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Apple Watch Ultra preorders showing up to a 7-week wait, depending on band
Apple Watch Ultra preorders opened as soon as the store came back online yesterday, but if you didn’t place yours right away, you could be in for a bit of a wait.
Those who got in early will receive their Watches on September 23, just over two weeks away, but others could be waiting either three to four weeks or six to seven weeks …
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook, Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs talk Steve Jobs’s legacy, Tesla design, and much more
For her last-ever Code Conference, Kara Swisher gathered Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs on the same stage to reminisce on the life and legacy of Steve Jobs. Jobs was Swisher’s first interview at Code Conference 20 years ago, when it was called D: All Things Digital.
Head below for a roundup of some quotes from the wide-ranging interview between Swisher, Jobs, Cook, and Ive. Topics included stories on debates between Tim and Steve, designing with Jony, what Steve might be doing today, and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseLaurene Powell Jobs, Jony Ive, Tim Cook, and others team up to launch the ‘Steve Jobs Archive’
CodeCon 2022 held an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, former design chief Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs on Wednesday. Together they talked about the legacy of Steve Jobs and the impact he had on many people’s lives. Now they’ve all teamed up to launch the “Steve Jobs Archive” with important memories of Jobs.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook explains why Apple refuses to adopt RCS: ‘Buy your mom an iPhone’
Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Kara Swisher at Code Conference today alongside Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs. During the question and answer section of the interview, Cook was asked about Apple’s refusal to adopt the Rich Communication Services standard, or RCS. Cook’s answer was unsurprising…
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16 RC tidbits: New boot chime for iPhone 14 Pro, Crash Detection API, more
Apple today announced multiple new products, including Apple Watch Series 8, AirPods Pro 2, and the iPhone 14 lineup. However, the company also made iOS 16 RC available to developers and beta users ahead of the official release next week. And while this version doesn’t have any major new features, it does come with some interesting changes.
Expand Expanding CloseApple event: The full recap on iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and much more
Today’s Apple event was packed with new announcements from Apple. There’s the iPhone 14 lineup with four new models, the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro 2, and much more. Head below for the full details on everything Apple announced at today’s “Far out” event from the Steve Jobs Theater.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16 will warn users when they try to pair counterfeit AirPods with their iPhone
iOS already shows users alerts when a non-genuine iPhone or iPad part is detected. However, it seems that Apple is about to take the next step, this time with AirPods. With the release of iOS 16 RC to developers on Wednesday, 9to5Mac found out that the system will now alert users about counterfeit AirPods.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: First iPhone 14 Plus pre-orders won’t arrive until October
The long-awaited iPhone 14 Plus was officially announced today alongside the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. One detail that many people may have missed, however, is that the iPhone 14 Plus won’t actually start arriving to buyers until October, unlike the other iPhone 14 models.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can prepare your iPhone 14 pre-order in the Apple Store app right now
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are set to go up for pre-order on Friday after today’s Apple event. Ahead of that launch, Apple is making it easier for buyers to prepare their pre-orders directly in the Apple Store app. Head below for the full details on what you need to do to be ready for Friday morning.
Expand Expanding CloseLock in the best iPhone trade-in price while you wait for your new iPhone 14
Now that the iPhone 14 lineup has been announced, old iPhone models are about to see a drop in value. Historically, that’s been ~12% in the first month following the launch of new iPhones and ~20% depreciation three months after launch. That means now is the perfect time to lock in the trade-in value of your old phone before upgrading to iPhone 14. Decluttr — 9to5Mac’s official trade-in partner– offers a fast, easy, and free way to sell your old devices. It will also come with Decluttr’s Tech Price Promise to guarantee you get the first price quoted or request your device back for free.
Expand Expanding CloseNew ‘Low Power Mode’ coming to Apple Watch Series 4 and later with watchOS 9
Apple today introduced three new versions of the Apple Watch at its special “Far out” event: the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and the second-generation Apple Watch SE. During the keynote, the company revealed that the new models will feature a “Low Power Mode” to extend battery life. Luckily, this feature is also coming to older Apple Watch models with watchOS 9.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Ultra – everything you need to know! [video]
Apple revealed the new iPhone 14, Apple Watch 8, new AirPods Pro 2, and more, but the highlight (at least for me) was the new Apple Watch Ultra.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Apple Watch Ultra battery life compares to the rest of the lineup
Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, and SE second gen have all officially arrived. While the brand new Ultra comes with the biggest battery ever in an Apple Watch, all Apple Watches from the Series 8 down to Series 4 will get the new Low Power mode with watchOS 9. Here’s how Apple Watch Ultra battery vs Series 8 and more stack up.
Expand Expanding CloseNike Apple Watch faces are no longer exclusive, available on all models running watchOS 9
You won’t have to buy an Apple Watch Nike edition any more to get access to the Nike faces. New in watchOS 9, Apple will make those faces available to all Apple Watch owners for free. The exclusivity is no more.
Expand Expanding CloseNomad refreshes popular leather case collection for Apple’s new iPhone 14 series
Nomad has long been one of our favorite cases makers around the parts of 9to5, and now the company is bringing all of its iconic leather stylings to the new iPhone 14 series. Arriving in four different models, there is a whole new lineup of covers including standard leather offerings, wallet cases, and all-new rugged styles.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro and AirPods 3 buying options and price changes
Apple on Wednesday introduced the second generation of its high-end AirPods Pro wireless earbuds, and they come with multiple enhancements. At the same time, the company also made some changes to the entire lineup of AirPods. Read on as we detail what’s new for the AirPods lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseThere’s no iPhone 14 mini, but you still have two ways to get the ‘mini’ design
With today’s launch of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple has rearranged the rest of its iPhone lineup.
This year, the iPhone 12 lives on to see another year, but the iPhone 12 mini has been dropped. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini live on to see another year, while the iPhone 11 has officially been discontinued three years after its original launch.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro silicone and leather case options land before launch
After the “Far Out” event, Apple is now making available the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 silicone and leather cases. Customers can buy them now, and get them with one business day shipping. Here are the options available.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 14 battery life: What to expect and how it compares to previous iPhones
Battery life gets a little boost with the iPhone 14 lineup. Follow along for a detailed look at how iPhone 14 battery life compares to iPhone 13, 12, and 11 including what to expect for iPhone 14 battery for video and audio playback.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon offers new ‘One Unlimited’ plan for iPhone, including all Apple One services
Verizon today announced the One Unlimited for iPhone plan. This offers Verizon customers cell coverage for their iPhone combined with Apple One: iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.
Verizon will be the only carrier offering this Apple One plan in the United States. Internationally, EE is the sole provider in the UK.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 14 Pro tidbits: Bluetooth 5.3 support, 4K Cinematic Mode, Emergency SOS Satellite cost
Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 14 Pro series. With the A16 Bionic chip and the new Dynamic Island replacing the notch, there’s a lot Apple didn’t tell you about these phones during the event. Here are the best tidbits about this iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature to be powered by Globalstar
Apple announced its new iPhone 14 phones today with the long-rumored feature of satellite connectivity when using Emergency SOS. This service will be powered by the long-time satellite service provider Globalstar.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 14 satellite connectivity, here’s how you can use it
Apple finally announced the iPhone 14 lineup at its “Far out” event. Among all the new features, such as new cameras and faster chips, both iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro support satellite connectivity for the first time. Read on as we detail how it works and how iPhone 14 users can benefit from this feature.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Ultra, Series 8, SE orders open now, iPhone 14, 14 Pro, and AirPods Pro soon
After officially announcing its iPhone 14 and fresh Apple Watch lineup plus the all-new AirPods Pro second gen, some orders are open immediately with others set for September 9. Read on for all the details and some tips on getting a faster shipping time.
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