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Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 and Hermès Ultra 4: Every Case and Band Apple Lists, and Why There Is No Price
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Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 and Hermès Ultra 4: Every Case and Band Apple Lists, and Why There Is No Price

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple lists 12 Hermès Series 12 configurations and a full Hermès Ultra 4 band set for September 18, and has published a price for none of them.

GymKit on iPhone in iOS 27: Connecting to Treadmills, Ellipticals and Bikes Without an Apple Watch
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GymKit on iPhone in iOS 27: Connecting to Treadmills, Ellipticals and Bikes Without an Apple Watch

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

iOS 27 brings GymKit to iPhone for treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and stair-steppers, with AirPods Pro 3 heart rate and no Apple Watch required.

Do AirPods 4 Cases and Accessories Fit AirPods 5? Same 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm Case, Same 4.3 g Buds
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Do AirPods 4 Cases and Accessories Fit AirPods 5? Same 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm Case, Same 4.3 g Buds

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple lists AirPods 5 with the same 4.3 g earbuds and 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm case as AirPods 4, so here is what carries over and what does not.

AirPods Case Charging Methods Compared: Lightning, USB-C, MagSafe, Qi and Apple Watch Chargers
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AirPods Case Charging Methods Compared: Lightning, USB-C, MagSafe, Qi and Apple Watch Chargers

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

AirPods cases have used Lightning, USB-C, MagSafe, Qi and Apple Watch chargers. Here is which method each model supports, from AirPods 2 to AirPods 5.

iPhone 18 Pro Storage Step-Up Cost by Country: What 512GB, 1TB and 2TB Add in Dollars, Pounds, Euros, Yen and Rupees
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iPhone 18 Pro Storage Step-Up Cost by Country: What 512GB, 1TB and 2TB Add in Dollars, Pounds, Euros, Yen and Rupees

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

512GB adds $200 to an iPhone 18 Pro, 1TB adds $600 and 2TB adds $1,200. Every market Apple prices uses the same one, two, three step ladder.

iPhone 18 Pro Apple Upgrade Lease at $34.99 a Month vs $49.95 Installments vs Paying Up Front
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iPhone 18 Pro Apple Upgrade Lease at $34.99 a Month vs $49.95 Installments vs Paying Up Front

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple publishes three ways to pay for a 256GB iPhone 18 Pro: $1,199 up front, $49.95 a month for 24 months with Apple Card Monthly Installments, or an Apple Upgrade lease from $34.99 a month over 24 months. The lease is $14.96 a month cheaper than the installment plan, and the reason is simple: a…

iPhone Duo Case and Folio Prices: $79 and $129 in the US, and What Apple Charges in Seven More Countries
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iPhone Duo Case and Folio Prices: $79 and $129 in the US, and What Apple Charges in Seven More Countries

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The two accessories Apple built for its first foldable cost $79 and $129 in the US: the iPhone Duo Case is $79 and the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand is $129. Apple has published both prices in eight storefronts, from £79 and £129 in the UK up to C$99 and C$179 in Canada and A$119…

iPhone 18 Pro Case Prices: What Apple Charges for the TechWoven, Clear and Silicone Cases in Six Countries
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iPhone 18 Pro Case Prices: What Apple Charges for the TechWoven, Clear and Silicone Cases in Six Countries

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro cases start at $49 in the US. The Clear Case with MagSafe and the Silicone Case with MagSafe are both $49, the TechWoven Case with MagSafe is $59, the FineWoven Wallet is $59, the Wrist Strap is $29 and the Crossbody Strap is $59. The Wrist Strap is the cheapest…

T-Mobile iPhone 18 Pro Offer: What Apple’s Up to $1,200 Wording Actually Covers
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T-Mobile iPhone 18 Pro Offer: What Apple's Up to $1,200 Wording Actually Covers

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The T-Mobile line on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Store page reads “Save up to $1200 for an eligible trade-in in any condition.” Apple states that the value arrives as monthly bill credits over 36 months, requires an eligible smartphone trade-in on a qualifying plan, and varies by plan tier and customer type. iPhone 18 Pro…

Call Context in iOS 27: How iPhone Surfaces a Confirmation Code When You Call a Business
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Call Context in iOS 27: How iPhone Surfaces a Confirmation Code When You Call a Business

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Call Context is a new iOS 27 feature in the Phone app that pulls relevant details out of your other apps while you are calling a business, and Apple’s own example is a confirmation code sitting in Mail when you call an airline. It ships with the free iOS 27 update on Monday, September 14,…

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