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Presidents Day MacBook Air deals slash prices to as low as $749

Amazon’s Presidents Day MacBook Air sale discounts the ultraportable laptops to as low as $749, with Best Buy offering flash deals today only as well. Grab a MacBook Air for $749 today only. Amazon is offering shoppers a bonus $50 discount on top of a $200 instant rebate on Apple’s standard M2 MacBook Air 13-inch with 16GB of RAM and… Continue Reading

How Apple Music stands firm amidst Spotify’s Premium plan hikes

A new report about Spotify’s plans for a more expensive premium tier claims that Apple is considering doing the same, but Apple Music has no reason to ever copy its streaming rival. Apple Music The days of Spotify being the most popular streaming music service in the world and yet constantly losing money, may be over. The days of Spotify… Continue Reading

Apple smart display update, Netflix in the Apple TV app, and more on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest in smart home news such as more rumors on Apple’s smart display, new devices, and smart robots. HomeKit Insider Podcast We have even more rumors on Apple’s smart home display this past week. One report reiterated a possible timeline, putting a launch at April at the earliest.… Continue Reading

Why Surfshark Alternative Number can protect you from scammers

A lot of damage can be done with a person’s phone number, from endless spam calls to fraud and scams. Surfshark Alternative Number can protect you. Alternative ID can protect you from scammers – Image credit: Surfshark Phone numbers may not seem like a potential attack vector since users can just hang up on spam, but it’s not as simple… Continue Reading

iPhone 17 design will be dramatically different, says leaker

The latest in a series of leaks about the physical chassis design of the iPhone 17 range says that it will be a significant departure from previous models. A render of the front of the iPhone 17, which isn’t expected to change so dramatically With Apple rumors, there is quite often smoke without any fire, but a new leak backs… Continue Reading

Amazon slashes up to 50% off Beats Studio Pro headphones, Studio Buds earbuds

Amazon’s steeper Beats deals deliver price cuts of up to 50% off over-ear headphones and earbuds. Save up to 50% on Beats headphones. On the heels of the Powerbeats Pro 2 launch, Amazon has issued fresh price drops on other models from the Beats line, including Studio Pro over-ear headphones. Grab Beat deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on… Continue Reading

Boox Note Air 3 C review: A good color e-ink reading experience, for iPad prices

The Boox Note Air 3 C is the best color e-ink tablet we’ve tried. Just don’t expect to get an iPad, even though you’re paying iPad prices. Boox Note Air 3 C The $499 Boox Note Air 3 C is, broadly speaking, a cross between an e-book reader and a tablet. It’s billed as having some functionality similar to a… Continue Reading

MacBook Pro rumored to get Apple Silicon M5 before iPad Pro

When consumers will see the debut of M5-based devices from Apple is coming into focus, and the shift will likely start with Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup. The next MacBook Air could be the first model to sport an M5 processor. A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple will start releasing Macs with the M5 processor beginning in the fall… Continue Reading

Apple Maps paid search ads under consideration in monetization push

Apple is once again considering adding advertising to Apple Maps, a move that could help bump up its growing Services revenue even more. Apple Maps Apple’s advertising business already serves ads for the App Store, as well as switching to an internal team for ad sales on Apple News in November. However, it may grow the ad business more by… Continue Reading

Apple Studio Display update may arrive a year later than expected

Apple’s rumored update to the Apple Studio Display may not arrive in 2025 after all, with a release in 2026 now expected for the premium Mac display. Apple Studio Display On Thursday, a report claimed an update for the Apple Studio Display is in development, which could bring an improved miniLED backlight to the design. However, a few days later,… Continue Reading

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1338, Sunday, February 16

It’s time for your guide to today’s Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going. Don’t think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever six guesses away. Want more… Continue Reading

Apple now hiring for planned downtown Detroit retail store

Apple has now confirmed long-standing rumors that it will open an Apple Store in downtown Detroit, potentially as early as this summer. Apple is hiring for a forthcoming store in downtown Detroit. Image credit: Apple The previous rumor from June 2024, has now been confirmed through a general recruitment notice on the store’s new website. No specific job positions have… Continue Reading

Rumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive content

According to a new rumor, Apple Vision Pro will finally get Apple Intelligence in an upcoming update alongside a new spatial media app. Apple Vision Pro finally getting Apple Intelligence Apple Vision Pro launched in February 2024, and very little native content or apps have been released in the year since. Apple Intelligence was revealed later in 2024, but it… Continue Reading

Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, February 16 (game #1119)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, February 15 (game #1118). Quordle was one of the original… Continue Reading

NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, February 16 (game #616)

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, February 15 (game #615). Good morning! Let’s play… Continue Reading

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