Macworld It has been more than five years since Apple’s Beats brand released a new pair of over-the-ear headphones. While various earbuds models get regular releases, the Beats Studio3, released in 2017, are still the most current full-size headphones. Images and references to the new Beats headphones have been found in the release candidates of iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4, along with the branding Beats Studio Pro. They seem very similar in design to the Beats Studio3, only without the “Studio” branding along the side of the band. The images include black, white, blue, and brown colors. The alleged codenames suggest a partnership with Samuel Ross. It is unclear what features we can expect, but an H1 or H2 chip…

Earlier this year, 9to5Mac revealed that Apple has been working on new Beats Studio Buds+ with a custom Beats chip. Now we’ve also learned that the company is about to launch new Beats Studio Pro headphones with Transparency Mode and Spatial Audio. Based on codenames, it’s likely being developed in partnership with Samuel Ross of A-Cold-Wall. more… The post These are the new Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones: Transparency mode, Spatial audio, and more appeared first on 9to5Mac.

MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q223 Conference Call with analysts starting at 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT today, May 4, 2023. This stream is best experienced on an iPhone 7 or later, iPad (5th generation or later), or iPod touch (7th generation) using Safari on iOS 12 or later; or a Mac using Safari on macOS Mojave 10.14 or later. Streaming to your TV requires an AirPlay 2–capable device, or via AirPlay to an Apple TV (2nd generation or later) with the latest Apple TV software or tvOS. Other platforms may also be able to access the stream using recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge (MSE, H.264, and AAC required). Apple’s live conference call webcast will begin…

Apple today announced 20 new titles launching on Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service that offers unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games. The new titles include WHAT THE CAR?, TMNT Splintered Fate, Disney SpellStruck, and Cityscapes: Sim Builder, all of which are only available on Apple Arcade. The expansion also adds popular games from the App Store to the service, including Temple Run+, Playdead’s LIMBO+, PPKP+, and more. Apple Arcade brings together over 200 critically acclaimed original and exclusive mobile games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. for just just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year “Apple Arcade brings together hundreds of fun titles in one gaming destination for our users to discover and enjoy,” said…

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Earlier this year, Apple expanded its Apple Pay payments service to South Korea in partnership with Hyundai Card. Now the company is rolling out Apple Pay in Guatemala and El Salvador in partnership with local banks. Read on as we detail more about how to use Apple Pay in these countries. more… The post Apple Pay now available in Guatemala and El Salvador following expansion to South Korea appeared first on 9to5Mac.