Joe Rossignol
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.
Joe Rossignol's Articles
Apple Defeats Patent Lawsuit in Texas Related to Face ID and Touch ID
A jury for the U.S. District Court for Western Texas on Friday found that the Secure Enclave built into modern Apple devices does not infringe four user verification patents owned by the company "Identity Security LLC," according to Bloomberg Law. Apple introduced the Secure Enclave in 2013 in the iPhone 5s, the first iPhone with Touch ID, and it is now used in all iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple...
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NBA 2K25 Now Available on Apple Arcade
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition is now available in Apple Arcade on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, and the latest version of the game offers many new features. Here's what's new in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, according to its App Store description: • Outdoor streetball courts and indoor courts, complete quests to earn rewards for your MyPLAYER like, shoes, outfits, tattoos, ...
Apple's Only Store in Northern Ireland Relocating Later This Month
Apple's only retail store in Northern Ireland is moving, but rest assured that the new location will be in close proximity to the current one. Apple has announced that its store at the Victoria Square shopping center in Belfast will be permanently closed starting Tuesday, October 15. The company is opening a new store in the nearby Corn Market area on Friday, October 18. MacRumors reader C...
Apple's Latest Ad Highlights iPhone 16's New Camera Control Button
Apple today shared a video ad that highlights the new Camera Control on the latest iPhone 16 models, offering a quick look at the button in action. While the ad is for the iPhone 16 Pro, the Camera Control is available on all four iPhone 16 models. The button provides quick access to the iPhone's camera, and you can press or swipe on it to adjust functions like zoom, depth of field, and...
Apple Executives Discuss Apple Watch's Life-Saving Health Features in New Interview
Following the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 10 and watchOS 11's new sleep apnea detection feature last month, Apple executives Jeff Williams, Dr. Sumbul Desai, and Jay Blahnik sat down for an interview with The Independent's David Phelan. The discussion is focused on the Apple Watch's health features. Williams, who leads the Apple Watch engineering teams, said that Apple was...
This Technology Could Pave the Way for the 'iPhone 17 Air' Next Year
Taiwanese company Novatek has announced plans to begin mass production of OLED displays with TDDI (touch and display driver integration) technology as early as the second quarter of 2025, supply chain publication DigiTimes reported today. The report states that Apple is "expected" to be one of Novatek's first customers, although this claim appears to be speculative. "While industry...
Apple Chip Manufacturing in U.S. to Expand Following New Partnership
Apple's chip manufacturer TSMC and chip packaging company Amkor on Thursday announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on chip production, packaging, and testing in Arizona. In a press release, the two companies said that the close proximity of their facilities in Arizona will speed up the overall chip manufacturing process: Under the...
iOS 18.0.1 Includes Security Fixes for Messages and Passwords Apps
In addition to several bug fixes, the iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates released on Thursday include a few security patches for the iPhone and iPad. In a support document, Apple says iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 address security vulnerabilities involving the built-in Messages and Passwords apps. Here are the full details from Apple: Media Session Available for: iPhone 16 (all...
Trick or Treat? Apple's First Earnings Call Since iPhone 16 Launch Scheduled for Halloween
Apple today announced that its next quarterly earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time/5 p.m. Eastern Time. On the call, Apple's CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the company's earnings results for the fourth quarter of its 2024 fiscal year. It will likely be Maestri's final earnings call at Apple, as he will be succeeded by Kevan...
Apple Says These 9 Macs Are Now Obsolete
Apple last month added three Mac models to its vintage products list, and moved an additional nine Mac models from the vintage list to its obsolete products list. Both of these lists can be found in a support document on Apple's website. The following Macs are now classified as vintage: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3 Ports) MacBook Pro...
Mac Mini Expected to Receive First Major Redesign Since 2010 Very Soon
Rumors suggest that Apple plans to introduce a redesigned Mac mini this month, alongside updated MacBook Pro and iMac models. Most notably, the portable desktop computer is expected to receive its first major redesign since 2010. A concept of a smaller Mac mini that is closer in size to an Apple TV Below, we recap rumors about the next-generation Mac mini. Rumored Features Smaller Design: ...
Macs With M4 Chips Expected to Launch in This Order
Earlier this year, Apple updated the iPad Pro with the M4 chip, marking the first time that it introduced a new M-series chip in an iPad instead of a Mac. Below, we outline when the M4 chip is expected to come to the Mac. First, Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models with M4 series chips "this year," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He previously said the...
Apple Offers Limited-Edition Beats Solo Buds With iPhone 15 or 15 Plus Purchase in India
In celebration of Diwali, Apple is offering free limited-edition Beats Solo Buds to customers who purchase a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus in India. The special Beats Solo Buds and their carrying case come in an orange color that has never been available before, and the earbuds come in custom packaging designed by Indian art director Aaquib Wani. The offer runs through October 4 at Apple...
'Ted Lasso' to Return to Apple TV+ as Season Four Allegedly 'Confirmed'
Ted Lasso will be returning for a fourth season, according to Sigmund Judge, a writer at MacStories and co-host of the Magic Rays of Light podcast. In a social media post today, Judge said he has confirmed that pre-production of the smash-hit Apple TV+ comedy series will begin in January in London, England. Apple has yet to confirm the fourth season, and there is no set release date yet....
Apple Reportedly Begins Sourcing OLED Displays for Next iPhone SE
Apple has started to source OLED displays for its next-generation iPhone SE, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. "According to industry sources, Apple has begun sourcing OLED panels from BOE and other Chinese manufacturers for its next-generation iPhone SE series," the report states. No further details about the display were provided. This information aligns with...
Apple Pulls Third Software Update in Past Month Due to Issues
Apple on Wednesday pulled watchOS 11.1 beta 3 after some users complained that the update caused their Apple Watch to freeze or lock up until they restarted the device, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. This is the third software version that Apple has pulled over the past month. In September, Apple pulled iPadOS 18 for iPad Pro models with the M4 chip after the update...
Apple Says iPhone Driver's Licenses Coming to Three More U.S. States
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The list of states where the feature is available currently includes Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, and most recently...
New Magic Keyboard for iPad Air Rumored for Next Year: What to Expect
Apple plans to release an updated Magic Keyboard for new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models at some point "early next year," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air will adopt "some" of the new features that were added to the latest Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, which was released in May. That means potential features for the next iPad Air version of ...
Apple Podcasts App Rolling Out Transcriptions in These 8 Additional Languages Starting Today
Apple has announced that transcriptions in the Apple Podcasts app will be available in eight additional languages starting today, according to Dutch website iCulture.nl. The transcripts were previously only available for podcasts spoken in English, French, German, and Spanish since the feature launched as part of iOS 17.4. Transcriptions in the additional languages will be rolled out on a...
Best Buy Product Listing Hints at iPad Mini Going on Clearance 'Soon'
Best Buy might offer an unspecified iPad mini model on clearance "soon," according to a product listing that was spotted on the retailer's website. The placeholder listing is for an Apple product with a "MINI WIFI" model name, and it is in the "tablets" section on Best Buy's online store. Altogether, this strongly suggests that the listing will be for an iPad mini. The device will apparently ...