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Apple on Wednesday announced plans to activate the ECG feature on supporting Apple Watch models in Taiwan with the upcoming iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 software updates. According to Apple, the heart monitoring feature will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 15 as the country’s first product to both measure ECG on the wrist and track arrhythmias.

Apple’s latest Apple Pay promotion offers users holiday savings at a variety of retailers, from Foot Locker and Lady Foot Locker to Bed Bath & Beyond and Ray-Ban. Announced in an email to Apple Pay customers on Tuesday, the promo offers users exclusive online deals and gifts through Dec. 21. In-app savings extends to Under

An unconfirmed report on Monday claims Apple plans to announce an anticipated “AirPods Studio” headphone device early Tuesday, a product previously expected to launch earlier this year. Citing multiple sources, blog AppleTrack claims “AirPods Studio” will see an imminent launch that could take place as soon as tomorrow. While the website lacks a track record

When Steve Jobs slid the original MacBook Air out of a Manila envelope to the wide eyes of a packed theater, it was a generational leap. The new M1 MacBook Air may not have had as flashy a debut, but its 2020 upgrade is as transformative. Specs and configurations This late-2020 MacBook Air retains the

Mac mini (M1, 8GB, 256GB) $699.00 $625.00 $663.00 $669.93 $669.00 back order $699.99 $74.00 Mac mini (M1, 8GB, 512GB) $899.00 $825.00 $852.72 place order $829.00 $899.00 $899.99 $74.00 Mac mini (M1, 8GB, 1TB) $1,099.00 $1,049.00 $1,042.44 n/a $1,099.00 n/a n/a $56.56 Mac mini (M1, 8GB, 2TB) $1,499.00 $1,449.00 $1,421.88 n/a $1,499.00 n/a n/a $77.12 Mac

Apple on Friday launched a worldwide repair service program for iPhone 11 devices suffering from a display module issue that causes screens to stop responding to touch input. The “iPhone 11 Display Module Replacement Program for Touch Issues” covers models of the handset manufactured between November 2019 and May 2020, Apple said in an announcement

Users looking for an upgradeable Mac mini can pick up the Late 2018 model for a record low price of $549.99, which is $250 off retail. Record low Mac mini price The Late 2018 Mac mini has a lot of perks for those looking for the absolute lowest price on a handy desktop that’s not

Apple on Tuesday announced the year’s top performing Apple Music songs and albums, along with corresponding lists generated from proprietary Apple services like Shazam. Revealed in a series of “Top 100” charts added to Apple Music’s Browse page, the top song of 2020 was Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” with more than 455 million streams worldwide.

Apple on Tuesday announced an annual list of App Store standouts, highlighting 15 apps that reflected user trends in a year shaped by a global pandemic and political unrest. Unlike 2019, which saw Apple host a special celebration in New York, the “Best of App Store 2020” awards were revealed via press release. The comparatively

At AWS re:Invent, Amazon introduced new Mac instances for its Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), enabling developers to natively run macOS in Amazon Web Services for the first time. Announced late Monday, the new capability harnesses Intel-powered Mac mini hardware to run on-demand macOS workloads in the AWS cloud. Developers building apps for iPhone, iPad,

Cyber Monday deals are in full swing, with steep savings on Apple hardware, including the new M1 Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, iMacs and more. AppleInsider has rounded up the best deals on what may be the biggest shopping day on record. Best Apple Cyber Monday deals The deals for Cyber Monday include quite a few

B&H’s Cyber Sunday sale is going on now, with markdowns on Apple’s MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro and iPad Air 4 models. Save up to $300 instantly, with units in stock and ready to ship. Cyber Sunday Apple sale B&H’s latest markdowns on Apple equipment offer holiday shoppers triple-digit savings on the standard 16-inch

Apple this week activated a promotion that nets new Apple Music users a free five-month trial to the service, with the offer available through the company’s Shazam music identification app. The special holiday offer was quietly announced in an update to Shazam’s App Store listing, which notes new users can receive five months of Apple

Shoppers looking to save on Apple products this Black Friday will have plenty of deals to choose from. We’re here to help you find hot Black Friday deals on favorite Apple gear like iPad, MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods, and much more. Best Apple Black Friday deals There are plenty of steep price cuts on

There isn’t a better time to pick up an Intel Mac mini, with $250 knocked off two Core i7 models of the pint-sized Mac for 24 hours only ahead of the holidays. Intel Mac mini deal While the M1-equipped Mac mini is getting all of the attention, there are still good reasons to acquire the

TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a note to investors on Tuesday reported stronger than expected demand for the tech giant’s major device lines, including high-end iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models. According to a recent survey, demand for Apple’s top-tier iPhone 12 models, the new iPad Air, Apple Watch Series 6

A grand jury has issued two indictments charging Apple’s head of global security and several other individuals with bribery to obtain concealed weapon permits. According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, Apple Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer and insurance broker Harpreet Chadha were accused of offering bribes to Santa Clara Undersheriff Rick Sung

Positioned to be hot sellers this holiday season, popular retailers are already slashing prices on Apple’s iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro this Black Friday week, with the iPad Air 4 dropping to $559. New iPad Black Friday markdowns Kicking off the holiday week, Apple resellers are discounting iPads, which are always a fan favorite

Want to stick with Intel for a while longer? AppleInsider readers can save $150 on the quad-core Core i5 13-inch MacBook Pro with an early Black Friday discount that makes it cheaper than the new M1-equipped model. Intel 13-inch MacBook Pro deal Sticking with Intel instead of moving to M1 has some benefits at the

Apple on Friday quietly released the hotly anticipated Leather Sleeve with MagSafe support for all new iPhone 12 models, completing the rollout of a line of MagSafe accessories announced in October. Apple unveiled the Leather Sleeve during last month’s iPhone event and promised to launch the accessory before year’s end. Priced at $129 for all

Apple on Thursday published a support document detailing steps users should take if they encounter problems installing macOS Big Sur on certain MacBook Pro models. According to reports earlier this week, some users are facing issues when installing Big Sur on their 13-inch MacBook Pro from late 2013 or mid 2014. Specifically, updates in some

Users looking for an upgradeable Mac mini can pick up a six-core model with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for $1,149 during B&H’s Deal Zone event. User upgradeable Mac mini The 14-hour flash sale knocks $150 off the Core i7 config that’s equipped with a 3.2GHz 8th Generation Intel chip, along with 16GB

Time is running out to pick up a pair of Apple AirPods Pro for $189.99, a discount of $60 off MSRP. Quantities are limited for this Black Friday deal and the offer may sell out at any time. Early Black Friday AirPods Pro deal Matching the absolute lowest price we’ve seen on AirPods Pro, Amazon-owned

American Express on Monday introduced an Apple Pay provisioning feature that allows new members to add their card to Apple Wallet immediately after approval. With the new integration in place, users can seamlessly add an American Express Card to Apple Pay at the time of application. If approved, members are able to add their card

B&H is slashing prices on Apple hardware right now as bargain hunters look for the best deals on Apple gifts. Save up to $2,000 instantly on everything from Macs to iPad Pros. AirPods, Beats, Apple Watches and even the Apple TV is also on sale. Early Black Friday deals at B&H There are plenty of

Users of MFi heading aids are reporting problems using their audio devices with the iPhone 12, with some also experiencing static issues along with difficulty in pairing them with the new smartphones. Forum threads are suggesting there are issues with how Apple’s Bluetooth connectivity functions for users of MFi-compatible hearing aids. Pairing to the iPhone,

Apple and other prominent technology and networking companies have joined an industry group that’s working to advance cellular technology in North America to 6G and beyond. The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) on Thursday announced the addition of 11 Founding Members, including Apple, Charter, Google, VMWare, HP, and Cisco, among others. “Designed to set

Early adopters in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia are taking receipt of launch day iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max orders, while customers begin to line up to buy the same devices. Apple fans are beginning to line up outside of flagship Apple Stores as sales of iPhone 12 mini and

Apple’s new M1-based MacBook Air could be the next portable workstation for Mac users, but how does it measure up against the long-standing Intel-based version? We compare the specifications between the two lightweights. The MacBook Air has been the go-to for anyone wanting to have a MacBook that is thin and highly portable. Add in

To make room for Apple Silicon Macs, B&H Photo is slashing the price on Early 2020 MacBook Air models with quad-core Intel chips, delivering the lowest prices available on the ultraportable notebooks just in time for holiday shopping. Exclusive MacBook Air discounts The $999 MacBook Air deal offers $100 cash savings on the Air in