Apple has shipped its update for the Apple Watch, with watchOS now reaching version 9.5 and downloadable by all users.The release of watchOS 9.5 occurs after a fairly short beta-testing process, with the third build delivered to developers for trial on April 25.The betas revealed no real feature changes of note, which seemingly indicated the update was of the bug fix and performance improvement variety. It is also likely that, with the impending introduction of watchOS 10 at WWDC, Apple would hold off on features in favor of a bigger reveal. Read more...

Apple has shipped its update for the Apple Watch, with watchOS now reaching version 9.5 and downloadable by all users.The release of watchOS 9.5 occurs after a fairly short beta-testing process, with the third build delivered to developers for trial on April 25.The betas revealed no real feature changes of note, which seemingly indicated the update was of the bug fix and performance improvement variety. It is also likely that, with the impending introduction of watchOS 10 at WWDC, Apple would hold off on features in favor of a bigger reveal. Read more...

Apple has shipped its update for the Apple Watch, with watchOS now reaching version 9.5 and downloadable by all users.The release of watchOS 9.5 occurs after a fairly short beta-testing process, with the third build delivered to developers for trial on April 25.The betas revealed no real feature changes of note, which seemingly indicated the update was of the bug fix and performance improvement variety. It is also likely that, with the impending introduction of watchOS 10 at WWDC, Apple would hold off on features in favor of a bigger reveal. Read more...

Apple has shipped its update for the Apple Watch, with watchOS now reaching version 9.5 and downloadable by all users.The release of watchOS 9.5 occurs after a fairly short beta-testing process, with the third build delivered to developers for trial on April 25.The betas revealed no real feature changes of note, which seemingly indicated the update was of the bug fix and performance improvement variety. It is also likely that, with the impending introduction of watchOS 10 at WWDC, Apple would hold off on features in favor of a bigger reveal. Read more...

In a blow to Foxconn, Apple is expected to hand key iPhone 16 production responsibilities to Luxshare, significantly boosting the supply chain partner's profit growth over the next two years, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest Medium blog post, Kuo said Apple has already given Luxshare new product introduction (NPI) approval for next year's iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is a significant win for the supplier, given that Foxconn has consistently won the highest-end iPhone assembly NPI in previous years. The approval followed Apple's decision to transfer some iPhone 14 Pro Max orders from Foxconn to Luxshare to diversify supply and mitigate risk, following the protests and riots that broke out in Foxconn's largest iPhone factory in…

With better sound, improved noise cancellation, and a standout translucent design, these are everything the original Beats Studio Buds should’ve been. I can’t stop looking at these earbuds. You might’ve already seen leaks about the new Beats Studio Buds Plus, available beginning today for $169.99, but there’s something even more attention-grabbing about their translucent design in person. Maybe it’s because I came of age in the late ’90s, when these semiopaque finishes were a common sight on gamepads, household phones, and other gizmos. (I’m looking at you, iMac G3.) There’s certainly a nostalgia factor. But Beats also really nailed the execution with these. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself closely poring over all the small inner details now visible:…