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iPadOS 17 could make Stage Manager a lot better

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2022 iPad Pro launch: Stage Manager, Apple's multitasking feature that finally brings resizable windows to the iPad (and an external monitor), hasn't been that well-received so far.
Apple has not given up on Stage Manager yet.
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Apple reportedly will make meaningful improvements to the Stage Manager multitasking feature in iPadOS 17. Tweaks and additions include support for streaming multiple audio/video sources simultaneously, external monitor webcam support and more.

These changes should make Stage Manager much more useful, especially when connecting your iPad to an external monitor.

Apple Watch to gain iPhone-like widgets with watchOS 10

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watchOS 10 could bring some radical changes to Apple Watch.
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Apple Watch reportedly will get iOS-like widgets when watchOS 10 arrives later this year. Plus, Apple might change the way some Apple Watch buttons work.

The company plans to make these changes to give Apple Watch users faster access to important information. Widgets will mean users won’t need to open a dedicated app to quickly see an overview of vital information at a glance

Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display pushed to 2025

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If you have a tough timepiece like Apple Watch Ultra, you need a rugged band to go with it.
An Apple Watch Ultra with microLED screen is still a couple of years away.
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Apple has reportedly delayed the Apple Watch Ultra’s rumored transition to microLED screens. Initial rumors suggested the company could make the switch by 2024.

However, display analyst Ross Young believes Apple has pushed back the change to the second half of 2025.

M1 iMac gets staggering $499 discount [Updated]

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This amazing deal knocks the M1 iMac's price down to less than $1,000.
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You can currently get Apple’s beautiful and powerful M1 iMac for less than $1,000. The 24-inch all-in-one computer is currently available for $999.99 after a massive $499.01 discount.

The deal is on the more powerful eight-core CPU variant of the 24-inch iMac, which ships with two Thunderbolt ports and two USB 3 ports.

Update: Amazon sold out of these units so the deal is now over.

iPhone 15 Pro could support Thunderbolt over USB-C

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
iPhone 15's USB-C port could be a lot faster than a regular USB port.
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Apple will seemingly equip the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup with Thunderbolt 3 capabilities. This opens the door to connecting high-bandwidth storage devices and other accessories to the upcoming iPhone.

Apple already includes a Thunderbolt 3 port as standard across its iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups. This allows the tablets to drive external monitors with up to 6K resolution.

14-inch MacBook Pro is cheaper than ever [Update: Not anymore!]

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2023 MacBook Pro.
Don't miss this amazing deal on the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
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Update: We hope you jumped on this MacBook Pro deal as soon as we posted it, because it looks like it evaporated.

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro is down to its lowest price on Amazon. You can get the machine with a discount of as much as $250.

The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is listed with a $250 discount, bringing its price down to $1,749. This is the cheapest the machine has been available for since its launch earlier this year.

iOS 17 could bring new Lock Screen features, App Library customization

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iOS 17 might bring Apple Music lyrics to your iPhone's Lock Screen.
Photo: Cult of Mac
WWDC23

As WWDC23 inches closer to its scheduled date, more leaks about iOS 17 are surfacing online. A new rumor details all the Lock Screen changes Apple plans to debut in the next iOS release.

The tweaks include changing the Lock Screen font size, sharing custom Lock Screen designs with other iPhone users, and more.

Save big on 10.2-inch iPad with a $50 discount

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iPad buyers wait months for delivery as chip shortage drags on
Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is more affordable than ever after a $50 discount.
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The cheapest iPad in Apple’s lineup is down to an even lower price. The $329 10.2-inch iPad is currently available for $279 after a $50 discount.

While not the lowest, this deal makes the 2021 10.2-inch iPad much more affordable.

How Apple headset’s external battery pack will work

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Apple VR/AR headset concept by Amin Jony.
The external battery seemingly looks like the iPhone's MagSafe battery pack.
Concept: Amin Jony/Freelancer.com

Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset reportedly will use an external battery pack with a new type of proprietary magnetic connector. The wearer will keep the external battery in their pocket while using the headset.

It’s just one more way Apple’s as-yet-unannounced headset will differ from the competition.

Apple could restrict iOS 17’s sideloading feature to Europe

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iOS 17's sideloading feature may not be available everywhere.
Photo: Cult of Mac
WWDC23

Rumors suggest Apple could enable sideloading of apps with iOS 17. However, the company might bring the feature only to iPhone users in Europe and the UK.

Apple is under regulatory pressure in the EU to enable sideloading on iPhone.

Save $99 on the best iPad Pro you can buy

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Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro is available for less than $1,000 right now.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple’s 2022 12.9-inch iPad is available with significant savings on Amazon. You can get the entry-level 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 128GB storage for as low as $999 after a $99 off.

You may see a smaller discount on the listing page. Amazon will automatically apply the remaining discount at checkout.

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown expands to US soon

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Netflix Downloads for You puts suggested shows right onto your iPhone
The time to pay for your own Netflix account is coming.
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Netflix’s restrictive new account-sharing policy will go live in the United States in the first half of 2023. The streaming company started cracking down on password sharing in New Zealand, Portugal, Canada and Spain earlier this year.

It is fairly common for friends and family members to share a Netflix account among themselves. With its new account-sharing rules, the company wants to clamp down on such behavior.

M1 iMac hits an all-time low after a $299 discount

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The 2021 iMac is crazy thin.
You don't want to miss this amazing deal on the M1 iMac.
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Apple’s 24-inch iMac is down to its lowest-ever price after a whopping $299 discount. While the machine usually retails for $1,499, you can currently get it for $1,199.99 on Amazon.

You can get a lower but equally enticing $199 discount on the entry-level configuration of the M1 iMac.

Apple’s first retail store in India opens, and Tim Cook is there

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Apple BKC features huge glass walls and a timber ceiling.
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Apple’s first retail store in India opened its doors to shoppers Tuesday, and CEO Tim Cook showed up to celebrate. Apple BKC — housed in an energy-efficient structure with some stunning architectural details — is located inside Jio World Drive, a huge shopping complex in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The Indian store opening marks an important milestone for Apple, as it seeks to expand its retail and manufacturing presence in the world’s most populous country.

Rumor: iPhone 15 could feature frosted glass back

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
Apple could offer iPhone 15 in an iPhone 12-like cyan color.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac/Pixabay/Pexels

A new rumor claims Apple will offer the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in a cyan-green color. Additionally, the company apparently plans to use a frosted glass back on these phones.

Up to this point, Apple only used frosted glass on its iPhone Pro lineup. (The iPhone 14 series features a clear glass back.)

Save a sweet $150 on the M2 MacBook Air

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Apple keeps up with rush of M2 MacBook Air preorders
Don't miss this amazing deal on the M2 MacBook Air.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple’s slim and svelte M2 MacBook Air is currently cheaper by $150 on Amazon. The deal brings the price of the entry-level model down to $1,049 from $1,199.

You can save a similar $150 on the 512GB configuration of the machine.

Apple triples iPhone production in India

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India now accounts for 7% of total iPhone production.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple is making more iPhones in India than ever before. The Cupertino giant assembled 7% of the total iPhones it manufactured last fiscal year in the country.

The company is looking to make India the next iPhone manufacturing hub after China to diversify its supply chain.

iOS 17 features revealed in sketchy leak

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iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island when playing music
iOS 17 could make the Dynamic Island a lot more useful.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

A new leak reveals several new changes and features coming to iOS 17. The source claims Apple will focus on “performance, efficiency, stability, and long-term support” for older devices with the release.

Interestingly, the leaker also suggests that iPhone 15 Pro will ship with capacitive volume and power keys. This contradicts recent rumors that suggested Apple’s plans have changed.

Grab the M2 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar at an amazing price

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The M2 MacBook Pro has a dated design but packs powerful internals.
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Amazon has discounted Apple’s 2022 MacBook Pro by $199 to $1,099. This is the same price the machine was available for during last year’s Black Friday.

Despite its dated design, the 2022 MacBook Pro packs Apple’s powerful M2 chip.

iPhone 15 Pro’s rumored solid-state buttons reportedly shelved

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Leaked CAD images show iPhone 15 Pro mute button could prove problematic
iPhone 15 Pro will have regular, physical buttons.
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Apple may not ship the iPhone 15 Pro series with the rumored unified solid-state capacitive buttons. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple abandoned the plan due to “unresolved technical issues.”

Previously, multiple rumors indicated Apple would replace the physical buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro with capacitive keys. The design also would have added two new Taptic Engines to simulate the feeling of pressing physical buttons.

2023 MacBook Pro gets massive $150 discount

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2023 MacBook Pro.
Get a flat $150 discount on Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro lineup.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s 2023 MacBook Pro lineup is available with a massive $150 discount on Amazon. The deal applies to all configurations of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

This fantastic deal is unlikely to last long, so buy the MacBook you want before stocks run out.

Apple’s next 27-inch display is not coming anytime soon

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A table of desktop Macs. Going clockwise around the table, starting at the front: the Mac Studio with Studio Display (height-adjustable stand and nano texture glass), the iMac, Mac Pro with Pro Display XDR (with Pro Stand) and Mac mini with Studio Display (tilt stand).
Apple's next Studio Display could be a lot slimmer.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple’s next-gen Studio Display might not ship with a 120Hz ProMotion mini-LED panel as initially rumored. It’s reportedly still in development though, and the monitor could debut in 2024 or early 2025 with all the features of a “high-end monitor.”

Apple’s current 27-inch display features a 5K 60Hz panel. With its next upgrade, it could switch to a mini-LED backplane for thinner bezels.

Apple’s first two retail stores in India open soon

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Apple's retail presence in India is about to get a big boost.
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Apple is finally ready to open its first retail store in India on April 18. And it will open its second store in the country just two days later.

The openings come after years of delay as Apple tried to establish a direct retail presence in the Asian country.

This is what the iPhone 15 Pro could look like

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
Apple is hard at work on the iPhone 15.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac/Pixabay/Pexels

New detailed renders detail the more extensive changes Apple is planning for the iPhone 15 Pro series. Leaked CADs have already revealed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro design.

This includes a bigger camera hump, slightly more compact dimensions, curved edges for the titanium chassis and more.

iOS 17 could drop support for iPhone X and several older iPads [Update: Nope!]

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iPhone X and other A11-powered iPhones could miss out on iOS 17.
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A sketchy rumor claims Apple will drop support for iPhone X and iPhone 8 series with iOS 17. The next iPadOS release also reportedly will be incompatible with first-generation iPad Pros and iPad 5.

With iOS 16 last year, Apple stopped supporting several older devices, including the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 series.