Topic: apple announcements

  • Next Week's Phones Will Be Unbelievably Different

    Next Week's Phones Will Be Unbelievably Different

    Mobile World Congress (MWC) is set to showcase a wave of innovative devices, serving as a key platform for ambitious manufacturers, particularly from China, to present daring concepts and move beyond iterative smartphone upgrades. Major launches include Xiaomi's Leitzphone with a unique rotating ...

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  • Apple to Unveil Five New Products Next Week

    Apple to Unveil Five New Products Next Week

    Apple is expected to announce at least five new products over three days, shifting from a single event to a staggered reveal through press releases and exclusive in-person "Apple Experience" sessions for journalists. A key launch is a new, more affordable MacBook, likely featuring a 12.9-inch dis...

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  • iOS 26.4 Public Beta Released: See What's New

    iOS 26.4 Public Beta Released: See What's New

    Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 26.4, featuring AI-powered updates to Apple Music for a more personalized listening experience. The update introduces significant new features, including end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for cross-platform communication and Stolen Device Protecti...

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  • Apple CarPlay Could Soon Integrate ChatGPT

    Apple CarPlay Could Soon Integrate ChatGPT

    Apple is developing CarPlay integration for third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, allowing drivers to access them directly from the dashboard. The native Siri assistant will remain foundational, with its dedicated button and wake word unchanged, requiring manual app launches to ...

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  • iOS 26 Photos App: How Its New Events Feature Works

    iOS 26 Photos App: How Its New Events Feature Works

    iOS 26's Photos app update introduces an intelligent feature that automatically recognizes and groups photos from events like concerts or games, enriching them with relevant contextual details. The system surfaces specific event information such as set lists, scores, and venue details, transformi...

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  • The Biggest CES 2026 Absences: What Was Missing

    The Biggest CES 2026 Absences: What Was Missing

    Apple deliberately skips major trade shows like CES, instead hosting its own controlled events to command exclusive media attention and avoid competing announcements. The company has established a dominant annual launch calendar with events like WWDC and the iPhone unveiling, which other brands a...

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  • CarPlay Ultra: Is Your Car Compatible?

    CarPlay Ultra: Is Your Car Compatible?

    CarPlay Ultra has begun a limited rollout, initially for Aston Martin in North America, with a committed partner list including brands like Ford, Hyundai, and Porsche, but wider availability and timelines remain uncertain. The system's development has faced delays and partner withdrawals, with se...

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  • iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Released for iPhone and iPad Developers

    iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Released for iPhone and iPad Developers

    Apple has released developer beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 shortly after the public launch of the stable 26.2 versions. The initial focus of this update appears to be on improving system stability and reliability, likely addressing bugs rather than adding major new features. Access is...

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  • Apple Rolls Out First iOS 26.3 Beta for iPhone

    Apple Rolls Out First iOS 26.3 Beta for iPhone

    Apple has released the iOS 26.3 developer beta, which is expected to include foundational work for a major cross-platform initiative, notably a collaboration with Google to simplify switching between iOS and Android devices. The update follows the public release of iOS 26.2, which introduced user...

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  • Apple Extends Free iPhone Satellite Features for Another Year

    Apple Extends Free iPhone Satellite Features for Another Year

    Apple has extended free satellite connectivity for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users for an additional year, now valid until November 2026 for eligible devices activated before September 2025. The service, initially offered as a two-year complimentary trial, includes Emergency SOS and expanded featur...

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  • Apple Brings Health Features to Older Watch Models

    Apple Brings Health Features to Older Watch Models

    Apple is expanding health features like hypertension alerts and Sleep Score to older Apple Watch models via watchOS 26, reducing the need for new hardware. The hypertension detection system uses existing sensors to monitor blood vessel response and will alert users to potential high blood pressur...

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  • Apple Reinvents the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max from Scratch

    Apple Reinvents the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max from Scratch

    The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are Apple's premium flagship models, setting benchmarks in performance, photography, and innovation. Pricing starts at $1,099 for the Pro and $1,199 for the Pro Max, with preorders opening this Friday and an official launch on September 19. Key upgrades include a red...

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