In an investor note seen by 9to5Mac, analyst Jeff Pu noted that while this week’s iPhone price hike was better than feared, the iPhone Duo is still likely to drive demand for the cycle, as early consumer interest appears strong. Here are the details. more…
TIME’s “The World’s Best Companies 2026” list is out, with Apple returning at No. 3 after dropping off the ranking last year. Here are the details. more…
Counterpoint Research has released a new report examining the impact of the iPhone Duo on the foldable smartphone market, display suppliers, and the segment’s growth through 2030. Here are the details. more…
Apple Watch Series 12 is a major upgrade to the core health and fitness tracking wearable. That’s because of the new Health Sensing System that includes an even more capable heart rate monitor. The new hardware doesn’t just extend to more accurate health data. There’s a big change to a small com...
This week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released to everyone on Monday, September 14. Along with that, the company now says two features included in the iOS 27 betas have been removed and will be released in a “future software update” for iPhone: suggestions in Messages and automatic passw...
Apple Watch Series 12 improves many of the core components that power watchOS and the device’s health and fitness features, plus unlocks new AI capabilities. Here’s everything new in Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11. more…
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro cases and other accessories are now available in Apple Stores. Pre-orders for the new phones start tomorrow ahead of the launch in one week. more…
Water damage is one of those problems where a single sensor can save you a major repair bill on your floors, cabinets, etc. Leak sensors have been among the best values in the smart home for years, and Shelly’s new Flood S Gen4 makes it even easier to get started. It’s under $30, Matter-certified...
iOS 27 launches for all users next week, and will be followed not long after by the first iOS 27.1 beta and public launch. Here’s when to expect iOS 27.1’s arrival. more…
Many have complained that Apple design has been sapped of some of its trademark whimsy in recent years. Well, here’s the latest example of how the tides seem to be changing. Buried in the Settings app on iOS 27, Apple has hidden an easter egg that hails back from classic Mac OS; Clarus the Dogco...
iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders start tomorrow, and you can “Get Ready” by making your selections in advance via the online Apple Store. Here’s the deadline for when those decisions need to be locked in ahead of pre-orders opening. more…
The variable aperture lens of the shiny new iPhone 18 Pro goes almost one stop wider than the fixed aperture lens in its predecessor: up from f/1.78 in the iPhone 17 Pro to f/1.48 (a smaller number is wider). In principle, this will allow for slightly shallower depth of field, enabling greater se...
I had been a loyal T-Mobile customer since 2016, when the company introduced its T-Mobile ONE plan. I had a military discount the entire time I was with them, but even with that discount my bill eventually ballooned to $113 a month thanks to T-Mobile’s price hikes. I decided enough was enough, so...
Siri AI launches next week in iOS 27, and it’s a huge upgrade to Apple’s assistant. There are tons of ways Siri is new and improved, but here are three examples of times Siri has impressed me so far. more…
Alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal, pre-orders are flying on the new AirPods 5, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple Watch Series 12 with some early discounts. We just detailed how to score the new AirTag from $20 each, and a solid $50 off Sharge’s impressive metal 300W smart display power bank. ...
Apple Watch Ultra 4 has the same external look as Ultra 3, but it’s packed with internal upgrades to the chip and health sensors that unlock new and improved features. Here’s everything new in Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Ultra 3. more…
Apple CarPlay now works with six major third-party AI chatbot apps. Microsoft Copilot is the latest iPhone app to add CarPlay support. more…
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Apple makes a bold claim when it comes to Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. According to Apple, the new Health Sensing System on both watches “delivers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable.” Apple backs up this claim with a new study that shows how Series 12 heart rate ...
iOS 27 is packed with new features across Messages, Notes, Apple Wallet, CarPlay, and more. Here are three of my favorite new iOS 27 features. more…