Apple Announces Spatial Audio Support for Five Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Apple and Mercedes-Benz todayannouncedthat native support for Apple Music's spatial audio feature with Dolby Atmos is rolling out to select Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide, including the latest Mercedes-Maybach, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, and S-Class models.As noted byThe Verge, spatial audio requires a Mercedes-Benz vehicle with a Burmester 3D or 4D sound system, which can cost thousands of dollars extra.Apple Music has been availabledirectly through the MBUX infotainment systemin newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles since last year. Spatial audio provides an immersive surround-sound listening experience that makes it sound like the music is all around you.Spatial audio launched last yearon Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, and now the feature is available natively in a car for the first time."Spatial Audio is revolutionizing the way artists create and fans listen to music, and it's an experience that is impossible to explain in words; you have to hear it for yours...

iPhone 14 Pro Lead Times Dip Below iPhone 13 Pro For First Time

Delivery lead times of the iPhone 14 Pro models have dipped below their iPhone 13 equivalents at this stage of release, analysts claim, while demand for the iPhone 14 remains "modest."

Upcoming 11-Inch iPad Pro Rumored to Miss Out on Mini-LED Display

The upcoming 11-inch iPad Pro will feature the same LED Liquid Retina Display found in the current generation model and not the newer mini-LED display technology found in the larger 12.9-inch size, reliable display analyst Ross Young said today.

If You Kept an Original iPhone in The Box, it Might Be Worth $30,000

A 2007 iPhone sealed in its original packaging is up for auction, and is expected to sell for $30,000 or more.

iPhone 14 Plus Sales 'Lower Than Expected' Following Launch Last Week

Less than a week after the launch of the iPhone 14 Plus, yet another report of unexpectedly low sales for the ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus has emerged.

Apple Seeds watchOS 9.1 Developer Beta 5

The fifth beta of watchOS 9.1 has been released by Apple for developer testing.

Apple Now Selling Refurbished Studio Display Models

Apple today began offering refurbished Studio Display models in the United States, with the display available at a lower price for the first time since its March 2022 launch.

Apple Card 'Cannot Be Used' Error Forcing Users to Remove and Re-add Cards

Apple's system status page indicates there is an issue that has resulted in some Apple Card users receiving a "this card cannot be used" error in the Wallet app since early Tuesday.

MacBooks May Become 'Assembled in Thailand' as Apple Diversifies Supply Chain

Apple may expand MacBook production to Thailand in the future as the company continues to diversify its supply chain, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

iPhone Ownership Among Teens Hits 87%, More Than Double Since 2012

Apple devices and services continue to be the most popular options among teenagers in the United States, according to new data shared.

Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 16.1 And tvOS 16.1, Sixth iPadOS 16.1 Developer Betas

Apple has provioded developers the fifth beta builds of iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1, as well as the sixth beta for iPadOS 16.1.

iOS 16.0.3 & watchOS 9.0.2 Updates Arrive With Bug & Security Fixes

Apple has released iOS 16.0.3 and watchOS 9.0.2 to address known bugs that affect CarPlay, Mail, and Spotify streaming.

Apple Executives Offer Closer Look at iPhone 14's Crash Detection

In a new interview, two Apple executives have offered a deeper dive into the iPhone 14's new Crash Detection feature, which can detect if a user has been involved in a car accident and automatically contact emergency services and contacts.

Gurman: AirPods and Mac Accessories Likely to Switch to USB-C by 2024

All three AirPods models and Mac accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad are likely to transition to USB-C by 2024.

iPhone SE 4 Rumored to Feature 6.1-Inch LCD Display With Notch

The fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD display and a "notch" cutout at the top of the display.

Apple to Mark iPhone 5c as Obsolete Next Month

Apple plans to mark the iPhone 5c as an obsolete product next month, according to a memo obtained by MacRumors.

A16 Bionic Reportedly Costs More Than Twice As Much As A15

The A16 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 14 Pro models costs $110 to manufacture, which is 2.4 times more than the A15 found in the iPhone 13 series and in the iPhone 14.

Qualcomm Predicted to Remain 5G Modem Supplier for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16

Apple is rumored to be developing its own 5G chip for future iPhones, but Qualcomm is predicted to remain the supplier of modems for all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models.

A16 Chip in iPhone 14 Pro Reportedly Costs Apple Over Twice as Much as A15 Chip

Apple's new A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max costs $110 to produce, making it over 2.4× as costly as the A15 chip in iPhone 13 Pro models released last year.

Forgot to Pre-Order an iPhone 14 Plus? Apple Store Pickup Available Today at Most Locations

Apple's iPhone 14 Plus launched today in markets around the world, coming a full three weeks after the other models in the ‌iPhone 14‌ family became available, and four weeks since ‌iPhone 14‌ pre-orders began.

Apple 27-inch Mini LED Display Expected In Early 2023

Supply chain rumors suggest Apple will launch a new 27-inch display with mini LED backlighting in the first quarter of 2023.

Apple No Longer Signing iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 16.0.2

Now, the company has stopped signing both iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1, which means users can no longer downgrade from iOS 16.0.2.

Apple's iPhone 14 Plus Was Originally The 'iPhone 14 Max'

Previous speculation that Apple's larger iPhone 14 would be called the iPhone 14 Max, instead of iPhone 14 Plus, have been proven correct by Apple's own website code.

iPadOS 16 Beta Expands 'Zoomed Out' Display Option to Older 11-Inch iPad Pros

The latest iPadOS 16 beta released earlier this week expands a Display Zoom option for more screen space to 2018 and 2020 models of the 11-inch iPad Pro with A12X and A12Z chips.