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As it plans to launch a new iPad Pro lineup soon, Apple has no plans to stop the production of 11-inch iPad Pro or 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, and will release updates for the devices in fall this year.Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly planning to launch a 14.1-inch iPad Pro with M2 chip this year.According to AppleInsider, the company is still planning to bring out an update to its iPad Pro lineup in the fall.Apple tracker Mark Gurman said Apple is not planning to stop the production of its 11-inch iPad Pro or…

MacBook Air M2Photo: Phillip Tracy/GizmodoApple has even bigger plans for the MacBook Air after unveiling a redesigned model at WWDC earlier this week. According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources, the Cupertino tech company will release a 15-inch MacBook Air next year alongside a new 12-inch laptop, its first take on the concept since the 12-inch MacBook was discontinued in 2019.The 15-inch model would adopt the same design as the new 13.6-inch MacBook Air, which did away with the wedge-shaped chassis for a…

MacBook Air M2 2022Photo: Phillip Tracy/GizmodoExcuse the cliché, but the MacBook Air feels grown-up. I’m thinking it’s the shape—gone is the iconic slanting edge, replaced in favor of stout straight lines. Now the Air looks like the MacBook Pro, and with its larger 13.6-inch screen, more like the premium Pro than its smaller but M2-touting counterpart. You might not notice the subtle design change,but you will certainly form some opinion about the two new color options.Joining Space Gray and Silver are what Apple calls…

The European Parliament, the European Council, and member nations have voted to make USB-C the standard charging on most electronic phones, tablets, and cameras by the fall of 2024. The move comes as a way to reduce electronic waste, and also cut the hassle when buying new devices, but it could pose potential problems for Apple and Microsoft’s charging technologies. Per the vote and legislation, the EU mentions that customers will “no longer need to buy a different charging device and cable each time they purchase a…

An all-new, next-generation MacBook Air with new Apple Silicon has been rumored for well over a year. Today, Apple finally unveiled its latest MacBook Air, and it features a completely redesigned chassis. Instead of the wedge shape worn by the MacBook Air since its inception, Apple went with a more traditional, uniform thickness from front to back.While the old MacBook Air was 16mm thick at the "fat part" of its wedge, the new model measures a consistent 11mm. Because of this, Apple says that the MacBook Air features a…

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For iPhone users looking for extra power plus wireless charging who want to stay in the Apple ecosystem, the MagSafe battery pack is the best (and only) way to go. It's pretty expensive at $99, but Amazon now has it on sale for $80 ($19 off the regular price), the cheapest we've seen it…

Apple's MagSafe battery pack is one of the smallest packs available, even though pictures can make it look large. Inside are two battery cells with 11.13 Wh of capacity. It's not capable of charging an iPhone from 0 to 100, but you should get a roughly 50% boost, depending on the phone you own. You'll need to have iOS 14.7 or above installed in order for the pack to work with your iPhone fully. For example, when you place the pack on a compatible iPhone, you'll see an animation on your screen letting you know how much of…

Best MagSafe phone grips iMore 2022 With the iPhone 12 lineup, Apple introduced MagSafe, a ring of magnets on the back of the iPhone that opens up a whole new world of accessories. Take advantage, and use a phone grip that attaches magnetically. That way, you're not committed to a permanently adhered phone grip, you can take these on and off as you please. Here are some of the best MagSafe phone grips you can buy. All around great: PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe Staff pick My personal favorite is the…

Apple is rumoured to be testing Type-C port for its future phones. Currently, Apple uses Lightning connector in the iPhones. The news report claims that this could be related to the European regulations. It further claims that the even if it is true the Type-C port could only be practical next year. It is important to note that Apple stopped shipping power adapters inside the iPhones boxes to cut its carbon footprint. To assist the iPhone users, Apple brought in MagSafe covers that…

iOS 14.7 has been released by Apple as the newest software update for all compatible iPhone models. The new iOS version comes nearly a couple of months after the release of iOS 14.6 that was released in May. The iOS 14.7 update brings support for the MagSafe Battery Pack and includes a list of improvements. Alongside the iOS update, Apple has brought watchOS 7.6 and tvOS 14.7 as two of its new software releases. The watchOS update particularly brings support for the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications to 30…