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Apple and China’s BYD collaborated on long-range EV batteries

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A cute two-door car with an Apple logo
BYD EVs stand out for their Blade batteries.
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Apple reportedly collaborated with China’s BYD to develop long-range batteries for EVs. The two companies seemingly partnered around 2017.

Reports emerged at the beginning of this year that Apple canceled its ambitious Car project, putting an end to all research and development efforts.

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro comparison: Time to upgrade

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro comparison
Time to upgrade from your aging iPhone 12 Pro.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

When it launched in October 2020, the iPhone 12 Pro packed cutting-edge hardware. Four years later, that’s not the case. While Apple’s 2020 flagship iPhone can still hold its own, you should consider upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro.

Wondering if the improvements are even big enough to warrant an upgrade? Find out in this comparison.

iPhone’s car key could soon work with Audi and Volvo vehicles

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Apple tries to jumpstart virtual Car Key feature
Apple wants to make your iPhone into your car key, if it can get automakers to cooperate.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple will purportedly expand the iPhone’s support for digital car keys in the Wallet app to more brands. The new additions will include select Volvo, Polestar, and Audi vehicles.

Currently, the feature only works with BMW, BYD, Hyundai, RAM and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Apple’s cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most

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Apple's cheaper Vision Pro could make several compromises.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple’s cheaper, lower-end Vision headset might reportedly arrive as early as 2025. It will seemingly cost around $2,000 and make several compromises to reach the lower price tag.

The Cupertino company is also “considering” launching its own pair of smart glasses in 2027 alongside AirPods with cameras.

Apple TV+ is coming to Amazon’s Prime Video

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Apple may simplify its TV app for users by the end of the year.
You can soon subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video.
Photo: Apple

Starting from late October, you can subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video. This should expand Apple TV+’s reach and allow more users to subscribe easily.

Amazon allows other platforms to sell their subscriptions through Prime Video, expanding their reach.

Apple Watch drops big on Prime Day [Extended!]

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deep discount on Apple Watch 9
Don't waste another minute. Seize these watch deals.
Photo: D. Griffith Jones/Cult of Mac

Despite being over a year old, the Apple Watch Series 9 is still a great smartwatch. And this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can get it for $100 off. Unless you care about the Apple Watch Series 10’s bigger display or slimmer design, the Series 9 will serve you just fine.

Updated: Although Prime Day is over, these deals continue. The discounts didn’t change at all.

iOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changes

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iOS 18.1 beta 6 is here with small but important refinements.
Apple Intelligence is finally here!
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Apple continues beta testing iOS 18.1 ahead of its potential public release on October 28. Besides Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.1 will pack several other changes and improvements.

Below is everything new in the latest iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 6.

Apple Watch Series 10 teardown highlights its poor repairability

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Apple Watch Series 10 teardown
The Apple Watch Series 10 does not rank high in iFixit's teardown.
Photo: iFixit

Apple made huge strides towards improving repairability with the iPhone 16. Sadly, despite getting a big internal redesign, the Apple Watch Series 10 is not as repair-friendly as the new iPhones.

A teardown from iFixit details the wearable’s innards and all the changes Apple made to slim down its design.

M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release

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Leaked M4 MacBook Pro
Watch the M4 MacBook Pro getting unboxed weeks before its official unveiling. Maybe.
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An alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro went live on YouTube over the weekend. The early hands-on, if real, shows that Apple’s next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.

The video supposedly reveals the M4 MacBook Pro’s specs, featuring a 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and an unchanged design but with a color twist.

iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 13 comparison: Upgrade if you can

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iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 13 comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 13 for iPhone 16?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

If you own an iPhone 13, should you upgrade to the iPhone 16 for its faster performance, better cameras and Apple Intelligence support? Or should you wait another year?

Three years is a long time in the tech world. The iPhone 13 launched in 2021 with cutting-edge specs. But in 2024, it is showing its age, especially when compared to the iPhone 16. Find out if this is the year to upgrade in our in-depth buying guide, which pits iPhone 16 versus iPhone 13.

iPhone SE 4’s in-house Apple 5G modem could deliver major power savings

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iPhone SE 4 rumors
iPhone SE 4 will be a big upgrade over the iPhone SE 3.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple’s next iPhone SE might use the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16 and 8GB RAM. It will also use the same cameras as the iPhone 15.

The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will reportedly sport a new design that will see Apple ditch the physical Home button. It will also stand out for being the first product in Apple’s portfolio to use its in-house 5G modem.

8 best new features in the Notes app in iOS 18

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Everything new in Notes app in iOS 18
Notes gets some useful usability upgrades in iOS 18.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

In iOS 18, Apple adds several handy new features to the iPhone’s Notes app. These upgrades will help you create better, easier-to-follow notes while significantly speeding up the overall process of creating said notes.

AI-powered summaries should make it easy to review long notes, while Smart Script will help make handwritten notes legible. Below are the top new features coming to the Notes app this year.

Apple might rely on China for iPhone parts after fire destroys Indian factory

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More iPhones are made in India than you might think
India's loss is China's gain.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple’s iPhone production in India hit a major hurdle following a fire at a Tata Electronics plant. The fire, which occurred over the weekend, will seemingly have a 10-15% impact on the production of older iPhone models in the country.

More importantly, Apple will fall back on its suppliers in China to meet the component shortage.

iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15 comparison: Upgrade another year

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iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15 comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 15 for iPhone 16?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

The iPhone 16 sports a new design, a faster A-series chip, a longer battery life and comes in snazzy new colors. It’s possibly the biggest upgrade to the non-Pro iPhone lineup in the last few years. But are these improvements enough for you to ditch your iPhone 15 and upgrade to iPhone 16? Find out in this iPhone 15 versus iPhone 16 comparison.

Apple smart display with Apple Intelligence coming in 2025

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HomePod with a 7-inch display concept
homeOS could power Apple's new low-end smart display.
Concept: Rajesh/Cult of Mac

Apple might launch a new smart display running a new operating system called homeOS early next year. The device could feature FaceTime integration and act as a smart home controller.

The low-end smart display, code-named J490, seemingly will act as a companion to a long-rumored, more-expensive tabletop iPad on a robotic arm.

Drop test pits iPhone 16 Pro’s tougher Ceramic Shield against iPhone 15 Pro

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Desert Titanium iPhone 16 Pro
Tougher Ceramic Shield on iPhone 16? Sure, but don't just rely on it.
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Apple claims the iPhone 16 Pro ships with “2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone.” And it survived a series of realistic drop tests with only a few scuffs. Yet more rigorous testing suggests it’s not a tough as its predecessor.

The iPhone 16 Pro might be more prone to damage upon fall due to its slimmer bezels and increased weight.

Here’s when new Apple Intelligence features are expected to roll out

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AI safety guidelines -- Apple Intelligence
You will have to wait until iOS 18.4 to try out all the Apple Intelligence features.
Photo: Apple

Apple Intelligence is not a part of iOS 18’s initial public release. Apple plans to debut its AI features with iOS 18.1 sometime in October and continue improving them with subsequent releases.

With iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence will gain features like Genmoji, Image Playground app, and optional ChatGPT integration.

iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro comparison: Time to upgrade?

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 13 Pro for iPhone 16 Pro?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh

Three years after its launch, the iPhone 13 Pro can still hold its own in 2024 with a great display, excellent cameras, and decent battery life. However, the iPhone 16 Pro packs some compelling new features that make it worth upgrading from your old iPhone.

What are these improvements? When comes to iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro, is the upgrade worth it? Check out our detailed specs comparison to find out.