The 10th-gen iPad is on sale for $250, a $100 discount from its original price, at Amazon. This model includes a 10.9-inch screen, A14 chip, 64GB of storage, two 12MP cameras, and Apple Pencil support. It also features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage. This deal matches the iPad's Black Friday pricing.

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Apple skipped updating the 10th-gen iPad in 2023 and 2024, but it's expected to receive an update in 2025, possibly with a spring release.

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In 2025, Apple will release an M4 upgrade to the MacBook Air, following the M3 model which was launched in March 2024. The M4 MacBook Pro, introduced earlier, came with additional Thunderbolt/USB 4 port, increased RAM, nano-texture glass option, and a Space Black color option. However, it is unclear if these changes will be included in the M4 MacBook Air, which is expected to be a chip upgrade. A functional change is also anticipated with the M4 MacBook Air's release.

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The M4 MacBook Air is expected to be released between January and March 2025, with a possible chip upgrade and potential additional features such as an extra Thunderbolt/USB 4 port, increased RAM, Nano-texture glass, and a Space Black color option.

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Apple needs to balance its high profit margins with the need for volume sales to maintain its success, including selling cheaper devices like the Apple Watch SE.

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The AirPods Max headphones are available at Walmart and Best Buy for $399, a $150 discount off their original price. This model, which uses a Lightning connector, is comparable to the newer USB-C version and offers high-quality audio, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation.

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CleanMyMac offers a virus removal tool that scans for malware on Macs and removes it, but its effectiveness is compared to the best antivirus solutions for Mac.

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The iOS 18.2 update integrates ChatGPT into Apple's AI tools, including Siri, on iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, allowing users to generate images and use Visual Intelligence without needing a ChatGPT account.

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The author, Father Time, reflects on his past predictions and jokingly prepares to face criticism for his upcoming attempt to predict the future.

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