Special edition Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro available in some countries
Apple is offering a special edition Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro model in China, Hong Kong, and some other countries … more….....»»
Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo
Vision Pro pre-orders begin on Friday, and Apple invited me to New York City this week to spend some more time with its first spatial computer. Right off the bat, I’ll make it clear that this is not a review. My demo today was around 30 minutes,.....»»
Apple says it will begin selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature tomorrow
Earlier today, a US appeals court rejected Apple’s request to pause the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ban as the company appeals an ITC ruling that the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor infringes on two patents held by medical device company Masim.....»»
Apple teases its new Hongdae store in South Korea opening on Saturday
Earlier this month, Apple confirmed that it will open its seventh retail store in Seoul’s Mapo District, near Hongik University Station in South Korea. Named Apple Hongdae, the store will open on Saturday, January 20, and the company has now teased.....»»
Want to do more with AirPods Pro 2? Try these 5 features
Apple delivered a solid update to its best wireless earbuds with the launch of . Apple has since turned it up to 11 with five more features added to gen-two AirPods Pro. more….....»»
WhatsApp brings voice messages and polls to its Channels feature
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced an update to its Channels feature, which lets someone broadcast messages to a large number of users who follow that channel. With the update, WhatsApp Channels now support audio messages, polls, and more. Read on as we.....»»
Netflix isn’t making an app for Apple Vision Pro, and it won’t let you run its iPad app either
A notable omission from Apple’s press release of Vision Pro entertainment apps earlier this week was Netflix. This signalled that the most popular streaming service was not planning on making a native app for the headset. But it turns out, Netfl.....»»
Samsung launches flagship titanium iPhone competitor, teases fitness tracking ring
Samsung held its Unpacked event today to announce its latest and greatest Galaxy smartphones including the flagship new S24 Ultra sporting a titanium build like the iPhone 15 Pro. Along with the new phones, Samsung also had a surprise up its sleeve a.....»»
Apple selling ‘Year of the Dragon’ iPhone and AirTag gear from OtterBox and Mophie
In addition to the 2024 Black Unity Apple Watch band, Apple has added some new Year of the Dragon-themed accessories to its retail inventory. more….....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen features will be banned from sale in the United States again, effective 5:00 pm ET on January 18, 2024. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied Apple’s reques.....»»
New AirPods 3 firmware just dropped
AirPods firmware updates. Where do they come from? What do they do? We don’t need the answers to those questions to tell you that updated firmware was just released. more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 17, 2024 – App Store rule changes, Black Unity Apple Watch ban
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Connect with us.....»»
Spotify calls Apple’s 27% cut of purchases outside the App Store ‘outrageous’; urges EU to ‘act switftly’
Apple announced yesterday that US App Store developers may link to alternative payment methods but will still have to pay up to a 27% commission. Now Spotify has shared an official statement on the matter saying the move “flies in the face of the c.....»»
DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple expected as soon as March
Earlier this month, the New York Times reported that the US Department of Justice was in the late stages of preparing a major antitrust lawsuit against Apple. Now Bloomberg has reported on the status of the DOJ antitrust effort, reporting that the la.....»»
iOS 17.3 delivers delayed hotel TV AirPlay feature for iPhone
Remember Apple’s promised iOS 17 feature for using AirPlay from an iPhone directly to a hotel TV? Yeah, that snuck in to the iOS 17.3 release cycle, fulfilling the feature list announced at WWDC 2023 last June. more….....»»
iOS 17.3 and macOS 14.3 RC now available ahead of official launch next week [Release notes]
The first iOS 17.3 release candidate is now available for iPhone users on the beta software update track. Stolen Device Protection is the headlining feature. It’s also the solution to an iPhone theft scheme revealed in a WSJ report last year. We al.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro starts from $840, stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 $236 off, FineWoven gear, more
We’re at the halfway point in the week with all of today’s best Apple deals. Everything comes headlined by Amazon refurbished discounts on iPhone 14 Pro from $840. You can also step up to a more premium stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 at $23.....»»
DJI Mic 2 bundles are officially here, with new colors
Today DJI announced standalone versions of its Mic 2 wireless audio system, an overall upgrade from the previous generation that release just a few years ago. While we already saw this initially release along side the Pocket 3, the new standalone ver.....»»
Best phone carriers: Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T – worth making a switch?
Want to check out your options for phone carriers? Market competition is strong which means compelling offers for those who switch. Read along for a look at the best phone carriers in the US. We’ll cover Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T as well as some.....»»
Apple trade-in prices cut for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac
Apple trade-in prices have been cut across a wide range of products. The reduction in trade-in values for 2022 iPhones ranges from $20 to $50 … more….....»»