Apple today announced that a new stop-motion animation featuring Wallace & Gromit will be projected onto London's Battersea Power Station this holiday season. The festive, six-minute video will be shown every day from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. from today until New Year's Eve. It is free to watch, and reservations are not needed.


Apple is promoting the animation as part of its latest "Shot on iPhone" campaign. Aardman, the animation studio that created Wallace & Gromit, filmed the stop-motion video with the Telephoto camera on eight iPhone 16 Pro Max devices.

"Aardman used the Dragonframe Tether app and eight iPhone 16 Pro devices in Telephoto mode to make Wallace & Gromit, Shot on iPhone," said Apple. "They shot full 4K stills in ProRAW format, before stitching them together to achieve the 6K image needed to turn their 23‑centimeter characters into 101‑meter projections."

The animation transforms two towers into Christmas trees on the side of the building facing the River Thames. Visitors can watch Wallace & Gromit decorate the trees, and then "snap a selfie" in front of the fully-decorated trees.


"This project has been a dream to direct — a cinematic fusion of tech and art," said Aardman's director and graphic design lead Gavin Strange. "Shooting stop-motion animation on iPhone 16 Pro Max with the legendary Wallace & Gromit, to then be projected onto the iconic Battersea Power Station, makes this unique in so many ways. I hope that this Christmas, everyone feels inspired to start shooting their own stop-motion masterpieces with iPhone, and I'm excited and proud of what we've all created."

Battersea Power Station has been home to Apple's U.K. headquarters since last year, and the company also has a store there. In front of the store, the Wallace & Gromit set used to create the stop-motion will be on display.

More details about this "Shot on iPhone" campaign, including an upcoming "Today at Apple" session with Aardman, are available on Apple's website. The project has also been promoted on the Battersea Power Station's website.
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Apple recently launched AirPods 4, which are available in two different versions: one with ANC active noise cancellation and support for MagSafe chargers. And if you’ve bought new AirPods 4, read on as we’ve put together a list of some of the best protective cases and lanyards for Apple’s wireless earbuds – now with Black Friday deals.

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

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Kaleidoscope, the popular file comparison and merge tool, recently released an update with significant improvements to its merge conflict resolution tools. The new version introduces new features and refinements that aim to streamline the process of resolving Git merge conflicts and provide users with a more comprehensive understanding of code changes.

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Apple in June announced a , a portable Bluetooth speaker under the Beats brand. As my 9to5Mac colleague Chance Miller said in his review here, the new Beats Pill is “better than ever” – and I have to agree. The more I use the new Beats Pill, the more I realize that it’s a better deal than the HomePod mini.

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The first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 included a variety of tools to aid your writing. But soon in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 those tools are expanding in two key ways, including one powerful upgrade that can do all your writing for you—absolutely free.

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HomePass is a must-have app for HomeKit and Matter users, making it easy to keep track of all your accessories. This week, developer Aaron Pearce has unveiled HomePass 2, a complete rewrite of the app that adds several excellent new features for HomeKit enthusiasts.

The premise of HomePass, available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, is that it gives you a central location to store your HomeKit accessory setup codes. This new version further upgrades that experience.

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Apple is preparing several product launches for early 2025, including new iPads, a very popular Mac, a new iPhone, and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming, and why now may be either the best or worst time to buy Apple’s existing products.

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The excellent smart home brand Aqara is making it more affordable than ever to give the gift of HomeKit this holiday season — even if the gift is for yourself. 9to5Mac readers can save big on smart home products from Aqara that work with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant. From connected door locks to doorbell cameras and sensors that power automation, now is the time to take advantage of these great prices from Aqara.

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the recently leaked design of the iPhone 17 "Air" and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro.


Earlier this week, a report from The Information's Wayne Ma revealed that the ‌iPhone 17‌ Air will have a thickness of between 5mm and 6mm, which would make it the thinnest iPhone ever. In comparison, iPhone 16 models are 7.8mm thick and iPhone 16 Pro models are 8.25mm thick.

Due to this ultra-thin design, some compromises are said to be necessary. The device currently lacks a physical SIM card tray, a speaker on the bottom edge, an ultra-wide camera, and ultra-fast mmWave 5G support. Unsurprisingly, the device will also have a "smaller battery" than current iPhones, but it remains to be seen how battery life ultimately compares.

With just one camera, the unit is expected to be large and centered on the rear of the device for a dramatically different look compared to current models. The device should launch in September 2025 alongside the standard ‌iPhone 17‌ and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro models, with no ‌iPhone 17‌ Plus expected.

Meanwhile, the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max are expected to offer some of the most significant design changes in years. Both models will drop titanium and return to an aluminum frame for a more lightweight design and feature a new part-aluminum, part-glass rear to enable continued support for wireless charging. The camera bump is also purportedly larger and rectangular, cut into the aluminum top half of the rear rather than 3D glass.

We discuss the implications of these design changes and more. The MacRumors Show also has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips:



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If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion with some of the biggest changes in our personal Apple ecosystems this month.

Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kevin Nether, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie.

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Apple’s Wallet app on iPhone has offered built-in order tracking since iOS 16. But there’s a good chance you’ve never seen it before. Here’s everything you should know about how order tracking works, and why it’s so rare to see.

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Our master collection of Black Friday deals has now been updated for your cash-saving pleasure, but we have some new deals and additional highlights to put front and center for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break as well. Firstly, we are now tracking up to $300 off M4 iPad Pro configurations alongside the most affordable models at new Black Friday all-time lows. The official Black Friday M4 Mac mini deals have arrived with options starting from $500, Amazon is giving out $15 in FREE credit with Apple Gift Card purchases, and Twelve South’s fantastic MagSafe charger, MacBook stands, and more are now at some of the best prices of the year. All of that joins a whole lot more down below too. 

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Happy Black Friday! There have been ongoing deals throughout the month of November, but Friday, November 29th is the main U.S. sales day and retailers have marked down smart home products as people shop for the holidays.


We've rounded up all the best smart home deals for those who are looking to expand their Apple HomeKit and Matter ecosystems.

Lights

• Philips Hue White and Color Bulbs 60W, 3 Pack - $76, down from $135


• Philips Hue White Bulbs 75W, 2 Pack - $41, down from $50


• Philips Hue 10ft LED Lightstrip - $49, down from $70


• Philips Hue Gradient Light Strip - $175, down from $250


• Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp - $112, down from $160


• Philips Hue Signe Floor Lamp - $223, down from $330


• Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box - $175, down from $250


• Philips Hue Festavia String Lights - $154, down from $220


• Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Kit - $136, down from $170


• Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit - $56, down from $70


• Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch 2 Pack - $120, down from $200


• Eve Flare - $70, down from $100


• Eve Light Strip - $35, down from $80


• Twinkly String Lights 600 LEDs - $140 (with coupon), down from $230


• Twinkly Flex Light Tube - $73, down from $210


• Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons - $100 (with coupon), down from $200


• Nanoleaf Elements Wood Hexagons - $160, down from $250


• Nanoleaf Matter Permanent Outdoor Lights - $170, down from $200


• Nanoleaf Lines - $200, down from $300


• Nanoleaf Holiday Lights - $75, down from $150


• Nanoleaf Skylight - $200, down from $250


• Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights - $200, down from $300

Target has 30 percent off all of its Philips Hue products, including the two-pack Starter Kit, 40W Candle bulb, and individual smart bulbs.

Thermostats

• Ecobee Smart Thermostat - $170, down from $190


• Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium - $215, down from $250


• Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat - $130, down from $150

Cameras and Doorbells

• EufyCam 2C, 2 Pack - $110 with $20 coupon, down from $200


• Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera - $40, down from $60


• Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell Camera - $130, down from $160


• Arlo Pro 3 Camera Set - $250, down from $500

Smart Plugs and Switches

• Kasa Smart Plug Mini, 4 Pack - $30, down from $50


• Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug - $17, down from $30


• Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch - $16, down from $28


• TP-Link Tapo Plug Mini, 4 Pack - $26, down from $45


• Meross Smart Power Strip - $33, down from $43


• Eve Energy Outlet - $40, down from $50


• Eve Energy Smart Plug - $30, down from $40


• Eve Energy Strip - $70, down from $100


• Philips Hue Smart Plug - $28, down from $35

Sensors

• Aqara Water Leak Sensor Kit - $38.50, down from $55


• Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor - $16, down from $20


• Eve Water Guard - $80, down from $100

Smart Locks and Door Hardware

• Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Remote - $35 (with coupon), down from $50


• Aqara Smart Lock U50 - $90, down from $170


• Aqara Smart Lock U100 - $130, down from $220


• Aqara Smart Lock U200 - $200, down from $270


• Aqara Door and Window Sensor Kit - $34, down from $58


• Eufy Smart Lock E30 - $100, down from $170

AirPlay Speakers

• Sonos Roam - $149, down from $179


• Sonos Move 2 - $360, down from $450


• Sonos Era 300 - $360, down from $450


• Sonos Arc - $699, down from $899


• Sonos Beam 2 - $370, down from $500


• Sonos Sub 4 - $679, down from $799

More Deals

For more Black Friday deals on Apple products ranging from Macs to iPhones to Apple Watches, make sure to check out our dedicated Black Friday roundup.
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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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With Black Friday officially here, Apple has launched its annual shopping event with savings on some of its most popular products.

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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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Black Friday 2024 is almost over, but we're still tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. 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

• The Best Black Friday Apple Deals


• The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals


• The Best Black Friday iPad Deals


• The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals


• The Best Black Friday Mac Deals

Charging Accessories

Jackery

• Jackery Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $169.00, down from $229.00


• Jackery Solar Generator 240 with Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00


• Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station - $399.00, down from $799.00


• Jackery Expansion Battery Pack 1000 Plus - $479.00, down from $599.00


• Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 - $479.00, down from $799.00


• Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station - $1,799.00, down from $2,799.00


• Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit - $2,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $4,999.00


• Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit - $3,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $6,599.00

Satechi

• Magnetic MagSafe Wallet - $28.99, down from $39.99


• Dual USB-C Docking Station - $97.49, down from $149.99


• 14-in-1 4K Docking Station - $165.99 with on-page coupon, down from $299.99

Anker

Prime Chargers

• Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable - $25.99, down from $34.99


• Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) - $55.99, down from $84.99


• Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $45.99, down from $84.99


• Prime Power Bank - $53.99, down from $89.99


• Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $98.99, down from $164.99


• Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) - $109.99, down from $169.99


• Prime Power Bank 27,650 mAh - $129.99, down from $179.99


• Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1) - $169.99, down from $249.99

Wireless Chargers

• MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $62.99, down from $89.99


• MagGo Wireless Charger Stand - $28.80, down from $35.99


• MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $35.99, down from $49.99


• MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $37.49, down from $49.99


• 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - $103.99, down from $129.99

Power Banks

• MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $51.99, down from $69.99


• MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch - $54.99, down from $79.99

Mobile Accessories

• Eufy SmartTrack Card - $16.88, down from $29.99


• Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe - $112.49, down from $149.99

Storage Accessories

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB - $199.00, down from $299.99


• Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB - $229.99, down from $349.99


• Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB - $429.99, down from $654.99


• Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe Internal SSD - $92.46, down from $159.99


• Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $169.99, down from $249.99


• Samsung 990 PRO 4TB PCIe Internal SSD - $269.99, down from $464.99


• Samsung 980 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $119.99, down from $204.95

Audio/Video Accessories

Samsung

Sound Bar

• Samsung HW-Q910D Soundbar with Dolby Audio - $897.99, down from $1,287.99

Monitors

• 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99


• 32-inch Odyssey Quantum Gaming Monitor - $599.99, down from $1,099.99


• 27-inch ViewFinity S9 Smart Monitor - $699.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599.99


• 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,078.99, down from $1,799.99


• 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,799.99, down from $2,999.99

TVs

• SAMSUNG OLED 4K S95D TV - $3,497.99 for 77"; $2,297.99 for 65"; $1,897.99 for 55"


• The Frame QLED 4K TVs - Save up to $1,300


• 55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99


• 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,599.99


• 85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,479.99, down from $2,799.99


• 85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,699.99

Sonos

• Ace Headphones - $349, down from $449


• Arc Soundbar - $699, down from $899


• Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $369, down from $499


• Ray Soundbar - $169, down from $279


• Era 100 Speaker - $199, down from $249


• Era 300 Speaker - $359, down from $449


• Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179


• Move 2 Portable Speaker - $359, down from $449


• Sub Mini - $343, down from $429


• Sub 4 - $679, down from $799

Beats

• Beats Solo Buds - $49.99, down from $79.99


• Beats Studio Buds - $79.99, down from $149.95


• Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95


• Beats Solo 4 - $99.99, down from $199.95


• Beats Studio Buds + - $129.99, down from $169.95


• Beats Studio Pro - $249.99, down from $349.99

Computer Accessories

• Logitech M317 Wireless Mouse - $9.99, down from $19.99


• Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad - $19.99, down from $27.99


• Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard - $29.74, down from $34.99


• Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Wireless Mouse - $67.99, down from $79.99


• Logitech MK235 Wireless Keyboard - $17.99, down from $24.99


• Logitech H390 Wired Headset - $17.99, down from $24.99


• Logitech MK540 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - $39.99, down from $49.99


• Logitech HD Pro Webcam - $49.99, down from $99.99


• Logitech Brio PRO X 4K Webcam - $144.99, down from $169.99

LEGO Sets

• Marvel Spider-Man Advent Calendar - $30.99, down from $44.99


• Disney Advent Calendar - $19.99, down from $44.99


• Star Wars Ahsoka Tano's T-6 Jedi Shuttle - $42.99, down from $79.99


• DREAMZzz Stable of Dream Creatures - $44.99, down from $79.99


• Creator Main Street 3-in-1 Set - $83.99, down from $139.99


• Star Wars The Razor Crest UCS - $415.99, down from $599.99


• Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane - $489.99, down from $699.99

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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It's nearing the end of Black Friday, but you can still find 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

• AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99 at Amazon ($95 off)


• AirPods Max (USB-C) for $499.99 at Amazon ($49 off)

Best Black Friday Deals

• The Best Black Friday Apple Deals


• The Best Black Friday Accessory Deals


• The Best Black Friday iPad Deals


• The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals


• The Best Black Friday Mac 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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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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Black Friday is almost over, but prices on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini computers are still at all-time lows 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

• M2 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB) for $749.00 ($250 off)


• M3 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB) for $849.00 ($250 off)

Best Black Friday Deals

• The Best Black Friday Apple Deals


• The Best Black Friday Accessory Deals


• The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals


• The Best Black Friday iPad Deals


• The Best Black Friday Apple Watch 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

• M2 16GB RAM/256GB - $749.00 ($250 off)


• M3 16GB RAM/256GB - $849.00 ($250 off) [matched at Amazon]


• M3 16GB RAM/512GB - $1,049.00 ($250 off) [matched at Amazon]


• M3 24GB RAM/512GB - $1,249.00 ($250 off) [matched at Amazon]

15-inch

• M3 16GB RAM/256GB - $1,044.00 ($255 off) [matched at Amazon]


• M3 16GB RAM/512GB - $1,234.00 ($265 off) [matched at Amazon]


• M3 24GB RAM/512GB - $1,424.00 ($275 off) [matched at Amazon]

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

• M4 16GB RAM/512GB - $1,399.00 ($200 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 16GB RAM/1TB - $1,599.00 ($200 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 10-core/24GB RAM/1TB - $1,799.00 ($200 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 Pro 12-core/24GB RAM/512GB - $1,749.00 ($250 off)


• M4 Pro 14-core/24GB RAM/1TB - $2,099.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 Max 14-core/36GB RAM/1TB - $2,899.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]

16-inch MacBook Pro

• M4 Pro 24GB RAM/512GB - $2,199.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 Pro 48GB RAM/512GB - $2,599.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 Max 36GB RAM/1TB - $3,199.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]


• M4 Max 48GB RAM/1TB - $3,699.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]

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.

• 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB - $1,149.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,299.00


• 10-core/16GB RAM/256GB - $1,349.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,499.00


• 10-core/16GB RAM/512GB - $1,549.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,699.00


• 10-core/24GB RAM/512GB - $1,749.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,899.00

Mac Mini

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





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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Black Friday is almost at an end, but Apple Watch deals are still 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

• Apple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $149.00 ($100 off)


• Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $329.00 ($70 off)


• Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $359.00 ($70 off)


• Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $719.00 ($80 off)

Best Black Friday Deals

• The Best Black Friday Apple Deals


• The Best Black Friday Accessory Deals


• The Best Black Friday iPad Deals


• The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals


• The Best Black Friday Mac 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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