After 14 Years, Apple May Finally Discontinue EarPods
14 years after Apple's EarPods were introduced with the iPhone 5, the company may finally discontinue its $19 wired earbuds. According to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, major U.S. retailer Target has listed all three EarPods variants (Lightning, 3.5mm, and USB-C) as "Non-Carry Forward," suggesting that they are soon to be discontinued. While it is unclear when this could occur, the timing of the news coinciding with Apple's "It's Glowtime" iPhone 16 Apple event later today suggests that the move could be imminent. Apple's EarPods were first introduced in 2012 as the standard earphones bundled with iPhones and iPods, replacing the earlier circular earbuds. Initially, the EarPods were equipped with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but with the launch of the ‌iPhone‌ 7 and the introduction of AirPods in 2016, Apple started removing the headphone jack from its devices. A new version of the EarPods were released simultaneously with a Lightning connector to match the new ‌iPhone‌'s only remaining port. Last year, with the switch to USB-C on the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple introduced a third revision of the EarPods with a USB-C connector. EarPods have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years owing to their excellent microphone and low price point, so their discontinuation would likely disappoint many fans of the inexpensive earbuds.Tag: EarPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Store Down Ahead of 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 Apple Event
Apple's online storefront has gone down ahead of the "It's Glowtime" Apple event taking place later today, where several new products are expected to be announced. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The company should also announce the release dates of its next major software updates including iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. The event's tagline, "It's Glowtime," seems to hint at Apple Intelligence's role in the event. MacRumors will have in-depth coverage of today's Apple event, which kicks off at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, including a live blog on our website and posts via @MacRumorsLive on X. For a full rundown of everything we expect to see, be sure to check out our guide.Tag: September 2024 Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Ultimate Ears Launches New MINIROLL Personal Bluetooth Speaker
Last week, we took a look at the EVERBOOM, a recent mid-range addition to the portable speaker lineup from Logitech's Ultimate Ears brand, and today Ultimate Ears is introducing a new smallest and cheapest member of the family, the MINIROLL. Notably, it's a revival of the previous ROLL and ROLL 2 form factor that was discontinued back in 2019, but slightly smaller and with upgraded specs. Priced at $79.99, the MINIROLL is a compact round speaker optimized for portability. It has a hard plastic rear shell and a firm polyester mesh front, and it features the traditional oversized plus and minus volume buttons that are found on the front of most Ultimate Ears speakers. A rubber-like strap spans the entire rear of speaker, with a tab that allows the top of it to be unhooked so the speaker can be attached to backpack straps, belts, leashes, cooler handles, and even small rods like tent supports. The MINIROLL measures a little over 4 inches (105 mm) in diameter with the strap tab adding a bit in the vertical dimension, and it's around 1.9 inches (48 mm) thick, while it weighs 9.8 ounces (279 g). With an IP67 rating, the MINIROLL is highly resistant to water and dust, and it's been drop tested to a height of 1.2 meters, so it's ready for an active lifestyle out and about in the wilderness, at the pool, and elsewhere. In addition to the prominent volume buttons, the MINIROLL includes subtle power/pairing and play/pause buttons on the left side. A short press of the power button turns the speaker on or off, while a longer press activates the Bluetooth pairing mode. The audio control button offers the typical functionality of a single press for play/pause, a double press for skipping forward, and a triple press for skipping backward. Pressing the volume buttons simultaneously will trigger the MINIROLL to speak its approximate battery level. For charging, there's a USB-C port on the bottom of the MINIROLL, and battery life is rated at 12 hours. The speaker can be recharged in under 3 hours, but you'll have to provide your own cable. With its small size, there's not a ton of space inside the MINIROLL, but it still features a 45.6 mm active driver and a 37.75 x 65 mm passive radiator, and it delivers directional sound at up to 85.5 dB. This isn't going to be offering large room-filling sound, but it puts out plenty of volume for personal and small-group settings. If you need more sound, you can sync an unlimited number of MINIROLL speakers in PartyUp mode with Auracast technology, taking advantage of Bluetooth range of up to 40 meters (131 feet). A long press on the play/pause button activates PartyUp on the primary MINIROLL, broadcasting its connection and allowing other MINIROLL speakers to join with the same long press. The MINIROLL is available to order today from Ultimate Ears and comes in four color options: Gentle Black, Majestic Blue, Revive Grey, and Calming Pink. Note: Ultimate Ears provided MacRumors with a MINIROLL for the purposes of this news coverage. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Ultimate Ears. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Tag: Ultimate EarsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New AirPods Max With Improved Audio and USB-C Expected Tomorrow
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is sharing some last-minute predictions tonight regarding what we can expect to see at tomorrow's "It's Glowtime" Apple event, and in addition to his claim that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 only appears to be getting a new black color option with no third-generation model being introduced, he believes we will be seeing updated AirPods Max headphones. In line with his previous reporting about the new AirPods Max, Gurman says the updated models will include improved audio performance in the form of better active noise cancellation and new adaptive audio features, while the headphones will switch from Lightning to USB-C. Gurman previously suggested that the new ‌AirPods Max‌ might not arrive at tomorrow's event, citing a lack of product shortages for the current models at Apple, but it now appears we may see an introduction after all. Previous reports have suggested the updated ‌AirPods Max‌ may also include some new color options, but no broader updates to the overall design are expected. In addition to the ‌AirPods Max‌, we're also expecting a more significant update for the standard AirPods tomorrow with two new AirPods 4 models rumored, including one with active noise cancellation.Related Roundup: AirPods MaxTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Caution)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Gurman: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Tomorrow, Ultra 2 in Black Likely
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said that he does not expect Apple to announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its event tomorrow. Instead, he believes that Apple will introduce a black titanium color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Nearly a year ago, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to indicate there might not be an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year. At the time, Kuo said the potential lack of an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year could be partly due to Apple needing "more time to develop innovative health management features." A black version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 was originally rumored to launch last year, but that never happened.Related Roundup: Apple Watch Ultra 2Tag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch Ultra (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Get Up to $500 Off M3 MacBook Pro at Best Buy and Amazon This Weekend
We're tracking a collection of big discounts on the M3 MacBook Pro this weekend at Best Buy and Amazon, including the match of an all-time low price on the entry-level M3 512GB 14-inch MacBook Pro at $1,299.00, down from $1,599.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy and Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Across the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro lineup you'll find $300-$350 off every model on Best Buy, with Amazon matching half of the deals. In regards to the Best Buy discounts, only one of these deals requires a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, while all of the others are available to every customer. UP TO $500 OFFM3 MacBook Pro at Best Buy If you're shopping for the 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro, you'll find $500 off every model across Best Buy and Amazon. Best Buy has the two 512GB models starting at $1,999.00 for the 18GB RAM/512GB/M3 Pro computer, and Amazon is matching these deals. For the higher capacity 1TB models, you'll only find deals available at Amazon, and they start at $2,999.00 for the 36GB RAM/1TB/M3 Max computer. 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 512GB - $1,299.00 ($300 off) [matched at Amazon] M3, 8GB, 1TB - $1,499.00 ($300 off) [matched at Amazon] M3, 16GB, 1TB - $1,699.00 ($300 off) [matched at Amazon] M3 Pro 512GB - $1,649.00 ($350 off) [My Best Buy members only] M3 Pro 1TB - $2,099.00 ($300 off) M3 Max 1TB - $2,899.00 ($300 off) 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB - $1,999.00 ($500 off) [matched at Amazon] M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB - $2,399.00 ($500 off) [matched at Amazon] M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB - $2,999.00 ($500 off) [only at Amazon] M3 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB - $3,499.00 ($500 off) [only at Amazon] Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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These Two Apple Intelligence Features Not Expected Until iOS 18.2
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said that two more Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone are still months away from being released. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple now plans to make the Image Playground feature for generating images and the Genmoji feature for generating custom emoji available in iOS 18.2, which will likely be released in December. Here is how Apple describes Image Playground:Produce fun, original images in seconds with the Image Playground experience right in your apps. Create an entirely new image based on a description, suggested concepts, and even a person from your Photos library. You can easily adjust the style and make changes to match a Messages thread, your Freeform board, or a slide in Keynote. Here is how Apple describes Genmoji:Make a brand-new Genmoji right in the keyboard to match any conversation. Provide a description to see a preview, and adjust your description until it's perfect. You can even pick someone from your Photos library and create a Genmoji that looks like them.The first Apple Intelligence features will be available starting with iOS 18.1, which is likely to be released to the public in October. These features include new writing tools for generating and summarizing text, notification summaries, suggested replies in the Messages app, the ability to record and transcribe phone calls, a new "Clean Up" tool in the Photos app that can quickly remove objects from a photo, and a few others. Apple Intelligence will require an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18.1 or later. The features will initially be available with device language set to English only. Apple said more languages will follow over the next year.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tags: Apple Intelligence, Mark GurmanRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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macOS Sequoia Release Likely to Be the Earliest in Years
macOS Sequoia will be one of the earliest new macOS launches in over a decade, likely releasing within as little as just a week. Internal Apple documentation obtained by MacRumors suggests that macOS 15.0 Sequoia will be officially released to the public by mid-September. The release dates of major macOS updates in recent years are listed below: OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) – October 22, 2013 OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) – October 16, 2014 OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) – September 30, 2015 macOS 10.12 (Sierra) – September 20, 2016 macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) – September 25, 2017 macOS 10.14 (Mojave) – September 24, 2018 macOS 10.15 (Catalina) – October 7, 2019 macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) – November 12, 2020 macOS 12.0 (Monterey) – October 25, 2021 macOS 13.0 (Ventura) – October 24, 2022 macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) – September 26, 2023 The release of ‌macOS Sequoia‌ by mid-September this year would be the earliest since OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), which was released on July 25, 2012. The new annual version of iOS has historically always been released at least a week before the new version of macOS. Sometimes, Apple leaves a considerable gap between the releases; in 2020, the company left nearly two months between the release of iOS 14 (September 16, 2020) and macOS Big Sur (November 12, 2020). New major versions of iOS are always released before the launch of a new iPhone lineup in September. This year, the iPhone 16 lineup is expected to launch on Friday, September 20. As a result, ‌macOS Sequoia‌ could not only be the earliest macOS release in over a decade, but also the first simultaneous iOS/macOS release ever, or even the first time a new version of macOS has been released before the new version of iOS. Apple is almost certain to share more information about the release of iOS 18 and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ at its event on Monday, September 9, where it is also set to unveil the ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup, new Apple Watch models, and the fourth-generation AirPods.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Top Stories: iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods 4 Expected at Monday's Apple Event
It's almost glowtime! Early September is always new iPhone time and this year is no exception, so buckle up for a busy event on Monday. While we're expecting quite a few product announcements at Monday's event, anticipated updates for a number of other hardware products won't be coming until later this year or into 2025, so read on below for all the details on what you should and shouldn't be banking on for next week. Everything to Expect From the 'It's Glowtime' Apple Event Apple's annual fall iPhone event is right around the corner, kicking off on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. In addition to new iPhone 16 models, we're also expecting refreshes for all of the Apple Watches, new AirPods 4, and perhaps some other surprises. Ahead of the event, we've put together a complete guide covering details on all of the hardware updates we're expecting to see. As usual, we'll also be getting final details and release dates for Apple's next set of major operating system updates, headlined by iOS 18. How Much Will the iPhone 16 Cost? With some significant hardware improvements coming to the iPhone 16 lineup to support Apple Intelligence features and new camera capabilities, many potential customers are wondering if Apple will be raising prices on the new models. Current starting prices include the iPhone 15 at $799, the iPhone 15 Plus at $899, the iPhone 15 Pro at $999, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at $1,199. At a minimum, one analyst firm expects the price of the iPhone 16 Pro to rise to $1,099 due in part to an increase in base storage from 128GB to 256GB, matching a change made with the Pro Max model last year. Apple Likely to Launch M4 Macs in November While we're not expecting new Macs at Monday's event, Apple is preparing to transition its entire lineup to the M4 family of chips, and we're hearing from our own sources that a first batch of releases is likely to come in November. That doesn't rule out a late October announcement, but availability is looking more like November. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has indicated we can expect updated MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models in this round, with the rest of the Mac lineup transitioning to the M4 chips starting early next year. Gurman: Apple Event in October Will Include New iPad Mini Amid shortages of the current model and rumored upgrades, there has been speculation about whether Apple will be introducing an updated iPad mini at Monday's event, but it looks like that won't be happening just yet. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the iPad mini is likely to come as part of an October event that will also feature the M4 Mac updates. It would make sense for a new entry-level iPad to come at the same time, but we haven't heard much about that potential update. One other product that had been speculated about for a potential September update was a minor update for the AirPods Max bringing a USB-C port and some fresh colors, but it appears that's not in the cards quite yet either. Same story for an updated Apple TV. iPhone SE 4 to Complete Apple's Switch to OLED Across iPhone Lineup We've been hearing for quite some time that the next-generation iPhone SE will be a significant upgrade for Apple's budget phone, transitioning away from the iPhone 8-style design with a Touch ID Home button and large top and bottom bezels to an all-screen design with Face ID. Rumors out of the Japanese display industry indicate that the display changes will involve a shift to OLED technology, marking an end to the production of iPhone models with LCD displays. As for when we can expect the fourth-generation iPhone SE to launch, rumors point to early next year. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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How to Watch iPhone 16 Apple Event on September 9: 'It's Glowtime'
Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce its new iPhone 16 lineup alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially other products during the event, dubbed "It's Glowtime." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world. There are multiple ways to watch the September 9 event, with details listed below. We've also included a useful guide on when the event will take place in your particular time zone. Apple Events Website With the Apple Events website, you can watch the event live on a Mac, iPhone, ‌iPad‌, PC, or any other device with a web browser. The Apple Events website works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and other main browsers. Just navigate to www.apple.com/apple-events/ using a web browser at the appropriate time to watch. You can visit the site now to add an event reminder to your calendar. YouTube Apple also plans to stream the event live on YouTube, which is perhaps the easiest and most efficient way to watch because the YouTube live stream can be viewed on every platform where YouTube is available, which is pretty much all platforms, from smartphones and tablets to consoles and smart TVs. Apple has posted a placeholder for the September 9 event on YouTube, and you can visit it now to set an event reminder. Apple TV App Apple used to have a dedicated Apple Events app on the Apple TV, but ahead of WWDC 2020, it was folded into the Apple TV app. On event day, there will be a prominent ‌Apple TV‌ app section dedicated to the live stream, which can be watched on any device where the ‌Apple TV‌ app is available. This includes the ‌Apple TV‌, iPhones, iPads, and Macs, as well as select smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. If you have an ‌Apple TV‌, the ‌Apple TV‌ app is one of the best ways to watch the event live. Apple hasn't updated the ‌Apple TV‌ app with the new event as of yet, but it should be added soon. iPhone 16 Launch Month Is Here: Everything We Know Apple's 'It's Glowtime' Event: New Products to Expect Beyond the iPhone 16 When to Watch the Apple Event Apple's event will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, like most Apple events. Event times in other time zones are listed below. Honolulu, Hawaii — 7:00 a.m. HAST Anchorage, Alaska — 9:00 a.m. AKDT Cupertino, California — 10:00 a.m. PDT Phoenix, Arizona — 10:00 a.m. MST Vancouver, Canada — 10:00 a.m. PDT Denver, Colorado — 11:00 a.m. MDT Dallas, Texas — 12:00 noon CDT New York, New York — 1:00 p.m. EDT Toronto, Canada — 1:00 p.m. EDT Halifax, Canada — 2:00 p.m. ADT Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 2:00 p.m. BRT London, United Kingdom — 6:00 p.m. BST Berlin, Germany — 7:00 p.m. CEST Paris, France — 7:00 p.m. CEST Cape Town, South Africa — 7:00 p.m. SAST Helsinki, Finland — 8:00 p.m. EEST Istanbul, Turkey — 8:00 p.m. TRT Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 9:00 p.m. GST Delhi, India — 10:30 p.m. IST Jakarta, Indonesia — 12:00 a.m. WIB next day Shanghai, China — 1:00 a.m. CST next day Singapore — 1:00 a.m. SGT next day Perth, Australia — 1:00 a.m. AWST next day Hong Kong — 1:00 a.m. HKT next day Seoul, South Korea — 2:00 a.m. KST next day Tokyo, Japan — 2:00 a.m. JST next day Adelaide, Australia — 2:30 a.m. ACST next day Sydney, Australia — 3:00 a.m. AEST next day Auckland, New Zealand — 5:00 a.m. NZST next day MacRumors Coverage If you're not able to watch or just want to follow along with us as we watch the event unfold, visit MacRumors.com for our liveblog or follow us on Twitter at MacRumorsLive for our live tweet coverage. Everything to Expect From the 'It's Glowtime' Apple Event What Not to Expect at Apple Event on September 9: 'It's Glowtime' Both the MacRumors site and our Twitter account are excellent ways to discuss the new announcements with other Apple enthusiasts as Apple unveils its new products. Later in the day and throughout the week, we'll also have much more in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements, so make sure to stay tuned.Tag: September 2024 Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Everything to Expect From the 'It's Glowtime' Apple Event
Apple will hold its annual fall iPhone-centric event on Monday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. There are multiple new devices on the horizon, including new iPhone 16 models, refreshes for all of the Apple Watches, new AirPods 4, and perhaps some other surprises. This guide highlights everything that we might see at Apple's "It's Glowtime" event based on current rumors. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus The ‌iPhone 16‌ and 16 Plus will look almost identical to the iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus, with few design changes planned, but there are new capabilities to look forward to. Apple plans to bring the Action Button to the ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, so it won't be a Pro-exclusive feature anymore and will be available on all ‌iPhone 16‌ models. The Action Button can be set to turn on a Focus mode, activate a Shortcut, open the Camera, activate the Flashlight, and more. With iOS 18, it can do even more because you can also assign Control Center controls to the Action Button, and third-party developers can now make Control Center options. Dummy models featuring the rumored ‌iPhone 16‌ colors Along with the Action Button, all ‌iPhone 16‌ models could have a Capture Button, located on the right side of the iPhone below the Power Button. On U.S. iPhones, it will be located where the mmWave antenna is on the ‌iPhone 15‌ models, with the antenna moving to the left with the ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup. While most rumors have suggested it's coming to all models, there is a chance that it could be limited to the Pro models. The Capture Button will be used to take images and video, and it will respond to pressure and touch for extra gesture support. A light press will autofocus, while a harder press will take the shot. Swiping left and right will zoom in or out, and there may also be an option for swapping between photo and video modes. Rather than the diagonal camera that Apple has used for the last several ‌iPhone‌ models, the ‌iPhone 16‌ and 16 Plus will have a vertical camera arrangement for the dual-lens camera system. The vertical arrangement could allow for the iPhones to capture spatial video for the Vision Pro. The Main camera isn't expected to get an upgrade, but Apple might boost the aperture of the Ultra Wide camera to improve low-light performance and add support for macro mode for the first time. There will be new colors for the ‌iPhone 16‌ models, with some rumors suggesting we'll see black, green, light pink, blue, and white for five total color options, and other rumors pointing toward green, white, pink, and blue. In both of these scenarios, the white replaces the yellow Apple used for the ‌iPhone 15‌ models. Apple is rumored to be using the color-infused back glass that it used for the ‌iPhone 15‌, but with a frosted effect for the glass that contrasts with the frame color. Apple could opt for a more power efficient OLED display that might improve battery life while also increasing overall brightness. A18 chips will be in all the ‌iPhone 16‌ models, which means the standard ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus will support the Apple Intelligence features that are coming in ‌iOS 18‌. There could also be some iPhone-specific Apple Intelligence functionality that hasn't yet been announced. The A18 chips will be built on TSMC's 3-nanometer process, with Apple expected to include Neural Engine improvements for Apple Intelligence. Both ‌iPhone 16‌ models will get 8GB RAM, up from 6GB in the prior-generation models in order to support AI. Apple may also be planning for a new thermal design that will combat overheating and improve performance. There could be some minor increases to battery life for the standard ‌iPhone 16‌ model, as it is rumored to be getting a minor capacity boost. Depending on the chip efficiency, we could see some small improvements for both models, but that will depend on how much battery the new features eat up. We have more on the features coming to the iPhone 16 in our roundup. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Like the ‌iPhone 16‌ models, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will get the all-new Capture Button, and in these devices, it will be accompanied by some camera improvements. Apple is planning for a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens that uses pixel binning down to 12-megapixels, and the end result is basically much better performance in low-light for your wide-angle shots and your macro photos. The 5x Telephoto lens that was limited to the 15 Pro Max will be coming to the 16 Pro, so both Pro models will have it this time around. The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models may be able to record 4K video at up to 120 frames per second, an increase over the current 60 frames per second limit when filming in 4K. Apple has also tested 8K recording, but it is not clear if that made it into the launch version of the device. Apple also plans to add a feature for pausing and resuming a video recording. Display size is getting bigger, and it's the first time we've seen an increase in display size since the ‌iPhone‌ 12. The ‌iPhone 16‌ display will measure in at 6.3 inches, up from 6.1, while the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max will have a 6.9-inch display, up from 6.7 inches. The change is not drastic, but it will be noticeable if you have an ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ next to an iPhone 15 Pro. There could be some improvements to the Main camera, and there's a chance the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max will have a new Sony sensor that offers higher-quality images with better dynamic range and noise control. We're also expecting the bezels around the edge of the display to be slimmed down, and Apple is rumored to be adopting more efficient OLED display technology, so we could see some improvements to brightness and contrast. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the bezels could be about a third smaller. All of the ‌iPhone 16‌ models will get an A18 chip, but there could be variants. Apple could use a higher-end A18 chip with an extra GPU core in the Pro models, which would let all ‌iPhone 16‌ devices run Apple Intelligence, but would still provide for some differentiation between the Pro and non-Pro models. A new thermal architecture with a graphene heatsink and metal battery casing is expected, and while the heatsink is also coming to the ‌iPhone 16‌, the other thermal changes could be Pro only. Apple is expected to adopt Qualcomm's X75 5G modem in the Pro models for faster 5G speeds through carrier aggregation. The X75 has a combined mmWave and sub-6GHz transceiver rather than using separate hardware, so it's smaller and uses up less power. We could see improvements in battery life with the X75 chip and the A18 processor, plus Apple is using slightly bigger batteries with a 5 to 9 percent jump in capacity. There have been rumors that the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models will support Wi-Fi 7, but that's also a feature Apple might hold until next year. As for storage, both Pro models could start with 256GB. Early on, there were a few rumors about 20W MagSafe charging speeds and 40W wired charging speeds, but that's sounding like a long shot now. The microphone will have better water resistance and better sound thanks to AI. There may also be some ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro-specific Apple Intelligence features that we don't know about yet. As with every new ‌iPhone‌ launch, there are updated colors. We're expecting the standard black, white, and natural titanium options, but this year's special color is a shade of gold. Some rumors have described it as a bronze shade, and some dummy leaks have suggested that it's a darker brown color than Apple's prior gold selections, but color is so dependent on lighting that it's hard to say for sure. Bloomberg's ‌Mark Gurman‌ says the shade "looks impressive and not terrible like the early renders." Early ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ dummy models via Sonny Dickson More detail on the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌'s expected features can be found in the iPhone 16 Pro roundup. Apple Watch Series 10 Apple is refreshing the Apple Watch this year, but there are some ambiguities and questions about just what we'll see. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of when the Apple Watch was introduced in September 2014, and it will be the "Series 10," but the Apple Watch launched in 2015. While there have been rumors of a major anniversary refresh, it's been unclear if that will happen this year or next year. The Apple Watch is expected to be slimmer than prior versions, and Apple is increasing the size. Rather than 41mm and 45mm models, it's looking like we'll get 45mm and 49mm options. Size could increase through a decrease in bezels and by making the casing itself larger. A 4mm jump will be a noticeable but not enormous size increase. There were CAD renders of a next-generation Apple Watch with a 2-inch display, which is just slightly bigger than the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra display. That screen could be destined for the 49mm Series 10. Apple could boost water resistance with the design change, certifying the device for high-speed water sports up to 20 meters deep. The new Series 10 models may get the Depth app, which was first introduced for the Apple Watch Ultra. Aside from the increase in size and the thinner design, the updated models are said to look like the current Apple Watch models with no radical changes. Early on, Bloomberg's ‌Mark Gurman‌ said that Apple was working on a new magnetic band attachment system, but it's no longer sounding like that's a feature we're going to get this year. Apple will update the OLED display to be more energy efficient, and with a bigger casing, battery size may increase too, leading to better battery life. Apple is reportedly planning to include an updated heart rate and ECG sensor in the Apple Watch Series 10 that will enable new features like sleep apnea detection. Sleep apnea detection has been long rumored for the Series 10, but it was unclear if it would be implemented at launch because of an ongoing patent dispute that has seen Apple disable blood oxygen detection in the current-generation Apple watch models in the U.S. Sleep apnea causes a person to stop breathing while asleep, which can lead to excessive tiredness. It is usually diagnosed through a sleep study, and fixing it requires a breathing apparatus like a CPAP machine. The Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2 will reportedly be able to detect sleep apnea using Apple Watch sleep tracking, providing a reading after collecting sleep data for several days. Apple also wanted to include blood pressure monitoring, but that feature was not ready for launch and will not be included in the Series 10. For the last several years, the Apple Watch has used an S-series chip that's changed little, but this year's S10 is expected to bring a notable upgrade in performance. While the Apple Watch will not get "major" Apple Intelligence capabilities, there could perhaps be AI features tied to a future health coach service, according to Bloomberg's ‌Mark Gurman‌. We have additional details on what to expect for the Apple Watch in our roundup. Apple Watch Ultra 3 If there are new health features in the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple will also add them to the next-generation Apple Watch Ultra that's coming this fall. We aren't expecting a new design or any other physical changes to the device, but it will get the same chip and health features that Apple plans to add to the Apple Watch Series 10. Apple Watch SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 could get a refresh this fall, and there are rumors that Apple will use a plastic casing rather than an aluminum casing for the device. A rigid plastic material would keep costs down, while also being more durable than aluminum in terms of scratches and drops. Such an Apple Watch could also be made in an array of bright colors, which would appeal to children. Apple has been promoting the Apple Watch as an option for parents who want to give their kids a device for communication and safety, and a lower-cost ‌Apple Watch SE‌ could help and also differentiate the device from the aluminum Apple Watch models. Apple has not used plastic for the casing of a device since the ‌iPhone‌ 5c, a phone that came in vibrant blue, yellow, pink, and green colors. Aside from a new material, the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ is expected to have the same general design with no updates and no other feature changes except for an improved chip. AirPods 4 There are two versions of the ‌AirPods 4‌ in the works, both of which feature a new design. The updated AirPods will look like a cross between the current AirPods and the AirPods Pro, with Apple adopting a shorter stem. Bloomberg's ‌Mark Gurman‌ says there will be an updated fit, but it's not yet clear what that means. The higher-priced ‌AirPods 4‌ will have Active Noise Cancellation, a feature that has previously been limited to the ‌AirPods Pro‌ and the AirPods Max. The lower-end model will be a direct upgrade to the current AirPods 3. Pricing on these new models isn't known yet. The ‌AirPods 3‌ cost $179 (with ‌MagSafe‌ case), the AirPods 2 are $129, and the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 are $249, so Apple needs to price the new model somewhere in the middle. The lower-cost ‌AirPods 4‌ could get a price drop to put it closer in line with the AirPods 2, which will be discontinued, and the ANC model could be priced between $180 and $200, well below the ‌AirPods Pro‌. Apple is going to update the ‌AirPods 4‌ case, and it could have a new look. It will get a speaker for Find My, allowing it to play a sound when lost, and it'll have a USB-C port for charging instead of a Lightning port. ‌MagSafe‌ charging will also still be a feature. Depending on design, the ANC probably won't be on par with the ANC in the ‌AirPods Pro‌ as those have silicone ear tips, but there are rumors of improvements to sound quality. Eventually, Apple plans to announce hearing aid replacement functionality for the AirPods, plus it will add an option for conducting hearing tests with the earbuds. These features may not be available when the AirPods launch, instead coming at a later date. Other Unlikely Possibilities AirPods Max Apple plans to refresh the ‌AirPods Max‌ in 2024, but don't get excited. We aren't expecting any new features except for a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port, and possibly new color options. It's more likely that the ‌AirPods Max‌ refresh will come later in the year than at the September event. iPad mini 7 The iPad mini 7 could see an update in 2024, but it likely won't be coming at Apple's September event. Apple is said to be planning to hold a second event in October 2024, and it would make more sense for the new iPad mini to come out then alongside new M4 Macs. Few changes are expected for the next-generation ‌iPad mini‌, and it will continue to have an 8.3-inch display size with Touch ID power button. There could be a small change to the display to cut down on the "jelly scrolling" effect that some people complained about with the ‌iPad mini‌ 6. Jelly scrolling refers to the sometimes noticeable lag when scrolling vertically through text-based content like a webpage. We are expecting the ‌iPad mini‌ to have a variant of the A17 or A18 chip that is compatible with Apple Intelligence, and we could get new colors, an upgraded front-facing camera, and support for Wi-Fi 6E. iPad 11 The iPad hasn't been refreshed since 2022, and it is overdue for an update. There are rumors suggesting we could get a new model in 2024, but it too will likely come out later in the year. There are no rumors about new features for the next-generation ‌iPad‌, but it is expected to get a better A-series chip. Software Updates ‌iOS 18‌, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 are in beta testing, and at the fall event, Apple will give us a heads up on when the new operating system updates will be released. Typically ‌iOS 18‌ and its sister updates come out just a few days ahead of when new iPhones launch, so if the ‌iPhone 16‌ models launch on Friday, September 20 after their September 9 debut date, we could see the software come out earlier in the week of September 20. There may also be Apple Intelligence features that are exclusive to the ‌iPhone 16‌ models that Apple has been keeping under wraps, so there may be some software-based surprises coming. How to Watch Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will start at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, September 9. Apple will livestream the event on its website and on YouTube, plus the livestream will be available through the Apple TV app on supported devices. For those unable to watch the livestream, MacRumors will be providing full event coverage on MacRumors.com and the MacRumorsLive Twitter account, plus we'll do a much deeper dive into all the announcements over the course of the next week.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch Series 10 Could Have Upgraded Heart Rate Sensor and Better Water Resistance
The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 models that Apple will introduce next week could include an updated heart rate and ECG sensor that will enable new health features like sleep apnea detection, reports 9to5Mac. Sleep apnea detection has been long rumored for the Series 10, but it was believed to rely on blood oxygen monitoring, a feature that is disabled in current-generation U.S. Apple Watch models due to patent issues. Sleep apnea causes a person to stop breathing while asleep, which can lead to excessive tiredness. It is usually diagnosed through a sleep study, and fixing it requires a breathing apparatus like a CPAP machine. The Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 will reportedly be able to detect sleep apnea using Apple Watch sleep tracking, providing a reading after collecting sleep data for several days. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that the new Apple Watch Series 10 models will have larger 45mm and 49mm display sizes, but 9to5Mac claims that the resolutions are lower than current 45mm and 49mm models, and the site believes that the Series 10 will come in 44mm and 48mm sizes. The new watch sizes will be highlighted by a new "Reflections" watch face, as well as a "Regatta" Hermès watch face. The Hermès watch face will also be available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, hinting at the first Hermès band for the Ultra. An Hermès band with what could be titanium lugs was recently spotted on eBay, further suggesting that Hermès will design bands for the larger, more rugged Apple Watch. With the display size increase and a redesign that will see the new model offering reduced thickness, Apple could also boost water resistance, certifying the device for high-speed water sports up to 20 meters deep. The new Series 10 models may get the Depth app, which was first introduced for the Apple Watch Ultra. Other new features coming to the Series 10 include an upgraded S10 chip and new OLED display technology that is more power efficient. More information on rumors we've heard about the Series 10 can be found in our guide. There are no other features planned for the Apple Watch Ultra, and though not mentioned in the report, Apple also plans to refresh the Apple Watch SE.Related Roundup: Apple Watch Series 9Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE 2 Stock Running Low Ahead of New Models Next Week
Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE 2 stock is running low on Apple's online store in the U.S. and some other countries, with various configurations listed as currently unavailable. Some standalone Apple Watch bands are also out of stock. Apple Watch inventory routinely dwindles ahead of new models launching. At its special event on Monday, Apple is expected to announce Apple Watch Series 10 models with larger displays and a thinner design, an Apple Watch SE 3 that might have a plastic casing, and an Apple Watch Ultra 3 with internal upgrades, including a faster chip. Apple Watch SE 2 configurations selling out supports the expectation of an Apple Watch SE 3. The current Apple Watch SE was released in 2022. We'll have full coverage of Apple's event next week, ranging from the iPhone 16 series to all of the rumored new Apple Watch and AirPods models, so be sure to follow along to learn more about all of the devices that are announced.Related Roundups: Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SEBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy), Apple Watch SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: 9th and 10th Gen iPads Get Lowest Prices Ever, Plus First Deals on Anker's New MagGo Accessories
This week's best Apple deals focused on iPad models, including the 9th generation and 10th generation tablets, which both hit record low prices in the last few days. You'll also find steep discounts on Anker's latest MagSafe-compatible accessories, Sonos headphones and speakers, and Bluetooth trackers in the deals below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Anker What's the deal? Buy two Anker MagGo accessories, get 15% off Where can I get it? Anker BUY TWO GET 15% OFFAnker MagGo Sale Anker this week launched a sale discounting a few of its latest MagSafe-compatible accessories, including the new MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station. With this sale, when you buy two MagGo accessories, you'll get 15 percent off your order. iPads What's the deal? Take up to $130 off 9th and 10th gen iPads Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $130 OFF9th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $199.00 $50 OFF10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $299.00 This week we saw notable discounts on both the 9th generation and 10th generation iPad, available for $199.00 ($130 off) and $299.00 ($50 off), respectively. These are both record low prices for each model of the iPad, and they're both available on Amazon. Sonos What's the deal? Save on Sonos headphones and other audio accessories Where can I get it? Sonos Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO $180 OFFSonos End of Summer Sale Sonos introduced a new set of discounts on headphones, speakers, and more this week during its end of summer sale. The most notable discount this time around is on the Sonos Ace headphones at $50 off, priced at $399. Bluetooth Trackers What's the deal? Save on AirTag and Eufy SmartTrack Card Where can I get it? Amazon $13 OFFEufy SmartTrack Card for $16.95 $19 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $79.98 Solid deals on Bluetooth trackers reemerged this week, including the AirTag 4-Pack for $79.98 and the Eufy SmartTrack Card for $16.95. The price on the AirTag is just $6 higher compared to its all-time low price, and you can also get the AirTag 1-Pack for $24.99 right now on Amazon. Grid Studio What's the deal? Get 20% off select Grid Studio products Where can I get it? Grid Studio 20% OFFGrid Studio Anniversary Sale Grid Studio is celebrating its fourth anniversary this week, and you can get 20 percent off select products with the code GRID4 at checkout. Grid Studio is known for its disassembled iPhone art, but you can also find products like Game Boys and N64 controllers. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 Apple Event Expectations
Ahead of Apple's "It's Glowtime" iPhone event, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major announcements we're expecting to see. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone 16 and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus are rumored to feature vertical camera layouts, enabling spatial video recording. The devices are expected to be powered by the A18 chip with support for Apple Intelligence. The Action Button, which is currently exclusive to Pro models, is expected to appear on the standard models for the first time, offering customizable functionality for actions such as launching the camera or enabling silent mode. A new Capture Button is also rumored to be included, allowing for dedicated photo and video controls, with gestures such as swiping to zoom or using a soft press for focus. The iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max will reportedly introduce larger displays, increasing from 6.1- to 6.3-inches and 6.7- to 6.9-inches, while incorporating slimmer bezels for a sleeker design. These models are also rumored to include an upgraded 48-megapixel ultra wide camera to enhance low-light photography. Like the standard models, the Pro variants will feature the A18 chip and the all-new Capture Button. Apple is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, which will reportedly have sleep apnea detection and the S10 chip, potentially bringing some AI enhancements. The Series 10 is also expected to have larger, thinner casings. Meanwhile, the more affordable Apple Watch SE 3 is rumored to feature larger displays, plastic casings to lower manufacturing costs, and a faster chip. Apple is also expected to introduce the AirPods 4 in two variants. Both versions will reportedly include an improved design, a USB-C port, the H2 chip, and Bluetooth 5.3. The high-end model is expected to feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and a charging case with a built-in speaker for Find My. Apple's "It's Glowtime" event starts at 10:00 a.m. PDT on Monday, September 9. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips: Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion about what we're expecting from this year's M4 Mac models. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Kevin Nether, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Jon Prosser, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tags: September 2024 Apple Event, The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Kuo: Apple's 5G Modem to Rapidly Roll Out in iPhones Starting Next Year
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, and it appears the chip will finally debut next year. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today estimated that shipments of Apple's in-house 5G chip will reach 35-40 million units in 2025, and "grow rapidly" to 90-110 million units in 2026 and 160-180 million units in 2027. Kuo previously said two iPhone models with an Apple-designed 5G modem will be released in 2025, including a fourth-generation iPhone SE in the first quarter of the year and an all-new, ultra-thin iPhone 17 model in the third quarter. All existing iPhones that are currently sold by Apple are equipped with Qualcomm modems for cellular connectivity, but Kuo expects Apple to transition away from Qualcomm over time. Earlier this year, Apple extended its 5G modem supply agreement with Qualcomm for iPhone launches through 2026, so Apple still has plenty of time. Apple acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019, as part of its efforts to design its own 5G chip. It is unclear if Apple's chip would have any consumer benefits over Qualcomm's modems, but it would reduce Apple's reliance on Qualcomm. In 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm over alleged anticompetitive practices and $1 billion in unpaid royalty rebates. The two companies settled the lawsuit in 2019.Tags: Apple 5G Modem, Ming-Chi Kuo, QualcommThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Gurman: Apple Event in October Will Include New iPad Mini
In his report today outlining his expectations for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 event, which takes place on Monday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman briefly mentioned that a new iPad mini is "on deck" for another Apple event in October. Gurman expects the new iPad mini to be announced at the October event alongside the first Macs with the M4 series of chips, including the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. The M4 chip debuted in the iPad Pro earlier this year. Apple has yet to confirm an October event this year. In 2023, it held a virtual event on October 30 to unveil MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips. Gurman did not reveal any new features planned for the seventh-generation iPad mini, but previous rumors have indicated that upgrades will include a faster chip, upgraded front and rear cameras, a fix for "jelly scrolling" screen tearing in portrait orientation, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, and new color options. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the next iPad mini would enter mass production in the second half of 2024, so there is agreement from multiple credible sources about the device being updated later this year. Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel rear camera with Center Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil, and more. Gurman said "new iPads" plural would be unveiled at the October event, so the entry-level iPad may be updated then too.Related Roundup: iPad miniTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: 65+ Upgrades to Expect
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to succeed 2023's iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 30 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. With many users adopting three-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 13 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌, so this guide breaks down every major difference you should be aware of between the two generations based on rumors. The ‌‌iPhone 13‌‌ Pro debuted in 2021, introducing a brighter display with ProMotion technology for refresh rates up to 120Hz, the A15 Bionic chip, a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, macro photography and photographic styles, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field, ProRes video recording, a 1TB storage option, and up to five hours of additional battery life. Three years later, the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ is expected to offer over 65 further upgrades. All of the changes the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models are expected to feature compared to their 2021 predecessors are listed below, using information from reliable sources that we have previously covered here on MacRumors. We will continue to update this article as more rumors emerge prior to Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday, September 9. Design The design of the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ is expected to be a relatively significant evolution over the ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro, iterating on the titanium frame and slightly rounded edges introduced on the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ models last year. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Surgical-grade stainless steel chassis Aerospace-grade titanium chassis Glossy frame with squared-off edges Brushed frame with contoured edges Ring/Silent switch Action button Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery casing New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery casing More repairable design Lightning port USB-C port Alpine Green, Silver, Gold, Graphite, and Sierra Blue color options Black Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, and Titanium Gray color options Dimensions To accommodate larger displays, both ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models are rumored to grow in height and width. In addition to last year's increase in depth, the devices are due to be considerably larger, but with a notable reduction in weight thanks to the adoption of a titanium frame. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ 7.85mm depth 8.25mm depth (0.4mm thicker) iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7mm height iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8mm height iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6mm height iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163.0mm height iPhone 13 Pro: 71.5mm width iPhone 13 Pro Max: 78.1mm width iPhone 16 Pro: 71.45mm width iPhone 16 Pro Max: 77.58mm width iPhone 13 Pro: 204g weight iPhone 13 Pro Max: 238g weight iPhone 16 Pro: 194g weight iPhone 16 Pro Max: 225g weight Displays Both ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models are expected to feature larger displays than their predecessors, pushing the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max to be the biggest iPhone ever offered. There are also reportedly improvements to the underlying OLED technology in store, in addition to considerably slimmer bezels, making for a noticeable overall display upgrade. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ 6.1- or 6.7-inch display 6.3- or 6.9-inch display "Notch" TrueDepth camera array Dynamic Island Always-On Display Slimmer borders around the display Up to 1,000 nits typical max brightness Up to 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness Up to 1,200 nits typical SDR brightness Up to 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology Performance The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models are rumored to bring notable improvements in processing power, including a 3nm Apple silicon chip with support for Apple Intelligence and 33% more memory. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ A15 Bionic chip (TSMC's "N5P" 5nm process) A18 chip (TSMC's "N3E" enhanced ‌3nm‌ process) 16-core Neural Engine Enhanced neural Engine with "significantly" more cores to support Apple Intelligence more effectively Dedicated AV1 decoder 6GB memory 8GB memory Connectivity Connectivity is also due to get a significant upgrade on the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌, bolstering the device's 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ultra Wideband specifications. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Snapdragon X60 5G modem Snapdragon X75 5G modem Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity Thread networking technology First-generation Ultra Wideband chip Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (connects from 3x further away) Precision Finding for Find My friends Cameras The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models are slated to receive a range of substantial camera enhancements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor on the ultra wide camera, and a dedicated hardware button for photography and videography on the side of the device. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Capacitive "Capture Button" with force-sensitive half-press and sliding gestures to trigger photography and videography features 12-megapixel main camera 48-megapixel main camera Photonic Engine for better low light performance 1/1.65-inch main camera sensor iPhone 16 Pro‌: 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max: 1/1.14-inch main camera sensor Sony IMX-703 main camera sensor iPhone 16 Pro: Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor iPhone 16 Pro Max: Sony IMX-903 main camera sensor with stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control 7P main camera lens 8P main camera lens Telephoto camera with sensor-shift optical image stabilization Telephoto camera with larger sensor, folded tetraprism design, optical image stabilization, and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module 77mm maximum focal length 120mm maximum focal length 4P telephoto camera lens 5P telephoto camera lens 12-megapixel ultra wide camera with f/1.8 48-megapixel ultra wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 48-megapixel ProRaw support, and improved low-light performance 5P ultra wide camera lens 6P ultra wide camera lens Anti-reflective coating on camera lenses 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x optical zoom 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom 13mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, and 120mm focal length picker 12-megapixel super-high-resolution photos 24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos Smart HDR 3 Smart HDR 5 Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Night mode and Night mode portraits Improved Night mode and Night mode portraits Support for new JPEG-XL format Shoot and instantly transfer 48-megapixel ProRAW images to Mac via USB 3 Record video directly to an external drive ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording Log video recording Academy Color Encoding System Record spatial video for Apple Vision Pro Action mode for improved video stabilization Batteries and Charging The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging, sporting bigger, denser batteries and faster charging capabilities. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Setting to prevent charging above 80% Battery manufacture date, first use, and cycle count information in Settings Single-layer battery technology Stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan iPhone 13 Pro: 3,095 mAh battery iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4,352 mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro: 3,355 mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,676 mAh battery Up to 20W wired charging Up to 40W wired charging 15W charging via MagSafe 20W charging via ‌MagSafe‌ Other Features and Changes The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models will also offer support for Apple Intelligence, Apple's new suite of personal AI features, later this year, as well as satellite connectivity, Crash Detection, and more storage. ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Apple Intelligence support Emergency SOS via Satellite Microphone Upgraded microphone with improved signal-to-noise ratio and water resistance Crash Detection Improved audio quality on phone calls Lightning connector with USB 2 transfer speeds (up to 480Mb/s) USB-C port with USB 3 transfer speeds (up to 10Gb/s, 20x faster) DisplayPort support for up to 4K HDR video output Up to 1TB of storage Up to 2TB of storage Release Date The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max are expected to be announced at Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday, September 9. Pre-orders are likely to open on Friday, September 13, with launch following one week later on Friday, September 20. For more information about the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models, see our comprehensive roundup. Will It Be Worth Upgrading? The ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ was a fairly significant upgrade over the ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro, introducing a vast array of significant features including a titanium chassis, much slimmer bezels, the Action button, and a USB-C port. The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ will build on these upgrades, offering larger displays, the Capture button, improved cameras, and Apple Intelligence support. With a total of over 65 upgrades likely to be in store, many ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro users will find upgrading to an ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ model worthwhile.Related Roundup: iPhone 16 ProRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Denies Evidence of Hidden Browser Settings to UK Regulator
Apple faces allegations of misleading the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over a user interface issue in iOS related to changing the default browser, Open Web Advocacy reports. Earlier this year, reports surfaced accusing Apple of implementing a deceptive design practice in iOS that made it more difficult for users to switch their default browser if Safari was already set as the default. The issue was initially highlighted in March 2024 and was independently verified by multiple sources, including Ars Technica and the CMA. Specifically, the design hid the option to change the default browser when Safari was set as the default, while other browsers like Chrome and Firefox continued to display the option regardless of whether they were the default or not. This behavior was eventually addressed in an iOS update. Now, in a formal response to the CMA, Apple has denied that this issue ever existed. The company responded to the regulator's inquiry on August 1, 2024, stating that the allegations regarding the hidden option to change the default browser were incorrect. The response read, "This is not correct. The default browser app setting in the Safari tab is clearly visible when the user has set Safari as the default." The statement effectively denies that the behavior reported by the CMA and others had ever been present in iOS, despite the availability of screenshots, videos, and other forms of evidence supporting the claims from media outlets and industry experts. Apple has not provided an explanation for how its claim in the August response aligns with these findings, leaving open the question of whether the company's internal processes failed to verify the accuracy of its statements or whether it is actively attempting to minimize the situation. The matter could have legal implications. Under UK law, providing false or misleading information to a regulatory body such as the CMA can be considered a criminal offense. The CMA has the authority to request documentation, internal communications, and other records to verify claims made by companies under investigation. If it is determined that Apple provided false or incomplete information, the company could face penalties, including fines.Tags: Apple Antitrust, United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Samsung Kicks Off New Sale With Major Savings on Monitors, TVs, and More
Samsung is getting ready to kick off a new Discover Samsung sale soon, and today the company has a few early access discounts available to customers. The popular Smart Monitor M80D is being discounted during this sale, but you'll also find sales on storage, audio, TVs, smartphones, and wearable tech. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Samsung has its new 32-inch Smart Monitor M80D on sale today for $549.99, down from $699.99, which is a second-best price on the monitor. The display retains key features of the previous model, like USB-C charging connectivity, AirPlay 2 support, an integrated webcam, and several smart TV features that enable it to be used when not connected to a PC. $150 OFF32-inch Smart Monitor M80D for $549.99 In terms of new features, the M80D includes a Multi Control feature that allows images and text to be moved between the display and a Galaxy Book, Tablet, or Phone. You can also pair Galaxy Buds to the monitor for a spatial audio experience with head tracking, as well as guided workouts when paired with a Galaxy Watch. Monitors 49-inch Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $999.99, down from $1,299.99 34-inch OLED Curved Smart Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,099.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,799.99, down from $2,999.99 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,599.99, down from $2,499.99 TVs The Frame TV - Save up to $1,700 70-inch QLED 4K QE1C TV - $989.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,099.99, down from $1,499.99 55-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,099.99, down from $1,999.99 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,499.99, down from $2,599.99 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $2,599.99, down from $4,799.99 Galaxy Products Galaxy Z Fold6 - Save up to $1,500 with trade-in credit Galaxy Z Flip6 - Save up to $800 with trade-in credit Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $350 Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save up to $130 Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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When to Expect an AirTag 2 to Launch
Apple released the AirTag in April 2021, and the item tracking accessory has not received any hardware updates since then. Below, we recap rumors about when the second-generation AirTag is expected to be released, as well as potential new features and changes. Timing In a report today outlining his expectations for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 event, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman briefly mentioned that Apple is developing a new AirTag, but he does not expect the accessory to be released until 2025:A fresh AirTag is also in development, though Apple isn't planning a release until next year either.He did not provide any additional details about the next AirTag in the report. In October 2023, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said mass production of the second-generation AirTag had been postponed from the fourth quarter of 2024 until some point in 2025, but he did not provide a reason for the apparent change in plans. Kuo and Gurman are thus in agreement that a new AirTag is not coming until next year. Features Gurman previously said the new AirTag would feature an upgraded chip with improved location tracking. If so, the AirTag could be updated with the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that debuted in all iPhone 15 models last year. Kuo believes the new AirTag will have some kind of integration with Apple's Vision Pro headset, but he has not shared any specific details. No design changes have been rumored for the AirTag so far. Read our AirTag 2 guide for more.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 16 Pro Models Rumored to Support 4K/120 FPS Video Recording, 8K Video Allegedly Tested
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will be able to record 4K video at up to 120 FPS, according to "reliable sources" cited in a 9to5Mac report today. For comparison, all four iPhone 15 models are capable of 4K video recording at up to 60 FPS. The report adds that Apple has allegedly tested 8K video recording on the iPhone 16 Pro models, but it is unclear if this capability will be enabled. Since an 8K image is around 33 megapixels, the rumored 48-megapixel Main and Ultra Wide cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro models would be capable of 8K video recording, but the 12-megapixel Telephoto camera would not be. With the iPhone 17 Pro Max rumored to gain a 48-megapixel Telephoto camera next year, the report said 8K video recording might debut on that device instead. In addition, the report said the iPhone's built-in Camera app will finally allow you to pause and resume a singular video recording. Many other details mentioned in the report have already been rumored by other sources, including support for a new JPEG-XL image format, the Capture/Camera button supporting third-party apps, and both iPhone 16 Pro models supporting the 5x optical zoom functionality that debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro Max last year. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 series during its special event on Monday.Related Roundup: iPhone 16 ProTag: 9to5MacThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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How Much Will the iPhone 16 Cost?
Apple's next-generation iPhone 16 series is expected to launch on September 20 and will compete in a quickly evolving smartphone market, and with some notable upgrades rumored, the new models could see price changes compared to previous years. Successive iPhone models always come with new features and hardware upgrades, but Apple typically does not increase the retail prices as a result. However, that could change this year due to an increasingly competitive smartphone market, potential supply chain disruptions, and other global economic challenges. Last year saw a record high for the total cost of an ‌iPhone‌'s components, and could be a harbinger of things to come. According to one report, last year's iPhone 15 models cost more to produce than the previous iPhone 14. For example, iPhone 15 Pro Max is believed to cost Apple $558 to produce, a 12% increase over the ‌‌iPhone 14‌‌ Pro Max model released in 2022. The other models in the ‌‌iPhone 15‌‌ lineup were also subject to cost increases. The standard ‌‌iPhone 15‌‌'s components totaled $423, a 16% increase compared to the ‌‌iPhone 14‌‌. The ‌‌iPhone 15‌‌ Plus is calculated at $442, a 10% increase over its predecessor, while the ‌‌iPhone 15 Pro‌‌ grew by 8% to $523. Despite the increased costs, Apple did not increase the retail prices of any of its ‌‌iPhone‌‌ 15 models last year. However, Tokyo-based research company Fomalhaut Techno Solutions believes that Apple's bottom line will be impacted if the company continues to absorb the impact of increased production costs. That could see Apple choose to hike the retail prices of this year's ‌iPhone 16‌ series. Speculation about a price hike is also due to a bump in hardware components required to support Apple intelligence. Apple is expected to increase the RAM in the standard ‌iPhone 16‌ models to 8GB, up from 6GB in the previous versions. On the other hand, Apple will be wary of hiking prices in the face of the increased cost of living, as well as recent market challenges in Asia that have seen falling sales. For example, ‌iPhone 15‌ resellers in China have become increasingly dependent on promotional discounts to move stock, indicating Apple's latest ‌iPhone‌ generation is struggling to achieve the same popularity as previous models in China. Additionally, the design of the ‌iPhone 16‌ is not expected to change significantly, making it even harder to justify a price increase. Apple is also mass producing iPhone 16 Pro models in India for the first time as it looks to diversify production beyond China, which could potentially result in cost savings. According to a report by The Economic Times, the ‌iPhone‌ maker is anticipated to reduce production expenses by 10% through manufacturing Pro models in India. However, despite these savings, consumers may not see lower prices, as taxes and component costs could well keep retail prices steady. We don't know with complete certainty what prices Apple will set for its next-generation ‌iPhone‌ models. But it's worth noting that if the starting price of the standard ‌iPhone 16‌ model remains unchanged ($799), it will have the same starting price as the ‌iPhone‌ 12, which was released in 2020. That said, Apple could remove certain configuration options so that customers are essentially forced to pay more, as it did with the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max last year. Prior to the ‌iPhone 15‌ release, speculation circulated that the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max might have a higher starting price of $1,199, up from the ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro Max's $1,099 base price. This prediction proved partially correct, but for a different reason than expected. Apple didn't raise the price outright – instead, it removed the lowest storage option of 128GB for the Pro Max model. As a result, the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max now starts at 256GB of storage, priced at $1,199 – the same amount Apple previously charged for the 256GB ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro Max. So while the price-per-gigabyte remained consistent with the previous generation, the entry price increased. Apple could adopt the same strategy for the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌. According to a new TrendForce report, this time Apple is expected to offer both the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max with a minimum of 256GB storage, doing away with the 128GB starting option on its smaller Pro model for the first time. iPhone 16 Launch Month Is Here: Here's Everything We Know Apple will debut the new ‌iPhone‌ series on Monday, September 9 at a special event, dubbed "It's Glowtime." For all the details of what we can expect from the four new ‌iPhone 16‌ models, be sure to check out our dedicated iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro roundups.Related Roundups: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Gurman: New AirPods Max and Apple TV Unlikely to Be Announced at September Apple Event
New versions of the AirPods Max and Apple TV may not debut at Apple's upcoming "It's Glowtime" event, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today suggested. In a report detailing some final expectations for the September 9 Apple event, Gurman said that the company is still working on a new version of the ‌AirPods Max‌ with new color options and a USB-C port instead of Lightning. This product refresh has been rumored for some time, but with plenty of ‌AirPods Max‌ inventory still in stock, Gurman suggested that the new model may not arrive until later. Likewise, Apple has apparently been working on an updated ‌Apple TV‌ that was originally supposed to launch earlier this year. With no sign of the new model and stable inventory of the current model, Gurman says that "a new version isn't on the immediate horizon." The new ‌AirPods Max‌ are not expected to feature the H2 chip introduced in September 2022 or features like Adaptive Audio. Gurman previously said that the changes are expected to be so minor that the refreshed device will still be considered to be first-generation ‌AirPods Max‌. Whenever it comes out, the next ‌Apple TV‌ is rumored to feature a faster processor than the current A15 Bionic chip, and even lower pricing. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that the next ‌Apple TV‌ could have a sub-$100 starting priceRelated Roundups: AirPods Max, Apple TVTags: 2024 AirPods Max, Apple TV, Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Caution), Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forums: AirPods, Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.Please note these new dates and requirements: October 16, 2024: Trader status will be required to submit app updates. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review. February 17, 2025: Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU until trader status is provided and verified. Learn what a trader is and how to enter your status

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Windows 365 at three years: Customer-centric solutions for security, management and productivity
You have navigated the complex and changing realities of the hybrid workplace, found new ways to move aspects of your business to the cloud, and kept employees and critical business operations connected and running in a challenging cyber security environment. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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New ways to get creative with Microsoft Designer, powered by AI
Every creative process begins with an idea—and that idea starts with you. Today we’re announcing that the Microsoft Designer app is now generally available with a personal Microsoft account, with new features that help you create and edit like never before. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Reynatis Interview: Creative Producer TAKUMI, Scenario Writer Kazushige Nojima, and Composer Yoko Shimomura discuss the game, coffee, and more
Later this month on September 27th, NIS America will release FuRyu’s action RPG Reynatis for Switch, Steam, PS5, and PS4 … Continue reading ""

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Melvor Idle joins the Green Game Jam 2024 to promote small positive environmental changes
I am going to take a break from bringing you mobile news peppered with just god-awful jokes to remind everyone that the world is burning. And we like the world, it's where all our games are. Teaming up with Playing for the Planet Alliance, Jagex and Games by Malcs have signed up for the 5th Edition of Green Game Jam with Melvor Idle. [Read more]

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku’, Plus New Releases, Sales, and Good-Byes
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 6th, 2024. Well, this is the last one. You’ll … Continue reading ""

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Steam Deck Weekly: NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. If you missed my Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 Steam … Continue reading "Steam Deck Weekly: NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games"

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Strap on your goggles and fancy hat as steampunk comes to Kakele Online
As an avid fan of MMORPGs - any excuse to shout out Final Fantasy XIV - I am also excited when we get more content added to the title. Since launching in around 2020, Kakele Online has built up a community of over 10,000 active players, a number I am sure will be boosted with the announcement of a new update. [Read more]

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‘NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition’ Headlines October 2024’s New Apple Arcade Releases With Three App Store Greats
Apple just announced October 2024’s new Apple Arcade games with NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition as the headliner. Following yesterday’s news … Continue reading ""

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The 10 Best PlayStation 1 Games on Nintendo Switch – SwitchArcade Special
Well here it is, friends. This will be the last of my retro game eShop lists, mostly because I am … Continue reading ""

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Emio – The Smiling Man’, Plus Today’s New Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 5th, 2024. Thursday already, eh? Where does the time … Continue reading ""

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Razer Kishi Ultra Mobile Controller Review – The Best Mobile Controller in 2024?
Back in April, the Razer Nexus (Free) app on iOS and Android was updated with support added for an unannounced … Continue reading ""

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The 10 Best Game Boy Advance & Nintendo DS Games on Nintendo Switch – SwitchArcade Special
In the latest look at retro game offerings on the Nintendo Switch, I’ve opted to take a different approach. You … Continue reading "The 10 Best Game Boy Advance & Nintendo DS Games on Nintendo Switch – SwitchArcade Special"

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‘Total War: Empire’ Is Coming to iOS and Android This Fall From Feral Interactive
Feral Interactive’s tease seemingly was about Total War: Empire from Creative Assembly and SEGA because the developer just announced that … Continue reading ""

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‘Balatro’ Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26th
Balatro from developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack is finally coming to mobile later this month on iOS, Android, and also … Continue reading ""

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Check Out The Latest Events In ‘Marvel Future Fight’ & ‘Marvel Contest of Champions’
It has been pointed out to me that perhaps I could be fairer to other Marvel games. I’m always covering … Continue reading "Check Out The Latest Events In ‘Marvel Future Fight’ & ‘Marvel Contest of Champions’"

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NFL Retro Bowl 25, Monster Train+, and Puzzle Sculpt Release Today on Apple Arcade Alongside Major Game Updates This Week
Beginning today, Apple will have released one new Apple Vision Pro game, one App Store Great, and upgrading an App … Continue reading ""

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September will be a clash of the titans for Pokemon Go as Dynamax content heats up
Pokemon Go has gotten a lot bigger with Dynamax Pokemon arriving, but that is just the tip of a huge iceberg. September is blitzing through the gears in terms of new content, and you will need a Dynamax friend by your side to survive. [Read more]

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The Best Switch Visual Novels and Adventure Games in 2024 – From Fata Morgana and VA-11 Hall-A to Famicom Detective Club and Gnosia
After tackling the best party games on Switch in 2024, the recent release of Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom … Continue reading ""

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Ace Attorney Investigations Collection’, Plus New Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 4th, 2024. The long summer has more or less … Continue reading ""

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The Best ‘Marvel Snap’ Meta Decks – September 2024 Edition
Let’s dive in earlier this month to make up for last month’s slightly late edition. A new month and season … Continue reading ""

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‘Foxy’s Football Islands’ Offers Up Something Very Different on Mobile
Mobile games don’t have to make sense, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of a franchise that sees players catapulting … Continue reading ""

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Steam Deck Review (in Progress) – GOTY Contender, but Play It Elsewhere for Now
While most fans have been looking forward to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 or basically a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: … Continue reading ""

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Swing Into ‘Marvel Snap’ With The Amazing Spider-Season
With August in the rear-view mirror, taking the Young Avengers with it, we’re about due for another season in Marvel … Continue reading ""

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TRAGsoft announces a roguelike creature-taming adventure with Coromon: Rogue Planet
Since moving to Switch, the Pokemon games have been floundering for me. Others might disagree, as it is their right, but I started looking elsewhere. One of the so-called clones that gripped me was Coromon; I found it quite fun. It seems I wasn't the only one, as it's had enough success to spawn a spin-off: Coromon: Rogue Planet. [Read more]

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Castlevania Dominus Collection’, Plus Today’s Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 3rd, 2024. In today’s article, I have a few … Continue reading ""

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‘Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home’ iOS Review – A Great Start, but Needs More Work
Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home has been a very interesting game to follow pre-release. I say this not only because … Continue reading ""

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‘Gunship Battle: Total Warfare’ Launches Massive Sky Ace Update
Summer holidays might be over, but fans of Gunship Battle: Total Warfare are still in for a treat as Joycity … Continue reading ""

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Customers may encounter errors while using the editor.
Sep 9, 07:52 EDTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue.

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SMS Delivery Delays to MTN Network in South Africa
Sep 9, 04:51 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN network in South Africa. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Possible issues when adding a domain on Cloudflare
Sep 9, 08:19 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers: a transient error upon attempting to add a domain via Dashboard.Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Inbound Call Failures to a Subset of Twilio Colombia Phone Numbers
Sep 8, 23:21 PDTInvestigating - We are observing . We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Network Performance Issues in Melbourne
Sep 9, 03:57 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Network Performance in Melbourne.We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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MUC (Munich) on 2024-09-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 9, 00:00 - 04:00 UTCSep 8, 23:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MUC (Munich) datacenter on 2024-09-09 between 00:00 and 04:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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SMS Delivery Delays to MCI Network in Iran
Sep 8, 15:55 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MCI Network in Iran. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Sep 8, 02:16 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Orange Network in Cameroon
Sep 8, 00:46 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Issues passing Challenge Pages and Turnstile in Chile
Sep 8, 04:00 UTCResolved - Between Sep 8th 4:00AM UTC and Sep 8th 9:40AM UTC, visitors may have experienced issues passing Challenge Pages and Turnstile challenges in Chile. Users may have been unable to complete a challenge, resulting in failure to proceed.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Orange Network in Cameroon
Sep 7, 20:42 PDTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. This incident has been resolved.Sep 7, 18:46 PDTUpdate - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 7, 17:46 PDTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 1 or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 7, 13:46 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 7, 11:55 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 7, 11:00 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Orange network in Cameroon. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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UPDATE: Google Compute Engine (GCE) VM instance creation/ deletion operations, Google Cloud Dataflow and Cloud Build are failing in the asia-northeast region.
Incident began at 2024-09-07 04:38 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Google Compute Engine (GCE) VM instance creation/ deletion operations, Google Cloud Dataflow and Cloud Build are failing in the asia-northeast region. Description: Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering teams. We do not have an ETA for mitigation at this point. We will provide more information by Saturday, 2024-09-07 07:30 US/Pacific. Diagnosis: GCE Customers impacted by this issue may experience "Internal error. Please try again or contact Google Support. (Code: '-1343002181035865699')" while attempting instance creation. Cloud Build customers may observe their builds not being executed. Google Cloud Dataflow customers are unable to create jobs or scale existing jobs. Workaround: Customers may attempt their GCVE, Cloud Build and Cloud Dataflow operations in other region. Affected products: Cloud Build, Cloud Developer Tools, Google Cloud Dataflow, Google Compute EngineAffected locations: Tokyo (asia-northeast1)

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Service Issue – Object Storage
Sep 7, 07:51 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting the Object Storage service. During this time, users may experience connection timeouts and errors with this service.

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FRA (Frankfurt) on 2024-09-06
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 6, 23:00 UTC  -  Sep 7, 03:00 UTCSep 6, 17:52 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter between 2024-09-06 23:00 and 2024-09-07 03:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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SMS Delivery Delays to DiGi Network in Malaysia
Sep 6, 07:07 PDTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DiGi network in Malaysia. This incident has been resolved.Sep 6, 06:42 PDTMonitoring - We are observing a recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DiGi network in Malaysia. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 6, 05:06 PDTUpdate - We continue to experience SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DiGi network in Malaysia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 6, 04:04 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DiGi network in Malaysia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 8, 22:00 PDT  -  Sep 9, 06:00 PDTSep 5, 23:52 PDTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 September 2024 at 22:00 PDT until 09 September 2024 at 06:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from AT&T United States handsets via United States short codes.

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SMS Delivery Delays To A Subset of Twilio Phone Numbers In Australia and MMS Delivery Delays To and From Australia Handset
Sep 5, 21:45 PDTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays to a subset of Twilio phone numbers in Australia and MMS delivery delays to and from Australia handset. This incident has been resolved.Sep 5, 20:51 PDTUpdate - We are continuing to monitor for any further issues.Sep 5, 19:53 PDTUpdate - We are observing recovery in both SMS delivery delays to a subset of Twilio phone numbers In Australia and MMS delivery delays to and from Australia handset. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 5, 18:06 PDTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in both SMS delivery delays to a subset of Twilio phone numbers In Australia and MMS delivery delays to and from Australia handset. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 5, 16:02 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to a subset of Twilio phone numbers In Australia and MMS delivery delays to and from Australia handset. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 5, 15:07 PDTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Sep 5, 15:06 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS / MMS delivery failures sending to a subset of Twilio numbers in Australia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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AMS (Amsterdam) on 2024-09-06
Sep 6, 04:16 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Sep 6, 04:12 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2024-09-06 between 04:15 and 08:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Issue with Stream service for PAYGO customers
Sep 6, 03:44 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts some Stream customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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New Zealand SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 8, 04:00 - 05:00 PDTSep 5, 20:07 PDTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 September 2024 at 04:00 PDT until 08 September 2024 at 05:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from New Zealand handsets.

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Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro Chip 14″ Laptop for $1,499 + free shipping
That's the best price we've seen for this build, and the lowest price we could find now by $150. Buy Now at eBay

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Silver – G19E2LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Silver – G19E2LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Open-Box Apple iPad Air 13″ M2 256GB WiFi Tablet (2024) for $653 + free shipping
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Apple 32GB DDR4 Memory Module for $134 + free shipping
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Apple 16GB DDR4 Memory Module for $77 + free shipping
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Apple Mac mini Coffee Lake i7 Desktop PC (2018) for $347 + free shipping
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Apple MacBook Air M1 13″ Laptop (2020) for $649
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Green – G19J6LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Green – G19J6LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 8‑Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet – Silver – G12Q0LL/A – $1,389.00
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Silver – G19E4LL/A – $2,119.00
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – G1987LL/A – $1,779.00
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Purple – G19Q2LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Purple – G19Q2LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Blue – G19K0LL/A – $1,439.00
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Blue – G19L3LL/A – $1,779.00
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