Apple Directs Users Not to Hang Up on Operators in Accidental Crash Detection Calls

With the iPhone 14 models, Apple introduced a Crash Detection feature that is designed to contact emergency services automatically should a collision be detected. Crash Detection has already saved lives, but there have also been a number of complaints about the option accidentall … | Continue reading


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WWDC Apple Park Viewing Event Invites Going Out to Lucky Developers Who Won Lottery

Apple is now sending out emails to let developers know if they've been selected to attend the special WWDC viewing event that will be held on Monday, June 5 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. Apple began accepting invites for the viewing event on Wednesday, Marc … | Continue reading


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Apple Subject to 'Special Abuse Control' Says German Antitrust Regulator

Germany's Bundeskartellamt antitrust authority today announced that Apple is subject to "extended abuse control" under the German Competition Act, which means that German regulators can prevent the company from engaging in "anti-competitive practices." Bundeskartellamt presiden … | Continue reading


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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 167 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari. ‌Safari Technology Prev … | Continue reading


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Deals: Apple's M2 Mac Mini Drops to New Record Low Prices, Starting at $499.99

Apple's 2023 M2 Mac mini has hit new all-time low prices in both storage configurations today on Amazon. As of writing, only Amazon has these deals and you can get the Mac mini delivered as soon as April 9. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When … | Continue reading


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iOS 17 Rumored to Drop Support for iPhone X, First-Generation iPad Pro, and More

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will drop support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, first-generation 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and fifth-generation iPad, according to a source with a proven track record for upcoming software updates. The devices in this list were released be … | Continue reading


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Netflix's Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan Now Available on Apple TV

Netflix this week brought its more affordable ad-supported plan to the Apple TV, which means subscribers who have the cheaper plan can now watch content through their set-top boxes from Apple. When Netflix launched its ad-supported plan back in November, it did not work on the … | Continue reading


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Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Apps for iPad Now Support Apple Pencil Hover

Apple today updated its Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps for iPad with Apple Pencil hover support. Apple says this feature "makes it easy to navigate, write, sketch, and illustrate with greater precision" on the latest 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The latest iPad Pro models … | Continue reading


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Apple Releases First Public Beta of macOS Ventura 13.4

Apple today released the first beta of macOS Ventura 13.4 to its public beta testing group, allowing the general public to try out the software ahead of its official launch. The ‌macOS Ventura‌ 13.4 public beta comes two days after Apple provided the software to developers. Pu … | Continue reading


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Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test out the software head of its official launch. The public betas come two days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Those who have sign … | Continue reading


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Refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE 2 Models Now Available From Apple

Apple today added refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE 2 models to its online store in the United States, offering the latest Apple Watches at a discounted price for the first time. The ‌Apple Watch Series 8‌ is available starting at $339 for the 41mm GPS model, … | Continue reading


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MacBook Air With Slightly Smaller 13.4-Inch OLED Display Rumored

Apple is developing a MacBook Air with a 13.4-inch OLED display, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. The new model would have a slightly smaller display compared to the existing MacBook Air with a 13.6-inch LCD panel. In a tweet shared with paid su … | Continue reading


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OLED MacBook Air Reportedly Now in Development as Apple Plans to Bring New Display Technology to Multiple Product Lines

Samsung Display is developing a 13.3-inch OLED panel for a future MacBook Air model amid plans to switch several of Apple's product lines to the display technology, The Elec reports. LG Display is apparently developing OLED displays for both of the next-generation iPad Pro mode … | Continue reading


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Leaked Apple Mixed Reality Headset Parts Outline Goggle Enclosure in More Detail

With Apple's rumored mixed reality headset potentially being unveiled on June 5 during Tim Cook's opening WWDC keynote address, established leaker Sonny Dickson has shared clearer images on Twitter of the only leaked components we have seen for the device thus far. The high-res … | Continue reading


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Netflix's TV Gaming Plan Allows iPhone to Be Used as Controller

Netflix is working to extend its nascent video game platform to TVs and part of the plan involves allowing subscribers to use their iPhone as a controller, reports Bloomberg. According to the report, app developer Steve Moser shared code he discovered hidden within Netflix's iO … | Continue reading


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Apple Car's Self-Driving System Reportedly Advances, Could Use Sensors From iPhone LiDAR Supplier

Apple has made advancements with its self-driving system and could use LiDAR sensors from Wenmao, Economic Daily News reports. Apple has reportedly improved its vehicle project's self-driving capabilities and is expanding testing. The self-driving system apparently heavily reli … | Continue reading


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Tim Cook Praises Apple's 'Symbiotic Relationship' With China During Beijing Visit

Apple CEO Tim Cook has praised his company's "symbiotic relationship" with China during his first visit to the country in the last three years. Tim Cook shares a photo of his visit to Apple's Wangfujing store via Weibo In his first visit since the pandemic began in 2020, the App … | Continue reading


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Tim Cook Pays Tribute to the Late Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore

Gordon Moore, co-founder and former chairman of Intel, died on Friday, March 24. He was 94. Tributes to the technology pioneer were shared on social media by Silicon Valley industry leaders over the weekend, including one from Apple CEO Tim Cook. Image credit: Intel"The world l … | Continue reading


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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in Yellow Launches Today, Apple Store Pickup Now Available

Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in a new Yellow color launches today, with the new model available for pickup at Apple Stores in the U.S. and select other countries. Online pre-orders also begin arriving to customers today, and pre-ordering is no longer required. Apple cus … | Continue reading


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Top Stories: Yellow iPhone 14, Apple Music Classical Announced, and More

The rumors were right! This year's mid-cycle color addition for the iPhone 14 is indeed a bright yellow, and it's available for pre-order now alongside the usual spring color refresh for iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands. This week also saw the surprise announcement of Apple M … | Continue reading


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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Now Available to Pre-Order in Yellow

Apple today began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in a new Yellow color option in the U.S. and more than 60 other countries and regions. Deliveries to customers and in-store availability will begin Tuesday, March 14. There are no changes to the devices … | Continue reading


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Yellow iPhone 14 Unboxing Videos Shared Ahead of Next Week's Launch

Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models in a new Yellow color will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Tuesday, March 14, following pre-orders starting later today. Ahead of time, several unboxing videos of the new models have surfaced online, offering a close … | Continue reading


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All Paid Google One Subscribers Now Get VPN Access

Google today announced that its Google VPN feature is expanding to all Google One subscribers, instead of being limited to those who subscribe to the Premium 2TB Google One plan. VPN by Google One is designed to mask a user's IP address, preventing sites and apps from collectin … | Continue reading


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WWDC 2023 - Everything You Need to Know

WWDC is just three months away! Check out our WWDC 2023 roundup with everything we expect to see, including the AR/VR headset and iOS 17. Apple could announce WWDC dates as soon as this month. | Continue reading


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Video: Testing OWC's Thunderbolt 4 Dock With Built-In Power Supply

Back in January, well-known Mac accessory company OWC introduced the Thunderbolt Go Dock, which it says is the first full-featured Thunderbolt dock equipped with a convenient built-in power supply. We were able to get our hands on one of the new docks, and thought we'd test it ou … | Continue reading


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Apple Releases Second Studio Display 16.4 Firmware Beta

Alongside the second macOS Ventura 13.3 beta that came out this week, Apple has provided a new beta of the 16.4 firmware that's designed for the Studio Display. The beta comes two weeks after the first 16.4 firmware beta, which was released on February 17. All Studio Display mo … | Continue reading


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New MacBook Air Rumored to Launch in April With These 5 New Features

Apple plans to release a new MacBook Air with a larger 15-inch display in April, according to display industry analyst Ross Young. The laptop is expected to be powered by the M2 chip and will likely support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. While we wait for the new MacBook Air to be … | Continue reading


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iPhone 15 Lineup Rumored to Feature More Power-Efficient OLED Displays

iPhone 15 models will be equipped with a more power-efficient OLED display driver chip manufactured based on a 28nm process, compared to 40nm for current models, according to a report today from Taiwan's Economic Daily News. The primary benefit of the 28nm chip would be reduced … | Continue reading


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Facebook Announces $12/Month 'Meta Verified' Subscription Service

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the weekend announced the upcoming launch of a new "Meta Verified" subscription service that's designed for Facebook users, which will provide verification for $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 per month on the iPhone or the iPad. Zuckerberg de … | Continue reading


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Apple's Communication Safety Feature for Children Expanding to 6 New Countries

Earlier this month, we noted Apple was working to expand its Communication Safety feature to additional countries, and it appears the next round of expansion will include six new countries. Communication Safety is an opt-in feature in the Messages app across Apple's platforms t … | Continue reading


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Deals: All-Time Low Prices Hit M2 iPad Pro On Amazon With $200 Off Select Models

Today on Amazon we're tracking a couple of discounts on Apple's M2 iPad Pro, with as much as $200 off select tablets. These deals mainly focus on the models with higher storage of 1TB and above. Across the board, all of the deals shared below are all-time low prices on the 2022 i … | Continue reading


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Top Stories: iPhone Ultra Rumor, Reverse Wireless Charging Still Planned, and More

We're into a bit of a quiet period for Apple following the flurry of product announcements and launches kicking off 2023, but that doesn't mean we aren't still seeing lots of news and rumors about what's coming up in the future. iPhone rumors continue to circulate about both th … | Continue reading


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'Apple Pay Later' Now Being Tested by Apple Store Employees Ahead of Launch

Apple this week made a beta version of its upcoming "Apple Pay Later" feature available to the company's more than 80,000 retail employees in the U.S. for testing, according to a report today from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Announced at WWDC 2022 last June, Apple Pay Later is a " … | Continue reading


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Apple Expanding iPhone's Communication Safety Feature to More Countries

In recognition of Safer Internet Day today, Apple has highlighted the company's software features and tools designed to protect children online, such as Screen Time and Communication Safety. The press release was shared in Europe only. Communication Safety is an opt-in feature … | Continue reading


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Deals: M1 iPad Air Hits Record-Low Prices at TigerDirect, Starting at $313.99 (48% Off)

Online retailer TigerDirect has slashed pricing on the M1 iPad Air in several colors, offering the base 64GB configuration for just $313.99 in Purple and Pink. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with TigerDirect. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a … | Continue reading


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Apple's Final Store With Original 2001 Entrance Closing for Renovations Tomorrow

Apple Tice's Corner in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey will be temporarily closed for renovations starting Tuesday, January 31, according to Michael Steeber, who writes a weekly newsletter about Apple's retail stores. A reopening date has yet to be announced. The closure is notable … | Continue reading


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Apple Is Now Making AirPods Components in India

A U.S.-based Apple supplier has begun making components for AirPods in India, marking a significant step in the tech giant's push to expand production in the country, reports Bloomberg. According to the news outlet, the Indian unit of Florida-based electronics manufacturer Jab … | Continue reading


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14-Inch vs. 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: Six Key Differences

The high-end MacBook Pro is available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, starting at $1,999 and $2,499, so which should you choose? While the two machines have more similarities than Macs offered in different sizes from previous years, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models have at … | Continue reading


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Kuo: Development on Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip Paused 'for a While'

Apple has paused work on the Wi-Fi chip that it has in development, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. The development of the Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip has been "halted" at the current time, and Kuo says Apple will hold off "for a while." That means that Apple supplier Broa … | Continue reading


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HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Buyer's Guide

In 2020, Apple unveiled the HomePod mini as the first addition to the HomePod lineup, with a new spherical design and the S5 chip. With a more affordable price tag of just $99, ‌HomePod mini‌ is a much more accessible and versatile version of Apple's smart speaker in a compact de … | Continue reading


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Apple Explains iOS 16.3's New Security Keys Feature

Apple this week shared a support document with details about its new Security Keys for Apple ID feature, available starting with iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, and macOS 13.2. The document provides an overview of the feature and explains how to use it. Apple says the optional security … | Continue reading


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Deals: Amazon Offering $200 Off Select M2 iPad Pro Models With All-Time Low Prices

Amazon today has a collection of discounts on Apple's M2 iPad Pro, offering $200 discounts that mainly focus on the models with higher storage of 1TB and above. Across the board, all of the deals shared below are all-time low prices on the 2022 iPad Pro. Note: MacRumors is an af … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Old vs. New HomePod Buyer's Guide

Following Apple's reintroduction of the full-size HomePod, how does the new model compare to the divisive original model that the company introduced in 2017 and discontinued in 2021? The new ‌HomePod‌ is priced at $299. The original model debuted at a $349 price point, before b … | Continue reading


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AirTag Helps Rescuers Find Dog Lost in California Flood

Apple's AirTag this week saved a dog that was swept away in California floodwaters, leading rescuers to his location. As reported by ABC7, one-year-old Australian shepherd Seamus fell into fast-moving storm drain after he got away from his owner during a walk. Seamus was swept … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple TV App Experiencing Outage

The Apple TV app, the Apple TV+ streaming service, and the ‌Apple TV‌ channels feature appear to be experiencing an outage at this time, with Apple's System Status page reflecting an issue that began at 5:13 p.m. Pacific Time. The TV app on the ‌Apple TV‌ and on iOS devices is … | Continue reading


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Netflix to Expand Crackdown on Password Sharing in Q1 2023

Netflix today said that it plans to roll out paid sharing "more broadly" in the first quarter of 2023, expanding a crackdown on Netflix accounts that are shared between multiple households. In a Q4 shareholder letter explaining the changes [PDF], Netflix says that widespread ac … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple Announcements Recap: New MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, HomePod, and More

Apple made some rare January product announcements this week, introducing updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, an updated Mac mini, a second-generation full-size HomePod, and a new Unity band for the Apple Watch in celebration of Black History Month. Apple also reveale … | Continue reading


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First Geekbench Scores for New Mac Mini With M2 Pro Surfaces, Beats M1 Max

Geekbench scores for the newly announced Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chips have revealed a significant increase in performance compared to the previous-generation Mac mini and previous M1 Pro and M1 Max devices. The scores reveal that the Mac mini with M2 Pro achieved a single- … | Continue reading


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