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• First iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 Orders Arriving to Customers

  17-09-2026 23:59 via macrumors.com
  
  It's Friday, September 18 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered are beginning to receive their new devices. The iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 are launching today.
  Apple fans who ordered an iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods will soon be sharing first impressions on Instagram, Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and other social networks. If you've received one of Apple's latest devices, let us know in
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing: New Colors, Better Photos, and Smaller Dynamic Island

  17-09-2026 22:46 via macrumors.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max are launching tomorrow, but we were able to get one early to share some initial impressions.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Both the 18 Pro and Pro Max are heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models they replace, and it's most noticeable when you pick up the Pro Max. It was a heavy phone to begin with, and now there's more weight (249 grams vs. 233 grams).If you hated last year's two-tone design with the contr
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Launching Tomorrow With These 10 New Features

  17-09-2026 22:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple last week unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the devices look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, there are still quite a few new features and incremental changes compared to the previous generation.
  Below, we have recapped 10 new features coming with the iPhone 18 Pro models, which have been available to pre-order since Saturday, September 12 and will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores this Friday, September 18.A20 Pro chip, the first 2nm chip in a
  
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• How to Get the New 3-Month Trial of Apple One Premier ($120 Value)

  17-09-2026 22:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Starting today, new and qualifying returning subscribers can get a free three-month Apple One trial with the purchase of any new iPhone, iPad, or Mac capable of running the latest iOS, iPadOS, or macOS versions from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller.
  For the three-month trial, you can choose from any of the available plans: Apple One Individual (normally $21.95 per month in the U.S.), Apple One Family (normally $27.95 per month), or Apple One Premier (normally $39.95 per month). After the tr
  
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• Apple Increases Battery Replacement Fee for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

  17-09-2026 22:05 via macrumors.com
  
  In the U.S., Apple is charging a higher $129 out-of-warranty fee to replace the battery in an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to previous models, according to its website.Apple has always charged $119 to replace the battery in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro models, so the fee has increased by $10 for the iPhone 18 Pro models, which have larger batteries. If your iPhone has AppleCare+ coverage, though, Apple will replace the battery for no extra charge if its capacity has dropped bel
  
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• New iPhone 18 Pro Models Will Have Day One Update

  17-09-2026 21:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Customers receiving an iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, an Apple Watch Series 12, or an Apple Watch Ultra 4 tomorrow will need to install a software update right away.
  The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max ship with iOS 27 variants with a 24A427 or 24A8428 version number. The launch version of ‌iOS 27‌ is version 24A437, so if you're getting an ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, expect a software update during the setup process.
  The Apple Watch Series 12
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

  17-09-2026 18:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max earlier this month, arriving three years after the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Three generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, and faster charging.
  The iPhone 16 Pro introduced larger displays with thinner borders, the Camera Control, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, and improved video and audio re
  
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• 50 New macOS Golden Gate Features and Changes Worth Checking Out

  17-09-2026 18:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate this week, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system, improving performance, and nixing bugs, there are still plenty of new things to explore. There's an overhauled Siri experience, changes across Apple's apps, and much-needed updates across the system interface.
  In this article, we've selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you're updating your Mac. Siri AI remains in beta and
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100%

  17-09-2026 18:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple said the new iPhone 18 Pro models are capable of faster USB-C charging compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and a new video shared by the YouTube channel Xiaobai's Tech Reviews offers a closer look at the year-over-year improvement.
  As spotted by the account Ice Universe, the video reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro Max can go from 0% to 100% battery life in as little as 55 minutes with a capable charger, compared to 81 minutes for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. In other words, the iPhone 18 Pro Max
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Makes the Starting Lineup for Apple TV's Dodgers vs. Giants Broadcast

  17-09-2026 17:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple TV's broadcast of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants game this Friday will incorporate the brand new iPhone 18 Pro.
  More than a dozen iPhone 18 Pro devices will be placed throughout Dodger Stadium during the game, according to Apple. The devices will capture live gameplay from unique vantage points and scenes from around the ballpark, including batting practice, player introductions, dugout perspectives, and the atmosphere throughout the stadium."iPhone will offer unique pers
  
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• Amazon Drops 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air Prices by $150

  17-09-2026 17:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today is taking $150 off two models of the M5 MacBook Air, and this time the deals are focused on 13-inch models. These remain the best prices we've seen on the M5 MacBook Air in the wake of Apple's summertime price hikes.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Amazon has the 16GB/1TB 13-inch MacBook Air for $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. This one is available in a
  
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• Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Reviews: Look Out, Oura Ring

  17-09-2026 16:23 via macrumors.com
  
  The first reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are now available ahead of the devices launching this Friday, September 18.
  While both new Apple Watches look virtually identical to the previous-generation models on the outside, there are a handful of upgrades this year. For example, a more powerful S11 chip and larger LEDs on the optical heart sensor enable more accurate and frequent heart rate sensing, and HRV is now measured up to 24 times more often.There is also a new
  
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• Which iOS 27 CarPlay Features Actually Work in Your Car?

  17-09-2026 13:17 via macrumors.com
  
  In iOS 27, available now, CarPlay gets its biggest update in years, but some features depend on what type of car you have rather than your iPhone model. Some of the biggest additions won't do anything in the vast majority of vehicles on the road today. Here's how the new features pan out.
  Works in Any CarPlay Vehicle
  Custom widgets: In iOS 27, CarPlay is no longer limited to Apple's handful of stock widgets. Any compatible widget from your iPhone's Home Screen can now be added to the CarPlay das
  
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• PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch

  17-09-2026 10:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14, bringing a new Audio Intelligence feature set to its latest Apple Watch models, but as a result, owners of previous models are set to lose out doubly in the process.
  Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models later this year will get Live Rewind, a feature that provides a transcript of any spoken audio that was picked up by the device in the last 15 seconds. To activate the feature, users need to double-click the Digital Crown.Unforunately, this double-cl
  
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• Apple rolls out first Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1

  17-09-2026 04:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After releasing macOS 27.2 beta 1 earlier today, Apple is now rolling out the first RCs of macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews the iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera with variable aperture

  17-09-2026 03:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Photographer Tyler Stalman is back with his annual iPhone camera review. Here’s what he had to say about the iPhone 18 Pro’s new variable aperture, photographic styles, Apple Reference Image, and more.more…
  
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• Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1

  17-09-2026 01:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple surprised us with the first beta of iOS 27.2 today instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple likely went straight to iOS 27.2 to keep iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know the ‌iPhone Duo‌ will ship with iOS 27.1 when it comes out in October.
  This beta includes Apple's revamped Health app, new languages for Siri AI, and a handful of other useful tweaks.Revamped Health App
  The iOS 27.2 beta includes the redesigned Health app Apple showed off at its Septembe
  
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• Tim Cook to Attend White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping

  17-09-2026 01:41 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple executive chairman Tim Cook is expected to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, reports Bloomberg.
  Cook stepped down as Apple CEO and transitioned to executive chairman on September 1, with John Ternus taking over. Part of Cook's new role includes engaging with policymakers around the world.U.S. President Donald Trump invited Cook, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, among others. The dinner will be held next week during Xi's visit to Washingt
  
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• Snap announces Specs Intelligence app for iPhone and Mac, cellular variant of Specs

  17-09-2026 01:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After unveiling the design of its consumer-grade Spectacles back in June, Snap is now announcing that they’ll be available for pre-order starting today with a new 5G carrying case. The company also introduced a new proactive AI agent called Specs Intelligence, which despite being Specs branded, will be available on iPhone and Mac regardless of if you own a pair.more…
  
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• WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users add a third account

  17-09-2026 00:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After recently letting iPhone users add a second account to the same app, WhatsApp is now working on expanding support to up to three accounts. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Tripsy’s iOS 27 update includes smarter imports, on-device AI insights, more

  17-09-2026 00:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Travel planning app Tripsy was updated this week with support for iOS 27’s extra-large widget, a new Smart Import tool, AI-powered features, and more. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Upgrade your Mac desk setup with the Sihoo B300 Pro for under $300

  17-09-2026 00:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Mac desk setup usually starts with the computer, maybe a display, and a few favorite accessories. But the chair deserves a place on that upgrade list, too. It’s what supports you. Whether you spend your day writing, editing photos, or moving between meetings, it’s something you use in every part of the workday.The Sihoo B300 Pro puts adjustability at the center of that setup. It combines 4D MicroFit Lumbar Support, 6D All-around Armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, an int
  
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