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First iPhone 16 Pro durability tests show downside to new ultra-thin bezels
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are here, and so are the first durability tests. If you want to watch Apple’s latest flagship phones go through drop tests, knife tests, and more, head below for some links.
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Apple has improved iPhone security and privacy with iOS 18. One of the valuable new features is the ability to require Face ID for individual apps as well as putting them in a hidden folder. Read along for how to lock and hide apps on iPhone in iOS 18.
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In a surprising move, chipmaker Qualcomm has been considering a full takeover of Intel, known for its computer processors. A report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday revealed that although a deal is “far from certain,” the two companies have held talks on the subject.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 16 tip: Replace the camera button on your Lock Screen
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are now in users’ hands. If you’ve purchased the latest iPhone, that means you now have Camera Control—a dedicated side button for the camera. Hot tip: now you can replace the Lock Screen’s camera button with something else. Here’s how to do it.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s every tool you’ll need to replace the iPhone 16’s battery
Apple is celebrating iPhone 16 launch day in a variety of ways, including publishing a new battery repair guide. Hopefully no one will need a battery repair or replacement for their new iPhone 16 any time soon. But if and when there’s a need, here are all the tools you’ll want to have on hand.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best iPhone 16 Pro accessories to get the most out of your new buy
The iPhone 16 Pro is here. There are a ton of great accessories already available to help you get the most out of your device. Key buys that unlock faster charging, cases designed for Camera Control, a host of USB-C peripherals, and more. Here are the best iPhone 16 Pro accessories to get the most from your new iPhone.
Expand Expanding Closedbrand delivers the grippiest iPhone 16 case, ‘idiot-proof’ screen protector, Area 51 skin
“Definitely not a cult” dbrand has launched three new products for the iPhone 16 lineup to protect and uniquely style your new device. The Grip case offers the “world’s grippiest phone case™” with a free skin of your choice included, there’s the new Prism 2.0 “idiot-proof” screen protector that guarantees a “flawless” installation, plus a new Area 51 skin that features a slick 3D textured design. Order yours below.
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit’s Matter 1.2 update expands support for new devices on Apple’s smart home platform
With the release of iOS 18, HomeKit now supports Matter 1.2, which brings new opportunities for HomeKit vendors. A perfect example of this is the WELOV Matter P200 Pro. It will now be fully available within HomeKit.
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Pocket Casts adds clip sharing and support for transcripts
The next notable update (version 7.72) for Pocket Casts on Android and iOS adds support for transcripts and video/audio clip sharing.
Expand Expanding CloseApple calls AirPods design ‘the snorkel,’ plus other AirPods 4 details
AirPods 4 are available today, and Engadget has a great new interview with the team behind the product. Details include the timing of when development started, how ANC is made possible on an open-ear design, use of the term ‘snorkel,’ and more.
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Deals: M2 iPad Air $530, M4 iPad Pro $385 off, iPhone 16 case discounts from $9, and much more
Happy iPhone 16 delivery day folks! While we have some notable iPad discounts and more, today we are highlighting all of the iPhone 16 accessory deals and price drops we have either secured for 9to5 readers or are tracking for delivery today. There are plenty of them down below, but one of the highlights has to be the special promo code we have on the new Nomad cases (for today only) alongside offers from Spigen, Arc, and more. You’ll also find a nice drop on the most affordable M2 iPad Air as well as an up to $385 discount on M4 iPad Pro, among others waiting down below.
Expand Expanding CloseAll iPhone 17 models could get big display upgrades, here’s what to expect [U]
The iPhone 16 may be fresh, but it’s never too early for details on next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. The ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air will no doubt be the highlight. But according to analyst Ross Young, there are also big display upgrades coming for the entire iPhone 17 lineup. One such change may make it easier than ever to skip the Pro models.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: September 20, 2024 – iOS 18.1 public beta, iPhone battery stats
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AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro: Apple wireless earbuds compared
So, Apple just updated its base model AirPods for the first time in years. There’s now two new models, one with Active Noise Cancellation, and one without – starting at $129.
ANC was the hero exclusive feature of AirPods Pro … until today. So how do the new AirPods (not Pro) stack up? Here’s all the differences.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 10 design tidbits revealed in new interview
Apple’s design team, including design heads Molly Anderson and Alan Dye, recently sat down with British GQ to talk the Apple Watch Series 10 and the new black Apple Watch Ultra 2. Here are the key design tidbits they had to share.
Expand Expanding CloseTested: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone-conduction wireless headphones
I’ve long used Shokz bone-conduction wireless headphones as my go-to for voice and video calls, mostly because they are so comfortable I often forget I’m wearing them.
I’ve been using the OpenComm model for a couple of years now, but switched to the new OpenRun Pro 2 for a couple of reasons – one of which was fixing my only real complaint …
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Here’s an exclusive discount on all Nomad iPhone 16 cases for 9to5 readers, plus prev-gen models from $9 (Today only)
It wasn’t easy, but we have managed to secure 9to5 readers an exclusive delivery day deal on the beloved Nomad iPhone 16 cases. The brand is a favorite around here among both staffers and readers, and for good reason, but it’s also not one that goes on sale very often – almost never on its brand new gear, in fact. Starting right now, for 24-hours only (or until the clock strikes midnight on the west coast), 9to5 readers can knock 10% off all of the Nomad iPhone 16 cases using code 9to510 at checkout. That might not seem like much, but Nomad gear going on sale this soon after it is made available to order is nearly unheard of. And on top of that, the code works on all of the previous-generation iPhone cases it offers too – this yields prices as low as just $9.
Expand Expanding CloseImmersed Visor aims to be a Vision Pro Lite for $1,050
Immersed Visor is a new headset aiming to fill the middle ground between simple ‘face monitors’ like the $440 Viture One XR and the self-contained $3,500 Vision Pro. Weighing about the same as an iPhone 16 Pro, it’s priced at $1,050, though there are some sketchier price models.
Like lower cost monitor-in-glasses-format products, you can’t use it as a standalone device – it’s solely intended for use as a Mac monitor – but it does offer hand-tracking and eye-tracking …
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s iPhone 16 day: Official photos from Apple Stores around the world
The iPhone 16 is arriving in Apple stores today, and we’ve already seen people sharing photos from Apple Stores in Australia, Malaysia, Japan, and Germany.
Apple has now started sharing official photos from Apple stores, kicking off this year’s collection with photos from China and South Korea …
Expand Expanding CloseBest iPhone 16 cases you can buy right now [Updated]
Our annual roundup of the best iPhone 16 cases starts now. From the best leather models out there to unique bumper options and ultra-affordable options from $16, right through to Apple’s new Camera Control button-equipped silicone models that were unveiled today, the best of the best starts now. Whether you’re looking to secure a case right now to ensure you’re precious new iPhone 16, 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max is protected as soon as it arrives on your doorstep, or looking to grab that perfect full-grain leather model down the road, some of the best options are now ready for purchase with even more on the way in the coming days. Head below for a closer look at our favorite covers you can buy right now in our 2024 edition of the best iPhone 16 cases.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst iPhone 16 pre-orders arrive as lines form at Apple Stores around the world
As the clock turns to September 20 around the world, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro launch is in full swing. The first pre-orders have started arriving to lucky buyers, while lines are starting to form at Apple Stores.
As we highlighted earlier, Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue retail store is also glowing in Apple Intelligence colors to celebrate the iPhone 16 launch.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s Fifth Ave store glows in Apple Intelligence colors to celebrate iPhone 16 launch
iPhone 16 is almost here. Following the start of pre-orders last week, the new iPhones will hit stores tomorrow, September 20. And to celebrate the launch, Apple has made its iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York glow in the colors of Apple Intelligence.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on Apple TV Plus
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers …
October will be big for Apple products, here’s what’s coming next
September is always Apple’s most packed month for product launches. This year, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 were joined by key software updates like iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, and more. But October is coming, and Apple has plenty more announcements and product launches to make. Here’s what’s coming next.
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