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Apple introduces new slim MagSafe battery bank for iPhone Air

At today’s ‘Awe dropping’ iPhone 17 launch event, Apple unveiled a new MagSafe battery for iPhone. It’s optimized for iPhone Air, bringing more battery life to Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone model without compromising too much on bulk. Apple says this new MagSafe Battery will add a total of 65% of additional charge to your iPhone Air, “extending battery life further than that of any other iPhone.” It only supports 12W of fast charging to your iPhone Air, though it has an intelligent battery system

This is Apple’s new Crossbody Strap accessory for iPhone

Today Apple unveiled its new iPhone 17 lineup during the ‘Awe dropping’ event. Among a variety of other iPhone accessories, Apple announced the release of a brand new Crossbody Strap accessory. Crossbody Strap lets you wear your iPhone around your body Alongside its four brand new iPhone models, Apple has a larger than usual batch of new accessories coming this year. Joining the return of the MagSafe Battery pack, and new bumper case for iPhone Air, and TechWoven cases, Apple has introduced a

Apple launches new TechWoven material for iPhone 17 cases

After the disaster that was FineWoven two years ago, Apple is back again with another attempt to replace its leather cases with something more environmentally friendly than leather, and more stylish and premium than its base silicone range. The new TechWoven cases have a new fine-knit weave appearance. We’ll obviously have to wait for these cases to get into people’s hands to assess their durability. Apple says the TechWoven case is made from a custom technical fabric, using 100% recycled poly

visionOS 26 available from Sep 15, with spatial widgets, new Personas and more

Apple has announced that visionOS 26 will be available to Vision Pro users from Monday, September 15. The latest version of the operating system will offer a raft of new features, with spatial widgets and far more realistic personas topping the list … Spatial widgets allow you to position things like clock, weather, music player, and photos in a fixed space in your environment, including the ability to embed them into walls. There’s also a brand new widgets app to find additional spatial widge

Apple confirms macOS Tahoe 26 launch date: September 15

During today’s Awe Dropping event, Apple confirmed the release date of all the operating systems it announced during WWDC25, including macOS Tahoe 26. Here are the details. Like last year, when iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia were launched on the same day, Apple just confirmed that macOS Tahoe 26 will be released on the same day as iOS 26 and its other operating systems: September 15. What’s coming on macOS Tahoe 26 Aside from the Liquid Glass overhaul that is coming to all Apple operating systems,

This is the new iPhone lineup following today’s iPhone 17 launch event: pricing, colors, accessories, more

Today, Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup, including iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year’s star of the show is the iPhone Air, replacing last year’s Plus model. With these four new iPhones, Apple has also discontinued a number of older models. This is the new iPhone lineup. iPhone lineup With the launch of the iPhone 17, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This leaves the following iPhones at the foll

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iOS 26 RC now available ahead of next week’s launch

Apple has just released the iOS 26 RC (release candidate) for beta testers. Here’s what that means. All throughout the summer, iOS 26 has been in beta testing with developers and opt-in members of the public. Now today, following its iPhone 17 event, Apple has released the RC version of iOS 26. iOS 26’s RC is expected to be the final beta release before the update’s wide launch next week. This “release candidate” is available for users running the iOS 26 beta, and should offer the most stabl

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Apple debuts RC for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more

Following today’s iPhone 17 event, Apple has just released a new wave of software updates for beta testers. The RC (release candidate) versions of macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more are now available. RC now available for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more For the past few months, beta testers have had access to early previews of Apple’s forthcoming major software updates. These include iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, tvOS 26, and more. Now, the RC (release candidate) versions of these software

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iOS 26: Here are Apple’s full release notes

Apple has just shipped the RC versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. The major new software updates will launch to the public next week on Monday, September 15. Here are the full release notes for iOS 26, the next big iPhone update. iOS 26 releases on Monday, September 15 Today following the conclusion of its ‘Awe dropping’ event, Apple shipped the RC (release candidate) version of iOS 26 to beta testers. Along with the RC build, Apple has shared its full release notes for iOS

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Xcode 26 RC beta now available for developers

Following today’s event, Apple is now rolling out the first Release Candidate version of the operating systems announced during WWDC25, as well as for Xcode 26. Here are the details. Apple Intelligence, Anthropic and OpenAI integration This year, Xcode’s highlight feature is its built-in integration with large language models, including native support for OpenAI and Anthropic. Users can also integrate with local LLMs and third-party services via API keys. Anthropic’s support was added late in

The new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple just unveiled the brand new AirPods Pro 3, including a flashy Live Translation feature. But it turns out you don’t actually need to upgrade just to try out the new translation stuff. Apple says that Live Translation will also be available through a software update for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. However, there is a slight gotcha … If you have compatible AirPods, that’s only half the story, as the feature does not run natively on the AirPods itself. It actu

Apple now sells Dynamic Power Adapter for fast charging iPhones

Following the conclusion of today’s iPhone 17 event, Apple has made a variety of new accessories available on the online Apple Store. One surprise not mentioned during the keynote: a new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter that specializes in fast charging iPhones. 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max now available from Apple Store If you’re ready for new iPhone accessories, the online Apple Store has you covered. Joining the new Crossbody Strap, TechWoven cases, and MagSafe Battery pack, there’s a b

Apple Watch SE 3 has an S10 chip and always-on display

After three years, the Apple Watch SE is finally getting a refresh. The company showed off the Apple Watch SE 3, the latest version of its budget-friendly wearable during its big iPhone 17 event. The third-generation Apple Watch SE is the first of Apple's budget-friendly watches to come with an always-on display and support for 5G. Other notable upgrades include Apple's S10 chip and new health-tracking features. Despite rumors that Apple may be changing the form factor for its entry-level watc

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iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 will be released on September 15

Alongside all of the new iPhones, Apple Watch models and other hardware, today's Apple event brought forth news of when you'll be able to install iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26. You'll be able to install these operating systems on compatible devices on September 15 when they move out of beta. There are two major changes this year. The first is Apple's shift to the Liquid Glass design language across its devices. It's a significant overhaul of the design of Apple's operating systems,

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How to pre-order the AirPods Pro 3

It's been about three years since the last update to AirPods, the length of time Apple usually waits before major hardware upgrades. We expected some big jumps in the new AirPods, and Apple delivered. The Pro 3 brings more health-focused features to AirPods, including a heart rate monitor and calories-burned counter that can feed back to an iPhone or Apple Watch. It also boosted the audio experience itself, with a new design that mimics surround sound as well as two small earbuds possibly can.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 hands-on: New design and improved ANC are impressive

Apple's "pro" AirPods were due for an update. Despite continuously upgrading the AirPods Pro 2 with new features since their introduction in 2022, Apple hadn't produced another robust overhaul of its priciest earbuds yet. At today's iPhone 17 event (or iPhone Air event, depending on who you ask), the company unveiled the latest model: the AirPods Pro 3. The company has refined the design, added heart rate sensing, improved active noise cancellation (ANC), delivered live translation and more. And

Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 17 launch event: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3 and more

With the start of September comes the promise of crisp, fall-like weather and, like clockwork, new iPhones. Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone event this year had execs showing off the latest iPhones from Cupertino and reminding folks of the changes Liquid Glass and iOS 26 will bring to their handsets in the coming week. The biggest hardware news comes with the iPhone Air, a new addition to this year’s iPhone lineup. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro families were revealed, along with updated Apple Watches

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Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 will also support Live Translation

Apple revealed a language translation feature for the upcoming AirPods 3 Pro earbuds at today's iPhone event. Here's some good news for those who don't want to shell out $249 for some new and shiny in-ear headphones. The tool is also coming to the AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 models. This requires the latest firmware and an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. For the uninitiated, Live Translation is exactly what it sounds like. The software translates languages i

iPhone 17 Pro hands-on: The unibody and camera plateau feel more significant in person

Surprising absolutely no one, Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone Air, which CEO Tim Cook said freed the company up to make the Pro handsets the most Pro ever. Here at Apple Park, I was able to take a high speed hands-on demo of the iPhone 17 Pro, and made a beeline for the new Cosmic Orange model. I'm already very taken with the way it looks and feels, and don't even mind the new camera plateau, but maybe that's just because I'm a sucker for change. This isn't a s

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Apple just launched new watches, but these are our favorite deals on existing Apple Watch models

Wellness tech is the way of the future, and Apple is an excellent choice for a smartwatch investment. Not only does Apple offer some top features like monitoring health, tracking sleep, and recording workouts, but these watches are a hot buy thanks to their seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Users can reply to texts, take calls, and use Apple Pay, all from a wrist. Also: Apple Event live updates 2025: iPhone 17, AirPods 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and more news If you're eyeing a wat

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Why I'm sticking with my iPhone 12 for another year - and I'm not alone

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple just announced the iPhone 17 lineup, with a new slim iPhone Air model. Despite a few hardware updates, many consumers won't be compelled to upgrade. If your iPhone supports the latest OS, you might find the upgrade too incremental to justify. People used to replace their iPhones every few years. There was a time when every new iPhone felt like an all-new device, packed with new features and si

With Raspberry Pi and Wi-Fi, researchers built a wireless heart rate monitor - here's how

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Apple Event live updates 2025: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new wearables

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The curtains have lifted at Cupertino, with Apple unveiling the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more during its hour-long keynote today. What, were you expecting less when the event was literally titled "Awe Dropping?" ZDNET is on the ground in Cupertino to cover everything, with live updates appearing on this page as products are introduced, features are pitched, and the d

How to preorder Apple's latest devices, including the iPhone 17 series

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I compared both, and here's the winner

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup at the Awe-Dropping Event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. After years of playing it safe, the company is experimenting with the design of its phones. The iPhone 17 Pro Max sports its most noticeable (and maybe controversial) design changes in years. By contrast, its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, retains its signature look. The two flagship phones feature versatile camera setups, plenty of power, and are filled to

What happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood

Here's what happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood Joe Raedle/Getty Images This comes from the Planet Money newsletter. Subscribe now to get more insights into how our economy works delivered to your inbox each week. Daniel Erb became a corporate landlord kind of by accident. It started in 2020, when he received his first bonus as an investment banker. It was more money than he was used to. He wanted to invest in real estate, so he called his cousin, a research analyst at

Judge: Anthropic's $1.5B settlement is being shoved "down the throat of authors"

At a hearing Monday, US District Judge William Alsup blasted a proposed $1.5 billion settlement over Anthropic's rampant piracy of books to train AI. The proposed settlement comes in a case where Anthropic could have owed more than $1 trillion in damages after Alsup certified a class that included up to 7 million claimants whose works were illegally downloaded by the AI company. Instead, critics fear Anthropic will get off cheaply, striking a deal with authors suing that covers less than 500,0

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Memory Integrity Enforcement

Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) is the culmination of an unprecedented design and engineering effort, spanning half a decade, that combines the unique strengths of Apple silicon hardware with our advanced operating system security to provide industry-first, always-on memory safety protection across our devices — without compromising our best-in-class device performance. We believe Memory Integrity Enforcement represents the most significant upgrade to memory safety in the history of consumer

Tomorrow's Emoji, Today: Unicode 17.0

Once a year, Unicode drops its annual update: thousands of new characters, new scripts, new symbols, and of course… new emoji. Today marks the release of Unicode 17.0, adding 4,803 characters (bringing the grand total to 159,801!) including four new scripts, many new characters and symbols, and a handful of emoji. You can use download Noto Emoji today and embed on your website but they’re not quite ready to keyboard smash (it will take some time before many of these reach our devices) let’s take