Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 from $376, AirPods Max $154 off, iPads from $199, HomeKit gear, and more

We are now ready to roundup some fresh new deals we have spotted this morning to join the ongoing all-time low on the , the new , and the best price yet on . Firstly, we have new all-time lows on select configurations of the new joined by even – USB-C $498 or Lightning $395. Then it’s over to and the at well under the price Apple sells it for. All of that sits alongside price drops on chargers, Bluetooth speakers,

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Apple opens massive research lab in China amid stiff iPhone competition

Apple has opened a huge new research lab in Shenzhen, China. The lab was first announced back in March , but that it became operational this week. Here’s what Apple has planned for the facility, and how it relates to struggling iPhone sales.

The iPhone’s foothold in China has been slipping of late , with Apple seeing major market share declines while competitors like Huawei grow stronger.

In that context, Apple’s new 215,000 square foot facility will reportedly have a two


Apple once again cuts interest rate for Apple Card Savings Account

After cutting interest rates for the Apple Card Savings Account last month, Apple and Goldman Sachs are cutting interest rates again. Customers were notified of the change on Thursday night, and it will take effect on Friday, October 11.

Apple Card Savings Account started with a 4.15% interest rate for the first eight months of availability. The rate increased to 4.25% in December of last year, then again to 4.35% in early January and to 4.5% in

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Ticketmaster announces support for richer event tickets in Apple Wallet with iOS 18

With iOS 18, the Apple Wallet app has gained support for richer event tickets, which provide more details with useful information about the event. As iOS 18 is now available to the public, Ticketmaster announced on Thursday that it will soon be rolling out support for richer tickets in Apple Wallet.

The company said in a that “Ticketmaster is the first ticketing company to enable the new, enhanced ticket experience in Apple Wallet.”

With the update, users will see key information on their tickets, such as a


A year later, Meta is yet to launch the promised WhatsApp for iPad

Meta last year confirmed its plans to finally release an iPad-specific version of WhatsApp right after launching a macOS app rebuilt from scratch. A beta version of the iPad app was released in late September, but a year later, WhatsApp for is still a beta app.

Meta doesn’t have a good track record when it comes to iPad apps. Among Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, only the first one has an iPadOS app – but it’s been years since the app last received significant updates.

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Apple is donating to help people affected by Hurricane Milton

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday that Apple will donate to help people affected by the disasters caused by Hurricane Milton, which has become a dangerous threat to the state of Florida.

, Cook confirmed the donation to help with relief efforts on the ground and said that the hearts of everyone at Apple “go out to all of those impacted by the devastation” caused by Hurricane Milton. The executive didn’t discuss exactly how much the company is donating.

Apple often makes donations to humanitarian causes. Earlier this year,


Apple stops signing iOS 18.0, preventing downgrades from 18.0.1

Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version.

Apple first launched iOS 18 back on September 16. The release introduced a variety of new iPhone features, like customization tools, a Photos app redesign, and big upgrades for Messages, Notes, and more.

It took a little longer than usual, but the first


Apple hosted ‘Global Police Summit’ to help law enforcement use its products better, per report

Typically when Apple and law enforcement are in the news together, it’s because of a standoff over user privacy. But today, a outlines the company’s efforts to build bridges with law enforcement—efforts that may be changing.

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Twice in the last five years, Apple hosted behind-closed-doors conferences for police agencies from across the world, bringing cops together at the tech giant’s Cupertino headquarters to discuss the best ways to use its products, Forbes has learned.

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Apple wants to know why and how often people use their Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro has been available for just over seven months , and Apple is starting to ramp up its market research among customers. The company is sending surveys to early Vision Pro adopters inviting them to share their experiences with things like comfort, use cases, and much more.

Apple’s survey guides users through a series of questions about their thoughts on Apple Vision Pro and the broader Apple ecosystem. Here are some of the questions asked by the survey:

  • Did you buy Apple Vision Pro or receive it from someone else

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