Joe Rossignol

The next iPad Pro models could have even thinner bezels around the screen. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo today, the account Instant Digital claimed that the bezels on future iPad Pro models could be as thin as those on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra tablet, although they said the iPad Pro will not have a notch. Instant Digital has more than 1.4 million followers on...

The upcoming iPhone 17 base model will feature a larger display than the iPhone 16 base model, according to the latest rumor out of China. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo today, the account Digital Chat Station claimed that the lowest-end iPhone 17 model will be equipped with a 6.3-inch display, up from a 6.1-inch display on the equivalent iPhone 16 model. Digital Chat...

Apple today opened its latest retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, the largest city in Western Australia. The new store is in a historic building originally built for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the corner of Forrest Place and Murray Street. "Our team meticulously restored and mended heritage fabric throughout the building, including the...

A screen protector that is allegedly designed for Apple's rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air model has revealed a potential design difference. Based on an image shared today by a leaker known as Majin Bu, the iPhone 17 Air's front camera may be positioned to the left of the Dynamic Island, rather than to the right of it like on iPhone models released over the past few years. It is unclear...

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of iTunes gaining support for podcasts, Apple has shared a new web page highlighting 20 podcasts that the company loves. The podcasts are categorized by year: 2005-2010, 2011-2015, 2016-2020, and 2021-2025. Featured podcasts include This American Life, Acquired, The Daily, and others. Apple shared a letter to honor the occasion:At Apple Podcasts, we...

The upcoming macOS Tahoe update adds three pre-installed Apple apps to all compatible Macs: Phone, Journal, and Games. Phone and Journal come from the iPhone, while Games is entirely new. Below, we provide an overview of each of these apps. macOS Tahoe is currently available as a developer beta, and the update will likely be released to the general public in September. Phone Macs...

Apple today announced that its store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, New York will be reopening "soon," following extensive renovations. The store has been closed since November, with Apple operating out of a temporary location on the west side of the shopping mall until the renovations are completed. Apple has yet to share an exact date for the grand re-opening. Roosevelt Field is the ...

Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are around three months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max in September this year. Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models:Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an...

Chase this week announced a series of new perks for its premium Sapphire Reserve credit card, and one of them is for a pair of Apple services. Specifically, the credit card now offers complimentary annual subscriptions to Apple TV+ and Apple Music, a value of up to $250 per year. If you are already paying for Apple TV+ and/or Apple Music directly through Apple, those subscriptions will...

AirPods Max were first released in December 2020, and the over-ear headphones have received minimal hardware changes since then. Below, we recap when AirPods Max 2 are rumored to launch. According to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the new AirPods Max will be lighter than the current ones, but he did not mention a specific weight. The current AirPods Max weigh 0.85 pounds,...

The upcoming iPadOS 26 update adds four pre-installed Apple apps to all compatible iPad models: Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games. Below, we provide an overview of each of these apps. iPadOS 26 is currently available as a developer beta, and the update will likely be released to the general public in September. Phone Apple has expanded the Phone app to the iPad, complete with new...

Porsche's chief designer Michael Mauer told the Financial Times that the luxury car maker remains committed to offering CarPlay Ultra in future vehicle models, but he did not share a timeframe for availability or disclose any other details. Porsche was on Apple's list of automakers committed to offering the next generation of CarPlay, now known as CarPlay Ultra, when it was first announced...

According to a 9to5Mac report this week, citing reliable sources, Apple is now planning to release the AirTag 2 in September or later this year. If so, the updated accessory could be announced at the iPhone 17 event in less than three months from now. The report also said that iOS 18.6 beta code hints at the upcoming software update being compatible with the AirTag 2, when it is released. ...

Apple today announced that it has updated its Sports app with support for tennis, in time for the ongoing Wimbledon tournament. Tennis fans can view live scores for Grand Slam and 1000 tournaments, and track current and previous men's and women's singles matches. Apple Sports supports the Live Activities feature, and that extends to tennis scores. This means you can view live tennis...

Apple today sent out an ad to some iPhone users in the form of a Wallet app push notification, and not everyone is happy about it. An unknown number of iPhone users in the U.S. today received the push notification, which promotes a limited-time Apple Pay discount that movie ticket company Fandango is offering on a pair of tickets to Apple's new film "F1: The Movie." Some of the iPhone...

The second developer beta of macOS Tahoe is now available for testing, and it includes a handful of smaller new features and changes on the Mac. Below, we recap everything new that has been found in macOS Tahoe beta 2 so far. Redesigned Finder App Icon Crisis averted: Apple has restored the Finder icon's design to its former glory on the second beta. On the first macOS Tahoe...

As spotted by Federico Trevisani, the second macOS Tahoe beta lets you enroll in beta testing of AirPods firmware updates directly on a Mac. A similar interface was already introduced on the iPhone and iPad with the first iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas. First, connect your AirPods to your Mac. Next, open the System Settings app and click on the Bluetooth menu. Then, select the (i) symbol next to ...

Apple today announced that Japan's My Number Card can now be added to the Wallet app on an iPhone XS or newer running iOS 18.5 or later. The card can be added to the Wallet app via the latest version of the Mynaportal app, and it can be presented in person or in apps, where accepted digitally. Starting today, Apple said the My Number Card on the iPhone can be used to print official...

Apple recently announced iOS 26, and the upcoming software update includes many new features and changes for CarPlay in vehicles. To try out these features now, you will need to be using an iPhone running iOS 26, which is currently available in developer beta. Below, we recap 10 changes coming to CarPlay with iOS 26, which will likely be released to the general public in September. Liqu...

Apple silicon was announced five years ago this week, kickstarting one of the most successful periods for the Mac ever. Following years of rumors, Apple in June 2020 unveiled its plan to transition the entire Mac lineup from Intel processors to its own custom-designed chips. Later that year saw the release of the first three Mac models powered by Apple silicon, including a 13-inch MacBook ...