Mountain View, CA

As Apple gears up to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup, a new study suggests that allure of new features may no longer be the driving force behind iPhone purchases. Historically, Apple has wowed customers with significant features that have created a surge in iPhone upgrades. From the introduction of the Retina display to the implementation of Face ID, these features have tempted users to trade in their old models.

Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades

Investment firm Piper Sandler believes Apple Intelligence will not boost iPhone 16 sales at first, and an expected price hike may impact demand. In July 2024, Piper Sandler raised its Apple target price to $225 specifically because of Apple Intelligence. Ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, the company still believes that Apple Intelligence will be key — but not immediately.

iPhone 16 price increases could subdue an Apple Intelligence super-cycle

Apple AirTags are back down to nearly record low prices, with the 4-pack dropping to $74.99 at Amazon (within $2 of the all-time cheapest price). With holiday traveling starting up soon, having a pack of Apple AirTags on hand can help you stay organized. Drop an AirTag in your laptop bag or suitcase to know the whereabouts of your valuables with ease. And now you can pick up the 4-pack for a fraction of the retail cost at Amazon, now$25 off, bringing the price down to $74.99.

Get a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for only $74.99 at Amazon

In anticipation of Monday's Apple Event, iPhone and Apple Watch users who are looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 can lock in an exclusive cash bonus on pre-owned devices. Popular buyback retailersBuyBackWorld.com and Decluttr.com are each offering an exclusive cash bonus to AppleInsider readers when you trade in a used iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or MacBook upon the release of the iPhone 16.

Lock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16

Smart home purveyor Signify has finally launched its new Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K, alongside the new Ensis pendant light and several new software enhancements. The long-awaited update to the Hue sync box is here and it made the move to HDMI 2.1 which will allow resolutions up to 8K and frame rates up to 120Hz.

Signify upgrades Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box with HDMI 2.1

Once again there's a new iCloud phishing email that is so poorly done that AppleInsider readers will be able to spot it, but will be shockingly effective to some susceptible to its hysteria, its appalling grammar, and its blinding font choices. You've been using Apple gear for long enough that...

You won't be fooled by hysterical phishing emails, but you know people who will

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

The Das Keyboard MacTigr is an aluminum mechanical keyboard that's worth being used in most Mac setups. That is, if you can stand the fixed USB-C cable. Look around in 2024 and you will find a veritable ocean of mechanical keyboards on the market. Each with their own look, feel, features, and target audience. — Consumers are spoiled for choice with what's available on the market. But when you break down the demographics of keyboards targeted toward Mac users, the wedge on the pie chart is surprisingly small by comparison.

Das Keyboard MacTigr Review: Sturdy and simple mechanical keyboard

Get around price gouging based on IP location, local restrictions, or streaming exclusivity by country by using Surfshark VPN on your iPhone, Mac or iPad to browse as if you're anywhere in the world without leaving your couch. Virtual Private Networks are great for maintaining user security and privacy over...

How Surfshark VPN unlocks global streaming, shopping & browsing without leaving the couch

Target has become the first retailer to offer curbside pickup through CarPlay, making your Target run even easier. On Thursday, Target announced that it has now added CarPlay integration into the Target App. The feature is available for both Drive Up and Pickup services. Customers must make a Drive Up...

Target customers can now use CarPlay to make Drive Up orders more convenient

A lawyer in Quebec who is calling for a class-action lawsuit against Apple over it refusing to repair any iPhone damaged by water, despite advertising that its phones can be submerged. In a similar case to a New York suit that was ultimately dismissed in 2022, Quebec lawfirm LPC Avocats...

Apple's iPhone water resistance has a big catch, claims new lawsuit

Armchair generals can now conquer the world even faster on their Mac, with "Civilization VI" now supporting Apple Silicon. Sid Meier's Civilization VI, also known as Civ VI has been a long-time mainstay of strategy gaming on the Mac, having been available on the platform since 2016. However, a recent change has brought the game kicking and screaming to modern times.

'Civilization VI' finally has native Apple Silicon support

HitPaw Video Converter is a Mac tool with artificial intelligence capable of producing high-quality results. Here's how well it performs and how to use it. There are many reasons why you might need avideo converter for Mac, like saving files for offline use or making them work in your favorite apps. Getting the best video converter for Mac can be a challenge, but HitPaw Video Converter may have what you need.

HitPaw Video Converter for Mac

Maine State

The Maine Monitor

As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

No matter how long you've been reading, no matter how vast your vocabulary is, you'll always find words you just don't know from time to time. The Mac's built-in Dictionary app makes those moments exceedingly temporary. Anywhere across macOS, you can figure out the meaning and pronunciation of a word...

How to use Apple's Dictionary app on its own, and in Look Up

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right. — The advertising industry has been trying to improve how it targets ads to users for years, often by mining data for information to build user profiles. However, in the latest revelation, it may have been assisted by smartphones and tablets actively monitoring your everyday conversations.

Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations

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Amazon extends its popular $199 iPad deal into September, but supply may be limited

Amazon's $199 iPad 9th Generation deal has been extended into September, delivering the lowest price on record on remaining inventory. — The$199 iPad special is classified...

Amazon extends its popular $199 iPad deal into September, but supply may be limited

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