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Apple TV+ Shows 'Severance' and 'The Studio' Win Big at 77th Emmys
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:19:59 PDT
Apple TV+ is having a big night at the 77th Emmy Awards, with drama series
Severance
and comedy series
The Studio
picking up multiple wins.
Severance
revolves around the mysterious company Lumon Industries. The company's employees cannot recall any memories about their personal lives while they are at work, and they cannot remember anything about the workplace when they leave the office. The series has an ensemble cast that has included Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, John Turturro, Tramell Tillman, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken, and others.
The Studio
is a satirical series about Hollywood's film industry. Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly-appointed head of the embattled Continental Studios, with other cast members including Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders. Guest stars include Bryan Cranston, Zoë Kravitz, Ron Howard, Olivia Wilde, Dave Franco, Martin Scorsese, Anthony Mackie, Steve Buscemi, and many others.
Here are some of the key awards that Apple TV+ shows and their cast members have won, with the ceremony still underway at the time of writing:
Tramell Tillman (as Seth Milchick) — Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series (Severance)
Britt Lower (as Helly Riggs) — Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series (Severance)
Merritt Wever (as Gretchen George) — Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series (Severance)
Seth Rogen (as Matt Remick) — Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series (The Studio)
Seth Rogen and Ryan Goldberg — Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series (The Studio episode "The Oner")
Seth Rogen, Ryan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez — Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series (The Studio episode "The Promotion")
Bryan Cranston (as Griffin Mill) — Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series (The Studio)
Adam Randall — Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series (Slow Horses episode "Hello Goodbye")
This list will be updated if Apple TV+ shows and cast members win additional awards.
Tag:
Apple TV Plus
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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Shop Big Discounts on Popular Charging Accessories to Pair With Your New iPhone 17
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:45:00 PDT
It's
iPhone pre-order week
, and you can already find
offers and discounts on the latest iPhone 17 and iPhone Air
models at many carriers in the United States. Additionally, we're tracking great deals on HomePod mini, Beats headphones, and charging accessories to pair with your new iPhone.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Apple's New Products
What's the deal?
Get first-ever offers on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and more
Where can I get it?
Best Buy
,
AT&T
, and more
Where can I find the original deal?
Right here
$20 CREDIT
AirPods Pro 3 at Best Buy
$50 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $749.00
UP TO $1,100 OFF
iPhone 17 at AT&T
UP TO $1,100 OFF
iPhone 17 at Verizon
Apple this week announced a huge collection of new products, and we're already tracking a few notable offers you can get when pre-ordering select devices. Highlights include $20 in Best Buy credit for members when pre-ordering the AirPods Pro 3, big trade-in values when purchasing the new Apple Watch Series 11, and special trade-in offers on iPhone 17/Air models at select carriers.
AirPods Pro 3 - $249.00 [
Best Buy
/
Amazon
]
Apple Watch Series 11 - $399.00 [
Best Buy
/
Amazon
]
Apple Watch SE 3 - $249.00 [
Best Buy
/
Amazon
]
Apple Watch Ultra 3 - $799.00 [
Best Buy
/
Amazon
]
Amazon Sale
What's the deal?
Save on popular brands like Jackery and Anker
Where can I get it?
Amazon
Where can I find the original deal?
Right here
$15 OFF
Anker Magnetic Power Bank for $34.99
$350 OFF
Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station for $449.00
$580 OFF
Ecovac Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum for $519.99
Amazon this week has a few notable sales from popular brands like Satechi, Jackery, Anker, and Ecovacs. These include discounts on everything from MagSafe-compatible car chargers to portable power stations, Find My compatible wallets, and robot vacuums. You can find every deal in
our original post
.
10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank
- $34.99, down from $49.99
Nano Magnetic Car Charger
- $39.99, down from $59.99
MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station
- $69.99, down from $89.99
10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank
- $71.99, down from $89.99
140W 4-Port USB-C Charger
- $79.99 with coupon, down from $99.99
Power Station with Lantern
- $109.99, down from $149.99
HomePod Mini
What's the deal?
Take $15 off HomePod mini
Where can I get it?
Verizon
Where can I find the original deal?
Right here
$15 OFF
HomePod mini for $84.99
Verizon today has Apple's HomePod mini for $84.99 in three colors, down from $99.99. As with all Verizon discounts, you don't need to be a Verizon Wireless customer to get this sale, and the retailer is offering free two day shipping.
Beats
What's the deal?
Take up to 43% off Beats
Where can I get it?
Amazon
Where can I find the original deal?
Right here
UP TO 43% OFF
Beats Deals on Amazon
Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a solid second-best price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for
$199.95
in four colors, down from $249.99.
If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our
Apple Deals
roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.
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iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Boxes Revealed
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:36:07 PDT
T-Mobile President Jon Freier today
shared
real-world photos of Apple's boxes for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 models, which launch on Friday.
Image Credit:
Jon Freier
Apple has typically included iPhone box renders in its
product environmental reports
, but it did not do so for the latest models. However, Apple's
iPhone Upgrade Program page
does offer some images of the boxes, which we have shared below.
Are you the type of person who collects Apple boxes, or do you get rid of them right away?
Related Roundups:
iPhone 17
,
iPhone 17 Pro
,
iPhone Air
Buyer's Guide:
iPhone 17 (Buy Now)
,
iPhone 17 Pro (Buy Now)
,
iPhone Air (Buy Now)
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Apple's Weather via Satellite Feature in iOS 26 Beta Code is Still Missing
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:52:36 PDT
A little more than three months ago,
MacRumors
contributor
Aaron Perris
discovered references to an
unreleased "Weather via satellite" feature
in the code for the first iOS 26 developer beta. However, just one day before iOS 26 is
set to be widely released
, the feature has yet to be released or even announced by Apple.
The references have not been removed from the code, as of the
iOS 26 Release Candidate
, so it is possible that Apple will introduce the feature eventually. Perhaps the feature will be added in a follow-up update, such as iOS 26.1 or iOS 26.2.
The feature would let you view the forecast and other weather information in the Weather app, in supported areas without Wi-Fi and cellular range. Apple's other satellite features include Emergency SOS via satellite, Messages via satellite, Find My via satellite, and Roadside Assistance via satellite, with availability varying by country.
Apple has yet to charge a fee for any of its satellite features. Last week, the company announced it is providing existing iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users with an
additional year of free access
to the entire suite of satellite features on those devices.
Related Roundups:
iOS 26
,
iPadOS 26
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,
Apple Weather
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iOS 26's New U.S. Passport Feature is Still Not Available
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:26:11 PDT
iOS 26 will be
widely released tomorrow
, but the new feature that lets you add a digital version of your U.S. passport to Apple's Wallet app is still not available.
The "Digital ID" feature is not functional in the
iOS 26 Release Candidate
, which is typically the final beta version, despite being listed on the
iOS 26 features page
in the present tense. Hopefully, it is either enabled with a server-side update when iOS 26 is released tomorrow, or Apple provides an update on when it will be available.
Apple did not immediately respond to our request for comment.
After creating a Digital ID in the Wallet app, you will be able to present it in person at TSA checkpoints in select U.S. airports for identity verification purposes during domestic travel. However, Apple says it is not a replacement for a physical passport, and it cannot be used for international travel and border crossing purposes.
Apple says the Digital ID feature is secure, private, and compliant with REAL ID.
The passport-based Digital ID can also be used for age and identity verification in apps, online, and in stores, according to Apple.
Apple said the feature would also be available on the Apple Watch, starting with watchOS 26.
Related Roundups:
iOS 26
,
iPadOS 26
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AirPods Pro 3 Case Features U2 Chip With Improved 'Find My' Range
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:48:59 PDT
Last week, we listed
eight new AirPods Pro 3 features
, including a U2 chip in the charging case. The addition of the U2 chip has been
receiving a lot of attention
since then, so we wanted to single out its inclusion and discuss it in more detail.
Until now, Apple only referred to the U2 chip as a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, but it is
no longer shying away
from using a name that might remind Apple fans of the free U2 album that was
infamously added to everyone's iTunes account
in 2014.
Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip debuted a few years ago, in all iPhone 15 models and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The chip enables a location-tracking range of up to 200 feet/60 meters, which is up to 3× longer range compared to Apple's first-generation U1 chip in the AirPods Pro 2 charging case, AirTag, and more.
Accordingly, the main benefit of the U2 chip in the AirPods Pro 3 case is up to 3× longer range compared to the U1 chip in the AirPods Pro 2 case, so you can locate the case with the Find My app's Precision Finding feature at longer distances, in the unfortunate event that you lose or misplace your AirPods Pro 3 somewhere around you.
The long-rumored AirTag 2 is also expected to be equipped with the U2 chip.
AirPods Pro 3 are available to pre-order now, and they launch on Friday.
Related Roundup:
AirPods Pro 3
Buyer's Guide:
AirPods Pro (Buy Now)
Related Forum:
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iOS 26 Available Tomorrow With These 8 New Features
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:46:31 PDT
Following three months of beta testing, iOS 26 will be
released this Monday, September 15
. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, and it will be available to install via the Settings app, under General → Software Update.
Below, we have highlighted eight new features included in iOS 26. Even more new features and changes are outlined in
Apple's release notes for the update
.
Some of the features are only available on newer iPhone models.
Liquid Glass
iOS 26 introduces an all-new Liquid Glass design with translucent menus, buttons, and icons.
Apple describes Liquid Glass as "a new translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, bringing greater focus to content, and delivering a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more."
Lock Screen Enhancements
On iOS 26, the Lock Screen's clock automatically adapts to fill the empty space, and you can view
full-screen animated album art
for supported Apple Music songs.
New iMessage Features
Here are some of the key new features and changes in the Messages app on iOS 26:
Backgrounds:
You can now add a background to any conversation, and all participants will see it. You can choose from Apple's selection of backgrounds, or you can set any of your own photos as a background. You can turn off conversation backgrounds in the Settings app if desired.
Polls:
You can now create polls in group chats, allowing people to vote on topics or questions, such as which restaurant to go to. Apple Intelligence can detect when a poll might come in handy and suggest one.
Apple Cash in group chats:
You can now send and receive Apple Cash in group chats.
Typing indicators in group chats:
You can now see who is typing in group chats.
"Add Contact" button in group chats:
This button makes it easier to add people to the Contacts app in group chats.
"Select" option:
When you tap and hold on a message bubble, a new "Select" option appears. Tapping on it allows you to select a portion of text in a message, whereas you could previously only copy an entire message.
Unknown sender screening:
When turned on, this setting automatically moves messages from unknown senders to the Unknown Senders folder, and hides notifications for them until you accept them.
Call Screening and Hold Assist
iOS 26 adds a couple of useful features to the Phone app: Call Screening and Hold Assist.
Call Screening is an opt-in setting that asks unknown callers for their name, and the reason why they are calling. And with Hold Assist, your iPhone can automatically wait on hold for you during a call, and notify you when the agent on the other line is ready.
Adaptive Power Mode
iOS 26 introduces an Adaptive Power Mode on the iPhone, alongside the existing Low Power Mode.
Apple says Adaptive Power Mode can make "performance adjustments" when necessary to extend an iPhone's battery life, including slightly lowering the display brightness, allowing some activities to "take longer," and automatically turning on Low Power Mode when the iPhone's remaining battery life reaches the 20% mark.
Adaptive Power Mode is only available on the iPhone 15 Pro models and newer. The setting can be turned on in the Settings app, under Battery → Power Mode.
AutoMix
A new AutoMix feature in the Apple Music app can seamlessly transition from one song to the next, like a DJ would. AutoMix replaces the previous Crossfade feature.
Preview App
iOS 26 extends a version of the Apple's Preview app from the Mac to the iPhone, providing you with a built-in app to edit and mark up PDFs and images.
CarPlay Upgrades
When you are using CarPlay with an iPhone running iOS 26, the new Liquid Glass design extends to the CarPlay interface. Like on the iPhone, the new look includes more shimmery app icons and translucent user interface elements.
Starting with iOS 26, you can respond to messages with standard Tapbacks like a heart, thumbs up, or exclamation marks directly through CarPlay.
You can now view your pinned conversations in the Messages app on CarPlay.
CarPlay has a new compact view for incoming phone calls, so that you can still see other information on the screen, such as turn-by-turn directions.
CarPlay's Dashboard screen can now show Live Activities, letting you keep track of things like a flight's arrival time at a glance.
The regular version of CarPlay now has a widgets screen, for things like calendar appointments and HomeKit accessory controls.
iPhone users will be able to
wirelessly stream videos to the CarPlay screen
using AirPlay, according to Apple. For safety reasons, video playback will only be available when the vehicle is parked, to prevent distracted driving. The connected iPhone will be able to detect when the vehicle is in motion and end playback.
Automakers need to add support for this feature, so it might be limited to newer vehicles and take some time to roll out.
More
Read our iOS 26 roundup linked below to learn more about the update.
Related Roundups:
iOS 26
,
iPadOS 26
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Launch These 10 Products in 'Coming Months'
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:45:00 PDT
Apple's
annual September event
is now in the rearview mirror, with the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3 set to launch this Friday, September 19.
As always, there is more to come. In his
Power On
newsletter
today,
Bloomberg
's Mark Gurman said Apple plans to release many products in the "coming months."
In late 2025 to early 2026, Gurman expects Apple to release 10 products, including an iPad Pro with an M5 chip "as early as October":
Apple TV:
A faster
A17 Pro chip
that will support next year's
revamped version of Siri
powered by Apple Intelligence, and
likely
Apple's
N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support
. A
built-in FaceTime camera
has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model specifically.
HomePod mini:
S9 chip or newer
with support for next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence,
likely
Apple's
N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support
, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially
new color options like Red
.
AirTag:
Up to 3× longer item tracking range
vs. current AirTag, a more tamper-proof speaker, and
"very low" battery life alerts
.
iPad Pro:
M5 chip
and
two front cameras
, allowing for photos and video calls in both portrait and landscape orientations.
Vision Pro:
A faster
M4 chip
or
M5 chip
,
a new head strap
that improves comfort, and potentially a
Space Black color option
.
iPhone 17e:
The successor to the iPhone 16e is expected to launch around March with the same A19 chip as in the iPhone 17.
MacBook Pro:
Multiple
sources
, including Gurman, have indicated that MacBook Pro models with the M5 series of chips might not launch until early 2026, and it is unclear if any other Macs with M5 chips like an iMac or Mac mini would debut this year as a result. Perhaps we will see another MacBook Pro announcement
in January
.
MacBook Air:
New models with the M5 chip are expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Studio Display:
A new version of the Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting is expected to launch
in late 2025 or early 2026
. If no new Macs launch this year, then early 2026 is the more likely timeframe.
Apple Home Hub:
Apple's
long-rumored smart home hub
is expected to be announced around March next year.
Gurman's list did not mention the
rumored lower-priced MacBook with an A18 Pro chip
, which will launch in late 2025 to early 2026, according to previous reports.
It is not yet known if Apple plans to host another special event this year, or if these products would be announced with press releases on the Apple Newsroom website only. If the M5 chip debuts in 2025, then it is likely that Apple would host an event, as the M1 chip through to the M4 chip were all unveiled during events.
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Here Are 5 Smaller iPhone Air Details You Might Have Missed, Including Only a Single Speaker
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:18:55 PDT
Apple's all-new, ultra-thin iPhone Air launches on Friday, and there are some smaller details about the device that you might have missed.
Below, we outline five things to know about the iPhone Air:
As rumored
, the iPhone Air only has a single speaker. The earpiece at the top of the device doubles as a speaker, but there is no speaker on the bottom of the device. The holes to the left and right of the USB-C port are for microphones. For stereo audio, use AirPods or a capable external speaker.
On the iPhone Air, the Dynamic Island is positioned slightly lower on the screen compared to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models. This was likely necessary due to the device's ultra-thin frame necessitating internal design changes.
While the iPhone 17 Pro models support USB 3.2 Gen 2, for data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, the iPhone Air is limited to USB 2 speeds of up to 480 Mbps.
Apple says the iPhone Air can be charged to 50% in approximately 30 minutes, whereas the iPhone 17 Pro models can be charged to 50% in approximately 20 minutes. A higher-wattage charger and cable is required to achieve these speeds. In addition, MagSafe wireless charging on the iPhone Air is limited to up to 20W, compared to 25W for the iPhone 17 Pro models.
In the iPhone 17 Pro models, the A19 Pro chip has a 6-core GPU. In the iPhone Air, it has a 5-core GPU, so graphics performance will take a slight hit.
Be sure to watch our
iPhone Air hands-on video
from earlier this week.
Related Roundup:
iPhone Air
Buyer's Guide:
iPhone Air (Buy Now)
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New iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro Rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, No Under-Screen Face ID
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:18:09 PDT
Apple's next-generation iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will be equipped with a slightly smaller Dynamic Island, but the devices will not feature under-screen Face ID, according to the
Weibo account Instant Digital
.
There were
conflicting rumors
about whether the iPhone 17 Pro models would have a smaller Dynamic Island, but its size did not change. Now, the rumor is back on the table for the iPhone 18 series, and there is a decent chance it will be true this time around, as it would be a stepping stone towards the rumored
20th-anniversary all-glass iPhone
.
Under-screen Face ID has been
rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro
,
iPhone 17 Pro
, and
iPhone 18 Pro models
, so it feels like one of those features that is always a year or two away. Indeed, if the latest information shared by Instant Digital is accurate, under-screen Face ID will not debut until the iPhone 19 Pro models or later. The cycle repeats.
None of the iPhone 18 models will feature an under-screen front camera, the account added. Instead, the devices will have a smaller Dynamic Island and a visible front camera, according to the information they shared on Weibo today.
Instant Digital has around 1.5 million followers on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media platform. The account has accurately leaked information about future Apple products in the past, such as the
iPhone 17 Pro models featuring a vapor chamber cooling system
, the
Yellow finish for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
, and the
Apple Watch Ultra 2's Titanium Milanese Loop
. However, the account does not have a perfect track record, and some of the
other iPhone 17 rumors
it shared in recent months did not materialize.
We are still a year away from the iPhone 18 series, so buckle up, as there will be plenty more rumors about the devices to come.
Related Roundup:
iPhone 18
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iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Now Facing Extended Delivery Estimates
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:43:28 PDT
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air pre-orders
began on Friday
in the U.S. and many other countries. iPhone 17 Pro Max delivery estimates
quickly slipped beyond the Friday, September 19 launch day
for those who had yet to place an order, and now the rest of the new models have started to follow suit.
As of shortly after 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time today, select iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air configurations on Apple's online store in the U.S. are facing an additional 1-3 week shipping delay beyond launch day, with delivery estimates pushing into late September to mid-October. However, for some configurations, delivery or in-store pickup at select Apple Store locations on launch day is still an option at the time of writing.
We do not know how much supply Apple has for each new iPhone configuration, but if extended delivery estimates generally align with strong demand, then Cosmic Orange for the Pro models and Cloud White for the iPhone Air are proving to be especially popular color options so far. For the regular iPhone 17, Sage and Black are in demand.
On a related note, there is some good news for customers who placed a pre-order as soon as possible on Friday, as some customers who initially received a September 25 delivery estimate have now seen their orders bumped up to September 19.
Need help with making your pre-order decision? Check out our helpful buyer's guide below:
Buyer's Guide: iPhone 17, Air, Pro, or Pro Max? 40 Differences Compared
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,
iPhone 17 Pro
,
iPhone Air
Buyer's Guide:
iPhone 17 (Buy Now)
,
iPhone 17 Pro (Buy Now)
,
iPhone Air (Buy Now)
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'Dear Apple'
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:35:08 PDT
In case you missed it, Apple's event this week included another
heartwarming video
about the Apple Watch's genuine life-saving potential.
The video is titled "Dear Apple," in reference to the emails the company receives from Apple Watch customers who were alerted to health conditions, or were helped by features like Emergency SOS and Crash Detection at critical moments.
"Real people share how Apple Watch has changed and even helped save their lives—a fitness story in New York, a teen's struggle with mental health in the UK and powerful health and safety stories from the U.S., Japan, and Canada," said Apple.
Who is cutting onions?
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Apple's New N1 Chip in iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air Has a Wi-Fi 7 Limitation
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:01:46 PDT
The latest iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air models are
equipped with Apple's all-new N1 chip
for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity. However, the chip has a Wi-Fi 7 bandwidth limitation.
According to FCC documents reviewed by
MacRumors
, the N1 chip in all of the new iPhone models supports up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth for Wi-Fi 7, short of the standard's 320 MHz maximum. This limitation means the devices cannot achieve the peak theoretical speeds possible with Wi-Fi 7, but real-world performance is typically already bottlenecked by internet service providers and other factors.
For the vast majority of customers, this is a non-issue, but some iPhone users had
wanted
to know
if the N1 chip offered 160 MHz or 320 MHz channel bandwidth for Wi-Fi 7, so we combed through FCC documents to find the answer.
FCC document showing Wi-Fi specs for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Wi-Fi 7 is still very fast. The standard allows for data transmission over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and/or 6GHz bands simultaneously, with a compatible router, resulting in faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity.
All of the iPhone 16 models — excluding the iPhone 16e — also support Wi-Fi 7 with
up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth
. Those devices are equipped with a Broadcom chip for wireless networking, though, leading to hopes that Apple's N1 chip might raise the limit to 320 MHz. Evidently, that is not the case.
There are other benefits, though. Apple said the N1 chip improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop, and it also contributes to power efficiency improvements in the latest iPhone models.
Related Roundups:
iPhone 17
,
iPhone 17 Pro
,
iPhone Air
Tag:
Wi-Fi 7
Buyer's Guide:
iPhone 17 (Buy Now)
,
iPhone 17 Pro (Buy Now)
,
iPhone Air (Buy Now)
Related Forum:
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The Regular iPhone 17 is Reportedly Proving Popular — Here's Why
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:10:52 PDT
The
entry-level iPhone 17
model looks very similar to the equivalent iPhone 16 model, but it is reportedly proving popular in at least one country so far.
On the popular Chinese shopping website JD.com, the standard iPhone 17 with 256GB of storage received the most pre-orders of any of the new iPhone models after pre-orders began on Friday,
according to the
South China Morning Post
.
There is one caveat: Apple
delayed pre-orders
for the all-new, ultra-thin iPhone Air in China due to eSIM regulatory approval issues in the country. However, on Apple's online store in the U.S., most iPhone Air configurations are still available for September 19 launch day delivery, so it is quite possible that the entry-level iPhone 17 would have proved popular in China even if the iPhone Air had also been available to pre-order.
Why is the regular iPhone 17 proving popular, despite being the "boring" choice? It almost certainly comes down to the device's perceived value, as the device starts at the same $799/5,999 yuan price as the regular iPhone 16 did when it launched, despite featuring a larger 6.3-inch display with thinner bezels, ProMotion support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate, a doubled 256GB of base storage, and many other upgrades. The display improvements in particular finally bring the base iPhone more in line with the Pro models.
So while the iPhone 17 does not have a flashy new design, nor is it the thinnest iPhone ever, it appears to be an unassuming hit so far.
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Top Stories: Apple Event Week – New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro!
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:00:00 PDT
Apple's annual flagship iPhone event has come and gone for 2025, but we're still digesting all of the details from this week's big announcements.
There was lots to unpack with eight major new products plus related accessories and other announcements, so read on below for all the details on this week's debuts!
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Everything Apple Announced at This Week's Event in 13 Minutes
Apple this week held its "Awe Dropping" fall event to debut new iPhone 17 models, the super-thin iPhone Air, three new Apple Watch models, new AirPods Pro 3, and more. It took Apple more than an hour to introduce the new devices, but
we've recapped everything in a quick 13-minute video
for our readers who want a short but detailed overview of what's new.
We've also rounded up our full event coverage, so make sure to take a look at our articles to avoid missing any key details about Apple's updated devices.
Apple Announces iPhone Air With Ultra-Thin Design
Perhaps the
highlight of Tuesday's event was the iPhone Air
(that's right...no "17" in the name), Apple's new ultra-thin phone measuring just 5.6 mm thick and starting at $999.
It features a titanium frame with a polished mirror finish, Ceramic Shield 2 with 3x better scratch resistance and 4x better crack resistance on both sides of the device, a 6.5-inch display with 120Hz ProMotion technology, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a new 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera, and more.
Apple Announces iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max With New Design, Larger Battery, and More
Apple's
high-end Pro and Pro Max models
have gotten significant overhauls for the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new aluminum unibody design with a large camera plateau featuring three 48-megapixel cameras.
Ceramic Shield 2 is included on the front and rear of the devices for greater durability, there's an A19 Pro chip with significant performance improvements, improved thermal management thanks to a vapor chamber cooling system, and more.
Both models are available in Silver, Deep Blue, and Cosmic Orange color options, with pricing starting at $1,099 for the iPhone 17 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Apple Announces iPhone 17 Featuring Larger 6.3-Inch Display With ProMotion Support
Apple this week
unveiled the iPhone 17
, featuring a larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display that includes ProMotion technology for the first time on a non-Pro model. It starts at $799 for 256GB of storage.
The iPhone 17 features Ceramic Shield 2, the Center Stage front camera, a pair of 48-megapixel rear cameras, longer battery life, and more.
Apple Announces AirPods Pro 3 With Better Active Noise Cancellation, Heart Rate Monitor, and More
Apple this week
announced the AirPods Pro 3
during its "Awe Dropping" event at Apple Park. The new AirPods Pro 3 feature better Active Noise Cancellation, better in-ear fit, upgraded audio, and IP57 sweat and water resistance.
One major new feature is a new custom-built heart rate sensor and integrated workout experience. With just AirPods Pro 3 and an iPhone, users can track their heart rate and calories burned during workouts, and even close their Move ring and earn awards in the Fitness app.
Apple Watch Series 11 Announced With Hypertension Detection, Sleep Score, and More
Apple introduced updates for all three of its Apple Watch lines this week,
headlined by the Apple Watch Series 11
. It features hypertension detection, improved scratch resistance, 5G connectivity on cellular models, improved battery life, and more.
In addition to the Series 11, we also got new
Apple Watch SE 3
and
Apple Watch Ultra 3
models, bringing many of the same improvements.
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Apple Store Near Sydney Permanently Closing Next Month
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:01:03 PDT
Apple today announced its
store at the Westfield Hornsby shopping mall
, in Hornsby, Australia, will be permanently closing next month.
Hornsby is a suburb of Sydney, on the Upper North Shore. Apple opened its store there in 2011, and it will close for good on October 4, at 5 p.m. local time.
In a statement shared with some Australian media outlets a few months ago, Apple said it had decided not to renew its lease at Westfield Hornsby. Apple said all affected retail employees would be given the opportunity to work at Apple's nearby store
at the Chatswood Chase shopping mall
, in Chatswood, which is set to reopen in October.
Apple Hornsby
Apple Chatswood Chase has been closed for renovations for many months. Apple said the store will be completely redesigned, and it will offer an Apple Pickup station for collecting online orders, and a dedicated area for Today at Apple sessions. With the Chatswood Chase store set to expand, Apple decided to close its Hornsby store.
The company has six other stores in the Sydney area.
Apple has permanently closed
a handful of its stores
in 2025, but it has also opened many new locations this year, including in Miami, Shenzhen, Osaka, Bengaluru, and elsewhere. Earlier today, Apple announced that its
all-new store in Downtown Detroit
will be holding its grand opening on Friday, September 19, at 5 p.m. local time.
Elsewhere in Australia, Apple
relocated its store in Perth
to a historic bank building in June.
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Three Days Until iOS 26 Launch: What Are You Most Looking Forward To?
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:41:04 PDT
iOS 26
is coming in just three days, and it brings a new Liquid Glass design with translucent UI elements, rounded menu bars, simplified navigation, pop out menus, and more.
Liquid Glass has been contentious during the beta testing period. Some people don't feel like there's enough translucency, and others think Apple has gone too far, impacting readability. Where do you fall on the spectrum? Let us know in the comments below.
The new design is the big iOS 26 talking point, but the update also has a bunch of new features, both big and small. Are you looking forward to screening your phone calls? Setting a custom snooze duration? Making
Genmoji
? Using Live Translation?
For a recap on all of the features that are coming next week, make sure to
check out our iOS 26 roundup
. We also have overviews of
iPadOS 26
and
macOS Tahoe
, both of which have some exciting new additions.
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Apple Reveals Upcoming Liquid Glass Icons for Additional iOS Apps
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:33:10 PDT
Following Tuesday's event, new Liquid Glass icons for
Apple Store
, Clips, GarageBand, iMovie, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages have surfaced on Apple's
iPhone
tech spec pages. The new icons appear on the
iPhone 16 tech specs page
despite that model having no hardware changes, and existing users will presumably see the new icons in app updates that will roll out on Monday alongside
iOS 26
.
iOS 26 icons
These apps come preinstalled on new iPhones but they were not included in the iOS 26 betas and release candidate because they are updated through the
App Store
. While the spec sheets themselves don't reveal changes beyond the usual pre-installed and downloadable apps, the iconography is unmistakably updated to the latest iOS design set based around Liquid Glass.
Most of the updates are relatively subtle with changes largely limited to the glassiness of the design elements, while a few like Clips and GarageBand have a bit more substantial changes.
iOS 18
icons
Perhaps notably, there is inconsistency across Apple's product pages. While every iPhone model page displays these new icons, all Mac product pages continue to show the current macOS versions of these app icons.
We are not expecting Mac hardware updates until later this year, or more likely early 2026, but with macOS Tahoe being released alongside iOS 26 on Monday, we should see the Liquid Glass app icons coming to Apple's App Store apps for Mac as well.
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Apple No Longer Sells 30W Charger Still Included With Two Devices
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:13:27 PDT
Apple this week stopped selling its
30W USB-C Power Adapter
, despite its online store indicating that the charger is still included with the base 13-inch MacBook Air and the Apple Vision Pro. It is unclear why the adapter is no longer sold separately.
Apple released the 30W USB-C Power Adapter
in 2018
. It was priced at $39 in the U.S., before being removed from Apple's online store.
In related news, Apple released a
40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
this week, in the U.S., Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Perhaps this new 40W-60W charger is the successor to the 30W model.
The new charger can dynamically deliver up to 60W of power, despite having a smaller form factor. However, due to the thermal limitations that come with this compact design, the charger can only reach that 60W peak in shorter bursts.
Apple also sells a variety of other USB-C power adapters, including
20W
,
dual-port 35W
(in two sizes),
70W
,
96W
, and
140W
options.
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iOS 26 Adds New AirPods Pro Hearing Protection Setting in Some Countries
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:29:48 PDT
iOS 26 adds a new Hearing Protection setting for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 in some countries across Europe and the Middle East, such as Belgium, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.
Specifically, there is a new "EN 352 Protection" setting in these countries. When this setting is turned on, Apple's website says the Hearing Protection feature on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 complies with the European hearing protection standard EN 352, by limiting the maximum volume level of media playback to 82 dBA.
When a set of AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 are paired to an iPhone, this new setting can be turned on or off in the Settings app, by tapping on your AirPods, selecting Hearing Protection, and adjusting the "EN 352 Protection" toggle switch.
It is unclear if Apple was required to introduce this setting, or added it voluntarily.
iOS 26 will be released to the general public on Monday, September 15. AirPods Pro 3 are available to pre-order now, and launch on Friday, September 19.
With the overall Hearing Protection feature, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 can help protect your hearing in loud environments, by reducing your exposure to loud sounds.
The new setting was discovered by
MacRumors
contributors Aaron Perris and Steve Moser.
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