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Screenshot by Kayla Solino/ZDNETDuring Apple’s recent ‘Glowtime’ event, the tech giant revealed the Apple Watch Series 10 More

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

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

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

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

Jason Hiner/ZDNETIt may be Apple iPhone 16 event day, but Samsung isn’t looking to celebrate the competition. Instead, the Discover Samsung Fall sale More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETDuring Apple’s annual hardware event, the company announced two new AirPods in the fourth-generation lineup, new software features for the premium AirPods Pro 2, and some minor hardware upgrades to the over-ear AirPods Max.Also: Everything Apple announced at it’s ‘Glowtime’ event: AI features, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, moreEach pair of Apple headphones debut with interesting upgrades which should make any audio and Apple fanatic excited to try what’s new. Although there are plenty of things to be excited about, there are a few standout features worth noting. Let’s go over the best ones.1. Hearing aid modeApple announced an innovative feature coming to AirPods Pro 2 when iOS 18 is released on Monday, September 16. This feature is called hearing aid mode and is only available on Apple’s premium earbuds. Users can complete a hearing test with their AirPods Pro 2, and the results are stored on the health app on their iPhone.Also: Your AirPods Pro 2 can soon double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Here’s howThen, if needed, the AirPods Pro 2 can use the wearer’s results and double as an over-the-counter hearing aid. This feature will allow the Pro 2 earbuds to use their directional microphones to amplify conversational noises for users who have difficulty hearing conversations in noisy environments. Apple is still waiting for the FDA to approve this feature, but the company expects the approval to be ready for iOS 18’s release.2. Find My speakerApple’s AirPods Pro 2 feature a small speaker on the bottom of the charging case that rings when you press “Play Sound” in the Find My app. This speaker helps you locate your AirPods when they’re nearby, but you can’t pinpoint exactly where they are. Apple implemented the Find My speaker into the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation. More

The only upgrade the Apple Watch Ultra saw is a new finish. Apple So, Apple has lifted the lid on the long-awaited and much-leaked iPhone 16, the product that will drive a significant portion of Apple’s profits over the coming twelve months. Along with the iPhone, there was also a new Apple Watch and new […] More