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Today — 16 April 2025Latest Mac & Apple News

American Airlines will soon start providing free Wi-Fi for all

16 April 2025 at 11:13

American Airlines is the most popular airline in the US, and an especially great option for Apple fans thanks to free Apple Music and Apple TV+ offers. But unlike some of its competitors, it has always charged for Wi-Fi connectivity. Fortunately, that practice is about to end: free Wi-Fi is coming to American Airlines soon.

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PSA: iOS 18.4.1 patches two major security vulnerabilities

16 April 2025 at 10:59

Apple released iOS 18.4.1, and in addition to CarPlay bug fixes, the update also patches two security vulnerabilities that Apple says were actively exploited in the wild. The security fixes are also included in macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1.

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You’ll soon be able to buy this Severance-inspired keyboard

16 April 2025 at 10:42

Not long after Severance’s second season ended, Apple’s website jokingly listed the “Lumon Terminal Pro” as part of its Mac lineup. It turns out though, one part of that product is actually being created: there’s a real-life, Severance-inspired “MDR Dasher Keyboard” in the works, and you can sign up to be the first notified when it launches.

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‘Deco’ is a fun new app that lets you create custom wallpapers to your heart’s content

16 April 2025 at 10:40

For the past couple years, Apple has put a large emphasis on lock screen customization. But, have you ever wondered: what if I could easily create my own custom wallpaper on my iPhone? This new app has the answer for you.

Deco makes personal wallpaper customization accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts and everyday users, allowing you to express yourself in a big way that you couldn’t before.

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Deals: M4 iPad Pro $290 off, M2 iPad Air all-time low clearance price, Anker 15W Qi2 charging station 49% off, more

16 April 2025 at 08:45

Today’s Apple deals are starting off with notable price drops on iPads. Firstly we have the most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro at $200 off in brand-new condition alongside an open-box offer with a full warranty at $290 off, and secondly some Amazon all-time low clearance pricing on Apple’s 512GB M2 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cell model – this is the lowest price we have tracked all-time. From there, we move over to standout accessory offers including Anker’s regularly $100 3-in-1 15W Qi2 MagGo Wireless Charging Pad at $51 shipped as well as the best price of the year Twelve South’s AirFly Pro AirPods transmitter joined by notable deals on Apple Watch bands, Mac keyboards, chargers, and more – everything awaits below.

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iPadOS 19’s multitasking could have big impact on three upcoming products

16 April 2025 at 08:25

It’s the phrase that’s like catnip to many iPad users: iPadOS 19 will reportedly make Apple’s tablet run “more like macOS” including with upgraded multitasking. We’ve heard it before, and technically Apple has accomplished it before—though with mixed results. New products in the pipeline, however, mean that iPadOS 19’s success has higher stakes than previous attempts.

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Apple touts new milestone as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2030

16 April 2025 at 07:14

Ahead of Earth Day next week, Apple has provided an update on its “Apple 2030” goal to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint. The company says it has now surpassed a “60 percent reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels.”

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Apple launches 10% discount on 16+ products when you recycle old tech

16 April 2025 at 06:31

In celebration of Earth Day right around the corner, and as we previously reported, Apple has today launched a special 10% discount offer on various products. All you have to do is bring your old tech to an Apple Store, give it to Apple for recycling, and you’ll earn the discount.

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PSA: It’s not just you, Spotify is down [U: Fixed]

16 April 2025 at 07:50

Update: Spotify says the issue is fixed as of 12 p.m. ET.

If you’re having problems with Spotify this morning, you’re not alone. An ongoing Spotify outage appears to be impacting a number of users this morning. The company says its team is “looking into this.”

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The iPhone allows anyone to create award-winning films, says Apple

16 April 2025 at 05:49

Apple has highlighted comments from award-winning filmmakers pointing to the benefits of shooting on iPhone – from speed and flexibility, to the sheer accessibility of the device.

One of them says the ability of anyone with an iPhone to create a credible short film means that we’re now “living in the age of democracy in filmmaking” …

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New report backs iPhone Fold punch-hole camera with Touch ID power button

16 April 2025 at 05:10

While the end of the wait for a foldable iPhone appears to be in sight, there’s uncertainty over Apple’s plans for the outer and inner displays of what’s being colloquially referred to as the iPhone Fold.

A new report adds weight the the suggestion that there will be no Dynamic Island on the outer display, Apple instead opting for a single punch-hole for the front-facing camera, with Touch ID used to unlock the device …

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CVE security program used by Apple and others has funding removed [U]

16 April 2025 at 04:15

The CVE security program used to track vulnerabilities in both hardware and software has had its federal funding removed with immediate effect. Apple is one of a number of tech giants who rely on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program to identify security flaws in their products.

Update: CVE board members have responded by announcing a new non-profit known as the CVE Foundation, intended to continue the work – more at the end …

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Yesterday — 15 April 2025Latest Mac & Apple News

GamePal is the perfect companion app for keeping track of your game collection

15 April 2025 at 17:01

Every gaming platform has its own app for managing games, such as Apple’s Game Center, for example. But for those who have multiple consoles, GamePal is a great companion app that helps players keep track of their entire game library.

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