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

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Apple Reports Q3 2016 Earnings of $7.8B on $42.4B in Revenue

Tuesday July 26, 2016 1:39 pm PDT by
Apple today announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter (second calendar quarter) of 2016. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $42.4 billion and net quarterly profit of $7.8 billion, or $1.42 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $49.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. As expected, the results represent...
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Adobe Lightroom Launches on Apple TV

Tuesday July 26, 2016 8:26 am PDT by
Adobe today released a Lightroom app for Apple TV, enabling users to share their Creative Cloud photos in a slideshow on the big screen. The viewing-only app features the ability to browse through your synchronized photo collections, including photos uploaded via Lightroom CC on the desktop, Lightroom on mobile, or Lightroom on the web. When scrolling through all of the photos in your...
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What to Expect From Apple's Third Quarter Earnings Results Today

Tuesday July 26, 2016 8:08 am PDT by
Apple today will release its fiscal third quarter earnings results, reflecting a three-month period that ended in late June, and the consensus among analysts is that the company will report a second consecutive decline in iPhone sales and overall revenue. That same scenario played out last quarter for the first time since 2003. In fact, some analysts have forecasted that iPhone sales may be...
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Apple Music's Video Content Now Streams Free on T-Mobile

Tuesday July 26, 2016 5:40 am PDT by
T-Mobile has announced that Apple Music and fifteen other additional streaming video providers, including various ABC, Disney, and FOX apps, are now covered by the carrier's Binge On program. Binge On now supports over 100 video services in the United States after launching eight months ago. Binge On enables customers on a qualifying Simple Choice plan to stream unlimited 480p video from...
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Apple Appoints Bob Mansfield to Oversee Electric Vehicle Team

Monday July 25, 2016 8:06 am PDT by
Apple has appointed former longtime executive Bob Mansfield, who last served as Senior Vice President of Technologies at the company, to oversee development of its widely rumored electric vehicle, according to The Wall Street Journal. All senior managers on the project now report to him. Apple announced that Mansfield was retiring in June 2012, but a few months later said he would remain with...
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Apple Stock Forecasted to Rise as Lifetime iPhone Sales Reach 1 Billion

Monday July 25, 2016 7:09 am PDT by
Apple will report its fiscal third quarter earnings results tomorrow, and both the company and analysts project a year-over-year decline in iPhone sales and overall revenue for a second consecutive quarter. Apple expects third quarter revenue of between $41 billion and $43 billion, which would be up to 18 percent lower than the $49.6 billion in revenue it posted in the year-ago quarter. The...
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CarPlay Now Available in All 2017 Ford Vehicles Equipped With SYNC 3

Sunday July 24, 2016 10:43 pm PDT by
Ford has announced that its SYNC 3 infotainment system, which includes CarPlay and Android Auto, is now available across its entire 2017 lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks, and electric vehicles in the United States. The expansion brings CarPlay to already-released 2017 models such as the Fusion, Mustang, and Explorer, while other models like the 2017 F-150, Focus, Edge, and Super Duty will...
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Review: AyeGear's J25 Jacket Holds a MacBook, Two iPhones, Two iPads, and More

Friday July 22, 2016 1:17 pm PDT by
One of the realities of living in Toronto, Canada, about a two-hour drive from the nearest American city when traffic cooperates, is experiencing a distinctly four-season climate. Winter lives up to the stereotype of being bitterly cold, before giving way to a mild and rainy spring, and eventually a hot and humid summer. The warmth lasts for no more than three to four months, however, before the...
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iPhone 7 Again Said to Ship With Lightning-to-3.5mm Headphone Dongle

Friday July 22, 2016 9:13 am PDT by
With just over six weeks remaining until Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, leaked photos and rumors surrounding the smartphones are starting to become clear and consistent. Deutsche Bank is the latest group to add its expectations to the mix, issuing a research note obtained by Business Insider that corroborates several previously rumored features coming in this...
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Apple Posts Job Listings for First Retail Store in Taiwan

Friday July 22, 2016 6:04 am PDT by
Apple has posted a series of job listings for its first retail store in Taiwan. The company is looking to fill Genius, Expert, Manager, Store Leader, and Business Leader positions, among others, while applications for the Apple Store Leader Program are open ahead of a September 2016 start date. Apple confirmed to Reuters that it will open its first retail store in Taiwan, but it did not...
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Apple's First Retail Store in Brooklyn Opens July 30

Thursday July 21, 2016 9:20 am PDT by
Apple has announced that its first retail store in the New York City borough of Brooklyn opens on Saturday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. local time. As rumored since late 2014, the store will be located at 247 Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood. The store hours are 10am-8pm on Monday-Saturday and 11am-7pm on Sunday. Apple is nearly finished renovations at 247 Bedford Avenue (Thanks, ...
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Apple Car's Rumored 2020 Launch Target May Have Slipped to 2021

Thursday July 21, 2016 8:13 am PDT by
In an in-depth profile about Brian, Kevin, and Michael Sumner, three brothers said to be working on the Apple Car, The Information reports that Apple's rumored 2020 target for launching the much-rumored electric vehicle, codenamed Project Titan, may have slipped to 2021.The group has run into challenges, say people briefed about aspects of Titan along with other reports. Its top executive left in ...
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T-Mobile Offers Unlimited Data and Calling in Brazil for 2016 Summer Olympics

Thursday July 21, 2016 7:36 am PDT by
T-Mobile has announced that qualifying Simple Choice postpaid customers will automatically receive free unlimited data at up to 4G LTE speeds throughout Brazil during the entire month of August, enabling visitors to celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro without worrying about roaming charges. The carrier is also offering free calls within Brazil and to the United States in...
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Apple Watch Remains Nearly Three Times as Popular as Samsung Smartwatches

Thursday July 21, 2016 6:30 am PDT by
The latest data from market research firm IDC reveals that Apple Watch sales totaled an estimated 1.6 million units in the second quarter, for an industry leading 47 percent market share, compared to Samsung's estimated 600,000 smartwatch sales and 16 percent market share during the March-June period. The numbers suggest that the Apple Watch remains nearly three times as popular as Samsung...
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Brikk Launches Pre-Orders for Diamond-Studded iPhone 7 Models Costing Up to $1.3 Million

Wednesday July 20, 2016 7:43 am PDT by
Less than two months before Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 7 lineup, Los Angeles-based luxury accessory maker Brikk has announced that it is now accepting pre-orders for diamond-studded and other customized versions of the smartphones, with prices ranging between $4,295 and $1.3 million. Brikk's mockups for its Lux iPhone 7 appear to be based on leaked photos and schematics of the...
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Canon Releases Five New AirPrint-Enabled Printers

Wednesday July 20, 2016 6:03 am PDT by
Canon has announced a series of five new MAXIFY inkjet printers with AirPrint support, including the MB5420, MB5120, MB2720, MB2120, and iB4120 models. AirPrint enables wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac without having to install additional software or drivers. The technology is supported by dozens of printers sold by Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, HP, Lenovo, Lexmark,...
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Apple Watch Sales Remain Steady After 15 Months Despite Lack of Next-Generation Model

Tuesday July 19, 2016 9:44 am PDT by
Nearly fifteen months after the Apple Watch launched in the U.S. and eight other countries on April 24, 2015, new data shows that sales of the device have yet to experience an overly precipitous decline so far this year. Swiss bank UBS has issued a research note that projects Apple Watch sales totaled 1.7 million units in the June quarter, a somewhat surprising increase of 100,000 units...
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Kia to Release CarPlay Software Update for Select 2014 to 2017 Models

Tuesday July 19, 2016 6:31 am PDT by
Kia has announced that CarPlay and Android Auto will be available as free software updates for a wider range of select 2014 to 2017 model year vehicles equipped with UVO3 or a compatible navigation system. The new U.S. models eligible for the CarPlay update specifically, in addition to the 2017 Sorento and Sportage, include the 2017 Forte, 2015-16 Optima, 2015-16 Optima Hybrid, 2015-16 Sedona, ...
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Apple Stock Rises Above $100 Per Share For First Time in Six Weeks

Monday July 18, 2016 8:49 am PDT by
Apple shares rose above $100 in intraday trading today for the first time since June 6, just weeks after the stock hit its latest bottom around the $92 mark. AAPL is up over 1 percent on the day at the time of publishing, contributing to a slight rise in the Dow Jones stock index on the day. ALERT: Apple shares just rose above $100 per share for the first time since June 6 https://t.co/C9RCFmaq9 ...
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Apple Maps Expands Transit Data to Honolulu and Kansas City

Monday July 18, 2016 7:45 am PDT by
Apple Maps has been updated with comprehensive transit data for the U.S. cities of Honolulu, Hawaii and Kansas City, Missouri, enabling iPhone users in the areas to navigate using public transportation, including buses and commuter rails. Transit routing options in the Kansas City metropolitan area include RideKC buses and the downtown KC Streetcar. Directions extend to most suburbs in both...