The new sleek, light, and powerful Asus Zenbooks are now available

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Asus revealed the availability of its series of new Zenbook devices that were originally announced at IFA 2018. The 13-inch, 14-inch, and 15-inch laptops all pack slim bezel displays and come configured with Intel’s eighth-generation Whiskey Lake processors under the hood.

Leading the lineup are 13-inch and 14-inch Zenbooks, starting at $850 and $1,000 in pricing. The 13-inch model will be coming later toward the end of November and the 14-inch model is set to go on sale on Amazon on November 14. Both models include Asus’ NanoEdge FHD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution displays for a slim design and a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio. Also, the two laptops have a unique numeric LED illuminated keypad in the touchpad which is activated with a touch of an icon.

As for the processors, the 13-inch model is configured with an Intel Core i5-8265U chipset and the 14-inch model the slightly more powerful Intel Core i7-8565U chipset. With storage, the 13-inch Zenbook comes with a modest 512 GB PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD as standard, and the 14-inch model a much larger 1TB SSD. A total of 16 GB of maximum RAM is common across both models, as is the ports and connectivity.

Ports include a mix of classic and modern, including USB C, classic USB A, USB 2.0, HDMI, MicroSD, and audio combo jack. Also included as standard on all the models are a Windows Hello camera and the Alexa virtual assistant for more seamless logins and a truly personal virtual assistant.

Capping the lineup is the $1,400 15.6 inch Asus ZenBook, which is set to become available later this month on Amazon. This leading Asus laptop comes with the Intel Core i7-8565U processor as standard, but also Nvidia GeForce MX150 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q dedicated graphics cards are available as options for gaming or more processor heavy tasks. A physical number pad is even included onboard the keyboard, and the ports and connectivity are the same as the 13-inch and 14-inch models. Storage starts at 1TB, with RAM coming in at 16GB.

These Windows 10 devices all look to be great, but Asus is making its NanoEdge slim bezel displays a common experience across its lineup. On October 24, it also introduced three new Chromebook models, all of which feature narrow bezels, Intel quad-core CPUs and similar premium design.

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Review: LaCie’s New Portable SSD is Pocket-Sized With Up to 2TB Storage and Fast Transfer Speeds

LaCie, Seagate’s premium brand, today announced the launch of the new LaCie Portable SSD, a palm-sized storage device with up to 2TB of storage space.

The new Portable SSD is one of LaCie’s smallest and lightest SSD options, with the 1TB model measuring in at about three and a half inches long and just under three inches wide. It’s pocketable at about 1/4 of an inch thick, and it easily fits into a bag or backpack without taking up much space.

LaCie says this drive is suitable for on-the-go use with drop resistance of up to two meters. We dropped it a few times from a two-meter height onto wood flooring to test LaCie’s claim, and the SSD suffered no harm.

The SSD is made from a black plastic material with a red-rimmed black metal plate at the top that catches the light and looks quite attractive. There’s unobtrusive LaCie branding at the top of the drive and a white LED at the front that comes on when it’s plugged into a computer. The LED is a bit too bright in a dimmer room, but it’s not a dealbreaker.

LaCie offers the Portable SSD drive in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, so there are a total of three models at three price points. 500GB of storage costs $130, 1TB of storage costs $290, and 2TB of storage costs $580.

LaCie says that the Portable SSD features USB 3.1 Gen 2 with maximum read/write speeds up to 540/500MB/s, which wasn’t too far off of the speeds that we saw in our testing of the 1TB review unit that LaCie sent for evaluation ahead of the product’s launch.

Using a Blackmagic Disk Speed Test with a 2016 MacBook Pro, read speeds for us maxed out at about 524MB/s, while write speeds maxed out at 485MB/s. We didn’t quite see LaCie’s maximum speeds with the 1TB model, but it was still quick.

Transferring 45GB of photos from the MacBook Pro to the LaCie drive took just about four minutes, and LaCie says that you can transfer one hour of 4K 30fps footage (aka 30GBs) to the drive in about a minute. We didn’t see transfer speeds quite that fast, but on the 1TB model, but it wasn’t far off.

Transfer speeds will, of course, differ based on what other peripherals you might have plugged into your Mac and your Mac’s overall workload. During testing, the Portable SSD stayed cool, getting only the slightest bit warm when transferring a large number of files.

LaCie ships the Portable SSD with both a USB-C to USB-C cable for connecting USB-C accessories to one of Apple’s Macs with a USB-C port and a USB-C to USB-A port to connect it a Mac with a USB-A port, so it’s compatible with both. You won’t get USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds with a USB-A port though, so be aware of that.

The drive comes formatted in exFAT, so it is compatible with both Mac and Windows machines, but it can be reformatted using the Disk Utility feature in macOS. It comes equipped with a link for registration and to download the LaCie Toolkit software for managing the device.

LaCie’s software is designed to sync files between mirrored folders on your computer and the Portable SSD and it is not required.

LaCie’s drive features a three-year warranty and a three-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Plan that offers data recovery should the drive fail.

Bottom Line

If you need ultraportable storage for uploading and saving content while on the go, LaCie’s new Portable SSD is worth checking out thanks to its small size, durability, and fast transfer speeds. It is pricier than some other options that you might find on Amazon, but it does come with a three-year warranty, which is worth taking into account.

How to Buy

The LaCie Portable SSD can be purchased starting this month from third-party resellers like Best Buy, Adorama, B&H Photo, and more. 500GB of storage is available for $130, 1TB of storage is available for $290, and 2TB of storage is available for $580.

Note: LaCie provided MacRumors with a 1TB Portable SSD for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.

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First iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini Orders Begin Arriving to Customers in Australia and New Zealand

Apple customers in Australia and New Zealand are always the first to get their hands on new devices on launch day because of time zone differences, and the Apple’s newest devices are no exception.

It’s morning time in Australia and New Zealand and customers who pre-ordered one a new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac mini are beginning to receive their shipments and have started sharing arrival news on Twitter, Instagram, and the MacRumors forums.

There are no Apple Stores in New Zealand, so customers in Australia are the first to be able to purchase one of Apple’s new devices from an Apple retail location. Apple should have iPad Pro models available for walk-in purchases along with base models of the MacBook Air and Mac mini.

iPad Pro pre-orders sold out quickly after the new tablet was announced, so how much stock will be available for walk-in purchases is unknown.

Following New Zealand and Australia, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini sales sales will kick off in Asia, Europe, and finally, North America. Apple Stores globally are opening up at 8:00 a.m. local time to allow customers to pick up reserved devices and make walk-in purchases.

In the United States, the first new device deliveries and sales will take place on the East Coast starting at 8:00 a.m.

Aside from Apple, other retailers including carriers and big box stores should also be stocking the new devices.

We’ll be sharing first impressions of the new device from actual Apple customers in Australia and New Zealand, so make sure to stay tuned to MacRumors and if you’ve received a new MacBook Air, Mac mini, or iPad Pro, let us know what you think.

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Apple Releases Updated Version of Shortcuts App With iPad Pro Support

Apple today updated its dedicated Shortcuts app for iOS 12 devices to version 2.1.1, introducing support for the new iPad Pro models that are set to be released tomorrow.

Apple’s 11 and 12.9-inch 2018 iPad Pro models are the latest Apple devices that will work with the Shortcuts app, which is designed to let you create multi-step shortcuts and automations using first and third-party apps that can then be activated with Siri commands.

With Shortcuts, for example, you can create an automation to do something like turn on the thermostat at home using the Nest app, text your roommate that you’re on the way with Messages, and open up the Maps app with directions home all with a single “I’m going home” Siri command spoken when leaving work.

Shortcuts are deeply customizable, with Apple’s Shortcuts app providing a gallery of Shortcut suggestions along with the tools to create your own.

In addition to support for the new iPad Pro models, the 2.1.1 update introduces a long list of bug fixes, as outlined in Apple’s Shortcuts support document.

• Fixed an issue where some actions (including Send Email, Dictate Text, Run Home Scene, and Vibrate Device) may not work when invoked from Siri
• Fixed an issue where the Set Flashlight action caused an error message to appear
• Fixed an issue where the Call action wasn’t able to dial phone numbers with special characters (such as * or #)
• Fixed an issue where entered decimal numbers may not be recognized properly in locales that use a comma as the decimal separator
• Fixed an issue where the selected photo album in the Save to Photo Album action may be reset to “All Photos”
• Fixed an issue where the Toggle Alarm action wouldn’t disable alarms until the “Enable” switch was turned on and back off
• Fixed an issue where the Speak Text action spoke using lower-quality voices

Shortcuts can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
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Deals: Black Friday Prep Begins, New Anker Discounts, Targus Sitewide Sale, and More

We’re just over two weeks away from Black Friday 2018, and in preparation we have begun compiling sales that we know are coming in our dedicated Black Friday Roundup. This Roundup includes sales on Apple devices and other tech-related items that have been shared early ahead of the shopping holiday, or in some cases have leaked online.

So far, we know that Target will have sales on iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad mini 4. Apple Watch Series 3 will be marked down by $80 (as low as $199 for the 38mm GPS only model), and the iPad mini 4 will be available for $249.99, a $150 discount from the regular price of $399.99. Macy’s is matching Target’s sale on Apple Watch Series 3, and Costco will have its on sale on the 32GB 9.7-inch iPad from Early 2018, priced at $249.99, down from $319.99.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

So far, other major retailers with Black Friday deals we know about include Belk, Kohl’s, JCPenney, and Dell, so we’re still waiting on other companies like Best Buy, Walmart, The Home Depot, GameStop, and more. The shopping tracker site BestBlackFriday.com is keeping track of all these ad scans, deals, and more. For specific discounts, offers, store times, and more related to Black Friday, be sure to keep an eye on our Black Friday Roundup as we’ll continuously update it leading up to November 23.

Ahead of Black Friday, Anker has outlined its promo codes for the month of November, this time including a few USB-C cables and accessories that will pair well with the new 2018 iPad Pro. The full list of Anker’s new Amazon sale can be found below, and be sure to pay attention to the expiration dates and place your order before the codes are discontinued.

• PowerPort Wireless Qi-Certified Charging Stand – $16.99 with code ANKER253, down from $19.99 (exp. 11/8)

• Soundcore Spirit Pro IP68 Headphones – $39.99 with code SDCREPRO, down from $49.99 (exp. 11/18)

• Roav VIVA 2-Port USB Car Charger – $33.99 with code ROAVFF44, down from $59.99 (exp. 11/30)

• Powerline II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 (6ft) – $8.39 with code ANKE8482, down from $11.99 (exp. 11/30)

• Powerline+ USB-C to USB-A Cable (Gray and Red; 2-Pack; 6ft) – $9.99 with code CABLE266, down from $12.99 (exp. 11/30)

• Powerline+ USB-C to USB-A Cable (Gray and Red; 2-Pack; 3ft) – $7.99 with code CABLE265, down from $9.99 (exp. 11/30)

• Powerline+ 10ft Lightning Cable (All Colors) – $13.49 with code ANKERPLN, down from $17.99 (exp. 11/30)

• PowerLine II USB-C to C 2.0 Cable (3ft) – $6.99 with code ANKE8481, down from $9.99

Mobile accessory company Targus recently began a new 15 percent off sitewide sale that will last until the end of 2018, timing that will be perfect for both early and late holiday shoppers. Targus is known for its laptop bags and cases, luggage, iPad cases, and the company also makes multiple docking stations that support USB-C/Thunderbolt 3. You can get 15 percent off your order using the promo code TARGUS15SAS, which includes items on the Targus sale page.

Additionally, Targus is offering free shipping with no minimum using promo code FREESHIPPINGSAS. These codes can’t be used within the same order, however, so you’ll have to choose which works best with your purchase. For all orders, Targus offers free shipping when your cart exceeds $35. Head to Targus to start browsing, and you have until December 31 to place your order and take advantage of the sitewide and free shipping promo codes.

Over on iTunes, this week Apple introduced an “Iconic Moments” movie sale, offering a group of films at a reduced price of $7.99 with new pieces of cover art that reference memorable moments within each film. Check out all of the movies in the list below, and if you’re interested be sure to pick up the movies before next Tuesday, when the iTunes Movies store will refresh again.

$7.99 Iconic Moments

• The Polar Express

• Beetlejuice

• The Mask

• The Goonies

• Citizen Kane

• Mars Attacks!

• Ben-Hur

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

• Singin’ in the Rain

• Ocean’s 11

• Crazy Stupid Love

• A Clockwork Orange

• Gravity

• A Nightmare on Elm Street

• A Star is Born (1954)

• Gran Torino

• Bullitt

• Empire of the Sun

• The Bodyguard

• The Exorcist

• Point Break

• The Bridges of Madison County

• Rebel Without a Cause

• Risky Business

• The Lost Boys

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

• Bonnie and Clyde

• Lethal Weapon

If you’re on the hunt for more sales as holiday shopping begins, be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup, which today includes a flash sale on the official Apple Leather Case in Taupe for iPhone X and iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus, priced at $22.99 on Best Buy.

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Apple Store Openings This Month: The Westchester, Third Street Promenade, Bangkok, and Likely Champs-Élysées

Apple has announced that two of its retail stores in the United States will reopen over the next week following months of renovations, while two brand new locations are also expected to open in Paris and Bangkok.

Apple Third Street Promenade prior to renovations this year
Apple The Westchester in White Plains, New York is set to reopen Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. local time, while Apple Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California is slated to reopen Saturday, November 17 at 10 a.m. local time. Each store has received a facelift based on Apple’s latest retail design.

Apple is celebrating the reopening of its Third Street Promenade store with colorful artwork and Today at Apple sessions.

“We’re celebrating the vibrant creative minds that fill Santa Monica with color through a new wave of inspiring Today at Apple sessions,” the store listing on Apple.com says. “From snapping creative selfies to developing a unique sound — and an hour of discovery just for kids — it’s all happening at Apple.”

Apple Third Street Promenade first opened in 2003, before relocating in 2012 to a larger space with a glass rooftop. The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian-only, outdoor shopping district in the downtown area of Santa Monica.

Apple The Westchester is located in an indoor shopping mall of the same name in downtown White Plains, New York, an affluent community in Westchester County, roughly 30 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. The store originally opened in September 2002 as one of Apple’s first 50 retail locations worldwide.

Elsewhere, Apple previously announced that its first retail store in Thailand will open at the Iconsiam shopping mall in Bangkok on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. local time. Like the Third Street Promenade store, Apple is celebrating its first Thai store with special artwork and Today at Apple sessions.

And in Paris, France, a brand new Apple Store will “soon” open along The Avenue des Champs-Élysées, one of the city’s most iconic streets. The store will replace the nearby Apple Carrousel du Louvre, which permanently closed last month.

(Thanks, Akaba!)

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Apple Releases Updated Version of iOS 12.1 for iPhone XR

Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12.1 for the iPhone XR, one week after the initial launch of iOS 12.1 and a little over a week since the iPhone XR’s October 26 launch.

The new iOS 12.1 software for the iPhone XR carries a build number of 16B94, a slight change from the original 16B93 build number.

The update doesn’t appear to be showing up on devices that have already installed iOS 12.1, suggesting the new version of the software is designed for customers who have not yet upgraded their iPhone XR devices to the iOS 12.1 update. Why Apple released an updated version of iOS 12.1 for the XR is unknown, but it’s likely to include minor bug fixes.

iPhone XR owners who have not yet installed iOS 12.1 can do so over-the-air by going to Settings –> General –> Software Update.

iOS 12.1 is a major update that brings a host of new features to the iPhone XR. It brings support for the eSIM, a digital SIM that lets you activate a cellular plan from a carrier without the need to use a physical SIM card.

eSIM support is not yet available from U.S. carriers, but AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are working on implementing support before the end of the year. Other carriers around the world have begun introducing eSIM support.

iOS 12.1 also brings a new real-time Depth Control feature, which lets you adjust the depth of field of your Portrait Mode photos before you capture them, and it adds support for Group FaceTime calls with up to 32 people.

Other new features include more than 70 new emoji and several important bug fixes that should entice anyone who has not yet installed the update to do so.

Excessive skin-smoothing with the front-facing camera, for example, has been addressed, with Apple updating the Smart HDR feature of the iPhone XR’s camera to use a sharper base frame to preserve more detail.

The update also improves cellular connectivity on the iPhone XR and fixes bugs with voicemails, the phone app, Screen Time, Family Sharing, and more.

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Mark your calendars for rolling Amazon device deals leading up to Black Friday

The day after we published a heads-up on what to expect from Amazon’s Black Friday deals, the online giant released a rolling schedule with special pricing for its own Amazon-branded devices.

The following Amazon device deals will be available for unspecified limited times starting on the dates below. It’s likely Amazon may offer additional deals on its own brand devices. We’ll cycle back to update this information as it changes.

Starting November 16:

Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet: $70, will be discounted $30

Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet has a 7-inch display, 16-GB of storage, and comes in a blue, kid-proof case. The tablet has a kid-safe browser and easy-to-use parental controls.

All-New Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet: $90, will be discounted $40

The All-New Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet sports an 8-inch high-definition display and 32 GB of storage. The battery is rated to run up to 10 hours per charge.

Fire HD 10 tablet with Alexa Hands-Free: $100, will be discounted $50

With its 10.1-inch 1080p, full HD display and 32 GB of storage, the Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa Hands-Free also has Dolby Audio and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet: $150, will be discounted $50

Amazon’s largest made-for-kids model, the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition, has a 10.1-inch 1080p full HD display, 32 GB of storage, and the same blue kid-proof case found in smaller models.

Starting November 18:

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote: $25, will be discounted $15

Amazon’s best-selling Fire TV Stick comes with a first-generation Alexa TV remote control.

Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote: $35, will be discounted $15

The Fire TV Stick 4K includes an all-new Alexa Voice Remote to launch and control 4K Ultra HD streaming with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos.

Fire TV Cube with Far-Field Voice Control and 4K UDH/HDR: $60, will be discounted $60

Control your TV hands-free with the Fire TV Cube with Alexa built in plus support for 4K UHD and HDR. An all-new Alexa Voice remote is also included with this streaming media player.

Starting November 21:

Blink XT 1-cam system: $79, discounted $51; a 3-cam system for $230, will be discounted $90

The Blink XT Home Security Camera System includes motion detection. The system includes a wall mount, HD video, 2-year battery life, and cloud storage.

Starting November 22:

Echo Dot (2nd gen): $20, will be discounted $20

The second-generation Echo Dot smart speaker introduced millions of people to the Amazon Alexa voice assistant.

All-New Echo Dot: $24, discounted $26

The third-generation All-New Echo Dot has a fabric side cover and a larger, more powerful speaker. Pair two for stereo music.

Echo (2nd gen): $69, will discounted $31

The second-generation Echo includes Dolby sound processing and works with Alexa to play music, set alarms and times, control your smart home, or make digital phone calls.

All-New Echo Plus: $110, will be discounted $40

The All-New Echo Plus has a built-in Zigbee smart home hub plus updated Dolby speakers.

All-New Echo Show: $180, will be discounted $50

The second-generation, All-New Echo Show has a 10.1-inch HD display and premium sound. Stream HD video, make video calls, and monitor your smart home cameras with the Show.

Echo Spot: $90, discounted $40

Use the Echo Spot‘s display to view cameras, make video calls, or watch video flash briefings.

Amazon Smart Plug: $5 with the purchase of an Echo device

You can use the Amazon Smart Plug with Alexa to control lights, fans, appliances, and more in your home with your voice.

Fire 7 tablet with Alexa: $30, will be discounted $20

The Marine Blue Fire 7 Tablet has a 7-inch display, 8 GB of storage, and works with Alexa.

All-New Fire HD 8 tablet with Hands-Free Alexa: $50, will be discounted $30

The All-New Fire HD 8 tablet has an 8-inch HD display, 16 GB of storage, and works with Alexa hands free.

All-New Fire HD 8 tablet and Show Mode Dock bundle: $80, will be discounted $40

Bundle the All-New Fire HD 8 Tablet with the All-New Show Mode Charging Dock to hold your display for easy viewing while charging the tablet’s battery.

Fire HD 10 tablet and Show Mode Charging Dock bundle: $150, will be discounted $60

Featuring a 101080p full high-definition display, the Fire HD 10 Tablet and Show Mode Charging Dock bundle let you stream high-quality video to watch from across the room.

Kindle Paperwhite (7th gen): $80, will be discounted $40

Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite E-reader has a 6-inch high-resolution display with a built-in adjustable light. The battery lasts weeks on a charge.

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Want a GTX 1080 Ti? Buy one now before the stock runs out

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The flagship card from Nvidia’s Pascal generation, the GTX 1080 Ti, might have seen a jump in popularity after the somewhat lackluster launch of the RTX Turing series, but it wasn’t to last. Production of the cards has reportedly now stopped and supplies of the powerful GPU are running low. If you want one, waiting for Black Friday might mean missing out.

As powerful as the new 2080 Ti is, our review and many others found that the performance between the more conservative RTX 2080 and the last-generation 1080 Ti was pretty close. That led to a big upswing in purchases of the 1080 Ti, as its price came down a lot with the debut of the new cards. But that may not remain the case for long as supplies supposedly begin to dwindle.

Production for the GTX 1080 Ti reportedly stopped earlier this month, and GamersNexus reports that manufacturers are now running low on inventory. This is leading to shortages at retailers, who are presumably trying to source cards from other territories to try and keep some stock in the U.S. ahead of the planned tariffs that will come into play in early 2019, potentially raising prices for all manner of hardware, graphics cards included.

There hasn’t been much of an effect on the second-hand market as of yet, with lots of 1080 Ti’s that were once used for cryptocurrency mining still being sold. That does present a potential upgrade path for those who are keen to stick to last-generation hardware, but it is important to remember that such cards were likely run hard for long periods of time, which won’t have done much for their longevity. And they likely ship without any kind of warranty.

The question now arises as to what such dwindling stock will do to the price of RTX-series cards. Nvidia effectively stacked the new generation of GPUs on top of the Pascal generation, rather than replacing it, so there isn’t a clear, similarly priced alternative to the 1080 Ti just yet. Nvidia may adjust prices to fix that, especially with talk of new, affordable AMD cards on the horizon, but we’ll have to wait to find out.

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