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This is Apple’s new Crossbody Strap accessory for iPhone
Today Apple unveiled its new iPhone 17 lineup during the ‘Awe dropping’ event. Among a variety of other iPhone accessories, Apple announced the release of a brand new Crossbody Strap accessory.
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Today as part of its iPhone Air unveiling, Apple introduced a brand new C1X modem—the successor to the company’s in-house C1. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiPadOS 26 is coming to your iPad on September 15
Apple’s big ‘Awe dropping’ event was heavy on hardware announcements, but new software got release dates too, including iPadOS 26 which is coming very soon.
Expand Expanding CloseApple announces iOS 26 release date: September 15
It’s one of the biggest days of Apple’s year, with the company’s ‘Awe dropping’ event headlined by the iPhone 17 lineup and other new hardware. On the software front, we got some good news too: iOS 26 is coming very soon.
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Today during its ‘Awe dropping’ event, Apple unveiled the next generation of its highly successful AirPods Pro line. Here’s everything you should know about AirPods Pro 3.
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Apple hasn’t yet shipped the M5 MacBook Pro, but next year the company is rumored to debut an M6 model featuring a “total redesign” that’s thinner and lighter. And that redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED display just got a fresh timeline update.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch today’s Apple event with iPhone 17, Apple Watch Ultra 3, more
It’s almost time: Apple’s big iPhone 17 event is happening today: Tuesday, September 9. The ‘Awe dropping’ announcements will be streamed live online. Here’s how to watch the iPhone 17 event.
Expand Expanding CloseLeak says AirPods Pro 3 will be available to purchase starting today
Apple’s big iPhone 17 launch event is now just hours away. A last-minute leak indicates at least one new product unveiled today—AirPods Pro 3—will be available for purchase immediately after the event ends.
Expand Expanding CloseApple has two new Home products launching soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple has a packed lineup of hardware launches happening soon, including two brand new Home products: a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s what to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 looks like the strong all-around upgrade that iPhone 16 wasn’t
Apple announced its iPhone 16 lineup one year ago, and arguably its tentpole features have been a rare miss for the company. But rumors for the iPhone 17 indicate it should be a strong return to form deserving of an upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how iPhone 17 Air battery could stack up against previous iPhones
A new leak over the weekend has revealed what appears to be battery capacities for every new iPhone 17 model, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Here’s how the reported iPhone 17 Air battery capacity stacks up against previous iPhone models.
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Apple teases ‘Get ready to be wowed’ at September 9 event
Apple’s big September 9 event is almost here. And the company has just shared a fresh tease in an unlikely place to boost excitement ahead of its new product announcements.
Expand Expanding CloseM5 iPad Pro launch this week is starting to look very possible
Apple is expected to launch 8+ new products this week, headlined by the iPhone 17 lineup. But a surprise appearance of the forthcoming M5 iPad Pro is now looking even more likely too.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 Pro: These two features will make you want to upgrade
Apple’s full iPhone 17 lineup is almost here, and the latest rumors point to major iPhone 17 Pro improvements coming in two areas that often motivate upgrades: battery life and cameras.
Expand Expanding ClosetvOS 26 adds new feature that makes AirPlay speakers better than ever
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Expand Expanding CloseApple is making the movies Hollywood won’t, and it’s paying off big
’Think different’ was an iconic Apple ad campaign, and it might just be the best way to summarize the company’s new Apple TV+ strategy for movies. Here’s why recent debuts like Highest 2 Lowest and F1 reflect a growing trend of Apple making movies that Hollywood won’t.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 Pro will drop titanium for aluminum, and this might be why
Among the various rumors about Apple’s new iPhone 17 lineup, one of the most curious centers on design materials. Apple will reportedly drop titanium from the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in favor of aluminum, and now we might finally know why.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Ultra 3: Here’s every new feature expected next week
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here, with an unveiling expected at Apple’s September 9 event. Here’s every new feature rumored for the long-awaited Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s next HomePod mini is almost here, with bigger upgrades than we thought
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Expand Expanding CloseNew iPhone 17 Pro leak claims to show Dynamic Island redesign
One of the oldest iPhone 17 Pro rumors has just reappeared: Apple may be shrinking the Dynamic Island this year after all, but only on the Pro and Pro Max. Here’s what that might look like per the latest leak.
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Apple is just days away from unveiling its full iPhone 17 lineup, and a new Bloomberg report offers a great last-minute overview at the new camera features coming with iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 release date: Here’s when Apple’s new flagship will arrive
It’s been almost a year since Apple’s flagship iPhone 16 lineup debuted. That means the iPhone 17 release date is fast approaching. Here’s when to expect Apple’s new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max to arrive in users’ hands.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s winning AI strategy might come down to three simple words, per CNBC
Earlier this week, Apple received good news when a judge ruled that its lucrative search deal with Google could continue. And per CNBC, the ruling offers Apple a simple, but winning path forward for the iPhone in AI centered around three words: “pay to play.”
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