Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning model and the new USB-C model. The new firmware is version 6B32, up from the 6A305 firmware introduced in October.

Taylor Swift Named the Apple Music Artist of the Year: ‘2023 (Taylor’s Version)’

Apple has named Taylor Swift the Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2023.

Apple Watch Ultra Saves Unconscious Diabetic's Life Thanks to Fall Detection Dialing 911

A Las Vegas man with type 1 diabetes fell unconscious from low blood sugar but was saved thanks to his Apple Watch Ultra dialing emergency services when Fall Detection kicked in.

iPad Pro OLED Display Production Reportedly to Begin Around February

LG and Samsung plan to begin mass production of OLED display panels for the next-generation iPad Pro models around February 2024, according to a report today from South Korea's Chosun Ilbo. The news was highlighted by the website OLED-Info.

Apple Offering Up to 50% Off AirPods with iPhone 14 or 14 Plus in India

Apple is offering customers in India up to 50% off select AirPods with the purchase of an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus in celebration of Diwali.

Intel Versus Apple Silicon Battle Still Alive Despite M3 Chips, Claims CEO

Hopes of an Intel versus Apple Silicon battle are still alive, claims the US chipmaker’s chief exec – despite the Cupertino company having raised the bar yet again, with the M3 series.

Apple Releases macOS 14.1.1, Likely Resolves M3 MacBook Pro Upgrade Error

Apple has released macOS 14.1.1 for compatible Macs.

Apple Briefly Paused Work on New Features for iOS 18 and macOS 15 to Clean Up Bugs

Apple briefly paused work on upcoming iOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 updates last week.

Apple Releases iOS 17.1.1 With Bug Fixes for BMW Wireless Charging and Weather Widget

Apple today released iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems that first came out in September. iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1 come roughly two weeks after Apple released iOS 17.1, an update that brought new AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music features.

Apple Releases WatchOS 10.1.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Battery Drain Bug

Apple today released watchOS 10.1.1, a bug fix update for the watchOS 10 operating system that first came out in September. watchOS 10.1.1 comes two weeks after the launch of watchOS 10.1, an update that brought Double Tap and NameDrop support.

iOS 17 Can Tell You What’s Wrong with Your Car Using Visual Lookup

iOS 17 can tell you more about your car’s warning lights.

Canadian Man Recovers Stolen BMW in Mere Hours Thanks to Hidden AirTag

Apple’s AirTag item tracker is once again in the headlines for helping someone track down a stolen car. This time, a man in Canada says he woke up and realized his BMW had been stolen, but thanks to an AirTag, he had it back just a few hours later.

Report: Apple Developing Custom Batteries for Launch in 2025

Apple is developing custom batteries with significantly improved performance that it aims to bring to its devices starting in 2025.

iOS 17.1.1 Coming Soon, Potentially Fixing These iPhone Bugs

iOS 17.1 was released to the public two weeks ago with a handful of new features for AirDrop, Apple Music, and more. Now, Apple is prepping iOS 17.1.1 with bug fixes and performance improvements – and signs point to the update being released sooner rather than later.

First M3 MacBook Pro and iMac Orders Begin Arriving to Customers

When new products launch, Apple fans in Australia and New Zealand are always the first to get their hands on updated devices because of their time zone. It is Tuesday, November 7 in those two countries, which means customers who ordered a new M3 MacBook Pro or iMac are now beginning to receive their shipments.

Apple's Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2023 Holiday Season

Apple today indicated that its extended return policy is now in effect for the 2023 holiday shopping season.

Macs Can Now Inform Apple If Any Liquids Have Been Detected in the USB-C Ports

Apple’s limited warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by liquids, even for water-resistant products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, and some AirPods models. Because of this, Apple has different methods to detect if the device has been exposed to liquids. And on the latest Macs, Apple now has a way of knowing if liquids have been detected in the USB-C ports.

Apple Expected to Update Entire iPad Lineup Next Year

Apple plans to update its entire iPad lineup throughout 2024, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Car Expected to Arrive Sometime Before 2030

The Apple Car is still far from becoming a reality, a report writes, but the vehicle is still expected to make an appearance relatively close to 2030.

M3 Pro Chip Barely Faster Than M2 Pro in Unverified Benchmark Result

Apple's new M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU offers only marginally faster CPU performance compared to the M2 Pro chip.

watchOS Update Coming Soon With Fix for Apple Watch Battery Drain

Apple is preparing a fix for an issue causing some Apple Watches to experience excessive battery drain after being updated to watchOS 10.1, the company said today in an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers.

Apple Holiday Forecast Disappoints on iPad, Wearables Demand; Shares Slip

Apple shares, which have risen 37% so far this year, dropped 3.4% after-hours, following the forecast.

iOS 17 Features That No One Is Talking About

Below are my 10 best iOS 17 features no one is talking about.

Apple's M3 Chip Might Be as Powerful as Advertised

Apple's promises about its new M3 chip performing considerably better than its predecessors don't sound exaggerated, according to recent Geekbench results.