Year: 2024

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro elevates Apple’s standard for smartphone photography and video to new heights. It’s equipped with cutting-edge features such as 4K slow-motion recording and advanced audio tools.

At the heart of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro advancements is a meticulously designed testing process. The labs include a long-wave anechoic chamber where microphones are tested for audio clarity and a Dolby Atmos theater dedicated to fine-tuning video playback.

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The second season of ‘Severance’ won’t start until late in January 2025, but viewers can catch up on its first season — image credit: Apple

Apple is cutting down on blockbuster movie theater releases and one impact is that the profile of its Apple TV service will be lower. Since the service consistently has only a small fraction of the audience that Netflix and Disney+ get, Apple has been working to get it in front of more people.

As recently teased, the latest attempt takes place on the weekend of Saturday 4 January 2025 and Sunday 5 January. For 48 hours, the whole of Apple TV+ will be free to watch without subscription.

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Snag New Year’s deals on Apple’s MacBook Air this week.

Both Amazon and Best Buy are competing for your business through a MacBook Air price war that has deals as low as $749 this Monday. Many closeout models are limited to stock on hand and could sell out at any time. Apple’s latest M3 models with 16GB of unified memory are also marked down to as low as $899, making it a great time to pick up a new laptop at a discount.

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HomeKit Insider Podcast

Though it came out a week ago, we’re just now getting to talk about the big new Apple rumors for the smart home. Apparently, a video doorbell is in the works, alongside the smart display and security camera.

It’s said to support advanced facial recognition that will unlock your door automatically as you approach, similar to Face ID. But on your door, rather than your phone.

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