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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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Kuo: Apple Suspends AirPods Pro 2 Assembly at One Supplier Due to Potential Production Issues

Tuesday November 8, 2022 9:05 am PST by
Apple appears to have instructed Chinese supplier Goertek to suspend assembly of the second-generation AirPods Pro due to production issues, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a series of tweets shared today, Kuo said that Chinese supplier Luxshare has expanded production of the second-generation AirPods Pro to fill the gap and is now the exclusive supplier of the wireless earbuds for the time ...
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Eufy Launches Cheaper AirTag Alternative With Find My App Support

Tuesday November 8, 2022 7:30 am PST by
Anker brand Eufy recently introduced a new SmartTrack Link item tracker with support for the Find My app, providing iPhone users with a cheaper alternative to the AirTag. The item tracker also works with the Eufy Security app, available on the App Store. The SmartTrack Link can be added to the Items tab of the Find My app, allowing its location to be tracked in the app just like the AirTag....
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Apple's Product Design Team Reportedly Focused More on Costs in Recent Years

Tuesday November 8, 2022 5:46 am PST by
Apple's efforts to replace its former design chief Jony Ive have been hindered by increased turnover within the company's product design team over the past few years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report claims that Apple has lost the majority of senior designers who worked under Ive, with many of them jumping ship to his new design firm LoveFrom, which he started after leaving Apple...
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When to Expect the Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature to Launch on iPhone

Monday November 7, 2022 11:03 am PST by
All four iPhone 14 models support a new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature that will allow the devices to connect directly to a satellite, enabling users to send text messages to emergency services when outside the range of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Apple says the feature will launch in November, and while the company has yet to provide a more specific release date, we have outlined the most...
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Apple Says iOS 16 Update Coming Soon With Fix for Advertising-Related Issue

Monday November 7, 2022 9:21 am PST by
Apple is working on an iOS 16 update with a fix for an issue related to its advertising framework SKAdNetwork, according to the company's system status page. Apple says the issue began on November 3, but it did not provide any additional details. "There is an issue impacting SKAdNetwork for users on iOS 16.1," says Apple. "We are working to quickly resolve this issue in a software update." ...
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Apple Issues iPhone 14 Pro Shipment Warning Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

Sunday November 6, 2022 1:57 pm PST by
Apple today said it expects iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments to be lower than the company previously anticipated due to temporary COVID-19 restrictions at the primary Foxconn factory where the devices are assembled in Zhengzhou, China. The warning was shared in a press release on the Apple Newsroom site:COVID-19 restrictions have temporarily impacted the primary iPhone 14 Pro...
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New Apple TV Now Available at Apple Stores With These 10 Changes

Friday November 4, 2022 5:00 am PDT by
Starting today, the new Apple TV 4K is available for pickup at select Apple Stores around the world, with no pre-order required. Pricing starts at $129 for the 64GB model without Ethernet and Thread support, while the full-spec 128GB model costs $149. The new Apple TV is also available for walk-in customers at Apple Stores that have stock, but we recommend arranging a pickup just in case. ...
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New 10th-Generation iPad Has Slower USB-C Port Compared to Other Models

Thursday October 27, 2022 4:17 pm PDT by
Apple's new 10th-generation iPad is equipped with a slower USB-C port compared to the latest iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models. As noted in The Verge's review of the new iPad, released this week, the device's USB-C port is limited to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps for data transfer. This means that despite being equipped with a USB-C port, the 10th-generation iPad has the same data...
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What to Expect From Apple's Earnings Results Today Following iPhone 14 Launch

Thursday October 27, 2022 7:59 am PDT by
Apple is set to report its earnings results for the fourth quarter of its 2022 fiscal year today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Apple CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the results on a conference call for investors at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Keep reading for some key things to know about Apple's fourth quarter, including analyst expectations for revenue and more. New...
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Apple Pauses Gambling Ads in App Store Pages After Developers Complain [Updated]

Wednesday October 26, 2022 3:19 pm PDT by
Update October 26 3:31 p.m.: In a statement shared with MacRumors today, Apple said it has paused gambling ads in App Store app pages, with no further details provided:We have paused ads related to gambling and a few other categories on App Store product pages.Original story from October 25 follows. Apple today rolled out new ad placements in the App Store on the iPhone, allowing developers to ...
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New iPad Pro Includes Special Mode to Turn Off Wi-Fi 6E

Wednesday October 26, 2022 11:03 am PDT by
The new iPad Pro models announced last week are the first Apple devices to support Wi-Fi 6E, which uses the 6GHz band to enable faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connectivity. In a new support document, Apple explains how the feature works. To create a Wi-Fi 6E network, Apple says you need a Wi-Fi 6E router that also has its 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands enabled. For the best Wi-Fi performance, Apple...
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Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak Interview About USB-C iPhone and More Now Available on YouTube

Wednesday October 26, 2022 9:36 am PDT by
Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi and marketing chief Greg Joswiak spoke with tech columnist Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal's Tech Live event in California on Tuesday. A full video of the interview is now available on YouTube. Notable topics discussed included Apple admitting that it will have to comply with the EU's law requiring the iPhone to switch to USB-C, the...
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Apple Reportedly Planning to Release Larger 16-Inch iPad Next Year

Wednesday October 26, 2022 8:53 am PDT by
Apple is developing a larger 16-inch iPad that it hopes to release in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a report today from The Information's Wayne Ma. This would be the largest-ever iPad model, topping the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. "A 16-inch iPad would likely be geared toward creative professionals such as graphic artists and designers who prefer a larger screen," the report says. No...
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Apple TV Getting New Siri Voice Recognition Feature With tvOS 16.2

Wednesday October 26, 2022 8:25 am PDT by
The first tvOS 16.2 beta seeded to developers this week enables Siri voice recognition on the Apple TV for a more personalized experience. The new feature allows Siri to recognize your voice and switch to your Apple TV user profile, play your music, and provide personalized recommendations for videos, with support for up to six family members, according to Apple. The feature will be...
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iOS 16.2 Beta Reintroduces Live Sports Scores on iPhone's Lock Screen

Wednesday October 26, 2022 6:21 am PDT by
iOS 16.1 was released to the public this week with support for Live Activities in third-party apps. However, Live Activities integration for select sports games via Apple's built-in TV app appears to have been pushed back to iOS 16.2. Midway through the iOS 16.1 beta testing period, Live Activities integration in the TV app was disabled, but it has been reenabled in the first beta of iOS 16.2...
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New iPad Pro and iPad Available for Pickup at Apple Stores Starting Today

Wednesday October 26, 2022 5:34 am PDT by
Starting today, the new 11-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and redesigned 10.9-inch iPad are available for pickup at select Apple Stores around the world, with no pre-order required. A wide range of size, color, and storage capacity options are available for each device at Apple Store locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and many other countries, but selection may become ...
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Preview App on macOS Ventura Drops Support for PostScript Files

Tuesday October 25, 2022 2:23 pm PDT by
Starting with macOS Ventura, released this week, the built-in Preview app on Mac no longer supports PostScript (.ps) and Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) files, according to a new Apple support document. Preview can still be used to open these files on macOS Monterey and earlier. Apple did not provide a reason for the change. Apple recommends using other third-party Mac apps that can view or...
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Apple Begins Showing More Ads in App Store

Tuesday October 25, 2022 11:26 am PDT by
As expected, Apple today announced that new ad placements are now available in the App Store, allowing developers to advertise their apps in more spots. Starting today, developers can now advertise their apps in the App Store's main Today tab and in a "You Might Also Like" section at the bottom of individual app listings in all countries except China. Ads are already beginning to appear in...
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Stage Manager Criticized as 'Poorly Tested' Feature With 'Plethora of Bugs' Still Unfixed as iPadOS 16 Released

Tuesday October 25, 2022 8:49 am PDT by
Alongside the release of iPadOS 16 on Monday, MacStories editor-in-chief Federico Viticci shared some candid feedback about Stage Manager, a new feature that allows for multiple overlapping windowed apps on the iPad. Viticci expressed his continued disappointment with Stage Manager, criticizing it as an "over-designed" and "poorly tested" feature with a "muddled constellation of missing features, ...
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iPhone 15 Pro Predicted to Feature Increased 8GB of RAM, USB-C Port, and More

Tuesday October 25, 2022 6:26 am PDT by
iPhone 15 Pro models will feature an increased 8GB of RAM, a USB-C port, and multiple camera improvements, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. In a press release today, TrendForce indicates that the iPhone 15 lineup will again consist of four models and that only the two Pro models will get Apple's latest processor, as was the case with the iPhone 14 lineup. Users can expect the ...