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Almost three years after the launch of the first-generation AirPods Pro, Apple unveiled the second-generation model alongside the iPhone 14 lineup and several new Apple Watches. Although the second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ feature the same design as their predecessor, they improve on features like Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, and battery life, while introducing new functionality...

At its "Far out" event this month, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 8. The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ is a low-cost option that still offers many of the Apple Watch features that have made the device so popular over the years, while the ‌Apple Watch Series 8‌ offers a more feature-rich experience with additional health monitoring capabilities. Both the Apple...

At its "Far out" event earlier this month, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra. The ‌Apple Watch Ultra‌ is a whole new kind of smartwatch from Apple with a focus on withstanding extreme environments, a high level of durability, extended battery life, and additional features to aid activities like diving and exploration. Both the ‌Apple Watch Series 8‌ and...

At its "Far out" event earlier this month, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE. The second-generation ‌Apple Watch SE‌ offers a refresh of the original model that launched in 2020, providing a full Apple Watch experience at a low price point. The second-generation ‌Apple Watch SE‌ is a minor update, with the main upgrade being a performance...

The iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are among Apple's latest iPhone models and follow last year's iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Now that Apple is offering two iPhones with 6.7-inch displays, how different are the two models, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you? Last year, the biggest differences between the ‌iPhone 13‌ and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ were ProMotion, 2GB of memory,...

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are among Apple's latest iPhone models and follow last year's iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, but how different are the two 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ models this year, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you? Last year, the biggest differences between the ‌iPhone 13‌ and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ were ProMotion, 2GB of memory, three hours of battery life, and rear cameras with...

Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max as the successors to the popular iPhone 13 Pro and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max, featuring an always-on display with the Dynamic Island, the A16 Bionic chip, significantly improved cameras, longer battery life, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max are the most fully-featured iPhones...

Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus as the successors to the iPhone 13 mini and ‌iPhone 13‌, featuring Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, longer battery life, a larger display option for the first time, and more. Instead of a "mini" device this year, Apple is offering a standard model with a 6.7-inch display for the first time – a display size previously...

Almost three years after the launch of the first-generation AirPods Pro, Apple unveiled the second-generation model alongside the iPhone 14 lineup and several new Apple Watches. Although the second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ feature the same design as their predecessor, they improve on features like Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, and battery life, while introducing new functionality...

With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple allowed users to stay on iOS 14 and receive updates – the first time the company has explicitly offered a pathway for users to continue using a previous major version of iOS after the release of a new one. So, now that iOS 16 has been released, should you update to the latest OS right away or stick with iOS 15? In previous years, the main reason...

Alongside the release of iOS 16 on September 12, Apple also released iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, delivering important security updates. The iOS 15.7 update is aimed at those who are not able to upgrade to ‌‌iOS 16‌‌, while iPadOS 15.7 is available while we wait for the launch of iPadOS 16 in October. Given that Apple's emphasis as far as delivering new features turned to ‌iOS 16‌ many months...

During the iOS 16 beta testing period, MacRumors wrote a series of in-depth feature guides highlighting every new addition in the update, along with how that walk you through using the new features. This is a comprehensive guide with all of our coverage, and it's a great resource for casual users who haven't had a chance to test out ‌‌iOS 16‌ prior to its launch. Everything is organized by...

Apple in iOS 16 introduced a customizable Lock Screen, complete with widgets. You can have up to five separate widgets on your Lock Screen, including four below the time and one above the time. There are several widgets available from Apple for apps like Weather, Calendar, Clock, Fitness, and Reminders, but third-party app developers are also able to create widgets for the Lock Screen. We've ...

The iPhone 14 models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available on both families, as well as some popular classics. The ‌iPhone 14‌ and iPhone 14 Pro lineups have different color choices, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. For ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ color options, check out our overview....

Apple today released the new iOS 16 update to the public, so there are dozens if not hundreds of new features for you to learn about. Some of these options must be set up ahead of time, so we've developed a getting started with ‌iOS 16‌ guide that walks you through what you should do after upgrading. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Set Up Your Lock Screens The Lock...

The iPhone 14 Pro models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available alongside some popular classics. The iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ families have different color choices, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. For ‌iPhone 14‌ color options, check out our overview. The ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and...

Update: iOS 16 is now rolling out to all eligible devices, though it may take a few minutes to show up for all users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, ‌‌iOS 16‌‌ is launching today, September 12, 2022, in most countries around the world. Given a simultaneous worldwide release, some countries will not see a launch until the early hours of September 13. ...

The Apple Watch Series 8 has now replaced the Apple Watch Series 7 in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 7, including features like taller casing sizes with larger displays, slimmer bezels, improved durability, and faster charging technology. The Apple Watch Series 7 has now been...

Update: iOS 16 is now rolling out to all eligible devices, though it may take a few minutes to show up for all users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, ‌‌iOS 16‌‌ and ‌iPadOS 16‌ are Apple's next-generation operating systems for iPhone and iPad. Developers and public beta testers have spent the past few months trying out the new versions while Apple...

The iPhone 14 Pro is among Apple's latest iPhone models and follows last year's iPhone 13 Pro, but how different are the two successive high-end ‌iPhone‌ generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ as the successor to the popular iPhone 12 Pro, featuring ProMotion displays, an improved rear camera system, the A15 Bionic chip, longer battery life, and more. The ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ and...