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iPhone 15 Pro could feature significantly faster wired data-transfer speeds

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Robotics engineer Tom Pillonel modded his iPhone with USB-C and sold it for $86,000 on eBay.
2023 iPhone 15 Pro
Photo: Tom Pillonel

2023 iPhone 15 Pro models could feature faster data-transfer speeds over a wired connection. Rumors indicate Apple will transition to USB Type-C connectors across its entire iPhone lineup next year. But the faster data-transfer speeds could be limited to the Pro models.

Current iPhone models only support USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning.

Save $50 on Apple Watch Series 8 with this pre-Black Friday deal

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Apple Watch Series 8
This is the Apple Watch Series 8 deal that you should not miss.
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Looking to buy an Apple Watch Series 8 for your loved one this holiday season? Amazon has discounted the smartwatch by $50, bringing its price down to as low as $349.

The $50 off is available on the watch’s GPS and cellular variants. And if you place your order now, Amazon will deliver the wearable a week before Thanksgiving.

iOS 16.2 allows disabling wallpaper and notifications on iPhone 14 Pro’s Always On Display

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The iPhone 14 Pro is in the wild on launch day. Just be sure you update to iOS 16.01 before activating with your cellular carrier to avoid problems.
iOS 16.2 beta 3 lets you customize iPhone 14 Pro's Always On Display to a certain extent.
Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac

Apple added new customization options for the iPhone 14 Pro’s Always On Display in iOS 16.2 beta 3. Until now, you could only enable or disable the feature on the new iPhones.

The latest iOS 16.2 beta, released to developers Tuesday, provides toggles for disabling wallpaper and notifications in Always On Display mode, enabling a much simpler look.

Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack hits new low in pre-Black Friday deal

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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack
Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack has never been this cheap before.
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Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 is down to its lowest price ahead of Black Friday. The battery pack is available for $71 — a massive 28% off its $99 MSRP.

This is the cheapest price Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack has dropped to so far. Stocks are unlikely to last long, so make sure to place an order before the deal expires.

Elon Musk plans to end ‘Twitter for iPhone’ and Android labels

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Apple's Twitter account and other high-profile accounts hacked in massive Bitcoin scam.
Prepare to say goodbye to device labels on Twitter.
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Over the years, numerous celebrities have been caught promoting flagship Android phones on Twitter while tweeting from their iPhones. This could soon become a thing of the past, due to a change proposed by Twitter CEO Elon Musk.

The new Twitter owner plans to remove the “Twitter for iPhone” or “Twitter for Android” label below each tweet.

Apple’s special campaign offers businesses steep discounts on 2021 MacBook Pros

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2021 MacBook Pro with M1 Pro, M1 Max
Businesses are getting up to 10% off on the 2021 MacBooks Pros from Apple.
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Ahead of the holiday season, Apple is providing up to 10% discounts to businesses on 2021 MacBook Pro models. The offer is only applicable on bulk orders.

Apple rarely provides such deep discounts to companies, especially in the lucrative holiday quarter.

Apple is building a rival to the metaverse

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Apple VR/AR headset takes big step toward production
Apple's answer to the "metaverse" could look a lot different. (Let's hope so.)
Concept: Martin Hajek/Computer Bild

Apple job listings offer a peek into the development of the company’s long-rumored AR headset. Cupertino seemingly wants to create augmented reality and 3D content for its mixed-reality device, which could arrive in early 2023.

More importantly, one posting indicates Apple could be working on a metaverse competitor.

New M2 MacBook Air gets hefty discount ahead of Black Friday

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13-inch MacBook Air with M2
Don't miss this deal on the M2 MacBook Air.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s svelte M2 MacBook Air is available with a $149 discount on Amazon. This deal is on the entry-level configuration that typically retails for $1,199.

After the discount, you can get the base M2 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage for $1,049.

Apple restricts AirDrop’s ‘Everyone’ visibility to 10 minutes in China with iOS 16.1.1

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The new
Apple has limited AirDrop's visibility window in iOS 16.1.1.
Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac

With iOS 16.1.1, Apple has limited the window during which iPhone users can receive AirDrop files from non-contacts in China. The move comes after Chinese protesters used AirDrop to spread anti-government images to other iPhone users.

Currently, you can accept AirDrop from iPhone users not in your phonebook for 10 minutes. After that, your phone will only remain discoverable to your contacts.

iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 2: All the new features and changes

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iOS 16.2 beta 1 receded developers on Tuesday.
iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 2 are here with some new features.
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Apple seeded the second iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta two weeks after the first beta dropped. The first beta packed plenty of new features and enhancements, and the second beta is no different.

Below is a look at all the changes and everything new in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 2, followed by an archive of the new features of beta 1.

Save a sweet $15 on the recently launched AirPods Pro 2

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AirPods Pro 2 look pretty much the same as the original, but they're better in nearly every way.
AirPods Pro 2 is available with a nice discount on Amazon.
Photo: Apple

Looking to gift your loved ones the second-generation AirPods Pro this holiday season? Amazon is taking a sweet 6% off the latest AirPods Pro, bringing their price down to $234.

You can get Apple’s latest wireless earbuds by next week in most states in the US, ahead of Black Friday and Thanksgiving.

14-inch MacBook Pro gets a gigantic $499 discount

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MacBook Pro notch won’t hinder mouse cursor movement
The 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro has never been this cheap before.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip and 1TB storage is down to $1,999 on Amazon. That’s a massive $499 off its $2,499 retail price.

The Cupertino giant is unlikely to unveil the M2 MacBook Pros until Q1 next year. So, this is the perfect time to grab the 14-inch MacBook Pro at its heavily discounted price ahead of Black Friday.

Apple warns of iPhone 14 Pro’s limited availability ahead of holiday season

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iPhone 14 Pro held in hand
Your iPhone 14 Pro order might not arrive until after Thanksgiving.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Planning on getting the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max this holiday season? Getting your hands on one might be more difficult than you anticipate.

The latest COVID-19 curbs in China’s Zhengzhou have hampered the production of the latest Pro iPhones. Due to this, Apple now expects customers to wait longer to get their new iPhones.

Apple wants to shorten ‘Hey Siri’ trigger phrase to simply ‘Siri’

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Siri
Siri could become easier to summon in the future.
Photo: Apple

Apple is working on changing the “Hey Siri” hotword to just plain “Siri,” and the change could roll out as early as next year.

Introduced in 2015 with the iPhone 6s, the “Hey Siri” hotword remains unchanged to this day. You also can use the phrase to invoke Apple’s voice assistant on the Mac, iPad, HomePod and Apple Watch.

The faster new 4K Apple TV is now on sale

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Apple TV 4K 2022 launch: With an A15 Bionic chip inside a slightly smaller form factor, the new Apple TV 4K performs better yet is more energy efficient.
The new Apple TV 4K is cheaper than its predecessor.
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Announced in mid-October, Apple’s latest streaming box—the 2022 Apple TV 4K—is now on sale. Pre-order customers are also receiving their units today.

The newest Apple TV 4K is faster and cheaper than its predecessor and has Thread support to control your smart home devices.

Latest Samsung ad mocks Apple’s lack of foldable iPhone

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Apple tests 9-inch foldable
Samsung is again mocking Apple for its lack of innovation.
Photo: Matt Baumeister/Unsplash

Samsung is back at it again. The company’s latest ad takes a dig at Apple and the lack of a foldable device in its product portfolio.

The 31-second ad mocks Apple by highlighting how its customers are still waiting for it to adopt cutting-edge features.

Save a massive $100 on the latest iPad mini

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iPad mini 6 with control center open
At $399, the iPad mini 6 provides a lot more value for money.
Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac

Apple’s 2021 iPad mini is down to $399.99 on Amazon, a sweet $100 discount off its usual retail price. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant with a similar $100 off.

Featuring an A15 Bionic chip and an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple’s smallest iPad can be your perfect travel companion.

2023 iPhone 15 will continue to use Qualcomm’s 5G modem

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Qualcomm patents
Qualcomm is a vital supplier for Apple until the latter's in-house 5G modem is ready.
Photo: Qualcomm

Apple’s plans of using its in-house modem starting from the iPhone 15 in 2023 are unlikely to pan out. Qualcomm will continue to supply the Cupertino company with the “vast majority” of iPhone modems next year.

The San Diego chipmaker expects Apple to shift to its in-house modem by 2024 at the earliest. It had previously expected to supply the iPhone maker with only 20% of modem chips in 2023.

Forget Apple Watch Series 8! Get Series 7 at up to $150 off.

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You can get great deals right now on Apple Watch 7 and SE.
Get the Apple Watch Series 7 now before stocks run out.
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Not interested in the Apple Watch Series 8 and its temperature sensor? Then you should not miss the latest deal on the Apple Watch Series 7 on Amazon.

You can grab the smartwatch with a discount of up to 28%, with selected variants available for up to $150 off.

Get M2 MacBook Air from Apple’s refurbished store with big discounts

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Apple keeps up with rush of M2 MacBook Air preorders
You can save up to $150 on the M2 MacBook Air by buying a certified refurbished unit from Apple.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Announced at WWDC22 in June, Apple has now started selling refurbished units of the M2 MacBook Air in the US. You can pick up selected Air variants from Apple’s Certified Refurbished store and save up to 15%.

Depending on the model, you can save up to $150 on the 2022 MacBook Air by buying a refurbished unit from Apple.

Grab the M2 MacBook Pro with a massive $150 discount

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13-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple M2 processor
The design isn't Apple's newest, but the processor is.
Photo: Apple

The 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro is down to $ 1,149 on Amazon after a massive $150 discount. You can get the 512GB configuration with a slightly lower $100 discount.

Announced at WWDC22, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has been frequently discounted by $100-$150 since its launch.

Apple’s M2 MacBook Air gets a whopping $150 discount

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13-inch MacBook Air with M2
M2 MacBook Air is again available for its lowest price.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air powered by the M2 chip is again down to its lowest price on Amazon. You can grab the 512GB M2 MacBook Air for $1,349 — a sweet $150 off its MSRP.

This is a great deal on the redesigned MacBook Air that you should take advantage of.

iPhone 15 Pro could use solid-state volume and power buttons

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iPhone XS Max Taptic Engine
Next year's Pro iPhones could have three Taptic Engines.
Photo: iFixit

Apple could switch to solid-state volume and power buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro series. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has made this claim based on his latest supply chain checks.

To replicate the feeling of pressing a physical button, Apple will add two Taptic Engines to 2023’s Pro iPhones.

Apple Pencil 2 drops to an irresistibly low price after $40 discount

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Are you drawn to draw with your new Apple Pencil 2?
Now is the time to buy an Apple Pencil for your iPad.
Photo: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac

The handy Apple Pencil 2 is down to its lowest-ever price of $89 on Amazon. That’s a sweet $40 discount off its $129 MSRP.

The Apple Pencil 2 will perfectly complement your new M2 iPad Pro or M1 iPad Air.