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Two deals have hit Apple's latest line of iMacs, including both the 21.5-inch and 27-inch Retina iMac models from Early 2019. Both of these sales can be found on Amazon. Additionally, Apple's iTunes Movies store now has a new selection of film sales, including a large collection of horror movies just in time for Halloween.

2019 iMac

You can get $149 off the 21.5-inch iMac (8GB RAM/1TB Fusion Drive), bringing the computer down to its lowest-ever price of $1,349.99. This is currently the best price for the iMac among the major Apple resellers.

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Amazon also has a 27-inch Retina iMac model, priced at $2,099.00 and totaling $200 off the regular price tag. Like the previous model, this is the lowest price we've tracked for this iMac.

21.5-Inch iMac

• 3.0 GHz 6-Core, 8GB RAM, 1TB - $1,349.99, down from $1,499.00 ($149 off, lowest ever)

27-Inch iMac

• 3.7 GHz 6-Core, 8GB RAM, 2TB - $2,099.00, down from $2,299.00 ($200 off, lowest ever)

Apple updated the iMac line in March 2019 with 8th and 9th-generation Intel processors, faster memory, and new Radeon Pro Vega graphics options. This results in noticeable performance improvements over the 2017 models, all in the same ultra-thin slim design the iMac line is known for.

Verizon Deal for Disney+

Verizon Wireless customers on unlimited data plans will be able to get an entire year of Disney+ at no cost, thanks to a new partnership between the two companies (via Variety). Starting November 12 - the day of the Disney+ launch - Verizon will begin offering 12 months of the streaming service to all new and existing 4G LTE and 5G unlimited wireless customers.

The same offer will be available for new Fios broadband and 5G home wireless internet customers. After the free year of Disney+ ends, Verizon customers will have to pay the regular $6.99/month price for the service, or cancel it.

Verizon customers will be able to activate the Disney+ deal on mobile or connected TV apps. You can sign up to be notified about the offer and when it goes live on Verizon's website.

This year-long offer for Disney+ is similar to Apple TV+, which will be free for an entire year for anyone who buys an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. When it launches, Disney+ will host a wealth of content from Disney and its Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and National Geographic brands, including hundreds of hours of movies, TV shows, documentaries, specials, and more.

iTunes Movies

The iTunes Movies store has also been updated today with a fresh crop of new sales, including a massive new sale on horror movies, thrillers, and epics. These include new releases like Annabelle Comes Home, Crawl, and the 2019 reboots of Pet Sematary and Child's Play. Outside of these genres, Apple is also discounting Spider-Man: Far From Home for the first time, now priced at $12.99, down from $19.99.

Head to our full Deals Roundup to stay up to date with all of the latest Apple-related sales and offers.

Two smart home accessories gained HomeKit support today, including the Arlo Ultra security camera and the Netatmo Weather Station.

Arlo Ultra

While users can already control Arlo Ultra cameras via the Arlo app, HomeKit compatibility enables iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users to control the cameras with Apple's Home app and Siri voice commands. A free-of-charge automatic firmware update is now rolling out for both new and existing Ultra users.

With HomeKit, Arlo Ultra owners will now be able to receive notifications via the Home app when motion is detected. On the iPhone and iPad, users can also use Siri to quickly activate a HD livestream of the camera feed.

HomeKit also allows users to set up automations to control other HomeKit-enabled smart home devices. For example, users can set up an automation to trigger HomeKit-enabled lights to turn on at certain times when motion is detected by an Arlo Ultra camera for added comfort and security.

Arlo Ultra security cameras have a wire-free setup and feature 4K HDR video quality, color night vision, a 180-degree diagonal field-of-view, an integrated spotlight, and two-way audio with advanced noise cancelation.

Pricing starts at $399.99, including a one-year subscription to 30-day rolling storage of cloud recordings.

Netatmo Weather Station

Netatmo has announced that all of its Weather Stations manufactured since October 2016 are now compatible with HomeKit. Older models do not support HomeKit due to necessary hardware changes Netatmo had to make.

To check whether your Weather Station is compatible with HomeKit, open the Netatmo Weather app on an iPhone or iPad and navigate to Settings > Station Name > Indoor Module > Hardware Version within the app. Station V3 models now support HomeKit, while V1 and V2 models do not.

HomeKit support allows Weather Station owners to view the indoor and outdoor humidity and temperature, indoor CO2 level, and indoor air quality in Apple's Home app. Noise, atmospheric pressure, wind, and rain data remains limited to the Netatmo Weather app for now due to HomeKit limitations.

Weather Station users can also ask Siri to read aloud the measurements. Example questions include "Hey Siri, what's the temperature on the balcony?" or "Hey Siri, what's the CO2 level in the living room?"

And with automations, users can trigger various actions, such as HomeKit-enabled lights turning on if indoor CO2 levels become too high. Apple's Home app does not currently allow users to create automations related to temperature and humidity because those metrics are not recognized as triggers.

Weather Station pricing starts at $179.99.

Following a successful debut on Kickstarter, Sphero's newest robot, the RVR, is now available for purchase worldwide.

The RVR is a fully programmable and customizable RC car that's drivable right out of the box, but also built for customization with a wide range of built-in sensors and support for multiple skill levels.

There's a color sensor, a light sensor, infrared, a magnetometer, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. There's a 4-pin UART expansion port that's able to work with third-party hardware like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit, and more, for adding components like robotic arms, camera, and tons more. Sphero's littleBits add-ons are also compatible with the included USB port.

The RVR includes a removable, rechargeable battery in the RVR that also offers enough juice to power third-party hardware, plus it features a high-power motor, all-terrain treads, and enough torque to be able to be driven on rougher terrain.

Sphero says the RVR includes an accurate, professional-level control system that's able to navigate obstacles and uneven surfaces, plus it can interface with other Sphero robots.

Sphero RVR can be purchased from the Sphero website starting today for $250.

Apple is testing different Face ID prototypes that would allow a smaller notch to be used in its 2020 iPhones, according to leaker and concept artist Ben Geskin.

Last month, Geskin claimed Apple has prototyped at least one ‌iPhone‌ with a 6.7-inch display and no notch, housing the TrueDepth sensors for ‌Face ID‌ in the bezel above the display instead. Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also previously reported that Apple intends to introduce a new form factor, which could potentially include a slimmer bezel.

Ben Geskin now claims various ‌Face ID‌ models are being considered, with prototypes using new optics. Some are said to be smaller in width, while some are narrower to fit the sensors in the top bezel.

Additionally, Geskin claims Apple is revising the antennas on its 2020 iPhones in order to support the forthcoming 5G. Specifically, the prototypes are said to include "wider antenna lines (>1mm) for 5G." These lines will be made of glass, ceramic or sapphire, says Geskin.

Lastly, Geskin reports that Apple eventually wants to do away with the Lightning port and switch to an entirely wireless charging solution, suggesting the company has no plans to adopt USB-C across its iPhones, as some have hoped.

Geskin has shared some accurate information in the past, including details about the ‌iPhone‌ X prior to that device’s release, but his track record is not perfect. This rumor should be treated with skepticism until it is corroborated by other sources.

Tim Cook gave the keynote speech at the Ceres 30th Anniversary Gala in New York City on Monday night. Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization, and Cook was invited to share Apple's outlook on the future of sustainable energy.

To that end, the Apple CEO used his time at the podium to engage issues of sustainability and renewable energy, while framing climate change as an opportunity.

"We don't see climate change as risk, but opportunity," said Cook. "With our supply chain partners, we see a chance to develop new and valuable competencies, because it is the right thing to do."

We can't face challenges by "shrinking our thinking or pulling up the draw bridge," Cook continued, later tweeting: "Companies have a responsibility to use their innovation and agility to lead on the climate crisis."

Apple has led the way in renewable energy in the corporate world. Apple Park in California is powered by one of the largest onsite corporate solar energy installations, and all of the company's data centers are similarly powered by 100 percent renewable energy, as are its U.S. retail stores, and the large majority of its corporate facilities.

Ceres says that it works with leading investors and companies to "build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy" as it tackles the world's biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution.

Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.

Yelp has updated its Apple Watch app for watchOS 6, introducing a new modern interface and leveraging the device's new integrated compass, which should make finding the nearest coffee shop or eatery even easier.

The new UI closely mirrors the Yelp iPhone app, with a scrolling interface that takes into account the user's personal preferences in its recommendations, making use of the recently introduced heart icon for labeling businesses as "For You".

But the highlight is surely the compass icon that now shows in the bottom-right corner of the interface and points you in the direction of your destination, while also displaying how many feet or miles you have to go. Yelp had this to say in its press release:

"Now, with the Apple Watch Series 5, you'll find a new compass feature that points you in the right direction of a local business. The compass will appear on the bottom right-hand corner of Yelp business listings. Based on where you're facing, the compass will turn with you in real-time, providing updated estimates of how many miles or feet a business is away from you."

The Apple Watch Series 5 is the first model to feature a built-in compass that allows users to see which way they are facing, along with a new Compass app that displays heading, incline, latitude, longitude, and current elevation.

The Yelp app is available now from the App Store. [Direct Link]

With iOS 13 and tvOS 13, Apple users are now able to connect their favorite console controllers to an iPhone or Apple TV. In this guide, we've provided a quick rundown of how to go about pairing the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller and Xbox Wireless Controller to both iOS and tvOS devices.

Previously, MFi controllers were the only solution to playing games on ‌iPhone‌, iPad, and ‌Apple TV‌. With the new update, console players don't need to spend extra money on another controller to play iOS and tvOS games. PS4 players also have a reason to look into DualShock 4 pairing since Sony's Remote Play iOS app provides streaming of compatible games to the ‌iPhone‌ or ‌iPad‌, which can now be controlled by a DualShock 4.

How to connect the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller to iPhone or iPad

1. Press and hold the PS logo and Share buttons simultaneously on your DualShock 4 controller until the light bar flashes.
2. Open your iOS device's Settings app and navigate to Bluetooth.
3. Under "Other Devices," tap on your DualShock 4 wireless controller.

How to connect the Xbox Wireless Controller to iPhone or iPad

1. Press the Xbox button to turn on the Xbox Wireless Controller.
2. Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds.
3. Open your iOS device's Settings app and navigate to Bluetooth.
4. Under "Other Devices," tap on your Xbox Wireless Controller.

The steps for pairing controllers with an ‌Apple TV‌ are largely similar to the ones for iOS devices. You can find this information below.

How to connect the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller to Apple TV

1. Press and hold the PS logo and Share buttons simultaneously on your DualShock 4 controller until the light bar flashes.
2. Open the Settings app on ‌Apple TV‌ > click Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
3. Select the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller to pair it, which will be confirmed with a notification on tvOS.

How to connect the Xbox Wireless Controller to Apple TV

1. Press the Xbox button to turn on the Xbox Wireless Controller.
2. Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds.
3. Open the Settings app on ‌Apple TV‌ > click Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
4. Select the Xbox Wireless Controller to pair it, which will be confirmed with a notification on tvOS.

It should be noted that for the DualShock 4, some controller functions will not be functional while connected to an ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, or ‌Apple TV‌. These include the touchpad, the central PS button, rumble, motion sensor, and the headphone jack. The light bar will also remain one color and can not be changed.

Both the PS4 and Xbox controllers will stay connected to the iOS/tvOS device you've paired them with until you re-pair them with your console. To reconnect a DualShock 4 with a PS4, you'll need to manually connect the controller with the console via the micro-USB to USB cable each controller comes with. For Xbox, you can press the connect button on the controller and the console at the same time, or use a micro-USB to USB cable.

Amazon has a few sales surrounding Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro this week, including a few accessories that are compatible with the tablet. Some of the prices listed below are the lowest seen for the products, and we've designated each discount as such, so be sure to browse the new sales before they expire.

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11-Inch iPad Pro

Shoppers should note that the 256GB model's $799 discount price will not be reflected until you get to the checkout screen.

• Wi-Fi, 1TB - $1,099.97, down from $1,349.00 ($249 off, lowest ever)
  

• Wi-Fi, 256GB - $799.00, down from $949.00 ($150 off)
  

• Wi-Fi, 64GB - $674.00, down from $799.00 ($125 off)

11-Inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio

Amazon has Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio for the 11-inch iPad Pro priced at $169.99, down from $179.00 ($9 off).

The Smart Keyboard Folio allows you to gain access to a full-size keyboard on the iPad Pro, without need for batteries or Bluetooth pairing thanks to Apple's Smart Connector. When closed, the folio also doubles as display protection for the iPad Pro.

Apple Pencil Second Generation

You can also save a little money on the second generation of the Apple Pencil this week. Amazon has the accessory priced at $120.00, down from its regular price of $129.00 ($9 off).

The Apple Pencil 2 hasn't seen many discounts since it launched last fall, and this price is one of the lowest that we've tracked among Apple's major resellers like Amazon and Best Buy. This version of the Apple Pencil is only compatible with the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 2018.

Visit our full Deals Roundup for a deeper dive into the latest Apple-related bargains.