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The Best Early Black Friday iPad Deals
Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but you can already find great prices on numerous iPads, including the 9th generation iPad, 10th generation iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Of course, there is a chance that we could see better deals on these iPads arrive as Black Friday gets closer. This is a risk anyone has to take while shopping during the holidays, so with that in mind, many of the deals shared below are currently their best prices ever seen. More information on these sales can be found in our Black Friday Roundup.
Unless otherwise noted, all the deals in this guide will be found on Amazon.
Best iPad Deals
9th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $199.99 ($129 off)
10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $296.00 ($53 off)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro for $249.99 ($49 off)
Apple Pencil Pro for $91.99 ($37 off)
Best Early Black Friday Deals
The Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals
The Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals
9th Gen iPad
We’ve been tracking a great all-time low discount on the ninth generation iPad since Prime Day, and that discount is still around in November. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad for $199.99, down from $329.00. At this price, the iPad is a perfect entry-level tablet for a kid or family member who doesn’t need the tablet for work-intensive projects.
$129 OFF10.2-inch iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $199.9910th Gen iPad
Apple’s 64GB Wi-Fi iPad from 2022 is being discounted to the all-time low price of $297.00 right now on Amazon, from $349.00. This upgraded model comes with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, A14 Bionic chip for a performance boost, Wi-Fi 6, and more.
$53 OFF10.9-inch iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $296.007th Gen iPad Mini
Apple’s new 8.3-inch iPad mini 7 is down to $399.99 on Amazon, down from $499.00. You’ll need to clip an on-page coupon in order to see this deal. This iPad mini has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and more.
$99 OFFiPad mini 7 (64GB Wi-Fi) for $399.99M2 iPad Air
For the latest iPad Air models, Amazon has a few all-time low prices, including the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Air for $596.00 ($103 off) and the 128GB Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air for $691.00 ($108 off). There are a few cellular discounts as well on select M2 iPad Air tablets.
$103 OFF11-inch iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $596.00
$108 OFF13-inch iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $691.00Accessories
Apple Pencil (USB-C) – $69.00 ($10 off)
Apple Pencil Pro – $91.99 ($37 off)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro – $249.99 ($49 off)
Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro – $273.99 ($75 off) We’ve begun tracking all of the season’s best deals in our dedicated Black Friday Roundup, so be sure to bookmark the page and visit it throughout the season as you do your online shopping. Our roundup mainly focuses on Apple products and related tech accessories.
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Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but you can already find great prices on numerous iPads, including the 9th generation iPad, 10th generation iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Of course, there is a chance that we could see better deals on these iPads arrive as Black Friday gets closer. This is a risk anyone has to take while shopping during the holidays, so with that in mind, many of the deals shared below are currently their best prices ever seen. More information on these sales can be found in our Black Friday Roundup.
Unless otherwise noted, all the deals in this guide will be found on Amazon.
Best iPad Deals
9th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $199.99 ($129 off)
10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $296.00 ($53 off)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro for $249.99 ($49 off)
Apple Pencil Pro for $91.99 ($37 off)
Best Early Black Friday Deals
The Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals
The Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals
9th Gen iPad
We’ve been tracking a great all-time low discount on the ninth generation iPad since Prime Day, and that discount is still around in November. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad for $199.99, down from $329.00. At this price, the iPad is a perfect entry-level tablet for a kid or family member who doesn’t need the tablet for work-intensive projects.
10th Gen iPad
Apple’s 64GB Wi-Fi iPad from 2022 is being discounted to the all-time low price of $297.00 right now on Amazon, from $349.00. This upgraded model comes with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, A14 Bionic chip for a performance boost, Wi-Fi 6, and more.
7th Gen iPad Mini
Apple’s new 8.3-inch iPad mini 7 is down to $399.99 on Amazon, down from $499.00. You’ll need to clip an on-page coupon in order to see this deal. This iPad mini has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and more.
M2 iPad Air
For the latest iPad Air models, Amazon has a few all-time low prices, including the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Air for $596.00 ($103 off) and the 128GB Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air for $691.00 ($108 off). There are a few cellular discounts as well on select M2 iPad Air tablets.
Accessories
Apple Pencil (USB-C) – $69.00 ($10 off)
Apple Pencil Pro – $91.99 ($37 off)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro – $249.99 ($49 off)
Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro – $273.99 ($75 off) We’ve begun tracking all of the season’s best deals in our dedicated Black Friday Roundup, so be sure to bookmark the page and visit it throughout the season as you do your online shopping. Our roundup mainly focuses on Apple products and related tech accessories.
Deals Newsletter
Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we’ll keep you updated so you don’t miss the biggest deals of the season!
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Apple Preparing to Add New Screen Savers to tvOS 18.2, Including Snoopy and More
Apple on Monday seeded the first beta of tvOS 18.2 to developers for testing, and the upcoming update includes hidden code-level references to new screen savers coming soon, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
Snoopy
The code shows there will be four categories of screen savers added to the Apple TV, including Snoopy, TV and Movies, Music, and Soundscapes.
TV and Movies
Music
Soundscapes
The new screen savers will likely become visible in a later tvOS 18.2 beta version. Apple’s website indicates that the Snoopy and TV and Movies options are “coming late 2024,” and the Music and Soundscapes options will likely be available then too. We expect tvOS 18.2 to be released to the public in December, in line with the late 2024 timeframe.
At least some of the new screen saver options, including Snoopy, will require a second-generation Apple TV 4K or newer, according to Apple.
Existing screen saver categories on the Apple TV include Aerials and Memories, along with a Portraits option with clocks added in tvOS 18.0.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer’s Guide: Apple TV (Don’t Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, “Apple Preparing to Add New Screen Savers to tvOS 18.2, Including Snoopy and More” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple on Monday seeded the first beta of tvOS 18.2 to developers for testing, and the upcoming update includes hidden code-level references to new screen savers coming soon, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
The code shows there will be four categories of screen savers added to the Apple TV, including Snoopy, TV and Movies, Music, and Soundscapes.
The new screen savers will likely become visible in a later tvOS 18.2 beta version. Apple’s website indicates that the Snoopy and TV and Movies options are “coming late 2024,” and the Music and Soundscapes options will likely be available then too. We expect tvOS 18.2 to be released to the public in December, in line with the late 2024 timeframe.
At least some of the new screen saver options, including Snoopy, will require a second-generation Apple TV 4K or newer, according to Apple.
Existing screen saver categories on the Apple TV include Aerials and Memories, along with a Portraits option with clocks added in tvOS 18.0.
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Track 2024 Election Results Live on Your iPhone Lock Screen
Apple News is providing Live Activities support for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, allowing iPhone and iPad users to track electoral results in real time directly from their Lock Screen.
The feature is rolling out for U.S. users over the course of Election Day, November 5, providing continuous updates of the electoral count. So if you’re interested, you don’t need to repeatedly check news websites or unlock your device.
If you have an iPhone 14 Pro or later model running iOS 16.1 or newer, or an iPad running iPadOS 17 or later, you can activate the feature through the Apple News app. Setting it up in advance ensures you won’t miss any updates when coverage begins. Open the Apple News app and tap the prominent “Follow Live” button when prompted.
When active, the Live Activity will appear as an interactive widget on your Lock Screen – you can quickly access detailed coverage with a tap. For iPhone 14 Pro and newer models, updates will also be visible in the Dynamic Island at the top of the display, even if you’re doing something else on your iPhone.Tag: Apple NewsThis article, “Track 2024 Election Results Live on Your iPhone Lock Screen” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple News is providing Live Activities support for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, allowing iPhone and iPad users to track electoral results in real time directly from their Lock Screen.
The feature is rolling out for U.S. users over the course of Election Day, November 5, providing continuous updates of the electoral count. So if you’re interested, you don’t need to repeatedly check news websites or unlock your device.
If you have an iPhone 14 Pro or later model running iOS 16.1 or newer, or an iPad running iPadOS 17 or later, you can activate the feature through the Apple News app. Setting it up in advance ensures you won’t miss any updates when coverage begins. Open the Apple News app and tap the prominent “Follow Live” button when prompted.
When active, the Live Activity will appear as an interactive widget on your Lock Screen – you can quickly access detailed coverage with a tap. For iPhone 14 Pro and newer models, updates will also be visible in the Dynamic Island at the top of the display, even if you’re doing something else on your iPhone.
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Apple Reportedly Working on 90Hz Studio Display, iMac, iPad Air
A new rumor suggests Apple is developing 90Hz display technology that could make its way to future versions of the Studio Display, iPad Air, and 24-inch iMac, all of which currently feature 60Hz refresh rates.
The claim, spotted by 9to5Mac, comes from an anonymous source who contacted the Upgrade podcast, hosted by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell. According to the source, Apple is working on “a higher refresh rate LCD display with a new liquid motion panel fixed at around 90Hz,” with plans to implement the technology across multiple products.
Such a development would be particularly noteworthy for the Studio Display, which hasn’t received any hardware updates since its March 2022 launch. Many Apple users had hoped to see a refreshed model before the end of 2024, amid on-again, off-again rumors about a potential upgrade featuring mini-LED technology and ProMotion support. Apple’s higher-end Pro Display XDR has also remained unchanged since its 2019 debut.
Display analyst Ross Young, who is known for accurate predictions about Apple’s display technology, reported in April 2023 that Apple had abandoned plans for a 27-inch monitor with mini-LED backlighting. That canceled project, which could have been a next-generation Studio Display, was said to include the use of ProMotion technology with refresh rates up to 120Hz. Earlier, Young had anticipated such a display launching in 2022, but the release never materialized.
According to the anonymous source, the 90Hz display technology will debut first in the next-generation M3 iPad Air, expected in early 2025, before expanding to other products. The 24-inch iMac, which just received an M4 update, likely wouldn’t see this display improvement until late 2025 at the earliest.
The current Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K LCD panel with 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide color support, and up to 600 nits brightness, starting at $1,599.Related Roundups: iMac, iPad Air Buyer’s Guide: iMac (Buy Now), iPad Air (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, iPadThis article, “Apple Reportedly Working on 90Hz Studio Display, iMac, iPad Air” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
A new rumor suggests Apple is developing 90Hz display technology that could make its way to future versions of the Studio Display, iPad Air, and 24-inch iMac, all of which currently feature 60Hz refresh rates.
The claim, spotted by 9to5Mac, comes from an anonymous source who contacted the Upgrade podcast, hosted by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell. According to the source, Apple is working on “a higher refresh rate LCD display with a new liquid motion panel fixed at around 90Hz,” with plans to implement the technology across multiple products.
Such a development would be particularly noteworthy for the Studio Display, which hasn’t received any hardware updates since its March 2022 launch. Many Apple users had hoped to see a refreshed model before the end of 2024, amid on-again, off-again rumors about a potential upgrade featuring mini-LED technology and ProMotion support. Apple’s higher-end Pro Display XDR has also remained unchanged since its 2019 debut.
Display analyst Ross Young, who is known for accurate predictions about Apple’s display technology, reported in April 2023 that Apple had abandoned plans for a 27-inch monitor with mini-LED backlighting. That canceled project, which could have been a next-generation Studio Display, was said to include the use of ProMotion technology with refresh rates up to 120Hz. Earlier, Young had anticipated such a display launching in 2022, but the release never materialized.
According to the anonymous source, the 90Hz display technology will debut first in the next-generation M3 iPad Air, expected in early 2025, before expanding to other products. The 24-inch iMac, which just received an M4 update, likely wouldn’t see this display improvement until late 2025 at the earliest.
The current Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K LCD panel with 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide color support, and up to 600 nits brightness, starting at $1,599.
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Indonesia iPhone Ban: Apple Proposes $10M Manufacturing Investment
Apple has proposed investing nearly $10 million in Indonesian manufacturing operations in an effort to lift the country’s recent ban on iPhone 16 sales, according to sources familiar with the matter (via South China Morning Post).
The investment would establish a factory in Bandung, near Jakarta, where Apple would partner with its suppliers to produce accessories and components for Apple devices. The proposal has been submitted to Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry for review.
The manufacturing investment comes in response to Indonesia blocking iPhone 16 sales last month, after it was determined that Apple’s local unit failed to meet the country’s requirement for 40% domestic content in smartphones. The ban is part of broader protectionist policies implemented under new President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, which has also restricted sales of Google’s Pixel phones for similar reasons.
Indonesia represents a significant market for Apple, with the country’s population of 280 million operating some 354 million active mobile phones. Apple has established four developer academies in Indonesia to train students and engineers, but the country’s officials have pressed for more substantial manufacturing investments.
The proposed $10 million facility would mark Apple’s first manufacturing presence in Indonesia, potentially helping the company comply with local content requirements. The Ministry of Industry is currently reviewing the proposal and is expected to make a decision soon.
About 9,000 iPhone 16 units have entered Indonesia through personal imports, but these devices are restricted to personal use and cannot be sold commercially under the current ban.Tag: IndonesiaThis article, “Indonesia iPhone Ban: Apple Proposes $10M Manufacturing Investment” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple has proposed investing nearly $10 million in Indonesian manufacturing operations in an effort to lift the country’s recent ban on iPhone 16 sales, according to sources familiar with the matter (via South China Morning Post).
The investment would establish a factory in Bandung, near Jakarta, where Apple would partner with its suppliers to produce accessories and components for Apple devices. The proposal has been submitted to Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry for review.
The manufacturing investment comes in response to Indonesia blocking iPhone 16 sales last month, after it was determined that Apple’s local unit failed to meet the country’s requirement for 40% domestic content in smartphones. The ban is part of broader protectionist policies implemented under new President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, which has also restricted sales of Google’s Pixel phones for similar reasons.
Indonesia represents a significant market for Apple, with the country’s population of 280 million operating some 354 million active mobile phones. Apple has established four developer academies in Indonesia to train students and engineers, but the country’s officials have pressed for more substantial manufacturing investments.
The proposed $10 million facility would mark Apple’s first manufacturing presence in Indonesia, potentially helping the company comply with local content requirements. The Ministry of Industry is currently reviewing the proposal and is expected to make a decision soon.
About 9,000 iPhone 16 units have entered Indonesia through personal imports, but these devices are restricted to personal use and cannot be sold commercially under the current ban.
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Apple Preparing for Upcoming Siri Onscreen Awareness Feature With New iOS 18.2 API for Developers
Apple is working on more advanced Siri functionality as part of its Apple Intelligence feature set, and to prepare, it has been providing developers with App Intent APIs so apps will be ready for the new capabilities.
With the latest wave of betas, Apple has a new API that lets developers make onscreen content in their apps available to Siri and Apple Intelligence. From Apple’s documentation:When a user asks a question about onscreen content or wants to perform an action on it, Siri and Apple Intelligence can retrieve the content to respond to the question and perform the action. If the user explicitly requests it, Siri and Apple Intelligence can send content to supported third-party services. For example, someone could view a website and use Siri to provide a summary by saying or typing a phrase like “Hey Siri, what’s this document about?”In the iOS 18.2 beta, ChatGPT integration with Siri allows users to ask questions about photos and documents, such as PDFs and presentations, and get information about them. You can, for example, ask Siri “what’s in this photo?” and Siri will take a screenshot and hand it over to ChatGPT. ChatGPT then relays what’s in the image, and the same feature works for PDFs and other documents.
It does not seem that the iOS 18.2 ChatGPT integration is the onscreen awareness functionality that Apple has planned for Siri, but it could be related. Apple describes onscreen awareness as the ability for Siri to understand and take action on things on the screen. If someone texts you an address, for example, you’ll be able to say “Add this address to their contact card,” and Siri will do it. This functionality is not available in iOS 18.2, and ChatGPT is limited to assessing screenshots, but it is somewhat confusing.
Onscreen awareness, like personal context and in-app actions, is a feature that Apple has planned for Siri, but it’s probably not something that we’re getting this year. Many of the Siri features are coming in a future version of iOS 18, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has said we can expect to see them in iOS 18.4, an update set to be released in the spring of 2025.
While there are multiple Siri features that won’t be coming until next year, Apple is providing developers with APIs in advance so that developers have several months to prepare and so the features are ready for the public when the updates actually come out.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, “Apple Preparing for Upcoming Siri Onscreen Awareness Feature With New iOS 18.2 API for Developers” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple is working on more advanced Siri functionality as part of its Apple Intelligence feature set, and to prepare, it has been providing developers with App Intent APIs so apps will be ready for the new capabilities.
With the latest wave of betas, Apple has a new API that lets developers make onscreen content in their apps available to Siri and Apple Intelligence. From Apple’s documentation:When a user asks a question about onscreen content or wants to perform an action on it, Siri and Apple Intelligence can retrieve the content to respond to the question and perform the action. If the user explicitly requests it, Siri and Apple Intelligence can send content to supported third-party services. For example, someone could view a website and use Siri to provide a summary by saying or typing a phrase like “Hey Siri, what’s this document about?”In the iOS 18.2 beta, ChatGPT integration with Siri allows users to ask questions about photos and documents, such as PDFs and presentations, and get information about them. You can, for example, ask Siri “what’s in this photo?” and Siri will take a screenshot and hand it over to ChatGPT. ChatGPT then relays what’s in the image, and the same feature works for PDFs and other documents.
It does not seem that the iOS 18.2 ChatGPT integration is the onscreen awareness functionality that Apple has planned for Siri, but it could be related. Apple describes onscreen awareness as the ability for Siri to understand and take action on things on the screen. If someone texts you an address, for example, you’ll be able to say “Add this address to their contact card,” and Siri will do it. This functionality is not available in iOS 18.2, and ChatGPT is limited to assessing screenshots, but it is somewhat confusing.
Onscreen awareness, like personal context and in-app actions, is a feature that Apple has planned for Siri, but it’s probably not something that we’re getting this year. Many of the Siri features are coming in a future version of iOS 18, and Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has said we can expect to see them in iOS 18.4, an update set to be released in the spring of 2025.
While there are multiple Siri features that won’t be coming until next year, Apple is providing developers with APIs in advance so that developers have several months to prepare and so the features are ready for the public when the updates actually come out.
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tvOS 18.2 Beta Adds Support for 21:9 Projector Aspect Ratio
Apple today provided developers with the first beta of tvOS 18.2, and the update adds support for the 21:9 aspect ratio that projectors use.
As noted by Sigmund Judge, the update includes a new option that lets the Apple TV automatically detect the best aspect ratio for a television or projector. Options include 16:9, 21:9, 2.37:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1, DCI 4K, and 32:9.
tvOS 18.2 Developer Beta 1 introduces the ability for Apple TV to automatically detect the best aspect ratio for your television or projector. If you have an anamorphic lens or your television’s aspect ratio is not detected, users will have the ability to manually choose from… pic.twitter.com/QjAFvKME7d— Sigmund Judge (@sigjudge) November 4, 2024
Support for the 21:9 aspect ratio was announced as a tvOS 18 feature, but it was not in the initial tvOS 18 release. tvOS 18.2 includes an option to show or hide volume feedback from external devices like sound bars in addition to the aspect ratio change.
We are also waiting on new Snoopy screen savers, but those do not appear to be included in tvOS 18.2. Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer’s Guide: Apple TV (Don’t Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, “tvOS 18.2 Beta Adds Support for 21:9 Projector Aspect Ratio” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple today provided developers with the first beta of tvOS 18.2, and the update adds support for the 21:9 aspect ratio that projectors use.
As noted by Sigmund Judge, the update includes a new option that lets the Apple TV automatically detect the best aspect ratio for a television or projector. Options include 16:9, 21:9, 2.37:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1, DCI 4K, and 32:9.
tvOS 18.2 Developer Beta 1 introduces the ability for Apple TV to automatically detect the best aspect ratio for your television or projector.
If you have an anamorphic lens or your television’s aspect ratio is not detected, users will have the ability to manually choose from… pic.twitter.com/QjAFvKME7d
— Sigmund Judge (@sigjudge) November 4, 2024
Support for the 21:9 aspect ratio was announced as a tvOS 18 feature, but it was not in the initial tvOS 18 release. tvOS 18.2 includes an option to show or hide volume feedback from external devices like sound bars in addition to the aspect ratio change.
We are also waiting on new Snoopy screen savers, but those do not appear to be included in tvOS 18.2.
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Apple’s Internal Survey About Smart Glasses Hints at Future Product Plans
Apple is surveying its employees about smart glasses as it continues to consider releasing its own version of Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple has launched an internal study of products that are on the market, and is currently gathering feedback from Apple employees.
In an email sent out to employees, Apple’s Product Systems Quality team called for participants for “an upcoming user study with current market smart glasses.” According to Gurman, it is common for Apple to use focus groups when it is deciding on whether to enter a new market. Using employees for the focus groups allows Apple to keep its plans secret, something that wouldn’t be possible with recruiting the public.
While a product is several years away, Apple is mulling making smart glasses that are similar to the Meta Ray-Bans. Meta’s glasses have a camera and integrated AI so that users can ask questions about what’s around them.
Apple could potentially design a simple set of glasses with a camera, Siri integration, and built-in speakers for listening to music, plus there could be included health capabilities. The glasses would essentially be an upgraded version of the AirPods with additional capabilities.
Smart glasses that integrate just a camera, speakers, and AI would be easy for Apple to produce, and it could be a way to boost wearable profits while work continues on augmented reality glasses. Apple has not been able to make AR glasses due to high costs and technical limitations that the company has not yet been able to overcome.
Gathering feedback from employees about Meta’s glasses and other similar devices could provide Apple with valuable information on what features customers prefer.This article, “Apple’s Internal Survey About Smart Glasses Hints at Future Product Plans” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple is surveying its employees about smart glasses as it continues to consider releasing its own version of Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple has launched an internal study of products that are on the market, and is currently gathering feedback from Apple employees.
In an email sent out to employees, Apple’s Product Systems Quality team called for participants for “an upcoming user study with current market smart glasses.” According to Gurman, it is common for Apple to use focus groups when it is deciding on whether to enter a new market. Using employees for the focus groups allows Apple to keep its plans secret, something that wouldn’t be possible with recruiting the public.
While a product is several years away, Apple is mulling making smart glasses that are similar to the Meta Ray-Bans. Meta’s glasses have a camera and integrated AI so that users can ask questions about what’s around them.
Apple could potentially design a simple set of glasses with a camera, Siri integration, and built-in speakers for listening to music, plus there could be included health capabilities. The glasses would essentially be an upgraded version of the AirPods with additional capabilities.
Smart glasses that integrate just a camera, speakers, and AI would be easy for Apple to produce, and it could be a way to boost wearable profits while work continues on augmented reality glasses. Apple has not been able to make AR glasses due to high costs and technical limitations that the company has not yet been able to overcome.
Gathering feedback from employees about Meta’s glasses and other similar devices could provide Apple with valuable information on what features customers prefer.
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Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.0.1
Apple today stopped signing iOS 18.0.1, preventing iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.1 from downgrading to iOS 18. Apple released iOS 18.1 a week ago on October 28.
It is not unusual for Apple to stop signing older versions of iOS shortly after a new version of iOS is released. When Apple stops signing an update, it can no longer be installed on an iPhone due to a server-side software verification check that happens before new software is installed, so those who have upgraded to the latest version of iOS 18 cannot downgrade to iOS 18.0.1.
Apple prevents downgrading to older versions of iOS to encourage iPhone users to keep their operating systems up to date with the latest security fixes.
The iOS 18.1 update added the first Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, a new look for Siri, summaries and smart replies, and more. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said that iPhone users are upgrading to iOS 18.1 twice as fast as iOS 17.1 during the same timeframe last year.This article, “Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.0.1” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple today stopped signing iOS 18.0.1, preventing iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.1 from downgrading to iOS 18. Apple released iOS 18.1 a week ago on October 28.
It is not unusual for Apple to stop signing older versions of iOS shortly after a new version of iOS is released. When Apple stops signing an update, it can no longer be installed on an iPhone due to a server-side software verification check that happens before new software is installed, so those who have upgraded to the latest version of iOS 18 cannot downgrade to iOS 18.0.1.
Apple prevents downgrading to older versions of iOS to encourage iPhone users to keep their operating systems up to date with the latest security fixes.
The iOS 18.1 update added the first Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, a new look for Siri, summaries and smart replies, and more. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said that iPhone users are upgrading to iOS 18.1 twice as fast as iOS 17.1 during the same timeframe last year.
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macOS Sequoia 15.2 Beta Shows Weather in Menu Bar
In the latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta, there is a new option to add the weather in your current location to the menu bar of the Mac. The menu bar weather feature shows the temperature along with an icon for the weather conditions, like a cloud if it’s cloudy and a sun if it’s sunny.
Clicking into the icon shows an hourly view of the upcoming conditions and temperature, along with the weather in other locations that you have saved. You can also open the Weather app from the menu bar interface.
The Weather icon can be enabled by opening up the Mac’s Settings app, going to Control Center, and scrolling down to the “Menu Bar Only” section. Weather joins other options that include Clock, Spotlight, Siri, and Time Machine.
The macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta is limited to developers at the current time, but Apple may release a public beta in the not too distant future. macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be released in early December.Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS SequoiaThis article, “macOS Sequoia 15.2 Beta Shows Weather in Menu Bar” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
In the latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta, there is a new option to add the weather in your current location to the menu bar of the Mac. The menu bar weather feature shows the temperature along with an icon for the weather conditions, like a cloud if it’s cloudy and a sun if it’s sunny.
Clicking into the icon shows an hourly view of the upcoming conditions and temperature, along with the weather in other locations that you have saved. You can also open the Weather app from the menu bar interface.
The Weather icon can be enabled by opening up the Mac’s Settings app, going to Control Center, and scrolling down to the “Menu Bar Only” section. Weather joins other options that include Clock, Spotlight, Siri, and Time Machine.
The macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta is limited to developers at the current time, but Apple may release a public beta in the not too distant future. macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be released in early December.
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