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Apple Watch Series 10 just announced with new design and larger screens
Apple on Monday announced the next generation Apple Watch, or Apple Watch Series 10, at its special event “It’s Glowtime.” The new watch comes with a refreshed, thinner design, as well as larger screens. Read on as we detail what’s new for Apple Watch Series 10.
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The iPhone 16 is coming! Apple will announce its latest flagship iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, new AirPods, and more during today’s “It’s Glowtime” special event. I’ll be covering it all day for 9to5Mac. Head below for all of the latest news and commentary from today’s event.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Apple Pencil Pro, iPad Pro M2 $500 off, Mac mini $150 off, Apple accessories from $15, more
It’s Glowtime baby! Or just about anyway. Before we all huddle around to see what Tim and the gang have in store this year, let’s quickly run down the best deals on Apple gear and accessories. Firstly, Apple Pencil Pro has seen very few deals since its debut in May, but you can score one down at $115 shipped right now if you’re quick. From there we have deep $500 price drops on the M2 iPad Pro models for folks not interested in paying the M4 prices as well as the return of Amazon low listings on the M2 Pro Mac mini and some notable offers on Apple accessories, smart home gear, charging units, and more. Scope it all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseLast-minute Apple event rumors: iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and more [Updated]
We’re officially just a few hours away from Apple’s special event focused on the iPhone 16 and more. A handful of last-minute rumors have emerged with new details on the iPhone 16, accessories, AirPods, and more ahead of today’s festivities.
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Alongside the iPhone 16, Apple is also set to open a brand new building at Apple Park today: “The Observatory.” An exclusive report from Dezeen offers our first at the “subterranean” building, which will be used for “launch events and to showcase the brand’s latest technology.”
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch the iPhone 16 event (right here)
Apple’s iPhone 16 event is set for today, September 9 and we’re expecting the official launch of iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, an d more. Here’s how to watch iPhone 16 event, including right below.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Diary: Apple likely to sell me an iPhone 16 Pro Max for two reasons
I didn’t always upgrade my iPhone every year. That process started with the iPhone X, but it has continued since then, and it’s generally been the camera features which have parted me from my money.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max doesn’t seem like it will quite have a single killer feature for me, but it does appear that it would only take two rumored new features for Apple to ring up a sale …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Store is down ahead of iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 announcements
Following usual tradition when Apple is launching new hardware, the Apple Online Store is down ahead of the ‘Glowtime’ Apple event which kicks off at 10 AM Pacific Time today.
The company is expected to announce a new iPhone lineup; iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple Watch Series 10 will also be announced featuring a design change and new larger screen sizes, along with a new generation of AirPods, and potentially some other surprises.
Expand Expanding CloseMagSafe Monday: For Apple Watch fans, this MagSafe charging pack keeps you charged on the go
I’ve been using this Double-sided Wireless Magnetic Charging Bank for a few weeks now. If you wear an Apple Watch, it will be your new go-to charger when you’re away from home for long periods or when traveling.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Ultimate Ears Miniroll is the smallest & cheapest speaker in the line-up
The new Ultimate Ears Miniroll Bluetooth speaker has gone on sale, positioned as the smallest and cheapest model in the company’s line-up. It weighs less than a pound, and costs $79.99.
A built-in flexible strap means it can be easily attached to backpacks and shoulder bags, or even attached to a belt …
Expand Expanding CloseKuo: iPhone 16 sales demand expected to be mostly flat compared to iPhone 15
Supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning posted his latest estimates for iPhone 16 shipments, ahead of Apple’s event later today where the new iPhone 16 lineup will be finally unveiled.
Kuo expects iPhone 16 shipments for 2024 to be about 89 million units, down slightly from the 91 million units of the iPhone 15 shipped in the same period last year. As Apple tries to order what it will sell, this indicates that the company is not anticipating a huge jump in customer demand for the new phones.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C?
On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max go one step further, as the USB-C port on the pro models supports USB-3 speeds, enabling up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds.
USB-C makes it easy to connect displays, external storage, cameras, and charge using the same cable as all your other devices. Here’s what you can do with your new iPhone and its shiny new port …
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Max 2 reportedly coming tomorrow: USB-C, better noise cancellation
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has yet again dropped another late night tweet, stating that Apple will be introducing new models of AirPods Max at the “It’s Glowtime” event tomorrow, marking the first update since the headphones debuted back in December 2020.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 coming tomorrow; Ultra 2 adding black titanium option
According to another late-night tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple won’t be introducing a new third generation Apple Watch Ultra model at tomorrow’s “It’s Glowtime” event. Instead, the company will be updating the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Expand Expanding CloseGurman: iPhone 16 Pro to retain $999 starting price; noticeable battery life improvements
According to a new tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iPhone 16 Pro will keep the $999 price point, first introduced with the iPhone X back in 2017.
Expand Expanding CloseApple disables new ‘Tap to Provision’ feature in Apple Wallet ahead of iOS 18 release
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 and the iOS 18 release date at their annual iPhone keynote tomorrow, on September 9th. Ahead of that event, Apple has disabled a key new Apple Pay feature in the Wallet app, known as “Tap to Provision.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will Apple release new AirPods? Here’s what the rumors say
While there were no major revisions to the AirPods lineup in 2023, Apple is preparing a big shakeup for this year. Headlining the updates in 2024 will be a complete overhaul of the entry-level AirPods lineup. Here’s everything we know ahead of tomorrow’s “It’s Glowtime” event…
Expand Expanding CloseSecurity Bite: Apple makes changes to its security releases page, including fun easter egg
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In a recent web update, Apple made changes to its security releases page to better organize prior years’ security updates and Rapid Security Responses. The company also cleverly included a subtle nod to its Security Bounty Program.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat to expect with Apple’s new iPad models coming this fall
Apple is expected to unveil two new iPad models this fall, likely in October. This will include a new entry-level 11th generation model, as well as the 7th generation of iPad mini. Both of these models have gone 2-3 years without an update, so we’re overdue for a refresh.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s Image Playground and Genmoji features reportedly on track for iOS 18.2 beta
In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported that Apple is going to begin releasing their image generation features in iOS 18.2 later this year. If history is to be followed, we should see the first beta ship in October, with the final release occurring in December.
Expand Expanding CloseThese 10 Apple products will likely be discontinued tomorrow
Apple’s annual iPhone event is going to be held tomorrow, on September 9th. We’re expecting to see iPhone 16, new AirPods, some new Apple Watch models, and potentially more. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store as soon as tomorrow.
Expand Expanding CloseFive things to expect with Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup this fall
Apple is expected to begin unveiling their M4 Mac lineup as soon as October, with updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini to start off the new M4 transition. Although the event will probably be held in October, the new Macs might not ship until November.
Expand Expanding CloseIndie App Spotlight: ‘FitBee’ helps you track your nutrition with ease
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
FitBee is a modern calorie and macronutrient tracker for the iPhone, focused on speed and data accuracy. A lot of other calorie counting apps will take too much time to process, can’t find the food you’re looking for, or contain inaccurate data. FitBee aims to streamline this process for everyone.
Expand Expanding CloseRippling IT helps IT teams boost security and banish busywork
If you’re an IT admin, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Managing the entire user lifecycle can feel like a complex laundry list of manual tasks: switching between systems, provisioning access, configuring and retrieving laptops, resetting passwords, and enforcing security policies.
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