Apple Watch & AirPods play a big role in Apple’s ecosystem

Apple's iPhone 16 launch grabbed headlines, but it's the quiet stars of the show, the new Apple Watch and AirPods, that affect how iPhone buyers stay connected to the Apple ecosystem. During Apple's "Glowtime" event, the company unveiled a new Apple Watch and the latest generation of AirPods. These two accessories, which have become integral…

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Euroconsumer files class action suit against Apple over ‘unfair profits’

Euroconsumer files class action suit against Apple over 'unfair profits' Consumer advocacy group Euroconsumer is launching a coordinated class-action suit in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, alleging it was Apple's fault that music services raised subscription charges. "Apple didn't play fair," reads the Euroconsumer class action suit page. "As a big tech player, Apple abused…

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Judge dismisses suit against Facebook over iOS privacy settings

App Tracking Transparency A lawsuit claiming that Facebook parent company Meta concealed how Apple's iOS privacy settings would hurt advertisers, has been dismissed. Now according to Reuters, a lawsuit was brought against Meta by shareholders over the issue. The suit alleged that Meta had defrauded shareholders by concealing the extent of how ATT would affect…

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Apple enables direct Thread control for smart home devices with iOS 18

The Thread-enabled Nanoleaf Essentials bulb In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices. Thread is a new IP-based smart home connectivity standard that has slowly been increasing in adoption in recent years. It's an alternative to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee and…

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Save on Apple Products with these early Amazon Fall Prime Day Deals

Fall Prime Day is coming, but Apple deals are in effect now. Amazon's October Prime Day is coming, but there are dozens of deals in effect now to save you hundreds on Apple products and accessories. Thousands of items are on sale at Amazon heading into Prime Big Deal Days, and we've rounded up top…

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Apple releases second firmware for AirPods Pro 2 in two weeks

Apple has brought out another update for the AirPods Pro 2, barely a week after its previous release, as well as firmware for the AirPods 4. On September 10, Apple released firmware affecting the AirPods Pro 2. Just eight days later, a second firmware release has been issued for the personal audio gear. The earlier…

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iPhone 16 Camera Control is the fastest way to take a picture, says Austin Mann

Photographer Austin Mann reviews iPhone 16 Pro Professional photographer Austin Mann put the iPhone 16 Pro to the test in Kenya, touting the features of the 48MP Ultra Wide Camera and Camera Control. Austin Mann may have skipped out on the iPhone 15 lineup, but he's back to discuss the incremental but impactful upgrades to…

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Oprah buys back rights to Apple TV+ documentary about her life so it never releases

Oprah worked with Apple on a book club While the details aren't clear, one thing is certain, a two-part documentary on Oprah's life will never air after she bought back the rights from Apple TV+ — halting its distribution. The Apple TV+ documentary was announced in 2021, which would chronicle the 25 years of American…

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We loved this MacBook docking stand and you will too at $50 off

Earlier this year, we tested a product so cool that we blew our minds, and we simply fell in love with it. That product is the Anker 675 docking station and monitor stand, which is now $200 on Amazon for Prime members, a $50 discount. The Anker docking station and monitor stand got a 4-star…

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