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India becomes Apple’s fifth-largest iPhone market

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In some lighting, the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro looks OK. In others, not so much.
iPhone sales are reaching new heights in India.
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India surpassed France and Germany to become the fifth-largest iPhone market for Apple in Q2 2023. This is the first time India has become one of Apple’s top five iPhone markets.

The Asian country has emerged as a key market for Apple in recent years. It now trails China, the US, Japan and the U.K. in iPhone sales.

Apple reportedly considers hiking iPhone 15 Pro prices

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
Are you ready to pay more for the iPhone 15 Pro?
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Apple is mulling raising prices for the iPhone 15 Pro and its Pro Max sibling in the United States. The company has yet to make a final decision on the matter, though.

The Cupertino giant has also asked its suppliers to manufacture about 85 million iPhone 15 units.

Snag Apple Watch Series 8 for as low as $329

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Why would you want to miss this Apple Watch Series 8 deal?
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Apple Watch is one of the best accessories you can get for your iPhone. The smartwatch will complement your iPhone by mirroring key notifications and tracking your key health metrics.

If you are using an old Apple Watch or have yet to try one, now is the time. Amazon’s latest deal has slashed $70 off the Apple Watch Series 8, dropping its price to as low as $329.

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M1 MacBook Air drops back to its amazing Prime Day price

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You won't find a better deal on the M1 MacBook Air than this.
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Apple’s M1 MacBook Air was available for just $749.99 on Prime Day earlier this month. In case you missed that deal, Amazon is again discounting the machine to $749, knocking a staggering $250 off its retail price.

If you need a new laptop, this is the deal you should not miss. At $749.99, the M1 MacBook Air provides one of the cheapest ways to get into Apple’s ecosystem.

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Apple’s brilliant iPad Pro Magic Keyboard gets a stellar $55 discount

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This is the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard deal you were waiting for.
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Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro and iPad Air is a great albeit expensive accessory. But if you want an external keyboard for your iPad, you can’t go wrong with Apple’s offering.

Take advantage of Amazon’s latest deal to save up to $55 on the keyboard accessory. This means you can get the Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro for as low as $245.95.

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First Final Cut Pro update for iPad adds support for new keyboard shortcuts

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Final Cut Pro for iPad gives users the ultimate mobile studio for all their video and editing needs — no matter where they are.
Final Cut Pro for iPad's first update is here.
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Apple on Tuesday rolled out the first update for Final Cut Pro for iPad since its release in May this year. The v1.1 release adds support for new keyboard shortcuts and improves the app’s overall stability and performance.

Final Cut’s iPad version is not as feature-rich as its Mac version. Apple is working on reducing that gap, with the latest update taking a small step in achieving this.

Get the MacBook Pro you want at the discount you need

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The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the best laptop you can buy at its discounted price.
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Apple’s 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro represents the best of what the company has to offer in a laptop. But it is equally expensive, putting it out of reach for many.

With Amazon’s latest deal, the 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a fair bit cheaper after a $250 discount. This brings the entry-level model’s price down to $2,249 from $2,499.

How to downgrade your iPhone from iOS 17 beta to iOS 16

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Downgrading iPhone from iOS 17 beta to iOS 16
Yep, you can always go back to iOS 16 from iOS 17 beta.
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Installing the iOS 17 beta is a great way to try all the new features before the operating system’s public release — if you can stomach a little inevitable iPhone flakiness. Some people can, some people can’t. If you gave the iOS 17 beta a shot and now regret your decision, don’t worry: You can downgrade your iPhone to iOS 16.

Follow this guide to safely downgrade your iPhone to a stable iOS 16 release from iOS 17 beta.

Save $100 on Apple’s most powerful iPad ever

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iPad Pro 2022 Back View
Apple's latest is labeled "iPad Pro," the only visible difference between it and the 2021 model.
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Apple’s 2022 iPad Pro lineup is the perfect laptop replacement for many. And if you are looking to buy the M2 iPad Pro, you can save up to $100 on it.

Amazon is offering up to $70 off on the 11-inch iPad Pro and up to $100 off on the 12.9-inch model. The discount varies depending on the storage and connectivity configuration you opt for.

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macOS Sonoma brings iCloud Passwords to Google Chrome and other browsers

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Apple still won't cough up a reward.
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Apple is bringing iCloud’s password manager to third-party web browsers with macOS Sonoma. So far, you could only access passwords saved in iCloud from Safari on your Mac.

This will no longer be the case once macOS Sonoma lands later this year. The move will make iCloud Keychain a more compelling alternative to popular third-party password managers.

M1 MacBook Air is a total steal at just $749

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The M1 MacBook Air is a screaming deal at this new low price.
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The M1 MacBook Air just dropped to an extremely affordable $749 from its $999 MSRP. If you need a lightweight laptop with excellent battery life that can handle everyday tasks like a champ, don’t miss this deal.

This is the lowest price the machine has dropped to, besting even the price it was available for during last year’s Black Friday. Best Buy has the same deal, knocking $250 off the M1 MacBook Air.

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Buying Apple’s Vision Pro headset will require in-store appointment

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From left to right: The glass of Apple Vision Pro flows seamlessly into the custom aluminum alloy frame, gently curving around the user’s face, while a modular system of parts — including the Light Seal and Head Band — allows for a tailored fit.
Vision Pro's modular parts allow a custom fit, but that means special accommodations in Apple Stores.
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Apple will reportedly require you to make an in-store appointment to buy the Vision Pro headset when it launches next year. This is the same strategy the company employed for the Apple Watch launch in 2015.

Apple plans to set up special demo zones inside its stores when the $3,500 headset goes on sale in the United States in early 2024. The company reportedly will utilize custom tools to make sure accessories fit buyers’ faces.

Vision Pro’s complex design forces Apple to make significant production cuts

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Vision Pro's ultra-high-resolution display system, with 23 million pixels across two displays, reportedly runs into manufacturing challenges.
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Apple reportedly made hefty cuts to its production goals for the Vision Pro due to the headset’s complex design, which makes mass production a challenge.

Announced at WWDC23 in June, Apple’s mixed-reality headset will go on sale in early 2024. So the company has more than a few months to sort out these manufacturing challenges.

Next-gen AirPods Pro could measure your body temperature

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AirPods Pro 2 charging case with USB-C could debut this year.
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Apple is exploring adding health-focused features to future versions of AirPods Pro, including sensors that measure body temperature. The company also is working on features that would make the earbuds a viable hearing aid replacement, including an advanced hearing test to evaluate the wearer’s capabilities.

Apple also reportedly plans to transition the AirPods Pro’s charging case from Lightning to USB-C this year. This could happen alongside the iPhone 15 series in September.

Score $100 discount on 13-inch MacBook Air, get free Apple Music sub

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Apple keeps up with rush of M2 MacBook Air preorders
This 13-inch MacBook Air deal gets you free iCloud+, Apple Music and Apple TV+ subscriptions.
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Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air just dropped to its lowest price of $999. This fantastic Best Buy deal knocks $100 off the laptop’s retail price, making it more affordable than ever.

What makes this offer even better is that you get free iCloud+, Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscriptions for up to three months with your purchase.

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M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a massive $800 discount

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Get the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro with a massive $800 off.
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Looking to buy a powerful new MacBook Pro but cannot stretch your budget for the M2 Max model? Apple’s 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max is down to $2,699 after a whopping $800 discount.

This makes it a great alternative to Apple’s newer 2023 MacBook Pro models. If you were looking to buy the M2 Pro-powered MacBook Pro, consider purchasing the M1 Max variant instead.

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Apple is reportedly working on iMac with 30-inch-plus screen

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New iMac with 30-inch display in development
Would you buy an iMac with a 30-inch+ display?
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Aside from the inevitable iPhone refresh (and the headset everyone’s buzzing about), Apple reportedly has several other major new products lined up for launch in 2023 and the first half of 2024. This includes revamped iPad Pros with OLED displays, new Macs powered by a next-gen M3 processor and an upgrade to the Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple also is supposedly in the early stages of developing an iMac with a display that measures more than 30 inches.

Apple Card and Apple Pay could soon launch in India

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Apple wants to bring Apple Card and Apple Pay to India.
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Apple is reportedly in talks with HDFC Bank to bring Apple Card to India. The latter is among the country’s largest credit card issuers and private banks.

The Cupertino giant also held discussions with NPCI to launch Apple Pay in the country.

These iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma features are not coming to older devices

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Certain new iOS 17 features will not come to all iPhones capable of running the new OS.
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iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are not big upgrades. However, they will bring plenty of little improvements that add up to a better experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Despite that, Apple dropped support for some older iPhones, iPads and Macs with its upcoming OS releases.

That’s only part of the disappointment equation, though. Several new features won’t work on older Apple gear, even though the devices can run the new operating systems.

Many of the new features in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 that won’t make it to older iPhones and iPads will go missing primarily because they are very resource-hungry. As for Macs, several macOS Sonoma features won’t come to Intel-based machines. This is sort of a given, since Apple switched to in-house chips that deliver better performance while maintaining ruthless power efficiency. The list of features not available on Intel Macs will only expand over time until Apple eventually drops support for them altogether.

Now that you the reasons for the omissions, here’s a rundown of new features in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma that won’t work on older devices.

Google Chrome for iOS gains Calendar and Maps integration

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Google Chrome for iOS is getting some new AI-powered features.
Your Google Chrome experience on iPhone is about to get a lot better.
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Google is making Chrome better on the iPhone and iPad with several new AI-powered features. The browser is gaining deeper Google Maps and Calendar integration as a part of its latest release.

Additionally, Google Chrome can now partially translate text on a page without you having to leave the app.