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Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, and AirPods Pro 2

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The highly-anticipated Apple event day is officially here. During this Apple event, we will see the new iPhone 14 lineup, major updates to the new Apple Watch, the launch of AirPods Pro 2, and much more. Head below for the full live blog of everything Apple announces at today’s “Far out” space-themed event.

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Ring doorbell security gets boost as company expands end-to-end encryption

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Ring doorbell security has been a source of controversy for some time, but the company finally appears to be taking privacy issues seriously. It is now supporting end-to-end encryption of video footage for wireless as well as wired products.

The change will finally address security flaws which have been highlighted as far back as 2019 …

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Apple machine learning speech focuses on benefits for accessibility and health

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Apple machine learning projects span almost every aspect of the company’s activities, but in a new speech at an AI conference, a senior exec spoke specifically about the benefits for accessibility and health.

Ge Yue, Apple VP and managing director of Apple Greater China, gave her speech at the 2022 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai …

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Satellite text feature expected in iPhone 14 lineup comes to Huawei phones, but not in US

Satellite text | Huawei Mate 50 Pro in render with satellite

Something many expect Apple to announce today is a satellite text feature, designed for use in emergencies in isolated areas where no cellular coverage is available. But if so, Huawei has just beaten Apple in announcing the feature, noting that it will be available in the Mate 50.

However, the US embargo on Huawei products means that Apple would still be first to a US launch …

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Refurbished iPhone 12 mini may still be available from Apple after today’s event

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The Apple Store is now down ahead of today’s Far Out event, but if you were hoping to buy an iPhone 12 mini direct from Apple, you may continue to be able to do so.

The company added refurbished models to its online store back in July, and new stock was added just ahead of today’s event. A restock so close to the iPhone 14 launch suggests that the company may be planning to keep the mini available for sale …

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Edit tweets feature will allow five changes in 30 mins; comes to New Zealand first

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The ability to edit tweets in order to correct typos has been top of the list of requested features for many years. Testing finally began earlier this month, and Twitter has now shared a few more details.

We already knew that there would be a 30-minute time limit between tweeting and editing the tweet, and that an edit history would be available to highlight any abuse of the feature …

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Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 event later today

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Apple continues the ceremony of taking down the online store ahead of its major hardware events. The Apple Store is down and is expected to come back up around 12 PT, directly after the conclusion of the live-streamed September Apple event, entitled ‘Far out’.

We are expecting to see the company announce the new lineup of iPhone (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max) and Apple Watch (Series 8, a new ‘Apple Watch Pro’ line and maybe updates to the cheaper SE).

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Three features iPhone 14 Pro Max will have that the iPhone 14 Plus won’t

Three features iPhone 14 Pro Max will have that the iPhone 14 Plus won’t

Apple is about to hold its next “Far out” special event tomorrow, and the company is expected to introduce a variety of new products. Among them, there’s the entire iPhone 14 lineup, which is supposed to have four different models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

When it comes to the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max, they’ll share the same screen size, but that’s about it. Read on as we detail three features that iPhone 14 Pro Max will have that iPhone 14 Plus won’t.

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Apple Watch Pro: Everything we know ahead of tomorrow’s unveil

The Apple Watch lineup is getting a big expansion this fall with the addition of a new so-called Apple Watch Pro. This new Apple Watch Pro is said to feature a new design, longer battery life, and improved durability and will be announced tomorrow.

Head below for all of the latest details on what we know about the Apple Watch Pro so far.

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Apple launches new GymKit certification app to spur adoption and improve stability

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Apple’s GymKit platform for pairing your Apple Watch to gym equipment has slowly expanded since it first launched in 2017. It’s been a gradual process and one that has happened without much fanfare. Now, in hopes of luring more equipment makers to add GymKit support, Apple has launched a new GymKit Certification Assistant app to streamline the approval process.

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How AirPods Pro 2 could steal the show at tomorrow’s Apple event

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AirPods Pro 2 are reportedly set to be one of many announcements we see at tomorrow’s Apple event. Three years after the original AirPods Pro were released, Apple is set to follow them up with a new generation. The changes aren’t dramatic, but I think AirPods Pro 2 could easily stand out as one of the biggest announcements tomorrow.

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AirBox Go is the Swiss Army knife of portable wireless chargers for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods

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What does it take to be the Swiss Army knife of portable wireless chargers today? Earning that title requires a way to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods without actually looking like an open Swiss Army knife. Enter AirBox Go from Momax, a self-described charging capsule with a big battery and USB-C. What looks like an ordinary power bank actually hides a lot within.

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