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The Apple TV may not be the most obvious Apple device to consider upgrading – but with a series of minor upgrades in recent years, when should you consider buying a new one? In terms of its set-top box offerings, Apple now only sells the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K (third-generation). The company launched its first modern ‌Apple TV‌ that runs tvOS, the ‌Apple TV‌ HD, in 2015. Since then, it has launched three ...

Apple today released iOS 16.1 to the public after a little over a month of beta testing, adding essential new features to the iOS 16 operating system and debuting a version of iPadOS 16 for the first time. iOS 16.1 adds features that were delayed from the iOS 16 update, plus it tweaks some existing capabilities and interface options. We've outlined everything new in iOS 16.1 below. iCloud ...

Apple today released macOS Ventura, the latest version of the company's Mac operating system. macOS Ventura is a significant update that introduces a new multitasking experience in the form of Stage Manager, overhauls multiple stock apps like Mail and Messages, and adds updated capabilities across the platform. Below, we've selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth...

Update: iPadOS 16 is rolling out now, though it may take a few minutes before it shows up for some users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, iPadOS 16‌ is Apple's next-generation operating system for iPad and it is launching today in most countries around the world. Given a simultaneous worldwide release, some countries will not see a launch until the early ...

Update: macOS Ventura is rolling out now, though it may take a few minutes before it shows up for some users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, macOS Ventura is Apple's next-generation operating system for Mac and it is launching today in most countries around the world. Given a simultaneous worldwide release, some countries will not see a launch until the...

The 10th-generation iPad is now available for a starting price of $449, but its predecessor, the ninth-generation ‌iPad‌, remains available from Apple for the same $329 starting price. The 64GB and 256GB ninth-generation ‌iPad‌ models continue to be available for $329 and $479, respectively. They are still offered in the same Silver and Space Gray color options, meaning that there has been no...

The new iPad Pro has now replaced the previous model from 2021 in Apple's tablet lineup, but how different are the two successive ‌iPad Pro‌ generations? In April 2021, Apple unveiled new ‌iPad Pro‌ models, adding the M1 chip, a Thunderbolt port, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, an upgraded front-facing camera with Center Stage, Smart HDR 3, and extended dynamic range video, as well as...

With watchOS 9, Apple introduced a number of headline new features like new workout metrics, sleep stage tracking, low power mode, and more. But it also made a number of smaller yet notable changes and additions that make your Apple Watch more functional and convenient to use. In this article, we've listed 20 other features and enhancements, some of which may have gone under your radar. Bear ...

Update: macOS Ventura is rolling out now, though it may take a few minutes before it shows up for some users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, macOS Ventura is Apple's next-generation operating system for Mac. Developers and public beta testers have spent the past few months trying out the new version while Apple has been refining it, and a full public...

Update: iPadOS 16 is rolling out now, though it may take a few minutes before it shows up for some users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, iPadOS 16‌ is Apple's next-generation operating system for iPad. Developers and public beta testers have spent the past few months trying out the new versions while Apple has been refining them, and a full public...

The third-generation iPhone SE and the ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini are among Apple's smallest ‌iPhone‌ options. Apple released the ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini in late 2021, and bumped it down in price over time until 2023 when it discontinued the device. The slightly larger ‌iPhone‌ 13 continues to be available for $599. The third-generation ‌iPhone‌ SE launched in early 2022, refreshing the most affordable ‌iPhone‌ option in the ...

With the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, Apple took the much-maligned notch that houses the TrueDepth camera equipment for Face ID and evolved it into a crucial part of the ‌iPhone‌ interface. Called the Dynamic Island, the pill-shaped area on the ‌iPhone‌ not only accommodates the camera hardware, but also serves as a shape-changing hub for key ‌iPhone‌ alerts. While the Dynamic Island was initially...

In 2021, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 as the successor to the popular ‌iPhone‌ 12, with improved rear cameras, longer battery life, the A15 Bionic chip, and more. Despite being from different annual generations, both the ‌iPhone‌ 12 and the ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini are still available from Apple for a price of $599, leading many customers to consider which device they should buy. At $599, both devices sit ...

The third-generation iPhone SE and the ‌iPhone‌ 12 are among Apple's lowest-cost ‌iPhone‌ options, starting at $429 and $599 respectively. Apple released the ‌iPhone‌ 12 in late 2020, and has bumped it down in price since then to make it more accessible as new ‌iPhone‌ models have been released. On the other hand, the third-generation ‌iPhone‌ SE launched in early 2022, refreshing the most affordable...

Almost three years after the launch of the first-generation AirPods Pro, Apple unveiled the second-generation model alongside the iPhone 14 lineup and several new Apple Watches. Although the second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ feature the same design as their predecessor, they improve on features like Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, and battery life, while introducing new functionality...

At its "Far out" event in 2022, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 8. The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ is a low-cost option that still offers many of the Apple Watch features that have made the device so popular over the years, while the Apple Watch Series 8 offers a more feature-rich experience with additional health monitoring capabilities. Both the Apple...

At its "Far out" event in 2022, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Ultra is a whole new kind of smartwatch from Apple with a focus on withstanding extreme environments, a high level of durability, extended battery life, and additional features to aid activities like diving and exploration. Both the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple...

At its "Far out" event last year, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE. The second-generation ‌Apple Watch SE‌ offers a refresh of the original model that launched in 2020, providing a full Apple Watch experience at a low price point. The second-generation ‌Apple Watch SE‌ is a minor update, with the main upgrade being a performance boost...

The iPhone 14 Plus and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max are among Apple's newest ‌iPhone‌ models and follow 2021's ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max. Now that Apple offers two iPhones with 6.7-inch displays, how different are the two models, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you? Last year, the biggest differences between the ‌iPhone‌ 13 and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro were ProMotion, 2GB of memory, three hours...

The iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro are among Apple's newest ‌iPhone‌ models and follow the previous year's ‌iPhone‌ 13 and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro, but how different are the two latest 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ models, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you? Last year, the biggest differences between the ‌iPhone‌ 13 and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro were ProMotion, 2GB of memory, three hours of battery life, and rear cameras...