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iPhone 15 could go eSIM-only in more countries

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Apple video explains how to activate an iPhone 14 eSIM
iPhone 15 could force you to ditch the physical SIM card for good.
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Apple removed the SIM card tray from the iPhone 14 units sold in the US. With the iPhone 15, the company seemingly plans to ditch the SIM slot on the iPhone in even more countries.

A new report indicates the iPhone 15 could launch with only eSIM support in France.

iOS 17 might be more exciting than expected

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iPhone 14 is the first Apple handset to ditch the physical SIM card tray altogether.
iOS 17 is coming with a lot more features than initially rumored.
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Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 update will be bigger than initially planned. The company reportedly changed its strategy during the development process to add some “nice to have” features to the iPhone operating system.

Latest 14-inch MacBook Pro gets massive $200 discount

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2023 MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes
Save up to $200 on the 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro in this amazing deal.
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Apple’s 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro is available with massive discounts of up to $200. The entry-level model is available with a $100 discount on Amazon, bringing its price down to $1,899 from $1,999.

The best deal is on the 1TB configuration of the machine. After a $200 off, you can get the M2 MacBook Pro for $2,299.

Take $500 off 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro inside

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If you've been wanting an M1 Pro MacBook, don't miss this opportunity.
Forget the 2023 MacBook Pro! Get the M1 Pro MacBook Pro instead with $500 off.
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Apple’s 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro might not be the latest MacBook around. But it is still more than powerful for almost any task you can throw at it.

If you don’t mind going for the 2021 model, you can save a whopping $500. The deal brings the price of the entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro down to just $1,999 from $2,499.

Apple’s Pro Display XDR with nano-texture glass gets a whopping $500 discount

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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).
The stunningly beautiful and expensive Pro Display XDR gets a big discount.
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Apple’s 32-inch Pro Display XDR with nano-texture glass is down to its lowest price on Amazon. While the monitor retails for a whopping $5,999, you can get it for $5,499 on Amazon right now.

This is a massive $500 discount off its retail price. Like with all other Amazon deals, the one too is unlikely to last long.

iOS 16.4 RC references unreleased AirPods, Beats Studio Buds+

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AirPods 3 with Funko
Is Apple silently working on an AirPods refresh?
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Apple’s RC build of iOS 16.4 references an unreleased AirPods with the model number A3048. There’s also mention of a new AirPods charging case carrying the model number A2968.

In addition, Apple seems to be working on a new pair of Beats Studio Buds, dubbed the Buds+.

Start your AirTag collection with this discounted 4-pack

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After a bit of confusion, Lufthansa says it won't ban AirTags from checked baggage.
Grab the four-pack AirTags bundle with a $10 discount on Amazon.
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Apple’s four-pack AirTag bundle is available for $89.99 after a sweet $10 discount. While not the lowest, this is the best deal on the AirTags bundle in quite a while.

If you don’t need 4 AirTags, Amazon is offering a modest $2 discount on just one unit of its tracker.

Apple could optimize MFi USB-C power bricks to fast-charge iPhone 15

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
iPhone 15 may force you to spend money on a USB-C charger.
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Apple could optimize the fast-charging performance of MFi-certified USB-C power bricks for the iPhone 15. The company is expected to ditch the Lightning connector and transition to USB-C on its 2023 iPhone lineup.

Due to this change, Apple reportedly expects a strong demand boost for its 20W USB-C charger.

iPad 10 returns to Black Friday low in this amazing deal

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iPad 10 launch: The 10th-generation iPad comes in five colors and brings a top-to-bottom redesign to Apple's entry-level tablet.
Don't miss this amazing deal on the iPad 10.
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Apple’s 10th-generation iPad is down to its Black Friday price after a whopping $50 discount. The tablet usually retails for $449, but you can get it for $399 after $50 off.

A $50 discount is also available on the iPad 10 with 256GB storage and certain cellular configurations.

Apple’s first flagship store in India reportedly opening next month

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Apple Store logo in Chengdu, China with two people standing in front of it
Apple's retail presence in India is set to get a big boost.
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After years of delay, Apple’s first retail store will reportedly open in India next month. The 22,000 sq. ft. store is located inside the Jio World Drive mall in Mumbai.

Apple started hiring for its retail store in India at the beginning of this year.

Don’t miss this deep discount on the M2 Mac mini

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It's hard to beat the value the M2 Mac mini provides at its discounted price.
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Apple’s small wonder, the M2 Mac mini, is down to its lowest-ever price. After a $99.01 discount, you can get the machine with 512GB of storage for $699.99.

The M2 Mac mini has previously seen a maximum discount of $50. This new deal makes the 2023 Mac mini a stellar deal.

Get Apple Watch Series 8 with a massive $70 discount

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Apple Watch Series 8
You can't find a better deal on the Apple Watch Series 8 than this.
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The 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 is down to its lowest price of $329 after a massive $70 discount. You can get a similar deal on Amazon on the Apple Watch Series 8 with cellular connectivity.

This is the lowest price the Apple Watch Series 8 has been available for in the last 30 days.

Why you should buy Apple Certified Refurbished products

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Buying a Certified Refurbished product from Apple can make a lot of sense ... but not always.
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Apple products are known for delivering high performance and carrying a premium price tag. If you are on a tight budget, should you consider buying a refurbished Apple product instead?

Apple’s Certified Refurbished store offers a great way to get a like-new product while letting you save hundreds of dollars on your purchase. Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s refurbished gear.

Foxconn will finally make AirPods for Apple

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Foxconn building
Apple's biggest contract manufacturer could finally assemble AirPods for it.
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Foxconn will soon start making AirPods for Apple. For this, the Taiwanese company will spend upwards of $200 million to build a factory in India.

Foxconn has never assembled AirPods for Apple despite being its biggest contract manufacturer. This will change once its new factory in India is ready.

2023 16-inch MacBook Pro drops to lowest-ever price

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2023 MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes
Apple's 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a massive $200 discount.
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Just two months after its release, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is down to its lowest-ever price after a $200 discount

Right now, you can get the entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro for $2,299, down from $2,499. A similar deal is available on the 1TB and M2 Max models.

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 13 in the US with big discounts

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Want an iPhone 13 on the cheap? Here's your chance.
iPhone 13 refurbished units are now available on Apple's online store in the US.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple has started selling the iPhone 13 series through its Certified Refurbished store in the US. This comes a month after the company listed refurbished iPhone 13 units for sale in Europe.

Unlike the EU, though, Apple is currently not selling refurbished iPhone 13 mini in the US.

Excellent deal knocks AirPods Pro 2 down by $49

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Save big on the AirPods Pro 2.
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If you are in the market for a new pair of wireless earbuds for your iPhone, it is hard to beat the AirPods Pro 2. If you find them expensive at $249, take advantage of Amazon’s latest deal to grab them for $199.99.

This is the maximum discount we have tracked on the AirPods Pro 2 so far. It was available for the same price during last year’s Black Friday.

Tim Cook approves AR headset’s 2023 launch despite opposition from Apple design team

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Apple mixed reality headset
Apple engineers are under pressure to ship the AR headset this year.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly sided with COO Jeff Williams to launch the company’s AR/VR headset this year, despite the fact that Cupertino’s design team wanted to wait a few more years to launch a sleeker pair of AR glasses.

The headset’s launch time frame has been a point of contention inside Apple. Until 2019, when Jony Ive led the design deapartment, it was unimaginable to go against his team’s wishes.

Apple working on a HomePod with 7-inch display for 2024

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HomePod with a 7-inch display concept
Apple has a HomePod-branded smart display in the works.
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Apple could launch its first smart display as soon as next year. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple is preparing a HomePod with a 7-inch display for H1 2024.

Launching a smart display under the HomePod branding is seemingly a part of Apple’s new smart home strategy.

10.2-inch iPad gets a big $60 discount

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Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is old but irresistible after a $60 discount.
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Looking to buy an iPad for cheap? Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is available for its lowest price of $269 on Amazon, making it more affordable than ever after a $60 discount.

The 256GB variant of the tablet is available with an even bigger $80 discount. The 10.2-inch iPad was last available for this price during Black Friday 2022.

Apple makes organizational changes to focus more on India

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iPhone 14 Pro in India
India's prominence inside Apple continues to grow.
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Apple is making internal management changes to further focus on India. And for the first time ever, the company will make India its own sales region, highlighting its growing importance.

The South Asian country is already emerging as a major alternative to China for manufacturing its products.

iOS 16.4 beta 3: All the new features and changes

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New emoji will arrive in iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3
iOS 16.4 beta packs plenty of new features and changes.
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A week after the second iOS 16.4 beta dropped, Apple seeded the third build to developers. Unlike the first and second build, the third beta is light on changes.

You can find everything new in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 beta 3 below. There’s also an archive of the new features spotted in beta 1 and 2.

Yellow iPhone 14’s launch is ‘imminent’ [Updated]

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Yellow iPhone 14 might be right around the corner
Do you think the iPhone 14 will look cool in yellow?
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Apple could launch the yellow iPhone 14 sooner than you think. This won’t be the first time Apple has announced a mid-cycle color refresh for its iPhone lineup.

Alongside the new color, Apple should launch its spring collection of iPhone 14 cases and watch bands.

Update: As predicted, a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus joined Apple’s lineup on Tuesday.