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Apple TV+ Coming to Amazon Prime Video as Add-On Subscription

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/10/apple-tv-plus-coming-to-amazon-prime-video/

Published: October 10, 2024 01:25

Amazon has announced that Apple TV+ will be available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in the United States later this month. Prime members will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month directly within the Prime Video app. …

All of the Apple Intelligence Features Not Coming in iOS 18.1

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-intelligence-features-coming-later/

Published: October 9, 2024 15:13

With iOS 18.1, Apple plans to introduce the first Apple Intelligence features, but we're only getting a small sample of the functionality that's going to be rolling out over the next year. Writing Tools, summaries, and smart replies are coming, but more…

New Magic Keyboard for iPad Air Rumored for Next Year: What to Expect

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/new-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-air-2025-rumor/

Published: October 9, 2024 13:55

Apple plans to release an updated Magic Keyboard for new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models at some point "early next year," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air will adopt "some" of the new features that were…

Apple's M4 iPad Pro vs. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/m4-ipad-pro-vs-galaxy-tab-s10-ultra/

Published: October 9, 2024 13:01

Both Samsung and Apple have come out with new top-of-the-line tablet options this year, with Apple introducing the M4 iPad Pro back in May and Samsung debuting the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra earlier this month. Given the similarities between the two, we thought…

The Home Depot and H-E-B Finally Rolling Out Apple Pay in Stores

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/home-depot-and-heb-rolling-out-apple-pay/

Published: October 9, 2024 12:32

The Home Depot has finally caved and started rolling out the ability to pay with Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay payment methods at some of its U.S. stores in recent weeks, according to a photo shared by the blog Appleosophy. The home improvement…

Longtime Apple Executive Dan Riccio Retiring Later This Month

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/apple-executive-dan-riccio-retiring/

Published: October 9, 2024 12:06

Longtime Apple employee Dan Riccio is set to retire from the company later this month, reports Bloomberg. Riccio has worked at Apple for 26 years, most recently overseeing Vision Pro development as an engineering VP reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. …

Here Are The Best Apple Deals You Can Still Get Before Amazon Prime Day Ends

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/best-apple-deals-prime-day-ends/

Published: October 9, 2024 10:44

Amazon Prime Day is coming to a close later today, so we're quickly recapping all of the best Apple and Apple-related deals that are still live on Amazon right now. Since many of these products have been on sale for a few days, shipping may be delayed, but…

AirPods 4 vs. AirPods Pro 2 Buyer's Guide: 20 Differences Compared

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/airpods-4-vs-airpods-pro-2/

Published: October 9, 2024 08:31

Apple's standard AirPods now offer active noise cancellation for an additional $50, bringing them closer in terms of features to the AirPods Pro than ever before, so which should you choose? Almost three years after the launch of the first-generation…

Best Buy and Samsung Introduce Prime Day-Like Sales With Big Savings Sitewide

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/best-buy-and-samsung-prime-day/

Published: October 9, 2024 07:38

Amazon's second Prime Day of the year ends later today, and a few retailers have been hosting their own 48-hour discount events to compete with Prime Day. Below we've collected deals from Best Buy and Samsung, including some of the best prices of the year…

iPhone 16 Demand Dips Among Teens, But Interest in Apple Intelligence Could Still Spur Upgrades

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/iphone-16-demand-dips-among-teens/

Published: October 9, 2024 07:32

Apple's grip on the U.S. teen market remains strong, with new survey data showing high iPhone ownership and increasing interest in Apple Intelligence, despite a slight dip in demand for the iPhone 16. A new report from Piper Sandler's fall 2024 survey…

Will a HomePod Mini 2 Launch This Year?

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/homepod-mini-2-rumors/

Published: October 9, 2024 07:10

Apple released the HomePod mini nearly four years ago, so you may be wondering when the speaker will receive hardware upgrades. Below, we recap rumors about a next-generation HomePod mini. The firmest rumor came from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who…

Apple Studio Display Drops to Record Low Price of $1,294.99 for Prime Day

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/apple-studio-display-prime-day/

Published: October 9, 2024 05:48

Amazon today has the Apple Studio Display for $1,294.99 during Prime Day, down from $1,599.00, which is a new all-time low price on the monitor. This is the standard glass version of the Studio Display with the tilt adjustable stand, and Amazon also has a…

The Best Prime Day Deals on TVs, Monitors, Charging Accessories, and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/the-best-prime-day-deals-accessories-october/

Published: October 9, 2024 05:29

Yesterday we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Day, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for…

iPad Pro Shipment Projections Slashed on Sluggish OLED Panel Demand

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/m4-ipad-pro-oled-panel-sluggish-demand/

Published: October 9, 2024 05:16

Apple's M4 iPad Pro models with OLED displays are reportedly facing weaker-than-expected demand since their debut in the second quarter, according to a new analyst report. Released in May of this year, the 11-inch and 13-inch devices marked Apple's…

Here's Why You Shouldn't Use iPhone Mirroring on a Corporate Mac

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/do-not-use-iphone-mirroring-corporate-mac/

Published: October 9, 2024 04:31

Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature in macOS Sequoia might seem like a convenient way to access your phone from your work computer, but security firm Sevco has uncovered a significant privacy risk that should make employees think twice before enabling…

Leaked M4 MacBook Pro Appears for Sale on Russian Classifieds Site

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/09/leaked-m4-macbook-pro-russian-classified-ad/

Published: October 9, 2024 02:05

In a continuation of the latest unprecedented leak, Apple's yet-to-be-announced M4 MacBook Pro has reportedly surfaced on Avito, a popular Russian classified ads website. The development follows recent videos from Russian YouTube channels showcasing what…

Here Are All of the Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 18.1

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-18-1-apple-intelligence/

Published: October 8, 2024 15:26

Apple will soon release iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, and these updates will bring the first Apple Intelligence features for compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Not all of the Apple Intelligence features that Apple has in the works…

Apple's Shift Toward More Staggered Releases Could Bring More Innovation and Less Predictability

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/apple-release-schedule-changes/

Published: October 8, 2024 14:23

Apple appears to be slowly moving away from regular, timed hardware and software releases that come on an annual basis, instead favoring more of a staggered product release cycle, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman highlighted in his most recent Power On newsletter. …

The 10 Best Apple Deals Under $100 for Prime Day

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/under-100-for-prime-day/

Published: October 8, 2024 10:20

As Prime Day continues today, we're highlighting all of the best Apple deals you can get for under $100 on Amazon. This includes Apple Pencil, AirTags, iPhone cases, USB-C chargers, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these…

Four New Games Coming to Apple Arcade, Including Wheel of Fortune

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/apple-arcade-november-2024-games/

Published: October 8, 2024 10:16

Apple today in an emailed press release announced four new games coming to Apple Arcade on November 7, including Wheel of Fortune Daily, which is based on the iconic TV show. The other three games coming next month include Drive Ahead! Carcade, Arkanoid vs…

Waiting for a New Apple TV? Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/apple-tv-rumor-recap/

Published: October 8, 2024 08:57

The current Apple TV was released two years ago this month, so you may be wondering when the next model will be released. Below, we recap rumors about a next-generation Apple TV. In January 2023, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that a new Apple TV…

iFixit Releases New USB-Powered Tool to Remove iPhone 16's Battery

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/ifixit-usb-tool-to-remove-iphone-16-battery/

Published: October 8, 2024 08:43

The batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current. Apple's official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery with alligator clips for this process, but DIY…

Apple Watch SE Drops to Just $169.99 for Prime Day

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/apple-watch-se-drops-prime-day/

Published: October 8, 2024 08:16

Prime Day deals are rolling in today, and now we're tracking the return of all-time low prices on the second generation Apple Watch SE. If you want a full list of all the best Prime Day discounts on Apple products, our dedicated article has sales on…

Apple TV+'s 'Severance' to Get Rare Blu-Ray Release Ahead of Season 2

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/severance-to-get-blu-ray/

Published: October 8, 2024 07:55

Apple TV+'s acclaimed sci-fi series "Severance" is set to receive a rare Blu-ray release this December, just ahead of the much-anticipated second season (via Blu-ray.com). Severance premiered on ‌Apple TV‌+ in February 2022. It was an immediate hit…

Apple Says Final iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle Models Are Now Obsolete

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/obsolete-ipods/

Published: October 8, 2024 07:41

Apple today added the final iPod nano and iPod shuffle models to its obsolete products list worldwide, marking the end of an era. Apple introduced new color options for the seventh-generation iPod nano and fourth-generation iPod shuffle in 2015, and…

Amazon Discounts M4 iPad Pro Models to All-Time Low Prices for Prime Day, Starting at $849

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/ipad-pro-prime-day/

Published: October 8, 2024 07:33

Prime Day has Apple's 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M4 iPad Pro for just $849.00, down from $999.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the tablet, and it's accompanied by numerous discounts across the entire M4 iPad Pro lineup. Note: MacRumors is an…

Prime Day Deals Arrive for Entire M3 MacBook Air Lineup

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/prime-day-deals-m3-macbook-air/

Published: October 8, 2024 07:14

Amazon Prime Day is live and it includes a huge sale across the MacBook Air lineup, including both the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models. We already covered the M2 MacBook Air deals available for Prime Day, so this article will focus entirely on M3 models. …

iPad Mini 7 Coming Next Month: What to Expect

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/ipad-mini-7-coming-next-month-what-to-expect/

Published: October 8, 2024 06:16

Rumors strongly suggest Apple will release the seventh-generation iPad mini in November, nearly three years after the last refresh. Here's a roundup of what we're expecting from the next version of Apple's small form factor tablet, based on the latest…

Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge Returns in February Ahead of WWDC 2025

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/apple-announces-2025-swift-student-challenge/

Published: October 8, 2024 06:11

Apple today announced it will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 Swift Student Challenge for a three-week period starting in February. The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to…

Prime Day Introduces Best Prices We've Ever Seen on AirPods Pro 2, USB-C AirPods Max, and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/airpods-prime-day-best-prices/

Published: October 8, 2024 05:51

Prime Day kicked off earlier today, and it includes some of the best prices we've ever seen on multiple AirPods models. There's also a new record low price on the USB-C AirPods Max among the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.…

The Best Prime Day Deals on AirPods, Apple Watch, and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/the-best-prime-day-deals-october-2024/

Published: October 8, 2024 05:19

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing today, offering customers the first chance to get some holiday shopping done early. Similar to the first Prime Day, it will last for two days (October 8-9) and you can find a large selection of deals…

iOS 18: Send Messages Without a Wi-Fi or Cellular Connection

https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/send-messages-without-wi-fi-cellular-iphone/

Published: October 8, 2024 04:49

In iOS 18, Apple further enhanced its satellite connectivity features for iPhone users with the introduction of Messages via satellite. Keep reading to learn how it works. Available to users in the United States using iPhone 14 models and newer,…

MacBook Pro With M4 Chip May Support Up to Two External Displays

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/08/macbook-pro-m4-two-external-displays/

Published: October 8, 2024 02:33

Apple's upcoming entry-level M4 14-inch MacBook Pro may be capable of supporting up to two external displays, up from one display supported in the current M3 model, if recent leaks are anything to go by. Apple's existing M3 14-inch MacBook Pro comes…

Need a Halloween Costume Idea? Ask Siri!

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/siri-halloween-costume-ideas-2024/

Published: October 7, 2024 17:06

If you're looking for a silly Halloween costume idea, Siri has some suggestions for you. Apple's personal assistant is equipped with a long list of costume suggestions that are updated on a yearly basis. ‌Siri‌'s suggestions often involve puns, some…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 205 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-releases-safari-technology-preview-205/

Published: October 7, 2024 16:51

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of…

Everything New in iOS 18.1 Beta 6

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/everything-new-in-ios-18-1-beta-6/

Published: October 7, 2024 16:27

We're nearing the end of the iOS 18.1 beta testing process, but Apple is continuing to make tweaks to refine built-in features ahead of when the software launches. With testing winding down, there are fewer new additions, but Apple has made changes worth…

M4 Mac Studio and Mac Pro Launching in Mid to Late 2025

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/m4-mac-studio-m4-mac-pro-2025/

Published: October 7, 2024 16:01

Mac Studio and Mac Pro machines that are equipped with Apple's next-generation M4 chips will be some of the last Macs to be refreshed with the new chip technology, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in this week's Power On newsletter. The ‌Mac Studio‌ is…

Mac M4 Chip Performance Unveiled in First Benchmarks

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/m4-mac-chip-benchmarks/

Published: October 7, 2024 15:32

Apple is planning to launch the first M4 Macs in early November, and new benchmarks for one of the upcoming models surfaced on Geekbench, giving us some insight into how the M4 Mac will perform compared to the M4 iPad Pro and prior-generation M3 Macs. …

Apple Potentially Facing Worst Leak Since iPhone 4 Was Left in a Bar

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-potentially-facing-worst-leak-since-iphone-4/

Published: October 7, 2024 15:03

Alleged photos and videos of an unannounced 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip continue to surface on social media, in what could be the worst product leak for Apple since an employee accidentally left an iPhone 4 prototype at a bar in California in 2010.…

iFixit Shares Apple Watch Series 10 Teardown

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/ifixit-shares-apple-watch-series-10-teardown/

Published: October 7, 2024 14:49

Repair site iFixit today disassembled the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10, giving us a look at the components inside Apple's thinnest Apple Watch to date. Apple used an enclosed case for the Series 10, a move that allowed for a the thinner design without…

Apple Tweaks Screen Recording App Permissions to Decrease Popup Frequency in macOS Sequoia 15.1

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-screen-recording-popup-update/

Published: October 7, 2024 13:54

With macOS Sequoia, Apple is requiring users to regularly reauthorize permissions for screen recording apps, but you may not have to do it quite as often with a change that's being implemented in ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1. In the release notes for the…

Apple Adds 9 New Features to iCloud Website

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-icloud-website-update-october/

Published: October 7, 2024 13:15

Apple today updated its iCloud.com website, which is the way you can access your iCloud apps and settings from any web browser. With today's refresh, iCloud.com supports some of the features that have previously been introduced in iOS. There's now a…

Google Ordered to Support Alternative App Stores and Payment Methods in Play Store

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/google-alternative-app-store-support-android/

Published: October 7, 2024 12:54

Epic Games has successfully forced Google to change its Play Store business model following the conclusion of a 2020 antitrust lawsuit. A U.S. judge today decided that the Google Play Store has an illegal monopoly, and Google has been ordered make multiple…

Latest iOS 18.1 Beta Adds Sleep Apnea Alerts and Breathing Disturbance Readings

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/ios-18-1-beta-6-sleep-apnea/

Published: October 7, 2024 10:54

With the sixth beta of iOS 18.1 and the fourth beta of watchOS 11.1, Apple has finally added support for sleep apnea on iPhones that have been running the iOS 18.1 beta since before the Apple Watch Series 10 launched. Sleep apnea alerts were…

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 11.1 to Developers

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-seeds-watchos-11-1-beta-4/

Published: October 7, 2024 10:11

Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 11.1 update to developers for testing purposes. The fourth beta comes a week after Apple released the third watchOS 11.1 beta. To install the ‌‌watchOS 11‌.1 update, developers need to open the…

Apple Seeds Fourth tvOS 18.1 Beta to Developers

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-seeds-tvos-18-1-beta-4/

Published: October 7, 2024 10:11

Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 18.1 beta to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming a week after Apple seeded the third tvOS 18.1 beta. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 18.1 update by…

Apple Seeds Sixth Developer Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-seeds-macos-sequoia-15-1-beta-6/

Published: October 7, 2024 10:07

Apple today provided developers with the sixth beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta, with the new update coming two weeks after Apple released the fifth beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software…

Apple Seeds Sixth Developer Betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-seeds-ios-18-1-beta-6/

Published: October 7, 2024 10:06

Apple today provided developers with the sixth betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to continue testing Apple Intelligence features. The fifth betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the fifth iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas. The updates can be downloaded…

iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia Introduce Support for Wired Xbox Controllers

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/ios-18-wired-xbox-controllers/

Published: October 7, 2024 10:04

Apple's latest operating system updates iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 Sequoia bring a notable enhancement for gamers: official support for wired Xbox controllers. Previously, Apple devices supported wireless Xbox and PlayStation controllers via…

Apple Shares Trailer for 'Submerged' Immersive Vision Pro Short Film

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/vision-pro-submerged-trailer/

Published: October 7, 2024 09:23

Apple today shared a trailer for Submerged, its first scripted film designed for the Apple Immersive Video experience on the Vision Pro headset. Announced back in July, Submerged is a short film that's set in World War II, and it follows a group of…

Apple's Latest iPhone 16 Ad Highlights Pro Camera Feature

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/iphone-16-pro-camera-ad/

Published: October 7, 2024 09:12

Ahead of the holiday season, Apple is sharing iPhone 16 ads highlighting the new functionality in an effort to entice customers to upgrade to the latest models. Today's ad focuses on the 4K 120 frames per second Dolby Vision video recording feature that is…

New Report Reveals When to Expect the AirTag 2

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/when-is-the-airtag-2-coming-out/

Published: October 7, 2024 08:18

Apple released the AirTag in April 2021, so it is now three and a half years old. While the AirTag has not received any hardware updates since then, a new version of the item tracking accessory is in development, according to a recent report. Below,…

Prime Day Discounts Hit 9th and 10th Gen iPads at Up to $129 Off

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/prime-day-discounts-hit-ipads/

Published: October 7, 2024 07:32

Prime Day deals are continuing today with a match of the all-time low prices on both the 9th and 10th generation iPad. For more early Prime Day deals, check out our dedicated post with discounts on AirPods, MacBooks, and more. Note: MacRumors is an…

Remembering Steve Jobs

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/remembering-steve-jobs-in-2024/

Published: October 7, 2024 07:21

Saturday marked the 13th anniversary of Steve Jobs passing away at the age of 56, following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He died just one day after Apple's former marketing chief Phil Schiller unveiled the iPhone 4S and Siri. Apple CEO Tim…

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished HomePod 2 in Canada, Here's How Much You Can Save

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-now-selling-refurbished-homepod-2-in-canada/

Published: October 7, 2024 06:41

Apple today started selling refurbished second-generation HomePod units in Canada for the first time since the speaker was released in January 2023. The refurbished units are priced at $339 in Canada, down from $399 brand new. Apple began selling…

Apple's M2 MacBook Air Drops to Record Low Prices for Prime Day, Available From $749

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apples-m2-macbook-air-drops/

Published: October 7, 2024 06:07

Prime Day doesn't officially start until tomorrow, October 8, but we've been tracking early deals for a few days now. To kick off the week, Amazon is now also providing two all-time low prices on the M2 MacBook Air. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate…

Apple Watch Users Report Vitals App Detecting Illness Before Symptoms Appear

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/07/apple-watch-vitals-detects-illness-before-symptoms/

Published: October 7, 2024 05:34

Apple's new Vitals app for watchOS 11 appears to be impressing some users with its ability to detect potential illness days before symptoms manifest, according to recent reports on Reddit. The Apple Watch app, which analyzes key health metrics…

Alleged M4 MacBook Pro Unboxing Video Reveals These Four Upgrades

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/06/alleged-m4-macbook-pro-unboxing-video/

Published: October 6, 2024 18:10

An alleged unboxing video for an unannounced 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip was uploaded to YouTube today by Russian channel Wylsacom. The video was later linked to on social media platform X by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is possible that this…

Amazon Takes $150 Off AirPods Max (Lightning Models) in Early Prime Day Deal

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/06/airpods-max-lightning-prime-day/

Published: October 6, 2024 08:21

Early deals for Prime Big Deal Days are flowing in this weekend, and now include the AirPods Max (Lightning) for $399.00 in every color, down from $549.00. This if the first time in a few weeks that we've seen the 2020 AirPods Max drop this low, and…

Apple Pencil Pro Drops to New Low Price of $99 for Prime Day

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/06/apple-pencil-pro-new-low-price/

Published: October 6, 2024 07:59

Amazon today has the Apple Pencil Pro for $99.00, down from the regular price of $129.00. This is a new record low price for the accessory, beating the previous sale price by about $10. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you…

Gurman: Apple to Launch New M4 Macs and iPad Mini 7 on November 1

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/06/apple-to-launch-new-m4-macs-nov-1/

Published: October 6, 2024 06:40

Apple will announce several new M4 Mac models around the end of October, with the company planning to launch at least some of them as soon as Friday, November 1, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman…

Apple to Release iOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence on October 28

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/06/apple-to-release-ios-18-1-on-october-28/

Published: October 6, 2024 06:18

Apple intends to launch iOS 18.1 with the first set of much-anticipated Apple Intelligence features on October 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman says the release date is…

Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Coming Soon, October Apple Event Rumors, and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/05/top-stories-ios-18-1-coming-soon/

Published: October 5, 2024 06:00

It's hard to believe we're already into October with the iPhone 16 launch behind us, but there's lots more still to come from Apple this year on both the hardware and software fronts. We're still expecting a number of Mac and perhaps some iPad updates…

Apple Defeats Patent Lawsuit in Texas Related to Face ID and Touch ID

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/apple-defeats-secure-enclave-patent-lawsuit/

Published: October 4, 2024 13:34

A jury for the U.S. District Court for Western Texas on Friday found that the Secure Enclave built into modern Apple devices does not infringe four user verification patents owned by the company "Identity Security LLC," according to Bloomberg Law. …

NBA 2K25 Now Available on Apple Arcade

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/nba-2k25-apple-arcade/

Published: October 4, 2024 12:37

NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition is now available through Apple Arcade on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, and the latest version of the game offers many new features. Here's what's new in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, according to its App Store description: …

Two Weeks With the iPhone 16 Pro Max

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/iphone-16-pro-max-two-week-review/

Published: October 4, 2024 12:04

Now that it's been two weeks since the iPhone 16 models were released, we've been able to spend enough time with the new devices to share a more in-depth review on their performance, battery life, feature set, and more. Subscribe to the MacRumors…

Apple's Only Store in Northern Ireland Relocating Later This Month

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/apple-store-in-northern-ireland-relocating/

Published: October 4, 2024 11:51

Apple's only retail store in Northern Ireland is moving, but rest assured that the new location will be in close proximity to the current one. Apple has announced that its store at the Victoria Square shopping center in Belfast will be permanently…

The Best Early Prime Day Deals on AirPods, Apple Watch, and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/the-best-early-prime-day-deals/

Published: October 4, 2024 10:43

Amazon is hosting another Prime Day event this year, called Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to the first Prime Day, it will last for two days (October 8-9) and you…

Assign Control Center Functions to Your iPhone's Action Button

https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/assign-control-center-iphone-action-button/

Published: October 4, 2024 10:37

The Action button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models and now featured on all iPhone 16 models, offers users a customizable hardware button for quick access to various functions. With iOS 18, Apple has expanded its capabilities to include Control…

Apple's Latest Ad Highlights iPhone 16's New Camera Control Button

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/iphone-16-camera-control-apple-ad/

Published: October 4, 2024 09:15

Apple today shared a video ad that highlights the new Camera Control on the latest iPhone 16 models, offering a quick look at the button in action. While the ad is for the iPhone 16 Pro, the Camera Control is available on all four iPhone 16 models.…

Apple Executives Discuss Apple Watch's Life-Saving Health Features in New Interview

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/apple-watch-health-features-interview/

Published: October 4, 2024 09:03

Following the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 10 and watchOS 11's new sleep apnea detection feature last month, Apple executives Jeff Williams, Dr. Sumbul Desai, and Jay Blahnik sat down for an interview with The Independent's David Phelan. The…

Apple Predicted to Release iPhones With Thinner OLED Displays Next Year… iPhone 17 Air?

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/oled-tddi-iphones-rumor/

Published: October 4, 2024 07:53

Taiwanese company Novatek has announced plans to begin mass production of OLED displays with TDDI (touch and display driver integration) technology as early as the second quarter of 2025, supply chain publication DigiTimes reported today. The report…

The MacRumors Show: Apple's Mysterious Home Accessory

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/the-macrumors-show-mysterious-home-accessory/

Published: October 4, 2024 07:33

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors surrounding Apple's "Home Accessory" product, which could launch as soon as next year. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's work on an…

Apple Chip Manufacturing in U.S. to Expand Following New Partnership

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/apple-chip-manufacturing-in-us-to-expand/

Published: October 4, 2024 07:00

Apple's chip manufacturer TSMC and chip packaging company Amkor on Thursday announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on chip production, packaging, and testing in Arizona. In a press release, the two…

iOS 18.0.1 Includes Security Fixes for Messages and Passwords Apps

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/ios-18-0-1-security-fixes/

Published: October 4, 2024 05:53

In addition to several bug fixes, the iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates released on Thursday include a few security patches for the iPhone and iPad. In a support document, Apple says iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 address security vulnerabilities…

WhatsApp Introduces User Tagging in Status Updates

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/whatsapp-introduces-user-tagging-status-updates/

Published: October 4, 2024 04:17

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows users to tag other people in their Status updates, further enhancing the platform's Instagram Stories-like functionality. The addition aims to make it easier for users to connect with friends and family on…

Spotify Launches Offline Backup Feature for Premium Users

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/04/spotify-launches-offline-backup-feature/

Published: October 4, 2024 04:02

Spotify has announced a new feature called Offline Backup, designed to give Premium subscribers an additional way to listen to music offline without manually downloading playlists. Rolling out globally this week, the feature aims to address situations…

Trick or Treat? Apple's First Earnings Call Since iPhone 16 Launch Scheduled for Halloween

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-earnings-on-halloween/

Published: October 3, 2024 19:08

Apple today announced that its next quarterly earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time/5 p.m. Eastern Time. On the call, Apple's CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the company's earnings results…

2025 iPad Air: All the Rumors So Far

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Published: October 3, 2024 16:33

Apple is planning to refresh the iPad Air in early 2025, about a year after the 2024 refresh. We don't have a full picture of what to expect just yet, but rumors point toward an updated chip and new accessories. Design Apple refreshed the design of…

Duo That Cost Apple $2.5 Million in Fraudulent iPhone Repair Scheme Get Prison Sentences

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-repair-iphone-fraud-prison/

Published: October 3, 2024 15:49

Two Maryland residents who defrauded Apple out of 6,000 iPhones worth over $2.5 million were sentenced to prison today, according to the United States Department of Justice. The duo devised a repair scheme where they sent in counterfeit iPhones in order to…

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 With Bug Fixes

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-releases-macos-sequoia-15-0-1-with-bug-fixes/

Published: October 3, 2024 14:27

Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.0.1, the first update for the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system. The 15.0.1 update comes a week after Apple first released ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15. Mac users can download the ‌‌macOS Sequoia‌‌ update by using the…

iPadOS 18.0.1 Now Available for M4 iPad Pro Models After Pulled Update

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-ipados-18-0-1-m4-ipad-pro/

Published: October 3, 2024 14:25

Apple today released iPadOS 18.0.1 for the iPad, and it brings iPadOS 18 to the for M4 iPad Pro models for the first time since the ‌iPadOS 18‌ update was pulled for those devices. After ‌iPadOS 18‌ was released, it was found that a small number of M4…

Apple Releases iOS 18.0.1 With Touch Screen Bug Fix and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-releases-ios-18-0-1/

Published: October 3, 2024 14:22

Apple today released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1, the first updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems that debuted earlier in September. iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 come two weeks after the launch of ‌iOS 18‌. The new software can be…

iPhone SE 4 Could Include A18 Chip, All-in-One Apple-Designed 5G Modem With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/iphone-se-4-a18-apple-modem/

Published: October 3, 2024 13:29

The iPhone SE 4 that's set to come out next year could include a "quite ambitious" Apple-designed 5G modem that will incorporate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, according to a report from 9to5Mac. The next-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ is also expected to get the same…

Google Lens Now Supports Video Search and Voice Input

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/google-lens-video-search-voice-input/

Published: October 3, 2024 13:01

Google today shared several updates to the Google Lens search feature that's available in the Google app for iOS. Google is adding support for asking questions about videos, so that users can get information about moving objects. For example, if…

Mac Mini Expected to Receive First Major Redesign Since 2010 Very Soon

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/mac-mini-redesign-rumor/

Published: October 3, 2024 12:30

Rumors suggest that Apple plans to introduce a redesigned Mac mini this month, alongside updated MacBook Pro and iMac models. Most notably, the portable desktop computer is expected to receive its first major redesign since 2010. A concept of a smaller…

Apple Offers Limited-Edition Beats Solo Buds With iPhone 15 or 15 Plus Purchase in India

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/special-beats-solo-buds-in-india/

Published: October 3, 2024 10:17

In celebration of Diwali, Apple is offering free limited-edition Beats Solo Buds to customers who purchase a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus in India. The special Beats Solo Buds and their carrying case come in an orange color that has never been…

'Ted Lasso' to Return to Apple TV+ as Season Four Allegedly 'Confirmed'

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/ted-lasso-season-four-allegedly-confirmed/

Published: October 3, 2024 09:21

Ted Lasso will be returning for a fourth season, according to Sigmund Judge, a writer at MacStories and co-host of the Magic Rays of Light podcast. In a social media post today, Judge said he has confirmed that pre-production of the smash-hit Apple…

Apple Reportedly Begins Sourcing OLED Displays for Next iPhone SE

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-sourcing-iphone-se-oled-displays-report/

Published: October 3, 2024 08:45

Apple has started to source OLED displays for its next-generation iPhone SE, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. "Apple has begun to source OLED panels for its next-generation iPhone SE series from BOE and other Chinese…

Rare Apple Macintosh Prototype From 1983 Could Break Auction Records

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/rare-apple-macintosh-prototype-from-1983/

Published: October 3, 2024 07:01

A rare Apple Macintosh prototype from 1983, featuring the "Twiggy disk" drive, is expected to sell for over $100,000 at auction (via New Atlas). The piece of Apple history is set to go under the hammer at Bonhams in New York. The Macintosh prototype,…

Apple Pulls Third Software Update in Past Month Due to Issues

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-pulls-third-software-update-in-past-month/

Published: October 3, 2024 06:44

Apple on Wednesday pulled watchOS 11.1 beta 3 after some users complained that the update caused their Apple Watch to freeze or lock up until they restarted the device, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. This is the third software…

Here Are All the New Features Coming to macOS Sequoia This Month

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/new-features-apple-intelligence-macos-sequoia-15-1/

Published: October 3, 2024 06:27

‌Apple in October will release macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1, bringing to Macs the first Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools, new Siri features, Smart Replies, and more. In addition, macOS 15.1 adds a handful of welcome tweaks and improvements to…

Aqara Debuts U300 Lever Smart Lock

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/aqara-u300-smart-lock/

Published: October 3, 2024 06:00

Aqara today announced the launch of the Aqara Smart Lock U300, which is a smart lock that's designed for doors that have a lever or knob but no deadbolt. Many homes have non-deadbolt doors for side entries, garage doors, home offices, basements, and…

Apple Maps Cycling Directions Expand to New Zealand

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-maps-cycling-directions-new-zealand/

Published: October 3, 2024 03:42

Apple Maps has expanded the availability of cycling routes in the southern hemisphere by adding support for New Zealand. Apple first added cycling directions to ‌‌Apple Maps‌‌ in iOS 14, providing specific directions for bike riders with bike lanes,…

New Oura Ring 4 Features Slimmer Sensors and Improved Accuracy

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/oura-ring-4-slimmer-sensors-improved-accuracy/

Published: October 3, 2024 02:28

Oura today announced its latest smart ring, the all-titanium Oura Ring 4, featuring improved accuracy and a redesigned companion app. The Oura Ring 4 introduces "Smart Sensing" technology, which the company claims enhances data accuracy by adapting…