While Apple is expected to unveil AirPods Pro 3 tomorrow, it turns out more than one version is expected.
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8 products Apple will discontinue after iPhone 17 event this week
Apple’s iPhone 17 event is almost here. As new hardware arrives, we can expect Apple to discontinue eight products that it currently sells.
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September has officially arrived, and with the new month comes the end of summer and the beginning of a busy fall for Apple. In the weeks ahead, there are several key dates to anticipate for Apple fans, even beyond the major iPhone 17 event set for September 9.
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This iPhone 17 Pro mock event looks like Apple’s keynote leaked early
While Apple’s iPhone 17 event kicks off in just a few days, this preview footage could almost be mistaken for the real thing.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26 adds (and removes) CarPlay wallpaper options
Apple has changed up the wallpaper collection on CarPlay in iOS 26 Several new options have been added. The update also removes many of the existing wallpaper options that were still hanging around from older iOS versions.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Vision Pro could soon have a whole new look
When Apple eventually updates Apple Vision Pro, there may be one major visual tell that signals “new” in a way that a chip upgrade just can’t.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max back design mystery may be solved ahead of Apple event
Earlier this week, we flagged that despite knowing an awful lot about the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, there was still a major design mystery going into Apple’s “Awe dropping” event. Now new reporting points to a more dramatic splash in that category.
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iPhone 17 news will undoubtedly dominate technology headlines next week. Yet September 9 could also prove to be a turning point for Apple’s CarPlay Ultra.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 colors leak points to vibrant orange for Pro
We’re five days out from Apple’s iPhone 17 event, which means the last-minute leaks are more likely to be accurate. That’s good news for fans of the rumored orange iPhone…
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Tim Cook expected back at the White House for Trump AI event
Where will Tim Cook be on the Thursday before the iPhone 17 event? Back at the White House, it seems.
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While they’re not exactly tying the knot yet, Siri and Gemini are making plans to spend a lot more time together. That’s according to a new report that details the current state of Apple’s delayed effort to upgrade Siri for the modern era.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Max get an elegant solution to their biggest design flaw
My biggest complaint about AirPods Max over the years hasn’t been the steep price or which chip Apple put inside. It’s been the lack of wireless charging. Fortunately, an elegant solution to solve this problem has arrived.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 event will finally solve the biggest mystery about 17 Pro and Pro Max
Apple’s “Awe dropping” event on Tuesday will finally solve the biggest mystery around the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The fact that there’s any mystery at all less than a week before the iPhone event is exciting on its own.
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Turns out iOS 26 development isn’t quite over yet. After only shipping eight beta versions of major iOS releases over the last several years, Apple has released the ninth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about two weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 event promises to go beyond the usual yearly updates for each product
We have a solid sense of what to expect from the iPhone 17 event next week. Still, there’s a narrative turn happening that will make Apple’s “Awe dropping” presentation feel more new than the typical routine tech announcement.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor: AirPods Pro 3 features may not all arrive at launch
While we expect Apple to unveil AirPods Pro 3 alongside iPhone 17 and Apple Watch Series 11 next week, there’s one new feature that may not be ready for showtime.
Expand Expanding CloseApple isn’t done patching a discontinued iPhone thanks to EU radiation drama
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. Apple is preparing a software update for an iPhone from 2020 to address a years-old health complaint only raised in one market.
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iPhone 17 Pro: Apple’s rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video
Yesterday, leaker Majin Bu revealed that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case may not be so clear after all. A second source has now backed the claim.
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iPhone 17 Air is basically guaranteed to make a US feature expand to more countries
When Apple reveals the iPhone 17 lineup in just 10 days, there’s one U.S. feature that is basically guaranteed to go international after three years.
Expand Expanding CloseCarPlay Ultra could soon land on an affordable EV after luxury car debut
CarPlay Ultra arrived this year after taking a bit longer than expected to materialize. The only catch is that next-generation CarPlay is only offered in cars that start around $200,000. That appears to be changing soon with an affordable EV option coming soon.
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Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup in just a few days. Before that happens, leaker Majin Bu has provided new details about a third case option from Apple with some unexpected changes.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s discontinued MagSafe Battery Pack doesn’t just stick to iPhones now
We all miss Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack and want to see it return. In the meantime, the old magnetic battery accessory has resurfaced in an unlikely place.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone just became a wireless dual-camera rig for pro video production
RODE is rolling out a major firmware update for the RODECaster Video this week that turns the iPhone into a powerful wireless camera source.
Expand Expanding CloseNew iPhone 17 accessory from Apple leaked ahead of event
When leaker Majin Bu showed off clones of alleged TechWoven iPhone 17 case boxes, I noticed the fine print on the box mentioned compatibility with an unannounced accessory called Crossbody Strap. In a new post, Majin Bu has more details about this new iPhone 17 accessory from Apple.
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