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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen Set for October 13 Launch with A19 Chip and Siri AI
technology4 days ago

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen Set for October 13 Launch with A19 Chip and Siri AI

Apple is set to unveil a new Apple TV 4K on October 13, 2026, alongside a smart home hub and updated HomePod mini. The new streaming device, which has not been updated since 2022, is expected to feature a significant hardware upgrade to an A19-class chip and the integration of the new Siri AI assistant. While the external design remains unchanged, the internal improvements aim to bring the device up to date with Apple's latest software ecosystem, including Wi-Fi 7 support and enhanced content recommendations. This launch is part of a broader fall product cycle that includes the iPhone Duo and other smart home devices.

via 9to5Mac|
#a19-chip#apple-event#apple-tv-4k
iPhone Duo Tightens the Gap, Forcing the iPad mini to Evolve
gadgets28 days ago

iPhone Duo Tightens the Gap, Forcing the iPad mini to Evolve

Apple’s iPhone Duo—a 7.6-inch phone/tablet hybrid—gets closer to the iPad mini in use with iOS 27 tweaks, a right-side dock, and Pencil compatibility, while the 8.4-inch iPad mini remains a creator-friendly canvas with its magnetic Pencil attachment. At roughly $2,000 for the Duo and about $700 for the mini, Apple faces a need to clearly differentiate the two, potentially via an M-series mini, a folding keyboard accessory, or built-in Pencil storage. The piece views the Duo as a sign Apple is returning to innovative momentum, but the iPad mini will need a bold new direction to truly evolve in a Duo-dominated lineup.

via Gizmodo|
#apple-event#apple-pencil#gadgets
AirPods 5 Brings Stronger ANC, Longer Battery, and a Cheaper Price Than AirPods 4
gadgets28 days ago

AirPods 5 Brings Stronger ANC, Longer Battery, and a Cheaper Price Than AirPods 4

Apple unveiled AirPods 5 at its Surprise and Shine event in two ANC‑equipped models. The $129 base version ships without a wireless charging case, while the $149 model adds wireless charging and a Find My speaker. Apple says the 5’s ANC is 1.5x better than AirPods 4 with ANC, and the wireless‑charging version delivers about 5 hours of battery life with ANC (one hour more than the base). AirPods 4 cases work with AirPods 5. There’s no Ultra Wideband (no Precision Finding). Sound reportedly has more bass and punchier mids, though a full review is pending; AirPods Pro 3 remains the top choice for best ANC overall.

via Gizmodo|
#airpods#apple#apple-event
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max hands-on: pro camera controls and a sleeker Dynamic Island
tech1 month ago

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max hands-on: pro camera controls and a sleeker Dynamic Island

The Verge’s hands-on with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max shows a design similar to the 17 Pro but with color-matched glass and four color options (black, silver, glacier blue, burgundy). Key additions include a variable-aperture main camera with four stops (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0) and new pro controls in the native camera app (manual shutter speed, white balance, focus with peaking). The Dynamic Island is smaller and can display three Live Activities at once. Preorders start September 12 ahead of a September 18 release, with prices starting at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max.

via The Verge|
#apple#apple-event#cameras
iPhone 18 Pro Could Slash Fast-Charge Time by 25%
technology1 month ago

iPhone 18 Pro Could Slash Fast-Charge Time by 25%

A leak based on iOS 27 charging optimizer settings suggests the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could charge about 33% faster than the iPhone 17, potentially cutting a typical fast-charge time by roughly 25%; the standard iPhone 18 is said to share the faster rate, while the first foldable iPhone would not; further charging improvements are anticipated with future models as Apple prepares to unveil the lineup at its event.

via MacRumors|
#apple-event#charging#fast-charging
iPhone 18 Pro Sets a New Battery Benchmark as Duo Arrives with Foldable Power
technology1 month ago

iPhone 18 Pro Sets a New Battery Benchmark as Duo Arrives with Foldable Power

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and its foldable iPhone Duo, touting the largest battery-life jump in iPhone history thanks to a new internal battery design, a more efficient A20 Pro chip, and software tweaks. On spec, the iPhone 18 Pro rises to 33 hours of streaming video (vs. 30 hours on the iPhone 17 Pro), and the 18 Pro Max to 40 hours (vs. 35 hours on the 17 Pro Max). A real-world mixed-use benchmark shows about 24 hours for the 18 Pro; non-eSIM (international) models lose ~2 hours. The Duo, with dual batteries, lists 26 hours on the inner display and 37 hours on the outer display, with inner-display use roughly on par with the 17 Pro. Preorders for the 18 Pro begin soon, while the Duo hits shelves October 23.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-event#battery-life#iphone-17-pro
Oil crosses $100 as U.S. stocks slip at the open
finance1 month ago

Oil crosses $100 as U.S. stocks slip at the open

U.S. stocks opened lower as oil surged to $100 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns and bets on a September Fed rate hike (about a 60% chance for 25 bps). The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell in early trading as Brent topped $100 and WTI hovered near $95. Chewy posted in-line results, Apple kicked off its annual iPhone event, and traders watched U.S.–Canada tariffs and Middle East tensions weigh on energy prices.

via Yahoo Finance|
#apple-event#chewy#fed-rate-hike
Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Debut in China After Other Markets
technology1 month ago

Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Debut in China After Other Markets

Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra is reportedly planned for mainland China after other markets due to limited initial inventory and regional allocation, with hinge and display durability tests contributing to potential delays. While Bloomberg's Gurman has suggested a launch around the iPhone 18 Pro window, a staggered China rollout remains possible, and official details are expected at Apple's September 9 event.

via MacRumors|
#apple-event#china-launch#foldable-iphone
Huawei and Xiaomi unveil premium foldables as Apple edges closer
technology1 month ago

Huawei and Xiaomi unveil premium foldables as Apple edges closer

Huawei and Xiaomi unveiled flagship foldables ahead of Apple’s anticipated launch, with Huawei’s Mate XT2 folding twice to a tablet-sized display powered by a Kirin 9050 Pro and a redesigned hinge, plus a privacy screen; Xiaomi revealed the 18 Fold, a slim 'medium-fold' device that runs Xiaomi’s XRing O3 AI processor and supports three apps side by side. Prices: Mate XT2 from 19,999 to 24,999 yuan; Xiaomi 18 Fold from 10,999 to 14,999 yuan. The move signals intensified competition in China’s premium smartphone market as Apple looms, while Huawei remains barred in the U.S.

via NBC News|
#apple-event#foldable-phones#huawei-mate-xt2