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Third-party accessory makers just started releasing next-generation 15W Qi2 charging devices in the last few months, but Apple raised the wireless charging speed bar again with the iPhone 16 models. With Apple’s newly updated MagSafe charger and a 30W power adapter, the ‌iPhone 16‌ models can charge at up to 25W wirelessly over MagSafe, which […]

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With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has increased battery life for all models compared to the prior-generation iPhone 15 models. Battery life is up at least an hour for each device for video playback, with bigger increases for the ‌iPhone 16‌ and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Streaming video can be played for two to four

As the official launch of iOS 18 approaches, Apple is now inviting developers to submit their new apps or updates ready for the next versions of the company’s systems. This also includes watchOS 11 and macOS Sequoia, which are coming next week. more…

Apple announced a feature-packed iPhone 16 lineup. There are new A18 chips, larger Pro displays, Camera Control, better battery life, Apple Intelligence, Visual Intelligence, and a lot more. But more so than ever before, a variety of new iPhone features won’t be available at launch. Here are all the new features that will be missing

Apple’s AirPods Max announcement yesterday was disappointing, to say the least. Ahead of the big event, AirPods Max 2 were widely expected to be released. Instead, we got the same old AirPods Max in new colors, and with USB-C. For better or worse, the announcement makes AirPods Max a bigger status symbol than ever. Here’s

Apple is rolling out a new firmware version to AirPods Pro (2nd generation). The new firmware comes ahead of iOS 18 being released next week, which will bring multiple new features to AirPods Pro. Your AirPods Pro will update themselves when charging and within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac connected to Wi-Fi.

Apple today released a firmware update for the Apple Pencil Pro that launched alongside the iPad Pro models earlier this year. The new firmware has a version number of 0.1.40, up from the prior 0.1.33 firmware. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the new firmware, and Apple

Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning and USB-C versions. The firmware has a build number of 7A294, up from 6F8, and it is available for all ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 users. Apple has been beta testing this update, but it is launching ahead of when iOS

Apple unveiled its all-new AirPods 4 lineup yesterday, including the introduction of a new version with Active Noise Cancellation. If you’ve been considering switching from AirPods Pro to AirPods 4, however, there’s a key difference to keep in mind: AirPods Pro still offer much better noise cancellation. more…