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Today — 27 December 2024Latest Mac & Apple News

Best iPhone apps to enhance your experience with Apple Music

27 December 2024 at 15:32

Although iOS comes with a native Apple Music app, there are some third-party apps that offer even better experiences for those who subscribe to Apple’s streaming service. If you’re an Apple Music subscriber and want to find out how to better enjoy your music library, check out some of the best iOS apps with Apple Music integration.

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iPhone 14 and iPhone SE no longer available in most EU countries

27 December 2024 at 15:22

As previously reported, Apple will no longer sell the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in the European Union due to local legislation that requires all smartphones sold there to have a USB-C port. After removing these models from the online store in some countries such as Switzerland, Apple has now ended sales of the iPhone 14 and SE in most EU countries.

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iPhone 16 Pro three months later: The final verdict is mixed

27 December 2024 at 12:51

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro launched just over three months ago. I’ve used the device daily ever since, and there’s a lot to love about it—but it’s not all good news. Here’s how the latest flagship iPhone has fared for me three months in.

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Here are four Apple TV 4K features you might be missing out on

27 December 2024 at 10:50

Apple TV 4K gets better every year through regular software updates and even the occasional hardware bump. But it truly shines when paired with other Apple devices. Here are four Apple TV 4K features you’ll gain when using the device alongside Apple’s other products.

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Ted Lasso co-creator teases season 4 ‘self-reboot,’ Shrinking season 3 tidbits

27 December 2024 at 09:02

Bill Lawrence has been behind three of the most successful Apple TV+ shows to date. He’s co-creator of Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and Bad Monkey. In a new interview with The Los Angeles Times, Lawrence has spilled new details on the upcoming Ted Lasso season 4 and Shrinking season 3.

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Deals: M2 iPad Air $149 off, MacBooks up to $400 off, Nomad Apple accessory sale, Magic Mouse, more

27 December 2024 at 08:45

Alongside a sweet ongoing Amazon all-time low on the 16GB/512GB M4 Mac mini as well as up to $300 off M4 Pro MacBook Pro models, we have a fresh batch of deals today. Best Buy has now launched a giant New Year sale with up to $400 off M3 MacBooks, iPad offers, and more, but Amazon also landed today with the return of all-time low prices on select M2 iPad Air configurations at up to $149 off alongside a SanDisk storage sale and all five colors of the 2024 Beats Pill at Black Friday pricing. But perhaps most notable of all, Nomad is giving folks one last chance to save on some of the best accessories for all of the Apple gear you might have just scored for the holidays – all of the details you need are right here and everything else is down below. 

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Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ will offer three reasons to put it in every room of your house

27 December 2024 at 07:52

Apple is planning a big smart home push in 2025 that will come with at least three product launches. One of those devices is a brand new smart display product I’ve been calling the ‘HomePad.’ Here are three reasons you may want to put HomePad in every room of your house.

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Yesterday — 26 December 2024Latest Mac & Apple News

Apple announces limited edition AirTag in Japan to celebrate Year of the Snake

26 December 2024 at 16:53

Every year, many companies introduce special products based on the signs of the zodiac to celebrate the New Year in Japan. As 2025 will be the Year of the Snake, Apple has now announced a limited edition AirTag with a unique snake engraving.

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Bluesky launches beta version of Trending Topics feature

26 December 2024 at 15:54

The microblogging platform Bluesky announced this week an important new feature for its users – Trending Topics. With the update, people can see what everyone is talking about on Bluesky. However, the feature still has a number of limitations.

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Apple TV+ teases mysterious announcement on the first weekend of 2025

26 December 2024 at 14:54

2025 is almost here, and Apple seems to have something special to announce for Apple TV+ on the first weekend of the year. The company has been teasing a mysterious special announcement on social media, inviting people to “save the date.”

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Nomad makes traveling a breeze with affordable eSIMs for iPhone [Save 20%]

26 December 2024 at 13:54

If you like to travel as much as we do here at 9to5Mac, Nomad is the perfect service for you. Nomad makes traveling a breeze by removing the headache of keeping your iPhone connected while on the go.

Nomad is also running a rare promotion for 9to5Mac readers. Use promo code CHRISTMAS24 at checkout to score a 20% discount on TWO orders. Valid until 12/29 23:59pm PST.

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Rumor Replay: Apple’s doorbell product, AirPods Pro 3, and iOS 19 devices

26 December 2024 at 12:58

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: Apple’s smart doorbell project, new AirPods Pro developments, iOS 19 device compatibility, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

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Asus ProArt Display 5K review: An excellent budget-friendly Apple Studio Display alternative [Video]

26 December 2024 at 10:53

The , with an MSRP that’s half the price of the Apple Studio Display, yields the same 5K resolution (5120×2880) in a similar 27-inch form factor. If you’re looking for a more affordable 5K display when compared to the Studio Display, it’s worth your consideration. Watch my hands-on video review, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more.

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Apple Watch can help you ‘quit quitting’ on fitness goals, says new video

26 December 2024 at 09:40

It’s the time of year when many of us are thinking about goals and resolutions for the year ahead. The latest video from Apple points to Apple Watch as the device that can help you ‘quit quitting’ on your goals.

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Deals: 512GB M4 Mac mini all-time low, Apple Pencil Pro, M4 iMac up to $200 off, charging gear, more

26 December 2024 at 08:49

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with a headliner deal featuring Apple’s elevated 16GB/512GB M4 Mac mini now down at the Amazon all-time low with $100 in savings. That deal joins the return of Black Friday pricing on Apple Pencil Pro at Amazon alongside a series of M4 iMac configurations at up to $200 off. You’ll also find ongoing all-time lows on M4 Pro MacBook Pro models and a host of charging gear starting from just $5. 

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Severance season 2 is almost here, and you can watch the first 8 minutes now

26 December 2024 at 07:45

One of Apple’s most anticipated returning series, Severance, is back with season 2 on January 17. Now, as a holiday treat for viewers, Apple TV+ has released the first eight minutes of the Severance season 2 premiere as a special preview.

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