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iOS 18 will launch in the coming weeks with major improvements like Apple Intelligence, new customization tools, and more. But one of the biggest changes is coming with Messages: RCS support. RCS will make messaging between iPhones and Androids work better than ever. Here’s what that means for you.

Apple’s Beats brand is teasing the long-awaited refresh to its popular Powerbeats headphones. In a new collaboration with MLB star Shohei Ohtani on social media, Beats gives a brief look at the new Powerbeats Pro 2, which it says will be released sometime in 2025.

Apple Music is getting a handful of nice upgrades in iOS 18 this fall. Some will arrive in iOS 18.0 in the coming weeks, and others in the 18.1 update expected in October. There are changes to the app’s organization, to much-improved SharePlay capabilities, a powerful iPad-only feature, and more. Here’s a look at the new features coming soon to Apple Music.

We are eagerly awaiting the release of the iPhone 16 lineup, which should be unveiled at the upcoming “GlowTime” event on September 9th. In the meantime, we’ve gathered a list of the 16 biggest changes expected to come to the new iPhone 16s. From larger screens to camera-focused hardware, let’s dive into what you can expect from the iPhone 16.

In its latest addition to its growing product portfolio, SwitchBot is launching two new products this week: the new SwitchBot Meter Pro and the SwitchBot Meter Pro (CO2 Monitor). Whether you’re looking to manage the temperature at home for optimal comfort, track humidity to prevent mold or other issues or monitor CO₂ levels to ensure air quality, having precise and reliable data is the best way to do that.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are just a week away, and we’re starting to get a clearer picture of what to expect. Every year, people want to know about iPhone colors – so here’s what we know so far about iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro color options.

With iOS 18.1 Beta 3, Apple debuted its anticipated AI-assisted ‘Clean Up’ feature in the Photos app. As its name suggests, Clean Up helps users tidy up photos, removing everything from inanimate objects to people to blemishes, etc.

I think Clean Up is the one missing feature that the Photos app desperately needs. Although it’s far from perfect in its current beta iteration, it shows lots of promise. Although it’s the most exciting change in the latest iOS 18.1 beta, Clean Up isn’t the only thing new. Watch my hands-on video as I consider Clean Up alongside additional new features and changes.

One of the biggest changes for the iPhone 16 lineup this month will be the addition of a dedicated Capture button. A new leak today says that Apple is planning an “integrated design” for how its iPhone 16 cases will accommodate the addition of this new button.

The first episode of Slow Horses season four is now available to watch on Apple TV+. The spy series, headed by Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, began in April 2022 and has been rolling out new season at a rapid clip.

It has risen in popularity ever since its premiere, and the British show is now outperforming worldwide on the service. Season four is based on the fourth book in the Mick Herron franchise, called Spook Street.

There are a lot of task managers out there, but most of them are focused on personal tasks. For those who are constantly reminding other people about things they have to do, developer Mustafa Yusuf has created Karo – a new app for managing and sending tasks to any of your contacts.

The Mac mini is Apple’s most affordable desktop computer, and it has become known not only for its price, but also for its versatility – it’s a full Mac in a small box. But despite now having an Apple Silicon chip, it’s been a long time since the Mac mini was given any real attention. Luckily, rumors suggest that the Mac mini is about to get a lot more interesting.

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It’s been a while since Apple last updated the iPhone SE, and rumors suggest that a new version of this iPhone is coming next year with significant upgrades – including an OLED panel. If true, this also means that Apple will ditch its Japanese display suppliers, as they specialize in LCD panels.

The iPhone 16 Pro launch is almost here. Apple will hold its annual iPhone event on Monday, September 9. The iPhone 16 line will then arrive in users’ hands shortly thereafter. Here are all the new features expected to come to the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.

Apple has its share of frenemies, and Meta is certainly one of them. Though the two companies have a mutually beneficial relationship, they have often found themselves in deep points of conflict. The latest drama? Per The Wall Street Journal, Meta lobbied to make Apple a responsible party in a child safety bill, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook.

Apple’s 2024 has centered on AI. Each new product introduction has highlighted AI; WWDC was largely a showcase for Apple Intelligence; next week’s iPhone 16 launch event is expected to be AI-heavy too. But somehow, Apple’s most neglected product of the year is also the device that’s missing out entirely on Apple Intelligence and its upgraded Siri: the HomePod.

Today Apple has released a surprise beta update. visionOS 2 beta 9 is rolling out now to developers, bringing the latest version of the first big OS update to the Vision Pro.

Instagram Stories, one of the most popular parts of the Instagram app today, is getting a big new feature: comments. Here are all the details you should know, including how they’re designed to help eliminate trolls.

Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a governing authority.

Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. On September 9, the company will unveil its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and more. AirPods 4 are also expected to debut next week. Here’s what you should know about the new AirPods 4.

SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering a clean and efficient solution for enhancing indoor air quality. When paired with the SwitchBot Hub 2, it also supports Matter.

In a sea of MagSafe and Qi chargers that can all start to look the same, Zens has announced an interesting design. The new charger uses vertical space to keep your family charged up while keeping your countertop clean. Here are all the details on the Qi2 Quattro Charger Pro 4.

Mosyle, a leader in Apple Device Management and Security, has officially acquired Assetbots, an up-and-coming asset management software provider. This strategic acquisition will allow Mosyle to expand its service offerings, providing comprehensive asset management solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and educational institutions.