by Hartley Charlton Apple and Hermès today released an all-new knitted band for Apple Watch, available in four color options.
MacBook Air M3 supports more external displays than MacBook Pro M3
Tim Hardwick If you often work with external displays, it's worth noting that Apple's just-announced M3 MacBook Air models support two external displays—one more than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the same M3 chip. Released last October, the M3-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro supports one external display at a time. up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. …
Apple updates silicone case and watch band colors
By Hartley Charlton Along with the announcement of the new MacBook Air, Apple today updated the color options available for many iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands. Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone now available in new Soft Mint, Sunshine, Light Blue and Pink colors. Many of the new Apple Watch band colors match …
13-inch MacBook Air M2 now starts at $999, 15-inch M2 model discontinued
Tim Hardwick After announcing the new MacBook Air M3 models, Apple has reduced the starting price of the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air by $100, bringing it below $1,000 for the first time. Apple originally released the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip in June 2022 with a starting price of $1,199, but reduced the …
EU fines Apple $2 billion for anti-competitive behavior towards Spotify
by Hartley Charlton The European Commission today fined Apple €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) for anti-competitive behavior towards rival music streaming services. In a response published on its website, Apple vehemently criticized the Commission's decision, as well as Spotify's behavior. The fine follows a long-running EU investigation triggered by Spotify's complaint about Apple's handling of third-party …
Apple still plans to use Apple Watch Ultra with MicroLED and is looking for new suppliers
Tim Hardwick Apple remains committed to microLED despite speculation that its project to bring the display technology to the Apple Watch Ultra has been scrapped, according to reports from Taiwan and Korea. Last week, Apple supplier OSRAM announced that a “capstone project” had been “unexpectedly cancelled” . Display supply chain consultants Counterpoint Research told MacRumors …
Apple Card Savings Account Balance Limit Increased to $1 Million
Joe Rossignol Goldman Sachs today increased the Apple Card Savings Account balance limit to $1 million, with cardholders notified via email. From the updated Apple Card Member Agreement, effective March 1: The maximum balance limit for your account is 1,000,000 USD based on your current balance (including interest and daily cash deposits). The previous account …
Apple backs away from decision to disable web apps on Home screen in EU
By Hartley Charlton After intense criticism, Apple today abandoned its plan to disable web apps on the Home screen in the European Union starting with iOS 17.4. After the release of the second beta version of iOS 17.4, it turned out that Apple has limited the functionality of iOS web applications in the EU. Web …
Apple Maps or Google Maps: Which is Better?
Tim Hardwick Apple Maps has been providing navigation recommendations to Apple users for almost 13 and a half years, and a lot has changed in the app during that time. However, according to Canalys, the vast majority of iPhones in the US are still loaded with Google Maps as an alternative to Apple Maps, which …
AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C returns to best-ever price of $189 on Amazon [updated]
Posted by Mitchell Broussard Amazon is back today with an all-time low price on AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Charging Case, available for$189down from $249. They'll be available for free shipping on Amazon as soon as Monday, March 4th, and you won't need a coupon code to see this offer. Note: MacRumors is an Amazon …