Lava Blaze Curve 5G’s processor and display detailed, exec shares camera samples

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G is launching in India on March 5, and we already know it will sport a 64MP primary camera and have two color options – green and black. We also know it will pack a curved display, which, Lava has announced, will be a 6.67″ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. Blaze Curve: It’s time to stand out with the most Curve-O-lutionary launch of the year featuring its 120Hz Curved AMOLED Display.Launching on 5th March, 12 PM | Amazon Specials #BlazeCurve #LavaBlazeCurve #CurveOlution #LavaMobiles #ProudlyIndian pic.twitter.com/OjgmbNfr7r— Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile)…

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Best Buy Has All-Time Low Prices on 16-Inch MacBook Pro, iPad, and More This Weekend

Best Buy this weekend has a fresh set of discounts on Apple MacBooks and iPads, including some of the best prices we’ve ever seen on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, iPad, iPad Air, and more. Some of these deals require a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total membership, which start at $49.99/year. In addition to exclusive access to select discounts, you’ll get free 2-day shipping, an extended 60-day return window, and more.

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iPad



The cheapest iPad in this sale is the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad at $249.99, down from $329.00. For a more recent model, Best Buy has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad at $349.00, which is an all-time low price at $100 off. You’ll find every model of the 10th generation iPad on sale at a record low price during this sale. This includes all Wi-Fi and cellular tablets, in all colors.

iPad Air



You can get every model of the 5th generation iPad Air on sale at an all-time low price right now at Best Buy, starting at $449.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $599.00. These are $150 off across the board, and also include best-ever prices on both cellular models.

iPad Mini



Best Buy has the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $399.99 this weekend, down from $499.00, and the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini is available for $549.99, down from $649.00. Both of these are solid second-best prices on the iPad mini 6.

MacBook Air



The cheapest MacBook Air deal you’ll find this weekend at Best Buy is on the 256GB 13-inch M1 MacBook Air for $749.99, down from $999.00. If you want a more recently updated model, the 256GB M2 15-inch MacBook Air is priced at $999.00, down from $1,299.00. You can also get the 512GB M2 model on sale at $1,199.00, down from $1,499.00. Across the board these are the best prices we’ve ever seen on the MacBook Air.

MacBook Pro



Unlike the MacBook Air deals, Best Buy’s MacBook Pro sales all require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership in order to see the all-time low prices. If you don’t have one, you can still get solid second-best prices on these computers at Best Buy this weekend.

These deals are focused on the 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro. Some highlights include the M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro (512GB, 18GB RAM) for $2,249.00 and the M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro (512GB, 36GB RAM) for $2,649.00, both of which are $250 off and all-time low prices.

Note: My Best Buy Plus/Total membership required to see final deal price.

Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.

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Top Stories: Apple Car Canceled, iOS 17.4 Release Notes, and More

Apple shocked the world this week by canceling its long-running electric vehicle project into which it invested billions of dollars over the past decade. Rumors indicated the project had been struggling for years, but to see it officially end up on the chopping block is still quite startling.



Other news and rumors this week included the pending release of iOS 17.4 and the significant changes for EU users that come along with it, rumors about device support for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 later this year, and more, so read on below for all the details!

Apple Cancels Electric Car Project

Apple this week reportedly canceled its long-rumored electric vehicle project after years of setbacks. The report said that some employees on the team will shift to working on generative AI, which is expected to be a tentpole feature of iOS 18, while others may be laid off.



Following the news, we shared a detailed recap of the Apple Car’s history dating back to the project’s inception around 2014, including some of the challenges faced. Dan and Hartley also discussed the developments in this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show.

iOS 17.4 is Coming Soon: Here’s Apple’s Full Release Notes

iOS 17.4 includes several changes to the App Store, Safari, and more in the EU, as a result of new regulations under the Digital Markets Act.



For a complete list of other new features and changes coming to the iPhone with iOS 17.4, read Apple’s full release notes for the update.

Apple is expected to release iOS 17.4 on or before March 6, the deadline for complying with the Digital Markets Act. In advance of the release, Apple has published a deep dive into the steps it has taken to try to keep users safe among the changes, while Spotify, Epic Games, and others have protested that the changes do not comply with the intent of the act.

iOS 18 Rumored to Be Compatible With These iPhone Models

A private X/Twitter account with a proven track record for iOS-related information this week shared alleged iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 compatibility details.



We have shared a full list of iPhone models that are rumored to support iOS 18, as well as a full list of iPad models that are rumored to support iPadOS 18. Both software updates are expected to be unveiled at Apple’s annual developers conference WWDC in June.

Apple Expands Do-It-Yourself Repair Program to M3 Macs

Apple this week expanded its self-service repair program in the U.S. and Europe to support M3 Macs, including the 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, and iMac variously equipped with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips.



Parts, tools, and manuals are now available from Apple for customers who wish to attempt repairing these Macs, but Apple of course still recommends that most customers visit an Apple Store or other authorized repair shop.

HomePod With ‘iPad-Like Display’ Rumored to Launch in 2025 at Earliest

Apple is still working on a new HomePod speaker with an “iPad-like display,” but the device is unlikely to launch until 2025 at the earliest, according to the latest word from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

Concept rendering

Gurman reiterated that Apple has also explored a device that combines an Apple TV, HomePod, and FaceTime camera, along with iPad-like smart displays that could be magnetically attached to a wall in a house.

Not-So-FineWoven iPhone Case ‘Browning Like a Rotten Banana’

Apple last year stopped selling leather accessories, including iPhone cases. Instead, it introduced a new fabric material called FineWoven.



Unfortunately for Apple, the FineWoven cases for iPhones have received lots of criticism, with many customers complaining about quality issues after extended usage. The Wall Street Journal‘s Joanna Stern said her case is “browning like a rotten banana” after just five months.

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Here’s the Oukitel RT8 rugged tablet with a Night Vision Camera and 20,000 mAh battery

Oukitel launched the OT8 tablet “for fun and education and work” in January, and now we learn the brand is set to introduce a new rugged tablet at the end of this month, which is called Oukitel RT8. We’ve received exclusive information about the Oukitel RT8, so let’s see what’s on offer. The Oukitel RT8 will pack an 11″ 2K screen surrounded by thick bezels, with one of them housing a 32MP selfie camera. Around the back, you’ll have a triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary camera (Sony sensor), a 20MP Night Vision camera, and a 5MP macro camera. The Oukitel RT8 will come with…

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Google Pixel Watch 3 to have a 45mm option

Smartwatches usually come in two sizes, in order to fit as many wrists as possible. However, Google’s smartwatch, at least up until now, has not. Both the original Pixel Watch from 2022 and the Pixel Watch 2 launched last year come in one size only: 41mm. There is hope, though, for a new rumor today tells us the third time’s going to be the charm. Allegedly, the Pixel Watch 3, launching most likely this October, will come in a 45mm size as well. Original Google Pixel Watch That would be complemented by a third-generation iteration of the 41mm Google watch. This move should appease…

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Snapdragon-based Galaxy M55 may be the Galaxy A55 we deserve

Samsung could soon announce its new Galaxy A phones, the Galaxy A35 and the Galaxy A55. The leaks show that Samsung is trying to bring more high-end bits to its mid-range phones. The Galaxy A55 is expected to get a metal frame, the first for any Galaxy A series phone. But the Galaxy M55 could […]

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