Customers can opt for AppleCare+ if they want their battery replacement to be done free of cost when the Battery Health goes below 80%. Out-of-Warranty Battery replacement costs for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus remain the same, which is $99.

This is not the first time that Apple has increased repair costs in the last few years. Battery replacement costs for all four iPhone 14 models used to initially be $69, but it saw an increase of more than 40% to $99.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available starting September 20th.

Will you be upgrading to an iPhone 16? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

Here’s how to prepare your iPhone for iOS 18:

First off, let’s check if your iPhone is compatible with the new software. Here are the devices compatible with iOS 18:

• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)

To check your iPhone model, go to Settings>General>About. iOS 18 supports all iPhones that support iOS 17, so if you’re already running iOS 17, you’re good to go.

The most important step before updating your iPhone:

Remember to take a full backup either on iCloud, or your PC/Mac with Finder/iTunes. Updates. Backups usually take a while to complete as they’re typically large in size. To learn how to take a backup, click here.

Does your iPhone have enough space to update?

If your iPhone does not have enough storage space, your iPhone will let you know before you update your iPhone. However, it is safer to have more buffer storage available for your iPhone during the update, so if you have any apps or files you no longer require, you can delete those to reclaim your storage space.

One last step:

Make sure your iPhone has enough battery to update. It’s better to have a percentage above 50%. Even though you can update with a lower battery level for some updates, it’s better to have enough battery for your iPhone to complete updating. Alternatively, you can plug in your iPhone to a charger.

That’s it! You’re all set for iOS 18 — all you need to do after these steps is enjoy the new features. Click here to learn about the Top 12 features of iOS 18. Will you be updating to iOS 18? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

As 9to5Mac points out, it is truly the end of an era. Apple Stickers were one of the most simple yet exciting inclusions in the box of an Apple device for several years. Many products that launched earlier this year including the Apple Vision Pro, M2 iPad Air, M4 iPad Pro also do not come with Apple Stickers.

All iPhones before the iPhone 12, used to come with two Apple Stickers in the box, after which it was reduced to one starting with the iPhone 12, and it looks like there will be 0 stickers included with the iPhone 16.

There’s only one way to get these stickers, and it’s by purchasing an iPhone 16 from an Apple Store, where stickers should be available upon request. This facility isn’t available if you’re buying your iPhone 16 for delivery, or from a carrier or an authorized reseller.

Apple is currently accepting pre-orders for Apple’s highly awaited iPhone 16 series. If you have decided to upgrade this year, you can choose your configurations and place your orders on Apple’s Website now.

The pricing has been nearly the same in the U.S. for these years considering all of these improvements. The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Will you be pre-ordering an iPhone 16 ? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

After Apple’s Online Store went down for the last couple of hours, it is now back online and now accepting pre-orders for Apple’s highly awaited iPhone 16 series. If you have decided to upgrade this year, you can choose your configurations and place your orders on Apple’s Website starting now. It is very likely that the delivery dates will begin to slip as more and more orders are placed, so secure yours before the first batch runs out of stock!

The pricing has been nearly the same in the U.S. for these years considering all of these improvements. The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Will you be pre-ordering an iPhone 16 ? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

If you missed the recent news, Apple announced several new products at its ‘Glowtime’ event on September 9th including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, taking technology to the next level. The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

The pricing has been nearly the same in the U.S. for these years considering all of these improvements. The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Are you planning to pre-order an iPhone 16? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is powered by the new H2 chip, which elevates the Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode experience along with offering longer battery life. In addition to Touch control for Media Playback, users can adjust the volume directly from the stem. The brand-new charging case now has a new Lanyard Loop, a built-in speaker and it features the U1 chip to support precision finding, which will help users easily find their AirPods case by playing a sound on the Find My App. Apple is also offering an additional ear tip size – Extra Small for a better and more comfortable fit.

Apple also updated the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) last year to feature a USB-C port along with IP54 Water and Dust Resistance, compared to the IPX4 rating on its lightning version. Since the H2 Chip on the USB-C variant of the AirPods Pro has a faster 5 GHz wireless frequency, it will also support 20-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio when connected to the Apple Vision Pro, which is already available to purchase in several countries. Since the H2 chip on the Lightning version has a slower 2.4 GHz wireless frequency, it will not support the same. The USB-C variant is available with an effective price of $199, down from $249. If you’re planning to get the Apple Vision Pro or if you already have one, we’d recommend you to get the USB-C variant instead of Lightning. For an extra $29, you can also add AppleCare+ to your purchase, which I also would recommend because of its benefits.

More features such as Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness are exclusively available to the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) for users running iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and macOS Sonoma and later. But wait, there’s more!

Apple is also bringing new features such as Voice Isolation and Siri Interactions to these AirPods, you can read more about it by clicking here. That’s not it, Apple will also be releasing another significant update to the AirPods Pro 2 to bring more features such as Awareness, Prevention, Assistance, and clinical-grade Hearing Aid functionality. Read more about it by clicking here.

Additionally, with the purchase of any AirPods, customers are eligible to get Apple Music free for six months. This offer is only available for new subscribers. Visit apple.com/promo for more details.

Will you be getting the new AirPods Pro 2? Let us know in the comments or tweet us at @appleosophy. Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

This iPad from late 2021 rocks a powerful A15 Bionic Chip with a 16-core Neural Engine, making it a significant upgrade over the A12 Fusion Chip from the iPad mini (5th generation). The same chipset is offered on the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus. The iPad mini features most of the newest technologies such as a Liquid Retina Display, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, Touch-ID, and Center Stage, along with support for Apple Pencil (2nd generation). It is available in four gorgeous finishes: Pink, Starlight, Purple, and Space Gray and comes with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter in the box for fast charging. Even though this device will be around three years old in September 2024, it’s still a good iPad mini with most of the necessary features at a fair price point. However, since this iPad mini features an A15 Bionic chip and less than 8GB of RAM, it will most likely not receive support for Apple Intelligence, which is expected to launch later this year for devices featuring the A17 Pro chip, A18, A18 Pro, or any M-series chip.

Check out the incredible deal on the iPad mini (6th generation) on Amazon by clicking on the links below:

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Go grab your favorite color before the stock runs out! Which variant are you planning to purchase? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

Second, the built-in dual speakers in Ultra 2 will be capable of media playback. This will be great for customers who don’t have AirPods with them or just want to casually listen to their favorite songs from Apple Music, and with cellular connectivity, users can stream and listen to millions of songs that Apple Music has to offer directly from their wrist without having an iPhone near them. This feature also works with other media playback apps, including Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, and even third-party apps.

Third, the Tides app is also coming to Ultra 2, so adventurers out in the water can track forecasted tidal information such as high/low tides and sunrises/sunsets. This will be great for kayakers who venture out along the coastlines.

So these are the new key features that are coming to Ultra 2. Ultra 2 in the new black color is available for pre-order today, with availability in stores starting September 20.

For the Sport Loop ($49), we have Blue Cloud, Lake Green, Plum, Ink, and Ultramarine.

For the Sport Band ($49), we have Plum, Lake Green, Denim, Starlight, Light Blush, Stone Gray, and Black.

The Milanese Loop ($99) and Link Bracelet ($349) have been updated with new finishes to complement the titanium cases in Series 10.

For the FineWoven Magnetic Link ($99), we have Blackberry, Black, and Dark Taupe. For the FineWoven Modern Buckle ($149), we have Deep Blue, Dark Taupe, and Chartreuse.

For the Nike bands ($49), the Nike Sport Band has Volt Splash as the newest color. Nike Sport Loop is also updated with a strikingly, new stripe pattern in Blue/Red, Grey/Blue, Black/Blue, Green/Gray, and Starlight/Pink.

For the Solo Loop ($49), we have Lake Green, Star Fruit, Ultramarine, Light Blush, and Black.

For the Braided Solo Loop ($99), we have Denim, Magenta, Lake Green, Chartreuse, and Midnight.

For the bands designed for Apple Watch Ultra, we have the following new colors:

• Alpine Loop ($99): Tan, Navy, Dark Green
• Trail Loop ($99): Green, Blue, Black
• Ocean Band ($99): Navy, Black, Ice Blue

For the first time, Apple debuted an all-new metal band for Ultra called the Titanium Milanese Loop ($199), which is inspired by other stainless steel Milanese loops and looks great on any occasion. It features a parachute buckle, so it’ll be well-secured for any intense water sport.

For the Hermès collection of bands, we have not only new colors for existing bands but also all-new designs that carry on the craftsmanship that Hermès bands are known for.

The new Twill Jump Attelage Single Tour ($349, 42mm only) comes in both Rouge Grenat/Vermillon and Noir/Gold Twill.

We also have Navy and Rouge Grenat for the new Torsade Single Tour ($349, 46mm only) and Rouge Grenat and Vert Moyen for the new Torsade Double Tour ($449, 42mm only).

The existing Kilim Single Tour ($349) also comes in three new colors: Bleu de France, Béton, and Vert Moyen – both for only 46mm cases.

The all-new Grand H band is Hermès’ first-ever metallic band that looks super elegant with its iconic “H” motif and butterfly clasp, and it’s now the most expensive watch band that both Apple and Hermès have ever sold at $999.

Finally, there’s the first Hermès band that’s designed for Apple Watch Ultra called En Mer ($449), featuring a subtle “H” motif and a titanium buckle, and this band is made to withstand even the most intense water activities.

The new Sport Loop, Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, Milanese Loop, Titanium Milanese Loop, and Braided Solo Loop are now carbon-neutral. All new Apple Watch bands are available to pre-order on Apple’s website today, with availability in stores starting September 20.

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which will be available with iOS 18.1 set to be released publically in the month of October. Since the beta is out, users upgrading to the iPhone 16 series can enjoy the currently available features of Apple Intelligence including a new Focus mode called Reduce Interruptions, Notification Summary, Writing Tools, and more.

An interesting difference between iOS 18.1 beta 3 for iPhone 16 and for iPhone 15 Pro is the build number, being 22B5034o and 2B5034e respectively. Beta 3 has been around for the iPhone 15 Pro for more than two weeks, so it should have jumped up to beta 4, but here we are.

This is a good move by Apple, considering the first round of orders will ship to customers by September 20, and even earlier for the media if not facilitated yet. If you are running iOS 18.1 Beta on your iPhone 15 Pro and do not wish to lose your data, you’d have to update your new iPhone 16 to iOS 18.1 beta before restoring a backup from your iPhone 15 Pro. With that said, iOS 18.1 beta is currently not available for any other device other than the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 16 series.

Speaking of updates, Apple will be releasing iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS 15 Sequoia on Monday, September 16 worldwide for all supported devices. The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Are you excited to use Apple Intelligence? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

One common improvement across the entire iPhone 16 lineup is the durability of the display. According to Apple, “latest-generation Ceramic Shield with an advanced formulation that is 50 percent tougher than the first generation and 2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone.” We can currently only assume that Apple is still in partnership with Corning to offer the upgraded Ceramic Shield on the iPhone 16 series. We are also yet to see any real-world tests on the durability of this new variant of Ceramic Shield to offer a more nuanced comparison, but we can expect a significant difference since this is the first time that Ceramic Shield has been upgraded since its initial launch with the iPhone 12 series in 2020.

The pricing has been nearly the same in the U.S. for these years considering all of these improvements. The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Are you planning to upgrade ? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

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The new certification states that the latest iPhone 16 models can charge at 5-15 volts and up to 3 amperes, resulting in a significant improvement over the iPhone 15 which only went up to a maximum of 29W. This marks a 55% increase in the peak charging speed, however, we still need to wait for real-world battery tests to see the overall time it takes to fully charge the phone. Apple hasn’t mentioned this improvement in the event or elsewhere and they still suggest customers use a 20W Adapter. It is unclear if using a 45W would be efficient until we have more information.

Apple did mention a jump in MagSafe charging speeds, going from 15W to 25W, marking a 66% increase in the peak charging speed. This would require you to purchase the new MagSafe charger from Apple, as well as use a 30W adapter to achieve the maximum 25W.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the second generation 3nm chips from the Apple family – A18 and A18 Pro, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. According to Beats, the cases feature “a sapphire crystal, coupled to a conductive layer to communicate finger movements to the Camera Control.”

Beats describes this case further by stating: “The hardshell polycarbonate back is complemented by flexible sidewalls to optimize shock absorption, while making the case thin, light, and easy to grip. The exterior is treated with a glossy, scratch-resistant coating for extra protection, and the soft microfiber lining gently reduces surface scratches and abrasion.”

Using this case should make no difference to your usage of the Camera Control button because of Beats’s implementation into the case. The case comes with a price tag of $49, in four color options including Midnight Black, Summit Stone, Riptide Blue, and Sunset Purple. They are available to order right away, so you can get your case before you get your new iPhone 16. For comparison, Apple’s Silicone and Clear cases also come in at around $49, so this just gives customers another option when choosing a case for their iPhone 16 model.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which case are you planning to get for the iPhone 16? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the second generation 3nm chips from the Apple family – A18 and A18 Pro, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

All four iPhone models including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with 8GB of RAM, the only performance difference between the regular and the Pro models is the lack of one GPU core on the A18 chip for the regular iPhone.

The initial results from Geekbench have already started rolling in, with the first set of results being that of the CPU. You can check out the performance gains by clicking here.

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18. To facilitate even better performance of Apple Intelligence, the Neural Engine on the A18 and A18 Pro chips are now considerably faster. Here’s a comparison between the A18 Pro chip and the A17 Pro chip:

iPhone 16 Pro Max (A18 Pro):

Single Precision Score: 4374 (+9.46%)

Half Precision Score: 32310 (+32.52%)

Quantized Score: 45063 (+34.11%)

iPhone 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro):

Single Precision Score: 3996

Half Precision Score: 24382

Quantized Score: 33602

This means that Apple Intelligence, along with other AI tasks should perform much better and faster on the iPhone 16 lineup. These tests were conducted on iOS 18.0, which also enabled better Neural Engine performance on the A17 Pro. If you are still running iOS 17, your iPhone 15 Pro will score much lower than the scores above.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the second generation 3nm chips from the Apple family – A18 and A18 Pro, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

All four iPhone models including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with 8GB of RAM, the only performance difference between the regular and the Pro models is the lack of one GPU core on the A18 chip for the regular iPhone.

With that said, the new Geekbench 6 results of the new iPhone 16 series have started to roll in. The first one, with the model identifier iPhone 17,3 which seems to be a regular iPhone 16 has a single score of 3114 and a multi-core score of 6666. This approximately marks a 20% improvement in the single core score and a 4% improvement in the multi-core score when compared to the A16 Bionic chip from the iPhone 15. The multi-core score in this test seems to be lower than expected, and there’s a possibility that the test was conducted in a very warm environment, leading to thermal throttling. We will update you once more such tests are conducted and the numbers start to add up.

The second result, with the model identifier iPhone 17,2 which seems to be an iPhone 16 Pro model has a single score of 3409 and a multi-core score of 8492. This approximately marks a 20% improvement in single-core score and multi-core score when compared to the A17 Pro chip from the iPhone 15 Pro.

There has been another Geekbench test conducted for the same iPhone, however, the scores are a bit lower on this result. The single-core score is 3018, and the multi-core score is 7751 so it’s not extremely low but still something to note.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

Well, as of yesterday, September 10, Hallmark+ has officially launched to the public.

Hallmark+ will include a plethora of original TV shows and movies from Hallmark’s slate of channels. Some of these shows include “When Calls The Heart,” “Heartland,” and “Chesapeake Shores.” Movies will include ones such as “For Love & Honey,” “Autumn in the City,” and “A Gift to Remember.”

Content genres include romance, drama, mysteries, and family-friendly programs.

The newly rebranded streaming service does start at an ad-free $7.99 a month. For some that would like to do so, consumers can pay the yearly price for the service which is $79.99 a year.

Its Hallmark Movies Now app has been rebranded for Hallmark+, along with its channel on Apple TV Channels for the same monthly price via in-app purchases in the App Store.

The rebranding and updates to the streaming service comes right before Hallmark premieres and releases its upcoming autumn season original films, as well as its 2024 Countdown to Christmas movies too.

Hallmark+ is available to stream on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.

Do you plan on subscribing to Hallmark+? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

However, Apple has decided to not include a charging cable in the box, which is unlike what they do with all of the other AirPods models. The charging cable is not listed under “What’s in the box”, and Apple has explicitly mentioned “USB-C Charge Cable sold separately” on the comparison page. This move indicates that Apple assumes that users already have a USB-C cable, and if required, customers can buy it separately.

Do note that only the $179 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation offers other ways of charging too, such as Qi Wireless charging or by using an Apple Watch Charger, so if you’re planning to buy the $129 base AirPods 4, you will need to buy a charging cable if you do not already have one.

Are you planning to upgrade your AirPods? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

Seems like a huge upgrade from the third-generation AirPods right? Well, Apple had even more up its sleeves, as they’ve confirmed support for Lossless Audio on the AirPods 4 when connected to the $3499 Apple Vision Pro. This is possible due to the close proximity of the AirPods 4 to the Apple Vision Pro when wearing both of them as it enables H2 to H2 connection with ultra-low latency. This feature is also available on the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, but not the one with Lightning.

You might be thinking, doesn’t the $179 AirPods 4 have the same feature set as the AirPods Pro 2? Yes, but not quite. Read more about the differences between these two models by clicking here. For those who feel uncomfortable while wearing earphones with Silicone ear tips, the AirPods 4 with ANC is the way to go as it offers most of the features of the AirPods Pro 2.

Are you planning to get the AirPods 4? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

You might be thinking, doesn’t the $179 AirPods 4 have the same feature set as the AirPods Pro 2? Yes, but not quite.

Here are the benefits of the AirPods Pro 2 over AirPods 4 with ANC:

1. The AirPods Pro 2 offers “Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation”, according to Apple.
2. The AirPods Pro 2 will soon have features such as Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection by the fall of this year with a software update. These features won’t be coming to the AirPods 4. Read more about these new features by clicking here.
3. The AirPods Pro 2 offers Touch Control for volume adjustments, along with Force Touch, while the AirPods 4 only supports the latter.
4. Even though they both offer 30 Hours of Battery Life with the case, the AirPods Pro 2 can go up to 6 Hours on a single charge while the AirPods 4 can deliver 5 Hours.
5. Support for attaching a Lanyard Loop is only available to the AirPods Pro 2.
6. Conversation Boost is only available on the AirPods Pro 2
7. The AirPods Pro 2 case also includes the U1 chip for Precision Finding, which is not found on the AirPods 4
8. The charging case on the AirPods Pro 2 has support for MagSafe, while the AirPods 4 can only charge via Qi wireless charging
9. The AirPods Pro 2 features Silicone ear tips in four different sizes, for people who prefer it. If they’re not comfortable for you, the AirPods 4 is the way to go.
10.  Apple will also be releasing another significant update to the AirPods Pro 2 to bring more features such as Awareness, Prevention, Assistance, and clinical-grade Hearing Aid functionality. Read more about it by clicking here.

If you think these features would make a quality difference to your usage, then you can consider getting the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 2 are available to purchase for a price of $249 on Apple’s Website. You can find them at authorized resellers such as Best Buy for around $189 during the sale periods.

For those who feel uncomfortable while wearing earphones with Silicone ear tips, the AirPods 4 with ANC is the way to go as it offers most of the features of the AirPods Pro 2.

Which AirPods do you plan to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

Version 7 has been in beta since its announcement at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference, which took place in June of this year. Other announcements from WWDC 2024 include iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and visionOS 2.0.

What’s New with AirPods Pro 2?

• Voice Isolation: Suppose you’re in a noisy environment or its too windy, the person on the other end of the call might not be able to hear you clearly. Voice Isolation is here to fix just that. It isolates your voice from the background and enhances it to add quality to your conversation.
• Siri Interactions: Ever felt weird when someone gives you a call and you hear the announcement on your AirPods and then asl Siri to “Answer” or “Decline” in front of a bunch of people? Well, Apple thought of an innovative way to make your AirPods Pro 2 more convenient and private. According to Apple, “AirPods Pro users will be able to simply nod their head yes or gently shake their head no to respond to Siri announcements, which is particularly helpful in crowded or quiet areas where they may not want to speak out loud. Enabled by machine learning on the H2 chip, Siri Interactions allow users to answer or dismiss calls, interact with messages, manage notifications, and so much more — all without speaking.” 

This update should be installed automatically when your iPhone and AirPods are kept near to each other with sufficient charge. The above-mentioned features will be available to use once you install iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 Sequoia. These software are set to be released publically next week, on September 16.

That’s not it, Apple will also be releasing another significant update to the AirPods Pro 2 to bring more features such as Awareness, Prevention, Assistance, and clinical-grade Hearing Aid functionality. Read more about it by clicking here.

If you use any other AirPods model, it seems that this update does not bring much to it as all of these features are exclusive to the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.  The AirPods Pro 2 are available to purchase for a price of $249 on Apple’s Website. You can find them at authorized resellers such as Best Buy for around $189 during the sale periods.

Are you excited to use these smart new features on your AirPods Pro 2 or are you planning to one? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

For comparison, here’s how much the 41mm and 45mm stainless steel cases weigh for the Apple Watch Series 9:

• 41mm: 42.3 grams
• 45mm: 51.5 grams

Here’s how much the 42mm and 46mm titanium cases weigh for the Apple Watch Series 10:

• 42mm: 34.4 grams
• 46mm: 41.7 grams

So by comparison, both the titanium cases are close to 20% lighter than the stainless steel cases; specifically, there’s a ~18.7% difference in weight for the smaller cases and a ~19.0% difference in weight for the larger cases.

Overall, the weight reduction will be a great benefit for those who prefer a more premium and more durable material.

Apple Watch Series 10 can be pre-ordered today with availability in stores starting September 20.

Apple also doesn’t offer a (PRODUCT)RED color for the newly announced iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models, but you can still buy the older iPhone 14/14 Plus/SE in (PRODUCT)RED as well as Silicone cases for iPhone 13/14/14 Plus/SE. With no new Apple products in (PRODUCT)RED this year, this indicates that Apple’s ongoing partnership with (RED) may be coming to a close.

Although there’s no clear explanation for that decision, you can still donate to (RED)’s website to continue to fight against AIDS. Still, I’m fine with the removal of the (PRODUCT)RED aluminum case since that would not go well with other bands that could be purchased separately based on my personal experience. With that said, the classic finishes are here to stay in the Apple Watch Series.

So what do you get with the Hermès Ultra 2? Not only will you get the same rugged design as the vanilla Ultra 2 in a stunning natural titanium finish, but you’ll also get a bonus Hermès Maritime watch face that compliments the watch by displaying the seconds along the bezel and the time as Cape Cod numerals. In addition, when you press the Action button, you’ll start a Regatta countdown timer to keep track of time.

What makes Hermès Ultra 2 so unique is the sporty En Mar band, which is water-resistant to take on even the most extreme water sports. This band, which is made of textured knit in Bleu Nuit, is meticulously crafted with the finest details you’d expect from any Hermès band, featuring grooves that echo the pattern of ocean waves, a subtle “H” motif, and a matching custom hardware buckle. This band can also be purchased separately for $449, and it’s also compatible with the larger case sizes of any Apple Watch model.

Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 is available for pre-order today, and it’s priced at $1,399. What you’ll get in the box are:

• Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 Natural Titanium Case
• En Mer band
• Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)

This Apple Watch will be available in stores on September 20. People who are looking for a luxurious, crafted rugged smartwatch will certainly love the all-new Hermès Ultra 2.

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all the four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

One common improvement across the entire iPhone 16 lineup is the battery life. Here’s a comparison with the iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and iPhone 12 series:

iPhone 16: Up to 22 hours of video playback, up to 18 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 80 hours of audio playback
iPhone 15: Up to 20 hours of video playback, up to 16 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 80 hours of audio playback
iPhone 14: Up to 20 hours of video playback, up to 16 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 80 hours of audio playback
iPhone 13: Up to 19 hours of video playback, up to 15 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 75 hours of audio playback
iPhone 12: Up to 17 hours of video playback, up to 11 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 65 hours of audio playback

iPhone 16 Plus: Up to 27 hours of video playback, up to 24 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 100 hours of audio playback
iPhone 15 Plus: Up to 26 hours of video playback, up to 20 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 100 hours of audio playback
iPhone 14 Plus: Up to 26 hours of video playback, 20 hours of streamed video playback, or 100 hours of audio playback

iPhone 13 mini: Up to 17 hours of video playback, up to 13 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 55 hours of audio playback
iPhone 12 mini: Up to 15 hours of video playback, up to 10 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 50 hours of audio playback

iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 27 hours of video playback, up to 22 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 85 hours of audio playback
iPhone 15 Pro: Up to 23 hours of video playback, up to 20 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 75 hours of audio playback
iPhone 14 Pro: Up to 23 hours of video playback, up to 20 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 75 hours of audio playback
iPhone 13 Pro: Up to 22 hours of video playback, up to 20 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 75 hours of audio playback
iPhone 12 Pro: Up to 17 hours of video playback, up to 11 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 65 hours of audio playback

iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 33 hours of video playback, up to 29 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 105 hours of audio playback
iPhone 15 Pro Max: Up to 29 hours of video playback, up to 25 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 95 hours of audio playback
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Up to 29 hours of video playback, up to 25 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 95 hours of audio playback
iPhone 13 Pro Max: Up to 28 hours of video playback, up to 25 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 95 hours of audio playback
iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to 20 hours of video playback, up to 12 hours of streamed video playback, or up to 80 hours of audio playback

We can expect up to 2 more hours of video playback for the regular iPhone 16, and up to an hour more of video playback for the larger iPhone 16 Plus, when compared to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus respectively. The bigger boost comes with the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, with up to 4 more hours of video playback when compared to the previous generation, according to Apple.

When you compare these numbers to a device like the iPhone 12, you can see a significant difference in terms of battery life, meaning you can go longer without needing to charge the phone. It’s possible that your current iPhone’s battery capacity has been significantly degraded, leading to even lower battery life than what you would get with a new version of your phone — so you will be getting a boost in battery life if you choose to upgrade to a newer model.

Moreover, the new iPhone 16 series now supports up to 25W of MagSafe charging when connected to a 30W adapter. Previous models only supported up to 15W for MagSafe charging.

The pricing has been nearly the same in the U.S. for these years considering all of these improvements. The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Are you planning to upgrade ? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The headphones are now available in a new slate of colors, including the black and white-adjacent midnight and starlight colors, along with blue, orange and purple. The new palette replaces the space gray, silver, sky blue, green and pink models to better align with the finishes of the latest Macs and iPads, company officials said.

AirPods Max is also the latest Apple product to ditch the Lightning port for USB-C. This brings the product in compliance with the latest policies requiring devices to have the port to be sold in the European Union by the end of the year. The press release about the refresh highlights the convenience of being able to use the same cable to charge the headphones and other devices, calling it ‘fast and easy.’ The new port does not seem to bring any charging speed increase, however; the spec sheet contains the same claim of 1.5 hours of listening time from five minutes of charging used for its predecessor.

Besides the new colors and USB-C port, there are no other apparent changes to the product from its initial release. This leaves the AirPods Max falling behind the capabilities of other AirPods devices: the headphones are the only product in the lineup without the H2 chip, meaning they do not support Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, Voice Isolation and other recent innovations. Some fans of the company are disappointed by the minimal changes:

no way Apple just added USB-C to the Airpods Max 4 years later and called it a day

— gaut (@0xgaut) September 9, 2024

Bloomberg’s Apple analyst Mark Gurman updated his predictions at the eleventh hour Sunday night, claiming the new AirPods Max would have more new features. This ran contrary to his long-running predictions more in line with the reality of what Apple unveiled Monday.

I expect Apple to launch new AirPods Max headphones tomorrow with better noise cancellation, adaptive audio & USB-C. They’ll launch with the low-end AirPods 4. This is line with my reporting for months but runs counter to lack of low inventory in stores. https://t.co/KIJQEwywcp

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 9, 2024

The new AirPods Max are available for pre-order now for $549. The first customers will receive their orders on Friday, September 20.

During its September 2024 event today, the company announced and unveiled a black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2.

This version of the Apple Watch is more so designed and catered to the athletes and those that tend to find themselves needing a more durable smartwatch.

With it, Apple includes a 36-hour battery which can be as high as 72 hours when on Low Power Mode, “the most accurate GPS in a sports watch,” and “the brightest screen” the company has ever designed.

On top of that, this new version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 does come with a sleep apnea tracker and a side speaker for playing audio from it without the need for accessories like AirPods.

Consumers can pre-order this new Apple Watch Ultra 2 today which starts at $799 and it will be released on Friday, September 20. That also includes the Apple Watch Hermes Ultra 2 and new Titanium Milanese Loop.

Those that pre-order with Apple Card will get 3% in Daily Cash on their purchase too.

Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, said this about the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and its newest version.

“Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the ultimate sports watch, with features that support athletes at every level of their training and performance — and throughout their day and night,” he said. “The breakthrough insights in watchOS 11 make Apple Watch Ultra 2 even more powerful, and it’s now available in a stunning satin-black titanium finish users will love for its striking look and durability.”

Previously, the only color the Apple Watch Ultra 2 was available in was a color Apple called “Natural.” However, it has now added more variety to the Apple Watch Ultra lineup with the new black titanium color.

What are your thoughts on the Apple Watch Ultra 2? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all the four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

However, with all these new changes, the following two features still remain to be limited to iPhone models sold in the United States:

1. mmWave 5G: Apple added support for faster mmWave 5G bands in the United States right when they added support for Sub-6GHz 5G with the iPhone 12. Four generations later, mmWave 5G still remains to be a U.S. exclusive feature.
2. eSIM only: Two years back, Apple launched the iPhone 14 series without a SIM tray in the U.S. while customers from other countries continued getting a SIM tray with their iPhones. This is still the case with the current iPhone 16 series. Now, some might view this as a positive, while some may think this move to be negative. With eSIM, if a device is stolen or lost, the eSIM card cannot be removed, whereas the Physical SIM can be removed, proving that eSIM offers more security. As for the hassles of moving your SIM back and forth between devices, Apple recently added a “Transfer eSIM” option for your convenience so you can avoid dealing with your carrier to apply for a new eSIM. Regardless of the availability of a Physical SIM Slot on your iPhone, you can use dual eSIM on iPhone 13 and later if you wish to avail of such security. This means that you should be able to use your phone with two eSIMs installed and no physical SIM cards installed.

Even though Apple did not launch mmWave 5G on their iPhones globally, the iPhone 16 series is still a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Do you think Apple should remove the Physical SIM slot on iPhones sold elsewhere? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all the four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

Apple had to make way for these new 2024 iPhone models by discontinuing the sale of older iPhones. Every year, Apple stops selling the Pro variant of the previous year’s iPhone once the newer Pro models are announced. Well, this year it is no different. Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and replaced it with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

If you really wish to purchase an iPhone 15 Pro model, you’d have to take the third-party route till their stocks last. Now that the iPhone 16 Pro is out, you might find the iPhone 15 Pro at a discounted rate at third-party stores. Last year’s Pro does have support for Apple Intelligence, so you won’t be missing out on the software part. However, if the discount is really negligible, it’s better to spend a little extra to get the latest iPhone with new hardware.

Additionally, the sale of the iPhone 13 has been discontinued by Apple, which used to cost $599 before today’s launch.

If Apple were to keep the iPhone 13, they would need to price it at $499, leading to competition with the iPhone SE (3rd generation) at $429. Moreover, the iPhone SE starts at 64GB of Storage, and the 128GB variant is available at $479, which is just $20 short of the $499 price tag we would have expected for the 128GB iPhone 13. We know which one would win. Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 mini last year probably due to the same reason as both these phones were significantly better than the iPhone SE. In other news, a new redesigned iPhone SE is expected coming soon to replace the current design.

Here’s how the current iPhone lineup and pricing looks like:

• iPhone SE (64GB): $429
• iPhone 14 (128GB): $599
• iPhone 14 Plus (128GB): $699
• iPhone 15 (128GB): $699
• iPhone 15 Plus (128GB): $799
• iPhone 16 (128GB): $799
• iPhone 16 Plus (128GB): $899
• iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): $999
• iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB): $1199

Apple has an iPhone for everyone with a budget above $400 and users can decide based on their requirements.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Are you planning to upgrade this year? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all the four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

As previously rumored, Apple has also increased the memory of the regular iPhone models to 8GB, likely to support Apple Intelligence. This was found within the latest version of Xcode 16 by @iSWUpdates and confirmed by MacRumors. Now, since all four iPhone models including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with 8GB of RAM, the only performance difference between the regular and the Pro models is the lack of one GPU core on the A18 chip for the regular iPhone.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

With all of these new features, there’s got to be some noticeable differences between the regular and the Pro. Well unfortunately, it seems that the regular iPhone 16 models, including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will have significantly slower USB-C transfer speeds, with it being limited to 480Mbps (USB 2.0) while the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have USB 3 Speeds (10Gbps). That’s a difference of 20 times! This was the case with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro last year as well.

However, to achieve such a high speed of 10Gbps on an iPhone 15 Pro model, you’d have to purchase a Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable separately as the one provided in the box does not seem to support this speed.

If you do not use cable to transfer your files and use wireless options, you shouldn’t be concerned about this. Even with minor differences like these, the regular iPhone 16 looks like a lucrative option if you are upgrading from an older iPhone.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series is powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chip, with both the regular and Pro models featuring similar new features and changes. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive, and available on all the four new models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look.

Along with these new advancements, Apple has also added support for WiFi 7 to all four models in the iPhone 16 lineup, including the regular and Pro models. Last year, Apple added WiFi 6E to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, so users with a WiFi 6E router could connect to the 6Ghz band on their iPhone to experience blazing-fast speeds with reduced latency. Now the regular models will also be able to do the same as it now features 802.11be WiFi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, which is even more advanced than 6E.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the new A18 Pro chip feature a larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Display, but they now come with even slimmer bezels for a more futuristic look. The limelight falls on the new Camera Control Button, which is also interactive!

With all of these new features, there has got to be some changes in the weight of the device.

According to Apple’s Tech Specs webpage, the iPhone 16 Pro is around 6.42% heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is around 2.71% heavier than its predecessor.

Let’s compare the weight of the Pro models for the current and last two generations:

• iPhone 16 Pro: 199 grams
• iPhone 15 Pro: 187 grams
• iPhone 14 Pro: 206 grams
• iPhone 16 Pro Max: 227 grams
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: 221 grams
• iPhone 14 Pro Max: 240 grams

Apple reduced the weight of the iPhone 15 Pro series last year as a result of the new Titanium frame, however, it seems to be again increased this year. Two of the obvious reasons for the increase in weight are the new Camera Control button and increase in screen sizes. This is a minor increase and should not significantly impact your use of the phone.

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16 Pro will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will also be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

Here’s what’s new with the iPhone 16 series:

• Powered by the 2nd generation 3nm A18 chip, with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, offering 17% more memory bandwidth.
• Features Support for Apple Intelligence
• 1-nit minimum brightness, 1000 nits max brightness, 1600 nits peak HDR Brightness, 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness
• Offers better protection with the latest generation Ceramic Shield: 50% tougher than 1st generation ceramic shield and 2x stronger than any other smartphone glass.
• MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W while using an adapter of at least 30W
• Action Button now arrives on the regular iPhone 16
  
• Camera specs: Fusion: 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture and Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture
• Macro Mode
• 0.5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options for both models
• Latest-generation Photographic Styles
• Spatial Photos and Video recording
• Wind noise reduction
• Audio Mix
• WiFi 7
• Up to 2 more hours of video playback for the regular iPhone 16, and up to an hour more of video playback for the larger iPhone 16 Plus.
• Aluminum with color-infused glass back, available with these finishes: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, and Black.

Now comes the more interesting features:
(Drumroll, please!)

Apple has finally added a Camera Control button on the iPhone, which is also interactive.

Here’s how it works according to Apple: “Camera Control — a result of thoughtful hardware and software integration — elevates the camera experience on the iPhone 16 lineup. It is packed with innovation, including a tactile switch that powers the click experience, a high-precision force sensor that enables the light press gesture, and a capacitive sensor that allows for touch interactions. Camera Control can quickly launch the camera, take a photo, and start video recording so users don’t miss the moment. A new camera preview helps users frame the shot and adjust other control options — such as zoom, exposure, or depth of field — to compose a stunning photo or video by sliding their finger on the Camera Control. Additionally, developers will be able to bring Camera Control to third-party apps such as Snapchat.”

Moreover, this feature will also be paired with visual intelligence to allow users to quickly find out more about what they are seeing, with additional help from Google and ChatGPT.

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229. The iPhone 16 Plus will also be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

This article features contributions from multiple team members: Pururaj Dutta & Chris Grainger

It was unveiled today during its September 2024 event that Apple will be releasing iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia will be released to the public on Monday, September 16.

Here are the following devices that will be compatible with the new operating systems.

iOS 18:

• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE
  (2nd generation or later)

iPadOS 18:

• iPad Pro (M4)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
• iPad Air (M2)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (7th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

watchOS 11:

• Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
• Apple Watch Series 6
• Apple Watch Series 7
• Apple Watch Series 8
• Apple Watch Series 9
• Apple Watch Series 10
• Apple Watch Ultra
• Apple Watch Ultra 2

macOS Sequoia:

• iMac2019 and later
• iMac Pro2017 and later
• Mac Studio2022 and later
• MacBook Air2020 and later
• Mac mini2018 and later
• MacBook Pro2018 and later
• Mac Pro2019 and later

Viewers of Apple’s events have come to expect only the best music picks to soundtrack the unveiling of the latest products, and this time was no different. Apple underscored their themes of innovation with smooth electronic tracks and hip-hop beats.

Alongside the reveals of the Apple Watch Series 10, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro families of products, and the latest improvements to the AirPods lineups, Apple prominently teased the latest song from The Weeknd titled ‘Dancing in the Flames’ with a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming music video shot on iPhone 16 Pro. Artists like Tame Impala, Fred again.., and Skrillex also prominently bridged the gaps in events with features and transitions.

Here is the full list of songs featured in the ‘It’s Glowtime’ event with links to listen on Apple Music:

• ‘Daydream’ by Neggy Gemmy
• ‘Neverender’ by Justice & Tame Impala
• ‘GOOD TIMES’ by Jungle
• ‘Black’ by The Soft Moon
• ‘Riseatsunset (Super Orange Rework)’ by Krishna Canning, Habe & Reiny
• ‘To Love Again (Sofia Kourtesis Remix)’ by Vandelux
• ‘Drum Nation (feat. DJNZR)’ by Black Magick Snakes, Day Vidya & Esaro
• ‘Peaceful Places’ by Leon Bridges
• ‘places to be’ by Fred again.., Anderson .Paak & CHIKA
• ‘Ride’ by Loukeman
• ‘TAKA’ by Ahadadream, Priya Ragu, Skrillex & contra
• ‘Shift Souls’ by Toechter
• ‘A Dam Will Always Divide’ by Avalon Emerson
• Dancing in the Flames by The Weeknd (currently unreleased)

You can stream all the songs conveniently in one fell swoop on this Apple Music playlist, too.

The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.

Here’s what’s new with the iPhone 16 Pro series:

• Powered by the A18 Pro chip, with a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine
• Features Support for Apple Intelligence
• Display sizes have been increased to 6.3 inches and 6.9-inches for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max respectively, and has “the thinnest borders of any Apple product”, according to Apple.
• 1-nit minimum brightness, 1000 nits max brightness, 1600 nits peak HDR Brightness, 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness
• Offers better protection with the latest generation Ceramic Shield
• MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W while using an adapter of at least 30W
• Camera specs: Fusion: 48MP, ƒ/1.78 aperture, Ultra Wide: 48MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Telephoto: 12MP, ƒ/2.8 aperture
• 48MP Macro Mode
• 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x optical zoom options for both the models
• 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion), or 120 fps (Fusion)
• Latest-generation Photographic Styles
• Studio-quality four-mic array
• Wind noise reduction
• Audio Mix
• WiFi 7
• Up to 4 more hours of video playback for both models

Now comes the more interesting features:
(Drumroll, please!)

Apple has finally added a Camera Control button on the iPhone, which is also interactive.

Here’s how it works according to Apple: “Camera Control — a result of thoughtful hardware and software integration — makes the pro camera system more versatile with an innovative new way to quickly launch the camera, take a photo, and start video recording. It has a tactile switch that powers the click experience, a high-precision force sensor that enables the light press gesture, and a capacitive sensor that allows for touch interactions. A new camera preview helps users frame the shot and adjust other control options — such as zoom, exposure, or depth of field — to compose a stunning photo or video by sliding their finger on the Camera Control. Later this fall, Camera Control will be updated with a two-stage shutter to automatically lock focus and exposure on a subject with a light press, letting users reframe the shot without losing focus. Additionally, developers will be able to bring Camera Control to third-party apps such as Kino, which will offer users the ability to adjust white balance and set focus points, including at various levels of depth in their scene.”

Moreover, this feature is also paired with visual intelligence to allow users to quickly find out more about what they are seeing, with additional help from Google and ChatGPT.

That’s not it, Apple has more to offer: “Users can capture 4K120 fps in Slo-mo or Video mode, and adjust the playback speed after capture in the Photos app, including a quarter-speed playback, a new half-speed option for a dreamy effect, and a fifth-speed option that corresponds to 24 fps. When coupled with the new image signal processor (ISP) of A18 Pro, users can do frame-by-frame cinema-quality color grading for 4K120 fps in Dolby Vision. Users can also capture 4K120 fps ProRes and Log directly to an external storage device for efficient pro workflows.”

The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes – Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16 Pro will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will also be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.

The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

Apple notes that the Apple Watch Series 10 is nearly 10 percent thinner than Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and Series 9, and maintains an all-day 18-hour battery life. The S10 SiP and built-in 4-core Neural Engine allow for intelligent features users rely on every day, including the double tap gesture, on-device Siri, dictation, and automatic workout detection; important safety features such as Crash Detection and Fall Detection; and the updated Smart Stack, the redesigned Photos face, and the Translate app in watchOS 11. Apple Watch Series 10 is also lighter: Aluminum cases weigh up to 10 percent less than Series 9, and titanium cases weigh almost 20 percent less than stainless steel Series 9. The case also features more rounded corners and a wider aspect ratio, which contribute to a much larger display while only slightly growing the case to new 42mm and 46mm sizes according to the company.

The new Apple Watch lineup can be pre-ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 20. The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399 (U.S.). New Apple Watch bands will be available to order today from Apple’s online store and in the Apple Store app, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 20.

watchOS 11 will be available for Apple Watch Series 6 or later on Monday, September 16, and requires iPhone Xs or later running iOS 18. Not all features are available on all devices and in all regions.

This is breaking news. Check back for future updates.

• Prevention – Ensuring that loud noises and other damaging experiences are mitigated.
• Awareness – Letting users know what can be done to protect their hearing and what can be learned about hearing from different datapoints.
• Assistance – Providing tools to protect hearing and share the information with healthcare providers.

Per Apple’s research, about 1 in 3 people expose themselves to overly loud audio which could damage their hearing. Apple has chosen to address this with hearing protection, on by default which limits the loudness of autio to prevent prolonged damage to a user’s hearing. There is already Passive noise protection with ear tips on the AirPods themselves, but then also adding Active noise cancellation, can further protect user’s hearing.

A short, 5 minute hearing test can be completed with an iPhone. The user should tap the screen when hearing frequencies to build a custom hearing profile which is stored within the Health app. On-system analysis will be done to provide users with greater control over their listening, but also with ways to protect hearing, hearing health controls to optimize audio for different types of media. All of this rich information will be stored securly within the Health app. This keeps information collated within the Health experience, but also keeps information secure without sharing data without giving consent. That being said, information can be nominated to share the information with healthcare providers in a secure way.

Later this year, pending FDA approval, Apple wants to make AirPods Pro a clinical grade, over the counter hearing aid to provide assistance to many AirPods users who may not realize they need a hearing aid. This also provides a personalized hearing aid experience for many users, which may not be the case with regular hearing aids. A hearing test can be taken within iOS which will have users tap the screen when hearing a range of frequencies; building a personalized profile for hearing and ensuring all audio is balanced to a user’s needs. Once completed, the information will be held within the Health app and also allow for the personalized hearing profiles to be available across multiple media types like music, movies and more – in addition to being synced across other Apple devices. These features are planned to come to users in the form of an over-the-air software update to iOS/iPadOS and AirPods later in the fall.

Apple is expected to announce the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, updated AirPods Max, and more during today’s event.

To find out how to stream today’s event, be sure to read our article that will tell you exactly how to do that. You can also follow our live coverage on X.

It is expected that during this event, Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro as this year’s newest models, along with the newest versions of the Apple Watch.

We also hope to get an official release date for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and possibly the newest versions of macOS and tvOS, but those could be held back for another event or announcement date later this year.

As for how to stream and watch this September event live, there will be a few ways to do so.

• Apple.com: Apple’s website does have a livestream of the event. The event will be on the its Apple Events page on the website.

• Apple TV app: Perhaps one of the more accessible routes will be through the Apple TV app. Historically, on the day of the event, there is always a dedicated section or category to it in the app to make it easier for users to find its live event and stream it live.

• YouTube: Apple will be live-streaming its event live on its YouTube channel to watch there too.

How do you plan on streaming the event this year? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

Threads user @jonathan_hoover recently posted a screenshot of his CarPlay display and attempted to load the Chick-fil-A app since it appeared as an option. When trying to load it, a message read “The Chick-fil-A app is not available on CarPlay just yet.”

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9to5Mac editor Zac Hall on X posted a similar tweet back in March 2024.

chick-fil-a has the best carplay app tho pic.twitter.com/VbavuaTn4G

— Zac Hall (@apollozac) March 7, 2024

This implies that the folks over at Chick-fil-A could be working on bringing its app to CarPlay. It would not be the first time a food business brought its app to CarPlay either.

Other food apps such as Dunkin, Panera Bread, and Dominos have all made their apps available for CarPlay for some time now, so Chick-fil-A would be adding to that with its own app, if the company does go through with it.

What are your thoughts on the idea of a Chick-fil-A app being made for CarPlay? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

This has been confirmed by reliable TVAnswerman.com.

The game itself starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and will be streaming live on Peacock. However, Peacock will not be providing the 4K stream of the game and only the HD version. NBC will have the 4K broadcast available.

As for how to get said game in 4K on the Apple TV 4K, the user would have to have and be subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream that will be providing the necessary NBC channels to stream the game live in 4K.

Please note that those with YouTube TV will have to be subscribed to the 4K Plus add-on for an extra $9.99 per month in order to see and get any 4K channels and streams through YouTube TV.

The source says that other NBC-broadcast Notre Dame home games will be available in 4K as well.

Do you plan on streaming today’s Notre Dame college football game in 4K? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

GridStudio is renowned for crafting iconic devices and transforming them into art. Their extensive collection features phones from Apple, BlackBerry, Nokia, Motorola, Google, and Samsung, as well as iPads from Apple and retro game consoles from Sony, Nintendo, Sega, and Microsoft.

But that’s not all! If you thought their collection ended there, you’d be mistaken. GridStudio also offers stunning frames of iPods, Apple Watches, and even the revolutionary 1st-generation MacBook Air.

Got a fascination for chip design? GridStudio has you covered with their Apple chip collection, perfect for those who admire the intricacies of groundbreaking hardware.

To celebrate their 4th anniversary, GridStudio is offering a 20% discount on all items (excluding special offers). Simply use the code “GRID4” at checkout to enjoy these savings.

Special Offers include:

– GRID 1 (iPhone 2G): $299 for the first 40 orders (originally $699)

– GRID 4S: $99 (originally $169)

– GRID GAME BOY: $179 (originally $299)

The anniversary sale is currently active and runs through September 12th. Their collection makes a perfect addition to your wall, desk setup, or even as a thoughtful gift for a fellow tech enthusiast. Each frame marks a celebration of the technology that has shaped the advanced world we live in today.

In the words of Joe, the industrial designer & handicraft artist at GridStudio, “For me, there is something indulgent about old technology. The efforts put in by every party who made every semiconductor work, gave every retro phone their unique story. Mobile phones were, are, and will always be an indispensable part of our lives. What I do is spice them up with a sprinkle of admiration. I hope these items from the good old days will bring reminiscence, astonishment and happiness to those who still appreciate them. They will also be a gentle reminder of this ever-evolving day and age.”

Don’t wait too long—head over to GridStudio to grab your favorite tech art before they are sold out!

When the app will mostly be used will be for those who use the Target Drive-Up service on mobile orders. The company also says it is “the first retailer to offer guests the ability to navigate to a store for a curbside order through CarPlay.”

In order to use the feature, customers must place an order through the Target app and then once they have connected their iPhone to their CarPlay-enabled vehicle, the Target app will appear and show which store the customer placed their order through, directions to said store, order details, and the ability to notify the store and let them know when customers are on the way or have arrived to pick up their order.

Down below you can see CarPlay screenshots on how all of this works and looks.

Mark Schindele, Chief Stores Officer at Target, said this new tech will be excellent for both stores and the customers.

“The introduction of the Drive Up feature in the Target app with Apple CarPlay is a win for our guests and a win for our team as we make it even easier to find a store and complete your Target run,” he said. “No matter how guests choose to shop with us — in store, online or using our same-day services — they can expect us to deliver innovative touches that make everyday moments even better.”

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The line of accessories that has not received much attention for USB-C support, or at least not a high priority on Apple’s list of projects, are its Mac accessories. This would include the Apple Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad.

Each one of those accessories needs an upgrade to USB-C since Apple has ever so gradually getting away and abandoning Lightning altogether, and for good reason. It was there and had its day when the company but now that time is over and the world has migrated to USB-C.

As for when we could see these new Mac accessories upgraded to USB-C?

I think we will see or hear about them during either October or November 2024, as that is the time when Apple typically unveils new Mac-related products and accessories to the public. We still do not know if Apple will have a dedicated event to the Mac or any other products like it has done historically in October, but those events are not as regular as its September events.

Will we hear about it being released during next week’s Apple Event? I’m not going to say it won’t happen but the chances of that happening are pretty slim.

The Mac line of accessories do desperately need an upgrade to USB-C, with some like the Magic Mouse either need to be tinkered with or redesigned altogether so it can still be used while it is being charged.

As it stands right now, the Lightning port is on the bottom of it, making it impossible to be charged and used while it is charging. You pretty much have to turn it upside down to charge it, which is not very intuitive or user-friendly.

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This upcoming weekend, there are plans set in place for multiple networks to have 4K-supported games broadcast live.

Here are the following games Apple TV 4K users can stream in 4K on September 7:

• Texas vs. Michigan – 12 p.m. ET on FOX
• Baylor vs. Utah – 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX
• N.C. State vs. Tennessee — 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

When it comes to actually streaming those games live, fans will have to be subscribed to a live TV streaming service such as YouTube TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, or Sling TV (Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plans only, FOX only available in select TV markets on Sling TV) which all will have a FOX 4K channel. Those that have YouTube TV will also need to have the 4K Plus add-on for an additional $9.99 a month.

Please note that DirecTV Stream may not be an option due to DirecTV’s ongoing carriage dispute with Disney who owns ESPN and its networks.

Another way to stream the FOX Sports games in 4K, when available, whether it is on FOX or FS1, is through the FOX Sports app. Those that use that route will have to sign in with valid TV provider credentials in order to stream the games live and in 4K from that app.

As for how to stream the one 4K game on ESPN, that is said to be through 4K ESPN channels provided by YouTube TV and Sling TV, according to TVAnswersman.com. The 4K broadcast will not be available on the ESPN app or on ESPN+.

According to said source, when either FOX or ESPN broadcast games in 4K, they are “upscaled” from 1080p.

All of the streaming services and apps mentioned to stream the game in 4K are available on the Apple TV 4K.

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With that said, let’s get to the point and show and tell you how you can stream this year’s NFL regular season. 

Our first method will be through live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. With YouTube TV, it does have the NFL Sunday Ticket available, along with the fact that all of those live TV streaming services do have the ability to have NFL RedZone added to them as well. 

However, there are other ways to stream NFL games this year outside of the live TV streaming services. 

Other options include Paramount+, Peacock, and ESPN+. 

Paramount+ will cover the game that is available in your local TV market and broadcasting live on your local CBS affiliate. 

Peacock will be covering the games that broadcast live during NBC’s Sunday Night Football, plus a week one exclusive game being held in Brazil. 

ESPN+ will be showing a select number of ESPN Monday Night Football games throughout the season. The ESPN+ schedule for NFL games can be found here.

NFL+ is a good option for the NFL fans that are frequent travelers and don’t have the ability to stream games on a TV. NFL+ will show the live local games in your TV market on CBS, FOX, and NBC, but users can only stream from a device like the iPhone or iPad. That option will cost $6.99 a month, but if they pay the Premium plan for $14.99 a month, they get the previously mentioned features, as well as access to NFL RedZone. 

Prime Video will once again be the exclusive home NFL Thursday Night Football. You can view the schedule for all of those games on Prime Video here. Prime Video can additionally be subscribed to outside of a yearly Amazon Prime subscription for just $8.99 a month via in-app purchases in the App Store.

What will be different about this football season compared to others is that Netflix will be broadcasting its own two NFL games on Christmas Day this year. Those games will be between the Chiefs and the Steelers and the Ravens against the Texans. 

All of the streaming services mentioned above are available to stream on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. 

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TV:

• “Emily in Paris” (Season 4, Part 2): The beginning of the fourth season last month was a hit for Netflix and the second part of it can be seen exclusively there on Thursday, September 12.

• “Lopez vs. Lopez”: The second season of this series is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, September 18 on Netflix. It can currently be streamed on Peacock too.

• “The Big Bang Theory”: With no new Sheldon Cooper-related show on TV now, you might be wanting to watch TBBT or even his younger years in “Young Sheldon. Both shows can be streamed on MAX.

• “Frazier” (Season 2): This rebooted TV series has its second season being released starting on Thursday, September 19 on Paramount+.

• “The Office”: Again, with the old-fashioned fall TV schedule and format in mind, here is another opportunity to stream on of America’s most beloved TV shows of the 21st century. It can be streamed on Peacock.

Movies:

• “Harry Potter”: “Back to Hogwarts” season is here. It technically begins today and is the unofficial kickoff to the season of rewatching “Harry Potter” all over again. On top of that, the movies are great to stream during the fall season too. All eight films can be streamed on MAX.

• “Fantastic Beasts”: You cannot have “Fantastic Beasts” without “Harry Potter,” but when it comes to the overall story, you can’t have “Harry Potter” without “Fantastic Beasts.” The “Fantastic Beasts” films are a prequel to the “Harry Potter” films and are arguably pretty underrated. All three “Fantastic Beasts” films can be streamed on MAX and Peacock right now.

• “Like Sunday, Like Rain”: This is a good indie film and the best part is it can be streamed for completely free. It could also be considered a good film to watch since schools across the country started their fall semesters either last month or will this month. This film can be streamed on ad-supported streaming services like Tubi, Amazon Freevee, PLEX, and Crackle.

• “Jobs”: Since there will be another Apple Event this month, it could be a good time to stream this film starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs. It can be streamed for free with ads through PLEX.

• “Rudy”: With the college football season recently starting, movie buffs might want to rewatch this film about a guy named Rudy who goes on to play for the Notre Dame football team. It can be streamed for free on The Roku Channel.

Sports:

• Iowa vs. Iowa State (College Football): It’s going to be one of the biggest games of the month, as well as a time for each college to get bragging rights for a whole year between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones. The game will be played at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 7, on CBS and streaming live on Paramount+.

• Ravens vs. Chiefs (NFL): The reigning Super Bowl champions square off against the Baltimore Ravens to kickoff the new NFL regular season. This game will be played at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 5, on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.

• Jaguars vs. Bills (NFL): This could be a big time game between two major AFC teams in the NFL. This game will be played at 7:30 p.m. ET on September 23, on ESPN.

• Georgia vs. Alabama (College Football): What a great game this could be in such an early part of the season for both teams that could have impacts on the SEC conference, eventual SEC Championship, and College Football Playoff. The game will be played at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 28, on ABC and streaming live on ESPN+.

• Bass Pro Shops Night Race (NASCAR Cup Series): During this time throughout the month of September, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will have begun, with this race being an important one. You can watch this race live at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 21, on USA Network.

He states that the upcoming Mac mini with M4 Pro chip will have a total of 5 USB-C ports and zero USB-A ports – two of the USB-C ports will be located on the front and three of them will be located on the back. Other ports that will still be on the redesigned Mac mini are the Ethernet port, an HDMI port, and the 3.5mm headphone jack. Gurman has no word on what how many ports that upcoming Mac mini with the base M4 chip will have, but my take on this is that it could have the same amount of USB-C ports on the higher end model. Here’s how.

Apple has two models of the Mac Studio with a Max and an Ultra chip. Both models have the same number of USB-C ports; however, the major difference is that the front two ports on the Max model are not Thunderbolt-enabled, but those two ports on the Ultra model are. So Apple could take the similar approach to the redesigned Mac mini by having the front USB-C ports with Thunderbolt capabilities on the M4 Pro model and having the front USB-C ports without Thunderbolt capabilities on the M4 model. The M4 model is expected to start shipping this month, but the M4 Pro model won’t start shipping until next month, so we may see an October announcement for this highly anticipated product.

I’m willing to believe that this upcoming product will likely be designed for the iPad Air, and here’s why. If we take a look at Apple’s lineup of Magic Keyboards for iPad, we have the following:

1. Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10 for $249
2. the previous-generation Magic Keyboard for iPad Air starting at $299
3. the redesigned Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro starting at $299

Both the first and third products include the row of function keys, but the second one does not, which puts the model out of place in the lineup. If Apple were to redesign the Magic Keyboard that works for the current iPad Air as well as many previous generations of iPad Air/Pro, it could feature function keys, a haptic trackpad, and the same polyurethane material for the palm rests. That’ll make the Magic Keyboard lineup more consistent once again with function keys in every model. That’s my take, but what do you guys think, could Apple simplify the lineup by moving the Smart Connector from the side to the back of the base iPad so that it’ll work with the redesigned Magic Keyboard? Let us know in the comments below.

An image from Sonny Dickson shows what all four colors for the 16 Pro could look like, and some sources suggested that the golden color may be called “Bronze Titanium.” However, Majin Bu declared that that finish would be called “Desert Titanium”. Today, 9to5Mac posted a mockup image based on an previously-accurate source that gives us an early look at what this new finish may look like, which is expected to replace the Blue Titanium in the iPhone 15 Pro’s color options. Additionally, we may see a new polished look on the iPhone 16 Pro models’ titanium frame that will look as shiny as the stainless steel frame on earlier models, yet it’ll be more scratch-resistant.

Apple will introduce the iPhone 16 lineup at the “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT. You can watch it live on Apple.com.

If we take a look at the current iPhone lineup, the iPhone 15 models come with 6GB of RAM, but the iPhone 15 Pro models come with 8GB of RAM. We’re expecting 8GB to become the standard on both the regular and Pro models for next month’s iPhone 16 lineup, and this memory upgrade will be essential because it will allow the iPhone 16 base models to support the upcoming Apple Intelligence for the first time whereas the iPhone 15 models don’t.

The iPhone SE 4 that’s expected to be introduced this coming spring is expected to come with 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence as well, and the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup (sans the Pro Max) will retain that amount as well.

This isn’t the first time that the Pro Max model will have an exclusive feature over the smaller Pro model before it becomes the standard on next year’s Pro models. The sensor-shift stabilization was exclusive to the iPhone 12 Pro, and the tetraprism telephoto lens is exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. So it’s likely that the future iPhone 18 Pro models will feature 12GB RAM standard.

Apple will introduce the iPhone 16 lineup at the “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT. You can watch it live on Apple.com.

The parent company, Snap Inc. is yet to put out a statement on their Newsroom, but other news outlets have been able to confirm iPad support. The app’s compatability information now officially lists iPad as a compatible device for the app. This development comes even after the release of Snapchat for Web, which allows users to access their chats and send snaps via their web browser – opening the gates to people who may not have an up-to-date device or easy way to download apps to their phone.

Snapchat remains one of the most popular social media apps and new developments are yet to come. Could we see support for a landscape version of Snapchat or even extra native features for iPad users? Only time will tell and Appleosophy will break the news as it comes.

If you are interested in beta testing the Snapchat app, you can do so by following this tutorial!

Some users of apps like Snapchat will want to join beta testing groups which are able to give them access to new features before the main user pool of the app, in order to make sure things work appropriately. Snapchat is known for pushing out ambitious updates which allow for a range of new features and integrations. Snap has most recently done this with their AI embedded features, which include the “My AI” feature, using ChatGPT and OpenAI integration to provide users with a digital companion alongside their real friends and users.

Signing up as a beta tester for Snapchat is quite easy and can be done by following these steps:

1. From your mobile browser, navigate to snapchat.com/beta which will present you with the expectations of the beta program and the feedback which you are expected to provide. You can also find this in the settings panel of the app under “Account Actions” and then “Join Snapchat Beta”.
2. Download and sign up for TestFlight – Apple’s beta testing tool specifically for app developers.
3. Return to Snapchat’s beta page and follow their link to sign up for the program.

Things to note about being in the beta program:

1. New iOS App Beta versions ship once or twice per week.
2. All Testers are cycled out of TestFlight. Apple’s tooling limits and Snapchat’s needs for fast feedback on quality requires a pace of installations that ensures rapid engagement on every Beta version shipped.
3. There are new spots opening up approximately every other day.
4. To opt out of beta testing, install the public Snapchat app from the App Store.

Sometimes there may be a limit on how many people are testing the app and if Snapchat are accepting new users. This is often the case for the Android beta testers, as there isn’t a dedicated portal for beta updates like TestFlight.

According to TVAnswerman.com, there will be a few games this week that will be available to stream and watch in 4K. There are the following:

• August 29: North Carolina vs. Minnesota – 8 p.m. ET on FOX
• August 31: Penn State vs. West Virginia – 12 p.m. ET on FOX
• August 31: UTEP vs. Nebraska – 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX

There will be a few more games the next two weeks after the August 31 games too. Those games are these:

• September 7: Texas vs. Michigan – 12 p.m. ET on FOX
• September 7: Baylor vs. Utah – 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX
• September 14: Alabama vs. Wisconsin – 12 p.m. ET on FOX
• September 14: Oregon vs. Oregon State – 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX

As for how to stream these games, fans will have to be subscribed to a live TV streaming service such as YouTube TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, or Sling TV (Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plans only, FOX only available in select TV markets on Sling TV) which all will have a FOX 4K channel. Those that have YouTube TV will also need to have the 4K Plus add-on for an additional $9.99 a month.

Another way to stream the games in 4K, when available, whether it is on FOX or FS1, is through the FOX Sports app. Those that use that route will have to sign in with valid TV provider credentials in order to stream the games live and in 4K from that app.

FOX’s 4K streams are upscaled from 1080p HDR, according to TVAnswerman.

“Fox takes the 1080p HDR signal and converts it to a 4K format. Upscaling 4K is not considered as good as native 4K, but the inclusion of HDR can offer heightened colors and vividness.”

All streaming services and apps mentioned above are available on the tvOS App Store for the Apple TV 4K.

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While we’re waiting on those product updates and new colors for Apple Watch bands or maybe a new band from Apple, Nomad is getting the hype by releasing an all-new band called the Rocky Point Band. Designed with the Apple Watch Ultra in mind, this rugged band was designed from the ground up using premium, durable materials that make this band ready to take on any ambitious adventure. This features compression-molded FKM and titanium hardware in the buckle for maximum comfort and ridges along the band for optimal breathability. Since this band is made out of the same FKM rubber material used on Nomad’s standard Sport Bands, this band is fully waterproof, so it’s ready for even underwater activities.

“With the Apple Watch Ultra in mind, we approached this design with a fresh perspective, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with the rugged, high-performance nature of the Ultra.”

-Nick Walden, Creative Director 

Rocky Point Band is an excellent complement for both the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2, and it will also work with larger case sizes of all the other Apple Watch models. It is available in three colors: Storm, Atlantic, and Sol, and it is priced at $80 before shipping. However, you may get free shipping for orders of at least $150 in the U.S.

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Before joining Apple, Parekh held various senior leadership roles at Thomson Reuters and General Motors, where he also had extensive global experience. Parekh is an electrical engineer with a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Luca Maestri plans to stay at the company to lead teams focusing on IT, security, and real estate development after his departure as CFO.

“Luca has been an extraordinary partner in managing Apple for the long term. He has been instrumental in improving and driving the company’s financial performance, engaging with shareholders, and instilling financial discipline across every part of Apple. We’re fortunate that we will continue to benefit from the leadership and insight that have been the hallmark of his tenure at the company,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.

“For more than a decade, Kevan has been an indispensable member of Apple’s finance leadership team, and he understands the company inside and out. His sharp intellect, wise judgment, and financial brilliance make him the perfect choice to be Apple’s next CFO.”

“It is the greatest privilege of my professional life to serve the world’s most innovative and admired company, and to work side by side with a leader as inspirational as Tim Cook,” said Maestri. “I’m looking forward to the next stage of my time at Apple, and I have enormous confidence in Kevan as he prepares to take the reins as CFO. He is truly exceptional, has a deep love for Apple and its mission, and he embodies the leadership, judgment, and values that are so important to this role.”

According to Bloomberg, Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 lineup and Apple Watches. This year’s invitation features the tagline “It’s Glowtime,” hinting at the new redesign of Siri’s interface and suggesting that the event will highlight intelligence features in the iPhone 16 lineup. This year, the iPhone lineup—likely named the iPhone 16—could feature larger screens on the Pro models, a redesigned camera bump, and new color options. Additionally, Apple’s wearables are anticipated to receive a faster chip upgrade. Alongside the new devices, Apple typically announces the release date for the latest iPhone software update, making it available to all users.

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According to the developer logs, those four machines are equipped with regular M4 chips; three of them have a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, and the last one has an entirely new configuration of the M4 chip that we’ve never seen before. That configuration is another binned variant with an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. It’s also worth mentioning that all of those four Macs come equipped with either 16GB or 32GB of unified memory, so this indicates that Apple may be bumping up the base unified memory from 8GB to 16GB for the first time in over a decade. Apple has been heavily criticized for offering its base Mac models with 8GB of unified memory, particularly with the new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, which was introduced in October 2023.

Going back to the M4 chip configurations, the higher storage-tier models of the latest iPad Pro models (1TB/2TB) come with the fully-fledged M4 chip (10-core CPU/10-core GPU), so if history repeats itself, that configuration will make its way to the Mac mini, the 14-inch MacBook Pro, and the iMac with four USB-C ports as those machines have used such a variant of the base M-chip in the past. Since only the iMac with two USB-C ports has used the binned variant of the chip, it’s likely that that model will feature the binned M4 chip (8-core CPU and 8-core GPU).

The M4 Pro or M4 Max chips weren’t mentioned in Gurman’s report, but it’s possible that those higher-end chips didn’tappear in developer logs. Furthermore, it’s likely that we’ll see Macs with those higher-end chips really soon as prior rumors suggested, and here’s why. Back when Apple introduced the M2 chip with the redesigned MacBook Air, Apple held off on announcing the updated Mac mini because Apple wanted to introduce both models of that Mac with an M2 chip and an M2 Pro chip at the same time. As with the MacBook Pro, Apple waited until all three variants of the M3 chip were ready before it could announce both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with that class of chips at the same time. Otherwise, announcing a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 first would make the higher-end models with M3 Pro/Max chips a bit inferior from a marketing perspective.

Additionally, Apple is gearing up for a significant design for the Mac mini that’s expected to be smaller.

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What these products will include more specifically are the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, along with the Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, which have been rumored to come with USB-C.

The report also states that we could see the next version of the iPhone be released to the public on Friday, September 20.

Apple has yet to officially announce any new event for September this year, but if the report from Gurman is correct, it would be lining up with the company’s traditional schedule of products announcements and rollout.

A September event would also likely be the time we would find out the official release dates for iOS 18, watchOS 11, and possibly iPadOS 11 and macOS Sequoia.

As for when Apple will send invites to this upcoming Apple Event? We would expect sometime within the next week or so.

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We have that answer.

The way how to stream college football games in 4K this season is going to be through a few methods.

The first method will be through games that air on FOX Sports. FOX is very well-known for airing and providing livestreams of games in 4K. When it does provide a 4K broadcast, it is usually upscaled 1080p HDR.

To stream the FOX Sports games in 4K, that will require users to stream them through either the FOX Sports app or through live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and FuboTV through the FOX 4K channels.

NBC/Peacock and ESPN are other outlets that have previously broadcast games in 4K historically. Games available in 4K through Peacock mostly only require the person to be signed into their Peacock account on an Apple TV 4K to get access to the 4K stream of the game.

However, it is not done consistently, with ESPN usually doing at least one game available in 4K each week. But even with that, we have previously reported that those 4K games are only available in 4K through YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.

All of the streaming services listed above do have apps in the App Store to stream their games live and in 4K.

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• The iPhone 16’s main camera will remain unchanged from the iPhone 15 with a 48-megapixel sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, and it will not likely be upgraded until 2026 at the earliest.
• However, the iPhone 16’s ultra-wide camera will get an f/2.2 aperture, an improvement over the f/2.4 aperture on the iPhone 15.
• Macro photography will trickle down to the iPhone 16 models, bringing that feature to the regular iPhone models for the first time.
• The iPhone 16 Pro’s main camera will remain unchanged with a 48-megapixel count and an f/1.78 aperture.
• Both iPhone 16 Pro models will come with a 5x tetraprism telephoto camera introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
• The ultra-wide camera on both the iPhone 16 Pro models will have a major boost in megapixels from 12- to 48-megapixels along with an improved f/2.2 aperture to also support 48-megapixel ProRaw photography.
• Apple will debut a new image format dubbed “JPEG-XL”, sitting alongside existing formats: HEIF, JPEG, HEIF Max, ProRaw, and ProRAW Max.
• Both iPhone 16 Pro models will have a new slow-motion option of shooting 3K video at 120 FPS with Dolby Vision.
• All four iPhone 16 models will introduce the dedicated “Capture” button, specifically for use with various camera apps. This capacitive Capture button will offer force-sensitivity and swipe gestures to perform specific actions, and developers will take advantage of the upcoming APIs to work with their apps.

We expect Apple to introduce the iPhone 16 lineup as soon as next month with an official invite to its event to be announced as soon as next week. The major features we can expect are the Action button, the redesigned rear camera array for the regular models, and the larger display sizes for the Pro models. We can also expect iOS 18 and new Apple Watch models to launch next month.

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For this season, there is going to be a heavier emphasis on streaming, with many fans finding it a better, cheaper, and overall more efficient way of watching their favorite teams and games live. 

Believe it or not, the first games of the season actually begin this Saturday, August 24. 

With that said, here are the ways in which you can stream college football’s 2024 regular season live. 

The first option is going to be through live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV. Of these options for live TV streaming services, we have found that the best one for the money is Sling TV with its Sling Orange + Sling Blue plan at $55 a month that will include most of the ESPN Networks, as well as FS1 and FS2. However, it will not have your local TV stations in most TV markets, so keep an eye out on that. 

However, if you’re looking to truly get the best experience for watching college football live this season, look no further than YouTube TV and FuboTV since they both have strong technical features, such as the ability to watch multiple games at once on the same TV screen. 

Another option for streaming college football games live will be through ESPN+. This service has a big partnership with conferences like the Big 12 Conference, American Athletic Conference (AAC), Conference USA, Sun Belt, and others where there are exclusive games just on ESPN+ alone. ESPN+ by itself starts at $10.99 via in-app purchases in the App Store. You can see the schedule of games ESPN+ will be streaming this season.

Peacock is going to be playing another heavy emphasis in college football this year, with its select number of exclusive Big 10 Conference games, along with a live simulcast of the games that air on NBC, as well as Notre Dame football games which does include a Peacock exclusive Notre Dame game that will be played on September 28 against Louisville. You can see the schedule of current Peacock exclusive games that will be live throughout the season. 

On top of that, Paramount+ will also be the home to Big 10 and SEC football games this season. These will be the same ones that air on CBS live. At this time, it does not appear as though this streaming service will have any exclusive games this year. Please note that it only includes the live games on CBS and not CBS Sports Network. 

MAX is also said to be streaming live games this year. However, users will have to pay for the additional Bleacher Report add-on for an extra $9.99 a month on top of your regular MAX subscription. The games themselves will be played on truTV with the simulcast of the game on MAX. 

When it comes to streaming games live on FOX Networks such as FOX, FS1 and Big Ten Network (BTN), that can be done through the FOX Sports app, but you will have to sign in with valid TV provider credentials. 

Select ACC and PAC 12 games are scheduled to be played on CW (previously called “The CW”). Those games can be streamed through live TV streaming services as long as the service has your local station in your TV market. 

All of the streaming services mentioned above are available to stream on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. 

How do you plan on streaming college football this year? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy. 

Once iOS 18 and watchOS 11 are launched this fall, they will introduce a new feature called “Tap to Cash” that will enable users to put their iPhone or Apple Watch near another iPhone or Apple Watch, and send cash to one another peer-to-peer-like.

Now Apple is going to be changing up and requiring the identification requirements for Apple Cash.

Beginning October 4, Apple will make it a requirement for iPhone and Apple Watch users to verify their identities when they are sending $500 or more of cash via Apple Cash in iMessage and Tap to Cash payments. This will be needed whether the user is sending money from an Apple Cash balance or from a credit or debit card in their Wallet app.

The company does already require identity verification when using Apple Cash for users who use the service often. However, Apple documents state that users will not be able to receiver $500 or more without verifying their identity, starting this October.

To verify identity with Apple Cash, that will require the user to take a photo of their drivers license or ID card, along with answering personal questions such as a home address, date of birth, and social security number.

Apple also said in its email to customers that it plans on adding the Apple Vision Pro headset as a supported device for Apple Cash.

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By supporting contactless payment methods, it does mean Apple Pay will work as a form of payment at these stores. For the longest time, H-E-B has been a firm holdout against Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods, similar to Walmart and Home Depot.

H-E-B Public Affairs Manager Johnny Mojica spoke with NPR’s KUT News in Austin, Texas, and stated the following in an email regarding the upgrade.

“While we hope to offer these tap-to-pay services at more stores in the future, currently, there are no other plans to share at this time.”

The source also reported “the company hopes to eventually roll out the service at regular H-E-B stores, but it isn’t sharing details on when that will happen yet.”

What are your thoughts on H-E-B’s Central Market locations getting support for Apple Pay and potentially regular H-E-B grocery stores getting support for it too? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

FaceTime and other video calling apps in macOS Sequoia are becoming more capable than ever in further enhancing your videoconferencing experience. With Presenter Preview, you’ll be able to preview what you’re about to share with everyone whether it’s the entire screen or just a single window. If you happen to have a messy room or just want to express yourself, you’ll be able to use any background you choose (either built-in ones or even your own photos) so you can present yourself well without any clutter behind you.

macOS Sequoia will be available to the public later this fall, and it’ll be compatible with most Macs introduced as early as 2018. Apple Intelligence is expected to arrive in macOS 15.1 for Macs with Apple Silicon.

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The fourth generation of AirPods will be a significant upgrade to the third generation as it’s expected to have a tweaked design to allow for a better fit, enhanced audio quality, and the adoption of USB-C for charging the case. However, what will primarily set the two variants apart is that the higher-tier model will have Active Noise Cancellation, so trickling this feature down to the standard model will make this feature available to customers at a much lower price.

Gurman has no word about the next update for the AirPods Max, which was introduced back in December 2020, and hasn’t received an update since. Also, the AirPods Pro will receive an update later in 2025 at the earliest. That being said, this will be a worthy update for those who prefer the wireless audio experience that Apple offers with AirPods without all the bells and whistles.

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He also posted an image of the camera rings for all the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro’s finishes. He describes the upcoming finish as a “deeper and bolder” shade of gold, similar to the Deep Purple finish on the older iPhone 14 Pro. I quite like that name as it’s quite fitting since it won’t be as bright as typical gold finishes as Apple’s previous iPhone Pro models, and Apple has sometimes used the desert/sand color-way for older iPhone cases and Watch bands.

Additionally, reports suggest that Apple could change the finishing process to allow the titanium frames for the iPhone 16 Pro to have a more polished appearance similar to the stainless steel on older Pro models albeit more scratch-resistant.

We’re about a month until Apple’s anticipated announcement of the iPhone 16 lineup to find out all the details.

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U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett ruled last Friday that FOX, Disney, and WBD are essentially blocked from launching Venu Sports, which was originally supposed to launch on August 23.

Part of the reason for ruling is due to the fact that FuboTV claims that the Venu Sports venture will hurt competition with it and other live TV streaming services, as well as “substantially lessen competition and restrain trade,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

It was also stated that with the launch of Venu Sports, that it would cause current FuboTV subscribers to unsubscribe and go to Venu Sports, which would then lead to a FuboTV bankruptcy.

FOX, Disney, and WBD have stated they will appeal the order.

“We believe that Fubo’s arguments are wrong on the facts and the law, and that Fubo has failed to prove it is legally entitled to a preliminary injunction…Venu Sports is a pro-competitive option that aims to enhance consumer choice by reaching a segment of viewers who currently are not served by existing subscription options.”

The original plan, on top of the launch date, was that Venu Sports would cost $42.99 and give users access to most sports networks owned and/or managed by FOX Sports, Disney, and WBD such as FOX, FS1, FS2, ESPN Networks, ABC, TNT, and TBS, just to name a few.

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For those that don’t know, “the National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks.”

Between now and Sunday, August 25, customers that make a purchase with Apple Pay at a retail Apple Store or through the Apple Store app or website, Apple will be donating $10 of each Apple Pay purchase made to the National Park Foundation.

This is a promotion that Apple has been doing for several years now.

Apple did send out this promotion via email today. If you are looking to donate to the National Park Foundation directly, Apple has included a link in the email that allows you to donate through it and do so with Apple Pay too.

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With that said, the folks over at Australia-based KUXIU have a stand called the X33 Pro MAX iPad Magnetic Charging Stand that can essentially turn your iPad almost into an iMac.

The stand normally retails for $119 but is currently on sale for $89.98. It is compatible with the iPad Air fourth, fifth, and sixth generations, all versions of the 11-inch iPad Pro, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro third, fourth, fifth, and sixth generations, along with the new M4 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros.

When it comes to the design of this, let’s just say I love the build quality of this stand. I mean, this is a solid metal stand. It does have a little bit of heft to it but that’s not necessarily a bad thing because of its great build quality.

On top of that, I do like how slim it is.

But what makes its slim form factor nice is that the stand does not tilt or lean towards one direction or the other. It is balanced and I have no issues using it, whether it is for typing articles and reviews like this or having next to my bedside and watching TV shows and movies on it as I fall asleep at night.

To make it even more interesting, the wheel that enables users to adjust the stand looks very similar to the circle that you would see on the power button of previous versions of the Apple Magic Keyboard. Whether it was intentional or not, I do like that design choice because, from one Apple fan to another, it just screams Apple.

The stand does have magnets on it where you set your iPad so it sticks to the stand. Like with the lack of tilting on the stand, these magnets keep the iPad tightly on the stand. There is no fear of it falling off or coming detached from the stand.

Also, it can be turned to either 360-degree or 90-degree angles to satisfy users who need either or both of those views.

Another aspect of the stand that I like is that it has a port for charging and was not solely reliant on the charging port on the side of the iPad (when at a 360-degree angle). This gives users a somewhat wireless display when charging.

It can also be propped lower for those using an accessory like the Apple Pencil to draw and create art with.

If anything, it screams luxurious because I have not personally seen a lot of these types of devices either at work or out in public. However, if I were to see this stand or a stand like it out in the public, there is no doubt the person using it is getting some work done.

This brings me to my next point which is that the stand could be seen as a productivity device or accessory. Some people do not like the Magic Keyboard case for the iPad, so this stand here makes an excellent alternative. Of course, it is also good to make sure to have a Bluetooth and wireless mouse to go alongside with it. Obviously we here would recommend the desktop Apple Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse for those purposes.

With that said, the stand is portable and can fit into most laptop bags and backpacks, making it great for travelers.

Overall, the KUXIU X33 Pro MAX iPad Magnetic Charging Stand gets 4/4 stars from me. It is a stand that does exactly what it should do when it comes to holding up and displaying your iPad, along with providing the necessary comfort with the stand’s build quality, as well as looking like a product that Apple would create and design…but didn’t.

If you are interested in the KUXIU X33 Pro MAX iPad Magnetic Charging Stand, you can order it directly from KUXIU’s website and get 10% off with our promo code. It can also be purchased through Amazon as well.

Rating: 4/4 stars

Previously for me, I have been skeptical of X Premium overall because I am a former Tweetbot user that paid about $5.99 a year to use Tweetbot in its later versions because I truly loved the design and used the app for about 10 years across my iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

With that said, before we get further into this review, I want to point out that I will not be talking about X’s AI assistant Grok since my subscription tier of X Premium does not include it.

What I do like about X Premium, if I had to say my favorite feature so far, it is the option to write longer tweets. Normally you only have the 280-character limit but with X Premium, that makes it so you can write up to 2,000 characters.

Even though I do understand that X/Twitter has always been made to get to the point and escape the “fluffy” posts of Facebook and Instagram, sometimes 280 characters is not enough.

Next up is a feature I’m glad is there, which is the ability to change the colors of the theme and app icons in the app.

Since the fall season is coming here in a little more than a month from now, there are people like me who absolutely love that time of the year and want to have things they use often to reflect that so they can get even more into the spirit of the upcoming fall season.

However, I do need to point out that even though X Premium does have that ability, it is still not as good as the old “Pumpkin” theme from Tweetbot.

Other features of X Premium Basic include “longer video uploads, reply prioritization, text formatting, bookmark folders, custom app icons, and more.”

I will say that I have not used features like the longer video posts just because I have no reason to since my account is not really used for posting videos. The only non-text media I will post are either photos or GIFs.

If there is one thing that the Basic tier lacks, it is premium features. That might sound silly to some, but if this is a social network that I am putting money into monthly, I expect more than what the Basic tier offers. Sure, I could always upgrade to a higher tier, but when I previously spent $5.99 a year on Tweetbot, I still think I got more out of it than I do the modern day X app.

The question now is…should you get X Premium? Is it worth it?

I’m going to go out on a limb and say….no. Yes, you get more characters to use, longer video posting options, and the ability to change your theme and app icon. However, features like that, especially the theme and app icon stuff, should already be free. But I suppose that is another reason and way for X CEO Elon Musk to get more money from users if they lock it down to just X Premium users.

All in all, while X Premium’s Basic tier for $4 a month does have some decent features to it for such a small monthly price, I still am giving it 2.5/4 stars. For that price, I only somewhat feel like an X Premium user and if you’re putting money into a social media app/service today, you really need to offer more and that is not what the Basic tier of X Premium currently offers.

Rating: 2.5/4 stars

Reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and other analysts have been expecting some variant of the gold finish for the iPhone 16 Pro models, along with the more neutral options: Black, White, and Natural Titanium. Apple started offering some sort ofgold finish starting with the iPhone 5S; however, that gold finish notably made its absence when Apple switched from stainless steel to titanium for the iPhone Pro models’ frame. So seeing a gold finish making a comeback for the Pro models would surely boost demand for the upcoming smartphone. Another report suggests that Apple is tweaking its finishing process for the titanium frame, which could give the titanium a more polished look that will look as glossy as the stainless steel frames on prior Pro models, yet remain more scratch-resistant.

As for the official color names, Apple could stick with the same Titanium color scheme that’s used in the iPhone 15 Pro models. As we’re about one month away from Apple’s upcoming introduction of the iPhone 16 models, we’ll surely find out all the details for Apple’s next generation of iPhones.

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The first one is dubbed the Tree 84 Pillow (pictured above). As the name implies, this stylish pillow has a very warm, nature-friendly appearance that mostly resembles a log thanks to its wooden/bark look with “intricate handcrafted tree details on all sides.” Additionally, there’s a small mushroom icon on the front in place of the traditional Throwboy icon that you’d find on the vanilla 84 Pillow. Maybe it’s also a Super Mario reference? Who knows? Anyways, this fun pillow is perfect for any tech enthusiast or anyone who loves the great outdoors. But you better hurry fast as only 20 are made for this special-edition pillow, and it’ll set you back $110 if you want one. That’s the highest price we’ve ever seen for any edition of the 84 Pillow, but the price should be well worth it given that you’re paying for the most subtle details that this pillow has.

The second one is dubbed the Fluffy Pastel 84 Pillow. It’s the fluffiest pillow Throwboy has ever designed for any throw pillow. With its bright fun, pastel colors, and its super cozy texture, this pillow will be the perfect, adorable addition to any home decor or tech collection. I gotta say this fluffy pillow looks more like a “Yeti” than any other pillow, and it kinda reminds me of Sullivan from Monsters, Inc. Don’t you think so? Anyways, as this is a limited-edition product, only 10 are made, and owning one will set you back $70. So hurry fast if you want to start your own collection of Throwboy’s pillows. As of the timing of this post, there are still two other special editions of the 84 Pillow that you can buy – Colorsand Golden. So there’s no better time than now to expand your collection of “84 Pillows”!

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This is fourth year in a row that Apple Card has won this award. Apple Card is a co-branded partnership between Apple and Goldman Sachs.

Apple also states that the “J.D. Power U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study measures overall customer satisfaction based on performance across various categories, including Account Management, Customer Service, and New Account Experience.”

Apple Card is turning five years old this year, as the credit card was launched back in 2019.

As it stands right now, those that use the physical white titanium Apple Card get 1% in Daily Cash to their Apple Cash card in the Wallet app, 2% in Daily Cash on purchases made from a website or store with an iPhone or Apple Watch that accepts Apple Pay, and 3% in Daily Cash at these select merchants: Apple, Ace Hardware, Duane Reade, Exxon, Mobil, Nike, Panera Bread, T-Mobile, Uber, Uber Eats, and Walgreens.

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The original iMac had a beautiful “gumdrop” design that centered around a CRT (cathode-ray tube) display, and the computer was bold enough to ditch legacy technologies such as serial ports and floppy drives in favor of USB ports and CD drives. Jobs even claimed that the bold design “came from another planet.” He even joked that the back of the iMac looked even better than the front of the other PCs. The computer came with a G3 processor, and although the design remained relatively the same throughout the years, it evolved through several iterations.

The original model shipped in a Bondi Blue color. In January 1999, Apple introduced five new, delicious flavors: Blueberry, Grape, Tangerine, Lime, and Strawberry. In October 1999, Apple went big with the iMac as it made that computer ready for digital video by including FireWire ports to easily plug in video cameras. Apple swapped the tray-loading drive in favor of a slot-loading drive. A Special Edition DV model was also introduced in an elusive Graphite color. In July 2000, Apple changed the color palette again, offering Indigo, Ruby, Sage, Graphite, and Snow. At the same time, Apple ditched the infamous “puck” mouse that originally shipped with the iMac in favor of the Pro Mouse. In February 2001, Apple added two super radical designs for the iMac: Blue Dalmatian and Flower Power. In July 2001, Apple introduced the last models of the iMac G3 in Indigo, Graphite, and Snow.

In January 2002, Apple introduced the first redesign of the iMac, retroactively dubbed the iMac G4, which centered around a flat panel LCD that’s attached to the rotating arm. Since LCD displays were still relatively expensive to produce, Apple also made a spinoff that was based on iMac G3 called the “eMac”. Apple would continue to sell the iMac G3 at a lower price point until its discontinuation in March 2003.

The legacy of the original iMac lives on as Apple recently made the switch to Apple Silicon, which allowed the iMac to be ultra-thin, and Apple offers seven different colors for that iMac as an homage to the original model.

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Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, said it is great for Apple to provide something like this to Californians.

“We’re excited to be working with the state of California to bring IDs in Apple Wallet to Apple’s home state soon, and provide residents with an easy, secure, and private way to present their California driver’s license and state ID in person and in app using Apple Wallet,” she said. “Whether using IDs in Apple Wallet to breeze through travel, or to securely verify age or identity at businesses, California driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet make ID presentment seamless — all with the security built into iPhone and Apple Watch.”

Once added to the Wallet app, users will be able to access their California state ID or drivers license directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch. Additionally, they can “present their ID in person at select TSA security checkpoints and businesses, as well as in select apps to verify their age or identity.”

We have reported previously on this topic as well. On top of that, there have been talks that residents in Iowa and Tennessee could be able to add their state IDs and drivers licenses to the Wallet app too. However, no official announcement from Apple or either of those states has been said yet for a specific launch.

Other states that currently have support for this are Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio.

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If this concept comes to fruition, this would be the most ideal home accessory for anywhere around the house, especially the kitchen, as it would be well suited for FaceTime videoconferencing to keep in touch with your loved ones as well as future Siri enhancements and Apple Intelligence for everyday actions and controls for other home devices such as security systems.

With the recent change in the leadership of Kevin Lynch, who now leads the AI development and research team, Gurman says that Apple has picked up development towards this ambitious project. However, we may not see the final product go live until around 2026 at the earlier, and Apple is aiming to launch this product for around $1,000 as technology gets cheaper. We’re still a few years away, but plans could always change based on several factors. This looks like a promising future in Apple’s home device category.

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Dubbed the “Golden 84 Pillow”, this elusive pillow is “handcrafted with care” and gives off this luxurious, golden finish that’ll make it stand out well along with either your home decor or collection of Apple-related throw pillows and other goodies.

As with other Throwboy pillows, this pillow is made out of very high-quality materials, so you’ll know they’ll be made to last when you cuddle with them. Plus, it’s surface washable, so you can always make sure they’ll look as good as on day one.

But you better act fast since only 10 are made for this elusive special-edition collectible. It retails for $80 USD before shipping, which is priced a bit higher than Throwboy’s other limited-edition 1984 Colors Pillow at $60 USD and is also in low stock. However, the higher price justifies its limited edition and lower supply.

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The way that Rivian users are able to get access to Apple Music does come with a cost which requires users to pay for Rivian’s Connect+ subscription that costs $14.99 a month or $149.99 a year. Users do additionally get a 60-day free trial of Connect+ with the purchase of a Rivian vehicle.

“With Connect+, Rivian drivers with an Apple Music subscription can stream a library of over 100 million songs and thousands of playlists from anywhere, always ad-free. Thanks to a significant collaboration between the teams at Apple and Rivian, this experience is deeply integrated into our software platform, and enables listeners to easily search and browse through Apple Music’s catalog and playlists, enjoy access to its global live-streaming radio stations and more.”

On top of that, with access to Apple Music via Rivian’s Connect+, it will allow for users to listen to their music with Spatial Audio.

With all of that said, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said last month there are no plans at this time of adding Apple CarPlay to its vehicles.

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If we take a look at all the Apple devices that will support Apple Intelligence, what does each product have in common? They all feature at least 8GB of RAM. It’s still worth pointing out that the current regular iPhone 15 models have 6GB of RAM, so they won’t support Apple Intelligence. Only the iPhone 15 Pro models will support Apple Intelligence at this point, but that will likely change when Apple introduces the iPhone 16 lineup, where both the regular and Pro models will come with at least 8GB of RAM.

Every year when Apple introduces the new iPhone models, the company always keeps last year’s regular iPhone models at lower price points, so Apple will certainly continue to sell both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus and reduce those price points by $100 (USD). We won’t see the next iPhone SE at next month’s Apple Event, but we’ll see it debut around the spring of 2025 since Apple introduces new models of the iPhone SE in the spring timeframe.

However, if the next iPhone SE supports Apple Intelligence, this would put the regular iPhone 15 models in an odd spot because those phones don’t support Apple Intelligence even though they’d still be positioned above the new SE. Thisshouldn’t come as a huge deal since the iPhone SE is always in its own category that’s distinct from the previous/current mainstream/flagship models where the SE is better in some areas than last year’s regular models (such as the SE having a more modern chip) but worse in some areas than last year’s regular models (the upcoming SE is expected to still feature the notch instead of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15).

Speaking of details, other specs we can expect for the iPhone SE 4 are an all-modern design based on the iPhone 14, Face ID, a USB-C port, an Action button, an A18 chip, and a larger 6.1-inch OLED display. Apple is expected to kick off mass production of the smartphone this October with the launch set in the spring timeframe.

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It has been reported by Front Row Sports (FOS) and Cord Cutters News that Venu Sports will be launching on Friday, August 23.

This is an important date too as it is at the weekend right before the 2024 college football season starts and is not quite two weeks before the upcoming NFL regular season starts on Thursday, September 5.

Venu Sports is a joint venture between FOX Sports, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The starting cost for the service is said to be $42.99 a month after a one-week free trial.

The service is said to have the following channels on it: ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPNEWS, SECN, ACCN, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network (BTN), TNT, TBS, truTV, along with access to the ESPN+ streaming service.

On top of college football, it said that the streaming service will give users live access to NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, college basketball and other college athletics, tennis, cycling, NASCAR, F1, and other sporting events too.

The app is said to be in a beta test for a small number of users, but there are screenshots and images and what the interface looks like and what users of the app can expect to see and get from Venu Sports.

With everything said here, due to a current lawsuit going on between the three companies that make up Venu Sports and FuboTV, the launch date could get blocked, according to the FOS report.

“Since Tuesday, federal court Judge Margaret Garnett has presided over four days of testy hearings over Fubo’s motion for a preliminary injunction. Fubo contends Venu is anticompetitive and violates antitrust law because the three giants are licensing just their sports channels to Venu, which they won’t do for other pay-TV distributors. Fubo seeks the right to license only the sports channels from those giants…Over four days, the judge has heard from 18 witnesses, and the testimony has revealed a raft of figures that hadn’t previously been made public. This includes the fact that the three partners in Venu each invested $400 million, each committed to spending $15 million on marketing in Venu’s first year, and all agreed to a noncompete for Venu’s first three years that prevents them from making similar pacts with other media companies.”

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Now, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has come out with the latest edition of his Powered On newsletter that provides an idea of how Apple will market this so-called iPhone 17 “Air” as he described to customers:

“If you want something snazzier than a standard iPhone — but don’t really need the performance, screen size, or cameras of a Pro model — you can get something that looks much cooler while still having the specifications of a regular iPhone.”

This would be a similar approach to Apple’s MacBook lineup in the past when we had the MacBook as the entry-level model, the MacBook Air as the premium ultra-thin model, and the MacBook Pro as the high-end model back in 2008. If we take a look at the iPhone lineup over the past few years, Apple has offered four distinct models for each series starting in 2020 with the addition of the iPhone 12 mini, which was a smaller iPhone model that offers the same flagship features that the regular 12 offers. It was aimed at customers who preferred smaller phones. However, the “mini” didn’t sell particularly well in the iPhone 12/13 series. Apple took a different approach and offered a “Plus” model that was a larger version of the regular (non-Pro) iPhone model, and it was aimed at customers who wanted a larger screen but didn’t want to spend the extra hundred bucks towards the “Pro Max” model. But that model wasn’t a particular success either. Apple wants to make an iPhone for everyone and has been experimenting with different models that will satisfy particular preferences that people may be looking for. With that said, Gurman expects that this ultra-thin version will be a “bigger hit” than either the “mini” in the iPhone 12/13 series or the “Plus” in the iPhone 14/15/16 series.

Additionally, he expects this future “slim” model will be like a “step gap” towards something more ambitious down the road, where Apple will “want to squeeze the power of a Pro model into this smaller design.” However, we won’t see such an “Ultra” iPhone model until 2027 at the earliest. Gurman also expects Apple to continue development of a foldable device, with a foldable iPad model to launch before a foldable iPhone in a few years. Last but not least, he expects the next-generation iPhone SE 4 will launch early in 2025 with significant improvements across the board and the upcoming Apple Intelligence features.

So, that’s a lot to look forward to in Apple’s iPhone category. In the meantime, we expect Apple to introduce the iPhone 16 lineup next month with solid improvements like the A18 chip series.

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Software developer Dylan McDonald, known to frequently comment on Apple on X, posted a video Saturday showing a side-by-side comparison of the teaser video with each of the animations from the ‘Toy Story’ Apple Watch faces–showing almost an exact match for every one.

McDonald noted that the characters appeared to be edited off a black background. Other observers noted the low-quality renders, inconsistent lighting and awkward silence. For many die-hard Disney fans, using off-the-shelf renders for what should be a major announcement could be more evidence of a downward trend for the Mouse House–many are frustrated at executives for banking too much on existing intellectual property by creating too many sequels and converting classic theme park attractions to adaptations of films (see here, here and here).

Apple VP of technology Kevin Lynch introduced the ‘Toy Story’ watch face at WWDC 2017 as part of watchOS 4 alongside the Siri and Kaleidoscope watch faces. Some of the update’s other marquee features included the ability to sync with workout equipment through GymKit and a redesigned Music app.

Of course, Toy Story (and parent company Pixar) have shared DNA. After Steve Jobs resigned from Apple in 1985, he funded Pixar’s spinoff for independence from George Lucas’ company Lucasfilm. He served as the CEO of Pixar while also running his latest computing startup, NeXT, and is credited as the executive producer of the original Toy Story film.

The film brought Pixar critical acclaim and became the second-highest-grossing film of 1995. Amid this success, however, Disney and Pixar had a difficult relationship, mostly between the big personalities of Jobs and Disney’s then-CEO Michael Eisner.

Eisner stepped down and handed duties over to Bob Iger, who realized the importance of Toy Story and other Pixar properties to Disney’s identity after seeing the film’s characters in the Disney theme parks. He made peace with Jobs and ended up closing the deal to purchase Pixar for $7.4 billion in 2006.

Jobs and Iger maintained a close relationship; in fact, Iger once wrote that if Jobs were still alive, Disney and Apple would likely have merged. Amid declining stock prices, many business commentators suggest that could be on the table again.

For a bit of irony, Disney executives announced that Toy Story 5 centers around the toys competing for their owners’ attention against technology. The film is scheduled for release in summer 2026.

This new wallpaper is a forest-themed one titled “Sequoia Sunrise”; however, it’s currently not selectable from the Wallpapers interface in the Settings app. As noted by Mr. Macintosh, it can only be accessed internally in the system files along with the complimentary .mov version for the screen saver feature, but thankfully, he was able to extract that wallpaper and put it up on his website for you to download if you don’t have the beta installed. Apple will make this wallpaper accessible to users when the final build of Sequoia is released to the public later this fall.

Apple introduced dynamic wallpaper/screensavers with macOS Sonoma last year, and Apple offers both the default abstract and live-action ones for Sonoma. So Sequoia will follow suit on get a live-action wallpaper when it officially releases to the public.

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The number of shipments for Apple’s upcoming iPhone is estimated to be around 90 million units. Sources estimate that approximately 120 million units will be produced for OLED panels by the end of this year, with Samsung Display to supply about 80 million and LG Display to provide about 43 million, both of which are on track to meet their production goals.

We expect this coming iPhone 16 lineup to look very similar to the iPhone 15 lineup for each model, but this time, both iPhone 16 Pro models will see larger displays with the smaller model going from 6.1-inch to 6.3-inch and the larger Max model going from 6.7-inch to 6.9-inch. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will remain at 6.1- and 6.7-inch, respectively.

Other features we can expect for the iPhone 16 lineup are A18 and A18 Pro chips, a “Capture” button, and Wi-Fi 7 for the Pro models.

Based on previous release timeframes, we expect Apple to announce the iPhone 16 models around mid-September.

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Now, according to The Elec, Apple is planning to choose Samsung Display, which already supplies Apple with tandem OLED panels for the latest iPad Pro, as the main supplier of OLED panels for future models of the iPad Air. The source also declares that the iPad Air will adopt OLED panels alongside the iPad mini in 2026.

However, there are other reports that conflict with this report in terms of the tablets’ launch timeframe. One source, Omdia, claims that the iPad Air will adopt OLED displays in 2026, and the iPad mini will receive the same treatment in 2027. ZDNET Korea suggests that both models will move to those displays in 2026 simultaneously with a possibility of a delay for the larger 13-inch iPad Air’s OLED upgrade until the following year. Only time will tell which source will be correct.

It’s also worth pointing out that unlike the two-stack LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) OLED panels the latest iPad Pro uses, sources expect both the iPad mini and iPad Air to feature single-stack LTPS (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) panels to reduce manufacturing costs. This means that those future tablets could retain similar brightness levels and continue to lack ProMotion technology as the current models.

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The Mac mini was originally introduced by Steve Jobs in January 2005 at MacWorld San Francisco, and it initially came with the PowerPC G4 processor. The original design features aluminum along the sides with a white polycarbonate (plastic) face on top. The first redesign for the Mac mini occurred when Apple updated that computer via its press release in June 2010, and the design has remained the same since then. The design we all know today features a beautiful, silver aluminum unibody enclosure. (The 2018 Mac mini models briefly switched to the Space Gray finish before Apple reverted to Silver for Apple Silicon-based models.)

So what other details can we expect for the next Mac mini besides the dramatic redesign? According to Bloomberg, Apple is developing at least two models with “at least three USB-C ports on the back” alongside the AC cord and an HDMI port. Since the current Mac mini is available in both M2 and M2 Pro configurations, we can expect the same configurations for the next Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro, which the latter being configurable with more unified memory and CPU/GPU cores.

Here’s how Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman describes the redesign Mac mini:

“People involved in the development of the new Mac mini say it’s essentially an iPad Pro in a small box — an approach that takes advantage of the lower power requirements of the company’s in-house silicon. The current Mac mini starts at $599, and while the new model may be cheaper to make, it’s unclear if the company will pass along any savings to the consumer.”

The source also says that the redesigned Mac mini will be smaller in footprint, yet slightly taller to possibly accommodate for components such as an active-cooling fan. By comparison, the current Mac mini is 7.75 inches square and 1.41 inches tall, and the current Apple TV is 3.66 inches square and 1.2 inches tall. 

With the innovations in performance and energy efficiency that Apple Silicon brings, Apple is able to introduce all-new designs for several Mac models, especially the thinner MacBook Airs and iMacs. Ever since the introduction of Macs with Apple Silicon, I’ve always imagined the possibility of an even smaller Mac mini, or something called a “Mac nano.” We’ve had the Apple TV that takes up significantly less space, yet Apple is able to put all of that performance of Apple Silicon in such a smaller footprint. Three years ago, we even had previous reports of a possible redesign of the Mac mini with a plexiglass top; however, that design never came to fruition. So it seems that a Mac mini’s long-awaited redesign is finally starting to become a reality as Apple has always been all on miniaturization.

We’ve seen that when Apple went from the Power Mac G4 Tower to the G4 Cube and more recently from the Mac Pro to the Mac Studio. Since Apple is expected to update the Mac mini before the Studio and Pro, it’s still likely that we’ll see another fall event for Apple to announce the upcoming Macs, and the mini will surely be the star of the show. Plus, the upcoming Mac mini will surely be every Mac user’s dream of owning a very tiny desktop computer and will compete very well against other mini PC form factors such as the Intel Nuc.

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According to Mark Gurman in his latest edition of the Powered On newsletter, he expects Apple to update every Mac in the lineup as soon as this fall. He expects the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac to be upgraded with the M4 series of chips first, followed by updates for the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro next year.

Although the upgrade to the M4 will mainly focus on performance improvements related to AI and the upcoming Apple Intelligence features, Gurman says “there is at least one Mac model that will get more dramatic changes.” The MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac have been recently redesigned thanks to Apple Silicon. The Mac Studio was introduced as a new Mac model in the transition to Apple Silicon so that leaves both the Mac mini and Mac Pro as likely candidates for a possible redesign. However, Gurman previously reported that Apple is developing a thinner design for the MacBook Pro as the latest ultra-thin iPad Pro sets the latest design standards for other Apple products for years to come. It won’t be long to see a new Mac around the corner.

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Some customers may find this to be somewhat frustrating, and one workaround is to use the QuickTake feature in Photo mode. However, it comes with a compromise in video quality, which would be inferior to the quality of the regular videos recorded via Video mode. With that in mind, it looks like this issue will be remedied soon because iOS 18 will allow you to still play audio on your iPhone when you shoot video. This can be done via a toggle control in the Settings app.

When you go to the Camera section in the Settings app, you’ll see the Allow Audio Playback toggle in the Record Sound panel. It’s also worth noting that “when playing audio using the iPhone speaker, audio will be recorded in mono.” Modern iPhones have always been capable of stereo recording in Video Mode, but this limitation won’t matter that muchto users.

iOS 18 is available as a public beta for users, and we expect the public release to debut in the fall, bringing several improvements to the iOS experience such as Messages, Photos, and Notes.

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Now it appears as though two more states are in the works to get support for mobile IDs, which are Iowa and Tennessee, according to 9to5Mac.

“A source tells 9to5Mac that both Iowa and Tennessee are actively developing support for IDs in Apple Wallet. Tennessee reached its agreement with Apple to support the feature last summer, according to a person familiar with the feature’s development. Iowa reached its agreement prior to Tennessee, another source added.”

Right now, Iowa has its own digital system for residents having their state ID and drivers licenses called Iowa Mobile ID.

Tennessee has said to be working on its own digital ID system, but that has not been released to the public yet. ABC 24 states that the program is in its “final steps.”

Obviously we do not have an official release date for when Iowa or Tennessee will officially launch this support for mobile IDs in the Wallet app, but we can hope it will be done before the end of the summer this year or early into the fall.

By having your state ID and/or drivers license in the Wallet app, it can be used in select states at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, as well as “select businesses and venues.”

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macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 seems to be a very minor update, mainly focusing on improving user experience. The last major update to macOS Sonoma was released last week, the version being 14.6. As noted by MacRumors, Apple had updated their support document for macOS Sonoma to mention a new change. According to the support document, macOS Sonoma 14.6 “adds support for using up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed on 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip and also provides important bug fixes and security updates.”

This feature was initially introduced with the M3 MacBook Air in March of 2024, so it is only sensible to also support the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip.

Apple has yet to publish CVE entries for macOS 14.6.1, and it’s possible that this does not contain any other security fixes as macOS Sonoma 14.6 addressed 54 security vulnerabilities.

Sonoma is compatible with the following Mac models:

• MacBook Air (2018 and later)
• MacBook Pro (2018 and later)
• iMac (2019 and later)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• Mac mini (2018 and later)
• Mac Studio (2022 and later)
• Mac Pro (2019 and later)

In addition to macOS Sonoma 14.6.1, Apple has also released macOS Ventura 13.6.9 for Macs running on older versions of macOS.

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According to the Release Notes:

“This update includes important bug fixes and addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.“

Apple has yet to publish CVE entries for this update, and it’s possible that this does not contain any other security fixes as iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 addressed several of them.

These updates are available on all devices that support iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 including:

• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (6th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

In addition to iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1, Apple has also released iOS 16.7.10, and iPadOS 16.7.10, for older devices with bug fixes and security improvements. Some of the oldest supported devices are the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Apple ended support for these devices with iOS 16.

It is simply amazing to see them provide security updates till date for devices that are over 8 years old, making Apple a clear winner in terms of Security & Software updates.

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Eventually, other Macs in the lineup would follow suit in ditching the optical drive as that technology started to become obsolete now that Apple introduced the Mac App Store to install Mac apps, and we’ve had streaming services and online stores to watch movies and TV shows and even purchase that content to keep and watch across all of our devices. Fun fact: the last Mac to ditch the SuperDrive in its next revision was the Mac Pro when Apple introduced the controversial “trash can” Mac Pro in 2013. However, the last Mac with a built-in SuperDrive that Apple discontinued was actually the 2012 13-inch “Unibody” MacBook Pro which was sold alongside the higher-end 13-inch Retina Pros until its discontinuation in October 2016 when Apple introduced the thinner, redesigned MacBook Pros with the controversial Touch Bar.

At the same time, Apple pioneered USB-C with a super-thin 12-inch MacBook in 2015, and even though other Macs followed suit to adopt USB-C, Apple never made another version of the external SuperDrive that had a USB-C end. So Apple continued to sell the same USB SuperDrive for years, and Apple even updated its accessory’s page disclaiming that MacBooks with USB-C ports would need a USB-C to USB adapter (sold separately) to use that SuperDrive. (Sheesh, talk about dongles even when pretty much every device today has at least one USB-C port.) It’s super crazy that Apple would still sell this rather outdated accessory that wouldn’t exactly work with some of today’s Macs that it was even featured in one of Snazzy Labs’ videos about some “useless junk” that Apple Store offers.

It’s finally time for Apple to kill off its USB SuperDrive, but if you still have a huge collection of CDs and DVDs, you still have a plethora of third-party options, including those that can also play Blu-ray discs. This begs the question, do you still use an optical disc for your computer? Sound off in the comments below.

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“A twist on the classic computer 1984 Pillow that you know and love, this plushy piece of home decor will brighten up any room and let your geek flag fly. Inspired by the cute, familiar 80s computer, it now features a colorful makeover that adds a lively touch to its nostalgic charm, making it a perfect addition to any space.”

This pillow is a limited edition as only 20 are made, if you’re really enthusiastic about the Mac and want something special to add to your collection of Apple-related stuff, you may want to act fast because supplies usually deplete very quickly with limited-edition collectibles. This pillow is available at Throwboy’s website for $60 (before shipping), which is $16 more than other pillows modeled after Apple’s computers, but it will surely be well worth that premium given how special this pillow is.

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Now it appears as though California could be next on that list, with a new page on the California DMV website that is showing how residents can add their ID or drivers license to the Wallet app on their iPhone.

The page does read “Now you can add your California driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch so you can present it easily and securely in person and in app.”

This could simply be in the testing phase right now for the California DMV since the page itself is still missing images on it, as well as security certificates.

Other states that currently have support for adding state IDs and drivers licenses to the Wallet app are Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio.

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However, the analyst now reports that Apple’s first foldable device may see a delay in mass production. Apple has been focused on other more ambitious projects, especially with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s approach to artificial intelligence that is expected to launch later this fall as a beta. So development for foldable devices may be on hold. In addition, foldable display technology is still relatively in its infancy.

If you take a look at some other foldable phones, one major issue with those displays is the noticeable crease, which may affect the legibility in text. Plus, foldable displays are susceptible to scratches, which are less durable than the Ceramic Shield displays that iPhones are known for. With that said, Apple may wait a bit longer until technology for foldable devices improves as Apple always wants to make the best product even when the company won’t be the first in that area.

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If we take a look at the current iPhone 15 Pro models, the smaller 6.1-inch model features a 3,274 mAh (milliampere-hours) battery, and the larger 6.7-inch (Max) model features a 4,422 mAh battery. The upcoming figures that the source posted are 3,577 mAh for the smaller iPhone 16 Pro and 4,676 mAh for the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max. Comparing those figures side by side and doing the math, we’ll see that there will be a 9.25% improvement for the smaller Pro model and 5.75% for the larger Pro Max model.

Breakdown:

• iPhone 15 Pro (3,274 mAh) / iPhone 16 Pro (3,577 mAh) [9.25% increase]
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (4,422 mAh) / iPhone 16 Pro Max (4,676 mAh) [5.74% increase]

With those increases in milliampere hours, we can also see even more additional factors that will contribute to improved battery life across both models. First, Apple’s upcoming A18 Pro chip will be more energy efficient as it may possibly be built on the 2nd generation 3nm process. Second, both Pro models are expected to feature larger displays at 6.3- and 6.9-inches, which may increase the physical dimensions of both of those phones ever so slightly, which allow them to fit in a larger battery. Finally, Apple is expected to implement stacked battery technology for those models as Apple can fit more energy or batteries within the same space.

One rumor claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 30-hour-plus battery life. Additionally, the charging speeds for both Pro models are expected to improve both wired and wireless. Currently, both iPhone 15 Pro models can charge up to 27W when using a supported charger or up to 15W when using MagSafe and other certified wireless chargers. The next Pro models are expected to support 40W wired fast charging and 20W MagSafe charging.

We expect Apple to introduce the iPhone 16 lineup next month at its annual Apple event.

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The last time we saw a major upgrade to the “selfie” camera was with the iPhone 11 lineup where Apple bumped the megapixel count from 7MP to 12MP. Apple also introduced a new feature called “slofies”, aka slow-motion selfies, if you still remember that marketing term. Currently, the iPhone 15 lineup’s 12MP selfie camera is comprised of five plastic lens elements. So for the future iPhone 17 lineup, the selfie camera is expected to also be upgraded with six plastic lens elements. While front-facing cameras will never provide the same, exceptional quality that you’d expect from the main rear camera, having a boost in the number of lenses will nevertheless allow for significant improvements in image quality. Just like what Apple did with the 48MP wide camera, having a higher megapixel count in the front camera will allow for “zoomed-in” selfies to look sharper as photos can be cropped to still retain those details.

The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be announced around September 2025, and it’s expected to consist of four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new tentatively named “iPhone 17 Slim”

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By adding their Apple Account card to the Wallet app, it enables users to see the balance on their account in the moment, as opposed to going into the iTunes or App Store apps and seeing it there.

It is also convenient too since when a user gets something like an Apple gift card that can be used in iTunes, the App Store, Apple Books, Apple TV, and other Apple apps and services.

This was all discovered by @nicolas09F9 on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Okay, for some reason this also needs iOS 17.6 to appear in other countries, that's why it didn't get enabled before! https://t.co/QFFnsmai3L

— Nicolás Álvarez (@nicolas09F9) August 2, 2024

Before today, functionality for having the Apple Account card in the Wallet app was only available in the U.S. and Japan.

In order to get your Apple Account card in the Wallet app, open up the Wallet app on the iPhone, tap “Available Cards,” and then tap “Add Apple Account.” Once you have done all of that, your Apple Account card should show up in the Wallet app, as well as the balance on your account if you have one at the present time.

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The monthly price for this new streaming service looks like it will be $42.99 a month after a seven-day free trial. Venu Sports is a joint venture between FOX Sports, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

No official launch date has been said yet but it has been stated that the plan is to release the streaming service this fall. The target consumers for Venu Sports are sports fan, specifically those that are looking to save money on watching live sports, while also not having for a traditional TV provider.

Pete Distad, CEO of Venu Sports, said this streaming service is being built for true sports fans.

“With an impressive portfolio of sports programming, Venu will provide sports fans in the U.S. with a single destination for watching many of the most sought-after games and events,” he said. “We’re building Venu from the ground up for fans who want seamless access to watch the sports they love, and we will launch at a compelling price point that will appeal to the cord cutter and cord never fans currently not served by existing pay TV packages.”

Channels that are said to be included in Venu Sports are the following: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, truTV, and ESPN+. There will be the option to bundle the service with other streaming services like Disney+, Hulu, and MAX.

Sporting events that will be able to be viewed from Venu Sports include “NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA, NCAA Division I football and basketball, U.S. and international soccer, combat sports, Grand Slam tennis, championship golf, INDYCAR, NASCAR and F1 auto racing, and more.”

When it comes to on-demand content, it said Venu Sports will have “30 for 30 library, ESPN+ Originals, ESPN Films, documentary programming from Fox Sports Films, and more.”

Venu Sports’ app has yet to be released to the public. Part of this is due to the wording on the official Venu Sports website that states, “Launch is conditional on receiving regulatory approval and is expected for Fall 2024.”

A preliminary hearing regarding the streaming service will be happening in New York on August 7, according to Sportico. This is due to a complaint that fuboTV had placed earlier this year.

The complaint is against FOX, Disney, and WBD and essentially says that with the launch of Venu Sports, it could be seen as anticompetitive since the three companies are launching their own live TV streaming service, which might then not give the companies as much of an incentive to give good and fair channel price packages to TV providers such as fuboTV and others.

However, the three companies have denied that assumption and that fuboTV is simply trying to “insulate itself from competition.”

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TV:

• “Emily in Paris” (Season 4): This is quite the popular show on Netflix and the first part of its fourth season debuts exclusively on the streaming service on Thursday, August 15.

• “Impractical Jokers” (Season 8): At times, we all need to be able to unwind and take a break from life. I know I’ve been in that type of headspace before. With that said, the jokers over here at “Impractical Jokers” have their eighth season coming to Hulu on Monday, August 5.

• “The Rings of Power” (Season 2): The second season of this “Lord of the Rings” spin-off TV series debuts exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, August 29.

• “SEAL Team” (Season 7): The final season of this series will be released on Paramount+ on Sunday, August 11.

• “Bel-Air” (Season 3): The third season of this popular Peacock Original will premiere exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, August 15.

Movies:

• “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”: With back to school season coming around again, whether you’re going to be a freshman in high school or college, or are simply looking to watch a film that features the beginning of a school year, this is a great one to stream. It can currently be streamed for free through The Roku Channel.

• “The Spectacular Now”: Once again, this can make for a great back to school film for people out there. It can currently be streamed on Netflix.

• “Remember the Titans”: Football season is coming up and whether it is high school, collegiate, or pro football, you can get excited about the upcoming football season with this film on Disney+.

• “What If”: This is an excellent indie film starring Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan, and is a great story for those perhaps in their 20s or 30s. The movie can be streamed for free on Pluto TV.

• “Spider-Man” films: Since yesterday was officially “Spider-Man Day,” you could always spend this month rewatching some of the great “Spider-Man” films such as the ones with Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland, as well as Shameik Moore as Miles Morales. Most of the Maguire, Garfield, and Holland films can be streamed on Disney+ now, whereas the Miles Morales animated film “Across the Spider-Verse” can be streamed on Netflix.

Sports:

• The 2024 NFL preseason: As of last night, this year’s NFL preseason has begun. There will be more games to be played throughout this month, so be sure to read our article on specifically how you can watch those games live.

• 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris: Once again, the Olympics are and have been going on for a little over a week now and you can read our article here to find out how to stream the remaining events live, as well as the ending ceremonies.

• Penn State vs. West Virginia (College Football): Yes, there is college football this month and the first week starts on the last day of August. How about that? With that said, this game will be on at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31, on FOX.

• Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M (College Football): This game will be played at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31, on ABC.

• Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers (MLB): Both of these teams are currently on top of their divisions, with both of them also looking to get into the playoffs. Still, they will have to face each other in order to get there. This game will be played at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 13, on TBS and streaming live on MAX.

AAPL shares quickly jumped in after-hours trading following the release before fluctuating. This follows a more than 1.5 percent decline in share price during regular trading hours.

The company is propping up the quarterly revenue of $85.8 billion–up five percent from the same time last year. That tops predictions compiled by Visible Alpha of roughly $84 billion.

They also posted quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.40–up 11 percent year-over-year, and topping estimates of $1.35.

One key division contributed to this growth with a new record–the services division brought in an all-time high revenue of $24.2 billion, again crushing expectations.

Ahead of back-to-school season, iPad and Mac sales also saw some improvements. The latest M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro with long-awaited OLED displays contributed to a reported revenue of $7.16 billion, equivalent to 24 percent growth and living up to internal predictions of a double-digit growth. Macs, on the other hand, saw a 2.5 percent boost in revenue to just more than $7 billon.

Despite these achievements, some analysts are concerned as sales in China declined more than expected. Cook responded on the earnings call by highlighting a record iPhone install base in Greater China and a June quarter record for mainland China.  He called China the most competitive market in the world and called this quarter an improvement over the first half of the year.

In a press release, Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted the announcements from WWDC24, mainly Apple Intelligence. On the earnings call, he expressed hope that the service package will contribute to a sales bump for the latest flagship iPhones this September.

H-E-B plans on testing out contactless payment methods at its Central Market store in Dallas, Texas. This would include contactless credit and debit cards, along with mobile and digital wallets such as the Apple Wallet app via the iPhone and Apple Watch.

Mabrie Jackson, managing director of public affairs for H-E-B’s various brands said this to Chron regarding the rollout.

“We are launching a one-store pilot program to test digital tap-to-pay systems, starting at our Lovers Lane Central Market in Dallas,” Jackson said. “While we hope to offer these tap-to-pay services at more stores in the future, however, there is no timeframe to expand this service beyond the one pilot location.”

Jackson also stated that H-E-B is “always exploring a broad range of technologies to enhance how customers shop and pay for products.”

With Apple Pay support coming to at least one store during this test out trial period for H-E-B, it would also mean that the test store would also be able to accept Apple Cash and Apple Card purchases from the iPhone or Apple Watch. Those that use Apple Card from their iPhone or Apple Watch would get 2% in Daily Cash on each purchase they make there.

Over the years, other notable national and regional grocery store chains across the U.S. including Kroger, Kroger-owned stores, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Hy-Vee, Fareway, Food Lion, and Publix have all been accepting Apple Pay, some for several years now.

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According to the Korean publication Sisa Journal, LG and Samsung have been developing micro-OLED displays with tandem OLED technology. Apple pioneered this state-of-the-art technology on its iPad Pro (M4) back in May. Marketed as the “Ultra Retina XDR Display”, the latest iPad Pro’s breakthrough display features brightness levels that can go up to 1000 nits (SDR/HDR) or up to 1600 nits peak (HDR only), and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. This feat of engineering was made possible thanks to two OLED panels stacked on top of each other, allowing the display to achieve those unparalleled specs while being more energy efficient and to last even longer with very little chance of burn-in issues that traditional OLEDs may suffer.

Currently, the Vision Pro has two 4K micro-OLED displays that are supplied by Sony, so by bringing this type of technology to a future Vision Pro, it may achieve even higher brightness and contrast ratio levels to allow movies and TV shows to become even more immersive when watching them on Vision Pro. Apple’s vision and the future for Vision Pro seem brighter than ever before.

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This was reported by 9to5Mac, which also discovered an alert message in the corresponding beta version of Xcode that declares that the Code Prediction feature “is not available when booting from an external disk,” which indicates that the restriction also applies to the rest of the features that Apple Intelligence has to offer.

It’s yet to be determined whether it’s just a temporary limitation that will be lifted or a privacy-related one, but one thing’s for sure is that Apple is deeply committed to protecting its users’ privacy, so it’s logical to have those Apple Intelligence features run on the device via the Secure Enclave and Neutral Engine that Apple Silicon has. Therefore, if you still want to try out Apple Intelligence, you’ll need to either create a new partition of your internal drive to install the beta or run the beta on a secondary (compatible) Mac. To recap Apple Intelligence requires any of these devices:

• iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro)
• iPad Air (M1 or later)
• iPad Pro (M1 or later)
• MacBook Air (M1 or later)
• MacBook Pro (M1 or later)
• iMac (M1 or later)
• Mac mini (M1 or later)
• Mac Studio (M1 Max or later)
• Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)

Apple Intelligence will be available to all users as a beta sometime later in the fall.

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• Natural Titanium
• Blue Titanium
• White Titanium
• Black Titanium

On a related note, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the iPhone 16 Pro will come in these colors:

• Natural Titanium
• Rose Titanium
• White Titanium
• Black Titanium

Based on the image of the dummy models, we can see that the Black Titanium model appears to be darker than its current iPhone 15 Pro counterpart. If the official Black Titanium finish turns out to be darker, this would be a similar move to what Apple has done with its Pro products when it introduced the all-new darker Space Black finish on both the MacBook Pro (M3 Pro/M3 Max) and iPad Pro (M4). On the other hand, the image omits the Rose Titanium color for the 16 Pro. This may be because Apple hasn’t finalized the highly-anticipated finish for its next Pro model. As the name may imply, the Rose Titanium is likely a shade of gold that Apple previously used with the iPhone XS and other products Apple introduced back then.

Other features we can expect for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are the A18 Pro chip and 8GB RAM to support Apple Intelligence later in the fall, a new capture button, an upgraded 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a tetraprism telephoto camera standard on both sizes. We expect Apple to announce the entire iPhone 16 Pro lineup in September at its annual Apple event.

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This has been confirmed via a tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter) from @HankMolski who posted screenshots of how the Ohio IDs look in the Wallet app, which does include a cool-looking animation in it too.

Today’s #Ohio’s lucky day! Ohio Mobile ID has finally come to the @Apple Wallet on iOS + WatchOS.

Takes just a few minutes answer questions. Digital ID gets delivered about a minute later with this very nice holographic effect when you tilt you phone.

Thanks, @Ohio_BMV! pic.twitter.com/LJA4rQXLhi

— Henry Molski (@HankMolski) July 31, 2024

This is the first new state to bring support for this to the Wallet app this year and has been confirmed on Apple’s website. The other states that currently have support for it are Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia.

In order to add your ID to the Wallet app, you have to follow the following steps:

• Tap in the Wallet app and select your state.
• Scan the front and back of your ID.
• Confirm it’s you by following the simple steps.
• Send to your state for approval. And done.

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Special thanks to ContactlessWiki on X for the tip!

For starters, the dummy units show a vertical camera arrangement for the wide and ultra-wide cameras, which would be a shift from the diagonal arrangement that was first used on the iPhone 13 models. This would be in line with previous rumors that the standard iPhone 16 models (iPhone 16 and 16 Plus) would have a vertical camera arrangement to support spatial video recording. This feature was introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models shortly after the launch of the Vision Pro. This was made possible thanks to the swaps between the telephoto and ultra-wide lens.

Additionally, the dummy units show five different colors that the standard iPhone 16 could offer. Currently, the standard iPhone 15 models come in five (mostly) pastel colors:

• Black
• Blue
• Green
• Yellow
• Pink

Based on those dummy units, the iPhone 16 will come in these colors:

• Black
• White
• Blue
• Pink
• Green

These colors corroborated with Ming-Chi Kuo’s earlier report. These colors show off a different, bolder shade than the pastel ones that the iPhone 15 models use. With that said, these dummy units give us a better idea of what the next iPhone 16 may look like in terms of design and colors.

Other features we can expect for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are the A18 chip and 8GB RAM to support Apple Intelligence later in the fall, a new capture button, and an Action Button that’s introduced with the 15 Pro models. We expect Apple to announce the iPhone 16 lineup in September at its annual Apple event.

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The iPhone SE is expected to have the most significant upgrade since the original iPhone SE, featuring a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, USB-C, an Action Button, and a more modern design with a display that has rounded corners that follow the exterior. This major spec update will finally do away with LCD panels, Touch ID, Lightning, and thick bezels with a Home Button, making the next iPhone SE more in place compared to its higher-end models.

Unsurprisingly, Apple will likely use legacy parts for the upcoming iPhone SE as this will allow Apple to keep the starting price low and to reduce costs and expenses from R&D. Apple has done this in the past with previous iPhone SE models, Apple Watch SE, and lower-end iPad models.

We expect production for the iPhone SE 4 to kickstart in October with an introduction and launch sometime in the spring of 2025. 

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Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of the widely adopted wireless connectivity standard that will allow devices to send and receive data over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously. This yields faster speeds, lower latency, and more robust connectivity. With theoretical peak data transfer speeds of at least 40 Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 can provide up to 4 times the internet speeds over Wi-Fi 6E.

Currently, the iPhone 15 models support the base Wi-Fi 6 standard while the iPhone 15 Pro models support the improved Wi-Fi 6E standard. Other features we can expect for the iPhone 16 Pro are the A18 Pro chip, a 48MP Ultra Wide camera lens, and a tetraprism telephoto camera on both sizes.

We expect Apple to announce its iPhone 16 lineup at its annual Apple event around September.

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With that said, there is a new Apple Card promotion going on right now where users are able to get a total of six percent in Daily Cash at Exxon, Mobil, and electric vehicle charging stations. It can be used for up to $500 in what is spent at those locations.

However, it is $500 per location. This means that it can be up to $500 at Exxon, Mobil, and electric charging stations.

This promotion starts today and will be available until Thursday, August 15.

Normally, Exxon and Mobil gas purchases paid for with Apple Card only get three percent in Daily Cash since they are both three percent Apple Card merchants. With electric vehicle charging stations, it is usually only two percent in Daily Cash.

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With that in mind, Apple is looking to tweak the internal designs for its upcoming iPhone 16 models to further manage heat better. According to The Information, the next-generation iPhones will adopt a “larger graphic sheet” inside the enclosure to optimally dissipate heat. This wouldn’t be the first time that Apple tweaked the internal design for optimal thermal management. When Apple introduced the iPad Pro (M4) back in May, the company announced that its flagship tablet adopted a copper-made Apple logo, which acted as a heat sink to allow the M4 chip to perform more sustainably with less overheating.

We expect Apple to announce its iPhone 16 lineup at its annual Apple event around September.

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With an expansion of assembly lines and supply chains, Apple is planning to produce the next-generation iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max in that country later this year. Production for the said models will be managed by Apple’s long-standing partner, Foxconn. Moving its supply chains from China to India will allow Apple to expand its production and meet the highly-anticipated demand of its upcoming lineup of mainstream and flagship smartphones. It is also rumored that Apple will move its production to India for both the iPad and AirPods in the future.

The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are expected to feature the A18 Pro chip, slightly larger displays, an upgraded 48MP Ultra Wide camera, a tetraprism telephoto camera standard on both models, a new polished titanium finish with possibly new colors, and a new thermal design for better heat management. Both of those smartphones will support Apple Intelligence when it launches later this fall with iOS 18.1, which Apple released the first beta of that update today. We expect Apple to launch the iPhone 16 lineup in less than two months at its annual Apple event around September. 

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What makes Apple Music and TV+ stand out from its competitors is the omission of ad-supported plans; in other words, all existing plans from Apple’s services offer an ad-free experience when listening to or watching music, TV shows, or movies. On the other hand, competitors such as Netflix and Disney+ have seen price hikes over the past few years, so as a cheaper alternative, they offer ad-supported plans at much lower prices. With that said, according to The Telegraph, Apple is also looking to follow suit with its competitors by introducing an ad-supported plan for the very first time. This seems like an unprecedented move from Apple, but if you think about it, there are some people who just want a basic plan without all the bells and whistles of the more premium plans, or they just won’t mind watching ads.

Introducing an ad-supported plan at around the initial monthly subscription price of $4.99/month could entice even more people to enjoy all the new original content that Apple TV+ has to offer, especially those who won’t want to spend too much on any streaming service.

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As noted by MacRumors, Apple has updated their support document for macOS Sonoma to mention the new change. According to the support document, macOS Sonoma 14.6 “adds support for using up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed on 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip and also provides important bug fixes and security updates.”

This feature was initially introduced with the M3 MacBook Air in March of 2024, so it is only sensible to also support the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip.

This update also addresses a whopping 54 security vulnerabilities with Messages, Kernel, ImageIO, WebKit, and more.

macOS Sonoma is compatible with the following Mac models:

• MacBook Air (2018 and later)
• MacBook Pro (2018 and later)
• iMac (2019 and later)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• Mac mini (2018 and later)
• Mac Studio (2022 and later)
• Mac Pro (2019 and later)

In addition to macOS Sonoma 14.6, Apple has also released macOS Ventura 13.6.8 and macOS Monterey 12.7.6 for Macs running on older versions of macOS.

It is highly recommended to update your Mac to the latest software for the best experience and the best security. Did you notice any other changes in this update? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us on @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple news!

According to the release notes,

“This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222”

This update addresses 24 security vulnerabilities with Phone, Siri, Shortcuts, WebKit, and more.

Users can update their Apple Watch by going into the Watch App on their iPhone and navigating to My Watch>General>Software Update. The update requires your Apple Watch to be near your paired iPhone, connected to power, and have at least 50% Battery. watchOS 10 is available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later.

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According to the Release Notes:

“This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222“

iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 also include fixes to 30 security flaws, according to Apple.

These updates are available on all devices that support iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 including:

• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (6th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

In addition to iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, Apple has also released iOS 16.7.9, and iPadOS 16.7.9, for older devices with bug fixes and security improvements. Some of the oldest supported devices are the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Apple ended support for these devices with iOS 16. Moreover, Apple also released iOS 15.8.3 and iPadOS 15.8.3 for even older devices such as the iPhone 6s, iPad Air 2, and more.

It is simply amazing to see them provide security updates till date for devices that are over 8 years old, making Apple a clear winner in terms of Security & Software updates.

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When it comes to the NFL preseason, what makes a big difference with it is the fact that a lot of the games are not broadcast on national TV stations like CBS, NBC, or FOX, but more so local TV stations and affiliates.

The good news is there are some ways to catch up on all of the action that the preseason brings.

For starters, you’re going to want to have access to NFL Network. The channel will be airing 21 live preseason games this year and will air all of the games on it too. However some of the games might be played not live but as reruns. Regardless, all of the preseason games will get played on it at some point.

NFL Network is available to stream on live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV. You can see here the full schedule of preseason games the channel will be airing live this year.

However, if live TV streaming services are not your thing, there is another option that could be cheaper for a lot of you. This other streaming solution would be through the streaming service NFL+.

During the regular season, games on NFL+ cover the games in your local TV market only on devices like the iPhone and iPad. During the preseason, those games are not only available on the iPhone and iPad, but also on devices for bigger screens such as the Apple TV.

NFL+ starts at just $6.99 a month and is available to purchase through in-app purchases from the NFL app in the App Store.

The NFL’s Hall of Fame Game this year will air live at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 1, on ABC and ESPN, and streaming live on ESPN+.

You can see the full preseason schedule here. Any games that air on CBS or NBC will also be able to be streamed live on Paramount+ and Peacock. Both of CBS and NBC’s nationally televised preseason games will air live on Sunday, August 25.

Prime Video will be having its own exclusive preseason game on Thursday, August 22. FOX will be having its own preseason game live nationally too on Sunday, August 18.

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Gurman wrote Sunday that unidentified sources claim company officials are now targeting a launch in October to give their developers more time to fix bugs. Company leaders now plan to include the first features of the service with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. This means iPhone 16 models may not support the buzzy features the day they hit store shelves.

Despite the delay, the rollout is still moving forward—the sources claim Apple plans to release a beta for these follow-up updates to developers “as soon as this week” ahead of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18’s official launches in September.

Gurman notes the unconventional nature of this strategy as a crucial way of getting developers on-board by integrating their apps with the service and ironing out bugs to get it ready for primetime. Company leaders are making a big bet on AI, he said, and they need to address stability concerns after industry analysts raised concerns that Apple was late to the AI boom.

Even with a delayed launch, Gurman said the Apple Intelligence feature set will not be complete at launch; it will still be missing on-screen awareness features and the ability to use data from the device. In the WWDC 2024 keynote, Machine Learning and AI director Kelsey Peterson only announced plans to support improved speech understanding, Type to Siri, and the Apple product knowledge base at launch.

Company leaders plan to finish rolling out the complete package of features through the first half of 2025, Bloomberg reports. Apple Intelligence will work across the latest iPhone models, as well as iPad and Mac models with Apple silicon. Gurman reiterated that their developers are hard at work behind-the-scenes to bring the service to Vision Pro, but do not have a planned release date for that rollout at this time.

Once completed, Apple Intelligence will provide a more powerful Siri experience that will synthesize data across apps to answer questions and complete complex requests. It will also be able to assist users with their writing and answer world knowledge questions with the help of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

However, in the last couple of years, while even in my own Spotify days (yes, I used to subscribe to it), I have always loved movie/TV film score music. It is a controversial subject in the classical music scene to call score music “classical music,” but I do deem it as such since I believe it is a modern take on classical music.

This is why if someone were to find my playlist of score music, they’d see a lot of “Doctor Who” (all hail Murray Gold), “Harry Potter,” “Fantastic Beasts,” “Divergent,” and other scores on it. I do insert simple classical music and anything with an orchestra in it too just for convenience reasons too.

Classical is my favorite genre of music because even though it does not have words in most cases, as an introvert that needs a break from other people and their voices, classical music has layers to it. It has words without saying anything. It has emotion where emotion needs to be. I’d say classical music is essentially the soundtrack of our lives where we like it or see it that way.

With all of that said, Apple Music has a huge catalog of classical music new and old. Through it, I have been able to expand on my love of the art and craft.

Artists, musicians, and groups I have come across and have found to love more have been Hauser, the London Symphony Orchestra, and John Metcalfe just to name a few. On top of that, the reading and dark academic playlists have been great to listen while I’ve at work, reading, writing, etc.

Another thing I want to point out is that it made me aware of the song “Clare de Lune” by Claude Debussy, which has become one of my most-favorite songs of all time out of all forms and types of music.

I also feel as though this is an Apple Music-only thing since I hardly ever hear about people talking about classical music on Spotify across social media, but Apple Music subscribers do tend to be more expressive about classical music on it. Perhaps it is all due to the service’s dedicated Apple Music Classical app that was released on the iPhone and iPad last year?

Either way, classical music, which was already my favorite music genre of them all before, has become an even bigger part of my daily life.

With that said, I hope to find even more classical music to listen to as we enter the autumn season in less than two months here in the U.S., along with more of it as we enter the holiday/Christmas season.

Back in the summer of 2021, Apple launched its special-edition International Collection which featured 22 unique bands that represented 22 countries around the globe. Apple even provided App Clips for watch faces that complimented all ofthose bands. Since Apple is not making another International Collection anymore, you can still download these App Clips that Apple previously offered for all 22 countries.

All you need is both an iPhone running iOS 14 or later and a paired Apple Watch running watchOS 7 or later. Bring an iPhone to scan any of the App Clips on another device such as an iPad or Mac, and you’ll have that watch face saved. These watch faces are a great way to celebrate your love for your country or any country you’re rooting for.

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He expects this upcoming ultra-thin iPhone to feature the Dynamic Island which is the same size as on Apple’s current line of iPhones, a standard A19 chip, a single rear camera, and a titanium-aluminum composite frame. The iPhone 15 Pro’s frame is mostly made out of titanium, but this iPhone 17 “Slim” will have a lesser percentage of titanium used in the frame to still retain its rigidity.

The analyst declares that Apple won’t offer a Plus model anymore starting with the iPhone 17 lineup, and the “Slim” model will not be a direct replacement for the Plus model as other reports indicated. However, since this ultra-thin phone will be the most expensive in the lineup, yet offers some features that would be bested by Apple’s more advanced Pro models, it seems that it wouldn’t be called the “Ultra” model by Apple’s definition. Only time will tell on what name this phone could be as we get closer to the official release of that model. We can expect Apple to announce the upcoming iPhone 17 series around September 2025, so it’s still a long time before the rumors come in.

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This new bundle would combine Disney+, Hulu, and MAX all into one singular subscription.

The ad-supported tier will cost $16.99 a month (34% savings) and the ad-free tier (38% savings) will cost $29.99 a month but include all three streaming services in it. These subscription options are not available to be subscribed to via in-app purchases through any of the streaming service apps listed above, but directly through the Disney+ website.

All of this is being done at a time where streaming is the future of TV and movie content in the U.S., with more and more people getting away from traditional cable and satellite outside of live sporting events.

Additionally, these three streaming services, which are owned by Disney (Disney+ and majority of Hulu) and Warner Bros. Discovery (MAX), are trying to be more competitive and not only catch-up with Netflix and Prime Video, but also carve their own world of streaming.

Each streaming service listed above is available to stream on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.

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This means that it could get turn-by-turn and walking directions from Apple Maps without necessarily using the app. On top of that, it will provide hours of businesses and reviews of said businesses too.

Apple has stated that other features such as Look Around will be available “in the coming months.”

Apple Maps on the web right now is available for viewing and using on Safari, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge web browsers on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and on Windows PCs.

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This year, NBCUniversal does hold the rights to broadcasting the 2024 Summer Olympics, as it has for many years now. Coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics will begin at 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 24 and go until 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 11.

While some out there might be thinking the only way to stream the games live would be through live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, or Sling TV, there is actually an alternative method that is much cheaper.

This method is through Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service. It will be live streaming each live Olympic event this year, meaning that consumers will not need a live TV streaming service or traditional cable or satellite TV to watch all of the games live.

Another added benefit is Peacock has added Multiview so users can stream multiple different live Olympic sporting events at once on the same screen.

A message on the Peacock web page has stated that “all Olympic events will stream LIVE on Peacock, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and Peacock exclusive events. Plus, you’ll get Full Event Replays, 24/7 Olympics Channels, documentaries, and more.”

Best of all, it can all be done with Peacock’s ad-supported tier that costs just $7.99 a month. Peacock will be streaming the Olympics in 1080p HD quality this year too.

There are methods of streaming the 2024 Summer Olympics in 4K, but that would not be available through Peacock.

Peacock can be subscribed to through its website or through in-app purchases in the App Store. It is available to stream on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.

If this report turns out to be true, this means that the iPhone SE would not be introduced alongside the upcoming iPhone 16 series since Apple usually announces its mainstream smartphones in September. Instead, we’ll likely see the introduction and launch of the iPhone SE 4 early next year. In the past, Apple introduced the iPhone SE in the spring timeframe, several months after the introduction of the mainstream iPhone lineup in the fall to avoid product cannibalization.

• iPhone 6s / 6s Plus [September 2015]; iPhone SE (1st generation) [March 2016]
• iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max [September 2019]; iPhone SE (2nd generation) [April 2020]
• iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max [September 2021]; iPhone SE (3rd generation) [March 2022]

If history repeats itself, Apple will likely introduced the iPhone SE 4 around March of next year. The next iPhone SE is expected to be a significant upgrade over the current iteration, featuring a larger OLED display, Face ID, and USB-C. However, it may still retain the single rear camera and notch from the iPhone 14, which the device may be based on, but it will inherit the iPhone 16’s rear manufacturing process.

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This elusive Sport Band is in this stellar three-tone stripe pattern that shows off the red, white, and blue, which are the colors of both the flag of the U.S. and the flag of France, where this year’s Olympics will be hosted. Additionally, the back of the pin is engraved with the words “2024 Summer Games,” and as with other Sport Bands from Nomad, this Sport Band features the same tried and true design that users have really appreciated. The Sport Band has grooves along the band for improved breathability and a custom-designed pill-shaped pin and tuck closure that’s easy and secure to buckle. The band is both waterproof and made out of a lightweight FKM, so it’s built to last and made for any workout, including swimming. What also sets this band apart is that the FKM stripes are laid by hand, and they’re compression-molded.

The 2024 Summer Games Sport Band is compatible with the larger sizes of all Apple Watch models (42mm, 44mm, 45mm, and 49mm), and it’s available to order at Nomad for just $60. If you want one, you better act fast as limited-edition bands like this one usually sell out very quickly. So what better way to celebrate the upcoming event than to snag one of these cool-looking bands?

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By adding support for this feature, it enables Apple Pay users to tap their iPhone or Apple Watch next to the reader without having to wake or unlock the screen of their device.

Upgrades for this have been happening since this past Monday in select SEPTA Metro stations, along with buses in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Express Mode is restricted to credit and debit cards added in the Wallet app. At this time, it is still not possible to add the SEPTA Key fare card to the Wallet app.

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This year, NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics will begin at 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 24 and go until 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 11.

According to TVAnswerman.com, NBC will have a 24/7 livestream broadcast of USA Network’s feed of the games live in 4K. These 4K broadcasts are said to “include more than 400 hours, the most 4K programming ever offered by NBC in one Olympics.”

USA Network is said to be showing live broadcasts of Team USA and Olympic sports during the games such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, water polo, swimming, cycling, track and field, and others.

The following live TV streaming services will have 4K feeds of the 2024 Summer Olympics, which are YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Sling TV.

While there are plans for NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service to each event during the Olympics, its feed will not be available to stream in 4K, with 1080p HD being offered to Peacock users.

This does still mean that Apple TV 4K users with access to a valid YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Sling TV subscription will be able to stream the games live in 4K.

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First, the display will finally get upgraded from the 4.7-inch LCD panel to the 6.06-inch OLED panel; this will mark the first time the iPhone SE has an OLED display and thus, will finally make OLED displays standard across the entire iPhone lineup. Even the cheapest Android phones have had OLED displays for years, so it’s really about time for the SE to receive the same treatment.

Second, it will finally replace both Touch ID and the Lightning charging port with Face ID and the USB-C port, which will standardize those technologies across all iPhone models in the lineup.

Finally, it will feature an A18 chip similar to the upcoming iPhone 16 models, and it will look largely identical to the iPhone 16, except that it will feature only a single rear 48MP camera as opposed to the dual camera system on the iPhone 16. Since the SE 4 will have the A18 chip with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, we could also see Apple Intelligence make its way to that phone.

The iPhone SE (4th generation) is expected to be announced in the spring of 2025. This would make sense since Apple previously introduced the iPhone 13 with an A15 chip back in September 2021, and the iPhone SE 3 with the same chip launched several months later in March 2022. This would avoid cannibalization of the higher-end and mainstream iPhone models. The starting price for the SE 4 is also expected to be between $499 and $549.

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We previously reported that all the iPhone 17 models will have LTPO displays across the board. Now, according to the leaker known as “Ice Universe”, they’re also expecting those models, including the standard ones, to have that display upgrade. LTPO displays, which were first used on the iPhone 13 Pro models, enable ProMotion technology on iPhone, allowing the displays to refresh at variable refresh rates from 10Hz and 120Hz and thus saving battery life when displaying idle images. Those displays also enable always-on displays starting with the iPhone 14 Pro models. If the future iPhone 17 lineup will have LTPO displays standard across the board, this will mean that this will be the first time that the standard models will have this technology.

Additionally, the source also expects Apple to discontinue the Plus model in favor of an upcoming iPhone 17 “Slim” model. This model is also said to be Apple’s new flagship model, which will be priced above the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, this “Slim” model won’t have the largest screen in the lineup as it will allegedly have a 6.65-inch display, which will sit between the display sizes on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. So here’s what next year’s lineup could look like:

• iPhone 17: 6.27-inch LTPO display starting at $799
• iPhone 17 Pro: 6.27-inch LTPO display starting at $1,099
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.86-inch LTPO display starting at $1,199
• iPhone 17 “Slim”: 6.65-inch LTPO display starting at $1,299

Looking at next year’s Pro models, they’ll reportedly feature an increase in RAM at 12GB, a triple 48MP Pro camera system, and an A19 Pro chip. The regular iPhone 17 models will have the base A19 chip.

What’s more interesting in that report is that the upcoming iPhone 17 “Slim” will feature a base A19 chip, a dual camera system, an aluminum chassis, and 8GB of memory. This seems quite odd considering that this supposedly-new flagship model would be bested by some of the more premium features that the Pro models offer such as the titanium enclosure. We’ll just have to wait and see what Apple has in store for this upcoming “Slim” model when the company introduces the iPhone 17 series in fall 2025.

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With the recent launch of the Vision Pro in more additional countries such as Japan, Singapore, and the U.K., Apple has announced in its Newsroom that it’s expanding its Apple Immersive Video content starting this week. This means that there will be even more series, films, and concerts that will provide this incredible viewing experience on Vision Pro.

“Apple Immersive Video is a groundbreaking leap forward for storytelling, offering Apple Vision Pro users remarkable experiences with an unparalleled sense of realism and immersion

– Tor Myhren, Apple’s VP of Marketing Communications.”

These are the new Apple Immersive Video content that Apple is releasing over the next few months:

• Boundless (series), which premiered July 18
• Wild Life (series), which premieres in August
• Elevated (series), which premieres in September
• Submerged (short film), which premieres later this year
• 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend (immersive view), which premieres later this year
• The Weeknd (concert), which premieres later this year
• Red Bull: Big Wave Surfing (series), which premieres later this year 

Additionally, Apple is collaborating with Blackmagic Design to introduce new tools for professional videographers, sothey can film Apple Immersive Video content. These tools include:

• URSA Cine Immersive, which is an all-new Blackmagic camera, and
• updated versions of DaVinci Resolve Studio and Apple Compressor

You can read more about the upcoming Apple Immersive Video content for Vision Pro at Apple’s Newsroom.

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• Alabama: July 19-21
• Arkansas: August 3-4
• Florida: July 29-August 11
• Massachusetts: August 10-11
• Missouri: August 2-4
• Ohio: July 30-August 8
• Tennessee: July 26-28
• West Virginia: August 2-5

Additionally, the list of eligible Apple products varies in each state. This includes, but is not limited to, Macs, iPads, iPhones, and accessories. If your state is eligible for tax-free purchases, you may head to Apple’s “Sales Tax-Free Holiday 2024” page and expand the section of your state to find which Apple products are eligible for tax-free purchases. Buying a new Apple device during the tax-free season is a great way to save some cash towards buying additional accessories, especially when many students are going back to school next month.

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I personally came across this when posting tweets this morning on the microblogging social network.

When posting content such as ones that might take longer to post such as GIFs or videos and swiping out of the app, it will load a progress bar across the top of the screen on a device like my iPhone 15 Plus to show how close it is to being posted and published on X.

If you happened to lock your iPhone when the tweet was in the process of being posted, Live Activities will appear there too to show you the progress and how close it is to being published.

If you’re using an iPhone with the Dynamic Island on it, it will show a checkmark when the tweet has been posted.

What are your thoughts on X’s app getting support for Live Activities on the iPhone? Comment below or let us know (ironically) on X at @appleosophy.

For that game, compatible devices for the 4K stream included the Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices.

However, in the announcement, it also states that there are plans for Sling TV to have even more live 4K sporting events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBCUniversal channels and future college football and NFL games on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and ESPN.

What this could mean for Apple TV 4K users is that eventually, once support is added for live 4K content/sporting events to Sling TV’s tvOS app, it would give Apple TV 4K users with a subscription to Sling TV the ability to stream select sporting events in 4K directly from the Sling TV app.

Right now, the previous way Sling TV users were able to stream live sporting events in 4K with their subscription was if they were broadcast on FOX or FS1, and then they would have to sign in with their Sling TV credentials to the FOX Sports app in order to get said 4K stream of the sporting event.

Local FOX and NBC channels are only available on Sling TV in certain TV markets at this time and require the user being subscribed to either the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plans.

Sling Blue currently costs $40 a month and Sling Orange + Blue costs $55 a month. It is available to stream on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.

There has not been an official announcement or date when or even if Sling TV will bring live 4K sporting events to the Apple TV, but with the addition of adding support for Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, it is certainly a possibility that it is in the works at some point.

What are your thoughts on all of this? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

As of today, the new price increases got into effect. This means that the ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month and the ad-free plan costs $13.99 a month.

With the new monthly price changes, it also means they change in the App Store to the prices listed above.

Peacock has become a much more substantial streaming service to be subscribed to over the past year or two, with hit original TV shows like “Ted” and acquired TV shows such as “Modern Family” and “That 70’s Show,” along with being the exclusive streamer of “The Office.”

The streaming service does also excel with live sporting events too like NFL Sunday Night Football, exclusive NFL playoff games, Big Ten Saturday Night Football, exclusive college football and basketball games, as well as auto racing like IndyCar races.

What are your thoughts on the price increases for Peacock? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

Apple has released some new deals to help folks save money on various products through select merchants when they pay with Apple Pay at the checkout.

• AllTrails: Get 15% off with the promo code “APPLEPAY”
• AVEDA: Get 15% off with the promo code “APPLEPAY”
• Cinemark: Get 2% off concessions when purchase purchase tickets to see “Fly Me to the Moon,” an Apple Original Film, through Cinemark.
• Columbia: Spend $100 or more and get $10 off your order.
• HotelTonight: Get 10% off your hotel when you make a purchase in its app with the promo code “APPLEPAY”
• Oakley: Get 30% off custom styles with promo code “APPLEPAY”
• PacSun: Earn 10% off with the promo code “APPLEPAY”
• ParkWhiz: Get 20% off your parking reservation with promo code “APPLEPAY”
• Ray-Ban: Get 30% off custom styles with the promo code “APPLEPAY”
• Theory: Earn an extra 10% off your purchase

All of these sales and deals through this promotion will expire on Wednesday, July 31.

If you just want a MacBook that gets the job done, Amazon also offers great deals on the previous generation 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip, and you can get that model for as low as $799, which is $200 off the MSRP of $999 that Apple still sells.

Here’s a breakdown of all the Prime Day deals across all MacBook Air models:

• MacBook Air (13-inch, M2)
  • 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD – $799 ($200 off)
  • 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $999 ($200 off)
• MacBook Air (13-inch, M3)
  • 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD – $849 ($250 off)
  • 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,049 ($250 off)
  • 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,249 ($250 off)
• MacBook Air (15-inch, M3)
  • 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD – $1,099 ($250 off)
  • 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,299 ($250 off)
  • 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,449 ($250 off)

Apple updated both the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with the next-generation M3 chip back in March. The M3 chip, originally introduced in both the iMac and MacBook Pro, offers incremental performance gains over the M2 chip and enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh gaming for the first time. The M3 also has a built-in AV decoder so you can stream movies and TV shows online with longer battery life thanks to efficiency improvements from the 3nm process that M3 is built in. The latest MacBook Air is also the ideal laptop for AI and it will support the upcoming features of Apple Intelligence.

Prime Day deals expire July 17, 2024, at 11:59 PDT, so make sure to act fast if you want to snag any of those deals up.

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• 20W USB-C Power Adapter for $15 ($4 off), which lets you charge your iPhone or iPad with either a Lightning or USB-C cable.
• 60W USB-C Woven Cable (1m) for $15 ($4 off), which offers a woven design for enhanced durability and works great with today’s iPads and MacBooks as well as the current iPhone 15 models.
• 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter for $45 ($14 off), which offers two USB-C ports to charge two Apple devices simultaneously.
• Apple Pencil 2 for $79 ($50 off), which is compatible with iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Air (4th/5th generation), and iPad Pro (2018/2020/M1/M2) offers wireless charging, magnetic attachment, and double-tap for quick actions.

Prime Day deals expire July 17, 2024, so make sure to act fast if you want to snag any of those deals up.

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• iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 128GB Wi-Fi for  $559
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 256GB Wi-Fi for  $649
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 512GB Wi-Fi for  $844
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 1TB Wi-Fi for  $1,024

• iPad Air 13-inch (M2): 128GB Wi-Fi for  $729
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2): 256GB Wi-Fi for  $839
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2): 512GB Wi-Fi for  $1,024
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2): 1TB Wi-Fi for  $1,209

The iPad Air is Apple’s mid-tier iPad model that offers serious performance at a more affordable price, providing the ideal balance of price, features, and serious performance. This year’s iPad Air is upgraded with the M2 chip, which offers better performance for users who want to do more with the iPad, enables Stage Manager with external display support, and will support the new features that Apple Intelligence will offer when it launches later in the fall. This tablet offers a great Liquid Retina display that offers P3 wide color gamut and True Tone technology. The display is also fully laminated with 1.8% reflectivity, so everything will look great on what you’re doing on the iPad Air. The new iPad Air has a landscape front camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, and it’s also compatible with both Magic Keyboard and the new Apple Pencil Pro, making the iPad Air more versatile than ever before. iPad Air comes in starlight, space gray, and two new finishes – purple and blue.

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AirTag is a small, yet easy-to-use tracker that lets you find items easily. With great Find My integration, you can easily track your misplaced items using your iPhone, and it works even greater with ultra-wideband technology used in iPhone 11 and later models.

Remember that Prime Day deals end on July 17, 2024, so act fast if you want to snag one up at such a great deal!

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Now, Amazon is offering a Prime Day Deal on the AirPods Max for just $395, which is $154 off the MSRP of $549, so you’re quite saving a lot if you go with Apple’s over-the-ear headphones.

The AirPods Max is made out of aluminum and stainless steel, offering a premium design compared to the plastic designs from many of its competitors. Thanks to the aluminum enclosure, the AirPods Max offers five different colors: silver, space gray, pink, green, and sky blue. The headphones have a built-in Digital Crown to allow you to quickly adjust the volume, access common playback controls, or activate Siri. The side button lets you switch between transparency and active noise cancelation. AirPods Max features the H1 chip to provide the most optimal listening experience when listening to personalized Spatial Audio, and just like with other AirPods models, Max provides a magical experience that lets you seamlessly switch between Apple devices.

Remember that Prime Day deals end on July 17, 2024, so act fast if you want to snag one up at such a great deal!

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For Prime Day, if you just want the essential features that any AirPods have to offer, you can snag the third-generation AirPods with Lightning Charging Case for just $120, which is $49 off the MSRP of $169.

The AirPods (3rd generation) offers great features for a wireless listening experience, including personalized Spatial Audio, Announce Notifications via Siri, water resistance on both the AirPods and Lightning Charging Case, and Adaptive EQ.

Remember that Prime Day deals end on July 17, 2024, so act fast if you want to snag one up at such a great deal!

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Right now, Best Buy is currently selling the Apple TV 4K third generation with a $10 discount for each model. The 64GB model is being sold at $119.99 and the 128GB model is being sold for $139.99.

The 128GB model, unlike the 64GB model, will include an Ethernet port on it.

This discount is available at Best Buy stores and its app and website. If you are interested in the Apple TV 4K third generation, you can see our review of it to see if that will help decide whether or not you want it.

Do you plan on getting the Apple TV 4K at Best Buy through this sale? Comment below or let us know on X at @appleosophy.

This 10.9-inch iPad from late 2022 rocks an A14 Bionic Chip with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, making it a meaningful upgrade over the A13 Fusion Chip from the iPad (9th generation). The same chipset is offered on the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPad features most of the newest technologies such as a Liquid Retina Display, WiFi 6, sub-6 GHz 5G (for Cellular Models), Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, Touch-ID, and Center Stage, along with support for Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C). It is available in four gorgeous finishes: Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow, and comes with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter in the box for fast charging. Even though this device will be around two years old in September 2024, it’s still a good basic iPad for people using it for documents, web browsing, video streaming, gaming, and more. However, since this iPad features an A14 Bionic chip and less than 8GB of RAM, it will most likely not receive support for Apple Intelligence, which is expected to launch as a beta later this year for devices featuring the A17 Pro chip or any M-series chip.

Check out this deal on the iPad (10th generation) on Amazon by clicking on the links below:

WiFi

64GB – $299 (originally $349)

256GB – $449 (originally $499)

WiFi + Cellular (5G sub-6 GHz)

64GB – $449 (originally $499)

256GB – $649 (originally $599)

The Prime Day deals are valid till July 17, 2023, or till supplies last, so go grab your favorite color before this limited deal expires! Which iPad are you planning to purchase? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

This iPad from late 2021 rocks a powerful A15 Bionic Chip with a 16-core Neural Engine, making it a significant upgrade over the A12 Fusion Chip from the iPad mini (5th generation). The same chipset is offered on the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus. The iPad mini features most of the newest technologies such as a Liquid Retina Display, WiFi 6, sub-6 GHz 5G (for Cellular Models), Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, Touch-ID, and Center Stage, along with support for Apple Pencil (2nd generation). It is available in four gorgeous finishes: Pink, Starlight, Purple, and Space Gray and comes with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter in the box for fast charging. Even though this device will be around three years old in September 2024, it’s still a good iPad mini with most of the necessary features at a fair price point. However, since this iPad mini features an A15 Bionic chip and less than 8GB of RAM, it will most likely not receive support for Apple Intelligence, which is expected to launch as a beta later this year for devices featuring the A17 Pro chip or any M-series chip.

Check out the incredible deal on the iPad mini (6th generation) on Amazon by clicking on the links below:

WiFi

64GB – $379.99 (originally $499)

256GB – $529.99 (originally $649)

WiFi + Cellular (5G sub-6 GHz)

64GB – $529.99 (originally $649)

256GB – $679.99 (originally $799)

The Prime Day deals are valid till July 17, 2023, or till supplies last, so go grab your favorite color before this limited deal expires! Which iPad are you planning to purchase? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

You can grab the 40mm GPS model for as low as $169, down from $249, and the 44mm GPS model for $199.99, down from $279 on Amazon.

The 41mm GPS + Cellular model is also available for $219.99, down from $299, along with the 45mm GPS + Cellular model for $249.99, down from $329.

The Prime Day deals are valid till July 17, 2023, or till supplies last, so order your desired choice of configurations before this limited-time deal expires! Which variant are you planning to purchase? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The Apple Watch Series 9 has been designed as an all-rounder for everyday users into fitness and physical activity. It can offer up to 18 hours of Battery Life during normal use and up to 36 Hours when it is in Low-Power Mode. The brightness of the Display can go up to 2000 Nits, which is 2x more than its predecessor. Moreover, you can enable Always-On Display on this watch for a better experience. Similar to the iPhone 15 series, the new Series 9 features the second-generation Ultra-Wide Band chip to enable Precision Finding for iPhone 15 users and better HomePod integration. Powered by the S9 SiP, it can run everyday tasks even faster, such as improvements with on-device processing for Siri. watchOS 10.1 introduced the new Double Tap feature for this watch, which is also present on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

You can grab the 41mm GPS model for as low as $279.99, down from $399, and the 45mm GPS model for $309.99, down from $429 on Amazon.

The higher-end 41mm GPS + Cellular model is also available for $379.99, down from $499, along with the 45mm GPS + Cellular model for $409.99, down from $529.

The Prime Day deals are valid till July 17, 2023, or till supplies last, so order your desired choice of configurations before this limited-time deal expires! Which variant are you planning to purchase? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has been designed with durability for fitness-focused people such as athletes, and explorers. It can offer up to 36 hours of Battery Life during normal use and up to a whopping 72 Hours when it is in Low-Power Mode. The brightness of the Display can go up to 3000 Nits, which is 50% more than its predecessor. The Action Button present on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can invoke a variety of customizable functions including Workouts, Compass Waypoints, Backtrack, and more. The new Ultra now also features the new S9 SiP with 5.6 billion transistors. Looking for more features? watchOS 10.1 introduced the new Double Tap feature, which is also present on the Apple Watch Series 9.