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    Happy 24th Anniversary, iPod

    Author: Juli Clover The first-generation iPod came out on November 10, 2001, making today the 24th anniversary of the device's launch. Apple announced it in late October, but November 10 was the first day customers were able to get their hands on it. Even way back in 2001, there were leaks...
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    B&H Lists HomePod Mini as Discontinued Amid Refresh Rumors

    Author: Juli Clover Apple product retailer B&H is listing all HomePod mini models as discontinued, and no longer offering them for sale. Some other retailers are also listing the HomePod mini as out of stock or on backorder, which suggests that an update isn't too far off. Adorama lists the...
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    Five Years of Apple Silicon: M1 to M5 Performance Comparison

    Author: Juli Clover Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Apple silicon chip that replaced Intel chips in Apple's Mac lineup. The first Apple silicon chip, the M1, was unveiled on November 10, 2020. The M1 debuted in the MacBook Air, Mac mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro. The ‌M1‌ chip was...
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    Samsung SmartThings for iPhone Gets Siri Shortcuts Support and Enhanced Apple Watch Features

    Author: Juli Clover Samsung today updated its SmartThings app for the iPhone, adding several new features for those who own Samsung products or devices connected to the SmartThings ecosystem. Samsung says that the changes are helpful for households with both Galaxy and Apple devices. Device...
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    iPhone Air Sales Are So Bad That Apple's Delaying the Next-Generation Version

    Author: Juli Clover The thin, light iPhone Air sold so poorly that Apple has decided to delay the launch of the next-generation ‌iPhone Air‌ that was scheduled to come out alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, reports The Information. Apple initially planned to release a new ‌iPhone Air‌ in fall...
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    Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Apple Vision Pro

    Author: Juli Clover Samsung recently came out with the Galaxy XR, its first mixed reality headset. The Galaxy XR competes with the Apple Vision Pro, so we thought we'd pick one up to see how it compares to Apple's headset. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In...
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    The Best Early Black Friday iPhone Deals

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro...
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    M3 iPad Air vs. M5 iPad Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple recently updated the iPad Pro, widening the gap with the iPad Air, but how different are the two product lines and which should you buy? Earlier this year, Apple refreshed the ‌iPad Air‌ with the M3 chip—a minor update over the previous model from 2024 which...
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    AI-Powered Apple Health+ Service Still Coming Next Year

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple is still planning to introduce a new AI-powered "Health+" service in 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman revisited the rumor about a revamped Health app in the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter. Apple is apparently planning to overhaul...
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    MacRumors Readers Can Get 40% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Satechi and MacRumors have partnered up this week to offer our readers an exclusive 40 percent discount on select products for a limited time. This sale is available only on Satechi's website, and it will run through this Sunday, November 16. Note: MacRumors is an...
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    AirPods 4 Hit New Low Price of $84.99 on Amazon

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Over the weekend we began tracking a deal on the base model of Apple's AirPods 4, and today Amazon has discounted the wireless earbuds to an even lower price of $84.99, down from $129.00. With this increased discount, Amazon's price is now the lowest we've ever tracked...
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    OLED Display Coming to M6 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, Not Base M6 Model

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple will initially reserve its MacBook Pro OLED display upgrade to the high-end 14-inch and 16-inch models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, while the base 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro will continue to feature a mini-LED based screen, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman...
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    No Ad Tier for Apple TV 'At This Time,' According to Eddy Cue

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple TV has "no plans" to launch an ad-supported streaming tier for the platform, according to Apple's head of services Eddy Cue, speaking in interview with Screen International. Asked if there were plans for a tier with ads, Cue said: "Nothing at this time. Again, I...
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    Apple to Hide Selfie Camera Under Display for 20th Anniversary iPhone

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple will conceal the front-facing camera under the screen of its 2027 iPhone, a Chinese leaker said today, corroborating reports that Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone will have no visible cutouts in the display. Weibo-based account Digital Chat Station said Apple's...
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    Today's Your Last Chance to Shop Our Exclusive 15% Off Sale at Nomad

    Author: Mitchel Broussard We've partnered with Nomad this week to get you an extra 15 percent off in stock gear with the code MR2025 at checkout, allowing our readers a chance to save on iPhone 17 cases, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe-compatible products, and more. Additionally, Nomad is currently...
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    AirPods 4 Drop to $89.99 Record Low Price on Amazon

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Apple's AirPods 4 have dropped to $89.99 on Amazon this weekend, down from $129.00. This is a match of the lowest price we've ever tracked on the AirPods 4 on Amazon, and it's for the base model without Active Noise Cancellation. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate...
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    Apple Developing These 5 New Satellite Features for iPhone

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple is working on a series of new satellite connectivity features for the iPhone, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In this week's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman revealed that the new features in development include: Apple Maps via satellite: Navigation in Apple...
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    Future of Apple Fitness+ 'Under Review'

    Author: Hartley Charlton The future of Apple Fitness+ is "under review" amid a reorganization of the service, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that Apple Fitness+ remains one of the company's "weakest digital offerings."...
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    Top Stories: iOS 26.1 Released, iOS 26.2 Beta, iPhone 18 Rumors, and More

    Author: MacRumors Staff Things were busy in Apple software land this week, with the public release of iOS 26.1 and updates for Apple's other platforms being quickly followed by the round of 26.2 betas with plenty more changes in store. On the hardware side, we're still wondering whether...
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    The Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals on MacBook, Apple Watch, iPad, and More

    Author: Mitchel Broussard We're officially in the month of Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 28 in 2025. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. In this article...