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Apple's new AirPods are now available for pre-order. With the release of the AirPods 4 and ‌AirPods 4‌ with ANC, Apple has made some significant improvements that could make a difference in your daily listening experience. Key upgrades in the ‌AirPods 4‌ include a more comfortable fit, improved sound quality with a new low-distortion driver, and enhanced features like Personalized Spatial...

With iOS 18, Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app that streamlines login and password management. You've been able to store password information on your Apple devices through iCloud Keychain for years, but accessing passwords was a little difficult because the data was tucked away in the Settings app. That's no longer the case, and in ‌iOS 18‌, it's much simpler to create and manage...

Apple adopted Rich Communication Services (RCS) with the launch of iOS 18, upgrading messaging standards for non-iMessage conversations. Apple's decision to adopt RCS came as a shock when it was first announced in November 2023 because Google had been aggressively pushing Apple to implement RCS for years, but Apple wouldn't budge. This guide explains everything that you need to know about...

During the iOS 18 beta testing process that took place from June to September, we here at MacRumors put together a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that walk you through all of the new features in the latest update. This comprehensive guide includes all of our coverage, and it is a great resource for iPhone and iPad users who haven't had a chance to test out ‌iOS 18‌ and those who ...

The long-awaited iOS 18 update is now available for everyone to download, and there are hundreds of new features and changes for you to learn about. Some of the additions require a little bit of setup to get up and running, so we've created this guide that walks you through the features you should check out first after updating to ‌iOS 18‌. Set Up Your Home Screen The ‌Home Screen‌ has several...

The Apple Watch Series 10 is now available for pre-order. The latest models feature 18 upgrades over their predecessors, so here's everything that's changed. Apple's latest Apple Watch models bring range of small improvements along with the first design refresh in three years. Some of the most significant hardware changes include new display technologies, water temperature and depth sensing, ...

With the iOS 18 update, Apple added new features to almost all of its built-in apps, including the Camera app. The ‌iOS 18‌ Camera app includes a few small but useful improvements for timed photos, portraits, and more. Timers Along with the existing 3-second and 10-second timers, there's now an added 5-second timer that provides more flexibility. Flash Settings Flash settings can be...

The iPhone 16 and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus launch later this month, offering 35 changes and improvements over their predecessors. Here's everything that's different. While Apple's latest models bring a variety of enhancements, the most significant change is support for Apple Intelligence, a new AI system that transforms how you interact with your device by offering smarter notifications, text...

The iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max are Apple's latest flagship devices, offering over 45 changes and improvements compared to their predecessors. Here's everything that's changed. The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ is an incremental update in some respects, but there are still some important improvements to consider. Key enhancements include larger displays with thinner borders, faster and more...

Apple will hold its annual fall iPhone-centric event on Monday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. There are multiple new devices on the horizon, including new iPhone 16 models, refreshes for all of the Apple Watches, new AirPods 4, and perhaps some other surprises. This guide highlights everything that we might see at Apple's "It's Glowtime" event based on current rumors. ‌iPhone 16‌...

The iPhone 16 Pro succeeds 2023's iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 45 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. With many users adopting three-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 13 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌, so this guide outlines some of the major differences you should be aware of between the two generations. The ‌‌iPhone‌ 13‌ Pro...

The iPhone 16 succeeds 2023's iPhone 15, introducing over 30 new features and improvements. With many users adopting two-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 14 owners will be looking to upgrade to the ‌iPhone 16‌, so this guide outlines some of the major differences you should be aware of between the two generations. In 2022, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone‌ 14 as the successor to the popular...

The iPhone 16 Pro succeeds 2023's iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 45 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. With many users adopting two-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 14 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌, so this guide outlines some of the major differences you should be aware of between the two generations. In 2022, Apple unveiled...

While Apple refreshed the iPad Pro and the iPad Air in May 2024, the iPad mini is still in need of an update. Apple last introduced a new ‌iPad mini‌ in September 2021, so it's overdue for an overhaul. Rumors suggest that Apple has plans to refresh its smallest tablet later in 2024, and this guide highlights all of the rumors we've heard about the device so far. Display and Design We...

With iOS 18, the Notes app is set to gain several new features. There aren't many updates to the overall design, but Notes has deeper integrations with other apps that add all kinds of new functionality. There are also a few nifty iPad-only Notes features that involve the Apple Pencil. Math Notes Notes integrates with the Calculator app in ‌iOS 18‌ for a new feature called Math Notes. Math...

The Phone app doesn't often get updated, but with iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, it's getting a major overhaul that includes one of the best new features in the ‌iOS 18‌ software. This guide highlights everything new with the Phone app. Record Phone Calls After placing or answering a call on an iPhone running iOS 18.1, you can initiate a recording that gives you an audio copy of the call. ...

Previewed in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are Apple's next-generation operating systems for iPhone and iPad. Here's what we know about them and when they will be released. Since Apple announced its latest operating systems, developers and beta testers have had several months to try out iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and give Apple valuable feedback to help the...

macOS Sequoia, Apple's next major software update for Macs, is due to be publicly released in the fall. Keep reading to learn what's new and if Apple's latest operating system will run on your Mac. New Features ‌macOS Sequoia‌‌'s biggest feature is iPhone Mirroring, which is designed to let you control your ‌‌iPhone‌‌ from your Mac using your keyboard and mouse. You can see notifications...

Almost all of Apple's built-in apps are getting new features in iOS 18, and that includes the Maps app. The Maps app isn't getting any fun new AI additions, but Apple does have some useful changes in store. Hiking Trails Apple added topographic maps to the Apple Watch last year, and now detailed topographic maps are also coming to the iPhone. The Maps app features detailed trail networks...

With the launch of iOS 18.1 this fall, Apple will allow third-party developers to support NFC contactless transactions for payments and more. Right now, the NFC chip is locked down, and it's primarily only used for Apple Pay, but a number of new capabilities will be coming when Apple expands access to NFC. NFC Capabilities in Third-Party Apps With NFC access, banks will be able to offer...