Apple is planning four to six products with mini-LED displays over the next two to three years, including a high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro with an A14X chip in the third quarter of 2020 and a refreshed 16-inch MacBook Pro in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a research note with TF International Securities today, obtained by MacRumors, Kuo said the mini-LED displays will “significantly improve productivity and the entertainment experience” without elaborating.

LG Display and GIS will be the most significant benefactors of these mini-LED products starting next year, according to Kuo.

Kuo has previously said that Mini-LED displays will allow for thinner and lighter product designs, while offering many of the same benefits of OLED displays used on the latest iPhones, including good wide color gamut performance, high contrast and dynamic range, and local dimming for truer blacks.

Kuo has also previously said that future iPad and MacBook displays will each use approximately 10,000 LEDs, compared to 576 in Apple’s upcoming Pro Display XDR. Each LED would be below 200 microns in size.

Apple is widely rumored to refresh the iPad Pro in spring 2020, and if so, a new 12.9-inch model in fall 2020 would certainly be soon after.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook and a group of other CEOs, including Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, have jointly signed a letter urging the Trump administration to keep the United States a member of the Paris Agreement.

The Paris Agreement aims to combat climate change by keeping the global temperature rise this century well below 2ºC above pre-industrial levels. The United States was one of over 190 countries to pledge support for the Paris Agreement in 2015, under the Obama administration, but the Trump administration is in the process of formally exiting the agreement due to economic concerns.

Cook and the other CEOs who signed the letter believe the Paris Agreement could actually provide a boost to the economy.

“Staying in the Paris Agreement will strengthen our competitiveness in global markets, positioning the United States to lead the deployment of new technologies that support the transition, provide for our workers and communities, and create jobs and companies built to last,” the letter states.

“The promise of the Paris Agreement is one of a just and prosperous world. We urge the United States to join us in staying in.”

The letter was prepared by AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, representing more than 12.5 million working people in the country. Visit the United For The Paris Agreement website for more details.

Humanity has never faced a greater or more urgent threat than climate change — and it’s one we must face together. Apple will continue our work to leave the planet better than we found it and to make the tools that encourage others to do the same. https://t.co/26sTnleNep

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) December 2, 2019

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As most Black Friday sales have now wrapped up, today marks the start of Cyber Monday shopping. Essentially all of the same retailers that offered Black Friday deals have launched Cyber Monday sales, and although the focus of the event is shopping from home, some retailers are also honoring the deals at their brick-and-mortar locations.

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B&H Photo

B&H Photo has a big Cyber Monday event kicking off, including a sale on a long list of 13-inch MacBooks. This includes the Mid 2019 model with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD for $1,099.00, down from $1,299.00, as well as a long list of custom configurations that have 16GB RAM and savings of as much as $300.

Best Buy

Similar to its Black Friday sale, Best Buy’s Cyber Monday sale is massive and expands across all of the retailer’s categories. You can save on cell phones, laptops, e-readers, TVs, home appliances, and more.

For Apple devices, we’ve broken down the sale by each product below.

• 13-inch MacBook Pro – Save up to $300 / starting at $1,099.99 for 8GB RAM + 128GB SSD
• 13-inch MacBook Air – Save up to $200 / starting at $899.99 for 8GB RAM + 128GB SSD
• iPhone 11 and 11 Pro – Save up to $500 with activation and in-store trade-in
• 10.2-inch iPad – Save up to $100 / 32GB Wi-Fi for $249.99 and 128GB Wi-Fi for $329.99
• Apple Watch Series 4 – Save up to $100 / Starting at $299.00 for 40mm Aluminum
• HomePod – $199.99, down from $299.99

Brydge

Accessory company Brydge has a few of its iPad keyboards on sale today, including the Brydge Pro at $99.99, down from $149.99 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $169.99 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

You can also get the Brydge 9.7 at $79.99, down from $99.99 for the 9.7-inch iPad; and the Brydge 10.5 at $49.99, down from $129.99 for the older 10.5-inch iPad Pro.

eBay

eBay has new deals every hour for Cyber Monday, and in the tech category that includes 20 percent off new Nintendo Switch games like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Pokémon Sword/Shield, iPad, apple Watch Series 4, iPhone, and more.

Linksys

Linksys has a notable Cyber Monday sale that’s discounting its Velop Intelligent Mesh Wi-Fi System (Tri-Band, 3-Pack) to $279.99, down from $529.99 ($250 off).

You can also save on the MR8300 Mesh Wi-Fi Router ($100 off) and much more in the Linksys sale.

Mophie

Zagg’s entire slate of brands, including Mophie, is offering 40 percent off sitewide. For Mophie, this means you can save on battery cases, power banks, wireless chargers, and more.

Nomad

You can save 50 percent off a selection of Nomad accessories today, including the Rugged Case for AirPods ($14.95), Stand for Apple Watch ($19.95), Rugged Case for iPhone XS Max ($24.95), and Rugged Strap for Apple Watch ($24.95).

Pad & Quill

Pad & Quill is offering up to 35 percent off on select products. This includes a range of accessories made for the iPad Pro, Apple Watch, iPhone 11, and MacBoook Pro.

You can get the Oxford Leather iPad Pro Case for $104.95 (regular $139.95), Bella Fino Edition Leather iPhone 11 Pro Case for $71.96 (regular $89.95), and the TechFolio Travel Cord Organizers for $76.00 (regular $89.95).

Sonos

Sonos has $100 off a pair of Sonos One speakers, priced at $298 for today only. Or you can get an individual Sonos One for $149, down from $199.

The company also has $100 off the Play:5 and $50 off the Sonos One SL, all of which you can find by heading to the Sonos website.

Target

Target has the 10.2-inch iPad on sale today at a price that’s beating out all of the discounts we saw last week for Black Friday. You can get the 32GB Wi-Fi model for $229.99, down from $329.99 ($100 off).

Target has a few Apple products on sale, including AirPods, Apple Watch Series 4, Smart Covers for the old iPad Pro, and more. Head to the company’s website to shop all of its Cyber Monday sales.

Twelve South

Twelve South’s “Mac Monday” event has a collection of discounts across the company’s Mac accessory line.

• StayGo USB-C Hub – $79.99 ($20 off)
• HiRise Wireless – $49.99 ($30 off)
• Fermata – $29.99 ($50 off)
• BookArc – $49.99 ($10 off)
• And more…

Other Cyber Monday Sales

• Amazon – Get the $50 iTunes gift card for $40.
• Adorama – Save on camera equipment, electronics, video games, and more.
• Belkin – Save on portable chargers and other Belkin accessories.
• Casetify – Get 15 percent off orders of $40 or more, 25 percent off $80 or more, or 30 percent off $120 or more with code FILLMYBAG.
• Costco – Get the $100 iTunes gift card for $79.49.
• JBL – Get up to 70 percent off with free second day air shipping on select items.
• Newegg – Save on monitors, printers, SSDs, video cards, and more.
• Nimble – Save on portable chargers and other accessories.
• Olloclip – Get up to 50 percent off with free shipping in the United States on orders $50 or more.
• Otterbox – Get 25 percent off and free shipping in the U.S.
• Satechi – Get 25 percent off sitewide with code SATECHI25.
• Speck – Get 50 percent off sitewide.

We’ll update this article throughout the day with any other notable Cyber Monday deals. For more of the latest sales and discounts, visit our full Deals Roundup.

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Today you can save on the all-new 2020 Limited Edition Mac Bundle, which includes 13 macOS apps for a total price of $36 (valued at $1,267.80) with the promo code RUMORS40. This bundle just launched today for Cyber Monday, and the discount won’t last long and is set to expire tomorrow December 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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Apps in the bundle include Parallels Desktop 15, PDF Expert, Banktivity 7, TextExpander, and more. You can find the full list below, along with each app’s valued price. To get the discount, add the 2020 Limited Edition Mac Bundle to your cart on StackSocial, head to checkout, and enter the code RUMORS40 in the promo code box.

The 2020 Limited Edition Mac Bundle

• Parallels Desktop 15 ($79.99 value) – Run thousands of Windows apps without compromising on performance
• PDF Expert ($79.99 value) – An Apple Editors’ Choice Winner, this app helps you edit text, images, and links on PDFs
• Aurora HDR 2019 ($99.99 value) – Create stunning professional HDR photos in seconds
• iMazing 2 ($89.99 value) – Manage and transfer all your iOS data between devices in one app
• xMind 8 Pro ($129 value) – Organize your ideas with multiple mind mapping charts in one map
• Banktivity 7 ($69.99 value) – See all of your accounts in one place and make smart financial decisions
• NetSpot Pro ($149 value) – Optimize your wi-fi connection (visualize, manage, troubleshoot, audit, plan and deploy wireless networks)
• Windscribe VPN Pro ($216 value) – Privately browse the internet and protect your online data
• Live Home 3 Pro for Mac ($69.99 value) – Design advanced floor plans using intuitive, point and click drafting tools
• TextExpander ($49.92 value) – Save time and keystrokes by creating shortcut auto-fill snippets
• RapidWeaver 8 ($84.99 value) – Design your own website with zero code
• Disk Drill PRO ($89 value) – Recover accidently deleted files from your Mac
• DeltaWalker Pro ($59.95 value) – Compare, edit-in place, and merge text files side by side

Remember to visit StackSocial before tomorrow night to take advantage of the offer, and head to our full Deals Roundup for even more Apple-related discounts.

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Last week, MacRumors reported that Apple Pay’s Express Transit mode was being tested at some London Underground stations. And now, Apple has formally announced that Express Transit mode is live across all Transport for London services, including the tube, buses, trains, and trams.

Apple has been alerting customers in the United Kingdom about this news by email, pointing them to a new page on its website with more details.

Express Transit mode eliminates the need to authenticate your payment with Face ID or Touch ID. And you don’t need to wake or unlock your device, either. Simply tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the card reader and go. You’ll need an iPhone 6s and newer or an Apple Watch Series 1 or newer.

If you have an iPhone XS or newer, Express Transit mode even works for up to five hours after your iPhone shuts off and displays a red battery icon.

To set up a card for use with Express Transit mode, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Wallet & Apple Pay > Express Transit Card. Select a card and then authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.

In related news, Apple has started advertising Apple Pay with Express Transit mode on some MetroCard fare cards in New York City, as shared on Reddit. The MTA added support for the feature earlier this year. Express Transit mode is also supported in Portland, Beijing, Shanghai, and parts of Japan.

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Disney is celebrating Cyber Monday this year with a notable new discount on its streaming service Disney+. New subscribers can get their first year of Disney+ for $59.99, down from an original price of $69.99. That’s $10 off for your first year of Disney+, and if you decide to re-subscribe after that first year, your subscription will go back up to the traditional $69.99/year price.

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Although Disney offered a special three-year discount on Disney+ for anyone with a free D23 account, the offer was limited and many missed out on it. Today’s deal marks the first major sale on Disney+ after its launch and is definitely worth looking into for anyone who hasn’t yet signed up for an annual subscription (or only signed up for the monthly subscription at $6.99/month).

To get the offer, simply head over to DisneyPlus.com to find the annual subscription discount. Disney notes that this is a limited time offer and it will expire later tonight. It’s only available in the United States and Puerto Rico, and it does not include a free trial of Disney+.

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Amazon is offering an impressive deal on the 2019 MacBook Air, offering the base model for just $799 in the United States. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen and $300 less than Apple’s regular price of $1,099.

The notebook is listed at $899, but if you proceed to checkout and choose no-rush shipping, the price becomes $799.

This is the latest MacBook Air model with a True Tone display, released in July 2019.

The notebook features 8th-generation Intel Core processors, Touch ID, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Apple T2 chip with Hey Siri support, louder speakers, and more. Note that, unlike the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, the latest MacBook Air still has a butterfly keyboard that may experience issues with sticky or nonfunctioning keys.

The base model is configured with a 1.6GHz dual-core Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, and Intel UHD Graphics 617.

Starting on Black Friday, a slightly better deal will be available at Micro Center stores for those who live near one of their 25 locations. They’ll be offering the 2019 MacBook Air for just $779 for in-store pickup only, but quantities will be limited.

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Apple today started offering an extended three-month free trial period for Apple News+ to first-time subscribers in the United States and Canada, up from a one-month trial previously. According to the App Store, this is a temporary promotion available for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend only.

“This weekend only, get a 3 month free trial of Apple News+ and enjoy full access to hundreds of magazines and leading newspapers,” says Apple.

The three-month trial can be initiated on the Apple News website in the United States or Canada. After the trial period, Apple News+ automatically renews for $9.99 per month in the United States or $12.99 per month in Canada until cancelled.

Apple News+ is a subscription-based service in the Apple News app that lets you access hundreds of magazines and paywalled content from some news sites. The service launched in March following Apple’s acquisition of Texture.

Apple News+ continues to offer a one-month trial in Australia and the United Kingdom.

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For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of the company’s brand new Type-C Aluminum Stand and Hubs, designed for the latest Mac mini models.

Priced at $80, the ‌Mac mini‌ Stand and Hub is designed to be used under the ‌Mac mini‌, adding valuable additional ports that are normally not available on the ‌Mac mini‌.

The hub features a USB-C data port, three USB-A ports, a micro SD card reader, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The ‌Mac mini‌ is already equipped with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, an Ethernet port, and an HDMI port, so Satechi’s hub basically adds support for using USB-A accessories and SD cards.

As with all of Satechi’s Mac accessories, the Type-C Aluminum Stand and Hub is made from an aluminum that’s designed to match the finish of Apple products, in this case, the ‌Mac mini‌. The ports are designed to be at the front of the ‌Mac mini‌, making them easily accessible.

There are built-in air vents that are designed to help regulate temperature and encourage airflow, as the Stand and Hub sits right under the ‌Mac mini‌. The stand is thin and it fits in well with the ‌Mac mini‌’s design, looking more like an additional component than an accessory.

We have five of Satechi’s Type-C Aluminum Stand and Hubs to give away to MacRumors readers. To enter to win our ‌‌giveaway‌‌, use the Gleam.io widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winners and send the prizes. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. To offer feedback or get more information on the ‌giveaway‌ restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected.

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The contest will run from today (November 29) at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time on December 6. The winners will be chosen randomly on December 6 and will be contacted by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before new winners are chosen.

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Apple today reminded developers that new apps and app updates will not be accepted through App Store Connect from Monday, December 23 through Friday, December 27.

Any app releases should be scheduled, submitted, and approved in advance.

This brief closure of App Store Connect occurs every holiday season. Other features of App Store Connect will remain available.

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