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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Nuphy Air60 V2 review: specs, features, price

Nuphy already struck a winning formula with the Air60 thanks to the ultra-portable design, but it evolved the V2 perfectly with 1,000Hz polling, faster connection speeds, and VIA support. Mechanical keyboards are more mainstream than ever and come in every shape and size. However, smaller, more portable mechanical keyboards are much harder to find with…

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High costs mean Apple will limit 2nm processors to iPhone 18 Pro models

TSMC is developing a 2nm process A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that only certain models of the 2026 iPhone 18 range — presumably the Pro editions — will get 2nm processors. It's previously been reported that Apple will not be able to use 2 nanometer processor technology until the iPhone 18 Pro…

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Europe demands Apple open up iOS to allow rivals such as alternative smartwatches

Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission The European Commission has begun to set out legal requirements for Apple to open up all of iOS and iPadOS to third parties, on top of allowing rival App Stores and payment systems. As one European Union investigation has found that Apple is in breach of the…

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PSA: Link-sharing bug in iOS 18 Messages can cause iPhone crashes, data loss

iPhone owners who have installed Apple’s new iOS 18 software update should be warned: There’s a Messages bug that can cause crashes and may even result in the loss of valuable data. One of 9to5Mac’s readers spotted and reported the bug, which the site (having successfully reproduced it) then discussed in a news article Wednesday.…

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Compared: AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3

AirPods 4 [left], AirPods 3 [right] Apple's fourth-generation AirPods include optional ANC, borrowing from the AirPods Pro line. Here's how its specifications line up against the AirPods 3. As part of its iPhone 16 launch at the "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced an update to its AirPods line. An ideal accessory for the iPhone, the AirPods…

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