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Jason Hiner/ZDNETiPhone launch day is something tech enthusiasts and everyday consumers can mark on the calendar every September. Apple’s early autumn event has become as synonymous with the fall season as the return of pumpkin spice flavored drinks at Dunkin’ and Starbucks alike. The day is highly anticipated and full of excitement — and this year’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ event didn’t disappoint. The Cupertino-based company unveiled its newest iPhone lineup, the iPhone 16 series, and the next generation of its popular Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Series 10, on the wearable’s tenth anniversary, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a more affordable Apple Watch SE. Also: Everything announced at Apple’s iPhone 16 eventThe Watch Series 10 is the latest release since Apple debuted the Watch Series 9 last year, and the Watch Series 8 back in 2022. A new Watch SE (3rd Gen) was unveiled, too, refreshing the previous iteration released in 2023, and finally, the Watch Ultra 3 levels up on the older Ultra 2, also released last year. Early reports indicated small tweaks to the Ultra model, more affordable materials to construct the Watch SE, and a much-needed facelift to the mid-range Watch Series 10 — the first major design upgrade since the Watch Series 7 in 2021. Those rumors were confirmed at the event. Also: When are the new Apple Watches coming out? What to know and where to preorderThe all-new Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest model yet and is available in 42mm and 46mm face sizes. It’s also lighter with more rounded corners and a wider aspect ratio. Its OLED display is also 40% brighter than the Series 9 watch. Beyond physical appearance, the Series 10 has several key upgrades, including an updated Smart Stack, on-watch Translator, sleep apnea detection, Depth and Tides apps, speaker playback, and more Apple Intelligence features. The Apple Watch Series 10 is available for preorder More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETIt’s the tenth anniversary of the Apple Watch Series, and to celebrate its decade on the market, Apple is giving the Series 10 a new look. The Series 10 gets a larger screen size and thinner build, a new sleep apnea detection feature, and a new finish, Apple announced on Monday at its annual hardware event in Cupertino. Alongside the updated Apple Watches, which also include a new shade of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the tech giant announced its iPhone 16 lineup and two new models of AirPods. Also: Everything announced at Apple’s Its Glowtime eventWhether you’re considering switching from your Series 9 watch to a brand new Series 10 or deliberating between the two options, we’ve weighed the pros and cons of each watch to help you make the best decision. SpecificationsSeries 9Series 10Battery life18 hours18 hoursScreen size41mm and 45mm42mm and 46mmDurabilityP6X-certified dust resistant, 50m water resistanceIPX6-certified dust resistant, 50m water resistanceFinishStainless steelAluminum and titaniumBrightnessUp to 2000 nitsUp to 2000 nitsSpecial featuresCycle Tracking, Activity Tracker, GPS, Voice Control, Heart Rate MonitorSleep Apnea, Depth and Temperature Water Sensor, thinner and lighter buildYou should buy the Apple Watch Series 10 if…  More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETIFA 2024 in Berlin saw a host of new laptops with novel features, like Lenovo’s auto-rotating screens and phone-tapping share features, I was most excited to see Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETAs Apple’s It’s Glowtime iPhone event wrapped up with the best features of iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, one thing was as clear as it was pleasantly surprising: Apple is giving both Pro models the same cameras. Also: Everything Apple announced at its ‘Glowtime’ event: AI features, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, and moreIn past product launches, Apple has saved the best camera features for the higher tier of the lineup, the iPhone Pro Max. However, Apple spun that idea on its head with the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max now feature an upgraded 48MP ultra-wide camera, up from the previous models’ 12MP UW camera. They’ll also feature a 48MP Fusion lens with a 24mm focal length and 1.78 aperture. The 12MP telephoto lens has a 5x optical zoom with a 120mm focal length and a tetra prism design. The digital zoom goes up to 25x.  More

wildpixel/Getty Images Singapore has proposed new legislation to outlaw the use of digitally manipulated content, specifically deepfakes, during elections.  The new legal steps will safeguard “the integrity and truthfulness of representation” during elections, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in a statement on Monday. The proposed bill was introduced in parliament and […] More

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Kerry Wan/ZDNETEvery fall, major tech companies unveil their newest hardware ahead of the holiday season. On Monday, Apple held its marquee event, dubbed “Glowtime,” unveiling its highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETEvery year, iPhone enthusiasts eagerly await Apple’s latest release. But this year, as Apple introduces the iPhone 16 More