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Up to 2 million preorders during the first 24 hours alone. Photo: Apple
iPhone 12 has seen twice as many preorders as last year’s iPhone 11, while iPhone 12 Pro is proving more popular than iPhone 11 Pro, according to new estimates from reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple’s newest smartphone lineup — the first with 5G connectivity — is thought to have attracted between 1.7 million and 2 million orders during the first 24 hours of availability.
Streaming now ... unless you live outside the U.S. Photo: Apple
Apple Music TV is now available in the United States, streaming live music videos 24 hours a day. The surprise new channel, which is free to all, promises “exclusive new music videos … live shows” and more.
Fixing a broken iPhone 12 out of warranty isn't cheap. Photo: Apple
iPhone 12 users will have to cough up more cash should they need to replace the handset’s new Ceramic Shield display. The price of a new screen has risen by $80 compared to that for last year’s iPhone 11.
However, it should be more difficult to break iPhone 12’s screen, thanks to tougher glass. And you do get a lot more for your money.
Apple has begun shipping iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro preorders ahead of Friday’s launch. Many customers — though not all — can now track their shipments through UPS.
That doesn’t mean you can expect to receive your new handset early, however.
Tim Cook seems really excited about 5G. Should you be? Photo: Apple
One of the biggest reasons to upgrade to iPhone 12 this year is for its 5G connectivity. It promises to be significantly faster than the 4G networks we’ve become accustomed to, making things like mobile gaming, content streaming, web browsing — basically everything you do online — better than ever.
You should be excited, but not too excited. 5G can be as spectacular as Apple led us to believe during this week’s iPhone 12 unveiling … but only if you can get good 5G coverage — and the right kind of 5G connection.
Allow us to explain what you need to know about 5G.
Get yours before they're all gone! Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Pick up a 10.5-inch iPad Pro and enjoy a whopping $299.01 off the usual price with Amazon’s biggest ever discount. You can pick up a 64GB model with Wi-Fi + Cellular connectivity for just $479.99.
Bag yours before the discounts disappear. Photo: Apple
Amazon is offering a whopping $400 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro for the first time. You can pick up an Intel Core i9 model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for just $2,399 — down from $2,799.
You can also save $300 on the Intel Core i7 model.
Ready for an Apple Watch upgrade? Treat yourself to a new model on Amazon today and enjoy stellar Prime Day savings. A bunch of models — including Apple Watch 3 and Apple Watch 6 — are discounted.
iPhone 12 Pro is "the photographer's iPhone." Photo: Apple
The wait for iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is over. During its big “Hi, Speed” keynote on Tuesday, Apple showcased its latest flagships with a dazzling new design inspired by iPad Pro, super-fast 5G connectivity, and the latest A14 Bionic chipset.
The lineup also brings new color options, improved cameras, and MagSafe — but not as you know it. You can preorder yours this Friday, October 16, before the new handsets make their official debut one week later on October 23.
AirPods aren’t the only wireless headphones that are seeing big discounts for Prime Day. Amazon is also offering its biggest savings so far on Beats, with $75 off Powerbeats Pro, up to $120 off Solo Pro, and more. Bag yours before the sale ends!
Quick! Get them before they sell out! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Amazon is offering its biggest discounts yet on AirPods and AirPods Pro as part of its huge Prime Day sale. You can save up to $50 on the latest models for a limited time, with prices starting at just $114.99.
Woot is offering big discounts on a huge range of refurbished iMac and iMac Pro units today only. You can bag yours for as little as $399.99. Bag one before they’re all gone!
Treat your 12-inch MacBook to Apple’s fine Leather Sleeve and enjoy a whopping $81.57 off the usual price for a limited time. This is the biggest discount we’ve seen on this accessory, and it won’t last long!
Get yours today from the Cult of Mac Store. Photo: Olpr
Few things make Apple Watch more luxurious than high-quality leather. And few leather bands are as beautifully made as those from North Carolina firm Olpr. Each is hand-crafted using only the finest materials for the best possible finish.
Need a high-performance notebook that’s small enough to go everywhere with you? Look no further than a 13-inch MacBook Pro refurb. Woot is blowing out 2019 models with hundreds off the usual price today only.
Bag yours before the discount disappears. Photo: Apple
Pick up Apple’s newest ultraportable and enjoy up to $99.01 off for a limited time only on Amazon. The 2020 MacBook Air, complete with a brilliant new Magic Keyboard, is now available for as little as $949.99.
A unique thermoform exterior provides great protection. Photo: Twelve South
Keep your MacBook safe and snug while you travel with Twelve South’s awesome new SuitCase. It’s quilted and enveloped in a water-resistant twill, and features a hard shell for maximum protection.
The case also opens right up so that you can comfortably use your MacBook inside it without having to pull it out.
Don’t disrupt your desk with a dozen dangling dongles every time you need to connect peripherals to your MacBook. Anker’s excellent 7-in-2 USB-C hub is a much cleaner, more elegant solution that’s now $15 cheaper.
Enjoy this limited-time discount before it disappears.
Don't be stuck with buggy beta releases. Image: Cult of Mac
With the public release of macOS Big Sur right around the corner, it’s a good time to think about leaving the beta program — especially if you’ve been running the new release on your primary machine.
Dropping out ensures you get stable releases and quick fixes as soon as they’re available, and prevents potentially buggy future betas from being installed on your device. We’ll walk you through the process.
Bag yours before they sell out! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Enjoy one of Amazon’s biggest discounts yet on the newest AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case. You can get yours, brand-new, for just $151. That’s $48 off the usual price for a limited time only.
Amazon is now offering Apple’s brilliant Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad at some of its lowest prices to date. You can save up to $48.99 on brand-new models for a limited time.
Treat yourself to a powerful 2019 MacBook Pro and enjoy hundreds off the original price. Woot is blowing out 15-inch models, refurbished by Apple and backed by a one-year warranty, for as little as $1,849.99 today only.
It's not easy, but it's essential. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple has acknowledged problems with iOS 14 and watchOS 7 that can cause some users to lose GPS data and experience excessive battery drain on Apple Watch and iPhone — among other things.
There is a way to fix these issues and prevent future data loss, and it means resetting your devices. We’ll walk you through it.
The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro has only been out a few months, but refurbished units are available today. Photo: Apple
Bag the newest 13-inch MacBook Pro on Amazon today to enjoy up to $199 off the usual price. A beefy Intel Core i5 model with 512GB of storage can be yours for less than $1,600 for a limited time.