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The new iPad mini has an OLED display, but the device does not support ProMotion, meaning the display’s refresh rate is limited to 60Hz instead of 120Hz. Apple said OLED displays still have significantly faster pixel response times compared to LCDs, resulting in reduced motion blur, but The Verge’s David Pierce is not entirely satisfied….

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A big complaint that I’ve gotten from switchers to Mac from Windows is that there is no real File Explorer out of the box, like there is on Windows. CrossDriver Files is free, uploads no telemetry, is sandboxed, has no ads, requires no account, and has no in-app purchases. It works pretty well, and it’s…

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Tom’s Guide ran the new iPad mini through its standard battery test, which involves continuous web browsing over Wi-Fi with the display set to 150 nits of brightness, and the device achieved much better battery life than Apple advertises. According to the review, the iPad mini 8 lasted for 14 hours and 24 minutes in…

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John Ternus has said that Apple wants Siri AI to offer agentic AI tools, but not until it can be sure users truly understand what the risks are.John Ternus is definitely on board with adding agentic tools to Siri AI – image background credit: Apple.The world’s first real exposure to AI came with OpenAI’s chatbot,…

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B&H Photo introduced its early Black Friday sale this week, with savings on storage accessories, home and portable audio devices, drones, cameras, Apple products, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the…

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Apple could capture nearly 30% of the global foldable smartphone market in 2027, according to TrendForce’s latest forecast. TrendForce projects Apple’s share of shipments rising from 24.8% in 2026 to 29.8% in 2027. Samsung is expected to retain first place, although its share is forecast to fall from 35.1% to 31.9%. Huawei would follow Apple…

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Compatible HomePods can now handle Mac system sounds through a persistent AirPlay connection designed to reduce delays. Here’s how to set one or a pair as your Mac’s default speakers, and how well it works.MacBook Air with HomePod mini speakersMac owners have long streamed music to HomePods, but traditional AirPlay’s delay makes it less practical…

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Ever been in a situation where you hear a song in a cafe, a shop, or a car, and wonder what it is? On the latest Apple Watch models, your watch can work it out for you, and you don’t even need to ask. The music doesn’t have to be playing on the watch. It…

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The iPhone 18e will be a lot like the iPhone 17e with very few changes, with a switch from the notch to Dynamic Island probably not coming this time around.The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17eApple has a tendency to keep the general design of its products fairly static, with only occasional overhauls every couple of…

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“We don’t have any fundamentally different changes that we’re planning right now, nor would we talk about it anyway” is all the proof some armchair critics need to see that earnings are scripted by every CEO, anywhere, where it needs to be, and not when it doesn’t.Apple CEO John Ternus – image credit: Apple.If you…

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We’re getting closer to Black Friday, which lands on Friday, November 27 this year. In the lead-up to the shopping holiday, we’re tracking a few lowest-ever prices on Apple’s most popular Macs, including the M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and the new Mac mini and Mac Studio. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some…

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 will feature a larger battery and potentially a higher price, according to the leaker known as “Digital Chat Station.” In a new post on Weibo today, the leaker claimed that the standard ?iPhone 18? will continue to feature a high-resolution 6.3-inch OLED display with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, the…

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