Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15, new smartwatches, and the latest AirPods at its upcoming event, with the iPhone 15 Pro line being the most significant new product, and the company is also expected to discuss upcoming software updates.
iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple announced the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USBâC charging capabilities, additional dust resistance, and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro, along with new features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness with iOS 17.
The new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a customizable action button that replaces the mute switch, allowing users to toggle between different actions such as Ring/Silent, Camera, Flashlight, and more, with the option to assign Translate, although this feature will be enabled in a future iOS 17 update.
Apple is releasing a new version of its AirPods Pro with software features that use machine learning to adapt the noise-canceling and amplify conversations, making them more wearable and sophisticated than previous models.
iOS 17 introduces new features and settings, but not all may be loved by users, and fortunately, there are ways to disable them if desired.
Apple's new USB-C-enabled AirPods Pro have updated audio architecture and improved sound quality, making them the best noise-canceling buds for most iPhone owners.
Apple had a busy week with the release of iOS 17, the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, and updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro.
Apple has introduced new software updates for the AirPods Pro 2, including Adaptive Audio and Conversational Awareness modes, as well as improved switching speed and Vision Pro connectivity for their upcoming spatial computing headset.
Apple has released a firmware update for the second-generation AirPods Pro, introducing new features such as Adaptive Audio, which intelligently balances between Transparency and Noise Cancellation modes based on the external environment, however, instead of using GPS to control the Adaptive Audio levels, Apple decided to have the AirPods monitor the environment and make decisions on their own.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 17.1, which adds new features and improvements including the ability to favorite music in the Apple Music app, AirDrop transfers over cellular, NameDrop contact sharing, and more.
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Apple's lineup of headphones has grown substantially, and the AirPods Pro are considered the ultimate option due to their high-quality features, including active noise cancellation and spatial audio. Refurbished models of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2 are available with attractive deals.
iOS 17 brings significant new features and upgrades to streamline iPhone usage, including StandBy mode, interactive widgets, improved messaging with Live Stickers and voice note transcription, enhanced autocorrect, adaptive audio for AirPods Pro, and accessibility improvements, making it a quality-of-life upgrade for iPhone users.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces new features in Messages, including automatic transcription of audio messages, Check In to share estimated arrival times, multiple filters for searching, grouped apps, easier navigation and replies, improved location sharing, and automatic deletion of verification codes.
Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, but the specific features included in the update are unknown.
Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods Pro, unifying both versions of the second-generation AirPods Pro on the same firmware version and focusing on bug fixes and improvements.
Apple has released the third developer beta version of iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS 14.1, which feature new Apple Music and AirDrop updates, a Double Tap feature on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and enhanced StandBy mode controls.
