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Hands on with Apple's silicone cases for iPhone 16

Apple's new silicone cases for iPhone 16 come in eight colors and feature a unique covering for the new camera control button. Here's what they look like, and how they work.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 months ago

Camera Control, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch, and AirPods, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Finally, it's all here — or at least the announcement is. As we wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, here's what is getting us excited about this year's launches.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Alternative iPad app stores are coming on September 16

European iPad owners will be able to download iPadOS apps from third-party app storefronts, starting September 16.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

iPhone 16 Pro Max sees shipping date slip just minutes after preorders start

Following the start of preorders for the iPhone 16 range, the earliest shipping date for the iPhone 16 Pro Max has already slipped back a week.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Save up to $1,000 when you preorder Apple's iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max

Wireless carriers are competing for your business with incentives offering up to $1,000 off when you preorder the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

Preorders for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro have begun

After about a three-hour downtime, the Apple Store is back online and preorders have started for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 compared - the iPhone for the rest of us

Apple's latest edition of the iPhone 16 has the A18 upgrade for Apple Intelligence, as well as Camera Control. Here's what else is different compared to the iPhone 15.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

Online Apple Store is down ahead of the iPhone 16 preorders

Three hours ahead of preorders opening for the iPhone 16 range, AirPods, and black Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple has taken down its store.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

How to convert a Live Photo into a video clip

The Live Photos feature in the Camera app on an iPhone or iPad takes about two seconds of video. Here's how to turn it into an actual video clip.

Charles Martin | 4 months ago

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Apple is updating its iCloud terms and conditions on September 16

Apple has sent out a notification to some Mac users to agree to new iCloud Terms and Conditions, four days before they are supposed to apply. Here's what's new.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

FDA approves AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the AirPods Pro 2 to get the announced clinical-grade hearing aid features in a future software update.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

J.D. Vance shouldn't open his mouth about Apple if he doesn't have a clue

Prospective Republican vice president nominee J.D. Vance attacked Apple with accusations of the iPhone maker using Chinese slave labor. Unsurprisingly, he's incredibly wrong, and a five-minute Google search would have made that clear.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

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Get an iPhone 16 for free or iPhone 16 Pro Max at $1,000 off with AT&T's latest deals

AT&T has released its iPhone 16 deals, delivering up to $1,000 off Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max. Or get an iPhone 16 for free with bill credits.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

'Flappy Bird' to soar onto App Store after decade-long hiatus

"Flappy Bird" fans have spent more than ten years trying to bring it back to mobile phones — and now the eponymous hero will return in 2024.

Amber Neely | 4 months ago

Snag Apple's M3 MacBook Air 15-inch with 16GB RAM for just $1,299 with coupon

This upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $1,299 with an exclusive coupon discount, along with $40 off AppleCare Plus.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

A unique attack could steal your passwords from Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro's eye-tracking technology offers a new way to interact with typing, but hackers are already exploiting it to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

Ikea adds Matter support to Dirigera hub, for real this time

Two years after the Dirigera hub was announced with the promise of being Matter-compatible, Ikea is finally releasing non-beta firmware to facilitate this.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Craig Federighi talks about the challenges behind keeping Apple Intelligence private

Apple had to achieve what Craig Federighi says were breakthroughs so that Apple Intelligence could use large language models in the cloud while still protecting users' privacy. Here's what Apple did.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 - comparing the biggest wearables

The Apple Watch Series 10 unexpectedly can have the largest screen of any Apple Watch model. Here's how it and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 compares, for when you decide to upgrade.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

Apple speeds up iPhone 16 USB-C charging with 45W upgrade

With the right AC adapter and cable, the iPhone 16 will recharge much faster over USB-C than the iPhone 15, with all 2024 models able to charge at up to 45 Watts.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

iOS 18 has over 250 new features and updates, says Apple

Apple has published what it says is a full list of the new and updated features coming in both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Best Buy issues first material discount on the new black Apple Watch Ultra 2

The sleek black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that's new for 2024 is $50 off with My Best Buy Plus.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone

Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

iPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modem

Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

iPhone 16 receives Apple Intelligence features via iOS 18.1 beta 3

Apple Intelligence arrives for the iPhone 16 lineup as a part of the updated iOS 18.1 beta 3, which is needed for testing ahead of reviews and pre-orders.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 months ago

Get a Sam's Club membership for just $15 & snag deals on AirTags, iPads & HomePods

A Sam's Club membership is now available with a standout deal for new members. Get a 1-year membership for just $15, within a buck of the lowest price on record.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

Orange County police considering Apple Vision Pro to process surveillance data in real-time

The Orange County Sheriff's Department in California is in talks with Apple to find a way to implement Apple Vision Pro for surveillance monitoring, and eventually, a tool for patrolling officers.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

Compared: A18 vs A18 Pro — breaking down what's powering iPhone 16

With the iPhone 16 range, Apple introduced two new chips — the A18 and A18 Pro. Here's what's different between them, and how they compare to older hardware.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 months ago

Developers can nag lapsed app subscribers with win-back offers

Apple is making it easier for developers to tempt iPhone users back into subscribing to their app, by providing a variety of offers to lapsed accounts.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

iPhone users still aren't rushing to buy the latest models

Despite Apple's constant rollout of flashy new smartphones, like the new iPhone 16 models, millions of users refuse to upgrade, clinging to their older devices for longer than ever.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

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