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AirPods Pro 2 price drops to new low at just $179.99

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AirPods Pro in an open case.
With this sale, you can get AirPods Pro with the coveted USB-C case for just $179.99!
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AirPods Pro are the best pair of wireless earbuds you can buy for your iPhone. And a fantastic new deal knocks the AirPods Pro 2 price down to a new low of just $179.99, making them an even better buy.

With that hefty 28% discount off Apple’s retail price of $249, it’s hard to recommend any other earbuds for your iPhone, Mac or iPad. And yes, this is for the latest model with the USB-C charging case.

iPad Air hits all-time low price

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iPad Air 5
Forget the M2 iPad Air and get the iPad Air 5 for $150 off.
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Apple’s iPad Air lineup could get a refresh soon. But if you cannot wait for the new tablet’s imminent announcement and want an iPad Air, you can score a hefty $150 off on it right now.

This fantastic deal drops the price of the M1 iPad Air to $449, making it insanely affordable.

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iPhone 17’s display could get a big anti-reflective upgrade

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You might be able to ditch the screen protector with the iPhone 17 in 2025.
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Apple could give the iPhone 17’s display a big anti-reflective update. A new rumor says the 2025 iPhone might feature a “super-hard anti-reflective layer,” which is also more scratch-resistant.

Seemingly, Apple will use a new layer of coating on the glass to reduce the reflection and increase scratch resistance.

M1 MacBook Air drops to all-time low price of $649

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2020 MacBook Air drops to $649 after a massive discount.
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Apple discontinued the M1 MacBook Air following the debut of the M3 Airs earlier this month. But you can still get your hands on the first Apple silicon laptop for as low as $649.

Right now, Best Buy’s deal makes this very capable laptop insanely more affordable.

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iOS 18’s generative AI features might use Google Gemini

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Google could power many of iOS 18's AI features.
Concept logo/Graphics: Kevin Kall/Google

Apple could use Google Gemini to power the generative AI features reportedly coming this year in iOS 18. Apple and Google are reportedly in “active negotiations” about the possibility, but have not yet finalized a deal. If it happens, it would be the first time in years that the two tech giants have collaborated so closely.

Apple also held talks with OpenAI and considered using ChatGPT, according to Bloomberg’s report.

HomePod mini scores a big 20% discount

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HomePod mini is tiny but will impress you with its sound quality.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

If you’ve been looking to buy a HomePod mini for a while, Best Buy’s latest deal makes the small smart speaker much more affordable. The HomePod mini discount slashes $20 off the price, dropping it to just $79.99.

If you do the math, you’ll see that’s 20%.

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Apple Pencil (2nd gen) gets a sweet 11% discount

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Apple Pencil (2nd gen) is a handy iPad accessory to have.
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If you take notes or draw on your iPad, consider investing in an Apple Pencil. It will greatly enhance your experience your note-taking and doodling experience.

While the Apple Pencil (2nd gen) is expensive at $129, Amazon is discounting it by 11% to $115. This makes the useful iPad stylus a bit more affordable.

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Apple’s most powerful laptop gets $250 off

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M3 Max MacBooks are rarely on discount.
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Want a laptop that can easily handle your demanding video editing or data processing workflow? The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max should be your top choice.

Find the laptop’s $3,499 price tag steep? Amazon is knocking $250 off the M3 Max MacBook Pro, making it a little more affordable.

Apple Vision Pro could soon launch outside the US

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Apple's $3,500 headset might launch in nine new countries.
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Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro is only available in the US right now. But this could change soon, with the company purportedly preparing to launch the headset in nine new countries.

As a part of the AR headset’s international expansion, Vision Pro’s virtual keyboard will gain support for 12 new languages.

11.1-inch iPad Pro supply shortage might push back launch

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2024 OLED iPad Pro mockup
It could be hard to get your hands on the 11.1-inch iPad Pro at launch.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple will soon debut the M3 iPad Pros with OLED screens, but perhaps not as soon as many had hoped. And a new leak indicates the smaller 11.1-inch model could be in short supply at launch.

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro apparently won’t have any supply issues.

M3 MacBook Pro gets a whopping $199 discount

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Late-2023 MacBook Pro with M3
M3 MacBook Pro becomes even more affordable after a $199 discount.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro packs the best bits of its more powerful M3 Pro and M3 Max siblings at a lower price point. At $1,599, the laptop is also $400 cheaper than its siblings.

Amazon’s latest deal drops the price of the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro by $199. The discount means you can get the machine for as low as $1,399.

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Entry-level M3 MacBook Air uses significantly faster SSD

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The new MacBook Air with M3
Base M3 MacBook Airs ship with faster storage than their predecessors.
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Apple fixed the slow storage speed that plagued M2 Macs on the M3 MacBook Air. Early testing indicates the entry-level M3 MacBook Air delivers significantly faster read/write speeds than its predecessor.

The slow SSD transfer speed only affected entry-level M2 Macs due to them using a single-chip NAND.

M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air: Which laptop is right for you?

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M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air comparison
Aside from a faster M3 processor, what upgrades did Apple add to the 2024 MacBook Air lineup?
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The 2024 MacBook Air lineup looks a lot like the previous models. However, the M3 chip inside gives the laptops a performance boost, and the new laptops come with several additional upgrades. But in an M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air showdown, what are the differences? And is the new model worth paying more?

Find out in our M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air comparison.

Try these exciting iOS 17.4 features on your iPhone now

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iOS 17.4 is here with several major changes and features.
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Apple just dropped iOS 17.4, bringing a plethora of new features — some of which fundamentally change how the iPhone works.

The biggest point update to iOS 17, iOS 17.4 comes almost six months after the operating system’s initial release. It enables support for third-party app stores, browsers and payment apps on the iPhone. The bummer? These major changes are only coming to the European Union. Still, there are a lot of new iOS 17.4 features that will enhance the experience of every iPhone user.

No Apple March event for new iPad and MacBook [Update]

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Get ready for new MacBook and iPad models at Apple March 2024 event
No March Apple event in the pipeline for new iPads and Macs?
Graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple is preparing to launch new M3 iPads and MacBooks this month. But don’t expect an Apple March event for their unveiling. Instead, the company reportedly will announce the devices through a “series of online videos and marketing campaigns.”

Update: This is now confirmed, as Apple unveiled the M3-powered MacBook Air on Monday via a press release.

Alleged iPhone SE 4 renders show an iPhone 14-like design

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iPhone SE could get a big design and size upgrade
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Apple last refreshed the iPhone SE in 2022. While the model is begging for an update, the company apparently plans to launch one only in 2025.

Despite the iPhone SE 4 a year away from launch, its alleged CAD renders have leaked online. They reveal its iPhone 14-inspired design and the addition of a 6.1-inch display with a notch.

The best wireless charger for your iPhone gets a big 26% off

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Apple's MagSafe charger is too good to miss at this price.
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You can find plenty of wireless chargers for your iPhone. But few are better than Apple’s MagSafe charger. It can magnetically attach to your iPhone and transfer power at up to 15W speeds.

At $39, the official MagSafe charger is expensive. But Amazon is taking a whopping 26% off it, bringing its price down to $29. Also, if you’re looking for more length, there’s a third-party option at the same price that might be an even better deal.

Grab the best smartwatch for your iPhone for $70 off

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You don't want to miss these deals on Apple Watch Series 9
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Despite being in the news for all the wrong reasons, the Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch for your iPhone. And if you take advantage of Amazon’s Apple Watch Series 9 sale, you can get the smartwatch with up to $70 off.

The savings mean you can get the 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 for just $329, down from $399. As for the bigger 45mm variant, it’s available for a low price of $359.

Apple engineers reportedly explored working on a smart ring

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Apple Ring is the health accessory we need
Apple Ring, AirPods with advanced health sensors, smart glasses — Apple considered working on such smart wearables.
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Apple’s industrial design team reportedly proposed working on a smart ring a few years ago. The ring would have apparently packed all the health-tracking features of the Apple Watch.

Additionally, Apple engineers recently discussed working on smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Bans. In both cases, though, the devices are just an idea, with the company not actively working on them.

Apple’s smallest tablet gets big discounts

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Grab the iPad mini 6 with up to $120 off.
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Despite its small size, the iPad mini costs $499. If you want Apple’s smallest tablet, Amazon has a deal that knocks up to $120 off the device.

This discount drops the price of the entry-level iPad mini to just $399. And if you opt for the 256GB configuration, it is available for $529 after a hefty $120 off.

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Spark app’s new AI assistant writes emails like you do

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Spark email app gains My Writing Style feature
One of the best email apps for the Mac is getting even better.
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Spark, a renowned email client for iPhone and Mac, is getting a new AI-driven My Writing Style feature. While the email app already offers AI-powered writing assistance, the new feature aims to mirror your writing style. This will enable you to use AI to draft emails in your voice and style, giving them a personal touch.

iOS 17.4 beta 4: All the new features and changes

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iOS 17.4 beta 4 surprisingly packs some major changes.
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Apple recently seeded the fourth beta of iOS 17.4. Despite this late into the beta cycle, iOS 17.4 beta 4 packs several notable changes.

Below are all the changes we have come across in the latest iOS 17.4 beta along with an archive of all the changes in the previous beta builds.

Apple’s 2024 OLED iPad Pro could be crazy thin

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OLED iPad Pro could stand out with its slim design.
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Apple’s rumored OLED iPad Pro will reportedly be significantly thinner than existing models. The switch to slimmer Organic Light-Emitting Diode panels will make this possible.

Besides the thinner chassis, the 2024 OLED iPad Pros will have slightly bigger dimensions than its predecessors.