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M1 MacBook Air is a total steal at just $749

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M1 MacBook Air in gold
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 in hand with case opened
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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Some MacBook Pro wait times already stretch nearly to Christmas
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 Card works hand-in-hand with iPhone
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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New contact posters, iMessage stickers and voicemail transcription
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.

iPhone media apps can play music on HomePod using Siri with iOS 17

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The big HomePod could be back soon. But how pricey and how functional will it be?
Spotify is finally coming to HomePod but it relies on using your iPhone.
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Apple finally plans to make playing music from third-party sources easier on HomePods. Starting with iOS 17, you can ask Siri to play music on your HomePod from music apps installed on your iPhone.

Despite Apple providing the necessary apps, only a handful of music streaming services natively support HomePod. This change from Apple in iOS 17 is an excellent workaround to this problem.

Apple Watch Ultra gets an ultra-big discount

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If you have a tough timepiece like Apple Watch Ultra, you need a rugged band to go with it.
Amazon has knocked almost $70 off the Apple Watch Ultra.
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Apple’s big and bulky Apple Watch Ultra is available with massive discounts of up to $69. The latest Amazon deal on the smartwatch knocks its price down to as low as $729.

Amazon offers a $50 discount on the listing page, with an additional $20 off automatically applied at checkout.

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iPhone 15 could use powerful U2 Ultra Wideband chip for deeper Vision Pro integration

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Two people having a conversation, one wearing the Vision Pro headset with EyeSight.
Apple has a plan to boost the Vision Pro ecosystem.
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Apple could switch to a more powerful Ultra Wideband chip on the iPhone 15. And for its 2024 iPhones, the company could adopt the newer and faster Wi-Fi 7 standard.

These hardware upgrades will seemingly allow Apple to build a more competitive ecosystem for its upcoming Vision Pro headset.

15-inch MacBook Air battery won’t be easy to swap out

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New super-size MacBook Air is 'world's thinnest 15-inch laptop'
Replacing the battery of the 15-inch MacBook Air is not going to be easy.
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Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air has received the teardown treatment less than a week after going on sale. The internals reveals the laptop is similar to its 13-inch sibling, with two additional speakers and the larger battery being the only significant difference.

Thanks to the larger chassis, Apple has also managed to fit a bigger battery on the 15-inch Air.

Apple Watch gains Lockdown Mode with watchOS 10

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watchOS 10 will work with Apple Watch Series 4 and newer.
Your Apple Watch will also enter Lockdown Mode starting with iOS 17 and watchOS 10.
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Apple is bringing Lockdown Mode to the Apple Watch with watchOS 10. The “extreme” protection security measure debuted on the iPhone and Mac with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura in 2022.

Designed for individuals at high risk of cyberattacks and malware, the mode imposes several restrictions on your Apple Watch’s functionality.

15-inch MacBook Air gets massive $100 discount within days of launch

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The 15-inch MacBook Air comes in four colors: midnight, starlight, space gray and silver.
Score an amazing $100 discount on the 15-inch MacBook Air.
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Within days of its launch, the 15-inch MacBook Air is available with a $100 discount on Amazon. This makes the laptop even more amazing and almost a no-brainer.

Thanks to the deal, you can get the 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,199. That’s just $100 more than its 13-inch sibling.

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Save big on 2023 MacBook Pro

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2023 MacBook Pro in 14- and 16-inch versions
Get the 2023 MacBook Pro with a massive $300 discount.
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If you are in the market for a powerful new laptop, it is hard to ignore the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. And with Amazon’s latest deal knocking up to $300 off, Apple’s pro laptops are a no-brainer.

A new price cut drops the 14-inch MacBook Pro’s price to $1,749 from $1,999. As for the bigger 16-inch model, it is currently available for as low as $2,299.

New Mac Pro, Mac Studio and 15-inch MacBook preorders start arriving

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2023 MacBook Air, Mac Studio and Mac Pro
Apple's most powerful Macs are now on sale.
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Apple’s 2023 Mac Studio, Mac Pro and 15-inch MacBook Air are now reaching customers. Announced at WWDC23 last week, the new Macs went up for preorder soon after.

Customers who placed their orders early have already started receiving Apple’s latest Macs. If you didn’t place your order already, you can currently grab one with a $50 discount!

Slash $50 off the new 15-inch MacBook Air [Still available!]

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The new MacBook Air features a spacious, high-resolution 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display — 25 percent larger than the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2.
Amazon is currently offering a $50 discount on 15-inch MacBook Air preorders.
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If you haven’t yet placed your preorder for the 15-inch MacBook Air, you should jump on Amazon’s latest deal. It knocks $50 off the price of the well-reviewed new laptop.

This is the best deal to surface so far on the 15-inch MacBook Air, which hits retail stores Tuesday.

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M2 Ultra Mac Pro proves twice as fast as Intel Mac Pro — at half the price

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Apple M2 Ultra processor from WWDC23
Apple's M2 Ultra powers the 2023 Mac Studio and Mac Pro.
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Benchmark scores of Apple’s M2 Ultra indicate the new chip runs up to 20% faster than its predecessor, the M1 Ultra. And the comparison between the latest chip and the Intel processor in the 2019 Mac Pro proves even more dramatic.

You can configure the 2023 Mac Studio, which Apple unveiled during the WWDC23 keynote, with the M2 Ultra. And this bruiser of a chip is the only option you get when buying the new 2023 Mac Pro.

Mark Zuckerberg says Apple Vision Pro is too expensive and antisocial

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Two people having a conversation, one wearing the Vision Pro headset with EyeSight.
A totally normal conversation between two humans.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro headset does not pack any significant technological breakthroughs. He claims his company explored all options used by Apple — but ultimately decided against them.

Zuckerberg expressed his thoughts on Vision Pro in a companywide meeting with Meta employees.

Reddit’s absurd API price forcing Apollo to shut down on June 30

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New sharing features for Reddit content include rich URL previews.
Reddit's new API pricing is the reason behind Apollo's shut down.
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Apollo, a popular third-party Reddit client for iPhone and iPad, will shut down on June 30. This is due to Reddit’s upcoming API policy that goes live on July 1, which makes it untenable for third-party apps to operate.

Apple highlighted Apollo multiple times on-stage at WWDC23 and even showed it as one of the apps for its Vision Pro headset.