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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...

In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro Max as the successors to the iPhone 13 Pro and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max, featuring always-on displays with the Dynamic Island, the A16 Bionic chip, significantly improved cameras, longer battery life, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available. The...

In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus as the successors to the iPhone 13 mini and ‌iPhone‌ 13, featuring Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, longer battery life, a larger display option for the first time, and more. Instead of a "mini" device this year, Apple is offering a standard model with a 6.7-inch display for the first time – a display size previously exclusive...

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...

With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple allowed users to stay on iOS 14 and receive updates – the first time the company has explicitly offered a pathway for users to continue using a previous major version of iOS after the release of a new one. So, now that iOS 16 has been released, should you update to the latest OS right away or stick with iOS 15? In previous years, the main reason...

Alongside the release of iOS 16 on September 12, Apple also released iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, delivering important security updates. The iOS 15.7 update is aimed at those who are not able to upgrade to ‌iOS 16‌, while iPadOS 15.7 is available while we wait for the launch of iPadOS 16 in October. Given that Apple's emphasis as far as delivering new features turned to iOS 16 many months...

During the iOS 16 beta testing period, MacRumors wrote a series of in-depth feature guides highlighting every new addition in the update, along with how that walk you through using the new features. This is a comprehensive guide with all of our coverage, and it's a great resource for casual users who haven't had a chance to test out ‌iOS 16 prior to its launch. Everything is organized by...

Apple in iOS 16 introduced a customizable Lock Screen, complete with widgets. You can have up to five separate widgets on your Lock Screen, including four below the time and one above the time. There are several widgets available from Apple for apps like Weather, Calendar, Clock, Fitness, and Reminders, but third-party app developers are also able to create widgets for the Lock Screen. We've ...

Apple today released the new iOS 16 update to the public, so there are dozens if not hundreds of new features for you to learn about. Some of these options must be set up ahead of time, so we've developed a getting started with iOS 16 guide that walks you through what you should do after upgrading. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Set Up Your Lock Screens The Lock...

The iPhone 14 Pro models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available alongside some popular classics. The ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro families have different color choices, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. For ‌iPhone 14‌ color options, check out our overview. The ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro and...

Update: iOS 16 is now rolling out to all eligible devices, though it may take a few minutes to show up for all users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, ‌iOS 16‌ is launching today, September 12, 2022, in most countries around the world. Given a simultaneous worldwide release, some countries will not see a launch until the early hours of September 13. ...

The Apple Watch Series 8 replaces the Apple Watch Series 7 in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 7, including features like taller casing sizes with larger displays, slimmer bezels, improved durability, and faster charging technology. The Apple Watch Series 7 has now been discontinued by...