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The surprises we expect and want from Apple's Surprise and Shine event

Apple's September iPhone Event will be led by a new CEO, loaded with hardware, and full of surprises. We could finally get a foldable iPhone, new smart speakers, powerful smartwatches and more. Here's what to expect and what we really want to see once Apple pulls back the curtain on September 9th.

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Apple escaped Android's 'toxic hellstew' - now Siri AI is creating a new one
Four smartphones 11 pro, 2016 SE, 3gs next to new budget iPhone SE by Apple Computers touch ID, Single-lens rear camera and iPhone 8 design.
Is your really old iPhone still worth anything or just e-waste? How to tell
Tim Cook with the iPhone 17 Pro at the 2025 Apple Event
Apple sets iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show
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Apple's foldable has an identity problem
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The surprises we expect and want from Apple's Surprise and Shine event

Apple's September iPhone Event will be led by a new CEO, loaded with hardware, and full of surprises. We could finally get a foldable iPhone, new smart speakers, powerful smartwatches and more. Here's what to expect and what we really want to see once Apple pulls back the curtain on September 9th.
18 hours ago by
Time Cook showing quote from Adrian Kingsley Hughes

Apple escaped Android's 'toxic hellstew' - now Siri AI is creating a new one

Apple's new toxic hellstew is a battle over regulation, litigation, and keeping your data safe.
4 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Artificial Intelligence
Four smartphones 11 pro, 2016 SE, 3gs next to new budget iPhone SE by Apple Computers touch ID, Single-lens rear camera and iPhone 8 design.

Is your really old iPhone still worth anything or just e-waste? How to tell

I found my old iPhone 4 in a drawer and wondered: Does it work? Is it worth anything? What should I do with it? I went looking for answers.
4 days ago by David Gewirtz in iPhone
Tim Cook with the iPhone 17 Pro at the 2025 Apple Event

Apple sets iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show

Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.
5 days ago by Nina Raemont in iPhone
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Apple's foldable has an identity problem

Apple's rumored foldable phone raises many questions before it even launches. Where does it fit next to the standard iPhone and the iPhone Pro line? What should Apple learn from Samsung's years of experience? And is this actually a phone, or something closer to a tiny iPad? Scott Stein and Iyaz Akhtar break it all down.
1 week ago by
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You can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - so you never text the wrong person again

Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.
1 week ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Services & Software
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Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
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Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple's Upgrade Program works and who it's for

Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in iPhone
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Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu

The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.
1 week ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Services & Software
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Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it

Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.
1 week ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Services & Software
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Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks - what to do if you're a target

New spyware attacks are aimed at journalists, activists, politicians, diplomats, and others. Here's how Apple is notifying them and what they should do - after turning on Lockdown Mode.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Security
You're using Do Not Disturb wrong: How to get more out of your iPhone's settings

You're using DND all wrong: 5 powerful Do Not Disturb settings to try on your iPhone today

DND is so much more than a way to silence your phone.
2 weeks ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in iPhone
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The best anti-AI smartphones in 2026: Expert tested and recommended

Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.
3 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in Smartphones
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Best MagSafe wallets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

You don't have to compromise on style or function with these MagSafe wallet picks from brands like Moft, ESR, and more.
4 weeks ago by Kayla Solino in MagSafe accessories
Apple's iOS 26.6 is likely the last update before iOS 27

Why Apple's iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it's not just for the 91 security fixes)

The latest update preps your phone for the new and improved Siri AI set to debut with iOS 27.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in iOS
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