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 this week posted repairability scores for flagship iPhone and Mac products in France, a measure mandated by the country's government in January. The listings, known as repair indexes, are now displayed on official Apple Store app purchase pages and on Apple's website, reports MacGeneration . Current-generation flagship devices including the iPhone 12 , iPhone 11 and iPhone SE series, as well as MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, carry the informational mark designed to offer insight into a product's life cycle. Separately, Apple has posted a dedicated webpage on its French website with links to detailed repair index reports covering documentation; disassembly, access and tools; parts availability; parts pricing; and software and services support. … [Read more...] about Apple now displays iPhone and Mac repairability scores in France
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iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says
Investment bank Morgan Stanley calls recent reports of weaker iPhone demand "supply chain noise," and sees the AAPL pullback as a buying opportunity for investors. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , analyst Katy Huberty says she agrees with reports of iPhone 12 mini weakness, but adds that the overall demand environment remains positive for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineup. For one, she cites reports that Apple is cutting iPhone production to 75 million units in the first half of 2021. Although Huberty admits this has contributed to recent AAPL underperformance, she says the news is "noise rather than anything that impacts the fundamental outlook." A recent Morgan Stanley check indicated that there's between three million and five million units of total iPhone build upside risk for the first half of 2021. That's because the bank's research indicates that build orders for specific iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 models are being revised up, not … [Read more...] about iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU may launch at March 3 event
AMD will be expanding its Radeon RX 6000 graphics card line on March 3, with the launch thought to introduce lower-priced options that could eventually be used with the Mac Pro or eGPU solutions. The first Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs were introduced on October 28, with the RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT unveiled by AMD. In an announcement made on Twitter, AMD plans to add more cards to the range. The tweet proclaims "the journey continues for RDNA2" at 11 A.M. Eastern on March 3. The event will be the third episode of AMD's "Where Gaming Begins" virtual event streams, and is confirmed via the tweet to include at least one new card. On March 3rd, the journey continues for #RDNA2 . Join us at 11AM US Eastern as we reveal the latest addition to the @AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics family. https://t.co/5CFvT9D2SR pic.twitter.com/tUpUwRfpgk — Radeon RX (@Radeon) February 24, 2021 Current speculation is that AMD's next card will be one that extends the … [Read more...] about AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU may launch at March 3 event
Apple Watch SE returns to $259, cellular $309 in today’s Amazon deals
Amazon has issued price cuts on the Apple Watch SE , knocking $20 off the budget-friendly devices and delivering the year's cheapest prices. The $259 Apple Watch SE is available on the 40mm model with GPS functionality in your choice of a Space Gray Aluminum Case or a Silver Aluminum Case . At press time, both color options are in stock and ready to ship with free expedited delivery for Prime members. Also discounted by $20 is the Cellular version , this time with a Gold Aluminum Case with a Pink Sand Sport Band or a Space Gray Aluminum Case with Apple's Charcoal Sport Loop Band . Cellular units are on backorder with expected availability later this month, but you can still secure your spot in line now at the discounted price. There are plenty of additional Apple Watch deals available, including discounts on Series 6 models. It's worth paying a visit to the AppleInsider Apple Watch Price Guide for up-to-date pricing and availability. Additional … [Read more...] about Apple Watch SE returns to $259, cellular $309 in today’s Amazon deals
Deals: BenQ knocks $100 off popular USB-C monitors for your Mac
Enhance your Mac setup with an external display from BenQ during the company's sale event that knocks $100 off 27-inch and 32-inch USB-C monitors at leading retailers. BenQ USB-C display deals With two options to choose from at $100 off — the 27-inch EW2780U and the 32-inch EW3280U — the 4K displays can complement your M1 Mac setup without breaking the bank. Each monitor has a USB-C port that offers data transfer and 60W power delivery to use alongside Mac notebooks. Multiple retailers are offering the triple-digit BenQ discount, including Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon, with units in stock and ready to ship. There are plenty of Mac deals going on now too, so if you need a new system to go with one of the displays, this $599 M1 Mac mini deal and $1,179 MacBook Pro promotion deliver the lowest Apple prices on newly released models. BenQ EW2780U 27" 4K IPS Monitor: $449.99 ($100 off) [Available at Adorama , B&H Photo Video , Amazon ] … [Read more...] about Deals: BenQ knocks $100 off popular USB-C monitors for your Mac
Deals: M1 MacBook Pro discounted to $1,179, plus $60 off AppleCare
Exclusive Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 is on sale right now with a $120 exclusive coupon discount on the standard configuration, plus $60 off AppleCare. Units are in stock and ready to ship out for fast delivery to your door. Exclusive M1 MacBook Pro deals Equipped with Apple's M1 system on a chip (SoC), the standard 13-inch MacBook Pro is now $120 off with exclusive promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama when you shop through this pricing link using the step-by-step instructions below. The $1,179 after coupon price is the lowest available on model MYD82LL/A with Apple's M1 chip, 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, beating B&H's $1,199 deal by $20. Amazon is also matching B&H's $1,199 price, although units are on backorder . AppleCare discounted too AppleCare is also discounted at Adorama, with the same APINSIDER coupon code knocking $60 off the extended protection plan when purchased with the system. This … [Read more...] about Deals: M1 MacBook Pro discounted to $1,179, plus $60 off AppleCare
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
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
Apple’s $111.4B Q1 shatters quarterly record with massive growth across all categories
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 earned $111.4 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2021, blasting past the $100 billion barrier for the first time on double-digit growth across all product categories. Announced before the company's usual conference call with analysts, Apple's revenue of $111.4 billion for the quarter ending December 2020 represents growth of 21% on the $91.8 billion seen one year prior , itself a record-setting set of results. Earnings per share is set at $1.68, comparatively higher than the $4.99 seen in Q1 2020 before the four-way stock split . The gross margin of $44.3 billion is up from Q1 2020's $35.2 billion, while operating expenses are up/down year-on-year to $10.8 billion from $9.6 billion. Net profit is $28.8 billion, an improvement from $22.2 billion one … [Read more...] about Apple’s $111.4B Q1 shatters quarterly record with massive growth across all categories
Chinese grandmaster wins HDBank int’l chess tournament
Chinese grandmaster wins HDBank int’l chess tournament Wang Hao (R) competes with his countryman Wen Yang Chinese grandmaster Wang Hao, with an Elo rating of 2,718, has won the men’s prize in the 2019 HDBank International Chess Tournament with 7.5 points after nine matches. Wang, born in 1989, came third in the Under-10 division of the World Youth Chess Championships in Spain, won the gold medal with his national team in the U-16 Chess Olympiad in India in 2004 and the 2016 HDBank International Chess Tournament. This is the fourth consecutive time he has participated in the HDBank International Chess Tournament. In the first game, he played Miciano John Marvin, a master from the Philippines with an Elo rating of 2,317. Although Wang is seen as a better player, he had to share points with his opponent. Wang’s unexpected start signaled the attraction of this year’s tournament. Wang later won four consecutive games over Vietnam’s masters Duong The Anh, Nguyen Van … [Read more...] about Chinese grandmaster wins HDBank int’l chess tournament