Following the announcement of new M3 MacBook Air models, Apple has reduced the starting price of the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip by $100, putting it at under $1,000 for the first time. Apple originally launched the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip in June 2022 with a $1,199 starting price, but dropped the […]
Read MoreGoogle Pay app is being discontinued in the United States, the company said in a blog post. The standalone version of the application will no longer be available after June 4, 2024, and users should switch to Google Wallet instead. Features that will be gone once the app is removed are the P2P payments, finding […]
Read MoreAs the end of 2023 approaches, now is a good opportunity to look back at some of the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year. Apple products discontinued in 2023 include the iPhone 13 mini, 13-inch MacBook Pro, MagSafe Battery Pack, MagSafe Duo Charger, and leather accessories. Also check out our lists of […]
Read MoreApple plans to discontinue the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED backlighting in 2024, according to a recent report from Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, suggesting that the tablet will not remain in the lineup for a reduced price following the launch of the rumored 13-inch iPad Pro with an OLED display next year. TrendForce: The shipment […]
Read MoreJust over seven years after it was introduced, the Touch Bar has now been fully discontinued on all new MacBooks sold by Apple, marking the end of an era for a hardware feature that was loved by some users and derided by others. The first MacBook Pro models with the Touch Bar were released in […]
Read MoreFans of smaller phones rejoiced when Apple introduced the iPhone 12 mini in 2020, followed by the iPhone 13 mini a year later. However, after nearly three years of availability, the end of the road might be near for the 5.4-inch device. As noted by Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, iPhone 13 mini stock is running low, […]
Read MoreLate last month, rumors suggested that Apple plans to eliminate leather cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, and today we are hearing that Apple Watch leather bands may also soon be phased out as part of a fresh sustainability push by Apple. Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman believes that Apple will “begin moving away from leather on […]
Read MoreThe upcoming macOS 13.5 update resolves a syncing issue with the third-generation and fourth-generation iPod shuffle, according to Apple’s developer release notes. The update is currently in beta testing and will likely be released later this month. From the release notes: Resolved Issues Fixed an issue where iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation) cannot be […]
Read MoreFacebook Messenger’s Apple Watch app will be discontinued at the end of this month, according to Meta, ending the ability for users to reply to messages on the service from their wrist. Posts shared on social media carried a screenshot of a notification sent to a handful of users in recent days informing them that […]
Read MoreApple discontinued the Newton personal digital assistant (PDA) 25 years ago today via press release, marking the start of the company’s renewed focus on the Mac. The Newton came with a stylus, ran Newton OS, and was the first PDA to offer handwriting recognition. The device could be used to take notes, store contacts, manage […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Intel announced that it will discontinue its 11th Gen Rocket Lake CPUs. The company will also discontinue some of its 400 and 500-series chipsets. Final orders for the components need to be placed by August 25, 2023 and the last shipment of them will go out by February 23, 2024. […]
Read MoreMicrosoft Authenticator for iOS will drop support for the Apple Watch companion app from January 2023, the company has revealed. Used principally for signing into Microsoft accounts with two-step verification enabled, the Microsoft Authenticator for iOS gained an Apple Watch companion app in 2018. The watch app supports Microsoft personal, work, and school accounts that […]
Read MoreApple announced many new products this year, such as the Mac Studio and the Apple Watch Ultra, but we also said goodbye to some other familiar products. Below, we’ve recapped five products and accessories discontinued by Apple throughout 2022. 27-inch iMac Following the introduction of the Mac Studio and Studio Display in March, Apple discontinued […]
Read MoreWindows Central recently reported that Surface Duo 2 availability was depleted at Best Buy and Microsoft.com Best Buy took down Surface Duo 2 kiosks, and potential customers cannot order a device Microsoft has responded, remarking that supply constraints are the leading cause, and Surface Duo 2 is not being discontinued Windows Central recently detailed how […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 14 generation is here and with it came the end of Apple’s mini period. While that is a loss, at least the rumors of a price hike proved only true outside the US. However, that does mean that the cheapest new mainline iPhone now starts at $800 (same as the iPhone 13, but […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 3 appears to be selling out in some regions – just days before it’s expected to be discontinued entirely. After it became clear at Apple’s WWDC event in June that the Series 3 – released way back in 2017 – wouldn’t be able to make the jump to watchOS 9, it’s […]
Read MoreApple Watch Series 3 models are finally selling out on Apple’s online store around the world, just days before the line is expected to be discontinued. Three out of four Series 3 configurations listed on Apple’s website are currently out of stock in the U.K. and Australia, for example, while one Series 3 model is […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Edition has sold out in countries around the world, just weeks before the Apple Watch Series 8 lineup is expected to be unveiled. At the start of this month, MacRumors spotted that several of the high-end Apple Watch Series 7 models with titanium casings were being listed as “currently unavailable” on Apple’s […]
Read MoreUp until a couple of years ago, even Samsung flagship smartphones only received two major Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates. The company now provides the best software support of any Android OEM. Many devices now receive four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Dell Mobile Connect and Alienware Mobile Connect are being discontinued. The apps will stop being available for download in the United States, Canada, and Japan on November 30, 2022 and will be discontinued on January 31, 2023. They will also be discontinued in other countries but slightly earlier. Dell Mobile […]
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