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AppleBuyGuide · iPhone
iPhone 18 Pro compared to iPhone 18 Max
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro MaxWant a new iPhone from the iPhone 18 lineup, but can't decide between the iPhone…
Oct 24, 2026
AppleBuyGuide · iPhone
iPhone 17e compared to iPhone 17
Trying to choose between the iPhone 17e and the iPhone 17? Then what you really want to know is where you'll notice…
Oct 23, 2026
Should you buy now?
Full buyer's guideBased on time since the last release versus each product's typical update cycle.
iphone 18
Just updated
Early in the product cycle
2 months since release · 18% of cycle
iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max
Just updated
Early in the product cycle
2 months since release · 18% of cycle
iPhone Duo
Just updated
Early in the product cycle
27 days since release · 7% of cycle
iPhone 17
Mid-cycle
Halfway through the product cycle
13 months since release · 58% of cycle
iPhone Air
Mid-cycle
Halfway through the product cycle
13 months since release · 57% of cycle
iPhone 17e
Mid-cycle
Halfway through the product cycle
8 months since release · 69% of cycle
iPad Pro
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
12 months since release · 70% of cycle
iPad Air
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
20 months since release · 100% of cycle
Watch Series 12
Update imminent
2 sources report an imminent update
1 months since release · 15% of cycle
Watch Ultra 4
Update imminent
2 sources report an imminent update
2 months since release · 18% of cycle
Watch SE 3
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
13 months since release · 57% of cycle
MacBook Pro
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
12 months since release · 100% of cycle
MacBook Air
Update imminent
2 sources report an imminent update
8 months since release · 64% of cycle
Mac mini 2026
Just updated
Early in the product cycle
2 months since release · 13% of cycle
Mac studio 2026
Just updated
Early in the product cycle
2 months since release · 13% of cycle
AirPods Pro 3
Mid-cycle
Halfway through the product cycle
13 months since release · 57% of cycle
Vision Pro
Mid-cycle
Halfway through the product cycle
12 months since release · 55% of cycle
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MacRumors · News
Apple Support Community Deserved a Proper Goodbye
Apple on Tuesday abruptly placed the Apple Support Community into a read-only state and announced that the forums will be permanently closing…
1h ago
9to5Mac · News
9to5Mac Daily: November 11, 2026 – New Apple TV feature, more
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2h ago
AppleInsider · Mac
Channel flipping: Alternative Plex clients for tvOS, iOS, macOS
If you have a Plex server, you don't have to be tied to using a Plex client with it. Try these alternatives…
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AppleInsider · News
A detailed explanation of Apple's Secure Exclaves has been shared
If you're curious about Secure Exclaves, Apple's latest security and privacy toolset behind features like Siri Recaps, there is a new document…
3h ago
AppleInsider · Rumors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to be ousted
After a second extramarital affair was uncovered, Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang. Details of when and who…
7h ago
MacDailyNews · News
Apple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also…
8h ago
AppleInsider · Rumors
Apple employee charged with murder following fatal accident near Apple Park
After an accident near the Apple Park Visitor Center, which resulted in the death of a toddler, an Apple employee was arrested…
8h ago
MacRumors · Rumors
Apple on Fatal Vehicle Crash Near Apple Park: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
Apple employee Eric Chen Su was arrested and charged with suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter last week following a fatal collision near…
9h ago
9to5Mac · iPhone
iPhone Duo one week later: The future, or not for me?
My iPhone Duo arrived last Thursday, so I’ve had a week to use it as my daily carry. My early experience has…
9h ago
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Zo werkt het beoordelen van locaties in Apple Kaarten
Zorg dat anderen weten welke restaurants, winkels en andere locaties goed zijn, door een beoordeling in Apple Kaarten te geven. Ook kun…
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MacRumors · News
Apple Support Community Deserved a Proper Goodbye
Apple on Tuesday abruptly placed the Apple Support Community into a read-only state and announced that the forums will be permanently closing…
1h ago
9to5Mac · News
9to5Mac Daily: November 11, 2026 – New Apple TV feature, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts…
2h ago
AppleInsider · News
A detailed explanation of Apple's Secure Exclaves has been shared
If you're curious about Secure Exclaves, Apple's latest security and privacy toolset behind features like Siri Recaps, there is a new document…
3h ago
Latest Rumors
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AppleInsider · Rumors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to be ousted
After a second extramarital affair was uncovered, Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang. Details of when and who…
7h ago
AppleInsider · Rumors
Apple employee charged with murder following fatal accident near Apple Park
After an accident near the Apple Park Visitor Center, which resulted in the death of a toddler, an Apple employee was arrested…
8h ago
MacRumors · Rumors
Apple on Fatal Vehicle Crash Near Apple Park: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
Apple employee Eric Chen Su was arrested and charged with suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter last week following a fatal collision near…
9h ago
9to5Mac · Rumors
Apple reportedly met with Thai officials over spyware alerts sent to politicians
Bloomberg reports that Apple has met with Thai government officials in the wake of its recent wave of iPhone alerts about mercenary…
10h ago
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9to5Mac · iPhone
iPhone Duo one week later: The future, or not for me?
My iPhone Duo arrived last Thursday, so I’ve had a week to use it as my daily carry. My early experience has…
9h ago
9to5Mac · iPhone
Binance warns iPhone crypto holders of security flaw researchers say remains unpatched
Crypto exchange Binance has warned iPhone users about an iOS vulnerability that could allow malicious apps to access sensitive data stored by…
9h ago
MacRumors · iPhone
Apple Invites App Updated With Two New Features
The free Apple Invites app for the iPhone was updated today with two new features: hosts can now add polls to invitations…
9h ago
iPhoned · iPhone
iPad mini 2026 vs iPad mini 2021: waarom overstappen een goed idee is
Heb je een iPad mini uit 2021, dan is het nu tijd om over een upgrade na te denken – Apple heeft…
10h ago
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AppleInsider · Mac
Channel flipping: Alternative Plex clients for tvOS, iOS, macOS
If you have a Plex server, you don't have to be tied to using a Plex client with it. Try these alternatives…
2h ago
9to5Mac · Mac
OpenAI’s personal finance features for ChatGPT expands to Mac app
Earlier this year, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Finances. The feature started on the mobile app and website, but it’s been missing from ChatGPT’s…
10h ago
9to5Mac · Mac
This video lets you actually see the ‘incredible’ new MacBook Pro cooling system
When Apple launched the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, the company said that it had completely redesigned the cooling system…
18h ago
iFun · Mac
MacBook Pro mit Touchscreen zerlegt: Reparierbarkeit leicht verbessert
Die Reparaturspezialisten von iFixit haben das neue MacBook Pro mit PROLED-XDR-Display zerlegt. Neben dem erstmals in einem Mac verbauten Touchscreen haben sie…
23h ago
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MacDailyNews · iPad
Here’s everything we know about Apple’s next-gen iPad Air
Apple’s mid-range tablet, the iPad Air, is due for its biggest upgrade in years. After the iPad mini received its long-awaited OLED…
1d ago
MacRumors · iPad
Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features
Earlier today, it was once again reported that the next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with an OLED display, albeit with a…
1d ago
9to5Mac · iPad
iPadOS 27.3 adds new iPad setting I instantly turned on
iPadOS 27.3 is currently available in beta, and it introduces a new iPad setting for app windowing that I instantly turned on.…
1d ago
iCulture · iPad
‘iPad Air krijgt in 2027 OLED-scherm in twee formaten’: welk type gaat het worden?
Apple gaat in 2027 de iPad Air voorzien van een OLED-scherm, zo is de verwachting. Maar dankzij de nieuwe iPad mini weten…
1d ago
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MacRumors · Apple Watch
Is It Worth Buying a Ceramic Apple Watch?
The Apple Watch Series 12's ceramic casing option is its most luxurious, offering a distinctive finish and highly scratch-resistant material at a…
13h ago
9to5Mac · Apple Watch
watchOS 27.3: Three new features coming soon to Apple Watch
watchOS 27.3 will launch to all users next month and introduce these three new Apple Watch features. more…
14h ago
Apfelpage · Apple Watch
Wie steht’s, Brudi?: Die Apple Watch wird zur digitalen Spielnotizkarte
Ab heute gibt es bei uns etwas Neues: Regelmäßig am Mittwoch stellen wir euch künftig eine App vor. Mal ist es eine,…
17h ago
MacRumors · Apple Watch
Make Apple Watch Listen for Sounds Like the Doorbell
One of Apple's accessibility features on iPhone can listen for important sounds around you, such as a doorbell, siren or alarm, and…
20h ago
Latest Vision Pro
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9to5Mac · Vision Pro
Screens 5.10 adds two highly-requested remote desktop features
Screens, the remote desktop app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, is adding two highly-requested features. Version 5.10 introduces remote…
1d ago
MacDailyNews · Vision Pro
Apple releases iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS 27.2.1, watchOS 27.2.1, tvOS 27.2.1, and visionOS 27.2.1
Apple on Monday released a coordinated set of minor point updates—iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, watchOS 27.2.1… The post…
2d ago
MacDailyNews · Vision Pro
Apple releases iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS 27.2.1, watchOS 27.2.1, and visionOS 27.2.1
Apple on Monday released a coordinated set of minor point updates—iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, watchOS 27.2.1… The post…
2d ago
MacRumors · Vision Pro
Apple Releases watchOS 27.2.1 and visionOS 27.2.1 With Security Fixes
Apple today released new watchOS 27.2.1 and visionOS 27.2.1 updates, with the software coming two weeks after the launch of watchOS 27.2…
2d ago
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AppleInsider · Software
Set polls & emoji effects with the latest Apple Invites update
Apple Invites users now have the ability to poll guests on potential activities, food options, or whatever is needed. Plus, there's a…
9h ago
9to5Mac · Software
Apple Invites app now lets hosts poll guests, plus new emoji effect added
Apple Invites, an iCloud+ feature, just added two new features in this month’s update. more…
9h ago
iFun · Software
Timmerflotte und Klippbok: IKEA liefert Matter 1.5 und Thread 1.4
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13h ago
iFun · Software
Mehrere Macs als KI-Rechner: Apple arbeitet privaten KI-Servern
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9to5Mac · Deals
Apple offers a military discount, here’s how to get it
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12h ago
9to5Mac · Deals
Deals: AirTag 2 $17.50 each, Magic Mouse, Trackpad, AirPods, TechWoven, MacBook Air $250 off, more
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MacRumors · Deals
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Samsung recently kicked off its own early Black Friday sale, offering big sitewide discounts on TVs, monitors, storage accessories, Galaxy smartphones and…
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Battery Test Involving 32 Smartphones
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max placed first overall in a battery comparison of 32 smartphones, with other iPhone models leading individual tests…
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10 Free iPhone Duo Apps Worth Downloading
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9to5Mac · Buying Guides
New Apple TV 4K remote’s best feature requires a newer iPhone model
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MacRumors · Buying Guides
Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in December
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1d ago