making their way for use in Messages.


Apple's second developer beta for iOS 18.4 adds a number of new features, including some new emoji characters. The eight graphical symbols are coming up in Messages and other text-based apps for those who install the developer beta's latest build, issued on Monday.

There are eight new characters appearing on the emoji list, consisting of:


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Apple's iPhone processor supplier TSMC is reportedly about to announce a further $100 billion investment in the United States.


Following Apple's announcement of a $500 billion for US manufacturing — even if the money is less new investment than Apple suggests — TSMC is said to be committing its own billions to the country. It's an expansion that comes on top of the chip maker's existing investment in creating processor foundries in Arizona.

According to the Wall Street Journal, President Trump will announce the $100 billion investment before the end of March 3, 2025. The money is to be used on chip-making production, though it is not known yet whether that means creating new factories or expanding the Arizona foundries.


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Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for the current generation, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4.


The new beta round follows after the first for iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4, which Apple introduced on February 21. This followed the public release of the previous generation of tested betas, including iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.3, on January 27.

The second iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 developer betas share build number 22E5216h, replacing 22E5200s, while macOS Sequoia 15.4 beta two uses build number 24E5222f, up from 24E5206s. The second tvOS 18.4 build is 22L5234e, the second watchOS 11.4 build is 22T5228e, and the second visionOS 2.4 build is 22O5215f.


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Apple TV+ is bringing Major League Baseball's Friday Night Baseball back for a fourth season, with weekly doubleheaders returning from March 28.


"Friday Night Baseball" is the season-long series of double-header games, pairing up two matches that stream on Apple TV+. Taking place from March 28 and running through the regular season, "Friday Night Baseball" will air in 60 countries, with games taking place over 25 weeks.

The first pairing will see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Toronto Blue Jays, followed by the New York Mets against the Houston Astros. Other notable matchups in the first half of the season include a Yankees-Dodgers World Series rematch, and the Rangers versus Astros.


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On this episode special episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we record on-location in Charleston to talk with Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green.


In the news, it was uncovered that iOS 18.4 includes support for Matter smoke detectors. This is in addition to robotic vacuum cleaners.

Leaker Kosutami also said that new a new AirTag update is ready to go with a launch in May or June. Following that up, they said Apple plans to use MagSafe in some way for its video doorbell.


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The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget.


When Apple updates its main iPhone releases, it causes massive changes to the overall catalog, with model pricing shifts and older models disappearing from view. In the spring of 2025, another launch affected the product range in a different way.

Apple's introduction of the iPhone 16e did away with the iPhone SE line in favor of something closer to the main iPhone releases. It also made it tougher for those in the market for an iPhone to go for the cheapest option, as the pricing is now much closer between the variants.


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Amazon's Apple deals are heating up this March, with MacBook Air and M4 iPad Pro models eligible for instant rebates and coupon savings.


The M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is reduced to $799 at Amazon thanks to a $200 instant rebate.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook has once more taken to X/Twitter to announce when the next new device is coming, and while he avoids saying its full name, it's the MacBook Air.


Just as he did with his announcement that the iPhone 16e was to be the next member of the iPhone family, Tim Cook's Twitter feed has now added when to expect the next launch. With the iPhone 16e, he specified the actual launch date, but now he's saying only "this week."



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Apple will be introducing iOS 19 at the WWDC in June, and will ship it to users in September 2025. Here's what's rumored for the next generation of the iPhone operating system.


Each year, Apple updates iOS alongside its iPhone. For 2025, to go with the iPhone 17, that means the release of iOS 19.

With iOS 18 starting off the rollout of features under Apple Intelligence, iOS 19 is expected to continue to follow the trend with its own set of new functions.


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Apple is widely believed to be working on two different robotics projects, both related to the Apple Home of the future. Here's what to expect from both projects.


A few months after the untimely demise of the Apple Car project, claims of a new robotics development within Apple appeared in April 2024. The iPhone maker had reportedly decided to shift focus, with increased efforts and research into products that would offer integration with smart home devices.

Part of that vision reportedly involves robots — a mobile humanoid unit, and a largely stationary anthropomorphic robot. The goal of these two apparent robotics projects is different.


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New iPad deals are in effect for March, with Apple's latest iPad mini 7 back down to its lowest $399 price as Amazon and Best Buy engage in a price war.


Nearly every iPad mini 7 is $100 off at Amazon and Best Buy, with iPad mini 7 prices starting at $399 after the discounts.

Buy from $399


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Apple is preparing for two more upcoming product launches, with the M4 MacBook Air expected to land very soon, followed by the iPad Air.


The dust is barely starting to settle following the release of the iPhone 16e, and Apple is seemingly getting ready to introduce more hardware for consumers to buy. Those new items will probably be the M4 MacBook Air and a new iPad Air.

There have been some signs of updates on the way, including a reduction of stocks of the current MacBook Air in preparation for the new models. According to Bloomberg on Sunday, it's also the case for the iPad Air.


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A new report claims that certain Apple Intelligence improvements to Siri have been delayed to May 2025, and that may take until 2027 before there is a significant update.


Siri was supposed to adopt Apple Intelligence features from iOS 18.4, but following rumors of delays, the first developer beta of that shipped without any Siri changes. It's possible that the improvements will come in later rounds of the iOS 18.4 beta testing, but Bloomberg now says Apple is far behind on its AI plans.

The new claim is that Siri will now get the promised integration with Apple Intelligence in May 2025. This first round of improvements was seeming meant to be the one where, as in Apple's now months-old ads, a user could ask Siri the name of someone they met before and it would read their calendar for the answer.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A new regulatory filing shows Ikea is planning a temperature and humidity sensor that will use Matter-over-Thread, meaning HomeKit users won't be required to also buy an Ikea hub.


After slow and delayed moves to support the Matter standard for smart homes, Ikea's as-yet unannounced temperature and humidity sensor called Timmerflotte, will support the Matter-over-Thread connectivity standard. Details of the device have been revealed in an FCC regulatory filing.

Up until now, the company's smart home products have largely relied on Wi-Fi or the Zigbee protocol to communicate with its own hubs, though it has released sensors that work with HomeKit since 2018. The new Timmerflotte sensor shouldn't require an Ikea hub, and is expected to work with any Matter-compatible smart home hubs.


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Apple's iPhone 16e has arrived. Here's where to get the best iPhone 16e price, with wireless incentives knocking up to $830 off via bill credits, trade-in offers and more.


Apple's new iPhone 16e has officially launched, and we've rounded up the best deals across wireless carriers, Apple itself, and more. Be sure to check back here and bookmark our iPhone deals roundup for the latest offers across the entire iPhone product line.


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Apple's long-rumored iPhone Fold has yet to arrive, but the rumor mill still believes it is on the way. Here's all the latest rumors on release year, the screen, and other features.


While other device manufacturers have embraced the idea of foldable smartphones, such as Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip ranges, Apple has steered clear of making its own version. All of its iPhones and iPads continue to be solid, flat devices with fixed screens that won't bend.

That's not to say that Apple hasn't been working on one in the background. Development of a foldable iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone Fold, has been speculated about for years, and leaks certainly put forward the idea that Apple's actually going through with it.


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The iPhone 16e has already been subjected to its first teardown, highlighting Apple's custom C1 modem, a bigger battery, and lack of MagSafe.


It's Friday, which means the iPhone 16e is starting to land in the hands of owners across the globe. Unsurprisingly, it didn't take too long for the first teardown video to hit YouTube.

Rewa Technology has taken a crack at cracking open Apple's newest addition to its lineup. The video is short and sweet, clocking in at just under five-and-a-half minutes long, but it still gives us our first look at what makes the iPhone 16e tick.


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NHL referees won't need to visually scan for a clock during Saturday's Stadium Series game — they'll feel it on their wrist.


The National Hockey League (NHL) has teamed up with Apple and Presidio to introduce the NHL Watch Comms App, a real-time notification system running on Apple Watches configured specifically for on-ice officials. The technology provides haptic alerts for key in-game events like period and power play countdowns.

While the software has been in use throughout the 2024-2025 season, it will debut in an outdoor setting at the upcoming Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets match at Ohio State University's football stadium.


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Skype will be closed down in May 2025, but it really died in 2011 when it was bought by Microsoft. It's just been a death by a thousand slow-motion cuts.


You didn't know Skype was still a thing, and in a few weeks' time, it won't be. Once a revolutionary app that brought free voice calls over the internet, it was important enough and valuable enough that in 2006, eBay bought it for $2.6 billion.

If it seems peculiar that eBay would be the one that bought it, give the auction site some credit — it flipped the service and sold Skype on in 2011 for a huge profit. Five years is a long time to have it on "Buy it Now," but Microsoft eventually snapped it up for $8.5 billion.


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Apple's latest iPhone has just launched, and ESR revolutionizes protection and brings MagSafe functionality to the iPhone 16e. Here's a look at the best iPhone 16e case options available.


It's been a long time coming, but the iPhone 16e is here and it features a classic design, single rear camera, and notched display with Face ID. The device may look similar to an iPhone 14, but legacy cases won't fit.

It can be frustrating when Apple releases altered product designs, because it can mean customers will go without must-have protection at launch. However, ESR isn't leaving customers hanging by offering its latest cases and screen protectors today.


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Siri is getting worse before it gets better, Bono is getting a film, and the Apple Vision Pro is at last getting Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast.


The developer beta of iOS 18.4 is out and so far has none of the improvements that were promised for Siri from the very start of Apple Intelligence — and somehow Siri is even worse than it was a week ago. But there are other things to enjoy in iOS 18.4 and which will be publicly available in April, starting with the very well done Apple News+ Food.

Plus host Wes Hilliard will point out both that he said it here and that actually, despite other rumors to the contrary, it was obvious — Apple Intelligence is coming to the Apple Vision Pro. So is U2's Bono.


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Next time your Mac is too slow, or you're having to keep repeating the same steps on your iPhone, learn Shortcuts and it will dramatically improve your speed — and even accuracy.


Editor's note: This is the first of a series of deep-dive pieces that we're running every Friday. This one is available for everyone to see on publication, but starting on March 7, they'll only be available to Newsletter subscribers for the first 72 hours. Subscribe to our newsletter here!

Shortcuts take one, ten, or a hundred different steps and have your Mac, iPhone, and iPad instantly do them all for you, after you've tapped or clicked a single button. Open a dozen documents, turn them into PDFs, email them to your clients — and play some music at the same time.


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If you're planning on purchasing an iPhone 16e, make sure to grab the perfect phone case to protect your new purchase. Here are some great choices, from clear to rugged and everything in between.


No matter what kind of case you're looking for, chances are it's out there somewhere. From extreme drop protection to kickstands and a wide array of designs, there's a lot of variety in the case market.

AppleInsider has rounded up many popular cases you can buy to protect your new smartphone. The list isn't exhaustive of the entire market, as there are more expensive and unusual items, but it is a good starting point to find your ideal iPhone case.


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Apple's update to the iPhone SE adds a new design and Apple Intelligence, as well as a new name: iPhone 16e. Here's how it compares to yesterday's budget option — the iPhone 16.


Arriving just shy of three years after the third-generation iPhone SE, the newly-rebranded iPhone 16e has arrived as the new entry-level model for consumers. This is a major modernization effort, with a new design and a considerable specifications bump to match modern smartphones.

With the introduction of a new low-cost smartphone on Apple's roster, this leaves consumers wondering if they should get it instead of the slightly more expensive iPhone 16.


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The iPhone 16e is now available, with shipments of the new budget smartphone starting to arrive on customer doorsteps.


Apple's reincarnation of the iPhone SE line, the iPhone 16e, was opened for preorders on February 21. One week later, and the smartphone is now actually available.

Customers who preordered the iPhone 16e will start to receive their orders on Friday, or will be able to pick it up from the Apple Store. It will also be available to purchase without preorder from Apple, major retailers, and carriers.


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MAME is the Multi Arcade Machine Emulator for playing classic games. Here's how to get it up and running on your Apple Silicon Mac.


MAME is a well-known project that allows you to run classic hardware systems and games on modern computers. MAME supports Macs, Windows, Linux, and some Android devices. There are also third-party emulators which use MAME on iOS.

MAME dates back over twenty-five years and was originally created by Italian developer Nicola Salmoria. The project's development has changed hands over the decades, and there was an initial older version for Mac OS 9 called MacMAME.


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The camera bar seems to be all but guaranteed for iPhone 17 if the latest repeat rumors are to be believed, and some newly leaked CAD designs reinforce this.


Many leakers are talking about the iPhone 17, but there are a few pushing the camera bar rumor repeatedly. Digital Chat Station started the rumor in December in December, Majin Bu showed CADs used by Prosser, claiming it was correct, then Sonny Dickson confirmed it with case renders.

On Thursday, Dickson followed up on the case leak with CADs of his own. It seems possible that Apple will embrace the camera bar after all.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple collectors looking to get sealed first-generation iPhones, EVT and DVT prototypes, and piles of memorabilia like magazines and business cards can join in on an auction running through March 20.


Any time old Apple products and collectibles end up on the auction block, they can sell for thousands of dollars. Unopened iPhones and pieces of Steve Jobs' wardrobe tend to be big sellers.

The latest auction, first reported by MacRumors, has a range of Apple historical memorabilia available. RR Auction has a total of 317 lots under the "Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution" section, which can be bid on until March 20, 7 p.m. EDT.


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For the last few months now I've been using Apple's (AirPods 4 (ANC), but alongside those, I've been testing another pair of wireless earbuds as well. The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are expensive and weird, and I kinda love them — but you probably shouldn't buy them.


Testing two pairs of earbuds simultaneously has the benefit of giving you an easy comparison at the end of it all. But for all their similarities — both are open, so you can hear the outside world — they're also very, very different.

That's something most easily demonstrated by the price. Even the ANC version of AirPods 4 costs considerably less than Bose's earbuds — $179 compared to almost $300.


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Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, though there are currently no details as to what the update contains.


Thursday's developer beta increases the build number to 7E5080a, up from the previous 7E5067b update, released in January 2025. This beta software release is available for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning models. The software won't be released for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices.

Beta software updates are released periodically for nearly all of Apple's platforms, including AirPods. While beta updates for Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems are released much more frequently, developers still rely on beta software for AirPods to test new features before launch.


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Apple has responded to iPhone 16e critics, and says that engineering choices like a lack of MagSafe that make the device unappealing to the tech-savvy don't matter to the larger market.


There's a great line from Jony Ive, said around the time that Apple Park was first opened. There were criticisms of its design and he said he was bemused at them, because of who Apple Park was built for.

"We didn't make Apple Park for other people," he said in Dezeen magazine. "So a lot of the criticisms are utterly bizarre, because it wasn't made for you! And I know how we work and you don't!"


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Microsoft has just brought its AI chatbot, Copilot, to macOS, if you're looking for yet another AI tool to add to your arsenal.


Copilot is Microsoft's AI chatbot. Like most other chatbots, it can provide you with text, generate images (Generative AI, or GenAI), help you get organized or cook, look things up or locate things for you, play music, and even write code.

Until now, Mac users have been required to use Copilot in-browser on Microsoft's site. However, as of Thursday, a standalone app has finally landed on macOS.


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Keep your Apple gear going through any storm with Bluetti's range of portable power stations and backup power solutions. Your iPhone, Mac, and iPad can stay charged for days with these big batteries.


Winter storms, hurricanes, or backcountry adventures— when power fails, Apple users risk more than dead devices. Over 475k U.S. homes went dark this week: CPAP machines disconnected from Health app data, HomeKit cameras blinded during storms, MacBooks dying mid-Zoom.

Bluetti's portable power stations, fitting with Apple's ecosystem, turn chaos into control. Power AirTag-tracked gear through blackouts, sustain HomePod tornado alerts, or render wildfire maps offline.


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Marking the lowest price of 2025 at Amazon, this premium 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M4 Max chip is discounted to $3,129.


The steeper price cut drops the Space Black model to $3,129, which provides the cheapest entry point into an M4 Max spec. This particular configuration has a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU for higher performance. It also has 36GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, making it a highly capable machine in the business world or for personal use.

Buy for $3,129


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Apple is launching a series of protections for children regarding the use of age-appropriate apps in the App Store, including providing verification through a developer API.


While Apple has previously announced Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) protections and then dropped them, the company says that it is now strengthening how the App Store prevents children seeing age-inappropriate content.

The new extra protections are rolling out in stages, with the first starting now, and the rest following at an as-yet unspecified time in 2025. Apple has published a white paper detail its plans, and the initial launch introduces:


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France is probably going to issue an antitrust fine against Apple in March, as the country's consumer watchdog gears up to rule on whether Apple abused its position over App Tracking Transparency.


In July 2023, the French Competition Authority, the Authorite de la Concurrence, said it would open an antitrust investigation into Apple and App Tracking Transparency. Over a year and a half later, the regulator may be concluding its probe.

Two people with knowledge of the regulator's plans told Reuters on Thursday that a ruling will be arriving in March. "The decision is expected in the spring," the regulator confirmed, but declined to comment further.


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Seven Apple Watch buyers are suing Apple over how it allegedly made false and misleading claims that certain models are carbon neutral.


Apple first made a claim about carbon neutrality with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 9 in 2023, and immediately faced criticism. First a Chinese environment research organization called it "climate-washing," and then European consumer groups agreed.

Now according to Reuters, a case has been filed by seven users of the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. They claim they would not have bought the watches, or would have paid less, if they had not been misled.


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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly lost its case over Apple suppliers using conflict materials in the iPhone, at least as far as one court has decided.


For months in 2024, Apple was accused of allowing its suppliers to allegedly use the so-called 3T Materials — tin, tungsten and tantalum — from the Congo, and thereby funding violent groups. Lawyers representing the Republic first asked Tim Cook and Apple's French subsidiary for a response, then in December 2024 they took the matter to court.

According to a first and very brief report by Reuters, it appears that French authorities have dismissed the case. Specifically, a report seen by the news agency says that the Paris prosecutor has closed the case against Apple.


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HTC has declared its Viverse platform will be the YouTube for VR content, but while it doesn't support the Apple Vision Pro at the moment, users could one day turn to Viverse Worlds for new immersive experiences.


Enjoying virtual reality experiences is a somewhat nonlinear experience. While Apple Vision Pro users can easily get content from the App Store and from Apple-curated apps, accessing other online VR content requires a bit of effort.

This is not a problem just felt by Apple Vision Pro users, as each VR headset ecosystem has its own siloed content. You aren't able to access stuff made just for the Meta Quest headset line on the Apple Vision Pro, for example.


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The first real-world tests of Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e say that has comparable performance to previous 5G chips, but achieves that with significantly less battery power.


Apple's $1 billion acquisition of Intel's modem business, plus over five years of development, have paid off. Following stories of Apple finding it hard to develop its own 5G modem for the iPhone — or even giving up entirely — the company's C1 is straight out of the Apple Silicon playbook.

Chinese YouTube channel Geekerwan has been testing the C1 in the new iPhone 16e using laboratory conditions and then real-world usage to check out Apple's claims. Significantly, the C1 does not support mmWave 5G as the other models do, but mmWave penetration is low in the US, and lower still everywhere else.


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Hackers have worked out how to exploit Apple's Find My network, by abusing Bluetooth on a device to effectively turn anything into a trackable AirTag.


The Find My network is considered to be an extremely useful service, allowing users to track down a mislaid iPhone, lost luggage, or even a stolen car adorned with an AirTag. However, while Apple has done what it can to make the network as secure and as trustworthy as possible, security researchers have apparently managed to work around some of the protections.

George Mason University researchers, associate professors Qiang Zeng and Lannan Luo and PhD students Chen and Xiaoyue Ma, created "nRootTag" as an attack that takes advantage of Bluetooth addresses. It does so by tricking the Find My network into thinking a device is a missing AirTag.


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A day before the iPhone 16e hits store shelves, the rumor mill is already churning about whether Apple will debut an iPhone 17e in 2026.


The iPhone SE that the new iPhone 16e replaces was only updated three times in nine years. But beginning with Tim Cook's tweet welcoming the iPhone 16e as the newest member of the iPhone family, there's been an idea that Apple may update this new model annually.

That suggestion has now been strengthened by two separate sources that say there will be an iPhone 17e released in February 2026. However, neither source has details and only one seems to have real grounds for the claim.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Scalable Vector Graphics are a common resizable image format for the web. Here's how to use them in macOS.


Modern web browsers and image apps have the ability to scale images using mathematical calculations, such as Bezier curves. This is as opposed to fixed bitmap graphics, which don't scale well and offer a blocky, pixelated appearance at times.

Scalable (or "vector") graphics use math-based descriptions of images. When an image is resized, it can be fully recalculated at the new size with no visible loss of quality.


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Initial reviews and impressions for the iPhone 16e are here, and they're middling at best as everyone misses MagSafe.


Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and introduced a whole new device at a higher price called the iPhone 16e. It has a series of compromises to make the price $200 lower than the base iPhone 16.

Reviews are out at a very odd 9 p.m. EST on a Wednesday, and there's a lot to say about this odd iPhone. While no one outright hates the iPhone 16e, it's a tough sell when used and refurbished models might offer a better deal.


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Ugreen's GaN-based power station packs a lot of juice inside a compact body with multiple USB ports and an Apple-certified adjustable MagSafe puck.


In a world filled with niche chargers, it's hard for them to stand out. Everyone's needs are different, which is why such a varied number of chargers are able to success on the market.

Recently, we've been testing Ugreen's GaN MagSafe tower that is great for our studio setup, or shared charging stations in a home.


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Analyst Jeff Pu has shared once again that he expects both iPhone 17 Pro models to have 12GB of RAM, but more reliable sources say otherwise.


Rumors are ramping up for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, which is expected in September 2025. This time, it isn't about the controversial camera bar update, but instead about the included RAM.

According to an analyst note seen by 9to5Mac, Jeff Pu believes that both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have 12GB of RAM. Such an upgrade would contribute to more powerful AI features exclusive to those devices.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The South Korean government has levied fines against Apple after it was found using illegally obtained data to predict when users couldn't pay for App Store purchases — and Apple's representatives aren't in the mood to talk about it.


In January, Apple had been fined by the South Korean government for using data illegally obtained without users' consent. The fines totaled 4.65 billion won, a sum that works out to be just under $3.2 million.

During the February 25 meeting with the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), Apple representatives were asked which other countries used Apple's NSF scores. According to The Korea Herald, the representatives responded by saying "It is hard to make a public statement because we have to confer with our client. We do not know exactly."


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