Amazon Takes Up to $400 Off M4 MacBook Pro, Available From $1,449 Today we’re tracking a collection of discounts on Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro at Amazon, including as much as $400 off select models of the computer. All of these deals have been applied automatically on Amazon and do not require an on-page coupon in order to see the final sale price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you clic…

iPhone 16 Still Banned in Indonesia Despite $1B Apple Investment Deal Apple is still barred from selling iPhone 16 models in Indonesia despite agreeing to build a local production facility there, as it has not met domestic content rules, the country’s industry minister said on Wednesday (via Reuters). Indonesia’s minister of industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, reportedly met with Apple’s VP of global government…

New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Launching This Year With One Thing in Common It was recently reported that new Apple TV and new HomePod mini models will launch this year, and the devices are expected to have one thing in common. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman last month reported that the new Apple TV and the new HomePod mini will be equipped with Apple’s own combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip. Gurman said the chip supports Wi-Fi…

Siri’s Biggest Upgrade Won’t Arrive Until iOS 19 iOS 18.4 is expected to be released in April with several new Apple Intelligence enhancements for Siri, including on-screen awareness, deeper per-app controls, and better understanding of a user’s personal context. However, an even bigger upgrade planned for Siri is still more than a year away, according to a recent report. A few months ago, Bl…

5 Reasons to Wait for Next Year’s MacBook Pro Apple in October 2024 overhauled its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, adding M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Thunderbolt 5 ports on higher-end models, display changes, and more. That’s quite a lot of updates in one go, but if you think this means a further major refresh for the MacBook Pro is now several years away, think again. Bloomberg’s…

Apple Watch Chips Now Being Made in the U.S. for the First Time Apple has expanded its production footprint in the United States, with its S9 chip for the Apple Watch now reportedly being manufactured at TSMC’s facility in Arizona. According to technology columnist Tim Culpan, TSMC has now started producing Apple’s S9 System-in-Package (SiP) chip near Phoenix, Arizona at its Fab 21 plant. The company commen…

Razer Shows Off Gaming Chair With Integrated Heating and Cooling Razer today introduced Project Arielle, a next-generation conceptual gaming chair that it is developing. The mesh gaming chair has integrated heating and cooling functions thanks to a bladeless fan system located at the base of the backrest. The chair offers three adjustable fan speeds for personalized cooling, and Razer says that the heat dis…

Apple Aiming to Launch iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 ‘By April’ Earlier today, we reported on a proven leaker’s claim that a new iPhone SE and iPad 11 would be released alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Just minutes later, however, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman put the kibosh on that rumor. In a follow-up social media post, Gurman said an iPhone SE replacement and new iPads are “being developed on the iOS 18.3 …

Apple’s WWDC 2025 Swift Student Challenge Starts on February 3 The 2025 Swift Student Challenge that’s taking place ahead of WWDC is set to begin on Monday, February 3, Apple announced today on its developer website. With the Swift Student Challenge, students from around the world can showcase their coding skills and creativity by developing app concepts using Swift Playgrounds or Xcode. The contest also p…

CES 2025 Day 2: Power Banks, Chargers, Hubs and Other Cool Apple Acessories CES 2025 is in full swing, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera is back with another video showcasing new and upcoming tech products. Today’s video highlights a range of Apple accessories, including power banks, hubs, Qi2 chargers, Find My devices, and more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Anker had a 25,000mAh pow…

Apple Seeds Second Betas of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3 to Developers Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3 updates for testing purposes. The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the settings app on each device. There were no notable new features found in the updates, but code suggests that Apple will add su…

Apple Releases Second Betas of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming three weeks after Apple released the first betas. iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software update. There are no new Apple Int…

Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.3 to Developers Apple today provided developers with the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, with the second beta coming three weeks after Apple released the first beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer ac…

New iPhone SE and iPad 11 Launch Timing Allegedly Revealed by Leaker A new iPhone SE and an iPad 11 might be coming very soon. In late December, a private account on X with a track record of leaking accurate iOS-related information said devices codenamed “V59” and “J481” will be released alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously reported that “V59” is a new iPhone SE, and that “J…

Anker Launches New USB-C Portable Battery and Wall Charger With Smart Displays, Plus More Accessory Deals Anker this week debuted a pair of new charging accessories, including a 25,000 mAh portable battery and 140W wall charger. Although these “high-power” Anker devices just went up for purchase today, you can already save $10 on each product when purchased on Anker’s website. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link…

Nanoleaf Launches LED Light Therapy Face Mask, Floor Lamp, Lightstrips and More Nanoleaf, known for its popular HomeKit-connected light panels, today announced the launch of several new Nanoleaf devices and an expansion into a new product category. The new Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Face Mask is a skincare device that uses LEDs to deliver Near Infrared Light (NIR) to treat skin concerns that include fine lines, acne, and u…

How to Change Your Default iPhone Apps In iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a way for users to select their preferred default apps for iPhone. Apple initially promised that the feature would be coming to the European Union, but it is actually available worldwide. The Freedom to Choose – Why It Matters The freedom to choose default apps on iPhone represents a marked shift in Apple’s traditi…

Apple Vision Pro to Support NVIDIA’s ‘GeForce NOW’ Cloud Gaming Service via Safari The Apple Vision Pro headset will soon support NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform, the company today announced. NVIDIA announced at CES 2025 that it is collaborating with Apple to bring GeForce NOW to the Vision Pro using Safari, with updates to the platform expected to roll out later this month. This will enable users to access AAA tit…

Swippitt Debuts Phone Charging Hub With Automated Battery Swapper Swippitt has introduced an innovative charging solution at CES that aims to eliminate the need to manually plug in your iPhone. The system consists of a bread bin-style hub that automatically swaps depleted battery packs with fresh ones through specially designed phone cases. The Swippitt Hub houses five 3,500mAh battery packs and works with co…

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 15 Lineup in Europe Apple this week began selling refurbished iPhone 15 models for the first time in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, offering the prior-generation iPhones at a discount for the first time since their 2023 launch. The iPhone 15 is available in the above countries with a 15% discount compared to the equivalent brand new models. Currently only 128G…