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

DoorDash Reminders Integration

DoorDash Now Integrates With Reminders App on iPhone for Groceries

Monday November 18, 2024 8:16 am PST by
DoorDash today announced that its iPhone app now lets users import their grocery lists from the Reminders app, making it quicker to add items to a cart. Since the release of iOS 17 last year, Apple's built-in Reminders app on the iPhone can automatically sort groceries into categories, such as produce and baked goods. And now those lists can be synced with the DoorDash app for grocery...
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No, Apple CEO Tim Cook Didn't Say He Prefers Logitech's MX Master 3 Over the Magic Mouse

Sunday November 17, 2024 2:03 pm PST by
While the Logitech MX Master 3 is a terrific mouse for the Mac, reports claiming that Apple CEO Tim Cook prefers that mouse over the Magic Mouse are false. The Wall Street Journal last month published an interview with Cook, in which he said he uses every Apple product every day. Soon after, The Verge's Wes Davis attempted to replicate using every Apple product in a single day. During that...
iPhone 7 Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter

Apple Seemingly Discontinuing Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter Introduced Alongside iPhone 7

Sunday November 17, 2024 11:33 am PST by
It appears that Apple is discontinuing the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that it released alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in 2016. The adapter was recently listed as "sold out" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and most other countries, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The adapter remains available from Apple in only a handful of countries, such as...
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It's 2009 Again: Apple is Apparently Reconsidering Making a TV

Sunday November 17, 2024 4:27 am PST by
Between around 2009 and 2011, it was repeatedly rumored that Apple would be releasing a TV, but that obviously never happened. Now, a decade-and-a-half later, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the idea is back on the table. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman briefly mentioned that Apple has been "evaluating" the "idea of making an Apple-branded TV set." He did not provide any further...
iCloud General Feature

Apple Acknowledges iCloud Notes Disappearing and Explains How to Fix

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45 am PST by
Earlier this month, we reported about some iPhone users temporarily losing all of their notes in the Notes app after accepting Apple's updated iCloud terms and conditions. Apple has now indirectly acknowledged this issue in a new support document that outlines steps to follow if your iCloud notes are not appearing on your iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro. Fortunately, the notes can be re-synced...
Croissant App

'Croissant' App for Cross-Posting on Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon Coming to Mac and iPad

Saturday November 16, 2024 7:39 am PST by
Over the past few weeks, millions of people have signed up for Threads and Bluesky. With those platforms and Mastodon, there are now three prominent alternatives to X, but this means there are now more social media communities to be part of than ever. Posting across all three platforms can be tedious, but thankfully there is an app for that. Croissant is a well-designed iPhone app that...
iPhone Satellite Feature

iPhone's Satellite Feature Launched Two Years Ago Today, Remains Free

Friday November 15, 2024 10:39 am PST by
Today marks two years since Apple made its Emergency SOS via satellite feature available on all iPhone 14 models in the U.S. and Canada. Apple has since expanded its suite of satellite-based features, and they all remain free to use for now. Below, we recap the rollout of Apple's satellite features and what's next. November 2022: Apple launches Emergency SOS via satellite in the U.S. and...
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Apple Adds iPhone XS Max and More to Vintage/Obsolete Product Lists

Friday November 15, 2024 7:09 am PST by
Apple today added a few older iPhone and Apple Watch models to the vintage and obsolete products list on its website. Apple has now classified the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone XS Max as "vintage" worldwide. Apple considers a device to be "vintage" once five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Apple and Apple Authorized Service Providers sometimes offer repairs...
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Apple Vision Pro Launches in Two More Countries

Thursday November 14, 2024 11:00 pm PST by
Apple Vision Pro launched in stores and began arriving to customers today in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, customers can now schedule a free 30-minute appointment to demo the headset at Apple Store locations in both countries. Apple has localized Vision Pro pages in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates with more details about the headset, for those unfamiliar. ...
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Apple TV+ Show 'Silo' Has Returned: Season 2, Episode 1 Now Available

Thursday November 14, 2024 5:00 pm PST by
The award-winning Apple TV+ sci-fi series "Silo" is finally back, after nearly a year-and-a-half wait. The first episode of the second season is now available on Apple's streaming service, and one new episode will follow every Friday through January 17. "Silo" follows the last 10,000 people on Earth, all of whom live in a massive underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic and deadly...
AirPods Pro Firmware Feature

Apple Releases Software Updates for These AirPods

Thursday November 14, 2024 10:51 am PST by
Apple this week released firmware updates for all AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 models. Here are the previous and current firmware versions for these models: AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation: 7B19 → 7B21 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: 7B19 → 7B21 AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning charging case: 7B19 → 7B20 AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case: 7B19 → 7B20Unfortunately, ...
Final Cut Pro 11

Final Cut Pro 11: Apple Shares List of All New Features and Bug Fixes

Thursday November 14, 2024 7:10 am PST by
Apple on Wednesday released Final Cut Pro 11 for the Mac, with key new features including AI-generated captions, spatial video editing, and a Magnetic Mask tool for isolating people and objects in videos. The update also includes some smaller new features, changes, and bug fixes, as outlined in the full release notes on Apple's website. Many of these features were already outlined in Final...
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Apple Announces New Store in Spain, Shares iPhone and Mac Wallpaper

Thursday November 14, 2024 5:33 am PST by
Apple today announced it will be opening an all-new store at the La Vaguada shopping center in Madrid, Spain on Thursday, November 28. To celebrate the occasion, Apple has released a special wallpaper for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a creative illustration of Apple's logo. Apple La Vaguada will be the company's 12th store in Spain, and its first all-new location opened in the country...
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Apple Likely to Announce Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac Today

Wednesday November 13, 2024 11:26 am PST by
In its Mac mini announcement video last month, Apple briefly mentioned an "upcoming" version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac. We believe that Apple will likely announce the update later today, as the annual Final Cut Pro Creative Summit conference begins today and involves a visit to Apple Park starting at 2 p.m. Pacific Time today. Final Cut Pro version 10.7 was shown off during the same Apple Park ...
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iOS 18.2's Release Date Likely Leaked

Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:56 am PST by
Apple previously confirmed that iOS 18.2 will be released in December, and now a potential release date within the month has surfaced. We believe that Apple is likely planning to release iOS 18.2 on Monday, December 9, based on a recent notice that British carrier EE provided to its customers. In the notice, EE said it will be discontinuing an iPhone feature known as "Wi-Fi calling on other...
Apple Music Top 100 Albums Book

This Limited-Edition Apple Music Book is the Ultimate Gift for Apple Fans

Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:21 am PST by
Apple has teamed up with luxury book company Assouline to create a limited-edition book showcasing Apple Music's list of the 100 greatest albums ever made. Only 1,500 copies of the book will be sold, so act fast before it's sold out. "Apple Music: 100 Best Albums" can be pre-ordered on Assouline's website for $450. That is obviously a very steep price, but the limited production run makes it ...
Apple Arcade Skate City

Apple Arcade Adding These 15 New Games Through Early January

Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:07 am PST by
Apple today announced that an additional 15 games are coming to Apple Arcade during the upcoming holiday season, including three Final Fantasy titles, PAC-MAN 256, Boggle: Arcade Edition, Gears & Goo, and more. Skate City: New York is coming to Apple Arcade on January 9 Accessible through the App Store, Apple Arcade is a subscription-based service that provides access to hundreds of games...
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Apple Likely Planning to Release iOS 18.2 on December 9

Tuesday November 12, 2024 11:14 am PST by
Apple previously confirmed that iOS 18.2 will be released in December, and now a potential release date within the month has surfaced. We believe that Apple is likely planning to release iOS 18.2 on Monday, December 9, based on a recent notice that British carrier EE provided to its customers. In the notice, EE said it will be discontinuing an iPhone feature known as "Wi-Fi calling on other...
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Powerbeats Pro 2 Leak Hints at Useful Health Feature Coming to AirPods

Tuesday November 12, 2024 7:00 am PST by
Apple plans to add more health-related features to future AirPods models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and the upcoming Powerbeats Pro 2 might offer a hint. We previously reported that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will offer heart rate monitoring during workouts, and perhaps that feature will extend to AirPods in the future. Based on our iOS 18 code findings, you will be able to connect the...
AirTag on Baggage

This New iPhone Feature Can Help You Find Your Lost Bags at Airports

Tuesday November 12, 2024 5:58 am PST by
While traveling, it is always a good idea to attach an AirTag to your checked bags, so that you can track their location if they become lost at an airport. And soon, a new iPhone feature will make it even easier to track AirTag-equipped baggage. Starting with iOS 18.2, the Find My app on the iPhone allows you to temporarily share an AirTag's location with a trusted person. In addition, Apple ...