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FineWoven is alive, but just barely hanging on

Apple has not announced a direct replacement for its unpopular FineWoven cases with the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch bands, but a very few remain on the Apple Store.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

macOS Sequoia announced for September 16

Arriving much earlier in the cycle than recent years, Apple has announced that macOS Sequoia will be available on September 16. although certain Apple Intelligence features will come later.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

iOS 18, iPadOS 18 will be available on September 16

After months of beta testing, Apple will release iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on September 16, just days before the arrival of the new iPhone 16.

David Schloss | 4 months ago

iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more release candidates are now available to beta testers

Following the launch of new products including the iPhone 16, Apple has moved on to the release candidate beta round of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2.0, and macOS Sequoia.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

iPhone 16 Pro gets bigger and better with improved cameras and Apple Intelligence

Apple has used its "Glowtime" special event to launch the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, this time with bigger screens, hugely faster performance, and the Camera Control button.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus arrive with Camera Control button and more speed

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been announced, with a new vertical camera bump, a faster processor, and the addition of both Action and Camera Control buttons.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

AirPods Pro 2 will gain clinical-grade hearing aid features with update

There aren't any new AirPods Pro, but Apple did announce new health-focused features for the second generation model that includes a hearing aid mode.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

AirPods 4 debuts with Active Noise Cancellation & USB-C charging

Apple has officially announced two new models of AirPods 4 at its "Glowtime" event on Monday, featuring a blend of design elements and features.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

Apple finally updates AirPods Max with USB-C

After almost four years, Apple has finally brought out a new pair of AirPods Max at its "Glowtime" event, this time updating it with USB-C.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 goes dark with a new black satin finish

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 had a minor update during the Glowtime event, with the second-generation wearable gaining a new darker look and Hermes bands.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

Thinner & lighter Apple Watch Series 10 arrives with new design, sleep apnea detection

Ten years of iteration has led to the Apple Watch Series 10, which must walk the line between bypassing a ban, increasing display size, and keeping the form factor minimal.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

Save $250 on this M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Fall MacBook Air deals continue to deliver substantial savings, with a $250 cash discount on Apple's upgraded M3 spec with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

The Observatory is Apple Park's picturesque new event space

Apple has opened a new building as part of the Apple Park campus, with The Observatory being a subterranean venue for product demonstrations, including the iPhone 16..

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

IFA 2024: The best smart home, Find My, and Qi2 devices to debut

Prior to Apple's "It's Glowtime" iPhone 16 event, Berlin hosted the annual IFA trade show. Here are our favorite Find My, smart home, and MagSafe-compatible devices to debut during the massive event.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 months ago

IFA smart home news, Thread & Bluetooth updates & more on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we go in-depth on all the smart home news from IFA and manage to also fit in a listener question on ultra wideband smart locks.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 months ago

Apple Store shuts down ahead of iPhone 16 launch event

As expected the online Apple Store has been shut down, ahead of the launch of the iPhone 16 and other product lines.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

'Lessons in Chemistry' and 'The Morning Show' honored at Creative Arts Emmys

Apple TV+ has won eight awards at the Creative Arts Emmys, ahead of the full Emmy Awards ceremony.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Apple is not expecting an iPhone 16 upgrade super cycle, says analyst

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple has ordered fractionally fewer iPhone 16 models than the iPhone 15, going against the idea that Apple Intelligence will prompt upgrades.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Black Apple Watch Ultra could be launched at Apple's Glowtime event

A new rumor claims that alongside the iPhone 16, Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will chiefly feature the Apple Watch Series 10 — but there will be a significant cosmetic update to the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

New AirPods Max predicted for Apple's iPhone 16 launch

Ahead of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event for the iPhone 16, a new claim says that the company will also update its AirPods lineup, including a new AirPods Max.

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🤔 Possible

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Kendrick Lamar to headline Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time show

Award-winning rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will return to perform in iPhone maker Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time show this February, his first appearance since 2022. This time, however, he's the headliner.

Charles Martin | 4 months ago

Grab a 16% cash bonus for your used iPhone or Apple Watch

The iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 are on their way and now is the time to lock in the best trade-in value for your used device.

Christine McKee | 4 months ago

Apple may have to give up $14B escrow account to satisfy EU court on Tuesday

The European Union will issue a ruling on a decades-long dispute over a 2004 tax deal between its own Commission, Ireland, and iPhone maker Apple. At stake is at least $14.5 billion in back taxes.

Charles Martin | 4 months ago

Apple to introduce FineWoven replacement cases with iPhone 16 debut

Following a negative consumer reaction to its FineWoven cases for iPhone, Apple is likely to be replacing the lineup with cases that could be made from a new and unnamed material such as "vegan leather," according to a regular leaker.

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🤯 Likely

Charles Martin | 4 months ago

Apple Intelligence's Image Playground, Genmoji delayed until iOS 18.2

While some of Apple Intelligence will arrive in iOS 18.1 long after the launch of the iPhone 16, the image generation features may not arrive until iOS 18.2.

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🤯 Likely

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

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