Here come the M4 MacBook Pros

Apple is prepping new M4 MacBook Pros to be launched very soon. We know this because some Russians already have them!

The machines are likely to available in just a couple of weeks — sometime around November 1 — right in time for the holiday season. And they look like beauties. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming — and very nice-looking — notebooks.

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Further down the line, Apple’s is also prepping AR glasses and AirPods with cameras. Why cameras? There’s a very good reason …
We have the latest refurbished iPad mini for less than Apple’s official refurb iPad mini.
Forget new MacBooks and gesture-controlled AirPods, today’s big news is the new trailer for Silo season 2, which just dropped.
Despite ho-hum reviews, Cate Blanchett’s Disclaimer opened with big numbers.
We hands-on review the soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds, which are comparable to AirPods Pro 2 for a lot less.
Last Friday’s poll about whether any readers of this newsletter use Android got a ton of responses, and unsurprising, they were almost all negative! See below.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

What to expect from the speedy M4 MacBook Pro

Get ready for the MacBook Pro with upgraded Apple M4 processor. Find out what to expect from this highly anticipated macOS notebook.

www.cultofmac.com/news/m4-macbook-pro-rumors

Apple preps smart glasses and AirPods with cameras for 2027

Apple reportedly wants to repurpose some of the technology that went into its Vision Pro headset for smart glasses.

www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-smart-glasses-airpods-with-cameras-for-2027

Apple's cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most

Apple's cheaper Vision Pro might arrive as soon as next year for around $2,000. The second-gen headset will only arrive in 2027.

www.cultofmac.com/news/apples-cheaper-vision-pro-might-remain-out-of-budget-most

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Harrowing season 2 ventures outside the Silo [Apple TV+ trailer]

In the new "Silo" season 2 trailer, Juliette bravely ventures outside to uncover the truth about the "deadly" outside world.

www.cultofmac.com/news/silo-season-2-trailer

Cate Blanchett’s Disclaimer quickly finds a large audience

Many viewers already watched “Disclaimer,” the highly anticipated Apple TV+ series. It stars Cate Blanchett on a journey of sex, secrets and suspense.

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Get the newest iPad mini for cheaper than Apple’s website

Cult of Mac Deals has a refurbished iPad mini 6 for $429.99 that's even less than Apple’s certified refurbished store.

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Korean grandma guardians of the sea fight to stave off extinction [Now streaming!]

"The Last of the Sea Women" trailer shows women still dive for food off Korea -- but they must stand up to forces killing their way of life.

www.cultofmac.com/news/the-last-of-the-sea-women-trailer

M4 MacBook Pro stars in a massive leak [The CultCast]

Listen to the latest The CultCast for a glimpse of the near future: M4 MacBook Pro.

www.cultofmac.com/news/m4-macbook-pro-rumors-leak-cultcast-668

Feature-packed Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro earbuds make a great choice for most [Review] ★★★★½

Our hands-on Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro earbuds review finds tons of cool features, including great sound and an intriguing charging case.

www.cultofmac.com/reviews/soundcore-liberty-4-pro-earbuds-review

Today in Apple history: Tim Cook becomes Apple's chief operating officer

On October 14, 2005, Tim Cook was announced as Apple's new Chief Operating Officer, continuing his upward climb through the ranks.

www.cultofmac.com/news/tim-cook-apple-chief-operating-officer

You won't believe which mouse this coder loves (and which he hates) [Setups]

Coding with Magic Mouse? Some might scoff, but this MacBook Pro-wielding developer loves the input device (and hates a popular alternative).

www.cultofmac.com/news/coding-with-magic-mouse-setup

Tweets of the day

Apple's Vitals app caught me getting sick!
It captured outlying numbers & other elevated metrics as I was beginning to feel under the weather. 🤒
— #Basic Apple Guy (#@BasicAppleGuy)
2:17 PM • Oct 13, 2024

It’s kinda crazy that these 2 products cost the same
— #Andrew Fox (#@afoxdesign)
3:18 PM • Oct 12, 2024

Apple engineering is something else 🔥
— #Breej (#@thetech_wiz)
8:24 AM • Oct 12, 2024

Wallpaper of the day

In the top
— #AhMad 𝕏 Ansari (#@Ahmadansari2233)
2:40 AM • Oct 12, 2024

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— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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