iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users are getting another year of free access to satellite connectivity features, according to a footnote on Apple’s newsroom posts for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. “The free trial will be extended for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users who have activated their device in a country that … Read more
Anthropic’s $1.5 billion book piracy settlement has been put on pause after the federal judge overseeing the class action case raised concerns about the terms of the agreement. During a hearing this week, Judge William Alsup rejected the settlement over concerns that class action lawyers will create a deal behind closed doors that they will … Read more
Apple just announced a bunch of new health tracking features alongside its new smartwatch lineup — but you might not need to upgrade your device to get access to them. With the launch of watchOS 26 next week, Apple will bring hypertension notifications, live translation, and the new wrist flick gesture to the Watch Series … Read more
Determined to give us something new to talk about, Apple has introduced its ultra-thin iPhone Air. It’s just 5.6mm thick with a 6.5-inch ProMotion display, a 48-megapixel dual camera, a selfie camera that supports Center Stage, and an add-on MagSafe battery. Among other things. We asked the staff of The Verge for their first impressions … Read more
Apple just announced arguably its boldest Pro iPhone color ever: the new “cosmic orange” for the iPhone 17 Pro. And to my surprise, I think it looks really good. In choosing a bold hue as its hero shade for the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple also seems to have nailed one of the season’s hottest colors. … Read more
The Apple Watch SE 3 starts at $249 and is available for preorder today. | Image: Apple The iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 fleet of phones took the spotlight during Apple’s “Awe dropping” event. If you weren’t tempted by the new phones, the fact that the entire Apple Watch lineup got refreshed might have … Read more
The new iPhone Air starts at $999. | Image: The Verge Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup during its “Awe dropping” event on Tuesday. As expected, the company introduced the iPhone 17, the flagship iPhone 17 Pro, and a bigger iPhone 17 Pro Max. There’s also a new addition to the lineup this year: … Read more
An iPhone Air with the MagSafe Battery attached. Apple’s chunky old MagSafe Battery Pack was beloved by a subset of iPhone owners, and now the company is bringing it back and slimming it down for the iPhone Air. I took a first look at the battery pack this afternoon, and it has a significantly slimmer … Read more
Sage is looking sharp. Apple’s big fall event just wrapped up, and we rushed out of the Steve Jobs Theater to get our hands on the latest iPhones. Here’s a look at the new iPhone 17, Apple’s base model this year, which is joined by the thinner iPhone Air and beefier iPhone 17 Pro and … Read more
Inside Apple’s splashy iPhone 17 lineup is a new chip: the N1. It’s a wireless networking chip made in-house by Apple, allowing its devices to support the latest networking technologies, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and the smart home protocol Thread. Apple previously used chips made by Broadcom to power Bluetooth and Wi-Fi within its … Read more
That’s a tall battery. Apple just announced a new, official MagSafe battery for the super-slim iPhone Air, but if you were hoping the battery would work with other iPhones, it apparently won’t. According to the product page for the $99 battery, “the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery was created exclusively for iPhone Air,” and the compatibility … Read more
Following Apple’s “Awe dropping” event today, we’ve been able to try out all the new Apple Watch models announced today including the Series 11, the Ultra 3, and the refreshes SE 3. The entry-level Apple Watch SE was last updated in 2022 with the second-generation model, but the new SE 3, which starts at $249 … Read more
Apple just wrapped its extensive fall hardware keynote, which featured the marquee announcement of the thin iPhone Air, along with other iPhone 17 models, plus a suite of new Apple Watch wearables, and the new AirPods Pro 3 — phew, that was a lot. All of Apple’s new tech is releasing on September 19th. In … Read more
Apple’s new iPhone Air contains more recycled titanium than any of its predecessors, the company announced at the Tuesday Keynote. It’s using 80 percent recycled titanium. The phone as a whole is made with 35 percent recycled material by weight, compared to 30 percent recycled material for the iPhone 17. The iPhone Air incorporates a … Read more
There were two surprises for me when I picked up the iPhone 17 Pro. For one, the colors are bold – a nice change of pace from last year’s barely-there pales. But the bigger surprise is just how much has changed about the back of the phone. By all accounts, this still feels like an … Read more
We’ve seen the light. Apple just announced the iPhone Air, which, as you might guess by the name, is something Apple is marketing as extremely thin and light. It’s 5.6mm thin and has a ProMotion display, one camera, Apple’s Ceramic Shield 2 glass on both sides, and an A19 Pro chip. But what does it … Read more
If you’ve been hoping for a faster way to dismiss calls and alarms on your Apple Watch, you’ll soon be able to upgrade to watchOS 26 and take advantage of a new wrist flick gesture. First announced at WWDC 2025, watchOS 26 has already been available to developers and those willing to try the public … Read more
Apple’s major iPadOS 26 update comes out on September 15th, offering a new windowing system that will change the way you use the tablet. The company announced the news during its iPhone 17 launch event, just a few months after launching it in beta. The latest version of the iPad’s operating system comes with Apple’s … Read more
macOS Tahoe 26 supports lots of theming, even if your favorite color is Pepto Bismol. Apple’s big, Liquid Glass-ified update for macOS is coming out of beta and finally launching September 15th. First announced at WWDC 2025 and put through the usual rounds of developer and public betas, macOS Tahoe is coming to all users … Read more
Apple has announced the release date for iOS 26, the next major software update for iPhones: Monday, September 15th. The biggest feature of the update is a new design language that Apple calls Liquid Glass. The new design adds a glassy sheen to many different parts of the operating system, and things like buttons and … Read more
Hello and welcome to Regulator. If you’re here via a link and would like to read more, The Verge is running a very good subscription sale this month: $4 for a month and $35 for the year, for full access to the entire site. That’s right: you can read about political horseshoe theory in action … Read more
Apple just announced the thinnest iPhone ever, the iPhone Air, which measures just 5.6mm thick. CEO Tim Cook said it promises “pro performance in a thin and light design.” The new iPhone Air comes with a 6.5-inch ProMotion display and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It also has 3,000 nits of peak brightness. … Read more
Say hello to the iPhone 17. Apple has announced the iPhone 17, the latest edition of its standard model iPhone. This iteration has been upgraded with a larger 6.3-inch display and a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. It comes in some lightly refreshed color variations, but otherwise preserves much of the iPhone 16 design. Some of … Read more
Apple just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which now includes 5G, up to 42 hours of battery life and satellite connectivity. It also has a slightly bigger display — the size of the watch is the same, but the screen goes closer to the edges. The new Ultra gets notifications for signs of chronic … Read more
Apple has a refreshed entry-level smartwatch for 2025, the new Apple Watch SE 3. Announced at its “awe dropping” event alongside new iPhones, the SE 3 has a faster S10 processor, longer battery life, stronger front glass, and (finally) an always-on display. It starts at $249 for a 40mm model and is set to launch … Read more
Apple just announced the Apple Watch Series 11, which looks similar to its predecessors but is the slimmest Apple Watch to date and includes new features like 5G cellular connectivity and stronger glass. The Series 11 is the first Apple with 5G connectivity. It will also be the first Apple Watch with the ability to … Read more
Apple just announced the AirPods Pro 3, the first major update to the product in three years. Apple is introducing a new heart rate sensor in the AirPods Pro 3, as well as improved active noise cancellation (ANC), and a live translation feature. You’ll be able to preorder the AirPods Pro 3 today for $249, … Read more
It’s time for another “awe dropping” Apple event. The company is expected to announce the iPhone 17 today, alongside some new Apple Watches and perhaps the AirPods Pro 3. We got a glimpse of some software at WWDC 2025, but today is all about the new hardware, baby. We’re anticipating the usual – the iPhone … Read more
Apple is ready to announce the iPhone 17 line, and this promises to be a bigger launch than most. We’re expecting a major redesign to the cameras and looking forward to an entirely new addition to the lineup: the extra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Alongside the new iPhones, Apple is likely to update its Apple Watch … Read more
At an event in Las Vegas yesterday, Tesla revealed a new utility-scale battery configuration that it claims can significantly lower construction costs for utilities, along with faster installation. Its new “Megablock” is pre-engineered; more assembly done in a factory allows for 23 percent faster installation, according to Tesla. That’s supposed to translate to up to … Read more