Apple has announced the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, its rugged smartwatch for extreme sports fans, athletes, hikers, bikers, etc.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a specs bump update
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Apple has held its pre-recorded "Wonderlust" event, and one of the announcements was the new Apple Watch Series 9 with some interesting new features.
The iPhone mini is going away tomorrow and there won’t be a new one
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The iPad Air 6 could be the only new iPad released in 2023
Apple isn't expected to update its iPad lineup in 2023 with the exception of the next iPad Air expected to release this October but without a dedicated event.
Apple might also supplant silicone accessories with eco-friendlier variants
The company might replace its entire lineup of silicone accessories such as iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands and more with eco-friendlier products.
Gurman: Regular AirPods and AirPods Max will get USB-C next year
Apple will launch USB-C AirPods Pro at the iPhone 15 event, but its regular AirPods and the flagship $549 AirPods Max will apparently get USB-C charging in 2024.
The Apple Watch Series 9 should get a much faster chip after three years of unchanged CPU performance
The Apple Watch Series 9 and the next Apple Watch Ultra will be powered by the upcoming S9 chip that will enable a much faster performance.
Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro telephoto and ultra wide cameras to go beyond 12 megapixels
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro will reportedly increase the resolution of the telephoto and ultra wide cameras beyond 12 megapixels.
Apple launches iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, watchOS 9.6.2 and macOS Ventura 13.5.2 to fix two dangerous exploits
Apple’s new iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, watchOS 9.6.2 and macOS Ventura 13.5.2 updates fix two dangerous vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
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