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Filipe Espósito is a Brazilian tech Journalist who started covering Apple news on iHelp BR with some exclusive scoops, including the reveal of the new Apple Watch Series 5 models in titanium and ceramic. He joined 9to5Mac in 2019 to share even more exclusive details about Apple’s plans.

Filipe currently uses an iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 7, M2 iPad Pro, 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, and AirPods Pro (2nd gen) as his main devices.

You can contact Filipe at filipe@9to5mac.com or on Threads, @filipe.esposito.

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New M4 iMac is the first to support 8K output at 120Hz [Update: removed]

M4 iMac

Update 6:18am ET, October 29: Apple has removed mentions of support for 8K at 120Hz from the iMac tech specs page.

  • 8-core CPU and GPU M4 iMac: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
  • 10-core CPU and GPU M4 iMac: Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz

Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that the mention of 8K at 120Hz support on its website was an error. The M4 iMac does not support this specification.


Apple on Monday introduced a new generation of the iMac, which is now powered by the M4 chip. Although it looks almost identical to the previous model, the new M4 iMac comes with a few new tricks – and one of them is support for 8K output at 120Hz for compatible displays.

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PSA: Genmoji and Image Playground rollout in iOS 18.2 beta might take a few weeks

Image Tools Apple Intelligence iOS 18.2

Apple this week released the first beta of iOS 18.2 to developers, which brings additional Apple Intelligence features – such as integration with ChatGPT, Image Playground and Genmoji. However, when it comes to the features related to image generation, beta users may have to wait a few weeks before trying them out.

The rollout strategy is part of Apple’s emphasis on its Responsible AI principles…

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iOS 18.2 lets you ask Siri about what’s on your screen

Siri ChatGPT iOS 18.2

Even before releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, which includes many new Apple Intelligence features. One of the new features is the long-awaited integration with ChatGPT, and thanks to this, you can now ask Siri for details about what you’re seeing on your device’s screen.

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Apple Watch sleep apnea detection now available in Canada following approval

Apple Watch sleep apnea

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that iOS 18.2 beta enabled sleep apnea monitoring. The article has been replaced to reflect the feature is officially approved for all Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, and Series 10 users in Canada.

Apple announced in September that sleep apnea detection was coming to the Apple Watch, and the feature is now available in many countries around the world. As of today, Canada is joining the list where sleep apnea notifications are available to Apple Watch users.

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iPhone users in the EU can delete the App Store and more with iOS 18.2

Apple App Store EU

As a result of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation in the EU, Apple has had to change how iOS and the App Store work for users in European countries. And there are more changes coming with iOS 18.2. More specifically, iPhone and iPad users will soon be able to delete the App Store, Safari, and many other built-in iOS apps.

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PSA: New Hearing Protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide [Updated]

AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features would only be available in the United States and Canada. This is incorrect. Those features will be available in available in more than 100 countries and regions, including the U.S., Germany, and Japan.

We’ve updated the story reflect that Hearing Protection is the only feature limited to the US and Canada.


Apple on Monday shared another glimpse at the new Hearing Health features coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18.1 next week. However, even if you have compatible hardware running the latest software, the Hearing Protection feature will only be available in the United States and Canada.

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