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Apple's M4 MacBook Pro Lineup: What to Expect

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Apple is planning to refresh the MacBook Pro with M4 chips starting in late 2024, and this guide aggregates everything that we know about Apple's M4 MacBook Pro plans.

Friday, Apr 19

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in U.S.

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Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September.

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Apple Pulls WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Threads From App Store in China Following Order

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Apple on late Thursday into Friday removed the popular messaging and social media apps WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Threads from its App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government, the The Wall Street Journal reported.

European Regulators Will Soon Approve Apple's Plan to Open Up Tap-to-Pay to Banks and Payment Providers

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As part of the changes introduced in Europe in iOS 17.4, Apple gave third-party payment apps and banks direct access to the NFC chip, allowing for non-Apple Pay tap-to-pay payment options. The European Commission is set to approve Apple's…

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The MacRumors Show: AI Macs With M4 Chips

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest AI consumer technology and Apple's rumored plans to bring major AI-focused hardware enhancements to the Mac later this year.

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 Pro From GRID Studio

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For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 256GB iPhone 15 Pro. GRID Studio is a company dedicated to taking old, retired Apple devices and giving them new life in the form of…

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PlayStation, GameCube, Wii, and SEGA Emulator for iPhone and Apple TV Coming to App Store

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The lead developer of the multi-emulator app Provenance has told iMore that his team is working towards releasing the app on the App Store, but he did not provide a timeframe. Provenance is a frontend for many existing emulators, and it…

Review: BLUETTI's New SwapSolar Ecosystem Includes App-Enabled Portable Fridge and Power Station

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BLUETTI, a company known for its portable power stations and associated accessories, is currently running an Indiegogo campaign for its new SwapSolar ecosystem of app-enabled products. The launch products in the SwapSolar family include a…

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get $60 Off Apple Watch SE, Plus Discounts on Anker and Jackery Accessories

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This week's best Apple deals include low prices on AirPods and Apple Watch SE, as well as great deals on Anker, Jackery, and Samsung products.

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macOS 15 Rumored to Feature Revamped Calculator App

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Apple will debut a major revamp of the Calculator app in macOS 15 later this year, according to AppleInsider.

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Best Buy Launches Apple Vision Pro App for Previewing Tech Products

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Best Buy today announced the launch of a new "Envision" app designed for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Envision is designed to allow Best Buy customers to explore different products and see how those products look in their own living…

Thursday, Apr 18

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Alleged HomePod Display Component Again Shown Off in Photo

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Another image of an alleged screen component designed for a HomePod with a display was today shared by Kosutami, a source that has in the past shown off ‌HomePod‌ components and abandoned Apple prototypes.

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Mac Desk Accessories Worth Checking Out

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Every year or two, MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera shares a desk tour featuring the Mac-centric products that he uses to record and edit his videos for the site. Today, Dan is sharing an updated 2024 desk video, highlighting desk…

Apple Store in Downtown Montréal Reportedly Moving to 125-Year-Old Heritage Building

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Apple is preparing to move its retail store on Saint-Catherine Street in Montréal, Québec, according to Canadian newspaper La Presse.

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12.9-Inch iPad Air Now Rumored to Feature Mini-LED Display

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The rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air that is expected to be announced in May will be equipped with a mini-LED display like the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro model, according to Ross Young, CEO of research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants. The…

Apple's 13-Inch M2 MacBook Air Hits Record Low Prices at Best Buy, Starting at $849

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Best Buy today has every model of the 2022 13-inch MacBook Air available for $150 off, matching previous all-time low prices on the notebooks. These prices are available to all shoppers and do not require a My Best Buy Plus/Total…

Should Apple Kill Siri and Start Over?

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Few features have promised to revolutionize the way we interact with our Apple devices as much as Siri, the company's ubiquitous virtual assistant. Launched in 2011, Siri was introduced as heralding a new era in human-computer interaction,…

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iPhone's New AirPlay Feature for Hotel Room TVs Begins Rolling Out

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Apple has announced that iPhone and iPad users can wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from their device to their hotel room TV via AirPlay at select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting today,…

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Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 Begins Rolling Out Outside U.S.

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Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 units are now on sale in China – the first and only country in which the device is available refurbished directly from Apple.

Apple Shares 2024 Environmental Progress Report Ahead of Earth Day

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Apple today announced that it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2015, advancing towards its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.

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Six Rumored iPhone 16 Camera Upgrades Coming This Year

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As anticipation builds for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series, the rumor mill has highlighted some potential camera upgrades that could change how we use our iPhones for photography.

Apple to Invest $250M+ in Singapore Campus to Expand AI Roles

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Apple has announced over $250 million of investment to enhance its campus in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio district, where it has earmarked new roles in artificial intelligence and other key functions.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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iPhone 17 Plus Rumored to Feature Smaller Screen Than iPhone 15 Plus

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While the iPhone 16 series is still months away from launching, another rumor has already surfaced about the two-generations-away iPhone 17 lineup.

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Hands-On With the New App Store Delta Game Emulator

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A decade ago, developer Riley Testut released the GBA4iOS emulator for iOS, and since it was against the rules at the time, Apple put a stop to downloads. Emulators have been a violation of the App Store rules for years, but that changed…

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What to Know About Apple Allowing Game Emulators in the App Store

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Apple updated its App Review Guidelines this month to allow "retro game console emulator apps" on the App Store for the iPhone and other devices. Below, we outline everything to know about these emulators and available options so far.

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AltStore PAL Alternative App Marketplace Launches on iPhone in EU

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One of the first alternative app marketplaces went live in the European Union today, with developer Riley Testut introducing AltStore PAL, a version of his AltStore that can be accessed in EU countries.

Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of macOS 14.5

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Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its launch. The public beta comes two weeks after Apple released the first public beta.

Apple Releases Second Public Beta of iOS 17.5

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Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its release. The second public iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 betas come two weeks…

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Delta Game Emulator Now Available From App Store on iPhone

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Game emulator apps have come and gone since Apple announced App Store support for them on April 5, but now popular game emulator Delta from developer Riley Testut is available for download.

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AirPods Pro 2 Available for $189 Plus More Deals on Headphones and Earbuds

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Amazon and Best Buy today are discounting a variety of audio devices, including products from Apple, JBL, Samsung, Beats, Sony, Google, and more. The headliner of the sale is Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C for $189.00 at Amazon, down…