It’s iPhone 14 pre-order day, and we’re notably tracking quite a few first-party accessory discounts to kick things off. Leading with the official MagSafe Charger at $30, there’s also Apple’s Leather MagSafe Wallet dropping down to the same $30 price tag. And for those eagerly awaiting Apple Watch Series 8 models to arrive, official Sport Bands start from $25. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple added a new perk for those buying a new iPhone or iPad. When you buy a new iPhone or iPad, including the new iPhone 14, you’ll get a temporary boost in iCloud storage to back up your old iPhone. This streamlines the process of setting up your new iPhone 14.

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There’s been a lot of dismay expressed at iPhone 14 prices in the UK, EU countries, and elsewhere. Many are claiming that prices in other countries are much higher than in the US, and accusing Apple of price-gouging.

But while the price of the iPhone 14 and other Apple products is indeed eye-watering in many countries, that isn’t because Apple is trying to make more money …

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A DOJ antitrust action against Google could see Apple lose billions of dollars a year from its Services revenue. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is challenging the legality of Google paying the Cupertino company a huge sum to remain the default search engine on iPhones.

While Apple is under antitrust investigation on a number of different fronts, this particular case is targeting Google …

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The iPhone 14 launch has been anything but smooth. The Apple Store Online and Apple Store are both going through some major issues this morning, leading to server errors, trade-in failures, double orders, and much more. At the same time, delivery estimates for many iPhone 14 models have already slipped into mid-October…

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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are now available to pre-order via the Apple Store app as well as the Apple Store Online. The new devices were announced during the Apple event on Wednesday and pack a number of updates, ranging from improved camera hardware to satellite connectivity, the new Dynamic Island, and more.

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Last week, Apple took to the stage in Cupertino to officially reveal the all-new iPhone 14 for the very first time. Now following the Far Out event, the new devices are beginning to ship as various carriers and retailers begin getting in on the launch day savings. Below you’ll find all of the best iPhone 14 launch day deals from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and many other providers.

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The replacement of the iPhone mini with a Plus model opens up a big question around the likely split of iPhone 14 sales. I’d expect a lot of people to go for the Plus, but a supply chain survey indicates that Apple expects most early buyers to opt for one of the two Pro models.

Orders received by Apple suppliers indicate that the Cupertino company expects a full 85% of early iPhone 14 buyers to choose either the Pro or Pro Max, and fewer than 5% to opt for the iPhone 14 Plus …

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A new docuseries on gutsy women, from Hillary Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton, is now streaming on Apple TV+. which highlighted bold, courageous, and influential women in society.

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In classic fashion, the Apple Store is down as Apple prepares the store for the rush of iPhone 14 sales.

The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will all be available to order starting at 5 AM PT. AirPods Pro 2 will also be available to order at that time.

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Pre-order for the new iPhone 14 series starts this Friday – but remember you’ll only be able to get your hands on the iPhone 14 Plus in early October. With the announcements completely fresh, which iPhone 14 are you planning to order – if you’re planning to upgrade at all?

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For years, Brazil was known for having the most expensive iPhone in the world. This happened with iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and even the third-generation iPhone SE. This time, however, another country has taken the top spot in the ranking. According to research by Nukeni shared with 9to5Mac, Turkey now has the world’s most expensive iPhone 14.

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If you’re planning to buy an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro, one of the big decisions you’ll have to make is what color to buy. Head below as we rundown the color options for Apple’s entire flagship lineup, including the recently-announced yellow iPhone 14.

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Apple on Thursday updated its homepage with a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. Now, Apple.com’s main webpage features a photo of the Queen with the message “In Memoriam. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

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Think of the new BLUETTI AC500 & B300S modular power station as a power bank for your entire home. It can provide enough power to keep your home up-and-running through an outage lasting one or more days – and be ready to go again in around a two-hour charge.

The modular design lets you decide how much power you need, and the system is portable, so that you can keep all your home comforts when going off-grid …

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Apple this week officially announced iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. While the external design looks pretty much the same as previous iPhones, the 14 Pro models have a new display design with Dynamic Island – a cutout at the top of the screen that replaces the notch with smart features. Read on as we detail how this feature works in practice.

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If you just picked up your new iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro, you might be wondering if your existing iPhone 13 case will fit the iPhone 14. Unfortunately, Apple has made enough changes to this year’s iPhone 14 models that you’ll need to buy new cases alongside your new iPhone this year. Here are the details.

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Apple revealed iOS 16 at WWDC in June with beta testing happening since then for developers and the public. At its iPhone 14 event, Apple shared its new software will be released today, September 12. The latest iPhone software comes with customizable iPhone Lock Screens, overhauled notifications, undo button and editing for Messages, a new Home app, iPhone as a Mac webcam, and much more. Let’s look at answering “when does iOS 16 come out?”

Update 10:00 am PT: iOS 16 is now available for all users. Head to Settings > General > Software Update to check if it’s showing on your iPhone.

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AT&T is about to make several 5G smartphone owners angry as the company says “older devices” won’t support its newer 3.45Ghz midband 5G. With that, only iPhone 14 owners and some other 5G phone customers will be able to take advantage of this new band.

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Apple held its “Far out” special event yesterday to announce the iPhone 14 lineup and a number of other things. Some people tuning in to watch the event on YouTube, however, saw an entirely different event: a fake “Apple Crypto Event 2022” featuring clips of Tim Cook talking about cryptocurrencies with “URGENT NEWS” to share.

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Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 14 Pro with its new “Dynamic Island” cutout to replace the notch. While some customers will have to wait at least a week to better understand this new feature, a graphic designer imagines how Apple could take a similar approach with the next iPad Pro – rumored to be announced next month.

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Apple unveiled its all-new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro during yesterday’s event with some big upgrades to display tech, cameras, and more. One of the biggest changes, however, is the addition of satellite connectivity.

As it stands right now, Apple is working with Globalstar on this feature, but Elon Musk said that he’s also had “promising conversations” with Apple about a potential Starlink deal.

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Google Fi is rolling out a trio of updates today that are focused on the MVNO’s international experience when traveling, starting with Wi-Fi calling for iPhone subscribers.

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There’s more variety than ever in the Apple Watch lineup thanks to the new Ultra model and updated SE. That means there’s a lot to consider between the latest wearables and also their predecessors. Read on for a detailed look at vs Series 8 vs SE, and more to figure out what’s the best pick for you or someone you’re shopping for.

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Yesterday, Apple finally unveiled its iPhone 14 lineup during the “Far Out” event. While it was a pretty packed keynote, the company’s customers are always expecting “One More Thing” to be announced. Here’s everything the company could have announced, but might be holding for a future event.

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Apple TV+ today officially announced that it will stream a new documentary about popular singer and actress Selena Gomez, entitled My Mind and Me. A firm release date for the film was not announced.

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