Monday, November 30, 2020
Apple's new App Store program that cuts in-app purchase commission rates to 15% will apply to the overwhelming majority of all iPhone, iPad, and Mac app developers, data shows.
Kensington has debuted a new Thunderbolt 3 dock, aimed at hot-desking and work-from-home environments, that can deliver up to 100 watts of power and drive dual 4K monitors.
Cyber Monday deals are in full swing, with steep savings on Apple hardware, including the new M1 Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, iMacs and more. AppleInsider has rounded up the best deals on what may be the biggest shopping day on record.
Cyber Monday is well underway, and time is running out to grab the best deals on Mac computers with aggressive holiday discounts and price wars going on today.
AppleInsider readers this week can save $75 to $200 on every 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro at Adorama with exclusive coupon discounts. Plus, save $60 on AppleCare and get an additional 5% back with the new Edge Credit Card. Total savings can reach upward of $440 off the latest notebooks bundled with AC and the Edge financing promotion.
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai has confirmed he will be stepping down on January 20, leaving the spot vacant for President-elect Joe Biden to fill following his inauguration.
Apple's iPhone camera may improve the zoom without needing to increase the size of the camera bump, with the company allegedly looking for suppliers of "folded cameras" for future models.
The new M1-equipped Mac mini has propelled Apple to the number one spot in the Japanese desktop PC market in the two weeks after the device's launch.
Sonos Cyber Monday deals are going on right now, offering $50 off two of the company's top speakers.
Google and Facebook are expected to face new antitrust lawsuits in the United States by the end of January, a report claims, with continued investigations into the activities of tech giants still potentially putting Apple into the firing line of future lawsuit attempts.
A fully functioning Apple-I computer, complete with original shipping box signed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, is set to hit the auction block in December.
Apple's robust 16-inch MacBook Pro that's equipped with an 8-core processor, 1TB SSD and upgraded AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4GB graphics is $400 off right now with coupon. Plus, save $80 on AppleCare.
Apple is preparing to open its second store in South Korea by starting a promotion for its new retail location in Seoul by offering downloadable wallpapers.
Google, Microsoft, and Facebook have signed up to a new "Tech for Good Call," a French initiative that includes principles about taxation. Amazon has declined to collaborate, however, and Apple is reportedly still in discussions.
Apple has been hit by a fine from the Italian Antitrust Authority for 10 million euro ($12M) over claims it misled consumers in marketing the water-resistance of its iPhones.
Now's the time to make sure you never run out of charge on your iPhone, iPad, or even your Mac, as Anker chargers and cables are on sale for Cyber Monday.
Special discounts on Apple's brand new Macs deliver up to $100 in savings on the Late 2020 hardware. Pick up a MacBook Air for $899, a 13-inch MacBook Pro for $1,199 and an M1 Mac mini for $639. These are the lowest prices on record for the M1 Macs.
If you want to run Windows on your Intel-based Mac, you can't afford not to pick up this bundle of 12 Mac apps worth over $1,266, which includes one year of Parallels Desktop Pro. Snap up the Cyber Monday Mac app bundle for just $42 with coupon.
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Cyber Monday promotions have gone into effect on Apple's newest hardware, with M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro systems eligible for triple-digit savings. Every Mac mini is also on sale, with discounts of up to $100 off.
Apple has updated its use of widgets in macOS Big Sur to make them more visually interesting and useful. Here's how to use the updated versions in the Notification Center.
There's no need to wait until Nov. 30 to grab Cyber Monday deals at B&H Photo. The Apple Authorized Reseller is slashing prices on hardware, along with peripherals like LG monitors. Many deals have limited inventory available at the reduced prices, with multiple exclusive discounts to check out.
The virtualization software Docker is getting closer to being usable by developers on an Apple Silicon Mac, with an early version of the tool confirmed as being able to run on the new chip architecture.
Instructors for Apple's soon-to-launch Fitness subscription have prompted the service on Instagram, with posts to their personal accounts showing what they will look like while recording workouts for subscribers.
The Apple Watch has been credited with saving another life, with one Ohio resident warned of having a high resting heart rate, which was found to be an atrial flutter.
B&H's Cyber Monday sale is going on now, with markdowns on Apple's MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro and iPad Air 4 models. Save up to $400 instantly, with units in stock and ready to ship.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
As part of its changes to the Photos app in macOS Big Sur, Apple has improved the Retouch tool. Here's how to get to grips with the editing feature to improve your images.
Photos for macOS Big Sur can now make more changes to videos, including applying filters and other adjustments. Here's how to get started with the new additions.
An Apple-produced ad spot has been released for LumiHealth, an Apple Watch-based initiative between Apple and the government of Singapore to encourage citizens to foster healthier habits.
Better than Black Friday pricing is going on now at Amazon, with Apple's latest iPad Air 4 dropping back to $559, matching the all-time record low price.
Friday, November 27, 2020
Apple this week activated a promotion that nets new Apple Music users a free five-month trial to the service, with the offer available through the company's Shazam music identification app.
Apple's Leather Sleeve for the new iPhone 12 line has just started being delivered to customers. But with a hefty price tag, we try to decide if this new accessory is worth it.
Using some custom patches to popular virtualization tool QEMU, a developer has managed to launch Windows for ARM processors on a M1 Mac with decent results.
Apple has released its strongest iPhone lineup yet, and retailers are making it easy to get the new models with deals, bundles, and discounts during Black Friday. Check out the latest free phone offers and special incentives on the new iPhone 12, along with the budget-friendly iPhone SE.
Hyper is best known for its multi-port hubs, but also make great battery and charging solutions for your Apple products. Check out their best Black Friday discounts now.
Amazon's Black Friday AirPods Pro deal has sold out, but here's where you can save $60 on the wireless earphones, with units in stock and ready to ship.
Black Friday is here and we've rounded up the best deals on Apple's iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro from around the web, saving you up to $400 on holiday gifts.
Amazon has a Black Friday deal on the new iPad Air 4, slashing $30 off the sticker price, with inventory expected to ship next week.
Sony is now rolling out the Apple TV app to its entire 2020 TV lineup, with the app also arriving on most of the 2019 lineup and select 2018 models.
Apple has released the first official trailer for "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" which debuts on Apple TV+ on December 4.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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