Want to Delete Your Threads Profile? Then Delete Your Instagram Account, Says Meta
Threads, Meta’s alternative to Twitter, has officially launched. But users thinking of installing the social media app just to check it out should be aware that you can’t delete your Threads profile without also deleting your Instagram account.
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Safari Turns 20 Today: ‘Fastest Web Browser Ever Created for the Mac’
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs introducing Safari on the Mac at the 2003 Macworld Expo in San Francisco. Apple advertised Safari as the “fastest web browser ever created for the Mac” at the time.
Apple said the original version of Safari loaded pages over three times faster compared to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer on the Mac. I … ⌘ Read more
First Deals of the Year Arrive for Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra With Best-Ever Prices on Amazon
It’s been weeks since we tracked solid discounts on the Apple Watch Series 8, and today Amazon has introduced the first of such deals for 2023. Below you’ll find sales on both 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 models, as well as a few Apple Watch Ultra markdowns.
Starting with the 41mm GPS Apple Watch Series 8, you can get the PRODUCT(RED) Aluminum version for [**$349.0 … ⌘ Read more
Kuo: Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset Likely to Debut at Spring Media Event or WWDC
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a tweet thread today that ongoing delays with development of Apple’s mixed-reality headset have likely pushed mass shipment of the device back to the end of the second quarter or into the third quarter of this year.
Deals: Get Up to $99 Off Apple’s 2022 iPad Air With All-Time Low Prices on Amazon
Today we’re tracking a pair of discounts on the 2022 iPad Air, including all-time low prices on a Wi-Fi and a cellular model. These deals can only be found on Amazon, and stock is fluctuating for most of the tablets.
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AMD Claims New Laptop Chip Is 30% Faster Than M1 Pro, Promises Up-To 30 Hours of Battery Life
At CES this week, AMD announced a suite of new chips for notebooks and desktop computers, with one notable announcement being the company’s new AMD Ryzen 7040 series of processors for ultrathin notebooks that will compete with Apple’s M1 Pro and [M2](ht … ⌘ Read more
Google Urges Apple Not to ‘Drop the Ball’ on Fixing Messaging in New Billboard Pushing RCS
Google is continuing on with its #GetTheMessage campaign attempting to convince Apple to adopt the RCS messaging protocol, this time taking out a large New Year’s-themed ad at Harmon Corner in Las Vegas.
The digital billboard urges Apple not to “drop the ball” on fixing its “pixelated photos and videos.”
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CES 2023: Matter-Enabled Eve Energy, Eve Door and Window, and Eve Motion Launching in March
Eve Systems today announced that Eve Door and Window, Eve Energy, and Eve Motion accessories with built-in Matter certification will be available for purchase in March 2023. The accessories will work with Matter out of the box, with no firmware updates required.
To be clear, Eve Systems has … ⌘ Read more
CES 2023: Dell Looks to Take on Apple’s Pro Display XDR With New 32-Inch 6K Display That Has a Built-In 4K Webcam and Included Stand
Dell is looking to take head-on Apple’s $4599 Pro Display XDR with a new 32-inch 6K UltraSharp display that has a built-in 4K webcam, a variety of ports, an included stand that rotates, swivels, tilts, and more.
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CES 2023: OtterBox Launches iPhone Case With Built-In Grip and MagSafe Support
OtterBox today announced the launch of OtterGrip Symmetry Series cases, which offer both MagSafe compatibility and an included grip that doesn’t need to be removed for charging.
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iPhone 16 Rumored to Feature Faster RAM, While No Improvement Expected for 2023 iPhones
The iPhone 16, destined for release in 2024, will feature faster RAM, while the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro will see no change in its type of memory, leaker ShrimpApplePro said today on Twitter.
In a tweet seen by MacRumors, the leaker s … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Titanium Frame, Taptic Buttons, Increased RAM, and More
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have several new features, including a titanium frame, solid-state buttons with haptic feedback, and [increased RAM](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/10/25/iphone-15-pro-8gb-ra … ⌘ Read more
Apple Increasing the Price Out-Of Warranty iPhone Battery Replacements Starting in March
Apple is increasing the price of out-warranty iPhone battery replacements for all iPhone models older than the iPhone 14 later this year, the company announced on its website (via Reddit).
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Seven iOS Features Launching or Expanding in 2023
2023 is upon us and it will be another busy year for iPhone software. iOS 16.3 and iOS 16.4 should be released within the first half of the year, while iOS 17 is expected to be previewed at WWDC in June and released in September.
Below, we have recapped seven iOS features that are likely to launch or expand to additional countries in 2023, such as an Apple Pay Later finan … ⌘ Read more
Apple Failed to Release a Classical Music App in 2022
In August 2021, Apple announced it had acquired classical music service Primephonic. At the time, Apple said it planned to release a dedicated classical music app in 2022, but the year has now ended without the app launching.
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Top Stories: Apple’s Plans for 2023, AirPods Tips and Tricks, and More
It’s the final day of 2022, which means many Apple fans around the world are enjoying some newly unwrapped gifts while also looking forward to what’s coming in 2023.
In addition to our roundup of expectations for 2023, this week also saw some more specific news and rumors about both current and future Apple products, so read on for all of the details … ⌘ Read more
Apple Adds iOS 16.2’s Home App Upgrade to Internal List of Major Issues
Apple has marked iOS 16.2’s Home architecture update as a major issue by adding it to an internal list of issues typically only reserved for widespread and noteworthy problems, indicating the update caused widespread and systemic issues to users’ HomeKit devices and setup.
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Apple Releases Limited-Edition AirPods Pro in Celebration of Chinese New Year
In celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year on January 22, Apple has released limited-edition second-generation AirPods Pro with a Year of the Rabbit engraving through its online store and retail stores in China, Taiwan, [Hong Kong](https://www.apple.com/hk-zh/shop/product/MQLT3ZP/A/special- … ⌘ Read more
14.1-inch iPad Pro No Longer Rumored for 2023
Apple is no longer planning to launch a 14.1-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display in early 2023, a shift from plans earlier in the year.
In June, reliable display analyst Ross Young reported that a 14.1-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED disp … ⌘ Read more
Apple Reportedly Requested Samsung to Use More Advanced Production Method for iPhone 14 Pro Displays
To create the iPhone 14 Pro’s display with the pill-shaped cutout at the top, Apple requested that Samsung, the company’s leading display supplier, use a more advanced production method that would protect the surrounding display from possible damage and loss of image quality, according to a new report by The Elec.
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‘iPhone 15 Ultra’ Won’t Be Exclusively Assembled by Foxconn
Apple has enlisted Luxshare to assemble the iPhone 15 Pro Max alongside Foxconn next year, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. It’s unclear what percentage of orders Luxshare will fulfill, but the move will help to reduce Apple’s risks of relying on a single manufacturer following [workplace issues at Foxconn](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/11/23/violent-protests-ipho … ⌘ Read more
Kuo: Apple Planning to Launch New iPad Mini in Late 2023 or Early 2024
Apple is working on a new version of the iPad mini, with mass shipments expected to start towards the end of 2023 or in the first half of 2024, according to the latest information shared by TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In a series of tweets today, Kuo said a … ⌘ Read more
First Season of Hit Apple TV+ Shows Free to Watch Until January 3
The first season of hit Apple TV+ shows, including Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Bad Sisters, and others, will be free to watch on the streaming service until January 3.
In the United States, users who are not subscribed to Apple TV+ will be able to watch the first season of Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Still Triggering False 911 Calls, Forcing Dispatchers to Reallocate Resources Away From Real Emergencies
Despite optimizations made in an iOS 16 update in November, the iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature continues to accidentally call 911 when a user may be on a rollercoaster, skiing, or doing other physical activities the device misunderstands as a car crash.
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3nm Chips From Apple Supplier TSMC to Enter Mass Production This Week
Apple’s main chip supplier TSMC will kick off mass production of 3nm chips this week, with Apple being the primary customer of the new process, which could first be used in upcoming M2 Pro chips expected to power updated MacBook Pro and Mac mini models.
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What to Buy With the Apple Gift Card You Unwrapped
Apple gift cards are always a popular gift for Christmas and other holidays, so you might have unwrapped one recently. We’ve put together a list of products to spend it on, with everything priced under $100 in the United States.
Apple used to offer two separate gift cards, including an Apple Store gift card for in-store products and an iTunes gift card for … ⌘ Read more