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iPhone 14 Pro ultra-wide camera might surprise with its low-light performance

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Why the iPhone 14 looks like the iPhone 12
iPhone 14 Pro could be a beast in the camera department.
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Apple could use a bigger ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 14 Pro models. Apart from a significant jump in component cost, the bigger sensor should help improve low-light image quality.

The company is already rumored to use a larger 48MP primary camera on the Pro iPhones this year.

2021 MacBook Pro is way more affordable after $400 discount

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Apple preps subscription service for iPhone, Mac and more
Buy a 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro right now and save $400.
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Looking to buy a new 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro? Amazon has discounted both Macs by a whopping $400 and is selling them at their lowest price ever.

Amazon is unlikely to offer the deal for long, so grab the model you want as soon as possible.

Apple Watch could talk to satellites in the future

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After iPhone, Apple reportedly wants the Apple Watch to connect to satellites.
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Rumors of Apple working on adding satellite connectivity to the iPhone have been circulating since last year. The company has reportedly also discussed bringing such a feature to a future version of the Apple Watch.

Apple wants to use satellite connectivity to allow iPhone users to send SOS messages when they are in a no-network zone.

M2 MacBook Pro is a lot more affordable after a $100 discount

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13-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple M2 processor
Get a sweet $100 off on the M2 MacBook Pro.
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Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Pro is down to $1,199 on Amazon after a $100 discount. Considering the machine launched just a couple of months ago, this is a great deal.

The deal is available on the entry-level model in Space Gray shade.

T-Mobile and SpaceX want to connect your iPhone to satellites to end network dead zones

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T-Mobile and SpaceX Coverage Above and Beyond
T-Mobile and SpaceX want to connect your existing phone to satellites.
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You won’t need an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 for satellite connectivity. SpaceX and T-Mobile have announced their plan to bring cell connectivity everywhere in the US using satellites.

The service won’t require your phone to have satellite connectivity or any special chip. The Un-carrier says it will work with the “vast majority” of phones already on its network.

You can now pay for AppleCare+ for Mac annually from day one in these three countries

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AppleCare provides extended insurance for so many Apple products.
Renewable AppleCare+ annual plans are now available in Canada, Australia and Japan
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You can now subscribe to and pay for AppleCare+ annually in Canada, Australia and Japan. All Macs, plus Apple’s Pro Display XDR and Studio Display monitors, are eligible for this yearly plan.

It is also possible to renew your AppleCare+ subscription every year after that — there’s no need to stop after three years.

New discount makes 2021 iPad mini even more attractive

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Save up to $59.01 on the iPad mini 6.
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You can grab Apple’s petite but powerful 2021 iPad mini with a sweet $59.01 discount on Amazon. The deal brings the price down to $439.99 from its retail price of $499.

You will see an 8% discount on the listing page, with an additional $19.99 off applied during checkout.

iPhone 14 production in India won’t start the same time as China

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Apple supplier is increasing its ability to build masses of iPhones in India
iPhone 14 production in India won’t start as soon as expected.
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Apple will reportedly start manufacturing iPhone 14 in India two months after its initial launch in September. The company has been working closely with its Indian suppliers to boost their production capacity in the region.

Apple typically starts manufacturing new iPhones in India six to nine months after their launch.

Apple Maps could start showing ads in 2023

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3D maps are launching in more cities.
Ads are coming to Apple Maps.
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Apple will reportedly start showing ads inside Apple Maps on iPhone starting next year. The company is looking to generate more revenue from its ad business in the coming years.

Apple currently displays ads inside the App Store and certain apps like Apple News and Stocks.

Apple already finished first iOS 16 public release

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Apple makes a multitude of changes with iOS 16.
The first iOS 16 public release is ready to ship.
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Apple is getting ready to ship iOS 16 in September and has reportedly finished the development of the first public release. Apart from iOS 16, the Cupertino giant will also seed watchOS 9 to the public next month.

iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura will reportedly arrive a month later in October.

Your next Apple Watch could be made in Vietnam

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Apple Watch sales increasingly dominate globally.
Apple is looking to make the Apple Watch in Vietnam.
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Apple is looking to assemble MacBooks and Apple Watches in Vietnam to diversify its supply chain. The company’s vendors have so far manufactured these products in China.

Apple suppliers already assemble AirPods, iPads, and iPhone chargers in Vietnam. After China, it is the second largest manufacturing hub for the company.

Spotify extends Premium trial period to 3 months for a limited time

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You can enjoy Spotify Premium free for three months.
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Spotify is offering a three-month free trial to new subscribers for a limited time. The music streaming service typically has a one-month trial period.

If you are a former Spotify Premium user, you can resubscribe by paying just $9.99 for three months.

iOS 16 beta 6: All the new features and changes

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iOS 16 beta 4: All the new features and changes
iOS 16 beta 6 is a little light on changes.
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With iOS 16 likely just a month away from release, Apple is picking up the tempo of beta releases of the operating system. Apple seeded iOS 16 beta 6 Monday, a mere seven days after the fifth beta. Along with that increase in release speed, the latest beta packs only minor changes.

As iOS 16 nears its stable launch, we are going to see Apple focus more on squashing bugs and improving the overall stability instead of adding new features or tweaking things around.

Powerful but tiny M1 Mac mini drops to lowest price yet

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Mac shipments skyrocket as pandemic drags on
M1 Mac mini has dropped to an irresistibly low price.
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Apple’s tiny yet powerful M1 Mac mini is again down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon. This is for the 512GB variant that is available for $749.99, down from its $899 retail price.

The listing page only has a $30 discount, with the additional $119.01 discount automatically applied at checkout.

M1 MacBook Air with 512GB storage drops to an irresistibly low price

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You really should not miss this deal on the M1 MacBook Air.
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Apple’s M2 MacBook Air might be the newest kid on the block, but you can’t go wrong with the M1 Air as well. And with Best Buy taking a whopping $200 off on the 2020 MacBook Air, now is the perfect time to buy one.

This is the lowest price the M1 MacBook Air has dropped down to.

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Apple’s expensive AR headset could ship 1.5 million units in 2023

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Apple VR/AR headset takes big step toward production
Are you looking forward to Apple's expensive AR headset?
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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has once again reiterated that Apple’s AR/VR headset could debut as early as January 2023.

The analyst believes Apple’s augmented reality headset could be “the next revolutionary consumer electronics product after the iPhone.”

New Apple tool makes repairing randomly restarting iPhones easier

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Randomly rebooting iPhones won't be a headache anymore for Apple technicians.
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Apple has a new tool to determine if your iPhone is restarting unexpectedly. It can be challenging for Apple repair technicians to determine if your device is rebooting randomly.

The company aims to fix this problem with its new diagnostic tool.

Apple Watch Series 7 hits lowest-ever price again

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Apple Watch sales increasingly dominate globally.
Apple Watch Series 7 is down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon.
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Amazon has an irresistible deal on the Apple Watch Series 7 that you should not miss. The 41mm Apple Watch Series 7 is down to $279.99 from $399—down to its lowest-ever price.

This is the same price the smartwatch was available for during Prime Day in July.

Apple offers feeble fix for Studio Display’s speaker problems

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Apple Studio Display
Apple's $1,599 Studio Display is marred with issues.
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After months of complaints from Studio Display owners, Apple finally offered a temporary fix for problems with the pricey monitor’s speakers and microphone. The frustrating glitches include choppy playback, audio that cuts out unexpectedly and playback speed issues.

The company provided a temporary solution in an internal memo while it scrambles to come up with a software fix.

Massive discount makes the Apple TV 4K a lot more affordable

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Apple TV 4K drops to a new low price of $119.99.
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Apple TV 4K is down to its lowest price yet, making it a lot more affordable and the perfect time to snag one up. Apple’s streaming box retails for $179, but you can get it for $119.99 after a massive 33% discount.

This deal is better than the previous deals we have seen so far. So, if you have been eyeing the Apple TV for a while, now is the time to pull the trigger.

$50 Apple TV gift card promotion expands to international countries

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Apple TV 4K
Apple is once again bundling a $50 gift card with the Apple TV.
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Apple is once again bundling a $50 gift card with the purchase of the Apple TV. The company first ran this promotion on its U.S. online store from July 1 through July 14.

This time, Apple is running the promotion in the U.S., UK, some European countries and Australia. And in typical Apple fashion, the company took down its website for a few hours before making this promotion live.

Why Apple never shipped M1 Mac Pro when it was ready

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Mac shipments skyrocket as pandemic drags on
'M2 Extreme' Mac Pro could launch later this year.
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Apple reportedly had an M1-powered Mac Pro ready to ship months ago but decided against launching it. Instead, the company decided to unveil an M2 Extreme-powered version later this year.

The Cupertino giant is seemingly also not working on redesigning the Mac mini anytime soon.

Apple will offer hefty discounts on iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and AirPods in China

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6.1-inch iPhone 13 review
Apple will discounts its selected products in China for a limited time.
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In a rare move, Apple will run a four-day promotion in China and offer hefty discounts of up to RMB 600 ($90). The discount will be applicable for iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone SE, Apple Watch SE and AirPods.

The promotion will run from July 29 through August 1.