Apple's oft-rumored iMac Pro with a mini-LED display is now rumored to launch as early as June of this year.

The iMac Pro might start reaching customers in early summer, according to a very reliable tipster. While some are hoping for a debut as soon as March, that’s apparently overly optimistic. And the leaker says reiterates that the all-in-one desktop will have a mini-LED display. iMac Pro 2022 launch is 3+ months away “MiniLED iMac […]

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Today, a new report from The Globe and Mail in Canada says that Apple is threatening to pull out of its planned development for a new flagship retail store. According to the report, Apple had signed a lease for more than 15,000 square feet of retail space in the development, but is now threatening to back out over construction delays.

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Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 with important security fixes.

If you want more Thunderbolt ports for your Mac, the Plugable USB4-HUB3A hub offers a trio of them. And they are fully functional, offering up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds and support for 4K monitors. Plus, there’s a USB-A port for good measure. I put Plugable’s new Thunderbolt hub through a round of testing to […]

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Apple is rolling out a new update to the Apple Support app for iPhone and iPad. This update brings the app to version 4.5, and it includes new features for getting price estimates for common repairs, in addition to new ways that explain your device’s problem getting “relevant support options.”

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Check out this brief tutorial to disable Live Text on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to stop seeing the text selector when you open an image.

Here's how FaceTime could work on an Apple AR/VR headset with the device strapped on your head and obscuring much of your face.

Dutch regulators hit Apple with another $5 million fine Monday for not properly complying with new rules that say dating apps should be allowed to accept alternative payment methods. The penalty now totals $20 million. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) dismissed Cupertino’s feeble attempts to satisfy its requirements and said developers should […]

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Apple has been hit with its fourth fine of $5.6 million for failing to comply with new App Store payment regulations in the Netherlands. In a statement, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets says that the “revised conditions that Apple has imposed on dating-app providers are unreasonable, and create an unnecessary barrier.”

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There’s something special about old Apple gear. Maybe that’s why it comes up fairly frequently in Cult of Mac‘s Setups coverage. One of the most-beloved classics in Apple’s storied history of beloved products is the Cinema Display. Today’s featured setup sports not one but two 30-inch Cinema Displays, the big stunners Steve Jobs introduced to […]

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All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, with rare discounts on Apple Watch Link Braclets being joing by Series 7 models at $50 off. That’s on top of a new Twelve South Apple accessories sale and more. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Creators who are verified on Snapchat are now able to make money on the platform through ads within stories. This change will mean that Snapchat for iOS users will now see mid-roll ads when tapping through Stories for the first time.

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Zoom issued a quick fix for its native macOS app over the weekend to address a concerning bug that left microphones active when they shouldn’t have been. It comes after many Mac users complained the app was still listening in after calls had ended. It is the second time Zoom has attempted to eliminate this […]

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Be sure to watch these M1 MacBook Pro tips and tricks for getting started with your brand spanking new 14 or 16-inch Apple notebook.

Apple is rumored to hold an event next month. Apart from a new iPhone SE and a fifth-generation iPad Air, analysts believe the company will also unveil a new Mac. With Apple registering three new computers in the Eurasian database, it’s likely that new Macs could also be announced in the coming weeks.

According to the database, the new model numbers are A2615, A2686, and A2681. One of these is described as a laptop. So, which Mac do you think Apple will unveil at this upcoming March event?

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On February 14, 1995, Cupertino extended a lawsuit against a developer over stolen Apple code to include Microsoft and Intel.

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Whether you’d like help reading scripts on-screen or off or want to maintain eye contact while presenting in video calls, and more, follow along for how to use your Mac, iPhone, or iPad as a teleprompter.

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