AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple on Friday announced the discontinuation of the full-size HomePod , saying it plans to focus on production and development of the HomePod mini. Apple informed TechCrunch of the product's end of life in a statement today. HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, offering customers amazing sound, an intelligent assistant, and smart home control all for just $99. We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care. The company plans to sell remaining HomePod units until … [Read more...] about Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini
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Every M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM is discounted, prices from $835
Exclusive Exclusive deals on Apple's latest Mac mini are going on now, delivering bonus savings on every model, including those with 16GB of memory that are priced as low as $835. Cheapest M1 Mac mini prices The exclusive deals are courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama , offering bonus savings on every M1 Mac model with promo code APINSIDER when used with this activation link . At press time, this 512GB option is in stock and ready to ship. According to our Price Guide, the promo code deals offer the lowest M1 Mac mini prices available on the latest models that come equipped with M1 Apple Silicon . Configurations Discount Mac mini (M1, 8GB, 256GB) $699.00 $665.00 Coupon Price with $24 promo code APINSIDER . As always, if you have any issues, you can reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll try and help. $663.00 Coupon Exclusive price with coupon code … [Read more...] about Every M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM is discounted, prices from $835
Lowest price: M1 Mac mini (512GB SSD) in stock and on sale for $839
Exclusive AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. 2021 brings about an exclusive deal on Apple's latest Mac mini, with the M1 model now in stock and $60 off when equipped with a 512GB SSD. Best price on Apple's 512GB Mac mini The discount applies to the M1, 8GB, 512GB Mac mini spec ( MGNT3LL/A ) when shopping at Adorama with coupon code APINSIDER (step-by-step instructions for activating the deal can be found below). Units are in stock and ready to ship with free shipping within the contiguous U.S. To activate the $30 off coupon, which is in addition to Adorama's current $30 instant rebate, you must shop through this special pricing link and enter the code in the same browsing session. The offer cannot stack with any outside cashback sites and is both link and promo code activated. … [Read more...] about Lowest price: M1 Mac mini (512GB SSD) in stock and on sale for $839
HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has released a new HomePod and HomePod mini software update with a version number of 14.4 and a new Handoff experience for HomePod mini. The HomePod and HomePod mini run a specialized version of tvOS and receive updates sporadically when compared to Apple's other operating systems. Updates generally include bug fixes and improvements for features attached to the larger ecosystem. The last HomePod software update was for version 14.3 which was another bug fix update. HomePod Software Version 14.4 includes: Software version 14.4 includes bug fixes and the following new features with an Ultra Wideband (U1) equipped iPhone. Hand off music with visual, audible, and haptic effects from iPhone to HomePod mini Get personalized listening … [Read more...] about HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has informed partner suppliers that it has reduced iPhone 12 mini production plans for the first half of 2021, with manufacturing of some specialty parts suspended altogether, according to a report on Wednesday. Citing industry sources familiar with the matter, Nikkei reports major suppliers were recently informed of the production shift that marks a change in Apple's procurement strategy. Prior to the reported downward revision, the tech giant was aggressively buying semiconductors, printed circuit boards and displays amid a worldwide parts shortage. Apple is targeting output at around 75 million iPhone units for the first half of 2021, down 20% from December 2020, the report says. Much of that downgrade is blamed on iPhone 12 mini. Nikkei sources note … [Read more...] about Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand
Presidents Day Apple Pencil deal drops iPad Pro, Air accessory to $103
Holiday weekend sales continue to heat up, with Verizon's Apple Pencil 2 deal knocking $26 off the stylus in addition to free 2-day shipping. Apple Pencil markdown at Verizon You don't have to be a Verizon Wireless subscriber to take advantage of the company's Presidents Day promotion on the Apple Pencil (2nd Generation). This accessory, which is compatible with current iPad Air and iPad Pro models, is discounted to $103.99 with free 2-day shipping or in-store pickup. The $26 markdown offers shoppers the lowest price available on the gadget to unlock even more functionality in compatible iPad products. For even more holiday discounts, including exclusive deals on M1 Macs , be sure to check out the AppleInsider Apple Price Guide . Deals on Apple hardware If you find yourself needing a new piece of Apple hardware to utilize the accessory deals above, AppleInsider and Apple Authorized Resellers are also running exclusive … [Read more...] about Presidents Day Apple Pencil deal drops iPad Pro, Air accessory to $103
Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Industry reports say that Pegatron is seeing reduced orders for the iPhone 12 mini , while Apple has charged Foxconn with making more of the iPhone 12 Pro series. Despite recently expanding its manufacturing capacity, Pegatron was already facing a slowdown in orders from Apple over its alleged student labor violations. Now it has also seen a reduction in orders, with Apple reportedly requiring fewer of the iPhone 12 mini. According to Digitimes , Pegatron has seen a slowdown in orders for the smallest iPhone, blamed on the coronavirus affecting demand in the US and Europe. Citing unnamed market observers, Digitimes separately reports that Foxconn has received an increase in orders for its production of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max . … [Read more...] about Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro
Apple Deals on Amazon: 44mm Apple Watch SE $269; iPad Air 4 $559; $120 off iMac; accessory sale
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. This week's markdowns see the 44mm Apple Watch SE on sale for $269.99, a $40 discount on the new model. Apple's iPad Air 4 is also back down to $559, while the iMac 4K drops to $1,379 ($120 off). Apple accessories also get steeper price cuts as we near the weekend. Latest Amazon offers on Apple The latest Apple discounts on Amazon include deals on AirPods and MacBook discounts , but three offers that stand out include $40 savings on the 44mm GPS Apple Watch SE and the 64GB iPad Air 4 (Wi-Fi) in Sky Blue , plus a new $120 price drop on the iMac 4K (also available at B&H Photo ). These promotions offer shoppers the lowest Apple prices , according to our Price Guide. And with inventory constraints still affecting the Apple space, it's best … [Read more...] about Apple Deals on Amazon: 44mm Apple Watch SE $269; iPad Air 4 $559; $120 off iMac; accessory sale
USB-C cable shopping for an iPad or Thunderbolt 3 Mac is still a nightmare for consumers
Feature AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. USB-C is the future of computer connectivity, but in the two years we've been using it there remains a great deal of confusion over USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and what any given cable with USB-C connectors is capable of. AppleInsider breaks it all down again, makes some specific cable recommendations, and talks about why we think it isn't the last time we're going to have this conversation. Apple introduced USB-C to its user base with the Retina 12-inch MacBook. At the time, it was in essence a basic USB port that could power the Mac from an external source, yet limited to USB 3.0 speeds of 5Gbit per second. It was officially called USB 3.1 type C Generation 1. The same physical port was used in the 2016 MacBook Pro refresh, offering a … [Read more...] about USB-C cable shopping for an iPad or Thunderbolt 3 Mac is still a nightmare for consumers
Ten records Apple broke in its historic holiday 2020 quarter
AppleInsider breaks down every record Apple smashed in its gargantuan fiscal quarter ending in December 2020. Apple's first fiscal quarter was one to remember, breaking records left and right on its way to a staggering $111.4 billion in total revenue. While that number was the biggest takeaway, it was far from the only record the company shattered. Total revenue Apple brought in a staggering $111.4B in Q1 2021 During the 1Q 2021 financial quarter, Apple raked in $111.4 billion in total revenue. This is the first time the company has passed $100 billion for a quarter, breaking its previous record of $91.8 billion in the prior year's December-ending quarter. It's all the more surprising that Apple did this during a global pandemic, as many working families cut down on luxury purchases. Impressive iPad and Mac sales boosts may have partially reflected the greater need for work-from-home and Zoom-friendly computing devices. However, the iPhone continued … [Read more...] about Ten records Apple broke in its historic holiday 2020 quarter