Articles on MacRumors by Joe Rossignol
Skip to Content

Joe Rossignol

Photo of Joe Rossignol
Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

Joe Rossignol's Articles

iOS Shortcuts Feature

iOS 27 Upgrades Apple's Shortcuts App in a Huge Way

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:23 pm PDT by
Apple's free Shortcuts app helps users get things done faster by automating a wide range of tasks, but the process of building new shortcuts on a step-by-step basis is fairly complex, especially for those who are not particularly tech savvy. Starting with iOS 27, though, the Shortcuts app is easier to use than ever. On the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, you can now simply describe the shortcut...
iCloud iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Get Two New Perks on iOS 27

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:29 am PDT by
If you pay for extra iCloud storage on your iPhone, beyond the 5GB included for free, you might receive two more perks on iOS 27 at no additional cost. First, Apple said there will be daily usage limits for some of the new and enhanced Apple Intelligence features on iOS 27, including image generation. However, the company noted that "increased access" is available with "most" iCloud+ storage ...
Apple Says iOS 27 Adds These 12 New Features to Your iPhone Feature

Apple Says iOS 27 Adds These 12 New Features to Your iPhone

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:47 am PDT by
iOS 27's key new feature is a more intelligent and personal version of Siri, but the changes go well beyond that. In a press release today, Apple outlined additional enhancements coming across Apple Maps, Find My, Apple Wallet, Apple Music, and more. Apple Maps has gained an enhanced Flyover experience powered by AI, enabling you to view aerial imagery in "stunning detail" for select cities. ...
iOS 27 Messages Text Field Setting

iOS 27 Fixes Justin Bieber's Problem in Messages App

Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:44 am PDT by
Last year, singer Justin Bieber turned to social media to complain about the placement of the dictation button in the Messages app's text field on the iPhone. Specifically, he said he kept accidentally pressing the dictation button after sending a text, given it shows up in the same spot as the send button. Apple has seemingly listened to this feedback, as iOS 27 lets you turn off the...
iOS 26 on Three iPhones

Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Were Running iOS 26 Before WWDC

Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30 am PDT by
Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads were running those software versions on the day before the start of WWDC 2026 and the release of the first iOS 27 developer beta. These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on Sunday, June 7, according to Apple. The statistics are as follows:86%...
macOS 27 next to MacBook Pro Running macOS 27

macOS Golden Gate Marks the End of an Era

Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:38 am PDT by
macOS 27 Golden Gate is not compatible with any Macs with Intel processors, marking the end of an era. The update, which is currently in beta ahead of a release later this year, is limited to Apple silicon Macs with an M1 chip or newer. Last year, Apple said that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the final macOS release compatible with Intel-based Macs, so this was an expected development. Intel...
CarPlay iOS 27 Video Apps

Apple Announces New CarPlay Features on iOS 27, Including Video Apps

Monday June 8, 2026 4:17 pm PDT by
Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, but we did not hear many specific details about this functionality until now. In a WWDC 2026 video aimed at developers, Apple said the CarPlay video feature is available in new vehicles that support it. When playing a video in an iPhone app...
iOS 27 Install Beta Feature

iOS 27: How to Install the Beta

Monday June 8, 2026 3:05 pm PDT by
Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including "Siri AI" and a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, expanded child safety features, faster performance, "tons of refinements" for improved reliability, and more. Anyone with an Apple Developer account is able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per...
Where is the New Apple TV Feature

tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models

Monday June 8, 2026 2:17 pm PDT by
The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models. The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017. tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation. tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts ...
Apple TV 2025 Thumb 2 Sans Text scaled

Apple Announces tvOS 27 With These New Features

Monday June 8, 2026 2:00 pm PDT by
Apple barely touched on tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, but the update exists, and it adds some new features to the Apple TV. In a slide that was shown very briefly during the keynote, Apple revealed some of tvOS 27's new features and enhancements: A redesigned Podcasts app Smoother app launches and animations Faster AirPlay connectivity with other Apple devices Smart ...
Ask Siri iOS 27

Apple Says New Siri is Compatible With These iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Monday June 8, 2026 12:53 pm PDT by
The more intelligent and personalized version of Siri that Apple introduced today — "Siri AI" — is limited to devices with Apple Intelligence support. "Siri AI" is available on the devices listed below. iPhone iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17e iPhone 17 iPhone Air iPhone 17 Pro ...
iOS 27 Siri AI

Apple Announces When iOS 27 and Revamped 'Siri AI' Will Be Released

Monday June 8, 2026 11:37 am PDT by
Apple today announced that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 will be available in developer beta starting today, with public betas to follow in July. The software updates will all be released in the "fall" as usual — likely September — but Apple did not provide any specific date at this time. The revamped version of Siri that is officially named "Siri AI" will ...
Siri App

Apple Unveils All-New Siri App Across iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate

Monday June 8, 2026 11:00 am PDT by
Apple today introduced a Siri app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, providing users with a dedicated spot to interact with the revamped assistant. In the Siri app, you can have back-and-forth conversations with Siri in text or voice modes, and your conversation history is synced across your devices via iCloud. Apple is finally launching its more personalized version of...
macOS 27 next to MacBook Pro Running macOS 27

Apple Announces macOS 27 Golden Gate With New Siri and 'Tons' of Refinements

Monday June 8, 2026 10:19 am PDT by
Apple today announced that macOS 27 is named macOS Golden Gate. Much like Mac OS X Snow Leopard in 2009, Apple said it focused on improving macOS's performance and dozens of underlying technologies this year. Apple says macOS Golden Gate offers quicker AirDrop transfers, faster network file browsing, improved syncing in the Messages app, better Spotlight search suggestions, and other...
Apple Beta Back Soon

Apple's Beta Website Says 'We'll Be Back Soon' Just Ahead of WWDC

Monday June 8, 2026 9:20 am PDT by
Apple's Beta Software Program website has gone down ahead of the company's WWDC 2026 keynote next hour. The first developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 should be available today, and the first public betas typically follow in...
Tim Cook Apple Logo

Apple Event Today: Tim Cook Kicks Things Off With 'Good Morning' Video

Monday June 8, 2026 6:42 am PDT by
Ahead of the WWDC 2026 keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a short video in which country singer Lainey Wilson, actress Rhea Seehorn, DJ and producer Zedd, and other celebrities say "good morning" in various ways. "I think I'll say it the way I always say it," concludes Cook. Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, so...
iOS 27 on iPhone 17 1

iOS 27 Beta Available Today With These 12 New Features

Monday June 8, 2026 5:50 am PDT by
Update: Apple has officially announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. Read the full list of announcements for iOS 27 and WWDC. Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and there are many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be...
iOS 27 on iPhone 17 1

iOS 27: Release Date and How to Install Beta

Friday June 5, 2026 12:23 pm PDT by
Update — June 8: Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. iOS 27 will be unveiled today, with the key new feature expected to be a revamped Siri. The assistant is set to become more personalized and gain on-screen awareness, and a dedicated Siri app will provide ChatGPT-like functionality. Apple...
Low Angle iPhone Purple

Last-Minute iOS 27 Leaks Revealed in New Report Just Before WWDC

Friday June 5, 2026 8:05 am PDT by
Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and a new Bloomberg report has provided some last-minute leaks. While most of the iOS 27 features listed in the report were already rumored, the report did reveal a few new details, including that notifications will now slide in from the left side of the iPhone's screen, rather than from the top. In addition, t...
ios 26 iphone 16 pro lock screen notifications feature 1

iOS 27 Notifications Will Slide in From Left Side of Your iPhone's Screen

Friday June 5, 2026 7:24 am PDT by
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today revealed another iOS 27 change: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen instead of from the top. In addition, accessing Notification Center on iOS 27 will require swiping down on the top-left corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new "Search or Ask" interface tied to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of...