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Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, more offering major Black Friday streaming discounts

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Par : Ryan Christoffel
29 novembre 2024 à 16:10

There are so many streaming services these days, the cost really adds up if you subscribe to more than a few at once. But for Black Friday weekend, almost every streamer is offering huge discounts that make it possible to go on a subscription frenzy without hurting your wallet. You can get Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+ for a fraction of their normal cost.

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HomeKit Weekly: Must-have HomeKit gifts for the 2024 holiday season

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Par : Bradley C
29 novembre 2024 à 16:00

With Christmas shopping hitting its peak, time’s running out to get those online orders in before the rush pushes you into the last-minute store scramble. HomeKit accessories make great gifts for any Apple fans—they’re always in demand and add value to any smart home setup. For this week’s HomeKit Weekly, I’ve compiled a 2024 HomeKit gift guide to help you find the perfect addition for your favorite Apple fan.

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Instagram and TikTok used to recruit money mules; risk prison and bank account ban

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Par : Ben Lovejoy
29 novembre 2024 à 15:28

A law enforcement agency has said that both Instagram and TikTok are increasingly being used to recruit money mules, who are either knowingly or unknowingly helping criminal gangs to launder money.

Those caught face prison sentences of up to 14 years, and are also likely to be banned from holding or opening a bank account …

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Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
29 novembre 2024 à 14:38
Black Friday is here, and while there are tons of deals on physical products, you can also find great savings on streaming memberships today. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Disney+ and Hulu


Starting with the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, you can get Hulu (with ads) and Disney+ (with ads) for $2.99 per month for an entire year, down from the regular $10.99 per month price. This offer is valid for new and eligible returning Hulu/Disney+ subscribers.



As usual, this offer will revert to the regular $10.99 per month price (or then-current regular monthly price) at the end of your first year. Shoppers have until 11:59 p.m. PST on December 2 to take advantage of this offer.

Additionally, if you just want Hulu (with ads), you can get it for $0.99 per month for a year, down from $9.99 per month.

Paramount+


You can get either Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with Showtime for $2.99 per month for your first two months this Black Friday. Paramount+ Essential is typically priced at $7.99 per month, while Paramount+ with Showtime is typically priced at $12.99 per month.



Shoppers should remember that this deal is only for the first two months of your Paramount+ subscription, and after that period it will return to its regular pricing structure. Paramount+ is only focusing on monthly plans this Black Friday, and there are no deals on annual plans.

Peacock


Peacock has one of the best all-around streaming deals this week. You can get a full year of Peacock (premium annual plan) for $19.99, down from $79.99. You can also opt to pay $1.99 per month for six months. This plan includes ads.



This sale will run through December 2, and is available to new and select returning customers.

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.



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The Best 60+ Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
29 novembre 2024 à 14:22
It's officially Black Friday, and deals have begun in full force on Amazon and other retailers online. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like LEGO sets on sale.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Highlights of the sale includes Eufy's popular SmartTrack Card, which is down to $16.88 for Black Friday, down from $29.99. This device is Apple Find My-compatible and is slim enough to fit in a wallet. Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe is also back on sale for $112.49, down from $149.99, and it provides simultaneous charging for an iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.

There are plenty more deals in this sale, including a huge collection of Jackery portable power stations at their best ever prices. We're also tracking an array of Logitech computer accessories, including mice, keyboards, and webcams. Some of these sales will require you to clip an on-page coupon, but for the most part all of these deals have been applied automatically on Amazon.

Best Black Friday Deals




Charging Accessories

Jackery




Satechi




Anker



Prime Chargers

Wireless Chargers

Power Banks

Mobile Accessories




Storage Accessories




Audio/Video Accessories


Samsung



Sound Bar

Monitors

TVs

Sonos




Beats




Computer Accessories




LEGO Sets





You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.



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5 Best Black Friday AirPods Deals

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
29 novembre 2024 à 14:20
It's Black Friday and the best time of the year to buy a pair of AirPods. In 2024, this includes an all-time low price on the popular AirPods Pro 2, as well as low prices on the new AirPods 4.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Best AirPods Deals




Best Black Friday Deals




Starting with the overall best Black Friday AirPods deal: you can get the AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This is an all-time low price.



If you're looking for the newest models, Amazon has solid prices on both models of the AirPods 4. You can get the AirPods 4 (without ANC) for $119.00 and the AirPods 4 (with ANC) for $164.99 at Amazon.




Finally, Amazon has both AirPods Max models on sale this week. You can get the Lightning model for $399.00 ($150 off) and the USB-C model for $499.99 ($49 off).




We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.



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12 Reasons to Wait for Next Year's iPhone 17

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Par : Tim Hardwick
29 novembre 2024 à 14:17
Apple's iPhone development roadmap runs several years into the future and the company is continually working with suppliers on several successive iPhone models simultaneously, which is why we sometimes get rumored feature leaks so far ahead of launch. The iPhone 17 series is no different – already we have some idea of what to expect from Apple's 2025 smartphone lineup.


If you plan to skip this year's iPhone 16, or if you're just plain curious about what's on the horizon, here are 12 rumored features that we are expecting to arrive in time for its successor, the iPhone 17 series, which is likely to be released in September 2025.


1. iPhone 17 "Air"

iPhone 17 Plus?

Apple plans to launch an all-new iPhone 17 model with a "significantly thinner" design, reports The Information. The device, which could be called "iPhone 17 Air," will allegedly feature a "major redesign" that could feature a single rear camera located at the top-center of the device, along with a narrower Dynamic Island, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. However, one rumor claims the ‌battery will be around 6mm thick, suggesting that the device itself will be thicker than this. Apple's thinnest ever iPhone was the ‌iPhone‌ 6 at 6.9mm, meaning that the ‌iPhone 17‌ "Air" may not be much thinner than the 2014 flagship. The device is rumored to have a 6.5-inch display size, and may replace the iPhone 17 Plus model, but this is unconfirmed. Other potential features include an aluminum chassis, an A19 chip, an Apple-designed 5G modem, and an improved front camera. See our iPhone 17 "Slim" rumor roundup for more.

2. New All-Aluminum Design

All iPhone 17 Models

Apple is reportedly planning to bring all its devices back to aluminum with the iPhone 17 lineup. The two flagship iPhone 17 Pro models will mark the return of aluminum frames to high-end iPhones for the first time since Apple began distinguishing between Pro and non-Pro models. In recent years, aluminum frames have been reserved for lower-end devices like the iPhone SE and iPhone 16, while premium models featured stainless steel frames until the iPhone 15 Pro, which introduced a titanium chassis as a major upgrade. This shift in materials for the iPhone 17 lineup signals a unified approach, with aluminum frames set to return across the entire device range.

3. Rectangular Camera Bump

iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max

The ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro models are rumored to feature a new rear design combining aluminum and glass. The top half of the back will be aluminum, incorporating a "rectangular camera bump" made from aluminum instead of the traditional 3D glass. The bottom half will remain glass to enable wireless charging. While Apple has used a glass back since the ‌iPhone‌ 8 and ‌iPhone‌ X in 2017, earlier ‌iPhone‌ models—except the ‌iPhone‌ 3G, ‌iPhone‌ 3GS, and ‌iPhone‌ 5C—had aluminum rears. Additionally, the aluminum camera bump on the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro will reportedly be larger than in previous models, according to The Information.

4. New Display Sizes

iPhone 17 & iPhone 17 Plus

This year's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max got bigger display sizes, going from 6.12- and 6.69-inches to 6.27- and 6.86-inches, respectively. For 2025, Apple is also expected to bring the larger 6.27-inch display size to its standard ‌iPhone‌ model, while the equivalent "iPhone 17 Plus" model (provisionally called "iPhone 17 Air") could adopt completely new display dimensions.

5. 120Hz ProMotion (Always-on Display)

iPhone 17 & iPhone 17 Plus

Apple intends to expand ProMotion to all iPhone models in 2025, allowing all models to ramp up to a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and video content when necessary. Previously, only "Pro" models in Apple's iPhone lineup have had the feature. Notably, ProMotion would also enable the display on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 "Air" to ramp down to a more power-efficient refresh rate as low as 1Hz, allowing for an always-on display that can show the Lock Screen's clock, widgets, notifications, and wallpaper even when the device is locked.

6. Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip

iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's premium 2025 models are expected to be equipped with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip for the first time. Wi-Fi 7 support would allow the "Pro" models to send and receive data over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously with a supported router, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. The Wi-Fi chip would also allow Apple to further reduce its dependance on external suppliers like Broadcom, which currently supplies Apple with a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip for iPhones.


7. 48MP Telephoto Lens

iPhone 17 Pro Max

An upgraded 48-megapixel Telephoto lens on Apple's largest premium device is expected to be optimized for use with Apple's Vision Pro headset. That would make 2025's "Pro Max" the first iPhone to have a rear camera system composed entirely of 48-megapixel lenses, making it capable of capturing even more photographic detail.


8. 24MP Selfie Camera

All iPhone 17 Models

The iPhone 17 lineup will feature a 24-megapixel front-facing camera with a six-element lens, according to one rumor. The iPhone 14 and 15 feature a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with five plastic lens elements, and this year's iPhone 16 lineup features the same hardware. The upgraded resolution to 24 megapixels on the iPhone 17 will allow photos to maintain their quality even when cropped or zoomed in, while the larger number of pixels will capture finer details. The upgrade to a six-element lens should also slightly enhance image quality.

9. Scratch Resistant Anti-Reflective Display

All iPhone 17 Models

The iPhone 17 will feature an anti-reflective display that is more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models, according to one rumor, although the new iPhone 16 Pro models do have the latest-generation Ceramic Shield, which has an advanced formulation that is 2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone. The outer glass on the iPhone 17 is said to have a "super-hard anti-reflective layer" that is "more scratch-resistant." It's not clear whether Apple is planning to adopt the Gorilla Glass Armor that Samsung uses in its Galaxy S24 Ultra, but the description of Corning's latest technology matches the rumor.

10. More Memory

iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max

At least one model in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will come with 12GB. Jeff Pu of investment firm Haitong has claimed that both Pro models will come with the upped RAM, while Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes only the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature 12GB. In contrast, another reliable source has claimed that all iPhone 17 models will have 12GB of RAM. For comparison, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have 6GB of RAM, and the iPhone 15 Pro models have 8GB of RAM, while all iPhone 16 models have 8GB of RAM. Any such increase would allow for improved multitasking on the iPhone, as well as provide additional resources for Apple Intelligence features that require large-language models to be resident in memory.

11. Smaller Dynamic Island

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's highest-end 2025 iPhone will feature a significantly narrower Dynamic Island, thanks to the device's adoption of a smaller "metalens" for the Face ID system, claims Haitong's Jeff Pu. While a traditional iPhone camera has curved lenses that redirect light towards the image sensor, a metalens is a thin and flat lens with microscopic patterns etched onto it that can focus light more precisely. Assuming this results in a narrowed Dynamic Island , it would be the first time that Apple has changed the feature since it debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022.

12. A19 Processor

All iPhone 17 Models

Apple typically upgrades iPhones with faster and more efficient chip technology each year. While we are not expecting the iPhone 17 series to get TSMC's next-generation 2-nanometer chips, Apple's A19 chip technology is likely to be built on an upgraded 3-nanometer process. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to include an A19 Pro chip, while the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air could have the standard A19 chip. TSMC is working on its N3P process, with mass production set to begin in late 2024, so that's the chip technology that we're expecting Apple will use for the iPhone 17 lineup. Compared to earlier versions of 3nm chips, the N3P chips offer increased performance efficiency and increased transistor density.
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The Best Black Friday Mac Deals

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
29 novembre 2024 à 13:58
Black Friday is finally here, and prices on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini computers have all-time low prices at retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. These deals include the latest models of the M4 MacBook Pro and iMac.

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Best Mac Deals



Best Black Friday Deals



MacBook Air




Best Buy and Amazon have huge discounts on Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air this November, with a consistent $250+ off nearly every 2024 M3 model of the computer.

13-inch


15-inch


MacBook Pro




M4 MacBook Pro deals are in abundance on both Amazon and Best Buy this Black Friday season, with nearly every model receiving as much as $300 off. Across the board, every deal listed below is a match for the all-time low price on each model.

14-inch MacBook Pro

16-inch MacBook Pro


iMac




Amazon has the best all-around deals on the new M4 iMacs, with as much as $149 off select models of the computer. This includes the 10-core/16GB RAM/256GB M4 iMac with the Nano-texture display at $1,499.00, down from $1,699.00.


Mac Mini




Apple just introduced the new M4 Mac mini and Amazon has it for up to $7 off this Black Friday.

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We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.



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5 Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
29 novembre 2024 à 13:53
Black Friday has arrived, and Apple Watch deals are in abundance today. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals, including the year's best prices on Series 10, SE, and Ultra 2 models.

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Best Apple Watch Deals




Best Black Friday Deals




Apple Watch Series 10




Right now, some of the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals are focused on the new Series 10 models. You can get the 42mm GPS device for $329.00 at Amazon, down from $399.00. This $70 discount is a new all-time low price on the 2024 smartwatch. Likewise, the 46mm GPS is down to $359.00 at Amazon, which is another $70 markdown and record low price.




Apple Watch Ultra 2




In terms of other Apple Watch deals, Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black for $719.00, down from $799.00. This is a solid second-best price on the new 2024 model of the Apple Watch Ultra, and Amazon has multiple models of the new Black color on sale at this price.



Apple Watch SE




Amazon has the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE for just $149.00, down from $249.00, which is a record low price for the model. The 44mm GPS model is also at an all-time low price of $199.00 this week.




We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2023.



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The Best Black Friday iPad Deals

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
29 novembre 2024 à 13:48
Black Friday is here, and today you can find great prices on numerous iPads, including the 9th generation iPad, 10th generation iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini.

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Best iPad Deals




Best Black Friday Deals




9th Gen iPad




We've been tracking a great all-time low discount on the ninth generation iPad since the beginning of the month, and that discount is still around for Black Friday. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad for $199.99, down from $329.00. At this price, the iPad is a perfect entry-level tablet for a kid or family member who doesn't need the tablet for work-intensive projects.





10th Gen iPad




Apple's 64GB Wi-Fi iPad from 2022 is being discounted to the all-time low price of $249.99 right now on Amazon, from $349.00. This upgraded model comes with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, A14 Bionic chip for a performance boost, Wi-Fi 6, and more.

M2 iPad Air




For the latest iPad Air models, Best Buy has a few all-time low prices, including the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Air for $499.00 ($100 off) and the 128GB Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air for $699.00 ($100 off). There are a few cellular discounts as well on select M2 iPad Air tablets.

11-inch iPad Air

13-inch iPad Air


M4 iPad Pro




Best Buy has huge discounts across the entire M4 iPad Pro lineup, with as much as $200 off these devices for Black Friday. You'll find both 11-inch and 13-inch models on sale at Best Buy, and some deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership.

11-Inch iPad Pro - Wi-Fi

11-Inch iPad Pro - Cellular

13-Inch iPad Pro - Wi-Fi

13-Inch iPad Pro - Cellular


Accessories


We've begun tracking all of the season's best deals in our dedicated Black Friday Roundup, so be sure to bookmark the page and visit it throughout the season as you do your online shopping. Our roundup mainly focuses on Apple products and related tech accessories.



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Apple Increases Trade-In Values for iPad Models

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Par : Tim Hardwick
29 novembre 2024 à 13:38
Apple today increased trade-in values for iPad models in the United States, including the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini.


Most adjustments were slight: iPad trade-in values increased by up to $35, with pre-owned iPad Pro models gaining the most value. The latest trade-in values are listed below:

  • iPad Pro: Up to $555 (vs. $520)

  • iPad Air: Up to $275 (vs. $270)

  • iPad: Up to $190 (vs. $185)

  • iPad mini: Up to $215 (vs. $210)

The full list of trade-in values, including those for Macs, iPhones, and Android smartphones, can be found on Apple's trade-in website.
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Arizona chip plants could make 2nm chips from 2028, claims TSMC

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Par : Ben Lovejoy
29 novembre 2024 à 13:59

Things haven’t exactly been going to plan with TSMC’s Arizona chip plants, but the company is claiming that the second plant could be making 2nm chips in the US as early as 2028. Previously announced plans talked only of 3nm chips by this date.

However, the Taiwanese government acknowledges that 2nm chip production in Arizona could be delayed to 2029 or 2030 …

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Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow

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Par : Ben Lovejoy
29 novembre 2024 à 13:08

Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides

Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban.

Social media platforms are of course pushing back as they face losing a demographic seen as key to their future, and questions are being raised about how the ban will be enforced …

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Apple Orders M5 Chips From TSMC Ahead of Late 2025 Production

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Par : Tim Hardwick
29 novembre 2024 à 13:22
Apple has ordered M5 chips from TSMC as the company begins production development of its next-generation processor for future devices, claims a new Korean-language report by The Elec.


The M5 series is expected to feature an enhanced ARM architecture and will reportedly be manufactured using TSMC's advanced 3-nanometer process technology. Apple's decision to forgo TSMC's more advanced 2nm process for the M5 chip is believed to be primarily due to cost considerations. Despite this, the M5 will feature significant advancements over the M4, notably through the adoption of TSMC's System on Integrated Chip (SoIC) technology.

This 3D chip-stacking approach enhances thermal management and reduces electrical leakage compared to traditional 2D designs. Apple is said to have expanded its cooperation with TSMC on the next-generation hybrid SoIC package, which also combines thermoplastic carbon fiber composite molding technology. The package reportedly entered a small trial production phase in July.

Apple's forthcoming M5 chip is anticipated to bring significant enhancements in performance and efficiency across various devices. Production could begin as early as the second half of 2025, with the first M5-equipped devices potentially launching by the end of next year or early 2026. Assuming Apple maintains its typical upgrade cycle for its custom silicon, here are the devices we're expecting to benefit first:

  • iPad Pro: M5 chips could debut in the devices in late 2025 or early-to-mid 2026.

  • MacBook Pro: Models featuring M5 series chips are anticipated in late 2025.

  • MacBook Air: M5 variants will likely arrive in early 2026.

  • Apple Vision Pro: An updated version of the headset incorporating the M5 chip is expected between the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026.
References to what are believed to be Apple's M5 chip have already been discovered in official Apple code. According to one report, thanks to its dual-use SoIC design, Apple also plans to deploy the M5 chip within its AI server infrastructure to bolster AI capabilities across both consumer devices and cloud services.

Today's report reinforces Apple's continued reliance on TSMC as its exclusive chip manufacturing partner. The Taiwanese foundry has been crucial to Apple's successful transition away from Intel processors beginning in 2020, with the company unable to produce its custom chips without TSMC's advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Tags: M5, The Elec, TSMC

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Apple's Shopping Event Underway: Up to $200 Gift Card With Select Products

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Par : Tim Hardwick
29 novembre 2024 à 12:12
Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event went live today in many countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K., and others. During the event, which lasts until December 2, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product.


In the UK, for instance, Apple is including gift cards worth between £20 and £160 with the purchase of an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, Beats headphones and speakers, and select accessories.

The gift card values for the U.S. are as follows:

$25 Apple Gift Card:


  • iPhone SE

  • AirPods 4

  • AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation

  • Apple TV 4K

  • Apple Pencil Pro





  • Apple Pencil 2

  • Beats Solo Buds

  • Beats Flex

  • Beats Pill

  • Magic Keyboards and Folios for iPads





$50 Apple Gift Card:


  • iPhone 14

  • iPhone 14 Plus

  • iPad 10

  • Apple Watch SE

  • AirPods Pro 2





  • HomePod

  • Beats Studio Pro

  • Beats Solo 4 Wireless

  • Beats Fit Pro

  • Beats Studio Buds+





$75 Apple Gift Card:


  • iPhone 15

  • iPhone 15 Plus





  • iPad Air

  • AirPods Max





$100 Apple Gift Card:


  • iPad Pro










$150 Apple Gift Card:


  • 13-inch MacBook Air (M2)










$175 Apple Gift Card:


  • 13-inch MacBook Air (M3)









$200 Apple Gift Card:


  • 15-inch MacBook Air (M3)








Apple's Black Friday deals are available through its online store, app, and retail locations, but they don't apply to refurbished items or education pricing. This is one of Apple's few direct discount events, but third-party retailers like Amazon typically offer better deals. Apple isn't offering gift cards on the new MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models unveiled last month, or any other products not listed above. Apple's terms and conditions provide more details.

The gift cards being offered work across Apple's entire products and services ecosystem, from hardware purchases to digital services like Apple Music, App Store content, and iCloud+ storage. But for deal-hunters, checking authorized resellers may yield bigger savings on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and accessories than going directly through Apple.
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GRID slashes prices on iconic tech frames for Black Friday 2024

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Par : Filipe Espósito
29 novembre 2024 à 00:48

Following pre-Black Friday sales, GRID – the company known for transforming gadgets into wall art – has unveiled its Black Friday 2024 deals. This year’s Black Friday deals feature significant discounts on some of GRID’s most popular frames, giving tech enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers the perfect opportunity to add a touch of tech history to your home or office decor.

Our friends over at 9to5Toys have all the latest details on the best Black Friday deals.

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tvOS 18.2 No Longer Expected to Include More Apple TV+ Screen Savers

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Par : Joe Rossignol
28 novembre 2024 à 22:58
The upcoming tvOS 18.2 update adds a rotation of Snoopy screen savers to 2021 and newer Apple TV models, but it seems that an additional "TV and Movies" category of screen savers has been canceled, or at least postponed. These screen savers were expected to be based on various Apple TV+ series and movies.


As spotted by the Dutch blog iCulture, Apple removed all references to the "TV and Movies" screen savers on its website in mid-November, including a preview of a new screen saver based on the Apple TV+ series "Foundation."

Apple also updated fine print on its website, although only in the U.S. for now. Apple often takes longer to update its regional websites for other countries.

The previous fine print:
Snoopy and TV and Movies screen savers coming late 2024.


The current fine print:
Snoopy screen saver coming late 2024.
Snoopy is technically Apple TV+ content now, but it looks like additional Apple TV+ screen savers will not be coming any time soon.

We expect tvOS 18.2 to be released to the public in December. The rotating Snoopy screen saver is already available in the third beta version of the update.

Other screen saver categories on the Apple TV include Aerials and Memories, along with a Portraits option with clocks added in tvOS 18.0.
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AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro: two great options for Black Friday 2024

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Par : Filipe Espósito
28 novembre 2024 à 22:02

Black Friday 2024 is here, and it’s a great time to buy new gadgets like headphones, which are indispensable for many people. And if you’re considering buying new headphones or earbuds this Black Friday, there are two great options with special discounts: AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro.

Our friends over at 9to5Toys have all the latest details on the best Black Friday deals.

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The Best 50+ Black Friday Apple Deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More

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Par : Mitchel Broussard
28 novembre 2024 à 22:01
Black Friday 2024 is here, and as always this is the best time of the year to shop for great deals on just about everything. Right now, this includes big savings on popular Apple products like AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook Air, iPad, and more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Beyond Apple, we're also taking a look at notable accessories for Apple products as well as some of the season's best gifts, including deals at Anker and Samsung. Every deal shared below is available to purchase right now.

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Best Black Friday Deals



AirPods


AirPods Pro 2




Amazon has the AirPods Pro 2 at $153.99 for Black Friday, down from $249.00. This is a new all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 2.

AirPods 4




Starting with AirPods, you'll find Amazon has the base model AirPods 4 for $119.00 and the AirPods 4 with ANC for $164.99. While the base model is at a second-best price, the model with ANC has hit a new all-time low on Amazon at $15 off.


AirPods Max (USB-C)




You can get the new AirPods Max with USB-C for $499.99 on Amazon this week, down from $549.00. This price is just a few dollars higher compared to the previous record low price.



AirPods Max (Lightning)




The older AirPods Max with Lightning are on sale for $399.00 on Amazon this week, down from $549.00. You'll find all five colors on sale at this price.

iPad


9th Gen iPad




You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad for $199.99 in both colors at Best Buy, down from $329.00. This is a match of the record low price on this version of the 2021 tablet.


10th Gen iPad




Moving to the newer models, Amazon has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad for $249.99 with an on-page coupon, down from $349.00. You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $409.00 at Amazon, down from $499.00. Both of these represent all-time low prices on each tablet.

Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout.


M2 iPad Air




Best Buy today has a big selection of discounts on Apple's M2 iPad Air, with savings of about $100 across nearly every model.

11-inch iPad Air

13-inch iPad Air

M4 iPad Pro




Best Buy has huge discounts across the entire M4 iPad Pro lineup, with as much as $200 off these devices for Black Friday. You'll find both 11-inch and 13-inch models on sale at Best Buy, and some deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership.

11-Inch iPad Pro - Wi-Fi

11-Inch iPad Pro - Cellular

13-Inch iPad Pro - Wi-Fi

13-Inch iPad Pro - Cellular

Mac



M4 iMac




The cheapest M4 iMac available is the 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB 24-inch iMac at $1,149.99, down from $1,299.00. Similar to the other models available on sale, you'll find multiple colors at this record low price, with varying delivery estimates between each option.



MacBook Air




There are a few big discounts on both the M2 and M3 MacBook Air this season, starting at just $749.00 for the entry level 16GB RAM/256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, down from $999.00. The majority of MacBook Air deals will be found at Amazon in the lists below.

13-inch M2 MacBook Air


13-inch M3 MacBook Air


15-inch M3 MacBook Air


M4 MacBook Pro




M4 MacBook Pro deals are in abundance on both Amazon and Best Buy this Black Friday season, with nearly every model receiving as much as $300 off. Across the board, every deal listed below is a match for the all-time low price on each model.

14-inch MacBook Pro

16-inch MacBook Pro


Apple Watch


Apple Watch Series 10




Apple Watch Series 10 has hit new all-time low prices for both 42mm and 46mm GPS models, with $70 off available for both on Amazon.



Apple Watch SE




Apple's 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE is available for $149.00 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This is a new record low price on the wearable. This deal is available in all three aluminum color options, and only Amazon has the discount.




You can also get the 44mm GPS Apple Watch SE on sale right now, available for $179.00 on Amazon, down from $279.00. This is another all-time low price on the Apple Watch SE.

Apple Watch Ultra 2




Continuing the trend of new record low prices for Black Friday, Amazon has the Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $719.00 in multiple band styles and sizes, down from $799.00.



Accessories


AirTag




The year's best prices on AirTag are available right now at Amazon, including $72.99 for the 4-Pack.



Studio Display




Big discounts on the Apple Studio Display have returned for Black Friday 2024, and you can get the model with Standard Glass at just $1,299.99, down from $1,599.00.




Magic Keyboard




Moving to the new 2024 Magic Keyboards, you can get the 11-inch model in Black for $249.99>, down from $299.00. This is a new all-time low price on this version of the accessory, and it beats the previous deal price by about $10.

Amazon also has the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard on sale, available for $274.99 in White, down from $349.00. This is another record low price on the Magic Keyboard.




Apple Pencil




Amazon has the Apple Pencil 2 for the all-time low price of $79.99 for Black Friday, and the Apple Pencil 1 with USB-C adapter at a record-low price of $59.00.




More Black Friday Sales




We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.


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