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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading?‎

Apple last week announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max. Skipping a generation means makes for a bigger upgrade, with more than 50 differences between the 2024 and 2026 models. Most of the visible change arrived in between, with the iPhone 17 Pro replacing the titanium frame and glass back with an aluminum unibody and Ceramic Shield 2, adding vapor chamber cooling, and upgrading both the telephoto and front cameras. This year's update is largely focused on internal changes, centering on the A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture Main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a battery capacity increase that delivers the largest jump in battery life in the iPhone's history. For ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro owners, the two sets of changes stack on top of each other. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ starts at $1,199 for 256GB, $200 more than the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro's $999 launch price, although the entry storage tier has doubled from 128GB. Apple no longer sells the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro directly, so any comparison now involves either a device you already own or a third-party listing. Here's everything that differs between the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌: Design and Display ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro (2024) ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ (2026) Titanium frame with full glass back Aluminum unibody with partial Ceramic Shield back 8.25mm thickness 8.75mm thickness Glass rounded square camera bump Full-width rounded rectangle aluminum camera plateau Ceramic Shield front Ceramic Shield 2 front with 3x better scratch resistance Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating only Apple-designed anti-reflective display coating to reduce glare 2,000 nits peak display brightness (outdoor) 3,000 nits peak display brightness (outdoor) 2x better outdoor contrast ‌Dynamic Island‌ supports up to two simultaneous Live Activities Smaller ‌Dynamic Island‌, supports up to three simultaneous Live Activities iPhone 16 Pro: Weighs 7.03 ounces (199 grams) iPhone 16 Pro Max: Weighs 7.99 ounces (227 grams) iPhone 18 Pro: Weighs 7.44 ounces (211 grams) iPhone 18 Pro Max: Weighs 8.78 ounces (249 grams) Available in White, Black, Natural, and Desert Available in Silver, Black, Glacier, and Burgundy Chip, Performance, and Connectivity ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro (2024) ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ (2026) A18 Pro chip A20 Pro chip Built with TSMC's N3E process (3nm) Built with TSMC's N2 process (2nm), Apple's first 2nm smartphone chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores 60GB/s memory bandwidth ~115GB/s memory bandwidth 8GB RAM 12GB RAM 6-core GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine (32 total cores) Vapor chamber cooling with 3x more surface area than the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ New chip packaging that places silicon die beside memory, allowing it to attach directly to the vapor chamber Qualcomm Snapdragon X71 modem iPhone 18 Pro: Apple C2 modem in all countries iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple C2 modem in all countries except the U.S., where it uses a Qualcomm modem Broadcom Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip Apple N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity Rear Camera ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro (2024) ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ (2026) 12-megapixel Telephoto camera 48-megapixel Fusion Telephoto camera 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x optical zoom options Fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture on the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera Variable-aperture 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with four stops: ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, and ƒ/4.0, using six laser-cut blades API available for developers to control the aperture range within their own apps Faster Night mode, tied to the new variable-aperture lens Pro controls in the Camera app: manual lens aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and histogram New sensor and computational imaging pipeline on the Fusion Main camera, delivering around 50% better low-light performance and more detail in the back of group photos Photographic Styles 2, adjusting tone and color Photographic Styles 3, adding texture and grain controls alongside tone and color Smart focus tracking Cinematic mode recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Cinematic mode recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic mode effects can be applied after capture, on video shot at up to 60 fps Improved low-light video Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, up to 4K Dolby Vision Apple Reference Image (Main camera only) Audio Mix Audio Mix with new algorithms for higher-quality voices, and the ability to isolate music ProRes RAW capture support Genlock support Front Camera ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro (2024) ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ (2026) 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera 18-megapixel TrueDepth camera Tap to zoom Tap to zoom and rotate Center Stage Ultra-stabilized video Dual Capture (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Photographic Styles 2, adjusting tone and color Photographic Styles 3, adding texture and grain controls alongside tone and color Smart focus tracking Cinematic mode effects can be applied after capture Improved low-light video Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, up to 4K Dolby Vision Battery and Charging ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro (2024) ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ (2026) iPhone 16 Pro: 3,582 mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,685 mAh battery iPhone 18 Pro: 4,056 mAh battery iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5,391 mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 27 hours of video playback iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 33 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro: Up to 36 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to 45 hours of video playback iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes with a 60W-capable adapter iPhone 16 Pro: MagSafe wireless charging up to 22W with a 30W adapter or higher iPhone 16 Pro Max: ‌MagSafe‌ wireless charging up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher ‌MagSafe‌ wireless charging up to 25W, reaching 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter or higher Storage and Pricing ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro (2024) ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ (2026) iPhone 16 Pro: Available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage iPhone 16 Pro Max: Available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage Available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage iPhone 16 Pro: Launched at $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) iPhone 16 Pro Max: Launched at $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,599 (1TB) iPhone 18 Pro: $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,799 (1TB), $2,399 (2TB) iPhone 18 Pro Max: $1,299 (256GB), $1,499 (512GB), $1,899 (1TB), $2,499 (2TB) Now discontinued, only available via third-parties iPhone 18 Pro: Sold directly by Apple, from $49.95 a month for 24 months via Apple Upgrade iPhone 18 Pro Max: Sold directly by Apple, from $54.12 a month for 24 months via Apple Upgrade Which to Choose? For ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max owners, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ is a worthwhile upgrade, and a far easier recommendation than it is for anyone coming from last year's model. Two generations of changes accumulate, touching almost every part of the device: an all-new aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 and three times better scratch resistance, a display that is 50% brighter outdoors at 3,000 nits and features an anti-reflective coating the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro lacks entirely, and a battery that runs for 36 hours rather than 27, rising from 33 hours to 45 hours on the Pro Max. Charging has changed most dramatically of all, dropping from 50% in 30 minutes to 50% in around 15 minutes. The camera differences are also major. The telephoto camera moves from 12 megapixels at 5x to 48 megapixels with 4x and 8x optical options, the front camera jumps from 12 megapixels to 18 megapixels and gains Center Stage and ultra-stabilized video, and the Main camera trades its fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture for a four-stop variable aperture ranging from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0. Add ProRes RAW, Genlock, Dual Capture, Cinematic mode at 60 fps, and manual Pro controls, and the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ is a substantially different camera system. Performance is the other argument for upgrading, particularly if you have noticed your ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro throttling. The A20 Pro moves to a 2nm process, gains a seventh GPU core with Neural Accelerators, and doubles the Neural Engine to 32 cores, while the vapor chamber that the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro lacks entirely is now in its second generation. If you play demanding games, shoot long video clips, or expect to lean on on-device Apple Intelligence features for several more years, the extra 4GB of RAM and the doubled Neural Engine make the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ the more future-proof purchase. That being said, the price has moved against you. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ costs $200 more than the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro did at launch, even accounting for the doubled 256GB entry tier, and the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max is $100 more than its equivalent. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max is also 22 grams heavier than the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max, which is noticeable in the hand, although it buys you the largest battery gain Apple has ever delivered on an iPhone and the option of a 2TB device. A notable exception arises if you are upgrading primarily for the design, the telephoto camera, or the battery. Almost all of those enhancements arrived with the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ rather than this year's model, so an ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ bought from a third-party retailer at a heavy discount will get you most of the way there for meaningfully less money. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s genuine exclusives over that model are the variable aperture and Pro controls, the C2 modem, the smaller ‌Dynamic Island‌, and roughly three extra hours of battery life. If none of those matter to you, last year's model is the better value. Pre-orders for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max opened on Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProBuyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading?" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price‎

After Apple introduced the AirPods 5 last week, we got a set to take home and review. We've been testing the AirPods 5 for the last week and have some initial thoughts. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The ‌AirPods 5‌ have the same overall design and fit as the AirPods 4, so they're just as comfortable as the prior-generation model. Active Noise Cancellation has been improved through new internal acoustic architecture, and it's surprisingly good. The ‌AirPods 5‌ don't have silicone ear tips so you might not expect ANC to work as well as earbuds with a tighter fit, but there is a noticeable improvement over the ANC version of the AirPods 4. Apple says the ‌AirPods 5‌ use low-noise microphones and a new compressor tuned for open-ear ANC. The compressor is tuned to a wider frequency range and can react faster than before when conditions change. Sound is measured for the left and right ears independently, correcting for fit leaks to further improve ANC. Sound quality on the ‌AirPods 5‌ was muddier than on the AirPods Pro 3, especially in the low mids. iOS 27 has custom EQ, though, which allows for adjustments. The ‌AirPods 5‌ support Adaptive Audio and Transparency, so they have most of the same audio features as the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌. Apple used to limit ANC to the higher-end version of the AirPods 4, but with the ‌AirPods 5‌, it's universal. You can now get AirPods with ANC for just $129. There's an upgraded model with a Wireless Charging Case, an extra hour of battery life, and swipe-based controls on the stem for $149. The base model has four hours of battery with ANC, while the upgraded version offers five hours. Live Translation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and other features that were previously limited to the higher-end AirPods 4 model are now on all models. Dust and water resistance has improved, and the AirPods have an IP57 rating, so they'll hold up better to sweat and moisture exposure. With the ANC upgrade and the price drop, the ‌AirPods 5‌ are an excellent value. If you've been hesitant to get AirPods because of the price, this is the version to get. People who have AirPods Pro or AirPods 4 with ANC don't need to upgrade, but it's a big improvement if you have older AirPods. The ‌AirPods 5‌ are available for pre-order and will launch on Friday, September 18.Related Roundup: AirPods 5Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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How Fast is Apple's M5 Ultra Chip? First Benchmark Result is Truly Wild‎

The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M5 Ultra chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's impressive performance gains. The new Mac Studio will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M5 Ultra. Here is how the highest-end M5 Ultra chip with a 36-core CPU scored: Single-core CPU score: 3,774 Multi-core CPU score: 52,516Apple never released an M4 Ultra chip. Here are the average scores for the highest-end M3 Ultra chip with a 32-core CPU on Geekbench 7: Single-core CPU score: 2,920 Multi-core CPU score: 39,059 M5 Ultra is now Apple's fastest chip ever. If this Geekbench result is accurate, the M5 Ultra has up to around 30% faster single-core CPU performance and up to around 35% faster multi-core performance compared to the M3 Ultra. Of course, the performance comes at a steep cost. In the U.S., the Mac Studio with a 36-core M5 Ultra starts at $6,799. Apple said the M5 Ultra has up to 1.25× faster single-threaded CPU performance and up to 1.3× faster multi-threaded CPU performance compared to the M3 Ultra, so the benchmark result roughly aligns with or even beats those advertised claims. However, keep in mind that there wil be some variance in scores as additional results surface. Here is where the M5 Ultra slots in for maximum multi-core CPU performance:M5 Ultra: 52,516 M3 Ultra: 39,059 M5 Max: 35,119 M5 Pro: 33,593 M4 Max: 29,047 M2 Ultra: 28,789 M4 Pro: 24,894 M3 Max: 24,649 M1 Ultra: 23,328 M6: 22,783 M5: 17,948 M2 Max: 17,387 M3 Pro: 16,880 M2 Pro: 16,725 M4: 15,477 M1 Max: 14,299 M1 Pro: 13,914 M3: 11,650 M2: 9,809 M1: 8,582Based on these scores, the M5 Ultra is up to 2.25× faster than Apple's original M1 Ultra chip and up to 6× faster compared to the regular M1 chip. As always, real-world performance varies. The new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips and the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips launch on Tuesday, September 22. We are still waiting for GPU results for the M5 Ultra to appear in the Geekbench 7 database.Related Roundup: Mac StudioTags: Benchmarks, GeekbenchBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac StudioThis article, "How Fast is Apple's M5 Ultra Chip? First Benchmark Result is Truly Wild" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers‎

MacRumors has partnered with OWC to bring our readers big savings on the retailer's best Thunderbolt docks, USB-C cables, and external storage enclosures. These exclusive deals will run through Monday, September 21 at 12:00 a.m. CST, so you have the rest of this week to shop. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts have been applied automatically, so all you need to do is follow the links below and add one of the accessories to your cart to see the savings. There are seven total items on sale, including two docks, three enclosures, and two USB-C cables. $50 OFFOWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for $179.99 $205 OFFOWC Express 4M2 Ultra Enclosure for $244.99 The two docks on sale include the OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $229.99 ($90 off), and the 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for $179.99 ($50 off). These docks expand the capabilities of your Mac setup by adding 11 additional ports to your computer. One of the overall steepest discounts in our exclusive sale is on the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Enclosure, which is on sale for $244.99 ($205 off). Below you'll find additional desktop RAID systems on sale, as well as two USB-C cables at low prices. OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock - $179.99, down from $229.99 OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $229.99, down from $319.99 OWC Express 1M2 80G Enclosure - $114.99, down from $149.99 OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Enclosure - $244.99, down from $449.99 OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure - $309.99, down from $399.99 OWC Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable, 1.0M - $19.99, down from $34.99 OWC Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable, 2.0M - $39.99, down from $57.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week‎

The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M6 chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's performance gains. The new Mac mini will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M6 chip, which is 2nm. Here is how the M6 chip scored: Single-core CPU score: 4,071 Multi-core CPU score: 22,783 Here are the average M5 chip scores for comparison: Single-core CPU score: 3,641 Multi-core CPU score: 17,948If this single Geekbench 7 result is accurate, the M6 chip has up to around 12% faster single-core CPU performance and up to around 27% faster multi-core CPU performance compared to the M5 chip. Note that the M6 chip is in the new Mac mini, while the M5 chip scores are based on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, but performance should be similar. Apple said the M6 chip has the world's fastest single-threaded CPU performance, and its 4,071 single-core score indeed tops all other Macs and PCs in the Geekbench 7 database, including the M5 Max chip (3,731) and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (3,396). Up to 27% faster multi-core CPU performance is in line with Apple's claim of up to 1.2× faster multi-threaded performance, so all of Apple's advertised claims hold up. Here is where the M6 chip slots in for maximum multi-core CPU performance:M3 Ultra: 39,059 M5 Max: 35,119 M5 Pro: 33,593 M4 Max: 29,047 M4 Pro: 24,894 M6 chip: 22,783 M5 chip: 17,948 M4 chip: 15,477 M3 chip: 11,650 M2 chip: 9,809 M1 chip: 8,582Based on these scores, the M6 chip is up to 2.5× faster than Apple's original M1 chip. The new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips and the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips launch on Tuesday, September 22. We are still waiting for M5 Ultra chip benchmarks.Related Roundup: Mac miniTags: Benchmarks, GeekbenchBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, "M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up‎

Apple this week released iOS 27 following around three months of beta testing. If you just installed the software update on your iPhone, you might be wondering where the new-and-improved Siri AI and dedicated Siri app are. In case you missed it, you must join Apple's waitlist in order to gain access to these new features. Keep in mind that while iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer, Siri AI is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer. This is because Siri AI requires an iPhone model that is compatible with Apple Intelligence, which we have listed below. Fortunately, joining the Siri AI waitlist is a simple task: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap on the Siri menu. Tap on Try Siri AI (Beta). Follow the prompts. Wait times seem to vary, with some users receiving access to Siri AI within a few minutes of signing up and others having to wait a few hours or even days. You will receive a notification on your iPhone once you have received access to Siri AI, and the Siri app will automatically appear on your device at that time. You can talk or type to Siri AI in three ways: swipe down on your iPhone's Dynamic Island, press and hold your iPhone's side button to invoke the assistant, or open the Siri app. The classic version of Siri has always been useful for basic actions like setting a timer and checking the weather, but it has notoriously struggled with more advanced requests over the years. Siri AI is much more intelligent and personalized: it is essentially a ChatGPT-like version of Siri that can respond to most questions. Siri AI can draw on your personal information stored on your iPhone, has on-screen awareness, and can perform actions in more apps that support it. The new Siri is limited to English to start, but Apple said support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish will be available in October, likely as part of the release of iOS 27.1. Apple said Siri AI has unspecified daily usage limits, but it noted that expanded access will be coming with select iCloud+ plans. Siri AI is not available in the EU on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 at launch, as Apple is in a regulatory battle with the European Commission. The following iPhone models are compatible with Siri AI:iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo iPhone 17e iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone Air iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro MaxYou can adjust Siri AI's pace and expressivity on these iPhone models:iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Duo iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone AirApple still considers Siri AI to be in beta even though iOS 27 is no longer in beta overall.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tags: Siri, Siri AIRelated Forum: iOS 27This article, "Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in Orange‎

Apple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid endless rumors about new models coming later this year. These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year. Three examples today: estimated delivery dates for the Apple TV with 64GB of storage are pushing into October, the HomePod mini in orange is currently unavailable to order, and the HomePod mini in yellow is facing a November delivery estimate.Related Roundups: Apple TV, HomePod miniBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in Orange" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch Pre-Order Discounts Expand With Up to $20 In Savings‎

Apple began pre-orders for its new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 last week, and today it's introduced a few more early discounts on these models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple Watch Series 12 Apple Watch Series 12 models are up for pre-order on Amazon today, starting at $389.99 for 42mm GPS devices ($9 off) and $439.99 for 46mm GPS devices ($9 off). These will launch on September 18, and as of writing only the Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band 42mm GPS model is on sale. $9 OFFApple Watch Series 12 (42mm GPS) for $389.99 $9 OFFApple Watch Series 12 (46mm GPS) for $439.99 If you're interested in the cellular models of the Apple Watch Series 12, the 42mm Cellular Series 12 is available for pre-order at $489.99, down from $499.00. This is for the new Dark Bronze Aluminum Case with Olive Sport Band. $9 OFFApple Watch Series 12 (42mm Cell) for $489.99 $9 OFFApple Watch Series 12 (46mm Cell) for $539.99 You can also pre-order the new Titanium Apple Watch Series 12 models starting at $679.00 ($20 off), and the Ceramic model is available for $929.00 ($20 off). Apple Watch Ultra 4 The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for pre-order on Amazon for $779.99 in the Natural Titanium Case with Translucent Gray Ocean Band. This device will launch on September 18, alongside the Series 12 and AirPods 5. $19 OFFApple Watch Ultra 4 for $779.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "Apple Watch Pre-Order Discounts Expand With Up to $20 In Savings" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods 5 Sees Initial Pre-Order Deal Ahead of Launch This Friday‎

Amazon has introduced the first pre-order discount you can get for the brand new AirPods 5, available for $124.99, down from $129.00. While only a $4 markdown, it's notable for being the first ever deal we've tracked on the base model of the AirPods 5. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can also pre-order the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case for $149.00, but there's no discount on this one. The AirPods 5 will launch this Friday, September 18. $4 OFFAirPods 5 for $124.99 PRE-ORDERAirPods 5 w/ Wireless Charging Case for $149.00 Amazon also currently has a solid deal on the AirPods Max 2, available for $449.00, down from $549.00. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "AirPods 5 Sees Initial Pre-Order Deal Ahead of Launch This Friday" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands‎

Apple Wallet car keys are coming to three more vehicle brands, including Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and China's Freelander, according to code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. However, the code does not provide a timeframe for availability. The digital key feature allows you to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. It is already offered by select automakers, including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and others.Tags: Apple Wallet, iPhone Car KeysThis article, "iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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