Apple Enables Direct Thread Control for Smart Home Devices with iOS 18

In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices.

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Firmware

Apple today released a new firmware update for all AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. The ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 firmware has a build number of 7A302, up from 7A294, and the ‌AirPods 4‌ firmware has a build number of 7A304.

iOS 18.1 Beta 4 Expands Phone Call Recording and Transcribing to Select Older iPhone Models

iOS 18.1 beta 4 expands phone call recording and transcribing to select older iPhone models.

Apple Leaks New Mac Mini with 5 USB-C Ports

Apple has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini with five USB-C ports, according to a code change within Apple software that was discovered today by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

Spatial Photos Now Available on iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4

The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 brings spatial photo capture to the iPhone 15 Pro ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, which also gets the feature.

Apple Says These tvOS 18 Features Aren't Coming Until Later This Year

Apple released tvOS 18 on Monday following over three months of beta testing, but not all of the new features for the Apple TV are available right away.

End of an Era: iPhone 16 Won’t Include Stickers in the Box

If you buy an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, there’s one thing you won’t find in the box: Apple stickers.

iPhone 16 Models See Faster 5G Downloads with New Snapdragon X75 Modem

Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

M2 iPad Pro and M1 iPad Air Now Available in The US Apple Refurbished Store

Apple on Friday added two more products to its Refurbished Store in the US: the M2 iPad Pro and the M1 iPad Air. This means that customers can now buy refurbished models of these products at a discount

Apple to Allow iPad Users in EU to Download Apps From Third-Party App Stores From September 16

Apple has announced it will allow iPad apps to be sold via third-party app stores in the European Union from Monday, September 16, coinciding with the release of iPadOS 18.

The Smash-Hit Game 'Flappy Bird' is Coming Back to the iPhone

The iconic side-scrolling game Flappy Bird will apparently be returning to the iPhone soon, according to a website dedicated to the project.

Here's When iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Begin in Every Time Zone

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max are set to begin on Friday, September 13 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Apple Brings Activation Lock to iPhone Parts With iOS 18

Earlier this year, Apple announced some changes to its repair policies. Overall, the company has made it easier for users to repair their iPhone with genuine used parts. However, at the same time, Apple also announced that it would bring Activation Lock to iPhone parts. This new feature is now available and working in iOS 18.

Apple Gets FDA Authorization for AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Feature

Apple will soon allow the AirPods Pro 2 to serve as an over-the-counter hearing aid, and the company has now received FDA approval for the feature.

Apple Makes iPhone 16 Batteries Easier to Replace to Comply with EU Law

In its press release for the ‌iPhone 16‌, Apple confirms that the new internal design better dissipates heat while also making battery service easier.

iOS 18 Lets You Edit Video Speed with the Photos App

The iOS 18 Photos app features a new video speed control option that can be used to change the frame rate of your videos after they're captured.

iPhone 16 Pro Offers Significantly Faster 5G Speeds Thanks to New Modem

The iPhone 16 Pro features an upgraded modem inside courtesy of Qualcomm, bringing several notable improvements. As detailed by SpeedSmart, the new iPhone 16 Pro offers an up to 26% faster boost in 5G download speeds thanks to its new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem.

A18 vs. A18 Pro: What's the Difference?

Apple introduced new second-generation 3-nanometer chips for both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro models, bringing notable improvements in performance. The ‌iPhone 16‌ and 16 Plus have an A18 chip, while the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ and Pro Max have an A18 Pro chip.

Here Are All the iPhone 16 Features that Won’t Be Ready at Launch

Apple announced a feature-packed iPhone 16 lineup. There are new A18 chips, larger Pro displays, Camera Control, better battery life, Apple Intelligence, Visual Intelligence, and a lot more. But more so than ever before, a variety of new iPhone features won’t be available at launch. Here are all the new features that will be missing when the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 arrive next week.

Apple Will Give Users the Option to Stay on iOS 17 and Get Security Patches

The update doesn’t seem to add any new features, but it does bring security patches and bug fixes to iOS 17.

These Apple Products Are Still Sold with Lightning after More AirPods Switch to USB-C

The list of Apple devices and accessories that are still sold with the 12-year-old Lightning port or connector continues to shrink.

What's New With the iPhone 16 Displays

Apple updated the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max with larger displays this year, increasing the size. The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ has a 6.3-inch display, up from 6.1 inches, while the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max has a 6.9-inch display, up from 6.7 inches.

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro: New Design, Longer Battery Life, Camera Control Button, More

iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for 128GB, while iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for 256GB. Pre-orders begin on Friday, September 13 with availability on Friday, September 20.

iPhone 16 USB-C Still Limited to USB 2, No Change for 16 Pro Either

Apple began transitioning to USB-C instead of Lightning with the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, and USB-C is also used for charging for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.