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15 December 2022

This update of EveryMac.com features the latest changes to the HomePod mini, iOS 16.2 support details, and a comprehensive update to the iPhone Q&A to not only completely cover this year's models, but also to help you get more out of older ones. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

If you still need to make holiday purchases, remember that tomorrow, Friday, 16 December 2022, likely is the last day to place online orders with standard shipping for possible arrival before Christmas.

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The iPhone Q&A answers "What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?" and "How can you add external storage to the iPhone? Is it even possible?" and more than 100 other questions.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.

If you bought, or buy, a new Mac, iPhone, or iPad, please get in touch and send in its serial number, part number, and other identifiers. Non-personal information can be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

  • Which iPhone models support iOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iOS 16? Which ones?
  • What are the major differences between the iPhone 14/iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro/iPhone 14 Pro Max? Which is best for my needs?
  • How fast are the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max compared to one another? Are they all the same speed like other recent iPhone models?
  • What are the major differences between the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone SE 3? Is the iPhone SE 3 a lot better?
  • What are the major differences between the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X? Are any of these older models still worth considering?
  • What are the major differences between the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and iPhone 8? Are these vintage models still usable?
  • How can you add external storage to the iPhone? Is it even possible?
  • What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?
  • Which iPhone models use which types of SIM cards? Which support eSIM?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Today in Mac History

Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:

  • December 10, 2019: The truly expandable 2019 Mac Pro.
  • December 14, 2017: A more formal introduction of the iMac Pro.

For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.










Additions & Changes:

Comprehensively updated the iPhone Q&A to completely cover this year's models, the latest iOS support details, new upgrade options, and more.

Updated specs and global prices:

Updated site features:

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