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iOS 18.4 is coming soon, as the company released the RC (Release Candidate) build to developers and beta testers on Monday. In addition to the features we already know about, such as Priority Notifications and the expansion of Visual Intelligence, the update also comes with a new API for sports apps in CarPlay.

A Bloomberg report last year revealed that Apple had been experimenting with the idea of building an Apple Watch SE made of plastic in an effort to cut costs. However, it seems that the company has now given up on changing the material of the entry-level Apple Watch, which, let’s be honest, should always be metal.

Until recently, Apple TV+ was seen by many as the niche home of Ted Lasso. But a growing array of hits over the past year helped lead into Apple’s biggest success yet with Severance’s second season. Now, that hot streak looks set to continue with two new releases hitting Apple TV+ soon.

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Pretty much every streaming platform has a list where you can see the titles you haven’t finished watching, or with new episodes available, so that you can continue watching them. Disney+, however, didn’t have an option to remove a title from the “Continue Watching” list – until now.

Apple has regularly expanded its slate of AI features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and the next software update continues that trend. iOS 18.4 is launching soon and will bring six new features and enhancements to Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. Here’s what’s coming.

If you’ve ever looked, you’ll notice that most MagSafe batteries look the same. The same rounded rectangle, the same colors, and the similar general design. The SHARGE ICEMAG 2 breaks that mold with a transparent design (reminds me of a desktop gaming PC) and a few nice features that set it apart from the usual suspects. It’s a Qi2-certified power bank with active cooling, 10,000mAh size, a built-in stand, and 30W wired charging (in and out).

We’re expecting Apple to debut a new Apple Watch SE model later this year, marking the first refresh in three years. The cheapest Apple Watch might not sound too exciting, but this year might be a little different.

Apple is getting close to launching a fresh slate of software updates, and today’s RC (release candidate) versions of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and more get us closer to that big day.

Apple has just released new RC (release candidate) betas for its forthcoming software releases, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 is now available as part of this latest batch of updates—both developer and public beta RCs are available.

Apple is putting the final touches on the upcoming iOS 18.4 release. The release candidate version of the upcoming iPhone and iPad software update is now available for developer and public beta testers. iOS 18.4 brings a lot of new features to both devices.

The podcast market is increasingly becoming dominated by YouTube and Spotify, but beyond running Apple Podcasts, Apple has also recently started launching its own original podcast series under the Apple TV+ branding. Today, the latest such podcast—Big Time—has debuted as a true-crime series with Steve Buscemi as host.

This morning, Apple announced a new feature for USB-C AirPods Max. Starting with iOS 18.4, they’ll now be capable of lossless audio playback, enabling ultra-low latency listening over a wired connection.

AirPods Max with USB-C are now going to be capable of wired audio playback for the first time, a feature that was initially missing when the headphones debuted last September.

Vision Pro has been written off by many as a flop, and a recent report saying new hardware is “in flux” doesn’t help that narrative. But here’s why Apple’s approach to Vision Pro 2 hardware may not be such bad news after all.

China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot doesn’t exactly have the best of reputations. It has exposed chat history and other sensitive data; the iOS app has been shown to have multiple security flaws; is under investigation in both the US and Europe; and ARM’s CEO believes it will end up being banned in the US.

But none of this has stopped Apple CEO Tim Cook describing it as “excellent” during a visit to Beijing for the China Development Forum …

Apple has a surprise announcement for AirPods Max users today. The company says that a software update coming next month with iOS 18.4 will add lossless audio when using the included USB-C cable, as well as ultra-low latency audio.

A report earlier this month suggested that Apple is working on embedding cameras into AirPods, followed yesterday by another suggesting the inclusion of Apple Watch cameras too.

Apple has for many years been exploring the idea of adding a camera to the Apple Watch, but the latest report suggests a very specific usage …

An upcoming Philips Hue doorbell has been accidentally leaked by the company though an update to the Hue app. The company already offers a range of smart security cameras.

The app content reveals quite a lot about the device, which is not expected to launch until the fall, including a significant limitation …