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M2 MacBook Air may not come in the same eye-catching colors as the M1 iMac

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New renders show a sleek and colorful New MacBook Air.
M2 MacBook Air's color options might not look as dazzling as the M1 iMac.
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Contrary to rumors, the upcoming M2 MacBook Air may not come in the same eye-catching colorways as the M1 iMac.

Instead, it will be available in the standard three colors as the current-gen MacBook Air, with a shade of blue being the only new addition to the lineup, according to the latest intel.

Your next iPad could come from Vietnam

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iPad Air 5
COVID-19 lockdowns in China force Apple to diversify iPad production.
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The lockdown in Shanghai and nearby regions, and China’s strict zero-COVID policy, have forced Apple to move some iPad production out of the country and to Vietnam for the first time.

The company already expects to take an $8 billion revenue hit in the ongoing quarter due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Chinese lockdowns.

Apple’s AR/VR headset could use ultrasonic sound waves to simulate a breeze in mixed reality

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Oculus Quest
Apple's first headset could be around the same size as Oculus Quest.
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Apple could use ultrasonic sound waves to deliver haptic feedback to wearers of its upcoming AR/VR headset when they interact with virtual objects.

Most consumer AR/VR headsets do not provide haptic feedback like that, but some high-end ones feature a basic vibration motor that does not give the desired effect. However, Apple’s new patent filings suggest it wants to solve this issue on its AR/VR headset by using ultrasonic sound waves.

Analyst says Apple’s AR headset and realityOS will be a no-show at WWDC22

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Apple's new AR/VR headset and its realityOS may or may not debut at WWDC22.
Don't expect Apple's AR/VR headset to show up at WWDC22
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Apple is unlikely to showcase its long-rumored AR/MR headset — or even demo the realityOS that powers it — at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

His mood-dampening remarks follow lots of buzz in recent weeks that indicated Apple finally would take the wraps off the secret project at WWDC22.

The reason? There’s still a lot of time before the headset enters mass production. And Apple doesn’t want its competitors to steal its ideas and rush a copycat to market, Kuo said.

iOS 16 could make your iPhone’s lock screen more useful

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These iPhones and iPads won't get iOS 16
iOS 16 could give the iPhone's lock screen much-needed usability boost
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Apple could introduce major enhancements to the iPhone’s lock screen in iOS 16, with wallpapers that offer widget-like functionality, according to a new report. The OS reportedly will add always-on display support for the iPhone 14 Pro series as well.

Apple is expected to showcase iOS 16 — code-named “Sydney” — during the WWDC22 keynote on June 6.

Cydia’s lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules moves forward

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Apple has failed to dismiss Cydia creator's lawsuit against iOS app distribution
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Apple’s bid to have Cydia creator Jay Freeman’s lawsuit dismissed was denied Thursday in California federal court.

The lawsuit alleges that Apple maintains an illegal App Store monopoly over app distribution on iPhones and iPads.

Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale offers massive discounts on iPad Air, Apple Watch and MacBook Air

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Don't miss these amazing Memorial Day deals on Apple products from Best Buy.
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Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale is live, and you can save hundreds of dollars on the Apple Watch Series 7, iPad Air 4 and M1 MacBook Air.

The retailer is selling the iPad Air 4 with a whopping $150 discount, MacBook Air with a $100 discount, and up to $70 off on select Apple Watch models.

Get the powerful M1 iPad Pro with a massive $450 discount [Update: Sold out!]

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UAG Scout for iPad Pro and Apple Smart Keyboard
The iPad Pro could be your next workhorse
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Update: That “massive $450 discount” proved extremely popular. It sold out incredibly quickly, which sometimes happens. You can still get other deals on iPad Pro at the links below, though.

Apple’s excellent M1 iPad Pro is available on Amazon with massive discounts of up to $450.

With a powerful M1 chip and large display, the iPad Pro could become your ideal workstation when you are on the move.

iPhone 14 Max could be hard to get your hands on at launch

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iPhone 14 Pro concept in white
You could have to wait longer to get your on the iPhone 14 Max
Concept: Jon Prosser/Ian Zelbo

Haitong International Securities analyst Jeffy Pu has provided more insight into the iPhone 14’s production delay and revealed that the production of the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max has been the worse affected by the lockdown in China.

A supply chain report from earlier in the week claimed that iPhone 14’s production was running behind schedule.

Apple reminds developers their apps must offer account deletion by June 30

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iOS apps will soon be required to offer an option to delete accounts
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Ahead of the June 30, 2022 deadline, Apple has reminded developers that if they offer users an option to create new accounts from their app, they must also provide a way to delete them.

Apple first announced this change in June last year, with the rule initially set to go into force by January 31, 2022. However, due to the complexity involved, the company delayed its implementation by five months to give developers additional time.

Apple is not ready to give up on Lightning on the AirPods Pro 2

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When AirPods Pro 2 come out later in 2022, they might be the only 'Pro' model.
The AirPods Pro 2 could be made in Vietnam
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

A reliable Apple analyst claims AirPods Pro 2 will enter mass production in the second half of 2022. The noise-canceling earbuds’ charging case will continue to feature a Lightning connector instead of switching to USB-C.

This time around, Apple suppliers will mass produce the AirPods Pro 2 in Vietnam instead of China, long the company’s primary manufacturing hub.

iPad Pro drops back to its lowest price yet

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Grab the iPad Pro at its lowest-ever price on Amazon
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The M1 iPad Pro just dropped back to the lowest price we’ve seen. Amazon is currently selling the 11-inch model with 128GB of storage for just $699.99 after a $100 discount. (Note that part of that discount shows up at checkout.)

On higher-storage variants, you can score a discount of as much as $200. As usual, there’s no way of knowing how long these deals will last.

Apple Music just got more expensive for some students

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First-time Apple Music subscribers get just a 1-month free trial now (unless they bought an Apple device).
Apple Music student plan is getting a bit more expensive
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Apple has hiked the Apple Music subscription price for students in many parts of the world.

The Cupertino company emailed students to inform them about the rise in the subscription price.

Apple wants to make more iPhones and MacBooks outside China

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A new wave of lockdowns in China could put Apple millions of units behind on iPhone production.
Apple wants to expand its product manufacturing outside China
Illustration: Cult of Mac

Apple is reportedly looking to expand the production of its devices outside China due to its strict anti-Covid policy.

The Chinese government’s uncompromising zero-covid policy has affected the manufacturing of Apple devices, with shipping times slipping to July for some products.

AirPods 3 are a real steal after a $29 discount

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AirPods 3
AirPods 3 are brilliant ... and on sale!
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Apple’s latest AirPods 3 is down to just $149.99 on Amazon — a sweet $29.01 discount from its retail price of $179.

In Cult of Mac‘s AirPods 3 review, we found them to be the best earbuds in Apple’s lineup. And this is the lowest price the earbuds have dropped to in the last month.

You can no longer pay for Apple services in India using a credit or debit card

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Developer relations is getting more complex
Blame the new RBI regulations for this move from Apple
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple has sent out emails to its customers in India informing them that it won’t be accepting credit and debit cards for payments on the App Store and other Apple services starting June 1, 2022.

The announcement comes ahead of the new regulations from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) going live.

Apple tests color e-ink display for future foldable devices

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The foldable iPhone 12 Flip concept could someday be a reality.
Apple could use a color electronic paper display panel for a foldable device's cover display.
Photo: ConceptsiPhone

Apple is testing electronic paper display tech from Chinese company E Ink for use as the cover screen on future foldable devices, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Color EPD panels could be ideal for foldables with a secondary screen, as they are more energy efficient than traditional OLED panels.