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6 days ago
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The Sonos Move 2 is back to its best-ever price at Amazon
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $113: As of June 5, the Sonos Move 2 is on sale for $336 at Amazon. That's 25% off its list price of $449. This also marks a return to its lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Move 2 $336 at Amazon $449 Save $113 Get Deal Are you looking to buy a portable speaker to take on some trips you have planned this year? Look no further than Amazon. The retailer is offering some great discounts at the moment, including on the Sonos Move 2. The Sonos Move 2 has dropped back to its lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. You can snag this speaker for $336, a 25% discount from its list price of $449. It's also listed as a limited-time deal, so if it has caught your eye, there's no better time than now to pick it up. SEE ALSO: Snag the JBL Soundgear Frames for $100 off at Woot Boasting great sound and a built-in handle, the Sonos Move 2 is a portable speaker that's worth every cent. We consider it the best home Bluetooth speaker in our roundup of the best Bluetooth speakers and our review had very high praise for it as well. In the latter, Mashable's Stan Schroeder said, "As an upgrade to the original Move, the Sonos Move 2 is excellent. It has longer battery life (not as long as advertised, though), stereo sound, and line-in input. It also sounds absolutely stellar, surpassing most home speakers I've heard." Don't miss out on this limited-time deal on the Sonos Move 2 at Amazon. Amazon has a few more Sonos deals that are worth checking out right now, too. Another great discount that caught our eye is on the Sonos Era 100, which is $20 off right now. Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99) Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95) Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99) Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00) DualSense Edge Wireless Controller — $169.00 (List Price $199.99)
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Ultra clear look for the iPhone is wild. Here's how to get it.
During its opening WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple's presenters highlighted a striking new look for the iPhone's home screen: A clear look for all the icons, folders, and widgets on your screen, making it seem that everything is made of slightly curvy glass. This is not, however, the default look on the iPhone in the new iOS 26, which is now available as a developer beta. First, a quick name check-up: Apple calls its new design, which extends throughout all of its software, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Liquid Glass. In this new design language, some of the elements, including some menus and notifications, are see-through, with an effect that slightly blurs the background design. It looks really cool, and has a visual effect of somehow freeing up space on your iPhone or iPad display. But on the iPhone (and the iPad), the default look after you've installed iOS 26 isn't as striking, with most icons looking similar to how they did before. The Liquid Glass elements show up everywhere, but if you want your phone to be fully glassified, read on. Credit: Apple Fortunately, there are many ways to "glassify" your icons and widgets, some more obvious than others. Total Time 5 min What You Need iPhone iOS 26 Developer Beta Step 1: Long press your home screen to get the Edit button in the top left corner. Step 2: Tap Customise and choose a "Clear" look. Step 3: Choose between Clear Dark and Clear Light look From here, there are two options; the Clear Dark look will glassify your interface to a certain extent, but the icons will retain some of their original color. The Clear Light look turns everything into glass. Additionally, you can choose Auto, which means the look will switch from Light to Dark and vice versa depending on time of day. Step 4: Glassify your widgets Additionally, you can glassify or un-glassify (we're just making these words up as we go along) the elements on your lock screen. Go to Settings - Wallpaper - Customise. From there, tap on the big clock widget, and you'll get Font & Color options; in the bottom of the display, you'll see an option to make the look Glass or Solid. And if you want to make the look even glassier, slide the slider at the bottom all the way to the left, which will make the font more transparent. Step 5: Tune-up your wallpaper Finally, your choice of wallpaper can additionally enhance the clear look of your icons and widgets. I've found that nature panoramas and cityscapes work best for the home screen. Make sure to turn off the blur effect (click on Settings - Wallpaper - Customise and tap on "Blur" in the lower right corner) if you want the glassy icons and folders to slightly alter the details of your wallpaper in the background; the effect is really cool. Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are currently in the developer beta stage, with a public beta coming in about a month. More glass! Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable Most users should not attempt to install these new versions, as they will inevitably be buggy; they're primarily aimed for developers who need them for testing. If you do choose to sign up as a developer, you can do so here, after which you'll be able to download and install the developer betas. The developer program is not free, however; there's a $99 annual membership fee.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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WhatsApp's iPad app is here, and it's exactly what you'd expect
WhatsApp wasn't kidding with that teaser yesterday — a dedicated iPad app for Meta's social networking platform followed just hours later. This has been a long time coming — WhatsApp has been around for 15 years, and it's never had a standalone iPad app. So now that it's here, is it any good? We investigate. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp, Signal scam leads to Microsoft account hacks. How to spot it. I never really understood Meta's timidness about making the app for the world's most popular tablet. My logic is simple: If you're an iPad user, and you're a WhatsApp user, sometimes you'll be doing things on your iPad and you'll want to open up WhatsApp and do things there, and you'll want the experience to be as smooth as possible. Given how huge Meta and WhatsApp are, a lot of people expect an iPad app to exist, and they expect it to be good. It only took you 15 years, guys. Credit: Meta In this particular case, it means you'll want the WhatsApp iPad app to be pretty much the same as on your iPhone, only nicer to look at, and perhaps with some added features that take advantage of the iPad's large display. Yes, you can always fire up a browser window on your iPad and log into WhatsApp's web version, but it just isn't as good as the standalone app. The WhatsApp app on the iPad has a very similar layout as on my phone, with the bottom menu consisting of Updates, Calls, Communities, Chats, and Settings being exactly the same. I've tried WhatsApp out on a 13-inch iPad Air, and the big display does make a difference. These days, my family, friends, and the communities I follow send a lot of photos and videos on WhatsApp, and seeing them on a crisp, 13-inch display is pretty great — though the bigger canvas does reveal how small and pixelated some of the shared memes really are. Looks like Meta's Llama AI is up to speed. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable Perhaps the best feature is the two-column view, which lets you see your chats on the left, and the content of a selected chat on the right. On the phone, you have to choose between one or the other, even when you flip the phone into landscape mode. Not in the way of any specific new features within the app. But the iPad itself allows for some cool ways to use WhatsApp. For example, the WhatsApp app supports Stage Manager, Slide Over, and Split View, and having both WhatsApp and Slack (my two main messaging apps) open side-by-side is pretty great. Apple's Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are also supported. It's also worth noting that on the WhatsApp app for iPad, you can join audio and video calls (with up to 32 people), which isn't possible on the web version of WhatsApp. And when it comes to video calls with lots of participants, your eyes will thank you if you're doing it on your iPad instead of the phone. Finally, all of your chats will be synced between all of your devices, including the iPad, the iPhone, and Mac. The WhatsApp iPad app is a free download on Apple's App Store, but you do need to have iPadOS 15.1 or later installed to run it.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Apple AirPods Max headphones get a Memorial Day price drop at Amazon
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE 13%: For Memorial Day Weekend, you can get the famous Apple AirPods Max wireless over-ear headphones for $479.99, down from $549. That's a 13% discount and a savings of $69.01. Apple AirPods Max Headphones (UBS-C model) $479.99 at Amazon $549 Save $69.01 Get Deal Memorial Day weekend is finally here, and Amazon's celebrating with major deals across just about every product category. If you've been holding out for Prime Day to snag new headphones, you might not have to wait. Amazon's got some good deals happening right now. As of May 24, you can get the Apple AirPods Max wireless over-ear headphones for $479.99. They usually go for $549, so that's a 13% discount, saving you $69.01. Now, it's true they were a tad cheaper back in January at $449.99, but hey, saving nearly $70 is still a pretty good deal if you can't wait for Prime Day. SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Max review: If you can't Beats 'em... The AirPods Max have an Apple H1 chip and software for lossless audio, 'pro-level' active noise cancellation (they remove up to two times more background noise), and spatial audio. With Transparency Mode, you can tune in and out of the world around you. But these headphones aren't just about the specs. They also have an undeniable cool factor that you just don't get with other over-ears. 'Wirelessly, when the signal switches to lossy, everything still sounds crisp, but that sense of openness is gone, especially on live recordings,' Mashable's Senior Editor Stan Schroeder says of the new lossless audio feature. 'Switching back to lossless, and the complex interplay between the instruments is easier to digest as each individual instrument has more space to breathe.' You'll get up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge (with ANC activated or Transparency Mode enabled), and five minutes of charging gives you 1.5 hours of listening. They come in five colors: blue, midnight, purple, orange, and starlight. You'll also get an AirPods Max Smart Case plus a Lightning to USB-C charging cable. Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV" Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99) Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00) Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99 Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99) Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99) Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $529.99 (List Price $699.95) Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $599.99 Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
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12-05-2025
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The best MacBooks you can get in 2025: Should you buy an Air or Pro?
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Any time you shop for a new laptop, a lot of people are going to tell you the same thing: Get a MacBook. We don't blame them. The best MacBooks are fantastic laptops, and while they don't afford you the freedom of customization that other brands offer, that's not something everyone will care about. Most of us just want a high-quality laptop that'll get us through work, school, and play with minimal fuss. SEE ALSO: Laptop specs explained: A jargon-free guide to what's inside your computer Although MacBooks can get a bit pricey — with the latest M4 MacBook Pros reaching into truly frightening territory — they justify the price with Apple's signature design, user-friendly OS, and zippy M-series processors. We were excited to see that the latest M4 MacBook Air starts at a relatively budget-friendly $999. Plus, you can often find MacBook Air and Pro models on sale if you shop third-party retailers like Amazon or Best Buy. After testing out Apple's entire lineup of laptops, we're here to help you narrow down the choices and take home the Apple machine of your dreams. With today's current lineup of MacBooks, you really only have two options: The MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air. So, which is right for you? If you're a creative who regularly pushes your laptop to the limit with demanding video and photo editing applications, you'll want to aim for the Pro. The name of the game with the Pro line is processing power, and the latest iterations are the speediest and most performance-driven yet. Testing the all-rounder M4 MacBook Air. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable Testing the super-powered M4 MacBook Pro. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable If convenience and portability are your top priorities, then the Air will be most suited to you. It's thin and light, and it even comes in a 13-inch option if you'll be lugging it around wherever you go. Plus, ever since the debut of Apple's M Series chips, the MacBook Air has become a pint-sized powerhouse. The most current model utilizes the M4 chip, so you won't be sacrificing all that much in terms of power. SEE ALSO: The best Windows laptops we tested in 2024: Our pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro After testing out the latest Apple laptops, we think there are four MacBooks worth buying in 2025. Check out our top picks below, their pros and cons, and who we think would like each model best. This will come down to what you're willing to give up in performance, and in some cases, quality. But whatever you do deem worthy of sacrificing, you'll be paid back in savings. For example, the 2022 model M2 MacBook Air won't come with the latest chip, but you'll still be scoring an impressive laptop that frequently goes on sale for as low as $849.99. A photo from Mashable's test of the M1 MacBook Air. Credit: Zlata Ivleva / Mashable Testing the M2 MacBook Air. Credit: Molly Flores / Mashable So, if you've got a lighter budget, don't fret — you can still get a MacBook at an affordable price. Older MacBooks are still very much worthy of your consideration, and they won't cost you nearly as much.
