As part of its dramatic redesign, Apple moved the power button on the M4 Mac mini from the bottom of the machine to the back. In a new interview, Apple executives Greg Joswiak and John Ternus addressed this surprisingly controversial decision…

In an interview posted to Chinese video sharing Bilibili and , Ternus and Joswiak explained that the dramatically smaller form factor of the Mac mini forced Apple to find a new position for the power button.

Ternus and Joswiak said (translated):

Well, we’ve shrunk the size of

Today’s best deals are now ready to go and come headlined by a big-time all-time low on the newly upgraded – this is $400 off the original price tag. Another new all-time low price is also now live on with the Cell model at (both now at $150 off the going rate) alongside one of the best prices ever on the and up to models at Amazon. Those offers join the best price to date on which is scheduled to go live

In the latest beta of iOS 18.2, Apple upgraded the Find My app with support for sharing a link to the location of a lost AirTag or Find My network accessory.

Now, Apple has detailing the new feature – including partnerships that will see more than 15 airlines begin accepting Find My item location links.

The new feature allows you to generate a link in the Find My app for a . That link can then be shared with other people to help you locate the lost item. Using the link

The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models launched less than two months ago, so hopefully yours is still shiny and pristine. But accidents happen. Here’s what self-service iPhone 16 and 16 Pro repairs will cost you.

If your new iPhone 16 or 16 Pro needs a repair, you can always take it into the Apple Store or another authorized repair company.

But Apple also lets you perform the repair yourself as part of its Self Service Repair initiative.

The iPhone 16 line

Today is Veterans Day and Apple is celebrating in a handful of different ways. There is an Apple Watch Activity Challenge available with a limited-time award as well as a new Time to Walk episode available through Apple Fitness+.

You’ll also notice a banner on Apple’s website thanking Veterans for their service and reminding them of the Veterans and Military Purchase Program.

The Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day encourages users to complete any workout for 11 minutes or more:

Earn this award on November 11

Apple is always working on new products, including iterations to its current device lineup like the iPhone and more. In his , Mark Gurman has laid out Apple’s big plans for its existing devices. Here’s what’s coming with future iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models.

Gurman’s focuses primarily on Apple’s efforts to build additional successful businesses to power future growth. For example, he outlines home products and smart glasses as areas where Apple is investing.

Then he turns to

Apple is widely expected to unveil an all-new iPhone 17 Air next year that puts an emphasis on form over function. The new iPhone 17 Air has been described as “ultra-slim,” but a new supply chain report this week says Apple has hit a roadblock in making the device as thin as it had originally hoped.

The rumor comes via the account and claims that that the thinness of the iPhone 17 Air largely hinges on the battery. Apple had initially hoped to use a new type

Since launch, Gemini on iOS has been part of the Google (Search) app. That’s about to change with at least one iPhone user today spotting a standalone “Google Gemini” app on the App Store that also lets you access Gemini Live.

With this standalone app, you get a Gemini icon on your homescreen: “Unlock the power of Google AI on your iPhone.” Since launch, you’ve had to open the Google app and switch over to the “Gemini” tab at the top

Late last month, Apple unveiled the first Macs with the M4 chip: the , , and . That’s about half of the Mac lineup, leaving the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. Among the two remaining desktops, the Mac Studio is definitely the more popular one – though it’s a bit outdated, still sporting the M2 Max and M2 Ultra. Here’s everything we’re expecting with the next Mac Studio, though it is a bit light.

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