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AirTag 2 4-Pack Hits $79.99 on Amazon, Matching Record Low‎

Apple's AirTag 2 has returned to $79.99 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price for the accessory. 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. We're also tracking a smaller deal on the AirTag 2 1-Pack, available for $24.00, down from $29.00. This is another record low price on the AirTag 2. $5 OFFAirTag 2 (1-Pack) for $24.00 $19 OFFAirTag 2 (4-Pack) for $79.99 The new AirTag is equipped with a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precision Finding feature to work up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous-generation model. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? 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 DealsThis article, "AirTag 2 4-Pack Hits $79.99 on Amazon, Matching Record Low" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Air vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy?‎

The iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro are just $100 apart at Apple's current prices, but they offer different advantages. The Air puts a 6.5-inch display in an exceptionally thin, light body. The newer Pro adds a more versatile camera system, longer battery life, and faster performance. The iPhone Air launched in 2025 at $999, but Apple now sells the 256GB model for $1,099. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for the same storage capacity, while the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max starts at $1,299. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these iPhones is best for you. Both have an Always-On OLED display with ProMotion, Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, an 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera, Wi-Fi 7, and support for Apple Intelligence. Their size differences are as follows: ‌iPhone Air‌‌iPhone 18 Pro‌‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max Height6.15 inches (156.2 mm)5.91 inches (150.0 mm)6.43 inches (163.4 mm) Width2.94 inches (74.7 mm)2.83 inches (71.9 mm)3.07 inches (78.0 mm) Depth0.22 inches (5.64 mm)0.34 inches (8.75 mm)0.34 inches (8.75 mm) Weight5.82 ounces (165 grams)7.44 ounces (211 grams)8.78 ounces (249 grams) Here are the other key differences: ‌iPhone Air‌‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max 6.5-inch display, 2736 by 1260 pixelsiPhone 18 Pro: 6.3-inch display, 2622 by 1206 pixels iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display, 2868 by 1320 pixels. All three displays have 460 pixels per inch. Titanium frame with glass backAluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield back Standard Dynamic IslandSmaller ‌Dynamic Island‌ that supports up to three simultaneous Live Activities A19 Pro chip with 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural EngineA20 Pro chip with 7-core GPU and dual 16-core Neural Engine Next-generation vapor chamber cooling for better sustained performance Apple C1X cellular modemiPhone 18 Pro: Apple C2 modem iPhone 18 Pro Max: Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem in the U.S., C2 in other markets Sub-6 GHz 5GSub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G on U.S. models Single 48-megapixel Fusion Main rear camera, 26 mm, with fixed ƒ/1.6 aperture and sensor-shift optical image stabilization48-megapixel Fusion Main rear camera, 24 mm, with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization and ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, and ƒ/4.0 variable-aperture settings 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide and 48-megapixel Fusion Telephoto cameras 1x and optical-quality 2x zoom options; up to 10x digital zoom for photos0.5x, 1x, optical-quality 2x, 4x, and optical-quality 8x zoom options; up to 40x digital zoom for photos Macro photography, spatial photos, and LiDAR Scanner True Tone flashAdaptive True Tone flash Photographic Styles 2Photographic Styles 3 with texture and grain controls Smart focus tracking Pro controls for aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and a histogram HEIF and JPEG photo captureHEIF, JPEG, and DNG photo capture, including ProRAW; Apple Reference Image capture where available Rear-camera 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fpsRear-camera 4K Dolby Vision video up to 120 fps with the Fusion Main camera Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps, with effects that can be applied after capture Spatial video; ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Academy Color Encoding System; and genlock support 1080p slow-motion video up to 240 fps1080p slow-motion video up to 240 fps and 4K Dolby Vision slow-motion video up to 120 fps Stabilized time-lapse videoStabilized time-lapse video up to 4K Dolby Vision; macro video, including slow motion and time-lapse Up to 6x digital zoom for videoUp to 24x digital zoom for video 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera with 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fps18-megapixel Center Stage front camera with additional Pro controls, Photographic Styles 3, smart focus tracking, ProRAW, Cinematic mode, and ProRes recording Audio MixAudio Mix with new voice algorithms and music isolation Up to 27 hours of video playback or 22 hours streamediPhone 18 Pro: Up to 36 hours of video playback or 33 hours streamed iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to 45 hours or 40 hours streamed Compatible with the ‌iPhone Air‌ MagSafe Battery, which raises Apple's video-playback estimate to 40 hours with the accessory attached Up to 50% wired charge in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapterUp to 50% wired charge in around 15 minutes with a 60W-capable adapter that supports Adjustable Voltage Supply Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes over ‌MagSafe‌ with a 30W or higher adapterUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes over ‌MagSafe‌ with a 35W or higher adapter ‌MagSafe‌ and Qi2 wireless charging up to 20W‌MagSafe‌ and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W USB-C with USB 2 data speeds up to 480Mb/s; wireless video output through AirPlayUSB-C with USB 3 data speeds up to 10Gb/s; DisplayPort video output up to 4K HDR Single built-in speaker; Spatial Audio playback with compatible AirPodsStereo speakers and Spatial Audio playback Built-in microphonesFour studio-quality microphones eSIM only, including in countries where physical SIM cards remain commoneSIM only in the U.S. and certain other markets; nano-SIM and eSIM support in many other countries, including the U.K. 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage Space Black, Cloud White, Sky Blue, and Light GoldBlack, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy At every storage capacity the Air and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ share, the Pro costs $100 more when bought from Apple in the U.S.: 256GB512GB1TB2TB ‌iPhone Air‌$1,099$1,299$1,699 ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌$1,199$1,399$1,799$2,399 ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max$1,299$1,499$1,899$2,499 At Apple's current prices, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ is clearly the stronger choice for most buyers. It costs just $100 more than the Air at every shared storage capacity, yet adds excellent Ultra Wide and Telephoto cameras, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life, stereo speakers, faster charging, vapor chamber cooling, a newer chip, and more. The ‌iPhone Air‌ makes a stronger case in the hand than it does on a specification sheet. It is 46 grams lighter than the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, has a slightly larger display, and feels unlike any other iPhone. With its polished titanium frame and frosted glass back, it looks more classy and premium than the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ in many respects. If appearance, thinness, weight shape how much you enjoy using a phone every day, choosing the Air can be worthwhile despite its camera, speaker, and battery limitations. The Pro Max offers a 6.9-inch screen and even longer battery life, but weighs 84 grams more than the Air. Retail pricing can change that calculation. The Air has seen substantial discounts, including an unlocked 256GB model for $899.99 earlier this year. If you find a new ‌iPhone Air‌ for around $900 while the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ remains $1,199, the roughly $300 saving makes the Air much more compelling if you can live with one rear camera and shorter battery life. Timing matters, too. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects the next ‌iPhone Air‌ in spring 2027, and an Ultra Wide camera has reportedly reached advanced testing. Analyst Jeff Pu expects a smaller Dynamic Island and A20 Pro chip. Separately, leaker "Digital Chat Station" has claimed it will have a 3,500mAh battery, up from the current model's 3,149mAh, while The Information has reported that it could gain vapor chamber cooling. If the current Air's camera, battery life, or sustained performance gives you pause, waiting could address those concerns; a steep discount is more persuasive if the current model already meets your needs.Related Roundups: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone AirBuyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now), iPhone Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "iPhone Air vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy?" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Will Soon Support Video‎

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions will soon support video, allowing creators to offer subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content, Apple today announced. The feature will be available to audiences in more than 170 countries and regions across Apple devices and the web. Apple says it is working with podcast hosting providers on integration, with details from participating partners coming in the months ahead. Tag: Apple PodcastsThis article, "Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Will Soon Support Video" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Drops to Record Low $599.97 on Amazon‎

Amazon has knocked the price of the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599.97, down from $799.00. This $199 markdown is available in the Natural color with Anchor Blue Ocean Band, and as of writing this is the only model we're tracking at this new all-time low price. 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. Additionally, there's a $199 markdown on the Black Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Milanese Loop (Large) on Amazon. You can get this model for $699.97, down from $899.00. Both of these models have an estimated delivery date of September 25-27 if ordered today. $199 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 (Ocean Band) for $599.97 $199 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 (Milanese Loop) for $699.97 These Ultra 3 deals arrive in the wake of the recent launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which does have some smaller discounts on Amazon right now. You can get both the Natural and Black colors for $779.99 in several band options, down from $799.00. If you need a breakdown on all of the differences between the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4, be sure to check out our buyer's guide on the wearables. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? 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 DealsThis article, "Apple Watch Ultra 3 Drops to Record Low $599.97 on Amazon" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AT&T Responds to iOS 27's New iPhone Handoff Feature‎

Apple added a new iPhone Handoff feature to iOS 27 that allows you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom are the first carriers to offer iPhone Handoff, and Apple said Verizon and EE will add support later this year, but AT&T is noncommittal about the feature. A spokesperson for AT&T told CNET that the carrier sees "potential" in iPhone Handoff, but the company remains focused on "existing eSIM activation and transfer options." In other words, it sounds like AT&T has no imminent plans to support iPhone Handoff, but it also did not explicitly say that it will never offer the feature. From the report:"While we see that there could be potential in capabilities like iPhone Handoff," the spokesperson replied, "our focus remains on delivering innovations that make life simpler and keep customers connected with confidence." They then pointed to "existing eSIM activation and transfer options across compatible devices."In the U.S., T-Mobile is charging $5 per month for iPhone Handoff. "iPhone Handoff is available on any iPhone with iOS 27 via iPhone settings and ready to use from day one on the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup and iPhone Duo," said T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom is charging €6.95 per month for iPhone Handoff, but only on plans that do not already include multi-SIM functionality. To learn more about iPhone Handoff, read our guide and Apple's support document. iOS 27 was released on September 14.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tags: AT&T, iPhone HandoffRelated Forum: iOS 27This article, "AT&T Responds to iOS 27's New iPhone Handoff Feature" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Launch Discounts Arrive for New Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Plus Massive Deal on Samsung's Portable SSD‎

Amazon has the first post-launch discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $49 off select models. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, down from $2,499.00. 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. Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $879.99, down from $899.00, and the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model for $1,069.99, down from $1,099.00. $49 OFFM5 Max Mac Studio 36GB/512GB for $2,449.99 $19 OFFM6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $879.99 $29 OFFM6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $1,069.99 In terms of upgrades, Apple said the Mac mini with the M6 chip delivers up to 40% faster CPU performance, up to 4× faster performance for AI tasks in particular, up to 2× faster graphics performance, and up to 2× faster storage speeds compared to the previous-generation model with the 10-core M4 chip, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB of storage. You can match your new Mac mini or Mac Studio with Samsung's 4TB T7 Shield Portable SSD, which is available for $464.99 today only at B&H Photo, down from $1,144.99. This is a massive $680 discount on the SSD, a notable markdown amid the storage price hikes happening this year. $680 OFFSamsung 4TB T7 SSD for $464.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? 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 DealsThis article, "Launch Discounts Arrive for New Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Plus Massive Deal on Samsung's Portable SSD" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New iPhone Setting Lets Users Shake Off Motion-Sensing Ads‎

Apple is testing an iPhone setting for users in China that lets them add apps to a list that prevents them from accessing the device's motion sensors. Apple hasn't explicitly said what the setting is in response to, but Chinese apps sometimes show "shake-to-open" ads on launch, and they can be triggered by merely picking up an iPhone, walking, or going over a bump in a car, resulting in unwanted redirects. Users in China speculate this is why iOS 27.2 beta 2 includes the new "Restrict Motion Data" option in Settings that blocks app access to accelerometer and gyroscope data. For now, the option appears tied to mainland China App Store accounts, and we don't expect it will be available to iPhone users more broadly when iOS 27.2 is released later this year. This article, "New iPhone Setting Lets Users Shake Off Motion-Sensing Ads" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Intelligence Taking up 30GB+ on Some Macs Running macOS 27‎

After you install macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple automatically downloads a multi-gigabyte AI model to your Mac the next time it's connected to the internet. Unlike previous versions of macOS, you can't prevent it. Siri AI, and by extension Apple Intelligence, are now a mandatory part of your system. For macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple says the latest Apple Intelligence features require up to 14GB of on-device storage on Macs with an M3 chip or later and at least 12GB of unified memory, and up to 8GB of storage for other Apple Intelligence-enabled Macs. But in our experience, AI model storage allocation appears to be considerably higher on some Macs than others. On an M4 Pro Mac mini running macOS 27, for example, MacRumors saw 20.67GB handed over for Apple Intelligence. ArsTechnica recorded an even higher figure of 22.42GB on an M3 MacBook Air after a fresh installation of macOS 27.0 beta 7. Both of these systems will be using Apple's AFM 3 Core Advanced on-device model, which requires an M3-or-newer Mac with 12GB or more of RAM. This doesn't explain why Macs that don't meet the minimum requirements for Apple's most advanced model are still losing unusually large amounts of storage to Apple Intelligence. ArsTechnica reported the same screen showed around 14GB on an M1 MacBook Air and a MacBook Neo, and yet both of these models fall into a category for which Apple lists a requirement of up to 8GB. Other Mac users have posted similar higher-than-expected readings. For example, one Reddit user shared a screenshot from the macOS 27 Release Candidate showing Apple Intelligence gobbled up 30.16GB on their machine. Another user quoted 24.35GB for Apple Intelligence after installing macOS 27 on a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip. Device Apple Intelligence storage iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo Up to 14GB iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air Up to 14GB Other compatible iPhones: iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17e Up to 8GB iPad with M4 or later and at least 12GB of unified memory; Mac with M3 or later and at least 12GB of unified memory; Apple Vision Pro (M5) Up to 14GB Other compatible iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro models Up to 8GB Compatible Apple Watch models Up to 1.5GB on the watch iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, iPhone 14 and earlier, and iPhone SE Not supported Figures taken from Apple's support document Apple's support document does not explain whether its "up to 14GB" requirement is directly comparable with the Apple Intelligence "Storage" category in System Settings, or why some Macs display substantially higher numbers. For what it's worth, we haven't seen the same ballooning figures on iPhones and iPads running iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. It's not just academic, either. While using Apple Intelligence is optional, downloading its on-device models is not. Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence, so users must set aside space for Apple's on-device models. In an era where memory and storage costs are rising because of AI, the irony of the situation is not lost, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating. If you're on a Mac, you can check your own reading in System Settings ➝ General ➝ Storage by clicking the information button beside macOS. Let us know your findings in the comments.Tag: Apple IntelligenceThis article, "Apple Intelligence Taking up 30GB+ on Some Macs Running macOS 27" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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