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In a significant break from routine, Apple's 2020 September Special Event did not include an announcement of the 2020 iPhones. Instead, the event focused on the new Apple Watch and iPad models. While the Apple Watch and iPad announcement times vary year by year, this is the first time since 2011 and only the second time ever that the new iPhones were not announced in the September event. The first time was in 2011 when the 4S was announced October 4 and released ten days later. This year's delay is linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while we're still waiting on all the most important information regarding the 2020 iPhone announcement and release, let's take a look at what we do know.

Apple’s fall 2020 event brought several surprises, and one I was personally quite excited about was the Apple Watch SE. With comparable performance, massive watchOS 7 improvements, and Family Setup, users will find plenty of reasons to love this affordable version of the newest Apple Watch. In this article we'll take a look at the many benefits of the Watch SE, along with what you may be giving up for the lower price tag.

Way back in 1992, DC Comics shocked the world by killing off iconic superhero Superman in an all-out battle against the super villain Doomsday. While people mourned the loss of the Man of Steel, he later would return, reincarnated, even mightier than ever. This story came to my mind earlier this year in April, when Apple declared dead the original 4-inch iPhone SE and announced its rebirth in a form with a significantly bigger screen size than before. While many rejoiced at the 2020 release of the second-generation iPhone SE, it was a doomsday of sorts for fans who prefer small Apple smartphones.

Apple Music is a paid music streaming service that offers over 60 million songs. Apple Music has features like Autoplay that attempt to make it more user friendly and well-rounded, but not everyone enjoys it. So, what does Autoplay mean, and how do you turn on Autoplay and turn off Autoplay in the Apple Music app? Let's find out.

Anticipation is building for the fall Apple announcement on September 15, when Apple will introduce its latest hardware. We'll find out if the rumors are true about new Apple devices, including the iPhone 12 line, the latest iPads, and more. Our editorial team will be watching the Apple event live stream, and we'll host a conversation in our private Facebook group as the event happens; you're invited to join in, ask questions, and share your opinions. We'll tape a special podcast episode after the announcement, where we’ll discuss everything just announced. Read on to learn more about how to be a part of our event coverage. 

Apple has just unveiled the Apple Watch Series 6, an iPad (8th generation) and a new iPad Air. New iPhones are expected to be announced later this fall. But whether or not you’re planning to upgrade to any of the new devices Apple announced during its September 15 event, you’ll still want to update your existing Apple devices and start enjoying all the newest features of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 as soon as possible. Here's which iPhones are compatible with iOS 14, which Apple Watches can run watchOS 7, and which iPads can run iPadOS 14 and when you can download the new software.

In addition to the AirPod settings in your iPhone’s Bluetooth menu, Apple’s AirPods Pro have many features to explore in the Accessibilty menu that provide different ways on how to customize your AirPods and change the settings on your AirPods Pro. Whether it is adjusting your AirPods’ click speed, click duration, or noise cancellation features, you are one step closer to customizing your AirPods for your next long-distance run or lunchbreak at work. In the AirPods Pro settings in the Bluetooth menu, users can adjust Noise Control options and take an Ear Tip Fit Test, but in this article, we will teach you how to customize your AirPods and how to change settings on AirPods Pro through the Accessibility menu in your iPhone’s Settings.