Apple Event 2023
Apple’s iPhone event kicks off September 12, 2023, at Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino. TechCrunch reporters will be on the ground to cover everything announced including the new iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9.
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Apple executives break down AirPods’ new features
AirPods only got a passive mention during the keynote at Apple’s event. It’s understandable — the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 (and Ultra 2) were center stage. Besides, the headphones didn’t get the same manner of hardware updates. As a press release issued after the event confirmed, the biggest physical change to the…
The first Apple Watch Ultra was a bold device, in more ways than one. Chief among them may well be the company’s decision to approach a relatively niche market. That’s…
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Apple Watch Series 9 review
It’s hard to know the right time to upgrade. It’s a question I get a lot, having done this job for as long as I have. It’s the double-edged sword of FOMO: wanting to get your hands on the latest thing as soon as possible, while worrying that next year’s model will just be that…
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Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max goes to Disneyland
Since 2014, I’ve been reviewing Apple’s latest iPhones at Disneyland. The rationale was, and is, simple: Instead of lab tests, do my best to get a feeling for what these devices will be like to use for people and families in a real-world scenario. Disneyland offers the ability to test the capabilities of the battery,…
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AirPods Pro get USB-C and a few new tricks
No name change. The AirPods Pro 2 are still the AirPods Pro 2. Apple’s high-end earbuds got the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it treatment during last week’s iPhone 15 event. In fact, I both blinked and missed it, while headsdown on a news story. My suspicion is the company’s failure to give the buds much stage time is a…
If you’d bought Apple shares instead of iPhones, you’d now have $147,000
What would happen if, instead of buying the newest iPhone every time Apple launches one, you bought that same amount of Apple stock? There is a tweet floating around saying…
Apple announced the iPhone 15 series with a USB-C port in place of Lightning at its Wonderlust event on September 12. Last year, the Dynamic Island was exclusive to the…
Apple Event 2023: Everything you need to know about iPhone 15, Apple Watch, USB-C connector
Didn’t have time to tune in live to the Apple Event 2023? That’s ok — we’re here to bring you the most important parts.
Apple’s switch to USB-C resurfaces the need to label the cables
Apple finally switched to the USB-C port with the iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event. While having a ubiquitous port for all phones (and most other gadgets) is a…
Apple’s iPhone 15 feels like a refined flagship with smart camera improvements
Apple’s iPhone 15 has a new design that includes more rounded edges and the introduction of the Dynamic Island to a non-Pro phone for the first time.
Apple confirmed in its iPhone press release that iOS 17 will be released as a free software update on Monday, September 18, 2023.
iPhone 15 prohibitively expensive in India despite local manufacturing
When Apple begins selling the iPhone 15 models in India next week, it will supposedly be offering units that were locally assembled in the country. Apple, like every other smartphone maker,…
Hands-on with the pink Apple Watch Series 9 and ultra-er Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple launched its latest Apple Watch models today, including an Apple Watch Series 9 and a new Apple Watch Ultra 2. The new watches come with all new processors —…
The ring/silent switch has been on the iPhone since the very first one was announced in 2007 by Steve Jobs, but now the writing is on the wall for the…
Apple adds USB 3 speeds to iPhone 15 Pro but you won’t get those out of the box
Apple added the USB-C to the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro. The company said that the Pro models would get up to 10 gigabits per second. However, you…
Apple introduced a USB-C port to the iPhone 15, finally ditching the Lightning connector. However, the company is introducing a slew of accessories for fast charging speeds or data transfer…
iPhone 15 Pro Max gets 5x optical telephoto lens and other treats for photo lovers
At Apple’s event today, the phone maker showed off its new iPhone 15 Pro Max, with its flagship camera capabilities. Sure, Pixel owners might giggle to themselves, muttering something about…
Slipped at the end of its announcements for a new line of iPhones, Apple revealed two new tiers for iCloud+, its cloud storage subscription. Now subscribers can store 6 terabytes…
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro will capture 3D ‘spatial videos’ for the Apple Vision Pro
Apple announced today it has a new iPhone feature that will tie into its brand-new mixed-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. With the newly announced iPhone 15 Pro, you’ll now…
Apart from bringing the USB-C port to the iPhone 15 series, Apple has also introduced the port to the AirPods Pro. The company said at the Wonderlust event today that…
Apple launches the A17 Pro chip with a completely redesigned GPU
To nobody’s surprise, Apple unveiled its latest generation of iPhones at its “Wonderlust” event today, and while the standard iPhone 15 is still powered by Apple’s A16 chip, the iPhone…
With the iPhone 15, Apple is launching a new service, Roadside Assistance via satellite, in partnership with AAA. Building on the Emergency SOS and Find My via satellite features introduced…
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro arrives in titanium with USB-C, starting at $999
It’s the “most Pro iPhone we’ve ever created,” according to Apple. The body is built from grade 5 titanium, which is stronger and lighter. The bezel, meanwhile, has been shrunk.…
Apple’s ‘Find My’ app makes it easier to find your friends on iPhone 15
Apple’s iPhone was the first smartphone to introduce Ultra Wideband capabilities, which made it easier to find lost items — like your car keys attached to an AirTag hidden in…
Apple ditches the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C after exactly 11 years
On September 12, 2012, Apple said farewell to its clunky 15-pin connector and brought in a sleek, smooth, reversible 8-pin connector called the Lightning plug. It served the Apple ecosystem…
Apple Watch Series 9 is the company’s first carbon-neutral product
In addition to the usual spec bumps and new bands, Apple had another announcement to make at the launch of its Series 9 Watch.
Apple’s newly launched Apple Watch Series 9 devices feature a new process, the S9, with beefier hardware than its predecessor.
With double tap, you can interact with your Apple Watch when your other hand is busy
Apple just introduced the faster, more capable Apple Watch Series 9, which features a new gesture called “double tap.”
At today’s Apple Event 2023 in Cupertino, the company announced you can get your Apple Watch Series 9 in pink.
Siri gains access to health data, adds on-device processing on Apple Watch Series 9
Announced at the Apple Event 2023, Apple Watch Series 9 is bringing some Siri improvement, including the ability to access health data through Siri.
