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M4 MacBook Pro teardown reveals larger heatsink but few other changes

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M4 Pro MacBook Pro teardown by iFixit
iFixit's teardown gives us a look at the M4 MacBook Pro's internals.
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Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Pro offers no improvements in repairability. This is unlike other devices that Apple launched this year, which focused on making repairs easier.

iFixit’s teardown of the M4 MacBook Pro also reveals that there are no internal design changes at all.

WhatsApp finally supports voice message transcription

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Voice message transcription in WhatsApp
WhatsApp finally gets voice message transcription
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WhatsApp is taking a cue from iMessage and finally adding support for voice message transcripts. This will allow the app to show transcriptions of voice notes when you cannot listen to the audio itself.

Meta beta test voice message transcription in WhatsApp for over a year before rolling it out to the public.

15-inch MacBook Air hits its best price yet after massive 20% discount

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M4 MacBook Air coming
15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip has never been this affordable.
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Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip is on sale for its lowest price just days before Black Friday. The world’s slimmest laptop packs plenty of power, and a lower price tag makes it an even better buy.

If you take advantage of the Amazon deal, you can get the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, 16GB storage, and 256GB storage for $1,044—a whopping $255 cheaper than its MSRP.

Snag M4 iMac at killer price in this early Black Friday deal

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A line of five M4 iMacs in an Apple Store. From left to right, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Green and Blue.
M4 iMac gets a flat $149 discount in this early Black Friday deal.
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Apple’s new M4 iMac is available with a hefty $149 discount within weeks of its launch. The model with a beefier M4 processor — with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU — drops to just $1,349 on Amazon in this early Black Friday deal. You can save even more if you opt for the nano-texture glass upgrade available on this midrange model.

Other models receive similar discounts. Just be sure to check the coupon box.

iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest iPhone ever

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iPhone 17 leaks, specs and price
iPhone 17 Air might blow you away with its thinness.
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The rumored iPhone 17 Air might measure just 6mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone ever. The device reportedly will use an A19 chip fabricated on TSMC’s newer 3nm node.

The new process node should allow for higher transistor density, leading to better performance and efficiency.

Apple might soon retire its Lightning to Headphone jack adapter

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Lightning headphone adapter
The Lightning-to-Headphone jack adapter's time might be up.
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Apple might soon discontinue its Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter. The company’s online store in the United States and several other countries already lists the item as “sold out.”

The adapter remains available for sale in some countries. However, once existing stocks run out, Apple is unlikely to replenish it.

AirTag 2 reportedly launching in mid-2025 with better range

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AirTag 2 is coming next year.
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Apple’s first AirTag upgrade is another step closer to launch, with the tracking tags reportedly progressing to “manufacturing tests.” The company apparently plans to launch the second-gen AirTags in mid-2025.

Codenamed B589, the new AirTags reportedly will look the same but provide increased range and improved privacy features.

Apple’s ridiculously complex Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch goes on sale

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Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch
You can now buy the Gold Link Bracelet for your Apple Watch
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Apple is now selling a Gold Link Bracelet for the Apple Watch. Listed for $349, the band is made from 316L stainless steel alloy and features over 100 components.

Apple first showcased the band while unveiling the Apple Watch Series 10 at its September “It’s Glowtime” event.

Apple could launch a smart home camera in 2026

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Apple might enter a new product category in 2026.
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Apple could enter a new product segment in 2026 with the launch of a smart home IP camera that lets users keep an eye on things when they’re away. The company is seemingly looking to start mass production two years from now.

The smart home camera should integrate seamlessly with other devices in Apple’s ecosystem.

iOS 18.2 beta 3: All the new features and changes

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iOS 18.2 Beta 3: All the changes and features
iOS 18.2 takes another step towards its public release.
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With iOS 18.3 due for release in early December, Apple continues beta testing the OS. The third beta build is now out for developers, bringing some small changes and enhancements.

Below is a roundup of all the new features and changes in iOS 18.2 beta 3.

UPDATE: These became available to all beta testers on Tuesday. Just be aware that this is the only second round of public beta testing and the updates are labeled as such. Nevertheless, public beta 2 is the same as developer beta 3.

Apple could double iPhone production in India within two years

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iPhone 14 Pro in India
Trade war between US and China could force Apple to make more iPhones in India.
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Apple could further expand its iPhone manufacturing efforts in India over the next two years. This shift would likely occur if newly-elected US President Donald Trump implements heavy tariffs on Chinese imports.

India is already the second major iPhone production hub for Apple outside China.

iPhone 16 DIY repair parts now available from Apple

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Get official iPhone 16 repair parts and tools from Apple.
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Carrying out repairs on your new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro is now easier than before. You can purchase the repair parts and tools for the latest iPhones from Apple’s Self Service Repair store.

The replacement components and tools are available to customers in the US and parts of Europe.

M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro and iMac hit store shelves

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Apple's new M4 Macs are here!
Apple's new M4 Macs are here!
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Apple’s newest M4-equipped Macs — iMac, MacBook Pro and the redesigned Mac mini — reached store shelves Friday. Customers who placed preorders for delivery should receive their new computers today, too.

Apple announced its new Macs in the last week of October through press releases.

iPhone 15 is the world’s best-selling smartphone

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iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max was the world's second highest selling smartphone in Q3 2024.
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Despite nearing its first anniversary, the iPhone 15 was the world’s highest-selling smartphone in Q3 2024. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro occupied the second and third positions, respectively.

In total, four iPhones were among the best-selling smartphones in Q3 2024.

Apple Intelligence servers could use M4 chips starting in 2025

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M4 Pro and M4 Max chips
Apple's M4 chip could soon power its servers in the future.
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Apple reportedly will switch its servers that power Apple Intelligence to M4 chips next year. Currently, these servers use the M2 Ultra, the same chip found inside the Mac Pro and Mac Studio.

Apple is also reportedly in talks with Foxconn to manufacture AI servers to enhance the company’s AI processing capabilities.

M4 vs. M3 MacBook Pro comparison: What’s different?

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M3 vs. M4 MacBook Pro comparison
How's the M4 MacBook Pro family different from its M3 predecessors?
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Apple gave its MacBook Pro lineup an M4-focused refresh last week. From the outside, the new laptops might look the same as their M3 predecessors, but that’s not the case.

Look closely, and you’ll notice the M4 MacBook Pros come with subtle yet important upgrades. Read below to learn everything that’s changed between the M4 and M3 MacBook Pro family.

Your iPhone could soon show how long it takes to charge

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ESR Qi2 3-in-1 charging station showing iPhone and AirPods on charge
iPhones currently do not display how long they will take to charge.
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iOS 18.2 could introduce a new feature that would tell how long your iPhone will take to charge. As of now, iPhones only show the battery percentage while charging and little else.

Almost all Android phones show the remaining time for a full charge on the lock screen when topping up their battery wired or wirelessly.

Apple’s next iPad Air could get a 90Hz display

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Apple's next iPad Air might get a 90Hz display.
An iPad Air with 90Hz display? Yes, please!
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Apple is allegedly working on a 90Hz display for the next-gen iPad Air, 24-inch iMac, and the Studio Display. All these devices currently sport a 60Hz panel.

The 90Hz screen will apparently debut on the M3 iPad Air before making its way to other devices.

Apple’s cheaper Vision headset could be a few years away

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Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day
Vision Pro could get an M5 upgrade in M5 next year.
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According to a reputed Apple analyst, Apple’s cheaper Vision might only arrive after 2027. This contradicts recent reports of the AR/VR headset launching in 2025.

Instead, Apple will seemingly launch an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5 chip in 2025.