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Apple says it every year, but the iPhone 13 cameras do seem much improved

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Cameras continue to be one of the biggest differentiators in smartphones, and Apple’s iPhone lineup is no different. Apple says the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini have the company’s “most advanced dual-camera system ever,” while the 13 Pro and Pro Max have “our three most powerful cameras ever.”. Which you’d hope for, of course.

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Listen to the sick Mac sound effect song that Apple opened its keynote with

The Verge

Apple kicked off its MacBook Pro keynote a little differently today: with a sweet remix of classic Apple sound effects from the past 45 years of the company’s history, created by artist A. Cook — using Apple’s Pro Display XDR, MacBook Pro, and Logic Pro, of course. MacBook Pro startup. HomePod device identify. Mac Sosumi.

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The Apple rumors were wrong

The Verge

Image: Apple. For many who follow tech news closely, Apple’s event on Tuesday had a few big surprises — not because there were completely unexpected announcements, but because we didn’t see things we really thought we’d be getting. Image: Apple. Image: Apple. already-rumored future event.

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Apple patents point to using your MacBook to wirelessly charge your iPhone and Apple Watch

The Verge

Apple has been granted two patents that describe adding two-way wireless charging to its devices ( via 9to5Mac ). The patents, first spotted by Patently Apple , include drawings that show a MacBook charging various devices, including an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as drawings of iPads and iPhones doing the same.

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Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed

The Verge

No, Apple didn’t sneak into your house and secretly superglue a button onto your smartphone. Back Tap adds a fascinating new “button” to your phone that blurs the line between hardware and software. Apple slipped the settings for Back Tap into its Accessibility menu. It’s not just Apple. It’s practically unthinkable.

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Apple Music is missing one major thing: a classic iPod to go with it

The Verge

The experience has brought me to the conclusion that Apple should bring back the iPod, but updated for the modern age. It should keep the click-wheel of course, but I can’t stop thinking about how good an iPod, designed for the age of music streaming, AirPods, and high-res displays would be. An iPod could be just that.

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The Apple Watch Series 7 officially ditches the hidden diagnostic port

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The Apple Watch’s diagnostic port has been a mysterious part of the wearable lineup since its first model, but the new Series 7 officially ditches the six-pin port entirely. Intended for internal use for diagnostics, the port wasn’t officially acknowledged on Apple’s website or documentation. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.

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