In the iOS 26.4 update that's coming this spring, Apple will introduce a new version of Siri that's going to overhaul how we interact with the personal assistant and what it's able to do. The iOS 26.4 version of Siri won't work like ChatGPT or Claude, but it will rely on large language models (LLM…
Apple plans to allow third-party voice-controlled AI apps in CarPlay, Bloomberg reports. Siri is the default voice assistant for things like controlling music and looking up directions, but future AI apps in CarPlay could handle the complicated, open-ended requests Siri can't answer. The expanded su…
It's been four months since the iPhone Air came out, and it hasn't exactly been a resounding success. Sales are reportedly so low that Apple is delaying the next-generation model. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera shares what it's been like using Apple's thinnest and lightest iPhone on a daily basi…
CarPlay could soon support more than just Siri, as Apple explores wider access for third-party voice tools. Apple may open CarPlay to third-party AI assistants It looks as though Apple is gearing up to allow third-party chatbots on CarPlay. This would allow users to query voice-enabled chatbots dire…
Macworld A new report from Bloomberg says that the long-in-development subscription health service is on the rocks. The centerpiece of the service, which some have been calling “Health+” was to be an AI wellness and fitness coach, code-named Mulberry. As part of an executive shake-up, with Eddy Cue…
Apple is planning to bring new AI features to CarPlay, reports Bloomberg. Apple will allow third-party chatbot apps to integrate with CarPlay, so AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible in the car for the first time. CarPlay already supports third-party apps, but the type…
While AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini feature conversational voice mode, the apps don’t exactly work well with Apple CarPlay. That will soon change, it appears, with an upcoming iOS software update. more…
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 17 and one of Astropad's anti-reflective Fresh Coat screen protectors to go along with it. Fresh Coat is a new kind of screen protector that Astropad designed with an optical-grade anti-refle…
With the release of the AirTag 2, Amazon is clearing out last-gen AirTags with discounts of up to 41% off. Get an AirTag for just $17 during today's sale - Image credit: Apple AirTag deals have dropped prices to as low as $17 heading into the weekend, as retailers clear out last-gen inventory to mak…
This week we began tracking big savings thanks to Valentine's Day and Super Bowl sales, which include discounts on everything from iPhone 17 cases to monitors and TVs. You'll also find deals below on Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods 4, with the best prices of the year so far on each. Note: MacRumor…
Super Bowl LX is this Sunday, February 8, and there is a way for U.S. viewers to watch for free. Our instructions below are focused on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, but this method will of course work across a variety of devices. 2026's Super Bowl has the New England Patriots facing the Seatt…
The removal of an ICE-monitoring app almost a year ago has triggered new questions about whether the US Department of Justice crossed a constitutional line in its dealings with Apple and Google. How ICEBlock appeared in the App Store before being pulled On Friday, House Judiciary Committee ranking m…
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday announced that NASA astronauts will soon be permitted to fly with "the latest smartphones," beginning with the SpaceX Crew-12 and Artemis II missions over the next few months. In an email, an Apple spokesperson said this will mark the first time the iPh…
Aiming to encourage app development and celebrate the most creative participants, Apple's Swift Student Challenge is back and the winners will get to visit Apple Park. Apple's 2026 Swift Student Challenge is open for applications — image credit: Apple As it has done now every year since 2020, Apple…
We discuss all of the new Macs Apple is expected to release this year, starting with the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following the release of the M5 MacBook Pro last year, Apple is expe…
Apple today announced that submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge are now open through Saturday, February 28. The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to showcase their coding capabilities by using the Swift Playground or Xcode a…
A new iPhone 18 Pro Max leak claims that will see the smallest year-over-year battery capacity increase in years, although the final use figures depends more on the power efficiency of the A20 processor. The iPhone 18 Pro Max should see an improvement in battery life Recent rumors have claimed that…
In an all-hands meeting with employees on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook briefly touched on the topic of retirement, but he remained coy about his plans. "I spend a lot of time thinking about who's in the room five years from now, 10 years from now," said Cook, who was taking questions, according to B…
Whether you're handing off an AirTag or trying to resolve pairing issues, knowing how to properly reset Apple's item tracker ensures you can set it up on a new iPhone easily. How to factory reset a second generation AirTag Every AirTag can be associated with only a single Apple Account. If you want…
Apple's first-generation AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.00 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around February 11, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partn…
iPhone 17 Pro Max’s best-ever battery has been a hit with users, and we’ve heard before that iPhone 18 Pro Max will boast an even bigger battery. Now, thanks to a new leak, we know how much bigger. more…
How the Apple Vision Pro has and has not moved forward in two years, plus what's going on with Gemini and Siri, and what comes after the iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast. Apple Vision Pro seemed like the future, but for the present, it's past its launch halo. And instead eyes are turning to…
Apple is no longer launching an AI service that can “replicate” a doctor and act as a personal health coach, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has reportedly scaled back the unannounced initiative in recent weeks, following a recent organization reshuffling wherein services chief Edd…
The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery for continued best-in-class battery life, according to a known Weibo leaker. Citing supply chain information, the Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" said that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh. Combi…
The Apple Intelligence-powered Health+ service is reportedly being scaled back now that Eddy Cue is in charge, and will focus on getting features to users sooner with smaller releases. Apple Health to get multiple smaller feature updates soon Apple has never announced Health+ or plans for the initia…
Users shouldn't be afraid of exploring music or letting their kids choose a song, but since Apple Music lacks manual algorithm controls, one wrong song can upend your recommendations for weeks. Apple Music is great except when you accidentally poison your algorithm Apple Music is debatably the best…
After a few years of rumors about the feature, Apple added live translated captions to FaceTime in iOS 26, allowing one-on-one calls to display real-time subtitles spanning languages. Here's where to find live translation in FaceTime, and how it came to be. FaceTime Live translation in FaceTime is a…
Apple may announce the iPhone 17e in less than two weeks from now, on February 19, via a quiet press release. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Steep discounts on Apple's MacBook Air have driven prices down to as low as $389.99 heading into the weekend. Grab a MacBook Air from just $389. Walmart seller VIPOutlet has blowout inventory of Apple's M1 MacBook Air 13-inch for $389 while supplies last. This seller has a 4-star rating with 23,495…
Bloomberg reports that Apple has recently scaled back its plans for the Project Mulberry initiative following a leadership shakeup at the company’s health organization. Here are the details. more…
Those who have not upgraded to watchOS 26 can now install watchOS 11, which fixes an issue that prevented calls to emergency services in Australia. watchOS 11.6.2 is now available for download. Following the debut of the iOS 26.3 release candidate and minor updates for older operating systems, a new…
Apple is set to mark its fiftieth anniversary in April 2026, and the iPhone maker's CEO promised employees that a celebration would take place. Apple CEO Tim Cook gets reflective as he approaches retirement. Image source: Apple On Thursday, during a meeting where he promised to lobby lawmakers on im…
iOS 27 will no longer include a long-rumored feature known as Apple Health+ inside Apple, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple Health+ was supposed to be a virtual health coach that could give users AI-powered health recommendations in the Apple Health app, based on their personal health data…
It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature — Apple Music does too, and it's year round! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today. Apple Music Replay 2026 Spotify has a unique feature called Spotify Wrapped that shows off your top artists, songs, and genres of the year…
Tim Cook signals that a wave of new AI-powered products is coming from Apple. Here's what we already know about some of them. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple today released watchOS 11.6.2 for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. "This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users," says Apple. watchOS 11.6.2 will only appear on Apple Watch models that have not alread…
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: new iPhone Fold specs, rumored Mac launches, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
The European Commission today said it found that Apple Maps and Apple Ads should not be designated as "gateways" under the EU's Digital Markets Act. In a press release, the European Commission said that Apple Maps and Apple Ads are not big enough individually to qualify as "important gateways betwee…
Apple turns 50 this year, and its CEO Tim Cook has promised to celebrate the milestone. The big day falls on April 1, 2026. "I've been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment," Cook told employees today, according to Bloomberg's Mark…
New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally. The iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its predecessor A report from MacOtakara published on February 6 says Apple plans to keep the current designs f…
After scathing research funded by Meta correctly noted that Instagram was inducing body issues in girls, Mark Zuckerberg emailed a baffling, logically fallacious complaint to his staff that Apple was facing less criticism over similar issues. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg I don't know how it's not mo…
Apple employees complained after Tim Cook attended a screening of Melania Trump's biography on the night of Alex Pretti's shooting, so the Apple CEO has vowed to talk to lawmakers about immigration issues. Tim Cook vows to lobby lawmakers on immigration In late January, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a…
Google is moving to take its Android-to-iPhone file sharing beyond Pixel, signaling a broader push to make Android and Apple devices work together. An iPhone and an Android device In late 2025, Google released a new Android update that allowed Pixel 10 users to send files to iPhone through Quick Sha…
In an all-hands meeting with employees today, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised to lobby the U.S. government on immigration, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Cook said he is "deeply distraught" with the U.S. government's current approach to immigration, and he promised to make his voice heard on the…
Apple intends to use everything it has including its hardware, stores, services, and apps to add value to its Apple TV F1 streaming service — and don't rule out an F1 movie sequel, either. Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: Apple Apple will pick up the streaming rights f…
Japanese blog Mac Otakara today shared some alleged details about the iPhone 17e and iPad 12, which are both expected to be released within the next few months. In February 2025, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and released a new entry-level iPhone 16e. The device features a 6.1-inch OLED display,…
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Apple will be using Google technologies to level up Apple Foundation Models, but the details of exactly how are still vague. While speculation is still wild, a true answer is emerging from the noise. Apple Intelligence will get a boost after training with Google Gemini There is one concrete fact tha…
Apple's iPad shipments climbed sharply in 2025, driven more by a market correction and vendor behavior than by product innovation. iPad shipments surged in 2025 In 2025, global tablet shipments went up by 9.8% compared to the previous year, hitting around 162 million units. It was the best annual pe…
B&H's Flash Deal Zone offers a $370 price drop on Samsung's M8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor, which pairs well with Macs. Grab Samsung's M8 for $329 today only. You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $329.99 at B&H Photo today only during the retailer's Deal Zone savings event. Buy Samsung M8 f…
With gaming becoming an ever-smaller part of NVIDIA's lucrative business, the company reportedly won't bother releasing new graphics cards this year. The Information reported on Thursday that NVIDIA has pushed back its plan to release an update to the RTX 50 line in 2026. This would be the first tim…
Apple expanded its lead in the global tablet market in late 2025 as overall shipments rebounded, according to new research from Omdia. Global tablet shipments reportedly reached 162 million units in 2025, representing 9.8% year-over-year growth. The research firm said the strongest momentum occurred…
"Shot on iPhone" is about to get a lot cooler, as NASA is now allowing astronauts to carry their own smartphones aboard two upcoming spaceflights. NASA is allowing its astronauts to take iPhone to space It looks like NASA is getting ready to ease up on some of its longstanding rules surrounding what…
We were so busy covering Apple's earnings call last Thursday that iFixit's AirTag 2 teardown video that afternoon went under our radar until now. For those who have yet to watch the video, iFixit opens up the AirTag 2 and reveals what is new inside, including a redesigned speaker that is up to 50% l…
With the main parts of my game "Character Limit" in place, efforts turn to planning the last bits of development and testing, with administration becoming a more important element as release approaches. A build of my game 'Character Limit' running on an iPhone I think it's fair to say that the vast…
The iOS 26.3 RC debuted yesterday, which means the first iOS 26.4 beta will be dropping soon too. Here is every rumored new feature that iOS 26.4 is expected to bring. more…
Very late in the engineering process, Apple is reportedly considering using a premium display film for its first foldable iPhone, making it more scratch- and damage-resistant than phones from Samsung and others. Plans are afoot for a premium display film for the first foldable iPhone - Image Credit:…
Civilization VII arriving on Apple Arcade shows how far Apple's gaming ambitions have come, and how poorly the service fits games designed to evolve over years rather than ship once and stand still. "Civilization VII Arcade Edition" on Apple Arcade Civilization has always been about long, immersive…
The European Union has decided not to add Apple Maps or Apple Ads to list of online services sufficiently large enough to come under the purview of the Digital Markets Act. EU probe concludes that Apple Maps does not qualify to come under the Digital Markets Act When the EU first announced a list of…
While the rumor mill has missed most of its guesses about the MacBook Pro release so far, it apparently feels confident about predictions for a low-cost MacBook coming in the spring. Apple could be looking to bring out a successor to its lower cost MacBook As we approach the expected spring 2026 rel…