ReviewHarber Leather Desk Mat review: a comfortable, desirable Mac accessory

Harber's Leather Desk Mat is a Mac desk accessory that's so good you'd think about replacing the desk before you'd let go of it.

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TipsHow to download Xcode faster

If you're frustrated by slow downloads of Xcode updates, here's a way to get them from Apple directly to your Mac as quickly as possible.

Review13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 review: Incremental upgrade and unexciting

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro is the first to arrive with the Apple Silicon M2 processor, but in every other aspect, it clings to an old design ethos in every regard.

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Apple supports out-of-state medical after Roe vs. Wade overturn

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, Apple has reiterated its support of employees regarding their reproductive health.

ExclusiveDeals: save up to $200 on 2020 13" MacBook Pros, plus $60 off AppleCare

AppleInsider readers this week can save $75 to $200 on every 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro at Adorama with exclusive coupon discounts. Plus, save $60 on AppleCare and get an additional 5% back with the new Edge Credit Card. Total savings can reach upward of $440 off the latest notebooks bundled with AC and the Edge financing promotion.

Daily deals June 25: $175 AirPods Pro, $40 Amazon Kindle, $30 OtterBox MagSafe Power Bank, more

Alongside AirPods Pro for $175, Saturday's best deals include an AOC AGON 49-inch curved monitor for $700, a $20 Monoprice USB condenser mic, and much more.

Apple won't challenge union vote at Maryland retail location

Apple reportedly does not intend to challenge a vote to unionize by employees at one of its retail stores in Maryland, and plans to bargain with workers at the store "in good faith."

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NFL considering Sunday Ticket bids from Apple, Amazon & Disney

Apple, Amazon, and Disney are currently waiting to find out which of the three has secured the rights to broadcast the NFL Sunday Ticket package.

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Apple's 2022 Back to School promo is here, but there are better deals

Apple has officially launched its 2022 Back To School gift card promotion for students looking to purchase new Macs and iPads. There are better offers — and you don't have to be a student or faculty member to qualify.

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Apple seeds fourth macOS Monterey 12.5 beta to developers

Apple has seeded the fourth beta build of its upcoming macOS Monterey 12.5 software update to developers about two weeks after providing the previous beta for testing purposes.

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TipsHow to ensure Apple Health cycle tracking data stays private

Cycle tracking is a feature built into the Apple Health app, and there are plenty of reasons why it shouldn't be handed over to third-party data brokers. Here's how to check your health data privacy.

ExclusiveBest price ever: lifetime Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 license just $39.99

Score a bonus 20% price drop on a lifetime Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 license this weekend only, bringing the cost down to $39.99. This record-breaking discount is available exclusively to AppleInsider readers.

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TipsHow to reuse an iPad as a remote On Air light

We're all on video calls more now, and few of us are in places where we can escape interruptions. But an iPad can be turned into an On Air light — and positioned anywhere you want.

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'AirPods Pro 2' may act as hearing aids & have improved charging case

Alleged leaked information suggests significant changes are coming to the upcoming "AirPods Pro 2" with health features and improved Find My support.

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FeatureCompared: 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro vs 14-inch MacBook Pro

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro has the M2 chip, but it may not be enough to tempt potential buyers away from a purchase of the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Here's how the smaller MacBook Pro models compare.

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TipsHow to replace your computer with an iPad

Apple says the iPad can replace a traditional desktop or laptop for productivity, but that can be a big leap. These apps and tips will help make your iPad into a productivity machine.

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FTC asked to investigate Apple & Google over selling personal data

Four lawmakers want an FTC investigation into the "harmful practices" of Apple and Google in allegedly gathering personal information and profiting from it.

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Daily deals June 24: iPhone scratch & dent sale, discounted standing desks, more

Friday's best deals include 49% off Beats Studio3, $70 off the iPad Air 5, a $229 Apple Watch SE, and much more.

Apple launches Back to School promotion with Gift Cards in US and Canada

This year, Apple's Back to School promotion in the US and Canada gets buyers a $150 Gift Card with qualifying Macs, and a $100 Gift Card with eligible iPads.

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New iOS 16 beta features, iWork Updates, Apple's USB-C Chargers on the AppleInsider podcast

On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss new features in iOS 16 beta 2 like iCloud backup over cellular data, talk about AirPods Spatial Audio personalization, discuss why Stephen needs Passkey ASAP, and more!

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'Captain America' star Chris Evans finally gives up his iPhone 6s

He had an Android phone in "Knives Out," and at least saw new devices while filming Apple TV+ "Defending Jacob," but actor Chris Evans was a long-time iPhone 6s user — until now.

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TipsHow to get started making music on a Mac

If you want to start making music, a Mac is a good choice. However, depending on the kind of music you want to make, it's not the only thing you'll need.

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Apple TV+ adapts Edith Wharton's unfinished 'The Buccaneers'

Edith Wharton's final novel, the unfinished "The Buccaneers" begun in the 1930s, is to become an Apple TV+ series, starring Kristine Froseth and Alisha Boe.

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Pitaka unveils Pita!Tag AirTag case ecosystem, FlipBook Case for iPad Pro

On Tuesday, Pitaka held its Ecosystem live event, introducing a new product range called Pita!Tag surrounding Apple's AirTag, alongside a new FlipBook Case designed for iPads.

Apple looking at January 2023 for AR headset release, Kuo says

The rumored Apple mixed-reality headset is "likely" to make its debut in January 2023 and will accelerate the growth of the entire headset market, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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First M2 MacBook Pro orders starting to arrive in Australia, New Zealand

It's officially the launch day for Apple's M2 MacBook Pro in Australia and New Zealand, and some customers are starting to receive their orders.

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Moses Ingram set to star alongside Natalie Portman in 'Lady in the Lake'

Moses Ingram is set to star opposite Natalie Portman in upcoming Apple TV+ limited series "Lady in the Lake," filling in for Lupita Nyong'o, who left the production.

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Apple raises Apple Music Student plan price to $6 a month in US, UK & Canada

Apple has quietly raised the price of its Apple Music Student plan to $6 in the U.S., U.K., and Canada about a month after hiking prices in other countries.

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'For All Mankind' prop fused an Apple Newton MessagePad 120 and an iPhone 12

The Apple Newton MessagePad 120 made a surprise cameo in the third season of Apple TV+ series "For All Mankind," and one of the show's producers has shed some light on how the TV prop was used.

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TipsHow to delete an Apple ID account

If you really don't want to have an Apple ID associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.

Attackers hit iOS and Android devices with spyware in Italy and Kazakhstan

Google has revealed that Android and iOS users in Europe were tricked into installing a malicious application that would then steal personal information off the device.

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EditorialRCS is still half-baked, and Apple has no reason to adopt it

A few days ago Google posted a video about how RCS can bridge the messaging gap between iOS and Android. But, Apple doesn't need RCS, or at least the half-baked version it is today.

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ExclusiveMacBook Pro Blowout Sale: save up to $300 on 14-inch & 16-inch models (even M1 Max) at B&H

B&H Photo is throwing a MacBook Pro sale with cash discounts knocking up to $300 off exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Models with Apple's M1 Max chip are in stock now.

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New Sonnet PCIe card brings two speedy NVMe SSD slots to Mac Pro

The Sonnet M.2 2x4 Low-Profile PCIe Card adapts available PCIe slots in the Mac Pro to fit two M.2 NVMe solid-state drives.

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FeatureBest MacBook Pro case for the 2021 14-inch and 16-inch models

The 2021 MacBook Pro is a portable powerhouse that you want to take with you everywhere, but it's also an expensive machine that could use some protection. Here are some of the best cases to protect your brand-new laptop.

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iPhone dominates premium smartphone market with 62% of sales in Q1 2022

Apple's iPhone took 62% of Q1 global market share for devices costing over $400, with the iPhone 13 lineup driving the sales.

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Apple TV+ releases trailer for 'Trying' season 3

Ahead of the comedy's third season premiere on July 22, 2022, Apple TV+ has unveiled a trailer showing what new problems the couple will face with their children.

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Daily deals June 23: $570 for M1 Mac mini, 24% off 2 bay NAS, 21% off Dell 27-inch 4K monitor, more

Thursday's best deals include $250 off a Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card, $110 for TP-Link Mesh WiFi 3-pack, 33% off a HyperX SoloCast USB microphone, and much more.

TipsHow to save iMessage conversations as a PDF

There are several reasons why somebody might want a PDF version of an iMessage history, but making one on your own isn't entirely straightforward. Here's what you need to know.