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    New AirPods Max feature the charging port we’ve been waiting for – and new colors too

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETAlong with the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and iOS 18, Apple also announced a slew of updates to its line of AirPods, including the AirPods Max. The latest iteration of Apple’s premium-grade, over-ear headphones is available for the same $549 price but offers a host of new features.Also: Everything Apple announced at its ‘Glowtime’ event: AI features, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, moreOne of the biggest changes in the new AirPods Max is the switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to a universal USB-C port for charging and data transfer, in order to comply with laws in the EU that make USB-C the standard for charging. You’ll still get a premium build with stainless steel adjustable arms for a custom fit and anodized aluminum outer ear cups to keep the headphones lightweight while trying to resist damage and corrosion. More

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    4 best iPhone 16 features that make Apple’s standard model worth upgrading to

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETDuring its recent ‘Glowtime’ event, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series which consists of four unique models: the base device, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max. Also: Every iPhone 16 model compared: Which new iPhone should you buy?All iPhone releases are momentous occasions, but this one is special because it arguably introduces some of the biggest upgrades in the series’ history. iOS will never be the same again moving forward. We saw design changes, hardware updates, the implementation of Apple Intelligence, and more. The presentation was packed with reveals; both big and small. So to make things easy for you, we’re highlighting four of the best features for the iPhone 16 line.1. Apple Intelligence More

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    The 4 biggest new health features Apple just announced

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETAt its “Glowtime” event today, Apple announced its new lineup of products: the new Apple Watch, iPods, and iPhone 16 series. One of the overarching themes across the different devices is new health monitoring features. While health monitoring is everywhere, Apple’s new features bring a unique, clinically relevant angle to these products, such as the ability of the AirPods Pro 2 to act as over-the-counter hearing aids. Also: Everything Apple announced at its ‘Glowtime’ event: AI features, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, moreOther features such as sleep apnea detection, new holistic information provided in vitals mode, and health insights during pregnancy are part of Apple’s push to provide not only deeper, more accurate data, but more relevant as well. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most impactful health features across the three new products.1.Hearing aid mode: AirPods Pro 2 More

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    iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16: Should you upgrade to Apple’s latest model?

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe big day is here: Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series which consists of the base model, the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the 16 Pro Max. Whenever a new generation comes out, there is one question on every iOS user’s head — is it worth upgrading?Also: iPhone 16 hands-on: So packed with features, I almost forgot about its Pro modelSome would argue “not really” because so much of the next-gen smartphone family is still unproven, as impressive as they may be at first glance. The iPhone 16 introduces a subtle yet impactful design change, generative AI (gen AI) to the iOS ecosystem, camera updates, and more. People not interested in these updates or on a budget may want to purchase last year’s iPhone 15 instead. It’s still a great phone.To help you make this decision, we’ve broken down all of the most important details for the Phone 15 and iPhone 16  below. We also included a couple of alternatives at the bottom. Specifications SpecsiPhone 16iPhone 15Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display6.1-inch OLED with 60HzFinishUltra Marine, Teal, Pink, White, and BlackBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow PinkProcessorA18A16 BionicStorage128GB, 256GB, 512GB4GB of RAM with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storageConstructionAluminum with color-infused glass backAluminum with color-infused glass backBatteryUp to 22 hours of video playbackUp to 20 hours of video playbackPortUSB-C | USB 2 supportUSB-C | USB 2 supportMain camera48MP Fusion Camera, 12MP Ultra Wide, 12MP fornt48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP frontConnectivityUSB-C, 4G LTE, 5G, eSIM, SatelliteUSB-C, 4G LTE, 5G, eSIM, SatellitePriceStarting at $799 More

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    How to watch NFL games live in 2024

    Are you ready for some football? The season kicked off last week in Kansas City with the Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens, and will close on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, when my Pittsburgh Steelers will take on…Hey, a guy can dream, OK? Until then, we’ll have 18 weeks of pro football action, with 272 games in total. CBS More