Assassin’s Creed Mirage sneaks onto iPhone in June

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'Assassin’s Creed Mirage' sneaks onto iPhone
The console-quality game Assassin’s Creed Mirage is coming to iPhone and iPad in only a few weeks.
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The long wait for the port of Assassin’s Creed Mirage playable on iPhone 15 Pro models and top-tier iPads ends in early June.

This is the latest example of AAA, console-quality games being brought to Apple devices to demonstrate their gaming capabilities.

Amazon matches record-low prices on coveted Apple gear

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Studio Display, now on sale at Amazon, is a great external display for Macs.
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Amazon launched a bunch of deals Tuesday on Apple gear that includes what looks like a lowest-ever price by a touch on Apple Pencil 2. And it matches low prices on AirPods Pro 2 and Studio Display, and offers nice prices on Apple Watch and AirTag packs.

Fast-charge iPhone on the go with Pitaka’s new Qi2 car mount

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Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2
With 15W of power, Pitaka's new car mount will make quick work of charging MagSafe iPhones on the road.
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On your next road trip, you can get fast charging for your MagSafe iPhone in a sleek design with the new Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2, the company said Tuesday.

The upgraded charging mount is certified to deliver 15W fast charging and NFC functionality for iPhone and Android handsets. And at 10%, it costs an affordable $54.

Today in Apple history: First iPad 3G tablets land in customers’ hands

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The iPad was the fastest-selling new product line in Apple history.
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April 30: Today in Apple history: iPad 3G arrives April 30, 2010: Almost a month after the first-gen iPad went on sale, the first Wi-Fi + 3G iPads arrive in the hands of U.S. customers.

The devices ship in boxes identical to the Wi-Fi-only models, but with an additional sticker noting their 3G capabilities. The tablets come preloaded with micro-SIM cards branded AT&T, the only carrier that initially supports iPad.

Beats affordable Solo Buds and Solo 4 headphones go official

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Beats Solo Buds and Solo 4 are here!
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Apple’s Beats lineup is expanding with two new products: Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4. They offer long battery lives and attractive price points.

Both offerings won’t rival Apple’s AirPods in any way but price, but if you frequently switch between Android and iPhone, you might like Beats’ new options.

Get 16 productivity-enhancing Mac apps for just $39.99

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Get 16 apps to unlock more from your Mac for only $39.99.
Unlock your Mac's full potential with 16 macOS-friendly apps for $39.99.
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The Big Mac Utility Bundle is a collection of 16 Mac productivity apps you can use for everything from generating QR codes or troubleshooting your Wi-Fi connection to revealing the files your Mac automatically hides.

Skip the hunt for Mac apps that enhance how you use your Mac. Get the Big Mac Utility Bundle while it’s on sale for only $39.99 (regularly $221.83).

iPad lets Ukraine fly Soviet-era planes into combat

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Ukraine pilots use iPads to take Soviet-era planes into combat
iPad goes into combat in Ukraine fighter jets.
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Ukraine’s Air Force needs to launch modern U.S.-made missiles from Soviet-era fighter jets in combat. The surprise solution to the disconnect? iPad.

Apple tablets reportedly give the vintage aircraft the ability to control a variety of weapons systems supplied by Western countries after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Every Mac deserves a quality PDF reader like this one

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Get a Mac-friendly PDF tool for $30 for Black Friday.
Don't miss this Black Friday Deal on PDF Reader Pro for Mac. A lifetime license costs less than $30.
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PDFs are supposed to make sharing documents easier, but they are often difficult to manage, edit or annotate. To streamline and improve your things, try PDF Reader Pro for Mac. The software tackles PDFs and empowers Mac users to do virtually whatever they’d like with them.

Plus, it’s on sale now at 50% off. You can grab a lifetime license to PDF Reader Pro for Mac for just $29.97 (regularly $59) .

Take an early look at larger, 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Take an early look at larger, 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the largest Apple handset ever.
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Apple reportedly will increase the screen size in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Two tipsters recently revealed mockups of the 6.9-inch version alongside the smaller models in the iPhone 16 series.

If the rumor of a larger iPhone 16 Pro Max proves true, it’ll be among the more significant changes to the iPhone design in years.

Get the lowest price ever on M1 iPad Air

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It's times like this we envy folks who waited to buy.
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With new iPads expected right around the corner at Apple’s May 7 “Let Loose” event, you can expect discounts on older models. Check out Monday’s great deal at Best Buy — the lowest price on M1 iPad Air 5 (64GB, Wi-Fi) at $399. That’s a whopping $200 off.

And that’s not the only iPad deal at Best Buy going on right now. See others below.

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Powerful MacBook Pro plays nice with PC [Setups]

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This IT manager has a heck of a nice M3 MacBook Pro setup. And note the big gaming PC on the right.
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Today’s beautiful MacBook Pro and PC setup lets the two “frenemy” computers work easily in the same setup through a 4K external display’s built-in KVM switch. That means no messing around with cables, and no swapping out or re-pairing peripherals.

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs trashes Adobe Flash in devastatingly blunt open letter

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Steve Jobs really didn't care for Flash.
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April 29: Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs pens letter to Flash

April 29, 2010: Steve Jobs pens “Thoughts on Flash,” an open letter to explain why, basically, Adobe Flash kind of sucks. The letter marks the beginning of the end for the once-omnipresent plugin that powered multimedia in internet browsers for years.

Following the devastatingly blunt broadside, Adobe Systems CEO Shantanu Narayen hits back at Apple, arguing against Jobs’ complaints. But the Apple CEO has clearly made up his mind: iOS devices will never support Flash. The writing is on the wall.

EU labeling iPad a ‘gatekeeper’ will bring major changes to iPadOS

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iPad has been designated a gatekeeper by the EU, and Apple has to open those gates.
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The iPad joined the European Union’s list of “gatekeeper” platforms Monday. The designation requires Apple to make the same sorts of sweeping changes to iPadOS that the company already made to iPhone, including allowing sideloading of applications.

Apple has six months to implement the modifications.

How to remove an Apple ID from an iPhone without the password

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Remove your Apple ID without a password from your iPhone.
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It’s possible to remove an Apple ID from your iPhone without a password using UnlockGo.

You can unlock iCloud Activation Lock without a password or the previous owner, remove a forgotten Screen Time passcode without data loss, bypass MDM locks and more. It’s a really powerful app and it’s available for both Mac and PC.

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If you get a second-hand iPhone but find out the seller didn’t fully reset it beforehand, UnlockGo will fix it. Here’s how it works.

Apple TV+ bags big British awards for Slow Horses and Silo

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Apple TV+ took four prizes in the TV craft awards, and may win more in the broader BAFTA Television Awards.
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The BAFTA Television Craft Awards — a branch of the BAFTAs, often thought of as the British Oscars — awarded wins to Apple TV+ hit series Slow Horses and Silo, the iPhone giant said Sunday.

The acerbic espionage drama Slow Horses won for best editing and best sound. Sci-fi series Silo landed wins for best production design and best original music.

In addition, Apple TV+ received further nominations in the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards.

This autofocus 4K webcam packs AI superpowers

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This 4K webcam lets AI be the camera operator.
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Whether you’re working remotely or recording content, your video quality matters. If you’re ready for a webcam upgrade that can make your videos shine, try the Obsbot Tiny 2. It’s an AI-powered 4K webcam that automates a lot of the technical details like adjusting for lighting or focusing on the star of the show (undoubtedly you).

This smart webcam is also marked down for a limited time. Right now, you can get the well-reviewed Obsbot Tiny 2 for just $319.97.

How to make a custom ringtone on your iPhone

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Make a ringtone out of anything!
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If you don’t have your phone on silent, you may as well have a fun, custom iPhone ringtone. After all, custom Home Screens and Lock Screens are all the rage — you can create a ringtone that matches your aesthetic.

Between wearing an Apple Watch and leaving my phone muted, I almost never hear my ringtone, but needs and preferences vary. If you don’t wear an Apple Watch and you carry your phone in a bag or purse, a ringtone is the only way you’ll hear a call coming in.

It’s not super straightforward, but here’s how you can make a custom iPhone ringtone out of an MP3 using just your phone. Keep reading below or watch our video.

iOS 18 might revamp many built-in iPhone apps

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iOS 18 could bring some big upgrades to Notes, Mail, Photos, and Fitness.
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Apple could upgrade many of iPhone’s built-in apps with iOS 18 later this year. Reportedly, this includes Notes, Mail, Photos, and Fitness.

However, there’s no word on how Apple will improve these core iPhone apps and what features to expect.

Snag a Costco membership for just $60 (and get a $40 bonus)

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Grab a one-year membership at Costco and $40 Digital Shop Card* for only $60 during Cyber Week.
You can save on everything from groceries to Apple gear at Costco.
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A Costco Gold Star Membership can help you secure high-quality goods — including iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches and iPads — at bargain-basement prices. You can hop on the savings train now with a Costco membership deal that lets you join the warehouse club for less.

Right now, you can pick up a year-long Costco Gold Star Membership for only $60. You’ll also score a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*!

Today in Apple history: iTunes Music Store opens its doors

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The iTunes Music Store revolutionized the music industry.
The iTunes Music Store revolutionized the music industry.
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April 28: Today in Apple history: iTunes Music Store launches April 28, 2003: Apple opens the iTunes Music Store, revolutionizing the music industry and digital distribution of content.

At a time when getting music online mostly means illegal downloads from pirate services like Napster, iTunes quickly proves that customers will pay for songs — provided the service is good enough.

Upcoming OLED iPad Pro might feature next-gen M4 chip

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Could Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro sport an M4 chip?
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Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro reportedly will begin the company’s shift into AI hardware. The new tablets could sport the next-gen M4 chip to power all the AI features.

If this report proves accurate, Apple will skip bringing its existing M3 SoC to its flagship tablet lineup.

Affordable Beats Solo Buds, Beats Solo 4 headphones might launch April 30

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Lower cost Beats earbuds and headphone are supposedly on the way.
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Apple is reportedly mere days away from launching Beats Solo Buds truly wireless earbuds. And Beats Solo 4 over-the-ears headphones will also premiere on Tuesday, April 30, according to an unconfirmed report.

Both will supposedly cost significantly less than similar AirPods models, though without all the same features.