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Apple wasn't kidding when it claimed that the Apple Watch Series 12 has the best heart rate accuracy of all wearables, but the extensive study also shows just how close some key rivals are under certain test conditions. Apple Watch Series 12 features improved health features - image credit: Apple. Other than the return of the popular ceramic casing, the Apple Watch Series 12's most significant up…

A credit freeze could make getting an iPhone 18 Pro on preorder day in a timely fashion much harder than it needs to be. Here's how to avoid a checkout headache. Unfreeze your credit before financing an iPhone 18 Pro Some payment options that Apple or carriers provide require a credit check before customers can complete their iPhone purchase. Anyone with frozen credit needs to plan accordingly be…

Amazon has issued deeper price drops on a wide range of MacBook Pro models heading into the weekend, with a standout offer knocking $600 off an M5 Max 14-inch config. Save $600 on Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro this weekend - Image credit: Apple Today we're highlighting a fresh $600 price drop on Apple's high-end M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a …

If you want an iPhone 18 Pro and don't want to wait weeks after they ship, go online now to get your preorder ready. Here's how to do it and what you need to look out for. You can't buy it yet, but you can specify and configure the iPhone 18 Pro model you want - image credit: Apple. Pre-orders for new iPhones always start a few minutes late, depending where you are in the world and whether you're…

It's been a busy few days. In the fallout of the iPhone Duo reveal at the "Surprise and Shine" event, we have some thoughts. What are yours? Left to right: Actual iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo The 77 minute event was bookended by the latest iPhone models, a bunch of Apple Health updates related to more powerful Apple Watches , and a smidge on AirPods 5 . Tim Cook made a cameo, …

Apple has finally revealed the foldable iPhone Duo , the iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture, more advanced Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. Here's everything you need to know on the AppleInsider Podcast. All eyes are on the new iPhone Duo and all minds are on just which MagSafe accessories it will or won't work with. iPhone Duo is the star of the show with its folding inner display and …

Visual Intelligence is being promoted more thanks to iOS 27 's changes, but it's also available for Mac users in macOS 27 Golden Gate. Here's what it is, and how it varies between the platforms. In the 27-generation of Apple's ecosystem, Visual Intelligence is everywhere. Apple's WWDC keynote in June included a considerable amount of AI-related changes. The main change involved Siri AI, Apple's m…

A leaker with a reasonable track record has sketchy details of what they claim Samsung's iPhone Duo display deal is with Apple. Samsung has the exclusive deal to provide screens for the iPhone Duo. It was already known that Samsung makes the displays for the iPhone Duo, and also that the screen company had an exclusive deal. Apple was seemingly forced to accept the arrangement because no other fi…

In a new interview, Apple CEO John Ternus talks about the long road to the iPhone Duo, while Joz is delighted just how secret they kept the project. John Ternus (left) and Greg Joswiak - image credit: Tom's Guide/TechRadar It had been rumored for such a long time, and so many leaks got little details right, but overall the iPhone Duo has been Apple's best-kept secret in years. Talking to Tom's Gu…

Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store . Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for. Apple is letting developers offer a new subscription Annual subscriptions are usually cheaper than monthly plans , but until recently, require upfront payment before users know if an app is worth a long-term commitment. Apple is now o…

Multiple social media posts from the US President suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America," and congressional representatives have preemptively asked Apple and Google not to rename the state. Apple has no control over what countries choose to name a location The United States President has begun using the names on the map as some kind of negotiating tactic in ongoing trade wars he started. …

Denon's new line of Siri-enabled Apple Home smart speakers may be what users are looking for in the absence of updated HomePod and HomePod mini. Let's take a listen. Denon Home series speakers review: These new smart speakers support Siri & Apple Home with premium audio Japanese audio brand Denon is out with its latest range of speakers : the Denon Home 200, Denon Home 400, and Denon Home 600. Wh…

There are two displays and multitasking options for iPhone Duo, but that doesn't mean you'll be able to play two videos at the same time. iPhone Duo has two displays If you've ever been scrolling a social media app while listening to music, you've likely had the frustrating experience of having the music pause randomly. That's because the social media app took over as the primary audio provider. …

The upgraded Apple Health experience can pull from hundreds of data points, but if you don't have recent lab results to provide, a Quest panel can be ordered through the app without getting a doctor's order. Quest Diagnostics can get your labs into Apple Health for AI analysis Apple Health will soon get new features built around Apple Intelligence . Every data point that can be included will help…

Apple has finally announced the iPhone Duo after years of guesswork, and it immediately replaced the idea of an iPad mini for a whole lot of people. There's a good argument for an iPad 18 Pro and iPad mini instead, for less money. Apple's iPhone Duo opens up to a size similar to iPad mini Open, the iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch OLED display that is just a few tenths of an inch smaller than the curren…