September 2025
Today's announcements
This morning, Apple held a keynote -- here are all the announcements:
And here is Apple's page with the announcements.
Apple also posted a summary of the highlights (2 mins):
Meanwhile, Macrumors also created a video summary of today's keynote but with a little more info (12 mins):
Here are the new Airpods Pro 3.
New Live Translation Feature Coming to AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, reports Macrumors. Apple's Live Translation feature, unveiled during its AirPods Pro 3 announcement, is expanding to older models including AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2.
The (much rumored) iPhone Air was introduced. `This is iPhone Air. Super thin. Strikingly light. Shockingly strong. Powered by the new A19 Pro chip, which is built for Apple Intelligence. Fitted with our new 18MP Center Stage front camera and an advanced 48MP Fusion camera system that enables Dual Capture, Action mode, next-generation portraits, and much more. All with remarkable all-day battery life.'
The guys from Macrumors were at the Apple keynote today:
Here is the new iPhone 17 Pro, described by Apple: `Introducing iPhone 17 Pro. Built from solid aluminum, a unique unibody encases our biggest battery with our longest battery life. The most powerful chip made for iPhone is cooled by an entirely new thermal system. Ceramic Shield protects the back as well as the front, and the display is 3x more scratch resistant. The most cinematic camera we’ve ever made captures ProRes RAW video. With a 56 percent larger sensor, the 8x optical-quality zoom gets you even closer to the action. It’s the first phone to offer genlock, for precise video synchronization and creating Hollywood-level effects. The ultimate Pro. iPhone 17 Pro.'
Here are Apple's New 2025 iPhone Lineup: All Storage Options and Prices, summarized by Macrumors.
iPhone 17 Pro Has Toggle to Disable Screen Flickering (PWM), as an Accessibility setting.
Here is Apple's Can't Decide Guide for iPhones:
Apple also announced new Watches and shared this video of lives being saved thanks to the apple Watch. `Real people share how Apple Watch has changed and even helped save their lives—a fitness story in New York, a teen’s struggle with mental health in the UK and powerful health and safety stories from the U.S., Japan, and Canada.' Take a look:
Here are all the watches.
Apple Watch Series 11 Gets First-Ever Battery Life Increase to 24-Hours.
Hypertension Alerts Coming to Older Apple Watch Models, reports Macrumors. The feature will be available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, plus Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later models, with watchOS 26. FDA clearance is expected soon, with availability in over 150 countries this month.
iOS 26
Here are the Full iOS 26 Release Notes, by Macrumors.
iOS 26 Will Let You Match Your Home Screen Icons to Your iPhone Case, reports Macrumors.
iOS 26 will be released on Monday, September 15.
Apple Extends Free Access to Satellite Features Across iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 Models.
other iOS and Apple news
Apple released this video titled No Frame Missed, featuring people with Parkinson's using an iPhone to film a movie. `The simple act of filming can be challenging for people with Parkinson’s. Often they are unable to capture their own memories. For Brett, Bette, and Ellen, every moment matters. With Action mode on iPhone, they can capture smooth hand-held videos and reclaim the joy of filming their favorite moments — supported by accessibility features like Voice Control, which help them operate the camera and navigate their iPhone with ease'. “For someone like me, who’s been using cameras for 30 years, it being an option again is kind of life-changing.” — Brett. Take a look:
United Airlines announced Award-Winning Apple Originals Now Playing on United flights for free. `United today announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ global hits will now be available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens and in the United app, including award-winning shows such as Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo and more.'
A PSA from 9to5Mac: Update your iPhone to iOS 18.6.2 right away.
Looking at the current generation of the Airpods, ‘How Apple AirPods Work’: This awesome video just made me love my AirPods even more, reports 9to5mac.
iOS apps
Vocalista is an app that trains your singing voice. The app features a growing library of expertly crafted vocal exercises and theory lessons to help you become a better singer.
Callsheet is an app that provides information about movies, shows, and people on iOS. `Get all the information you need, without having to fight through login prompts, auto-play videos, advertising, or any other junk you don't care about.' (< cough > IMDB < cough cough> )
Tabs to Links is a macOS app (not iOS). If you find yourself having a ton of tabs open in Safari, this little app lets you create a list of just the links. Then you can save this list as you wish (for example, in a note). And you can close all those tabs ;-)
tips & tricks
How to use Voice Control on iPhone, iPad, demoed by Apple Support:
How to shoot stable videos with hand tremors, by Apple Support.
How to use Touch Accommodations on your iPhone or iPad. Watch:
gadgets & accessories
Glif has been redesigned to hold your smartphone securely in portrait or landscape with a quick-release lever and includes three tripod mounts for additional accessories.
Shane Whatley asks whether it's possible to build a full smart home security system — with cameras, locks, sensors, lighting, and automations — for someone with zero smart home experience… and do it all with no monthly subscriptions? He shows how to set up a complete Aqara smart security system for someone who is just getting started with smart home tech.
Roger told us about the slim card he uses like an AirTag.
watch
Apple Watch helps user discover life-changing brain tumor.
privacy & security
Meta violated privacy law in case involving period-tracking app, reports CNBC. `A California jury ruled against Meta in a privacy-related lawsuit involving the alleged collection of sensitive data from Flo, a period-tracking app. Flo Health told users that “their sensitive reproductive health information” and survey questions would not be disclosed, but that personal data ended up being shared with companies like Meta and Google via their respective online ad-related tools known as software-development kits, according to a separate court filing.'
Flo Health Reaches Settlement in U.S. Data Privacy Lawsuit, reports European Business magazine.
Meta allegedly bypassed Apple privacy measure, and fired employee who flagged it, reports 9to5Mac. `A former Meta product manager has claimed that the social network circumvented Apple’s privacy protections, as well as cheating advertisers, and fired him when he repeatedly raised the issue internally.'
Phone searches at the US border are at record levels, reports 9to5Mac.
AI
Meta Al users confide on sex, God and Trump. Some don't know it's public. A good reminder that nearly all AI services, good or bad, do not offer any privacy. Apple is probably the only exception (with Siri).
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