These are my favorite iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max cases so far [Video

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The new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have been out for a week, and they have been amazing devices to use and test. While the actual footprint and visual design remain unchanged, Apple spiced things up with new colors like Glacier, Burgundy, and a true Deep Black version. These colors are a nice new addition to the iPhone lineup, but, of course, the main question I get asked is: What case should I get to protect my new $ 1,200+ device.

Luckily, there are already hundreds of case options for the new 18 Pro lineup, and I have been lucky enough to test a bunch. I know cases are purely subjective and a matter of preference, but I figured I would share some of my favorites! These are my favorite iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max cases so far [Video].

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The Apple rumor mill never stops, and this week was able to break the news of details on several upcoming products. We’re also still learning more about the just-released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max plus the upcoming iPhone Duo, while this week saw the debut of new Beats 360 headphones and the start of claim acceptance for the class action lawsuit over Siri AI delays, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more!

Top Stories iPad Mini With A20 Pro, New HomePod Mini Colors, and New Apple TV 4K All Just Leaked this week leaked the next iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K models, all of which are likely to be announced this October as part of another wave of product launches including an all-new operating system to accompany some of the new hardware. The most notable iPad mini details revealed in the leaks include an A20 Pro chip, a new speaker design, and a landscape front camera, while images have revealed that the next HomePod mini will be available in new colors like green and pink.

There is also evidence of an upcoming "Apple TV 4K (4th generation)" model, so it appears that a new Apple TV is finally coming soon after a four-year wait. A separate Apple code leak has confirmed some rumored details for the 12th-generation iPad, although we’re not expecting that to launch until early next year.

Siri AI Settlement Website Now Live: Apple to Pay Some iPhone Owners In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. Class action lawsuit over Siri AI’s delayed launch, and the settlement website is now live.

Apple will pay an estimated $25 per eligible iPhone to eligible customers, who can submit a claim via the settlement website between September 21 and December 21 of this year. The exact payment may be higher or lower than $25 depending on the total number of valid claims submitted and other factors, with the maximum amount set at $95.

Apple denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit, but agreed to the settlement to avoid the costs and risks of a trial. IPhone 18 Pro Max Requires ‘Prepare to Ship’ Battery Drain Before Shipping The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a single-cell battery capacity over 20 watt-hours, which means there are additional shipping requirements.

If an ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max needs to be shipped somewhere, its maximum battery capacity has to be limited through firmware. According to Apple, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max uses an "innovative battery-firmware solution" that limits battery capacity to below 20Wh between when the iPhone is manufactured and its delivery to a customer.

Activating the iPhone removes the limit to make the battery’s full charging capacity available. Customers who need to ship the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max for repair, trade-in, or other purposes have to use a new Prepare to Ship feature.

Prepare to Ship discharges the battery to below 20Wh and sets a charge limit so the iPhone stays below the threshold during the shipping process. Apple Exec Says ‘Hold Us Accountable’ on iPhone Duo Crease Apple hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb recently spoke with and shared some candid thoughts about Apple’s upcoming iPhone Duo.

The ‌iPhone Duo‌ uses a matte nano-texture display, which is meant to cut down on glare and minimize the visibility of the crease. When asked if the ‌iPhone Duo‌’s crease would be more visible over time, as that’s what tends to happen on other foldables, Marieb said the nano-texture display would help.

He asked people to hold the company "accountable" on crease visibility. Marieb also discussed the Duo’s innovative hinge, the use of Ceramic Shield 2 on the front display, and more.