Your mid-week roundup of the best Apple deals of the day has arrived with up to $200 in savings on the latest M3 MacBook Air models, and this time we are talking about the maxed-out 16GB configurations in both 13- and 15-inch form-factors. From there, we move over to a one day-only offer on the 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cell model at $140 off – one of the best prices ever – alongside some exclusive deals on cases and Watch bands, Apple Pencil (and alternatives), plus more. Head below or a closer look at everything.

Update 5/30: ‘What If…? — An Immersive Story’ is now available as a free download on the App Store.

One of the most exciting Vision Pro apps announced recently was Marvel’s collaboration with ILM for “What If…? — An Immersive Story.” Today, the new app scored a May 30 release date, pricing info, and a first-look trailer that shows just how fun it will be to enter the Marvel universe with your Vision Pro.

Are you ready to become a Marvel superhero? Because that’s exactly the experience this new app looks to deliver.

Last week we saw a report from CIRP revealing that a growing percentage of iPad owners are waiting 3 years or more before upgrading their tablets. In a follow-up study, CIRP answers what those users are doing with their old iPads.

Today the Shazam app has been updated to version 17.11, which adds support for Live Activities on all compatible iPhone models.

If you own an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro model, or an iPhone 14 Pro, you’ll now be able to keep Shazam’s music detection running in the background via the Dynamic Island while doing other things on your device.

You might need to prepare yourself for a T-Mobile price increase, if you’re on one of the company’s older plans. The company is reportedly set to announce increases of $2 or $5 per line tomorrow …

Today the Unicode Consortium previewed the new emoji that are expected to be added to Apple’s upcoming OS updates, including iOS and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and more. Though the list isn’t finalized yet, it’s likely that everything outlined will be approved and added to the official set of emoji that platform owners like Apple and Google will adopt.

One standout from the list is a new ‘face with bags under eyes’ emoji that makes me feel truly seen. It’s undoubtedly bound to be one of the most popular additions. Other new emoji include a shovel, fingerprint, beet, and more.

The popular security utility Little Snitch, which monitors Mac network traffic for suspicious activity, has been updated to a much more modern interface, with a whole range of new features.

Key among these is DNS encryption, which shields server name queries, and a curated list of blocklists which can be installed with a single click …

Apple Music’s ‘100 best albums of all time’ ranking kicked off last week, with the company revealing 10 of its choices each day, starting with 91-100.

Apple has today completed its list, revealing its top 10 choices, with the number one album described as “a seismic event” by a “once-in-a-generation talent” …

While many publishers were initially cautious about the launch of Apple News+, with some fearing that it could do more harm than good, there’s increasing evidence that it might act as a lifeline in what has become an increasingly precarious business.

News sites have faced a two-pronged challenge in recent years: Traffic alone is worth less than it used to be, and driving that traffic has become far harder …

The Apple Crush ad missed so badly that the company cancelled its planned TV slots and issued a public apology. That seemed to mostly make the issue go away, but Xiaomi seems determined to try to use the publicity to its own advantage.

The Chinese smartphone maker – which has in the past cloned everything from the iPad to Steve Job’s trademark jeans and turtleneck shirts – has now cloned the Crush ad, with one crucial difference …

Today, Apple TV+ premieres the fourth season of British original comedy series Trying, starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith. The first two episodes of the new season are streaming now.

Apple this month announced a , which comes with the M4 chip and a slimmer design. However, the company has quietly removed the ultra-wide lens from the rear camera, returning to a single wide lens and LiDAR scanner. But some customers have noticed an extra hole in the rear camera. Is it a mysterious new sensor?

As we approach Father’s Day next month, our friends at GRID Studio are running a sale this week with some notable discounts on their iconic deconstructed wall art. Head below for the full details on everything you need to know.

We’re less than three weeks away from WWDC, where Apple will announce iOS 18 and its array of new AI and new home screen customization features. A new rumor today suggests that Apple is also working on updates to Apple Music crossfade for iOS 18…

On the heels of Apple’s launching, Microsoft has debuted the 11th edition of the Surface Pro. Curious about what’s similar and different between these two portable devices? Join along for a look at the M4 iPad Pro vs Surface Pro.

Apple on Tuesday announced a new version of its online Education Store, which comes with a new design similar to the main Apple Online Store introduced in 2021. The new webpage highlights all the Apple products that students can get at a discount.

Threads on Tuesday announced some important updates coming for its users. More specifically, the platform is rolling out two new features: an option to mute post notifications and also quote controls to limit re-shares. Read on as we go into more detail about these updates.

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SpaceX has been cooking up Starlink-backed satellite cell service for a while now, and the company just demoed a major milestone.

It’s been two months since the United States Department of Justice filed its lawsuit against Apple over alleged antitrust violations. While Apple has voiced opposition to the case before now, today the company has taken the first step toward filing a motion to dismiss the case altogether. The move also sets up a number of upcoming deadlines for the case.

One day after releasing iOS 17.5.1 with a fix for a rare bug that caused deleted photos to resurface, Apple today has released its latest update for the Apple TV: tvOS 17.5.1.

It’s been a full week since the M4 iPad Pro first arrived in users’ hands, and I’ve been working full-time on mine every day since then.

I’ve used my new 13-inch iPad Pro for all my work at 9to5Mac, both indoors and outdoors, plus TV watching, journaling, organizing for a move, giving speeches, and more.

Here are the things that have most surprised me in my first week of use, plus the questions on my mind ahead of next month’s WWDC.