Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2, and new Apple Music stations, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple Intelligence and the new Siri animation on iPhone With this week's OS updates, Apple Intelligence is truly here, with more to come. Plus Apple is again or still in trouble for what's it done and what it hasn't, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Of course we've still more Apple Intelligence to come, and in…

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The iPhone 17 Slim’s specs will be a challenge for the supply chain

A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look like Apple's supply chain will be challenged to produce the rumored iPhone 17 Slim. Here's what features the company is rumored to jam into the thinnest iPhone yet. The iPhone 17 Slim is expected to form part of the next batch of flagship launches in…

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Best Buy’s AirPods Max deal is valid for a short time only

Grab Best Buy's AirPods Max doorbuster deal before it runs out. Save $170 on AirPods Max with Lightning charging during Best Buy's Doorbuster Sale. This is the lowest price we've seen on the over-ear headphones, and delivery is available by Christmas. Pick up a pair of AirPods Max with a Lightning port for $379.99 at…

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This $73 four-pack of AirTags makes the perfect stocking stuffers

Always knowing where your keys are or where your checked-in bag is when you’re at the airport is pretty fantastic, and the tiny Apple AirTag is super useful. Well, if you need a handful of AirTags right now, you can get a four-pack for $73 at Amazon, a savings of $43 off Apple’s $29 price…

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I’ll always love my desktop Mac, but I’ve decided to switch–here’s why

Back in the day, I had one computer. It was a laptop bought for me by my employer, and at work, I’d attach it to an external display and use it at my desk. At the end of the day, I’d close it up, put it in my backpack, and take it home. For the…

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How to record and transcribe voice calls on your iPhone

FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, and other apps offer live captions for calls and videoconferences. You can record calls in FaceTime. Several services and some apps transcribe audio to text using machine learning. Why not combine all these into a single service? Apple did with the Phone app and FaceTime in iOS 18.1. Starting with that release,…

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Sonos Arc Ultra review: The best Dolby Atmos soundbar just got better

Sonos is trying to regain some of its shine with the Arc Ultra soundbar — and from what we've seen so far, it goes a long way towards restoring the brand's image. Recently, Sonos has been under fire for the terrible rollout of its new mobile app. It had profound bugs, and lacked several features…

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Apple just gave us a few dozen reasons to update our devices right now

If you haven’t yet downloaded iOS 18.2 for your iPhone, iPadOS 18.2 for your iPad, or macOS 15.2 for your Mac, you’re missing out on a slew of improvements, most notably some excellent Apple Intelligence upgrades as well as other welcome features. But even If you don’t have a newer iPhone or just don’t care…

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