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Apple may be planning to release a new version of its popular Beats Pill portable speaker after a teaser featuring Lakers star LeBron James was posted online. The speaker, which was spotted in James’s hand, appears to have a lanyard attachment not seen on previous models. The original Beats Pill launched in 2012, with the Beats Pill+ debuting in 2015. Apple discontinued the Beats Pill+ in January 2022 without announcing a replacement. In 2018, there were reports that Apple was planning an AirPlay-enabled Beats smart speaker priced at $199, but this product hasn’t materialized yet.

Apple plans to introduce its new M4 chipset across its Mac lineup, integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This move signals a strategic shift for Apple, with plans to bypass the expected release of an M3-powered Mac mini and instead introduce an updated Mac mini with the next-generation M4 chipset by late 2024.

Major U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Monday as investors digested earnings reports from Big Tech companies. Tesla (TSLA) and Li Auto (LI) saw their shares decline after announcing price cuts, while Apple (AAPL) remained flat. Verizon (VZ) reported mixed quarterly results, while Salesforce (CRM) abandoned acquisition talks. Other notable moves included a drop in Quanex (NX) after a planned acquisition and a decline in Cardinal Health (CAH) due to the termination of contracts with OptumRx.

Apple’s M3 chip is available in several devices, but the Mac mini remains the only holdout. Rumors suggest that Apple may skip the M3 altogether and go straight to the M4 chip. This article explores the latest news and rumors about the Mac mini’s future, including potential release dates, pricing, specs, and design changes.

Inventory of the current iPad Air is decreasing at retail stores, hinting at the imminent release of new models in early May. In contrast, iPad Pro stock remains plentiful. Expected upgrades for the new iPad Air include the M2 chip and a 12.9-inch display option, while the iPad Pro may feature OLED displays, the M3 chip, and new accessories.

The popular emulator system Provenance is reportedly coming to the iOS App Store, with plans for an official release underway. This emulator supports various classic consoles and homebrew titles. Apple’s recent changes permitting emulators on the App Store have been welcomed by the emulation community, but it’s worth noting that the plans are still in their early stages.

Despite a recent stock price pullback, Bank of America remains optimistic about Apple’s long-term prospects and names it its top pick for 2024. BofA cites a strong catalyst path ahead, including capital return, generative artificial intelligence announcements, new iPhone launches, and reacceleration in gross profit dollar growth.