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If you’re looking for the perfect tech or tech-adjacent holiday present for someone who loves Apple products or just uses them daily, we’ve come up with useful suggestions that might be helpful to you.

These are some of our favorite products, many of which we use personally or have gifted to our friends and family members in the past. We’ll be adding to the list throughout November, so check back in for more ideas.

Aura Frames
Priced starting at $149, Aura digital frames make a good gift for anyone who has digital photos, which is most of us these days. You can load photos on the frame using the Aura iPhone app, and since images are stored in the cloud, there’s no limit.

Multiple people can upload images to a single frame, so it’s a great way to share photos with friends and family members. If you know someone that’s not technically savvy, like a grandparent, it’s still the perfect gift because you can load photos for them remotely. The $149 10.1-inch Carver is Aura’s most affordable option, but there are sizes up to 15 inches, like the $299 Walden. Aura also makes higher resolution options, including the $199 Mason, and all the frames come in multiple colors to match any decor.

Everyone I’ve gifted an Aura frame to has loved it, and it’s my go-to for people that are hard to shop for.

Nanoleaf Light Panels and Display Boxes
Nanoleaf recently came out with some of its most useful light panels to date, the Blocks. Priced starting at $225 for the combo kit, the Blocks come with different options like a pegboard you can hang things on, a shelf for knick knacks, and a texture panel that adds visual interest. There are smaller and larger squares, and all of the pieces are interchangeable for creating a unique setup.

Like all Nanoleaf products, the Blocks can be controlled with the Nanoleaf app or with HomeKit, and can be set to multi-colored patterns in a range of shades. These lights are bright enough to serve as a replacement for a standard light, which makes them extra versatile. Any gamer would appreciate these panels for a gaming setup, but they also work around TVs, in offices, and more.

If you know someone that has collectibles, Nanoleaf also has the $250 EXPO Smart LED Display Case. This is the perfect gift for someone that collects high-end sneakers, anime figures, or anything in that vein. It can be set to 16 million colors or shades of white, and colors can change in time with music.

For those that already have a Nanoleaf setup, the $27 Sense+ Smart Wireless Switch is a sensible and inexpensive add-on that’s super useful. It provides a physical control option for ‌HomeKit‌ lights, and there are built-in motion and daylight sensors for automating scenes. The Sense+ can be used for turning lights on or off, dimming lights, and swapping scenes.

Sonos Ace Headphones
Apple’s recent AirPods Max “refresh” was disappointing and only added a USB-C port, and there are several other noise cancelling headphones on the market that are a better investment in 2024, like the Sonos Ace. Priced at $449, the Sonos Ace are cheaper than the ‌AirPods Max‌ and offer a more comfortable fit thanks to a lighter weight. There isn’t as much pressure on the head with the Sonos Ace, and the ear cups are a comfortable memory foam that can fit a wide range of ear shapes and sizes.

When we tested out the Sonos Ace earlier this year, and we were impressed with the sound quality. Sonos added support for Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, and there’s a TrueCinema feature that maps the space around you for the best surround sound. ANC blocks out irritating noise around you as well as the ‌AirPods Max‌ do, but if you need to hear sounds from the surroundings, there’s an Aware Mode.

You can also pair the Sonos Ace with the Arc and the Arc Ultra Soundbars, which makes them a solid gift for someone in the Sonos ecosystem or someone looking for comfortable, premium over-ear headphones.

AirPods
You’ll never go wrong with AirPods as a gift, and this year there are three solid options to choose from. For the best noise cancelling, Apple sells the $249 AirPods Pro 2, but you can probably find a pre-holiday sale to get them even cheaper.

The AirPods Pro 2 have silicone tips that fit snugly in the ears to drown out sound, and with hearing aid support, these are the best bet if you have a family member that has mild hearing loss but doesn’t wear hearing aids.

People with hearing loss that have tested this out have been impressed with how well the hearing aid capability works, and ‌AirPods Pro‌ are much, much cheaper than traditional hearing aids. Hearing aid capabilities aren’t yet available everywhere, including Canada and Australia, but support is available in Europe, the U.S., and 90+ other countries and regions.

If you’re purchasing for someone who doesn’t like silicone ear tips, the AirPods 4 are an option. You can get them with or without Active Noise Cancellation. The ANC version doesn’t cut out quite as much noise as the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2, but it’s enough to make a difference.

With ANC, the AirPods 4 cost $179, and without ANC, they’re $129, which is the cheapest price Apple offers for AirPods. You might see some minor sales around Black Friday, but deep discounts are unlikely because the AirPods 4 are newer.

Aqara U300 Smart Lock
It’s probably a little weird to gift someone a Smart Lock for the holidays, but it’s a genuinely useful home product that a lot of people probably don’t have already.

I’ve tested a few different smart locks, and I’m a fan of Aqara’s options. The $200 U300 is the newest model, and it’s for doors that only have a handle and not a deadbolt, like a door into a garage.

The $270 U200 is designed for doors that have a deadbolt, so your standard front or back door, plus there’s the more affordable $190 U100 version. I like Aqara locks because there are so many ways to unlock them. They have support for Home Keys so you can use NFC with your ‌iPhone‌ or Apple Watch Wallet app, but there are also passcodes you can enter with the keypad, NFC cards, and even a fingerprint sensor that works surprisingly well. You can let in guests, have the door autolock after it’s closed, and set alarms.

Aqara does recommend a hub with its locks so you can control them away from home, but it’s not entirely necessary. I also like a hub, because it ensures my locks are always connected to Wi-Fi and I don’t run into connectivity issues. Aqara has some other useful sensors like its Presence Sensor for motion detection and activating ‌HomeKit‌ scenes, but I haven’t tried them out. They’re worth looking at if you’re considering an Aqara lock and hub, since they also connect to the hub.

Philips Hue Lights
I think I’ve tried every ‌HomeKit‌ smart bulb and light available at this point, and Philips Hue lights are unquestionably the best you can get. I have no patience for lights that constantly disconnect or have connectivity issues, and the Hue bulbs don’t. Yes, there is a $60 Bridge, but it’s worth it, and not all lights require it.

The $200 White and Color Starter Kit comes with four Hue bulbs that can go in any lamp that supports E26 bulbs, and it comes with the hub. It’s one of the best bets if you’re buying a gift for someone who is new to smart home products. The bulbs can be controlled with the Home app or the Hue app, and they can be set to 16 million colors. Hue has great light effects and scenes that really shine when you have multiple bulbs.

For a cheaper option, there’s the $70 Starter Kit that comes with a hub and two E26 white bulbs. There’s no color with these, but they can be set to different shades of white.

For computer or media setups, the Gradient Light Strips priced starting at $70 are excellent. Some other options:

Lightguide bulbs – These would be perfect paired with a simple lamp base, because the bulb is meant to be the star. I have two of the ellipse bulbs, and they’re enormous and look great.
String lights – For holiday fans or those with patio setups crying out for lighting, the Hue Festavia String Lights would make a good gift.
Signe floor lamp – The Signe floor lamp isn’t the most practical light because it doesn’t have a wide radius and is meant to face the wall, but it makes for great accent lighting.
Hue Go – The Hue Go is a portable lamp that you can use plugged in or with the built-in battery, and it supports all of the same features as Hue bulbs. It’s a nice accent light and good to have around for power outages.
Hue Go Portable Table Lamp – This is a lot like the Hue Go, but it’s a more traditional looking lamp. It’s water resistant, so it can go outdoors, too.

Mokuyobi Bags and Backpacks
For something beyond the boring black and brown computer bags you see everywhere, Mokuyobi has a range of multicolored bags in multiple styles. Most of them come with padded laptop compartments that are ideal for Macs and iPads, along with tons of other pockets.

I have several Mokuyobi bags that I have used for years and they still look brand new, and I get compliments on them all the time. This is a solid option if you’re shopping for someone who likes color. I especially like the mega backpack because it holds a laptop and an absolute ton of other stuff, so it makes a useful carry-on for flights.

There are smaller backpacks too, from the classic looking Atlas to the pocket laden Flyer backpack. You can also get colorful laptop cases that fit everything up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The bags from Mokuyobi aren’t cheap, but they come with a lifetime warranty.

Bambu Lab 3D Printer
Bambu Lab makes a range of 3D printers that you can print to using just an app on your ‌iPhone‌ or your Mac. The A1 Mini is just $200, or $349 with the AMS Lite that lets you print with up to four filament colors. Bambu’s printers are sort of the ‌iPhone‌ of 3D printers in that they’re relatively easy to operate and have a lot of bells and whistles to streamline printing and cut down on issues. Models like the X1C come with an enclosure.

I’ve had the $999 X1C for over a year now and do not hesitate to recommend it for those interested in getting into 3D printing. It’s easy to use, there are thousands of STLs out there for making everything you can think of, and you can even make your own using software like Tinkercad or Fusion 360.

I haven’t personally used the A1 Mini, but it’s a much more affordable way to try 3D printing, and it could make a great gift for an older teen or a partner who likes to tinker.

Ugreen Uno Chargers
Ugreen wasn’t a company I was familiar with until this year, but the “Uno” line of products caught my eye. Uno is a range of charging accessories that Ugreen cleverly outfitted with little digital faces, and I love them.

I’m reviewing Ugreen’s Uno products later this month, but I wanted to include them here because I think they make for a fun gift that’s not too expensive and that stands out from other charging products on the market.

There’s a $47 100W charger with four ports and a $36 65W charger with three ports, both of which have legs and digital panels with face emoji that change based on charging state. When a device is fast charging, for example, there’s a face that looks like it has its mouth full, and when charging is finished, there’s a little face with sunglasses.

There are also two power banks that have the little emoji faces, one that’s 10,000mAh with Qi2 for $50, and one that’s 5,000mAh with USB-C and 7.5W Qi charging for $33. They come with built-in stands that look like little headphones, which is a nice touch because you can use the stand for watching videos or FaceTiming.

There’s also a $49 desktop charger that can charge an ‌iPhone‌ and AirPods, a $17 6-port USB-C hub, and even a $13 USB-C cable with a little face. Of the bunch, I think the power banks will make the best gift, because who can’t use another power bank?

As an adult, I’m a fan of the little robot chargers, and I’m sure I’m not alone, but these are also fun for kids.

Bird Buddy
Available starting at $189, the Bird Buddy is the kind of gift that almost anyone will like, which makes it great for the person that has everything. It is a Wi-Fi connected smart bird feeder that sends you pictures of the birds that come to visit.

You’ll need to fill it with seed regularly and charge it up when necessary, but other than that, it operates on its own. To do away with charging, I recommend the solar version, which starts at $239.

There’s a Bird Buddy Pro now that can capture 2K video in HDR and with slow motion for even better snapshots, or if you like hummingbirds, there’s a model just for feeding them. I’ve gifted the Bird Buddy and it’s been a huge hit, with adults and kids too.

Gift Suggestions
Have a great product suggestion we don’t have in our list? Let us know in the comments below.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these companies and may earn commissions on purchases made through links in this article.This article, “MacRumors 2024 Gift Guide” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

If you’re looking for the perfect tech or tech-adjacent holiday present for someone who loves Apple products or just uses them daily, we’ve come up with useful suggestions that might be helpful to you.

These are some of our favorite products, many of which we use personally or have gifted to our friends and family members in the past. We’ll be adding to the list throughout November, so check back in for more ideas.

Aura Frames

Priced starting at $149, Aura digital frames make a good gift for anyone who has digital photos, which is most of us these days. You can load photos on the frame using the Aura iPhone app, and since images are stored in the cloud, there’s no limit.

Multiple people can upload images to a single frame, so it’s a great way to share photos with friends and family members. If you know someone that’s not technically savvy, like a grandparent, it’s still the perfect gift because you can load photos for them remotely. The $149 10.1-inch Carver is Aura’s most affordable option, but there are sizes up to 15 inches, like the $299 Walden. Aura also makes higher resolution options, including the $199 Mason, and all the frames come in multiple colors to match any decor.

Everyone I’ve gifted an Aura frame to has loved it, and it’s my go-to for people that are hard to shop for.

Nanoleaf Light Panels and Display Boxes

Nanoleaf recently came out with some of its most useful light panels to date, the Blocks. Priced starting at $225 for the combo kit, the Blocks come with different options like a pegboard you can hang things on, a shelf for knick knacks, and a texture panel that adds visual interest. There are smaller and larger squares, and all of the pieces are interchangeable for creating a unique setup.

Like all Nanoleaf products, the Blocks can be controlled with the Nanoleaf app or with HomeKit, and can be set to multi-colored patterns in a range of shades. These lights are bright enough to serve as a replacement for a standard light, which makes them extra versatile. Any gamer would appreciate these panels for a gaming setup, but they also work around TVs, in offices, and more.

If you know someone that has collectibles, Nanoleaf also has the $250 EXPO Smart LED Display Case. This is the perfect gift for someone that collects high-end sneakers, anime figures, or anything in that vein. It can be set to 16 million colors or shades of white, and colors can change in time with music.

For those that already have a Nanoleaf setup, the $27 Sense+ Smart Wireless Switch is a sensible and inexpensive add-on that’s super useful. It provides a physical control option for ‌HomeKit‌ lights, and there are built-in motion and daylight sensors for automating scenes. The Sense+ can be used for turning lights on or off, dimming lights, and swapping scenes.

Sonos Ace Headphones

Apple’s recent AirPods Max “refresh” was disappointing and only added a USB-C port, and there are several other noise cancelling headphones on the market that are a better investment in 2024, like the Sonos Ace. Priced at $449, the Sonos Ace are cheaper than the ‌AirPods Max‌ and offer a more comfortable fit thanks to a lighter weight. There isn’t as much pressure on the head with the Sonos Ace, and the ear cups are a comfortable memory foam that can fit a wide range of ear shapes and sizes.

When we tested out the Sonos Ace earlier this year, and we were impressed with the sound quality. Sonos added support for Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, and there’s a TrueCinema feature that maps the space around you for the best surround sound. ANC blocks out irritating noise around you as well as the ‌AirPods Max‌ do, but if you need to hear sounds from the surroundings, there’s an Aware Mode.

You can also pair the Sonos Ace with the Arc and the Arc Ultra Soundbars, which makes them a solid gift for someone in the Sonos ecosystem or someone looking for comfortable, premium over-ear headphones.

AirPods

You’ll never go wrong with AirPods as a gift, and this year there are three solid options to choose from. For the best noise cancelling, Apple sells the $249 AirPods Pro 2, but you can probably find a pre-holiday sale to get them even cheaper.

The AirPods Pro 2 have silicone tips that fit snugly in the ears to drown out sound, and with hearing aid support, these are the best bet if you have a family member that has mild hearing loss but doesn’t wear hearing aids.

People with hearing loss that have tested this out have been impressed with how well the hearing aid capability works, and ‌AirPods Pro‌ are much, much cheaper than traditional hearing aids. Hearing aid capabilities aren’t yet available everywhere, including Canada and Australia, but support is available in Europe, the U.S., and 90+ other countries and regions.

If you’re purchasing for someone who doesn’t like silicone ear tips, the AirPods 4 are an option. You can get them with or without Active Noise Cancellation. The ANC version doesn’t cut out quite as much noise as the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2, but it’s enough to make a difference.

With ANC, the AirPods 4 cost $179, and without ANC, they’re $129, which is the cheapest price Apple offers for AirPods. You might see some minor sales around Black Friday, but deep discounts are unlikely because the AirPods 4 are newer.

Aqara U300 Smart Lock

It’s probably a little weird to gift someone a Smart Lock for the holidays, but it’s a genuinely useful home product that a lot of people probably don’t have already.

I’ve tested a few different smart locks, and I’m a fan of Aqara’s options. The $200 U300 is the newest model, and it’s for doors that only have a handle and not a deadbolt, like a door into a garage.

The $270 U200 is designed for doors that have a deadbolt, so your standard front or back door, plus there’s the more affordable $190 U100 version. I like Aqara locks because there are so many ways to unlock them. They have support for Home Keys so you can use NFC with your ‌iPhone‌ or Apple Watch Wallet app, but there are also passcodes you can enter with the keypad, NFC cards, and even a fingerprint sensor that works surprisingly well. You can let in guests, have the door autolock after it’s closed, and set alarms.

Aqara does recommend a hub with its locks so you can control them away from home, but it’s not entirely necessary. I also like a hub, because it ensures my locks are always connected to Wi-Fi and I don’t run into connectivity issues. Aqara has some other useful sensors like its Presence Sensor for motion detection and activating ‌HomeKit‌ scenes, but I haven’t tried them out. They’re worth looking at if you’re considering an Aqara lock and hub, since they also connect to the hub.

Philips Hue Lights

I think I’ve tried every ‌HomeKit‌ smart bulb and light available at this point, and Philips Hue lights are unquestionably the best you can get. I have no patience for lights that constantly disconnect or have connectivity issues, and the Hue bulbs don’t. Yes, there is a $60 Bridge, but it’s worth it, and not all lights require it.

The $200 White and Color Starter Kit comes with four Hue bulbs that can go in any lamp that supports E26 bulbs, and it comes with the hub. It’s one of the best bets if you’re buying a gift for someone who is new to smart home products. The bulbs can be controlled with the Home app or the Hue app, and they can be set to 16 million colors. Hue has great light effects and scenes that really shine when you have multiple bulbs.

For a cheaper option, there’s the $70 Starter Kit that comes with a hub and two E26 white bulbs. There’s no color with these, but they can be set to different shades of white.

For computer or media setups, the Gradient Light Strips priced starting at $70 are excellent. Some other options:

Lightguide bulbs – These would be perfect paired with a simple lamp base, because the bulb is meant to be the star. I have two of the ellipse bulbs, and they’re enormous and look great.

String lights – For holiday fans or those with patio setups crying out for lighting, the Hue Festavia String Lights would make a good gift.

Signe floor lamp – The Signe floor lamp isn’t the most practical light because it doesn’t have a wide radius and is meant to face the wall, but it makes for great accent lighting.

Hue Go – The Hue Go is a portable lamp that you can use plugged in or with the built-in battery, and it supports all of the same features as Hue bulbs. It’s a nice accent light and good to have around for power outages.

Hue Go Portable Table Lamp – This is a lot like the Hue Go, but it’s a more traditional looking lamp. It’s water resistant, so it can go outdoors, too.

Mokuyobi Bags and Backpacks

For something beyond the boring black and brown computer bags you see everywhere, Mokuyobi has a range of multicolored bags in multiple styles. Most of them come with padded laptop compartments that are ideal for Macs and iPads, along with tons of other pockets.

I have several Mokuyobi bags that I have used for years and they still look brand new, and I get compliments on them all the time. This is a solid option if you’re shopping for someone who likes color. I especially like the mega backpack because it holds a laptop and an absolute ton of other stuff, so it makes a useful carry-on for flights.

There are smaller backpacks too, from the classic looking Atlas to the pocket laden Flyer backpack. You can also get colorful laptop cases that fit everything up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The bags from Mokuyobi aren’t cheap, but they come with a lifetime warranty.

Bambu Lab 3D Printer

Bambu Lab makes a range of 3D printers that you can print to using just an app on your ‌iPhone‌ or your Mac. The A1 Mini is just $200, or $349 with the AMS Lite that lets you print with up to four filament colors. Bambu’s printers are sort of the ‌iPhone‌ of 3D printers in that they’re relatively easy to operate and have a lot of bells and whistles to streamline printing and cut down on issues. Models like the X1C come with an enclosure.

I’ve had the $999 X1C for over a year now and do not hesitate to recommend it for those interested in getting into 3D printing. It’s easy to use, there are thousands of STLs out there for making everything you can think of, and you can even make your own using software like Tinkercad or Fusion 360.

I haven’t personally used the A1 Mini, but it’s a much more affordable way to try 3D printing, and it could make a great gift for an older teen or a partner who likes to tinker.

Ugreen Uno Chargers

Ugreen wasn’t a company I was familiar with until this year, but the “Uno” line of products caught my eye. Uno is a range of charging accessories that Ugreen cleverly outfitted with little digital faces, and I love them.

I’m reviewing Ugreen’s Uno products later this month, but I wanted to include them here because I think they make for a fun gift that’s not too expensive and that stands out from other charging products on the market.

There’s a $47 100W charger with four ports and a $36 65W charger with three ports, both of which have legs and digital panels with face emoji that change based on charging state. When a device is fast charging, for example, there’s a face that looks like it has its mouth full, and when charging is finished, there’s a little face with sunglasses.

There are also two power banks that have the little emoji faces, one that’s 10,000mAh with Qi2 for $50, and one that’s 5,000mAh with USB-C and 7.5W Qi charging for $33. They come with built-in stands that look like little headphones, which is a nice touch because you can use the stand for watching videos or FaceTiming.

There’s also a $49 desktop charger that can charge an ‌iPhone‌ and AirPods, a $17 6-port USB-C hub, and even a $13 USB-C cable with a little face. Of the bunch, I think the power banks will make the best gift, because who can’t use another power bank?

As an adult, I’m a fan of the little robot chargers, and I’m sure I’m not alone, but these are also fun for kids.

Bird Buddy

Available starting at $189, the Bird Buddy is the kind of gift that almost anyone will like, which makes it great for the person that has everything. It is a Wi-Fi connected smart bird feeder that sends you pictures of the birds that come to visit.

You’ll need to fill it with seed regularly and charge it up when necessary, but other than that, it operates on its own. To do away with charging, I recommend the solar version, which starts at $239.

There’s a Bird Buddy Pro now that can capture 2K video in HDR and with slow motion for even better snapshots, or if you like hummingbirds, there’s a model just for feeding them. I’ve gifted the Bird Buddy and it’s been a huge hit, with adults and kids too.

Gift Suggestions

Have a great product suggestion we don’t have in our list? Let us know in the comments below.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these companies and may earn commissions on purchases made through links in this article.
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT service is experiencing an outage at the current time, which means the ChatGPT website and app are not available, and the Siri ChatGPT feature in iOS 18.2 is non-functional at the current time.

According to OpenAI’s website, the company is aware of an issue that has caused ChatGPT to be unavailable and it is investigating the issue. Functionality will be restored as soon as possible.This article, “ChatGPT Experiencing Outage, iOS 18.2 Siri ChatGPT Integration Not Working” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

OpenAI’s ChatGPT service is experiencing an outage at the current time, which means the ChatGPT website and app are not available, and the Siri ChatGPT feature in iOS 18.2 is non-functional at the current time.

According to OpenAI’s website, the company is aware of an issue that has caused ChatGPT to be unavailable and it is investigating the issue. Functionality will be restored as soon as possible.
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With the launch of iOS 18, Apple added support for RCS, or Rich Communication Services. ‌RCS‌ replaces SMS/MMS as the default messaging standard for any “green bubble” conversations, and because it’s more modern, it supports features like read receipts and typing indicators.

‌RCS‌ is also supposed to support emoji reactions from Android users, but it wasn’t working properly when ‌iOS 18‌ launched. It’s not clear what changed, but The Verge says that something that Google or Apple tweaked made it work as of this week.

When an Android user uses an emoji reaction to a message that you’ve sent over ‌RCS‌, the emoji will now show up in line with the message bubble, just like it does on with iOS Tapback reactions.

Prior to now, if an Android user used an emoji reaction to a message in a conversation with an iPhone user, the emoji would show up on a separate line, which was confusing and not how the feature was meant to work.

The Verge says it tested emoji reactions between iPhones running iOS 18.1 and several different Android phones, and reactions display both ways as intended.Tags: Android, RCSThis article, “Green Bubble Emoji Reactions From Android Users Now Show Up Properly on iPhones” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

With the launch of iOS 18, Apple added support for RCS, or Rich Communication Services. ‌RCS‌ replaces SMS/MMS as the default messaging standard for any “green bubble” conversations, and because it’s more modern, it supports features like read receipts and typing indicators.

‌RCS‌ is also supposed to support emoji reactions from Android users, but it wasn’t working properly when ‌iOS 18‌ launched. It’s not clear what changed, but The Verge says that something that Google or Apple tweaked made it work as of this week.

When an Android user uses an emoji reaction to a message that you’ve sent over ‌RCS‌, the emoji will now show up in line with the message bubble, just like it does on with iOS Tapback reactions.

Prior to now, if an Android user used an emoji reaction to a message in a conversation with an iPhone user, the emoji would show up on a separate line, which was confusing and not how the feature was meant to work.

The Verge says it tested emoji reactions between iPhones running iOS 18.1 and several different Android phones, and reactions display both ways as intended.

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Apple this week made parts and tools for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max available to order through its self-service repair store in the U.S. and many European countries, seven weeks after the devices launched.

There are parts and tools available for repairing or replacing an iPhone 16’s display, battery, rear camera system, TrueDepth camera for Face ID, back glass, bottom and top speakers, main microphone, and more. Tool kits are available to rent for seven days for all four iPhone 16 models, with U.S. pricing set at $49 for each kit.

Apple already shared repair manuals for all four iPhone 16 models in September, and now the necessary parts and tools are available to customers.

Launched in 2022, Apple’s self-service program provides customers with access to genuine parts, tools, and manuals to repair select iPhones and Macs, as well as the Studio Display. The company has said the program is “intended for individuals who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices.” Some of the repair manuals on Apple’s website have warnings outlining important information, such as safety risks.Related Roundups: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 ProTag: Self Service RepairBuyer’s Guide: iPhone 16 (Buy Now), iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now)This article, “Apple Releases iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Parts for Do-It-Yourself Repairs” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Apple this week made parts and tools for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max available to order through its self-service repair store in the U.S. and many European countries, seven weeks after the devices launched.

There are parts and tools available for repairing or replacing an iPhone 16’s display, battery, rear camera system, TrueDepth camera for Face ID, back glass, bottom and top speakers, main microphone, and more. Tool kits are available to rent for seven days for all four iPhone 16 models, with U.S. pricing set at $49 for each kit.

Apple already shared repair manuals for all four iPhone 16 models in September, and now the necessary parts and tools are available to customers.

Launched in 2022, Apple’s self-service program provides customers with access to genuine parts, tools, and manuals to repair select iPhones and Macs, as well as the Studio Display. The company has said the program is “intended for individuals who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices.” Some of the repair manuals on Apple’s website have warnings outlining important information, such as safety risks.

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YouTube channel Brandon Geekabit today shared a teardown video for the new Mac mini base model with the M4 chip, 256GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM. The video provides the first complete look inside Apple’s smallest Mac ever, revealing the computer’s logic board, built-in power supply, cooling system, and other components.

While previous Mac mini models with Apple silicon chips had plenty of unused internal space, since the computer had not been redesigned since it used Intel processors, components take up nearly all of the space inside the new model.

The bottom metal plate on the Mac mini continues to double as an antenna. Once that is removed, you can see the fan and heat sink that help to keep the computer running cool. Beyond that, you can see the Mac mini’s modular storage that we reported on earlier today. The base model with 256GB of storage has two 128GB chips, which means it will no longer have slower SSD speeds compared to higher-capacity models. Last, you can see the Mac mini’s logic board with the M4 chip and the power supply below that.

The new Mac mini has an innovative thermal architecture, in which air is guided from the bottom foot to different levels of the computer.

As far as the new Mac mini’s repairability is concerned, we will have to wait for the website iFixit to share its own teardown video.

Overall, the new Mac mini is an impressive engineering feat made possible by the industry-leading performance-per-watt characteristics of Apple silicon. The new Mac mini launched in stores today, and we recently shared our own hands-on video.Related Roundup: Mac miniTag: TeardownBuyer’s Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, “New Mac Mini Teardown Provides Look Inside Apple’s Smallest Mac Ever” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

YouTube channel Brandon Geekabit today shared a teardown video for the new Mac mini base model with the M4 chip, 256GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM. The video provides the first complete look inside Apple’s smallest Mac ever, revealing the computer’s logic board, built-in power supply, cooling system, and other components.

While previous Mac mini models with Apple silicon chips had plenty of unused internal space, since the computer had not been redesigned since it used Intel processors, components take up nearly all of the space inside the new model.

The bottom metal plate on the Mac mini continues to double as an antenna. Once that is removed, you can see the fan and heat sink that help to keep the computer running cool. Beyond that, you can see the Mac mini’s modular storage that we reported on earlier today. The base model with 256GB of storage has two 128GB chips, which means it will no longer have slower SSD speeds compared to higher-capacity models. Last, you can see the Mac mini’s logic board with the M4 chip and the power supply below that.

The new Mac mini has an innovative thermal architecture, in which air is guided from the bottom foot to different levels of the computer.

As far as the new Mac mini’s repairability is concerned, we will have to wait for the website iFixit to share its own teardown video.

Overall, the new Mac mini is an impressive engineering feat made possible by the industry-leading performance-per-watt characteristics of Apple silicon. The new Mac mini launched in stores today, and we recently shared our own hands-on video.

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Apple launched the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips today, and because the ‌Mac mini‌ is the only one of the machines that got a design update, we thought we’d check it out to see how it compares to the prior version.

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The 2024 version of the ‌Mac mini‌ is much smaller than the previous M2 model, so it takes up less space on a desktop. It’s 5 by 5 inches, down from 7.75 by 7.75 inches, and you can really see a difference when they’re side-by-side. There were rumors that the ‌Mac mini‌ could be as small as the Apple TV, but it’s not that small.

It’s impressive to have a powerful M4 computer in such a small enclosure, and with so many available ports. There are two ports on the front and three on the back, all USB-C or Thunderbolt. If you have USB-A accessories, you’ll need an adapter. There’s also an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an Ethernet port, and a port for the power cable.

You can get the ‌Mac mini‌ with an M4 or an M4 Pro chip, and the M4 version has three Thunderbolt 4 ports at the back while the M5 version has three Thunderbolt 5 ports that support faster transfer speeds. The M4 and the M4 Pro offer notable speed improvements over the prior ‌M2‌ and ‌M2‌ Pro chips. We’ve got the full array of benchmarks in the video, but CPU performance is up to 55 percent faster in the M4 Pro compared to the ‌M2‌ Pro. GPU performance is up significantly, and even the SSD is faster.

Apple is also selling the M4 Macs with 16GB RAM at a minimum, which is a major upgrade over the previous 8GB starting RAM for the base model.

The ‌Mac mini‌ is priced starting at $599, but that’s because it doesn’t come with a display or peripherals. You’ll need to supply your own. It’s a solid machine for home or work, and because it’s so small, you can take it from one place to another if you have two setups with displays and accessories.

There is one downside to the ‌Mac mini‌. If you often turn your Mac off and on, you might be annoyed to find that the power button is on the bottom of the device. To access it, you’ll need to lift the ‌Mac mini‌ up a bit. That’s no big deal if you don’t turn your computer off regularly, but if you do, just note there’s a little bit of an extra hassle to deal with.

Did you get a new M4 Mac mini, or do you plan to? Let us know in the comments below.Related Roundup: Mac miniBuyer’s Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, “Hands On With Apple’s New M4 Mac Mini” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Apple launched the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips today, and because the ‌Mac mini‌ is the only one of the machines that got a design update, we thought we’d check it out to see how it compares to the prior version.

The 2024 version of the ‌Mac mini‌ is much smaller than the previous M2 model, so it takes up less space on a desktop. It’s 5 by 5 inches, down from 7.75 by 7.75 inches, and you can really see a difference when they’re side-by-side. There were rumors that the ‌Mac mini‌ could be as small as the Apple TV, but it’s not that small.

It’s impressive to have a powerful M4 computer in such a small enclosure, and with so many available ports. There are two ports on the front and three on the back, all USB-C or Thunderbolt. If you have USB-A accessories, you’ll need an adapter. There’s also an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an Ethernet port, and a port for the power cable.

You can get the ‌Mac mini‌ with an M4 or an M4 Pro chip, and the M4 version has three Thunderbolt 4 ports at the back while the M5 version has three Thunderbolt 5 ports that support faster transfer speeds. The M4 and the M4 Pro offer notable speed improvements over the prior ‌M2‌ and ‌M2‌ Pro chips. We’ve got the full array of benchmarks in the video, but CPU performance is up to 55 percent faster in the M4 Pro compared to the ‌M2‌ Pro. GPU performance is up significantly, and even the SSD is faster.

Apple is also selling the M4 Macs with 16GB RAM at a minimum, which is a major upgrade over the previous 8GB starting RAM for the base model.

The ‌Mac mini‌ is priced starting at $599, but that’s because it doesn’t come with a display or peripherals. You’ll need to supply your own. It’s a solid machine for home or work, and because it’s so small, you can take it from one place to another if you have two setups with displays and accessories.

There is one downside to the ‌Mac mini‌. If you often turn your Mac off and on, you might be annoyed to find that the power button is on the bottom of the device. To access it, you’ll need to lift the ‌Mac mini‌ up a bit. That’s no big deal if you don’t turn your computer off regularly, but if you do, just note there’s a little bit of an extra hassle to deal with.

Did you get a new M4 Mac mini, or do you plan to? Let us know in the comments below.

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Black Friday sales are continuing today with Best Buy kicking off early Black Friday deals that will last for the next few days. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy’s early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Best Buy’s Black Friday Schedule
Best Buy’s early Black Friday sale begins today, and new doorbusters will go online every Friday in November. On November 21, the retailer’s Black Friday sale will officially begin and run through November 30. We’ve broken down the schedule below:

Friday 11/8: Doorbusters every Friday begins
11/8 through 11/20: Early Black Friday deals
11/21 through 11/30: Black Friday sale
12/1 through 12/2: Cyber Monday sale

Best Buy’s Early Black Friday Sale
You’ll find plenty of Apple devices on sale during this event, including MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPad, MacBook Air, and more. Of course, there are plenty non-Apple products to shop as well, including the best prices of the year on select TVs and gaming laptops.

SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Early Black Friday

Some of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, which begin at $49.99 per year. With My Best Buy Plus you will get free two day shipping, exclusive discounts, and an extended 60-day return window on most products.

Apple

iPad
9th Gen iPad – $199.99 ($130 off)
10th Gen iPad – $299.00 ($50 off)
11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) – $499.00 ($100 off)
13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) – $699.00 ($100 off)
14-inch M3 MacBook Pro
M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB – $1,099.00, down from $1,599.00
M3, 8GB RAM, 1TB – $1,299.00, down from $1,799.00
M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB – $1,399.00, down from $1,999.00
M3 Pro, 512GB – $1,599.00, down from $1,999.00
M3 Pro, 1TB – $1,999.00, down from $2,399.00
M3 Max, 1TB – $2,799.00, down from $3,199.00
16-inch M3 MacBook Pro
M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB – $2,299.00, down from $2,899.00
M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB – $2,899.00, down from $3,499.00

Headphones

Beats Solo 4 – $99.99 ($100 off)
Beats Studio Buds – $99.99 ($50 off)
Jabra Elite 10 – $149.99 ($100 off)
Beats Studio Pro – $169.99 ($180 off)
Sony WH1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Headphones – $229.99 ($120 off)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra – $329.00 ($100 off)

TVs

43-inch Roku 4K Smart TV – $169.99 ($80 off)
50-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV – $249.99 ($50 off)
65-inch LG 4K Smart TV – $399.99 ($200 off)
75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV – $549.00 ($200 off)
65-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV – $799.99 ($200 off)
65-inch Sony Bravia LED 4K Smart TV – $999.99 ($200 off)
65-inch LG OLED 4K UHD Smart TV – $1,499.99 ($300 off)
65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K TV – $1,599.99 ($400 off)

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we’re keeping track of all of the season’s best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you’ll find for Black Friday 2024.

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Black Friday sales are continuing today with Best Buy kicking off early Black Friday deals that will last for the next few days. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy’s early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Best Buy’s Black Friday Schedule

Best Buy’s early Black Friday sale begins today, and new doorbusters will go online every Friday in November. On November 21, the retailer’s Black Friday sale will officially begin and run through November 30. We’ve broken down the schedule below:

Friday 11/8: Doorbusters every Friday begins

11/8 through 11/20: Early Black Friday deals

11/21 through 11/30: Black Friday sale

12/1 through 12/2: Cyber Monday sale

Best Buy’s Early Black Friday Sale

You’ll find plenty of Apple devices on sale during this event, including MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPad, MacBook Air, and more. Of course, there are plenty non-Apple products to shop as well, including the best prices of the year on select TVs and gaming laptops.

Some of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, which begin at $49.99 per year. With My Best Buy Plus you will get free two day shipping, exclusive discounts, and an extended 60-day return window on most products.

Apple

iPad

9th Gen iPad – $199.99 ($130 off)

10th Gen iPad – $299.00 ($50 off)

11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) – $499.00 ($100 off)

13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) – $699.00 ($100 off)

14-inch M3 MacBook Pro

M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB – $1,099.00, down from $1,599.00

M3, 8GB RAM, 1TB – $1,299.00, down from $1,799.00

M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB – $1,399.00, down from $1,999.00

M3 Pro, 512GB – $1,599.00, down from $1,999.00

M3 Pro, 1TB – $1,999.00, down from $2,399.00

M3 Max, 1TB – $2,799.00, down from $3,199.00

16-inch M3 MacBook Pro

M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB – $2,299.00, down from $2,899.00

M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB – $2,899.00, down from $3,499.00

Headphones

Beats Solo 4 – $99.99 ($100 off)

Beats Studio Buds – $99.99 ($50 off)

Jabra Elite 10 – $149.99 ($100 off)

Beats Studio Pro – $169.99 ($180 off)

Sony WH1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Headphones – $229.99 ($120 off)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra – $329.00 ($100 off)

TVs

43-inch Roku 4K Smart TV – $169.99 ($80 off)

50-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV – $249.99 ($50 off)

65-inch LG 4K Smart TV – $399.99 ($200 off)

75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV – $549.00 ($200 off)

65-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV – $799.99 ($200 off)

65-inch Sony Bravia LED 4K Smart TV – $999.99 ($200 off)

65-inch LG OLED 4K UHD Smart TV – $1,499.99 ($300 off)

65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K TV – $1,599.99 ($400 off)

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we’re keeping track of all of the season’s best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you’ll find for Black Friday 2024.

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On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss visionOS 2.2 and Apple’s potential move into iPhone-connected glasses.

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visionOS 2.2 brings Wide and Ultrawide modes to the Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display feature. Mac Virtual Display allows Apple’s Vision Pro headset to be used as an external display for a Mac. The feature has been available since visionOS was first released earlier this year, but the wider options are new in the latest beta. Apple has previously said the ultrawide version of Mac Virtual Display is equivalent to having two physical 4K displays sitting side by side on a desk.

Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2

We discuss the experience of using the new Mac Virtual Display modes and whether it makes the Vision Pro more useful. visionOS 2.2 will likely be released to the public in December alongside iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and other updates.

We also talk through where Apple’s Vision product line is headed next. There are now a multitude of rumors from reliable sources about a new, M5-powered Vision Pro headset with Apple Intelligence that is apparently set to launch next year.

Apple is also said to be “seriously considering” a new Vision device that offloads computing to a paired iPhone and serves as an accessory for watching movies, similar to Xreal.

The MacRumors Show also has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you’re subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips:

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If you haven’t already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion with Jon Prosser about talk all of Apple’s latest Mac announcements.

Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Kevin Nether, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie.

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On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss visionOS 2.2 and Apple’s potential move into iPhone-connected glasses.

visionOS 2.2 brings Wide and Ultrawide modes to the Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display feature. Mac Virtual Display allows Apple’s Vision Pro headset to be used as an external display for a Mac. The feature has been available since visionOS was first released earlier this year, but the wider options are new in the latest beta. Apple has previously said the ultrawide version of Mac Virtual Display is equivalent to having two physical 4K displays sitting side by side on a desk.

Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2

We discuss the experience of using the new Mac Virtual Display modes and whether it makes the Vision Pro more useful. visionOS 2.2 will likely be released to the public in December alongside iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and other updates.

We also talk through where Apple’s Vision product line is headed next. There are now a multitude of rumors from reliable sources about a new, M5-powered Vision Pro headset with Apple Intelligence that is apparently set to launch next year.

Apple is also said to be “seriously considering” a new Vision device that offloads computing to a paired iPhone and serves as an accessory for watching movies, similar to Xreal.

The MacRumors Show also has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you’re subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips:

You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player.

If you haven’t already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion with Jon Prosser about talk all of Apple’s latest Mac announcements.

Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Kevin Nether, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie.

‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.

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The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips launched in stores today. If you are not planning to upgrade this year, be aware that there are already rumors about next year’s MacBook Pro models with M5 series chips.

It appears the MacBook Pro will remain on an annual upgrade cycle next year. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said camera module shipments for MacBook Pro models with M5 series chips will begin in 2025, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also recently said MacBook Pro models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips will launch next year. In fact, he said Apple’s development of those chips was already near completion.

MacBook Pro announcement dates:

M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max models: October 30, 2024
M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max models: October 30, 2023
M2 Pro and M2 Max models: January 17, 2023 (it has been rumored that this launch was initially planned for October 2022)
M1 Pro and M1 Max models: October 18, 2021

Gurman believes the MacBook Pro will not receive any major design changes next year, with bigger changes like an OLED display and a thinner design rumored for 2026. The last major redesign to the MacBook Pro line occurred in 2021.

All in all, expect the MacBook Pro to receive yet another modest spec bump with performance improvements and other internal upgrades next year, and start saving your money for the two-generations-away models with a “total redesign.”
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The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips launched in stores today. If you are not planning to upgrade this year, be aware that there are already rumors about next year’s MacBook Pro models with M5 series chips.

It appears the MacBook Pro will remain on an annual upgrade cycle next year. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said camera module shipments for MacBook Pro models with M5 series chips will begin in 2025, and Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman also recently said MacBook Pro models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips will launch next year. In fact, he said Apple’s development of those chips was already near completion.

MacBook Pro announcement dates:

M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max models: October 30, 2024

M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max models: October 30, 2023

M2 Pro and M2 Max models: January 17, 2023 (it has been rumored that this launch was initially planned for October 2022)

M1 Pro and M1 Max models: October 18, 2021

Gurman believes the MacBook Pro will not receive any major design changes next year, with bigger changes like an OLED display and a thinner design rumored for 2026. The last major redesign to the MacBook Pro line occurred in 2021.

All in all, expect the MacBook Pro to receive yet another modest spec bump with performance improvements and other internal upgrades next year, and start saving your money for the two-generations-away models with a “total redesign.”

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It is launch day for the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro in the U.S., and same-day pickup is now available at many Apple Store locations across the country. The same is true for many other countries around the world.

To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com, proceed to checkout, select the “I’ll pick it up” option, enter your ZIP code, choose an available Apple Store location, and select a pickup date. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup.

Same-day Apple Store pickup is not available for custom Mac configurations with upgraded specifications ordered through Apple’s online store.

As we recently reported, Apple’s extended return policy is now in effect for the holiday shopping season. If you purchase a new Mac from Apple between today and December 25, it is eligible for return until January 8 in the U.S. and many other countries.Related Roundups: iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac miniTag: Apple StoreBuyer’s Guide: iMac (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now), Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac miniThis article, “New Mac Mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro Now Available for Same-Day Pickup at Apple Stores” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

It is launch day for the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro in the U.S., and same-day pickup is now available at many Apple Store locations across the country. The same is true for many other countries around the world.

To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com, proceed to checkout, select the “I’ll pick it up” option, enter your ZIP code, choose an available Apple Store location, and select a pickup date. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup.

Same-day Apple Store pickup is not available for custom Mac configurations with upgraded specifications ordered through Apple’s online store.

As we recently reported, Apple’s extended return policy is now in effect for the holiday shopping season. If you purchase a new Mac from Apple between today and December 25, it is eligible for return until January 8 in the U.S. and many other countries.

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