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Trick or Treat? Apple’s First Earnings Call Since iPhone 16 Launch Scheduled for Halloween
Apple today announced that its next quarterly earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time/5 p.m. Eastern Time.
On the call, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the company’s earnings results for the fourth quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. It will likely be Maestri’s final earnings call at … ⌘ Read more
Apple Offers Limited-Edition Beats Solo Buds With iPhone 15 or 15 Plus Purchase in India
In celebration of Diwali, Apple is offering free limited-edition Beats Solo Buds to customers who purchase a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus in India.
The special Beats Solo Buds and their carrying case come in an orange color that has never been available before, an … ⌘ Read more
New Oura Ring 4 Features Slimmer Sensors and Improved Accuracy
Oura today announced its latest smart ring, the all-titanium Oura Ring 4, featuring improved accuracy and a redesigned companion app.
The Oura Ring 4 introduces “Smart Sensing” technology, which the company claims enhances data accuracy by adapting … ⌘ Read more
Apple Podcasts App Rolling Out Transcriptions in These 8 Additional Languages Starting Today
Apple has announced that transcriptions in the Apple Podcasts app will be available in eight additional languages starting today, according to Dutch website iCulture.nl. The transcripts were previously only available for podcasts spoken in English, French, German, and Spanish since the feature [launched as part of iOS 17.4](https://www.mac … ⌘ Read more
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp has announced it is rolling out new filters and backgrounds for users to personalize their video calls. The popular chat platform said the new effects are designed to make video conversations “more engaging” and give them a “more personal touch.”
 dropped from 4.4% to 4.25%, in line with the US Federal Reserve approving an aggressive rate c … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases Second iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Public Betas With Apple Intelligence
Apple today released the second public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its October launch. The second beta comes a day after Apple provided the software to developers.
Public beta t … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18: Capture iPhone Audio Playback When Shooting Video
In iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows you to continue playing audio from your iPhone’s speakers while recording video in the Camera app. Whether you’re creating a music video or simply want background music for your recordings, this new option offers you greater creative control over your iPhone videos.
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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.
The hidden button for pairing and resetting the AirPods 4 is located at the front of the Charging Case, a … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 203 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that … ⌘ Read more
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 and changes coming with iOS 18.
The list includes many features that were already announced, including Apple Intelligence, new … ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 Reduces Wind Noise During Phone Calls
The new Apple Watch Series 10 launching next week includes a voice isolation feature that will make you sound better during phone calls.
Apple says the Series 10’s Neural Engine is able to suppress background noise during phone calls or FaceTime audio ca … ⌘ Read more
Apple Loses Major Tax Dispute in Europe, Must Pay Ireland €13 Billion
The European Union’s Court of Justice today said it has confirmed the European Commission’s 2016 decision 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
Apple Announces iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple today announced the 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.
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
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.
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
Gurman: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Tomorrow, Ultra 2 in Black Likely
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today said 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.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to ind … ⌘ Read more
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, down from $1,599.00.
macOS Sequoia Release Likely to Be the Earliest in Years
macOS Sequoia will be one of the earliest new macOS launches in over a decade, likely releasing within as little as just a week.
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
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. The company is expected to announce its new iPhone 16 lineup alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially other products during the event, dubb … ⌘ Read more
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.
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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.
According to Nikkei Asia, the m … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: 60 Upgrades to Expect
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to succeed 2023’s iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 30 new features and improvements to Apple’s high-end smartphones. With many users adopting two-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 14 Pro owners will be looki … ⌘ Read more
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, but there are a handful of rumored upcoming devices that we don’t expect to make an appearance this month. … ⌘ Read more
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.
 today announced it had closed an investigation into Apple’s App Store policies, as it expects to consider the concerns under a new digital markets competition re … ⌘ Read more
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).
Spence said that he was “hopeful” the old app would be able to be re-relea … ⌘ Read more
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 reports.
In last week’s [“Power On” newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 16 Pro Models to Be Assembled in India for the First Time
Apple is making the 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.
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. The new version has a build number of 21G101, up from 21G93.
iOS 17.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by goi … ⌘ Read more
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.”
Concept render of new iPhone 16 Pro color.
Bu referenced the name on Sunday in a post on X (Twitter) … ⌘ Read more
Get Up to $600 Off Apple’s M2 iPad Pro With New Record Low Prices
Best Buy 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.
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
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, 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
All Four New iPhone 16 Pro Colors Revealed in New Image
Leaker Sonny Dickson is back today with a new dummy unit image showing all four iPhone 16 Pro color variants, including the rose gold or “bronze” unit that replaces Blue Titanium in the existing iPhone 15 Pro models.
![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/08/sonny-iphone … ⌘ Read more
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 that are available or coming soon. For creators, Threads is launching analytics for performance measurement.
Users can see view numbers, replies, reposts, an … ⌘ Read more
How to Get macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta With Apple Intelligence
Apple has made available the second developer beta 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.
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, 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
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.
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
Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 11 Public Beta With Vitals App and More
Apple today released the fourth beta of 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://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/watchos-11-vi … ⌘ Read more
Opera One Browser Launches on iOS With Aria AI Integration, Voice Input, Image Generation, and More
Opera has released its artificial intelligence-powered Opera One browser for iOS, following several weeks in beta testing.
The iPhone app mimics the minimalist aesthetic of the [company’s desktop browser](https://www.m … ⌘ Read more
Everything New in iOS 18.1 Beta 2 and iOS 18 Beta 6
Apple is beta testing 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 15.1 today alongside the sixth betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.
![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/06/iOS-18-on-iPhone-Featu … ⌘ Read more
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 due to the substantial investments it made in preparation of the project, The Elec reports.
![](https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/08/Apple-Watch-Ultr … ⌘ Read more