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Best Cyber Monday deals on Beats headphones and earbuds [Updated]

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Beats Solo 4 headphones
Get Beats headphones and earbuds with big discounts this Cyber Monday.
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The best Cyber Monday deals on Beats headphones and earbuds are now live. You can get many Beats headphones and earbuds at their lowest prices ever. A fresh price drop on Beats’ flagship headphones — the Beats Studio Pro — brings a whopping $190 discount. At just $159.99, they make a great alternative to other premium headphones.

Belkin recalls fast-charging Apple Watch power bank over fire risk

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Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K in use
Stop using the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch immediatley.
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Belkin is recalling its BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K due to a potential fire hazard. It is one of the few power banks on the market that can wirelessly fast charge an Apple Watch.

The company will issue a full refund to affected customers, though they must fill out a recall form first.

My favorite iPad is down to its lowest price this Black Friday

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Apple Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro
Every M4 iPad Pro buyer should at least consider getting the Apple Magic Keyboard.
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There’s no better tablet to buy than an iPad. Apple overhauled the iPad Pro lineup this year with a slimmer new design, brighter displays, and a faster M4 chip.

I upgraded to the 11-inch iPad Pro from the M1 version earlier this year and could not be happier. This Black Friday, you should buy one, too, especially since the tablet is available with a big $150 discount.

iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes

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iPhone 17 Pro concept image
2025 iPhone 17 series could comer with a redesign.
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 Apple could make big design changes to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max next year. One such change would be the surprising decision to ditch the Pro models’ titanium edges for aluminum.

A new report also suggests the Pro models will switch to an aluminum camera bump, replacing the current 3D glass design. If you’re curious about when will iPhone 17 be released, early reports indicate Apple’s design choices will make this generation stand out.

iPhone 17 Air’s slim design could prioritize thinness over features

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iPhone 17 Air concept image
iPhone 17 Air could be insanely thin.
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 Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be even thinner than initially rumored. A new report on Monday details many of the slim iPhone’s features, revealing several design compromises Apple would make for thinness.

This includes ditching the SIM slot and switching to eSIM, even in units sold outside the US.

Apple reportedly delays key iOS 19 features until spring 2026

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iOS 19 render logo
iOS 19 might not launch with all big features initially.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Apple reportedly will delay many of iOS 19’s bigger features until spring 2026. They will arrive eventually as part of iOS 19.4 instead of becoming available when the iPhone’s new operating system first drops in September 2025.

Apparently, the delay will affect “a larger-than-usual number of features.”

M4 MacBook Pro teardown reveals larger heatsink but few other changes

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M4 Pro MacBook Pro teardown by iFixit
iFixit's teardown gives us a look at the M4 MacBook Pro's internals.
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Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Pro offers no improvements in repairability. This is unlike other devices that Apple launched this year, which focused on making repairs easier.

iFixit’s teardown of the M4 MacBook Pro also reveals that there are no internal design changes at all.

WhatsApp finally supports voice message transcription

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Voice message transcription in WhatsApp
WhatsApp finally gets voice message transcription
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WhatsApp is taking a cue from iMessage and finally adding support for voice message transcripts. This will allow the app to show transcriptions of voice notes when you cannot listen to the audio itself.

Meta beta test voice message transcription in WhatsApp for over a year before rolling it out to the public.

15-inch MacBook Air hits its best price yet after massive 20% discount

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M4 MacBook Air coming
15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip has never been this affordable.
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Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip is on sale for its lowest price just days before Black Friday. The world’s slimmest laptop packs plenty of power, and a lower price tag makes it an even better buy.

If you take advantage of the Amazon deal, you can get the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, 16GB storage, and 256GB storage for $1,044—a whopping $255 cheaper than its MSRP.

Snag M4 iMac at killer price in this early Black Friday deal

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A line of five M4 iMacs in an Apple Store. From left to right, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Green and Blue.
M4 iMac gets a flat $149 discount in this early Black Friday deal.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple’s new M4 iMac is available with a hefty $149 discount within weeks of its launch. The model with a beefier M4 processor — with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU — drops to just $1,349 on Amazon in this early Black Friday deal. You can save even more if you opt for the nano-texture glass upgrade available on this midrange model.

Other models receive similar discounts. Just be sure to check the coupon box.

iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest iPhone ever

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iPhone 17 leaks, specs and price
iPhone 17 Air might blow you away with its thinness.
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The rumored iPhone 17 Air might measure just 6mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone ever. The device reportedly will use an A19 chip fabricated on TSMC’s newer 3nm node.

The new process node should allow for higher transistor density, leading to better performance and efficiency.

Apple might soon retire its Lightning to Headphone jack adapter

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Lightning headphone adapter
The Lightning-to-Headphone jack adapter's time might be up.
Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

Apple might soon discontinue its Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter. The company’s online store in the United States and several other countries already lists the item as “sold out.”

The adapter remains available for sale in some countries. However, once existing stocks run out, Apple is unlikely to replenish it.

AirTag 2 reportedly launching in mid-2025 with better range

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AirTag 2 is coming next year.
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Apple’s first AirTag upgrade is another step closer to launch, with the tracking tags reportedly progressing to “manufacturing tests.” The company apparently plans to launch the AirTag 2 in mid-2025.

Codenamed B589, the new AirTags reportedly will look the same but provide increased range and improved privacy features.

Apple’s ridiculously complex Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch goes on sale

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Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch
You can now buy the Gold Link Bracelet for your Apple Watch
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Apple is now selling a Gold Link Bracelet for the Apple Watch. Listed for $349, the band is made from 316L stainless steel alloy and features over 100 components.

Apple first showcased the band while unveiling the Apple Watch Series 10 at its September “It’s Glowtime” event.

Apple could launch a smart home camera in 2026

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Apple might enter a new product category in 2026.
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Apple could enter a new product segment in 2026 with the launch of a smart home IP camera that lets users keep an eye on things when they’re away. The company is seemingly looking to start mass production two years from now.

The smart home camera should integrate seamlessly with other devices in Apple’s ecosystem.

iOS 18.2 beta 3: All the new features and changes

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iOS 18.2 Beta 3: All the changes and features
iOS 18.2 takes another step towards its public release.
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With iOS 18.3 due for release in early December, Apple continues beta testing the OS. The third beta build is now out for developers, bringing some small changes and enhancements.

Below is a roundup of all the new features and changes in iOS 18.2 beta 3.

UPDATE: These became available to all beta testers on Tuesday. Just be aware that this is the only second round of public beta testing and the updates are labeled as such. Nevertheless, public beta 2 is the same as developer beta 3.

Apple could double iPhone production in India within two years

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iPhone 14 Pro in India
Trade war between US and China could force Apple to make more iPhones in India.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple could further expand its iPhone manufacturing efforts in India over the next two years. This shift would likely occur if newly-elected US President Donald Trump implements heavy tariffs on Chinese imports.

India is already the second major iPhone production hub for Apple outside China.

iPhone 16 DIY repair parts now available from Apple

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Desert and Black Titanium iPhone 16 Pro laying on top of each other
Get official iPhone 16 repair parts and tools from Apple.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Carrying out repairs on your new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro is now easier than before. You can purchase the repair parts and tools for the latest iPhones from Apple’s Self Service Repair store.

The replacement components and tools are available to customers in the US and parts of Europe.