Nomad Introduces Revamped ‘ChargeKey’ With Lightning and USB-C Options Popular accessory maker Nomad today announced the reintroduction of the ChargeKey, a classic Nomad product that has been updated with a new look and with 2023 performance standards. The ChargeKey is a pocketable charger that attaches to a keychain. It features magnetic tips that connect to one another when the ChargeKey is not in use, and then …

Deals: Apple’s M1 MacBook Air Returns to Best-Ever Price of $749.99 on Amazon Last week during Prime Day, Amazon introduced a new all-time low price on the 2020 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Air. This deal has been unavailable since the event ended, but today Amazon brought back the record low price of $749.99 for the 256GB M1 MacBook Air, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a lin…

iPhone SE Remains Safe Buy as New Model No Longer Expected to Launch Next Year After speaking with supply chain companies in Asia, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O’Malley believe that Apple is no longer planning to launch a fourth-generation iPhone SE in 2024. In a research note today, the analysts said the device was expected to feature an Apple-designed 5G modem, but the plans appear to be delayed. Apple has re…

This Week in Apple: Driving Mr. Brimley (Member Post) This week we wish a happy birthday to the App Store, dip a toe in the the warm waters of the beta pool, and try to remember what those shows our friends have recommended but we never go around to watching.… This story is for Six Colors members only. Become a member to get access to exclusive stories, podcasts, and community..

(Podcast) Upgrade 468: Nonstop Bangers Involving Saxophone Solos As the Public Betas arrive, there’s breaking bad news for Mac Pro fans, Jason has an invitation for Tim Cook, and we explore our favorite Emoji.…

Unity adds visionOS beta program ↦ Following up on its appearance in the WWDC keynote, 3D authoring platform Unity announced on Wednesday that it is launching a beta program for visionOS development.…

Users are turning around on Apple Maps ↦ Writing at the Wall Street Journal, Ann-Marie Alcántara reports that the tide is turning on Apple Maps (Apple News link): The biggest competitive advantage Apple Maps has over Google is its deeper integration in the iPhone.…

(Sponsor) The Dirty Secret of OS Updates Getting OS updates installed on end user devices should be easy. After all, it’s one of the simplest yet most impactful ways that every employee can practice good security. …

(Podcast) The Rebound 453: Downtime at the Cap’n Crunch Factory A few of our favorite things about the public betas.…

(Podcast) Clockwise 512: A Chonky Boy The sites, apps, and services we use for research; how our university tech setups influenced our lives; the navigation apps we use; and our favorite features from Apple’s OS betas.…

iPhone 15 Pro Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E: Here’s What That Means Apple plans to add Wi-Fi 6E support to some of its latest iPhones, according to a research note today from Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O’Malley. Wi-Fi 6E is rumored to be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to stick with regular Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6E will allow fo…

Apple Threatens to Pull FaceTime and iMessage in the UK Over Proposed Surveillance Law Changes Apple says it will pull services including FaceTime and iMessage in the UK if plans to amend surveillance legislation that would require tech companies to make major security and privacy changes go ahead (via BBC News). The UK government is planning to update the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which came into effect in 2016. The Act of Parliam…

iOS 17 Beta Adds Two New Siri Voices for British Users In Apple’s iOS 17 beta, two new “British” Siri voices have been discovered that can be selected from the Settings app by going to ‌‌Siri‌‌ & Search and then selecting ‌‌Siri‌‌ Voice. The new voices are the third and fourth options, which join the original two “British” ‌‌Siri‌‌ voices. The two new “British” voices, which sound more natural than…

iPhone 15 Launch Could Be Delayed Until October, Claims BoA Analyst Apple’s launch of the iPhone 15 series could be delayed by a “few weeks,” pushing the debut of the company’s next-generation smartphone lineup beyond its usual September timeframe, according to Wamsi Mohan, a global securities analyst at Bank of America. Mohan shared his prediction in a research note obtained by Barrons after conducting channel…

YouTube Premium Quietly Hikes Subscription Prices in the US Google has quietly increased its YouTube Premium subscription prices for newcomers in the United States (via 9to5Google). Individual YouTube Premium subscriptions now cost $13.99 per month, up $2 from the previous $11.99 price. Signing up to a monthly subscription from within the iOS YouTube app has also increased to $18.99, up from $15.99. A…

Netflix Gains Six Million Subscribers After Password Sharing Crackdown Netflix earlier this year began cracking down on password sharing in the United States and other countries, and the effort has been successful, the company said today. Netflix gained 5.9 million new global subscribers in the second quarter of 2023, including more than one million in the U.S. and Canada, according to its most recent earnings repo…

Next AirPods Max Could Adopt These Five Features From Beats Studio Pro and AirPods Pro While rumors about second-generation AirPods Max have been slim so far, there are a handful of features that the over-ear headphones could adopt from the new Beats Studio Pro and the second-generation AirPods Pro. Below, we have listed five features that are likely for the next AirPods Max, which are expected to launch later next year at the ea…

Netflix Nixes Cheapest $9.99 Plan in U.S., Ad-Free Streaming Now Starts at $15.49 Per Month Netflix today quietly eliminated its most affordable ad-free plan in the United States and the United Kingdom, raising the price of ad-free streaming options. In the U.S., the Basic plan was priced at $9.99 per month, and with its removal, ad-free streaming now starts at $15.49 per month. Netflix subscribers can opt for the $6.99 per month “Sta…

iOS 17: How to Get Siri to Read Web Articles to You In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has added a new Siri ability that means you can get the virtual assistant to read web articles aloud to you just like an audiobook, even if your device is locked. Keep reading to learn how it’s done on iPhone and iPad. If you tend to be put off by the thought of reading long-form articles on the web on a small scr…

Deals: Amazon Takes $250 Off 16-Inch MacBook Pro With Multiple All-Time Low Prices Amazon today has a pair of all-time low discounts on the 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, all of which are in stock and ready to ship today. Most computers have a delivery date of July 25 for orders placed in the United States. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payme…