Next Year's iPhone 17 Unlikely to Feature TSMC's First 2nm Chip
Reports that next year's iPhone 17 will adopt TSMC's next-generation 2nm process are "fake news," a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple's plans claimed on Monday.
According to a post by Weibo user "Phone Chip Expert," the 2nm process won't go into mass production until the end of 2025. The account holder, who claims to have 25 years of experience in the integrated circuit industry, including work on Intel's Pentium processors, suggests the iPhone 17 will therefore still use TSMC's 3nm process.
post. "It won't be until the iPhone 18 that a 2nm processor will be used."
Zhitong Finance that repeated claims recently made by Taiwanese newspapers based on "industry sources."
TSMC plans to begin mass production of 2nm chips next year and it was believed that the company had been accelerating the process to secure a stable yield before mass production. Apple is TSMC's main client, and it is typically the first to get TSMC's new chips. Apple acquired all of TSMC's 3-nanometer chips in 2023 for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, for example.
The 2nm fabrication process, also known simply as "N2," is expected to offer a 10 to 15 percent speed improvement at the same power or a 25 to 30 percent power reduction at the same speed compared to chips made with the supplier's 3nm technology. The A17 Pro chip in Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models is manufactured with TSMC's first-generation 3nm process, known as N3B. Apple's M4 chip, which recently debuted in the new iPad Pro, uses an enhanced version of this 3nm technology.
confirmed that all four iPhone 16 models are set to use Apple's next-generation A18 chip, based on TSMC's N3E process. N3E is TSMC's second-generation 3nm chip fabrication process, which is less expensive and has improved yield compared to TSMC's first-generation 3nm process.
iPhone 7 would be water-resistant and that the standard iPhone 14 models would continue to use the A15 Bionic chip, while the more advanced A16 chip would be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro models. These forecasts were later confirmed by multiple credible sources and were proven correct when the products were released.
developing its own AI server processor using TSMC's 3nm process, targeting mass production by the second half of 2025.
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iOS 18 Adds 'Recovered' Album in Photos to Restore Lost or Damaged Photos and Videos
iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia include a new Photos app feature designed to help users recover images and videos that are lost or damaged, providing a way to get missing content back.
There is a "Recovered" album in the Utilities section of Photos, and it shows up if there are pictures or videos on a user's device that are not part of their Photos Library. If you see the Recovered album in your Photos app, tapping into it will provide an option to permanently delete or restore any pictures or video stored in the album.
Photos and videos can be lost due to database corruption issues, images taken with a camera app that did not properly get saved to the Photos library, or third-party apps that are provided with access to manage a Photo Library. Here's how to recover a lost image or video:
Open the Photos app and tap into Albums.
Scroll down to Utilities, and choose the Recovered album.
Tap on a photo or video in the album, or use Select to select multiple items.
Tap on Permanently Delete or Restore to Library.
iPhone, iPad, or Mac will automatically scan for photos and videos that are able to be recovered, providing immediate access to any missing content.
Note that the Recovered album only shows up in the Utilities section of the Photos app if lost photos or videos are located on a device. If there are none, you will not see the album.
With iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1, there was a fix for an unusual bug related to a database corruption issue. After installing iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, some users saw long-deleted images reappearing in their Photo Library. Apple later said this was due to a database corruption issue that had caused the photos to reappear even after being deleted.
The Recovered album feature in the latest software updates should prevent something like this from happening again, while also giving users access to photos and videos that are in limbo.
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Apple Releases First iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Betas
Apple today provided the first betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to public beta testers, bringing the new software to the general public for the first time since the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Apple has seeded three developer betas so far, and the first public beta includes the same content that's in the third developer beta.
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Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, tapping into the Software Update section and selecting the iOS 18 Public Beta option.
iOS 17.
Siri is getting entirely overhauled. Note that Apple Intelligence isn't yet live in the betas.
Along with the AI features (which will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models and M-series iPads), iOS 18 brings a redesigned Home Screen with the option to rearrange app icons and widgets with open spaces, plus there's a tint option and new darker colors for Dark Mode.
Control Center has been revamped and you can pick and choose what you want to have front and center from the new Controls Gallery. There are multiple pages so you can group related controls, and you can customize sizes. As part of this update, the Flashlight and Camera icons on the Lock Screen can be swapped out, and you can also choose Control Center options for the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button.
The Messages app supports scheduling texts, you can use any emoji for the Tapback feature, and you can send messages via satellite. There are text effects you can use for any word, phrase, or emoji, plus formatting like bold and italic is an option. For texts with Android users, Apple now supports RCS, which basically means you won't run into issues with sending images and files, plus you can see typing indicators and read receipts and send texts over Wi-Fi.
Safari is able to summarize webpages and show you important info at a glance, the Photos app has been overhauled to focus more on surfacing your best photos. A dedicated Passwords app makes it easier to get to your saved passwords and logins, and you can now lock any app with Face ID or Touch ID.
There are a ton of new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 that aren't mentioned here, so for a more in-depth look make sure to check out our iOS 18 roundup and our iPadOS 18 roundup.
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Revised iOS 18 Beta 3 Reverts Emoji Changes
The revised third beta of iOS 18 that Apple released today eliminates the emoji and sticker changes that Apple introduced with the initial third beta release.
In the prior beta, stickers behaved like emoji and could be added right inline with your messages, rather than only being available as large, stand alone message additions or drag and drop add-ons to texts. You could type a message and add a little sticker or Memoji to the end of it rather than an emoji, but Apple has pulled back this change, along with the interface changes that were introduced.
Emoji, Memoji, and stickers were all combined, and could be navigated using small icons at the bottom of the emoji picker, plus emoji were displayed larger than before, with fewer on a single screen. Apple added dedicated sections for stickers and Memoji rather than showing stickers only in the Recents section, and both stickers and Memoji could be created from the emoji window. It was a design that made both Memoji and stickers quicker to access and use.
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Best Buy's Black Friday in July Sale Takes Up to $700 Off M3 MacBook Pro for Members
Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale is in full swing today, and in addition to a few iPad Air discounts we shared earlier, there are also some steep markdowns on the M3 MacBook Pro. You will need a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership in order to get some of these deals.
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add up to an extra $200 off select models.
UP TO $700 OFF
M3 MacBook Pro at Best Buy
You can also find $300 off 14-inch models on Best Buy this week, and these deals do not require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership. We've collected all of the M3 MacBook Pro discounts in the list below, and remember that the Black Friday in July sale ends Wednesday, so be sure to place any orders before that day.
14-inch MacBook Pro
M3 Pro 512GB - $1,699.00 ($300 off)
M3 Pro 1TB - $2,099.00 ($300 off)
M3 Max 1TB - $2,899.00 ($300 off)
16-inch MacBook Pro
M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB - $1,899.00 for members ($600 off)
M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB - $2,299.00 for members ($600 off)
M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB - $2,799.00 for members ($700 off)
M3 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB - $3,299.00 for members ($700 off)
Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.
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OWC's 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock for Mac Hits Record Low $99.99 Price ($180 Off)
OWC this week has knocked the price of the popular 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock down to $99.99, from its original price of $279.99. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory, which we last tracked way back in April. You'll see this price once you add the accessory to your cart and head to the checkout screen, where an automatic coupon will be applied.
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large collection of accessories on sale at this time on OWC, including USB-C hubs, external drives and enclosures, and internal memory upgrade kits for Mac.
Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout.
$180 OFF
OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock for $99.99
In regards to the 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock, this accessory features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, five USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, one Mini DisplayPort port, one gigabit Ethernet port, one S/PDIF digital audio output port, and one 3.5mm stereo audio input/output port. There are also two memory card slots for microSD and SD cards.
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Docks and Hubs
Atlas Dual SD Card Reader - $79.99, down from $89.99
Thunderbolt Mini Dock - $109.99, down from $129.99
Thunderbolt Hub - $139.99, down from $149.99
14-Port Thunderbolt Dock - $99.99, down from $279.99
Thunderbolt Go Dock - $299.99, down from $349.99
External Drives and Enclosures
4TB Mercury Elite Pro External Storage - $124.99, down from $199.99
8TB Mercury Elite Pro RAID External Storage - $217.76, down from $394.99
Memory
32GB Memory Upgrade Kit - $74.74, down from $89.98
64GB Memory Upgrade Kit - $147.74, down from $179.96
Miscellaneous
2M USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable - $2.99, down from $14.99
Matias Wireless Multi-Pairing Keyboard - $49.99, down from $69.00
Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.
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Apple Seeds Revised Third Beta of macOS Sequoia to Developers
Apple today seeded a revised third beta of macOS 15 Sequoia to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the initial release of the third beta.
Registered developers can opt-in to the macOS Sequoia beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.
iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to control your locked iPhone from your Mac. You can open and use iPhone apps, interact with notifications, and drag and drop files between your iPhone and Mac and vice versa.
There are new options for window tiling, and dragging a window to the edge of the display will suggest a tiled location to make it easier to use multiple apps at once. Apple is adding a Passwords app for managing passwords, Safari can summarize websites and surface key information, and Notes has support for live audio transcription and math equations.
iOS 18 will also be available in macOS Sequoia, but Apple does not plan to add these until later in the beta testing process. Apple Intelligence includes Writing Tools for editing, proofreading, and summarizing text in apps, and an Image Playground allows for AI images to be created from prompts.
Siri is getting much smarter. Siri will be able to do more in apps and will better understand requests, especially those made in regard to on-screen content.
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Best Buy Kicks Off 'Black Friday in July' With Record Low Prices on M1 iPad Air
Today we're tracking deals on Apple's fifth-generation iPad Air, which are only available on Best Buy. This sale includes nearly every model of the M1 iPad Air on sale at an all-time low price, with as much as $250 off select models. The deals are part of Best Buy's Prime Day-like "Black Friday in July" sale, which lasts through Wednesday.
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$399.99, down from $599.99. This is an all-time low price on this model of the 2022 iPad Air, and it's available in three colors. You'll also find the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air on sale for $499.99, down from $749.99, which is about $50 cheaper than the previous record low price.
$200 OFF
64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $399.99
$250 OFF
256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $499.99
$200 OFF
64GB Cellular iPad Air for $549.99
save a bit of money on the 2024 models if you're interested in owning the latest version.
Black Friday in July event has much more on sale than just the iPad Air, including other Apple products like MacBooks and Apple Watches. You can also find great deals on TVs, video games, appliances, headphones, smartphones, sound bars, streaming devices, computers, and much more.
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Amazon Prime Day: M3 MacBook Air Sees New Record Low Prices With $200 Off Every Model
Amazon today has kicked off early Prime Day deals on Apple's 2024 M3 MacBook Air, with new record low prices on both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. This is the first time we've tracked discounts on these computers in a few weeks, and they're reaching up to $200 off original prices.
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$898.99 for the 8GB RAM/256GB SSD 13-inch MacBook Air, which is down from $1,099.00. For the bigger model, prices start at $1,099.00 for the 8GB RAM/256GB SSD 15-inch MacBook Air, down from $1,299.00.
$200 OFF
13-inch MacBook Air (256GB) for $898.99
$200 OFF
15-inch MacBook Air (256GB) for $1,099.00
Shoppers should note that Best Buy is offering an extra $50 in savings on these computers, but you'll need to have a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership in order to see the discounts. Otherwise, if you don't have a membership, you can find matching prices on every M3 MacBook Air at Best Buy.
13-inch M3 MacBook Air
8GB RAM 256GB SSD - $898.99, down from $1,099.00
8GB RAM 512GB SSD - $1,099.00, down from $1,299.00 (matched at Best Buy)
16GB RAM 512GB SSD - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (matched at Best Buy)
15-inch M3 MacBook Air
8GB RAM 256GB SSD - $1,099.00, down from $1,299.00 (matched at Best Buy)
8GB RAM 512GB SSD - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (matched at Best Buy)
16GB RAM 512GB SSD - $1,499.00, down from $1,699.00 (matched at Best Buy)
$799.00 (matched at Best Buy) and the 512GB model for $999.00 (also matched at Best Buy), and they're both $200 off and all-time low prices.
Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.
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Apple Releases HomePod Mini in New Midnight Color
Apple today made the existing HomePod mini available in a new Midnight color. It is available to order starting today.
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Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
Apple this weekend approved free PC emulator "UTM SE" for the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. The app allows users to emulate old versions of Windows OS, macOS, Linux, and more to fire up classic software and games on Apple devices.
As the first of its kind to be allowed on the App Store, UTM SE offers several unique features like VGA mode support for graphics and terminal mode for text-only OSes, emulation of x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures, support for pre-built machines, and the ability to create custom bootable machines.
retro game emulators. According to the developers, Apple said the app violated rule 4.7 of its App Review Guidelines because "PC is not a console," regardless of the fact that there are retro Windows/DOS games for the PC that UTM SE can be useful in running.
Apple also deemed UTM SE unsuitable for third-party marketplaces in the European Union, because it violated rule 2.5.2 of its Notarization Review Guidelines. That rule states that apps have to be self-contained and can't execute code "which introduces or changes features or functionality of the app, including other apps."
another developer to work on some changes, UTM SE was finally approved by Apple on Saturday.
UTM site includes guides for Windows XP through Windows 11 emulation, as well as downloads of pre-built virtual Linux machines. UTM SE can be downloaded from the App Store [Direct Link].
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Popular Delta Retro Game Emulator Officially Comes to iPad
Game emulator Delta, which has been a hit among retro gaming enthusiasts on iPhone, is now officially available for iPad, following an app update to version 1.6.
Delta has been hugely popular since its debut on the App Store and the emulator has been a constant presence in the Top Charts, with users flocking to play retro games that originally appeared on NES, SNES, N64, Nintendo DS, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance.
With iPad support in v1.6, users can now take full advantage of the device's larger display and play in fullscreen. There are new controller skins designed specifically for iPad, and the app supports multiple windows in Stage Manager and Split View, with games able to optionally pause when switching windows. The iPad version also supports external game controllers, and the developer Riley Testut says emulated games "hand off" seamlessly between iPhone and iPad, allowing gamers to continue playing where they left off.
Testut says the need for BIOS files has now been eliminated, streamlining the setup process. Users should also notice a considerable improvement in the performance of DS games. The update introduces various menu button gestures, providing more intuitive navigation options. An experimental feature, "Reverse Controller Skin Screens," has also been added, allowing users to switch controller skin screens at runtime, offering greater customization and flexibility during gameplay.
Testut previously explained that Delta for iPad had not originally been a development priority because the plan was to limit the emulator's launch to the EU via alternative app marketplace AltStore PAL, which doesn't support iPad.
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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 vs. Samsung's Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung this week introduced its latest earbuds, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which look quite a bit like Apple's AirPods Pro 2. Given the similarities, we thought we'd compare Samsung's new earbuds to the AirPods Pro.
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Design wise, you could potentially mistake Samsung's Galaxy Buds3 Pro for the AirPods Pro. The Buds3 Pro have the same general shape and a silicone tip, though it's worth noting that the Buds3 Pro come in both white and gray, so you're not limited to white as you are with the AirPods Pro 2. The charging case is similar to the AirPods Charging Case too, but there's a transparent upper portion.
The Buds3 Pro sound great out of the box, but there is an option to adjust the sound using the equalizer, which isn't possible with the AirPods Pro 2. The Active Noise Cancellation and the "Ambient Mode" or transparency on the Buds3 Pro work as well as those features on the AirPods Pro, and it's tough to tell the difference between them.
Samsung's Buds3 Pro do not perform as well as the AirPods Pro when it comes to ambient noise detection to adjust sound, however. The AirPods Pro can adjust sound when someone is speaking to you so you can hear them, but the Buds3 Pro struggled to do the same.
The Buds3 Pro have a built-in LED light for aesthetics, and there are controls on the stem for adjusting volume. Samsung also added an interpreter mode for translating foreign languages when connected to the most recent Galaxy phones, but the feature wasn't super accurate.
iPhone users should stick with the AirPods, while Samsung users will want to check out the Buds3 Pro.
are priced at $250, which is the same price as the AirPods Pro 2. Pre-orders are available now ahead of a July 24 launch date.
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The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Apple Products
Amazon is soon to be back with its annual summertime Prime Day event, lasting for just two days from July 16-17. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, and there are already many deals you can get on sale ahead of the event.
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For our coverage, we're focusing entirely on early discounts for Apple and Apple-related products that can be purchased right now on Amazon. As of today, this includes deals on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook Air, and more. We're also sharing deals being matched at retailers like Best Buy in some cases.
As is typical for Prime Day deals, these markdowns are very time sensitive, so sales listed below may disappear fast, and new ones may appear even faster. With this in mind, we'll keep this article updated over the next few days, and keep an eye on the MacRumors front page as we'll be posting particularly great deals in separate articles next week.
Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the discounts. Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139.00 per year, and it comes with a 30-day free trial for new subscribers.
Apple Watch
Series 9
You can get up to $100 off most Apple Watch Series 9 models right now on Amazon, starting at $299.00 for the 41mm GPS watches. We've rounded up all of the deals below, focusing on the aluminum devices, but you can also find $100 discounts on a few stainless steel models as well.
$100 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm GPS) for $299.00
$100 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm GPS) for $329.00
$100 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm Cellular) for $399.00
$100 OFF
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm Cellular) for $429.00
SE
Apple's 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE is available for $189.00 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This is just $10 higher compared to the all-time low price on the wearable. This deal is available in all three aluminum color options, and only Amazon has the discount.
$60 OFF
Apple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $189.00
$60 OFF
Apple Watch SE (44mm GPS) for $219.00
$219.00 on Amazon, down from $279.00. This is another near all-time low price that's just $10 away from the lowest price on the Apple Watch SE, and it's only available in Starlight.
M2 iPad Pro
Over at Best Buy, today you can find some of the biggest discounts on the M2 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro that we've seen in months, including both Wi-Fi and cellular tablets. A My Best Buy Plus/Total membership is not required to see these discounts.
read about which one works best for you in our Buyer's Guide.
11-Inch
Wi-Fi
512GB Wi-Fi for $899.00 ($200 off)
1TB Wi-Fi for $1,199.00 ($300 off)
2TB Wi-Fi for $1,599.00 ($300 off)
Cellular
128GB Cellular for $799.00 ($200 off)
256GB Cellular for $899.00 ($200 off)
512GB Cellular for $949.00 ($350 off)
1TB Cellular for $1,249.00 ($450 off)
2TB Cellular for $1,649.00 ($450 off)
12.9-Inch
Wi-Fi
128GB Wi-Fi for $899.00 ($200 off)
256GB Wi-Fi for $999.00 ($200 off)
512GB Wi-Fi for $1,099.00 ($300 off)
1TB Wi-Fi for $1,399.00 ($400 off)
2TB Wi-Fi for $1,799.00 ($400 off)
Cellular
128GB Cellular for $999.00 ($300 off)
256GB Cellular for $1,099.00 ($300 off)
512GB Cellular for $1,149.00 ($450 off)
1TB Cellular for $1,449.00 ($550 off)
2TB Cellular for $1,849.00 ($550 off)
M4 iPad Pro
For the newest M4 iPad Pros, Amazon is offering up to $200 off select models of both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro. Deals are primarily focused on Wi-Fi models, but you can find a few cellular tablets on sale at this time as well.
11-Inch
256GB Wi-Fi for $928.00 ($71 off)
512GB Wi-Fi for $1,114.00 (85 off)
13-Inch
256GB Wi-Fi for $1,199.00 ($100 off)
512GB Wi-Fi for $1,389.00 ($110 off)
1TB Wi-Fi for $1,754.00 ($145 off)
1TB Wi-Fi (Nano-Texture Glass) for $1,844.00 ($155 off)
2TB Wi-Fi for $2,099.00 ($200 off)
M2 iPad Air
11-Inch
The cheapest model is the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Air for $559.00, down from $599.00. You'll also find deals on the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB models below, all of which are in stock on Amazon with delivery dates as soon as the middle of next week for Prime members.
$40 OFF
M2 11-inch iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $559.00
$45 OFF
M2 11-inch iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $654.00
$55 OFF
M2 11-inch iPad Air (512GB Wi-Fi) for $844.00
$75 OFF
M2 11-inch iPad Air (1TB Wi-Fi) for $1,024.00
13-Inch
The 13-inch M2 iPad Air models start at $729.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $799.00. Similar to the 11-inch devices, all Wi-Fi models are on sale this week, and for the larger display iPad Airs these discounts reach up to $90 off original prices.
$70 OFF
M2 13-inch iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $729.00
$60 OFF
M2 13-inch iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $839.00
$75 OFF
M2 13-inch iPad Air (512GB Wi-Fi) for $1,024.00
$90 OFF
M2 13-inch iPad Air (1TB Wi-Fi) for $1,209.00
The iPad Air is Apple's middle-tier iPad model, equipped with an LCD Liquid Retina display, True Tone support, four unique color options, Touch ID, relocated front-facing camera, and two new size options with the 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.
10th Gen iPad
$319.00 for 64GB Wi-Fi. You'll also find both cellular devices on sale this weekend.
$30 OFF
iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $319.00
$30 OFF
iPad (256GB Wi-Fi) for $469.00
M3 MacBook Pro
$1,699.00. That's a $300 discount and the best price we've ever tracked, but you can also find a few other solid markdowns on more 14-inch MacBook Pros and 16-inch MacBook Pros at Amazon.
$300 OFF
14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro 512GB) for $1,699.00
$300 OFF
14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro 1TB) for $2,099.00
$300 OFF
14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Max 1TB) for $2,899.00
$500 OFF
16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro 512GB) for $1,999.00
M2 MacBook Air
Best Buy and Amazon today have Apple's 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $799.00, down from $999.00. You'll find all four colors on sale at this price, including Midnight, Silver, Space Gray, and Starlight.
$200 OFF
13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $799.00
Compared to previous sales, this is a match of the all-time low price on the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air. Right now, both Best Buy and Amazon have this steep discount, and we aren't tracking any notable deals on the 512GB model.
Apple Pencil
$79.00 and Apple Pencil Pro at $119.00.
$10 OFF
Apple Pencil USB-C for $69.00
$50 OFF
Apple Pencil 2 for $79.00
$10 OFF
Apple Pencil Pro for $119.00
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Top Stories: Everything New in iOS 18 Beta 3, HomePod With Screen Rumor, and More
Apple is moving right along with development and testing on iOS 18 and related software updates, with the third developer betas arriving this past week and public beta versions of most of them expected very shortly.
Not all of the new features Apple showed off at WWDC last month will be available right away, however, with some rolling out in later iOS 18 updates over the next year. In particular, significant Siri enhancements with Apple Intelligence are reportedly slated for iOS 18.4 in the spring of 2025. Other news this week included hints of a touchscreen-equipped HomePod and rumors about the next-generation Apple Watch SE, so read on below for all the details!
Everything New in iOS 18 Beta 3
Apple this week seeded the third beta of iOS 18 to developers for testing, and there are a handful of new features and changes. Check out our list of everything new in iOS 18 beta 3, including Dark Mode for additional app icons, tweaks to the Photos app, and more.
Apple also seeded the third betas of iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and more.
iOS 18 Public Beta Coming Soon: How to Get Your iPhone Ready
Apple last month announced that the first public beta of iOS 18 would be released in July, so it should be available to try out soon. The first public betas of iOS 17 and iOS 16 were both released in the first half of July over the past two years, so it is possible that the iOS 18 public beta will be available next week.
Ahead of time, read our story outlining how to get your iPhone ready for the iOS 18 public beta.
New Siri Experience With Apple Intelligence Likely to Debut in Spring 2025
While some Apple Intelligence features will be available when iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are first released to the public later this year, Apple last month said that some of the remaining features will be rolled out "over the course of the next year."
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a smarter version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence will likely launch as part of iOS 18.4 in the spring of 2025.
tvOS 18 Hints at HomePod With Touchscreen Display
A reference to an unreleased HomePod with a built-in screen has allegedly been uncovered in the tvOS 18 beta, following earlier reports that Apple plans to release such a device in the future.
MacRumors concept mockups based on early rumors
Apple is rumored to have been prototyping several different smart home accessories, including a HomePod with a screen, a smart home hub with a robotic arm, a device that combines a HomePod and Apple TV, and more, but it is unclear if or when all of them will be released to the public.
Apple Reportedly Developing Apple Watch SE With Plastic Casing
Apple is developing a next-generation version of the low-end Apple Watch SE with a plastic casing, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
A third-generation Apple Watch SE is expected to be released in September, but it is unclear if Apple will move forward with the plastic casing, which would replace the aluminum casing on previous models. The current Apple Watch SE starts at $249 in the U.S., and the move to plastic could allow for the next model to have an even lower starting price.
10+ Changes to Control Center in iOS 18
Apple is significantly overhauling Control Center on iOS 18 for the first time since iOS 11, with greater customization, multiple pages, additional controls, and more. Apple also now allows users to customize the Flashlight and Camera shortcuts on the Lock Screen.
Check out our list outlining more than 10 new features and changes in Control Center on iOS 18, which will be widely released later this year for the iPhone XS and newer.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook and Software Chief Eddy Cue Attend Sun Valley Conference
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Apple Software and Services chief Eddy Cue are attending the annual Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, this weekend. The media finance conference is well-known for attracting some of the biggest names in tech.
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are both regulars at the event.
Other attendees this year include Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Bill Gates, Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff, Nike CEO John Donahoe, Sony CEO Ken Yoshida, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Charger From Lululook
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Lululook to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and a Lululook 3-in-1 Charger to go along with it.
Lululook has a range of Apple device charging options, and the $65 3-in-1 Wireless Charger can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time, so it's a useful desktop or nightstand charger.
Available in gray, black, and silver, the charger is made from aluminum so it matches well with Apple devices. When not in use, it folds down into a compact cube shape, which is ideal for travel. The iPhone attaches to the charger magnetically, but note that charging is limited to 7.5W as this is not MagSafe or Qi2.
The Apple Watch charger is 5W so it can fast charge an Apple Watch, and there is an additional 5W charger for the AirPods and other devices. It also comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable for powering it, but you'll need to supply a power adapter.
foldable 2-in-1 Wireless Charger for just $36. The 2-in-1 Charger has the same design as the 3-in-1 model, but with only two foldable platforms rather than three. It too is able to fast charge the Apple Watch and charge an iPhone at 7.5W.
Along with chargers, Lululook has a selection of Apple Watch bands for the Apple Watch Ultra and other devices. The $40 fluoroelastomer band is similar to Apple's Sport Band, but it is available in a range of fun colors, including glow-in-the-dark. It is ideal for sports and similar activities because it is washable, sweat resistant, and breathable.
Lululook has a $120 Titanium Magnetic Band for those who want a band made from the same material that the Apple Watch is made from, and an upgraded luxury version for $300. The higher-end model is made from Titanium Grade 4, so it is lightweight, comfortable, and durable. It has a double magnetic buckle and a super scratch resistant coating.
Lululook is offering a special promotion for MacRumors readers, so when checking out on Amazon with one of the chargers, enter code "Macrumors" to get a 30 percent discount.
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Amazon Prime Day Deals Arrive for Portable Power Stations From Anker and Jackery
Amazon today has introduced a big selection of discounts on Anker's and Jackery's best portable power stations, with as much as $2,300 in savings on these devices. These accessories are high-capacity portable batteries that can provide backup power to a wide variety of things, from laptops to RVs.
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Anker
SOLIX C800 Power Station with Camping Lights - $479.00 for Prime members, down from $649.00
SOLIX C1000 Power Station - $549.00 for Prime members, down from $999.00
SOLIX C1000 Power Station with Solar Panel - $849.00 for Prime members, down from $1,549.00
SOLIX F2000 Power Station - $1,299.00 for Prime members, down from $1,999.00
SOLIX F2000 Power Station with 200W Solar Panel - $1,599.00 for Prime members, down from $2,549.00
SOLIX F2000 Power Station with 400W Solar Panel - $1,799.00 for Prime members, down from $2,899.00
SOLIX F3800 Power Station - $2,799.00 for Prime members, down from $3,999.00
SOLIX F3800 Power Station with 400W Solar Panel - $3,199.00, down from $4,899.00
Jackery
Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $169.00, down from $229.00
Solar Generator 240 with Mini Solar Panel - $269.00 for Prime members, down from $349.00
Solar Generator 300 Plus with Solar Panel - $399.00, down from $499.00
Expansion Battery Pack 1000 Plus - $499.00, down from $599.00
Solar Generator Explorer 500 - $499.00, down from $799.00
Explorer 1000 Power Station - $629.00 for Prime members, down from $799.00
Expansion Battery Pack 2000 Plus - $999.00, down from $1,599.00
Explorer 2000 PRO Power Station - $1,199.00 for Prime members, down from $1,899.00
Explorer 2000 Plus + Expandable Battery + Solar Panel - $2,699.00, down from $4,999.00
Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.
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The MacRumors Show: Samsung's Latest Challengers to Apple
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss all of the major new device announcements from Samsung's 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event and how they compare to Apple's offerings.
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The Galaxy Z Fold6 features a 7.6-inch main screen and a 6.3-inch cover display, both enhanced with a new dual-rail hinge and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for improved durability. It features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and includes AI-powered tools like new camera capabilities and on-device language translation. The Galaxy Z Flip6, with its compact form factor, also sports a more durable display, a new camera system with a 50MP wide sensor, and various AI features.
The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro earbuds adopt a stem design reminiscent of Apple's AirPods. The Galaxy Buds3 offer active noise cancellation and maintain an open-ear design, while the Galaxy Buds3 Pro include advanced features like adaptive noise control, built-in lights for visual cues, and real-time audio translation. Both models are designed to provide optimized audio quality through internal and external sound analysis. Just like Samsung, Apple is expected to bring active noise cancellation to its standard AirPods later this year.
3nm processor, offering enhanced performance and power efficiency. It includes dual-frequency GPS for improved location accuracy and advanced health tracking capabilities, along with new gesture controls. While Apple is rumored to bring sleep apnea detection to the Apple Watch later this year, with the Galaxy Watch7, Samsung has beaten Apple to deliver the feature first.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung's new high-end smartwatch, designed for durability and extreme conditions, making it suitable for athletes and adventurers. It features a titanium frame, water resistance up to 100 meters, and the ability to function at a wide range of altitudes. With a battery life of up to 100 hours in power-saving mode, the Watch Ultra includes multi-course workout tracking, advanced heart rate monitoring, and an emergency siren. Its design and feature-set largely mirrors that of the Apple Watch Ultra.
Finally, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Ring, a health-focused wearable designed to track a variety of metrics, including sleep, heart rate, and skin temperature. Made of titanium and available in nine sizes, the Galaxy Ring offers up to seven days of battery life and does not require a subscription for accessing health data. It provides comprehensive health insights with features like sleep scoring and an overall energy score, and it closely integrates with other Samsung devices.
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Hackers Steal Phone Records of 'Nearly All' AT&T Customers
Hackers broke into a cloud platform used by AT&T and accessed the phone records of "nearly all" of its cellular customers, AT&T announced on Friday.
AT&T said the stolen data contains phone numbers of both cellular and landline customers, as well as AT&T records of calls and text messages across a six-month period between May 1, 2022 and October 31, 2022.
AT&T said some of the stolen data includes more recent records from January 2, 2023 for a smaller, unspecified number of customers, as well as call records of customers with other cellular carriers that rely on AT&T's network.
Some of the records include cell site identification numbers linked to calls and texts, which can be used to work out the approximate location of where a call was made or message sent.
The downloaded data doesn't include the content of any calls or texts, or their time stamps, according to AT&T. It also doesn't have any details such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or other personally identifiable information.
AT&T said it learned of the data breach on April 19, and that it is unrelated to an earlier security incident in March. The company said it does not believe the data is publicly available at this time, and it continues to work with law enforcement to identify and apprehend those involved. At least one person is said to have been arrested.
TechCrunch that the most recent compromise of customer records were stolen from the cloud data giant Snowflake during a recent spate of data thefts targeting Snowflake's customers. Other companies that have confirmed stolen data from Snowflake include Ticketmaster, QuoteWizard, and others.
Cybersecurity researchers from incident response firm Mandiant say the hacker group is mostly based in the US and those involved are financially motivated.
support article, which also includes advice on how to protect yourself from online fraud.
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