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Apple continues its moves towards USB-C connectivity and away from the proprietary Lightning connector first introduced in 2012. Hot on the heels of several reports detailing the upcoming iPhone 15 featuring a USB-C port, Apple is rumored to add USB-C to its AirPods Pro lineup. The charging case, which currently supports wireless Qi charging and sports a Lightning port would be replaced by a wireless/USB-C model.
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Apple has added Voice Isolation mode to cellular phone calls with iOS 16.4. This means iPhone owners can use this custom Mic Mode in apps such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and now phone calls. Voice Isolation can help eliminate ambient background noise, bringing more emphasis and clarity to words spoken in the foreground. The sound effect can be toggled on or off when in an active call.
The iPhone camera can automatically adjust FPS or frames per second when recording video. Auto FPS helps to improve video quality in low light situations. In particular, when recording at 60 FPS this rapid shutter speed can greatly reduce the amount of light available to the image sensor. By slowing the shutter speed to 30 or 24 FPS the iPhone gathers more light, which brightens the video.
Apple is widely expected to transition the iPad Pro lineup to OLED technology. Currently, the iPad does not feature OLED, but uses mini-LED with dimming zones instead. This allows the display to offer greater contrast, however the best contrast and darkest blacks are only achieved when using OLED.
There are three different Mic Modes that change how the iPhone microphone picks up ambient sound. These settings can be helpful during FaceTime or cellular phone calls to improve audio. Mic Mode can be selected using the Control Center while on a call or when talking via apps such as WhatsApp.
