Cheapest iPad loses the charger in Europe, gets a price cut

Following yesterday’s launch of the iPad mini 7 , Apple has also made a couple of changes to the cheapest iPad in the line-up in a number of European countries.

The box no longer contains a charger, only a USB-C cable, and that has been offset by a price cut …

In the UK, for example, the price has been reduced from £349 to £329. The cheapest charging brick Apple sells for the iPad is the 20W USB-C


NBA app offering multiview and AI features ahead of the 2024-2025 season

The official NBA app – described as the official home of basketball – has been upgraded to support multiview, in time for the 2024-2025 season.

There are a whole bunch of other new app features, and it’ll surprise nobody to learn that these are AI -powered …

The NBA that the new features are available in time for the new season starting on October 22.

The new elements are highlighted by multiview now available on connected devices, which gives fans the option to


The new iPad mini 7 is a surprisingly small update – why is that?

Yesterday saw the announcement of the new iPad mini 7 , and the biggest news here is that, three years after the launch of its predecessor, it’s not much of an upgrade.

It feels like Apple did pretty much the minimum necessary here, which includes using the oldest possible processor capable of running Apple Intelligence …

We yesterday walked through the differences between the iPad mini 7 and its predecessor, starting with that processor – with the A17 Pro from last year’s iPhone 15 Pro models replacing the


Photomator update makes it easier to organize photos with flags and star ratings

Photomator, a popular photo editor for iOS and macOS, announced on Tuesday an update that will make it easier for users to organize their photo library using flags and star ratings. Read on as we detail all the new features coming with Photomator 3.4.

As detailed on the (which owns Photomator), the new Photomator 3.4 introduces a new photo culling system. Users will be able to better organize their photo library with features such as flags and star ratings. For example, a professional working on a


Infuse video player updated with new design and Vision Pro app

Infuse, a popular video player available for Apple devices , is getting a big update today. With the launch of Infuse 8, the app now features a new design, as well as a version for Apple Vision Pro. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with Infuse 8.

One of the highlights of Infuse 8 is the addition of a new app made specifically for Apple Vision Pro. It runs natively on visionOS and lets users watch videos on the device’s massive virtual screen. According to the


App Store Connect, AppleCare and more are currently down for many users

If you’re experiencing issues when trying to access App Store Connect or Apple Podcasts Connect, it’s not just you. Apple has just confirmed that both platforms are experiencing outages and users may not be able to access them.

The news was confirmed by Apple via its , which indicates when its online services are down. According to the company, the outages began around 3 PM PT and are still ongoing. In addition to App Store Connect and Apple Podcasts Connect, platforms such as Apple Business Manager and AppleCare are


Planning to buy a new iPad mini 7? List shows countries with the least expensive prices

Apple on Tuesday announced a new generation iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip , which enables support for Apple Intelligence features. The new iPad is now available for pre-order and will arrive in stores in 29 countries next Wednesday, October 23. And if you’re wondering, there’s already a list ranking the prices of the iPad mini 7 by country.

, a research company known for ranking the prices of Apple devices by country, has just updated its list with the recently launched iPad

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9to5Mac Daily: October 15, 2024 – New iPad mini, cheaper Apple Vision rumors

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Threads will now show others when you’re online on the platform

Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has gained a lot of new features since its launch last year. However, the company has just announced another new feature that users don’t seem to be happy about. Soon, other Threads users will be able to see when you’re online on the platform.

The news was , who’s also the head of Threads. In a post on the platform, Mosseri shared a screenshot of how the new activity status feature will work. Essentially, the app will

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There’s a new Apple Intelligence smart home device and strategy coming in 2025, per report

After years of treating smart home products like a hobby, Apple is reportedly ready to kickstart an aggressive market push. There are new home devices and a fresh strategy on the way, with Apple Intelligence at the center. Here’s what’s coming in 2025 and beyond.

In his latest Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman for a major new smart home push starting in 2025.

He detailed three pillars of this new approach:

  1. Apple Intelligence with a heavy Siri focus
  2. homeOS, a new
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