Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone at its September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event. With the launch only hours away, the latest reports give us a clearer picture of when buyers should be able to preorder each model. The Apple September 9 event […]
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The best iPhone 17 Pro deals are getting more interesting just hours before Apple’s September 9 event, especially if you do not need whatever Apple announces next. The iPhone 17 Pro still starts at $1,099.99 in the US, but current carrier promotions can bring that cost down to $0 through monthly bill credits. Apple’s “Surprise […]
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Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event takes place today, September 9, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, or 10:30 p.m. IST, with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, new Apple Watch models, and possibly AirPods 5 expected to lead the keynote. Apple’s September 9 event details However, Apple has several other products in development […]
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Apple’s September 9 event carries the tagline “Surprise and shine,” and the invitation gives us a few visual clues about what Apple may announce. The artwork shows a bright Apple logo against a pale blue background, with a strong point of light passing through its center and subtle rainbow-like refraction around the edges. The event […]
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Apple has not announced the iPhone 18 Pro price yet, but the latest reports suggest the new flagship will start at around $1,199 in the United States. That would make it $100 more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro, which launched at $1,099. Earlier estimates were considerably higher. Analysts previously suggested prices between $1,299 and […]
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Apple’s September 9 event is expected to bring the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but anyone waiting for the standard iPhone 18 will likely have to wait several more months. Apple appears to be splitting the iPhone 18 generation across two launch windows for the first time. Apple has confirmed its September […]
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Apple is only hours away from its “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9, and AirPods 5 have emerged as one of the likely hardware announcements alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and new Apple Watch models. Apple has not confirmed the earbuds, although references inside macOS 26.7 and multiple reports now point to a […]
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Apple is expected to introduce the Apple Watch Series 12 today during its September 9 “Surprise and shine” keynote, with the new smartwatch reportedly bringing a faster chip, expanded health tracking, longer battery life, new software features, and the return of a premium ceramic case. The overall design is expected to remain close to the […]
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Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event kicks off today, September 9, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST, 10:30 p.m. IST) from Apple Park. It is the first September keynote led by new CEO John Ternus, and it is expected to bring the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple’s first […]
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Apple is hours away from its September 9 keynote, and its first foldable iPhone is shaping up to be the biggest announcement of the event. After years of reports calling the device the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, the latest information points to a new name: iPhone Duo. Apple has not confirmed the device publicly, […]
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Apple has taken its online Store offline just hours before its “Surprise and Shine” iPhone event on September 9, signaling that new products are about to join the lineup. The company regularly closes its online storefront before major hardware launches, allowing it to update product pages, pricing, configurations, and availability before sales begin again. What […]
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Apple Watch SE 3 has become completely unavailable across Apple’s online store just hours before the company’s September 9 event, raising fresh questions about whether Apple plans to replace the model sooner than expected. Apple currently lists every Apple Watch SE 3 configuration as “Currently Unavailable,” with the same message appearing for home delivery and […]
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Apple’s first foldable iPhone will reportedly launch as the iPhone Duo, giving the company a new name for its biggest iPhone design change in years. The device is expected to arrive with two displays, Apple Pencil support, an A20 Pro chip, and a starting price close to $2,000. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans […]
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Apple’s next major iPhone event is happening today, September 9, under the “Surprise and shine” tagline. Apple has confirmed that the event starts at 10 a.m. Pacific Time at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, which means viewers in several parts of Asia and Australia will watch it during the early hours of September 10. For […]
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro is set to take an unusual position in the 2026 lineup, becoming the closest thing to Apple’s default new iPhone as the company reportedly delays the standard iPhone 18 until early 2027. Apple traditionally introduces its standard and Pro iPhones together in September, giving buyers several new models across different price […]
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Apple’s next Apple TV 4K could arrive with a much newer processor than earlier rumors suggested, giving the streaming box enough power for Apple Intelligence and future Siri features. Previous reports pointed to the A17 Pro, but a new code reference now suggests Apple is testing hardware based on the A19 generation. The current Apple […]
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Apple has released iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone users, bringing another small update before iOS 27 arrives. The update carries build number 23G90 and focuses mainly on fixing a problem that prevented some users from downloading software updates over a cellular connection. iOS 26.6.2 is available for the iPhone 11 and newer models, and it arrives […]
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Apple is holding its “Surprise and Shine” event today, September 9, with the presentation starting at 10 a.m. PT, or 10:30 p.m. IST in India. Apple will stream the event online for free, so you can watch it on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Windows PC, Android device, or most smart TVs with an […]
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In a "rare, positive update" amid the ongoing component shortage, Framework is lowering its RAM prices for some buyers of the Laptop 13 Pro - at least, for now. After increasing the laptop's memory pricing in July, Framework says it "secured a limited quantity of Micron 32GB and 64GB LPCAMM2 memory modules at lower cost," and plans to share the savings:
We are committed to passing on savings whenever we can and keeping computers as accessible as possible in the current environment, so we are rolling out price reductions across both already shipped and a subset of currently pending pre-orders. While these new costs remain above our origina …
Windows and Windows Phone users struggled with the app gap for years, often leading to frustration when their favorite app was unavailable. But recent advances in AI have led to a different kind of problem: an explosion of development. Microsoft recently shared the challenges caused by AI accelerating the development of extensions for the Edge browser.
"How do we keep up with the pace at which the ecosystem is growing, while maintaining a high bar for quality?" asked Microsoft's Edge team.
Microsoft approves extensions that appear in the Edge Add-ons site. Since AI can speed up the process of developing or updating apps, Microsoft has more submissions to take care of. To better handle the workload, Microsoft has automated some validation checks for extensions.
The company emphasizes that it still has the same standards for an extension to pass. The automation centers around common problems so humans can focus on more complex cases.
If an extension passes enough quality checks, it will earn a "Featured" badge in the Edge Add-ons site. Microsoft now refreshes Featured badges every 15 days.
"With this more frequent cadence, high-quality extensions can earn recognition sooner, and developers receive faster feedback on their investments in quality," said Microsoft. "At the same time, users benefit from a more up-to-date view of the extensions that meet our quality standards."
Edge extensions have come a long way. The browser first required developers to put in a lot of work that was exclusive to Edge. That changed when Edge was relaunched as a Chromium browser. That switch greatly improved compatibility and resulted in more extensions being in the Edge Add-ons site.
Being based on Chromium also comes with some downsides, however. Microsoft is following in the footsteps of Google by moving from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3. There are a variety of effects of that change, but the one many care about the most is it means uBlock Origin will no longer work on Edge (it already does not work on Chrome).
Microsoft revamped the Edge Add-ons site with a better browsing experience and new categories last year. The new site shows better suggestions as you type and lets you install extensions without having to jump to a different page.
With that refresh and the recent uptick in extension submissions, it should be easier than ever to find a quality extension.
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