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This is when you can get iOS 16 and watchOS 9

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Apple makes a multitude of changes with iOS 16.
After months of beta testing, iOS 16 is finally coming to your iPhone.
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After months of beta testing, Apple on Wednesday confirmed September 12, 2022, as the final release date for iOS 16 and watchOS 9. The upcoming releases will add several new features to iPhone and Apple Watch.

Apple Watch SE 2 packs all the features you’d want from a budget smartwatch

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2022 Apple Watch SE features overview
The new Apple Watch SE is faster...and cheaper!
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At its Far Out event, Apple announced the updated Apple Watch SE 2. The new model shares some of the core features of the Apple Watch Series 8, including the S8 SiP.

Despite the upgrades, the 2022 Apple Watch SE is cheaper than the model it replaces.

Apple Store goes down ahead of ‘Far Out’ iPhone 14 event

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Apple Store down Far Out event
You can now only access Apple's online store after the 'Far Out' event.
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Apple’s online store went down Wednesday morning, a few hours ahead of the iPhone 14 event. The company typically makes its store inaccessible a few hours before any event or new hardware launch.

Besides the iPhone 14 series, Apple is expected to announce three new Apple Watch models and the AirPods Pro 2.

Brazil orders Apple to stop selling iPhones without a charger in the box

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In some lighting, the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro looks OK. In others, not so much.
Brazil bans sale of iPhones without a bundled power adapter.
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Brazil’s Justice Ministry has ordered Apple to stop selling iPhones without a power adapter in the box in the country. Additionally, it fined the company R$ 12.275 million (US$2.35 million).

The sales ban extends to all iPhones available in the country, including iPhone 12 and newer models.

M2 MacBook Pro proves irresistible after $200 discount

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The 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro supports up to 24GB of fast unified memory and 100GB/s of memory bandwidth for major multitasking.
M2 MacBook Pro is down to its lowest ever price.
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You can score Apple’s M2 MacBook Pro with a whopping $200 discount on Amazon right now. The entry-level variant is off by $150, while the 512GB storage configuration is $200 down from its MSRP.

Since its launch, this is among the lowest prices we have tracked for the M2 MacBook Pro.

iPhone 14 could use iPhone 13 Pro’s more powerful A15 Bionic chip

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The A15 Bionic chip powers iPhone 13.
iPhone 13 Pro's A15 Bionic chip could power the iPhone 14 as well.
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A new report again corroborates rumors of the non-Pro iPhone 14 models featuring an enhanced A15 Bionic chip from 2021. The upcoming iPhones could use the same configuration as the A15 Bionic inside last year’s iPhone 13 Pro.

Apple typically uses the same A-series chip across its latest iPhones. This year though, it is reserving the best for the Pro models, which will get a new processor.

Apple Watch Pro renders reveal new physical button

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Apple Watch Pro CAD render
Apple Watch Pro could have an extra physical button.
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Purported CAD renders of the Apple Watch Pro appeared online Monday, giving us a clear look at the rumored high-end wearable’s design. The renders show a new physical key on the left side of the watch.

The rugged Apple Watch variant will be aimed at athletes and endurance sports.

UPDATE: The Apple Watch Ultra was announced on September 7, and the leaked CAD drawings turned out 100% accurate. Read our preview of the smartwatch for all the details. 

Alleged AirPods Pro 2 charging case CAD renders leak

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AirPods Pro 2 CAD render
AirPods Pro 2's charging case CAD renders show speaker holes and a lanyard attachment hole.
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CAD renders supposedly of the AirPods Pro 2 charging case appeared online Friday, revealing some changes potentially coming to Apple’s noise-canceling earbuds. They show an opening for a lanyard attachment as well as speaker holes that could make misplaced AirPods Pro easier to locate.

Apple might announce the second-gen AirPods Pro alongside the iPhone 14 at its Far Out event on September 7.

Verizon could bundle Apple One with its most expensive plan

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Verizon's most expensive 5G plan could soon bundle Apple One for free.
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Verizon could soon become the first U.S. carrier to bundle an Apple One subscription for free with one of its plans. The network operator reportedly plans to announce the offer alongside the iPhone 14 series.

Apple One subscription pricing starts at $14.95 per month in the United States for a single user.

M1 Max MacBook Pro drops to its most affordable price ever

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Apple preps subscription service for iPhone, Mac and more
M1 Max MacBook Pro is down to its lowest price.
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Apple’s powerful yet portable M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is discounted by a hefty $400 on Amazon. This is the lowest price the machine has been available for in the last month.

Given the fantastic deal, it is unlikely to last for long.

Apple’s most affordable iPad drops to lowest price yet [Update: It’s back!]

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The 10.2-inch iPad deal you have been waiting for is here.
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Apple’s entry-level 10.2-inch iPad is even more affordable at Best Buy after a $49.01 discount. That amazing price — previously available on Amazon, but no longer — brings down the price to just $279.99.

This marks a return to the lowest price we have tracked on the 10.2-inch iPad.

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Apple TV 4K drops to its lowest price again

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Apple TV 4K
Grab the set-top streamer at this irresistible price.
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In the market for a new streaming device? The 2021 Apple TV 4K is once again down to its lowest price on Amazon, making it the perfect time to pick one up.

Apple’s streaming box retails for $179, but you can get it for $119.99 after a massive 33% discount.

Massive Truecaller for iPhone update promises significantly better spam call detection

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Truecaller for iPhone
Truecaller for iPhone can now identify spam callers up to 10x more reliably.
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Truecaller is rolling out a new update for its iPhone app that has been completely reworked from the ground up. The company now promises 10x better identification of spam calls.

Truecaller has never worked as reliably on iPhones as it does on Android. The company aims to finally solve this issue for good with its latest app update.

iPhone 14 Pro ultra-wide camera might surprise with its low-light performance

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Why the iPhone 14 looks like the iPhone 12
iPhone 14 Pro could be a beast in the camera department.
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Apple could use a bigger ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 14 Pro models. Apart from a significant jump in component cost, the bigger sensor should help improve low-light image quality.

The company is already rumored to use a larger 48MP primary camera on the Pro iPhones this year.

2021 MacBook Pro is way more affordable after $400 discount

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Apple preps subscription service for iPhone, Mac and more
Buy a 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro right now and save $400.
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Looking to buy a new 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro? Amazon has discounted both Macs by a whopping $400 and is selling them at their lowest price ever.

Amazon is unlikely to offer the deal for long, so grab the model you want as soon as possible.

Apple Watch could talk to satellites in the future

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After iPhone, Apple reportedly wants the Apple Watch to connect to satellites.
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Rumors of Apple working on adding satellite connectivity to the iPhone have been circulating since last year. The company has reportedly also discussed bringing such a feature to a future version of the Apple Watch.

Apple wants to use satellite connectivity to allow iPhone users to send SOS messages when they are in a no-network zone.

M2 MacBook Pro is a lot more affordable after a $100 discount

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13-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple M2 processor
Get a sweet $100 off on the M2 MacBook Pro.
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Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Pro is down to $1,199 on Amazon after a $100 discount. Considering the machine launched just a couple of months ago, this is a great deal.

The deal is available on the entry-level model in Space Gray shade.

T-Mobile and SpaceX want to connect your iPhone to satellites to end network dead zones

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T-Mobile and SpaceX want to connect your existing phone to satellites.
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You won’t need an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 for satellite connectivity. SpaceX and T-Mobile have announced their plan to bring cell connectivity everywhere in the US using satellites.

The service won’t require your phone to have satellite connectivity or any special chip. The Un-carrier says it will work with the “vast majority” of phones already on its network.

You can now pay for AppleCare+ for Mac annually from day one in these three countries

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AppleCare provides extended insurance for so many Apple products.
Renewable AppleCare+ annual plans are now available in Canada, Australia and Japan
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You can now subscribe to and pay for AppleCare+ annually in Canada, Australia and Japan. All Macs, plus Apple’s Pro Display XDR and Studio Display monitors, are eligible for this yearly plan.

It is also possible to renew your AppleCare+ subscription every year after that — there’s no need to stop after three years.

New discount makes 2021 iPad mini even more attractive

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Save up to $59.01 on the iPad mini 6.
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You can grab Apple’s petite but powerful 2021 iPad mini with a sweet $59.01 discount on Amazon. The deal brings the price down to $439.99 from its retail price of $499.

You will see an 8% discount on the listing page, with an additional $19.99 off applied during checkout.

iPhone 14 production in India won’t start the same time as China

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Apple supplier is increasing its ability to build masses of iPhones in India
iPhone 14 production in India won’t start as soon as expected.
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Apple will reportedly start manufacturing iPhone 14 in India two months after its initial launch in September. The company has been working closely with its Indian suppliers to boost their production capacity in the region.

Apple typically starts manufacturing new iPhones in India six to nine months after their launch.