Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 to **$ 69.00** for Black Friday, from $129.00. This is now a new all-time low price on the earbuds, beating the previous low price on Amazon by about $10. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ This is the AirPods 4 model without Active Noise Cancellation, but if you're looking for the device with ANC you can find it on Amazon for **$ 99.99**, down from $179.00, another record low price. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 You can find **all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available** in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "AirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's foldable iPhone could be priced at $2,399, according to an estimate shared by analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research. There have been a range of price estimates, from as low as $1,800 to as high as $2,500, and the latest estimate falls on the higher side. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said he expects the ‌iPhone‌ Fold to cost between $2,000 and $2,500, and _Bloomberg_ 's Mark Gurman expects it to be somewhere around $2,000. The foldable ‌iPhone‌ will be expensive because of the premium components that Apple plans to use. The display panel and hinge will push pricing toward the upper end of market expectations, Fubon Research suggests. Demand for the device will depend on the price that Apple sets, but Fubon believes that Apple could sell around 5.4 million units in 2026. Global smartphone demand could fall during the year, and foldables will be the "only spotlight" in the 2026 smartphone market. The report says that Apple is also working on camera upgrades for 2026, with the first variable aperture lens planned for the iPhone 18 Pro models. It doesn't sound like the ‌iPhone‌ Fold will get the variable aperture lens that Apple is developing, but rumors indicate it will have a dual-lens rear camera setup with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses along with two front cameras. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Tag: Foldable iPhone Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Anthropic today announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.5, which it says is the "best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use." It's improved over prior models for everyday tasks like deep research, and it is a "step forward in what AI systems can do." According to feedback Anthropic received from early testers, Claude Opus 4.5 can complete tasks that were impossible for Sonnet 4.5, and that it is able to handle ambiguity and reason about tradeoffs without hand-holding. The Opus 4.5 model offers better vision, reasoning, mathematics skills, and coding than prior versions of Claude. Along with the Opus update, Anthropic is updating its apps, the Claude Developer Platform, and Claude Code. There are tools for longer-running agents, and options to use Claude in Excel, Chrome, and on the desktop. In the Claude apps, users will no longer run into limits during a long conversation. Claude is able to automatically summarize earlier context, which means the conversation can keep going endlessly. Claude for Chrome is available to all Max users, and Claude for Excel beta access is now available to all Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Claude Code is now available in the desktop app, and with Opus 4.5, it is able to build more precise plans and execute them more thoroughly. Claude is able to ask clarifying questions upfront and then build a user-editable plan before executing. Claude Opus 4.5 is available today across Anthropic's apps and its API. Opus-specific caps have been removed for Claude and Claude Code users with access to Opus 4.5, and for Max and Team Premium members, overall usage limits have increased. This article, "Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 With Improved Coding and Agent Capabilities" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

OpenAI today added a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT, which is meant to help you find the right products for everything from simple household products to gifts. You can tell ChatGPT what you're looking for, and shopping research will build a guide to help you make decisions on what to purchase. OpenAI says that it will ask smart clarifying questions, research deeply across the internet, review quality sources, and use context from prior conversations to build a personalized buyer's guide that's up-to-date. It is built to perform particularly well in detail-heavy categories like electronics, beauty, home and garden, kitchen and appliances, and sports and outdoor. The research feature includes comparisons, constraints, tradeoffs, and more for product selections. ChatGPT will suggest shopping research automatically when you ask it a shopping-related question, but you can also select "shopping research" from the "+" menu. When a research session has begun, ChatGPT will open a visual interface where you can share feedback to guide the research, providing feedback on what you're interested in. You'll need to click through to a retailer's site to make a purchase, but eventually, ChatGPT will be able to make automatic purchases through ChatGPT when shopping from merchants that are part of Instant Checkout. Shopping research is rolling out for logged-in ChatGPT users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, and to simplify holiday shopping, OpenAI is making "nearly unlimited usage" available. Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAI This article, "ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive forged a friendship that led to OpenAI's acquisition of io, and subsequently, an AI-based hardware product that both Altman and Ive believe is a reimagination of what it means to use a computer. The duo recently did an interview with Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell Jobs, providing insight into what they're working on. There's now an established hardware prototype, and while Altman and Ive didn't explain what it is in plain language, the interview has hints of its design and functionality. Here are several ways that Altman and Ive described their AI hardware device: * It breaks the constraints of the "same kind of computer that we've been using for a long time." * Research started with a question about what it means that the device "is going to be able to know everything you've ever thought about, read, said?" * It will be a "sort of active participant" that's proactive in "a not annoying way." * Current devices and apps are like "walking through Times Square in New York" with flashing lights, crowds of people, noises, etc. It "doesn't make our lives peaceful and calm" or let us "focus on other stuff," which is what Ive and Altman wanted to address. * If you have an AI that you trust to do things for you and filter things out with "incredible contextual awareness of your whole life," then you can go for a vibe that's not walking through Times Square. * Ive and Altman's device aims to bring some of the spirit of "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake and in the mountains and just sort of enjoying the peace and calm." * Ive said he prefers solutions that "teeter on appearing almost naive in their simplicity and their feel." * He also likes "incredibly intelligent, sophisticated products that you want to touch" and use "almost carelessly." * Ive told Altman that the design is right when you "want to lick it or take a bite out of it," and with the current prototype, Altman got that feeling. * "The degree to which Jony chipped away at every little thing that this doesn't need to do or that doesn't need to be there is remarkable." * "There's something about when a design gets like so simple and beautiful. And playful, for lack of a better word." There aren't a lot of products with "humor" in "this area" and there is a desire "not to take ourselves quite so seriously even though these are serious times." * Altman said that early on, Jony said "we are going to make people smile. We're going to make people feel joy. Whatever the product does, it has to do that." Altman said it's "lovely" to "have some whimsy back." * The prototypes are "jaw-droppingly good" and "exciting." Rumors have described the device that io is working on as an AI phone without a screen, a "third core device" after a MacBook and an iPhone that's unobtrusive and able to sit in a pocket or on a desk, an iPod Shuffle-sized device that's neck worn, and a pocket-sized gadget that's screen-free but contextually aware of your life with microphones and cameras. It is not any kind of wearable like glasses, a watch, or earbuds. Ive and Altman expect to have a device ready to hit the market in less than two years from now. The full interview with Altman and Ive is worth watching to see the commentary in context. This article, "Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple is making cuts and has laid off dozens of people in sales roles, reports _Bloomberg_. Apple is aiming to simplify the way that it sells products to businesses, schools, and governments. Affected employees received notice over the past couple of weeks, and positions eliminated include account managers for large businesses, schools, and government agencies, plus staff at Apple's briefing centers for major customers. Employees were reportedly surprised by the layoffs, but they are able to apply for other positions within Apple. Apple told _Bloomberg_ that it is making changes in its sales team to better connect with customers. > To connect with even more customers, we are making some changes in our sales team that affect a small number of roles. We are continuing to hire and those employees can apply for new roles. While Apple says it is restructuring some of the sales team, affected employees apparently believe that Apple wants to move more sales to third-party retailers. Pushing sales through retailers allows Apple to save money by cutting salary costs. Apple is giving employees over a month to find a new role. Those who haven't gotten another position in the company by January 20 will receive a severance package. This article, "Rare Layoffs at Apple Impact Dozens in Sales Roles" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple is making progress on the development of the book-style foldable iPhone expected in 2026, according to a report from Chinese site _UDN_. The device has reportedly entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production. Citing supply chain sources, _UDN_ says that Apple has solved "the crease problem" that has plagued most foldable smartphones, and the foldable ‌iPhone‌ will be the first crease-free foldable smartphone on the market. We've heard multiple prior rumors about Apple's intensive work on the hinge and display to minimize creasing, so this isn't the first time the foldable ‌iPhone‌ has been rumored to have a seamless screen. Apple is using an inner screen designed by Samsung, but the panel structure, lamination method, and material process was designed by Apple. Apple worked with its suppliers to come up with a hinge design that prevents a permanent crease, and the hinge will adopt Liquid Metal components. By using Liquid Metal, Apple was able to design an ‌iPhone‌ that has a durable hinge that still has a slim design. Apple will allegedly call the device the "‌iPhone‌ Fold," which is the name sites have already adopted when sharing rumors about the product. There have been rumors suggesting that Apple could delay the foldable iPhone beyond 2026, but if Apple is ready for the engineering validation stage of ‌iPhone‌ development, a September 2026 launch timeline as planned is entirely plausible. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Tag: Foldable iPhone Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Best Buy today is discounting the previous generation 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) to **$ 649.00**, down from $799.00. This sale is available in Starlight and Midnight, and Best Buy provides free two-day shipping or local pickup if your local Best Buy has stock. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ The Silver option displays an even steeper discount, but we haven't seen this model in stock in weeks, so the current $150 discount offered for the other colors is your best bet. This is still a great low price on the M2 MacBook Air, which should be a perfect laptop for anyone looking to accomplish day-to-day tasks like checking email and streaming video. $150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $649.00 Mac deals are in abundance for Black Friday 2025, and the newer M4 MacBook Air is one of the best all-around discounts during this year's event. On Amazon, you can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air for **$ 749.00** and the 15-inch model for **$ 949.00**, but be sure to check our **Best Black Friday deals** post for even more Apple-related deals. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy's Black Friday Sale" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ ## Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Disney recently introduced a new promotion on its streaming service, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and ESPN Unlimited for **$ 29.99 per month for your first year**. This offer represents a savings of over 44 percent on the bundle, and after your first year ends it will return to the then-current monthly price unless cancelled. 44% OFFDisney+/Hulu/ESPN Bundle for $29.99/Month To get the deal, head to the promotion landing page on the Disney+ website and click on the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited bundle option. This offer is valid only for new and eligible returning subscribers. Additionally, you can save on the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited Premium Bundle, which is the ad-free option for Disney+ and Hulu. This is priced at $38.99 per month for your first year, down from $44.99 per month. ## Apple TV Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers for Black Friday this year. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. OVER 50% OFFApple TV for $5.99/Month After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per month, Apple is discounting Apple TV by over 50 percent. The deal will be available through December 1 on the Apple TV website. Existing subscribers are not eligible for the discount, nor are customers who have subscriptions billed through a third-party service. It's also worth noting that you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. ## Audible Audible's holiday deal takes the service down to only $0.99 per month for your first three months, plus $20 in Audible credit. This is more than 90 percent off the regular $14.95 monthly price of the service. OVER 90% OFFAudible for $0.99/Month After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at the then-current price, unless you cancel. This offer will end on December 1. ## Amazon Music Unlimited In another Amazon-related deal, the retailer is offering three months of its Amazon Music Unlimted streaming service for free. After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at $11.99/month unless you cancel. FREEAmazon Music Unlimited First Three Months Amazon Music Unlimited offers 100 million songs ad-free, podcasts, Audible audiobooks, spatial audio, and more. ## Paramount+ Paramount+ isn't directly offering any Black Friday discounts yet this year, but you can find a nice discount tied into Walmart+ and its rewards system. If you sign up for Walmart+ at its new discounted rate of $49.00 for your first year (regular $98/year), you'll find multiple streaming service discounts at your disposal. FREEParamount+ Essential with Walmart+ One of these includes the option to activate a subscription to the Paramount+ Essential plan at no extra cost, so long as you have an active Walmart+ account. This is Paramount's ad-supported tier, and you can upgrade to Paramount+ Premium for an additional monthly or yearly fee. ## Peacock Similar to Paramount+, the best Peacock discount you can find this Black Friday season is bundled with Walmart+. If you take advantage of the 50 percent off Walmart+ offer, you'll gain access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost. FREEPeacock Premium with Walmart+ Peacock Premium is the ad-supported tier of the streaming service, and this does not include access to Peacock Premium Plus. It's also worth noting that Walmart+ members have the option to switch between Peacock and Paramount+ once every 90 days. If you're interested in both Apple TV and Peacock, you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. You can find **all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available** in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

American multinational news company CNN has abruptly pulled its content from Apple News, _Semafor_ reports. CNN quietly removed its stories from ‌Apple News‌ over the weekend and there is no longer a feed from the network to subscribe to in the app. This effectively ends its distribution agreement with Apple while the two sides negotiate new terms. Discussions are apparently ongoing and CNN's content could return if a new deal is reached. CNN recently launched a paid subscription service and began placing more of its reporting behind a paywall. The network now offers a $29.99-per-year articles-only tier and a $69.99-per-year "All Access" plan that combines written stories with its streaming service. Major news firms including People and Condé Nast brands have leaned into ‌Apple News‌, but other media companies have been cautious about adopting the platform since its debut. CNN was present from the launch of the app in 2015. Tags: Apple News, CNN This article, "Apple News Loses CNN" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Amazon this week is discounting Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with $50 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of early Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 2 and SE 3. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for **$ 349.00**, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for **$ 379.00**, down from $429.00. You'll find three of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models discounted by $50 in this sale. $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $349.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $379.00 If you're shopping for cellular models, you can also find new record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit **$ 449.00**, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit **$ 479.00**, down from $529.00. $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $449.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $479.00 In addition to Series 11 deals, Amazon has big deals on multiple Apple Watch models this week. This includes $89 off Apple Watch SE 2 and $49 off Apple Watch SE 3. **Apple Watch SE 2** * Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) - $159.99 ($89 off) * Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm GPS) - $177.08 ($102 off) **Apple Watch SE 3** * Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) - $199.99 ($49 off) * Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) - $229.99 ($49 off) You can find **all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available** in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon's Black Friday Sale" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

While Apple is moving toward a multi-model AI strategy for Siri, Samsung appears to be following a similar path by integrating Perplexity's AI into its Bixby assistant for the upcoming Galaxy S26. According to the well-regarded tipster @chunvn8888 on X (Twitter), the arrangement would see Samsung's Bixby continuing to handle basic on-device requests such as toggling settings and activating system features, while Perplexity's models would take on queries that involve complex reasoning and generative tasks. Currently, Apple Intelligence blends on-device models for relatively simple tasks with OpenAI's ChatGPT for more complex reasoning and generation. A Samsung-Perplexity pairing would replicate this split. However, Samsung already maintains a deep AI partnership with Google, and newer Galaxy devices ship with Gemini-powered features embedded directly into its custom One UI interface. Choosing Perplexity suggests Samsung is widening its model pool rather than consolidating around Google's ecosystem. Meanwhile, Apple is preparing a broader expansion of its own multi-model strategy. A recent _Bloomberg_ report claims the more capable version of Siri under development will rely on Google's Gemini for advanced tasks such as summarisation and multi-step planning, with Apple's own models continuing to power select features. The more advanced Siri was originally meant to arrive with iOS 18, but Apple is said to have recognized the need to rework the assistant's core architecture, which has pushed the release to a software update expected early next year. > Confirmed: Bixby will have Perplexity integrated into it. Basic tasks will be handled by Bixby while complicated, more thinking tasks will be backed by Perplexity. Just like how ChatGPT x Apple Intelligence works. Debut during the S26 series Unpacked very likely. > > — Semi-retired-ing (@chunvn8888) November 24, 2025 Despite Apple's reliance on external partners, Apple is said to be continuing to invest heavily in its internal LLM roadmap. Apple is reportedly developing a cloud-based complex reasoning model that could be ready as soon as 2026. As a result of the update, ‌Siri‌ will be able to answer more complex queries and complete more complicated tasks in and between apps. It will be closer in function to Claude and ChatGPT, however Apple is not planning a dedicated chatbot app. Tags: Apple Intelligence, Samsung This article, "Samsung Follows Apple's AI Strategy With Perplexity-Powered Bixby" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's online store has sold out of the limited-edition Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand accessibility accessory it debuted late last week. However, two new color options in production are set to be released in early December and can be pre-ordered directly from Hikawa's website. Hikawa is offering the MagSafe-compatible Grip and Stand in Cobalt and Blurple Swirl, following the rapid sellout of its Chartreuse and Crater colors. The accessories cost £55 each (about $72 USD) and international shipping is available – but stock is extremely limited, so move quickly if you're interested. Designed by LA-based Bailey Hikawa to celebrate the 40th anniversary of accessibility at Apple, the grip uses magnets to securely snap onto any iPhone with MagSafe. Hikawa says it can be removed with ease, and doubles as a stand with two different viewing angles, in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Inspired by modern sculpture, the Hikawa's design process involved direct input from individuals with disabilities affecting muscle strength, dexterity, and hand control. The Hikawa website also sells a range of unconventional high-end iPhone cases, as well as a selection of eye-catching toilet seats. Tag: Accessibility This article, "Hikawa iPhone Grip Sold Out on Apple Store – But New Colors Available for Preorder" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple has published a new ad for the iPhone 17 Pro on its YouTube channel, highlighting the device's vapor chamber cooling and A19 Pro chip. Titled "Peak Performance," the minute-long ad opens with a man running through an arid desert landscape when storm clouds coalesce above him. A drop of water falls from the sky and evaporates on his forehead, providing him with super-human performance and multitasking ability. A voiceover says: > The Apple A19 Pro chip is vapor cooled. Because when you run cool, you can push your limits. And juggle over 35 trillion complex tasks a second. Just imagine if we were that powerful... As the man continues to run, he plays the keys on an elongated piano while solving a Rubik's cube with one hand, then breaks through a wall and dashes through a room of singers, before smashing through another wall and eclipsing the camera view. Apple overhauled the thermal design of the iPhone 17 Pro models, adopting a vapor chamber cooling system. With the vapor chamber system, a small amount of deionized water moves heat away from the A19 Pro chip and distributes it throughout the iPhone's aluminum unibody frame. Apple says the design allows for 40 percent better sustained performance for demanding tasks. Starting at $1,099 for the Pro and $1,199 for the Pro Max, the iPhone 17 Pro models are more expensive than the $999 iPhone Air and the $799 iPhone 17, but they have the most advanced feature set available in the iPhone line. Tag: Apple Ads This article, "New Apple Ad Highlights iPhone 17 Pro's Vapor Chamber Cooling" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

iOS 27 will reportedly have two major elements: quality improvements and new AI features. In his _Power On_ newsletter today, _Bloomberg_ 's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is focused on improving "quality and underlying performance" over adding new features. Gurman said there is one exception to this rule, though, as he expects there to be new AI features. He said that iOS 27 will extend artificial intelligence to additional Apple apps, and he reiterated that there will be an Apple Health+ subscription service that offers personalized health recommendations and more. He said this focus on improved quality over new features also applies to macOS 27. The first betas of iOS 27, macOS 27, and other corresponding updates should be released shortly after Apple's annual developers conference WWDC next June. Tags: iOS 27, Mark Gurman This article, "iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Earlier this month, the _Financial Times_ reported that Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO of the company "as soon as next year." While the report said that Apple is unlikely to name a new CEO before its next earnings report in late January, it went on to explain that an announcement early in the year would allow for a smooth leadership transition, ahead of Apple's annual developers conference WWDC in June and iPhone event in September. However, _Bloomberg_ 's Mark Gurman said he would be "shocked" if Cook steps down between late January and June next year. "Based on everything I've learned in recent weeks, I don't believe a departure by the middle of next year is likely," said Gurman, in his _Power On_ newsletter today. "In fact, I would be shocked if Cook steps down in the time frame outlined by the FT." There have been "few signs internally" that Cook is about to step down, he added. Gurman described the _Financial Times_ report as "premature" and "simply false." Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, is widely viewed as Cook's most likely successor whenever the time comes. Cook, who turned 65 this year, has been Apple's CEO since August 2011. Tags: Mark Gurman, Tim Cook This article, "Gurman: Tim Cook Likely to Remain Apple CEO Until at Least Mid-2026" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Amazon this week is taking $70 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at **$ 279.00** for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, matching the all-time low price on this model. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for **$ 379.00** ($70 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for **$ 579.00** ($70 off). Free delivery estimates are placed around November 29 for most of these iPad models, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations. $70 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $279.00 $70 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $379.00 $70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 You can find **all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available** in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Apple's 11th Gen iPad Drops to $279 for Black Friday" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday deals have begun, and Amazon is one of the best places you can find steep discounts on numerous products this week. We've already collected all of the best Apple-related deals you'll find at Amazon (and other retailers) in our **Apple Black Friday Deals** post, so below you'll find other discounts on devices like Anker accessories, Beats headphones, video games, TVs, and more. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ ## Anker Highlights of Anker's Black Friday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for **$ 29.99** ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for **$ 79.98**, down from $149.99. UP TO 45% OFFAnker Sale on Amazon * Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99 * 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99 * Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99 * MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99 * 10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99 * 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99 * Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99 ## Beats Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for **$ 199.95** in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals. UP TO 57% OFFBeats Deals on Amazon This sale also includes major discounts on products like the Beats Pill, which has hit $99.95 on Amazon, down from $149.95. This discount is available in five colors of the Bluetooth speaker. Additionally, Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds+ for $149.95, down from $169.95. These have up to 9 hours of playback (up to 36 hours with charging case), USB-C, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance. You'll also find a few steep discounts on over-ear headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro at $169.95, down from $349.99. This is another all-time low price on this pair of Beats headphones. * Beats Studio Buds+ - $149.95, down from $169.95 * Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95 * Beats Solo 4 - $129.99, down from $199.95 * Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99 * Powerbeats Pro 2 - $199.95, down from $249.99 ## TVs Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season. * 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99 * 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99 * 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99 * 65-inch Samsung QLED Smart TV - $697.99, down from $897.99 * 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99 * 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00 * 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00 ## Jackery * Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00 * Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00 * Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00 ## Ecovacs * Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99 * Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99 * Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99 * Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 ## Video Games * Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $109.99, down from $149.99 * PlayStation Portal - $179.00, down from $199.99 * PlayStation 5 (Slim) - $449.99, down from $549.99 * PlayStation DualSense Controller - $54.99, down from $74.99 * PlayStation DualSense Edge - $169.00, down from $199.99 * Meta Quest 3S - $249.99, down from $299.99 * PlayStation VR2 Horizon Bundle - $299.00, down from $399.99 You can find **all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available** in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Amazon Kicks Off Black Friday Sale With Major Discounts on Apple Accessories, TVs, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

2025 is rapidly drawing to a close, but this week still saw some interesting news in the world of Apple, led by a report claiming that Tim Cook's retirement as Apple CEO might not be too far away. This week also saw word that the future of the Mac Pro appears to be in question, while Apple continues to work on the upcoming iOS 26.2 update and related releases. Black Friday is also right around the corner now with lots of deals already available, so read on below for details on these stories and more! ## Top Stories ### Report: Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO 'as Soon as Next Year' Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO of the company "as soon as next year," according to the _Financial Times_. The company's board of directors and senior executives "recently intensified preparations for Cook to hand over the reins," the report said, with Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, viewed as Cook's most likely successor. Cook will likely transition to a chairman role with Apple, but his level of influence in a post-CEO role remains to be seen. Arthur Levinson, the current chairman of Apple's board of directors, is 75 years old and prohibited from being re-elected under Apple's corporate governance policy unless an exception is made. Word of Cook's impending retirement comes as former Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams officially retired last week after spending the past few months winding down his responsibilities and handing them off other executives. ### Mac Pro Reportedly on 'Back Burner' and 'Largely Written Off' at Apple Apple's high-end Mac Pro desktop computer is currently "on the back burner," according to the latest word from _Bloomberg_ 's Mark Gurman. In his _Power On_ newsletter this week, Gurman said he heard that Apple has "largely written off" the Mac Pro, with the sentiment inside the company being that the Mac Studio represents the present and future of Apple's pro desktop computing. Apple is working on a high-end M5 Ultra chip, but Gurman said the company is currently "only" focused on a new Mac Studio with that chip, which leads him to believe that the Mac Pro "won't be updated in 2026 in a significant way." ### Apple Black Friday Deals Available Now on AirPods, iPads, Accessories, and More Holiday shopping deals continue to ramp up ahead of Black Friday, with great prices available now on AirPods, AirTag, Apple Watch, Macs, iPads, and more. Apple has announced details on its own Black Friday event with bonus gift cards available with the purchase of many Apple products, but better straight-cash discounts are typically available from other retailers. In addition to Apple's own products, we're seeing great early Black Friday deals from Samsung, Sony, Walmart, Adobe, Nomad, Sonos, and more. ### Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 3 Apple is continuing to work on iOS 26.2 and related updates, with public releases likely coming in mid-December. With the third developer beta of iOS 26.2 seeded this week, we saw a number of changes and improvements, including new AirDrop functionality, a new API to allow third-party apps to tap into Hypertension Notifications, and the ability for users in Japan to set an alternative voice assistant app to be activated using the iPhone's side button traditionally used for Siri. Apple is also continuing to work on iPad multitasking, with a new tweak to add drag-and-drop functionality to the revived Slide Over feature. ### iPhone Pocket Now Available to Order, But Rapidly Selling Out Apple recently teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to create the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition knitted accessory designed to carry an iPhone. The accessory became available to order on Apple's online store last week Friday in the United States, France, China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, but it sold out within hours in the United States, and supplies quickly began running short in other countries as well. ### iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16 Wi-Fi Speeds: New Study Reveals the Winner A new study has revealed that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air achieve significantly faster average Wi-Fi speeds compared to the iPhone 16 series, thanks to Apple's custom-designed N1 chip. The study by Ookla, the company behind the popular Speedtest website and app, found the N1 chip to be a "substantial upgrade," with up to 40% faster average download and upload speeds compared to Broadcom's Wi-Fi chip in the iPhone 16 series. Ookla found that the N1 chip "lifts the floor" for Wi-Fi performance, more than "raising the ceiling." Based on the results, Ookla said the N1 chip often delivers more consistent performance in challenging Wi-Fi conditions. ## MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, **subscribe to our newsletter**! 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Apple is testing iOS 26.2, a new version of iOS 26 that’s going to come out right around mid-December. iOS 26.2 is going to bring big changes to iPhone users in Japan, but there are also quite a few feature tweaks available for everyone. We’ve rounded up all of the new features your ‌iPhone‌ will get in iOS 26.2. ## Reminders In the Reminders app, there’s a new option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due. Setting up an alarm can be done by toggling on the “Urgent” option when creating a reminder. When a Reminder alarm activates, it displays a snooze option or a slide to stop option. If you snooze it, it will show a countdown on the Lock Screen that includes an option to complete the reminder or reschedule it. Apple distinguishes Reminders alarms from standard alarms with a new blue color. Apple provides a splash screen letting users know about the feature, plus a small banner that shows up when you go to add a new entry in the Reminders app after updating to iOS 26.2. ## Lock Screen There is a Liquid Glass slider on the Lock Screen that lets you customize the appearance of the clock. When using the “Glass” option, you can use the slider to make the time look almost entirely clear, or give it a more frosted look. There continues to be a separate Solid toggle that turns off the Liquid Glass appearance for the clock entirely if you want to opt for a much more opaque design, and you can also still use the color options for the clock. ## Liquid Glass Settings When using the new Liquid Glass “Tinted” option that reduces transparency, there’s a warning that the Tinted option cannot be used in tandem with the Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast Accessibility settings. Turning on Tinted mode is able to turn off Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast automatically. In the prior betas, there was no option to turn on Tinted mode without turning off these features manually. ## AirDrop Apple added new AirDrop functionality, providing a way for two people to share files temporarily without having to add one another as contacts. iOS 26.2 includes an option to generate a one-time AirDrop code, which can then be shared with someone who is not in your contacts list. The code allows file exchanges over AirDrop for a 30-day period. People you have shared a one-time code with can be managed by opening up the Settings app, selecting the General section, choosing AirDrop, and tapping on “Manage Known AirDrop Contacts.” ## Apple Music Apple Music now supports offline lyrics, so you can see a song’s lyrics when not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular. ## Sleep Score With iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, Apple has adjusted the ranges for the Sleep Score feature that it introduced earlier this year. The new Sleep Score numbers better match how people might be feeling after a night of sleep. These are the new scores: * **Very Low** - 0–40 (previously 0–29) * **Low** - 41–60 (previously 30–49) * **OK** - 61–80 (previously 50–69) * **High** - 81–95 (previously 70–89) * **Very High** - 96–100 (previously 90–100) The “Very High” rank used to be “Excellent,” but Apple changed the name to be more in line with the other labels. Sleep Scores are available on all Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 26.2 and can be found in the Health app on the ‌iPhone‌. Apple designed Sleep Score to provide an overall sense of sleep patterns, so users can identify habits that might impact their sleep. Sleep Score takes into account sleep duration, bedtime, and interruptions to assign a nightly score that represents sleep quality. Duration is worth 50 points, bedtime is worth 30, and interruptions (times woken up in the night) are worth 20, for a total of 100 possible points each night. ## Podcasts The Podcasts app adds support for three new features, including automatically created chapters, options to see mentions of other podcasts from the transcript and the player, and access to links mentioned in a podcast on the episode page. ## Passwords In the Settings section of the Passwords app, there’s an option to manage websites where passwords are not saved when signing in. ## AirPods Live Translation for EU iOS 26.2 expands AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. Apple had to delay the feature in the EU to complete the engineering work needed to comply with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act. AirPods Live Translation works with the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 with ANC. It is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional Mandarin), Japanese, and Korean at the current time. ## Freeform The Freeform app now supports Tables. ## Weather There is code suggesting that the Weather app now supports relative time for alerts like “next Friday,” or “next Tuesday” in reference to upcoming rain or weather conditions. ## Apple News Apple updated the design of Apple News, adding quick access top buttons for categories like sports, puzzles, politics, business, and food. There’s also a dedicated tab for Following, which has been decoupled from the search interface. ## Flash for Alerts The Flash for Alerts option in the Accessibility section of the Settings app now allows users to have the screen flash. Previously, this setting was limited to the LED on the back of the ‌iPhone‌. Users can swap to the screen flash or have both flash at the same time when notifications come in. ## Enhanced Safety Alerts In the Notifications section of the Settings app, there’s an Enhanced Safety Alerts section for managing earthquake alerts, imminent threat alerts, and activating improved alert delivery, a feature that uses location to improve the reliability of alerts. ## Measure App Apple’s Measure app now features a Liquid Glass design for the level, with two Liquid Glass bubbles instead of white circles. ## Games App There’s now an option to sort games in the Games app Library by size, in addition to Name and Recent. The Games app also supports navigation with a controller and real-time updates to challenge scores during gameplay. ## CarPlay The CarPlay now app supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app for drivers who prefer the classic Messages view that was available before iOS 26.2. ## Menu Animations For pop-out menus that expand from a corner button, there’s a quicker, bouncier animation that looks like the animation that Apple showed off at WWDC. > The Liquid Glass animation in iOS 26.2 beta 2 is amazing, feels like what was shown off at WWDC pic.twitter.com/J6YruZz4cR > > — Aaron (@aaronp613) November 12, 2025 ## Privacy When you access your Apple Account for the first time after installing iOS 26.2, you’ll see an alert letting you know that Apple’s privacy information for Apple Accounts has been updated to better explain how personal information is collected and used by Apple. ## iPhone Changes in Japan ### Siri Replacement Apple is laying the groundwork for a new option that will let ‌iPhone‌ users in Japan choose a different default voice assistant. A press and hold gesture on the Side Button only activates ‌Siri‌ in the current version of ‌iOS 26‌, but there are multiple references to new Side Button behavior in the beta. ‌iPhone‌ users in Japan will be able to select a new voice-based conversation app to activate with the Side Button, allowing alternative assistants like Gemini or Alexa to be used on the ‌iPhone‌. Developer documentation confirms that it will only be available for Japanese Apple Accounts owned by people living in Japan. ### Search Engine Choice After installing iOS 26.2, ‌iPhone‌ users in Japan will be prompted to select a preferred search engine. Options include Bing, Google, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo Japan, or Ecosia, the same options available globally in the Safari settings. In most other countries, Google is the default search engine and there is no prompt to choose a different option when the ‌‌iPhone‌‌ first starts up. While ‌‌iPhone‌‌ users outside of Japan can choose one of the other options, doing so requires going into the Safari section of the Settings app to make a change. ### Third Party App Stores iOS 26.2 will allow ‌iPhone‌ users in Japan to install alternative app marketplaces, similar to the European Union. ## Texas App Store Changes With iOS 26.2, Apple is adding tools for developers that will help them comply with the App Store Accountability Act that goes into effect in Texas in 2026. Apple users in Texas will need to confirm whether they are 18 years or older when creating an Apple Account, and parents will need to provide consent for their children’s ‌App Store‌ downloads and in-app transactions. Apple will share user age range information with developers, and developers will need to implement systems for notifying parents about significant app changes and allowing parents to revoke a child’s access to an app at any time. ## Bonus: iPadOS 26.2 Multitasking In the iPadOS 26.2, Apple is expanding on the updated multitasking that it introduced in iPadOS 26.1. There’s now a option to drag and drop apps from the App Library, Dock, and Spotlight into Slide Over and tiled views, restoring some functionality that was removed in the iPadOS 18 to iPadOS 26 transition. ## Compatibility iOS 26.2 is available on all iPhones that support ‌iOS 26‌. ## Release Date We’re expecting Apple to release iOS 26.2 in December, sometime between December 9 and December 16. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "iOS 26.2 Will Bring 10+ New Features to Your iPhone" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Just ahead of Black Friday, Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per month, Apple is discounting Apple TV by over 50 percent. The deal will be available from November 21 to December 21 on the Apple TV website. Existing subscribers are not eligible for the discount, nor are customers who have subscriptions billed through a third-party service. Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Get Apple TV for $5.99 Per Month in Black Friday Deal" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Several iPads are slated to get updates in 2026, including the iPad Air, low-cost iPad, and iPad mini. The ‌iPad Air‌ could be updated early in the year, sometime around the March or April timeframe. We've heard a limited amount about the new tablet, but it sounds like there won't be a major overhaul, with Apple primarily focusing on internals. ## Design and Display No design changes are rumored for the ‌iPad Air‌, so we can expect the same 11-inch and 13-inch size options. The ‌iPad Air‌ is thicker and heavier than the iPad Pro, and it uses a standard LED display instead of OLED technology. The ‌iPad Air‌ will eventually be upgraded to OLED, but for now, the higher-end display technology will remain limited to the ‌iPad Pro‌. The ‌iPad Air‌ also doesn't support ProMotion, and there's no sign that Apple is planning to update its middle-tier tablet with the functionality. The ‌iPad Air‌ will continue to feature USB-C, a Touch ID top button, and the same front and rear camera options. It's possible there will be a new color option, but it's not guaranteed with a minor refresh. No new accessories are rumored, and it will continue to work with the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil Pro. ## M4 Chip Apple has been updating the ‌iPad Air‌ with an M-series chip that's a generation behind the chip in the ‌iPad Pro‌. Since the ‌iPad Pro‌ was updated in October 2025 with the M5, the ‌iPad Air‌ is set to get the M4 chip. The M3 in the current ‌iPad Air‌ and the M4 chip are both built on a 3-nanometer process, but the M4 has an updated process that brings speed and efficiency improvements. There are up to 10 CPU cores instead of 8, the Neural Engine is faster, and there's more memory bandwidth. The GPU is also more power efficient for potential battery gains. The M4 CPU is up to 30 percent faster than the M3 CPU, while the GPU is up to 21 percent faster. In actual use, you may not see much of a difference between the M3 and M4 on the ‌iPad Air‌, though you might experience modest improvements with system intensive games and tasks like video editing. The ‌iPad Air‌ already supports Apple Intelligence, and the next-generation model will continue to do so. Apple upped the RAM in some ‌iPad Pro‌ models, but there's no word on whether that same change will come to the ‌iPad Air‌. Current models feature 8GB RAM, the minimum for ‌Apple Intelligence‌. ## Charging The ‌iPad Pro‌ was upgraded with fast charge functionality with the update to the M5 chip, and that's something that could trickle down to the ‌iPad Air‌. ## N1 Networking Chip The ‌iPad Air‌ and other tablets released in 2026 will probably adopt the N1 networking chip that Apple first introduced in the iPhone 17 models. The N1 chip is an Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that offers connectivity and efficiency improvements compared to the third-party chips that Apple has used in previous devices. The N1 supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 technology. The current ‌iPad Air‌ offers Wi-Fi 6E support, so the next-generation model could see faster Wi-Fi speeds on compatible networks with Wi-Fi 7. ## Apple Modem Apple used the C1X in the M5 ‌iPad Pro‌, and it's likely the cellular versions of the ‌iPad Air‌ will get that same modem chip. The C1X is an upgraded variant of the C1, Apple's first in-house modem chip. It offers performance on par with Qualcomm chips, though 5G connectivity is limited to sub-6GHz with no support for mmWave 5G. That's not an issue on the ‌iPad‌, because the current version of the ‌iPad Air‌ doesn't support mmWave. Apple's modem chips are much more power efficient than Qualcomm modem chips, and are able to better integrate with other ‌iPad‌ components. ## Pricing There are no rumors of a price increase, so the 11-inch model is expected to continue to start at $599, while the 13-inch model will start at $799. ## Launch Date We're expecting the ‌iPad Air‌ to come out sometime around March or April 2026. Apple could be planning to hold a spring event, since there are several products that are rumored to be launching in that timeframe. This article, "iPad Air 2026: All the Rumors" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation just hit a new record low price on Amazon, now available for **$ 99.99**, down from $179.00. With this steep $79 discount, Amazon's sale is now one of the all-around best Black Friday deals we've seen so far this season. _Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._ You can also still get the AirPods 4 without ANC for **$ 79.99** on Amazon, down from $129.00. Both models provide an estimated delivery date of November 26 for free shipping options, while Prime members in select locations should see same-day options. $79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.99 You can find **all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available** in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our **Black Friday roundup**, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. * * * ### Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple Deals Related Forum: Community Discussion This article, "AirPods 4 With ANC Hit $99.99 Low Price" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple has enlisted Google to promote new Apple TV series Pluribus, with a hidden message appearing when looking up the show's name with Google search. At the top of the search interface after typing in "pluribus," you'll see a Pluribus-themed scrolling message: "What are you searching for, Carol?" In the series, Carol is one of the only people on earth not infected with a mind-melding virus, and humanity as a collective is determined to make her happy. Part of that effort includes constant messaging. The first four episodes of Pluribus are available now, with the fifth episode set to be released on Tuesday, November 25, likely due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. Pluribus requires an ‌Apple TV‌ subscription to watch, with the service priced at $12.99 per month. This article, "Google Promotes Apple TV Series Pluribus With Secret Search Message" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Google this week shared a new ad in its ongoing anti-Apple "BestPhonesForever" series, this time leaning into the launch of the new Wicked: For Good movie that's out in theaters. The spot features an iPhone fawning over a Pixel smartphone before breaking into the Wicked: For Good song. Google suggests that it was first to multiple features that the ‌iPhone‌ then copied, like screening phone calls and removing unwanted images from photos. > Oh Pixel, I'm so lucky to have a friend like you. You've always inspired me! > > You do things first that show me the way. Like fixing photos, screening calls, or building an AI assistant you can have real conversations with. It's not clear how Google's ad featuring singing smartphones might attract customers to Pixel devices given that it doesn't share details on any actual features. Google has been sharing ads that pit its Pixel smartphones against the ‌iPhone‌ since 2023, and it's become a popular ad campaign with Pixel fans with more than 30 in the series. The ads typically include feature comparisons or criticize the ‌iPhone‌ for lacking features like conversational AI. This article, "Google Mocks iPhone in Musical ‘Wicked’ Ad Claiming Pixel Firsts" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums