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Image: Apple Apple’s all in on AI — at least Apple’s version. “The next generation of iPhone has been designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said before revealing the iPhone 16. Software chief Craig Federighi pitched Apple Intelligence as a “personal intelligence system” that’s at “the heart of the iPhone 16 lineup.” After the event, Apple even published a whole press release dedicated to Apple Intelligence. There’s just one catch: when the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro first come out, they won’t have any Apple Intelligence features. Sure, the new A18 and A18 Pro chips in the iPhone 16 lineup each have a 16-core Neural Engine that Apple says is “optimized for large generative models,” so they will probably be good at handling A... Continue reading…

The replacement AirPods Max ear cushions in the new color options are now available. | Image: Apple If you’re envious of the new AirPods Max colors but don’t think a switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to USB-C is enough reason to upgrade, you can now buy replacement ear cushions in the new colorways that are still compatible with the original version of the headphones, as MacRumors discovered. The ear cushions are now listed in Apple’s online store at $69 for a set in blue, orange, purple, midnight, or starlight, with shipping expected the next day. The new USB-C version of the AirPods Max are currently available for preorder but won’t ship until September 20th. Apple is still selling replacement ear cushions matching the colors of the original Lightning version of the AirPods Max, including green, silver, black, sky blue,... Continue reading…

Another Apple iPhone unveiling has come and gone, and with it another wave of breathless analyst speculation about whether the iPhone 16 model lineup unveiled at yesterday's "Glowtime" event will kick off an upgrade supercycle. A Wedbush analysis, for example, forecasts that the new iPhones -- the first to feature Apple Intelligence, Apple's personal intelligence system built from generative AI models -- will unleash the biggest upgrade cycle in Apple's history. As with every round of upgrade speculation that accompanies a new iPhone lineup, though, the analysts and the Apple faithful are once again failing to take into account people like, well, me. I actually haven't decided yet whether I'm going to take the plunge and upgrade to iPhone 16. That's partly because I don't automatically spring for a new iPhone every year; in fact, I'm still rocking a model from several generations back. And it's because of a truism that will forever govern how I think about iPhone models going forward: What the Apple analysts fail to understand about the slow-to-upgrade like me is that there's really nothing a new iPhone could offer that would ever convince me to automatically upgrade to it. For me, it will forever and always be about the iPhone I have now -- not the next one. There comes a point, for example, when my existing phone will just feel old and no longer optimal for my needs. Maybe the battery life is a shadow of its former self, or the system is just slow and no longer as fast and smooth as it once was. Then, and only then, will I spring for whatever the latest model iPhone is at that time. Again, my upgrade decision is solely about the phone I have now, rather than the shiny new model that analysts think will convince people to upgrade. I get that this probably puts me into a minority of iPhone buyers, but it is what it is. That said, it's a perspective that I feel isn't always reflected in the incessant upgrade chatter. Certainly, I'll be an iPhone user from here on out, and I likewise always buy my new iPhone models outright instead of financing them through my carrier. It's just that, the older I get, I find myself less concerned with the things I don't have -- and more mindful of being too tied to my phone, which is another reason why I'm never in a hurry to chase the latest set of iPhone bells and whistles. I'll get there when I get there. But it's not, and never will be, about the next phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh79ZsPLo7U Don't Miss: iPhone 16 unveiled by Apple, marking ‘the beginning of an exciting new era’ The post For me, upgrading my iPhone has never been about the next shiny new model appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $40 Sony headphones, $50 Ninja blender, $140 AirPods 3, $60 foldable camera drone, more Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Labor Day deals: Deep Apple discounts, $35 in Amazon credit, $279 Nintendo Switch OLED, more Labor Day weekend deals: $32 Magic Bullet bundle, $5 iPhone chargers, $199 iPad, $180 off Ninja cookware, more

Ahead of the iOS 18 release next week, Apple launched a firmware update for AirPods Pro 2. It comes with five new features for Apple users running the latest software updates (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and so on). The firmware has a build number of 7A294, up from 6F8, and is available to all AirPods Pro 2 users, whether you have a model with Lightning or USB-C. That said, these are the five new iOS 18 features this AirPods Pro 2 firmware update brings: Siri Interactions: Respond to Siri announcements with AirPods by simply nodding your head yes or shaking your head no. Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming: Puts you in the middle of the action like never before with a new API that makes it easy for developers to deliver the most immersive audio experience with AirPods. In-game voice quality: For high-quality in-game audio, quality is now leveled up to 16 bits, 48 kHz, while streaming or chatting with friends while gaming. Voice Isolation: For the best call quality with AirPods, Voice Isolation enables you to take calls even in windy conditions or places with loud background noise. Reduced gaming audio latency: For high-fidelity audio while streaming with your audience or chatting with friends while gaming, audio quality is now leveled up to 16 bits, 48 kHz. How to update AirPods Pro 2 firmware Image source: José Adorno for BGR There isn’t an official method to update your AirPods firmware. Since Apple says the new versions install when AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, the best option is to let both devices charge together for at least 30 minutes. To check your AirPods firmware version, you need to open the Settings app, open the Bluetooth menu, find your AirPods or Beats earbuds, and tap the “i” next to them to see the current version number. If this process doesn’t work, you’ll have to wait until they update on their own, as Apple doesn’t let you manually install these firmware updates. That said, if you have the following AirPods or Beats products, this is the latest firmware: AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 7A294 AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 7A294 Don't Miss: 7 new Apple Music features coming in iOS 18 The post AirPods Pro 2 firmware update available with 5 iOS 18 features appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $40 Sony headphones, $50 Ninja blender, $140 AirPods 3, $60 foldable camera drone, more Today’s deals: $3.75 smart plugs, $50 off Sonos Ace, $70 Oral-B electric toothbrush, $170 ASUS laptop, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $375+ free Best Apple deals for September 2024