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Apple launched the iOS 17 developer beta at WWDC in June and the first public beta in July. Now following the iPhone 15 event, the official iOS 17 release date is today, September 18. What time will come out? Here’s what to expect.

After living its entire life with a side switch, the iPhone has evolved to feature a programmable Action button with the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Here’s a look at all the ways you can customize the iPhone Action button.

Apple has officially unveiled its Series 9 and Ultra 2 wearables with updated Apple Silicon, new capabilities, and more. But how about runtime? Here’s what to expect with Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 battery life.

Apple has shared the official battery life ratings for the iPhone 15 lineup. Follow along for a detailed look at how iPhone 15 battery specs compare to iPhone 14, 13, and 12, including what to expect for iPhone 15 battery life for video and audio playback.

Apple’s “Wonderlust” event kicks off in just hours where we’re expecting the official launch of iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, new AirPods Pro, and more. Here’s how to watch iPhone 15 event, including right here.

Apple’s iPhone 15 event is almost here so it’s the perfect time to lock in top value for your iPhone. Below we’ll cover the best time to trade in your device and the best current iPhone trade-in values at Decluttr, Apple, and more.

Apple Watch has become the world’s most popular smartwatch and it’s used in a wide range of environments and activities. With that in mind, it’s not a big surprise that the wearable has been found to hold on to harmful bacteria, so making a regular cleaning habit is important. Let’s look at the do’s and don’ts of sanitizing and cleaning Apple Watch.

Apple has some impressive new Accessibility features coming soon called Personal Voice and Live Speech that allow anyone to create and securely store a replica of their voice and use it via text with their iPhone (or iPad). The voice banking feature is available with iOS 17. Here’s how to set up Personal Voice on iPhone.

5G home internet competition in the US is heating up with T-Mobile and Verizon offering some big incentives to attract customers. And now AT&T has entered the market. Follow along for speed, pricing, and all the fine details for each provider in our 5G home internet comparison.

Verizon and T-Mobile have been consistently expanding their 5G networks which have allowed them to offer wireless home internet in more and more cities. Now Verizon’s 5G Home Internet is available for over 30 million people in the US with T-Mobile’s offering available to over 50 million. Here’s how to check your 5G home internet availability, we’ll also look at free trials, performance details, and more.

A big change comes to Apple’s Messages with a new expandable menu for iMessage apps on iPhone. The update brings a cleaner and simpler UI but at first, you might be thinking, where are iMessage apps in iOS 17? Here’s a look at how to access, add, and customize them.

AirPods Pro 2 get several impressive upgrades alongside iOS 17 with the headlining new capability allowing them to automagically adjust between noise-cancellation and transparency modes, change volume, and make it easier to hear voices. Follow along for how to turn on AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio, how it works, and more.

A number of native Apple Watch apps have been overhauled with watchOS 10, one of which is the Stocks app. Follow along for a look at the redesigned Apple Watch Stocks app that offers a new UI with a richer experience.

Apple unveiled its exciting new Adaptive Audio feature for AirPods Pro 2 in June that blends its Adaptive Transparency with Active Noise Cancellation and more. However, testing out the feature is a bit trickier than just installing the iOS 17 beta. Here’s how to install the AirPods beta to try out the great new capabilities.

iPhone Live Voicemail is a new feature arriving with iOS 17 that will help with the growing problem of spam calls as well as deciding when you want/need to answer from callers you do know. Follow along for how to use and turn off/on iPhone Live Voicemail.

Want to test out everything coming with the latest watchOS release like the new widgets UI, fresh watch faces, overhauled apps, new cycling and hiking capabilities, and more? Follow along for how to install watchOS 10 beta for free.

Following the release of the iOS 17 beta for developers in June, Apple has now released a public beta for anyone interested in trying out the new software ahead of the official launch this fall. But if you’re planning to install iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 beta on your iPhone or iPad, be sure to archive a backup of your device running iOS 16 for an eventual downgrade.

The iOS 17 beta is officially here for public testers after previously launching for developers. This summer, it’s easier to install the software thanks to a new streamlined process. Follow along for how to install iOS 17 beta, tips on what to do if it’s not showing up, and more.

Adaptive Audio in iOS 17 for AirPods Pro 2 brings multiple improvements with one of the new features automatically switching the headphones to transparency mode and lowering the volume when it hears you talking. While the capability works very well, there are some situations where it’s not helpful. Here’s how to turn off Conversation Awareness on AirPods Pro 2.

The 15-inch MacBook Air arrived with a range of impressive features and performance at an affordable price. But is it a good replacement for those with a 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro or earlier? Follow along for a detailed comparison of the 15-inch MacBook Air vs 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro.

Apple debuted its second-generation Mac Studio at WWDC with more power and capability than ever. Read along for a detailed look at the M2 Mac Studio vs M1 Mac Studio and how the latest Apple Silicon desktops improve on their predecessors.