Apple has brought out another update for the AirPods Pro 2, barely a week after its previous release, as well as firmware for the AirPods 4.AirPods Pro 2On September 10, Apple released firmware affecting the AirPods Pro 2. Just eight days later, a second firmware release has been issued for the personal audio gear.The earlier update brought the AirPods Pro 2 firmware to 7A294, but the new release is firmware 7A302. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Professional photographer Austin Mann put the iPhone 16 Pro to the test in Kenya, touting the features of the 48MP Ultra Wide Camera and Camera Control.Photographer Austin Mann reviews iPhone 16 ProAustin Mann may have skipped out on the iPhone 15 lineup, but he's back to discuss the incremental but impactful upgrades to iPhone 16 Pro. He notes that he misses the radical hardware upgrades every few years, but pro photographers and filmmakers benefit each year despite iterative changes.The detailed iPhone 16 Pro camera review can be found on Austin Mann's website. There are plenty of example photos and descriptions of real-life use cases, even if some are well beyond what the average user might encounter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices.The Thread-enabled Nanoleaf Essentials bulbThread is a new IP-based smart home connectivity standard that has slowly been increasing in adoption in recent years. It's an alternative to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee and is incredibly low-power and fast.It first debuted in the HomePod mini and a few Nanoleaf lights but there are now several smart home products that have utilized it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Consumer advocacy group Euroconsumer is launching a coordinated class-action suit in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, alleging it was Apple's fault that music services raised subscription charges.Euroconsumer files class action suit against Apple over 'unfair profits'"Apple didn't play fair," reads the Euroconsumer class action suit page. "As a big tech player, Apple abused its power to impose up to 30% extra charges on non-Apple music streaming services like Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Qobuz through its Apple App Store."It then points out that third-party streaming services raised prices on iOS customers to help cover the lost revenue. Euroconsumer claims those increased prices led to customers paying excessive fees of roughly 3 euros per month to use their service of choice. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

With the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 today, Apple Maps introduces new features to help users explore.

The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is now available for every device that can run iOS 18. Here's what you need to know about the update and the features it introduces.The fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 adds context-based suggestions for SiriOn Tuesday, Apple released a new developer beta of iOS 18.1 for all devices capable of running iOS 18. Previously, beta versions of iOS 18.1 were intended for the testing of Apple Intelligence and its associated features, meaning that the software was only available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.The newly released, fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is compatible with every iPhone that can run iOS 18.0, including the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, and it introduces some new features compatible with these devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Updates across Apples Home products are available today, introducing new cinematic experiences and bringing even more convenience to the home.

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.The iPhone 15 Pro can now take spatial photos with iOS 18.1 developer beta 4.On Tuesday, Apple released the fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1 for all compatible devices. While the main focus of the iOS 18.1 update is Apple Intelligence, the company's latest beta introduces support for a new camera-related feature on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.With iOS 18.1 developer beta 4, the iPhone 15 Pro gains support for spatial photos, meaning that users of this device will now be able to take immersive 3D images. Spatial photos taken with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can be viewed on Apple Vision Pro, letting users relive their favorite moments through the headset. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

visionOS 2 is available today, bringing new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro users around the world.

Apple has halted the distribution of iPadOS 18 to models of the iPad Pro equipped with the M4 chip, after users reported the update was bricking their tablets.iPadOS 18Apple released iPadOS 18 alongside its other major operating system updates on Monday, but it seems not all is well. One day later, Apple's stopped the iPadOS 18 update for one specific model of iPad Pro.A number of users on Reddit have claimed that the update to iPadOS 18 is bricking the iPad Pro with M4. While some reports date back to during the beta-testing process, the issues became more of a problem with the full public release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple today released watchOS 11, bringing powerful health and fitness insights to the worlds most popular watch.

"Fortnite" and other Epic-published games have returned to the iPad though technically only for those in the European Union.Fortnite returns to iPadOSThis is largely because an update to iPadOS 18 now allows users to download apps from third-party app stores on the iPad. Of course, this is restricted exclusively to the EU as part of Apple's push to comply with regulators.The Epic Game Store for iOS was previously green lit by Apple in early July but only after the publisher complained that Apple shot the app down over issues with the interface. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

iPadOS 18 makes the iPad experience more versatile and intelligent than ever, and is available today as a free software update.

Following FDA approval, Apple will shortly launch its sleep apnea detection feature for the Apple Watch, and has now published a health paper detailing its development and verification.Apple Watch is gaining sleep apnea detectionAnnounced as one of Apple's major new health features alongside hearing health at the "It's Glowtime" event, Apple Watch sleep apnea detection required FDA approval. The Food and Drug Administration has now granted approval, and the feature will be rolling out to at least the US presently. Apple has now also released a 10-page report on the feature, called "Estimating Breathing Disturbances and Sleep Apnea Risk from Apple Watch."The document is not attributed to any authors, but otherwise is a regular academic filing on how the feature works. It also specifically details how Apple's research was validated by the wider health community. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the worlds most advanced desktop operating system, is available today as a free software update for Mac.

Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.On Monday, Apple released its latest operating systems, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, making them finally available to the general public. While the updates themselves introduce an assortment of new features, they also contain many important security fixes.As with every major iOS update, iOS 18 fixes core security issues related to different features and aspects of the operating system. Many of the fixes introduced on Monday prevent attackers, apps, and unauthorized users from gaining access to sensitive user information, such as contact details or photos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

iOS 18 is now available, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever.

Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)"Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama's third season, based on Mick Herron's book "Real Tigers," which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023."The Morning Show" also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

This upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $1,299 with an exclusive coupon discount, along with $40 off AppleCare Plus.Save $200 on this M3 MacBook Air.To grab the savings on the MacBook Air, visit Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and apply coupon code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout. This particular configuration in the elegant Midnight finish is equipped with Apple's M3 chip with a 10-core GPU. It also has a bump up to 16GB of unified memory for enhanced performance. A 256GB SSD and 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter round out the specs.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Protect your iPhone 16 Pro with Spigen's updated case lineup, which features cool teardown designs and aramid fiber options.Spigen's teardown case returns for iPhone 16Spigen was prepared with new cases for Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max that improve upon previous popular options. A new sleek teardown case joins the classic, alongside a few protective yet thin models.Customers can also choose from a variety of accessories that match the new iPhone case styles. Check out the teardown MagSafe wallet or O-mag webcam mount. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

AT&T has released its iPhone 16 deals, delivering up to $1,000 off Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max. Or get an iPhone 16 for free when preorders go live on Sept. 13.Save on Apple's entire iPhone 16 range.Right out of the gate, AT&T is already fighting for your business with iPhone 16 deals that offer up to $1,000 in bill credits as soon as preorders go live on Sept. 13.Order at AT&T on Sept. 13 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Many libraries, including both public libraries and private academic research resources, are geo-restricted. You can circumvent this geo-restricted content using the best VPN for iPhone providers.Most VPN apps for iPhone default to the fastest local server, but more local servers are available.Accessing online library content is crucial for researchers, academics, students, and bookworms, yet many public and private resources are geo-locked. For simplicity, we will refer to all of these institutions as libraries.Accessing a local library can be impossible when traveling because many library websites only serve local patrons, so they check for a user's location. Try to access a library in Michigan when you're in Maine, and you're out of luck. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple is reportedly switching to a less expensive OLED technology to try and get the manufacturing costs down on a future Apple Vision Pro headset.Apple Vision ProThe new display is built by Japan Display Inc (JDI), which Apple has previously supported with a $100 million investment. According to The Elec, JDI has recently delivered a glass-based OLED panel, intended for an Apple Vision Pro-style mixed reality headset.Instead of the glass board used by JDI, Apple Vision Pro is based on a silicon one. The difference is that a silicon substrate allows for smaller pixels, which makes for a much higher resolution. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's iPhone 16 event saw the Apple Watch Series 10 get a big upgrade, over the year-old Apple Watch Series 9. This is what has changed between the wearable generations.Apple Watch Series 10 [left], Apple Watch Series 9 [right]The 2024 update to the Apple Watch is a milestone, with its Series number finally ticking over into double digits. The Apple Watch is now on Series 10.The rumor mill has spent a lot of time claiming there will be big changes inbound because of hitting the Series 10 name, and it got a lot right. This is a big upgrade for the Apple Watch after a few years of relatively muted updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Despite Apple's constant rollout of flashy new smartphones, like the new iPhone 16 models, millions of users refuse to upgrade, clinging to their older devices for longer than ever.iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 ProApple unveils new iPhone models each year, which is always a significant event. These new releases, such as the iPhone 16 models in 2024, come packed with new features to entice customers.However, despite the excitement of these advancements, many iPhone users are holding onto their older devices longer than ever before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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.iPhone 16 Pro has the new Snapdragon X75 modemRumors still suggest Apple could cut ties with Qualcomm in 2025 and switch to an in-house modem, but that didn't happen with iPhone 16. The latest models use the Snapdragon X75 modem, which improves upload and download speeds across the new iPhone lineup.According to data collected by the SpeedSmart app, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max rated up to 26% faster than the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new modem brings 5G Advanced support, lower power consumption, and enhanced 5G carrier aggregation for faster upload speeds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The sleek black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that's new for 2024 is $50 off with My Best Buy Plus.Best Buy is the first to offer a material discount on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2.It's the first material discount found on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, that was recently unveiled during Apple's Glowtime event.Save $50 with BBY Plus Continue Reading on AppleInsider

A Sam's Club membership is now available with a standout deal for new members. Get a 1-year membership for just $15, within a buck of the lowest price on record.This Sam's Club membership deal for $15 is a top offer.Typically priced at $50, this $15 membership deal comes courtesy of Stack Social, giving new members access to Sam's Club's wide range of products at a fraction of the usual cost.Those interested in the benefits of a Plus membership can snag a 1-year membership for $50, a discount of $60 off the normal price. Plus members earn 2% Sam's Cash on qualifying purchases in the club, along with free delivery on eligible orders of $50 or more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Apple has published what it says is a full list of the new and updated features coming in both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.Left: iPadOS 18. Right; iOS 18Ahead of the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on September 16, 2024, Apple has published two PDF documents listing all of the new features of both. The two documents also contain very many qualifications regarding when certain features are coming, and also which countries and territories they may be limited to.The iPhone PDF is now part of Apple's "Yours. Truly." page summarizing the new OS. It's a 9,000-word, 22-page document that has around 250 entries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple had to achieve what Craig Federighi says were breakthroughs so that Apple Intelligence could use large language models in the cloud while still protecting users' privacy. Here's what Apple did.Craig FederighiDuring the "It's Glowtime" event, Apple talked about Private Cloud Compute as the way that user privacy is protected. Apple aims for as much of Apple Intelligence should work entirely on device, but there are also user requests that will require sending data to cloud services like ChatGPT."We set out from the beginning with a goal of how can we extend the kinds of privacy guarantees that we've established with processing on-device with iPhone to the cloudthat was the mission statement," Apple's senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, said in an interview with Wired. "It took breakthroughs on every level to pull this together, but what we've done is achieve our goal." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums