The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 bring the double-tap hand gesture to the forefront. Here's how to set up and use this feature on older watches.
Apple’s magical “new” double-tap gesture works on old watches—here’s how to use it
Christian Zibreg
Christian writes about Apple from the north Adriatic Sea region, reporting on the latest from the Apple sphere in between sipping his cocktail on the beach, soaking up sun rays and snapping up sunset shots with his iPhone. He got bitten by the technology bug in his pre-teen days and has been hooked ever since. He sometimes has overly strong opinions about Apple and Android devices he owns. Before joining iDB, Christian covered Apple, Google and technology for reputable publications such as Geek.com, 9to5Mac.com, and 9to5Google.com. Apple publishes incredibly exhaustive PDF release notes detailing everything new in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma
Apple wants you to know the iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma updates bring way more new features to its iPhone, iPad, and Mac than meets the eye.
You can now charge your AirPods Pro or Apple Watch from the iPhone’s USB‑C port
One of the perks of Apple's adoption of USB-C is the ability to charge your AirPods or Apple Watch via the iPhone 15's USB-C port.
Lossless audio and other new features of the USB-C AirPods Pro
Apple didn't just swap the Lightning port at the bottom of the AirPods Pro charging case for a USB-C one but also brought other new features to the wireless earbuds.
Apple will launch iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 on Monday, September 18
Apple will publicly release the new iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 software updates for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch the following Monday, September 18.
iPhone 15 Pros are Apple’s most pro phones ever: Features, specs, colors, prices, etc.
Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with new computational photography features that makes full use of the new A17 Bionic chip.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a specs bump update
Apple has announced the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, its rugged smartwatch for extreme sports fans, athletes, hikers, bikers, etc.
This is Apple Watch Series 9
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
The iPhone mini is going to be discontinued after three years—stock of the iPhone mini 13 and 14 is low and there won't be an iPhone 15 mini this time around.
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.