Following a lot of speculation, Apple on Tuesday announced an all-new Apple Pencil with an integrated USB-C port that can be used with certain iPad and iPad Pro models as an input and drawing device. Available starting early November, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) is also the most affordable Apple Pencil offering to date.
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Apple Store launches in Chile as iPhone 15 & 15 Pro prepare for Friday pre-orders in region
As planned, Apple launched the online Apple Store in Chile on Monday, October 16th, providing a storefront for customers in this region to browse and purchase the company’s products.
Apple to deploy technology that wirelessly updates sealed iPhone firmware at retail stores
One of the things that many prospective jailbreakers hope for when buying an iPhone or iPad from the store, especially third-party stores that may not rotate inventory as frequently, is that they may happen upon a device with older firmware on it that can still be jailbroken.
Nanoleaf Essentials Matter GU10 light bulbs & Downlights now available for pre-order
I enjoy a nicely-lit home as much as the next guy, but I really like taking things over the top with some kind of iPhone-controlled smart light, and Nanoleaf tends to be my go-to when it comes to that kind of stuff. Fortunately, Nanoleaf is launching new Essentials Matter Smart Lightning products this week that are sure to elevate your smart home.
Nomad’s new slim power adapters easily slip into travel bag pockets & fit behind couches
Our friends at Nomad have always been particularly good when it comes to power adapters, generally offering high-power and compact options that can power even the thirstiest Apple laptops or the lightest power-sipping devices such as iPhones and AirPods.
Popular Privacy pay-by-proxy app now lets you auto-fill your burner payment card information in Safari for iOS
One of the best ways to avoid giving your credit or bank card information directly to a merchant and then risking the possibility of a data breach is to pay by proxy — that’s the premise behind a popular service called Privacy.com.
Apple releases AirPods Pro 2 firmware update version 6A303 to fix bugs
If you have a pair of AirPods Pro 2, then you might want to know that there’s a new firmware update available for them that Apple says incorporates important bug fixes.
Discover Card adding ability to view credit card balance & transaction history in Apple Wallet app
Discover Card appears to be stepping up its support for a convenient new feature in the Apple Wallet app as of iOS 17.1 beta 3, which is available for developers to test on their devices starting Tuesday.
mophie’s new 3-in-1 wireless charging stand with MagSafe incorporates an adjustable height for iPhone
Zagg’s brand mophie on Friday launched an all new 3-in-1 extendable stand with MagSafe for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods/AirPods Pro, but unlike some of those we’ve seen in recent memory such as a longtime-favorite from Belkin, this one is rather unique in that it features a retractable design.
PayPal and Venmo credit & debit cards get support for Apple Wallet
Starting this week, Apple device users can officially add their PayPal and Venmo credit and debit cards to their Apple Wallet for use with Apple Pay at merchants that accept the convenient NFC-based touchless payment method.
Apple releases iOS & iPadOS 17.0.1 with security patches, along with macOS 13.6 Ventura & watchOS 10.0.1
Apple on Thursday released iOS & iPadOS 17.0.1 for most iPhones and iPads along with iOS 17.0.2 for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro lineups, marking the first official updates to Apple’s significant software upgrade for the year of 2023 since it first launched this past Monday.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 tech specs
Apple upgraded its offerings of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on Monday at its September 9th special event by launching an all-new dark colorway for the popular smartwatch and adding new features that will ship with a watchOS 11 update later this year.