AirPods Pro 2 receive new beta firmware as Apple gears up for iOS 18.1 launch

Apple has released a new developer beta for its AirPods Pro 2 software. Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, in preparation for the public release of iOS 18.1 in October. The company provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, including AirPods. While beta updates for Apple's mobile…

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I switched to a cellular Apple Watch just to confirm I don’t need one

I’ve been using an Apple Watch for almost the entire time there has been an Apple Watch, and since the big upgrade with the Series 4 I’ve worn one all day every day. But I’ve never gotten the cellular-equipped model, because I figured I probably didn’t need it. Yes, there are lots of things the…

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Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9: What is the difference?

Apple has updated its hugely successful Watch range for the 2024/2025 season, with the arrival of the 10th generation that it thankfully didn’t call X. To mark the decade, the new devices offer larger sizes, more features, and material upgrades. But, is all this enough to make them a better buy than the Series 9…

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Apple’s Visions of the future: Four new products in the works

Vision Pro may be off to a slow start, but a new report claims Apple isn’t about to let it languish for too long. In fact, a more affordable model might be coming next year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports in the latest issue of his Power On newsletter that Apple is working on a total…

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How to use Mission Control on Mac to enhance your productivity

How to use Mission Control on Mac to enhance your productivity Juggling multiple apps and windows can feel chaotic, but macOS Mission Control brings order to the madness, giving you a clear, organized view of all your open apps, desktops, and full-screen windows. Managing multiple windows, apps, and desktops on a Mac can be overwhelming,…

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Apple’s iPhone breaks sales record as smartphone market recovers

Apple'siPhone has achieved record-high sales volume for a third quarter of the year, while the global smartphone market continues to recover. The two firms were so close that Canalys actually lists them both as having 18% market share, but says Samsung's sales saw it "narrowly defending its pole position." Apple's 18% is a 1% improvement…

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