Apple never wants you to take AirPods out of your ears

Much has been said about Apple’s ecosystem and how it’s engineered so that it makes it difficult to leave it. Why would you? It’s so easy to switch between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac regardless of the work you are doing–or the fun you are having. AirPods have always been included in the ecosystem, but…

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iOS 18 RC code references unreleased wireless earbuds with heart-rate sensor

Future AirPods and Beats devices could include a built-in heart-rate sensor Code found in Apple's latest beta of iOS 18 contains a reference to unreleased AirPods Pro or Beats with a heart-rate sensor. On Monday, Apple issued its release-candidate version of iOS 18, making it available to the general public. The operating system reportedly contains…

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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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