Apple has discontinued iPhone 13 and iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, leaving iPhone SE as the oldest model. The new iPhone lineup consists of iPhone SE 3, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The majority of the lineup now features USB-C, following Apple's transition away from Lightning.

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Google is rolling out Pixel Camera 9.5 for Wear OS, which includes usability updates. The update prompts users to allow notifications and adds an ongoing activity icon on the Pixel Watch 3. The viewfinder has been updated with a photo and video switcher and allows users to switch between front and rear-facing lenses with a double-tap gesture.

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Apple announced two new versions of AirPods 4 with an updated design and new features, discontinuing some older AirPods. The fourth generation AirPods come in two versions, with a more compact charging case and a universal fit. The standard AirPods 4 are available for $129, while AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are available for a higher price. Both models are available to pre-order starting today and ship on September 20.

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Apple has updated its AirPods lineup with two new versions of AirPods 4, replacing AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. The new AirPods feature a new design, improved sound, and active noise cancellation on the more expensive model. However, the USB-C cable is no longer included in the box, with Apple stating it is sold separately.

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Apple has added the ability to pause video recording on older iPhones running the iOS 18 RC, allowing users to do jump cuts between scenes within the same video file. This feature is available on the iPhone 16 lineup and older iPhones with the iOS 18 RC update.

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Kia has broken its US sales record for the second consecutive month, selling over 75,000 vehicles in August. The growth is attributed to higher demand for SUVs and electric models, with the EV9 being a bright spot. Kia sold nearly 14,000 EV9s through the first eight months of 2024, since its launch in the US last December.

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Apple has unveiled new iPhone 16 cases, including silicone models with a Camera Control button. The best iPhone 16 cases are now available for purchase, ranging from $16 to full-grain leather models. Options are available for the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max.

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CASETiFY has released its new iPhone 16 case collection, featuring its usual massive selection of designs for each of its case silhouettes, including the new upgraded Ultra Bounce Case. The Ultra Bounce Case is the most protective of the bunch and features modular attachments, such as a novelty carabiner, allowing users to wear their iPhone 16 in multiple ways and positions.

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Texas has surpassed California to become the number one state in the US for utility-scale solar capacity, with 21,932 MW of online solar power. This growth is attributed to the US solar industry installing 9.4 GW of new electric generation capacity in Q2 2024, mainly driven by utility-scale projects. The Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been the key catalyst for this rapid rise. The American Clean Power Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie have released reports highlighting this growth.

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Apple has released the RC (release candidate) versions of its major OS updates, including iOS 18, ahead of their full public launch next week. The RC betas are available for both developers and members of the public beta program. The updates are expected to be the final beta releases before public launch.

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