The Mac Observer https://www.macobserver.com/ Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and More Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:23:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 MacBook Buying Guide: Choosing Between Air, Pro, and Apple’s Latest Models https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-buying-guide-choosing-between-air-pro-and-apples-latest-models/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-buying-guide-choosing-between-air-pro-and-apples-latest-models/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:23:17 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231161 MacBook Buying Guide: Choosing Between Air, Pro, and Apple’s Latest Models

Shopping for a new MacBook is always exciting and stressful. Sure, getting a shiny new Apple device is a win, but comparing models, chipsets, and specs can get exhausting fast. And now, with the new MacBook Air sporting both a powerful M4 chip and a lower price tag, you have yet another choice to make. […]

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Should I Update to iOS 18.4 Beta 2? Here’s What’s Changed https://www.macobserver.com/news/whats-changed-in-ios-18-4-beta-2/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/whats-changed-in-ios-18-4-beta-2/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:10:08 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231085 Should I Update to iOS 18.4 Beta 2? Here’s What’s Changed

You can now explore iOS 18.4 beta 2, which Apple released this week with even more new features than the first beta. It includes updated emoji characters, a brand-new app, and several smaller additions that improve your experience. If you are on the fence about whether you should update or not, this guide should help […]

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MacBook Air M4 Deals That’ll Make You M4-get Full Price https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-air-m4-deals-thatll-make-you-m4-get-full-price/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-air-m4-deals-thatll-make-you-m4-get-full-price/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:55:21 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231131 MacBook Air M4 Deals That’ll Make You M4-get Full Price

The new MacBook Air M4 looks to be a home run, and no doubt many are already looking for the best deals. Fortunately, ‘deals’ is my middle name. Okay, it’s not, but below I’m taking a look at some of the best offers currently available for what’s sure to be one of the most popular […]

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Will Apple Watch Ultra 3’s Battery Last Longer? https://www.macobserver.com/news/will-apple-watch-ultra-3s-battery-last-longer/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/will-apple-watch-ultra-3s-battery-last-longer/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:55:07 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230567 Will Apple Watch Ultra 3’s Battery Last Longer?

​As of now, Apple has not officially announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, so specific details about its battery life remain speculative. However, based on patterns from previous models, we can make informed predictions.​ Battery Life in Previous Models Expectations for Apple Watch Ultra 3 Given the consistency in battery performance across the Ultra series, […]

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7 Reasons You’ll Want to Upgrade to the MacBook Air M4 https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/7-reasons-youll-want-to-upgrade-to-the-macbook-air-m4/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/7-reasons-youll-want-to-upgrade-to-the-macbook-air-m4/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231053 7 Reasons You’ll Want to Upgrade to the MacBook Air M4

The most noteworthy of Apple’s latest releases is the new MacBook Air with an M4 chip. Available in 13-inch and 15-inch variants, it features significant upgrades such as increased memory options, an improved camera, support for external displays, and more. It also comes at a lower starting price! Read below for the most compelling reasons […]

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M4 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What’s New and What’s Stayed the Same https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/m4-vs-m3-macbook-air-whats-new-and-whats-stayed-the-same/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/m4-vs-m3-macbook-air-whats-new-and-whats-stayed-the-same/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231004 M4 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What’s New and What’s Stayed the Same

Apple’s MacBook Air has long been a benchmark for ultraportable laptops, blending performance with sleek design. With the introduction of the M4 chip, Apple continues this tradition, offering some notable enhancements over the previous M3 model. This article compares the M4 and M3 MacBook Air models to help you make an informed decision about whether […]

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Opera is the First Browser to Bring AI-Based Agentic Browsing to Mac https://www.macobserver.com/news/opera-is-the-first-browser-to-bring-ai-based-agentic-browsing-to-mac/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/opera-is-the-first-browser-to-bring-ai-based-agentic-browsing-to-mac/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:45:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230721 Opera is the First Browser to Bring AI-Based Agentic Browsing to Mac

Opera is once again back in the saddle with something big to reshape how you surf the internet, this time delivering AI-based agentive browsing to Mac. If all that sounds like a lot, it just means your browsing experience is about to get a little more carefree, as the Opera team delivers a rather powerful […]

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Apple Intelligence: Features We Were Promised and Are Still Not Here https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-features-we-were-promised-and-are-still-not-here/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-features-we-were-promised-and-are-still-not-here/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:05:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230512 Apple Intelligence: Features We Were Promised and Are Still Not Here

When Apple first teased its AI ambitions, expectations soared. The company’s ecosystem, tightly integrated with its hardware and software, seemed like the perfect breeding ground for an AI-driven experience that would outclass competitors. Yet, despite bold promises and relentless marketing, many of the AI features that Apple hinted at are still nowhere to be found. […]

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Where to Pre-Order the New M4 MacBook Air https://www.macobserver.com/news/where-to-pre-order-the-new-m4-macbook-air/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/where-to-pre-order-the-new-m4-macbook-air/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231044 Where to Pre-Order the New M4 MacBook Air

Shortly after launching the new iPad Air, Apple unveiled the latest generation of the MacBook Air. While the lineup retains its familiar 13-inch and 15-inch form factors, the new models feature the powerful M4 chip, a base RAM upgrade to 16GB, and a $100 price reduction. Starting at just $999, the MacBook Air seems like […]

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Apple To Update C1 Modem with mmWave Support https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-to-update-c1-modem-with-mmwave-support/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-to-update-c1-modem-with-mmwave-support/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:49:43 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231109 Apple To Update C1 Modem with mmWave Support

Apple is working on an updated version of its C1 modem, which first appeared in the iPhone 16e. The current C1 modem uses different manufacturing processes for its components: 4/5nm for the baseband, 7nm for the transceivers, and 55nm for the power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The refreshed C1 modem is planned for mass production […]

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