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First generation AirPods Pro update brings firmware to version 6.0

AirPods Pro 0 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple has released new firmware for the first generation AirPods Pro following the December update to the second generation. model gen. The update for AirPods Pro brings the firmware to version 6.0, build number 6A321. In contrast, the December firmware update affecting the AirPods Pro 2 bumped the version …

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TSMC's second chip plant in Arizona is delayed; may also be less advanced

The launch of TSMC's second chip plant in Arizona is delayed, as is the first. The company previously said the plant would be operational in 2026, but now says that date has been pushed back to 2027 or 2028. In addition, the chipmaker says the second plant was originally intended to produce advanced technologies. 3nm …

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New iPad Air, iPad Pro and MacBook Air models will likely be released in March or April

By Joe Rossignol According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro and MacBook Air models this spring. Based on these timings, the devices could be released as early as March or April of this year. According to him, after the release of the devices, attention will shift to Apple's …

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Daily Deals January 23: iPad mini for $399, Apple Watch Ultra for $524, 50% off TCL 98-inch 4K TV, and more.

Big discounts on Magic Keyboard and iPad mini iPad mini Email Facebook x.com Reddit Today's best deals include 50% off $500 off Apple MagSafe Duo Charger, $100 off Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, $500 off Samsung 85-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV, $399 Dyson Vacuum Cleaner, and more. The AppleInsider team scours the web for …

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Breaking News: Vision Pro pre-orders, iOS 17.3 release date, blood oxygen ban on Apple Watch

Posted by MacRumors Staff After years of rumors and months of post-unveiling anticipation, Apple's headset is finally here, with pre-orders going live in the US ahead of its launch in early February. While the Vision Pro was the biggest news of the week, there were also important developments in the ongoing Apple Watch blood oxygen …

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Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Sensor Helps Save Son's Life at 14,000 Feet

Apple Watch Series 9 1 Facebook x.com Reddit 14-year-old with acute altitude sickness managed to stay stable overnight, monitored via Apple Watch with the function of determining oxygen in the blood. Apple Watches with blood oxygen detection capabilities are banned from importation into the United States, but the feature is still active on devices already …

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iOS 17.3 introduces AirPlay for hotel TV with delay for iPhone

Remember the feature Apple promised in iOS 17 to use AirPlay from an iPhone directly to a hotel TV? Yes, it snuck into the iOS 17.3 release cycle, fulfilling the list of features announced at WWDC 2023 last June. As per iOS 17.3 RC release notes : AirPlay support in hotels allows you to stream …

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Two US Apple Stores are closing permanently today

By Joe Rossignol As previously announced, Apple will permanently close its Infinite Loop and Royal Hawaiian retail stores in the United States later today. Apple said all employees at both stores will be given the opportunity to remain with the company. Apple Infinite Loop Infinite Loop served as Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, from 1993 …