tvOS 18.2 No Longer Expected to Include More Apple TV+ Screen Savers
The upcoming tvOS 18.2 update adds a rotation of Snoopy screen savers to 2021 and newer Apple TV models, but it seems that an additional “TV and Movies” category of screen savers has been canceled, or at least postponed. These screen savers were expected to be based on various … ⌘ Read more
Here is Apple’s Annual Holiday Season Ad
Apple today shared its annual holiday season ad. The video is titled “Heartstrings” and highlights the new hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2.
“For so many of us, sound and how we hear shape how we connect to the world around us,” said Apple, in the video description. “Yet, people with hearing loss wait an average of 10 years before getting their hearing tested and fitted for heari … ⌘ Read more
Black Friday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Amazon Black Friday deals continue with tons of fantastic deals on various Apple products, with particularly big discounts being offered on AirPods Pro, AirTags, select iPad models, Apple Watch, and the M3 MacBook Air lineup. If Apple gear has a place in your holiday shopping, don’t miss these discounts while they’re available! AirPods Pro at … [ … ⌘ Read more
iPhone Sales Stall Despite Global Smartphone Market Recovery
Apple experienced minimal iPhone growth in 2024 despite a significant rebound in the global smartphone market, according to new data published by IDC. Worldwide smartphone shipments increased 6.2% to reach 1.24 billion units, but iPhone shipments grew by just 0.4% during the same period.
The tep … ⌘ Read more
Apple Intelligence Faces Complex Approval Process in China
Apple is experiencing challenges as it attempts to launch Apple Intelligence in China, with regulators cautioning that foreign companies face a “difficult and long process” for approval unless they partner with local firms, according to a new Financial Times report.
A senior of … ⌘ Read more
Black Friday Accessory Deals: Save on Chargers, Keyboards, and More
We’re officially in Black Friday week, and deals have begun in full force on Amazon and other retailers online. If you’re looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we’re focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few … ⌘ Read more
Send and Receive RCS Messages on iPhone
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging standard Apple adopted in iOS 18 that is significantly enhancing 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.
Apple’s decision to embrace RCS came [last year](https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/16/apple-t … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: AirTag 2 Rumors, Black Friday Deals, and More
2024 may be winding down, but things are still busy in the Apple universe as the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear with massive deals while we’re also tracking a number of rumors about upcoming Apple products.
This week also saw several operating system updates from Apple to address some security issues, so read on below for all the details on these sto … ⌘ Read more
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in New Zealand
Apple this week expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to New Zealand, which means independent sellers, small businesses, and other merchants in the country can use an iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
With Tap to Pay on iPho … ⌘ Read more
Apple’s Browser Rules Stifle Innovation on iOS, Says UK Regulator
Apple’s restrictions on mobile browsers are limiting innovation and holding back new features that could benefit iPhone users, according to provisional findings published today by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
In its [report](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-publishes-provisional-findings-in-mobile-browsers-a … ⌘ Read more
Early Black Friday Deals: Up to 23% Off MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, AirPods, & More
Amazon has started their early Black Friday Deals on many Apple products, so if you’ve been planning on shopping this holiday season for some great deals on Apple gear, this is a great place to get started. M3 MacBook Air up to 23% Off Amazon is offering the M3 series of MacBook Air in both … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/21/early-black-friday-deals-up … ⌘ Read more
7 Helpful Uses of AirTags, from Pets to Packages
AirTags are popular personal trackers, allowing you to keep track of bags, pets, luggage, even pets and people. They’re a handy Apple product that is easy to setup and use, and you can grab a 4 pack for $80 on Amazon allowing you to deploy several AirTags for multiple different purposes. Just as easy to … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 208 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
iPhone Base Models Remain Best-Sellers Despite Pro Max Appeal
Apple’s base model iPhones have collectively accounted for 42% of its smartphone sales this year, but iPhone Pro Max devices stand as the best-selling individual model, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).
The report reveals an interesting sales distri … ⌘ Read more
Have an Old iPhone or iPad? iCloud Backups & Safari Bookmark Syncing Will Soon Not Work
Apple is dropping support for iCloud backups for iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or earlier. Additionally, Apple is also dropping support for Safari Bookmark Syncing for devices running iOS 10 or earlier, or macOS Sierra 10.12.5 and earlier. While this will not impact the vast majority of people, there are many older model iPhone, … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more
Beta 4 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The primary focus of these new betas appear to be introducing additional Apple Intelligence features, including things like ChatGPT integration to Siri, Genmoji for custom Emoji creation, … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 Hits New Low Price of $329.99 on Amazon
Black Friday deals continue to drop for the Apple Watch Series 10 on Amazon, with $69 off both 42mm GPS and 46mm GPS models. All of these deals have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes.
iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released
Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices. Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/ios-18-1-1-ipados-18-1- … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with Security Fixes Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Seqouia 15.1.1, a small software update focused on important security fixes for the Mac. No new features are included, but several actively exploited security issues are patched, making these important updates to install on your Apple devices. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.1.1 for iPad, visionOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/macos-sequoia-15-1-1- … ⌘ Read more
Make Sure to Update: iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities
The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 updates that Apple released today address JavaScriptCore and WebKit vulnerabilities that Apple says have been actively exploited on some devices.
With the J … ⌘ Read more
Notes Disappeared from iPhone or iPad? Here’s How to Fix Missing iCloud Notes
Data loss is one of the most terrifying experiences to encounter in our digital lives, and so it’s no surprise that iPhone and iPad users who encountered a recent issue with iCloud Notes disappearing from their devices caused significant distress. But Apple has now officially acknowledged the disappearing iCloud Notes problem, and has provided a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/18/fix-missing-icloud-note … ⌘ Read more
Apple Seeds Third Beta of visionOS 2.2 to Developers With Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming visionOS 2.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the second visionOS 2.2 beta.
visionOS 2.2 can be installed by going to the Software Update section of the Settings app … ⌘ Read more
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Always has been. Web spec is too hard to implement your own web browser from scratch (nothing can, even Google and Apple, they forked KHTML). So if we not count forks we have only three browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari
No, Apple CEO Tim Cook Didn’t Say He Prefers Logitech’s MX Master 3 Over the Magic Mouse
While the Logitech MX Master 3 is a terrific mouse for the Mac, reports claiming that Apple CEO Tim Cook prefers that mouse over the Magic Mouse are false.
The Wall Street Journal last month published an [interview with Cook](https://www.wsj.com/style/tim-cook-interview-apple-inte … ⌘ Read more
New AirTag Rumored to Launch in Mid-2025 With These Features
Apple released the AirTag in April 2021, so it is now three over and a half years old. While the AirTag has not received any hardware updates since then, a new version of the item tracking accessory is rumored to be in development.
Below, we recap rumors about a second-generation AirTag.
TimingApple is aiming to release a new AirTag in mid-2025, according to _Bloomber … ⌘ Read more
Apple Acknowledges iCloud Notes Disappearing and Explains How to Fix
Earlier this month, we reported about some iPhone users temporarily losing all of their notes in the Notes app after accepting Apple’s updated iCloud terms and conditions. Apple has now indirectly acknowledged this issue in a new support document that outlines steps to follow if your iCloud notes are not appe … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.1: How to Type to Siri
With the introduction of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, communicating with Siri has become more flexible since you can easily type your requests instead of speaking them. It’s a subtle but powerful change that’s perfect for those moments when you need to be quiet or discrete.
Enabling Type to Siri is straightforward. Head to Settings -> Apple Intelligence & Siri, tap Talk & Type to Siri, and make sure th … ⌘ Read more
How to Find a Lost Apple Pencil
The Apple Pencil is a great accessory for iPad users, but obviously you can’t use an Apple Pencil if it’s lost, and it’s not particularly useful if it’s missing. Fortunately there are a few tricks that you can employ to help you find a lost Apple Pencil, so you can be back to your writing, … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Adds iPhone XS Max and More to Vintage/Obsolete Product Lists
Apple today added a few older iPhone and Apple Watch models to the vintage and obsolete products list on its website.
Apple has now classified the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone XS Max as “vintage” worldwide. Apple considers a device to be “vintage” once five years have passed since the compa … ⌘ Read more
Apple Vision Pro Launches in Two More Countries
Apple Vision Pro launched in stores and began arriving to customers today in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, customers can now schedule a free 30-minute appointment to demo the headset at Apple Store locations in both countries.
Amazon is selling the M2 MacBook Air 13″ model with 16GB RAM for just $749.99, taking $250 off the $999 retail price from Apple. Like many great Amazon deals, they tend to shift quickly, so if you’ve been thinking of getting a 16GB model MacBook Air now might be the time. To get the deal … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Likely to Announce Final Cut Pro Update This Week With These New Features
In its announcement video for the new Mac mini last month, Apple teased an “upcoming” version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac. Apple will likely announce the update during the annual Final Cut Pro Creative Summit, which begins this Wednesday. The conference is held in association with Apple, and attendee … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: M4 Mac Launch, iOS 18.2 Changes, and More
There’s been a lot to catch up since last week’s introduction of the M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models, and we’ve learned more about the new machines as they’ve made their way into the hands of reviewers and now regular customers.
Apple is also rolling along on iOS 18.2 development with additional Apple Intelligence features, and it’s now in public beta as well … ⌘ Read more
How to Turn Off Find My Mac
Find My Mac is an incredibly valuable aspect of iCloud that allows you to find your Mac by using another Apple device’s Find My app, or through iCloud on the web. Aside from the obvious anti-theft aspects that make Find My Mac so important, the majority of users are more likely end up using Find … Read More ⌘ Read more
Hands On With Apple’s New M4 Mac Mini
Apple launched the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips today, and because the Mac mini is the only one of the machines that got a design update, we thought we’d check it out to see how it compares to the prior version.
_[Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/macrumors?sub_conf … ⌘ Read more
Variable Aperture Rumored to Bring Major Camera Upgrade to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a main rear camera with a variable aperture for the first time, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In a new [post on Medium](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/舜宇光學可望顯著受益於未來兩年apple光學 … ⌘ Read more
Apple Consolidating Vision Pro Demo Areas in Stores Amid Rumors of Slowing Sales and Reduced Production
Apple is planning to consolidate the retail space dedicated to the Apple Vision Pro headset in some of its store locations, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said today.
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Apple’s Smart Home Display to Resemble Iconic iMac G4 Design With Small Square Display
Apple has several new smart home products in development, and with rumors about the initial low-cost smart home control device ramping up over the past few months, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has fleshed out a few new details in the [latest edition of his Power On newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-27/apple-m4-macbook-pro-mac-mini-i … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: M4 Macs Next Week, iOS 18.2 Beta, and More
Apple’s flurry of activity to close out October is well underway, led on the hardware side by the launch of the new iPad mini and Apple uncharacteriscally teasing some Mac updates for next week even without an announced event.
On the software side, Apple Intelligence is ready to make its debut in iOS 18.1 and related updates next week, but Apple has already begun b … ⌘ Read more
Apple Tested Blood Sugar App for Preventing Diabetes
Apple has been testing a health-focused app that’s aimed at diabetes prevention, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The app isn’t slated for release, but it could help inform some of Apple’s future products related to blood sugar management.
iOS 18.1: How to Record and Transcribe Phone Calls
From business meetings to family memories, there are countless reasons to record a phone call, but until now, iPhone users have had to rely on third-party apps or complex workarounds. That changes on October 28 with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces native call recording and transcription powered by Apple Intelligence.
Apple’s new Phone app feature not only records … ⌘ Read more
Deals: M2 MacBook Air for $699.99 ($300 Off!)
Amazon is offering a rather large discount deal on the M2 MacBook Air base model, coming in at just $699.99 after you clip the on-page coupon. That’s $300 off the Apple retail price on the exact same model! It’s not clear how long this deal price will be available, but if you’ve been in the … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2 Lets Children Report Nudity in iMessages, Starting in Australia
Starting with iOS 18.2, children in Australia have a new option to report iMessages containing nude photos and videos to Apple, the company told The Guardian. Apple said it will review these reports and could take action, such as by disabling the sender’s Apple Account and/or reporting the incident to law enforcement.
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Beta 1 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and ipadOS 18.2, each with new Apple Intelligence features. The first betas of the .2 releases arrive now despite iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1 not debuting until next week, though they just landed as Release Candidate builds. The new … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/23/beta-1-of-io … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates to developers for testing purposes. The betas have been released while Apple is still working on iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, updates that are set to be released next week.
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Craig Federighi Explains Phased Release of Apple Intelligence Features
In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s head of software Craig Federighi has highlighted the company’s measured, multi-phase approach to introducing Apple Intelligence features, with the initial iOS 18.1 release next week marking just the beginning of a staggered rollout over several months.
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Apple Seeds watchOS 11.1 Release Candidate
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming watchOS 11.1 update to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes. The new software comes approximately week after Apple released the fifth beta.
watchOS 11.1 can be installed by going to the Apple Watch … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18: Create a Dark Mode Icon for Almost Any App
Have you tried making your iPhone’s Home Screen app icons dark using the new customization options in iOS 18? If so, you may have run up against the issue that, despite all efforts, some app icons simply refuse to turn dark. Well, we may have a solution for you.
It’s been over two months since Apple released iOS 18, but not all app develo … ⌘ Read more
Release Candidates of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Available
Apple has issued release candidate builds of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, making them available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These versions are the first to include Apple Intelligence support on compatible devices. Initial Apple Intelligence features include functionality for summarizing data, writing tools, and … [Read … ⌘ Read more
Testing the New iOS 18.1 Hearing Aid Functionality
With iOS 18.1, Apple is adding a new set of hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2. The iOS 18.1 release candidate for developers and public beta testers includes the full hearing aid functionality, so we thought we’d give it a try to see just how it works.
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Tesla Plans to Release Apple Watch App That Will Work as a Digital Key
Tesla last week updated its iPhone app with new Control Center controls on iOS 18. In addition, the latest version of the app added hidden code references to an upcoming Apple Watch version of the app, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
The … ⌘ Read more
18 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.1
Apple is expected to release iOS 18.1 on Monday, October 28, bringing the first set of Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. This update marks the first significant step forward in Apple’s AI integration, offering a new Siri contextually-aware experience and a range of additional c … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: New iPad Mini, Upcoming Mac Updates, and More
The first of a number of imminent Apple product updates arrived this week with the seventh-generation iPad mini, but what else is still in store and when can we expect to see them?
On the software side, the public release of iOS 18.1 and related updates with the first Apple Intelligence features is drawing ever closer, and we can expect more of those features to a … ⌘ Read more
iPad Mini 7 Has Display Hardware Changes That Likely Fix Jelly Scrolling
One of the main complaints about the prior-generation iPad mini 6 was “jelly scrolling” or screen tearing, and it sounds like it’s a problem that Apple may have addressed with hardware updates to the iPad mini 7 display.
iPad Mini 7 Benchmarks Confirm 8GB RAM, 5-Core GPU’s Slower Speeds
The seventh-generation iPad mini has now appeared on Geekbench, confirming that it has 8GB of memory and revealing how the 5-core GPU version of the A17 Pro chip performs.
The new iPad mini, identified as [iPad 16,2 on the Geekbench database](https://browser.geekbench.com … ⌘ Read more
Apple Music Now Lets Artists Create Playlists Based on Concert Set Lists
Apple today introduced a new feature that allows all artists to create Apple Music playlists based on their concert set lists. The playlists will appear on the artist’s page in Apple Music, on their concert page in Shazam, and in Spotlight Search on iOS.
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Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China’s BYD
Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg.
Beginning around 2017, the partnership … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases New macOS Sequoia 15.1 Public Beta With Apple Intelligence
Apple today released a new macOS Sequoia 15.1 public beta, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its October 28 launch. The latest beta comes a day after Apple provided the seventh beta to developers.
Public beta testers who have [signed up for Apple’s beta test … ⌘ Read more
Updated iPad Mini with Apple Intelligence Support Released by Apple
Apple has updated the iPad Mini line with a spec bump, and the new model is capable of supporting Apple Intelligence. The new iPad Mini 7th generation model debuted via press release, and was not accompanied by any other updated hardware. The iPad Mini continues to offer a small physical footprint with an 8″ LCD … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/15/updated-ipad-mini-with-apple-intelligence- … ⌘ Read more
7th Beta of MacOS Sequoia 15.1 Available for Testing
Apple has released the 7th beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.1 to users in the beta testing programs. The MacOS 15.1 beta 7 comes a day after the accompanying iOS 18.1 beta 7 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 7 releases were issued. The most notable difference in MacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta is the inclusion of Apple … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Beta Firmware
Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro. The firmware has a build number of 7B5013d, up from 7B5013c, and as it is a beta, it is only available for developers at the current time.
It is no … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 18 to Use Enhanced 2nm Chip Tech Integrating 12GB RAM
Apple’s 2026 iPhones will use TSMC’s next-generation 2-nanometer fabrication process in combination with a new packaging method that will integrate 12GB of RAM, a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple’s plans has claimed.
In a Weibo post on Tuesday, Chinese-language user “Phone Chip Expert” s … ⌘ Read more
Beta 7 of iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the seventh beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 for iPhone and iPad, respectively. Typically a MacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta soon follows as well. iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduce the first Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, and the emphasis should be on compatible devices because … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/14/beta-7-of-ios-18-1-ipados-18-1-availab … ⌘ Read more