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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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General YouTube Feature Redux

Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels

Thursday July 2, 2026 7:47 pm PDT by
Earlier this year, three YouTube channels sued Apple, alleging that the company violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted YouTube videos to train its AI models. In a class action lawsuit filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in April, the owners of the YouTube channels...
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YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks

Thursday July 2, 2026 6:42 pm PDT by
Nearly a year ago, Apple filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over alleged theft of the company's trade secrets. Apple alleged that the duo coordinated to break into former Apple software engineer Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone, in order to access and profit off details about "iOS 19," which ended up being called iOS 26. Prosser is the host of the popular...
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 10 New Features

Thursday July 2, 2026 12:36 pm PDT by
The calendar has turned to 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,...
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iOS 27 Public Beta Available This Month, Here's How to Get Your iPhone Ready Now

Thursday July 2, 2026 11:51 am PDT by
Apple previously announced that the first iOS 27 public beta would be released in July, meaning that it should be available at some point this month. Below, we have outlined how to get ready for the iOS 27 public beta, which will likely follow the third or fourth iOS 27 developer beta. Release Date History The first public betas of iOS 16 through iOS 26 came out between July 11 and July...
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VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone

Thursday July 2, 2026 10:09 am PDT by
Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Apple code. The code does not provide any more details, so we do not know which VW vehicle models will offer the feature or when. With an Apple Wallet car key, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. The feature is already offered by Audi, BMW,...
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Apple Facing One of Its Worst Leaks Since the iPhone 4

Thursday July 2, 2026 9:53 am PDT by
Apple supplier Tata Electronics recently suffered a cyberattack that resulted in thousands of confidential files being published on the dark web, and this reportedly included some photos and documents related to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. We have elected not to share any of the leaked photos in this story due to the illegal nature in which they were obtained, but they can easily be found...
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Apple to Release These 16 New Products Later This Year

Thursday July 2, 2026 8:20 am PDT by
Apple's annual WWDC developers conference is in the rearview mirror, but there is still a lot to look forward to in the second half of the year. Now that the more intelligent and personal version of Siri has finally arrived in beta, a full two years after Apple first previewed it at WWDC 2024, we should begin to see some new devices that were reportedly postponed until the new Siri was...
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Apple Just Released a New Product

Thursday July 2, 2026 8:04 am PDT by
Apple's first product release of summer 2026 occurred this week, but do not get too excited, as it is merely the Beats Solo Buds in a new color. Beats Solo Buds are now offered in orange through Best Buy in the U.S., with availability set to expand to 7-Eleven stores in Japan on July 4. Apple already offered orange Solo Buds in India for free with the purchase of an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 ...
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iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Get Two New Perks on iOS 27

Thursday July 2, 2026 6:10 am PDT by
If you pay for certain iCloud+ storage plans beyond the 5GB that Apple offers for free, you will receive two more perks on iOS 27 at no additional cost. A summary of the two new iCloud+ perks on iOS 27:Increased daily usage limits for some new Apple Intelligence features, including image generation in the revamped Image Playground app. HomeKit Secure Video cameras receive generated video...
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iOS 27 Adds a Useful New Copy-and-Paste Feature to Your iPhone

Wednesday July 1, 2026 8:05 am PDT by
iOS 27 adds a new copy-and-paste feature to the iPhone's keyboard, enabling convenient one-tap pasting for text, photos, links, and more. For example, if you copy a link in Safari and move to the Notes app, a "paste from Safari" option with the link will automatically appear above the keyboard. Tapping on the shortcut adds the link to the note. Or if you copy a photo in the Reddit app and...
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'Apple One' Subscribers Will Receive Two New Perks on iOS 27

Tuesday June 30, 2026 12:59 pm PDT by
If you are subscribed to an eligible Apple One plan, you will receive two more perks on iOS 27 at no additional cost, according to Apple. 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 plans, which...
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Apple Arcade Adding 5 Games This Week, Including 'Family Feud Pocket'

Tuesday June 30, 2026 10:44 am PDT by
Starting today, a mobile version of the popular game show Family Feud is available on Apple Arcade, and four more games are coming this week. Apple says the game provides an "authentic, true-to-show trivia experience." "Hosted by the iconic Steve Harvey, the game features the classic mechanics fans know and love, along with daily challenges and exclusive questions," says Apple. "Players...
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American Express Announces New Apple Pay Feature

Tuesday June 30, 2026 10:27 am PDT by
American Express today announced that you can now redeem Membership Rewards points when checking out with Apple Pay on the web and in apps on the iPhone and iPad. When checking out with Apple Pay on iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later, tap on your eligible American Express card (Platinum, Gold, Green, and others) and select the Membership Rewards points option. You can use points to cover all or...
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iPhone 18 With 9GB of RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features

Monday June 29, 2026 9:52 am PDT by
The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a social media post, Kuo said the 1GB increase in RAM will ensure that Apple Intelligence features continue to run smoothly on the pair of devices. The higher-end iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra...
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iPhone 18 Pro is Just a Few Months Away With These 10 New Features

Monday June 29, 2026 8:05 am PDT by
The next-generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just a few months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable "iPhone Ultra" in the first half of September, and the devices should be released in the second half of the month. The regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and a...
Apple Acquires Award Winning App Play Feature

Apple Acquires Award-Winning App 'Play'

Monday June 29, 2026 7:39 am PDT by
In February, Apple notified the European Commission that it would be acquiring certain assets from and have the right to hire certain employees from Rabbit 3 Times, the company behind the award-winning app design tool Play. The notification was published on the European Commission's website this week, following a four-month waiting period. Play was a Mac and iPhone app that allowed designers ...
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Apple Has Raised Prices on 14 Products, Including MacBooks and More

Monday June 29, 2026 6:02 am PDT by
Apple last week raised prices on 14 of its products, including all Macs and iPads, as well as the Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, and Vision Pro. A complete list of the starting price increases:MacBook Neo: $699, up from $599 (+$100) MacBook Air: $1,299, up from $1,099 (+$200) MacBook Pro: $1,999 up from $1,699 (+$300) iMac: $1,499, up from $1,299 (+$200) Mac mini (M4): $799, up from...
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Apple Adds More 2026 Macs and Studio Display 2 to Refurbished Store

Friday June 26, 2026 7:12 am PDT by
Earlier today, we reported that Apple added the MacBook Neo to the refurbished store on its website, and it turns out the new additions go beyond that. The other products added to Apple's refurbished store in the U.S. and Canada for the first time today include the MacBook Air with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and the second-generation Studio Display (2026)....
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Apple Donating to Relief Efforts in Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes

Friday June 26, 2026 7:10 am PDT by
In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will be donating to relief efforts on the ground in Venezuela after the country was hit by two catastrophic earthquakes this week. Apple has donated to the Red Cross for earthquake and hurricane relief efforts in the past — it does not disclose the...
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Apple's Stock Has Worst Day in More Than a Year After Price Increases

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:39 pm PDT by
Apple had its worst day on the stock market in more than a year today, according to CNBC, after it raised prices on Macs, iPads, HomePods, the Apple TV, and the Vision Pro. Apple's stock price dropped 6% on the day — its largest single-day loss since April 2025. AAPL closed at...