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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 Sued by Customers Who Lost Combined $1.8 Million Through Fake Bitcoin Wallet in App Store

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:08 am PDT by
Apple is facing a new lawsuit from three customers who allegedly lost a combined $1.8 million after falling victim to a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store, according to a complaint filed in California federal court on Friday. The complaint alleges that Apple violated California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act and other laws by failing to adequately review and monitor apps distributed...
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features

Friday July 24, 2026 7:26 pm PDT by
It is now late July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are less than 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...
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AirPods Max 3: The Latest Rumors

Friday July 24, 2026 10:06 am PDT by
While the AirPods Max were updated with an H2 chip in March, the over-ear headphones could receive another update next year, if a previous rumor is still accurate. In May 2025, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that he expected lighter-weight AirPods Max to enter mass production in 2027. All versions of the AirPods Max ever released weigh 0.85 pounds, excluding the charging...
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'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday

Friday July 24, 2026 9:54 am PDT by
Apple and Klarna are partnering on a new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program set to launch in the U.S. on Tuesday, July 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The program will allow you to finance most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with a 24-month term for iPhones and Apple Watches and a 36-month term for iPads and Macs. Customers will be able to pay off the device early during...
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Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone Models

Friday July 24, 2026 8:10 am PDT by
In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Apple's settlement has now received preliminary approval from a judge, according to a July 17 court document. However, there is no settlement website yet, and it may take months before eligible customers can begin submitting ...
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Lawsuit Filed After Apple's A12 and A13 Chips Hit With New Unpatchable Exploit

Friday July 24, 2026 7:58 am PDT by
Last month, cybersecurity research firm Paradigm Shift published details about a boot ROM vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips, but it has since removed the blog post after being sued by digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics. In a complaint filed in Georgia federal court this month, Magnet Forensics alleged that the security vulnerability revealed by Paradigm Shift was...
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Fire Reported Near Apple Park

Friday July 24, 2026 6:30 am PDT by
According to the Santa Clara County Fire Department, firefighters responded at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time on Thursday to a report of an outdoor fire at an Apple-leased building adjacent to Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The fire occurred outside of a building known as Apple Forge 1, which spans 18920 to 18922 Forge Drive. While one person on social media described the damage as ...
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Apple Acquired Award-Winning App 'Play'

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:44 pm 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. Play was a Mac and iPhone app that allowed designers to prototype iPhone app interfaces using Apple's SwiftUI frameworks, and then send them to Xcode. In 2025, the app ...
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Emergency SOS via Satellite Expands to Two More Countries

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:50 am PDT by
Emergency SOS via satellite is now available in Andorra and Iceland, according to an updated Apple support document. Available on the iPhone 14 and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Emergency SOS via satellite allows you to text emergency services when you are in a supported area without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. The feature requires iOS 26.4 and watchOS 26.4 or later in Andorra and...
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'The Morning Show' Returning to Apple TV for a Final Season Next Year

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:32 am PDT by
Apple today announced that "The Morning Show" will return to Apple TV for a fifth and final season at some point in 2027. "The Morning Show" was one of the first shows available on Apple TV when the streaming service launched in 2019, with an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Mark Duplass, and others set to return for the final season of the workplace-oriented...
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Apple's New Headphones Will Blend Beats With AirPods Max

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:23 am PDT by
Apple is preparing to release a new pair of over-ear Beats headphones that will have a similar design as the AirPods Max, according to teaser images. Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal was spotted wearing unreleased Beats in a series of photos he shared on Instagram a few months ago. The over-ear headphones have a unique design with some similarities to AirPods Max, including telescoping...
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Next Mac Mini Will Reportedly Have Mismatched M6 and M5 Pro Chips

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:04 am PDT by
Apple is testing new Mac mini configurations with generationally mismatched M6 and M5 Pro chips, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but he did not provide a release timeframe. In a similar move last year, Apple updated the Mac Studio with mismatched M4 Max and M3 Ultra...
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'MacBook Ultra' Reportedly on Track for Release by Early Next Year

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:52 am PDT by
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook models — rumored to use the "MacBook Ultra" name — are "on track" to launch "between the end of this year and early next year." "Internally, Apple is currently testing the laptops with macOS 27.1, which is scheduled for release to consumers at the end of October," he said. Up to six new features have...
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iMac Update Expected This Year, Model With OLED Display Also in Works

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:10 am PDT by
Apple has finished development of a new iMac that it plans to release later this year, according to a report today from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The updated iMac is one of 11 new Mac models that Apple plans to release over the next two years or so. The next iMac will unsurprisingly have a newer chip, but the report did not indicate if Apple plans to use the existing M5 chip or the upcoming...
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Apple Working on New MacBook Neo With Two Upgrades

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:27 am PDT by
Apple is working on a new MacBook Neo with two key upgrades, including an A19 Pro chip and increased RAM, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The updated MacBook Neo is one of 11 new Mac models that Apple plans to release. With the A19 Pro chip, the second-generation MacBook Neo should have 12GB of RAM, up from an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM in the current model. The report suggested...
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Apple Park Visitor Center Has 'Update in Progress'

Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:49 am PDT by
There is an "update in progress" at the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, California, according to a new notice posted on Apple's website. The building remains open to the public while the work is completed, but the area housing a 3D augmented reality model of Apple Park is temporarily closed. "Please pardon our appearance while we improve our store," says Apple. "During this time,...
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AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan

Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:34 pm PDT by
Apple today announced that AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage is now available for the iPad and Apple Watch in Japan, after previously being limited to the iPhone there. In addition, monthly and annual AppleCare+ plans are now available for a wider range of Apple products in...
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Apple Invites App Updated With Two New Features

Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:55 pm PDT by
Apple Invites was updated today with two minor features related to RSVPing to an invite: hosts and guests can now react with emoji when someone replies to an event, and a confetti animation now appears when guests reply. Version 1.10 of the app also contains bug fixes and performance improvements, according to Apple. The update is available now in the App Store. Released for the iPhone in ...
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Apple Updates TestFlight

Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:32 pm PDT by
Apple today updated its TestFlight app with a search field for quickly finding apps that you are beta testing, along with bug fixes and performance improvements. TestFlight version 4.3 is available now in the App...
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Apple Reportedly Planning to Wind Down 'iPhone Upgrade Program'

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:26 am PDT by
After launching a new "Apple Upgrade" program next week, Apple plans to stop accepting new iPhone Upgrade Program sign-ups, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It remains to be seen if existing iPhone Upgrade Program members will be able to remain enrolled in the program beyond their current terms, or if they will be migrated to the Apple Upgrade program at some point. One key difference,...