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Apple ‘Watch X’ with new design might arrive in 2024

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The Apple Watch's 10th anniversary upgrade could be a special one.
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Apple is planning some big upgrades for the 2024 Apple Watch. Reportedly called the “Watch X,” it could debut with a slimmer chassis, a new watch band mechanism and other major changes.

With the Watch X launch, Apple plans to celebrate the Apple Watch’s 10th anniversary.

iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Bionic chip might sport 6-core GPU, 6GB RAM

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iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Bionic chip could sport an extra GPU core.
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Apple’s upcoming A17 Bionic, the 3nm chip that reportedly will power iPhone 15 Pro, could feature a six-core CPU and six GPU cores. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro’s A16 Bionic uses a five-core GPU.

Based on TSMC’s advanced 3nm node, which increases transistor density to boost processing power while simultaneously reducing power consumption, the A17 Bionic reportedly will ship with 6GB LPDDR5 RAM. (That’s the same as the iPhone 14 Pro series.)

Apple’s M3 Max chip spotted with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU

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Apple could bump the CPU and GPU core count on the M3 Max.
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Apple’s next-generation M3 Max could feature a staggering 16-core CPU and 40 GPU cores. A third-party Mac developer spotted the chip in test logs running inside a high-end MacBook Pro.

This new high-end Apple silicon should find its way inside the 2024 MacBook Pro. It should also power other high-end Macs due to launch in 2024.

Here are all the M3 Macs in development

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Here are the M3-powered Macs expected in fall 2023
A new M3 Mac with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU has been spotted in developer logs.
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Apple is working on a slew of M3-powered Macs for late 2023 and 2024, and the latest mystery machine spotted on developers’ logs appears to be a new Mac mini.

The M3 chip, the next-gen Apple silicon that will power these Macs, should be based on the 3nm node, offering superior performance and efficiency.

iPhone 15 launch event reportedly will happen on September 13

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Rumors indicate you should mark your calendar for September 13, possibly with a staggered iPhone 15 rollout to follow.
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Apple could unveil the iPhone 15 lineup on September 13, with a staggered launch after that to avoid supply chain and logistics problems.

The company typically holds the launch event for new iPhones in the first or second week of September. So, this rumored date for the iPhone 15 announcement sounds totally plausible.

Get 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $150 off in amazing back-to-school sale

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2022 MacBook Air with M2 processor
The perfect laptop for college going students is discounted by $150.
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Need to buy a new laptop for your school or college before the sessions begin? There’s no better laptop for you than Apple’s M2 MacBook Air.

If you are ready to pull the trigger now, Best Buy is offering a sweet $150 off the machine. So, you can get the slim and powerful 13-inch Air for just $949.

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Elon Musk wants Tim Cook to lower App Store fees for Twitter creators

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Musk wants Apple to not charge its fees on the money X creators make.
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Elon Musk wants creators on X to make more money. And for this, he plans to talk to Apple CEO Tim Cook about lowering the App Store fees for creators on Twitter X.

The billionaire wants Apple to only charge its 30% commission on the amount that X keeps, not the money a creator receives.

This deal on Apple’s Pro Display XDR will ease the sting

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Get the stunning Pro Display XDR with up to $300 off.
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If you are in the market for a 6K display for your Mac, it is hard to beat Apple’s Pro Display XDR. The 32-inch display with nano-texture glass is down to $5,699 on Amazon after a hefty $300 discount. And if you want the standard glass variant, it’s available with a $200 off.

Stocks are limited on this fantastic deal, so pull the trigger on the offer as soon as possible.

iPhone 15 Pro’s massive upgrades could cost you

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More premium in-hand feel? Customizable Action button? iPhone 15 Pro is shaping up to be a big upgrade.
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This year’s iPhone 15 Pro models will feature “stronger, lighter and more premium” titanium edges, according to a reliable source. And a customizable Action button could be another highlight, letting users quickly enable Focus mode, launch the Camera app or perform other common tasks.

All those new features could jack up the cost of the iPhone 15 Pro line considerably.

13-inch M2 MacBook Pro gets a big $200 discount

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13-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple M2 processor
Look past the dated design, and the M2 MacBook Pro is a great deal at its discounted price.
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Looking to buy a new MacBook Pro but find the 14-inch and 16-inch models expensive? You might consider buying the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which costs a much more reasonable $1,299.

And if you jump on Amazon’s latest deal, you can get the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip for just $1,099, a sweet $200 off.

AirTag 4-pack sale beats Prime Day’s lowest price

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Pick up a few extra AirTags by taking advantage of this deal.
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If you keep forgetting or misplacing things, an AirTag will make your life much easier. Apple’s tracking tag can help you track lost or stolen items, even when they are not within your iPhone’s reach.

And what’s better than one AirTag? Four! And while an AirTag four-pack retails for $99, Amazon is currently discounting them to $84.99.

AirPods Pro 2 deal knocks 20% off the best wireless earbuds for iPhone

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At a glance, they could be AirPods Pro, but they're AirPods Pro 2, with many internal upgrades.
What's your reason not to buy the AirPods Pro 2 at its discounted price?
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If you are looking for a new pair of earphones for your iPhone, the AirPods Pro 2 are an obvious choice. And if you take advantage of Amazon’s latest deal, you can grab the earbuds for as low as $199.

This is a sweet $50 off the earphones’ retail price, making them much more affordable.

India becomes Apple’s fifth-largest iPhone market

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In some lighting, the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro looks OK. In others, not so much.
iPhone sales are reaching new heights in India.
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India surpassed France and Germany to become the fifth-largest iPhone market for Apple in Q2 2023. This is the first time India has become one of Apple’s top five iPhone markets.

The Asian country has emerged as a key market for Apple in recent years. It now trails China, the US, Japan and the U.K. in iPhone sales.

Apple reportedly considers hiking iPhone 15 Pro prices

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
Are you ready to pay more for the iPhone 15 Pro?
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Apple is mulling raising prices for the iPhone 15 Pro and its Pro Max sibling in the United States. The company has yet to make a final decision on the matter, though.

The Cupertino giant has also asked its suppliers to manufacture about 85 million iPhone 15 units.

Snag Apple Watch Series 8 for as low as $329

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Why would you want to miss this Apple Watch Series 8 deal?
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Apple Watch is one of the best accessories you can get for your iPhone. The smartwatch will complement your iPhone by mirroring key notifications and tracking your key health metrics.

If you are using an old Apple Watch or have yet to try one, now is the time. Amazon’s latest deal has slashed $70 off the Apple Watch Series 8, dropping its price to as low as $329.

M1 MacBook Air drops back to its amazing Prime Day price

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You won't find a better deal on the M1 MacBook Air than this.
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Apple’s M1 MacBook Air was available for just $749.99 on Prime Day earlier this month. In case you missed that deal, Amazon is again discounting the machine to $749, knocking a staggering $250 off its retail price.

If you need a new laptop, this is the deal you should not miss. At $749.99, the M1 MacBook Air provides one of the cheapest ways to get into Apple’s ecosystem.

Apple’s brilliant iPad Pro Magic Keyboard gets a stellar $55 discount

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This is the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard deal you were waiting for.
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Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro and iPad Air is a great albeit expensive accessory. But if you want an external keyboard for your iPad, you can’t go wrong with Apple’s offering.

Take advantage of Amazon’s latest deal to save up to $55 on the keyboard accessory. This means you can get the Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro for as low as $245.95.

First Final Cut Pro update for iPad adds support for new keyboard shortcuts

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Final Cut Pro for iPad gives users the ultimate mobile studio for all their video and editing needs — no matter where they are.
Final Cut Pro for iPad's first update is here.
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Apple on Tuesday rolled out the first update for Final Cut Pro for iPad since its release in May this year. The v1.1 release adds support for new keyboard shortcuts and improves the app’s overall stability and performance.

Final Cut’s iPad version is not as feature-rich as its Mac version. Apple is working on reducing that gap, with the latest update taking a small step in achieving this.

Get the MacBook Pro you want at the discount you need

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The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the best laptop you can buy at its discounted price.
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Apple’s 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro represents the best of what the company has to offer in a laptop. But it is equally expensive, putting it out of reach for many.

With Amazon’s latest deal, the 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a fair bit cheaper after a $250 discount. This brings the entry-level model’s price down to $2,249 from $2,499.

How to downgrade your iPhone from iOS 17 beta to iOS 16

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Downgrading iPhone from iOS 17 beta to iOS 16
Yep, you can always go back to iOS 16 from iOS 17 beta.
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Installing the iOS 17 beta is a great way to try all the new features before the operating system’s public release — if you can stomach a little inevitable iPhone flakiness. Some people can, some people can’t. If you gave the iOS 17 beta a shot and now regret your decision, don’t worry: You can downgrade your iPhone to iOS 16.

Follow this guide to safely downgrade your iPhone to a stable iOS 16 release from iOS 17 beta.

Save $100 on Apple’s most powerful iPad ever

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iPad Pro 2022 Back View
Apple's latest is labeled "iPad Pro," the only visible difference between it and the 2021 model.
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Apple’s 2022 iPad Pro lineup is the perfect laptop replacement for many. And if you are looking to buy the M2 iPad Pro, you can save up to $100 on it.

Amazon is offering up to $70 off on the 11-inch iPad Pro and up to $100 off on the 12.9-inch model. The discount varies depending on the storage and connectivity configuration you opt for.