Joe Wituschek
Joe Wituschek is a Contributor at iMore. With over ten years in the technology industry, he has held positions at both Best Buy and Apple. Now, Joe now covers the technology company for the website. In addition to covering breaking news on a daily basis, he also writes opinion pieces and reviews that cover a the full gamut of products in the Apple ecosystem. From Apple TV to charging accessories, Joe’s interests range far and wide for anything that will have a meaningful impact for consumers that use Apple products.
He fell in love with Apple products when he got an iPod nano for Christmas almost twenty years ago. In college he bought his first MacBook (it came with a free iPod touch for education at the time) and eventually the iPhone. Despite being considered a "heavy" user, he has always preferred the consumer-focused products like the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPhone 13 mini. He will fight to the death to keep a mini iPhone in the lineup.
In his free time, Joe enjoys playing video games with friends on Xbox, going to the movies, photography, working out, and running. Over the pandemic, he has gotten heavily into the outdoors including hiking, camping, and backpacking.
Latest articles by Joe Wituschek
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AirPods Pro 2 got their FDA clearance to be used as a hearing aid
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has received FDA clearance for its new hearing aids feature for the AirPods Pro 2.
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Don't worry, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3 are both coming next year
By Joe Wituschek published
According to leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is waiting until 2025 to release the next generation of Apple Watch Ultra and SE.
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Apple releases new firmware for AirPods Pro 2 with features for iOS 18
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, bringing iOS 18 features to the wireless earbuds.
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I might downgrade from my AirPods Pro 2 to the AirPods 4
By Joe Wituschek published
After seeing Apple roll out the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation, I might leave my AirPods Pro 2 behind.
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I'm downgrading from my iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 16 - here's why
By Joe Wituschek published
After seeing Apple announce the iPhone 16, I think it's time to admit that I'm not a "Pro" user anymore.
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How to re-watch Apple's iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 event
By Joe Wituschek published
If you missed the special event or just want to watch everything again, here's how you can re-watch Apple's "It's Glowtime" event.
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Apple launches preapproval process for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro preorders
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has launched its pre-approval process for customers who wish to purchase an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro.
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The Apple Watch Series 10 has me considering a downgrade from my Apple Watch Ultra
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple added so many features to the Apple Watch Series 10 that I'm considering downgrading from my Apple Watch Ultra.
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Listen to all of the music from Apple's 'It's Glowtime' September event
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple always features a ton of music during its events. Here's how to listen to all of the music from today's "It's Glowtime" special event.
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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro is here with a new Desert Titanium color
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has just unveiled the iPhone 16 Pro at its September event.
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Official: Apple unveils iPhone 16, which is designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence
By Connor Jewiss, Lloyd Coombes, Joe Wituschek published
Apple has just unveiled the iPhone 16 at its September event.
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Apple unveils surprise new health features for the AirPods Pro 2
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has unveiled a surprise update to the AirPods Pro during its "It's Glowtime" event on September 9th.
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Apple announces brand-new AirPods 4 and they're more like the Pros than ever
By Connor Jewiss, Lloyd Coombes, Joe Wituschek published
Apple has finally unveiled the next generation of AirPods, borrowing the design and features from the AirPods Pro.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in 'gorgeous' Satin Black
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has just announced a brand new color for the Apple Watch Ultra range.
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The Powerbeats Pro 2 are real and they're coming next year
By Joe Wituschek published
In a video, Beats by Dre gave us a first look at its upcoming Powerbeats Pro 2.
![iPhone 16 Pro Max dummy alongside iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i3Ne6XCFy6yBFba9nhWQtY-320-80.jpg)
Apple probably just leaked the iPhone 16 release date
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple Mall of Scandinavia opens on September 20th, indicating that is when the iPhone 16 will launch.
![The RiotPWR Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller for iOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DGrRPNB8uQ4eKn3xEg7KAD-320-80.jpeg)
Apple's App Store fees make bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone 'impossible'
By Joe Wituschek published
Microsoft says that Apple's 30% App Store fees are stopping it from making a native app for Xbox Cloud Gaming on iOS.
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New leak says the Apple Watch X is not getting a flat display
By Joe Wituschek published
A new set of leaks from Majin Bu says that the Apple Watch X is not getting a flat display despite other sources claiming otherwise.
![iPhone SE render similar to iPhone XR in white](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9s3WjiywYhQBQVwnEhB7JS-320-80.jpg)
The iPhone SE 4 is getting an OLED display and I'm considering switching
By Joe Wituschek published
A new report says that Apple's next-generation iPhone SE will ditch its longstanding LCD display for OLED.
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A lot of Apple services are experiencing outages today
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple Books, Apple iCloud Mail, Game Center, News, Photos, and Stocks all experienced outages today.
![Ipad Mini 6 2021 Lifestyle Touch Id](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/grmagJVFYMUZWAdqS36BhE-320-80.jpg)
We might be getting a new iPad mini at Apple's September 9th event
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple is running low on iPad mini stock, indicating that the company could be ready to release a new generation.
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A key executive is stepping down at Apple
By Joe Wituschek published
Luca Maestri, Apple's Chief Executive Officer, is stepping down from the role in favor of a new one.
![iPhone 16 Event Invite It's Glowtime](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Hj6cNoamM6knaf8SRRtR6-320-80.jpg)
How to watch Apple's 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 event on September 9th
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple's iPhone 16 event will kick off on September 9th. Here's how to watch it.
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