🍎🥳 What's New in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro? (And Apple Goes All in on USB-C)

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Apple's Wonderlust event was yesterday, giving us an idea of the roadmap of gadgets and peripherials Apple users will be using in the near future. That of course gave us a sneak peek at the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. It's faster. The cameras are better. And it may make the thought of being stranded without signal a thing of the distant past. Intrigued? You should be if you're an Apple user or on the fence about making the switch. Here's everything you need to know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORED [Download a Free Copy of Mastering Windows Server 2022 (Worth $40)]( [master-windows-server-2022-1]( Unlock the full potential of server administration with this comprehensive guide, updated for Server 2022. 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[Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The iPhone 13 Mini Has Been Discontinued]( [iPhone 13 and 13 mini]( If you were hoping that Apple is considering releasing another mini flagship phone, it's probably not going to happen. That's because Apple announced that it has discontinued the iPhone 13 Mini, the last in the line of the mini flagships. 'Tis a sad day for the Mini. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Apple Discontinues Its MagSafe Battery and MagSafe Duo Charging Mat]( [Apple MagSafe Battery pack on an iphone]( Apple's MagSafe Batter and MagSafe Duo Charging Mat were two of the accessories that made Apple stand apart from Android. Now, Apple is discontinuing them, most likely due to their transition to USB-C. Here's what you need to know. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Apple Watch Ultra 2 Has a New S9 Chip and Brighter Screen]( [Apple Watch Ultra 2]( The Apple Watch Ultra 2 may have a hot new chip and a brighter screen that makes it look more attractive than ever, but is it worth an upgrade? Come find out. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Apple AirPods Pro Now Has USB Type-C]( [Apple AirPods Pro charging via USB-C cable]( Unsurprisingly, the AirPods Pro is also getting the USB-C treatment. But it's not the only thing that's changing. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [2023-09-13-(creative-and-tech-sides)] [Careers]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Subscribe]( | [Contact]( You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from HowToGeek. [Click here]( to change your preferences or unsubscribe. 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