As rumored, Apple announced a next-generation version of AirPods Pro today. The new AirPods feature a new Apple-designed H2 chip, improvements to sound and battery life, and more.
On the outside, the new AirPods Pro look just like the original model, coming in with exactly the same dimensions but with a case that weighs only about 5 grams more. But don’t let those looks deceive you. There are changes both to the inside and outside of Apple’s popular wireless earbuds.
Apple announced the following pre-order and availability dates for the products announced today:
Pre-Order: September 9th
Availability: Friday, September 16th, except for the iPhone 14 Plus which is coming October 7, 2022
Pre-Order: Today
Availability: Friday, September 16th
Pre-Order: Today
Availability: Friday, September 23rd
Pre-Order: Friday, September 9th
Availability: Friday, September 23rd
You can follow all of our September 2022 Apple event coverage through our September 2022 Apple event hub or subscribe to the dedicated September 2022 Apple event RSS feed.
This week on AppStories, I’m joined by special guest Jason Snell to talk about macOS Ventura, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Stage Manager, Shortcuts, and System Settings.
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On AppStories+, Jason and I go behind the scenes to talk about how they cover Apple events and consider the narrative Apple might build around the rumored ‘pro’ Apple Watch.
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Because Club MacStories now encompasses more than just newsletters, we’ve created a guide to the past week’s happenings along with a look at what’s coming up next:
Tomorrow, September 7th, at 4:30 pm Eastern US time, Federico, Alex, and I will host a live Town Hall audio event in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, recapping Apple’s Far Out event and sharing our initial thoughts about everything that’s announced. For Club members who can’t join us live, we’ll publish the event audio in the Town Hall podcast feed.
This week on MacStories Unwind, This week, John recommends Belfast, and Federico digs into Better Call Saul for the first time.
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This week on AppStories, we roll up our sleeves to talk about the Music app and how it could be improved.
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Today, Relay FM, which was founded by our close friends Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley, kicked off its annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help combat childhood cancer. We’d love it if MacStories readers joined us in supporting this cause.
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If you’re a MacStories reader, there’s a good chance you have listened to one of the shows Federico co-hosts on the network or have another favorite, in which case you may have already contributed. However, if not, please consider donating.
St. Jude plays an important role in the fight against childhood cancer, treating kids, and doing research with other medical facilities around the world. Your donations help ensure that families aren’t charged for treatment, travel, housing, or meals, so their sole focus is helping their child get better.
Relay FM will be raising money for St. Jude through the end of September, with the highlight of the drive being Podcastathon, a multi-hour extravaganza featuring special guests from your favorite Relay FM shows that will be held September 16th and will be streamed on Relay FM’s Twitch channel.
This year, Relay FM has added the ability for others to start their own fundraising campaigns to help it achieve its goal. Anyone who participates and raises $1 or more will earn a special Relay FM challenge coin. Raise $250 or more, and you’ll receive a deskmat decorated with a sea of Myke and Stephen cartoon heads.
Thanks in advance for checking out Relay FM’s fundraiser for St. Jude and to all who donate.
Because Club MacStories now encompasses more than just newsletters, we’ve created a guide to the past week’s happenings along with a look at what’s coming up next:
Last week we marked the first anniversary of the expansion of Club MacStories with a special audio event in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. Federico, Alex and I were joined by Relay FM co-founders Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley to look back at the Club’s past year, hear what Relay FM is doing to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this year, and share the technology that has had the biggest impact on our lives in the past year.
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This week on MacStories Unwind, I recommend two building sims: Townscaper and Dorfromantik, and special guest Alex Guyot revisits the TV show Parenthood.
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