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iPad mini 7 teardown reveals no internal changes for jelly scrolling fix

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iPad mini 7 teardown
iPad mini 7's teardown raises more questions than it answers.
Screenshot: iFixit

iFixit’s iPad mini 7 teardown reveals that Apple made almost no internal changes to the device. Its internal layout is also the same as that of the iPad mini 6.

Interestingly, rumors previously indicated Apple rotating the iPad mini 7’s display controller to fix the jelly scrolling issue. But that’s not the case.

Apple’s first smart home display might debut with affordable price tag

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HomePod with a 7-inch display concept
Apple's first smart display could take design inspiration from the iMac G4.
Concept: Rajesh/Cult of Mac

Apple’s upcoming smart home display could feature an iMac-like base from a couple of decades ago. The smart home screen also could sport a display size similar to “two iPhones side by side.”

And a reasonable price tag could put it in range for many buyers.

iPad mini 7 with Apple Intelligence support goes on sale

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iPad mini 7 includes support for Apple Intelligence
The new iPad mini looks just like the old one.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s new iPad mini with Apple Intelligence support is now on sale. Announced on October 15th, the iPad mini 7 sports an A17 Pro chip.

Despite Apple Intelligence being a key highlight, the new iPad mini will launch with iPadOS 18, meaning buyers must wait a few days to get the new AI-powered features.

M4 Mac mini could launch as soon as this week [Updated]

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Top-down image of a Mac mini with a bunch of stuff plugged into the back
The M4-powered Mac mini is supposed to be smaller than this, its predecessor.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

A new rumor suggests Apple’s redesigned Mac mini with M4 chip might launch as soon as this week.

Apple has several M4-powered Macs in the pipeline, including the M4 iMac and MacBook Pros. They are all expected to debut by the end of October.

New Magic Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard might be around the corner

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better touch tool magic mouse
Magic Mouse with USB-C? Yes, please!
Photo: Harpal Singh/Unsplash

The Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad are the only accessories in Apple’s lineup that use a Lightning connector. But that seemingly won’t be the case for long.

The latest macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC contains references to Apple updating its Magic lineup of Mac accessories, possibly with USB-C.

Apple seemingly knows Apple Intelligence is not as good as ChatGPT

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Apple Intelligence
ChatGPT > Apple Intelligence.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s AI efforts are significantly behind Google, Meta, and OpenAI. Reportedly, some inside the company believe it is “more than two years behind the industry leaders.”

Apple previewed Apple Intelligence at WWDC 24. However, the public will only get a taste of its AI efforts when iOS 18.1 drops later this month.

iPhone 17 Air could launch with single 48MP rear camera in 2025

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iPhone 17 leaks, specs and price
Will you buy the iPhone 17 Slim if it packs a single 48MP rear camera?
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air for 2025 could use a new A19 chip and a single rear camera. It would seemingly sport an all-new, slimmer design.

Rumors suggest Apple will shake up its iPhone 17 lineup next year, ditching the Plus model in favor of this “Air” model.

iPhone 16 users frustrated by severe idle battery drain

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Desert and Black Titanium iPhone 16 Pro laying on top of each other
Desert Titanium is so light it’s nearly white.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

One of the highlights of the iPhone 16 is its longer runtime. However, numerous owners of Apple’s latest iPhones are reporting significant battery drain issues.

Most users report “horrible standby battery life,” with their iPhones losing most of their charge when idle.

iPad mini 7 vs. iPad mini 6 comparison: Not the time to upgrade

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iPad mini 6 vs. iPad mini 7 comparison
You might want to stick to your iPad mini 6 for now.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

Apple gave the iPad mini a surprise refresh with faster internals and other minor upgrades. The highlight is Apple Intelligence support, bringing Apple’s AI suite of tools to its smallest iPad.

So, should you ditch your iPad mini 6 for these upgrades? Or hold on to it for another year or two? Find out in our iPad mini 7 vs. iPad mini 6 comparison.

New FTC rule makes canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up

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Magazine
Canceling a subscription is about to get much easier.
Photo: Recently

The FTC is making it easier to cancel subscriptions. Its new “click to cancel” rule requires companies to make canceling a subscription as easy as the signup process.

Currently, canceling a subscription often requires multiple steps, with some companies making customers jump through unnecessary hoops.

Apple and China’s BYD collaborated on long-range EV batteries

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A cute two-door car with an Apple logo
BYD EVs stand out for their Blade batteries.
Image: Marc Newson/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple reportedly collaborated with China’s BYD to develop long-range batteries for EVs. The two companies seemingly partnered around 2017.

Reports emerged at the beginning of this year that Apple canceled its ambitious Car project, putting an end to all research and development efforts.

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro comparison: Time to upgrade

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro comparison
Time to upgrade from your aging iPhone 12 Pro.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

When it launched in October 2020, the iPhone 12 Pro packed cutting-edge hardware. Four years later, that’s not the case. While Apple’s 2020 flagship iPhone can still hold its own, you should consider upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro.

Wondering if the improvements are even big enough to warrant an upgrade? Find out in this comparison.

Apple nearly toppled Samsung as world’s largest smartphone vendor

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iPhone 15 sales are still going strong.
iPhone 15 sales are still going strong.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

Apple came extremely close to becoming the top smartphone vendor in Q3 2024. Reportedly, iPhone shipments reached a record-high in the quarter.

Despite tough competition, Samsung retained its top slot in the worldwide smartphone market.

iPhone’s car key could soon work with Audi and Volvo vehicles

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Apple tries to jumpstart virtual Car Key feature
Apple wants to make your iPhone into your car key, if it can get automakers to cooperate.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple will purportedly expand the iPhone’s support for digital car keys in the Wallet app to more brands. The new additions will include select Volvo, Polestar, and Audi vehicles.

Currently, the feature only works with BMW, BYD, Hyundai, RAM and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Apple’s cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most

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Image of a white man in a black button-down shirt and a tall plume of hair wearing a Vision Pro with the ANNAPRO Comfort Strap
Apple's cheaper Vision Pro could make several compromises.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple’s cheaper, lower-end Vision headset might reportedly arrive as early as 2025. It will seemingly cost around $2,000 and make several compromises to reach the lower price tag.

The Cupertino company is also “considering” launching its own pair of smart glasses in 2027 alongside AirPods with cameras.

Apple TV+ is coming to Amazon’s Prime Video

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Apple may simplify its TV app for users by the end of the year.
You can soon subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video.
Photo: Apple

Starting from late October, you can subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video. This should expand Apple TV+’s reach and allow more users to subscribe easily.

Amazon allows other platforms to sell their subscriptions through Prime Video, expanding their reach.

iOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changes

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iOS 18.1 beta 6 is here with small but important refinements.
Apple Intelligence is finally here!
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Apple continues beta testing iOS 18.1 ahead of its potential public release on October 28. Besides Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.1 will pack several other changes and improvements.

Below is everything new in the latest iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 6.

Apple Watch Series 10 teardown highlights its poor repairability

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Apple Watch Series 10 teardown
The Apple Watch Series 10 does not rank high in iFixit's teardown.
Photo: iFixit

Apple made huge strides towards improving repairability with the iPhone 16. Sadly, despite getting a big internal redesign, the Apple Watch Series 10 is not as repair-friendly as the new iPhones.

A teardown from iFixit details the wearable’s innards and all the changes Apple made to slim down its design.

M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release

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Leaked M4 MacBook Pro
Watch the M4 MacBook Pro getting unboxed weeks before its official unveiling. Maybe.
Photo: Wylsacom

An alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro went live on YouTube over the weekend. The early hands-on, if real, shows that Apple’s next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.

The video supposedly reveals the M4 MacBook Pro’s specs, featuring a 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and an unchanged design but with a color twist.

Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here

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Apple M4 chip components and specs
M4 MacBook Pros could debut before the end of 2024.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs will reportedly arrive November 1, rather than in October as is generally expected. A few days before that, the company supposedly plans to release iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence support.

The new Macs that will debut include M4 MacBook Pros, Mac mini, and an iMac.

iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 13 comparison: Upgrade if you can

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iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 13 comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 13 for iPhone 16?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

If you own an iPhone 13, should you upgrade to the iPhone 16 for its faster performance, better cameras and Apple Intelligence support? Or should you wait another year?

Three years is a long time in the tech world. The iPhone 13 launched in 2021 with cutting-edge specs. But in 2024, it is showing its age, especially when compared to the iPhone 16. Find out if this is the year to upgrade in our in-depth buying guide, which pits iPhone 16 versus iPhone 13.

Apple starts making iPhone 16 Pro in India

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iPhone Series 16 day in photos
Four more Apple Stores to open India.
Photo: Apple

Apple is now assembling iPhone 16 Pro units in India, giving its local manufacturing efforts a huge boost.

It also plans to open four new Apple Stores in India to expand its presence further.

iPhone SE 4’s in-house Apple 5G modem could deliver major power savings

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iPhone SE 4 rumors
iPhone SE 4 will be a big upgrade over the iPhone SE 3.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple’s next iPhone SE might use the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16 and 8GB RAM. It will also use the same cameras as the iPhone 15.

The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will reportedly sport a new design that will see Apple ditch the physical Home button. It will also stand out for being the first product in Apple’s portfolio to use its in-house 5G modem.

8 best new features in the Notes app in iOS 18

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Everything new in Notes app in iOS 18
Notes gets some useful usability upgrades in iOS 18.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

 In iOS 18, Apple adds several handy new features to the iPhone’s Notes app. These upgrades will help you create better, easier-to-follow notes while significantly speeding up the overall process of creating said notes.

AI-powered summaries should make it easy to review long notes, while Smart Script will help make handwritten notes legible. For those who want to convert transcript to notes AI seamlessly, these enhancements will make the process even more efficient. Below are the top new features coming to the Notes app this year.