Apple One-Ups 15W Qi2 Charging With 25W MagSafe Charging in iPhone 16 lineup

Third-party accessory makers just started releasing next-generation 15W Qi2 charging devices in the last few months, but Apple raised the wireless charging speed bar again with the iPhone 16 models. With Apple’s newly updated MagSafe charger and a 30W power adapter, the ‌iPhone 16‌ models can charge at up to 25W wirelessly over MagSafe, which …
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iPhone 16 Battery Comparison: At Least 1+ Hour More for All Models

With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has increased battery life for all models compared to the prior-generation iPhone 15 models. Battery life is up at least an hour for each device for video playback, with bigger increases for the ‌iPhone 16‌ and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Streaming video can be played for two to four …
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Apple Watch Series 10 Reduces Wind Noise During Phone Calls

The new Apple Watch Series 10 launching next week includes a voice isolation feature that will make you sound better during phone calls. Apple says the Series 10’s Neural Engine is able to suppress background noise during phone calls or FaceTime audio calls, so that your voice sounds more clear and crisp on the receiving …
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Gets First Discounts for Best Buy Members

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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