To find an iPhone app you used to have, go to the App Store, tap the person icon in the upper-right corner, and navigate to Apps > My Apps. You can search in this view and re-download apps back to the beginning of your history with an iPhone or iPad used with your Apple ID. For instance, you can find apps that were removed from the store, even if they're no longer available for download.

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The Macworld Podcast is available for subscription or review through the Podcasts app, Spotify, or an RSS reader. Previous episodes can be found on Macworld's podcast page or MegaPhone.

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The MacBook Air M2 is available at its best price of $799 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999. It features a lightweight design, speedy processor, and big and bright displays. The laptop has a 4.5/5 star rating and an Editors' Choice award from the reviewer.

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Apple is set to reveal its new smartphones, iPhone 16, in fall 2024. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and leaker Sonny Dickson, the new colors available for the iPhone 16 will be white, black, blue, green, and pink, with yellow being dropped from the list. The leak appears to be corroborated by a photo of dummy models posted by Sonny Dickson on X.

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Apple has been accused of limiting iPhone color choices, but has since expanded options to include various shades. The company has also increased customization options in the iOS experience, allowing users to personalize their home screens with widgets, folders, and more. Henry Ford's quote about the Model T's color options is often referenced in this context.

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Apple released the iOS 18.1 beta, running two betas in parallel, with iOS 18 for all devices and iOS 18.1 for devices capable of running Apple Intelligence. The features of Apple Intelligence will be rolled out in phases, with some coming in iOS 18.1, some later this year, and some in early 2025. The devices capable of running Apple Intelligence include iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, M-series iPads, and M-series Macs.

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Apple has been developing the Apple Watch for nearly ten years, focusing on its health and fitness features. The watch has added new health sensors and software features over the years, but it may be reaching its limits in terms of what it can accomplish. Apple may need to consider other accessories to join the Apple Watch in its health-related product family.

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Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature is available worldwide, having launched in the US and Canada in September 2022, and expanding to other countries including France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK in December 2022. The feature is exclusive to iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models, and is not available on other devices. As of July 30, 2024, the service has also reached Japan.

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Amazon is selling the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case for $180, a savings of $69. The 2nd-gen buds have longer battery life, enhanced spatial audio, Adaptive Transparency mode, and improved 2X noise cancellation. The design hasn't changed since the original model arrived in 2019.

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Apple has released the first beta of iOS 18.1, featuring Apple Intelligence, and updates to current operating systems that patched security flaws. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta includes references to unreleased devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs, with model identifier codes such as iPhone 17, iPhone 18, iPad 17, and Mac16. The unreleased devices are expected to arrive later this year and early next.

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