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2024-05-08T05:30:00Z	**Matter 1.3 Specification Adds Energy Reporting, Electric Vehicle Charging, Water Management Support and More**
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) today announced the debut of a new Matter 1.3 specification that's available for device makers and platforms. Matter is a smart home protocol that allows smart devices to work across multiple platforms, including [HomeKit](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/homekit/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/03/matter-iot-standard.jpg)

Matt ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/08/matter-1-3-specification-released/)
2024-05-08T13:16:05Z	**Best Buy Introduces First Discounts on M4 iPad Pro for Members**
Best Buy has the [first discounts](https://howl.me/cmc4YVRkPCI) we've tracked on the brand new M4 iPad Pro, available exclusive to [My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total](https://howl.me/cmc40f04gos) members. If you are a member, you'll find $50 off nearly every model of these new tablets at Best Buy.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPad-Pro-M4-Silver-and-Space-Black-Feature-Purple.jpg)_Note: MacRumors is an affili ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/08/best-buy-m4-ipad-pro-discounts/)
2024-05-09T07:00:00Z	**iPad Air vs. iPad Pro Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences Compared**
The [iPad Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-air/) is now available in two size options, just like the [iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/). Yet after a significant update to the ‌iPad Pro‌ that introduces a thinner design and OLED displays, how different are the two product lines and which should you buy?

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPad-Pro-2024-vs-iPad-Air-2024-Feature.jpg)

The introduction of th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-air-vs-ipad-pro/)
2024-05-10T07:30:11Z	**Every Model of Apple's M1 iPad Air Drops to Record Low Prices on Amazon**
Today we're tracking multiple record low prices across the M1 iPad Air on Amazon, with $150 off every configuration of these now-discontinued tablets. This comes just a few days after Apple [announced](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/07/apple-announces-ipad-air-models-in-new-11-13-inch/) the new M2 iPad Air, which start at $599.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/01/iPad-Air-150-Off-Feature.jpg)_Note: MacRu ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/10/every-model-m1-ipad-air-low-prices/)
2024-05-10T14:54:00Z	**Sonos Said Rolling Out Widely Criticized App Redesign Took 'Courage'**
Sonos this week [released a major redesign](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/23/redesigned-sonos-app/) for the Sonos app, introducing customizable home screen meant to deliver a personalized listening experience. The update was announced back in April, but just went live, and unfortunately, it removes a number of features while also introducing several bugs.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/art ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/10/sonos-said-rolling-out-widely-criticized-app-redesign-took-courage/)
2024-05-11T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: Apple Event With New iPads, Apple Pencil Pro, and More**
Apple's "Let Loose" event this week went off largely as expected, headlined by new iPad Pro and iPad Air models.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/top-stories-11may2024.jpg)

The updated higher-end devices are complemented by some new accessories, while Apple also tidied up the lower-end of the lineup a bit, so read on below for all the details!

## Everything Announced at the Apple Event

Apple [held its first eve ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/11/top-stories-new-ipad-pro-air/)
2024-05-13T03:14:38Z	**Apple Wrapping Up OpenAI Deal to Bring ChatGPT Features to iOS 18**
Apple has closed in on a deal with OpenAI that should see ChatGPT being used to power new features in its next iPhone operating system, according to _Bloomberg_.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/03/iOS-18-WWDC-24-Feature-2.jpg)

In a [report](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-11/apple-closes-in-on-deal-with-openai-to-put-chatgpt-on-iphone) over the weekend, _Bloomberg_ claimed that the two  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/13/apple-finalizing-deal-openai-chatgpt-ios-18/)
2024-05-13T10:43:56Z	**OpenAI Announces ChatGPT App for Mac, GPT-4 for Free, and More**
At its Spring Update event, OpenAI [announced](https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-and-more-tools-to-chatgpt-free/) that it will be releasing a desktop app for the Mac, as seen in the screenshot below. The app will be rolling out to ChatGPT Plus subscribers starting today, ahead of a wider launch "in the coming weeks."

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/ChatGPT-for-Mac.jpg)

"With a simple keyboard shortcut (Option + Space), you can inst ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/13/chatgpt-mac-app/)
2024-05-14T02:31:39Z	**New iPad Air and iPad Pro Feature Battery Health Menu Including Cycle Count and 80% Charging Limit Option**
Apple's latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models feature a new Battery Health menu in the Settings app that is not available on older iPads, and which includes options that were once limited to iPhone 15 models.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/M4-iPad-Pro-and-Air-Feature.jpg)

As confirmed by _[iCulture](https://www.iculture.nl/nieuws/batterijconditie-ipads-2024/)_, visit ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/14/2024-ipad-air-pro-battery-cycle-count/)
2024-05-14T10:14:10Z	**Apple Says It Stopped $7 Billion in Fraudulent Transactions in Last 4 Years**
Apple [today shared](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/app-store-stopped-over-7-billion-usd-in-potentially-fraudulent-transactions/) its fourth annual fraud prevention analysis, providing insight into how the [App Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/)'s rules protect users from fraudulent apps and other security issues.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/app-store-fraud-2024.jpeg)

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/14/apple-fraud-prevention-analysis-2024/)
2024-05-15T01:53:54Z	**M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro Models Now Available for Same-Day Pickup**
Starting today, Apple's new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro models are available for same-day or next-day pickup at Apple Stores, with no pre-order required. Online orders are also beginning to arrive to customers today.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/m4-iPad-Pro-Horizontal-Feature-Purple-and-Blue.jpg)

Customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other regions can now place an order on Ap ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/15/m2-ipad-air-m4-ipad-pro-now-available/)
2024-05-15T09:18:12Z	**Apple Previews Three New CarPlay Features Coming With iOS 18**
Apple today previewed [new accessibility features coming with iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/15/ios-18-accessibility-features/) later this year, and this includes some new options for CarPlay.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/CarPlay-Sound-Recognition.jpg)

Apple highlighted three new features coming to CarPlay:

- **Voice Control:** This feature will allow users to navigate CarPlay and control ap ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/15/ios-18-accessibility-features-for-carplay/)
2024-05-15T16:24:00Z	**Goodnotes Adds New Features That Work With Apple Pencil Pro**
Popular note taking app Goodnotes today announced new features that are designed to work with the [Apple Pencil](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-pencil/) Pro that launched alongside the 2024 [iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/) models. The ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro supports a squeeze gesture with haptic feedback, as well as a barrel roll for better control over shaped pen and brush tools.

![](https://images.macrumors. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/15/goodnotes-apple-pencil-pro-support/)
2024-05-16T02:46:48Z	**New iPads Get Redesigned Magnets for More Smart Folio Viewing Angles**
Apple has new Smart Folio cases for its latest M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air models that boast a wider range of viewing angles, and thanks to Marques Brownlee, we now know how it's done.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/ipad-pro-cases-2024.jpg)

With the help of some magnet paper, MKBHD [reveals](https://x.com/MKBHD/status/1790718481102434503) that Apple has added bigger, more cubic magnets to the M4 iP ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/16/new-ipads-added-magnets-smart-folio-case/)
2024-05-16T12:27:58Z	**iPhone 16 Display Production Set to Start in June**
Production on displays destined for the [iPhone 16](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16/) and [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) models will start in June, according to [display analyst Ross Young](https://twitter.com/DSCCRoss). In a tweet limited to subscribers, Young said that panel production will begin next month, with the smaller-sized ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ to have the highest volume production ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/16/iphone-16-display-production-june/)
2024-05-17T02:47:47Z	**Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Japan**
Apple has [announced](https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-in-japan/) Tap to Pay on [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) in Japan, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/Apple-Tap-to-Pay-Japan-iPhone-iOS-app-digital-wallets.jpg)

Tap to Pay first arriv ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/17/apple-launches-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-in-japan/)
2024-05-17T10:05:30Z	**MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Vision Pro From iMazing**
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with [iMazing](https://imazing.com/v3?utm_source=macrumors&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=vision_pro_giveaway) to offer _MacRumors_ a chance to win an [Apple Vision Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/) headset. The giveaway celebrates the [recent release of iMazing 3](https://imazing.com/v3?utm_source=macrumors&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=vision_pro_giveaway), a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/17/macrumors-giveaway-imazing-vision-pro/)
2024-05-18T00:49:30Z	**Apple to Increase Old iPhone Trade-In Values for iPhone 15 Customers**
Apple for a limited time will increase the trade-in value for older iPhones when customers buy any iPhone 15 model in the U.S. and Canada.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/06/iPhone-Trade-In-Box.jpg)

_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman [reports](https://x.com/markgurman/status/1791627895124939268) that Apple will soon boost the credit paid for older iPhones when customers buy an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/18/apple-increase-trade-in-value-iphone-15-customers/)
2024-05-19T05:15:50Z	**Gurman: No New Mac Studio and Mac Pro Until Mid-2025**
Apple will not refresh the [Mac Studio](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-studio/) and [Mac Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-pro/) with next-generation high-end chips until the middle of 2025, according to [_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AS7Hj1mBMGM/mark-gurman).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/06/Mac-Studio-Desk.jpg)

In the latest edition of his ["Power On" newsletter]( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/19/no-new-mac-studio-and-mac-pro-until-mid-2025/)
2024-05-20T02:34:03Z	**Apple Promotion Boosts iPhone Trade-In Values for a Limited Time**
Apple today launched a limited-time promotion that increases the trade-in values for select iPhone models in the United States when customers buy a new iPhone.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/apple-trade-in-2024.jpg)

The promotion lasts from today until June 3, and means anyone trading in their existing iPhone 11 or newer will get more money knocked off the price of a new iPhone. As you can see fro ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/20/apple-boosts-iphone-trade-in-values-promotion/)
2024-05-20T10:11:27Z	**Apple Releases iOS 17.5.1 With Fix for Reappearing Photos Bug**
Apple today released iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1, minor updates to the [iOS 17](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-17/) and [iPadOS 17](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-17/) operating system updates that came out last September. The 17.5.1 updates come a week after the launch of [iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/13/apple-releases-ios-17-5/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/20/apple-releases-ios-17-5-1-photos-bug/)
2024-05-21T03:36:56Z	**iPhone 16 Pro Max to Feature New 48MP Wide and Ultra Wide Cameras**
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast a bigger main camera sensor while both iPhone 16 Pro models will feature a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera for the first time, claims a rumor coming out of Asia.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/09/iPhone-15-Pro-Cameras.jpg)

According to Weibo user [OvO Baby Sauce OvO](https://weibo.com/6315816381/OfjH16KqK), the main camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be based on an advanced c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/21/iphone-16-pro-dual-48mp-cameras/)
2024-05-21T10:48:03Z	**New Beats Pill Appears in FCC Database Ahead of Launch**
Multiple celebrities have been spotted with a new version of the Beats Pill speaker, and today the device showed up in an FCC database, suggesting that we're getting closer to a potential launch.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/beats-pill-f1-daniel-ricciardo.jpg)

FCC filings typically happen just weeks ahead of when a product launches, so we could see this new Beats Pill speaker sometime in June. Apple plans to launch [Solo Buds  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/21/beats-pill-fcc-database/)
2024-05-22T03:21:21Z	**Apple Adds Support for Live Activities to Shazam**
Apple today added support for Live Activities in Shazam, its free music discovery and identification app.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/08/shazam-for-mac.jpg)

Shazam's Live Activities keep the user updated when searching for music in the background, which is particularly useful when multitasking or [identifying songs in other apps](https://www.macrumors.com/2023/07/06/shazam-app-song-identification-apps/). The last [sign ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/22/shazam-adds-support-for-live-activities/)
2024-05-22T11:00:02Z	**What the Golf on Apple Vision Pro Gains New Levels**
Popular [Apple Arcade](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-arcade/) game What the Golf? for the Vision Pro is being updated with a slew of new content, with Apple adding 15 new areas with more than 100 spatial levels and 200 challenges to complete.

What the Golf? is, as the name suggests, a mini golf game aimed at people who hate golf. The goal is to get the ball to the hole, and every hole has a twist with different game mechanics to overcome.
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/22/vision-pro-what-the-golf-levels/)
2024-05-23T02:02:13Z	**X Confirms Plan to Make 'Likes' Private, Remove Likes Tab From Profiles**
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) will soon stop showing public "likes" on users' profile pages, the company has said. The plan was confirmed on Wedndesday by X engineers, after _MacRumors_ contributor Aaron Perris uncovered a flag in X's iOS app revealing the coming change.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/07/X-twitter-logo.jpg)

Perris found that turning off the flag completely removes the "Likes" t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/23/x-twitter-to-make-likes-private/)
2024-05-23T12:51:30Z	**macOS 15 System Settings to Get Design Overhaul**
With the [macOS 15](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-15/) update that is set to debut at WWDC in June, Apple plans to rearrange "menus and app UIs," according to a report from _[AppleInsider](https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/23/system-settings-getting-shuffled-again-in-macos-15-among-other-ui-tweaks?utm_medium=rss)_. The System Settings app, which was [last updated with macOS Ventura](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/06/06/macos-ventura-sy ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/23/macos-15-system-settings-design/)
2024-05-24T02:36:11Z	**Apple Sheds More Light on iOS 17.5 Bug That Resurfaced Deleted Photos**
Last week, some iPhone users reported that Apple's iOS 17.5 update had introduced a bug that caused old photos that were deleted to [reappear in the Photos app](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/15/ios-17-5-bug-deleted-photos-reappear/). Apple quickly released an [iOS 17.5.1 update](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/20/apple-releases-ios-17-5-1-photos-bug/) to fix the issue, but for many users, its explanation of "da ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/24/apple-explains-resurfaced-deleted-photos-bug/)
2024-05-24T10:23:13Z	**Best Apple Deals of the Week: iPads and Apple Watches See Record Low Prices Alongside Samsung Monitors**
This week began with a sitewide sale on Samsung that will continue through this Sunday, and continued with great discounts on the M4 iPad Pro, 10th generation iPad, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/06/Hero0013.jpg)Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may rece ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/24/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-5-24-24/)
2024-05-25T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: iOS 17.5.1 Fixes Concerning Photos Bug, All-New iPhone 17 Model Rumored, and More**
It's been quite a week of Apple news and rumors, ranging from a concerning bug with deleted photos reappearing on users' devices to hot rumors about a new high-end iPhone model for 2025 and a MacBook with a foldable screen coming as soon as 2026.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/top-stories-25may2024.jpg)

Other news and rumors this week included fresh expectations for iOS 18 fe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/25/top-stories-ios-17-5-1-photos-bug-fix/)
2024-05-26T12:22:26Z	**Gurman: iOS 18 Will Allow Users to Recolor App Icons and Place Them Anywhere**
Apple's [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) update will introduce new features for further customizing the [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/)'s home screen, according to _Bloomberg_'s [Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-26/apple-ios-18-macos-15-ai-features-project-greymatter-privacy-openai-deal-lwni63s3?srnd=undefined).

![](https://images.macrumors.com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/26/ios-18-to-allow-users-to-recolor-app-icons/)
2024-05-27T06:31:32Z	**Apple Says Future iPads Could Feature Landscape Apple Logo**
French website _Numerama_ [interviewed three senior Apple employees](https://www.numerama.com/tech/1747904-rencontre-avec-lequipe-design-dapple-lipad-est-une-feuille-de-verre-magique.html) about the new iPad Pro models that launched earlier this month. While the discussion did not reveal many new details, it did mention one potential change for future iPads.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPad-Pro-2024-S ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/27/landscape-apple-logo-possible-on-future-ipads/)
2024-05-28T03:45:37Z	**iPhone Sales Recover in China Amid Surge in Smartphone Demand**
Apple's [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) sales in China surged by 52% in April, reflecting a significant rebound driven by aggressive price cuts and renewed consumer demand, [_Bloomberg_](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-28/apple-s-china-iphone-shipments-jump-52-as-rebound-gains-steam) reports.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/09/iphone-15-series-store.jpg)

The surge in shipments from 2.3  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/28/iphone-sales-recover-in-china/)
2024-05-28T11:20:27Z	**Apple Design Award Finalists Announced Ahead of WWDC 2024**
As we prepare for the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple [today announced](https://developer.apple.com/design/awards/) its finalists for the Apple Design Awards. Apple chooses the best apps and games annually, announcing the winners at WWDC.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/2024-apple-design-award.jpg)

The Apple Design Awards are meant to highlight apps with outstanding design, innovation, ingenuity, and tech ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/28/2024-apple-design-award-finalists/)
2024-05-29T04:13:43Z	**Apple to Open First Retail Store in Malaysia on June 22**
Apple is set to open its [first retail store in Malaysia](https://www.apple.com/my/exchangetrx/) on June 22, marking a significant expansion of its physical retail presence in south-east Asia. The new store will be located in Kuala Lumpur at The Exchange TRX mall.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/apple-trx-mall-16-9.jpg)

The store features a unique, tiered white pyramid architectural design. This will be the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/29/apple-to-open-first-retail-store-in-malaysia/)
2024-05-29T13:02:09Z	**Apple TV App Likely Coming to Android Smartphones, Job Listing Shows**
Apple's TV app could be available on Android smartphones and tablets in the future, according to a [job listing](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200551832/android-software-engineer-apple-tv-app) spotted by [_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-29/apple-signals-that-it-s-working-on-tv-app-for-android-phones).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/Apple-TV-Plus-Black-Ba ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/29/apple-tv-app-for-android-job-listing/)
2024-05-29T20:45:50Z	**Japanese 'My Number Card' Digital IDs Coming to Apple's Wallet App**
Apple today [announced](https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-first-international-expansion-of-ids-in-apple-wallet-in-japan/) that support for national My Number Card IDs in Japan will be coming to Apple's Wallet app "late next spring," marking the first expansion of digital IDs in Apple Wallet beyond the United States [ [Google translation](https://www-apple-com.translate.goog/jp/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/29/japan-my-number-card-apple-wallet/)
2024-05-30T05:00:09Z	**More Details About iOS 18's AI Features Revealed**
Apple is planning to introduce new AI features including Smart Replies for messages and a generative retouch tool for photos in [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/), a new report claims.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/04/Apple-Silicon-AI-Optimized-Feature-Siri-1.jpg)

A new article from _[AppleInsider](https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/30/ios-18-project-greymatter-will-use-ai-to-summarize-notif ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/30/more-details-about-ios-18s-ai-features-revealed/)
2024-05-30T13:09:07Z	**Spatial Puzzle Game 'Where Cards Fall' Now Available on Apple Vision Pro**
Apple is continuing to add to its lineup of [Apple Arcade](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-arcade/) games on the Vision Pro, today adding puzzle game [Where Cards Fall](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/where-cards-fall/id1466331487?platform=vision).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/where-cards-fall-apple-arcade.jpg)

Where Cards Fall has previously been available on [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/30/where-cards-fall-vision-pro/)
2024-05-31T06:53:10Z	**Apple Vision Pro International Launch Likely Scheduled for July**
The international launch of Apple's Vision Pro headset could finally occur in July, just over six months after the device was released in the United States.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/02/Apple-Vision-Pro-Demo.jpeg)

A source familiar with the matter told _MacRumors_ that the [Apple Vision Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/) is now scheduled to launch internationally in Jul ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/31/apple-vision-pro-international-launch-likely-july/)
2024-05-31T14:45:00Z	**Foldable MacBooks: Six Things to Know About Apple's Future Plans**
Rumors from multiple reliable sources suggest that Apple is working on a MacBook that has a foldable screen, and it could in fact be Apple's first foldable device, coming before a foldable [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/). We've rounded up six key features that we've heard about the device so far.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/Foldable-Screen-MacBook-Concept-Astropad.jpg)_Concept by [Astropad](htt ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/31/foldable-macbook-rumor-recap/)
2024-06-01T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: WWDC Schedule, iOS 18 Rumors, and Beats Solo Buds Release Date**
WWDC month is here! Rumors about what we may see at Apple's annual developer conference have been building for months, and now we're just days away from the keynote event where Apple will unveil what it has in store for iOS 18, macOS 15, and more.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/top-stories-1jun2024.jpg)

Apple's Beats brand also has some new products that should be launching shortly, while Apple has fi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/01/top-stories-wwdc-2024-schedule/)
2024-06-02T06:59:27Z	**Gurman: No Hardware at WWDC, Next Apple TV No Longer Coming Soon**
_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman [does not expect](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-06-02/apple-ipad-pro-m4-chip-review-company-inches-closer-to-laptops-with-new-tablets-lwxjbna0) Apple to announce any new hardware during its [WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/28/wwdc-2024-full-schedule/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/10/apple-tv-4k-yellow-bg-feature.jpg)

"There's no har ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/02/gurman-no-new-hardware-at-wwdc-2024/)
2024-06-03T02:23:23Z	**iPhone 16 Pro Could Break Record for Thinnest Bezels on a Smartphone**
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone, beating the screen border thinness of even its latest iPhone 15 Pro devices. That's according to the leaker known as "Ice Universe," who has divulged accurate information about Apple's plans in the past.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/01/iPhone-16-Pro-Front-Feature.jpg)

According to [multiple sources](https://www.ma ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/03/iphone-16-pro-thinnest-bezels-smartphone/)
2024-06-03T09:28:49Z	**Get 6% Cash Back at Ace Hardware With Latest Apple Card Promotion**
[Apple Card](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-card/) holders can get extra Daily Cash back when making purchases at Ace Hardware during the month of June, according to a new email Apple started sending out today.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/ace-hardware-apple-card-promotion.jpg)

From now until June 30, ‌Apple Card‌ users who make a purchase at Ace Hardware can earn six percent cash back instead of the st ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/03/ace-hardware-apple-card-promo/)
2024-06-03T17:58:42Z	**Security Researcher Calls Windows 11 AI 'Recall' Screenshotting Feature a Disaster**
Last month, Microsoft [announced the upcoming launch](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/20/microsoft-ai-windows-pcs/) of Copilot+ Windows PCs with integrated AI hardware and software. One feature that Microsoft touted was Recall, a tool that's designed to take regular snapshots of PC content to help users find anything they've seen or done on their machine.

As it turns out, Recall might be a security nightmare fo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/03/windows-11-recall-feature-disaster/)
2024-06-04T03:00:30Z	**Apple iPhone Trade-In Promotion Ends as Credit Values Lowered**
As expected, Apple has ended its [limited-time promotion](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/05/20/apple-boosts-iphone-trade-in-values-promotion/) that increased the trade-in values for select iPhone models in the United States when customers buy a new iPhone.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/apple-trade-in-2024.jpg)

The two-week promotion officially came to a close on June 3, which means anyone trading in their ex ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/04/apple-iphone-trade-in-promotion-ends/)
2024-06-04T10:51:52Z	**Some AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Customers Report Issues With Calls**
There appears to be an outage with at least one U.S. cellular carrier, with customers unable to place or receive calls. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon customers have been complaining about the issue on social networks, and there are also reports of outages on the [Down Detector website](https://downdetector.com).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/02/ATT-Banner.jpeg)

It is not clear which carrier is experiencing problems, as a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/04/us-carriers-call-outage/)
2024-06-05T03:38:58Z	**Revealed: Complete iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Dimensions**
This year, Apple is set to increase the size of its premium iPhones, and it will be the first size update we've had in several years. While we've known for some time that the iPhone 16 Pro will measure in at 6.3 inches (up from 6.1) and the Pro Max will measure in at 6.9 inches (up from 6.7), we have not had a complete picture of every dimension, until now.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iphone-16-pro-max-i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/05/iphone-16-pro-max-design-dimensions/)
2024-06-05T10:54:22Z	**Apple's Latest Macs and iPads Have Hidden Smart Home Thread Radio**
Apple has added an unannounced Thread radio in most of the Macs and iPads that have been released in the last eight months, according to a report from _[The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/5/24170446/apple-macbook-ipad-imac-thread-radio)_. Thread is not listed as a feature in the specifications for the devices released since September 2023, but FCC reports suggest that a Thread radio is indeed included.

![](https://images.macrumors. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/05/hidden-thread-macs-ipads/)
2024-06-06T02:31:00Z	**Apple Commits to At Least Five Years of iPhone Security Updates**
Apple has revealed its commitment to a minimum of five years of iPhone security software updates from the date a device is launched, thanks to a new legal requirement in the United Kingdom (via _[Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-software-support-commitment-3449135/)_).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iphone-in-a-box.jpg)

Earlier this year, the U.K. established new [Produc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/06/apple-iphone-security-updates-five-year-minimum/)
2024-06-06T10:12:21Z	**Apple Arcade Adding These New Games in July**
Apple today [revealed](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/seven-new-games-launch-on-apple-arcade-including-outlanders-2-second-nature/) three new games coming to Apple Arcade on July 3, including town-building strategy game [Outlanders 2: Second Nature](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/outlanders-2/id1614682164), side-scrolling action game [Punch Kick Duck+](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/punch-kick-duck/id6480396367), and the calm and relaxin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/06/apple-arcade-adding-these-new-games-in-july/)
2024-06-07T04:13:06Z	**Apple to Announce 'Apple Intelligence' Opt-In AI Service at WWDC**
Apple will announce its new AI feature set for Apple devices at WWDC on June 10, and _Bloomberg_'s [Mark Gurman](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mark-gurman/) reports that it will be officially called "Apple Intelligence."

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/03/wwdc-2024-apple-park.jpg)

The opt-in AI capabilities will be coming to [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/), iPadOS 15, and [macOS 15](https://ww ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/07/apple-intelligence-service-wwdc/)
2024-06-07T11:17:56Z	**Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 9 Plus Low Prices on AirPods**
Amazon had one of the week's best Apple deals, with $100 off a huge collection of Apple Watch Series 9 models. While some of these have since expired, there are still plenty of aluminum and stainless steel models on sale at this steep discount, and you'll also find discounts on AirPods, MacBook Air, and the Apple Studio Display.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/06/Hero0004.jpg)_Note: Mac ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/07/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-6-7-24/)
2024-06-08T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: WWDC Next Week With iOS 18 Beta and More**
WWDC is right around the corner! All eyes will be on Cupertino next week as Apple takes the wraps off the next major updates to iOS, macOS, and other platforms.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/top-stories-8jun2024.jpg)

Artificial intelligence is the hottest buzzword in technology these days, and Apple will be getting on that train with Monday's announcements, pushing beyond its existing machine learning features to deploy mo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/08/top-stories-wwdc-2024-preview/)
2024-06-08T20:36:31Z	**iOS 18 Will Let You Lock Apps Behind Face ID, Sources Say**
iOS 18 will offer a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2021/04/Beyond-iPhone-13-Better-Blue-Face-ID.jpg)

This feature will give users the option to lock built-in iPhone apps like Mail, Messages, Notes, Phone, Photos, Safari, Settings, and more, providing an extra layer of privacy and security. Unlocking an app  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/08/ios-18-face-id-app-locking-rumor/)
2024-06-09T03:55:00Z	**How to Watch Apple's WWDC 2024 Keynote on June 10**
The 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference will take place the week of June 10 to June 14, and like the last four years, it will be an online event, although select developers and students will be invited to [Apple Park](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-park/). To kick things off, Apple holds a keynote event on the Monday to announce new software, which is what makes it of interest to the general public.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/articl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/watch-apple-wwdc-2024-keynote-june-10/)
2024-06-10T03:57:27Z	**Revealed: iOS 18 Will Be Compatible With These iPhone Models**
iOS 18 will be compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17, according to a post on X today from a private account with a proven track record of sharing build numbers for upcoming iOS updates.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/02/iOS-18-Mock-iPhone-16-Feature-Gray.jpg)

iOS 18 will be compatible with the iPhone XR, and hence also the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models with the same A12 Bionic chip, but olde ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/ios-18-compatible-with-these-iphone-models/)
2024-06-10T11:13:06Z	**'Apple Intelligence' Generative Personal AI Unveiled for iPhone, iPad, and Mac**
Apple at WWDC today announced Apple Intelligence, a deeply integrated, personalized AI experience for Apple devices that uses cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences across [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/), [iPad](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/), and Mac.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/apple-int ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/apple-intelligence-generative-personal-ai-unveiled-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/)
2024-06-10T18:16:42Z	**Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge to Recognize International Day of Yoga on June 21**
International Day of Yoga is set to take place on Friday, June 21, and Apple is celebrating with an Activity Challenge that will let Apple Watch users earn a yoga badge and a set of animated yoga stickers.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/yoga-day-challenge.jpg)

> Find your flow on International Day of Yoga. On June 21, do a yoga workout of 10 minutes or more and you’ll earn this award. Record it ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/yoga-day-activity-challenge/)
2024-06-11T02:04:37Z	**iOS 18 Lets You Hide App Labels on Your iPhone Home Screen**
As part of its Home Screen customization overhaul, iOS 18 lets iPhone users hide the labels on app icons for a cleaner look.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/hide-app-labels-ios-18.jpg)

Turning off the labels causes the icons to expand and take up the space where the text usually appears underneath. Here's how it currently works in the iOS 18 Developer Beta.

1. On the Home Screen, press and hold on an empty area.

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/11/ios-18-hide-app-labels-home-screen/)
2024-06-11T10:40:12Z	**iOS 18 Adds Pop-Out Bezel Animation When Pressing iPhone Buttons**
[iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) includes a small but interesting change for the buttons on the [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/), adding more of a visual element when changing volume, activating the Action button, or locking the screen. When you press an ‌iPhone‌ button in ‌iOS 18‌, the display bezel bulges outward slightly.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/ios-18-button-bulge.j ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/11/ios-18-pop-out-button-animation/)
2024-06-12T04:00:00Z	**Alogic Unveils 5K 27-Inch Touchscreen Display and More**
[Alogic](https://alogic.co/?ref=y2uwzwu) today introduced several new display options that it plans to ship out later in 2024, including a 5K 27-inch touchscreen display, several ultrawide displays, and portable touchscreen monitors.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/alogic-clarity-display-1.jpg)

The Clarity Touch 5K 27" UHD Monitor has a resolution identical to that of the Studio Display or the LG UltraFine 5K, but with the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/12/alogic-5k-touchscreen-display/)
2024-06-12T11:17:56Z	**iOS 18 Adds Control Center Options to Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro**
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models have an Action button in place of the Ring/Silent switch on older iPhones, and iOS 18 makes it even more useful.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iOS-18-Control-Center-Toggles-for-Action-Button-Feature.jpg)

iOS 18 allows the Action button to be assigned to one of the dozens of controls available in the new Control Center gallery, allowing the Action butto ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/12/ios-18-control-center-options-action-button/)
2024-06-13T00:55:41Z	**Apple Reportedly Not Paying OpenAI to Use ChatGPT in iOS 18**
Alongside its Apple Intelligence feature set, Apple on Monday announced a partnership with OpenAI that will allow Siri to access ChatGPT directly in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to provide better responses in relevant situations. But according to a new _[Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-12/apple-to-pay-openai-for-chatgpt-through-distribution-not-cash)_ report, nobody is paying cash to anybody for th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/13/apple-not-paying-openai-chatgpt-ios-18/)
2024-06-13T08:27:58Z	**Low Prices Hit Apple's AirTag and Anker's Bluetooth Trackers, Alongside Apple Pencil Deals**
Amazon today has a few discounts across popular Apple accessories, including the AirTag and Apple Pencil. We're also tracking a few discounts on Eufy's own Bluetooth tracking accessories, the SmartTrack Link, which are slightly more affordable than the AirTag.

## AirTag

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/03/airtag-blue.jpg)_Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/13/airtag-ankers-trackers-pencil-deals/)
2024-06-13T18:51:24Z	**The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024 Now Available on YouTube**
The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024 is [now available to watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3D3NLi2zDM) on YouTube. [_Daring Fireball_](https://daringfireball.net/)'s John Gruber discussed Apple Intelligence and other WWDC announcements with Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi, marketing chief Greg Joswiak, and AI/machine learning head John Giannandrea in front of a live audience.

The on-stage interview took place on Tu ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/13/the-talk-show-live-from-wwdc-2024/)
2024-06-14T05:07:18Z	**Japan Passes Law to Allow Third-Party App Stores on the iPhone**
New [legislation in Japan](https://www.jftc.go.jp/file/240612EN3.pdf) requires Apple to allow third-party app stores and payment providers on the [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2021/12/apple-japan-new-year-promotion-2022.jpg)

The Japanese parliament has passed the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software, a law that compels Apple ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/14/japan-passes-law-to-allow-third-party-app-stores/)
2024-06-14T13:03:01Z	**Beats Solo Buds Unboxed, Available to Order Starting Next Week**
Apple today shared a [Beats Solo Buds unboxing video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkafMX3viGE) on YouTube, providing a closer look at the wireless earbuds before they launch next week.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/04/beats-solo-buds-red-pairing.jpg)

Priced at $79.99, the Beats Solo Buds feature up to 18 hours of battery life, a USB-C carrying case, and Find My support on both iOS and Android. However, they lack ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/14/beats-solo-buds-unboxing-video/)
2024-06-15T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: WWDC Recap With iOS 18, Apple Intelligence, and More**
WWDC 2024 kicked off on Monday with a jam-packed keynote revealing iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more, all fueled by upcoming Apple Intelligence technology.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/top-stories-15jun2024.jpg)

We've highlighted the major announcements below, but be sure to [check out our recap post](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/wwdc-2024-recap/) that includes a video going over the highlights plus links  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/15/top-stories-wwdc-2024-recap/)
2024-06-17T01:20:07Z	**Kuo: Apple Watch Series 10 to Get Larger Screen and Thinner Design**
This year's Apple Watch Series 10 will be thinner and come in larger screen sizes than previous models, according to Apple analyst [Ming-Chi Kuo](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ming-chi-kuo/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/08/apple-watch-series-9-display.jpeg)

In his latest industry note [shared on Medium](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/2h24-新款apple-watch關注焦點-series-10-鉑力特-3d列印-the-focus-of-the ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/17/kuo-apple-watch-series-10-larger-screen-thinner/)
2024-06-17T08:25:25Z	**Here's Everything New in the Messages App on iOS 18**
[iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) adds many new features to the Messages app, including the ability to schedule messages to be sent later, the ability to use any emoji or sticker as a Tapback, text formatting options like bold and italics, and much more.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iOS-18-Messages-Feature-1.jpg)

iOS 18 is currently available in beta for members of the Apple Developer Program, with ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/17/everything-new-in-ios-18-messages-app/)
2024-06-17T15:27:45Z	**Apple Teases June 25 Beats Pill Unveiling**
Apple appears to be planning to unveil its new Beats Pill speaker on Tuesday, June 25, according to a teaser shared on social media site X (formerly Twitter) today.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/New-Beats-Pill-iOS-17.5-Feature.jpg)

The Beats by Dre account posted a short video starring LeBron James and featuring the Beats Pill speaker, with the text "6/25," which seemingly hints at the debut date of the device.

Signs of a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/17/apple-teases-june-25-beats-pill-unveiling/)
2024-06-18T04:11:25Z	**Apple's Phone App Finally Supports T9 Dialing in iOS 18**
T9 dialing, or Text on 9 keys, is a predictive text technology that emerged in the 90s to make it easier to type text messages on devices with limited input options, such as traditional mobile phones with numeric keypads. Each number key (2-9) on a T9 keypad is mapped to a set of letters. For example, the key "2" corresponds to "ABC," "3" to "DEF," and so on.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/t9-dialing-phone-keypad-ios- ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/18/ios-18-phone-app-keypad-t9-dialing/)
2024-06-18T11:23:43Z	**Habbo Launches Classic Version of Game on Mac in Throwback to 2005**
If you were a kid who grew up using the internet in the early 2000s, there is a good chance that you heard of Habbo Hotel. Once a massively popular virtual world with millions of players, the game slowly died out over the years as the young teenagers who played it eventually became adults and moved on with life.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Habbo-Hotel-Origins.png)

With the modern version of Habbo no longer offering th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/18/habbo-hotel-origins/)
2024-06-19T03:40:49Z	**Select Multiple Items Faster With This Simple iPhone Gesture**
Your [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) has multiple touch and gesture capabilities that can enhance how you interact with apps. Some, like pinch and zoom, are well known enough to be considered second nature, but others are less obvious, like the one we're about to explain.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/multiple-select-gesture.jpg)

## Two-Finger Drag to Select Items

If have apps whe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/select-multiple-items-faster-simple-iphone-gesture/)
2024-06-20T00:48:19Z	**Apple Education Store Down in US and Canada, Back to School Offer Expected Soon**
Apple's [online education store](https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store) has gone down in the United States and Canada, as Apple prepares to launch its annual Back to School promotion for university students.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/07/apple-store-down.jpg)

Apple's back to school sales provide students with a free Apple gift card when purchasing a Mac or an iPad, and this year's promotion co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/20/apple-education-store-down-us-canada/)
2024-06-20T08:27:30Z	**iPadOS 18 Allows Apps to Offer Custom Drawing Tools for Apple Pencil**
Starting with iPadOS 18, which will be widely released later this year, iPad apps can offer custom drawing tools for the Apple Pencil.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iPadOS-18-Custom-Drawing-Tool-Apple-Pencil.jpg)

For example, in a [WWDC 2024 coding video](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10214/) last week, Apple demonstrated how an app could implement a tool that allows for cat  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/20/ipados-18-custom-apple-pencil-drawing-tools/)
2024-06-20T16:40:39Z	**1Password Launches Recovery Codes and Simplified Sign-In Process**
Popular password management app 1Password [today announced the launch](https://blog.1password.com/introducing-1password-recovery-codes/) of two new features that are designed to make the app more user friendly. 1Password is improving the sign-in process on new devices and adding the ability to recover an account when a master password and secret key are lost.

With recovery codes, 1Password is providing a failsafe that will let cust ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/20/1password-launches-recovery-codes/)
2024-06-21T07:24:12Z	**iOS 18 Expands Convenient AirPods-Like Pairing to More Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Accessories**
During its [WWDC 2024 keynote](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/wwdc-2024-live-coverage/) last week, Apple announced that iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will let apps offer AirPods-like pairing for more Bluetooth or Wi-Fi accessories.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iOS-18-AirPods-Like-Accessory-Pairing.jpg)

In apps that implement this new pairing process, users would be able to  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/21/ios-18-airpods-like-pairing-for-more-accessories/)
2024-06-21T14:55:00Z	**Amazon Could Charge Up to $10/Month for Alexa**
Apple competitor Amazon is working on a revamp of its Alexa assistant, and the new version could cost up $10 per month, according to a report from _[Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-mulls-5-10-monthly-price-tag-unprofitable-alexa-service-ai-revamp-2024-06-21/)_. The upcoming version of Alexa will support conversational generative AI, and Amazon is planning for two tiers of service.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/amazon-ec ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/21/amazon-paid-alexa-plan/)
2024-06-22T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: Apple Watch X Rumors, New Final Cut App for iPhone, and More**
The avalanche of news coming out of WWDC earlier this month is finally starting to slow, but that doesn't mean there wasn't still lots to talk about in Apple news and rumors this week.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/top-stories-22jun2024.jpg)

This week saw some additional rumors about the upcoming Apple Watch models, the release of major Final Cut Pro updates, the launch of Apple's annual Back to Scho ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/22/top-stories-apple-watch-x-rumors/)
2024-06-24T02:58:56Z	**EU Accuses Apple's App Store Steering Rules of Violating DMA and Opens Investigation into Developer Fees**
The European Commission has formally announced its preliminary view that Apple's [App Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/) policies are in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), specifically in relation to anti-steering rules.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/01/App-Store-vs-EU-Feature-2.jpg)

Under the DMA, developers distributing their apps via Apple's ‌A ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/24/eu-accuses-apple-violating-dma-rules/)
2024-06-24T10:12:28Z	**Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) and [iPadOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-18/) updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after the [release of the first betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/apple-first-developer-betas-new-software/) after the [WWDC 2024](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/) keynote e ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/24/apple-seeds-ios-18-beta-2-to-developers/)
2024-06-24T10:12:02Z	**Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Sequoia to Developers**
Apple today seeded the second beta of upcoming an upcoming macOS 15 Sequoia update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after the [release of the first beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/apple-first-developer-betas-new-software/) after the [WWDC 2024](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/) keynote event.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/macOS-Sequoia-Feature.jpg)

Registered deve ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/24/apple-seeds-macos-sequoia-beta-2/)
2024-06-25T01:24:12Z	**macOS 15 No Longer Needs Twice the Free Space for App Store Installs**
Starting with macOS Sequoia, app downloads and installations from the Mac App Store will no longer require double the amount of local storage space available. Instead, the free space requirement now matches the final install size of the app, plus a small buffer, according to Apple.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2021/05/Mac-App-Store-General-Feature.jpg)

The new space requirement in macOS 15 should ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/25/macos-15-app-store-no-more-double-space-installs/)
2024-06-25T10:45:30Z	**Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in Germany**
Apple [today announced](https://www.apple.com/de/newsroom/2024/06/apple-launches-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-in-germany/) that Tap to Pay on [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) is available in Germany, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in the country to use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/tap-to-pay-iphone-germany.jpg)
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/25/tap-to-pay-on-iphone-now-available-in-germany/)
2024-06-25T20:43:05Z	**AirPods and Beats Firmware Updates Address Important Security Issue**
While Apple's [release notes](https://support.apple.com/en-us/106340) for AirPods firmware typically offer few details on included changes, the company has published a [separate support document](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214111) outlining a security issue that was fixed in [today's firmware updates](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/25/apple-all-airpods-new-firmware/) for AirPods, [AirPods Pro](https://www.macrumors. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/25/airpods-beats-firmware-security-issue/)
2024-06-26T04:23:02Z	**iCloud 'Keep Downloaded' Option Included in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia**
In iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple has added a new "Keep Downloaded" option when browsing items in iCloud, allowing users to designate which files and folders should remain permanently available locally on their device.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/macos-15-keep-downloaded.jpg)

In previous versions of iOS and macOS, users had limited control over which files and folders were ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/26/icloud-keep-downloaded-option-ios-18-macos-sequoia/)
2024-06-26T14:04:58Z	**Random Apple Pay Charges Affecting iPhone Users in Hungary**
[Apple Pay](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-pay/) is malfunctioning in Hungary, according [to reports](https://index.hu/gazdasag/2024/06/26/fizetes-elofizetes-otp-bank-hiba-apple-pay-penz/) from several [Hungarian news sites](https://telex.hu/gazdasag/2024/06/26/apple-pay-levonas-fizetes-otp-bank). Apple device owners are seeing surprise, unexpected charges without making purchases.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/03/Appl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/26/apple-pay-hungary-issue/)
2024-06-27T02:49:04Z	**Verizon International Roaming Outage Affecting Customers Worldwide**
There appears to be an ongoing outage with Verizon international roaming across multiple countries, with Verizon customers complaining about the issue on [social networks](https://www.reddit.com/r/verizon/) and [Verizon's Community Forums](https://community.verizon.com).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/verizon.jpg)

Customers abroad have been without service since late Wednesday for hours at a time, with s ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/27/verizon-international-roaming-outage/)
2024-06-27T11:39:16Z	**Hands-On With the iPad Pro's Nano-Texture Glass - Is It Worth the Upgrade?**
The M4 [iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/) models that Apple released earlier this year have a display upgrade option that allows you to purchase nano-texture display glass, which is supposed to cut down on glare.

_[Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/macrumors?sub_confirmation=1) for more videos._

We've already reviewed the ‌iPad Pro‌, but we thought we'd revisit t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/27/ipad-nano-texture-glass-hands-on/)
2024-06-28T02:09:26Z	**Apple Vision Pro Launches in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore**
Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing headset today arrived at [Apple Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-store/) locations across China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The launches mark the first time the Vision Pro has been officially available outside of the United States, where the device has been on sale since February.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Apple-Vision-Pro-av ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/28/apple-vision-pro-launches-china-japan-singapore/)
2024-06-28T09:32:05Z	**MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 Pro From GRID Studio**
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer _MacRumors_ readers a chance to win a 256GB [iPhone 15 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15-pro/). GRID Studio is well known for transforming old, discarded Apple devices into displayable artwork.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/grid-studio-iphone-2g.jpg)

GRID Studio deconstructs Apple devices and artfully arranges the components ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/28/macrumors-giveaway-iphone-grid-studio-june/)
2024-06-29T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta 2, Apple Vision Pro International Launch, New Beats Speaker, and More**
Apple is moving right along on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other new operating systems that were unveiled at WWDC earlier this month, releasing the second developer betas of the updates this week with a number of new changes and additions. Public betas will follow sometime next month ahead of a full public release in the fall.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/top-stories-29jun2024.jpg)

Othe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/29/top-stories-ios-18-beta-2/)
2024-06-30T09:08:48Z	**Kuo: New AirPods to Feature Cameras for Enhanced Spatial Experiences**
Apple will launch new AirPods featuring infrared cameras to improve spatial experiences with the Vision Pro headset, according to Apple analyst [Ming-Chi Kuo](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ming-chi-kuo/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/01/airpods-vision-pro.jpg)

In a [post on Medium](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/配備ir相機的新款airpods可望提升人機交互體驗與強化apple空間音訊-空間運算生態-new-ir-camera-equipped-airpods-to-enhance-2daa9 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/30/new-airpods-to-feature-ir-cameras/)
2024-07-01T02:52:52Z	**iPhone 16 Pro Models to Adopt 'M14' Advanced Samsung OLED Panels for Improved Brightness and Lifespan**
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first Apple smartphones to adopt Samsung's high performance "M14" OLED display panel, claims a new report coming out of South Korea.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iPhone-16-Pro-Front-Update-Blue.jpg)

According to _[ETNews](https://www.etnews.com/20240628000294)_, Samsung's "M" series of OLED panels are mad ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/01/iphone-16-pro-max-advanced-oled-display/)
2024-07-01T10:08:19Z	**Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the second betas coming two weeks after the [first iOS and iPadOS 17.6 betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/17/apple-seeds-ios-17-6-beta-1-to-developers/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iOS-17.6-Feature-Redux.jpg)

Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by openi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/01/apple-seeds-ios-17-6-beta-2-to-developers/)
2024-07-01T10:03:00Z	**Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.6 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the second beta coming two weeks after the [release of the first beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/17/apple-seeds-watchos-10-6-beta-1-to-developers/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/06/Apple-Watch-Faces-watchOS-10-Feature-Blue.jpg)

To install the ‌watchOS 10.6 update, developers need to open the Apple Watch ap ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/01/apple-seeds-watchos-10-6-beta-2/)
2024-07-02T03:03:52Z	**Apple Boosts A18 Chip Orders in Anticipation of High iPhone 16 Demand**
Apple is said to have upped its order of next-generation chips from TSMC to between 90 million and 100 million units, following heightened demand expectations for its iPhone 16 series.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iPhone-16-Pro-Front-Update-Blue.jpg)

Last year's initial chip order volume for the iPhone 15 series launch is believed to have been in the region of 80-90 million units, suggesting Ap ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/02/apple-increases-a18-chip-orders-iphone-16/)
2024-07-02T10:13:10Z	**Apple Releases Second macOS Sonoma 14.6 Public Beta**
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS 14.6 update to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its launch. Today's public beta comes two weeks after Apple [released the first public beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/20/apple-releases-first-macos-sonoma-14-6-public-beta/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/06/macos-sonoma-4.jpg)

Beta testers can opt-in through ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/02/apple-releases-macos-sonoma-14-6-public-beta-2/)
2024-07-02T10:12:07Z	**Apple Releases Second Public Beta of iOS 17.6**
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 updates to public beta testers, with the betas coming two weeks after the [initial iOS and iPadOS 17.6 developer betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/20/apple-releases-first-public-beta-of-ios-17-6/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iOS-17.6-Feature-Redux.jpg)

Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/02/apple-releases-ios-17-6-public-beta-2/)
2024-07-03T03:04:13Z	**macOS Sequoia Supports HDMI Passthrough for Dolby Atmos Content**
In [macOS Sequoia](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-sequoia/), several Apple apps have gained a new HDMI Passthrough feature that enables a Mac to send an unaltered Dolby Atmos audio signal to a connected AV receiver or soundbar.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/dolby-atmos-hdmi-passthrough.jpg)

The new functionality appears in various places in macOS 15, including Apple's TV, Music, and QuickTime P ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/03/macos-sequoia-supports-hdmi-passthrough/)
2024-07-03T12:21:58Z	**Apple's M4 iPad Pro vs. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra**
With the introduction of OLED displays, a thinner design, and more in the M4 [iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/), we thought it was worth taking another look at Samsung's flagship OLED tablet, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, to see how the two compare and which one might be the better purchase for you.

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Both ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/03/m4-ipad-pro-vs-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra/)
2024-07-04T04:00:40Z	**Apple M5 Chip's Dual-Use Design Will Power Future Macs and AI Servers**
Apple will reportedly use a more advanced SoIC packaging technology for its M5 chips, as part of a two-pronged strategy to meet its growing need for silicon that can power consumer Macs and enhance the performance of its data centers and future AI tools that rely on the cloud.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2020/08/tsmc_semiconductor_chip_inspection_678x452.jpg)

Developed by TSMC and unveiled in 2018, SoIC  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/04/apple-m5-chips-advanced-packaging-tsmc/)
2024-07-05T02:43:08Z	**Authy Users Urged to Stay Alert After Hack Exposes 33 Million Phone Numbers**
Twilio has updated its Authy two-factor authentication (2FA) service after a hacker claimed to have retrieved 33 million phone numbers from its user database.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/authy.jpg)

_[TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/03/twilio-says-hackers-identified-cell-phone-numbers-of-two-factor-app-authy-users/)_ reports that the hacker(s) known as ShinyHunters took to a well-kn ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/05/authy-app-hack-exposes-phone-numbers/)
2024-07-05T14:04:31Z	**Apple Approves Epic Games Store for iPhone and iPad in EU**
Apple today said it has approved the third-party [Epic Games](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/epic-games/) Store in the European Union, allowing the Fortnite developer to launch its alternative app marketplace in those countries, [reports _Reuters_](https://www.reuters.com/technology/epic-games-says-apple-stalling-launch-its-game-store-europe-2024-07-05/). ‌Epic Games‌ had [submitted](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/01/fortnite-epic-gam ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/05/apple-approves-epic-games-store-eu/)
2024-07-06T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta Features, Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro, and More**
With the calendar flipping over to July, public betas of iOS 18 and related operating system updates are right around the corner, so we're continuing to take a look at what changes and features users can expect to see.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/top-stories-6jul2024.jpg)

Other Apple news and rumors this week included several iconic devices being added to Apple's list of "vintage" products, a  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/06/top-stories-ios-18-beta-features/)
2024-07-07T08:31:48Z	**Report: Apple Watch Series 10 to Offer Larger Screens and Faster Chip, but New Health Features in Trouble**
The Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a larger display and a new chip, but new health monitoring features for the device are now in question, [_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-07/apple-watch-series-10-ultra-3-details-bigger-screens-blood-pressure-challenge-lybjqp0q) reports.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/09/f1662570472. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/07/series-10-larger-screens-and-faster-chip/)
2024-07-08T04:24:10Z	**Nothing Debuts CMF Phone 1 With Modular Design Starting at $199**
[CMF](https://cmf.tech/en-gb/), a London-based sub-brand of Nothing, has officially [announced](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reUBxOyfsi4) the CMF Phone 1, boasting a highly customizable modular design and featuring some decent hardware specs for an Android smartphone that starts at just $199.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/nothing-cmf-phone-1.jpeg)

The CMF Phone (1) is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/08/nothing-debuts-cmf-phone-1-modular/)
2024-07-08T12:12:48Z	**Apple Preparing Minor iOS 17.5.2 Update for iPhone**
Apple is preparing to release a minor iOS 17.5.2 update for the iPhone, according to a post shared today by an anonymous leaker on X, formerly known as Twitter. The leaker has a private account, so we are not identifying it or linking to it, but they have proven to be a consistently accurate source for upcoming iOS updates.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/06/General-iOS-17-Feature-Orange-Purple.jpg)

Nothing is known about iOS 17.5.2, ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/08/apple-preparing-ios-17-5-2/)
2024-07-09T04:48:39Z	**RCS Messaging in iOS 18: What iPhone Users Need to Know**
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging standard Apple is adopting in iOS 18 that will revolutionize the messaging experience between iPhone and Android devices. Think of it as SMS 2.0 – a major upgrade to the traditional text messaging we've been using for years.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/11/apple-rcs-thumb.jpg)

## Key Features of RCS

Apple's decision to embrace RCS came [last year](https://www.macrumors.com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/09/rcs-messaging-explained-ios-18/)
2024-07-09T14:00:47Z	**Apple Teases Severance Season 2**
Fans of popular [Apple TV+](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-tv-plus/) series Severance have been waiting for news about the second season of the show, and it looks like Apple will soon deliver.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/12/Severance-Apple-TV-Plus-Banner.jpg)

A teaser for the new season was [shared on social media today](https://x.com/AppleTV/status/1810645085941383335), featuring a dim hallway with a red blinking light. The blinking li ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/09/apple-teases-severance-season-2/)
2024-07-10T01:59:33Z	**Apple Drops OpenAI Board Observer Role Amid Regulator Scrutiny**
Apple will not take an observer role on OpenAI's board as part of a deal to integrate ChatGPT into its devices, according to the _[Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/ecfa69df-5d1c-4177-9b14-a3a73072db12)_.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/open-ai-logo.jpg)

_Bloomberg_ last week [reported](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/02/apple-schiller-openai-board-observer/) that Apple Fellow and App Store chie ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/10/apple-drops-openai-board-observer-role/)
2024-07-10T09:22:48Z	**Apple's Cutesy New Website Pushes Apple Watch for Kids**
Apple [is encouraging parents](https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-for-your-kids/) to purchase a cellular Apple Watch for their children with a new "Apple Watch For Your Kids" campaign, which appears to be a more informative rebranding of the Apple Watch [Family Setup](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/family-setup/) feature that's been around since 2020.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/apple-watch-for-kids.jpg)

The Apple Watch  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/10/apple-watch-for-kids-website/)
2024-07-11T00:20:05Z	**iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Be First to Feature Three 48MP Camera Lenses**
Next year's iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel tetraprism camera for enhanced photo quality and zoom functionality, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/09/iPhone-15-Pro-Cameras.jpg)

In his [latest investor note published to Medium](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/水晶光電為iphone四重反射稜鏡升級藍圖的領先受益者-crystal-optech-as-a-leading-beneficiary-in-iphone-tetraprism-upgr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/11/iphone-17-pro-max-48mp-telephoto/)
2024-07-11T08:11:29Z	**The Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Apple Watch**
[Amazon Prime Day](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Famazonprime) is just a few days away, but you can already get all-time low prices on multiple Apple Watch models right now. As with all early deals, there is a chance that these Apple Watch discounts get even steeper when Prime Day officially kicks off on July 16, but for right now they're still great discounts on each model.

![](https://images.mac ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/11/best-prime-day-deals-apple-watch/)
2024-07-11T15:41:55Z	**Refurbished USB-C Apple Pencil Now Available in U.S. and Canada**
The USB-C [Apple Pencil](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-pencil/) that was launched in November 2023 is now available [from the Apple Refurbished Store](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/FUWA3AM/A/refurbished-apple-pencil-usb-c) in the United States and Canada at a discount. Refurbished USB-C ‌Apple Pencil‌ models are available for $69 in the U.S., which is $10 off of the standard $79 price. In Canada, the refurbished USB-C ‌A ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/11/refurbished-usb-c-apple-pencil-us/)
2024-07-12T02:40:27Z	**Apple Vision Pro Launches in UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Australia**
Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing headset today arrived at [Apple Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-store/) locations in the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and Australia. The device was previously only available in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, mainland China, and the United States.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/vision-pro.jpg)

Consumer interest in the $3,499 he ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/12/apple-vision-pro-launched-uk-canada-france-germany/)
2024-07-12T10:11:54Z	**MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Charger From Lululook**
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with [Lululook](https://www.lululook.com) to offer _MacRumors_ readers a chance to win an [Apple Watch Ultra 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-ultra/) and a [Lululook 3-in-1 Charger](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLULULOOK-Wireless-Foldable-Charging-Aluminum%2Fdp%2FB0CGVFKM5M%2F) to go along with it.

![](https://images. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/12/lululook-apple-watch-giveaway-july/)
2024-07-13T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: Everything New in iOS 18 Beta 3, HomePod With Screen Rumor, and More**
Apple is moving right along with development and testing on iOS 18 and related software updates, with the third developer betas arriving this past week and public beta versions of most of them expected very shortly.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/top-stories-13jul2024.jpg)

Not all of the new features Apple showed off at WWDC last month will be available right away, however, with some r ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/13/top-stories-everything-new-ios-18-beta-3/)
2024-07-14T01:21:28Z	**Popular Delta Retro Game Emulator Officially Comes to iPad**
Game emulator [Delta](https://deltaemulatorapp.com/ipad/), which has proven popular among retro gaming enthusiasts on iPhone, is now officially available for iPad, following an app update to version 1.6.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/delta-emulator-ipad.jpg)

Delta has been hugely popular since its debut on the App Store and the emulator has been a constant presence in the Top Charts, with users flocking to pl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/14/popular-delta-retro-game-emulator-ipad/)
2024-07-15T02:50:14Z	**Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro**
Apple this weekend approved free PC emulator "UTM SE" for the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. The app allows users to emulate old versions of Windows OS, macOS, Linux, and more to fire up classic software and games on Apple devices.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/utm-se-pc-emulator-ios.jpg)

As the first of its kind to be allowed on the App Store, UTM SE offers several unique feature ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/15/apple-approves-first-retro-pc-emulator-ios/)
2024-07-15T10:11:44Z	**Apple Seeds Revised Third Beta of macOS Sequoia to Developers**
Apple today seeded a revised third beta of macOS 15 Sequoia to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the initial [release of the third beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/10/apple-seeds-macos-sequoia-beta-3/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/macOS-Sequoia-Feature.jpg)

Registered developers can opt-in to the [macOS Sequoia](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-sequoia/) beta  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/15/macos-sequoia-revised-third-beta/)
2024-07-15T10:09:34Z	**Apple Seeds Revised Third Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers**
Apple today seeded updated third betas [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) and [iPadOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-18/) to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after [Apple initially released the third betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/08/apple-seeds-ios-18-beta-3/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Generic-iOS-18-Feature-Real-Mock.j ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/15/apple-releases-ios-18-revised-third-beta/)
2024-07-16T02:13:35Z	**Next Year's iPhone 17 Unlikely to Feature TSMC's First 2nm Chip**
Reports that next year's iPhone 17 will adopt TSMC's next-generation 2nm process are "fake news," a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple's plans claimed on Monday.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/04/apple-silicon-feature-joeblue.jpg)

According to a post by Weibo user "Phone Chip Expert," the 2nm process won't go into mass production until the end of 2025. The account holder, who claims to have 25  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/16/iphone-17-unlikely-to-get-2nm-chip/)
2024-07-16T10:13:15Z	**Apple Releases Fourth Beta of visionOS 1.3 to Developers**
Apple today released the fourth beta of an upcoming [visionOS](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/visionos/) 1.3 update to developers, allowing them to test new features ahead of the software seeing a public launch. The fourth ‌visionOS‌ 1.3 beta comes a week after the [release of the third beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/09/apple-releases-visionos-1-3-beta-3-to-developers/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/02/vision ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/16/apple-seeds-visionos-1-3-beta-4/)
2024-07-16T10:11:59Z	**Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.6 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming [macOS Sonoma](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-sonoma/) 14.6 update to developers, with the software coming a week after Apple [released the third beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/09/apple-seeds-macos-sonoma-14-6-beta-3/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/06/sonoma-desktop-wwdc.jpg)

Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Updat ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/16/apple-seeds-macos-sonoma-14-6-beta-4/)
2024-07-16T10:09:29Z	**Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with software coming a week after the [third iOS and iPadOS 17.6 betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/09/apple-seeds-ios-17-6-beta-3-to-developers/) were released.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iOS-17.6-Feature-Redux.jpg)

Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by op ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/16/apple-seeds-ios-17-6-beta-4-to-developers/)
2024-07-16T10:07:45Z	**The 9 Best Apple Deals Under $100 for Prime Day**
As Prime Day continues today, we're highlighting all of the best Apple deals you can get for under $100 on Amazon. This includes AirPods, Apple Pencil 2, AirTags, iPhone cases, USB-C chargers, and more.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/07/primeday2022.jpg)_Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running._

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/16/9-best-apple-deals-under-100/)
2024-07-16T10:06:00Z	**Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 17.6 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.6 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the [release of the third beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/09/apple-seeds-tvos-17-6-beta-3-to-developers/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/07/apple-tv-4k-green.jpg)

Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17.6 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/16/apple-seeds-tvos-17-6-beta-4-to-developers/)
2024-07-17T01:16:35Z	**How to Install the macOS Sequoia Public Beta**
Apple has made a macOS 15 Sequoia beta available for its public beta testing group, letting public beta testers try out the software before it launches this fall. Keep reading to learn whether you should install it on your Mac, and if so, how to go about it.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Apple-WWDC24-macOS-Sequoia-hero-240610.jpg)

Signing up to get the macOS Sequoia beta is simple, and can be done by enrolling a Mac in Apple's free ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/install-macos-sequoia-public-beta/)
2024-07-17T08:47:27Z	**Review: Ugreen Nexode 100W 20000mAh Power Bank Offers Ample Juice to Go**
Popular accessory brand [Ugreen](https://www.ugreen.com) has built up a veritable lineup of portable power banks and chargers in the last few years, with several options to serve the needs of gadget users on the road. It can be hard to work out what kind of unit will meet your particular requirements, but if you are looking for a compact USB-C/A bank that has enough juice to fully recharge your smartphone and laptop a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/review/review-ugreen-nexode-100w-20000mah-power-bank/)
2024-07-17T16:40:22Z	**Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 199 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements**
Apple today [released a new update](https://developer.apple.com/safari/download/) for [Safari Technology Preview](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/safari-technology-preview/), the experimental browser Apple [first introduced](http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/30/apple-safari-technology-preview-browser/) in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introdu ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/17/apple-releases-safari-technology-preview-199/)
2024-07-18T03:00:21Z	**Apple Intelligence Not Trained on YouTube Content, Says Apple**
Apple on Thursday addressed concerns about its use of AI training data, following an investigation that revealed Apple, along with other major tech companies, had used YouTube subtitles to train their artificial intelligence models.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Apple-Intelligence-General-Feature.jpg)

The investigation by _[Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-training-data-apple-nvidia-anthropic/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/18/apple-intelligence-not-trained-on-youtube/)
2024-07-18T10:14:45Z	**Kuo: Expectation That Apple Intelligence Will Drive iPhone 16 Sales 'May Be Too Optimistic'**
Apple does not appear to have increased [iPhone 16](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16/) orders despite reports to the contrary, according to [Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/although-there-have-been-rumors-of-increased-orders-for-iphone-16-orders-from-time-to-time-after-4281627f2536). Kuo cites recent earnings reports from Apple suppliers TSMC and Largan as evidence.
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/18/kuo-no-iphone-16-ai-demand-increase/)
2024-07-19T03:12:57Z	**Crowdstrike Says Global IT Outage Limited to Windows PCs, But Mac and Linux Hosts Not Affected**
A widespread system failure is currently affecting numerous Windows devices globally, causing critical boot failures across various industries, including banks, rail networks, airlines, retail, broadcasters, and many more businesses. The issue, manifesting as a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), is preventing computers from starting up properly and forcing them into continuous recovery cycles.

![](http ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/19/global-it-outage-limited-to-windows-pcs/)
2024-07-19T10:56:49Z	**Apple Prepares for 2024 Summer Olympics With Updates to Maps, TV Coverage, Featured Apps and More**
Apple this week updated the [Apple Maps](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-maps/) app in Paris in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics, which are set to begin on Friday, July 26. All permanent venues, such as the Parc de Princes and Centre Aquatique Olympique, are displayed as custom, hand-built 3D landmarks.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/2024-summer-olympics-maps-upda ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/19/summer-olympics-apple-maps-update/)
2024-07-20T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: iOS 18 Public Beta, HomePod Mini in New Midnight Color, and More**
The public betas of iOS 18 and other upcoming major operating system updates are finally here! Apple has spent the past month refining the betas through developer testing, and it's now time to open them up for broader access ahead of a full public launch several months from now.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/top-stories-20jul2024.jpg)

We also got a surprise hardware update this week, but it was one ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/20/top-stories-ios-18-public-beta/)
2024-07-22T04:33:01Z	**iPhone 17 Lineup Specs Detail Display Upgrade and New High-End Model**
Key details about the specifications of the [iPhone 17](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/) lineup have today been shared by the leaker known as "Ice Universe."

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPhone-17-Plus-Feature.jpg)

Reports in recent months have converged in agreement that Apple will discontinue the "Plus" [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) model in 2025 while introducing ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/22/iphone-17-lineup-specs-detail-upgrades/)
2024-07-22T11:55:31Z	**Microsoft Blames European Commission for Major Worldwide Outage**
Last Friday, [a major CrowdStrike outage](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/19/global-it-outage-limited-to-windows-pcs/) impacted PCs running Microsoft Windows, causing worldwide issues affecting airlines, retailers, banks, hospitals, rail networks, and more. Computers were stuck in continuous recovery loops, rendering them unusable.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/bsod.jpg)

The failure was caused ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/22/microsoft-blames-european-commission-for-outage/)
2024-07-23T05:05:35Z	**Rivian CEO Explains Why Apple CarPlay Won't Come to Its Vehicles**
Electric automaker Rivian has no plans to introduce support for Apple [CarPlay](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/carplay/) in its vehicles, founder and CEO RJ Scaringe says.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Next-Generation-CarPlay-Design-WWDC-2024-7.jpeg)

The company's stance was explained in a recent interview with [_The Verge_](https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/22/24203609/rivian-apple-carplay-support-rj-sc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/rivian-explains-why-no-apple-carplay/)
2024-07-23T12:26:05Z	**You Can Change iPhone Mirroring Window Size in macOS Sequoia Beta 4**
With the [fourth beta of macOS Sequoia](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-macos-sequoia-beta-4/) that came out today, Apple added a useful new feature to [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) Mirroring.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/iphone-mirroring-larger-smaller.jpg)

When you connect your ‌iPhone‌ to your Mac, you can now make some changes to the window size, something that  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/iphone-mirroring-change-window-size/)
2024-07-24T04:06:13Z	**Kuo: 2026 iPhone to Use New Advanced Camera Sensor From Samsung**
Apple's iPhone will adopt a new 48MP Ultra Wide CMOS image sensor (CIS) made by Samsung as early as 2026, breaking Sony's years-long monopoly as Apple's CIS supplier, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2020/10/iphone_12_pro_sensor_shift.jpg)

Writing in a brief report [published on X](https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1816057976358330824) (formerly Twitter), Kuo said Samsung has  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/24/2026-iphone-48mp-camera-sensor-samsung/)
2024-07-24T12:02:31Z	**Apple Intelligence Features Still Coming in Later iOS 18 Developer Beta**
[Apple Intelligence](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/#apple_intelligence) is still not available as of the [fourth developer beta of iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-ios-18-beta-4/) this week, leading some to wonder if the features have been delayed. However, we have confirmed that Apple still plans to add some of the new Apple Intelligence features to an upcoming beta this su ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/24/apple-intelligence-coming-in-later-ios-18-dev-beta/)
2024-07-25T02:51:30Z	**Auto-Populate iPhone Home Screen With Your Most Used Apps**
Do you find yourself frequently scrolling through multiple Home Screen pages on your iPhone to get to the apps you access most often? If so, chances are you've already filled up the first page with some of your favorite apps. But what if you could automatically make all of your most-used apps appear on page one? With the Siri Suggestions widget, you can.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/siri-suggested-apps-iphone-home ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/siri-suggested-apps-widget-home-screen/)
2024-07-25T10:32:03Z	**Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Popular Accessories From Anker, Eufy, and Jackery**
Amazon today has a large collection of discounts from [Anker](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BV23LTXZ%3Fref%3Dt_ac_view_request_product_image%26campaignId%3Damzn1.campaign.1ONCDOQGWGFK4%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3Damzn1.campaign.1ONCDOQGWGFK4_1717511791324), [Eufy](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/25/amazon-savings-anker-eufy-jackery/)
2024-07-26T04:13:37Z	**Apple Agrees to Follow President Biden's AI Safety Guidelines**
Apple has committed to a set of voluntary AI safeguards established by President Joe Biden's administration, joining other tech giants in a move to ensure responsible AI development (via _[Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-26/apple-to-adopt-voluntary-ai-safeguards-established-by-biden)_).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Apple-Intelligence-General-Feature.jpg)

Apple is now part of the a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/26/apple-agrees-to-ai-safety-guidelines/)
2024-07-26T13:03:04Z	**X Training Grok AI On Tweets Without Notifying Users**
Social network X (formerly Twitter) recently activated a setting that gives it permission to train Grok AI on user tweets. All X users are opted in by default, with X failing to notify customers about the change.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/07/X-twitter-logo.jpg)

The hidden setting gives X permission to use all posts, interactions, inputs, and results for "training and fine-turning" Elon Musk's Grok AI model.

> To continuous ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/26/x-grok-ai-tweets-auto-opt-in/)
2024-07-27T09:04:00Z	**Don't Miss Out on OWC's 14-Port Mac Thunderbolt Dock at $99.99 ($180 Off), Ending This Weekend**
Last week, OWC knocked the price of the popular [14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock](https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-462641-11911660?url=https%3A%2F%2Feshop.macsales.com%2Fitem%2FOWC%2FTB3DK14PSG%2F) down to $99.99, from its original price of $279.99, and this deal is still around this weekend. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory, and the sale is set to end Sunday night.

![](https://image ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/27/owc-thunderbolt-dock-99-last-chance/)
2024-07-28T04:01:40Z	**Spain Launches Investigation Into Apple's App Store**
Spain's competition authority has launched an investigation into Apple's [App Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/) over potential anti-competitive practices that could result in hefty fines (via _[Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/spains-antitrust-watchdog-opens-investigation-into-apples-app-store-2024-07-24/)_).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/01/iOS-App-Store-General-Feature-Black ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/28/spain-launches-investigation-into-apples-app-store/)
2024-07-28T11:15:41Z	**WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Users in the United States**
WhatsApp this week reached a significant milestone of 100 million monthly active users in the United States, a market traditionally dominated by other messaging services such as SMS and iMessage.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2021/03/Whatsapp-Feature.jpg)

The achievement, announced in an [official blog post](https://blog.whatsapp.com/100-million-using-whatsapp-across-the-united-states), indicates a potent ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/28/whatsapp-reaches-100-million-monthly-us-users/)
2024-07-29T03:28:42Z	**Apple to Manufacture 'Pro' iPhone Models in India for the First Time**
Apple is set to expand its manufacturing footprint in India by producing high-end [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) "Pro" models in the country for the first time, according to a new report from [_MoneyControl_](https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/apple-to-make-iphone-16-pro-and-pro-max-models-in-india-this-year-sources-article-12779508.html).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/0 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/29/apple-to-manufacture-pro-iphone-models-in-india/)
2024-07-29T12:11:45Z	**iOS 18.1 Beta Includes Call Recording and Transcribing**
The iOS 18.1 beta that Apple provided to developers today introduces Apple Intelligence, and it includes the feature that allows users to record and transcribe phone calls.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/ios-18-1-call-recording-1.jpg)

With the update, you can tap on the record button in the top left corner after placing a call. Everyone on the call is notified that the call is being recorded through an audible m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/29/ios-18-1-call-recording-and-transcribing/)
2024-07-30T04:56:00Z	**Some iPhone SE 4 OLED Panels to Be Supplied by LG Display**
Apple supplier LG Display is expected to be the secondary vendor for the OLED panels that will feature on next year's fourth-generation iPhone SE models, reports _[The Elec](https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=4926)_.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPhone-SE-4-Thumb-1.jpg)

The fourth-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ is rumored to feature an iPhone 14-like design with an OLED display, Face ID instead of Touch I ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/30/iphone-se-4-oled-panels-lg-display/)
2024-07-30T12:45:45Z	**Emergency SOS via Satellite Launches in Japan**
Emergency SOS via satellite expanded to Japan with the iOS 17.6 update that was released yesterday, [according to Apple](https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2024/07/emergency-sos-via-satellite-available-today/). Japanese customers with an [iPhone 14](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-14/) or an [iPhone 15](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15/) can use Emergency SOS via satellite to get in touch with emergency services even when a Wi-Fi or ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/30/emergency-sos-via-satellite-japan/)
2024-07-31T02:00:32Z	**Revealed: iPhone 16 Colors and Redesigned Camera in Leaked Image**
Leaker Sonny Dickson today [shared an image](https://x.com/SonnyDickson/status/1818474212090429828) displaying a selection of iPhone 16 dummy models that reveal Apple's planned new color options and the rumored redesigned camera bump coming to its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus devices.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/iphone-16-colors-dummies.jpg)

The picture showcases five new colorways for the iPhone ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/31/revealed-iphone-16-colors-redesigned-camera/)
2024-07-31T11:04:01Z	**iPhone Driver's Licenses Now Available in Ohio**
[iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) and Apple Watch users in Ohio are [now able to add](https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-mobile-id.aspx) their digital IDs and driver's licenses to the Wallet app on the ‌iPhone‌, providing a convenient alternative to a physical card.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/ios-ohio-wallet-id.jpg)

Ohio is the fifth state to add support for digital IDs in the Wallet app, following Arizona, Maryland, C ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/31/iphone-drivers-licenses-ohio/)
2024-08-01T02:26:54Z	**iPhone 16 Pro White, Gray, and Dark Black Colors Shown in New Image**
Leaker [Sonny Dickson](https://x.com/sonnydickson/status/1818820084762292243) is back today with a new dummy unit image showing three alleged iPhone 16 Pro color variants, including a seemingly darker Black Titanium unit compared to the color of the same name on existing iPhone 15 Pro models.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/iphone-16-pro-colors-sonny.jpg)

The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to come  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/01/iphone-16-pro-colors-shown-leaked-image/)
2024-08-01T10:11:11Z	**Apple Files Motion to Dismiss Department of Justice Antitrust Lawsuit**
Apple today filed a motion to dismiss its ongoing lawsuit with the United States Department of Justice, a standard step in the litigation process. In its motion to dismiss, Apple argues that the government's complaint has not demonstrated anticompetitive conduct, anticompetitive effect that harms consumers, or that Apple is a monopoly power in the U.S. smartphone market. The government needs to prove all three of these claims for a s ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/01/apple-doj-motion-to-dismiss/)
2024-08-02T03:18:45Z	**iPhone 16 Pro Model to Get Biggest Battery Capacity Jump**
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to feature bigger battery capacities compared to previous-generation models, but it looks like the smaller iPhone 16 Pro device could see the biggest improvement, according to new details.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iPhone-16-Pro-Front-Update-Blue.jpg)

Chinese Weibo-based leaker [Instant Digital](https://weibo.com/5143897135/Oqjg7Flks) today posted the mAh (milli ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/02/iphone-16-pro-battery-capacities/)
2024-08-02T11:15:40Z	**Apple Pulls Latest Ad After Criticism Over Depiction of Thailand**
Apple today issued an apology to Thailand for the way the country was portrayed in a July "The Underdogs" short film, and the video has also been removed from Apple's YouTube channel. In the ad that was [released on July 18](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/18/apple-shares-underdogs-video-vision-pro/), the underdogs design team traveled to Bangkok and Rayong, Thailand for a project and were depicted traveling in a tuk-tuk and staying ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/02/apple-pulls-latest-underdogs-ad/)
2024-08-03T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Beta With Apple Intelligence and More**
The highly anticipated developer beta of Apple Intelligence is finally here, with an early limited set of AI-based features in iOS 18.1 and related updates that will expand over time.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/top-stories-3aug-2024.jpg)

The new iOS 18.1 beta also includes call recording and transcription, while macOS Sonoma 14.6 that was released to all users this week rolls out previously promised ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/03/top-stories-ios-18-1-beta-apple-intelligence/)
2024-08-05T02:29:16Z	**Gurman: M4 MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and iMac Coming This Year**
Apple will update its MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and iMac lines with its latest M4 chip later this year, according to _Bloomberg_ reporter Mark Gurman.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/M4-Real-Feature-Red.jpg)

Writing in his latest [Power On newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-08-04/apple-intelligence-early-preview-in-call-recording-safari-summaries-new-siri-lzfk2949), Gurman said Apple is prepar ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/m4-macbook-pro-mac-mini-imac-2024/)
2024-08-05T10:14:34Z	**Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) and [iPadOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-18/) updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming nearly two weeks after the [release of the fourth betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-ios-18-beta-4/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Generic-iOS-18-Feature-Rea ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/apple-seeds-ios-18-beta-5-to-developers/)
2024-08-05T10:05:09Z	**Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of macOS Sequoia to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of upcoming an upcoming macOS 15 Sequoia update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after the [release of the fourth beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-macos-sequoia-beta-4/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/macOS-Sequoia-Feature.jpg)

Registered developers can opt-in to the [macOS Sequoia](https://www.macrumors.com/round ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/apple-seeds-macos-sequoia-beta-5-to-developers/)
2024-08-05T10:03:00Z	**Apple Seeds Fifth visionOS 2 Beta to Developers**
Apple today released the fifth beta of an upcoming [visionOS 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/visionos-2/) update to developers, with the beta coming two weeks [after the fourth beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-visionos-2-beta-4/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/visionOS-2-Feature-1.jpg)

Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app on their device, goi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/apple-seeds-visionos-2-beta-5-to-developers/)
2024-08-05T10:01:00Z	**Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of watchOS 11 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming [watchOS 11](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-11/) update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after [the fourth beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-watchos-11-beta-4/) was released.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/watchOS-11-Thumb-2-1.jpg)

To install the ‌‌watchOS 11‌ update, developers need to open the Appl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/apple-seeds-watchos-11-beta-5-to-developers/)
2024-08-05T10:00:00Z	**Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of tvOS 18 to Developers**
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of the upcoming tvOS 18 refresh to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming almost two weeks after [the fourth beta came out](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/23/apple-seeds-tvos-18-beta-4/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/apple-tv-4k-new-orange.jpg)

Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 18 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the [App ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/apple-seeds-tvos-18-beta-5-to-developers/)
2024-08-06T03:30:36Z	**tvOS 18 to Let Apple TV Users Open Web Links on iPhone and iPad**
Apple TV users will soon be able to AirDrop web links in the menu interface to their iPhone or iPad, thanks to a new feature included in the latest tvOS 18 developer beta.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/10/apple-tv-4k-yellow-bg-feature.jpg)

As Apple TV owners will know, it is not possible to browse the web on the set-top box, so web links are not something you traditionally come across in the tvOS interface. That  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/06/tvos-18-open-web-links-on-iphone/)
2024-08-06T11:43:47Z	**Disney Raising Prices for Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ This Fall**
Disney will soon increase the cost of its suite of streaming services, including Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+. [Prices will go up](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-streaming-playlists/) for both ad-supported and ad-free plans, and some of Disney's bundles will also be more expensive. Most plans are increasing by $1 to $2.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/07/hulu-logo-2019.jpg)

- **Disney+ With Ads** \- $9.99, up from ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/06/disney-raising-streaming-prices/)
2024-08-07T01:35:42Z	**Apple Maps Real-Time Transit Information Now Available in Tokyo**
Real-time transit information in [Apple Maps](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-maps/) has been expanded to Tokyo, Japan, enabling users to get live details of more than 20 railway, bus, and tram lines throughout the metropolitan area, Apple has [announced](https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2024/08/apple-maps-introduces-real-time-transit-information-in-tokyo/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/real-time ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/07/apple-maps-real-time-transit-info-tokyo/)
2024-08-07T10:01:30Z	**Apple to Address '0.0.0.0' Security Vulnerability in Safari 18**
Apple plans to block websites from attempting to send malicious requests to the IP address 0.0.0.0 on macOS Sequoia, according [to _Forbes_](https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/08/07/hackers-exploit-18-year-old-vulnerability-in-apple-google-and-mozilla-browsers/). The means the change will be part of Safari 18, which will also be available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/07/safari-18-to-block-0000-security-vulnerability/)
2024-08-08T03:01:05Z	**2026 iPad Air OLED Panels to Be Supplied By Samsung**
Apple will choose Samsung Display as the main supplier of OLED panels for a new [iPad Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-air/), primarily due to its large production capacity compared to rival LG Display, reports [_The Elec_](https://www.thelec.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=29558).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2021/06/OLED-iPad-Air.jpg)

Samsung already supplies Apple with OLED panels for the new M4 [iPad Pro] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/08/2026-ipad-air-oled-panels-supplied-samsung/)
2024-08-08T10:25:05Z	**Samsung's New 32-Inch Smart Monitor M8 Drops to $448 on Amazon ($251 Off)**
Samsung's newest 32-inch Smart Monitor M80D is being discounted to a new record low price today on Amazon, available for [**$448.08**](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0D1DBQRRS%2Fref%3Dox_sc_act_title_1%3Fsmid%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26th%3D1), down from $699.99. This sale is only available in the Warm White color, and it can be delivered as soon as August 10.

![](https:// ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/08/samsungs-smart-monitor-m8-448/)
2024-08-09T04:03:02Z	**iOS 18: Using the New 'Search Here' Feature in Apple Maps**
In iOS 18, Apple Maps has gained a new "Search here" button that makes it much easier to find what you're looking for in areas that aren't your current location or when you're exploring any new place on the map.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/apple-maps-search-here-ios-18.jpg)

In earlier versions of iOS, if you search nearby for, say, gas stations or restaurants in Apple Maps, and then drag the map to another locat ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/use-search-here-feature-apple-maps-ios/)
2024-08-09T11:11:04Z	**Best Apple Deals of the Week: Record Low Discounts Hit Every MacBook Air Alongside AirPods Max and iPad Sales**
This week's best Apple-related deals are headlined by massive discounts across the M2 and M3 MacBook Air family, with as much as $249 off these computers. You'll also find great deals on AirPods Max, iPad, and iPad mini, plus savings on third-party accessories including Samsung's Smart Monitor M80D and Anker's new products.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/06/Hero0008. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/09/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-8-9-24/)
2024-08-10T05:00:00Z	**iPhone 16 Launch Is Just One Month Out – Here's Everything We Know**
Apple typically releases its new [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) series in the fall, and a possible [September 10 announcement date](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/05/iphone-16-september-launch-on-track/) has been floated this year, which means we are just one month away from the launch of the [iPhone 16](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16/). Like the [iPhone 15](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ip ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/10/iphone-16-launch-everything-we-know/)
2024-08-11T13:54:45Z	**Apple's M3 MacBook Pro Gets Up to $1,000 Off In Major New Sales, Starting at $1,299**
Apple's M3 MacBook Pro is seeing multiple high value discounts on Best Buy and Amazon today, with up to $1,000 off select models. This includes a new all-time low price on the entry-level M3 512GB 14-inch MacBook Pro at [**$1,299.00**](https://howl.me/cmRrRHevBas), down from $1,599.00, and a [massive $1,000 discount](https://howl.me/cmFTeyXwYzw) on the high-end 16-inch model exclusively for [Best Buy members](https:/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/11/apples-m3-macbook-pro-1000-off/)
2024-08-12T06:59:56Z	**LG Seeking Compensation From Apple Over Canceled MicroLED Apple Watch Project**
LG is seeking compensation from Apple following the abrupt [cancelation of the microLED Apple Watch](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/01/kuo-says-microled-apple-watch-ultra-canceled/) due to the substantial investments it made in preparation of the project, [_The Elec_](https://www.thelec.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=29615) reports.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/08/Apple-Watch-Ultr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/12/lg-seeking-compensation-from-apple-over-microled/)
2024-08-12T14:32:00Z	**Everything New in iOS 18.1 Beta 2 and iOS 18 Beta 6**
Apple is beta testing [iOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-18/) and the first update to ‌iOS 18‌ concurrently, and we got the second betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and [macOS Sequoia](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-sequoia/) 15.1 today alongside the sixth betas of ‌iOS 18‌, [iPadOS 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-18/), and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iOS-18-on-iPhone-Featu ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/12/ios-18-beta-6-everything-new/)
2024-08-13T02:23:24Z	**Opera One Browser Launches on iOS With Aria AI Integration, Voice Input, Image Generation, and More**
[Opera](https://www.opera.com/browsers/opera/ios) has released its artificial intelligence-powered Opera One browser for iOS, following several weeks in beta testing.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/opera-one-browser.jpeg)

The [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) app mimics the minimalist aesthetic of the [company's desktop browser](https://www.m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/13/opera-one-browser-launches-ios-aria-ai-integration/)
2024-08-13T10:14:08Z	**Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 11 Public Beta With Vitals App and More**
Apple today released the fourth beta of [watchOS 11](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-11/) to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to give the new features a try ahead of when the software launches this fall. The fourth beta comes two weeks [after the third beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/06/apple-seeds-watchos-11-public-beta-3/).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/watchos-11-vi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/13/apple-releases-watchos-11-public-beta-4/)
2024-08-14T03:06:56Z	**Apple Still Developing a Bigger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display**
Apple is still working on a larger iMac with over a 30-inch display, but the development stage and potential release schedule for the all-in-one computer still remains largely unknown.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/01/iMac-Pro-2022-27-and-24-iMac.jpg)

Following the launch of the new Mac Studio and 27-inch Studio Display in March 2022, Apple discontinued the Intel-based 27-inch iMac. The company had already consi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/14/apple-still-working-on-larger-imac/)
2024-08-14T10:26:16Z	**Apple Studio Display Gets All-Time Low Discounts on Amazon, Available From $1,299.99**
Amazon today has the Apple Studio Display for [**$1,299.99**](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09V3GZD32%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1), down from $1,599.00, which is a match of the 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 few other models o ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/14/apple-studio-display-low-discounts/)
2024-08-15T05:05:58Z	**How to Get macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta With Apple Intelligence**
Apple has made available the [second developer beta](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/12/apple-seeds-ios-18-1-beta-2-to-developers/) of macOS Sequoia 15.1, which includes the ability to test Apple Intelligence features. If you have an Apple silicon Mac and don't live in China, you can try Apple Intelligence features for yourself, even if you're not a developer. Keep reading to learn how.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/get-macos-sequoia-15-1-beta-apple-intelligence/)
2024-08-15T12:25:01Z	**Threads Gaining Support for Analytics, Scheduling Posts, Multiple Drafts and More**
Threads, Meta's social network that's meant to rival X, today announced [several new features](https://about.fb.com/news/2024/08/new-threads-features-for-creators-and-businesses/) that are available or coming soon. For creators, Threads is launching analytics for performance measurement.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/07/instagram-threads-app.jpg)

Users can see view numbers, replies, reposts, an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/15/threads-analytics-post-scheduling/)
2024-08-16T04:14:36Z	**All Four New iPhone 16 Pro Colors Revealed in New Image**
Leaker [Sonny Dickson](https://x.com/sonnydickson/status/1824381930579824739?s=46) is back today with a new dummy unit image showing all four [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) color variants, including the rose gold or "bronze" unit that replaces Blue Titanium in the existing [iPhone 15 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15-pro/) models.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/sonny-iphone ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/16/iphone-16-pro-colors-revealed/)
2024-08-16T12:45:45Z	**Apple is Opening Up the iPhone's NFC Chip: What You Need to Know**
With the launch of iOS 18.1 this fall, Apple will allow third-party developers to support NFC contactless transactions for payments and more. Right now, the NFC chip is locked down, and it's primarily only used for [Apple Pay](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-pay/), but a number of new capabilities will be coming when Apple expands access to NFC.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/11/Apple-Tap-to-Pay-on-iPhone-avail-FR-trans ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-nfc-chip-ios-18-1/)
2024-08-18T09:52:57Z	**Get Up to $600 Off Apple's M2 iPad Pro With New Record Low Prices**
[Best Buy](https://howl.me/clM5ZY2SiSP) is back this week with big discounts on the M2 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, providing up to $600 off select models. A My Best Buy Plus/Total membership is not required to see these discounts.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/03/ipad-pro-new-blue.jpg)

You'll find both Wi-Fi and cellular tablets on sale at Best Buy, with a particular focus on the larger capacity 1TB and 2TB models. All  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/18/600-off-m2-ipad-pro/)
2024-08-19T03:11:54Z	**Bronze-Like iPhone 16 Pro Color Could Be Called 'Desert Titanium'**
The new bronze-like color rumored to be replacing Blue Titanium in Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup may be called "Desert Titanium," according to the leaker known as "Majin Bu."

![bronze](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/iphone-16-pro-bronze.jpg)

_Concept render of new iPhone 16 Pro color._

Bu referenced the name on Sunday in a [post](https://x.com/MajinBuOfficial/status/1825156368195584032) on X (Twitter) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/19/iphone-16-pro-color-desert-titanium/)
2024-08-19T10:24:01Z	**Apple Re-Releases iOS 17.6.1 With Advanced Data Protection Bug Fix**
Apple today released an updated version of iOS 17.6.1, with the new software coming a week and a half after the launch of the [original iOS 17.6.1 update](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/07/apple-releases-ios-17-6-1/). The new version has a build number of 21G101, up from 21G93.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/iOS-17.6.1-Feature.jpg)

iOS 17.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by goi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/19/apple-re-releases-ios-17-6-1/)
2024-08-20T02:01:33Z	**iPhone 16 Pro Models to Be Assembled in India for the First Time**
Apple is making the [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max in India for the first time this year as it looks to diversify production beyond China, according to _[Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-20/apple-s-first-made-in-india-iphone-pro-models-coming-this-year)_.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/iphone-16-pro-india-packaging.jpg) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/20/iphone-16-pro-assembled-india-first-time/)
2024-08-20T09:13:58Z	**Apple's Custom 5G Modem Could 'Change the Way iPhone Looks and Works' in the Long Term**
Apple is investing billions of dollars into developing an in-house cellular modem, but the project is not expected to yield immediate improvements for users, _Bloomberg_'s [Mark Gurman](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mark-gurman/) reports.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2021/03/Apple-5G-Modem-Feature-16x9.jpg)

In last week's ["Power On" newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/20/apple-custom-modem-could-change-way-iphone-works/)
2024-08-20T16:23:00Z	**Sonos Can't Release Old App for Customers Unhappy With Design Changes**
Sonos won't be able to re-release its old app to appease customers that have been dissatisfied with the new version of the app, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence today said on Reddit _(via [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/20/24224754/sonos-ceo-old-s2-app-re-release-cant-be))_.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/04/sonos-redesigned-app.jpg)

Spence said that he was "hopeful" the old app would be able to be re-relea ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/20/sonos-not-rereleasing-old-app/)
2024-08-21T04:37:01Z	**UK Antitrust Watchdog Closes Apple App Store Investigation, Case to Be Reconsidered Under New Digital Rules Regime**
The UK's Competition and Market Authority (CMA) today [announced](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-looks-to-new-digital-markets-competition-regime-to-resolve-app-store-concerns) it had closed an investigation into Apple's [App Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/) policies, as it expects to consider the concerns under a new digital markets competition re ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/21/uk-antitrust-watchdog-closes-probe-app-store/)
2024-08-21T12:25:41Z	**PSA: There's New Character Bug That Can Cause iPhones to Crash**
There is a new character bug that can result in a respring on the [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/) or [iPad](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/), reports _[TechCrunch](https://infosec.exchange/@kpwn/113000348717635390)_. Typing "":: in the search field after swiping over to the App Library will cause the Springboard to reset, dropping you back at the ‌iPhone‌'s Lock Screen. A respring is not a full reset, and it only ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/21/iphone-character-bug-respring/)
2024-08-22T03:50:25Z	**Kuo: Folding All-Screen MacBook Delayed Until Late 2027 At the Earliest**
Apple's rumored foldable MacBook won't arrive until the end of 2027 or 2028 at the earliest because of technical challenges, according to the latest prediction by [Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo](https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1826460677604786478).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/02/foldable-macbook-astropad.jpg)

_Concept by [Astropad](https://astropad.com/foldable-mac-screen/)_

Previous reports from [displa ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/22/kuo-foldable-macbook-delayed-2027/)
2024-08-22T13:31:13Z	**Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Beta Firmware With Support for iOS 18 Features**
Apple today released a new firmware update for the [AirPods Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/) 2, including both the Lightning and USB-C versions. The firmware has a build number of 7A5290a, up from 7A5266c, and it is available to developers at the current time. This is the fourth firmware update that Apple has released since announcing new ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 features in June.

![](https://images.macrumors. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/22/airpods-pro-2-beta-firmware-4/)
2024-08-23T03:57:12Z	**Instagram Gains Myspace-Style 'Song on Profile' Feature**
Instagram has announced a new feature that allows users to add a song to their profile, an update that harks back to Myspace in the early 2000s.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/instagram-song-on-profile.jpg)

Added music appears in the bio area of a user's profile. Unlike Myspace, the songs don't autoplay when someone visits a user's profile. Visitors can play and pause the song - or song sample, since the duration of t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/23/instagram-song-on-profile-feature/)
2024-08-23T11:28:46Z	**Apple to Debut iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods 4 on September 10**
Apple plans to hold an event to introduce the [iPhone 16](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16/) models, the next-generation Apple Watch models, and new AirPods on Tuesday, September 10, according to [_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-23/when-is-apple-announcing-the-iphone-16-apple-planning-event-on-sept-10-2024).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/02/iPhon ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/23/apple-to-debut-new-iphones-september-10/)
2024-08-24T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: September 10 iPhone Event Expected, 2024 Mac Updates, and More**
Apple's annual iPhone event is coming up quickly, and things are starting to firm up regarding what we might see and when.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/top-stories-24aug2024.jpg)

Beyond the iPhone and other updates expected next month, we're also looking toward some Mac updates later in the year while Apple appears to be moving forward on its tabletop robot project, so read on below for al ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/24/top-stories-september-10-iphone-16-event/)
2024-08-26T02:22:50Z	**16GB of RAM Could Be the New Minimum in Apple's Upcoming M4 Macs**
All of Apple's upcoming new Macs this year are likely to have at least 16GB of RAM pre-installed as standard, breaking a years-long tradition of Apple offering just 8GB of RAM in most of its base Macs and forcing customers to pay out an extra $200+ for additional memory.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/M4-Mac-mini-Silver-Ortho-Cooler.jpg)

The adequacy of 8GB of RAM in Macs has been a [contentious issue](https:/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/26/apple-new-macs-16gb-ram-standard/)
2024-08-26T09:58:23Z	**When to Expect the iPhone SE 4 to Launch**
Over two and a half years have passed since Apple released the current iPhone SE, so the device is due for an update. Below, we recap the latest rumors about the next-generation iPhone SE, including potential features and launch timing.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPhone-SE-4-Thumb-1.jpg)

## Timing

The latest word [comes from _Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-08-25/apple-plans-tabletop-robot-whi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/26/when-to-expect-iphone-se-4/)
2024-08-27T04:21:36Z	**Apple Watch X? September 9 Event Date Marks Its 10th Anniversary**
On September 9, 2014, towards the end of Apple's iPhone 6 press event, CEO Tim Cook announced "one more thing," and after a brief video, appeared on stage [wearing the first Apple Watch](https://youtu.be/38IqQpwPe7s?t=3428). The date of the original device's unveiling has led some to wonder whether Apple's upcoming [iPhone 16 event on Monday, September 9](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/26/apple-september-9-iphone-event/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/27/apple-watch-x-september-9-tenth-anniversary/)
2024-08-27T11:27:19Z	**Amazon Introduces Massive $770 Discount on Samsung's 27-Inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor**
Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor has hit a new record low price on Amazon this week, available for [**$830.10**](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CB71BY87%2F%3Fth%3D1), down from $1,599.99. You can have the monitor delivered by August 29 if you're a Prime member, or by September 2 for everyone else.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/0 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/27/samsungs-27-inch-viewfinity-deal/)
2024-08-28T01:57:27Z	**iPhone 17 Models to Feature 12GB RAM, Up From 8GB in the iPhone 16**
Next year's iPhone 17 models will come with 12GB of RAM, up from the 8GB of RAM expected across Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 models, a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple's plans has claimed.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/07/Generic-iPhone-17-Feature-With-Full-Width-Dynamic-Island.jpg)

Onboard memory in the existing iPhone 15 lineup is different between non-Pro and Pro models: The iPhone 1 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/28/iphone-17-feature-12gb-ram-up-from-8gb/)
2024-08-28T09:41:21Z	**iPhone Driver's Licenses in Wallet App Rolling Out in Seventh U.S. State**
As noted [by _9to5Mac_](https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/28/apple-wallet-ids-hawaii-support/), Apple recently started rolling out the ability for Hawaii residents to add a digital version of their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues.

![](https://images.macrumors.com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/28/iphone-wallet-app-ids-seventh-state/)
2024-08-28T19:51:57Z	**Kuo: Next Year's Upgrade to 12GB RAM Will Be Limited to iPhone 17 Pro Max**
Just a day after a noted leaker on Chinese microblogging site Weibo suggested the [iPhone 17](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/) lineup in 2025 could see an upgrade to [12GB of RAM across the board](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/28/iphone-17-feature-12gb-ram-up-from-8gb/), analyst [Ming-Chi Kuo](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ming-chi-kuo/) has claimed that the upgrade [will be limited to the iPhone 1 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/28/kuo-12gb-ram-iphone-17-pro-max-exclusive/)
2024-08-29T03:20:18Z	**Apple Intelligence Not Device Region Locked to US in Latest Betas**
Apple in the latest [iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 betas](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/28/apple-seeds-ios-18-1-beta-3/) no longer requires users to set their device region to the United States, so now it's just the US English language requirement that remains.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/apple-intelligence-symbol.jpg)

In previous betas, users not only had to change Siri's lan ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/29/apple-intelligence-not-region-locked-betas/)
2024-08-29T10:52:47Z	**Apple Reportedly in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI**
Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, according to [_The Wall Street Journal_](https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-apple-funding-chatgpt-50754cd6).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/iOS-18-ChatGPT.jpg)

The report did not reveal how much money Apple would be investing in OpenAI if the plan moves forward, but it said this latest fundraising round would value the ChatGPT maker above $100 billion.

Apple prev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/29/apple-reportedly-in-talks-to-invest-in-openai/)
2024-08-30T02:58:07Z	**Spotify Blames Apple for Loss of iPhone Volume Button Control of Connected Devices**
Spotify says users on iPhone will no longer be able to control the volume of connected devices using their physical volume buttons after Apple " [discontinued](https://support.spotify.com/us/article/spotify-connect/?ref=related)" the technology that enables the functionality. The change impacts Spotify Connect, a feature that allows users to control Spotify playback on various devices like speakers, game  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/30/spotify-loses-iphone-volume-buttons-control/)
2024-08-30T11:47:43Z	**Best Apple Deals of the Week: Labor Day Sales Arrive for the Holiday Weekend With Record Lows on iPad, iPhone, and More**
Labor Day deals have kicked off this week, and as we head into the long weekend you can still find great discounts on AirPods Max, MacBook Air, Sonos speakers, and more. We're also tracking fresh markdowns on iPhone 15, the 10th gen iPad, M3 MacBook Pro, and more.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/06/Hero0013.jpg)_Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/30/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-8-30-24/)
2024-08-31T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: September 9 iPhone Event, iOS 18.1 Photos Clean Up Tool, and More**
It's a day earlier than rumors had suggested, but Apple's big iPhone 16 event now has an official date: Monday, September 9. The "It's Glowtime" tagline and glowing Apple logo theme are clear nods to the revamped Siri and new Apple Intelligence features that will undoubtedly be a major point of emphasis for the upcoming devices.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/top-stories-31aug2024.jpg ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/31/top-stories-september-9-glowtime-iphone-event/)
2024-09-01T01:06:58Z	**What Not to Expect at Apple Event on September 9: 'It's Glowtime'**
Apple's annual fall event takes place on Monday, September 9, when it is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineup, and some new Apple Watch models. It may also make some [additional new products available](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/30/apple-september-2024-event-new-products-expected/), but there are a handful of rumored upcoming devices that we don't expect to make an appearance this month. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/01/what-not-to-expect-apple-glowtime-sept-9-event/)
2024-09-02T07:30:00Z	**iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: 60 Upgrades to Expect**
The [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) is set to succeed 2023's [iPhone 15 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15-pro/), introducing [over 30 new features](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-15-pro-vs-iphone-16-pro/) and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. With many users adopting two-year upgrade cycles, plenty of [iPhone 14](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-14/) Pro owners will be looki ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-16-pro/)
2024-09-03T03:31:18Z	**iPhone SE 4 to Complete Apple's Switch to OLED Across iPhone Lineup**
Apple is expected to launch a fourth-generation iPhone SE early next year with an OLED display for the first time, marking the completion of Apple's adoption of OLED technology across all iPhone models.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/05/iPhone-SE-4-Thumb-1.jpg)

According to _[Nikkei Asia](https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Japan-no-longer-iPhone-display-supplier-as-Apple-ends-LCD-use)_, the m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/03/iphone-se-4-complete-apple-switch-oled/)
2024-09-03T11:05:08Z	**EU Consumer Group Summarizes How Apple Fails to Comply With DMA**
There are a number of ways that Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, ByteDance, and Microsoft are failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act, according to [an analysis published](https://www.beuc.eu/sites/default/files/publications/BEUC-X-2024-062_Summary-non-compliance-reports-gatekeepers.pdf) by the European Consumer Organization (BEUC). The BEUC advocates for consumer rights and provides guidance to European lawmakers.

![](https://i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/03/eu-apple-dma-non-compliance-report/)
2024-09-04T02:07:44Z	**New iPhone 16 Pro 2TB Storage Option: All the Rumors In Favor**
As Apple's iPhone 16 launch approaches, questions are swirling about a potential leap in storage capacity for the iPhone 16 Pro models. According to a [January report](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/19/iphone-16-pro-2tb-option-rumor/), the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will double their maximum storage to 2TB.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/01/iPhone-16-Pro-Right-Side-Feature.jpg)

This speculation stem ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/04/will-iphone-16-pro-max-get-a-2tb-storage-option/)
2024-09-04T09:23:24Z	**Beats Teases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Coming Next Year**
Beats today teased that new Powerbeats Pro 2 are coming next year, but it did not share a specific release date for the wireless headphones.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/Powerbeats-Pro-2-Teaser-Feature.jpg)

MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani can be seen wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2 [in a clip](https://x.com/beatsbydre/status/1831346598636626377) shared on social media platforms like Instagram and X. They look similar to the existin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/04/beats-teases-powerbeats-pro-2/)
2024-09-05T01:00:00Z	**Anker Launches Latest MagGo Charging Accessories With Qi2**
Popular accessory company [Anker](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=J2shFQg6J/U&mid=43469&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2F) is launching the latest updates to its MagGo lineup today, showing off a series of five products largely based around Qi2 wireless charging technology that supports magnetic connections and up to 15 watts of charging power, just like Apple's [MagSafe](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/magsafe/) standard.

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/05/anker-maggo-qi2-charging-accessories/)
2024-09-05T09:00:00Z	**Nanoleaf Launches 'Blocks' Mix and Match System, Smart Switch and Permanent Outdoor Lights**
Nanoleaf today introduced [several new lighting products](https://nanoleaf.me), accessories, and software updates, showing off the devices at its annual Nanoleaf Live event. There are new light panels, permanent outdoor lights, and a smart switch, along with software features for the desktop app.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/nanoleaf-blocks.jpg)

Building on its popular li ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/05/nanoleaf-blocks-outdoor-lights-smart-switch/)
2024-09-05T16:49:24Z	**Ugreen Launches Qi2 iPhone Chargers With Emoji Faces**
Ugreen [today announced](https://www.ugreen.com/pages/ugreen-uno-release) the launch of several new Apple-specific charging products that have a robot-style design with emoji faces. The Uno series includes a Qi2 charger, a wireless power bank, and a 100W USB-C charger.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/ugreen-uno-series.jpg)

According to Ugreen, the chargers were created with "Fast and Fun Charging" for Apple users in mind. Each o ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/05/ugreen-iphone-uno-chargers/)
2024-09-06T02:16:35Z	**TrendForce: Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature 256GB Base Storage**
Apple is expected to offer both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a minimum of 256GB storage, doing away with the 128GB starting option on its smaller Pro model for the first time, according to a new TrendForce report.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/01/iPhone-16-Pro-Right-Side-Feature.jpg)

Currently, Apple's 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and comes with the minimum 128GB of storag ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/06/both-iphone-16-pro-models-256gb-base-storage/)
2024-09-06T10:39:36Z	**Best Apple Deals of the Week: 9th and 10th Gen iPads Get Lowest Prices Ever, Plus First Deals on Anker's New MagGo Accessories**
This week's best Apple deals focused on iPad models, including the 9th generation and 10th generation tablets, which both hit record low prices in the last few days. You'll also find steep discounts on Anker's latest MagSafe-compatible accessories, Sonos headphones and speakers, and Bluetooth trackers in the deals below.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/202 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/06/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-9-6-24/)
2024-09-07T04:00:00Z	**How to Watch iPhone 16 Apple Event on September 9: 'It's Glowtime'**
Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on [Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/26/apple-september-9-iphone-event/). The company is expected to announce its new iPhone 16 lineup alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially [other products during the event](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/30/apple-september-2024-event-new-products-expected/), dubb ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/watch-glowtime-iphone-16-apple-event/)
2024-09-08T02:14:55Z	**macOS Sequoia Release Likely to Be the Earliest in Years**
[macOS Sequoia](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-sequoia/) will be one of the earliest new macOS launches in over a decade, likely releasing within as little as just a week.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/sequoia.jpg)

Internal Apple documentation obtained by _MacRumors_ suggests that macOS 15.0 Sequoia will be officially released to the public by mid-September. The release dates of major macOS updates in ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/08/macos-sequoia-earliest-release-in-years/)
2024-09-08T10:43:51Z	**Get Up to $500 Off M3 MacBook Pro at Best Buy and Amazon This Weekend**
We're tracking a collection of big discounts on the M3 MacBook Pro this weekend at Best Buy and Amazon, including the match of an all-time low price on the entry-level M3 512GB 14-inch MacBook Pro at [**$1,299.00**](https://howl.me/cmRrRHevBas), down from $1,599.00.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/02/macbook-pro-blue.jpg)_Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy and Amazon. When you click a link and make  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/08/500-off-m3-macbook-pro-2/)
2024-09-08T18:40:49Z	**Gurman: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Tomorrow, Ultra 2 in Black Likely**
_Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman today [said](https://x.com/markgurman/status/1832955583177388435) that he does not expect Apple to announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its event tomorrow. Instead, he believes that Apple will introduce a black color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/09/Apple-Watch-Ultra-2-hero-feature-gray.jpg)

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to ind ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/08/gurman-no-apple-watch-ultra-3-tomorrow/)
2024-09-09T04:09:05Z	**Apple Store Down Ahead of 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 Apple Event**
Apple's online storefront has gone down ahead of its "It's Glowtime" event taking place later today, where a handful of new products are expected to be announced.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/WWDC-2024-Apple-Store-Down.jpg)

**More to follow...**

This article, " [Apple Store Down Ahead of 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 Apple Event](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/09/apple-store-down-a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/09/apple-store-down-ahead-of-its-glowtime-iphone-16-apple-event/)
2024-09-09T11:13:57Z	**Apple Announces iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max**
Apple today announced the [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max—its latest flagship smartphones—featuring larger displays, an all-new Camera Control button, and the A18 Pro chip.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/16-pro.jpg)

The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ has a 6.3-inch display, while the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max features a 6.9-inch display – the biggest [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guid ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/09/apple-announces-iphone-16-pro/)
2024-09-10T06:08:01Z	**Apple Loses Major Tax Dispute in Europe, Must Pay Ireland €13 Billion**
The European Union's Court of Justice today [said](https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2024-09/cp240133en.pdf) it has confirmed the European Commission's [2016 decision](https://www.macrumors.com/2016/08/30/apple-repay-14-5-billion-back-taxes-ec-rules/) that Ireland had given illegal tax benefits worth €13 billion to Apple from 1991 to 2014. This is a final ruling, so Ireland is now required to recove ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/10/apple-must-pay-ireland-13-billion-euros/)
2024-09-10T13:10:25Z	**Apple Watch Series 10 Reduces Wind Noise During Phone Calls**
The new [Apple Watch Series 10](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/09/apple-announces-apple-watch-series-10/) launching next week includes a voice isolation feature that will make you sound better during phone calls.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/Apple-Watch-Series-10-Jet-Black.jpg)

Apple says the Series 10's Neural Engine is able to suppress background noise during phone calls or FaceTime audio ca ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/10/apple-watch-series-10-reduces-wind-noise-on-calls/)
2024-09-11T07:16:44Z	**Apple Shares Full List of Over 250 New Features and Changes Coming With iOS 18 Next Week**
Following its iPhone 16 event on Monday, Apple shared a PDF on its website with a [list of all new features](https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18/pdf/iOS_18_All_New_Features_Sept_2024.pdf) and changes coming with iOS 18.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/Generic-iOS-18-Feature-Real-Mock.jpg)

The list includes many features that were already announced, including Apple Intelligence, new ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/11/apple-shares-full-list-of-ios-18-features/)
2024-09-11T14:49:15Z	**AirPods 4 Have Hidden Capacitive Button for Pairing**
With the fourth-generation AirPods, Apple has eliminated the Setup Button located on the back of the Charging Case in other AirPods models. Rather than using a physical button, Apple has instead opted for a hidden capacitive button.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2018/02/airpods-4-blue.jpg)

The hidden button for pairing and resetting the [AirPods 4](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/airpods-4/) is located at the front of the Charging Case, a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/11/airpods-4-hidden-button/)
2024-09-11T14:47:59Z	**Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 203 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements**
Apple today [released a new update](https://developer.apple.com/safari/download/) for [Safari Technology Preview](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/safari-technology-preview/), the experimental browser that was [first introduced](http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/30/apple-safari-technology-preview-browser/) in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/11/apple-releases-safari-technology-preview-203/)
2024-09-12T03:20:11Z	**All iPhone 16 Models Support Up to 45W Fast Charging via USB-C**
All iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired fast charging via the USB-C port, up from 29W on the iPhone 15, according to a new certification shared by leaker [ShrimpApplePro](https://x.com/VNchocoTaco/status/1834056001873699062).

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/09/iPhone-15-USB-C-Port-Event-Still.jpg)

Details submitted to the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and [posted to Weibo](https://weib ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/12/all-iphone-16-models-45w-fast-charging-wired/)
2024-09-12T10:38:41Z	**Amazon Takes Up to $119 Off iPad Mini and 10th Gen iPad With All-Time Low Prices**
Amazon today has a few all-time low prices on the 10th generation iPad and 6th generation iPad mini. Both of these discounts represent all-time low prices on each tablet, and prices start at [**$299.00**](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLT98Q7%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1) for the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00.

## iPad

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2024-09-13T01:56:55Z	**Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone 16 Pre-Orders**
Apple's online store is down ahead of [iPhone 16](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16/) and [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) pre-orders, which are expected to be available at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in the United States.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/apple-store-down-glowtime.jpg)

"We love that early energy," reads the [Apple Store](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-store/)'s me ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/13/apple-store-down-iphone-16-pre-orders/)
2024-09-13T09:47:31Z	**MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 16 Pro From iMazing**
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with [iMazing](https://imazing.com/) to offer _MacRumors_ readers a chance to win one of Apple's new [iPhone 16 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/) models. For those unfamiliar with iMazing, [it is Mac and PC software](https://imazing.com/) that gives you a quick, simple way to manage everything on your [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone/). You can transfer data,  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/13/macrumors-giveaway-imazing-iphone-16-pro/)
2024-09-14T06:00:00Z	**Top Stories: Apple Event Recap With iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and More**
One of the busiest weeks of the year for Apple news has drawn to a close following Monday's event that saw the unveiling of new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models and Friday's start of iPhone pre-orders in dozens of countries around the world.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/09/top-stories-14sep2024.jpg)

Read on below for the biggest announcements of this week as we take a brief ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/14/top-stories-iphone-16-event/)
2024-09-15T05:29:59Z	**M4 Macs, New iPad Mini, and iPad 11 Expected at Upcoming Apple Event**
Apple will likely hold another event in October this year to announce new Macs and iPads. If so, it would be the fourth time in the last five years that Apple has held an event in October. Last year, Apple held a virtual event on Monday, October 30 to announce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips.

![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/12/apple-silicon-mac-lineup-wwdc-2022-feature-purpl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/15/m4-macs-and-new-ipads-at-next-apple-event/)
2024-09-15T15:58:07Z	**iPhone 16 Pro Demand Has Been Lower Than Expected, Analyst Says**
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today [said](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/iphone-16-first-weekend-pre-order-analysis-estimated-total-sales-of-about-37-million-units-pro-0a04869b147c) demand for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max has been "lower than expected" since the devices [became available to pre-order](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/13/iphone-16-preorders-now-available/) in the U.S. and dozens of other countries on Friday. Kuo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/15/iphone-16-pro-demand-estimate/)