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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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iPhone 18 Pro Launching on Friday With These 10 New Features

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:51 pm PDT by
Apple last week unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the devices look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, there are still quite a few new features and incremental changes compared to the previous generation. Below, we have recapped 10 new features coming with the iPhone 18 Pro models, which have been available to pre-order since Saturday, September 12 and will begin...
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M5 Ultra Chip's Impressive Performance Boost Revealed in First Benchmark Result

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00 am PDT by
The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M5 Ultra chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's impressive performance gains. The new Mac Studio will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M5 Ultra. Here is how the highest-end M5 Ultra chip with a 36-core CPU scored: Single-core CPU score: 3,774 Multi-core CPU score: 52,516Apple...
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M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:38 am PDT by
The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M6 chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's performance gains. The new Mac mini will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M6 chip, which is 2nm. Here is how the M6 chip scored: Single-core CPU score: 4,071 Multi-core CPU score: 22,783 Here are the average M5 chip scores for...
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Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:54 am PDT by
Apple this week released iOS 27 following around three months of beta testing. If you just installed the software update on your iPhone, you might be wondering where the new-and-improved Siri AI and dedicated Siri app are. In case you missed it, you must join Apple's waitlist in order to gain access to these new features. Keep in mind that while iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 and...
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Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in Orange

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:22 am PDT by
Apple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid endless rumors about new models coming later this year. These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year. Three examples today: estimated delivery dates for the Apple TV with 64GB of storage are pushing into October, the HomePod mini in orange is currently...
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iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands

Tuesday September 15, 2026 6:35 am PDT by
Apple Wallet car keys are coming to three more vehicle brands, including Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and China's Freelander, according to code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. However, the code does not provide a timeframe for availability. The digital key feature allows you to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. It is already offered by...
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Apple Just Hit a Milestone You Probably Didn't Notice

Tuesday September 15, 2026 5:29 am PDT by
Apple recently achieved a big-number milestone: it has now released more than 1,000 official Apple Watch bands since the device was released in April 2015, according to Filip Chudzinski, who develops the Bandbreite app for tracking Apple Watch bands. The latest set of bands arrived alongside the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 announcements last week, and Chudzinski said luxury ...
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iOS 27 is Compatible With These iPhone Models

Monday September 14, 2026 2:56 pm PDT by
Following three months of beta testing, Apple today released iOS 27. Is the software update compatible with your iPhone? See the list below. iOS 27 is compatible with the exact same iPhone models as iOS 26, meaning the update is available for the iPhone 11 series and newer. Once released, the update can be installed via the Settings app under General → Software Update. However, Siri AI and ...
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New Apple TV, HomePod Mini, and More on Track to Launch This Year

Monday September 14, 2026 2:18 pm PDT by
The rumor that never ends: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reiterated that new Apple TV and HomePod mini models with Siri AI support remain on track to launch this year. Other new products he expects this year: an all-new Apple home hub, an updated entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, an iMac with an M6 chip, and an iPad mini with an OLED display. Apple often announces new products...
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MacBook Pro With OLED Touch Screen Running macOS 27.1 Inside Apple

Monday September 14, 2026 2:04 pm PDT by
Apple's rumored 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays are currently being tested with macOS 27.1, which is scheduled for release in late October, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While he previously said these high-end MacBook Pro models would be released in either late 2026 or early 2027, Gurman's latest report today has the...
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Apple's Newest Store Features Three Design Changes

Monday September 14, 2026 1:23 pm PDT by
Apple Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California reopened on Saturday with three key design changes, which will continue to roll out to other new and renovated stores. MacRumors reader Katelyn H. attended the grand reopening and shared some photos of the renovations on LinkedIn. The store now has a Genius Bar again instead of a Video Wall, plus dedicated Apple Pickup and Today at Apple...
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More Than 1,000 Apple Watch Bands Have Been Released Since 2015

Monday September 14, 2026 12:00 pm PDT by
Apple recently achieved a milestone: it has now released more than 1,000 official Apple Watch bands since the device was released in April 2015, according to Filip Chudzinski, who develops the Bandbreite app for tracking Apple Watch bands. The latest set of bands arrived alongside the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 announcements last week, and Chudzinski said luxury fashion...
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macOS Golden Gate Marks the End of an Era

Monday September 14, 2026 10:59 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 was released today following three months of beta testing, 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 ...
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tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models

Monday September 14, 2026 10:49 am PDT by
Following three months of beta testing, Apple today released tvOS 27, but note that the software update 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. tvOS 27 features a...
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iOS 27's iPhone Handoff Feature Expanding to More Carriers This Year

Monday September 14, 2026 9:55 am PDT by
Apple last week announced that Verizon and EE will support iOS 27's new iPhone Handoff feature later this year. The feature allows you to switch between any two iPhones running iOS 27 while using the same phone number on each device. iPhone Handoff is initially supported by T-Mobile (which is charging $5/month for it) and Deutsche Telekom. To learn more about the feature, read our previous...
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iOS 27.1: New Features to Expect and Release Date

Monday September 14, 2026 9:30 am PDT by
Apple's press release for the iPhone Duo last week said the device will ship with iOS 27.1, which essentially confirms the software update's release timing. iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23, so we can expect iOS 27.1 to be released by that date at the latest — likely several days earlier. Following three months of beta testing, iOS 27 will be released to the public today, and the ...
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iOS 27 Available Now With These 8 New Features

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00 am PDT by
Update — 10 a.m. Pacific Time: Apple has released iOS 27. During its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo event last week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released widely on Monday, September 14. iOS 27 should be available around 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time today via the Settings app, under General → Software Update. Below, we have highlighted eight new features and...
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Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Wait Times Are Even Longer Now

Monday September 14, 2026 6:12 am PDT by
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, though, your wait time will likely be longer at this point. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began will have their devices delivered on Friday, September 18 launch day. If you place your...
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iOS 27: Release Date, New Features, and Compatible iPhones

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:50 pm PDT by
Update: Apple has released iOS 27. At its September 9 event unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and more, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released tomorrow. Below, we have outlined iOS 27's release date, compatible iPhones, and new features. iOS 27: Release Date iOS 27 has already been available as a developer beta since June and as a public beta...
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Apple's Rumored iPhone Game Controllers Will 'Likely' Come From Beats

Sunday September 13, 2026 4:25 pm PDT by
Earlier this month, references to two unreleased Apple game controllers were allegedly spotted in macOS 26.7 beta code, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared more details. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the controllers have been in development for more than a year, are for the iPhone, and will likely have Beats branding. Acquired by Apple in 2014, Beats has expanded beyond...