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AppleInsider · Buying Guides
Sunday Reboot: AirPods will be the best smart glasses
In this week's Sunday Reboot, the AirPods Pro with cameras are probably the best alternative to smart glasses that Apple could've come…
Aug 23, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
Revisiting Apple Watch Edition: Hands-on with the white ceramic Series 5
August 21, 2026: Apple Watch Series 12 is rumored to include a ceramic option for the first time since the Series 5…
Aug 21, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
The camera I always have with me keeps paying dividends
There’s an old photography saying that the best camera is the one you have on you at the time. The iPhone is…
Aug 21, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026?
Choosing between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 was already mostly a question of fit, features, and price. Apple is also developing…
Aug 20, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
Apple is about to launch best reason yet to wear AirPods all day long
AirPods are one of my favorite Apple products, so much so that I often wear them even when I’m not listening to…
Aug 19, 2026
AppleInsider · Buying Guides
The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for…
Aug 19, 2026
AppleInsider · Buying Guides
PSA: Do not buy iPhone 18 Pro cases before Apple's launch
Every year, someone brings out cases for the new iPhones early and every year, you risk utterly wasting your money. It's safer…
Aug 19, 2026
MacRumors · Buying Guides
iPhone 17 Pro Cases Fit iPhone 18 Pro - Or At Least Otterbox Thinks So
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman noted on X (Twitter) today that Otterbox is already selling iPhone 18 Pro cases at Best Buy. While the…
Aug 19, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker
Whether or not you need to buy Apple’s largest iPhone Pro in order to get the best camera features has varied by…
Aug 18, 2026
AppleInsider · Buying Guides
A demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC
Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with…
Aug 18, 2026
AppleInsider · Buying Guides
The best Apple-related books in AppleInsider's video studio
I'm doing a redesign of the AppleInsider video studio, so it's a perfect time to answer a question that I get a…
Aug 17, 2026
AppleInsider · Buying Guides
Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga
The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the…
Aug 15, 2026
MacRumors · Buying Guides
Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18?
For the first time since Apple started selling standard and "Pro" iPhones, we're not going to get an entry-level iPhone model this…
Aug 14, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
No new Apple Watch faces in watchOS 27 (yet), but here’s one I’ve been loving
Less is more when it comes to how I use the Apple Watch. The best experience, for me, requires few notifications and…
Aug 14, 2026
MacRumors · Buying Guides
iPhone 17 Pro One Year Later: What Held Up and What Didn't
We're getting close to the launch of new iPhone 18 Pro models that will replace the iPhone 17 Pro models, so MacRumors…
Aug 14, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
BowFlex T6 review: Apple GymKit comes home at a normal treadmill price
If you use an Apple Watch with cardio equipment, GymKit should be on your radar. It’s the best way for Apple Watch…
Aug 12, 2026
AppleInsider · Buying Guides
Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power
Lacking sane leadership, generative AI companies have proven to be irresponsible, all in service of the almighty dollar. The nuclear power industry…
Aug 10, 2026
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
Why you should buy iPhone 17 Pro now instead of waiting
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro next month. Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone…
Aug 8, 2026