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Apple is dropping support for some pretty modern Watch models
The counterpoint to the hoopla over fresh versions of the software due out in the fall is the ever-shifting cutoff line for which older models of hardware won't support that new hotness. We already ...
Apple just made about a million Apple Watches obsolete
Macworld Any Apple Watch fan watching Monday’s WWDC keynote had to be disappointed. For one, Craig Federighi barely mentioned the platform, with the first mention of anything new coming nearly an hour ...
watchOS 27 Drops Support for Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra 1, SE 2, and Older
Apple today confirmed that watchOS 27 will not support the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra (first generation), or Apple Watch SE (second generation), effectively drawing a line at devices ...
Apple to Bring Custom EQ to AirPods
Apple today announced that AirPods will gain a custom EQ (equalizer) feature, allowing users to further personalize how their AirPods sound. The new capability is part of Apple's next-generation ...
What the Leaked Apple Watch Ultra 4 Redesign Actually Looks Like
Discover the leaked redesign of the Apple Watch Ultra 4, featuring a slimmer profile, thinner bezels, and advanced blood pressure monitoring.