If I could snap my fingers and make AirPods in any color, we’d have AirPods in black by now. My second choice? Translucent AirPods. Apple sells a version of “Transparent” colored that I should probably own just to support the clear product cause. AirPods, of course, only come in white with the exception of the line.

Here’s how the “Transparent” Beats earbuds look:

Beats, which Apple owns, always hits it out of the park when it comes to color. There

This is Rumor Replay , a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: new iOS 19 leaks, iPad Fold on track for 2026, HomePad status update, and a special 20th anniversary iPhone Pro design. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

I used to change up task managers often, always looking for a new app that could make keeping up with todos just a little bit better. But for years now I’ve stuck with Apple’s Reminders app, and a tiny new iOS 18 feature has turned out to make a big difference for me.

Apple’s Reminders app has become much more powerful than a simple list app.

There are new features added all the time, including a variety in iOS 18 last fall.

Out of those

Benjamin and Chance react to the unfolding trade tariffs and Apple’s uncharacteristically silent stance on matters. Also, there’s a bunch of new purported renders of iOS 19 design changes, and Apple is said to be working on bold new iPhone designs for next year’s 20th anniversary. Also, Chance comes away super impressed with the new Vision Pro Yankee Stadium tour.

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We’ve seen many good examples of how AI can help people make their lives easier, and AI agents play an important role in this, as they can complete many tasks on behalf of the user. Last month, announced its AI-based Browser Operator, and now we’ve seen it live in action.

With Opera’s Browser Operator, users can count on AI to do things that go beyond searching the web. For instance, you can ask the browser to buy something you need or to send

For as long as the Apple Watch has existed, users have shared stories of the device offering life-saving aid. Recently, a couple especially powerful such stories have emerged. Yesterday we reported on a woman’s Apple Watch helping her catch cancer early. Now , the Apple Watch Ultra and Emergency SOS were involved in an ocean rescue in Australia.

Apple Australia’s YouTube channel yesterday highlighting an Apple Watch Ultra-assisted rescue.

On July 13, 2024, Rick Shearman went body surfing near

Today’s Apple gear deals are headlined by a couple notable open-box listings with full Apple warranties – the most affordable and we have some rare discounts on the (including both the black and white models). From there a new low has emerged on the in brand-new condition alongside unlocked the original listings. All of that and more awaits below.

Apple TV+ shows no signs of ending its current hot streak . Though the streamer has found success launching brand new series of late, Apple TV+ also that two of its biggest existing hit shows are returning for new seasons this summer.

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