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Amazon Big Spring Sale Introduces Early Discounts on Popular Accessories‎

Amazon's annual Big Spring Sale will kick off one week from today, on Wednesday, March 25, but ahead of that event the retailer is already discounting a wide array of popular accessories. Below we're tracking deals on monitors, headphones, iPhone and desktop accessories, and more. 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. Highlights include Samsung's 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99, which is $300 off and a match of the all-time low price on the monitor. We're also tracking discounts on unique products like the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 for $119.99 ($30 off) and Satechi FindAll Wallet Card for $29.98 ($5 off). $30 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station for $119.99 $300 OFFSamsung Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99Monitors 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor - $267.99, down from $329.99 27-inch LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor - $319.99, down from $499.99 27-inch ASUS ProArt 4K Display - $349.00, down from $429.00 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor - $474.00, down from $549.99 32-inch Samsung Smart Monitor M9 - $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99 Wall Chargers Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $29.99, down from $39.99 UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN USB-C Charger - $42.99, down from $59.99 Anker 14-in-1 Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $339.99, down from $399.99 Wireless Chargers Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger - $69.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $85.99, down from $109.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station (NEW) - $119.99, down from $149.99 Anker Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $169.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers Anker MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $71.99, down from $89.99 Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $199.99, down from $229.99 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $489.99, down from $799.00 Miscellaneous Satechi FindAll Wallet Card - $29.98, down from $34.99 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $119.99, down from $149.99 Sonos Beam Gen 2 - $369.00, down from $499.00 Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Headphones - $398, down from $459.00 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, "Amazon Big Spring Sale Introduces Early Discounts on Popular Accessories" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features‎

While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another six months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component will be moved under the screen on the devices, which will result in merely a smaller Dynamic Island. Below, we have recapped eight features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of March 2026:Red Color: The special color for the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly be red. Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored that Face ID's flood illuminator will be moved under the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for a smaller Dynamic Island on the devices. 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Display Sizes: The next Pro models are expected to have the same overall design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, including 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras. LTPO+ Displays: More power-efficient displays could contribute to longer battery life. Variable Aperture: The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is rumored to have a variable aperture, which would allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. This would provide greater control over depth of field. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to smartphone size constraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be. A20 Pro Chip: Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip is expected to use TSMC's first-generation 2nm process, whereas the A19 Pro chip is 3nm. With a 2nm architecture and a new packaging design, the A20 Pro chip should deliver solid year-over-year performance and power efficiency gains. C2 Modem: Apple's custom C1 cellular modem for 5G and LTE debuted in the iPhone 16e last year, and that was followed by a C1X chip in the iPhone Air. Apple says the C1X modem is up to twice as fast as the C1 modem, and the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone ever. The improvements should continue with Apple's third-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models. N2 Chip: Most of the iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air are equipped with an Apple-designed N1 chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple says the N1 chip also improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have Apple's next-generation N2 chip, but it is not yet known what improvements would come with this upgrade.These are only some of the changes planned for the iPhone 18 Pro models, with others outlined in our iPhone 18 roundup, including these four:A simplified Camera Control button with no swipe gestures. Design changes to the rear Ceramic Shield for MagSafe charging, potentially including a more frosted glass appearance. Web browsing via satellite. The iPhone 18 Pro Max may be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, perhaps to accommodate a larger battery.Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone in September, followed by a standard iPhone 18 model, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and potentially a second-generation iPhone Air early next year.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Quietly Blocks Updates for Popular 'Vibe Coding' Apps‎

Apple has quietly blocked AI "vibe coding" apps, such as Replit and Vibecode, from releasing App Store updates unless they make changes, The Information reports. "Vibe coding" tools allow users with little to no programming experience to build apps or websites using natural language prompts. Their accessibility has driven rapid adoption among both developers and non-technical users. Apple told The Information that certain vibe coding features breach long-standing ‌App Store‌ rules prohibiting apps from executing code that alters their own functionality or that of other apps. Some of these apps also support building software for Apple devices, which may have contributed to a recent surge in new ‌App Store‌ submissions and, in some cases, slower approval times, according to developers. An Apple spokesperson said the policy is not targeted specifically at vibe coding apps. However, some people familiar with the matter said Apple was close to approving updates for Replit and Vibecode after the developers agreed to modify how their apps preview generated content or remove certain capabilities altogether, such as creating apps for Apple platforms. When platforms like Replit generate an app, they typically display it within the original app using an embedded web view. This is something Apple seems to object to. The company now expects approval if it adjusts its app to open generated apps in an external browser rather than an in-app web view. In Vibecode's case, the review team indicated it would likely approve updates if the app removed the ability to generate software specifically for Apple devices, according to a person familiar with the situation. The Information claims that Apple's intervention risks undermining view coding apps' usability and growth. For example, since its last update in January, Replit's mobile app has fallen from first to third place in Apple's free developer tools rankings, a decline the company attributes in part to its inability to release updates, according to a source familiar with the situation. Vibe coding apps present a potential concern for Apple because they enable users to build applications that operate outside the ‌App Store‌ ecosystem, while also competing with Xcode. Some developers believe Apple has an incentive to steer them toward its own tools, which could make switching to alternative platforms more difficult.Tags: App Store, App Store Review Guidelines, Artificial IntelligenceThis article, "Apple Quietly Blocks Updates for Popular 'Vibe Coding' Apps" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Wins Decisive Victory in Musi App Store Removal Lawsuit‎

A lawsuit brought against Apple by music streaming app Musi has been dismissed by a federal judge, after she ruled that Apple's developer agreement gives it the right to remove any app from the App Store at any time, "with or without cause." Launched in 2013 by two Canadian teenagers, Musi was an app that played YouTube videos in a stripped-down interface, showed its own ads (removable for $5.99), and let users build playlists. Basically, it was a free music streaming service built on top of YouTube's content but without paying rights holders, and it was downloaded from the App Store tens of millions of times. Musi claimed it complied with YouTube's terms, but Apple pulled it from the App Store in September 2024, following pressure from Sony, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), and the National Music Publishers Association. Musi subsequently sued Apple for pulling the app, alleging that its removal was based on unsubstantiated intellectual property claims from YouTube. The lawsuit went so far as to argue that Apple had violated its own Developer Program License Agreement (DPLA), and that Apple was required to conduct a review and form a "reasonable belief" that the app infringed IP rights before pulling it. However, Northern California district judge Eumi Lee rejected that argument entirely. The DPLA's plain language allows Apple to stop offering an app at any time as long as it provides notice, said the judge, adding that the "reasonable belief" clause does not limit that broad right. On this basis, the case was summarily dismissed with prejudice – a legal term meaning Musi cannot refile the same claims (but it could still appeal). Lee, writing in the court motion: "The plain language of the DPLA governs because it is clear and explicit: Apple may 'cease marketing, offering, and allowing download by end-users of the [Musi app] at any time, with or without cause, by providing notice of termination.' Based on this language, Apple had the right to cease offering the Musi app without cause if Apple provided notice to Musi. The complaint alleges, and Musi does not dispute, that Apple gave Musi the required notice. Therefore, Apple's decision to remove the Musi app from the App Store did not breach the DPLA."The ruling also came with a striking rebuke of Musi's legal team. Judge Lee sanctioned law firm Winston & Strawn for alleging that Apple had "admitted" to knowingly relying on false evidence – a claim the judge found had no factual basis, even after Musi's lawyers had spent two months reviewing Apple's internal documents and deposing its employees. Sanctions are an unusual step in which a court penalizes attorneys for making claims that lack evidentiary support. Judge Lee admonished the firm for "making up facts," and ordered it to pay Apple's costs related to the sanctions motion. It wasn't the first time Musi's conduct had come under scrutiny in the case, either. Apple alleged in a separate May 2025 filing that Musi founder Aaron Wojnowski had previously forwarded a fabricated email to Apple, purportedly from a Universal Music Group (UMG) executive, in an attempt to get the app reinstated after an earlier removal. UMG later informed Apple that the email was fraudulent, according to Apple's filing. In a curious twist, Musi actually asked the judge to award them attorneys' fees for having to defend against Apple's sanctions motion. The judge called this "audacious" given that Musi lost on every front. Perhaps most notably, the ruling could have broader implications well beyond the Musi app. Given that the ruling affirms the DPLA's language so clearly, it arguably gives Apple strong legal backing for future app removals, regardless of the stated reason. Going forward, developers challenging their app's removal from the App Store are therefore likely to have a harder time arguing Apple breached its own agreement.Tags: App Store, Apple LawsuitsThis article, "Apple Wins Decisive Victory in Musi App Store Removal Lawsuit" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Tim Cook Visits China, Attends Apple's 50th Anniversary Event and More‎

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China, where he attended one of the company's 50th anniversary events outside of its Taikoo Li retail store in Chengdu today. The event revolved around a performance by Chinese singer Li Yuchun, and it comes after Apple hosted a surprise Alicia Keys concert at its Grand Central store in New York last week. According to the China Daily, Cook is scheduled to attend the China Development Forum in Beijing this weekend, and he will also meet with Chinese app developers, government officials, and some of Apple's various partners in the country. "China is so important for us," said Cook. Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, Apple announced that its suppliers in China saved a record 55 billion liters of fresh water last year through Apple's Supplier Clean Water Program. As an example, Apple touted a new aluminum anodization process for the MacBook Neo that "continuously recycles and recirculates water." As of March 15, Apple lowered its standard App Store commission rate for iPhone and iPad apps and in-app purchases from 30% to 25% in mainland China, following "discussions with the Chinese regulator." However, Bloomberg reported that China is urging Apple to further ease App Store restrictions and address "monopolistic" practices. Finally, Apple is now sharing developer coding videos on the Chinese video sharing platform Bilibili, ahead of WWDC 2026 in June. It all amounts to a busy week for Apple in China.Tags: Apple 50th Anniversary, China, Tim CookThis article, "Tim Cook Visits China, Attends Apple's 50th Anniversary Event and More" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods Pro 3 Available for $199.99 Low Price on Amazon‎

Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, which has been rare on Amazon in recent weeks. 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. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $49 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup. 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, "AirPods Pro 3 Available for $199.99 Low Price on Amazon" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Sports App Lets You Follow NCAA March Madness in Real Time‎

The Apple Sports app has been updated to make it easier for fans of college basketball to follow their favorite teams during March Madness. Version 3.8.1 of the app introduces new in-app brackets that let fans track the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in real time, by visualizing their team's path from the First Four through the Final Four alongside live scores, play-by-play updates, and detailed stats. Designed for speed and simplicity, the Apple Sports app gives fans a fast, personalized way to stay on top of the teams and leagues they love. Users can customize their scoreboards by following favorite teams, tournaments, and leagues, quickly navigate between scores and upcoming games, explore play-by-play and lineup details, and tap directly to the Apple TV app to watch live events.Apple introduced the Apple Sports app in 2024 as a streamlined way to quickly check live scores and key statistics. The app is available on iPhone across multiple regions, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and several other European countries.Tag: Apple SportsThis article, "Apple Sports App Lets You Follow NCAA March Madness in Real Time" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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