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iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Now Available in Apple Stores
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iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Now Available in Apple Stores

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 are now available online and at Apple Stores worldwide.

iOS 27 Apple Intelligence Requires 14GB on Some New iPhones, 8GB on Others
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iOS 27 Apple Intelligence Requires 14GB on Some New iPhones, 8GB on Others

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

iOS 27 raises Apple Intelligence storage requirements to 14GB on select newer iPhones, while other supported models continue requiring up to 8GB.

How to pin your most-used camera tools above the frame in iOS 27
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How to pin your most-used camera tools above the frame in iOS 27

Mike Peterson · September 18, 2026

In iOS 27 you choose which controls sit above the camera frame. Tap the Camera Controls button, tap Edit, then tap any tool to pin it there, and tap Reset to Essentials when you want the original layout back. A sample photo from the 48MP Fusion Main camera on iPhone 18 Pro. Image: Apple Out…

How to Claim 3 Months of Apple One Premier for Free
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How to Claim 3 Months of Apple One Premier for Free

Shane Watson · September 18, 2026

Claim three free months of Apple One Premier worth nearly $120 with an eligible device and access Apple’s bundled subscription services today.

Apple Watch Readiness score not showing up: Here’s what to check
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Apple Watch Readiness score not showing up: Here's what to check

Mike Peterson · September 18, 2026

A missing readiness score on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 usually means a setup step is incomplete or the watch hasn’t recorded enough sleep. Apple’s support document, published September 14, lists four things to check: your Health Details, Activity, overnight vitals with at least 7 nights of sleep on the watch, and Sleep…

iPhone 18 Pro without AppleCare: You have 60 days to add it in Settings
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iPhone 18 Pro without AppleCare: You have 60 days to add it in Settings

Mike Peterson · September 18, 2026

If you bought iPhone 18 Pro without AppleCare, you haven’t missed your chance. In the US, Apple gives you 60 days after purchase to add a plan, and you do it on the phone itself in Settings > General > AppleCare & Warranty. iPhone 18 Pro in its four colors. Image: Apple Apple’s AppleCare page…

Safari 27 Adds an MCP Server to Give AI Tools Browser Access
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Safari 27 Adds an MCP Server to Give AI Tools Browser Access

Shane Watson · September 18, 2026

Safari 27 beta adds an MCP server that lets approved AI tools inspect browser data to help web developers test and debug websites.

iPhone 18 Pro resets your aperture each time Camera opens: Here’s the fix
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iPhone 18 Pro resets your aperture each time Camera opens: Here's the fix

Mike Peterson · September 18, 2026

On iPhone 18 Pro, an aperture you set by hand doesn’t survive closing Camera: Apple’s guide says the setting is reset the next time you open the app. To keep it, go to Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings and turn on Lens Aperture. A photo taken with iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture, with the…

SK Hynix Explores U.S. Memory Production With Intel, Report Says
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SK Hynix Explores U.S. Memory Production With Intel, Report Says

Shane Watson · September 18, 2026

SK Hynix is reportedly exploring U.S. memory production with Intel. No deal is confirmed, and the report does not say Apple devices will use it.

iPhone 18 Pro bought from Apple comes with a free online setup session
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iPhone 18 Pro bought from Apple comes with a free online setup session

Mike Peterson · September 18, 2026

If you bought your iPhone 18 Pro directly from Apple, you can book a free online session with an Apple Specialist to set it up and move your data. Apple emails a personal invitation as soon as your order is delivered, and you can also start a session from your Orders page. iPhone 18 Pro…

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