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Everything Apple announced at its Surprise and Shine event

Macworld Apples Surprise and Shine event might be the most anticipated iPhone keynote in 10 years. It all kicks off today, and like you, we cant wait! So join us as we count down the hours and minutes with all the latest rumors, leaks, and speculation leading up to the big event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: How to watch You can watch the full keynote right here using the embedded YouTube link below or on Apple.com on your iPhone or Mac. The Watch Now tab in the TV app on the Apple TV will also show the stream live. Surprise and Shine Apple event: Everything announced Apple has wrapped up its September Surprise and Shine event, and while there werent a ton of surprises, we did get a lot of new Apple products. Heres everything Apple announced today: iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Apples newest flagship iPhones look the same as last years models but have some notable new features. The main one is a variable aperture on the main 48MP wide-angle camera. It will dynamically adjust how much light the lens lets in to take better pictures in low light and bright light, while capturing better detail. The phones come in four new colors: Burgandy, Glacier (Light Blue), Silver, and Black. They start at higher prices than last year: $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max with 256GB of storage. Prices go up quite a bit more for higher storage tiers, with the 2TB iPhone 18 Pro Max costing a whopping $2,499. Pre-orders begin Saturday and will ship next Friday, September 18. Apple AirPods 5 The latest AirPods still start at $129, but thats with active noise cancellation, so effectively a $50 price cut over the AirPods 4. They look similar to the AirPods 4, but Apple says AirPods 5 remove up to 50 percent more noise compared to AirPods 4 with ANC thanks to a new multiport acoustic architecture and improved computational audio algorithms. For an extra $20, you can get a wireless charging case and AirPods Pro-like stem volume controls. Both models are available for preorder today and will ship September 18. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 also look the same as last years models, but they have significant change inside. The watches feature a new Health Sensing System, which uses the S11 chip and new optical and electrical heart sensors to deliver deeper insight into a users fitness and physiological state while making Exercise and Move Activity rings even more accurate. Theres also a new Readiness app that analyzes a users recent activity, training load, vitals, and sleep score to offer insight into their capacity for the day ahead as well as longer battery life and a redesigned Health app. They also get new Apple Intelligence features, including Siri Recap, which creates high-level summaries of conversations throughout the day, and Live Rewind, which can show you the previous 15 seconds of a conversation so you dont need to ask someone to repeat themselves. The watches start at the same prices as before ($399 for the 42mm Series 12 and $799 for the Ultra 4), but the larger 46mm Series 12 is a little higher, starting at $449 (previously $429). Geruscherkennung direkt auf der Apple Watch Halyna Kubiv iPhone Duo Apples first folding phone is here and its better than any of the rumors you might have read. It has a 5.4-inch outer display that opens to a 7.6-inch inner display with the same ratio inside and out so apps seamlessly flow in and out. You can use it in a variety of ways, including as an alarm clock in Standby mode or a mini laptop with a virtual keyboard on the lower half when folded. It has an A20 processor, C2 model, and dual 48MP camera system, as well as a 12MP FaceTime camera thats entirely under the display for the first time ever on an iPhone. However, it doesnt have Face ID, opting instead for Touch ID built into the power button. When opened, iPhone Duo is just 5.2mm thick and 11.3mm thick when folded. It has an IP68 dust resistance thanks to its hinge, which is engineered from more than 100 components to precisely control opening and closing and support the center of the display. Theres also a nano-textured cover layer on the inner display to minimize wear and creasing. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and will be available for pre-order on October 16 with shipping beginning October 23. Screenshot Apple Surprise and Shine iPhone event: Live blog 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon That's a wrap! And were done, stay tuned to Macworld for full coverage of all of todays announcements! Link copied SHARE Michael Simon iPhone Duo at a glance Apple Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon So what will it cost? The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage. Preorders start on October 16 and will begin shipping on October 23. Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon Dual camera for iPhone Duo As expected, the iPhone Duo has a dual 48MP camera system thats basically the same as the iPhone 17 and not as good as the one we just heard about in the iPhone 18 Pro. You dont get telephoto, you dont get variable aperture, and youll miss out on some of the newer features. However, you can see a video of what youre snapping on the front camera, and people can see whats on the front screen too. Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon iPhone Duo battery life Srouji explains optimizations and battery capacities that let users get up to 31 hours when using the inner display and 44 hours when using just the outer display, for a total of 24 hours per charge during a typical day. Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon Custom nano texture finish Apple addresses the elephant in the room: the crease. Johny Srouji explains that Apple has developed a custom nanotexture finish that significantly reduces glare and reflections. The unique texture creates a perceptually flat matte surface that minimizes craft visibility and also feels premium to touch. During manufacturing Apple uses AI algorithms to precisely manage each individual hinge with its best fit housing to ensure perfect alignment. Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon iPhone Duo colors Apples folding phone is available in two colors: white and night sky (dark blue). Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon Cutting-edge hinge design Apple describes the hinge: The central structural plane has support ribs for added stiffness. To make the frame even more rigid, the antenna splits are reinforced with high performance inserts. Theyre made from ceramic fibers that are three times stronger than grade five titanium. Together these structural details make iPhone Duo feel exceptionally solid every time you use it. Will there be a crease? Well have to see. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon iOS gets a folding redesign Controls on the outer screen have been moved to the side of the screen, seamlessly transtitions to the inner display, and dynamically adjusts to the position its in. Apps have been redesigned to take advantage of the folding screen. Apps run side by side and can be paired for quick switching. Heres a picture of it closed: Apple Link copied SHARE Michael Simon One More Thing: iPhone Duo The rumors are true: Apples first foldable phone is here with a widescreen design. Here it is: Apple Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon New colors for Apple Watch Apple Watch Series 12 comes in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze, as well as ceramic options in white and night blue. The Apple Watch Ultra comes in black and naturakl titanium. Both have the same starting prices as before. Apple Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Jason Cross Whoop, there it is The new design of the Health app, Health Age, and the new Readiness feature are clearly are all clear responses to the recent success of Whoop and similar products, which all have these exact features. Once again its not clear which of these software features will be only for the new watches it seems like theyre for all Apple Watches, and only the continuous heart rate stuff is restricted to the Series 12 and Ultra 4. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon New Apple Watch features The big new Apple Watch feature is a new health monitoring system that take continous heart rate readings to give users a better picture of their heath and enable completely new experiences. A new Readiness app can tell you when to push and when to hold back, while a redesigned Health app can provide a new Health Age.Live Rewind will record everything in your day and transcribes what was just said. Another feature, Siri Recap, uses ambient listening to take high level notes of your conversations like takeaways from a team meeting or a parent-teacher conference. Theres also a new Siri Modular face to access your conversations and recaps. Link copied SHARE Jason Cross AirPods lines are getting blurry It sounds like theyre adding enough AirPods Pro features to the standard AirPods, and lowering the price enough, to make the upcoming AirPods with cameras the new AirPods Pro. Cameras will be the differentiating feature. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By David Price The 'new' Apple Watch Looks like another year with the same Apple Watch design! This is what you get when one company doesnt face serious competition. Thats now 12 generations in a row with essentially the same design, and only occasional minor changes: the last of these was the bump in screen size for the Series 10 two years ago. But the average user would struggle to spot the differences between the Series 12 and the Series 4. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon AirPods 5 now have ANC for $129 Apple is tweaking its base AirPods lineup. The cheaper $129 model now has ANC and the higher-end model with a wireless charging case are $149. Theyre not all that different, but feature an even better audio experience with a new multi-port acoustic architecture and next generation adaptive EQ AirPods 5 deliver richer more detailed sound across a wider range of ear geometries. Apple Link copied SHARE Michael Simon Higher prices starts at $100 more The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the Pro Max starts at $1,299, a bump of $100 over the 17 series. Pre-order begin Saturday and start shipping nexxt Friday. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon Smaller Dynamic Island The new iPhone 18 Pro has a smaller Dynamic Island that now has space for three Live Activities at once, a large one in the middle and two smaller circles on either side. Apple Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Jason Cross Camera features on older iPhones? Apple is describing updates to Photograhic Styles, shutter speeds and other features, but theyre not being clear about whether these new Pro camera controls will be available on any previous iPhones or not. Most of them could be. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon Biggest camera improvement in years 48MP Fusion Camera with variable aperture that adjusts automatically based on the scene. When youre in a darker environment, the aperture opens to let in around 50% more light, while night mode captures are faster with better quality. Apple Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon 45 hours of battery life!! IPhone 18 Pro has a next generation vapor chamber that helps the system manage even more heat. It has three times the surface area as the one in iPhone 17 Pro. Deionized water is constantly cycled throughout the system for significantly improved thermals. Combined with the new chips efficiancy, youll get 36 hours on the iPhone 18 Pro and an absolutely insane 45 hours on the 18n Pro Max. Link copied SHARE Michael Simon A20 Pro Chip Apples newest iPhone chip has Apples latest six core CPU featuring two of our new super cores that are up to 20% faster and four efficiency cores, all integrated with neural accelerators that power low latency on device AI workloads as a significantly advanced GPUand a new version of the neural accelerators with 2x faster 8-bit floating point math. Link copied SHARE Jason Cross Who needs a new iPhone? So far, the iPhone 18 Pro pitch is all about how you should be excited for iOS 27 and now about why you would need or want a new iPhone. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max A20 Pro with new CPU core and GPU core, and massive advancements in the most important areas intelligence, performance, battery, and camera. New colors: Silver, Deep Black, Glacier (Light Blue), and Burgandy (Dark Cherry). Not only that, you can write and edit with Siri virtually anywhere you type, like generating an email to your kids soccer coach while on the go. Plus Siri AI sounds incredible. Thats because iPhone 18 Pro takes advantage of our most advanced on-device model ever, which powers expressive voices. You can pick from multiple options, then customize the pace and expressivity. But weve seen all this before. Siri AI will have usage limits but most iCloud+ plans will offer increased access. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Michael Simon Intelligent personal hub This isnt a new product category but rather an explanation of what the iphone is: First, you would want something that is always with you, deeply personal and able to bring intelligence to the moments when it matters most. Youd require a powerful processor that can run incredibly capable on-device models to quickly answer questions in the moment and pervasive networking to access knowledge and even more capable models in the cloud. Theres no product in the world better designed to be your intelligent personal hub than iPhone. Jon is describing Apple Intellgences privacy and iPhones AI abiltities. So today were going to take these experiences even further with the next generation of iPhone. And here it is. Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago , By Michael Simon This is the opening! A video montage of actors describing how a show or movie should open and then Tim Cook starts narrating the video of our main character, no no no,. not me, thats your guy. And its John Ternus. Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago , By Michael Simon Here we go! The music has faded and the blue Apple logo has given way to an iPhone 17 Pro camera, with a message, The following was shot on iPhone. Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago , By Michael Simon Apple start your engines! Weve got less than 10 minutes until we get out first look at Apples folding iPhone project! Get ready everyone! Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago , By Michael Simon 30 minutes to go! Get a snack and a drink and meet us back here at 10am PT/1pm ET for the start of the show! Link copied SHARE 5 hours ago , By Michael Simon No surprises at Surprise and Shine It looks like Apples iPhone event will be filled with more Shine than Surprises. According to Mark Gurmans somewhat playful tweet , Apple is holding back some rumored products that are supposedly ready to launch, including the touchscreen MacBook, Apple TV 4K, and HomePad smart home hub. As he quips, dont worry. Its only September. So you can probably expect at least one more event later this fall. Link copied SHARE 6 hours ago , By David Price A few thoughts on phone colors (and fun) For several years now Ive complained about the fact that basic iPhones, despite costing less, come with much nicer colors than their Pro equivalents. Why cant Pro users have fun too? Perhaps Apple heard me, because last years Pro-exclusive Cosmic Orange was arguably Apples funnest color yet. (Im using that word deliberately to prepare readers for the likely grammatical crimes of todays Apple event.) But if the pre-launch rumors are true, that was only the precursor for a huge anti-fun announcement today. The iPhone 18 Pro, according to our sources , will come in black, silver, light blue, and a charming burgundy branded as Dark Cherry. Less fun, arguably, than the green, blue, and lilac which the iPhone 17 will continue to offer (because its successor wont arrive until the spring). But infinitely more fun than the poor iPhone Ultra/Duo, which is expected to come in just two colors: dark blue, and white . Despite starting at $2,000, and going all the way up to $3,000 if you want the top storage tiers. The more you pay, the less fun you get. Make it make sense, Apple. The color pink. Just one of the advantages of buying a cheaper iPhone. David Price / Foundry Link copied SHARE 6 hours ago , By David Price So, about that Duo name Its been pointed out in the Macworld offices that Microsoft wasnt the first tech company to use the name Duo on a product. Apple itself had the PowerBook Duo , a line of laptops sold between 1992 and 1999. Which therefore predate the Surface Duo by the small matter of 28 years. More recently, there was the (not terribly good) MagSafe Duo charger . And in a matter of hours, if Mark Gurmans sources are correct, we will get the iPhone Duo. The PowerBook Duo, together with its clever Duo Dock companion unit. Christopher Phin / Foundry Link copied SHARE 6 hours ago , By Michael Simon John Ternus teases the iPhone 18 Pro's top feature In a tweet to followers ahead of the big event, new CEO John Ternus shared a 12-second video of a beam of light that first shines at the viewer and then pans down to shine on what appears to be a camera lens. Its hard to see it as anything other than a tease for the iPhone 18 Pros rumored variable aperture camera. At any rate, its certainly a departure from Tim Cooks keynote messages, which were filled with little more than vague excitement. John Ternus shines a light on the iPhones new camera feature. Literally. X/@johnternus Link copied SHARE 7 hours ago , By Michael Simon Apple Pencil on an iPhone? Apple has never allowed you to use your Apple Pencil on anything other than an iPad, but the folding iPhone could change that. According to Mark Gurman, the iPhone Ultra/Duo will indeed support Apple Pencil , so youll be able to doodle and draw on the screen just like you can on your tablet. Its not clear whether both screens will support Apples stylus or just the inner one, though. Link copied SHARE 8 hours ago , By Michael Simon iPhone 18 Pro price hike might not be so bad Weve been bracing for an iPhone price increase ever since Apple hiked prices on Macs and iPads by hundreds of dollars in June. A new report from Mark Gurman claims they wont be as bad as that: Apparently the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will cost $100 more than the current models, in line with previous price hikes. Link copied SHARE 9 hours ago , By David Price The Apple Store is down. Something is coming As part of the usual pre-event ritual, Apple has taken down its online store. Were making updates to the Apple Store, the text reads. Check back soon. Its hard to believe that a company with Apples resources needs five hours to update an electronic storefront, but by this point its become a tradition more than anything else. And maybe theres some element of kindly advice to customers: Please dont buy anything this morning, itll be outdated by lunchtime. Apple Link copied SHARE 9 hours ago , By David Price Spotted: Hardware IDs for new Apple products! Its not exactly a secret that Apple is about to announce a bunch of new hardware products, but its still surprising to see the evidence in black and white before the event begins. But sure enough, dozens of new Apple hardware identifiers have been spotted on the companys services backend. Its important to note that these wont necessarily all appear today; the iPhones and Apple Watches, for sure, but the Macs and iPads are likely to be delayed until later in the fall. (We dont know for sure if there will be an October/November event. They may just appear in a press release.) The real enigma, however, is HomeAccessory17,1 and its two siblings. Could that be the much-anticipated smart home hub? Well find out in a few hours. Link copied SHARE 11 hours ago , By David Price Breaking: Folding iPhone will be called Duo Forget iPhone Ultra, forget iPhone Fold the latest breaking news is that Apples first ever folding handset will be called the iPhone Duo . Thats according to Mark Gurmans sources, and hes generally well informed when it comes to information like this. Gurman made his last-minute prediction in an article (subscription required) this morning. He also claimed the device will start at $2,000, have a short-and-wide design, and go on sale in October, later than the other new iPhones. But we knew all that already. The name is the real bombshell. Some may accuse Apple of copying Microsoft, whose Surface Duo was a pioneer in this field. On the other hand, maybe Microsoft should have kept that brand going; the line was discontinued nearly two years ago. The Duo brand also goes rather nicely with Neo, as in MacBook. And, please note, it was one of the options mentioned by my colleague Emma Rowley earlier this week . More on this story here . Link copied SHARE 12 hours ago , By David Price Don't forget the AirPods Theyve got slightly lost in the iPhone Ultra hype, but Apple is also expected to launch the AirPods 5 today. These arent the camera-equipped models you may have seen doing the rounds after Apple accidentally leaked them (theyre not expected to arrive until next year). Instead, the main new feature of the AirPods 5 will be improved active noise cancellation, likely made possible by the inclusion of a new H3 chip. Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman yesterday confirmed this based on his sources, at any rate. Link copied SHARE 13 hours ago , By David Price It's the big day! After months of speculation, it all comes down to this. Todays the day for the first ever folding iPhone, and so much more. Welcome to Macworlds live blog for the September 9 Apple event. The event itself kicks off at 10 am PT, and is likely to last around 70 minutes. But our coverage here will last throughout the day. Well be bringing you breaking news and last-minute rumors for the next 9 hours or so, before bringing you the announcements (along with our expert analysis) as they happen. Then of course there will be masses of discussion of the new products after Apples livestream ends. Its going to be fun. Enjoy the ride! Link copied SHARE 18 hours ago , By Michael Simon More cases offer a glimpse at the new iPhone designs Casemaker dbrand has added cases and skins for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the iPhone Ultra, in case you want to get a jump on buying one. This doesnt necessarily confirm anything about the new phones other than the company thinks the rumors are pretty solid, since the design and colors they show almost perfectly match the reports weve been reading for months. Link copied SHARE 19 hours ago , By Michael Simon New Apple TV could be bigger than expected Weve been hearing reports that a new Apple TV 4K is on the way for a while. Were not expecting it to be much of an update, but the latest information in the rumor mill suggets that it could be bigger than we thought. According to Aaron Perris on X , the new Apple TV has an identifier of AppleTV18,1, which indicates that it will have an processor in the A19 family, making it one of the most powerful devices in Apples lineup and much fasterl than A15 in the current model. What does that mean for AI features? Gaming? Smart home? Well find out soon. Link copied SHARE 23 hours ago , By Michael Simon It's gotta be the shoes It wont just be the iPhone 18 Pro with the hot new color this year. New Balance is feeling the Dark Cherry vibes with the release of its New Balance 990v4 in a new Monarch Burgundy option. Theyre not quite the 992s that Steve Jobs wore, but someone at New Balance has clearly been reading the iPhone rumors. Foundry Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By Michael Simon What's going on with the Apple Watch SE 3? With less than a day to go before the keynote kicks off, theres an interesting development concerning the Apple Watch SE 3. Over at Apple.com, every possible combination is listed as currently unavailable for delivery or pickup. And if you order one at Amazon, you wont get a delivery date. Thats strange. For comparison, you can order a Series 11 or Ultra 3 without a problem. Ive been covering Apple events for many years and have never seen an entire product spontaneously disappear from the store less than a day before the event is supposed to start. I dont know what to make of it. Chris Martin / Foundry Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By Michael Simon More Apple Watch features revealed? A code spelunker has discovered a few clues hidden in the iOS 27 beta that point to new Apple Watch features. Theres nothing particularly groundbreaking, but the Series 12 watch will reportedly get an updated heart-rate sensor as well as a significant storage boost to 128GB. Apple last updated its heart-rate sensor with a 3rd-gen model with the Series 6, so a new sensor is definitely overdue. As far as the storage goes, its probably related to on-device Apple Intelligence models, because I dont know why anyone would need that much storage on their watch. Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By Michael Simon Brand-new Readiness app coming to watchOS 27 Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning to launch a new Readiness app alongside the new Apple Watches tomorrow as a variant of the Vitals app. The Vitals app on Apple Watch brings togetherkey health metrics such as heart rate, sleep, and blood oxygen to give users a deeper understanding of their daily health, so this app will presumably use similar information. Gurman says this new app will better compete with software from Whoop & Oura along with improved heart-rate sensing on the new watches. Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price This year's hot color: Burgundy Rumors strongly suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be available in a classy new Dark Cherry finish: a rich burgundy wine color. (If thats not your bag, dont worry. There will also be more prosaic dark gray and lightish blue options.) We expect this color to be wildly popular, much as Cosmic Orange was last year. But Apple wont have the burgundy phone market all to itself. Ever since the dark-red iPhone rumors started, Android manufacturers have been falling over themselves to copy Cupertinos colorway, from the Poco F9 Ultra and Tecno Camon Slim 5G to the Huawei Pura X View and Xiaomi 18 Fold. As Tech Advisor reports, burgundy is the new orange . And pre-emptive plagiarism is the new originality. Poco, Macworld, Huawei Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price One More Thing but what? We have great respect for these words, said Tim Cook in 2017, and we dont use them lightly. Those words, of course, were One More Thing. That little phrase has signalled the arrival of some of Apples most iconic products and services, including the iMac G4, the MacBook Pro, FaceTime, the Apple Watch, Apple Music, and the iPhone X. Will it be uttered this year, and if so, what will it herald? We discussed this on the podcast, and figured it would be a nice moment if new CEO John Ternus got the chance to utter those immortal words as part of his debut. (Debut as overall event host, that is. Hes spoken in individual segments before now.) The most obvious product to get the One More Thing treatment is the iPhone Ultra, but a bigger surprise would be the arrival of Apples long-rumored smart home hub. Either would work. But Macworld readers put forward other ideas. At the less serious end, jimrock reckoned Itd be really sick if he announced a $2,000 monitor stand while Adam Moran proposed One more thing: Now shipping iPhones with a charger. Hashtag courage. Moving on to things that could happen (but wont), Rob K put forward One more thing: iPhone Air 2 with 6,000 mAh silicon carbon battery, three cameras, and no stupid fold. And Tower Lord suggested AI-driven smart glasses. Minus the creep factor found in Meta glasses. Instead, true spatial computing. The ultimate personal computer. Get rid of the AI part and were on board. And finally, a note of sanity from Mike : One more thing was Steves thing. Can we please stop measuring every CEO against Steve and let them be their own leaders? The last guy to say those three little words. Apple Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By Michael Simon All eyes on the crease When Apple (allegedly) unveils its first folding iPhone tomorrow, Greg Joswiak or whomever gets the honor of announcing the phone on the stream, will talk about the displays, interface, cameras, design, and anything else Apple feels is worth highlighting. What they probably wont spend a lot of time talking about is the crease. Ever since Samsungs first folding phone arrived , the center display crease has been an issue. Its gotten better over the years, but its still the biggest hurdle for new customers to overcome. Even on the newest phones, you can see it when its opened and feel a little valley while using it. Its flies in the face of Apples pursuit of perfection and likely the reason why we havent gotten a folding iPhone until now. Earlier this year, it was reported that Apple had devised a way to overcome the crease with a combination of ultra-thin glass (UTG) and an optically clear adhesive that allows the folding area to be locally thinned at the bending axis to improve bendability. Samsungs newest flagship phone features a display with a 60-micrometer UTG layer, which is likely a similar material to what Apple will use. No folding phone has been able to completely eliminate the crease. Will Apple be the first? Luke Baker Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price John Ternus and the honeymoon period Tim Cook chose an interesting moment to resign from the CEO hotseat: September 1, a week before the biggest event of Apples year. Its understood that he did this so that John Ternus could have the fun and credit of announcing the iPhone Ultra himself, and begin his reign on a positive note. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has referred to this as a massive tailwind for the incoming CEO. But Gurman has plenty more to say about recent squabbles and politicking at the top of Apples hierarchy, and there could be some complications for the new boss. Read the Macalopes latest article for all the dirt and some very convoluted metaphors. Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price iPhone Ultra, or iPhone Fold? Sad to say for an event with the word surprise in its tagline, but there dont seem to be many mysteries left concerning the foldable iPhone. With one notable exception: its name. In the early days, most pundits referred to the rumored device as the iPhone Fold for obvious, logical reasons. But in the spring, we all started calling it the iPhone Ultra , even though, features-wise, that doesnt entirely make sense . And with just one day to go until the announcement, case makers still cant decide between the two options, with some plumping for Fold and others for Ultra in their pre-launch marketing materials. And this all assumes that Apple wont pull a last-minute switcheroo and go for iPhone Duo or iPhone Folio instead. Over on our sister site Tech Advisor, Emma Rowley discusses the thorny question of the foldable iPhones name . Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price Will you fold? Last year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air competed for the title of Apples flagship handset. The Air was certainly more interesting, but the Pro Max was a far better specced, more powerful phone (not to mention more expensive). But this year there will only be one clear winner: the iPhone Ultra. Will you yield to temptation and pay whats likely to be more than $2,000 for Apples first foldable smartphone? One commenter on our YouTube channel is leaning towards no. If I was purchasing an iPhone and an iPad at the same time, then I would consider the Fold as it might work out cheaper than buying two separate devices, writes christopherclarke6184 . But I am happy with my iPad M4 and iPhone 17 Pro Max so wont be upgrading for a while unless Apple has something special I may need. Ill still be watching the show, though. Apple will be hoping for strong interest from the early adopter crowd, but given that this is an entirely new market for the company and a very high price, moderate sales may be enough in the short term. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By David Price Who is John Ternus? One big difference this year is that the main host will be Apples new CEO, John Ternus, rather than Tim Cook. Ternus is a relative unknown to members of the public, and Apple fans will be keen to see how he handles hosting duties. Will he be a showman, like Steve Jobs? Quietly professional, like Cook? Or something new and unique to himself? Thats not to say weve got no idea how hell carry himself in a presentation. As head of hardware Ternus spoke at multiple keynotes and product launches in the past, including the iPhone reveal last fall. His manner was very positive, with lots of superlatives, while being unafraid to delve into technical detail. But acting as main host is a different assignment, so we may see a new side to him on Wednesday. In the meantime, read Alex Blakes piece on the new boss, in which he describes Ternus as the perfect CEO for this Apple era. John Ternus: A man with a passion for hardware. Apple Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Folding iPhone color options will be unique Our sources report that Apple will offer the iPhone Ultra in just two colors for its debut. The first is silver, which we expect from a new iPhone, but the other is a little different: Dark Blue. Apple regularly offers its iPhones in various shades of blue, of course, but its rare for a brand new model to arrive in anything other than black and white. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon No time for Tim According to Mark Gurmans latest Power On newsletter , Tim Cook wont make an appearance in this years keynote. While he reports that he will be at Apple Park for the event, Cook has officially and completely handed the reins to Ternus, who will be the face of the Surprise and Shine event. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Roman Loyola Surprise and Shine iPhone event: Podcast preview On the newest Macworld Podcast, Michael Simon and Jason Cross talk about what to expect at Apples Surprise and Shine iPhone event. What iPhones will Apple release? How will John Ternus do in his first keynote as Apple CEO? And will there be a One more thing? Get ready for the event by tuning in to the podcast. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Cases, cases everywhere The iPhone Ultra doesnt exist yet, but you can find cases all over social media . Its worth noting that case manufacturers dont get information from Apple ahead of events, but they pay very close attention to the rumors and some probably have their own sources in the supply chain. Are they real? Well know in just a couple days. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By David Price Surprise? What surprise? Apple has given this weeks showcase the tagline Surprise and Shine. But whats the big surprise? Apples September events are among its most predictable, almost always revolving around new iPhones and new Apple Watches, and sometimes new AirPods. September 2025: iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods September 2024: iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods September 2023: iPhones, Apple Watches September 2022: iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods September 2021: iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads Is John Ternus going to spring a surprise in 2026? After asking this question on TikTok were unconvinced by the idea of an Apple alarm clock (sorry), but another readers proposal of a tabletop Pixar light robot personal assistant with Siri is a little more plausible. That sounds a lot like the rumored smart-home hub which Apple has been working on for years, and could make an appearance this week. It could even turn up as One More Thing at the end and make for a fun encore. But ultimately the most likely outcome is that, as far as Apple is concerned, the widely expected foldable iPhone counts as the surprise. To those of us who live in the Apple rumor bubble the iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Fold) now looks like virtually a sure thing for Wednesdays presentation, but to the wider community its far less well known. And officially, of course, it doesnt even exist. Surprise! Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By David Price We (probably) know the new colors Apple loves to launch at least one new color for each iPhone generation. Partly this allows the company to prune the colors which sold poorly the year before and experiment with alternatives, but the main advantage is that it allows customers to show off the fact theyve got a new phone, even if the design is otherwise the same. Those who bought the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange last year got some major bragging rights. Perhaps surprisingly, the wildly popular Cosmic Orange is expected to be dropped from the range this year. The two new finishes are a little less garish: a dark-red/burgundy wine color, expected to be branded as Dark Cherry, and a light blue. Macworld exclusively revealed these colors in the summer. If youd like to see more of the new finishes, take a look at this leaked video , which appears to show demo models of the iPhone 18 Pro (in blue) and 18 Pro Max (in Dark Cherry). yeux1122 on Naver Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon iPhone pre-orders might start on Saturday Generally, Apple opens up pre-orders for all the new iPhones and Apple Watches on the Friday following the Apple event at 5am PT. However, with 9/11 falling on Friday this year, its likely that Apple will delay the launch one day out of respect for the anniversary. Pre-orders instead are expected to begin on Saturday at midnight PT. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon No iPhone 18 this week In case you havent been following the rumors, Apple isnt expected to launch a new iPhone 18 this week. That meansthe iPhone 17 will be on shelves alongside the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus for another six months. This would be the first time (other than the budget SE and e models) that Apple has spilt the new iPhones into separate launches and could create some serious FOMO for annual updaters. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Read our 100% real keynote leak* Just like last year, weve gotten our hands on Apples iPhone event keynote script ahead of the big reveal, and were sharing it all with you: the bad jokes, clever marketing, outrageous prices, and big surprises. Read it all before it happens. *May not be real Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Follow along with all the latest updates Welcome to the Surprise and Shine live blog! You dont need to wait till Wednesday to get up to speed on everything Apples releasing. Over the next two days, well share rumors, features, roundups, thoughts, reader comments, and lots more. Stay right here for everything you need to know. Link copied SHARE Surprise and Shine iPhone event: What we expect Apple might have dubbed this the Surprise event, but we have a pretty good idea what Apple is going to announce. Heres what we expect to see: iPhone Ultra/Duo : Apple is almost certain to launch its first folding phone this week. Were expecting a passport-style design with a 5.5-inch cover display and a near-8-inch inner display when opened. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max : We expect a similar design with a faster chip and a better camera system, possibly including a variable-aperture lens for the first time. Apple Watch Series 12 : The latest Apple Watch update will reportedly be a minor refresh with a new chip, all-day heart-rate tracking, and maybe the return of a ceramic finish. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Like the Series 12, the Ultra 4 is expected to be a minor refresh largely focused on a new chip tuned for Siri AI. AirPods 5: Apple is rumored to be launching a new pair of low-end AirPods, but we dont know much about them. Smart home : Its less likely that Apples rumored smart-home hub arrives at this event, but we could see an updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini.

Mid-week Apple Books and audiobook deals from $1

Todays lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like House of Earth and Blood, Interview with the Vampire, Just Cause, Killing the Lawyers, Lock the Doors, Marilyn, Messi, New York 2140, Rolling Stones on Air in the Sixties, and more. Just be sure to also scope out the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, this giant $500 discount on Apples 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro , and $100 off all AirPods Max 2 colorways as well. more

Apple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People

Apple today announced AppleCare One Family, a new option for U.S. customers that extends AppleCare coverage to every eligible device across an Apple Family Sharing group of up to six people for one fixed monthly price. AppleCare One Family costs $49.99 per month and includes all of the same benefits as AppleCare+, such as coverage for accidental damage like drops and spills, battery replacement service, and priority support from Apple Experts. It also includes theft and loss protection for eligible iPhone, iPad , and Apple Watch models, and allows six total claims per year across the group. Once a subscriber signs up, they can add devices from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac, including most devices less than four years old and in good working condition. Newly purchased devices are added automatically at no extra cost, and the price stays the same regardless of how many eligible products end up being covered. To use the new plan, customers must set up Family Sharing in the Settings app on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac and invite up to five other people to join. Any eligible devices those family members already own can then be covered under the same subscription, eliminating the need to buy and manage a separate AppleCare plan for each person. AppleCare One Family builds on AppleCare One , the multi-device subscription Apple introduced in the U.S. in July 2025 at $19.99 per month for up to three products. That plan has since expanded to Australia, France, Germany, and the UK , and today's announcement gives U.S. customers with larger households a way to consolidate coverage under a single subscription rather than juggling individual plans. AppleCare One Family is available now in the United States. More details are available on Apple's AppleCare webpage . Tags: AppleCare , AppleCare One This article, Apple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Segway offers FREE $150 credit with Myon e-bike down at $1,800 ($350 savings) in latest Back to School sale, more

Running alongside Segways ongoing Labor Day Sale that will last through the rest of this week, the brand has also launched a Back to School e-bike sale with up to $1,000 e-bike savings and $150 in FREE accessories with select models in the form of a credit. That credit deal can be found on the latest Segway Myon Smart Electric Bike down at $1,799.99 shipped , which gives you the $150 FREE accessory credit with your purchase. This model launched in January just after premiering in CES 2026 and kept to its $2,000 MSRP up until July when it saw a short-term drop to $1,550 that rose to $1,700. Initially included in the Labor Day Sale, this $200 markdown is now being extended through the month of September, giving you a prolonged chance to score it for your commutes. Head below to learn all about it and check out all the other deals on e-bikes and accessories during this event, or check out the continuing Labor Day e-scooter deals here . more

Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watch

The main event was the tech giant's highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.

Most affordable M5 MacBook Air live at $1,099 via Apple refurb if you move quick ($200 off new list)

Just after todays iPhone 18 Pro , AirPods 5 , and Apple Watch Series 12 reveals , the official Apple refurb store has now once again re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $1,099 shipped in Midnight , Starlight , and Sky Blue . more

There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models

Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air.

Four features that take the iPhone 18 Pro to the next level

Macworld At its highly anticipated Surprise and Shine event , Apple on Wendesday announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the iPhone Duo may have stolen the show with its all-new, foldable form factor, Apple continues to offer its best mobile technology for casual users through the Pro family. The iPhone 18 Pros fresh additions may not be as dramatic or apparent as those of its predecessor. Still, the new flagships pack a ton of welcome upgrades across the line, making them especially enticing for those using older iPhone generations. Some of the most notable iPhone 18 Pro enhancements revolve around core elements, including its screen, main camera lens, processor, and more. Here are the new features that take the iPhone 18 Pro to the next level. Professional camera Perhaps the most significant introduction to the iPhone Pro line is the all-new variable aperture lens, similar to DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The iPhone 18 Pros wide camera now features six laser-cut blades bound to a rotor mechanism, controlling how much light reaches the sensor. In dark environments, you can widen the opening to produce crisper shots, and Night mode works faster. Conversely, the blades close in lighter setups to minimize overexposure. The Camera app allows you to pick between four aperture settings, and third-party camera app developers can bring this functionality via a dedicated API. The new variable aperture offers better control to the photographer. Apple In the video department, iPhone 18 Pro users can now apply Cinematic effects to 60 fps videos after theyve been shot. Previously, you needed to pick the dedicated Cinematic mode before hitting the record button. This isolates subjects by blurring the background in a professional-looking manner. Otherwise, Time-lapse recording now supports 4K with stabilization and Dolby Vision HDR. Low-light video has also been improved, along with the algorithms that power the Audio Mix featurewhich can now detect music. Advanced camera hardware requires matching software, and the iPhone 18 Pro models take that into account. The devices offer a revamped Camera app with support for Pro controls. These let you easily adjust the white balance, aperture, shutter speed, and more. You could also view a histogram to check the exposure levels. Casual users will also appreciate Photographic Styles 3.0, which unlock texture and grain controls. Supercharged by A20 Pro It goes without saying that the new iPhones pack a brand-new mobile chip. The 2-nanometer A20 Pro processor features six CPU cores, including two super cores and four efficiency ones. The GPU goes for seven cores and boasts up to 40 percent faster speeds compared to last years A19 Pro. In the AI department, the dual 16-core Neural Engine offers double the processing power for AI tasks, such as Siri AI and computational photography. Combined, these upgrades contribute to a 50 percent increase in memory bandwidth, unlocking desktop-class computing on the latest iPhones. Apple To maximize the A20 Pros efficiency, the iPhone 18 Pro introduces an overhauled vapor chamber with triple the surface area. The SoC is now directly connected to it, increasing its thermo-management efficacy. Not only does this minimize processor throttling but it also helps limit energy overuse. As such, the new models offer the longest battery life to date, with the iPhone 18 Pro lasting for 36 hours and the 18 Pro Max stretching it to 45 hours when playing video on a single charge. Charging an iPhone 18 Pro to 50 percent takes around 15 or 30 minutes when opting for wired or wireless chargers, respectively. Meanwhile, a 5-minute wired charging session can provide around seven hours of video playback on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Dynamic Island 2.0 Another welcome iPhone 18 Pro change is the smaller Dynamic Island cutout. Not only does this make the device more immersive, but it also upgrades its functionality. Previously limited to up to two Live Activities, the shrunken Dynamic Island on the latest models can fit up to three. This allows you to easily glance at several ongoing events, like order tracking, flight status, timer progress, and much more. Apple Cherry picking season Lastly, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max build upon last years dramatic exterior redesign. The back glass panels color now matches that of the aluminum body, contributing to a more cohesive look. The finishes have also been refined and expanded, letting you pick between Black, Silver, Glacier, and the soon-to-be-fan-favorite, Burgundy. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299 for the base variants with 256GB of storagea $100 price increase compared to last years release. You can pre-order one beginning Saturday, September 12, with general availability to follow on Friday, September 18.

Apple debuts foldable iPhone Duo in biggest-ever device revamp

Apple increased the price of the Pro models by $100. The iPhone 18 Pro will be $1,199, while the Pro Max will cost $1,299.

Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo

Apple's first foldable can be yours next month.

iPhone Duo: The five most important things you need to know

Macworld After years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, the folding iPhone is finally here. This project has been reported on for so long that our first article about it dates to 2018 ! Its name is iPhone Duonot iPhone Ultra as previously expectedand there will be a lot to say about it over the coming weeks before and after its release on October 23. But for now, here are the five most important things you need to know about iPhone Duo. $1,999, two colors, mid-October As expected, the iPhone Duo is about twice the price of an iPhone 17 Pro. The starting price is $1,999 with 256GB of storage, which is actually on the lower side of the rumors. Adding more storage inflates the price, with options up to 2 terabytes for $3,199. Preorders start on October 16, and the iPhone Duo goes on sale on October 23. There are two colors available: Star White and Night Sky. These are very similar to the Silver and Midnight colors weve seen in previous Apple products. Apple Its all about flexibility One thing the rumors didnt pick up on: Both the inner and outer displays have the same aspect ratio: 1:1.4. That makes the outer display exactly one half of the inner display, and Apple uses this symmetry, along with a lot of orientation sensing, to alter the way iOS works. Apple Currently, many iOS apps, and the operating system itself, do not adjust to multiple orientations. With the Duo, Apple has updated its own apps to work in portrait or landscape, and even behave differently depending on whether theyre on the outside or inside screen. The inner display shows two home screens at once, and the dock is on the side. Apple The Dock now runs up the side of the screen, allowing more vertical room for the Home Screen, and the inside display simply shows two home screens at once. Most app toolbars and controls are also now on the side edge, along with a new more compact status icon area. Speakers are on the top and bottom, so no matter which way you hold the iPhone Duo, open or closed, you get proper sound orientation and stereo separation. Apple The trick is that apps can adapt to present themselves to both the dual-screen nature and shifting orientations of iPhone Duo. You can show your FaceTime call on the outer display as well as the inside, so other people can see and participate in the call. You can partially fold the phone and use it that way and the interface reacts. Fold it like a tent and it goes into Standby mode to show big clock, calendar, photo, and weather widgetseven when youre not charging. Apple even showed a quick glimpse of the Duo acting like a tiny laptop with touchscreen keys. Fold the Duo over and it goes into Standby mode, even when not charging. Apple And of course, you can run two apps side by side, or even two instances of the same app in some cases. Plus, you can save married apps for easy access later. And later this year, youll even be able to use the USB-C Apple Pencil on both the inner and outer displays. The focus is on letting you use both the inner and outer displays in all sorts of flexible ways. A new camera experience The two outside cameras are 48 megapixel wide and ultra-wide. Its not the new variable-aperture camera of the iPhone 18 Pro and theres no telephoto, as expected. But there are a few software tricks up Apples sleeve. iPhone Duo reacts to being propped up or folded in various ways to let you do unique things, like take selfies with the outside cameras while it is unfolded, using the outer display to show you the shot. Fold it halfway to prop the camera up and step back to take shots with the new Smart Take feature that automatically takes the shot when everyone is posed and ready instead of relying on a strict timer. You can mirror your FaceTime call to the outer display so others can participate, too. Apple And the new FaceTime camera on the inside is now under the display, so it disappears entirely when youre not using it. Theres even a new Kid Cue feature that plays Peanuts animations on the outer display to grab your childs attention, so they looks at the camera when youre trying to take their picture. A focus on durability and display quality Apple has clearly heard complaints about other folding phones and has given Duo a polished titanium frame, and an ultra-precise hinge design using over 100 elements. Embedded magnets give you that satisfying click when you close it and keep it shut. The result is an IP68 water and dust rating, which is a lot better than weve seen from most other foldable phones and equivalent to other recent iPhones. Apple spent years perfecting the Duos hinge. Apple Apple went to great lengths to highlight the superiority of its inner display. It uses a new nano-texture matte finish that helps make the crease harder to notice, and a multi-layer bonding process for durability and to make the display fully flat so you dont get that annoying waviness or creasing you sometimes see with foldable phones. The multiple display layers slide past each other like pages on a book, to reduce warping and waves. Apple A20 Pro and C2 modem, and battery life The A20 Pro is at the heart of the iPhone Duo, and its just like the one in the iPhone 18 Prothere arent any disabled GPU cores or anything like that. Sustained performance will be a little lower because cooling the chip is more challenging, but it will still be much faster than the iPhone 17 Proup to 35% higher sustained performance, according to Apple. Like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Duo also includes both Apples N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and the new C2 modem. Apple says the new modem provides better reliability and efficiency, 50 percent faster uploads, and supports mmWave in the United States. Both halves of the iPhone Fold have a high-density battery, which gives it very good battery life specs. Apple says you can expect up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display, and 31 hours on the inner display. That falls right in between the battery life of an iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, and is quite a bit longer than the iPhone Air. And yes, MagSafe and Qi wireless charging are still supported.

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

Apple Publishes Developer Video Series for iPhone Duo

Apple today published a new YouTube playlist aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the iPhone Duo , its first foldable iPhone. The Get ready for iPhone Duo playlist , published on the Apple Developer YouTube channel, is described by Apple as a guide to help developers prepare your apps for launch on iPhone Duo. It contains six videos: Design for iPhone Duo, Prepare your app for iPhone Duo, Raise the bar with iPhone Duo, Strike a pose with adaptive layouts on iPhone Duo, Leverage multiple displays and scenes on iPhone Duo, and Build a great camera experience for iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo features a number of special software features. Essential controls have moved to the sides of the display to sit within thumb's reach, the Home Screen dock is now oriented vertically, and the status bar has been redesigned to fit into the corner of the display. Software transitions between the outer and inner displays as the device opens, with controls staying in a consistent position while content scales up. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for 256GB, with storage options going up to 2TB. Preorders begin October 16, with availability starting October 23. Related Roundup: iPhone Fold This article, Apple Publishes Developer Video Series for iPhone Duo first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Feature Apple

Apple today unveiled new iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo the company's first foldable iPhone and both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo feature Apple's new custom-designed C2 modem for 5G connectivity. Prior to today's announcements, there was speculation that Apple's C2 in-house modem would not support mmWave 5G in the U.S., and that the company would once again rely on Qualcomm to fill the gap for American carriers. Apparently, that's not the case, at least as far mmWave support goes. Apple's press release for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the tech specs page for the two models appear to indicate that the C2 modem is limited to only the smaller iPhone 18 Pro model, leaving the iPhone 18 Pro Max on Qualcomm modems. The reason for the distinction is unclear given the near identical capabilities of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Apple says the C2 brings AI-powered improvements to cellular quality and reliability, and now supports mmWave in the U.S. The company claims the C2 also delivers meaningfully faster uploads when compared to C1X while consuming 15 percent less energy. As for mmWave support, Apple's U.S. specifications list bands n258, n260, and n261, alongside sub-6GHz 5G with 44 MIMO, but the UK specifications list sub-6GHz only. Meanwhile, both models feature the N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in burgundy, glacier, silver, and black colors, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively. Both models come in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options and will be available to order September 12. iPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky colors, and starts at $1,999, coming in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin on Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. Update : This article originally stated that all three models include the C2 modem, but it appears the iPhone 18 Pro Max does not in fact include it. Related Roundups: iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone Fold Tags: Apple 5G Modem , September 2026 Apple Event This article, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Feature Apple's New C2 Modem [Updated] first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple increases older iPhone prices by $100

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Next-gen Arc Pulse metal bumper case for iPhone 18 Pro now available

Arc is back at it again for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Apple debuted today. The Arc Pulse is certainly not for everyone, but if you are into these sorts of metal bumper cases , it is also certainly one of the best you can buy. more

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Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.

Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5

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Apple Just Made the iPhone 17, 17e and Air Much More Expensive in India

Apple has just taken the wraps off its latest iPhone 18 Pro series, but there is another change happening on the company's India store that isn't nearly as exciting for buyers. Apple has quietly increased the prices of several of last

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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro camera innovations went well beyond megapixels and AI

While the iPhone Duo might make headlines, variable aperture and more control is more important to me than a foldable iPhone.

Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Release Candidates

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for final testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the eighth betas. These will be the last beta updates of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 before the software's public release, as long as no bugs are found. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri , Siri AI. Siri AI is a chatbot similar to ChatGPT, incorporating general world knowledge, personal data from apps like Messages and Mail, and onscreen awareness to answer questions and find information for you. There are new Apple Intelligence features in apps like Photos , Safari, Shortcuts, Wallet, and Passwords, plus Apple added a standalone Siri app that houses Siri conversations. Write with Siri is available systemwide for generating text or offering feedback on your writing, and Visual Intelligence has been relocated to the Camera app with a new Siri mode. Apple improved the look of Liquid Glass and added a slider for customizing transparency. There are multiple performance improvements to speed up iOS, so everything feels faster, even on older iPhones. Apps launch quicker, AirDrop transfers are faster, the keyboard pops up more quickly, and devices are better at transitioning between Wi-Fi and Cellular to keep you connected. For more on what's new in iOS 27, we have a dedicated iOS 27 roundup . Apple has also seeded out an iOS 26.7 release candidate update. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 This article, Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Release Candidates first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Seeds watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 Release Candidates

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 27 , visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to developers and public beta testers. The release candidates are the final versions of the updates that will be seeded to the public as long as no final bugs are found during this last round of testing. The updates can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. watchOS 27 introduces Siri AI, the smarter, more capable version of Siri. Siri can hold back-and-forth conversations, plus it has access to general world knowledge and your personal data to answer questions and find information. Siri AI on Apple Watch requires an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence , including the iPhone 15 Pro and later. There's a Dynamic app grid that highlights Siri suggested apps, and more intuitive Smart Stack Suggestions. You can find your parked car, see pinned messages, get noise alerts, and view identity and transit cards. Liquid Glass has been updated to improve legibility, and Workout Buddy works on the Apple Watch even when an iPhone isn't nearby. Apple also added a new all-in-one Find My app. visionOS 27 also includes Siri AI. Siri on Vision Pro can answer questions about anything the wearer is looking at, and there's a new Siri orb that can be placed anywhere in wearer's virtual space. Panorama photos can be turned into spatial environments, and there's a new Icelandic Thrsmrk environment that features dramatic mountains, valleys, and glaciers, along with the northern lights. Web Environment support allows developers to create 360-degree environments in Safari for a more native Vision Pro browsing experience. App windows are now curved to provide a more immersive workspace, and Control Center has been reorganized to make system controls easier to find. Apple added a smaller widget size, and notifications automatically expand when the wearer looks at them. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. AirPlaying to an Apple TV from another Apple device is faster, and apps and animations are smoother. You can also now see AppleCare coverage details in the Settings app. Related Roundups: Apple TV , Apple Vision Pro , watchOS 26 , watchOS 27 Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) , Vision Pro (Neutral) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , Apple Vision Pro , Apple Watch This article, Apple Seeds watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 Release Candidates first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Watch's new Audio Intelligence enables a real-life conversation rewind

Apple says it's taking privacy concerns seriously with its new spyware feature for Watch Series 12.

Google adds three features to its AI plans, and keeps a fourth for Americans

Googles autumn roundup of its AI subscriptions leads on Gemini Spark handling web errands through Chrome for US subscribers, alongside voice tools, an image editor and a spreadsheet app builder that do reach Europe. Spark itself is unavailable across the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK, and Google has given no reason. Google has [] This story continues at The Next Web

Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode

AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.

Microsoft strikes deal with national teachers union to not use school data to train AI

In the absence of federal protections from AI, unions are stepping up.

Abu Dhabi says $100bn of AI capital sits in its financial centre. Its own announcement cannot decide whether that money is held there or spent.

Abu Dhabi Global Market reported more than $100bn in AI-focused capital in its first-half results, alongside 54% growth in assets under management. The same release describes that sum as deployed from the centre in one place and held by entities in another, which are not equivalent claims. Roughly half the total is MGX, the state-backed [] This story continues at The Next Web

Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System

New Apple Intelligence features, too.

Apple just raised the price of every iPhone it sells

Macworld Apple announced its new high-end iPhones at its Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. If youve been paying close attention, then one major announcement wasnt a surprise: the price increases. The new iPhones that Apple introduced are more expensive than the models they replaced. And even the old ones all cost more too. Back in June, Apple raised prices for Macs and iPads , but did not change iPhone prices. The thought was that the company would wait until the new iPhone release to raise prices. And that, they didthe increases for the new Pro models range from $1,199 for the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro to $2,499 for the 2TB iPhone 18 Pro Max. Heres a look at the new pricing and how they differ from the models they replace. Model New Price Previous Price iPhone Ultra (256GB) $1,999 iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) $1,199 $1,099 iPhone 18 Pro (512GB) $1,399 $1,299 iPhone 18 Pro (1TB) $1,799 $1,499 iPhone 18 Pro (2TB) $2,399 iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) $1,299 $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro Max (512GB) $1,499 $1,399 iPhone 18 Pro Max (1TB) $1,899 $1,599 iPhone 18 Pro Max (2TB) $2,499 $1,999 iPhone 17 (256GB) $899 $799 iPhone 17 (512GB) $1,099 $999 iPhone 17e (256GB) $699 $599 iPhone 17e (512GB) $899 $799 iPhone Air (256GB) $1,099 $999 iPhone Air (512GB) $1,299 $1,199 iPhone Air (1TB) $1,699 $1,399 iPhone 16 (128GB) $799 $699 iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) N/A $799 iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) N/A $899 Basically, every iPhone now costs $100 more at the starting price and significantly more than that when you get into higher storage tiers. For example, Apple is charging iPhone 18 Pro Max buyers a whopping $599 more to jump to 2TB of storage. Even the iPhone 16 costs more and the Plus, which previously started at $799, is gone from the lineup. The price hikes even affect the models that werent updated today. The iPhone 17 now starts at $899 and the iPhone 17e jumped to $699. Those are pretty big price jumps that should mean the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e coming next spring shouldnt get another hike. But in this world of memory crunching, who knows?

iPhone 18 Pro hands-on: Variable aperture and stunning new colors

It doesn't fold, but it probably is the one most people will buy.

Boston Dynamics spinoff looks to build robots for entertainment

Dynamic Creatures, a Boston Dynamics spinoff, has launched to build robots for theme parks and retail, writing software and buying hardware from Unitree, AgiBot and Boston Dynamics. Europes Machinery Regulation covers AI safety functions from January 2027, and the French company that created this category was sold to a Shenzhen buyer last year. Dynamic Creatures, [] This story continues at The Next Web

Apple Announces iOS 27 Release Date: Heres When Its Arriving on Your iPhone

Apple has announced the release date of its latest iOS 27 update for all eligible devices. The company has revealed the list of iPhones that will be getting the latest iOS update. Heres what you need to know about iOS 27 features, release dates, device compatibility, and more.

Microsoft Office for Windows drops to $17 in extended Labor Day sale

TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is on sale for $16.97 (reg.$229) as a lifetime license, no subscription required, through September 27. more

China wants a light on the glasses when they record. Its platforms are shipping glasses that never stop listening.

Alibaba put its Qoder coding agent into smart glasses on 3 September, and Tencent put its WorkBuddy office agent into co-branded Rokid frames the day before. Chinas smart glasses code of conduct, a voluntary convention issued in June, asks manufacturers for clear indicators when a camera or microphone is recording. Those rules regulate an act [] This story continues at The Next Web

Complete the Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro look with Baseus

Courtesy of Baseus official Amazon storefront, you can now score its new 10,000mAh PicoGo AM52 Qi2.2 25W MagSafe power bank in the Dark Cherry finish for $65.99 shipped . Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to see the discounted price at checkout. This is essentially a new color variant of the PicoGo AM52 that launched earlier this year, and the Dark Cherry finish pairs particularly well with the new Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro models if you want a more color-matched setup. It normally carries a $80 price tag, and todays launch offer marks the first notable discount weve tracked on this new finish. You can also pick it up in Deep Black for $59.98 shipped, while the variant without the built-in cable is available for $55.98 shipped . Head below for more details. more

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup

Cupertino, Sep 9: Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1. Ternus briefly took the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater, kicking off the event to loud cheers. In a video message, he praised Apple's relentless pursuit of excellence. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, Ternus said, bring improvements to the battery, camera, and performance. Apple is focusing on Siri's new AI capabilities with the new phones, emphasizing privacy and security to stand apart from rivals who are further along in incorporating AI. Many of Apple's biggest rivals, such as Samsung, Motorola and Google, have already come out with foldable smartphones. But Apple is not one to rush on new technologies. The foldable launch is straight out of Apple's playbook: Wait for the product to work out its kinks and for the market to offer glimpses of viability, then enter and shape the category, said Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee. The difference is that foldables still represent a minuscule share of the smartphone market. The test of Apple's ambition will be whether it can expand that niche into a meaningful new segment. Compared with earlier generations, the iPhone 18 likely will cost more due partly to a global memory chip shortage. The iPhone 17's price ranges from $799 to $1,999 depending on the model. Earlier this year, Apple unveiled artificial intelligence advances, including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the company tries to catch up with rivals on AI. The keynote address for Ternus at the tech giant's headquarters in Cupertino, California, will set the tone for his vision of Apple's future, Chatterjee said. John Ternus inherits perhaps the most successful consumer technology juggernaut in modern times. That is both a boon and a burden for him. Tim Cook's perfected execution, scale, and monetization set a high bar, and Ternus must extend that run, Chatterjee said. But he must sustain that momentum while positioning Apple to disrupt itself in the near future, when the iPhone, or any smartphone for that matter, will cease to be the consumer's primary conduit to the world. Last year's iPhone 17 lineup, which included a new ultra-thin model, has been selling well. That generation saw a new slimmed-down model that adopted the Air name that Apple already used for its sleekest iPads and Mac computers. (AP)

Apples First Foldable iPhone Announced: Price in India, Specs and Everything You Need to Know

Apple has launched its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, globally, including India. The foldable was unveiled during the Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. The handset is set to go on sale soon in two distinct colour options, including dark blue and white. The iPhone Duo is equipped with Apples A20 Pro chipset, which is built on a 2nm process. It also features a dual 48-megapixel rear camera system, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module.

Best reveals from today

Pre-order discounts on the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now live ahead of release in early November, but Nintendo hosted a separate Direct event this morning with long list of notable reveals as well. From a new 3D Kirby adventure and the anticipated new 2D Metroid game, to FREE content updates for Mario Kart World and StarFox, down below youll find all of the most exciting announcements and releases from the September Nintendo Direct. more

How I learned to stop worrying and love the gamification of finance

Gamification has a bad name in finance, and rightfully so. Trading apps fired confetti when you bought options. Meme stocks turned rent money into casino chips. Say gamified finance today and people picture slot machines packaged as financial products. The gamification itself was not the problem. The problem was the mechanisms powering these experiences: leveraged [] This story continues at The Next Web

Apple Just Gave the Standard AirPods 5 a Massive 'Pro' Upgrade

Apple has launched the AirPods 5 with open-ear Active Noise Cancellation and a redesigned acoustic architecture. The company claims the earbuds reduce up to 50 percent more external noise than AirPods 4 with ANC. Apple also claims improved sound quality with next-generation Adaptive EQ. The new AirPods support Siri AI features, head gestures and Live Translation. A second variant comes with a Wireless Charging Case, adding stem-based volume controls and longer battery life, with Apple claiming up to five hours of playback with ANC.

Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Loads of Final Fantasy games, Secret of Mana, more

The mid-week Google Play app and game deals are ready, and loaded with plenty of Square Enix classics. Highlights include CHRONO TRIGGER, Secret of Mana, Legend of Mana, Actraiser Renaissance, COLLECTION of SaGa FF LEGEND, FINAL FANTASY VII, Trials of Mana, Adventures of Mana, Romancing SaGa3, CHAOS RINGS , and more. We also have a massive $500+ price drop lands on Galaxy Z Fold 8 as well as another shot at the new Moto Tag 2 trackers back down at $17.50 each . more

Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Announced: Price in India, Specifications and Features

Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its 'Surprise and Shine' event on Wednesday. The iPhone 18 duo come with notable hardware upgrades over last year's iPhone 17 Pro models. They run on Apple's latest-generation A20 Pro chipset and include the company's new in-house C2 modem.

Have hot and ready meals anywhere with East Oak

Amazon is offering the East Oak 1.3L (5.5-cup) Cordless Heated Lunch Box in a black colorway down at $53.99 shipped, while other colorways start from $56. It carries an $85 MSRP directly, while often climbing up between $70 and $83 at Amazon. Discounts have only taken the cost as low as $57 up until now, though the price has largely kept above $65 for a lot of 2026. Youre able to pick it up for your lunchtime needs here with $29 cut from the tag, landing it at a new all-time low price. more

Bring the 8-in-1 space-saving Ninja Flip oven combo to your kitchen or dorm at $150 2026 low, more from $80

Over at Amazon, we just spotted the popular Ninja Flip 8-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo down at $149.94 shipped, which matches the price were seeing from the brands direct website . Down from a $250 full price, aside from a fall to $160 in May, this rate has been the most consistent and the lowest discount price we have seen throughout 2026, usually appearing every month. The deal is coming back around so you can upgrade your kitchen or dorm space with a space-saving cooking appliance at $100 off. Weve also rounded up all the brands other appliance deals for you below. more

New analog memory may make smart devices even smarter

A new approach to computing has quietly taken shape at Sandia National Laboratories, where researchers have developed a way to store information that could make future electronics more energy efficient.

Dual Qi charging headlines this XXL desk mat down at $30 (Reg. $70)

Miroddi XXL Desk Mat with Dual Qi Charging Buy for $30 (Reg. $70) What we love Ive been using desk mats for years, but the current offering I have is basic and doesnt pack the built-in Qi charging pads that this unit does. Its a cool feature, and I also dig that it can prop up a smartphone as well. more

No Man's Sky gets largest update yet to mark 10th anniversary

The Cosmos update is huge and 100 percent free.

Mid-week Apple TV deals from $5: Community, Cowboy Bebop, Eastbound

Your mid-week lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including loads of complete series runs: Community, Cowboy Bebop, Eastbound & Down, Dynasty, ER, Empire, Dr. Ken, Doctor Who, and more. Be sure to hit up the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, a chance to land $100 off all AirPods Max 2 models and this major $500 discount on Apples 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro as well. more

Add a portable air compressor to your tool kit already while this model is down to $34

GOOLOO A6 Lite 160 PSI Portable Air Compressor Buy for $34 (Reg. $90) What we love I love little tools like this. In fact, portable air compressors are top of mind when I think of favorite additions to my tool kit over the last few years. This unit wont cost much, recharges via USB-C, and can handle everything from a basketball to car tires, and more. more

Just $6 Prime shipped and this USB-C rechargeable fan is yours (60% off)

ORICO 3-in-1 USB-C Rechargeable Fan Buy for $6 (Reg. $15) What we love While the weather beginning to cool off, were not quite out of the woods yet. This portable fan recharges with USB-C and is ready to be used on a desk or table, in your hand, or around your neck and its only $6. more

Nike accessories fall as low as $13: Bags, bottles, hats, socks, more

Today were shining a spotlight on Nike accessories, with options priced as low as $13 right now. Weve picked out several things, but you can find even more right here . Highlights include the Nike Varsity Elite Backpack (32L), Commute Sling Bag (8L), Refuel Squeezable Bottle (32 oz), and more. Just note that you can also score cotton polo shirts for only $7 Prime shipped , quick-dry golf pants from $23.50 , and much more in our apparel guide . Head below to see todays Nike sale picks. more

These wrinkle-free dress shirts are only $13.50 right now (Reg. $20)

Alex Vando Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt Buy for $13.50 (Reg. $20) What we love With a nice variety of patterns up for grabs, I think $13.50 is a solid price for a wrinkle-free design if you ask me. I have added a couple of these to my wardrobe this year and have not been disappointed. more

Stock up while these quick-dry golf pants are priced from $23.50 (Save 35%)

COOFANDY Quick-Dry Golf Pants Buy for $23.50 (Reg. $36) Clip the on-page 5% off coupon. What we love These have a really clean look to my eye and with pricing from $23.50, its sort of hard to go wrong here. While not all styles and colorways are this low, many come close, so be sure to pick your size and see what is up for grabs. more

Whoa! These cotton polo shirts are only $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Alex Vando Cotton Polo Shirt Buy for $7 (Reg. $20) What we love This offer is about as good as it gets for a polo shirt. You only need to fork over $7 each, and there are several colorways to choose from. These routinely sell for $20, so this is deal slashes 65% off. more

Score the newly released 2026 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar with a Mandalorian theme down at $35 ahead of December

We just spotted a chance at Amazon to score the newly released 2026 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar down at $35 shipped. This beats out the $45 MSRP that it carries directly from LEGO, with this first-time discount appearing just eight days after it hit the market with the latest wave of sets at the top of September. This gives you $10 savings and lets you secure it for gifting well in advanced of December rolling around. You can find even more LEGO Star Wars deals in the official Amazon storefront here. more

Mario Kart World is getting a bunch of courses from the SNES original

The free update arrives today.

The excellent Resident Evil remakes are coming to Switch 2 on October 16

Just in time to get ready for next year's Code: Veronica remake.

Metroid Ravenous, the latest 2D adventure for Samus Aran, arrives on January 28, 2027

It looks like Samus will be able to feed on her enemies and steal their powers.

Ahead of winter get EGO

Over at Amazon, you can find a deal that gives you the EGO Power+ 21-inch Cordless Electric Auger-Propelled Snow Blower with 2x 7.5Ah batteries down at $1,099 shipped right now. This bundle has largely been out of stock this year, though its been readily available for $1,199, with a few falls to this same rate peppered in every couple of months. Now that deal is back for another go with up to $100 savings, landing it back at the best price we have tracked since early December. more

Nintendo Treehouse live: Watch nearly 2 hours of gameplay for these new Switch 2 games

Its been a big week for Nintendo fans with gameplay reveal of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 , a new Zelda 40th Anniversary console, and the host of fresh reveals from todays second Direct in as many days. However, we are not just yet as Nintendo is now serving up a Treehouse livestream with gameplay from the new titles on display this week. more

Anthropic users are taking the company to court over Max subscription terms

A new class-action lawsuit accuses Anthropic of misleading advertising about Claude usage with its top-tier plan.

Waymo robotaxis go live on the Lyft app in Nashville

Waymos driverless cars can now be booked through the Lyft app in Nashville, making it the first market where the same autonomous fleet is available through two competing rideshare platforms. The service covers central Nashville, including Downtown and Broadway, North Nashville and Germantown, East Nashville, Midtown and South Nashville. Riders can choose Standard, Priority Pickup, [] This story continues at The Next Web

EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale gives you 2x 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra power stations for $1,299 each ($1,800 off), more from $599

As part of EcoFlows latest Home Preparedness Month Sale , which can benefit from using the bonus savings code EFPDFAFF at checkout, the brand is also offering four 48-hour flash sale units. One of the biggest deals in this flash window gives you 2x 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Portable Power Stations for $2,598 shipped , with the final $200 savings cut when placed in your cart and cannot stack with the above code, beating out Amazons pricing by $1,800. While the bundle may carry a $4,998 MSRP, the standalone DELTA 3 Ultra has only gone as high as $1,999 to $2,199 meaning you would get two for as much as $3,998 to $4,398 in that case. However, the bundle here gives you these stations at $1,299 each, which is the far more common price weve seen for a single unit this year, though since August the solo station has been sitting higher at $1,399 (which is where the single unit is priced in this sale ). This is a solid $1,800 savings that puts things at the third-lowest price we have tracked, beaten out by Prime Days short-term fall to $1,199 in June, as well as an even shorter-lasting Lightning Deal to $1,104 back in early March. Head below to see the full flash sale lineup. more

Amazon sells its first sterling bonds, taking 2026 borrowing past $92bn

Amazon has opened books on its first sterling bonds, a four-part deal running from three to 19 years, adding another currency to a borrowing programme that has already raised the equivalent of more than $92bn this year. The sale wasreported by Reuterson Wednesday, with pricing expected the same day. Initial guidance put the three-year tranche [] This story continues at The Next Web

Just $35 today gets you this dust/water resistant SteelSeries gaming keyboard

SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL White RGB Gaming Keyboard Buy for $35 (Reg. $50) What we love SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL has a tenkeyless layout and uses whisper-quiet gaming switches that make it a nice fit if you want something less clicky for late-night sessions or shared spaces. You also get 8-zone RGB illumination for a bit of customization, along with a water- and dust-resistant design that gives it some extra durability for everyday use. more

Analog Devices will pay $1.35bn for edge AI chipmaker Alif Semiconductor

Analog Devices has agreed to buy Alif Semiconductor for $1.35bn in cash, with up to $200m more contingent on performance, adding a line of microcontrollers built to run neural networks inside devices rather than send data to a data centre. The deal wasannounced today, and it is expected to close before the end of this [] This story continues at The Next Web

The world of software engineering and AI meets in the Bay Area this September

The last two years rewired how software gets made. AI went from autocomplete to writing entire features, and autonomous agents now build and ship software with barely a human in the loop. Every engineering organization on the planet is asking the same question: what does this mean for how we build? Yet most of that [] This story continues at The Next Web

How multi-agent AI is redefining enterprise software

For decades, enterprise software has been designed primarily to record what businesses already know: customer information, financial transactions, employee activity, inventory, sales pipelines, and operational decisions. These platforms became the systems of record that organizations relied on to maintain a consistent version of the truth. Artificial intelligence is beginning to challenge that model. The emergence [] This story continues at The Next Web

The folding iPhone will support Apple Pencil after all, sources claim

Macworld A week or so ago, the Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman made a bold claim: Apple had, with zero doubt, been testing and prototyping a new, stubbier version of the Apple Pencil for its upcoming foldable iPhone . Considering that the company has sold phones for 19 years and styluses for 11 years but has never brought the two things together, this seemed surprising. Some might even say a colossal mistake . But at least the idea was just that: an idea, tested for a while and probably discarded. But hang on for a minute, because today, at the very last minute, Gurman has posted another article about Apples Surprise and Shine press event. And he now insists that the folding iPhone (or iPhone Duo , as hes now calling it) will indeed be compatible with the Apple Pencil. Its important to note that Gurmans latest prediction, in his own words, is merely that the iPhone Duo will have support for the Apple Pencil stylus. If Apple still plans to launch a special edition of the stylus, he doesnt mention this. From the sound of this the inclusion of Apple Pencil support would be very much optional; a nice-to-have rather than an integral feature. Which sounds like something nobody could be against, right? Except the screen, which is already a source of concern because of the dangers of a visible crease, will need the additional tech to support stylus input, and as Gurman himself has pointed out, that could result in visible marks. And the iPhone Ultra/Duo wont be the right size for a standard-issue Apple Pencil to attach magnetically along one side, which creates all sorts of storage and charging headaches. All this to support an accessory most people wont use. To be fair, the foldable iPhone, when unfolded, will be more akin to a tablet than a smartphone. (Its expected screen size is virtually identical to the original iPad mini.) So there may be some demand for stylus support. Its just hard to feel positive about what seems like a half-hearted approach to the matter. Either you do Apple Pencil support properly, with a dedicated version of the stylus that actually fits, or you dont bother. Then again, the Pencil gets the briefest of snippets in Gurmans report, so perhaps theres more to the story than hes letting on. You can follow all the latest breaking news as we lead up to todays announcement with our Apple event live blog .

Mid-week iOS app deals and freebies: Trials of Mana, CHRONO TRIGGER, loads of Final Fantasy games, more

Just ahead of ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, Amazon is once again offering $100 off all AirPods Max 2 models and we just spotted a giant $500 discount on Apples 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro . Your mid-week App Store deals await below. more

SumUp becomes Manchester United

SumUp will appear on Manchester United shirt sleeves from Thursday under a multi-year deal that makes the London-based payments company the clubs official sleeve partner, replacing DXC Technology. The logo goes on the mens, womens and academy shirts across all competitions, with matchday presence at Old Trafford and at the Progress with Unity Stadium. Neither [] This story continues at The Next Web

Geely Sweden Holdings CEO Per Ansgar joins Concordium Foundation board

Per Ansgar, CEO of Geely Sweden Holdings, joins the Concordium Foundation Board, deepening a five-year Geely-Concordium partnership focused on verified identity infrastructure for AI agents and machine-initiated payments in connected vehicles. The Concordium Foundation today announced the appointment of Per Ansgar, Chief Executive Officer of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, to its Board, adding an executive [] This story continues at The Next Web

The rules for reviewing frontier AI models are secret. The companies that have read them are the big ones.

More than 25 organisations from left and right have written to the White House asking it to publish the voluntary framework governing pre-deployment review of frontier AI models. The framework was completed on 1 August and previewed only with a selected group of companies, with smaller and open-source developers largely excluded. The coalition argues secrecy [] This story continues at The Next Web

Amazon just brought back the holiday all-time low on AirTag 2 at $20 each (again)

Update 9/9: After jump back up in price overnight, Amazon is once again serving up all-time low pricing on the 4-pack ($20 each). After jumping back up to full price just before the major Labor Day sales ended late last night, Amazon has decided to bring back all-time low pricing on the 2026 AirTag 2 starting from $20 a pop. more

Surprise and Shine Apple iPhone event live blog: Latest updates

Macworld Apples Surprise and Shine event might be the most anticipated iPhone keynote in 10 years. It all kicks off today, and like you, we cant wait! So join us as we count down the hours and minutes with all the latest rumors, leaks, and speculation leading up to the big event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: How to watch You can watch the full keynote right here using the embedded YouTube link below or on Apple.com on your iPhone or Mac. The Watch Now tab in the TV app on the Apple TV will also show the stream live. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: What we expect Apple might have dubbed this the Surprise event, but we have a pretty good idea what Apple is going to announce. Heres what we expect to see: iPhone Ultra : Apple is almost certain to launch its first folding phone this week. Were expecting a passport-style design with a 5.5-inch cover display and a near-8-inch inner display when opened. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max : We expect a similar design with a faster chip and a better camera system, possibly including a variable-aperture lens for the first time. Apple Watch Series 12 : The latest Apple Watch update will reportedly be a minor refresh with a new chip, all-day heart-rate tracking, and maybe the return of a ceramic finish. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Like the Series 12, the Ultra 4 is expected to be a minor refresh largely focused on a new chip tuned for Siri AI. AirPods 5: Apple is rumored to be launching a new pair of low-end AirPods, but we dont know much about them. Smart home : Its less likely that Apples rumored smart-home hub arrives at this event, but we could see an updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: Live blog 17 mins ago , By Michael Simon iPhone Pro price hike might not be so bad Weve been bracing for an iPhone price hike ever since Apple hiked prices on Macs and iPads by hundreds of dollars in June. A new report from Mark Gurman claims they wont be as bad as that: Apparently the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will cost $100 more than the current models, in line with previous price hikes. Link copied SHARE 59 mins ago , By David Price The Apple Store is down. Something is coming As part of the usual pre-event ritual, Apple has taken down its online store. Were making updates to the Apple Store, the text reads. Check back soon. Its hard to believe that a company with Apples resources needs five hours to update an electronic storefront, but by this point its become a tradition more than anything else. And maybe theres some element of kindly advice to customers: Please dont buy anything this morning, itll be outdated by lunchtime. Apple Link copied SHARE 1 hour ago , By David Price Spotted: Hardware IDs for new Apple products! Its not exactly a secret that Apple is about to announce a bunch of new hardware products, but its still surprising to see the evidence in black and white before the event begins. But sure enough, dozens of new Apple hardware identifiers have been spotted on the companys services backend. Its important to note that these wont necessarily all appear today; the iPhones and Apple Watches, for sure, but the Macs and iPads are likely to be delayed until later in the fall. (We dont know for sure if there will be an October/November event. They may just appear in a press release.) The real enigma, however, is HomeAccessory17,1 and its two siblings. Could that be the much-anticipated smart home hub? Well find out in a few hours. Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By David Price Breaking: Folding iPhone will be called Duo Forget iPhone Ultra, forget iPhone Fold the latest breaking news is that Apples first ever folding handset will be called the iPhone Duo . Thats according to Mark Gurmans sources, and hes generally well informed when it comes to information like this. Gurman made his last-minute prediction in an article (subscription required) this morning. He also claimed the device will start at $2,000, have a short-and-wide design, and go on sale in October, later than the other new iPhones. But we knew all that already. The name is the real bombshell. Some may accuse Apple of copying Microsoft, whose Surface Duo was a pioneer in this field. On the other hand, maybe Microsoft should have kept that brand going; the line was discontinued nearly two years ago. The Duo brand also goes rather nicely with Neo, as in MacBook. And, please note, it was one of the options mentioned by my colleague Emma Rowley earlier this week . More on this story here . Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago , By David Price Don't forget the AirPods Theyve got slightly lost in the iPhone Ultra hype, but Apple is also expected to launch the AirPods 5 today. These arent the camera-equipped models you may have seen doing the rounds after Apple accidentally leaked them (theyre not expected to arrive until next year). Instead, the main new feature of the AirPods 5 will be improved active noise cancellation, likely made possible by the inclusion of a new H3 chip. Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman yesterday confirmed this based on his sources, at any rate. Link copied SHARE 5 hours ago , By David Price It's the big day! After months of speculation, it all comes down to this. Todays the day for the first ever folding iPhone, and so much more. Welcome to Macworlds live blog for the September 9 Apple event. The event itself kicks off at 10 am PT, and is likely to last around 70 minutes. But our coverage here will last throughout the day. Well be bringing you breaking news and last-minute rumors for the next 9 hours or so, before bringing you the announcements (along with our expert analysis) as they happen. Then of course there will be masses of discussion of the new products after Apples livestream ends. Its going to be fun. Enjoy the ride! Link copied SHARE 10 hours ago , By Michael Simon More cases offer a glimpse at the new iPhone designs Casemaker dbrand has added cases and skins for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the iPhone Ultra, in case you want to get a jump on buying one. This doesnt necessarily confirm anything about the new phones other than the company thinks the rumors are pretty solid, since the design and colors they show almost perfectly match the reports weve been reading for months. Link copied SHARE 11 hours ago , By Michael Simon New Apple TV could be bigger than expected Weve been hearing reports that a new Apple TV 4K is on the way for a while. Were not expecting it to be much of an update, but the latest information in the rumor mill suggets that it could be bigger than we thought. According to Aaron Perris on X , the new Apple TV has an identifier of AppleTV18,1, which indicates that it will have an processor in the A19 family, making it one of the most powerful devices in Apples lineup and much fasterl than A15 in the current model. What does that mean for AI features? Gaming? Smart home? Well find out soon. Link copied SHARE 15 hours ago , By Michael Simon It's gotta be the shoes It wont just be the iPhone 18 Pro with the hot new color this year. New Balance is feeling the Dark Cherry vibes with the release of its New Balance 990v4 in a new Monarch Burgundy option. Theyre not quite the 992s that Steve Jobs wore, but someone at New Balance has clearly been reading the iPhone rumors. Foundry Link copied SHARE 17 hours ago , By Michael Simon What's going on with the Apple Watch SE 3? With less than a day to go before the keynote kicks off, theres an interesting development concerning the Apple Watch SE 3. Over at Apple.com, every possible combination is listed as currently unavailable for delivery or pickup. And if you order one at Amazon, you wont get a delivery date. Thats strange. For comparison, you can order a Series 11 or Ultra 3 without a problem. Ive been covering Apple events for many years and have never seen an entire product spontaneously disappear from the store less than a day before the event is supposed to start. I dont know what to make of it. Chris Martin / Foundry Link copied SHARE 18 hours ago , By Michael Simon More Apple Watch features revealed? A code spelunker has discovered a few clues hidden in the iOS 27 beta that point to new Apple Watch features. Theres nothing particularly groundbreaking, but the Series 12 watch will reportedly get an updated heart-rate sensor as well as a significant storage boost to 128GB. Apple last updated its heart-rate sensor with a 3rd-gen model with the Series 6, so a new sensor is definitely overdue. As far as the storage goes, its probably related to on-device Apple Intelligence models, because I dont know why anyone would need that much storage on their watch. Link copied SHARE 20 hours ago , By Michael Simon Brand-new Readiness app coming to watchOS 27 Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning to launch a new Readiness app alongside the new Apple Watches tomorrow as a variant of the Vitals app. The Vitals app on Apple Watch brings togetherkey health metrics such as heart rate, sleep, and blood oxygen to give users a deeper understanding of their daily health, so this app will presumably use similar information. Gurman says this new app will better compete with software from Whoop & Oura along with improved heart-rate sensing on the new watches. Link copied SHARE 21 hours ago , By David Price This year's hot color: Burgundy Rumors strongly suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be available in a classy new Dark Cherry finish: a rich burgundy wine color. (If thats not your bag, dont worry. There will also be more prosaic dark gray and lightish blue options.) We expect this color to be wildly popular, much as Cosmic Orange was last year. But Apple wont have the burgundy phone market all to itself. Ever since the dark-red iPhone rumors started, Android manufacturers have been falling over themselves to copy Cupertinos colorway, from the Poco F9 Ultra and Tecno Camon Slim 5G to the Huawei Pura X View and Xiaomi 18 Fold. As Tech Advisor reports, burgundy is the new orange . And pre-emptive plagiarism is the new originality. Poco, Macworld, Huawei Link copied SHARE 22 hours ago , By David Price One More Thing but what? We have great respect for these words, said Tim Cook in 2017, and we dont use them lightly. Those words, of course, were One More Thing. That little phrase has signalled the arrival of some of Apples most iconic products and services, including the iMac G4, the MacBook Pro, FaceTime, the Apple Watch, Apple Music, and the iPhone X. Will it be uttered this year, and if so, what will it herald? We discussed this on the podcast, and figured it would be a nice moment if new CEO John Ternus got the chance to utter those immortal words as part of his debut. (Debut as overall event host, that is. Hes spoken in individual segments before now.) The most obvious product to get the One More Thing treatment is the iPhone Ultra, but a bigger surprise would be the arrival of Apples long-rumored smart home hub. Either would work. But Macworld readers put forward other ideas. At the less serious end, jimrock reckoned Itd be really sick if he announced a $2,000 monitor stand while Adam Moran proposed One more thing: Now shipping iPhones with a charger. Hashtag courage. Moving on to things that could happen (but wont), Rob K put forward One more thing: iPhone Air 2 with 6,000 mAh silicon carbon battery, three cameras, and no stupid fold. And Tower Lord suggested AI-driven smart glasses. Minus the creep factor found in Meta glasses. Instead, true spatial computing. The ultimate personal computer. Get rid of the AI part and were on board. And finally, a note of sanity from Mike : One more thing was Steves thing. Can we please stop measuring every CEO against Steve and let them be their own leaders? The last guy to say those three little words. Apple Link copied SHARE 24 hours ago , By Michael Simon All eyes on the crease When Apple (allegedly) unveils its first folding iPhone tomorrow, Greg Joswiak or whomever gets the honor of announcing the phone on the stream, will talk about the displays, interface, cameras, design, and anything else Apple feels is worth highlighting. What they probably wont spend a lot of time talking about is the crease. Ever since Samsungs first folding phone arrived , the center display crease has been an issue. Its gotten better over the years, but its still the biggest hurdle for new customers to overcome. Even on the newest phones, you can see it when its opened and feel a little valley while using it. Its flies in the face of Apples pursuit of perfection and likely the reason why we havent gotten a folding iPhone until now. Earlier this year, it was reported that Apple had devised a way to overcome the crease with a combination of ultra-thin glass (UTG) and an optically clear adhesive that allows the folding area to be locally thinned at the bending axis to improve bendability. Samsungs newest flagship phone features a display with a 60-micrometer UTG layer, which is likely a similar material to what Apple will use. No folding phone has been able to completely eliminate the crease. Will Apple be the first? Luke Baker Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price John Ternus and the honeymoon period Tim Cook chose an interesting moment to resign from the CEO hotseat: September 1, a week before the biggest event of Apples year. Its understood that he did this so that John Ternus could have the fun and credit of announcing the iPhone Ultra himself, and begin his reign on a positive note. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has referred to this as a massive tailwind for the incoming CEO. But Gurman has plenty more to say about recent squabbles and politicking at the top of Apples hierarchy, and there could be some complications for the new boss. Read the Macalopes latest article for all the dirt and some very convoluted metaphors. Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price iPhone Ultra, or iPhone Fold? Sad to say for an event with the word surprise in its tagline, but there dont seem to be many mysteries left concerning the foldable iPhone. With one notable exception: its name. In the early days, most pundits referred to the rumored device as the iPhone Fold for obvious, logical reasons. But in the spring, we all started calling it the iPhone Ultra , even though, features-wise, that doesnt entirely make sense . And with just one day to go until the announcement, case makers still cant decide between the two options, with some plumping for Fold and others for Ultra in their pre-launch marketing materials. And this all assumes that Apple wont pull a last-minute switcheroo and go for iPhone Duo or iPhone Folio instead. Over on our sister site Tech Advisor, Emma Rowley discusses the thorny question of the foldable iPhones name . Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price Will you fold? Last year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air competed for the title of Apples flagship handset. The Air was certainly more interesting, but the Pro Max was a far better specced, more powerful phone (not to mention more expensive). But this year there will only be one clear winner: the iPhone Ultra. Will you yield to temptation and pay whats likely to be more than $2,000 for Apples first foldable smartphone? One commenter on our YouTube channel is leaning towards no. If I was purchasing an iPhone and an iPad at the same time, then I would consider the Fold as it might work out cheaper than buying two separate devices, writes christopherclarke6184 . But I am happy with my iPad M4 and iPhone 17 Pro Max so wont be upgrading for a while unless Apple has something special I may need. Ill still be watching the show, though. Apple will be hoping for strong interest from the early adopter crowd, but given that this is an entirely new market for the company and a very high price, moderate sales may be enough in the short term. Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By David Price Who is John Ternus? One big difference this year is that the main host will be Apples new CEO, John Ternus, rather than Tim Cook. Ternus is a relative unknown to members of the public, and Apple fans will be keen to see how he handles hosting duties. Will he be a showman, like Steve Jobs? Quietly professional, like Cook? Or something new and unique to himself? Thats not to say weve got no idea how hell carry himself in a presentation. As head of hardware Ternus spoke at multiple keynotes and product launches in the past, including the iPhone reveal last fall. His manner was very positive, with lots of superlatives, while being unafraid to delve into technical detail. But acting as main host is a different assignment, so we may see a new side to him on Wednesday. In the meantime, read Alex Blakes piece on the new boss, in which he describes Ternus as the perfect CEO for this Apple era. John Ternus: A man with a passion for hardware. Apple Link copied SHARE 1 day ago , By Michael Simon Folding iPhone color options will be unique Our sources report that Apple will offer the iPhone Ultra in just two colors for its debut. The first is silver, which we expect from a new iPhone, but the other is a little different: Dark Blue. Apple regularly offers its iPhones in various shades of blue, of course, but its rare for a brand new model to arrive in anything other than black and white. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon No time for Tim According to Mark Gurmans latest Power On newsletter , Tim Cook wont make an appearance in this years keynote. While he reports that he will be at Apple Park for the event, Cook has officially and completely handed the reins to Ternus, who will be the face of the Surprise and Shine event. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Roman Loyola Surprise and Shine iPhone event: Podcast preview On the newest Macworld Podcast, Michael Simon and Jason Cross talk about what to expect at Apples Surprise and Shine iPhone event. What iPhones will Apple release? How will John Ternus do in his first keynote as Apple CEO? And will there be a One more thing? Get ready for the event by tuning in to the podcast. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Cases, cases everywhere The iPhone Ultra doesnt exist yet, but you can find cases all over social media . Its worth noting that case manufacturers dont get information from Apple ahead of events, but they pay very close attention to the rumors and some probably have their own sources in the supply chain. Are they real? Well know in just a couple days. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By David Price Surprise? What surprise? Apple has given this weeks showcase the tagline Surprise and Shine. But whats the big surprise? Apples September events are among its most predictable, almost always revolving around new iPhones and new Apple Watches, and sometimes new AirPods. September 2025: iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods September 2024: iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods September 2023: iPhones, Apple Watches September 2022: iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods September 2021: iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads Is John Ternus going to spring a surprise in 2026? After asking this question on TikTok were unconvinced by the idea of an Apple alarm clock (sorry), but another readers proposal of a tabletop Pixar light robot personal assistant with Siri is a little more plausible. That sounds a lot like the rumored smart-home hub which Apple has been working on for years, and could make an appearance this week. It could even turn up as One More Thing at the end and make for a fun encore. But ultimately the most likely outcome is that, as far as Apple is concerned, the widely expected foldable iPhone counts as the surprise. To those of us who live in the Apple rumor bubble the iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Fold) now looks like virtually a sure thing for Wednesdays presentation, but to the wider community its far less well known. And officially, of course, it doesnt even exist. Surprise! Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By David Price We (probably) know the new colors Apple loves to launch at least one new color for each iPhone generation. Partly this allows the company to prune the colors which sold poorly the year before and experiment with alternatives, but the main advantage is that it allows customers to show off the fact theyve got a new phone, even if the design is otherwise the same. Those who bought the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange last year got some major bragging rights. Perhaps surprisingly, the wildly popular Cosmic Orange is expected to be dropped from the range this year. The two new finishes are a little less garish: a dark-red/burgundy wine color, expected to be branded as Dark Cherry, and a light blue. Macworld exclusively revealed these colors in the summer. If youd like to see more of the new finishes, take a look at this leaked video , which appears to show demo models of the iPhone 18 Pro (in blue) and 18 Pro Max (in Dark Cherry). yeux1122 on Naver Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon iPhone pre-orders might start on Saturday Generally, Apple opens up pre-orders for all the new iPhones and Apple Watches on the Friday following the Apple event at 5am PT. However, with 9/11 falling on Friday this year, its likely that Apple will delay the launch one day out of respect for the anniversary. Pre-orders instead are expected to begin on Saturday at midnight PT. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon No iPhone 18 this week In case you havent been following the rumors, Apple isnt expected to launch a new iPhone 18 this week. That meansthe iPhone 17 will be on shelves alongside the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus for another six months. This would be the first time (other than the budget SE and e models) that Apple has spilt the new iPhones into separate launches and could create some serious FOMO for annual updaters. Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Read our 100% real keynote leak* Just like last year, weve gotten our hands on Apples iPhone event keynote script ahead of the big reveal, and were sharing it all with you: the bad jokes, clever marketing, outrageous prices, and big surprises. Read it all before it happens. *May not be real Link copied SHARE 2 days ago , By Michael Simon Follow along with all the latest updates Welcome to the Surprise and Shine live blog! You dont need to wait till Wednesday to get up to speed on everything Apples releasing. Over the next two days, well share rumors, features, roundups, thoughts, reader comments, and lots more. Stay right here for everything you need to know. Link copied SHARE

Happy Nintendo Direct Day (again): Land Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order deals while you still can

Happy Nintendo Direct Day again! Nintendo hosted a Zelda 40th Anniversary show yesterday, gave us a look at the new Switch 2 console, and gameplay footage for the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. The latter is now available for pre-order and if youre quick you can still land a copy with a discount. The Amazon listing has jumped back to full price (although that could change at any time), but Walmart is still offering physical copies at $10 off in the cart and you can still score some discounted Nintendo gift cards to land a deal on Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Store: Nintendo gift cards from $8.50 (15% off) | Amazon Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order $60 (Digital) | Nintendo Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order $70 (Physical) | Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time $70 (physical) | Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time $60 (digital) | Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time physical $60 (Reg. $70) | Walmart Watch the September Nintendo Direct today: 45-mins. of new Switch 2 games, more Everything revealed at Zelda Direct: Ocarina of Time pre-order deal, release date, new Switch 2, more more

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All AirPods Max 2 colorways back in-stock at $100 off via Amazon

Apples AirPods Pro 3 are still down at holiday deal pricing and now Amazon has all five colors of the latest AirPods Max 2 back in stock at $100 off as well. Both of which not expected to get updated at todays Apple reveal event, we are getting an extended chance at savings here on what will remain flagship gear until next year by the looks of it. more

Is the Apple Store down? Here

Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline its usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. Sometimes its for less good reasons, like an Apple event and an iPhone launch, as is the case this time. Why is the Apple Store down? Are you having trouble browsing the Apple Store online? There are a few reasons why the Apple Store might be offline. It could be because Apple is preparing to launch new products at an event, or it could be because Apple is about to start taking pre-orders for a new product. If you are reading this story and its the day of an Apple Event which is the case, today: Wednesday September 9 then yes, the store is down. Apple has taken it offline while it prepares for new product launches. The store always tends to go offline just before an eventto find out if an event is expected today read: When is Apples next event? Even if there isnt an event planned, theres also the possibility that the Apple Store could be closed while Apple updates it with new products that will launch lateror perhaps new products are up for pre-order. Wondering whether there are new products expected? Take a look at our New Apple Products round-up . Sometimes Apple just issues a press release relating to new products that it wont be announcing at an event. However, dont jump to the conclusion that if the store is down it means new Apple products are coming, that isnt always the case. The store might be down due to connectivity issues and for scheduled maintenance. For example, on April 24, 2023, we saw the store go down twice only to go back online without an update. Check the state of Apples servers here . Why the Apple Store is down today? As we update this article on September 9, 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and the long-rumored foldable iPhone , are expected to launch. As is the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. See our Live Blog for the latest on the Surprise and Shine event . What time does the Apple Store usually go down? You may be wondering what time the Apple Store goes down and when Apple makes the announcement. Events tend to start at 10 a.m. at Apples HQ in California, which is 1 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. U.K. time. The Apple Store tends to go down at around 5 a.m. ET, 4 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. UK time on those days. If there is no event and the Apple Store is down it could be because Apple is about to issue new product news in a press release. The news usually arrives at around 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT, and 4 p.m. in the UK. If there is an event on the day you land on this article, events usually start at 10am PT, or, if you arent based there: U.S.: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT) U.K.: 6 p.m. (BST) Europe: 7 p.m. (CEST) 8 p.m. (EEST) Canada: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT), 2 p.m. (ADT) India: 10.30 p.m. (IST) Hong Kong, Singapore and China: The following day at 1 a.m. Australia: The following day at 1 a.m. (AWST), 2.30 a.m. (ACST), 3 a.m. (AEST) New Zealand: The following day at 5 a.m. (NZST) If it is an event day expect the store to be offline until shortly after the event ends. When the site goes down before pre-orders start it usually happens a few hours before the pre-orders are set to start. For example, when the iPhone 15 launched on September 15, preorders were set for 8 a.m. ET, 5 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. in the U.K., the site was offline from a few hours before. In 2024 the timings are the same. Other reasons why the Apple Store could be down However, there are other reasons why the Apple Store can be down, so if you are here on a day when there is no event or pre-orders planned, check the other reasons why the Apple Store could be down below. Apple could be updating the online store Before we explain how to check the status of Apples online store, we should first explain the possible reasons why the store might be down. The most exciting reason is that Apple could be updating the store with new products. Apple tends to shut down the Apple Store while it updates the range of products available, whether it be removing old products and adjusting pricing or featuring the latest iPhone or iPad. The tell-tale difference between server issues and Apple updating the Store is the splash page that you land on. If the Apple Store is down due to product changes, a message along the lines of Well be right back (It used to say: Well be back soon) should be displayed. If this is the case, you dont need to do anything else: there are no server issues, you just need to sit tight and wait for Apple to update the Store. The Apple Store is down However, if when you try to access the Apple Store you get a 404 error message (or if the site isnt performing as youd expect) then there may be an issue with Apples servers. To determine whether this is the issue, you can skip the next section and read about how to check the system status below . You are using an outdated version of Safari or macOS If youre struggling to access the Apple Store, while other people are having no problems, it might be due to your outdated software. If this is the case the message unsupported browser version will display when trying to visit the page on older versions. The store also appears to be unavailable when any of the older macOS versions, including macOS Yosemite or Sierra, on other browsers. The likes of Chrome and Firefox will not work unless you update to a recent build. This is thought to be an attempt by Apple to protect its customers from any potential threats. How to check Apples System Status The first step in establishing whether the Apple Store is down (apart from going on the site itself!) is to visit Apples System Status website . This site displays the current status of every Apple service, from iOS device activations to iCloud and, of course, the Apple Online Store. It not only informs users of any potential problems with the online services, but also gives users a heads up on any scheduled maintenance that could cause issues. It also indicates whether there were recent disruptions that have now been resolved. If you see a message next to the Apple Online Store status, click it. It should bring up more details about the issue including the duration of the outage and the issues that users would have/are experiencing. Read next: How to get an education discount at Apple Check crowdsourced status websites Apples System Status site isnt the only place to find up-to-date information on the status of the Apple Store. Down Detector is a hugely popular third-party status website that relies on crowdsourced information from users to provide up-to-date statuses on a range of online services from PayPal to Steam and the Apple Store too. The site allows users to report issues and allows you to see past issues that have affected the performance of the service. It also features a handy heat map of live outages, so you can see whether the issue is local to your city/region/country. Another good resource is the aptly named Is It Down Right Now? . The site offers similar data to Down Detector but also features a grid displaying access speeds over the past few days. It works in a different way to Down Detector though, as you have to search for the service via URL, and at the time of writing, it checks the status of the entire Apple website, not specifically the Apple Store. Read next: How to use the Apple Education Store

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As part of its daily deals lineup , Best Buy is offering an Acer Nitro 65 RTX 5060 gaming PC for $1,199.99 shipped . This particular PC typically goes for $1,425, so todays deal saves you $225 to make it easier on your wallet. We recently saw this particular PC drop to the $1,275 mark as part of the Memorial Day sale, and todays offer takes an additional $75 off to deliver a new all-time low. Youre looking at some serious value here for the specifications it brings to the table, and you can learn more about it in detail below. more

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e: Release date, rumored specs, price, cameras, and latest news

Macworld For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone previously the SE iPhones and, more recently, the e series. That could change with the iPhone 18 generation. This year, the most reliable rumors suggest Apple will introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the fall, along with a more expensive iPhone Ultra folding phone , but the iPhone 18 might not join them until later. So what can we expect from the iPhone 18 and 18e? Rumors are pretty thin right now, in part because most of the exciting new stuff will come with the Pro and folding iPhone models in the fall of 2026. Below is a log of what weve heard so far about the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, based on the most recent and reliable rumors, analyst reports, and leaks, along with historical precedent. iPhone 18 vs 18e rumors at a glance iPhone 18 iPhone 18e Expected release Spring 2027 Spring 2027 Expected price $849-$899 $649-$699 Display size 6.3 inches 6.1 inches Refresh rate Up to 120Hz ProMotion 60Hz Display cutout Dynamic Island; possibly smaller Notch or possibly Dynamic Island Processor A20, expected 2nm A20, expected 2nm RAM 9GB or 12GB 9GB most likely Rear cameras Two 48MP cameras expected Single 48MP Main expected Front camera Rumored 24MP Rumored 12MP Camera Control Yes, possibly simplified Not expected Cellular modem Apple C2 expected Apple C2 expected Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Likely N1 Likely N1 Design Similar to iPhone 17, unless replaced by Air-style design Similar to iPhone 17e Biggest uncertainty Could potentially be replaced/reimagined as Air 2 Whether it gains Dynamic Island Is Apple launching the iPhone 18 in September? No. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone at its September 9 event , but hold the standard iPhone 18 until spring 2027. The new split-release strategy should make Apples increasingly large iPhone lineup easier to manufacture, while giving its premium models the spotlight during the crucial fall launch period. It would also create a second major iPhone launch window in spring, when the iPhone 18 is expected to arrive alongside the iPhone 18e and Air 2. There is a separate rumor that the Air 2 could effectively become the iPhone 18, but that claim remains fairly speculative at this stage. When will the iPhone 18 and 18e release? iPhone 18 : Expected in spring 2027 with an A20 chip, improved RAM and cameras, the iPhone 18 could even disappear entirely if Apple turns the thinner dual-camera Air 2 into its standard iPhone. iPhone 18e : The iPhone 18e is expected in spring 2027 with an A20 chip, 9GB RAM, C2 modem and 48MP camera, while retaining a cheaper 60Hz display and possibly gaining Dynamic Island. While Apple has launched its standard and high-end iPhone models together ever since the first Pro phone arrived in 2019, this year looks to be different. While the Pro phones will launch in September 2026, all the evidence indicates Apple will push the iPhone 18 launch to the spring of 2027, leaving it on shelves for a full 18 months for the first time. So if you bought an iPhone 17 at launch and are looking to upgrade, youll either need to spring for an iPhone 18 Pro or wait until March or April when Apple may hold a second iPhone event or at least launch the new iPhones via press release. We also expect Apple to release the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 at the same time although there is a rumor that the iPhone 18 might actually be the iPhone Air 2. Early Apple published a claim on X that Apple is exploring the idea of calling what is essentially the iPhone Air 2 the iPhone 18 rather than launching a third device. In July Jon Prosser made a similar suggestion in a FTP video that Apple could eventually streamline the lineup around the iPhone, iPhone Pro and iPhone Ultra, with the Air serving as a stepping stone toward that strategy.. What specs will the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e have? A20 processor 9GB to 12GB RAM C2 modem While the iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra will almost certainly use the new A20 Pro chip , the iPhone 18 and 18e are expected to use the standard A20. Like the Pro version, it should be manufactured by TSMC using a 2nm process. Based on the A19, we expect the A20 to retain a 6-core CPU while delivering improved performance and efficiency. The GPU will probably have five cores, although Apple could disable one core in the iPhone 18e. One of the biggest gains may come from the Neural Engine, as Apple continues to put more emphasis on on-device AI processing. The standard iPhone 18 is also expected to get more RAM, up from the iPhone 17s 8GB. Analyst Jeff Pu predicts a substantial increase to 12GB, matching the current iPhone 17 Pro, while Ming-Chi Kuo expects the iPhone 18 and 18e to use an unusual 9GB configuration made up of six 1.5GB memory chips. Macworld considers 9GB slightly more plausible given the global memory shortage and rising component costs. More RAM would primarily benefit multitasking and AI. Both memory capacity and bandwidth are important when running advanced AI models on-device, so Apple has good reason to increase RAM across the range. However, if the iPhone 18 and 18e are limited to 9GB while the Pro models get 12GB, they could have less headroom for increasingly demanding Apple Intelligence features in future iOS releases. That could eventually mean some features are reduced or unavailable on the cheaper models. Elsewhere, the iPhone 18 and 18e are expected to adopt Apples upcoming C2 cellular modem . It isnt yet clear whether the C2 will support mmWave in the U.S., but improvements to 5G performance and power efficiency are likely, along with the potential for expanded satellite connectivity. For Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Apple may have little reason to move beyond the N1 chip, which already supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Will the iPhone 18 and 18es cameras be improved? iPhone 17e camera. David Price / Foundry 24MP selfie camera on iPhone 18 iPhone 18e may retain a 12MP selfie camera 48MP Main cameras expected Revised Camera Control button on iPhone 18 The iPhone 18 could get another front-camera upgrade. Apple introduced an 18MP Center Stage camera with the iPhone 17 generation, but reports now suggest the standard iPhone 18 will move to a 24MP selfie camera. That should potentially deliver more detail and give Apple more resolution to work with for cropping and computational photography. The rumor that the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 could be one and the same may mean that the iPhone Air gets a second rear camera. The situation with the iPhone 18e is less clear. While some rumors have suggested that 24MP cameras could spread across the wider iPhone 18 family, a November 2025 J.P. Morgan report said the lower-cost iPhone 18e will retain a 12MP front camera. For now, we wouldnt assume that the 18e will get the same selfie-camera upgrade as the iPhone 18. There has been much less information about the rear cameras. The current iPhone 17 has 48MP Main and 48MP Ultra Wide cameras, while the iPhone 17e has a single 48MP Main camera. We therefore expect the iPhone 18 to retain two 48MP rear cameras and the iPhone 18e to continue with a single 48MP Main camera, although there havent yet been reliable reports of major sensor upgrades for either model. Apple may also simplify Camera Control. According to Weibo leaker Instant Digital , the iPhone 18s button will retain pressure sensitivity but drop the capacitive sensing used by current models, potentially reducing complexity and cost. The iPhone 18e isnt expected to gain Camera Control. Will the iPhone 18e get a display upgrade? iPhone 17e display. David Price / Foundry The iPhone 18 is likely to use a display similar to the iPhone 17, with up to 1,000 nits of typical SDR brightness, 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness, and up to 3,000 nits outdoors. The iPhone 18e could get a more noticeable upgrade, although reports remain inconsistent. The current iPhone 17e uses an older display with relatively modest brightness and a notch rather than Dynamic Island. Some reports suggest the iPhone 18e will finally move to a newer panel with Dynamic Island, potentially bringing it closer to the iPhone 15, which offered up to 2,000 nits of outdoor brightness. However, the Dynamic Island upgrade remains disputed. What does appear more likely is that Apple will continue to limit the 18e to a 60Hz display. According to Digital Chat Station, the phone will retain a 60Hz LTPS OLED panel rather than adopting the LTPO technology used for ProMotion. That would mean no 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate or Always-On display, even as those features become more widespread elsewhere in the iPhone lineup. How much will the iPhone 18 and 18e cost? Everything in the world of tech has gotten more expensive, thanks to chip shortages spurred on by an endless need to build more, bigger AI data centers. Apple in June raised its prices for nearly all Macs and iPads, and even aging hardware like HomePod and Apple TV. iPhone was spared, but we predict the new iPhones arriving on September 9 will carry prices at least $50-100 higher than they have in the past. And thats likely to carry forward to the spring releases, too. Our estimation there for is that the iPhone 18 could start at $849 or $899, and the iPhone 18e could start at $649 or $699. However, as these are Apples budget models, its possible that Apple raises prices on the Pro models but keeps the iPhone 18 and 18e at their current levels, its also possible that Apple could raise prices of the iPhone 17 and 17e before they are replaced. Should you wait for iPhone 18? If you want the Pro models: The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be available later in 2026. But be prepared for higher prices. If you want a standard or budget iPhone the wait for the iPhone 18 is longer. In the meantime, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e remain excellent choices. If you want to save money, the iPhone 17 starts at $799/799 with 256GB of storage, making it one of the best values in the lineup.

Massive $500+ price drop lands on Galaxy Z Fold 8 today (Best Buy

The popular and sought-after new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now $250 off to deliver the best cash discount yet, and one of the most notable deals of the season. Youll find the deals on just about all configurations at Amazon right now, but Best Buy is also matching this pricing this means the excellent condition open-box prices have also dropped and you can now score a massive deal on Galaxy Z Fold 8 at up to $538 off . Details await below (there are several models seeing deep open-box deals today). more