By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has used its “Glowtime” special event to launch the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, this time with bigger screens, hugely faster performance, and the Camera Control button.The new screen sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro MaxJust as usual, Apple has brought out two tiers of Pro-grade iPhone for consumers. The iPhone 16 Pro is joined by a larger counterpart, the iPhone 16 Pro Max.For the most part, the two models are practically the same, save for their sizes. The iPhone 16 Pro is a bit larger this year with a 6.3-inch screen, while the Pro Max has grown from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been announced, with a new vertical camera bump, a faster processor, and the addition of both Action and Camera Control buttons.The new iPhone 16 rangeApple unveiled the two models at its September 9 “It’s Glowtime” event, alongside the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Both of the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models have broadly the same design as their predecessors, but feature the new 3nm A18 processor.The A18 which is up to 30% faster than the iPhone 15. It’s twice as fast for Machine Learning, and includes 17% more memory bandwidth specifically so it can support Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) There aren’t any new AirPods Pro, but Apple did announce new health-focused features for the second generation model that includes a hearing aid mode.AirPods Pro 2 get hearing aid featureThe AirPods lineup was updated with a new fourth generation model, new AirPods Max, but the AirPods Pro weren’t left out. Apple announced a software update that will add several hearing health-focused features to the existing AirPods Pro 2.A new hearing test takes about five minutes and will help adjust audio output based on the user’s results. This plays into the new hearing aid feature, which Apple calls “clinical grade” for moderate hearing loss. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple has officially announced two new models of AirPods 4 at its “Glowtime” event on Monday, featuring a blend of design elements and features.New AirPods 4The updated low-tier AirPods 4 sport shorter stems and improved sound quality but don’t include the replaceable tips seen in the Pro models. The high-tier AirPods 4 introduces Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a previously reserved feature for AirPods Pro.Both AirPods 4 models now include a USB-C charging case, reflecting Apple’s broader move away from Lightning connectors. The higher-end model also has a built-in speaker in its case, allowing users to track their AirPods more easily via Apple’s Find My network. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) After almost four years, Apple has finally brought out a new pair of AirPods Max at its “Glowtime” event, this time updating it with USB-C.The new color options of AirPods MaxA long-awaited update for Apple’s premium personal audio option, the AirPods Max made an appearance during the September event. The second-generation headphones, surfacing almost four years after the original’s launch, offers relatively few changes to the design.Still a large pair of earphones with an aluminum and stainless steel construction, the new model is practically identical to the previous version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Apple Watch Ultra 2 had a minor update during the Glowtime event, with the second-generation wearable gaining a new darker look and Hermes bands.The new Apple Watch Ultra 2 colorwayFollowing the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple brought out a small update to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. One concerning its appearance, not its specifications.The new finish is a satin black, produced using a custom blasting process. As well as the casing, Apple has updated the rear sensor to use a dark zirconia back crystal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Ten years of iteration has led to the Apple Watch Series 10, which must walk the line between bypassing a ban, increasing display size, and keeping the form factor minimal.Apple Watch Series 10Space has proven to be the biggest limiter for Apple Watch technology. So, Apple made the Apple Watch Series 10 display 30% larger.It is also 9.7mm thin and about 10% thinner overall. The metal back has an integrated antenna, but maintains water integrity with less layers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Fall MacBook Air deals continue to deliver substantial savings, with a $250 cash discount on Apple’s upgraded M3 spec with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.Get a special Apple Event discount on the M3 MacBook Air.A popular configuration thanks to a bump up in unified memory and storage capacity, Apple’s M3 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is $250 off via a $101 instant rebate stacked with exclusive promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has opened a new building as part of the Apple Park campus, with The Observatory being a subterranean venue for product demonstrations, including the iPhone 16..The outside view of Apple’s new building, The Observatory [Dezeen]Aside from the main building, visitors to Apple Park attending product launches will be familiar with the Steve Jobs Theater. However, a new building is being opened up to coincide with the “Glowtime” event that attendees will interact with for the first time with the iPhone 16.Revealed in a series of photographs from Dezeen, The Observatory is Apple’s latest construction effort. Taking the form of a subterranean building, the “contemplative space” will be used to demonstrate new products as part of launch events. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Prior to Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” iPhone 16 event, Berlin hosted the annual IFA trade show. Here are our favorite Find My, smart home, and MagSafe-compatible devices to debut during the massive event.IFA 2024 had plenty of new tech to showcaseIFA is billed as the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show. It is an annual affair where everything from robots to TVs are shown off.While this hasn’t always been the case, for Apple users, there’s plenty of new tech to get excited about, including new TVs, smart speakers, and the ilk. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
