Apple yesterday announced a new black colorway for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which will launch September 20. With this new color, there are a few new configurations of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 available to purchase, and Best Buy has the first discounts available on these models for members. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate …
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iPhone 16 Hands-On Videos: See the New ‘Camera Control’ in Action
Following its event on Monday, Apple allowed selected media and content creators to go hands-on with the iPhone 16 series and other new devices. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are all equipped with a new “Camera Control” button that allows you to quickly launch the camera, …
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Apple Releases New Firmware for Apple Pencil Pro
Apple today released a firmware update for the Apple Pencil Pro that launched alongside the iPad Pro models earlier this year. The new firmware has a version number of 0.1.40, up from the prior 0.1.33 firmware. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the new firmware, and Apple …
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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware With Support for iOS 18 Features
Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning and USB-C versions. The firmware has a build number of 7A294, up from 6F8, and it is available for all AirPods Pro 2 users. Apple has been beta testing this update, but it is launching ahead of when iOS …
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Apple Watch Series 10 Has Same Heart Sensor as Series 9
Though there were rumors that the Apple Watch Series 10 would get a new heart and ECG sensor, that does not appear to have happened. According to the technical specifications for the Apple Watch Series 10, it is equipped with a third-generation optical heart sensor, which is the same sensor that was used in the …
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These Apple Products Are Still Sold With Lightning After More AirPods Switch to USB-C
Apple has been gradually transitioning its products from Lightning to USB-C in recent years. For example, the charging cases for both new AirPods 4 models unveiled this week, and the revised AirPods Max, are now equipped with a USB-C port. In addition, Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 this week, and that device has a Lightning …
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iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Buyer’s Guide: 45+ Upgrades Compared
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are Apple’s latest flagship devices, offering over 45 changes and improvements compared to their predecessors. Here’s everything that’s changed. The iPhone 16 Pro is an incremental update in some respects, but there are still some important improvements to consider. Key enhancements include larger displays with thinner …
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Apple Selling Ear Cushions in New Colors for the Original AirPods Max
AirPods Max received a disappointingly minor update this week, to the point that many customers who already own the headphones might not see the value in spending another $549 just for a USB-C charging port and new color options. If you want to change up your AirPods Max at a lower cost, however, ear cushion …
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Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8 Drops to $499.99 Low Price ($200 Off), Plus More in New Fall Sale
Samsung is hosting a new Discover Samsung sale to celebrate the impending fall season. The popular Smart Monitor M80D is being discounted during this sale, but you’ll also find sales on storage, audio, TVs, smartphones, and wearable tech. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, …
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AirPods Max Still Lack H2 Chip Following Minor Update With USB-C Port and New Colors
While the AirPods Max were updated this week, some fans of Apple’s over-ear headphones have expressed disappointment about the lack of major changes. There are only two changes with the updated AirPods Max: a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning, and new color options, including Blue, Orange, Purple, Midnight, and Starlight. The headphones did not …
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