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    The best Apple deals of 2024: iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and more

    The problem with Apple products, such as MacBooks, iPads, and the Apple Watch range, is that they usually carry a hefty price tag and are rarely on sale. But there are deals and discounts, even outside of sales events including Prime Day and Black Friday, if you know where to look. Apple frequently refreshes its product ranges -- one of the latest being the iPhone 15 lineup -- and this can open the path to discounts in the form of new, promotional deals for the latest gadgets alongside price...

  • iPhone fuels Mac switchers as the gateway to Apple's ecosystem

    Unsurprisingly, after more than a decade of mobile dominance, the iPhone is the primary gateway to Apple's ecosystem for new and existing users to other products. Apple's mobile gateway from iOS to macOS The iPhone has become the entry point into an ecosystem that comprises Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and other products. A recent Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) study reveals that many first-time Mac buyers were already embedded within the Apple ecosystem through the iPhone or...

  • Apple Watch Topographic Maps Could Expand to iPhone in iOS 18

    Apple appears to be gearing up to add topographic maps to the Apple Maps apps in iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2, according to code reviewed by MacRumors. First introduced with watchOS 10, topographic maps include trails, contour lines, elevation, and points of interest, features that are of use for hiking and other outdoor activities where accurate navigation is essential. Since debuting topographic maps, Apple has been expanding support throughout the United States, and this year,...

  • Apple really wants you to upgrade from your iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 to an iPhone 15

    Do you happen to have an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max? If so, then you should know Apple really thinks you ought to upgrade to one of the new iPhone 15 models. In fact, the company is so determined to convince you to upgrade, that it's created an entire page on its website just for this purpose. Although its "Why upgrade" name seems generic enough that it would apply to any old device, Apple is specifically...

  • Apple calls 128GB 'lots of storage' in new iPhone 15 ad

    The entry 128GB storage tier for iPhone 15 hasn't stopped Apple from claiming its latest models have "lots of storage for lots of photos." 128GB doesn't cut it when many popular apps bloat to 10GB or more There was a time when 128GB could fit the entire catalog of video games in existence, but as time passed, storage needs increased. However, as we approach four years with the 128GB base storage, it is clear that it isn't quite enough despite what Apple's latest ad might say. The...

  • Apple Promotes Face ID in New iPhone 15 Ad Called 'Nice Try!'

    Apple today shared a new iPhone 15 ad called "Nice Try!" on its YouTube channel in Singapore, promoting how Face ID protects your privacy. In the 30-second video ad, an iMessage notification appears on a girl's iPhone 15 placed on a dining table, while she is in another room. Nosy family members attempt to unlock the device to read the message, but Face ID prevents them from doing so. To prevent messages from being previewed on the Lock Screen without Face ID, open the Settings app, tap...

  • Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Magnetic Stand w/ 15W iPhone and Apple Watch fast-charging now available

    After unveiling its new 3-in-1 Qi2 Magnetic Stand multi-device charger back at CES, Belkin has launched the new accessory. The BoostCharge Pro with Qi2 features fast wireless charging, flexibility, a clean design, and more. more

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    Compatible with Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel expansion watchband 42mm 44mm 45mm Stretchable Elastic Sport Metal Bands for Apple Watch 8 7 6 5 4 SE Strap 38mm 40mm 41mm Bracelet (42mm 44mm 45mm, Now 91.55% Off

    Amazon, renowned online marketplace, is currently offering an amazing 91.55% discount on the Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel expansion watchband 42mm 44mm 45mm. This offer doesn't come every day, especially for a product that heightens functionality, aesthetics, and ergonomics for Apple Watch users. Not sure this is the right product for you? Let us explore its features, advantages and why it's a worthy investment. This apple watch band is designed to be compatible with all Apple Watch...

  • Why Apple Vision Pro could evolve similarly to the Apple Watch

    If you're already wondering when the next generation of the Apple Vision Pro will arrive, and what features it may have, the history of the Apple Watch might yield some clues. Given the complexity of the Apple Vision Pro, it's very unlikely that a revamped second-gen model will arrive on the original's one-year anniversary. Apple has presented its technical take on the product, but the sales and feedback of users will help shape the next one. The Apple Vision Pro, like the Apple...

  • Apple has decided against making its own microLED Apple Watch displays

    Less than a month after Apple abandoned its plans for the Apple Car, the tech giant has decided to bail on its initiative to design its own microLED screens for the Apple Watch. Apple Watch Ultra The project, which was first discovered in 2023, was designed to reduce its reliance on partners such as Samsung and LG. The company had even built its own screen manufacturing facility in Santa Clara, California, near Apple Park. The company would have swapped the Samsung-produced OLED...

  • Apple tried to make Apple Watch work with Android

    Apple tried to make Apple Watch work with Android devices, the company admitted, but ultimately gave up on the idea.

  • Apple tried to make the Apple Watch work with Android phones

    After the US Department of Justice launched a lawsuit against Apple, arguing that the company has maintained illegal monopoly over the smartphone market and some related services, the Cupertino-based firm came out with a surprising story. For years now, one of the main criticisms against Apple has been its walled garden approach, which makes it extremely difficult or impossible to use its devices with other non-Apple products. However, it appears that the tech company tried to make its Apple...