Everything That's Changed in the New 2023 HomePod

Apple this week unexpectedly announced the second-generation full-sized HomePod, around two years after it discontinued the original smart speaker. The upgraded HomePod, priced at $299, joins the HomePod mini in Apple's line of TV and Home products with several new changes and … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

iOS 16.3 Fixes Issue With Horizontal Lines Appearing on iPhone 14 Pro Max

iOS 16.3 fixes an issue where horizontal lines flash across the screen on some iPhone 14 Pro Max devices when powered on or unlocked, according to Apple's release notes for the software update, which is in the final stage of beta testing. Apple acknowledged the issue in an inte … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

iOS 16.3 Expands Advanced Data Protection Option for iCloud Encryption Globally

Apple today announced that Advanced Data Protection is expanding beyond the United States. Starting with iOS 16.3, the security feature will be available globally, giving users to option to enable end-to-end encryption for many additional iCloud data categories, including Photos, … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Deals: Get the 2021 64GB Apple TV 4K for the All-Time Low Price of $99.97 on Amazon

Amazon today has the 64GB 2021 Apple TV 4K for $99.97, down from its original price of $199.00. This is a match of the all-time low price that we previously saw on this model over the holidays. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of macOS Ventura 13.2 to Developers

Apple today seeded the RC version of an upcoming macOS Ventura 13.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after the release of the second macOS Ventura 13.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming a week after the second betas. Registered developers can download the iOS 16‌.3 and iPadOS 16.3 profiles from the Appl … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 9.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the RC version of an upcoming watchOS 9.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming almost a month after the release of the second watchOS 9.3 beta. To install the new ‌watchOS 9.3 update, developers will need to download the con … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the RC version of an upcoming tvOS 16.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the release of the second tvOS 16.3 beta. Developers can download the tvOS 16.3 beta by downloading a profile onto the Apple TV using Xcode. … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Deals: Woot Has New Sales on Apple's MagSafe Charger ($29.99) and Siri Remote ($49.99)

Woot today has a pair of solid discounts on Apple's MagSafe Charger and Siri Remote, and both accessories are in new condition. They both come with a one year Apple limited warranty and Amazon Prime members can get free shipping from Woot. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

iOS 16.3 Coming Next Week: Here's What's New

Apple announced today that iOS 16.3 will be available for iPhone customers next week, bringing just a few new features and enhancements to ‌iPhone‌ customers around the world. In a press release today announcing new Apple Watch bands, Apple said iOS 16.3 will be available next … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

5 Things You Need to Know About M2 Pro and M2 Max

Apple this week expanded its lineup of Apple silicon chips with the new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, building on the M2 chip announced in June. The new lineup of ‌M2‌ chips represents the second generation of Apple silicon that can now now be found in the latest Macs. The ‌M2‌ … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Google's Stadia Cloud Gaming Platform Shuts Down Today

Google is officially shutting down its Stadia cloud gaming service today, Wednesday, January 18, after having failed to gain the traction that the company was expecting. Google servers that host the service are due to shut down at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Launched in November 2 … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Development on Augmented Reality 'Apple Glasses' Postponed Indefinitely

Apple has paused development on the augmented reality Apple Glasses that it planned to introduce after its mixed reality headset, reports Bloomberg. Work on the product has been postponed because of technical difficulties. Rumors suggested that Apple wanted to develop a pair of … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple Working on Cheaper Version of AR/VR Headset Priced Similarly to iPhone

Multiple rumors have indicated that Apple's first AR/VR headset coming later this year will be priced somewhere around $3,000, but a future version will be more affordable, according to reports from The Information and Bloomberg. Apple is already developing a more "budget-friendl … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Apple's Biggest Hardware Flops of All Time

These days Apple is associated with the iPod, iPhone, iPad, MacBook – game-changing products so wildly successful that they have changed the way we live. But even the most valuable company in the world has had its fair share of marketing missteps and hardware blunders. Apple w … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 1 year ago

Kuo: Apple's First MacBook With an OLED Display to Launch as Early as Next Year

Apple plans to release the first MacBook with an OLED display by the end of 2024 at the earliest, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a series of tweets today, Kuo said OLED technology would allow for thinner and lighter MacBook designs. All existing MacBooks hav … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Samsung Expected to Unveil New Galaxy S23 Flagship Smartphones on February 1

Samsung today announced that it will hold its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2023 on Wednesday, February 1, unveiling new flagship smartphones that will directly compete with the iPhone 14, ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max from Apple. Like Apple, Samsung … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Reportedly Planning No Major Updates For AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, or Apple TV in 2023

Apple is planning no major updates for its iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, or Apple Watch product lines for 2023, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today in his latest Power On newsletter. Apple is expected to announce its AR/VR headset this spring, and the imminent launch of the headset h … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

iOS 17 Rumored to Have 'Fewer Major Changes Than Originally Planned' as Apple Shifts Focus to AR/VR Headset

iOS 17, the next major update for the iPhone, could be a less significant update than Apple was originally hoping as the company, and its engineers, focus more heavily on the upcoming AR/VR headset. Apple has been working on its AR/VR headset and its accompanying operating sys … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple's 'Reality Pro' Headset Said to Launch Before WWDC, Ships in the Fall

Apple's AR/VR headset, likely to be named "Reality Pro," will be announced during an event this spring before WWDC, which is typically held in June, before the product begins shipping this fall. Concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information In his latest Powe … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Silicon Mac Pro Said to Feature Same Design as 2019 Model, No User-Upgradable RAM

The upcoming high-end Apple silicon Mac Pro will feature the same design as the 2019 model, with no user-upgradeable RAM given the all-on-chip architecture of Apple silicon. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple's upcoming ‌Mac Pro‌, … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Day 3 CES Video Roundup: Chargers From Hyper and Zendure, Lenovo's iPad Pro-Like Tablet and Multi-Display Laptop, Plus More

The Consumer Electronics Show is taking place this week, and as of yesterday, the show floor is open. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera is attending CES and has been checking out all of the new products this week. Our day three roundup features interesting tech that Dan discover … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple to Announce Q1 2023 Earnings on February 2

Apple today updated its investor relations page to announce that earnings for the first fiscal quarter of 2023 (fourth calendar quarter) will be shared on Thursday, February 2. The first quarter earnings call will provide some insight into holiday sales of the iPhone 14 models, … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Intel Launches 'World's Fastest Mobile Processor' With 24 Cores

Intel today announced the launch of its 13th-generation processor lineup, which is headlined by the flagship Intel Core i9-13980HX, a 24-core 5.6GHz laptop chip that Intel says is the "world's fastest mobile processor" in terms of clock speed. Apple no longer uses Intel chips i … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Adds iOS 16.2's Home App Upgrade to Internal List of Major Issues

Apple has marked iOS 16.2's Home architecture update as a major issue by adding it to an internal list of issues typically only reserved for widespread and noteworthy problems, indicating the update caused widespread and systemic issues to users' HomeKit devices and setup. Earl … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple's HomePod Plans: What's in the Works for 2023 and Beyond

Apple seems to be testing multiple different ideas for future feature additions for the HomePod smart speaker, so we thought we'd highlight all of the different speaker rumors that we've heard so far. At least one HomePod update is expected in 2023, though we may be waiting lon … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

iPhone's Find My Feature Helps Rescuers Locate Car Crash Victim

While the Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite features in the iPhone 14 have been making headlines for helping accident victims, simpler and more universal iPhone functions can also be helpful in deadly situations. On Sunday night after a Christmas gathering, a woma … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Hands-On With Belkin's New iPhone Continuity Camera Mount for Mac Desktops and Displays

Belkin last week quietly introduced a new iPhone Mount with MagSafe that's designed for Mac desktops and displays that you use with your Mac, allowing you to take advantage of Continuity Camera on those devices. We picked one up and thought we'd test it out for MacRumors readers … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Deals: Get Up to $89 Off Apple Magic Keyboards for iPad and Mac With Christmas Delivery

If you've been on the hunt for one of Apple's iPad or Mac keyboards, Amazon still has numerous models on sale and in stock with Christmas delivery. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, whi … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Top Stories: iOS 16.2 Released, 15-Inch MacBook Air Rumored, and More

With the holidays right around the corner now, this week saw Apple push out the last of its updates for 2022 in the form of iOS 16.2 and associated operating system updates for other platforms. The updates include a number of new features, with attention on the software side now … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Card Promo Offers $75 in Daily Cash to New Users

Apple is offering $75 in Daily Cash to customers who open a new Apple Card through February, but they must open the account through a referral page at apple.co/referdailycash and make their first purchase within 30 days in order to qualify. The $75 in Daily Cash is applied to t … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Native Union Launches 'Impossible' Dual USB-C and Lightning Charging Cable

Accessory company Native Union today announced the launch of the Belt Cable Duo, a dual-headed charging cable that offers both Lightning and USB-C charging ports, so it can be used with all of your devices. These types of cables are not uncommon, but charging options that inclu … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Deals: Anker's New Gold Box Sale on Amazon Has Up to 50% Off Charging Accessories

Anker is back today with a new Gold Box deal on Amazon, offering up to 50 percent off a collection of its most popular charging accessories. In total these deals include savings on wireless chargers, USB-C wall chargers, portable batteries, MagSafe-compatible chargers, and more. … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Twitter will eventually increase its character limit from the current 280 to 4,000, the company's new CEO, Elon Musk, has confirmed on Twitter. ... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Top Stories: iCloud Encryption Expansion, Apple Music Karaoke, and More

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means Apple is wrapping up its final announcements and launches of 2022. This week saw Apple announce an expansion of encryption options for iCloud, a new karaoke-like experience called Apple Music Sing, and the launch of HomePod mini i … | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Telegram CEO Accuses Apple of Crushing Entrepreneurs

Article URL: https://www.macrumors.com/2022/10/28/telegram-ceo-apple-destroying-dreams/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33387478 Points: 54 # Comments: 61 | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple today rolled out new ad placements in the App Store on the iPhone, allowing developers to advertise their apps in more places, including the... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Rejected Spotify's App Update Adding Audiobook Support

Apple and Spotify are once again feuding as Spotify attempts to break into the audiobook market, reports The New York Times. Apple has reportedly... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Preview App on macOS Ventura Drops Support for PostScript Files

Starting with macOS Ventura, released this week, the built-in Preview app on Mac no longer supports PostScript (.ps) and Encapsulated PostScript... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Developers Complain About Gambling Ads Appearing in Their App Store Listings

Apple today rolled out new ad placements in the App Store on the iPhone, allowing developers to advertise their apps in more places, including the... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

iOS and iPadOS 16.2 Betas Overhaul Home App Architecture with Improved Performa

The iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 betas introduce a new Home app architecture upgrade, which can be installed to upgrade performance.... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1 Betas Introduce Freeform App

With the macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, and iPadOS 16.2 betas provided to developers today, Apple has introduced the first version of the Freeform app... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

AirPods Max Active Noise Cancelation Less Effective After Latest Update

Apple's $550 over-ear AirPods Max headphones are less effective at blocking out outside noise when using Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Updates App Store Review Guidelines Around Social Networking Ad Boosts

With the release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1, Apple is updating the App Store review guidelines that are provided to developers who create apps for... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Releases iOS 16.1 with Live Activities and Matter Support

Apple today released iOS 16.1, the first major update to the iOS 16 operating system. iOS 16.1 comes more than a month after the launch of iOS 16,... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

EU Gives Final Approval to Law That Will Force iPhone to Switch to USB-C

The European Union today gave final approval to legislation that will force technology companies like Apple to switch to USB-C across a wide range of... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Apple Announces More Ads Coming to App Store Starting Next Week

In an email to developers this week, Apple announced that app-related ads will begin appearing in the App Store's main Today tab and in a... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago

Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in U.S. Despite Many Customer Requests

A quick search on Twitter reveals that Walmart faces numerous requests to accept Apple Pay on a daily basis, but the big-box retailer still does not... | Continue reading


@macrumors.com | 2 years ago