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If you wear AirPods during your commute but don't want your podcast or music suddenly blasting through the car speakers when you start the engine, there's a new setting in iOS 26 that can ensure it doesn't happen.

Apple has thoughtfully added a new "Keep Audio with Headphones" setting that prevents your iPhone from automatically switching audio to CarPlay or other Bluetooth speakers when you're already listening through AirPods. Here's how to toggle it on.

How to Keep Audio in Your AirPods

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap General.
3. Select AirPlay & Continuity.
4. Toggle on Keep Audio with Headphones.

With the setting enabled, your music, podcasts, or calls will continue playing in your AirPods even after your iPhone connects to your car's Bluetooth system. Note that you can always manually switch to car speakers through Control Center or CarPlay if needed.

The feature also works with other wireless headphones, plus it's useful beyond in-car scenarios, since it stops audio from jumping to nearby Bluetooth speakers in your home, too.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing this week, offering massive savings on everything from AirPods to MacBook Air and much more. We've been keeping an eye on these Apple-related Prime Day discounts all week, but now we're also tracking great sales on other categories, including TVs.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Below we've collected some of the best TV deals you can find during Prime Day, including those from Samsung, Sony, Hisense, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba, and more. Shoppers should remember that Prime Day sales are typically time sensitive, so purchase quickly if you're interested.

It's also worth noting that some deals require an Amazon Prime membership to get Prime Day deals. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime on Amazon if you're a new customer; afterwards the service runs for $14.99/month or $139/year.

Special for 2025, Amazon is also offering a free six month trial to Prime for Young Adults right now. Prime for Young Adults is a discounted Prime membership for anyone age 18-24 that offers all of the Prime benefits at $69.00 per year, half of the price of regular Prime.

50-Inch TVs

• 55-inch Roku Smart TV - $299.99, down from $349.99
• 55-inch Hisense Mini-LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $447.99, down from $799.99
• 55-inch Amazon Fire TV - $699.99, down from $819.99
• 55-inch Samsung The Frame QLED Smart TV (2025 Model) - $997.99, down from $1,297.99

60-Inch TVs

• 65-inch Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV - $429.99, down from $549.99
• 65-inch Sony 4K Ultra HD Bravia Smart TV - $698.00, down from $799.00
• 65-inch Sony 4K Ultra HD TV - $1,698.00, down from $3,499.00
• 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro QLED Smart TV (2025 Model) - $1,766.99, down from $2,197.99
• 65-inch LG G3 OLED 4K TV - $2,040.05, down from $2,799.99

70-Inch TVs

• 75-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart TV - $529.99, down from $699.99
• 75-inch Hisense 4K UHD Fire TV - $599.99, down from $799.00

80-Inch TVs

• 85-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $779.99, down from $1,099.99

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Yesterday we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Shoppers should remember that Prime Day sales are typically time sensitive, so purchase quickly if you're interested. Remember that you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to get Prime Day deals. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime on Amazon if you're a new customer; afterwards the service runs for $14.99/month or $139/year.

Special for 2025, Amazon is also offering a free six month trial to Prime for Young Adults right now. Prime for Young Adults is a discounted Prime membership for anyone age 18-24 that offers all of the Prime benefits at $69.00 per year, half of the price of regular Prime.

Anker

Prime Day deals have hit Anker's most popular portable batteries, Bluetooth speakers, wall chargers, USB-C hubs, and portable power stations. We've collected some of the best Anker discounts in the list below, but be sure to browse Amazon for even more sales.

Audio

• Soundcore Motion 300 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - $55.99, down from $79.99

Portable Batteries

• MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $56.99, down from $89.99
• 24,000 mAh Power Bank - $74.99, down from $109.99
• Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with 100W Charging Base - $169.99, down from $184.99

Wireless Chargers

• MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station - $65.99, down from $99.99
• MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Charging Station - $73.14, down from $109.99

Power Stations

• Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light - $79.99, down from $149.99
• 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube - $90.99, down from $149.99
• SOLIX C800 Power Station with Camping Lights - $399.00, down from $649.00
• SOLIX C1000 Power Station - $379.00, down from $999.00
• SOLIX C1000 Power Station with Solar Panel - $639.00, down from $1,549.00
• SOLIX F2000 Power Station - $799.00, down from $1,999.00
• SOLIX F2000 Power Station with 200W Solar Panel - $999.00, down from $2,549.00
• SOLIX F2000 Power Station with 400W Solar Panel - $1,249.00, down from $2,899.00
• SOLIX F3800 Power Station with 400W Solar Panel - $2,699.00, down from $4,899.00

Wall Chargers

• 20W USB-C Charger - $8.99, down from $16.99
• 6-in-1 Nano Charging Station - $37.99, down from $65.99
• Prime 67W 3-Port Charger - $34.99, down from $65.99

Hubs

• 4-Port USB-C Hub - $9.99, down from $19.99
• 10-in-1 USB-C Hub - $58.99, down from $149.99

Jackery

Jackery's Prime Day deals include a large selection of portable power stations at big discounts.

• Explorer 1000 Power Station - $349.00, down from $799.00
• Explorer 500 - $399.00, down from $799.00
• Expansion Battery Pack 2000 Plus - $879.00, down from $1,599.00
• Explorer 2000 Plus + Expandable Battery + Solar Panel - $2,374.00, down from $4,999.00

Ecovacs

• Deebot T30S Care Robot Vacuum - $384.99, down from $579.99
• Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $519.99, down from $1,099.99
• Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99
• Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $899.99, down from $1,299.99

Sonos

• Sonos Era 100 Speaker - $179.00, down from $199.00
• Sonos Ace - $298.00, down from $449.00
• Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar - $369.00, down from $499.00
• Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar - $929.00, down from $1,099.00

Beats

Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including low prices on Beats Pill and more.

• Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95
• Beats Solo 4 - $129.95, down from $199.95
• Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99

Monitors

Amazon has a wide array of monitors and PCs on sale from HP, Acer, Samsung, and more for Prime Day.

• 32-inch Odyssey Gaming Monitor - $218.45, down from $329.99
• 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Monitor - $259.99, down from $399.99
• 34-inch Alienware Curved Gaming Monitor - $749.99, down from $799.99
• 49-inch Odyssey OLED Curved Gaming Monitor - $899.99, down from 41,599.99
• 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99

TVs

• 55-inch Roku Smart TV - $299.00, down from $349.99
• 75-inch Hisense 4K UHD Fire TV - $599.99, down from $799.00
• 55-inch Amazon Fire TV - $699.99, down from $819.99
• 50-inch Samsung The Frame TV - $897.99, down from $1,097.99
• 65-inch LG G3 OLED 4K TV - $2,040.05, down from $2,799.99

Amazon Devices

Of course, some of the best discounts can be found on Amazon's own line of products. This includes Kindle e-readers, Blink security cameras, Fire tablets, and more.

• Echo Dot - $34.99, down from $49.99
• Echo Show 8 - $99.99, down from $149.99
• Kindle Scribe - $239.99, down from $369.99
• Fire HD Kids Tablet - $104.99, down from $189.99
• Blink Outdoor 4 Camera - $159.99, down from $399.99

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Apple is nearing a settlement with the European Commission to resolve multiple antitrust investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), in a move aimed at averting escalating daily fines that could reach up to 5% of its average global revenue, the Financial Times reports.

Both Apple and Meta are reportedly in the final stages of talks with European regulators following a combined €700 million in fines issued in April 2025 for breaching the EU's flagship digital competition law. According to officials briefed on the discussions, both companies are negotiating changes to their business practices to ensure full compliance and avoid further penalties.

For Apple, the settlement discussions center on the European Commission's ongoing investigations into the App Store. Regulators previously found that Apple restricted developers from directing users to offers outside its platform, in violation of the DMA's anti-steering provisions. The company was fined €500 million in April and ordered to amend its practices.

In June, Apple announced several modifications to its ‌App Store‌ framework for the European Union, including allowing developers to promote alternative payment options and distribute iOS apps via external marketplaces for the first time.

European Commission officials told the Financial Times that talks with Apple remain ongoing over the company's new contractual terms for developers and whether they sufficiently remove barriers to fair competition. The Commission has sought assurances that developers are free to communicate directly with users about external pricing or promotions without facing additional fees or restrictions from Apple.

Under the DMA, designated "gatekeepers" such as Apple must not favor their own services over rivals and must allow fair access to their platforms. The law represents one of the European Union's most far-reaching efforts to curb the power of large technology companies. Violations can trigger substantial daily fines, potentially reaching billions of euros for repeat offenses.

Apple maintains that it is already in compliance with EU law and appealed the Commission's initial decision, arguing that the regulator's interpretation goes beyond what the DMA requires. The Commission is still collecting input from developers and other stakeholders on Apple's proposed adjustments.

Officials close to the discussions expressed optimism that a resolution could be reached soon. The outcome of the case is expected to have wide-ranging implications for the company's operations in Europe, influencing how it manages the ‌App Store‌ and more.

Note: Due to the political or social nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Political News forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.

Apple has quietly added a protective silicone ring to its in-store MagSafe charging stands following reports of marks appearing on some iPhone 17 series display models, according to Consomac.

The apparent move comes after Apple last month confirmed that worn MagSafe chargers in retail stores were causing what appeared to be scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. There have also been reports of the marks appearing on iPhone Air models.

Apple said the marks were actually material transfer from the stand to the phone, and could be removed with cleaning. The company also noted that other models like the iPhone 16 were affected by the problem.

It's currently unclear whether the in-store display change is localized to France, where the Consomac report originates, or if it's just a snapshot of a more widespread rollout to Apple retail stores in other countries.

Separately, Apple has addressed concerns about scratching on the camera plateau area of the iPhone 17 Pro models, saying the edges have similar characteristics to aluminum cases on other Apple devices, like MacBooks, and may show normal wear and tear over time.

(Thanks, Sylvain!)

Buried within iOS 26 is a hidden history that lets you see every call you've ever exchanged with a specific contact, potentially going back years. You might not know it, but you can access this detailed call history on your iPhone in seconds.

Viewing the new extended history screen can come in handy when you need to recall when you last spoke with someone. It's also pretty useful when you want to verify a call duration for whatever reason. Here's how to get there.

Access Extended Call History

1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
2. In the Unified view, find the contact in the "Recents" section whose call history you want to view.
3. Tap the contact's name (if you're using the Classic interface, tap the circled "i" icon next to their name.
4. Scroll down and tap Call History.

• iOS 26: How to Switch Back to the Classic Phone App Layout

You'll now see a complete chronological record of every incoming, outgoing, and missed call with that contact, including the date, time, and duration of each conversation. This view can stretch back in time for months or years, depending on how long you've been in touch and how much call history data is stored on your phone.

Alongside iOS 26, Apple introduced a new tvOS 26 update for the Apple TV. tvOS updates aren't as feature rich as iOS updates and often go under the radar, so we thought we'd highlight some of the useful new features that you should check out.

• Liquid Glass - Liquid Glass has a subtle presence in tvOS 26, with Apple adding Liquid Glass buttons, interface elements, and Control Center. It's not as extensive as Liquid Glass in ‌iOS 26‌, and it blends in well with the tvOS operating system.
• Apple TV app - The ‌Apple TV‌ app has been overhauled and it displays more TV shows and movies on the screen at one time.
• Profiles - It's much easier to switch profiles in tvOS 26, so you can keep the content that you like separate from the content that other people in the family prefer. You can choose a profile whenever you wake your ‌Apple TV‌ up from sleep. You'll get better suggestions on a per-person basis, and it's a great way to separate kid content from adult content.
• Karaoke - When using Apple Music Sing, you can use your iPhone as a microphone. The ‌iPhone‌ can show you real-time lyrics, lyric translations, and lyrics pronunciation.
• AirPlay - If you use third-party speakers with the ‌Apple TV‌, you can now set them as the default AirPlay speakers. Your ‌Apple TV‌ will then automatically use those speakers and you won't have to select your speaker each time you use the device.
• FaceTime - FaceTime has been supported on the ‌Apple TV‌ since last year with an ‌iPhone‌ as the camera, but now there's an updated, card-style interface and support for Live Translation with captions.
• Screen Savers - You can pick your favorite screen saver categories, choosing cityscape, earth, landscapes, and more. Each person can choose their own screen savers if desired.

Have a favorite tvOS 26 feature? Let us know in the comments below, and check out our video for even more tvOS tips and tricks.

Apple today released new firmware designed for the AirPods Pro 3, prior-generation AirPods Pro 2, and the AirPods 4 models. The firmware has a build number of 8A358, up from 8A356.

There's no word on what's include in the updated firmware, but the prior 8A356 update added iOS 26 features to the AirPods Pro 2, ‌AirPods Pro 3‌, and ‌AirPods 4‌ with ANC. The software introduced better audio quality for phone calls and video calls, studio-quality audio recording for interviews, podcasts, videos, Live Translation, and more.

It's possible that the 8A358 firmware addresses a bug or brings improvements to some of the new ‌iOS 26‌ AirPods features.

To install the new firmware, make sure your AirPods are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. From there, put your AirPods in the Charging Case and connect the Charging Case to power. Keep the case closed and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware update to install.

Apple plans to hold a "Mindful Month" Apple Watch Activity Challenge on Friday, October 10. Mindful Month brings awareness to mental health, self care, meditation, and mindfulness.

On October 10th, let's take some time to appreciate all the ways we can care for ourselves and each other. Record 10 minutes of mindfulness or meditation with any app that adds mindful minutes to Health to get this award.

Like all of the Apple Watch Activity Challenges, the Mindful Month event will come with animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app.

Mindful Month is a relatively new addition to the Apple Watch Activity Challenge lineup, with Apple first introducing it last year. Apple's last Activity Challenge was held in August and highlighted National Park Day.

As Prime Big Deal Days continues, we're highlighting all of the best Apple deals you can get for under $100 on Amazon. This includes AirPods, Apple Pencil Pro, AirTags, iPhone cases, USB-C chargers, and more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

You can find every Apple deal available during Prime Day in our dedicated post. Remember that you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to get Prime Day deals, and you can sign up for Prime on Amazon if you don't have the service yet.

$30 Or Under

In the cheapest category, you can get Apple's 20W USB-C Power Adapter for $14.99, down from $19.00 and the AirTag 1 Pack for $19.99, down from $29.00. The new iPhone Air Bumper is also down to an all-time low price of $29.00 for Prime Day.

$50 Or Under

For accessories priced between $30 and $50, there are a few sales on Amazon for Prime Day. You can get the 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter for $39.00, down from $59.00, as well as discounts on iPhone 17 cases.

$100 Or Under

Lastly, we're tracking a few deals on Apple products that are just under $100 for Prime Day. You can get an AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99 ($34 off), an Apple Pencil Pro for $99.00 ($30 off), and AirPods 4 for $89.00 ($40 off).

If you're on the hunt for more Prime Day discounts, be sure to visit our big Prime Day post where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the event.

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Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1 and watchOS 26.1 updates for testing purposes. Apple seeded the betas to developers yesterday.

After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.

iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 expand Apple Intelligence to new languages, including Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional), and Vietnamese.

AirPods Live Translation is also available in Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Chinese (both Mandarin Traditional and Simplified) in iOS 26.1. The second beta adds a slide to stop feature to alarms, tweaks the design of the Settings app, and more, with details available in our features list.

There are a few other minor changes to apps like Photos, Music, and Phone, with details available in our iOS 26.1 features guide.

AltStore today announced plans to make its iPhone app available in Australia, Brazil, and Japan later this year, followed by the UK next year.

AltStore is also gaining "Fediverse" support, via the ActivityPub protocol.

AltStore provides iPhone users with an alternative to Apple's built-in App Store, and it even offers some apps that would violate Apple's App Review Guidelines.

AltStore first launched on the iPhone in the EU last year, after the Digital Markets Act required Apple to allow alternative app stores. Australia, Brazil, Japan, and the UK are working to implement similar regulations, which would pave the way for AltStore to launch in those countries as well. However, the exact timing could shift.

Alternative app stores have been supported on the iPhone and iPad in the EU since iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 were released in April 2024. AltStore and other alternative app stores can be installed on these devices via Safari or another web browser.

Apple has yet to announce or implement support for alternative app stores in Australia, Brazil, Japan, and the UK, as regulations in those countries are still being finalized and/or have yet to be enforced. AltStore has simply announced its plans early.

In the U.S., the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple last year, but the case is ongoing and alternative app stores on the iPhone remain unsupported there.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days began today, and as usual multiple retailers have introduced their own Prime Day-like sales to compete with Amazon. In this article we're tracking a few sitewide sales from Samsung, Sony, and Best Buy with big discounts on monitors, TVs, headphones, and more.

Sony

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Sony is hosting a big sale with up to 50 percent in savings on the company's best headphones, speakers, sound bars, TVs, photography equipment, and more. Buying select headphones and earbuds together during this sale will also net you extra bundle savings.

We've collected a few of the most notable products on sale in the lists below, but be sure to head to Sony's website for the full list of deals. Most devices have an option for free pickup if you live near a Best Buy location that offers local pickup.

You can get Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $299.99 during this event, down from $399.99. There are also a few earbuds and soundbars on sale with notable discounts, all of which have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes.

Audio

• WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $99.99 ($80 off)
• WH-1000XM4 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $189.99 ($160 off)
• WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $229.99 ($100 off)
• ULT FIELD 5 Wireless Portable Speaker - $229.99 ($100 off)
• WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $299.99 ($100 off)
• BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 - $999.99 ($500 off)

TVs

• 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $449.99 ($150 off)
• 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)
• 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)
• 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($800 off)
• 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,999.99 ($500 off)

Samsung

Samsung is hosting a new Fall sale, and it includes savings on monitors, TVs, Galaxy products, and more.

One of the best overall deals during this sale is on The Frame TVs, which are available for up to $500 off, depending on the size of the model you purchase. The popular 65-inch The Frame TV available for $1,199.99, down from $1,999.99.

Of course, there's a lot more on sale than just TVs. This sale also covers monitors, Galaxy S25 smartphones, and Samsung's line of home appliances, including refrigerators and washer/dryers. We've accumulated some of these deals in the lists below, but be sure to check out Samsung's website for the full sale.

TVs

• The Frame - Save on multiple models
• 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,299.99, down from $2,599.99
• 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,699.99

Monitors and Storage

• 32-inch Smart Monitor M70F 4K - $299.99, down from $399.99
• 32-inch Smart Monitor M80F 4K - $499.99, down from $699.99
• 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,099.99, down from $1,799.99
• 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99

Refrigerators

• Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00
• 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,799.00, down from $2,999.00
• Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,499.00, down from $3,499.00
• Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $1,999.00, down from $4,099.00
• Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00

Galaxy Products

• Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $480 in instant trade-in credit
• Galaxy Z Fold6 - Save up to $1,000
• Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit
• Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $250
• Galaxy Watch 7 - Save up to $90
• Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save $50

Best Buy

Best Buy recently kicked off a "Techtober" sale, with sitewide sales on everything from home appliances to computers, video games, and more.

One of the most notable offers during this event is on the AirPods Pro 3, which come with a $20 Best Buy credit with purchase if you're a My Best Buy Plus/Total member. While not a straight cash discount, this is still one of the best offers we've tracked for the new AirPods Pro 3.

Otherwise, some of the best deals in this sale are on TVs, including $50 in Best Buy credit when spending $499 or more on select TVs. Popular TVs on sale include brands like LG and Samsung, with multiple major discounts on Samsung's The Frame TVs.

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 and Series 11 are available with both aluminum and titanium case options, so which should you choose?

The aluminum Apple Watch starts at $399. With the Series 11, finishes include Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, and Jet Black. It features Ion-X glass, which, while highly durable, is more susceptible to scratches than the crystal used on the titanium Apple Watch. The aluminum models are also lighter than the titanium ones.

On the other hand, the titanium Apple Watch starts at $699. Finishes include Natural, Space Black, and Gold, and there are designer Apple Watch Hermès options too. It features sapphire front glass, which is highly resistant to scratches. Titanium is a much harder, more durable material than aluminum. Over time, its finish tends to develop a uniform patina rather than obvious scratches, maintaining a premium appearance longer.

The Space Gray, Silver, and Rose Gold aluminum Apple Watches have a blasted, matte finish. The Jet Black aluminum and all three titanium Apple Watches have a high-gloss polished finish.

The aluminum Apple Watches pair well with rubber and woven bands for a less formal look, while the titanium models pair well with more premium bands such as Apple's Link Bracelet or Milanese Loop. As such, the aluminum Apple Watch leans into a casual, sporty look, while the titanium model is more akin to traditional watches and provides a more luxurious aesthetic.

The titanium model is more versatile and durable, but considerably more expensive. Internally, the titanium and aluminum versions of the Apple Watch Series 10 and Series 11 are the same. They share the same chips, sensors, displays, and battery life. Every health and fitness feature is present across both casing options.

Most customers will not be able to justify the extra $300 to get a titanium Apple Watch, but for a limited minority, it will be worth it for the added durability and more premium aesthetic.

The titanium models start at just $100 less than the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is worth bearing in mind if that device might be more appealing to you. That being said, most titanium Apple Watch customers will buy the device because of its premium aesthetic, rather than the more aggressive and functional look of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Amazon has introduced new all-time low prices across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air during Prime Big Deal Days.

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These Prime Day discounts beat previous sales by as much as $5, and represent new record low prices across the board. Like most Prime Day deals, many of these are exclusive to Prime members.

Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the new MagSafe Charger and FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe.

iPhone Air

• Bumper - $29.00, down from $39.00
• Clear Case - $37.00, down from $49.00

iPhone 17

• Clear Case - $37.00, down from $49.00
• Silicone Case - $37.00, down from $49.00

iPhone 17 Pro

• Clear Case - $37.00, down from $49.00
• Silicone Case - $37.00, down from $49.00
• TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00

iPhone 17 Pro Max

• Clear Case - $37.00, down from $49.00
• Silicone Case - $37.00, down from $49.00
• TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00

Beats Cases

• Beats iPhone 17 Rugged Case - $59.00, down from $79.00
• Beats iPhone 17 Pro Rugged Case - $59.00, down from $79.00
• Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Rugged Case - $59.00, down from $79.00
• Beats iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case - $44.00, down from $59.00
• Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable - $12.00, down from $18.99

Other Accessories

• MagSafe Charger (2m) - $42.99, down from $49.00
• FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe - $49.00, down from $59.00

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Apple today announced that four additional games will be added to the Apple Arcade library in the first week of November.

Football Manager 26 Touch will be available on Apple Arcade starting Tuesday, November 4. The latest version of the soccer manager game features improved graphics, official Premier League licensing, and women's soccer.

Three more games will be added to Apple Arcade on Thursday, November 6, including two spinoffs of the iconic "The Sims" franchise:

• MySims
• MySims Kingdom
• Toca Boca Jr Classics

More details are available in Apple's press release.

Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans.

Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store, and in the new Apple Games app.

Prime Big Deal Days has begun today on Amazon, and if you're shopping for iPads this season there are quite a few notable sales available for select tablets. This includes all-time low prices on iPad and iPad mini, plus massive savings on iPad Air.

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Starting with the 11-inch iPad, you can get the 128GB Wi-Fi model for $279.00, down from $349.00, a $70 discount and best-ever price. We're also tracking the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $379.00, down from $499.00, which is a match for the lowest price we've ever seen on this model. Both of these iPads have big discounts on other storage configurations as well.

Amazon also has the M3 iPad Air on sale for Prime Day, with discounts reaching $150 off these tablets. You can check out our main post filled with all of the best Apple-related Prime Day discounts, including steep markdowns on AirPods, MacBooks, and more.

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Apple appears to have implemented a server-side fix for an issue that prevented a limited number of iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max users from downloading on-device Apple Intelligence models.

MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris and others who are impacted by this issue are now able to download the models and use Apple Intelligence features.

The server-side fix applies automatically. On the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, you can check if Apple Intelligence is enabled in Settings → Apple Intelligence.

Apple never publicly commented on the issue, so the underlying cause is unknown.