Apple announced a super-thin iPhone, named iPhone Air, at its September 9 event, and while the device is impressive, it comes with a handful of compromises, which we’ll list and talk about here.
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“Awe dropping” Apple event wallpaper for iPhone
Earlier today, Apple’s team sent media invitations and announcements to the forthcoming September 9 media event. The event is widely expected to reveal the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, as with all previous September events. Naturally, along with the announcement, we received a fun thermal-looking invitation image. The “Awe dropping.” Apple event wallpaper for iPhone is available for your current devices.
iOS 18.6.1 & watchOS 11.6.1 bring Blood Oxygen monitoring to previously excluded Apple Watch Series 9, 10 & Ultra 2 models
Apple announced on Thursday that it would release iOS 18.6.1 for iPhones and watchOS 11.6.1 for Apple Watches so that Blood Oxygen monitoring could make a comeback on certain models – specifically, the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2.
Looks like the next Apple TV will be the biggest upgrade in years; nevermind Apple Intelligence, all I see is gaming potential
The next Apple TV coming in 2025 is increasingly looking like a major upgrade with significant hardware boosts that could unlock serious console-quality gaming.
Leaked camera lens rings images show off purported colors of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series
Apple are expected to announce not only the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro series handsets later this year, but also an alleged thinner and more pocket-friendly iPhone that the Cupertino-based company could call the iPhone 17 Air.
Apple adds iPhone XS to vintage device list
Around this time last year, Apple began classifying the iconic iPhone X handset as a ‘vintage’ device, and with that in mind, it’s only proper that Apple begins classifying the next-in-line iPhone XS handset as a vintage device one year later.
Apple’s upcoming software updates announced at WWDC 2025 will support these devices
At WWDC 2025, Apple announced a flurry of software updates that will be available for all its devices this Fall, including iOS 26 for iPhones, iPadOS 26 for iPads, macOS 26 Tahoe for Macs, watchOS 26 for Apple Watches, visionOS 26 for Apple Vision Pros, and tvOS 26 for Apple TVs.
Apple to let developers tap into Apple Intelligence in their apps via the Foundation Models framework
At WWDC 2025, Apple said that it would be introducing what’s known as the Foundation Models framework with the launch of iOS & iPadOS 26, which is a new API that will allow developers to harness the foundation model that powers Apple’s first-party artificial intelligence baby, also known as Apple Intelligence.
Apple officially rejects Fortnite mobile App Store submission as Epic Games pulls game from platform worldwide
Just last night we reported on Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s statement that Apple had neither approved nor rejected the company’s popular Fortnite mobile game for the iOS & iPadOS App Store after a resubmission following a United States-based court order that ruled Apple needed to allow third-party payment options in apps rather than going through the App Store and collecting the 15-30% Apple tax for every transaction.
How to use an iPad as a second display for your Windows PC
Learn how to use your iPad as a second screen for your Windows computer, either to mirror your PC display or extend it for more workspace.
Apple launches new USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable with support for upcoming AirPods Max audio upgrades
As part of Apple’s announcement on Monday that the company’s AirPods Max with USB-C would support lossless & ultra-low latency audio with the included USB-C cable starting next month when iOS & iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 launch, the Cupertino-based company has released a new accessory to help make these features usable even on devices equipped with 3.5mm audio jacks.
Apple says AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless, ultra-low latency audio with upcoming software update
Apple on Monday seeded the release candidate for iOS & iPadOS 18.4, as well as macOS Sequoia 15.4, to developers and public beta testers ahead of the official public release, and according to an announcement made by the Cupertino-based company, some AirPods Max owners can expect quite the upgrade when these updates become available to all Apple device owners next month – indicating an April launch date.