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Bluetooth 6.0 protocol finalized, could help boost Precision Finding feature in next-gen Apple devices

The latest protocol for Bluetooth, version 6.0, was released earlier this week, and includes a new feature that could make Apple’s Find My App even more precise across various devices. Bluetooth 6.0 introduces “Channel Sounding,” a feature that will bring “true distance awareness” to billions of future Bluetooth devices and accessories. The organization behind Bluetooth […]

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Apple begins selling the USB-C charging case for the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds on its own for $99

Apple has begun selling its USB-C charging case for its AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds separately for $99. This allows for faster charging as opposed to the Lightning case without having to buy an individual pair of AirPods. The company has stated that the first orders will arrive between December 27 and January 2, so […]

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Rumor: Apple prepping launch of second-generation AirTag tracker in 2024

Apple is reportedly prepping a second-generation version of its AirTag item tracker. Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, while specific details as to the tracker are sparse, he expected better integration with Vision Pro to be a selling point. Kuo first suggested that Apple might release an AirTag 2 in June of last year. At the […]

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Rumor: Apple to include upgraded U1 chip in iPhone 15, will work to integrate handset with Vision Pro platform

Following Apple’s announcement of its Vision Pro platform at WWDC this month with a release date of “early 2024,” reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a report detailing Apple’s plans to better integrate the iPhone with the Vision Pro ecosystem, starting with the iPhone 15 later this year. Per Kuo’s tweet, Apple will “aggressively […]

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iFixit posts teardown video of AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, charging case

If you’re tempted to open up and modify or repair your brand new AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, you probably shouldn’t. On Wednesday, repair website iFixit posted a teardown video of Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro, providing a closer look at the internals of the new earbuds and charging case. The teardown confirms that AirPods Pro remain […]