Macworld Podcast: iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and more from WWDC24

This week we continue our follow-up coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with a discussion about iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and the stuff Apple didn’t tell us about! It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 889 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Click the button below…

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11-inch iPad Air M2 review: Solid but unexciting mid-ranger

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros128GB memory in the base modelGood processor upgradeLandscape front cameraConsDisplay brightness lower than the 13-inch modelVery expensive Magic KeyboardOur VerdictThe iPad Air M2 is a good mid-range tablet that’s suitable for many everyday tasks. It could be handy in a business or hospital, too. Price When Reviewed$599 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best…

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Apple Back to School 2024: When and what is Apple’s back to uni deal?

Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now known as the Higher Education Offer to avoid confusion because it’s only open to students once they enter higher education, and the institutions and teachers, not school-age children). As part of the deal, Apple offers an incentive with purchases of qualifying Apple products. Apple’s ‘Back…

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Snatch a 4-pack of smart plugs that work with Siri for $9 each

Smartening up your house can sometimes be as easy as adding some Kasa Smart Plugs, especially when a four-pack is just $36 at Amazon, down from its usual $50. This deal is a fantastic opportunity to get some really cool smart outlets that integrate seamlessly with Siri and the Apple ecosystem, as well as with…

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Take 80 percent off Apple’s AirTag Leather Key Ring with this insane deal

There are two things wrong with Apple’s new FineWoven key rings—they’re easily scratched and they’re too expensive. But today you can get the discontinued leather version for a whopping 80 percent off—Amazon’s Woot is selling a 2-pack of the leather key ring for AirTag in the Meyer Lemon color for just $15, a savings of…

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Apple releases Final Cut Pro updates for iPad and Mac, new iPhone app

Apple on Thursday announced that Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 are now available. Existing users of the software can get the new versions for free in the App Store. The new software includes features that were revealed in May.  Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut…

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Apple Watch 2024: What’s coming to Apple Watch Series 10, SE, and Ultra 3

The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 may have only debuted in September 2023, but the clock is already ticking for the release of their successors. We gather up all the news and rumors that give us some clues about what we might find in the Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 3 and whether…

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Western Digital Rolls Out Updated Budget WD Blue SN5000 SSDs, Adds 4TB Model

Western Digital expanded its WD Blue NVMe family of budget SSDs this week with the introduction of the the WD Blue SN5000 series, an updated lineup of SSDs that, among other things, adds a 4 TB model. Being budget drives, the SN5000 series is not going to be a performance monster, but their combination of capacity,…

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Apple’s billion-dollar rights bid isn’t enough for FIFA’s new tournament

Apple has regularly paid out for rights to sporting events Discussions between Apple and FIFA over TV rights for a new soccer tournament have stumbled, putting the future of the high-profile competition in doubt. In April, it was reported that Apple was in talks with FIFA to potentially secure the TV rights for a new…

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