Apple Releases First Firmware Update for Beats Pill

Apple today released a firmware update for the Beats Pill, marking the first new software the speaker has received since its June 2024 launch. The firmware has a build number of 2C336, up from the 2C289 firmware the Beats Pill shipped with. Users will see version 2.2 in the Settings app when the device is …
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Will Support Texting via Satellite

The next-generation Apple Watch Ultra is set to gain satellite connectivity, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple first introduced satellite connectivity for off-grid texting with the iPhone 14, and the feature has been included in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, but no Apple Watch to date. Apple’s 2025 Apple Watch Ultra will be able to …
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Get the 11-Inch M2 iPad Air for $469 at Best Buy Today Only ($130 Off)

Best Buy has Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $469.00 today, down from $599.00. This is a new record low price on the tablet, and it’s only available in Blue. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small …
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iCloud+ Storage Prices Increased in 10 Countries This Year

Over the past several months, Apple has raised its prices for some or all iCloud+ storage plans in 10 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Tanzania, and the Philippines. The updated prices for each of these countries are listed in a support document on Apple’s website. In Japan, for example, …
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Samsung Winter Sale Takes Up to $1,000 Off The Frame TV, $300 Off Smart Monitor M8, and More

Samsung this week kicked off a new Winter Sale, offering discounts across smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, computers, and home appliances. Many of the deals in this sale are the same prices we tracked during Samsung’s Black Friday and Cyber Week sales, making it a great last-minute opportunity to shop steep discounts on products that can still …
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Three All-New Radio Stations Arrive on Apple Music

Apple Music today announced the addition of three new global radio stations: Apple Música Uno, ‌Apple Music‌ Club, and ‌Apple Music‌ Chill. The stations join ‌Apple Music‌ 1, ‌Apple Music‌ Hits, and ‌Apple Music‌ Country. Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Music, Sports, and Beats, said: Apple Music Radio is the beating heart of our …
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Apple’s Pro Display XDR Is Five Years Old Today

Apple’s Pro Display XDR is five years old today, marking half a decade since its release alongside the 2019 Mac Pro. Released on December 10, 2019, the Pro Display XDR was Apple’s re-entry into the high-end external monitor market, following a three-year hiatus after discontinuing the Thunderbolt Display in 2016. The announcement came at Apple’s …
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Resident Evil 2 Now Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 remake has debuted on Apple devices, making it the fourth Resident Evil title to arrive on Apple’s mobile platforms. The survival horror shooter is available as a free download with a limited part of the game being playable, after which players must purchase the full game to continue. The good news …
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Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in the UAE

Apple has announced Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal. Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets‌‌‌. All transactions are encrypted, and Apple …
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Several Apple TV+ Shows Score Golden Globe Nominations

Apple today announced that several of its TV shows have been nominated for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Popular series Slow Horses has been nominated for Best Drama, while Disclaimer, a psychological thriller miniseries starring Cate Blanchett, has been nominated for Best Limited Series. Slow Horses stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden have been …
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