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Built-to-order iMac, iMac Pro, and MacBook Pro models, excluding the low-end 13-inch MacBook Pro, are currently facing an extended delivery estimate of March 10 on Apple's online store in the United States. While custom configurations usually take more time to ship than standard configurations, current delivery estimates are even lengthier than usual. The reason for the delay is unknown, but ...

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced three years ago in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 100 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, Web Animations,...

Apple in macOS 10.15.3 quietly addressed a bug that left some of the text of encrypted emails unencrypted, reports The Verge. This particular vulnerability was publicized back in November, after IT specialist Bob Gendler found that the snippets.db database file used by a Siri feature to offer up contact suggestions stored encrypted emails in an unencrypted format. A demonstration from ...

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming 10.15.4 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after releasing the macOS Catalina 10.15.3 update. The new ‌‌macOS Catalina‌‌ beta can be downloaded using the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper software from the Developer Center. We don't know what improvements the fourth update...

Twitter this week updated its Twitter for Mac app, introducing improved Touch Bar support for those who have a Mac with a Touch Bar. According to the release notes for the update, it includes Touch Bar options for switching tabs and searching when the main window is in focus along with new buttons when using the composer to create a tweet or viewing a user's profile page. Twitter for Mac's ...

Amazon and B&H Photo have new sales on the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac from Early 2019, discounting a few models by up to $200. The centerpiece of the sale is the 27-inch 5K model with a 3.0GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and a 1TB Fusion Drive for $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may...

Sold between 2002 and 2004, the iMac G4 is long outdated, but MacRumors forum member Hughmac has given the arm-mounted computer a second life by cleverly transforming his into a desk lamp. Hugh says he started by gutting the inside of the iMac's base, removing all components. Next, he removed the display and cut the back side of it into a flower shape, making sure to keep the Apple logo...

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with CalDigit to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of the company's 512GB Tuff Nano SSDs. Priced at $130, CalDigit's Tuff Nano SSDs are designed to be rugged and durable, making them ideal for an on-the-go lifestyle. The Tuff Nano is CalDigit's smallest SSD, and it fits in the palm of a hand and can be tucked into a pocket. It measures...

Satechi today announced the launch of its new USB-C Slim Multi-Port with Ethernet Adapter, designed for Apple's Macs and other USB-C machines. The adapter, which is designed to be slim and portable, features a Gigabit Ethernet port, an HDMI port, a 60W USB-C port for charging, two USB-A ports, and micro/SD card readers. Satechi says the added Gigabit Ethernet port is useful when working...

Amazon and B&H Photo today have a notable set of discounts across Apple's 2019 MacBook Pro range, including savings on the 13-inch, 15-inch, and 16-inch MacBook Pro. These include lowest-ever prices on a few models, with a new low price seen on the 15-inch MacBook Pro with a 512GB SSD, priced at $2,199.00 at B&H Photo ($600 off). Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you...

Password management app LastPass will officially drop support and updates for its native Mac app from February 29. LastPass users are being advised to switch over to the new web-based version of the app that will replace it. The old LastPass app for macOS The announcement was made in an email to users, explaining that the change was being made to "provide the best experience to our...

Samsung at CES unveiled the T7 Touch SSD, a follow-up to its super popular T5 SSD. The T7 Touch is now available for purchase, and Samsung sent us a 500GB model for review purposes. Design wise, the T7 Touch SSD is just about palm size, measuring in at 3.35 inches long, 2.24 inches wide, and 0.31 inches thick. It weighs just two ounces, so it's small enough to tuck into a bag or even a pocket. ...

Apple today released macOS Catalina 10.15.3, the third update to the macOS Catalina operating system that was released in October. macOS Catalina 10.15.3 comes over a month after the release of macOS Catalina 10.15.2. ‌‌macOS Catalina‌‌ 10.15.3 can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for free using the Update feature in the System Preferences app, and it is available to anyone who has a...

A notable sale on the 2019 MacBook Air continues on Amazon, with the retailer offering a $50 off coupon at checkout on the 128GB model in select colorways. Specifically, you can get the Gold and Space Gray MacBook Air for $899.99, down from $1,099.00, thanks to the automatically applied $50 discount on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make...

Apple intends to donate money in support of groups fighting the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China, Tim Cook said on Saturday. Electron micrograph of coronavirus virions In a morning tweet marking the Luna New Year, the Apple chief said the company will be "donating to groups on the ground helping support all of those affected." A coronavirus is a family of viruses that include the...

Throwboy, known for its Iconic Pillow Collection featuring a selection of plush pillows designed to look like Apple devices, today launched a new selection of mini pillows called the "Pocket Pillows." Like their larger-sized siblings, the Pocket Pillows are modeled after Apple devices. The first palm-sized pillows are made to mimic the 1984 Classic Macintosh and the 1998 iMac G3, and they...

Apple has leased the entirety of the so-called "Triangle Building" near Apple Park in San Jose, California, reports The Mercury News. The prominent six-floor building is located at 5300 Stevens Creek Blvd, just two miles from ‌Apple Park‌, and the company has reportedly leased all 86,000-square feet of the property. According to the report, a "considerable" amount of construction work...

Svalt, known for its line of docks designed for Apple's Macs, today launched a whole new collection of 2020 docks and stands designed for Apple's latest notebook and desktop Macs. The Cooling Stand S, designed for the 16-inch MacBook Pro and other Mac and PC laptops, features silent passive cooling, an ergonomic raised design, adjustable feet, and a design that hides accessories and cord...