iOS 18 review: Good, but better with Apple Intelligence
Apple's latest update to iOS 18 brings more customization and iMessage features to the iPhone. However, it lacks the heavily publicized and all-important Apple Intelligence.
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Apple's iPhone 16 event saw the Apple Watch Series 10 get a big upgrade, over the year-old Apple Watch Series 9. This is what has changed between the wearable generations.
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Apple may cut future Apple Vision Pro cost with far cheaper displays
Apple is reportedly switching to a less expensive OLED technology to try and get the manufacturing costs down on a future Apple Vision Pro headset.
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How to use a VPN to access geo-restricted library and research materials
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The Level Lock company and brand have been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions. Level M will now operate as a separate entity under the name Ambient Property Technologies.
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New firmware available for AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Pencil Pro
On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware updates for its AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds as well as the Apple Pencil Pro. The new AirPods firmware lets users test features such as head-shaking gestures, while the Apple Pencil Pro update likely includes bug fixes.
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What to do before you trade in your old iPhone for an iPhone 16
Trading in your iPhone can help you save on your next device or earn cash. Before handing it over, though, it's essential to properly prepare your phone to protect your data and ensure a smooth hand-off.
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Iodyne's Pro Mini Smart Drive could be an iPhone filmmaker's dream storage solution
The iodyne Pro Mini is a portable SSD that offers iPhone videographers high transfer speeds, RAID protection, encryption, and even Find My support.
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Big screen battle — iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max features compared
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has gained a new camera, more performance, and an even bigger screen. This is how Apple changed the latest and largest model from 2023's iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Goldman Sachs is certain to lose millions when it sells off Apple Card
Apple Card is a popular hit with everyone except Apple's partner Goldman Sachs, with it likely to lose millions as it tries to pull out.
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New Chrome update will help iPhone users keep track of tabs
Google is preparing even more updates to Chrome on iOS, all designed to help users manage their tabs while browsing on an iPhone.
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Trump vs. Harris: How to watch the September 10 Presidential debate online
September 10 marks the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris, and you don't need a cable subscription to watch it. Here's how you can watch it on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple can't keep selling expensive AirPods Max headphones at the same price without the slightest update for four years — and then expect us to be glad when they make the weakest "upgrade" possible.
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Apple's next Studio Display could be curved and very secure
Apple has been researching how to make privacy filters to prevent anyone but the user from seeing what's on their curved screen — but Apple has never made a curved screen.
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Special iPhone 16 & Apple Watch Series 10 'Glowtime' event round up, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple crammed a lot of information into its hour and a half "Glowtime" event, but the iPhone 16 launch was the clear star of the show. Here's what else Apple announced, and exactly what's coming now versus what's coming in the next year as Apple Intelligence continues to roll out.
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Apple must pay EU $14 billion over Ireland tax arrangement
After a decade of legal wrangling, the European Union has officially given its final ruling over Apple and Ireland's allegedly illegal tax agreement, and Apple has to pay up.
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'The Elder Scrolls: Castles' now available on iPhone, Mac
Fans of "Fallout Shelter" rejoice, "The Elder Scrolls: Castles" has finally launched on Apple platforms, bringing the whimsical strategy sim format to Tamriel.
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iPhone 16 has a new Camera Control button — Here's everything it can do
The iPhone 16 range is finally here, and it features an all-new Camera Control button. Here's how it works, and everything it can do.
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Compared: AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2 — ANC without ear tips could tip the scales
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A complete guide to all of Apple's new bands for the Apple Watches
Apple's impressive new Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 come with an equally impressive new lineup of bands. Here's a look at all the bands Apple released to coordinate with its new watches and all the new colors available for existing watch styles.
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iOS 18 beta code suggests wireless earbuds with a heart rate sensor are in the works
Code found in Apple's latest beta of iOS 18 contains a reference to unreleased AirPods Pro or Beats with a heart-rate sensor.
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Apple has a bunch of new iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro cases
Along with Apple's introduction of the new iPhone 16 family, it has released an array of new cases. Here is a guide to all the new cases from Apple.
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iPhone 16 gets super fast wireless charging, with the right MagSafe cable
Apple's iPhone 16 has far faster MagSafe charging than previous models, assuming you get the newest charger. Here's what you need to know.
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Sleep apnea detection is the most impactful upgrade to the Apple Watch
Sleep apnea is estimated to affect more than one billion people worldwide and is linked to a decline in cardiac function, an increased risk for diabetes, and an overall lower quality of life — here's how the Apple Watch hopes to fix that.
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How Apple's new iPhone & Apple Watch amp up user health monitoring
Apple introduced new health features in its latest software and hardware at the iPhone 16 event. These features focus on improving sleep and hearing health, two areas that impact billions of people globally.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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