Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 and this AirPods Pro feature is coming to the AirPods 4. This and more was this week’s top Apple and iPhone news!
iOS 17.2.1 is out: here’s why you need to update now
Just update! Apple has released a new update for your iPhone in 2023. iOS 17.2.1 fixes major security issues, making it important to update as soon as possible. These issues will be fixed in the latest iOS update!
→ Everything about iOS 17.2.1
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales stopped – here’s what you need to know
In a statement, Apple announced that it will stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States. As a result, Americans have no longer been able to purchase the two newest Apple Watches from Apple itself since Thursday, December 21. What is going on?
→ End of the Apple Watch?
This way, your iPhone with iOS 17 is protected against Bluetooth attacks
Last week, iOS 17.2 was released, with a very important bug fix. With iOS 17.2, your iPhone is finally protected against Bluetooth attacks. It’s about time, because these types of attacks can be carried out with simple devices and make your iPhone (temporarily) unusable.
→ This way your iPhone is protected
Finally: this AirPods Pro feature comes to the AirPods 4
Apple will not release any new AirPods in 2023. It is therefore expected that the AirPods 4 will appear next year. And according to a usually reliable Apple expert, a cool function of the AirPods Pro is finally coming to the ‘normal’ AirPods. We’ll tell you which one it is!
→ How good will the AirPods 4 be?
Apple releases iOS 16.7.4: fixes these issues
In addition to iOS 17.2.1, another update has been released, because iOS 16.7.4 is now available for older iPhones. iOS 16.7.4 fixes a problem in the software, so no new features will come to your iPhone with the update. This problem will be solved with the new iOS update!
→ What does iOS 16.7.4 fix?
CarPlay 2.0 officially announced: these cars will receive the update
In 2022, Apple announced that CarPlay will receive a major update, with which you can control many more functions of your car. Apple’s website has long stated that it will be announced at the end of 2023 which cars will receive CarPlay 2.0. That turned out to be true, because we finally know which car brands will get the update first in 2024!
→ These cars will have CarPlay 2.0
The top 3 best iPhones in 2023 (including the lowest price)
Are you looking for a new iPhone but don’t know which device yet? Or does your smartphone need to be replaced and is your subscription expiring? iPhoned helps you make the right choice! We have listed the best iPhones of 2023 for you.
→ These are the best iPhones
These 5 features are coming to the AirPods Pro 3 (and here’s when)
Apple released an updated version of the AirPods Pro 2 this year, but unfortunately that did not mean that the earphones received new functions. For real changes we have to wait for the third generation of the AirPods Pro. These features may be coming to the AirPods Pro 3!
→ New features for the AirPods Pro 3
More iPhone news
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iOS 17.2.1 is out and this feature is coming to the AirPods 4 (iPhone News #51)
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The best iPhone wallpapers of the week (Wallpaper Weekly #51 2023)
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iPhone Advent calendar (22-12-2023): win a gift card from MediaMarkt worth 100 euros!
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Your Apple Watch bands will soon be unusable – here’s why
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Apple in 2024: you can expect these products next year