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Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:13 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, two years after the Series 10 introduced the current thinner design. But is it worth upgrading? While last year's Series 11 brought just four changes, the Series 12 is a much more substantial update, with a new chip, twice as much RAM, redesigned health sensors, exclusive health and audio features, tougher cover glass, 5G connectivity, and new case ...
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iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Monday September 21, 2026 11:05 am PDT by
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max earlier this month, arriving four years after the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Four generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, faster charging, USB-C connectivity, and support for Apple Intelligence. The...
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Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide

Friday September 18, 2026 11:03 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 bring new health sensors, a new chip, and more detailed recovery insights to Apple's smartwatch lineup, so how do they compare? Both models feature the S11 chip, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and the new Health Sensing System, which measures heart rate every five seconds throughout the day. They also share Readiness, Recovery HRV, daytime...
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iPhone 18 Pro: The New Features You Should Try First

Friday September 18, 2026 6:43 am PDT by
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched today in markets around the world. Keep reading if you're the owner of one of Apple's latest models. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to Apple, this guide will help you get the most out your new device. With the first round of pre-ordered iPhones 18 Pro models now being delivered to customers and availability ...
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iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:28 am PDT by
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max earlier this month, arriving three years after the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Three generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, and faster charging. The iPhone 16 Pro introduced larger displays with thinner...
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Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1

Wednesday September 16, 2026 4:44 pm PDT by
Apple surprised us with the first beta of iOS 27.2 today instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple likely went straight to iOS 27.2 to keep iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know the ‌iPhone Duo‌ will ship with iOS 27.1 when it comes out in October. This beta includes Apple's revamped Health app, new languages for Siri AI, and a handful of other useful tweaks. Revamped...
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iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:28 pm PDT by
Apple's new iPhone lineup asks buyers a new and challenging question: Is a foldable display worth feature compromises? Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, which start at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, there is now the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, which starts at $1,999. All three are brand new, all three feature the same A20 Pro chip, and all three sit at the...
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What the iPhone Duo's Camera Can and Can't Do

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:10 pm PDT by
To take advantage of the iPhone Duo's dual-display design, Apple is introducing new Camera app features that are unique to the foldable iPhone. Smart Take Smart Take uses AI to determine when everyone (including the iPhone owner) is ready for a group shot, so no one has to use a timer or stay out of the picture to capture the image. You can prop up the ‌iPhone Duo‌ in a half-folded...
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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading?

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:17 pm PDT by
Apple last week announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max. Skipping a generation means makes for a bigger upgrade, with more than 50 differences between the 2024 and 2026 models. Most of the visible change arrived in between, with the iPhone 17 Pro replacing the titanium frame and glass back with an aluminum unibody...
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iOS 27 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide

Monday September 14, 2026 5:34 pm PDT by
When iOS 27 first came out back in June, we started working on a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that go through all of the updates in Apple's new software. Our ultimate guide aggregates all of our ‌iOS 27‌ coverage, and it is useful for iPhone and iPad users new to ‌iOS 27‌ or those who might want a recap on what's included. We've organized it by feature to make it easy to find...
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macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First

Monday September 14, 2026 5:02 pm PDT by
Apple released macOS Golden Gate to the public today, which means anyone with a compatible Mac can download it. The new version of macOS requires an Apple chip, so if you have a Mac with an M1 or later or a MacBook Neo, you can upgrade. ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ includes Siri AI, and the Mac is the only device that people in the EU can try ‌Siri‌ AI with. It also brings a long list of performance...
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iOS 27 Now Available: 10 Features to Try First

Monday September 14, 2026 12:32 pm PDT by
Today is the official launch date of iOS 27, which means it's available for everyone that has an iPhone 11 or newer. ‌iOS 27‌ introduces Siri AI, tons of new Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass updates, and performance improvements to make your iPhone feel faster. Performance Improvements Apple sped up a long list of features in ‌iOS 27‌, and it's immediately noticeable when you download...
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AirPods 4 vs. AirPods 5 Buyer's Guide

Monday September 14, 2026 9:06 am PDT by
Apple announced the AirPods 5 earlier this month, giving its entry-level earbuds Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) as standard for the first time. The ‌AirPods 5‌ start at $129, a $149 model adds a Wireless Charging Case, and both versions arrive in stores on Friday, September 18. The launch also resets the way Apple tiers its cheapest earbuds. With the AirPods 4, the $50 step up from $129 to...
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iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max Buyer's Guide

Monday September 14, 2026 4:25 am PDT by
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, featuring a new Main camera with a variable aperture, new Pro camera controls, the A20 Pro chip, and more. With the foldable iPhone Duo now sitting above them in the lineup, the two Pro models are no longer the most expensive iPhones Apple sells, but they remain the most fully-featured traditional iPhones available. The iPhone...
Apple Watch Series 11 vs Series 12 Buyers Guide

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: 25+ Upgrades Compared

Friday September 11, 2026 12:44 pm PDT by
The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available for pre-order, and unlike last year's model, it brings a substantial list of changes over its predecessor. Here's everything that's new. Last year, the Series 11 introduced just four changes over the Series 10, making it perhaps the smallest generational upgrade in the device's history. The Series 12 is a far more meaningful refresh, even though it...
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iOS 27 Apple Health App Redesign: Every New Feature Coming in 2026

Thursday September 10, 2026 11:46 am PDT by
Apple is planning a major redesign of the Health app on iPhone and iPad, with a long list of new features set to be added. Apple announced the Health app changes at yesterday's iPhone event. The Health app is getting an update because Apple overhauled the sensors in the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. There's a Health Sensing System with three main improvements: increased...
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iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: 35+ Upgrades Compared

Thursday September 10, 2026 6:18 am PDT by
Apple yesterday announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, succeeding the iPhone 17 Pro that launched last September. The new models are built around the A20 Pro chip, a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, a redesigned vapor chamber, and a smaller Dynamic Island. Last year's ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro brought one of the biggest design changes to the lineup in years, switching...
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Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: 20 Differences Compared

Wednesday September 9, 2026 7:20 am PDT by
Apple announced new Mac mini and Mac Studio models last month, with both available to pre-order now. It is the first time in years that Apple has revised its two desktop Macs simultaneously, so which should you choose? There are now two desktop Macs to choose from following the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, but the prices have moved sharply. The ‌Mac Studio‌ starts at $2,499 and rises to...
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2024 vs. 2026 Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

Tuesday September 8, 2026 4:56 am PDT by
Last month, Apple announced a new Mac mini built around the all-new M6 chip and the M5 Pro, replacing the M4 and M4 Pro models that had been on sale since October 2024. Pre-orders are open now, with the machines arriving to customers and in stores on September 22. The M6 model starts at $899 and the M5 Pro model at $1,699, each $100 above what its predecessor was selling for by the end of...
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iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple's September 9 Event Preview

Friday September 4, 2026 3:26 pm PDT by
Apple's September event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will announce its 2026 iPhone lineup, and this year is a big one. Along with the slab-style iPhones we've been using for years, Apple is going to debut its first foldable device. We'll also get new Apple Watches, a new set of AirPods, and possibly some other surprises. Subscribe to the MacRumors ...