Apple today seeded the first public betas of upcoming iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.5 updates, allowing the public to test the updates ahead of when they see an official launch. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the second betas to developers.

Public beta testers can download the updates from the Settings app on each device after opting into the beta through Apple’s public beta testing website.

iOS 18.5 and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.5 are relatively minor updates, and few new features have been discovered. The iOS Mail app has options for toggling off Contact Photos and Group by Sender for a look that’s more like the iOS 17 Mail app, and there are some minor changes to how AppleCare info is displayed.

Apple has also released public betas of watchOS 11.5 and tvOS 18.5.

The software likely focuses on bug fixes and security improvements that are not outward facing. We’re expecting Apple to release iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.5, and the other software updates sometime in May.

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Apple today updated its vintage products list to add the 2018 Mac mini and the iPhone 6s, products that will now get more limited service and repairs now that they are considered vintage.

The ‌iPhone‌ 6s initially launched in 2015, but Apple kept it around as a low-cost device until 2018, which is why it is only now being added to the vintage list. The ‌iPhone‌ 6s had Apple’s A9 chip, and it was equipped with a strengthened aluminum chassis to fix the ‌iPhone‌ 6 “bendgate” design flaw. It was also the first ‌iPhone‌ with 3D Touch.

The 2018 ‌Mac mini‌ came out before Apple transitioned to Apple silicon, and it was actually the last ‌Mac mini‌ that had Intel chips inside. It was equipped with Intel’s “Coffee Lake” chipset with 4-core and 6-core options, plus it had Intel UHD Graphics 630.

A device is considered “vintage” five years after it was last distributed for sale. For vintage products, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) are still able to offer repairs, but only if the required parts are available.

At the seven year mark after a device’s last date of sale, it is considered “obsolete.” Apple Stores and AASPs generally do not repair products that are obsolete, and parts are no longer provided by Apple.

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Apple is the largest smartphone maker yet to release a foldable device. The size of the crease was reportedly a major issue for the leadership at Cupertino and it stalled the project as Apple’s display suppliers worked on ways to shrink it. Samsung Display and Samsung Display alone has finally solved the issue, reports Business Korea, and the project can proceed with a target launch in the second half of 2026. Typically, Apple uses a mix of Samsung, LG and BOE displays for its products, so having a single supplier is unusual – but it would be a big win for Samsung Display, which has seen…

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Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will likely cost around 10% more than Samsung’s rival device, according to a known Weibo leaker.

According to a new post from the Weibo user known as “Instant Digital,” Apple’s first foldable ‌iPhone‌ will likely cost between $2,100 and $2,300—just a little more than Samsung’s high-end foldable.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 starts at $1,899.99, while the Galaxy Z Flip6 starts at $1,219.99. Apple’s first foldable ‌iPhone‌ is expected to have a book-like design that folds horizontally, just like the Z Fold. The rumored pricing would make Apple’s foldable around $200–$400 more expensive than Samsung’s equivalent offering.

For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199, but when configured with 1TB of storage that increases to $1,599. This means that Apple’s first foldable will still be around $1,000 more expensive than the current flagship ‌iPhone‌.

There are a growing number of insightful reports about Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone; it is now expected to launch as soon as next year.

Instant Digital has a mixed track record for Apple rumors, but has provided some strikingly accurate information, such as the imminent launch of 2023’s Yellow iPhone 14, the frosted back glass of the iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus, the Apple Watch Series 9 as a minor refresh, spatial video capture on the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro, the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro‘s landscape front-facing camera, the M4 ‌iPad Pro‌’s nano-texture display option, the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌’s battery capacities, and continued Apple Watch band compatibility through the Apple Watch Series 10. As a result, their reports are worth taking seriously.

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Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple plans to launch an in-store promotion that offers customers 10% off select Apple accessories when they bring in old electronics for free recycling, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

Apple has long offered to recycle older devices, cables, cases, and accessories for free, as part of its environmental initiatives. Starting this Wednesday, customers who recycle electronics that are not eligible for trade-in credit at an Apple Store will temporarily qualify for up to $20 off select Apple accessories, including the AirTag, AirPods, Apple Pencil, Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases, and the Magic Mouse/Trackpad/Keyboard trio for Macs.

Apple even accepts certain electronics from other brands for free recycling, so it will be interesting to see what qualifies for this promotion.

The promotion will run for one month, according to Gurman. It is unclear if the offer will be available in the U.S. only, or in multiple countries.

While a 10% discount is not significant, Apple rarely offers direct savings on its products beyond its annual Back to School and Black Friday events.

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Samsung is working on releasing the One UI 7 update to its older devices. This started with the likes of the Galaxy S24 but an issue brought that to a halt. Of course, different regions have slightly different release schedules, but here is what Canadian carrier Telus has on the calendar for April. The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra got a security patch a month ago (March 14) and are expected to get the Android 15/One UI 7 update on April 22 (Tuesday next week). Model When Update Samsung Galaxy S23 March 14 Security Update …

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On Saturday, Samsung stopped rolling out the stable version of Android 15-based One UI 7.0 to the devices the brand was offering it and pulled the update from its servers. While we learned why the company might have done so and that it is going to resume rolling it out today, Samsung hadn’t said anything […]

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Best Buy this week kicked off a new Spring Sale, including major discounts on computers, TVs, headphones, smartphones, video games, LEGO sets, and much more. This also includes a collection of Apple product discounts on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro.

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In terms of Apple products, Best Buy is offering a huge collection of discounts on the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro. You’ll find nearly every Wi-Fi and cellular model on sale at Best Buy during this event, with as much as $200 off these tablets.

Most of the deals shared below are available to all shoppers, but some do require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership. These start at $49.99/year for My Best Buy Plus, and grant access to exclusive discounts and more.

Apple

• 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) – $799.00 ($200 off)
• 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) – $899.00 ($100 off)
• 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) – $1,099.00 ($200 off)
• 15-inch M3 MacBook Air (256GB) – $1,049.00 ($250 off)
• 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB) – $1,749.00 for members ($250 off)

TVs

• 65-inch LG LED 4K Smart TV – $349.99 ($250 off)
• 75-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV – $399.99 ($200 off)
• 85-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV – $999.99 ($700 off)
• 55-inch Samsung The Frame QLED 4K TV – $1,199.99 ($300 off)
• 75-inch Sony Bravia LED 4K Smart TV – $1,199.99 ($500 off)
• 65-inch LG OLED 4K UHD Smart TV – $1,399.99 ($300 off)
• 65-inch Sony Bravia OLED 4K Smart TV – $1,799.99 ($500 off)

Headphones

• Skullcandy Crusher Over-the-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones – $129.99 ($100 off)
• Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds – $179.99 for members ($120 off)
• Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Wireless Earbuds – $209.99 ($40 off)
• Bose Ultra Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds – $229.00 ($70 off)
• Sony WH1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Headphones – $249.99 ($100 off)
• Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones – $329.99 ($70 off)

Laptops

• HP Touch Screen Laptop – $349.99 ($230 off)
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim – $499.99 ($250 off)
• Alienware x16 Gaming Laptop – $1,799.99 ($900 off)

LEGO

• Lotus Flowers – $10.49 ($4.50 off)
• Roses Botanical Collection – $11.99 ($3 off)
• Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera – $15.99 ($4 off)
• Animal Crossing Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities – $15.99 ($4 off)
• Creator 3-in-1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter – $15.99 ($4 off)
• Creator 3-in-1 Flowers in Water Can – $23.99 ($6 off)
• Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut – $43.99 ($11 off)

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.

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Infinix is launching the Note 50s 5G+ in India on April 18, and ahead of that the brand has already teased the phone’s unique scent-infused back panel (which will be available in one colorway only), as well as its display specs. Today Infinix is back with some more details about the device. The Note 50s 5G+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC. It has IP64 dust and splash resistance and is also MIL-STD-810H certified for ruggedness and durability. On the rear will be a 64 MP main camera using Sony’s IMX882 sensor with support for 4K30 video recording. Of course AI…

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