You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But with more solid options available now than ever before, the choice isn’t always so cut-and-dry. If you know you want an iPhone, your decision-making process is a bit easier (and you’ve got brand new ones to consider… Continue reading The best smartphones to buy in 2024
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Apple AirPods 4 don’t come with a cable to charge them
The new AirPods that Apple just announced at its iPhone 16 event come with cases that have USB-C ports, but they will not ship with USB-C charging cables in the box. As 9to5Mac has noticed, the new devices’ official page states that USB-C charge cables are sold separately for both the basic AirPods 4 and… Continue reading Apple AirPods 4 don’t come with a cable to charge them
iPhone 16 Pro hands-on: How does a faux camera control button feel so real?
Apple’s latest attempt to slightly differentiate the iPhone 16 series is… a faux button it’s calling Camera Control. But unlike last year’s new button, this one doesn’t actually physically depress, and uses a mix of sensors and haptic feedback to simulate the sensation of movement. And in my brief hands-on right after Apple’s iPhone 16… Continue reading iPhone 16 Pro hands-on: How does a faux camera control button feel so real?
Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event: Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, iOS 18 and more
September is here and, like clockwork, so are new iPhones. Apple unveiled its latest iPhone models at an event in Cupertino today, and as expected, the iPhone 16 handsets are largely iterative of last year’s models. While the smartphones, standard and Pro versions, took center stage, Apple also showed off the new Apple Watch Series 10, two new pairs… Continue reading Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event: Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, iOS 18 and more
How to pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 10
The first bit of hardware news Apple dropped during the It’s Glowtime iPhone 16 launch event on Monday was about the Apple Watch Series 10. The headline here is the larger screen — now bumped up to 42 or 46mm — paired with an overall thinner design. Our own Billy Steele and Cherlynn Low were… Continue reading How to pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 10
Engadget Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 was the star of the iPhone 16 launch
In this bonus episode, Devindra and Engadget Contributing Reporter Kris Holt break down everything new (and not so new) in the iPhone 16 lineup. Is Apple Intelligence alone enough to entice iPhone owners to upgrade? Does anyone actually need the camera button? And why are we so intrigued by the Apple Watch Series 10 (which… Continue reading Engadget Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 was the star of the iPhone 16 launch
How to pre-order the new iPhone 16 from the Apple Store
Two of Engadget’s own headed to Cupertino on Monday to witness the reveal of Apple’s new hardware at the 2024 iPhone 16 launch event. Cherlynn Low and Billy Steele brought us live commentary and a number of hands-on sessions with the latest devices. There are four new handsets in total: the iPhone 16 and the… Continue reading How to pre-order the new iPhone 16 from the Apple Store
Apple invents its own version of Google Lens called Visual Intelligence
Apple has introduced a new feature called Visual Intelligence with the iPhone 16. From the demo that Apple showed as part of its September 2024 event, it seems like Visual Intelligence is Apple’s version of Google lens. The new feature is activated by a brand new touch-sensitive button on the right side of the device… Continue reading Apple invents its own version of Google Lens called Visual Intelligence
Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event so far
September is here and, like clockwork, so are new iPhones. Apple unveiled its latest iPhone models at an event in Cupertino today, and as expected, the iPhone 16 handsets are largely iterative of last year’s models. While the smartphones took center stage (per usual), Apple also showed off the newest version of the Apple Watch,… Continue reading Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event so far
Apple’s AirPods Pro update turns them into a clinical grade hearing aid
Apple was very busy when it came to AirPods announcements this week. Alongside new fourth-generation AirPods (and an ANC option) and updated AirPods Max, it’s also giving attention to the AirPods Pro, with a focus on hearing health. This encompasses prevention, with levels limited by default and a noise app to measure exactly how noisy… Continue reading Apple’s AirPods Pro update turns them into a clinical grade hearing aid