Today we're tracking a few deals on cases for the iPhone and iPad. Specifically, this includes the Magic Keyboard case for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, as well as Clear, Silicone, and Leather cases for the iPhone 14 family of smartphones.

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Starting with the 11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, Amazon has this accessory for $249.99 in White and Black, down from $299.00. This is a second-best price on the 11-inch Magic Keyboard, and only Amazon has this price.

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Apple could be on track to release a foldable iPad as early as next year, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. From a report: "I'm positive about the foldable iPad in 2024 and expect this new model will boost shipments and improve the product mix," he tweeted early Monday. Kuo expects it to be joined by a revamped iPad Mini, due to enter mass production in early 2024. Kuo didn't offer many new details on the rumored iPad foldable, but said that it will feature a "carbon fiber" kickstand produced by Chinese component manufacturer Anjie Technology.

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Local police are looking into a series of Apple product thefts within the Lancaster County. The male suspects were caught on camera and apparently ...

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A U.S.-based Apple supplier has begun making components for AirPods in India, marking a significant step in the tech giant's push to expand production in the country, reports Bloomberg.

According to the news outlet, the Indian unit of Florida-based electronics manufacturer Jabil has begun shipping plastic AirPods enclosures to China and Vietnam, making the earbuds the second Apple product after iPhones to be made in India.

The move is part of Apple's plan to reduce its production reliance on China, where lockdown disruptions and US trade restrictions have made manufacturing more risky.

According to Jabil's website, the company operates a 858,000 square foot (80,000 square meter) facility employing more than 2,500 workers in Pune, western India.

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In February 2022, Patently Apple posted a report titled "Apple Supplier LG Innotek plans to produce High-End Flip-Chips in 2023 likely aimed for Apple's M-Series Processors." Today LG Innotek announced that it plans to start full-scale operation of its new factory for flip chip (FC)-ball grid array (BGA

Emergency services were summoned by the iPhone's Crash Detection feature to a fatal accident that saw five people injured and four horses die.iPhone 14 has Crash DetectionPolice were notified at 1:45 am on Monday that there was a car accident near the Batman Highway at Rowella, Tasmania. A white Ford Ranger left the highway and hit a tree stump, rolling the attached horse trailer.

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Apple has taken another step closer to moving AirPods production out of China, with suppliers in India now producing components.In October 2022, it was reported that Apple was asking suppliers to move some AirPods and Beats earbuds manufacturing away from China and to India. Now Apple supplier Jabil has begun manufacturing of AirPods enclosures.According to Bloomberg, the enclosures or plastic bodies, are then being shipped to manufacturers in both China and Vietnam for assembly. The publication says it's the first time an Indian supplier has been used for anything but the iPhone.

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Apple will launch a new iPad mini next year with mass production set to begin in the first quarter, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a series of tweets, Kuo said there may be no new iPad releases in the next nine to 12 months, since "the iPad mini refresh is more likely to begin mass production in 1Q24."

Kuo in December said he expected mass shipments of an updated iPad mini to start towards the end of 2023 or in the first half of 2024, so his latest tweets indicate the analyst no longer believes it will launch before the end of this year.

In his previous thoughts on the subject, Kuo said a new processor will be the main selling point of the new iPad mini, suggesting that the device will receive only a spec bump.

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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suspects there will be no new iPads in 2023, and that the expected folding iPad will be released in 2024 with a carbon fiber stand.A current non-folding iPad ProKuo has previously predicted that a refreshed iPad mini could be released in late 2023, but might slip to early 2024. He's now saying that later date is the most likely.

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Having an external SSD can be a lifesaver if you need to transfer data, files, or documents on the go. Today, you can shave ...

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BetterTouchTool adds many new, fully customizable gestures to the Magic Mouse, Multi-Touch MacBook trackpad, and Magic Trackpad.

These gestures are customizable:

Magic Mouse:

• Pinch in / out (zoom)
• Single-finger tap left
• Single-finger tap right
• Single-finger tap middle
• Single-finger tap
• Single-finger click middle
• Two-finger tap
• Two-finger click
• Two-finger swipe (up/down/left/right)
• Two-finger tip tap left/right
• Three-finger tap
• Three-finger click
• Three-finger swipe (up/down/left/right)
• Four-finger swipe up/down
• Four-finger click
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• Single-finger tap top-middle
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Popular YouTube channel iFixit has uploaded a new teardown video of the 2023 MacBook Pro. The ‘14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro Teardown – How ...

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False positives by the Crash Detection system in the iPhone 14 series is causing problems in Japan, with fire departments near skiing areas dealing with more emergency call-outs than normal due to the automated calls.[Mati Mango/Pexels]The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has put out a call for smartphone owners to be cautious about crash detection features in smartphones and other devices, due to an influx of automated attempts to call for help in situations when it's not needed.

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As questions piled up over the weekend, Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the entire company in a meeting on Monday to answer questions, and announced then that top executives would take a pay cut this year as part of the company's cost reduction measures, Business Insider reported. Pichai said that all roles above the senior vice president level will witness "very significant reduction in their annual bonus," adding that for senior roles the compensation was linked to company performance. It was not immediately clear how big Pichai's own pay cut would be.

Reuters also points out that Pichai "received a massive hike in salary a few weeks before Google announced layoffs." But Fortune makes an interesting comparison:
Pichai's move to cut the pay for senior executives comes only weeks after Apple's Tim Cook announced his compensation would be 40% lower amid shareholder pressure. The iPhone maker had a strong 2022 and remains...

It doesn't matter if Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is good, because it's already the future of Apple Music and the larger music industry, for better or worse. Let us explain.Apple Music with Dolby AtmosApple announced Spatial Audio as part of Apple Music in May 2021. In less than two years, the company is already celebrating its success as part of a special press release.

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Smart locks are the future, and if you’re looking to save while upgrading your front door’s security, then here’s a deal for you. Today, ...

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In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a police update on an Ohio Apple Store theft, Find My iPhone catches criminals, and the "Phantom Pooper" strikes.Apple Store at The GreeneThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.

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The Satechi Pro Hub Slim is the latest addition to the Pro Hub series from Satechi, and it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to ...

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The 2023 MacBook Pro 16-inch equipped with Apple's powerful M2 Max chip is $300 off with our exclusive coupon, delivering the lowest price available.Save $300 instantly.Save $300 on this M2 Max MacBook Pro

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Following last week's hardware announcements, this week saw the actual release of several of the new products as well as operating system updates bringing new features and bug fixes across Apple's platforms.

This week also saw some fresh rumors about the iPhone 15 lineup and Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset, while we shared some tips to help you get the most of your macOS experience, so read for all the details on these stories and more!

Everything New in iOS 16.3 for Your iPhone

iOS 16.3 was released to the public this week following around six weeks of beta testing. The software update is relatively minor, but there are still a handful of new features and changes for the iPhone, so make sure to check out our list of everything new in iOS 16.3.

Apple also released iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2,...

App Store prices are going up in the United Kingdom and several other countries starting on February 13, Apple announced today. The changes are being implemented due to shifts in taxes and foreign exchange rates.

App and in-app purchase prices in Colombia, Egypt, Hungary, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, and the United Kingdom will go up, and prices in Uzbekistan will drop because of a three percent reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate. Updated prices are listed on Apple's ‌App Store‌ price chart [PDF].

Prices in Ireland, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Zimbabwe are not changing, but proceeds will be adjusted slightly due to VAT changes.

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Apple is developing software that offers an easy way for users of its upcoming mixed-reality headset to build their own augmented reality apps, as part of an effort to drive mass adoption of the device by broadening the array of content for it, The Information reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. From the report: With the software tools, Apple hopes that even people who don't know computer code could tell the headset, via the Siri voice assistant, to build an AR app that could then be made available via Apple's App Store for others to download. The tool, for example, could allow users to build an app with virtual animals moving around a room and over or around real-life objects without the need to design the animal from scratch, program its animations and calculate its movement in a 3D space with obstacles.

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Amazon-owned Woot is slashing the price of Apple's last-gen 14-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 32GB of memory, delivering $300 in savings on the popular configuration today only.This flash deal ends tonight.The flash deal is available at Woot.com and features Apple's M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch with an 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 32GB of memory and 512GB SSD for $2,099.99. This reflects a discount of $300 off MSRP on the CTO model (part number Z15G001WA), with units in new condition.

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This week Patently Apple discovered a second design patent published in the Hong Kong Patent Office database covering the iPhone 14's Dynamic Island. Interestingly this design patent comes close to what original rumors ...

The latest iMac is an all-in-one computer for work and play. If you’ve been waiting a while to see its price drop, now is ...

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iOS Fortnite users will no longer be able to spend their V-Bucks starting January 30. According to a recent tweet, Fortnite wants all game ...

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Enlarge / Apple will pay you less for this iPhone 13 Pro Max than it used to. (credit: Samuel Axon)

As spotted by MacRumors on Wednesday, Apple has cut the trade-in values of iPhones by up to $80, with the biggest cuts coming to the iPhone 13 Pro Max ($570 trade-in value versus $650 before) and the iPhone 13 Pro ($470 versus $550).

And while trade-in values for many base models (iPhone 7, 8, X, and 11) and some of their sibling releases (iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max) remain unchanged, nine out of the 20 iPhones listed now have a reduced trade-in value. According to MacRumors, most Android smartphones also saw a...

Multiple rumors have suggested that the next-generation iPhone 15 models will adopt the Wi-Fi 6E standard that Apple has already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, and now a leaked document appears to confirm Apple's plans.

Sourced from researcher and Apple leaker Unknownz21 (@URedditor), the document features diagrams of the ‌iPhone 15‌'s antenna architecture. D8x refers to the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models, and the information indicates that the faster Wi-Fi 6E specification will be limited to the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max.

The standard ‌iPhone 15‌ models, labeled as D3y, will continue to use Wi-Fi 6 rather than Wi-Fi 6E. For further reference, D7x refers to the ...

Two women were recently stranded in British Columbia and were successfully rescued thanks to Apple's Emergency SOS — and it may have been the first such rescue in the area.Emergency SOS via Satellite can help save livesOn newer Apple devices, such as the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple added a safety feature that helps people contact emergency services using a satellite connection. One of the women did have an iPhone 14 when the pair got lost on December 23, according to Times Colonist.

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A growing set of services let users on independently operated servers interlink with standard, open-source protocols for microblogging, photo sharing, and dozens of other purposes. Could the Fediverse be a solution to the ugliness of commercial service algorithms designed to drive outrage and titillation?

The World Surf League (WSL) today named the Apple Watch as its official wearable, with the device set to be used as official competitor equipment in a sports environment for the first time.

During the 2023 Championship Tour, WSL athletes will use the WSL Surfer app on the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra to get updates while they're surfing in the competition. The app is designed to sync with the WSL Scoring System in real time, offering athletes important details on scores, wave priority, and time remaining in the heat.

Each competitor will receive an Apple Watch before each heat, with the watch to come preloaded with the WSL app. The app has been in testing with Championship Tour surfers during the...

Internal Apple demonstrations of its planned Apple AR technology have reportedly concentrated on wellbeing, such as meditation.Four sources, as reported by the typically reliable "The Information," have spoken of Apple's plans to allow users to create and sell their own AR apps. At the same time, they have also revealed some elements of Apple's vision for what such headsets will be used for.As it ultimately has done with the Apple Watch, the company is reportedly focusing on health. It's specifically emphasizing wellbeing features such as exercise and meditation.

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A generally reliable source claims that Apple is working on ways for Apple AR headset owners to use Siri to create new apps for them, without Xcode, and then sell their work to others.Apple AR headset users may be able to create apps just using SiriThe tools for creating Mac and iOS apps — Xcode and Swift Playgrounds have always been made free and widely available in order to encourage developers. Now The Information claims that Apple is going further with its forthcoming headsets, and users will be able to just verbally instruct Siri to make new apps.

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The Pro Hub Slim is the newest hub from Satechi, adding seven extra ports to increase data transfer speeds and extend workplace connectivity.Satechi Pro Hub SlimDesigned for the new M2 MacBook lineup, the new hub has a USB4 port, 4K HDMI, USB-C port, two USB-A ports, and readers for SD and Micro SD cards. It connects to the side of a MacBook using its two USB-C ports and matches the design aesthetic of Apple's products.

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Apple is working on new software tools that will allow both developers and customers to create augmented reality apps for its widely-rumored AR/VR headset, according to a paywalled report today from The Information's Wayne Ma.

Interestingly, the report claims that customers will be able to create and release AR apps for the headset via Siri, even if they do not have the ability to code:With the software tools, Apple hopes that even people who don't know computer code could tell the headset, via the Siri voice assistant, to build an AR app that could then be made available via Apple's App Store for others to download. The tool, for example, could allow users to build an app with virtual animals moving around a room and over or around real-life objects without the need to design the animal from scratch, program its animations and calculate...

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Most users with giant movie or TV show libraries accumulated since when iTunes media purchases began are having problems loading content on Apple TV hardware — an issue that has persisted for years.Long load times in Apple TV Library brings everything to a haltApple has offered movies on iTunes since 2006, and avid users have taken advantage. Thanks to Apple's ecosystem integration and customer-focused moves like automatic 4K movie upgrades, it has been a compelling platform for buying digital movies.

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Apple recently released a new ad with actor Timothée Chalamet promoting Apple TV+ shows and movies. It is one of the best ads I’ve seen from Apple in a long time because it gives you a look at all of the great content Apple has, but it’s also funny and engaging. That’s a hard thing to do in an advertisement. Dave and I also talk about new rumors for Apple’s headset and talk about some earlier reviews of the new HomePod.

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The new M2 Mac mini and MacBook Pro models are reaching some buyers, and tempting others, while iOS 16.3 has brought updates to the HomePod, and listeners want more in iOS 17, on the AppleInsider podcast.AppleInsider takes a brief trip to London where William Gallagher got to meet the "Slow Horses" team from Apple TV+, and brings back tales of the gorgeous Apple Brompton Road store.Meanwhile, the brand new MacBook Pro models and especially that lower cost new M2 Mac mini are proving to be very attractive buys. You probably don't need an M2 Mac mini if you have the previous M1 version, but based on the first reviews, you will want one.

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A prolific "leaker" hammered out missives about the iPhone 15 and iOS 17 — but the only problem is, it's all fake and speculation from a known fraud. Here's what we're going to do about it.Steve Jobs Theater, where the magic actually happensEvery site that deals in rumors has a list of who's right, who's wrong, and who just makes stuff up. A series of rumors and fabrications on Wednesday and Thursday all sprung from the same leaker, who is on everybody's list of completely unreliable sources.

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Late Wednesday Patentlly Apple posted a report titled "In Spite of China's COVID Lockdown issues hurting iPhone 14 Shipments, Apple was still the top Smartphone Company in the World in Q4-22." Today we're learning that Apple was also the top smartphone company in China for Q4.

Google's Chrome browser has long been criticized for being a system resource hog, which is why Chromium developers have been busy working on ways to free up memory and keep things running smoothly when users have multiple windows and tabs open.

The latest effort in that regard comes in the form of Memory Saver, a new feature that deactivates open tabs you haven't used in a while so that the tabs you are using offer the smoothest possible experience. With Memory Saver enabled, your inactive tabs remain open, and when you access an inactive tab, it reloads automatically.

Google claims the new Memory Saver feature means Chrome uses up to 40% and 10GB less memory. The company says the new performance setting is particularly good at keeping active video and gaming tabs running smoothly.

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Google Chrome is a Web browser by Google, created to be a modern platform for Web pages and applications. It utilizes very fast loading of Web pages and has a V8 engine, which is a custom built JavaScript engine. Because Google has used parts from Apple's Safari and Mozilla's Firefox browsers, they made the project open source.

Google Chrome for Mac is widely popular because it offers Google-specific features on your Mac.

Download Google Chrome on your Mac to get a multi-functional web browser that’s easy to use and customize, no matter your skill level.

Google Chrome is preferred by two-thirds of browser users across platforms, securing that position by serving as a major platform of compatibility for web apps, and should not be confused for Chrome OS which is an operating system.

Licensed as proprietary freeware, Chrome uses the Apple WebKit rendering engine for iOS versions.

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A versatile wireless charger on your desk or nightstand will prove its worth time and again. Today, you can get the Spigen ArcField Wireless ...

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Apple now carries refurbished iPhone 13 models in certain parts of Europe. Refurbished iPhone 13 models are similar to brand-new products and are discounted ...

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FotoMagico lets you create professional slideshows from your photos and music with just a few, simple mouse clicks. It sports a very clean and intuitive yet powerful user interface. High image quality, fast performance, and user flexibility were some of the design goals for this application.

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New discounts knock up to $300 off every single new M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini, as well as Apple's M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro — CTO models included. Select the best configuration to fit your needs, from a base model to a loaded M2 Max config with 96GB RAM.Apple's 2023 Mac line is on sale.The exclusive deals are courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, a trusted retailer that has been in business since 1974. Simply head over to Adorama.com and enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 3 of checkout to redeem the discount.

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Apple's new MacBook Pros landed this week with either the M2 Pro or M2 Max processor on the inside. Here are our initial impressions after just a few days of use.The 2023 MacBook ProsWe picked up two models of Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro. We have the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M2 Pro processor in the studio, and the spec'd out 16-inch MacBook Pro sporting Apple's M2 Max processor and 38-core GPU.

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Apple Fitness+ joined the workout streaming movement in December 2020. It's a good start, but it is barely afloat next to shiny competitors brimming with personality in an ever-shifting online fitness market.It took two years for Apple to realize that having to buy an Apple Watch to use Apple Fitness+ was not a clever marketing ploy incentivizing people to buy the watch, but an ostracization that led consumers to find other means to reach their fitness goals.As of October of 2022, Apple Fitness+ is now available to all iPhone users, whether or not they own an Apple Watch.

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Shifts in internal development priorities have caused Apple to indefinitely suspend the development of its own Wi-Fi chips for future iPhones.Internal Wi-Fi chip development has been haltedApple has been rumored to be bringing modem development internal for years, as it wants to reduce its reliance on distributors like Broadcom. The latest data shows that Wi-Fi chip development has run into potential barriers, and Apple is redistributing its resources.

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WhatsApp is working on a new Mac app that uses Apple's Mac Catalyst development framework and this will let it use system resources more efficiently.WhatsApp is offering a better Mac appWhatsApp — owned by Meta — currently offers a web-based Electron app for Mac users alongside its web app through browsers. The new app has been in a closed beta for a few months, but now anyone can download the 85.1MB file on macOS Big Sur or later on the WhatsApp website.

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Maintenance update for the recently upgraded blogging app. ($59.95 new, free update, 20.2 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)

The price range for Mac desktops is incredible, but we've compared the significant differences between the base models and maxed-out configurations, priced between $599 and $52,199.Comparing maxed out MacsApple's desktop lineup is more varied in design and functionality than its MacBook lineup. These computers come in multiple shapes and sizes and have the full range of Apple Silicon available.

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Get your hands on the newest M2-powered iPad Pro models at $200 off. Today, you can enjoy a discounted price on both the wi-fi ...

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A new online support document has been published to detail the newly-released Security Keys Feature. Security Keys for Apple ID was released with iOS ...

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Some of the most valuable deals we discovered today include Apple's Mac mini M2 for $549, up to 31% off Kindle devices, and a 24-inch iMac for $1,099.Save $310 on a 14" MacBook ProThe AppleInsider Team reviews the web for excellent deals at online retailers to develop a top-notch list of discounts on the best tech gadgets, including deals on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other items. We post the best deals in our Daily Deals post to help you save money.

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Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to improving audio for a wide range of Apple devices such as iPads, iPhones, MacBook, Apple Watch and even AirPods using new airflow sensors for speakers.

Paragon NTFS breaks down the barriers between Windows and macOS. Paragon NTFS effectively solves the communication problems between the Mac system and NTFS. Write, edit, copy, move, delete files on NTFS volumes from your Mac. Access all your NTFS drives and perform the most common volume operations like mount, unmount, and verify. Quickly restart your Mac in Windows from the menubar if it is installed on your mounted NTFS drive. Excellent solution for end-users, SOHO, and enterprise, supports all NTFS versions from Windows NT 3.1 to Windows 8 (NTFS versions 1.2, 3.0, and 3.1), and mounts the NTFS volumes as native ones.

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IBM is firing approximately 1.4% of its total workforce, with the cuts coming from its IT services and healthcare groups.Following major layoffs from Amazon, Spotify, plus Microsoft and Google, IBM has announced its financial earnings, and revealed the redundancies.According to the Wall Street Journal, IBM sales were flat in Q4, and reported revenue was down over $1 billion because of the strength of the US dollar.

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So, you prefer Apple Maps, but everybody else uses Google Maps. But, there are ways to open Google Maps links in Apple Maps — here's how.Apple Park, as shown in Apple Maps.If you own an iPhone, you've almost certainly considered whether you should use Apple Maps or Google Maps on your travels.

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The forthcoming Mac Pro is reportedly unlikely to add support for GPU PCI-E cards, as well as not allowing user-upgradeable RAM.The New Mac Pro could look like the old one. Apple Silicon Macs have lacked support for external GPUs from the start. Now it appears that the M2 Mac Pro cannot change that.

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A new analyst note suggests that Apple will be bringing Wi-Fi 6E to the iPhone 15, bringing the device in line with other Apple devices like the Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro.Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley shared a research note, seen by MacRumors, that posits Apple will add Wi-Fi 6E support to its upcoming iPhone 15 lineup.Currently, it's yet to be determined whether support will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models.

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According to the latest IDC report, worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18.3% year over year to 300.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22). Apple came out on top...

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There's a lot of Apple TV+ news beginning with The highly anticipated second season of the acclaimed documentary series “Make or Break,” featuring behind-the-scenes access to the world’s best surfers as they battle for the top title at the World Surf League Championship Tour. Apple also signed a new multi-project deal with novelist Dennis Lehane ...

Last Friday, Apple was granted a design patent in Hong Kong for their M2 MacBook Air. Apple also filed for a single trademark in Hong and several in the U.S. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office also granted Apple Registered Trademark Certificates for the figurative 'Apple AirTag' and more.

Epic deals have launched on Apple's new Mac mini and 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch laptops, with discounts knocking up to $300 off M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max models.2023 Mac deals are in effect.The Mac deals below can be activated when you head over to Adorama.com and enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 3 of checkout. With the promo code, readers can save $150 to $300 on M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max configurations, with prices as low as $549.

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Apple has revealed the trailer and premiere date for a new season of "Make or Break," a documentary about surfers coming to Apple TV+."Make or Break" season two premieres February 17The company will release four episodes of season two on Friday, February 17, followed by another four episodes on February 24. The eight-part season spotlights elite internationally-recognized World Surf League champions Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, Filipe Toledo, and others.

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Smart home company Eve in December began rolling out a firmware update that adds Matter support to the Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window. I have been testing the new Matter integration to see how the devices work with a standard HomeKit setup.

I have the Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window accessories, all of which have been out for some time but have been updated to work with Matter. If you're not familiar with Matter, it is a newly released smart home standard that's been adopted by Apple, Samsung, Google, Amazon, and other smart home manufacturers. Matter is designed to allow smart home accessories to be added to any smart home platform that supports the Matter standard.

So Matter-enabled devices from Eve can be added to ‌HomeKit‌, or can be used with Google and Amazon's smart home platforms, and...

Apple has started hiring employees in Malaysia, bringing its brick-and-mortar retail effort to the country for the first time.Apple begins hiring in MalaysiaThe move will expand its presence in Southeast Asia, as the company already has stores in Thailand and Singapore. Now, Apple has recently published job listings for locations in Malaysia, according to Bloomberg.

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Apple today began selling a Kensington locking kit for the Mac Studio with everything needed to secure the computer to a desk or other surface, including an adapter, a combination lock, and a braided carbon steel cable with a nylon cover.

Kensington says the kit was "designed specifically for Apple" and can be installed in minutes, with no tools or modifications necessary. The adapter attaches to a slot that Apple built into the bottom of the Mac Studio and does not block any ports on the back of the computer. The kit is available to order for $64.95 on Apple's online store.

Kensington is a well-known brand for laptop security locks. Apple included a slot for a Kensington lock on many MacBooks until the early 2010s, and it appears that the companies partnered again to offer a security solution for the Mac Studio.

Apple first released the Mac Studio in March 2022....

On January sixth, Patently Apple posted an IP report titled "Apple Invents a Smart Headlights system for Semi-Autonomous and Robotic Vehicles that automatically adjust to road conditions & more." Last Thursday, the US Patent & Trademark Office published yet another patent application from Apple specifically relating to adjustable exterior lighting systems for future semi and fully autonomous vehicles.

Apple this week began selling refurbished iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models for the first time in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, with prices discounted by 15% compared to the equivalent brand new models. The standard iPhone 13 is not yet available refurbished, but inventory fluctuates regularly.

Availability of refurbished iPhone 13 models should expand to the U.S. soon, as the models are now listed on Apple's refurbished store there, but remain grayed out for now. This is typically a sign that availability will...

Enlarge / Apple allegedly still holds a ‘grudge’ against Google ever since co-founder Steve Jobs called its rival Android operating system a "stolen product." (credit: FT montage/Reuters)

Apple is taking steps to separate its mobile operating system from features offered by Google parent Alphabet, making advances around maps, search and advertising that has created a collision course between the Big Tech companies.

The two Silicon Valley giants have been rivals in the smartphone market since Google acquired and popularized the Android operating system in the 2000s.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs called Android “a stolen product” that mimicked Apple’s iOS mobile software, then declared “thermonuclear war” on Google, ousting the search company’s then-CEO Eric Schmidt from the Apple...

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The Cherry KW 9100 Slim is a full-sized Bluetooth Mac keyboard that claims to be a low-budget alternative to a Magic Keyboard.In reality, it's not. We find it to be an ordinary mid-price range plastic keyboard with a decent quality.The KW 9100 is very light at around 1.5 pounds, the heaviest component being the aluminum back-panel inside the keyboard. However, with its status as a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad, it's awkward to transport in a laptop bag alongside a MacBook, barely fitting even in our largest laptop bag.

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According to sources, Apple Inc. has begun hiring employees for a retail push into Malaysia, preparing to bring its chain to the Asian nation for the first time.

Microsoft is investigating a networking issue after tens of thousands of users around the world have reported being unable to access services like Teams and Outlook.

In a series of tweets posted on the Microsoft 365 Status Twitter account, Microsoft said it was taking steps to isolate the problem, but did not mention how widespread it was.

"We're investigating issues impacting multiple Microsoft 365 services," said Microsoft, to which it later added: "We've rolled back a network change that we believe is causing impact. We're monitoring the service as the rollback takes effect."

Online outage tracker Downdetector shows almost 4,000 people in India have been impacted and more than 5,000 in the UK reported that Outlook was...

In January 2023, Apple released a HomePod 16.3 software update that adds humidity and temperature sensing to the second-generation ‌HomePod‌ and all HomePod mini models. This article explains how to use the features.

In January 2023, Apple announced a second-generation full-size ‌HomePod‌ featuring temperature and humidity sensors that can be used to measure the indoor climate, but it also released a software update that brought the same functionality to existing ‌HomePod mini‌ models.

Apple's ‌HomePod mini‌ was known to have unused temperature and humidity sensors, but now Apple has updated the software, these sensors are available features on the smaller smart speaker, too. Sadly, these sensors are not included in the first-generation ‌HomePod‌.

To get a readout from the sensors, make sure you have updated your...

2-year-old MacBooks with Apple's T2 security chip are being turned into parts because recyclers have no way to login and factory reset the machines, reports Motherboard. "It's a boon for security and privacy and a plague on the second hard market." From the report: "How many of you out there would like a 2-year-old M1 MacBook? Well, too bad, because your local recycler just took out all the Activation Locked logic boards and ground them into carcinogenic dust," John Bumstead, a MacBook refurbisher and owner of the RDKL INC repair store, said in a recent tweet. First introduced in 2018, the laptop makes it impossible for anyone who isn't the original owner to log into the machine. "Like it has been for years with recyclers and millions of iPhones and iPads, it's pretty much game over with MacBooks now -- there's just nothing to do about it if a device is locked," Bumstead told Motherboard. "Even the jailbreakers/bypassers don't have a solution, and they probably won't because Apple...

Apple has provided iOS 12.5.7, macOS 11.7.3, and other updates for older devices that can't be updated to the latest releases. AppleInsider reports: The new updates are for users still using older devices and operating systems and address similar bugs and security patches available in the recent iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura releases. The security patch notes list at least 14 different systems affected by security issues that have been patched. The new update versions are: iOS 12.5.7, iOS 15.7.3, iPadOS 15.7.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, and macOS Monterey 12.6.3.

Users may note the skipped iOS versions between iOS 12 and iOS 15. Those are due to where devices were cut off from updating. Every device that could run iOS 13 could run iOS 15, so Apple doesn't update every version. The oldest device supported by iOS 12.5.7, for example, is the iPhone 5s, which was released in September 2013. The oldest Macs supported by macOS Big Sur are the 2013 MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro....

The base model of Apple's newest Mac mini and the 2023 MacBook Pro have has significantly slower SSD read and write speeds because of engineering choices, compared to that of the previous generation models.A teardown by Brandon Geekbit has uncovered the reason on the Mac mini — the 256GB Mac mini comes with a single 256GB storage chip. Last generation's M1 Mac mini came equipped with two 128GB flash chips in parallel, allowing for faster speeds.

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While the new Mac mini with the M2 chip has a lower $599 starting price, the base model with 256GB of storage has slower SSD read and write speeds compared to the previous-generation model with the M1 chip and 256GB of storage.

A teardown of the new Mac mini shared by YouTube channel Brandon Geekabit reveals that the 256GB model is equipped with only a single 256GB storage chip, while the same configuration with the M1 chip has two 128GB chips. This difference explains why the new model has a slower SSD, as multiple NAND chips allow for faster speeds.

We have confirmed with the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test benchmarking app that SSD read and write speeds for the new 256GB Mac mini are each around 1,500 MB/s, which is anywhere from 30% to 50% slower than read and write speeds for the equivalent previous-generation model, although benchmark results and real-world performance can vary.

Customers who are looking for the fastest SSD speeds should ensure they...

Apple has confirmed Deadline’s scoop on winning an all-night bidding battle against Amazon Prime for the John Carney-directed "Flora and Son," and more

The U.S. Department of Justice and eight states have sued Google, over allegations it has an abusive "monopoly power" that makes it impossible for other advertising tools to adequately compete.Announced via a press conference on Tuesday and a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the U.S. DoJ and a collection of states all complain that Google is anti-competitive when it comes to the ad business."Google's anticompetitive behavior has raised barriers to entry to artificially high levels," the complaint reads, continuing that the tech giant "forced key competitors to abandon the market for ad tech tools, dissuaded potential competitors from joining the market, and left Google's few remaining competitors marginalized and unfairly disadvantaged."

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With lower than normal iPhone shipments, Morgan Stanley is following consensus for Apple's first quarter results for 2023.An Apple Store logoIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider on Tuesday, Morgan Stanley thinks that Apple will report revenue of $122.8 billion, up from a previous forecast of $120.3 billion. This puts Morgan Stanley just 1% up from the consensus view of $122.1 billion.

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Following the iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2 updates that came out yesterday, Apple today released new 16.3 software created for the HomePod, second-generation ‌HomePod‌, and HomePod mini.

According to Apple's release notes, ‌HomePod‌ software version 16.3 adds a number of new features. It activates temperature and humidity sensing for both the second-generation ‌HomePod‌ and the ‌HomePod mini‌, allowing those readings to be used for home automation.

Ambient sounds have been remastered to be more immersive and can be added to scenes, automations, and alarms in the Home app, and recurring Home automations can be set up using Siri commands. Apple has also added a unique confirmation tone that will play...

Although two Class Actions have been filed against Apple in January alone regarding privacy (01 and 02), Apple today pushed ahead and published a press release titled "Apple builds on privacy commitment by unveiling new education and awareness efforts on Data Privacy Day.

The new wireless earbuds from Creative Technology sport a new design, along with features such as Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Mode.Creative Zen Air earbudsThe new design is reminiscent of AirPods, with stick-shaped earbuds that fit into a pocket-friendly charging case. They offer noise control functions such as Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Mode for an excellent listening experience.

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In celebration of Data Privacy Day on January 28, Apple has shared a short film in which actor Nick Mohammed from the hit Apple TV+ comedy series "Ted Lasso" learns about iPhone privacy features. Mohammed is accompanied by Von, who is an actual Specialist at Apple's Tower Theatre store in Los Angeles, according to Apple.

In particular, the video highlights privacy features such as Mail Privacy Protection, Intelligent Tracking Prevention, and App Tracking Transparency.

A new Today at Apple session called "Taking Charge of Your Privacy with iPhone" will help users better understand Apple's privacy features and how they can protect their data. The free session will be available at all Apple Store locations around the world starting January 28, with registration now open on Apple's website....

Apple has unveiled a video with "Ted Lasso" star Nick Mohammed for Data Privacy Day, alongside an Apple Store workshop teaching users about privacy features on the iPhone."A Day in the Life of an Average Person's Data," is a new six-minute video that follows Mohammed as he lives his life, constantly interrupted by an Apple specialist commentating."Every day, people go about their daily lives unaware their data is harvested, and used to track them," says the specialist. "But now, they have a choice. Because with iPhone, privacy is built in from the beginning."

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Today the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 42 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. In this particular report we briefly cover patents relating to AirPods Max's 'Pose' sensors and the Magic Keyboard's construction with focus on its hinge system. Apple also won two key design patents and ...

Amazon today has a collection of discounts on Apple's M2 iPad Pro, offering $200 discounts that mainly focus on the models with higher storage of 1TB and above. Across the board, all of the deals shared below are all-time low prices on the 2022 iPad Pro.

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11-Inch iPad Pro

Starting with the 11-inch M2 iPad Pro, you can get three models at a discount this week on Amazon. There's only one Wi-Fi model at a notable discount, and it's the 2TB Wi-Fi model for $1,699.00, down from $1,899.00.

$200 OFF11-Inch iPad Pro (2TB Wi-Fi) for $1,699.00

If you want cellular, you can get the 1TB cellular...

"Causeway," and "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse" have been nominated for Academy Awards for Apple TV+, but there were no accolades for Will Smith's "Emancipation."'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse' is nominated for an OscarIn 2022, Apple was the first-ever streaming recipient of the Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards for "CODA," and this year it is believed to have hoped for the same with "Emancipation."

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Samsung says it is set to begin mass producing OLED laptop displays that integrate touch sensors directly into the panel, with the technology expected to make a debut in new Galaxy Book models next week (via ZDNet).

The panels use OCTA, or on-cell touch AMOLED technology, to achieve the feat, which allows them to be thinner than solutions that use a separate touchscreen panel film. Samsung claims that it is the world's first laptop OLED panel with an integrated touchscreen.

Previously only used in smartphones like the Galaxy S series and Apple's iPhones, the panels are expected to come in 13-inch and 16-inch sizes, and are capable of supporting 3K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rates.

The Korean company did not say which laptop would debut the technology, but it is expected to unveil updated Galaxy Book laptops with OLED...