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Apple’s latest iOS 18 beta walks back some changes to the redesigned Photos app

Apple’s latest iOS 18 beta walks back some changes to the redesigned Photos app

Apple is pumping the brakes on some of its updates to the Photos app in iOS 18. The company made some changes — removing some features and tweaking others — on Monday to address user feedback. The pared-down version can be found in the software’s fifth developer beta, which app makers can install today.The biggest change is that Apple removed the Carousel from the Photos app altogether. The iOS 18 feature used “on-device intelligence” (which, confusingly, isn’t the same as Apple Intelligence) to aggregate what it thought was your best content, placing them in a swipeable row. Previously found to…
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Apple’s 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is $250 off right now and cheaper than ever

Apple’s 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is $250 off right now and cheaper than ever

No matter how many years have passed since I had to prepare to go back to school, I can't help but feel like August requires getting some new equipment. If you're the same, then it's worth looking at the 23 percent sale on Apple's 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with an M3 chip. The MacBook is currently available for an all-time low price of $850, rather than its usual $1099. The 15-inch model is also on sale, down to $1,050 from $1,299 — a 19 percent discount.This model is our choice for Apple's best MacBook overall. We gave it a…
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A four-pack of Apple AirTags is back on sale for $76

A four-pack of Apple AirTags is back on sale for $76

Apple’s are the best item trackers an iPhone user can get, and they’re going for cheap right now in a deal on Amazon. A four pack of AirTags — normally $100 — is 23 percent off, making it just $76. That’s only $1 more than the pack was selling for during Amazon Prime Day. AirTags tap into Apple’s Find My network, sending out a signal that can be picked up by nearby devices to guide you to your lost item.AppleAirTags work seamlessly with other devices in the Apple ecosystem and have a battery life of over a year. In addition…
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Apple has finally started sending out payments from its butterfly keyboard settlement

Apple has finally started sending out payments from its butterfly keyboard settlement

Payments relating to a class action lawsuit filed in 2018 over Apple’s butterfly MacBook keyboards have reportedly begun to arrive. The settlement website now states that payments for approved claims will go out in August — and sure enough, 9to5Mac’s Michael Burkhardt reports that he received two settlement checks in the mail on Saturday. Just how much eligible MacBook owners will get varies depending on the extent of the repairs their devices needed. But for some, it could mean a check (or multiple) of up to $395.After Apple introduced the butterfly keyboard in 2015, complaints arose over “sticky” and unresponsive…
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Apple is fighting Tencent and ByteDance over in-app payments in China

Apple is fighting Tencent and ByteDance over in-app payments in China

Apple has been pressuring ByteDance and Tencent to close loopholes in China that funnel customers to external payment systems for making in-app purchases, . Anyone living in the West knows the drill here. Apple wants that 30 percent commission.Reporting indicates this pressure campaign began in May. Apple allegedly warned Tencent that it would reject crucial WeChat updates if it didn’t eliminate the ability for users to make payments outside of Apple’s ecosystem. Tencent complied with the original request, issuing an update in July, but Apple went one step further.WeChat is home to thousands of third-party mini-games and experiences. Apple asked…
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Apple apologizes for another ad that missed the mark

Apple apologizes for another ad that missed the mark

Apple pulled the latest short film in its The Underdogs: OOO (Out of Office) series set in Thailand. The tech giant scrubbed it over complaints about stereotypical portrayals of Thailand and its people in certain scenes. reports that Apple issued an apology to the people of Thailand for the fifth film in its Underdogs series. The ad series features a group of travel weary office workers navigating the world using Apple’s various products.Several viewers posted comments criticizing the film’s use of a sepia filter to make Thailand seem underdeveloped. The comments also called out the costuming and scenery decisions in…
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The Beats Fit Pro earbuds drop to a new low of $140

The Beats Fit Pro earbuds drop to a new low of $140

The Beats Fit Pro are a great set of earbuds, especially if you have various Apple devices. Now is a better time than ever to pick up a set as they've dropped to their lowest price ever. The white variant is . That's $60 off the regular price and $10 less than we saw them going for during Prime Day.This is our pick for the and we gave the earbuds . Our main takeaway is that they offer all of the major features of Apple AirPods (Apple owns Beats) without having to be stuck with the questionable stem design. Instead,…
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Apple’s AirPods Pro are on sale for $180 right now

Apple’s AirPods Pro are on sale for $180 right now

Apple’s AirPods Pro high-end earbuds are on sale via Amazon for just $180. That’s a discount of nearly 30 percent and nearly matches a record-low price. This deal is for the most-recent second-generation device.AppleThere’s a reason why these earbuds are the crown jewel of Apple’s lineup. They are just that good. The AirPods Pro easily made our list of the best wireless earbuds. We called them a “huge improvement over the previous models” and called out the stellar sound quality and active noise cancellation. The transparency mode is more natural-sounding than rival products and the new swipe gesture works better…
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Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $300

Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $300

Prime Day might be in the rearview mirror but July isn't done with sales on Apple products just yet. Amazon is running deals on different iPads, including Apple's 10th-generation iPad with 64GB. The device is back down to its all-time low price of $300, dropping from $349 — a 14 percent discount. The sale is available in every color option.Apple released the 10th-gen iPad in 2022, but it's still our favorite budget iPad on the market. We gave it an 85 in our review thanks to perks like its 10.9-inch screen and liquid retina display with a 2360p x 1640p…
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Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta

Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta

Don't call it AI, but Apple's long-awaited take on artificial intelligence is finally rolling out today. Well, in limited form, anyway. The developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 just dropped, and they include some of the first Apple Intelligence features available to a broader, public group of testers. To be clear, this isn't the full release that was rumored to be delayed till October. These updates are part of an early preview for developers to test.How to get the new Apple Intelligence featuresStarting today, those with Apple developer accounts will be able to update their…
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