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Keep in mind that the best Apple Watch Ultra 2 band for you comes down to how you intend to use your watch. Below are the 10 best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands including picks from Nomad, Zagg, and Apple. And for picks better suited to the Series 9 or SE, see our guides to the best Apple Watch Series 9 bands, as well as the best metal Apple Watch bands and the best leather Apple Watch bands. Learn moreBest Apple Watch Ultra 2 bandsWhat to consider when shopping for the best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bandThe most important consideration to keep in mind while shopping is how you intend to use your Apple Watch Ultra 2. Are Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands more durable than other Apple Watch bands?

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☆ iPhone 15 Pro review: It comes with new Action button on the side, here's how to use it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The new iPhone 15 Pro lineup offers the typical slate of new features designed to persuade customers to upgrade: They’re slimmer and thinner than last year’s crop. It’s certain the Action Button will become a viable resource for anyone who revisits an app time and time again throughout the day. Another selling point to splurge for the iPhone 15 Pro ($1,099) or iPhone 15 Pro Max ($1,199): The phones come with a titanium casing — the same alloy used to build the Mars Rover — making them what Apple calls the thinnest and lightest Pro models to date. Apple’s entry level iPhones, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, cost $799 and $899, respectively. For now, iPhone 15 Pro users will enjoy playing with the new Action Button.

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Learn moreLooking for the best iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max deals? Best iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max dealsiPhone 15 Pro deals at VerizonVerizon offers the iPhone 15 Pro for free to new and existing customers who add an Unlimited Ultimate line or up to $1,000 off any other iPhone 15 model when trading in any previous iPhone. Other iPhone 15 Pro trade-in offersBoth Apple and Best Buy allow you to trade devices in for credit that you can use toward an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone Models Estimated trade-in values iPhone 14 Pro Max Up to $650 iPhone 14 Pro Up to $570 iPhone 14 Plus Up to $470 iPhone 14 Plus Up to $470 iPhone SE (3rd generation) Up to $160 iPhone 13 Pro Max Up to $580 iPhone 13 Pro Up to $480 iPhone 13 Up to $370 iPhone 13 mini Up to $320 iPhone 12 Pro Max Up to $450 iPhone 12 Pro Up to $360 iPhone 12 Up to $250 iPhone 12 mini Up to $200 iPhone SE (2nd generation) Up to $80 iPhone 11 Pro Max Up to $300 iPhone 11 Pro Up to $250 iPhone 11 Up to $200 iPhone XS Max Up to $170 iPhone XS Up to $140 iPhone XR Up to $140 iPhone X Up to $120 iPhone 8 Plus Up to $90 iPhone 8 Up to $60 iPhone 7 Plus Up to $50 iPhone 7 Up to $40The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max hit stores starting September 22. Pricing starts at $999 for the iPhone 15 Pro (128GB base storage) and $1,199 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB).

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Apple’s new iPhones didn’t ring in investor excitement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Attendees look at the brand new Apple iPhone 15 during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Apple's new iPhones at old pricesApple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, both of which come in a bigger Plus variety, at its annual launch event Tuesday. Surprisingly, Apple kept the price of the iPhone 15 Pro unchanged from last year at $999. [PRO] High oil prices, happy energy stocksOn Tuesday, oil prices hit their highest level since November 2022, according to FactSet data.

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☆ Apple's iPhone 15 launch focused heavily on AI — even though the tech giant didn't mention it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple spent a lot of time talking at its iPhone 15 launch event about the features of its products that use artificial intelligence, even if it didn't mention AI by name. The Cupertino-based tech giant touted what was under the hood of its iPhone 15 range as well as its Apple Watch Series 9, in particular the chip that powers the devices. For the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple unveiled the S9 chip. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max meanwhile are powered by the A17 Pro chip. But instead of Apple talking about AI, it focused on the usefulness of Siri on the device.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Markets were on mute for Apple’s new iPhones
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An attendee looks at the brand new Apple iPhone 15 during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. New iPhones, old pricesApple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, both of which come in a bigger Plus variety, at its annual launch event Tuesday. Surprisingly, Apple kept the price of the iPhone 15 Pro unchanged from last year at $999.

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☆ Apple announces iOS 17 release date
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple on Tuesday announced iOS 17 will be available for users to download for free on Sept. 18. For iPhone users, iOS 17 will bring changes to major apps such as Phone, FaceTime and Messages. At its annual launch event Tuesday, Apple introduced the iPhone 15 lineup featuring new titanium exteriors and USB-C charging, plus the brand-new Apple Watch, with 72 hours of battery life. There are four new phone models, ranging from the entry-level iPhone 15 at $799 to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which costs at least $1,199. Customers can preorder the watches now and they will also be available Sept. 22.

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☆ Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro with titanium case, holds line on prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Stephen Nellis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

IPHONE 15 LAUNCHBoth the Pro and other iPhone 15 models will have a brighter display and a 48-megapixel camera as well as 100% recycled cobalt in their batteries. [1/6]New iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are displayed during the 'Wonderlust' event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 12, 2023. Apple said that USB-C charging cables are coming to both its iPhone 15 and the charging case of its AirPods Pro devices. She said the shift "brought some differentiation to the iPhone Pro, because there's faster throughput for data transfer. The iPhone 15 costs $799, the iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899 and the Pro series starts at $999.

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But, the announcements, which included a new iPhone 15 and an Apple Watch refresh, further strengthened the company's best-in-class ecosystem. New iPhone features Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, complete with USB-C charging instead of the propriety lightning port, starting at $799 and $899, respectively. The iPhone 15 Pro starting at $999 was unchanged from the previous model as well. The iPhone 15 Pro can capture special videos, providing for enhanced viewing on the upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset. The new Apple Watch models have more a powerful silicon chip as well, which allows for smoother graphics and more processing power.

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☆ Apple's iPhone 15 launch clouded by China problems
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Stephen Nellis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The iPhone made up more than half of Apple's $394.3 billion in sales last year, but it faces new challenges with selling in China, the Cupertino, California firm's third-largest market. Huawei wants to gain an edge on Apple with add-on features like satellite calling that relies on China's government-backed network. Apple's current iPhone lineup includes satellite capabilities, though they are meant only for emergency situations. "The truth of the matter is, we're in a very down smartphone market," said Bob O'Donnell, head of TECHnalysis Research. Reporting by Stephen Nellis in Cupertino, California; Editing by Peter Henderson and Lisa ShumakerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ The iPhone has a new button for the first time in 16 years and it's getting rid of the switch it's had since day 1
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The iPhone 15 Pro has a customizable "action button" in place of the usual ring/silent switch on the side. The action button can start a voice memo, open your camera, access shortcuts, and more. The new action button will still turn your ringer on or off by default — press and hold down the button to do so. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe customizable action button was first introduced to Apple devices in 2022 as a feature of the high-end Apple Watch Ultra. The iPhone 15 Pro's action button will be in the same location above the phone's volume controls.

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The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: priceThe iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: new featuresAs we've come to expect based on Apple's usual pattern for iPhone upgrades, it's the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max which have the bulk of the upgrades compared to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Like the standard iPhone 15 models, however, the iPhone 15 Pro models swap Lightning for USB-C charging and data transfers. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also received a new customizable Action Button that replaces the iPhone's signature and iconic ring/silent switch.

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It unveiled iPhone 15 models, including its first titanium phone, USB-C charging, new watches, and more. Here are the top takeaways from the event:The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro introduced some big changesApple unveiled four new phones on Tuesday: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the first iPhones made of titanium; Apple says they're made from the same alloy as was used in the Mars Rover. New Apple Watches — and a nifty new way to control themThe company unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Apple's Double Tap feature for the new Apple Watch makes answering calls and other actions easier when only one hand is free.

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AdvertisementAdvertisementWhere to preorder the Apple Watch Ultra 2Preorders of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 are available now via Apple's online store. Apple Watch Ultra 2 pricingThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one sizing option, 49mm, and one case option, titanium. With the release of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the original Apple Watch Ultra is no longer for sale via Apple's website. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple Watch Ultra 2 upgradesAlthough the Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces last year's Apple Watch Ultra, its year-over-year changes are minimal. Apple Watch Ultra 2 environmental impactSimilar to the Series 9, some configurations of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 are fully carbon neutral.

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☆ Apple's plan for climate-friendly watches: Clean energy in factories
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Stephen Nellis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The biggest single reduction in the emissions from the new watches came from using clean electricity to manufacture them. Apple on Tuesday said that 300 of its suppliers have now committed to using clean energy for Apple production. But another emissions source was Apple's speedy transportation network, which relies heavily on planes. The company has said previously that a Series 8 watch created 33 kg (73 lb) of carbon emissions, from raw materials to delivery to end customers. Apple has been focused on cutting carbon emissions for some time.

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☆ Apple's iPhone 15 event kicks off on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Last year, Apple announced new iPhones, Apple Watches, and updated AirPods at its September event. Here's what to expect from this year's edition:iPhone 15: USB-C and titaniumApple's invite to its Sept. 12 event. This year, the biggest change is expected to be a USB-C charging port, replacing Apple's proprietary Lightning port, which was introduced in 2012 as the iPhone charger "for the next decade." A USB-C charging port on iPhones will match the same charging port on Android phones, newer laptops, iPads, wireless headphones, and other gadgets. The change is being spurred by new European regulations which require a common charging port.

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☆ Apple reportedly tests 3D printing to manufacture the new Apple Watch
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is testing the use of 3D printers to make the stainless steel chassis for its soon-to-be-released smartwatches, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Right now, Apple Watch chassis are made by cutting slabs of metal into the right shape. The 3D printing methodology would reduce both the time needed to make the devices and the amount of material being used, Bloomberg reported. By 2021, the company reported that 59% of all aluminum used in products came from recycled sources, with "many products" using 100% recycled aluminum in their enclosures. WATCH: Why one analyst compares the new Apple Vision Pro to the Apple Watch

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☆ Apple sends invites for Sept. 12 launch event, new iPhone 15 expected
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple announced that it will hold a press event on its headquarters in Cupertino, California on Sept. 12, where the company is expected to announce new iPhones. The launch event will be streamed on Apple's website at 1 p.m ET. Apple has used pre-recorded videos to launch its iPhones since 2020. The company could also announce new Apple Watch models at the event, including an updated version of the high-end Apple Watch Ultra. Apple also typically releases the new version of iOS for iPhones at the September event.

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☆ Apple expected to unveil new iPhone at ‘Wonderlust.’ special event
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —The next iPhone could be just weeks away. Apple announced its fall special event on Tuesday, sending out press invites for the morning of September 12th. Invitees will get to attend in-person at the Steve Jobs Theater inside Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, while the general public can watch online at 10 am PST. New iterations of the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra are also expected. The “Wonderlust.” event comes about three months after Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference unveiled updates to multiple hardware and software products, as well as its highly ambitious mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro.

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Both brands have made waves lately with their most recent high-end models: the Apple Watch Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the Apple Watch Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Specs at a glanceApple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Price $800 $450 Display size 49mm 45mm Case size 49mm 45mm Compatibility iPhone Android Battery life 36 hours Apx. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Smartwatch performanceFor both the Apple Watch Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the quality of their smartwatch experience is defined by a very clear line in the sand: Ultra users should have an iPhone, and Watch 5 Pro users should have an Android phone. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Battery lifeWhen it comes to battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro heavily outperformed the Apple Watch Ultra in our individual reviews, with the Pro boasting a three-day max as opposed to the Ultra's 36-hour limit.

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☆ Apple is reportedly working on the Watch's biggest redesign yet: the 'Watch X'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple is planning to release a new model of the Apple Watch for the device's 10-year anniversary. Its set to launch in 2024 or 2025 and include a major redesign of the current Apple Watch, Bloomberg reported. Right now, the bands of the Apple Watch can slide in and out of slots on either end of the watch face. Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra, a watch for extreme athletes, last year. It did, however, launch the Apple Watch Ultra, a $799 watch for extreme athletes last year.

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☆ Apple Watch X coming next year with blood pressure tracking: Report
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is planning a big upgrade to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its watch with a new device dubbed the "Watch X," according to Bloomberg. The Watch X will reportedly feature a thinner case, and designers are considering a magnetic band that is sleeker and takes up less space than the original Apple Watch bands. These changes are rather minor compared with what Apple has in store for the Watch X, which it will unveil in 2024 or 2025. But it shows that Apple knows most folks are still buying their first Apple Watch. Bloomberg had earlier said Apple is also planning a fresh version of the high-end Apple Watch Ultra, although it's unclear what might be new.

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Below are 10 of the best Apple Watch bands for working out, including picks that are compatible with the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE, as well as with the Apple Watch Ultra. To see more of the best Apple Watch bands, check out our other guides to the best metal Apple Watch bands, the best leather Apple Watch bands, and the best Apple Watch Ultra bands. Best Apple Watch bands for working outFAQsWhat is the best Apple Watch band for working out? Apple-branded sport bands are premium bands but they aren't the only option you have when picking out one of the best Apple Watch bands for working out. However, to ensure the long-term usability of the best Apple Watch bands for working out, you should be cleaning it often.

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☆ This is one of the best new features coming to your iPhone this fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTStandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBCApple' s big iOS 17 iPhone update will launch this fall. It will work on all phones that will get the iOS 17 update, which means the 2018 iPhone XR and iPhone XS and newer. StandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBCStandBy mode can do all sorts of things. StandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBCYou don't have to worry about a bright screen keeping you up, either. How to set up StandBy mode in iOS 17How to set up StandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBC

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☆ Meta CTO: We didn't rush Quest 3 VR headset because we were worried about Apple Vision Pro
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Meta CTO addressed speculation the company rushed to announce its Quest 3 headset because of Apple. Meta announced its Quest 3 headset four days before Apple unveiled its $3,500 Vision Pro at WWDC. Apple Vision Pro? The news came just four days before Apple announced its first "mixed reality" headset, the Vision Pro with a whopping $3,499 price tag, at its annual WWDC event. The Apple Vision Pro was announced four days after Meta's Quest 3.

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