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Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone

Apple today introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a special nano-texture finish that minimizes glare for an unparalleled viewing experience. Closed, the 5.4-inch outer display delivers 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro in a compact, pocketable design. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, so content scales proportionally, ensuring visual continuity. iPhone Duo is built to last with an innovative hardware design and a precision hinge that delivers a smooth, satisfying feel with every use. Powered by the new A20 Pro, iPhone Duo features an advanced thermal management system with a custom-designed vapour chamber and a dual-battery architecture, delivering pro performance and impressive all-day battery life. The advanced camera system takes stunning photos and videos, with the folding design unlocking fun new ways to use the camera that aren’t possible on any other iPhone. iOS 27 is reimagined, remaining familiar and intuitive while adapting to the versatile ways users can interact with iPhone Duo. And with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, iPhone Duo brings powerful AI capabilities together with a user’s personal context. <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/article/Apple-iPhone-Duo-colors-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" width="599" /></a>iPhone Duo is available in two refined colours: star white and night sky. Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. Two Displays, One Breakthrough DesigniPhone Duo delivers Apple’s largest iPhone display in an entirely new design. Closed, iPhone Duo is comfortable to use one-handed and fits easily in a pocket, with a 5.4-inch outer Super Retina XDR display that provides 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro. Opened, the 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display is 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max, offering an immersive canvas for everything users do. A premium nano-texture finish reduces glare and reflections, creating a matte surface that minimizes crease visibility and feels great to touch. Beneath the inner display, a new FaceTime camera stays hidden when not in use to keep the screen uninterrupted. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, designed for how people use their iPhone, so the experience feels continuous whether iPhone Duo is open or closed. The displays also feature ProMotion, Always On, and 3000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. Later this year, iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil with USB-C, allowing users to take notes, sketch, or mark up documents on either display.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-watch-series-12-hardware-specs-features-availability-pricing.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/article/Apple-iPhone-Duo-display-sizes-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" width="599" /></a>Touch ID is integrated into the side button for easy, secure, and consistent authentication whether iPhone Duo is open or closed, and users can unlock iPhone Duo using their Apple Watch. The design also features Camera Control to quickly launch the camera, including the brand-new Siri Camera mode, which lets Siri see what the user sees to answer questions and take action. Designed for DurabilityiPhone Duo is built to last and feels exceptionally solid with every use. It’s crafted from grade 5 titanium for incredible strength, with an enclosure that has an elegant mirror-polished finish and a 3D-printed hinge cover with a contrasting micro-blasted finish. Ceramic Shield protects the back of iPhone Duo, and Ceramic Shield 2 on the front has 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation. iPhone Duo is also splash-, water-, and dust-resistant with an IP68 rating. The hinge is engineered from more than 100 components to precisely control opening and closing and support the centre of the display, delivering a smooth, satisfying feel. Internally, support ribs reinforce the structure for added stiffness, while antenna splits with ceramic fibre inserts enhance the frame’s rigidity.The inner display is designed to withstand the wear of everyday use. A scratch-resistant coating and a nano-textured cover layer — made from a custom polymer with up to 40 percent higher stiffness than other materials used in the industry — protect the surface. High-strength glass sits above and below the folding display panel, with custom adhesives that allow the layers to glide past one another like the pages of a book, relieving bend stress, and a titanium plate at the bottom further enhances durability. An Advanced Camera System with New ExperiencesiPhone Duo delivers an advanced camera system that brings all-new experiences made possible by its breakthrough design. With the new 48MP Fusion Main camera, users can shoot sharp photos at up to 48MP resolution with zero shutter lag, capture in the 24MP default for incredible image quality at a file size perfect for sharing, and get closer to the subject with an integrated optical-quality 2x Telephoto. The 48MP Fusion Main camera also benefits from a new computational image pipeline for sharp details, and excels in low light thanks to a large sensor, fast aperture, and sensor-shift optical image stabilization.The 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera — the same as on iPhone 18 Pro models — captures wider fields of view and enables macro photography, while the Center Stage front camera can automatically take photos and videos in any orientation, so users don’t have to rotate iPhone for landscape selfies. Upgraded Photographic Styles with new texture and grain controls let users further dial in their desired appearance and have more creative control over their photos. Under the inner display, a new FaceTime camera helps users connect with friends and family whether iPhone Duo is held open or propped on a surface for hands-free calls.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-airpods-5-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/tile/Apple-iPhone-Duo-opening-iPhone-Duo-260909-lp.jpg.archive_2x.jpg" title="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" width="599" /></a>The foldable design with dual displays unlocks camera experiences that are not possible on any other iPhone.- With Smart Take, users no longer miss out on being in the photo because they are behind the shutter or racing to beat a timer. On-device AI models running on A20 Pro analyze the scene in real time and automatically capture photos when subjects are posing.- Users can take a selfie with the higher-resolution rear cameras and preview their shot on the outer display.- Duo Preview shows the live preview on the outer display, helping subjects pose, check their framing, and guide the shot.- Kid Cue plays animations from Peanuts on the outer display to grab the attention of children so they look at the camera.- Duo FaceTime lets people who are with the user join a video call on the outer display, so everyone can share the moment without crowding around one screen.iPhone Duo supports 4K120 fps recording in Dolby Vision on the 48MP Fusion Main camera, unlocking gorgeous slow-motion effects by adjusting the playback speed. Users can now apply Cinematic effects after capture at up to 60 fps, and Audio Mix introduces new algorithms that deliver higher-quality voices and can now isolate music. Time-lapse supports 4K in Dolby Vision HDR, and users can prop iPhone Duo up without needing a tripod to easily capture longer-duration videos. A Reimagined Yet Familiar iOS ExperienceiOS 27 is tailored for iPhone Duo, delivering a familiar and intuitive experience that introduces new ways to interact with iPhone. Lock Screen controls, the Dock on the Home Screen, and app navigation and controls now appear on the side to maximize vertical space for content. When iPhone Duo is open, the display shows two Home Screen pages with Today View — a vertically scrolling list of customizable widgets — on the left. The status bar includes a circular, flexible system that nestles into the corner of the screen, showing relevant information like Wi-Fi, cellular strength, battery, and more. The Dynamic Island is also redesigned to fit vertically on the side of the outer and inner displays, and expands to show Live Activities and alerts. iOS seamlessly adapts to the new ways to use iPhone Duo — content reacts as it folds, reorients when turned to the side, and switches to the appropriate display when flipped over.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/article/Apple-iPhone-Duo-Zoom-app-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" width="599" /></a>Apple apps are optimized for iPhone Duo, and developers can easily adapt their apps using the new and updated APIs in the latest SDKs, and upcoming support for iPhone Duo in Device Hub in Xcode. Third-party apps, including Netflix, Zoom, and Slack, are already taking advantage of the folding design to deliver immersive experiences that make the most of the larger display and new ways to use iPhone Duo.The expansive display supercharges productivity, letting users do more at once with new multitasking capabilities. Split View allows users to open two apps side by side on iPhone for the first time. Users can also quickly swap between apps; open two windows of the same app, like Safari; easily have a conversation with Siri AI while looking at content on the other side of the screen; and save pairs of apps to come back to later.StandBy gets a major upgrade on iPhone Duo. Set iPhone Duo down and it enters StandBy on either the outer or inner display — even when it’s not charging — turning the device into a photo frame, hub for widgets, clock, and more. New Calendar and Weather faces join existing Clock and Modular faces, while the Photos face is updated to display Shared Albums. Every face now offers deeper customization, with new colours, fonts, and complications to choose from. The Next Generation of Apple Intelligence and an All-New SiriiPhone Duo gives users access to Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri that is rolling out in beta with iOS 27. Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is profoundly more personal, capable, and conversational, and becomes even more useful on the large inner display. Powerful AI capabilities paired with personal context make iPhone Duo an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at its core.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/article/Apple-iPhone-Duo-Siri-AI-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" width="599" /></a>Siri AI can draw on personal context understanding to help users find what they need in the moment across messages, emails, photos, and more; use onscreen awareness to take action related to the content on a user’s screen; and answer questions about virtually any topic. Users can write with Siri by simply describing what they need. The all-new Siri app also makes it easy to revisit past conversations or kick off new ones, with conversational history synced privately across products with iCloud.Additionally, Apple Intelligence makes apps smarter and more useful. Users can improve the composition of a photo after it’s been taken with Spatial Reframing, Extend, and upgraded Clean Up. Image Playground also now offers photorealistic imagery, and with upcoming support for the SynthID standard, users can identify images generated or edited with AI. In Safari, Notify Me helps users monitor web pages for changes, like product restocks or price drops, to stay on top of updates. To protect users’ privacy, Apple Intelligence uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, which extends the privacy and security of iPhone into the cloud.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-A20-Pro-chip-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" width="599" /></a> Pro Performance with A20 Pro and Advanced Thermal ManagementPowered by A20 Pro — the same chip in iPhone 18 Pro models — and paired with an advanced thermal management system, iPhone Duo delivers up to 35 percent better sustained performance than iPhone 17 Pro. A new chip package inspired by M-series Apple silicon connects A20 Pro directly to a custom vapour chamber, dissipating heat and powering multitasking, gaming, and complex AI workloads. A new display engine drives the inner and outer displays simultaneously and enables a fluid experience as users transition between them. The 6-core CPU is up to 20 percent faster than A19 Pro, delivering [the fastest CPU in a smartphone]; the 7-core GPU is up to 40 percent faster and more power efficient; and the new Dual 16-core Neural Engine offers 2x the compute power to run on-device AI models. A20 Pro also delivers 50 percent more unified memory bandwidth and is built on the latest 2-nanometer process technology. Impressive All-Day Battery LifeiPhone Duo is designed with one high-energy battery on each side to maximize capacity while efficiently using internal space. A combination of Apple silicon and energy rebalancing algorithms allows the batteries to operate seamlessly as one, so users get up to 31 hours of video playback when using the inner display, up to 44 hours of video playback when using the outer display, and up to 24 hours of usage per charge when both displays are used equally. Users can also enjoy fast charging — iPhone Duo can charge up to 50 percent in around 20 minutes or wirelessly charge up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes with a MagSafe or Qi2 charger. Powerful Wireless CapabilitiesiPhone Duo features an eSIM-only design worldwide that saves internal space to maximize battery capacity.9 eSIM offers greater flexibility, better security, and seamless connectivity compared to traditional physical SIM cards, and as an industry standard, it is supported by over 500 carriers around the world, including Bell, Freedom, Rogers, and more. iOS 27 also introduces iPhone Handoff, which allows users with supported carriers to easily switch back and forth between two iPhone models with the same phone number.N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip, enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread, while C2, Apple’s next-generation cellular modem system, brings AI-powered improvements to cellular quality and reliability.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/article/Apple-iPhone-Duo-Folio-taupe-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone" width="599" /></a>Beautiful New AccessoriesTo complement iPhone Duo, Apple is introducing beautiful new accessories. The iPhone Duo Folio — available in navy blue and taupe — features an integrated kickstand that supports a wide range of angles for reading, viewing content, or FaceTime, and folds away neatly when not in use. The iPhone Duo Case — available in sand and navy blue — is thin and light, with a protective two-part design that wraps around both sides of the device. Both cases are compatible with MagSafe, Qi2 25W, and Qi-certified chargers. With built-in magnets that align perfectly with iPhone Duo, they offer a magical attach experience and fast wireless charging. Pricing and AvailabilityiPhone Duo is available in star white and night sky, and starts at $2,999 (CAD), or $124.96 (CAD) per month for 24 months, in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities.Customers in more than 70 countries and regions, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and Vietnam, will be able to pre-order iPhone Duo beginning at 5 a.m. PT on Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. iPhone Duo will be available in 28 other countries and regions beginning Friday, October 30.The iPhone Duo Case will be available for $99 (CAD) in navy blue and sand, and the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand will be available for $179 (CAD) in navy blue and taupe. iPhone Duo Case and iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand will be available to order beginning Friday, October 16.iPhone Duo will be available with iOS 27.1. Some features may not be available in all languages or regions, and availability may vary due to local laws and regulations. For more information about availability, visit apple.com/ca.Apple Intelligence will be available with iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, for users with an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Apple Intelligence is available with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence.Siri AI is rolling out with iOS 27 as a beta on Monday, September 14, for users with a supported device set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.When outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, Apple’s groundbreaking satellite features help iPhone Duo users stay connected and get assistance when it matters most. Apple is extending free access to satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users who have activated their device in a country that supports Apple’s satellite features prior to midnight PT on September 9. For satellite feature availability, visit support.apple.com/en-ca/105097.AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new Apple Watch, or in the U.S., AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. In Canada, AppleCare+ includes coverage for accidents like drops and spills on eligible products, battery replacement service, and support from Apple Experts. For more information, visit apple.com/ca/applecare.iCloud+ plans start at just $1.29 (CAD) per month, providing additional storage to keep photos, videos, files, and more safe in the cloud and accessible across devices. iCloud+ also gives access to premium features such as event creation in the Apple Invites app, as well as Private Relay, Hide My Email, custom email domains, and HomeKit Secure Video. With Family Sharing, users can share their subscription with five other family members at no extra cost. For more information and feature availability, visit apple.com/ca/icloud and apple.com/ca/ios/feature-availability.New and qualified returning subscribers who purchase iPhone Duo can unlock three months of Apple One for free. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services — including Apple TV, Apple Music, up to 2TB of iCloud+ storage, and more — into one convenient plan across multiple Apple devices. This offer is available in select countries and regions with an eligible new iPhone, iPad, or Mac beginning September 17. Service availability varies by region. Learn more about Apple One at apple.com/ca/apple-one.

Apple introduces iPhone Duo, the First Foldable iPhone

Apple today introduced iPhone Duo , the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever , with a 7.6-inch inner display that...

Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 4 - Everything You Need to Know

Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 4 — the ultimate sports and adventure watch — now including new, advanced health and fitness features, and longer battery life.Engineered with the new Health Sensing System and S11 chip, Apple Watch Ultra 4 delivers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements, and a new readiness score to support athletes of all kinds. Apple Watch Ultra 4 also offers extended battery life to track outdoor workouts for up to 45 hours and the most accurate on-device GPS in a sports watch. In addition to powering the Health Sensing System, the S11 chip — Apple’s most powerful wearable chip — enables new Audio Intelligence features arriving later this year, to help users remember key moments from their conversations and stay alert to important sounds, built with privacy, security, and accessibility innovations at the core. With watchOS 27, Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI on Apple Watch, bringing personal context understanding and broad world knowledge to the wrist.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 4" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/article/Apple-Watch-Ultra-4-hero-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 4" width="599" /></a>These features add to the many ways Apple Watch Ultra already supports users with advanced workout tracking across activities, sleep tracking, powerful health features like heart health notifications and the ECG app, and game-changing safety capabilities like satellite communications. Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the most comprehensive wearable across health, fitness, and safety.Apple Watch Ultra 4 comes in sleek and durable natural and black titanium options. It is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, September 18. The Most Accurate Heart Rate Sensing in a WearableApple Watch Ultra 4 is re-architected to provide continuous high-fidelity health monitoring using the Health Sensing System, featuring new optical and electrical heart sensors. Using this system and the S11 chip, Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable. A scientifically rigorous study on a diverse population of over 1,000 participants compared the new heart rate sensing accuracy on Apple Watch against leading wearables, with Apple Watch showing the highest accuracy across devices.With larger, power-efficient green LEDs on the optical heart sensor, Apple Watch Ultra 4 now measures heart rate every five seconds, all day long. This continuous passive measurement delivers deeper insight into a user’s fitness and physiological state while making Exercise and Move Activity rings even more accurate. Users can view their real-time heart rate at a glance throughout their day on a new heart rate watch face complication.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-airpods-5-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 4" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/article/Apple-Watch-Ultra-4-heart-rate-sensing-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 4" width="599" /></a>HRV, a key indicator of stress and recovery, is now measured up to 24 times more often and available to view in a new section of the Heart Rate app. Apple Watch provides two separate variants of HRV for better understanding of a user’s health status. Recovery HRV is best for identifying daily signals of stress and recovery, while overall HRV is best for insights into a user’s broader health, including cardiovascular health. Higher variability is generally associated with better overall recovery, while a lower variability value is an indicator of stress.Overnight vitals now includes recovery HRV measurements analyzed against a user’s personal baseline, providing a more complete view of their health status.8 A new daytime vitals view lets users toggle between overnight and daytime metrics, and can potentially spot shifts in their metrics before they show up overnight. Readiness: A Daily Read on the Body’s CapacityApple Watch Ultra 4 introduces Readiness, a new feature that analyzes a user’s recent activity, training load, vitals, and sleep score to offer insight into their capacity for the day ahead. Readiness provides a single 0-10 score each day with a clear, actionable recommendation: Recover, Pace Yourself, Ready, or Go For It. This helps a user decide how to take on their day, whether they’re headed into a workday or tackling their training plan.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-watch-series-12-hardware-specs-features-availability-pricing.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 4" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Watch-Ultra-4-readiness-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 4" width="599" /></a>Readiness updates throughout the day as new data comes in, to reflect, for example, an intense workout or a shift in daytime vitals. Readiness clearly highlights which factors are driving the score and allows users to tap into more details. The scoring algorithm was developed using data from the Apple Heart and Movement Study, in collaboration with exercise scientists and physicians at Apple. Longer Battery Life and Faster ChargingFor everyday use, Apple Watch Ultra 4 now offers more than two days of battery life, up to 50 hours. In Low Power Mode, it offers up to 84 hours of battery life. Charging is now faster than ever: Just 15 minutes adds up to 18 hours of additional battery life.For outdoor workout tracking, the new Extended Workout mode delivers up to 25 hours of battery life for tracking workouts with full GPS and heart rate readings — a 25 percent increase from the previous model. For even longer workouts, the Max Extended Workout mode allows Apple Watch Ultra 4 to track outdoor runs, walks, and hikes for up to 45 hours, typically enough to finish a 100-mile race, while still taking GPS readings every second. The Most Accurate Step Tracking of Any SmartwatchThe pedometer model has been completely redesigned with new machine learning algorithms and the S11 chip to provide more accurate distance measurements during indoor walk or run workouts, and more accurate step counts all day. As a result, Apple Watch Ultra 4 now offers the most accurate step tracking of any smartwatch. The S11 chip also enables the brand-new Steps complication, so users can track their steps in real time, right from their watch face.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 4" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/article/Apple-Watch-Ultra-4-step-counts-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 4" width="599" /></a>Audio Intelligence: A New Way to Stay More Present and Engaged Throughout the DaySince Apple Watch is always on a user’s wrist, it is the perfect device to help users stay alert to important sounds and stay present and engaged in conversations throughout the day. With the built-in microphone, the power of the S11 chip, the latest Apple Intelligence models on iPhone, and Private Cloud Compute, Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers a brand-new class of Apple Intelligence features. Audio Intelligence helps users stay aware of the world around them, catch what they missed, and remember key moments — with user control, privacy, security, and accessibility at the centre of its design. Audio Intelligence features include:Sound Recognition, which comes to Apple Watch to alert users who are deaf or hard of hearing of important sounds, even when their iPhone isn’t with them. This feature listens for sounds like sirens, alarms, doorbells, or a baby crying, and uses on-device intelligence to notify users when they’re detected.Live Rewind, which can help users recall what was just said in conversation. A double press of the Digital Crown shows the previous 15 seconds of a conversation as a text snippet, so users can catch something they may have missed or are less familiar with. Users can ask Siri about the content of the text or save it to the Siri app to revisit later.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 4" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/article/Apple-Watch-Ultra-4-Shazam-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 4" width="599" /></a>Siri Recap, which can create high-level summaries of conversations that users can review later to jog their memory. When Siri Recap is turned on, after a conversation, Apple Intelligence automatically generates a title and key points in the new Siri app, allowing users to be more present and engaged in the moment.Shazam, which instantly detects the music playing around the user and automatically displays the song title and artist’s name on the Music Recognition widget in the Smart Stack, easily glanceable on the wrist. Privacy by DesignAudio Intelligence features are private by design, combining hardware, software, and services to protect user privacy in a way that only Apple can. These features do not create or store audio recordings, and raw audio used for processing is completely inaccessible to the operating systems, apps, the user, or Apple. This is because the S11 chip on Apple Watch Ultra 4 includes Secure Exclave, a dedicated hardware-isolated compartment that processes audio in complete isolation from the rest of the system, then immediately deletes it.Users are in control and can choose whether to opt in to each Audio Intelligence feature. They can decide exactly where and when Siri Recap takes notes, and can turn Siri Recap on or off at any time, right from Control Center.By design, Audio Intelligence features do not identify and attribute speakers, to protect the privacy of both the user and those around them. Siri Recap produces a brief, high-level summary of conversations — not a transcript — and is designed to exclude sensitive information like financial information or government-assigned identifiers. Live Rewind plays an audible chime when it is being used, even if Apple Watch is on silent, and shows a full-display animation and microphone indicator so people nearby can hear and see that the feature has been activated.Live Rewind text snippets and Siri Recap summaries are end-to-end encrypted in the Siri app with iCloud syncing, and are not accessible even by Apple. Read more about how Audio Intelligence protects privacy. Siri Recap and Live Rewind arrive in beta later this year. Siri AI Brings Personal Context Understanding and Broad World KnowledgeWith watchOS 27, Apple Watch Ultra 4 supports Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. The new Siri app lets users continue conversations on the go and tap into Apple Intelligence capabilities — like personal context understanding and broad world knowledge — making Apple Watch an even more intelligent companion on the wrist. A new Siri Modular watch face makes it even easier to access Siri throughout the day. Featuring watchOS 27watchOS 27 brings a range of additional updates to Apple Watch Ultra 4, including:A dynamic app grid featuring the icons for five Siri-suggested apps, which are a user’s most-used and recently used Apple Watch apps.A new single-handed tap gesture, which lets users conveniently open a widget in the Smart Stack by tapping their index finger and thumb. Now users can use the double tap gesture to scroll through the Smart Stack and single tap to select an individual widget — all using only one hand.Smart Stack widget suggestions, which surface when they are most relevant, like a Parked Car suggestion from Maps or a Birthday Message suggestion on a close contact’s birthday.Support for perimenopause and menopause in Cycle Tracking on Apple Watch and in the Health app on iPhone.Support for Workout Buddy on Apple Watch when users don’t have their iPhone nearby. Workout Buddy also now incorporates even more fitness data when delivering motivational insights, and is now available in Spanish in addition to English. Lineup and BandsApple Watch Ultra 4 is available in natural and black titanium.This fall’s band lineup features new colours across the range. Trail Loop now comes in dark umber, sand, and burgundy, while Alpine Loop comes in desert, dark olive, and burgundy.Ocean Bands are now made from a unique translucent silicone, which comes in three new colours: translucent grey, translucent kelp, and translucent black.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Ultra 4" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/article/Apple-Watch-Ultra-4-Ocean-Band-translucent-kelp-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Ultra 4" width="599" /></a>Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4In addition to Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 available in natural titanium, the Apple Watch Hermès collection introduces a bold new Grand H titanium band featuring a built-in extension mechanism to conveniently adjust the band to fit over a wet suit. Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 also features the new Fathom and Wonder watch face, which allows users to explore an illustration of the ocean’s depths. Rotate the Digital Crown to select one of four watch face options, from the surface to the seabed. Each option features a unique shade of blue and distinct animations. Pricing and AvailabilityCustomers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and more than 50 other countries and regions can pre-order Apple Watch Ultra 4 today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $1,099 (CAD).New Apple Watch bands will be available to order today from apple.com/ca/store and in the Apple Store app, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.watchOS 27 will be available for Apple Watch Series 9 or later, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later on Monday, September 14, and requires iPhone 11 or later or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) with iOS 27. Not all features are available on all devices or in all regions. For more information about availability, visit apple.com.Apple Intelligence will be available with watchOS 27 on Monday, September 14, for users with an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Apple Intelligence is available with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence.Siri AI is rolling out with watchOS 27 as a beta on Monday, September 14, for users with a supported device set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.New subscribers may get three months of Apple Fitness+ and Apple Music with the purchase of Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch SE 3, or Apple Watch Ultra 4. Offer and service availability varies by region. See apple.com/ca/promo for details.AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new Apple Watch, or in the U.S., AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. In Canada, AppleCare+ includes coverage for accidents like drops and spills on eligible products, battery replacement service, and support from Apple Experts. For more information, visit apple.com/ca/applecare.

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Apple launches Watch Series 12, with the All-new Health Sensing System

Apple today introduced Apple Watch Series 12, engineered with advanced health sensors and all-new Apple silicon to deliver the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, and advanced health and fitness features.With the new Health Sensing System and S11 chip, Apple Watch Series 12 delivers higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements, which power an enhanced suite of health and fitness features including a new readiness score. In addition to powering the Health Sensing System, the S11 chip — Apple’s most powerful wearable chip — also enables new Audio Intelligence features arriving later this year, to help users remember key moments from their conversations and stay alert to important sounds, built with privacy, security, and accessibility innovations at the core. With watchOS 27, Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI on Apple Watch, bringing personal context understanding and broad world knowledge to the wrist.These features add to the many ways Apple Watch already helps users stay active, better understand their health, and get help when they need it, with advanced workout tracking, sleep tracking, heart health notifications, the ECG app, sleep apnea notifications, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, and more. Apple Watch Series 12 is the most comprehensive wearable across health, fitness, and safety.Apple Watch Series 12 is designed to be as individual as the person wearing it and is available in an array of beautiful finishes, including dark bronze, black, light gold, and space grey aluminum, and radiant gold and natural titanium. It is also available in a stunning ceramic material, in pearl white and night blue. Aluminum models now feature Ceramic Shield 2, which is tougher than any smartwatch glass and 60 percent tougher than the Ion-X of previous aluminum models. Apple Watch Series 12 is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-airpods-5-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-Watch-Series-12-2up-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>The Most Accurate Heart Rate Sensing in a WearableApple Watch Series 12 is re-architected to provide continuous high-fidelity health monitoring using the Health Sensing System, featuring new optical and electrical heart sensors. Using this system and the S11 chip, Apple Watch Series 12 offers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable. A scientifically rigorous study on a diverse population of over 1,000 participants compared the new heart rate sensing accuracy on Apple Watch against leading wearables, resulting in Apple Watch showing the highest accuracy across devices.With larger, power-efficient green LEDs on the optical heart sensor, Apple Watch Series 12 now measures heart rate every five seconds, all day long. This continuous, passive measurement delivers deeper insight into a user’s fitness and physiological state while making Exercise and Move Activity rings even more accurate. Users can view their real-time heart rate at a glance throughout their day on a new heart rate watch face complication.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-Watch-Series-12-Heart-Rate-app-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>HRV, a key indicator of stress and recovery, is now measured up to 24 times more often and available to view in a new section of the Heart Rate app. Apple Watch provides two separate variants of HRV for better understanding of a user’s health status. Recovery HRV is best for identifying daily signals of stress and recovery, while overall HRV is best for insights into a user’s broader health, including cardiovascular health. Higher variability is generally associated with better overall recovery, while a lower variability value is an indicator of stress.Overnight vitals now includes recovery HRV measurements analyzed against a user’s personal baseline, providing a more complete view of their health status. A new daytime vitals view lets users toggle between overnight and daytime metrics, and can potentially spot shifts in their metrics before they show up overnight. Readiness: A Daily Read on the Body’s CapacityApple Watch Series 12 introduces Readiness, a new feature that analyzes a user’s recent activity, training load, vitals, and sleep score to offer insight into their capacity for the day ahead. Readiness provides a single 0-10 score with a clear, actionable recommendation: Recover, Pace Yourself, Ready, or Go For It. This helps a user decide how to take on their day, whether they’re headed into a workday or tackling their training plan.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-Watch-Series-12-readiness-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>Readiness updates throughout the day as new data comes in, to reflect, for example, an intense workout or a shift in daytime vitals. Readiness clearly highlights which factors are driving the score and allows users to tap into more details. The scoring algorithm was developed using data from the Apple Heart and Movement Study, in collaboration with exercise scientists and physicians at Apple. Longer Workout Battery Life and Faster ChargingApple Watch Series 12 continues to offer up to 24 hours of everyday battery life and now offers up to 10 hours of battery life during an outdoor workout — 25 percent more than the previous model.Apple Watch Series 12 also offers faster charging: Just 15 minutes now gets up to 12 hours of additional battery life — 50 percent more than the previous model — so users can quickly recharge while getting ready for the day or before bed. The Most Accurate Step Tracking of Any SmartwatchThe pedometer model has been completely redesigned with new machine learning algorithms to provide more accurate distance measurements during indoor walk or run workouts, and the S11 chip allows for more accurate step counts all day. As a result, Apple Watch Series 12 now offers the most accurate step tracking of any smartwatch. The S11 chip also enables the brand-new Steps complication, so users can track their steps in real time, right from their watch face.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-Watch-Series-12-step-counts-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>Audio Intelligence: A New Way to Stay More Present and Engaged Throughout the DaySince Apple Watch is always on a user’s wrist, it is the perfect device to help users stay alert to important sounds and stay present and engaged in conversations throughout the day. With the built-in microphone, the power of the S11 chip, the latest Apple Intelligence models on iPhone, and Private Cloud Compute, Apple Watch Series 12 offers a brand-new class of Apple Intelligence features. Audio Intelligence helps users stay aware of the world around them, catch what they missed, and remember key moments — with user control, privacy, security, and accessibility at the centre of its design. Audio Intelligence features include:Sound Recognition, which comes to Apple Watch to alert users who are deaf or hard of hearing of important sounds, even when their iPhone isn’t with them. This feature listens for sounds like sirens, alarms, doorbells, or a baby crying, and uses on-device intelligence to notify users when they’re detected.Live Rewind, which can help users recall what was just said in conversation. A double press of the Digital Crown shows the previous 15 seconds of a conversation as a text snippet, so the user can catch something they may have missed or are less familiar with. Users can ask Siri about the content of the text or save it to the Siri app to revisit later.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Apple-Watch-Series-12-Siri-Recap-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>Siri Recap, which can create high-level summaries of conversations that users can review later to jog their memory. When Siri Recap is turned on, after a conversation, Apple Intelligence automatically generates a title and key points in the new Siri app, allowing users to be more present and engaged in the moment.Shazam, which instantly detects the music playing around the user and automatically displays the song title and artist’s name on the Music Recognition widget in the Smart Stack, easily glanceable on the wrist. Privacy by DesignAudio Intelligence features are private by design, combining hardware, software, and services to protect user privacy in a way that only Apple can. These features do not create or store audio recordings, and raw audio used for processing is completely inaccessible to the operating systems, apps, the user, or Apple. This is because the S11 chip on Apple Watch Series 12 includes Secure Exclave, a dedicated hardware-isolated compartment that processes audio in complete isolation from the rest of the system, then immediately deletes it.Users are in control and can choose whether to opt in to each Audio Intelligence feature. They can decide exactly where and when Siri Recap takes notes, and can turn Siri Recap on or off at any time, right from Control Center.By design, Audio Intelligence features do not identify and attribute speakers, to protect the privacy of both the user and those around them. Siri Recap produces a brief, high-level summary of conversations — not a transcript — and is designed to exclude sensitive information like financial information or government-assigned identifiers. Live Rewind plays an audible chime when it is being used, even if Apple Watch is on silent, and shows a full-display animation and microphone indicator so people nearby can hear and see that the feature has been activated.Live Rewind text snippets and Siri Recap summaries are end-to-end encrypted in the Siri app with iCloud syncing, and are not accessible even by Apple.  Siri AI Brings Personal Context Understanding and Broad World KnowledgeWith watchOS 27, Apple Watch Series 12 supports Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. The new Siri app lets users continue conversations on the go and tap into Apple Intelligence capabilities — like personal context understanding and broad world knowledge — making Apple Watch an even more intelligent companion on the wrist. A new Siri Modular watch face makes it even easier to access Siri throughout the day. Featuring watchOS 27watchOS 27 brings a range of additional updates to Apple Watch Series 12, including:A dynamic app grid featuring the icons for five Siri-suggested apps, which are a user’s most-used and recently used Apple Watch apps.A new single-handed tap gesture, which lets users conveniently open a widget in the Smart Stack by tapping their index finger and thumb. Now users can use the double tap gesture to scroll through the Smart Stack and single tap to select an individual widget — all using only one hand.Smart Stack widget suggestions, which surface when they are most relevant, like a Parked Car suggestion from Maps or a Birthday Message suggestion on a close contact’s birthday.Support for perimenopause and menopause in Cycle Tracking on Apple Watch and in the Health app on iPhone.Support for Workout Buddy on Apple Watch when users don’t have their iPhone nearby. Workout Buddy also now incorporates even more fitness data when delivering motivational insights, and is now available in Spanish in addition to English. LineupApple Watch Series 12 is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes. Aluminum finishes include beautiful new dark bronze, black, and light gold options, plus the popular space grey finish. Titanium finishes include a rich new radiant gold colour, alongside natural titanium.A stunning new ceramic version of Apple Watch Series 12 is available in pearl white and night blue finishes. Sand and navy blue Sport Bands that come with ceramic versions of Apple Watch Series 12 feature a ceramic pin-and-tuck closure designed to pair perfectly with the case. BandsThis fall’s Sport Band lineup features a rich array of new colours, including olive, burgundy, wildflower blue, and pale succulent. In addition to bringing new colours including chambray blue and magenta, Sport Loops introduce a special new plaid pattern using innovative inkjet-printing technology, available in burgundy plaid and light umber plaid options. Nike Sport Bands and Nike Sport Loops come in five new colours: essential white, chalk calm, pavement grey, after dark black, and green spark.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-Watch-Series-12-Modern-Buckle-bands-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>The Milanese Loop is now available in stunning radiant gold to match the new radiant gold titanium case, and a new dark bronze colour that pairs with the new dark bronze aluminum case.The Modern Buckle band now comes in a new woven material, featuring subtle texture with small, integrated specks of colour, creating a visually rich and dynamic feel.19 For the first time, it is available with gold hardware designed to perfectly match radiant gold titanium cases, in addition to natural hardware. Apple Watch Hermès Series 12Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 is now offered in a radiant gold titanium finish for the first time, in addition to the exclusive silver titanium. The radiant gold Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 comes with the new Noir satin Clou de Selle band, featuring a matching gold-finish clasp and saddle stud.The Apple Watch Hermès collection introduces a new band, Rocabar Club, featuring eye-catching colour contrasts and an elongated H knitted in a graphic, three-dimensional pattern inspired by horse-jumping competitions.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 12" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/article/Apple-Watch-Series-12-Radiant-Gold-with-Noir-Hermes-Satin-Clou-de-Selle-Band-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple Watch Series 12" width="599" /></a>Pricing and AvailabilityCustomers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and more than 50 other countries and regions can pre-order Apple Watch Series 12 today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $549 (CAD).New Apple Watch bands will be available to order today from apple.com/ca/store and on the Apple Store app, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.watchOS 27 will be available for Apple Watch Series 9 or later, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later on Monday, September 14, and requires iPhone 11 or later or iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) with iOS 27 or later. Not all features are available on all devices or in all regions. For more information about availability, visit apple.com.Apple Intelligence will be available with watchOS 27 on Monday, September 14, for users with an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Apple Intelligence is available with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence.Siri AI is rolling out with watchOS 27 as a beta on Monday, September 14, for users with a supported device set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.New subscribers may get three months of Apple Fitness+ and Apple Music with the purchase of Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch SE 3, or Apple Watch Ultra 4. Offer and service availability varies by region. See apple.com/ca/promo for details.AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new Apple Watch, or in the U.S., AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. In Canada, AppleCare+ includes coverage for accidents like drops and spills on eligible products, battery replacement service, and support from Apple Experts. For more information, visit apple.com/ca/applecare.

Apple launches Watch Series 12, with the All-new Health Sensing System

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Apple AirPods 5 launched with Industry-leading ANC, Hands-free Siri AI Access, and Live Translation

Apple today announced AirPods 5, delivering the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design and even better sound quality, at an outstanding value. AirPods 5 feature an all-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ for even more immersive sound. Their breakthrough open-ear ANC removes up to 50 percent more external noise compared to AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, alongside a more natural Transparency mode. Combined with Siri AI and iPhone, AirPods enable users to draw on their personal context and get answers with broad world knowledge, entirely hands-free. Users can also respond to Siri using head gestures, or use Live Translation to help connect across languages.AirPods 5 offer the most affordable way to experience some of the most powerful AirPods features — along with greater durability with improved dust, sweat, and water resistance — at $179. For users who want even more, AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case add longer battery life and on-stem volume control for $209. Customers can pre-order starting today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/apple-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-specs-features-pricing-availability.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple AirPods 5" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellation/article/Apple-AirPods-5-hero-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple AirPods 5" width="599" /></a>Best-in-Class Active Noise CancellationCustomers love to use ANC to quiet the world around them so they can rest on a noisy flight, get lost in their favourite music, or stay focused on work. AirPods 5 remove up to 50 percent more noise compared to AirPods 4 with ANC thanks to a new multiport acoustic architecture and improved computational audio algorithms. Along with the benefits of ANC, AirPods 5 feature an improved Transparency mode that more naturally represents voices and nearby sounds, helping users stay connected to their surroundings. Providing the best of both worlds, Adaptive Audio dynamically blends Transparency mode and ANC based on the conditions of a user’s environment. And Conversation Awareness lowers the user’s media volume when they start speaking, helping them more easily talk to someone nearby. Re-Engineered Sound QualityInspired by AirPods Pro 3 and re-engineered for AirPods 5, a new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ deliver richer, more detailed sound across an even wider range of ear geometries. This makes Personalized Spatial Audio more immersive and dynamic, so the user feels like they’re surrounded by whatever they are listening to.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple AirPods 5" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellation/article/Apple-AirPods-5-lifestyle-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple AirPods 5" width="599" /></a>Intelligent Features, Hands-FreeFor users with an Apple Intelligence-supported iPhone, AirPods 5 allow users to tap into helpful intelligent features hands-free and on the go. Siri AI, which is rolling out in beta in iOS 27, is a profoundly more capable and conversational assistant, offering personal context understanding across messages, emails, photos, and more, as well as app actions and broad world knowledge. For example, users can ask Siri to play the song a friend recommended in a message or navigate to a dinner reservation based on the confirmation buried in an email. Siri AI sounds more natural than ever, with expressive voices that a user can customize so it’s just right for them. And Dictation now captures what users say with greater precision.In addition to these new capabilities, Siri already works seamlessly with apps from Apple’s vast ecosystem of developers, so users can continue to take action in the apps they already use, like texting a friend in WhatsApp or playing a book on Audible. With Siri Interactions on AirPods, users can discreetly respond to Siri AI by simply nodding their head yes or shaking their head no.Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, breaks down barriers by letting users communicate across languages. After setting up Live Translation in the Translate app and downloading their desired languages, AirPods users can access the feature by simultaneously pressing both stems, by saying “Siri, start Live Translation,” or by using the Action button on iPhone — allowing them to hear a conversation in their preferred language. Enabled by ANC and computational audio, this capability is now available across the entire AirPods lineup.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/06/apple-siri-ai-wwdc-2026.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple AirPods 5" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellation/article/Apple-AirPods-5-Wireless-Charging-Case-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="Apple AirPods 5" width="599" /></a>AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseFor users who want even more, AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case deliver great improvements to the AirPods experience. Force sensor with volume swipe arrives on AirPods 5, a first for the open-ear form factor, adding the ability to quickly adjust volume by swiping up or down on the stem.Battery life is also improved, with up to five hours of playback with ANC on a single charge — one hour longer than AirPods 4 with ANC, thanks to a redesigned battery. This extends up to 22 hours with the charging case when listening with ANC. The wireless charging case supports Apple Watch chargers, Qi-compatible chargers, and USB-C. Pricing and AvailabilityCustomers in Canada and more than 65 other countries and regions can pre-order AirPods 5 today for $179 (CAD), with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.Customers in Canada and more than 65 other countries and regions can pre-order AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case today for $209 (CAD), with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.For full feature functionality, use AirPods 5 paired with an Apple device running the latest operating system software.Apple Intelligence will be available with iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, for users with an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Apple Intelligence is available with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence.Siri AI is rolling out with iOS 27 as a beta on Monday, September 14, for users with a supported device set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.Live Translation is available on compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when paired with compatible AirPods with the latest firmware when Apple Intelligence is turned on. This feature is not available in all languages or regions.AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new AirPods 5 or, in available markets, AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. In Canada, AppleCare+ includes coverage for accidents like drops and spills on eligible products, battery replacement service, and support from Apple Experts. For more information, visit apple.com/ca/applecare.

Apple AirPods 5 launched with Industry-leading ANC, Hands-free Siri AI Access, and Live Translation

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Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - Everything You Need to Know

Apple today announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in battery life and performance. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, brings creative control that wasn’t possible before, and new Pro controls let users customize their experience in the Camera app. Both models feature a smaller and even more useful Dynamic Island, as well as A20 Pro and a next-generation vapour chamber that together deliver the highest sustained performance in iPhone history. iPhone 18 Pro Max also delivers the largest increase in battery life ever on iPhone, thanks to advancements in Apple silicon and a larger battery. Featuring iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, iPhone 18 Pro models bring powerful AI capabilities together with personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at its core.iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four elegant finishes: black, silver, glacier, and an all-new burgundy. Pre-orders begin Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/geo/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-2up-Geo-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" width="599" /></a>An Advanced Camera System That Unlocks More Creativity Across Photo and VideoThe new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture is the most advanced camera Apple has ever made, bringing aperture control to iPhone for the first time along with even more creative control. Six laser-cut blades smoothly transition between different apertures, making it incredibly easy to capture the best shot by automatically adjusting for depth of field and lighting. Combined with a new sensor that improves image quality, the result is better low-light photography, crisper detail in the back of group photos, and more unique shots. Variable aperture also provides more control for creative pros by giving them the ability to manually adjust any of the four aperture settings in the Camera app, and an API is available to developers for even more control across the aperture range in their apps.With a new computational imaging pipeline, the Main camera produces sharper, more detailed shots, and upgraded Photographic Styles with new texture and grain controls let users further dial in their desired appearance and have more creative control over their photos. Industry-leading video capabilities also become more versatile, with the ability to apply Cinematic effects after capture to videos shot at up to 60 fps. In Time-lapse mode, users can now record videos in 4K and Dolby Vision HDR. Audio Mix also has new algorithms that deliver higher-quality voices and can now isolate music.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-studio-m5-max-m5-ultra.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-color-lineup-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" width="599" /></a>Pro controls is a new customizable experience in the Camera app for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max that makes it easier than ever for users to access their most used settings and introduces new options for manual control. Users can now adjust settings such as lens aperture, shutter speed, and white balance, or use a histogram to check exposure levels throughout a scene. Introducing Apple Reference ImageUsers can now prove the authenticity of a photo taken on iPhone 18 Pro models with Apple Reference Image, powered by the new sensor in the Main camera that can sign every pixel it sees. When a photo is taken in the new Reference mode, the camera captures signed sensor data that Private Cloud Compute develops into an unalterable reference image. Reference images can be viewed in the Photos app alongside the main image, like a digital negative, to visually compare the two assets and determine if any edits were made. APIs are available in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 for third-party apps to enable viewing of these reference images.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Photos-app-Apple-Reference-Image-260909_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" width="599" /></a>Image metadata and upcoming support for the SynthID standard can also help users identify images generated or edited with AI. Together with Apple Reference Image, this set of features represents a multifaceted approach to image authenticity — vital for photojournalists, photographers, and everyday viewers. An Even More Useful Dynamic IslandUsing advanced display technology, the Dynamic Island is redesigned to create room for additional information. The upgraded Dynamic Island can now show three Live Activities at once, while continuing to enable Face ID for securely unlocking iPhone 18 Pro models, authenticating purchases, signing in to apps, and more. A20 Pro: A Powerhouse for Pro Performance and AIBuilt using the latest 2-nanometer process technology, A20 Pro sets a new bar for mobile computing. Featuring 50 percent more memory bandwidth than A19 Pro, the new 6-core CPU features integrated Neural Accelerators and is faster than the competition, while the new 7-core GPU design is up to 40 percent faster than A19 Pro — a significant upgrade for graphics rendering. A20 Pro also features a new Dual 16-core Neural Engine, which accelerates on-device AI models and computational photography, and includes 32 total cores for double the AI processing power of A19 Pro. With huge upgrades across the entire chip, A20 Pro is a powerhouse for everything from more advanced on-device AI workloads to demanding games, and is designed to deliver exceptional performance for years to come.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-A20-Pro-chip-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" width="599" /></a>Both models feature N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. iPhone 18 Pro introduces C2, Apple’s next-generation cellular modem system, which brings AI-powered improvements to cellular quality and reliability. C2 delivers meaningfully faster uploads when compared to C1X while consuming 15 percent less energy. A New Thermal Management System for Maximum PerformanceA20 Pro introduces custom packaging inspired by M-series Apple silicon that places the silicon die side by side with the memory, removing the memory from the thermal path of the chip and allowing A20 Pro to attach directly to a next-generation vapour chamber. With new materials and three times more surface area than the previous generation on iPhone 17 Pro, the redesigned vapour chamber dramatically improves sustained performance and enables up to a 40 percent gain over the previous generation — the highest sustained performance yet. Incredible Battery LifeiPhone 18 Pro models deliver a massive leap in battery life with new battery designs that leverage powerful silicon efficiencies. eSIM-only models deliver up to 36 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro and up to 45 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone 18 Pro can also charge up to 50 percent in around 15 minutes, or wirelessly charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes. On iPhone 18 Pro Max, five minutes of wired charging provides around seven hours of video playback, and based on a new battery usage model that leverages real-world data, it provides up to 30 hours of usage on a full charge. Featuring iOS 27 with the Next Generation of Apple Intelligence and an All-New SiriiPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max give users access to Siri AI, rolling out in beta with iOS 27. Siri AI is an entirely new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence that is profoundly more personal, capable, and conversational. Both models bring powerful AI capabilities together with personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at its core.Siri AI can draw on personal context understanding to help users find what they need in the moment across messages, emails, photos, and more; use onscreen awareness to take action related to the content on a user’s screen; and answer questions about virtually any topic. Siri mode in the Camera app allows users to get information and take action on what’s in front of them, and users can write with Siri by simply describing what they need. Additionally, Apple Intelligence makes apps smarter and more useful. Users can improve the composition of a photo after it’s been taken with Spatial Reframing, Extend, and upgraded Clean Up. And now Image Playground offers photorealistic imagery. In Safari, Notify Me helps users monitor web pages for changes, like product restocks or price drops, and stay on top of updates. To protect users’ privacy, Apple Intelligence uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, which extends the privacy and security of iPhone into the cloud.iOS 27 delivers an expansive set of improvements that make iPhone more responsive, reliable, and easy to use, along with refinements to the software design and more ways to personalize the appearance of Liquid Glass. Additionally, powerful and simple tools, based on expert guidance, give parents more flexible ways to manage what their kids can see, who they can talk to, and when they have access. iOS 27 also introduces iPhone Handoff, which allows users with supported carriers to easily switch back and forth between two iPhone models with the same phone number. eSIM: A Flexible, Convenient, and Secure ConnectioneSIM offers greater flexibility, better security, seamless connectivity compared to traditional physical SIM cards, and more battery life on eSIM-only models. An industry standard, eSIM is supported by over 500 carriers worldwide, including Bell, Freedom, Rogers, Telus, and more. eSIM-only models of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These models feature an even larger battery, taking advantage of the space formerly occupied by the physical SIM to provide two additional hours of video playback.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/08/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/article/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Wrist-Strap-260909_inline.jpg.large_2x.jpg" title="iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max" width="599" /></a>Beautiful New AccessoriesiPhone 18 Pro models introduce a range of new Silicone Cases, TechWoven Cases, Crossbody Straps, and FineWoven Wallets — all designed to complement the four beautiful finishes. The Clear Case features an updated design and is now compatible with the Crossbody Strap and Wrist Strap. The new Wrist Strap introduces a convenient, hands-free way to carry iPhone, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Pro 3. Woven with 100 percent recycled polyester yarns and embedded with flexible magnets that keep it neatly fitted together, the Wrist Strap will be available in six colours: black, taupe, olive, crisp blue, magenta, and burgundy. Pricing and AvailabilityPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. Available in burgundy, glacier, silver, and black, iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,749 (CAD) or $72.87 (CAD) per month, and iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,899 (CAD) or $79.12 (CAD) per month for 24 months.Apple offers great ways to save and upgrade to the latest iPhone models. With Apple Trade In, customers can get up to $1,415 (CAD) in credits when they trade in iPhone 13 or newer. Customers can visit an Apple Store location to find carrier plans and offers to activate their new iPhone in person. To see what their device is worth and for trade-in terms and conditions, customers can visit apple.com/ca/shop/trade-in and https://www.apple.com/ca/retail/ to learn more.Apple offers eligible customers financing option for iPhone 18 Pro with 0% APR over 24 months, starting at $72.87 (CAD) per month. With Apple Trade In, customers can get a great price for their current device and apply it as instant credit to lower their monthly payments. For example, trading in iPhone 16 Pro can bring payments to as low as $40.58 (CAD) per month. Visit apple.com/ca/shop/go/financing and apple.com/ca/shop/trade-in to learn more.Customers in more than 65 countries and regions, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and Vietnam, will be able to pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max beginning at 5 a.m. PT this Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in 20 other countries and regions beginning Friday, September 25.A TechWoven Case with MagSafe will be available for $79 (CAD) in black, chambray blue, taupe, olive, mulberry, and burgundy. A Clear Case with MagSafe will be available for $69 (CAD), and a Silicone Case with MagSafe will be available for $69 (CAD) in black, navy blue, crisp blue, olive, burgundy, and magenta. A FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe will be available for $79 (CAD) in black, navy blue, wildflower blue, olive, magenta, and burgundy.A Wrist Strap will be available for $39 (CAD). A Crossbody Strap will be available for $79 (CAD) in black, navy blue, taupe, sand, olive, crisp blue, magenta, burgundy, and light gray.iOS 27 will be available as a free software update on Monday, September 14. Some features may not be available in all languages or regions, and availability may vary due to local laws and regulations. For more information about availability, visit apple.com.Apple Intelligence will be available with iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, for users with an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Apple Intelligence is available with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence.Siri AI is rolling out with iOS 27 as a beta on Monday, September 14, for users with a supported device set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.When outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, Apple’s groundbreaking satellite features help iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users stay connected and get assistance when it matters most. Apple is extending free access to satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users. The free trial will be extended for iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users who have activated their device in a country that supports Apple’s satellite features prior to midnight PT on September 9. For satellite feature availability, visit support.apple.com/en-ca/105097.AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new iPhone, or in the U.S., AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. In Canada, AppleCare+ includes coverage for accidents like drops and spills on eligible products, battery replacement service, and support from Apple Experts For more information, visit apple.com/ca/applecare.iCloud+ plans start at just $1.29 (CAD) per month, providing additional storage to keep photos, videos, files, and more safe in the cloud and accessible across devices. iCloud+ also gives access to premium features such as event creation in the Apple Invites app, as well as Private Relay, Hide My Email, custom email domains, and HomeKit Secure Video. With Family Sharing, users can share their subscription with five other family members at no extra cost. For more information and feature availability, visit apple.com/ca/icloud and apple.com/ca/ios/feature-availability.New and qualified returning subscribers who purchase iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max can unlock three months of Apple One for free. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services — including Apple TV, Apple Music, up to 2TB of iCloud+ storage, and more — into one convenient plan across multiple Apple devices. This offer is available in select countries and regions with an eligible new iPhone, iPad, or Mac beginning September 17. Service availability varies by region. Learn more about Apple One at apple.com/ca/apple-one.

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - Everything You Need to Know

Apple today announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max , delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in ...

Acer launches Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16

Acer announced two new thin-and-light laptops that expand possibilities for portable performance: the ultralight Acer Swift Blade 14 and the Acer Swift Air 16, both running on Windows 11. Acer Swift Blade 14: 799 g Laptop for Mobile Productivity Weighing only 799 g and as thin as 12.9 mm, the super-compact 14-inch Acer Swift Blade 14 (SFB14-53CF) is designed around mobile productivity and visual-driven workflows on the go. The ultra-light laptop is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350, paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 1 TB of storage, delivering portable performance for work, play, and creativity.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/acer-swift-blade-14-swift-air-16.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Acer Swift Blade 14" border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Bhbk5mjj7q6oVeomdE6aT9jySpnfif6IJpcD6mHOZNuezybGMlJlb4PrMfst5ij0zfJhzDR-47MVJ5IArWBxq7T6mO7xHgOVfJnHY0aKzm9SreDaDDilBqcag7-JoIBiDSeywJIAYqlsdyyuCnE7tYwva73_7DNb0_MW9bUWsTKdU1oP4-IXtop98hU/s1600/acer-swift-blade-14.jpg" title="Acer Swift Blade 14" /></a></div> For premium visuals, the laptop offers up to a 3K OLED display with up to 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colors and sharp details. A 90% screen-to-body ratio, 4.3 mm ultra-slim bezels, and 16:10 aspect ratio maximize screen space and deliver immersive viewing on the go.To enable users to stay connected throughout the day, Swift Blade 14 is equipped with a 50 Wh battery, the versatility of three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports, and a FHD user-facing camera with a camera switch. The distinctive chassis design features a combination of magnesium-aluminum alloy and carbon fiber, and the device comes in two color options—marshmallow blue and marshmallow white. Acer Swift Air 16: Style and Power for Work and PlayBalancing style and functionality, the 16-inch Acer Swift Air 16 (SFA16-I31T / SFA16-I31) is built for work, play, and everything in between. The laptop is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to 40 platform TOPS and a dedicated NPU, paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 512 GB of upgradable storage. Measuring as thin as 13.3 mm and weighing 1.5 kg, its mobile-first design features an all-aluminum chassis in elemental blue, sage green, or sandstone gold for premium portability, while a backlit keyboard facilitates continuous productivity, even in poorly lit environments. The laptop’s 70 Wh battery is capable of fast-charging to 50% in only 30 minutes via a 100W adapter.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/acer-swift-blade-14-swift-air-16.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Acer Swift Blade 14" border="0" src="https://images.acer.com/is/image/acer/acer-laptop-acer-Swift-Air-16-2-vibrant-visuals-rich-sound-1?$image-2560w$" title="Acer Swift Blade 14" width="599" /></a>For entertainment and visual-driven productivity on the go, the Swift Air 16 offers OLED with 100% DCI-P3 or IPS with 100% sRGB display options, along with a 16:10 aspect ratio, up to WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) resolution, up to 500 nits of brightness, and up to a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also comes with an IPS screen option that includes multi-touch support. The device’s quad-speaker audio setup delivers immersive sound with DTS® Virtual:X for 3D spatial audio, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports provide high-speed connectivity.The 14-inch Swift Air 14 was launched at Computex 2026 and is now available in several countries.

Acer launches Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16

Acer announced two new thin-and-light laptops that expand possibilities for portable performance: the ultralight Acer Swift Blade 14 and th...

Acer launches Predator Atlas 7 Gaming Handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme

Acer announced the Predator Atlas 7, a new addition to the Predator handheld portfolio that brings the same flagship performance of the recently launched 8-inch model into a more compact 7-inch form factor. Acer is also unveiling Project DualPlay Mini, an innovation concept that functions as both a high-powered gaming handheld and a mobile productivity device, blurring the line between designs for gaming and working. Both devices are featured in Acer’s next@acer global press conference in Berlin, Germany. Predator Atlas 7Designed for mobile-first gamers who want flagship Predator experiences in a more compact, portable form factor, Predator Atlas 7 (PA07-I51) is powered by up to an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and up to Intel Arc B390 graphics for breakthrough gaming handheld performance. Paired with a subscription to XBOX Game Pass, the device allows for immediate high-powered gameplay right out of the box across hundreds of titles and brings the full benefits of Windows 11 gaming experiences.To maintain top mobile performance, the device’s dual-fan cooling system features a precision metal Predator AeroBlade fan with 89 blades at just 0.1 mm of thickness, delivering up to a 10 percent increase in airflow. A secondary plastic fan works alongside it, with Vortex Flow tuning using angled internal channels to guide hot air out of the chassis more efficiently under sustained load. To balance its performance with portability, the Predator Atlas 7 offers up to an 80 Wh battery, enabling long sessions on the road without interruption.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/acer-relaunches-packard-bell-at-ifa.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Acer launches Predator Atlas 7 Gaming Handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme" border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xmCrfKD0R4mhU39Fmo6lEA4sosE9WVPfMx_BS2iCq87fWZsj67RwuBtXv4Fst8UHgXuBUYthUE4SggMvMiuKTrUYF2dwM6BOXqxPZWbSuPmaTTRVn4fhqkrlxAcWg6HvoFoPwBOaR-39lJgZcy464t15b3elc6XrwazUDuIqbkvOpht-TvQlSbFFmRA/s1600/acer-predator-atlas-7-pa07-151-specs-features.jpg" title="Acer launches Predator Atlas 7 Gaming Handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme" /></a></div> Offering a distinct design, the Predator Atlas 7 is sculpted for more intuitive control. Contoured grips, an enlarged palm rest area, recessed keys, and anti-slip texture help players’ hands settle into a steadier hold for cleaner input and better control throughout longer sessions. The joysticks come with a tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) option for greater precision, ease of use, and anti-drift performance with zero dead zones, while Hall-effect analog triggers support genres requiring more range and pressure variation. The device also offers a built-in fingerprint reader on the power button for quick and secure login via Windows Hello.The Predator Atlas 7 features a 7-inch FHD touchscreen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of peak brightness, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support, and a 16:9 aspect ratio, providing smooth motion, vivid visuals, and brilliant contrasts. The screen comes equipped with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ with DXC surface treatment for scratch resistance and glare reduction, along with an included tempered-glass screen protector. Touch input supports 10-point multi-touch for responsive, intuitive interaction across the full display surface.Designed around speed, stability, and scalability, the device features dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-bandwidth docking, display output, and accessory connections, while UHS-II microSD support accommodates fast external storage expansion. Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4 keep the device linked at the latest wireless standards. In addition, access to the PredatorSense app provides live system monitoring, performance mode selection, RGB lighting customization, and gameplay settings accessible at any time with the touch of a button.For superb audio, the device offers DTS:X® Ultra via dual 2-Watt speakers, giving games more width, detail, and presence. Dual microphones powered by Acer PurifiedVoice provide AI-assisted noise reduction, ensuring voice communication comes through clearly even during intense gameplay sessions. Project DualPlay MiniThe 8-inch Project DualPlay Mini is a conceptual device from the Predator brand that reimagines what a gaming handheld form factor can do. Rather than serving a single purpose, the concept is built around dual utility — functioning both as a gaming handheld and as a mobile productivity station — and is designed to move fluidly between gaming and productivity without requiring a separate device for each.For gaming, Project DualPlay Mini supports two distinct control configurations. A built-in backlit physical keyboard enables the traditional laptop mode for first-person shooter games, while a gaming handheld mode supports console-like experiences for other genres. For productivity, the device operates as a mobile work device capable of connecting to an external screen, allowing users to stay productive while on the go without the need for a second device.The Project DualPlay Mini is defined by a distinctive flip-and-swivel design that allows it to convert between handheld and mini-laptop modes. To mark Acer’s 50th anniversary, the back cover features the words “Acer 50 since 1976” embedded in Morse Code — a detail that reflects both the milestone and the Predator brand’s identity.Powered by Intel, the conceptual device also integrates the same dual-fan cooling architecture as the Predator Atlas 8—with one Predator AeroBlade metal fan and one plastic fan—except that the metal fan offers thinner blades.With Project DualPlay Mini, the Predator brand is blurring the lines between devices designed for gaming and productivity. The concept represents a bold step forward in mobile-first innovation, promising to deliver unique experiences for a wide range of users.

Acer launches Predator Atlas 7 Gaming Handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme

Acer announced the Predator Atlas 7 , a new addition to the Predator handheld portfolio that brings the same flagship performance of the rec...

Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

Xiaomi today officially unveiled Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, both powered by the latest Xiaomi XRING O3 SoC. As Xiaomi's first-ever mid-size foldable smartphone, Xiaomi 18 Fold strikes a balance between portability and an expansive display, folding to just the size of a passport and unfolding to reveal a 7.58-inch tablet-like display, all while weighing just 219g and measuring 5.02mm thick when unfolded.Together with Xiaomi 18 Fold, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is the latest addition to Xiaomi's flagship tablet lineup. Designed for professional productivity on a large display, it combines flagship performance with versatile functionality for a powerful, flexible user experience across work, creativity, and entertainment.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/xiaomi-ifa-2026-human-car-home.html" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Xiaomi 18 Fold" border="0" src="https://i02.appmifile.com/504_operatorx_operatorx_uploadTiptapImage/07/09/2026/9e613c8dfcdf0b4efcfdc11176764e62.jpg" title="Xiaomi 18 Fold" width="599" /></a>New Form Factor: From Single-Hand Fit to Full-Screen ViewsAdopting the same √2:1 aspect ratio as standard A4 paper, Xiaomi 18 Fold achieves a higher screen utilization rate for a range of content, from 16:9 video and 4:3 photos to documents and more. With both the inner and outer displays sharing the same aspect ratio, transitioning from one screen to the next feels more natural, creating a truly seamless user experience.When folded, Xiaomi 18 Fold measures 117.8 × 83.6mm, with a thickness of 10.68mm. At 219g, the phone is lighter than all previous Xiaomi foldable smartphones. Super-elliptical large R corners and a flat-edge frame give the phone a smooth in-hand feel and appearance, while the compact 5.38-inch outer display makes it easy to perform inputs like pull-down, typing, or back gestures with just one hand. Folding Architecture: Engineered for Greater ReliabilityXiaomi 18 Fold is built for longevity with high-strength materials across all critical components, including a high-strength 7000-series aluminum alloy frame and Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 on both the outer display and back panel. The cover glass is further strengthened through ion implantation for improved drop resistance, and the new-generation Xiaomi proprietary hinge features a patented three-link design that wraps around the screen to provide added protection while creating more space for the display.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/xiaomi-ifa-2026-human-car-home.html" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Xiaomi 18 Fold" border="0" src="https://i02.appmifile.com/545_operatorx_operatorx_uploadTiptapImage/07/09/2026/bd086926ebbfe944fcc9e39ab497451b.jpg" title="Xiaomi 18 Fold" width="599" /></a>Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts a dual-layer Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) structure, combining a 50μm upper UTG layer with an additional 30μm UTG support layer for enhanced inner display protection. At the same time, Xiaomi replaces the previous inorganic insulating material in the touch layer with a more stretchable organic film, further improving impact resistance. Together with reinforced hinge-area construction, these upgrades make Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi's most reliable foldable smartphone to date, with 258% higher inner display impact resistance and support for drops from up to 1.2m. The optimized display stack also delivers a flatter inner display, with an average crease depth of no more than 30μm. Xiaomi XRING O3: Flagship AI SoC Unleashes Next-Gen PowerXiaomi 18 Fold is the first Xiaomi flagship powered by Xiaomi XRING O3, Xiaomi's second SoC designed entirely in-house. Built on a 3nm process, the chip packs 24 billion transistors—up from 19 billion on the previous generation—and combines a 10-core all-big-core CPU with a 16-core GPU. It also introduces architectural-level optimizations to CPU memory latency, speeding up data exchange for higher overall performance with lower power consumptionMaking up the 10 cores in the CPU are two Ultra cores, four Premium cores, and four Pro cores. Working together, they handle a full range of tasks while delivering 60% higher performance and 25% lower power consumption than the previous generation.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/xiaomi-ifa-2026-human-car-home.html" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Xiaomi 18 Fold" border="0" src="https://i02.appmifile.com/593_operatorx_operatorx_uploadTiptapImage/07/09/2026/fc53394c0032bed036cfc9ad194eb00f.jpg" title="Xiaomi 18 Fold" width="599" /></a>For graphics, XRING O3 is equipped with the all-new G2-Ultra NX GPU featuring a massive 16-core configuration. Boosting graphics performance by 85% and reducing power consumption by 64% compared to its predecessor, the new G2-Ultra NX sets a new standard for graphics performance on a smartphone.XRING O3 is also the first SoC to support the latest LPDDR6 RAM. Featuring data rates of up to 10,667 Mbps and a 24-bit interface width — up from 16-bit on LPDDR5X — the new RAM achieves a total memory bandwidth of 113.8 GB/s, marking an almost 50% increase over LPDDR5X-9600.The NPU is an all-new quad-core low-power design built on SIMT architecture. Each NPU core pairs a Tensor unit with dual Vector units, delivering 200 TOPS of tensor performance (A8W4) and 3.13 TFLOPS of vector performance. When combined with Xiaomi MiMo's proprietary five-value quantization technology, Xiaomi XRING O3 delivers 45% faster on-device decoding performance compared to the previous-gen flagship processor.Through Xiaomi XRING O3, Xiaomi 18 Fold delivers stronger performance, longer battery life, and better thermal control than other foldables in everyday multitasking, large-screen gaming, and extended video playback. Leica Photography, Perfected for the FoldXiaomi 18 Fold's 200MP Leica triple-camera system is led by a 200MP main camera powered by a flagship HP5 1/1.56-inch sensor, supporting native high dynamic range and in-sensor lossless zoom. Alongside the main camera, Xiaomi 18 Fold also features a 50MP Leica periscope telephoto camera with an inverted design that reduces module size while delivering smooth, naturally rounded bokeh. With its 80mm focal length, the camera is ideal for portrait photography, while its in-sensor zoom extends the range to 160mm with lossless zoom, making it equally versatile for landscape photography.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/xiaomi-ifa-2026-human-car-home.html" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Xiaomi 18 Fold" border="0" src="https://i02.appmifile.com/142_operatorx_operatorx_uploadTiptapImage/07/09/2026/3deb0e7ca9c548f281908a9573db1b9b.jpg" title="Xiaomi 18 Fold" width="599" /></a>Xiaomi 18 Fold is the first foldable smartphone to feature Xiaomi HyperRGB panels on its inner and outer displays that utilize a full RGB subpixel structure to make complete use of red, green, and blue subpixels. Both screens are Super Sunlight Displays, outputting up to 4,000 nits peak brightness with support for a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, ensuring on-screen content remains clearly visible even in direct sunlight or bright indoor lighting.Packing a 6000mAh Silicon-carbon Battery, Xiaomi 18 Fold features the largest battery capacity among the same form factor. Both cells adopt a stacking process with 20% high silicon content and energy density up to 920Wh/L. Xiaomi 18 Fold supports 67W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge.For connectivity, Xiaomi 18 Fold features Xiaomi Astral Communication with global roaming coverage in over 210 countries and regions, supported by more than 52 carriers, plus Wi-Fi 7 and UWB ultra-wideband connectivity. Ceramic Edition: Modern Innovation for a Timeless LookA pink smartphone with three cameras on the back and a brand logo at the top. The phone has a smooth appearance and a modern design.Xiaomi 18 Fold also comes in a special Ceramic Edition, featuring lightweight silicon nitride ceramic on the back panel — the first time this material has been used for a smartphone back panel. Silicon nitride is an advanced ceramic material that is commonly used in automotive and aircraft engines for its high-temperature resistance. It combines a warm, smooth ceramic feel with exceptionally high hardness, while weighing approximately 50% less than traditional zirconia ceramic.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/xiaomi-ifa-2026-human-car-home.html" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Xiaomi 18 Fold" border="0" src="https://i02.appmifile.com/414_operatorx_operatorx_uploadTiptapImage/07/09/2026/cef1687ef6b6b6858cae313fa20e329a.jpg" title="Xiaomi 18 Fold" width="599" /></a>Xiaomi also announces Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, the latest addition to Xiaomi's flagship tablet lineup, designed to deliver a professional productivity experience on a large screen. Powered by the latest Xiaomi XRING O3 processor and Xiaomi HyperOS, it combines powerful performance, intelligent AI capabilities, and seamless multitasking to support demanding productivity and creative tasks. Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max: A 13.3-Inch Flagship for Professional ProductivityXiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max features a 13.3-inch 3.4K display with a 3408 × 2272 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, delivering sharp and smooth visuals. With up to 1000 nits of brightness, content remains clear and visible in various lighting conditions. Professional original color mode and multi-screen color consistency deliver accurate, consistent, and stable color reproduction across devices, making it ideal for professional creative and productivity workflows.<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2026/09/xiaomi-ifa-2026-human-car-home.html" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max" border="0" src="https://i02.appmifile.com/618_operatorx_operatorx_uploadTiptapImage/07/09/2026/7f8e9f1c61349453cede56cde94aa38b.jpg" title="Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max" width="599" /></a>At its core, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is powered by Xiaomi XRING O3, featuring a new 10-core all-big-core CPU design and the latest G2-Ultra NX GPU to deliver flagship performance and AI capabilities, with an AnTuTu score of over 5.61 million. Compared with tablets powered by Xiaomi XRING O1, CPU multi-core performance is improved by 54%, while GPU performance is improved by 85%, enabling Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max to handle demanding workloads and entertainment with ease. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS, it delivers a smarter and more efficient large-screen experience. Enhanced multitasking allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously, while AI-powered features help streamline everyday tasks and boost productivity.Equipped with a 12000mAh battery and 120W HyperCharge, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max provides long-lasting power throughout the day. Its 6-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio microphones enables clearer audio pickup from greater distances, while Wi-Fi 7 provides fast and stable connectivity. For greater versatility, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max introduces DP-in video input for the first time, supporting resolutions of up to 3.4K at 120Hz via a full-featured USB-C cable, offering greater flexibility across work, gaming, and creative scenarios. Pricing & AvailabilityXiaomi 18 Fold is available in four variants: Black, White, Red, and Ceramic Version. Xiaomi 18 Fold comes in four storage variants:12GB+256GB - RMB 10999 yuan12GB+512GB - RMB 11999 yuan16GB+512GB - RMB 12999 yuan16GB+1TB - RMB 14999 yuan Xiaomi 18 Fold Ceramic Version is only available in the 16GB+1TB variant, starting at RMB 15999 yuan. Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is available in three variants: Black, Silver, and Red. Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max comes in five storage variants:8GB+256GB - RMB 4799 yuan12GB+256GB - RMB 5299 yuan12GB+512GB - RMB 6099 yuan16GB+256GB - RMB 5799 yuan16GB+512GB - RMB 6599 yuan Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Matte Glass Version is only available in Red and the following two storage variants:16GB+512GB - RMB 6899 yuan16GB+1TB - RMB 7899 yuan

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