Apple was able to introduce significant gains in battery life across the entire iPhone 16 lineup, and new regulatory information from Brazilian agency Anatel (via Blog do iPhone) reveals just how much battery capacity has increased compared to the iPhone 15 lineup. iPhone 16 – 3,561 mAh, up 6.3 percent iPhone 16 Plus – 4,674 …
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Month:September 2024
50 New macOS Sequoia Features and Changes Worth Checking Out
Apple on September 16 released macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the company’s Mac operating system. macOS Sequoia introduces interactive iPhone Mirroring, easier window tiling, a new Passwords app, and updated capabilities across the platform. In this article, we’ve selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you’re upgrading. What …
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Apple’s M2 iPad Air Hits New Low Prices on Amazon, Including 13-Inch Model for $719.99
Amazon has a few new all-time low prices on Apple’s M2 iPad Air, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Every deal in this sale requires you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the final deal price at checkout, and they are all record low prices. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with …
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Apple’s First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won’t Support mmWave
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support. Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes today reported that Apple’s in-house 5G modem has yet to incorporate mmWave technology. Until that changes, Apple will likely continue to rely on its …
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New iPads in 2025 Rumored to Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip
Apple’s rumored in-house Wi-Fi chip might debut in devices as early as next year, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes. The report cites insiders from Apple’s supply chain who suggested that at least some new iPad models launching in 2025 might be equipped with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip, although they said there is a chance …
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iOS 18: Recording Audio With Transcripts in Notes
In iOS 18, Apple has made a significant enhancement to the Notes app, introducing a built-in audio recording feature that streamlines the process of capturing and transcribing voice notes. The new functionality is available on iPhone 12 and later models, and allows you to record audio directly within a note, eliminating the need to use …
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Apple Gets EU Warning to Open iOS to Third-Party Connected Devices
The European Union today issued a warning to Apple, demanding that the tech giant open up its iOS operating system to rival companies and third-party developers or potentially face significant fines. The move is part of the EU’s efforts to enforce the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to ensure fair competition in the digital …
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iOS 18: How to Use New Text Effects in Messages
In iOS 18, Apple has added several new features to its Messages app, one being the ability to add neat text effects to your messages to make them more expressive. The new animated text effects can be applied to your entire message, a single word, a phrase, or even an emoji or sticker. The options …
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Kuo: iPhone 17 to Use 3nm Chip Tech, Some iPhone 18 Models to Use 2nm
Next year’s iPhone 17 series will feature processors made using TSMC’s enhanced N3P 3-nanometer chip technology, but only some iPhone 18 models in 2026 are anticipated to use the Taiwanese chipmaker’s next-generation 2nm processor technology because of cost concerns, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The terms “3nm” and “2nm” describe generations of chip manufacturing …
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Everything New in the iOS 18 Messages App
iOS 18 is bringing major changes to the Messages app, with Apple adding Tapback reaction changes new formatting, updated effects, satellite support, better texting with green bubble people, and eventually, several fun Apple Intelligence features. This guide highlights everything that’s new in the iOS 18 Messages app, and what’s coming later. Send Later iOS 18 …
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