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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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iOS 26

iOS 26.4.1 Update for iPhones is Coming Soon

Monday April 6, 2026 10:30 am PDT by
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.4.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.4.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released either this week or next week. Last month, Apple launched the Studio Display XDR, and it promised to release a Medical...
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Apple's Impressive Barcelona Store Reopens Next Month

Monday April 6, 2026 9:46 am PDT by
Apple's beautiful Passeig de Gràcia store in the heart of Barcelona, Spain has been temporarily closed for renovations since mid-February, but the location is finally set to reopen next month. The store will resume business on May 26, according to Apple's website. Apple Passeig de Gràcia Apple Passeig de Gràcia first opened in 2012, and it is one of the company's flagship retail locations....
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Apple Sued by Three YouTube Channels

Monday April 6, 2026 8:53 am PDT by
Three established YouTube channels have sued Apple, alleging that the company violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its AI models. In a class action lawsuit filed in California federal court last week, the owners of the YouTube channels h3h3Productions (plus H3 Podcast and H3 Podcast ...
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Mac Mini and Mac Studio Facing Extreme Shipping Delays Amid Severe RAM Shortage

Monday April 6, 2026 7:12 am PDT by
Apple's online store in the U.S. is currently showing delivery estimates of up to 4-5 months for many Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations with upgraded amounts of RAM. The delays are occurring amid a severe global memory chip shortage driven by surging demand from companies building AI servers that require large amounts of RAM. For example, a Mac mini with an M4 Pro chip and 64GB of RAM...
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NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon

Sunday April 5, 2026 6:39 pm PDT by
NASA has shared three incredible photos shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max by astronauts during the Artemis II mission to the Moon. Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Wiseman) In February, NASA announced that the iPhone had been fully qualified for extended use in orbit, with reports indicating that each of the four crew members aboard the Orion are equipped with an iPhone 17 Pro Max for personal photos...
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Apple to Unveil iOS 27 in June With These New Features Beyond Siri

Saturday April 4, 2026 7:54 am PDT by
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the update should be released in September. Below, we outline some of the new features that are rumored to be coming with iOS 27, beyond the long-awaited more personalized version of Siri. iOS 27 will reportedly support 5G satellite internet connectivity, although this functionality might be limited to the...
iOS 26

iOS 26.5 Update for iPhone: Here's What's New So Far

Saturday April 4, 2026 7:43 am PDT by
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.5 to developers and public beta testers. The software update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is likely shifting its focus towards iOS 27. Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the update should be released in September. iOS 26.5 lays the groundwork for...
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Apple CarPlay Just Got Three Popular iPhone Apps

Saturday April 4, 2026 6:22 am PDT by
Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen received three popular apps this week: ChatGPT, Google Meet, and Audiomack. CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin In addition, WhatsApp is beta testing a revamped CarPlay app that will improve upon the basic Siri-based functionality that was previously available. Make sure you have the latest version of each app...
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Apple Made Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever This Year

Friday April 3, 2026 7:40 am PDT by
Apple this year acquired Israeli startup Q.ai for close to $2 billion, according to the Financial Times. That would make this Apple's second-biggest acquisition ever, after it paid $3 billion for the popular headphone maker Beats in 2014. This is also the largest known Apple acquisition since the company purchased Intel's smartphone modem business and patents for $1 billion in 2019. Q.ai...
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Apple Aiming to Release 'Breakthrough' New iPhone Accessory

Friday April 3, 2026 7:35 am PDT by
Apple is looking for a "breakthrough" with its push into wearable AI devices, including an "AirTag-sized pendant," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a report, he said the pendant is reminiscent of the failed Humane AI Pin, but it would be an iPhone accessory rather than a standalone product. The pendant would feature an "always-on" camera and a microphone for Siri voice commands,...
iOS 26

iOS 26.5 and iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

Friday April 3, 2026 7:21 am PDT by
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.5 to developers. The software update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is likely shifting its focus towards iOS 27. Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the update should be released in September. Below, we outline what is new in iOS 26.5 so far, along...
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features

Friday April 3, 2026 6:36 am PDT by
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for more than five more months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component...
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Apple's New 16-Inch MacBook Pro Charger Has a Compatibility Issue

Thursday April 2, 2026 1:19 pm PDT by
The latest version of Apple's 140W USB-C Power Adapter included with 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip has an issue for some. After the 16-inch MacBook Pro was updated last month, customers in some countries began to notice that Apple's 140W USB-C Power Adapter that comes with it has a subtle design change that breaks compatibility with Apple's Power Adapter Extension ...
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macOS 27 Will Have Major Change in Compatibility

Thursday April 2, 2026 10:17 am PDT by
During its Platforms State of the Union segment at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe is the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs. The upcoming macOS 27 release will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, meaning that you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. macOS 27 should be available...
PRODUCT RED Products

Apple Just Killed Off a 20-Year-Old Brand

Thursday April 2, 2026 9:27 am PDT by
It's the end of an era, as Apple recently discontinued its final product available in its special (PRODUCT)RED color that launched nearly 20 years ago. Last month, Apple stopped selling its iPhone 14 Silicone Case in (PRODUCT)RED, and it no longer has any devices or accessories available in the color as a result. Apple's first product available in (PRODUCT)RED was a special-edition iPod...
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Apple TV Releases Trailer for Mysterious New 'Genre-Bending' Series

Thursday April 2, 2026 8:10 am PDT by
Apple today shared a trailer for Widow's Bay, a mysterious new "genre-bending" horror-comedy series set to premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday, April 29. Widow's Bay is described as a "quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England," but apparently "something lurks beneath the surface." Matthew Rhys stars as Mayor Tom Loftis, who is trying to revive the struggling community. ...
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When is the Next Apple Event?

Thursday April 2, 2026 7:15 am PDT by
Despite releasing more than 10 new products so far this year, Apple has yet to hold a traditional event with a live-streamed video in 2026. While anything is possible, our best guess at this point is that Apple's next event will likely be its annual developers conference WWDC in June, with standalone live-streamed Apple Events this April or May currently looking improbable. New Products...
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Apple Will Finally Fulfill a Top Request With the iPhone 18 Pro

Wednesday April 1, 2026 2:20 pm PDT by
Many people have long wished for Apple to release a Pro or Pro Max model of the iPhone in red, and it might finally happen this year. The special new color that Apple is considering for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year is red, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said that Apple has tested a "deep red" finish for the two devices. If this rumor...
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Apple's (PRODUCT)RED Era is Over, But What About the iPhone 18 Pro?

Wednesday April 1, 2026 2:01 pm PDT by
Apple's final product in (PRODUCT)RED is no longer available, as the iPhone 14 Silicone Case in that color was marked as sold out on its online store last month. Since 2006, Apple has partnered with the (RED) brand to raise money for The Global Fund, an organization that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Africa. Through this partnership, Apple had long...
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AirTag 2 Receives Upgraded Feature With Firmware Update

Wednesday April 1, 2026 1:03 pm PDT by
Apple this week released the first firmware update for the AirTag 2, and the company has since shared release notes that explain what is new. According to Apple, the latest firmware "updates the unwanted tracking sound to more easily locate an unknown AirTag during Precision Finding." The firmware update also includes unspecified "bug fixes and other improvements." The new firmware has a ...