AirPods 4 no longer come with a USB cable in the box
Apple on Monday updated its AirPods lineup with two new versions of the AirPods 4, which replace both AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. The new AirPods feature a new design, improved sound, and active noise cancellation on the more expensive model. However, all this comes with a trade-off: Apple is removing the USB-C cable from the AirPods box. more…

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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.Apple's new Titanium Milanese Loop is an engineering marvel. The interchangeable bands for the Apple Watch have always been a key selling point for the wrist-worn computer. As the Apple Watch is part technology, part fashion statement, the interchangeable bands allow users to inject their style into their wearable devices.Since watch bands are wrapped around your wrist many hours a day, having a comfortable band is important, and so is having a band that accessorizes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How to prep for iPhone 16 pre-orders ahead of Friday launch
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are set to go up for pre-order on Friday, following today’s announcement. Ahead of that launch, Apple is making it super easy to prep for the pre-order rush via the Apple Store app and Apple Online Store. more…

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How to prep for iPhone 16 pre-orders ahead of Friday launch
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are set to go up for pre-order on Friday, following today’s announcement. Ahead of that launch, Apple is making it super easy to prep for the pre-order rush via the Apple Store app and Apple Online Store. more…

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The entire iPhone 16 lineup adds support for faster Wi-Fi 7
Apple today introduced new iPhone 16 models, which will soon be available for pre-order. There are a lot of new features and hardware improvements, including the A18 chip. One of them is support for the faster Wi-Fi 7 standard, which works for the entire iPhone 16 lineup. more…

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iOS 18 RC adds the ability to pause video recordings in the Camera app
During its iPhone 16 event today, Apple showcased some of the iPhone 16’s updated camera features. One such feature included pausing and resuming in-flight videos shot with the stock Camera app. Unlike the new Camera Control feature, which is exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup, pausing videos is available on older iPhones running the iOS 18 RC. This addition makes it possible to do jump cuts between scenes within the same video file. more…

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This Anker 100W charging station is perfect for the new iPhone 16
Macworld If you’re already planning on ordering your iPhone 16, then we have the perfect charging station for it. This Anker 100W charging station is $40 for Amazon Prime members, down from its MSRP of $60 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. This is a 9-in-1 charging station that features four USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and three AC outlets. That’s such a versatile gadget to have, charging multiple devices at the same time – including your brand-new iPhone 16. The charging station delivers a robust 100W output, which is enough for even the most demanding devices, such as your MacBook. Despite offering so many outlets, this is a rather compact gadget with a 3.15×3.15-inch base and just 4 inches tall. The plug is about as thin as your Apple Watch, fitting in nicely in that outlet behind your desk. While you’re waiting for the iPhone 16 delivery, you should definitely add this Anker charging station to your cart for $40 at Amazon. If you haven’t subscribed to Amazon Prime yet, now’s the time to do it, especially as you get to enjoy a 30-day free trial. This Anker charging station is perfect for your new iPhoneBuy this now at Amazon

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Apple Watch Ultra 2, featuring the most accurate GPS in a sports watch, now available in black titanium
Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a striking new black titanium finish, enhanced with features in watchOS 11 that make the most… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Flagship showdown — iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro features compared
The iPhone 16 Pro is here, already making a big impression with a camera upgrade and size changes. Here's how the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro compares.iPhone 16 Pro [left], iPhone 15 Pro [right]The 2023 iPhone launch saw the iPhone 15 Pro Max gain more of an upgrade than the iPhone 15 Pro, thanks to its camera system. With the 2024 release, the iPhone 16 Pro catches up with the Pro Max, along with gaining other changes to the form.This time, Apple's supersized the screen and added a new button. In 2024, the smaller Pro model also got the new Tetraprism lens, introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The Apple Watch SE is up for preorder for some reason
Macworld Today’s “It’s Glowtime!” Apple event saw a series of headline-grabbing announcements, from the iPhone 16 Pro to the AirPods 4. And the Apple Watch wasn’t left out of the fun, with a completely redesigned Series 10 model offering both the thinnest body and the biggest display the line has ever had, along with faster charging and a new health-monitoring feature. The Series 10 replaces the Series 9 in the lineup, but what about the other models? Most pundits expected new versions of the Apple Watch Ultra and SE too, but these didn’t appear: the 2nd-gen versions of each remain on sale. The Ultra 2 gets a new color finish (a rather beautiful satin black) but the Apple Watch SE, as far as we can tell, didn’t change at all. It wasn’t even mentioned in the presentation. Which makes it rather strange, when you go to the Apple website, to see that the Apple Watch SE 2 is available to buy… on preorder. There isn’t a new color, there isn’t a new color or chip, and it hasn’t had a price cut, so what gives? The stock is presumably out there already, having launched in fall 2023, so why do we need to wait until the 20th? What’s the difference between buying it now and buying it a week ago? Foundry Foundry Foundry We’ve emailed Apple PR to ask for clues, but there are a few possibilities. Perhaps the range of accessories has changed in some small way that we haven’t noticed yet: new bands, perhaps those “Fresh band colors” mentioned on the site, that need to be shipped out to customers. (The Ultra 2 got a new band, the Milanese loop in black titanium, and this was announced during the presentation. But a less thrilling SE band might not have merited stage time.) Alternatively, Apple may have tapered off production of the SE in July and August, on the understanding that customers would have been expecting a new model and therefore wouldn’t want to buy the existing one; which means it now has to ramp that production back up again and get units out to distributors. Maybe the company even planned to update the SE this fall, and changed its mind at a late stage. Or likes the idea of people thinking the SE on the site right now is newer than it really is, although that would be slightly naughty. (And in fairness, it’s reasonably clear that it isn’t new. The Series 10 has a red NEW badge, while Ultra 2 has NEW COLOR. The SE has no badge at all.) We’ll update this article if we find the answer, or if Apple replies. But for now, it will have to remain a small but intriguing mystery.

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Check out new iPhone 16 cases from Apple (and … Beats?!)
You know what else comes along whenever new iPhones roll out: Apple iPhone 16 cases and accessories. Check them out. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people
Apple today unveiled breakthrough sleep and hearing health features coming to Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2 that further deliver on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Here’s how much longer the iPhone 16’s ‘big battery boost’ will really last
Macworld During its jam-packed introduction of the iPhone 16 at its Glowtime event Monday, Apple’s presenters continually referenced a “big battery boost” thanks to larger batteries and a more efficient chip. However, they stopped short of telling us exactly how much longer the new phones will last. Now we know–it’s pretty substantial. According to Apple’s tech specs, the new phones last up to four hours longer than the comparable previous generation, one of the largest battery life leaps ever. Here’s how Apple rates the latest phones compared to the iPhone 15: iPhone 16 Video playback: Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 18 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours iPhone 16 Plus Video playback: Up to 27 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 24 hours Audio playback: Up to 100 hours iPhone 16 Pro Video playback: Up to 27 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 22 hours Audio playback: Up to 85 hours iPhone 16 Pro Max Video playback: Up to 33 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 29 hours Audio playback: Up to 105 hours iPhone 15 Video playback: Up to 20 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 16 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours iPhone 15 Plus Video playback: Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 20 hours Audio playback: Up to 100 hours iPhone 15 Pro Video playback: Up to 23 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 20 hours Audio playback: Up to 75 hours iPhone 15 Pro Max Video playback: Up to 29 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 25 hours Audio playback: Up to 95 hours That’s an impressive four-hour increase for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is the biggest jump since the iPhone 13, which saw a two-plus-hour improvement. Other models get between 1 to 2 hours, which isn’t bad at all. And with Apple’s tendency to underpromise and overdeliver on battery life, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could last well into a second day. The iPhone 16 models will go up for preorder beginning Friday, September 13 for delivery beginning September 20.

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Here’s a look at the new Powerbeats Pro 2 with built-in heart-rate sensor
As we previously reported, iOS 18.0 RC – which has just been released to developers – revealed details about a new heart-rate sensor that Apple has been developing for its earbuds. Our sources revealed that Apple plans to bring it not only to AirPods Pro, but also to Powerbeats Pro. And iOS 18.0 RC also gives us a better look at Powerbeats Pro 2. more…

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Apple Watch Series 10 Slims Down, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Gains Black Finish
The new Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest, lightest Apple Watch yet, even while providing a larger, brighter display. It now comes in aluminum and titanium models. Apple updated the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new finish but no new hardware features.

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AirPods Pro 2 Adds 'Clinical Grade' Hearing Aid Feature
Apple says AirPods Pro 2 will receive a software feature "soon" that will turn the wireless earbuds into "clinical-grade" hearing aids. "This includes a hearing protection mode being enabled by default, offering passive noise cancellation in loud environments," adds 9to5Mac. From the report: Firstly, users can take a clinically-validated hearing test. The hearing test uses your AirPods and iPhone, and can be conducted by a user in under five times. The result of your hearing test can be viewed securely in the Health app. If hearing loss is detected, the hearing aid mode is then available to use. The AirPods will make it easier to hear sounds from the world around you. A custom hearing profile is automatically applied when listening to audio, like music or podcasts. The hearing aid feature is currently making its way through the FDA and other regulatory bodies. Apple said the functionality will be available in more than 100 countries. The feature will be enabled through a free software update coming later this year to AirPods Pro 2. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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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.Future AirPods and Beats devices could include a built-in heart-rate sensorOn Monday, Apple issued its release-candidate version of iOS 18, making it available to the general public. The operating system reportedly contains a string that references wireless earbuds equipped with a heart-rate sensor, which Apple has yet to announce.The string in question is used by an operating system component that controls the setup process for Apple's various wireless headphones and earbuds, such as those belonging to the company's AirPods and Beats lines of products. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Get 2TB of cloud storage on the cheap: Save $359 on a lifetime subscription to FolderFort
Get a reliable place to keep all of your files. Snag a lifetime subscription to FolderFort's 2TB cloud storage plan for just $139.99. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Intelligence begins arriving on Mac, iPad, and iPhone next month
Today, Apple announced that Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that combines the power of generative models with personal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Here’s how much bigger the iPhone 16 Pro models are than the standard iPhone 16
Apple had a lot of announcements today, but chief among them were the iPhone 16 Pro models and iPhone 16. Though Apple’s iPhone lineup usually has similar display sizes, this year the Pro models are getting bigger. But how much bigger are the phones really? Here are the details. more…

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