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Apple's September 9 "It's Glowtime" event was an exciting one for those of us who appreciate the more budget-friendly iPhone models, including the most Pro features we've ever seen in base models. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus offer tons of updates, including new features like the Camera Control button and an upgraded camera system, faster performance thanks to the A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence features only available in the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Read on to learn why the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are the upgrades for (almost) everyone! 

5 Things You Need to Know from Apple's iPhone 16 Event

Apple's much-anticipated fall event brought us updates to three device lines: the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch 10, and the AirPods 4. Each category brought us a few headlining features, but whether or not you should upgrade each device depends largely on what device you already have. The entire 16 line sports the A18 chip, specially designed for Apple Intelligence features, and a brand new Camera Control button. We also see some Pro features come to the base models, such as the Action Button. The Apple Watch 10 sports a slimmer profile and a larger screen option than before and an important health feature that detects sleep apnea. The AirPods 4 also sees many of the AirPods Pro 2 features join its ranks, while the AirPods Pro 2 are getting a software update that can make them function as hearing aids. Here are the top five takeaways from Apple's iPhone 16 event.

How to Update AirPods Pro Firmware

The new firmware version for AirPods Pro provides bug fixes and gives you access to new features, such as Conversation Boost. Whether you're troubleshooting or simply excited about the new functionalities, we'll show you how to check whether you have the AirPods latest firmware and how to update your AirPods Pro if it hasn't already been installed. 

FaceTiming with family or friends doesn't have to mean you're stuck sitting in one place the whole time you're on the video call. With the new Center Stage iPad feature for FaceTime, you can move around to cook, show off your dance or exercise moves, or have people enter or exit the frame and still stay perfectly zoomed, centered, and in focus.

How to Turn Off Live Photos in iPhone Camera App

Live Photos are a hybrid between a still image and a short video that was introduced on the iPhone 6S and has become a staple for every iPhone since. These unique moving pictures capture three seconds of video with a key photo in the middle, but there may be times when a traditional photo is better.  In this article, you'll learn how to turn off Live Photos temporarily or long term.

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iPhone camera tricks are some of the best parts of being an iPhone owner, which is why I love Photographic Styles. Photographic Styles lets you preset five camera settings and choose between them to create consistency in your photographs and save you some editing later. How do these styles work and how customizable are they? Let's take a look at this fancy feature and learn how to set the best iPhone camera settings.

Whether you're checking for software compatibility or trading in your old iMac, you need to know how to find your specific device information. In this article, we'll cover the easiest methods to identify your iMac (even if it is not working or you don't have it with you). To make the process easier, we've also included a list of all iMac versions. 

Whether you're checking for software compatibility or buying a new Mac mini, you need to know your specific device information. In this article, we'll cover the easiest methods to identify your Mac mini (even if it is not working or you don't have it with you). To make the process easier, we've also included a list of all Mac mini versions. Read on to learn how to identify your Mac mini.

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