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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.

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Apple Watch Series 12 Coming in September With These New Features

Monday July 20, 2026 1:00 pm PDT by
With the Apple Watch Series 12 now just two months away, we have created a recap of rumored new features, with some more likely than others. Below, we have outlined everything rumored so far for the Apple Watch Series 12. More Likely New Chip After One-Year Hiatus While the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 all contain the same S10 chip as the previous...
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'Apple One' Just Went Up in Price

Monday July 20, 2026 12:18 pm PDT by
As a result of Apple Music going up in price last week, two Apple One plans have also received price increases around the world. In the U.S., the Apple One Family and Apple One Premier both went up by $2 per month. Plan Previous Price New Price Monthly Increase Apple Music (Student) $5.99/month $6.99/month $1 ...
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Four Apple Stores in the U.S. Are Moving This Month

Monday July 20, 2026 7:57 am PDT by
Four of Apple's retail stores in the U.S. are moving this month, although all of them will only be a short distance from their existing locations. Apple Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York already moved to a temporary location in the shopping mall on Friday, July 17 while the existing store is remodeled. Apple did not indicate when the existing store will reopen. Apple Renaissance at...
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Apple Sports App Updated With Additional Soccer Leagues Following 2026 FIFA World Cup

Monday July 20, 2026 7:27 am PDT by
Apple Sports was updated today with support for additional soccer leagues in Asia and Europe, plus the ability to see formations across most soccer leagues. The update arrives just one day after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The new leagues available in the app:Belgian Pro League (Belgium) Superliga (Denmark) Eredivisie (Netherlands) J1 League (Japan) ...
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New iPad Mini With OLED Display Will Also Have 'Major' Chip Upgrade

Monday July 20, 2026 6:08 am PDT by
A new iPad mini coming by October will deliver a "major processor leap," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Previous rumors have indicated that the next iPad mini will be equipped with an A19 Pro chip or an A20 Pro chip, up from the A17 Pro in the current 2024 model. Other rumored features include an OLED display, a vibration-based speaker system, and increased water...
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Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:59 pm PDT by
Apple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature that can transcribe conversations between Genius Bar employees and customers at some of its stores, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The system is currently opt-in, meaning it is only active if both the employee and customer agree to use it. "The transcript is then added to the employee's iPad as part of the record of the repair...
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Apple Reportedly Worked on Two 'Extreme' Chips

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:51 am PDT by
Apple once developed "M2 Extreme" and "M3 Extreme" chips for the Mac Pro, but it decided not to release them, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He first reported on this topic in 2022, and he touched on it again in his Power On newsletter today. "Extreme" chips would have had twice as many CPU and GPU cores as Apple's "Ultra" chips. "The idea was to offer twice as many graphics and...
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Apple's Latest Price Increases Go Beyond Macs and iPads

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:50 am PDT by
After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple increased prices on more products and services on Friday. Apple has raised prices on Apple Music and Apple One plans around the world, iCloud+ plans in eight countries, and on iPhone models in Japan.Apple Music Now Costs $11.99 as Apple Increases Subscription Prices Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries Apple...
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New Apple Store in Michigan Opening Later This Month

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:45 am PDT by
Apple's retail store at the Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be relocating to a new space at the mall on Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. local time, according to a notice on the store's page. The entrance to the all-new, larger store will be in front of The Lawn, a new outdoor space at the...
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'AppleCare One' is Now Even More Valuable

Saturday July 18, 2026 6:25 am PDT by
While the monthly and annual prices of AppleCare+ plans for Macs and iPads received a slight increase this week, AppleCare One continues to start at $19.99 per month in the U.S., making the multi-device plan even more valuable. Launched in July 2025, AppleCare One allows you to cover up to three devices as part of a single subscription for $19.99 per month, and additional devices can be...
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Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan

Friday July 17, 2026 12:45 pm PDT by
After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple has now increased the price of iPhone models in Japan. As spotted by the Spanish blog iPhoneros, the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max all received price increases on Apple's online store in Japan today. Prices increased by up to 11%. Model Previous...
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Apple Passed Nvidia to Become World's Most Valuable Company Again

Friday July 17, 2026 12:43 pm PDT by
Apple momentarily became the world's most valuable publicly traded company again today after its market valuation surpassed that of Nvidia, according to CNBC. However, the two companies have since traded places during today's session. Apple's stock has increased by around 20% since it closed at $275.15 on June 25, pushing the company's valuation to nearly $5...
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Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live in These Countries

Friday July 17, 2026 11:06 am PDT by
Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now live in the following countries: the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The offer has yet to begin in Europe or elsewhere. The offer provides college students and educational staff with a free item with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad model. The exact offer varies by...
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features

Friday July 17, 2026 10:39 am PDT by
It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, ...
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Apple Just Closed an iPhone Loophole

Friday July 17, 2026 9:02 am PDT by
Apple this week closed a loophole that allowed customers to purchase an unlocked iPhone on a monthly payment plan from T-Mobile or Verizon. Going forward, if you finance an iPhone through T-Mobile or Verizon, the iPhone will be locked to either carrier until the device is fully paid off. This policy already applied to iPhones that are financed through AT&T, and now it extends to T-Mobile and ...
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Apple Sued Over Reported 'Hide My Email' Flaw

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:11 am PDT by
Apple this week was sued over a reported "Hide My Email" flaw that could expose a user's real email address. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Apple violated California's false advertising law and other consumer protection statutes by knowingly offering a feature that does not work as advertised. A security researcher disclosed the apparent "Hide My Email" vulnerability to Apple...
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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPad Mini With A17 Pro Chip at a Discount

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:35 am PDT by
Apple today added the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip to its refurbished store in the U.S. and Canada for the first time since the device was released in October 2024. Other key features include an 8.3-inch display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, and a Touch ID power button. There is no availability in any other countries yet. In the U.S., refurbished pricing starts at $509 for a Wi-Fi...
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Here's When to Expect the iPad 12 to Launch

Thursday July 16, 2026 7:59 am PDT by
In March, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said a new entry-level iPad was "still coming this year," but apparently this is no longer the case. Today, he reported that the device is slated for release in the first quarter of 2027 at the earliest. The main new feature will be a faster processor rather than major design changes, he said, so it sounds like nothing more than a spec bump. While the next...
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New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Reportedly Launching by October

Thursday July 16, 2026 7:16 am PDT by
Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display by October this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple already updated the iPad Pro with an OLED display in May 2024, but the iPad mini, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad are all still equipped with LCD screens. The move to OLED technology would result in the next iPad mini offering improved image quality, thanks ...
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Apple Lists Products Eligible for Tax-Free Holidays in 10 U.S. States

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:33 pm PDT by
Apple recently updated its website with a list of products eligible for upcoming 2026 sales tax holidays in select U.S. states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The tax-free holidays run between July 17 and August 20 depending on the state, with the exact dates in each state outlined on Apple's...