Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These remain the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we…
Here's every Mac, iPad and other Apple device we're still expecting before the end of 2026, plus the ones that won't be out before 2027. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple is working on a sweeping retail overhaul that would bring back dedicated Genius Bars to its stores, carve out new spaces for order pickup and Today at Apple classes, and do away with oversized video walls, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In this week's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said…
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, though, your wait time will likely be longer at this point. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders bega…
iPhone Duo Face ID isn’t happening anytime soon, but a new report says Apple Intelligence could be the trick that finally makes it possible. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Substantial code references found in the latest iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate betas reveal that Siri AI is already set up to let users replace it with alternatives. In future, Siri AI's interface could be used to work with Claude, or the whole thing could seemingly be replaced by ChatGPT, if a user w…
It looks like the iPhone Duo's vertical Dock can currently only house four apps maximum. In his hands-on with the device, Marques Brownlee attempted to add a fifth app to the Dock, but was unable to do so. Apple does not mention the four-app limit in its tech documentation, but those hoping to add a…
Code sleuth "pdfu" has uncovered iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate private frameworks that show Apple has designed its new Siri architecture to work with third-party AI models at what appears to be a surprisingly deep level. One mechanism called Model Delegation allows Claude to appear as a Siri extensio…
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring a new Main camera with a variable aperture, new Pro camera controls, the A20 Pro chip, and more. With the foldable iPhone Duo now sitting above them in the lineup, the two Pro models are no longer the most expensive iPhones…
Apple usually does a careful job of separating its products so that they each have distinct use cases, but Craig Federighi has now acknowledged that the iPhone Duo does overlap with the iPad mini. Apple's Craig Federighi - image credit: Marques Brownlee. Apple's iPhone Duo, and especially its price…
Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro, and Google's Pixel 11 Pro was waiting for it. Here's how the specs of the two flagships compare. iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs Google Pixel 11 Pro [right] The timing is hard to ignore. Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro about a month ahead of Apple's fall event, positio…
Visual Intelligence is being promoted more thanks to iOS 27's changes, but it's also available for Mac users in macOS 27 Golden Gate. Here's what it is, and how it varies between the platforms. In the 27-generation of Apple's ecosystem, Visual Intelligence is everywhere. Apple's WWDC keynote in June…
Apple will prioritize adding Face ID and a telephoto lens to future iPhone Duo models, argues Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device debuted with Touch ID and dual rear cameras, likely owing to physical constraints. Power On newsletter, Gurman says his guess is that Apple will use a combination of comp…
Apple's new iPhone Duo has a special option in its display settings that adds a narrow black border to the left side of the front screen. Blogger Nicolas Lellouche discovered the setting in the Display & Brightness menu during his hands-on time with the device shortly after Apple's iPhone event stre…
During its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo event last week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released widely on Monday, September 14. iOS 27 should be available around 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time today via the Settings app, under General → Software Update. Below, we have highlighted e…
The first iPod touch went on general sale on September 14, 2007, nine days after Steve Jobs unveiled it at Apple's "The Beat Goes On" media event. The device brought the iPhone's multi-touch interface, Wi-Fi, and Safari browser to the iPod lineup for the first time, but it lacked cellular phone func…
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested Apple will release an "iPhone Duo Max" in the coming years, highlighting why Apple chose the "Duo" moniker over other names. In the months leading up to Apple's iPhone Duo unveiling, Gurman reported that employees within Apple had begun referring to the device a…
Amazon's best MacBook Air deals deliver prices as low as $1,199 for M5 models, with discounts of up to $150 off. Save up to $150 on M5 MacBook Air models today - Image credit: Apple A 30-day low price is in effect on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air in your choice of Silver or Midnight, bringing the c…
Earlier this month, references to two unreleased Apple game controllers were allegedly spotted in macOS 26.7 beta code, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared more details. Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the controllers have been in development for more than a year, are for the iPhone, a…
In this week's Sunday Reboot, the Apple Event rolled on as expected, but while it was his first big show as CEO, John Ternus had a muted introduction. Apple CEO John Ternus at Apple Park for the September iPhoen 18 Pro event - Image Credit: Apple Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the…
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is developing two game controllers for the iPhone and will likely sell them under the Beats brand. Rumors that Apple might enter the game controller business have circulated for some time. But last week, MacRumors reported finding two references in macOS 26.7's cod…
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said there are two gaming controllers in the works.
Deals on Microsoft Windows and Office for Mac licenses are heavily discounted this weekend, with prices dipping to as low as $9.97. Save up to 94 percent on Windows 11 and Office Home 2024 - Image credit: Microsoft StackSocial is hosting deals on Microsoft Windows and Office licenses, with Windows 1…
Apple's changes to the Keychain in macOS Tahoe made it more secure. However, by binding it to device-specific Secure Enclave keys, users now can't manually copy the login Keychain and use it on another Mac. Password versioning in Apple Passwords Attacks on Mac users are getting more sophisticated ov…
Apple's slow-walk of store refurbishment to the new "standard" is getting a boost, with Genius Bar, pickup table, and Avenue updates on the way to more stores, faster. Tysons Corner Apple Store in 2023. Note the massive video wall. Apple retail sales efforts focus on Apple Stores as more than just a…
A new report obviously predicts that Apple wants to replace the iPhone Duo's existing Touch ID with Face ID as soon as possible, and suggests that Apple Intelligence might help. Face ID invisibly scans the user's face to confirm their identity before unlocking - image credit: Apple. Touch ID is easi…
Apple reportedly held back on releasing new Apple TV hardware until its Apple Intelligence upgrades were ready, so expect the upgraded set-top box at any time. Apple TV could get an upgrade soon The slow rollout of Apple Intelligence in 2024 followed by a delay and rethink has caused several pieces…
Apple just announced the new AirPods 5, and Amazon has them up for pre-order right now starting at $129.00. If you are looking for deals on other models, Amazon also has great prices on AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, and AirPods 4 at $30 off. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate par…
Apple is about to release iOS 27, which will finally deliver more advanced Siri AI capabilities as well as a variety of other refinements, improvements, and new features to iPhones. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and Apple announced at Wednesday's iPhone event that it will be rele…
As noted by Nicolas Lellouche, who writes for the French tech website Numerama, Apple has updated its tech specs pages for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to clarify which models are equipped with its new C2 cellular modem and where. Apple now says the iPhone 18 Pro has a C2 modem worldwide,…
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived with a new chip and camera refinements over the iPhone 17 Pro. Here's how Apple's latest Pro compares against last year's model, now with benchmarks. iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs iPhone 17 Pro [right] Right on schedule, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro at its fall event as t…
Apple's most advanced traditional iPhone meets its first foldable. Here's how the iPhone 18 Pro, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro Max, compare to the iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs iPhone Duo [right] The September Apple Event frequently involves the launch of multiple models of iPhone. Over the yea…
Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone Duo is here, but that wasn't all we saw at this week's event, as Apple also took the wraps off of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and the AirPods 5. We'll have to wait a little over a month to get our hands on the foldable iP…
The average timetable between pro iPhone upgrades is three years. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro has arrived, with iPhone 15 Pro owners taking a close look. Here's how the two compare, both in feature changes and in benchmarks. iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs iPhone 15 Pro [right] Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro at…
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began today in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order on Apple's online store, you might face a longer wait now, depending on your desired configuration. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began on…
Whether it's because of the economy, better supply than normal, the looming iPhone Duo, or Apple's unusual opening of pre-orders on a Saturday, very few iPhone 18 Pro models are showing any shipping delays as of an hour after preorder start. Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro Max (left) and iPhone 18 Pro. Fo…
Wireless carriers are competing for your business with incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits when you preorder the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. Get preorder deals on the new iPhone 18 Pro - Image credit: Apple Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available for preorder n…
Apple's latest flagship iPhones are up for grabs, with launch-day delivery dates set to slip quickly as orders pile up. You can now preorder an iPhone 18 Pro or an iPhone 18 Pro Max The Apple Store is back online, with preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max now officially open. This t…
Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max through its online storefront and the Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, make sure to refresh until the store comes up. The app is often a quicker way to get a pre-order in. Pre-orders for the iPhone…
Apple today launched pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. If you're looking to place a pre-order on one of these models at a cellular carrier, we've rounded up all of the best deals and offers you can find from the major carriers in the United States. Note: MacRumors is an affilia…
Apple's online store has gone dark as the company prepares to open preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro preorders As anticipated, Apple has taken its online Apple Store offline to prepare for the launch ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This yea…
Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12. "We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. website. "Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT.…
While memory costs are expected to comfortably lead the iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials, the same may not be true for the iPhone Duo. Here are the details. more…
Roblox is pushing its games into standalone apps and web browsers even as 182 federal child sexual exploitation cases remain pending. Roblox The company announced September 11 that creators will be able to release standalone games for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles. Players will also be able to o…
Third-party cases for the iPhone 18 Pro are already hitting the market. Here are some of the cases we like the most to protect your expensive hardware. iPhone 18 Pro cases Apple will open preorders for the Pro model early on September 12, before it hits doorsteps on September 18. Every case in this…
Water damage is one of those problems where a single sensor can save you a major repair bill on your floors, cabinets, etc. Leak sensors have been among the best values in the smart home for years, and Shelly’s new Flood S Gen4 makes it even easier to get started. It’s under $30, Matter-certified, a…
Search providers might slip sponsored results into Apple’s camera search tool, as a new leak points to Visual Intelligence ads in iOS 27. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
After all the seemingly obvious reports that Tim Cook would not be in the new iPhone launch video, there he was. He was there for a purpose, and he was there because yet again, only Apple could do this. Tim Cook gets the Captain Kirk-like dramatic eye lighting for his cameo at the iPhone launch - im…
An iPhone Edge Light feature surfaced in iOS 27 code, hinting that the Mac’s ring light trick could land on the foldable iPhone Duo too. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple wasn't kidding when it claimed that the Apple Watch Series 12 has the best heart rate accuracy of all wearables, but the extensive study also shows just how close some key rivals are under certain test conditions. Apple Watch Series 12 features improved health features - image credit: Apple. O…
It's been a busy few days. In the fallout of the iPhone Duo reveal at the "Surprise and Shine" event, we have some thoughts. What are yours? Left to right: Actual iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo The 77 minute event was bookended by the latest iPhone models, a bunch of Apple Health u…
A credit freeze could make getting an iPhone 18 Pro on preorder day in a timely fashion much harder than it needs to be. Here's how to avoid a checkout headache. Unfreeze your credit before financing an iPhone 18 Pro Some payment options that Apple or carriers provide require a credit check before c…
Amazon has issued deeper price drops on a wide range of MacBook Pro models heading into the weekend, with a standout offer knocking $600 off an M5 Max 14-inch config. Save $600 on Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro this weekend - Image credit: Apple Today we're highlighting a fresh $600 price drop o…
If you want an iPhone 18 Pro and don't want to wait weeks after they ship, go online now to get your preorder ready. Here's how to do it and what you need to look out for. You can't buy it yet, but you can specify and configure the iPhone 18 Pro model you want - image credit: Apple. Pre-orders for n…
Apple has finally revealed the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture, more advanced Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods. Here's everything you need to know on the AppleInsider Podcast. All eyes are on the new iPhone Duo and all minds are on just which MagSafe accessories…
Multiple social media posts from the US President suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America," and congressional representatives have preemptively asked Apple and Google not to rename the state. Apple has no control over what countries choose to name a location The United States President has beg…
A leaker with a reasonable track record has sketchy details of what they claim Samsung's iPhone Duo display deal is with Apple. Samsung has the exclusive deal to provide screens for the iPhone Duo. It was already known that Samsung makes the displays for the iPhone Duo, and also that the screen comp…
In a new interview, Apple CEO John Ternus talks about the long road to the iPhone Duo, while Joz is delighted just how secret they kept the project. John Ternus (left) and Greg Joswiak - image credit: Tom's Guide/TechRadar It had been rumored for such a long time, and so many leaks got little detail…
There are two displays and multitasking options for iPhone Duo, but that doesn't mean you'll be able to play two videos at the same time. iPhone Duo has two displays If you've ever been scrolling a social media app while listening to music, you've likely had the frustrating experience of having the…
The upgraded Apple Health experience can pull from hundreds of data points, but if you don't have recent lab results to provide, a Quest panel can be ordered through the app without getting a doctor's order. Quest Diagnostics can get your labs into Apple Health for AI analysis Apple Health will soon…