MagSafe charger brings faster wireless charging to iPhone 16 line

MagSafe 2 charger on an iPhone 16 Apple's iPhone 16 has far faster MagSafe charging than previous models, assuming you get the newest charger. Here's what you need to know. The MagSafe charger has magnets that snap into place on the back of an iPhone for a secure connection and efficient charging. The magnetic alignment…

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Thinking about buying an iPhone 16 Pro? Maybe think again

At the company’s Glowtime event on Monday, Apple announced new Watches, AirPods, and, yes, new iPhones. The iPhone 16 series is almost here and this year’s crop may leave some people in a quandary. Apple rationalized its formerly messy iPad lineup last year, making the distinction between the iPad Air line and the iPad Pro…

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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16: Is new always better?

Apple unveiled a new generation of iPhones at the GlowTime event on September 9, 2024. The iPhone 16 comes with Apple Intelligence features and a selection of upgrades and tweaks that we’ve come to expect with the annual releases. Some people update their iPhones every year and will be wondering if it is worth updating…

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Everything you can do with the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control button

Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro (alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models) at an action-packed press event yesterday. The company focused heavily on new AI features, but we knew quite a lot about Apple Intelligence already; many company watchers, including this one, were more interested in the iPhone getting a second new…

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A complete guide to all of Apple’s new bands for the Apple Watches

Apple's new Titanium Milanese Loop is an engineering marvel. 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.…

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Compared: AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2 — ANC without ear tips could tip the scales

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2 The new AirPods 4 come in two models with different features, which may draw some users away from AirPods Pro 2. Here's how they compare. Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive Audio have been pro-only features on AirPods until now. The more expensive AirPods 4 with ANC are…

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Apple announces major AirPods 4 upgrade, minor AirPods Max refresh

Apple on Monday unveiled new AirPods models during its “Glowtime” event. The new AirPods 4 and AirPods Max are available for order now and will start shipping on Friday, September 20. Apple also revealed new hearing health features for the AirPods 2. Here are the details on the new AirPods. AirPods Pro 2: Hearing Protection…

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FineWoven hangs on, but Apple cuts back on it

Apple's previous lineup of FineWoven cases for the iPhone Apple has not announced a direct replacement for its unpopular FineWoven cases with the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch bands, but a very few remain on the Apple Store. During the "It's Glowtime" launch of the iPhone 16 range and more, Apple did take some time…

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