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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Sketchy Rumor Claims iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Could Begin on a Thursday Instead of Usual Friday

Wednesday August 28, 2024 7:30 am PDT by
Apple's annual iPhone event is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 9. Typically, this would suggest that iPhone 16 pre-orders would begin on Friday, September 13, but German blog Macerkopf this week claimed it heard that the pre-orders could instead begin on Thursday, September 12. The report did not elaborate on the source of this information, nor did it provide a reason for this...
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MacBook Pros With M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips Reportedly Being Mass Produced This Month

Wednesday August 28, 2024 6:13 am PDT by
Apple's supply chain is beginning mass production of next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in August, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes. With only a few days remaining in the month, that means that assembly of the laptops has more likely than not already begun. This information aligns with display industry analyst Ross Young...
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When to Expect Apple Intelligence to Officially Launch on Your iPhone

Tuesday August 27, 2024 1:36 pm PDT by
Apple Intelligence was first announced over two months ago, but the features are still in beta testing for app developers. Below, we have recapped some key facts about Apple Intelligence, including when it will be officially available on iPhones. Apple Intelligence Once available, the full suite of Apple Intelligence features will be able to generate and summarize text, show suggested ...
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iPhone Driver's Licenses Available or Coming in These 13 U.S. States

Tuesday August 27, 2024 12:56 pm PDT by
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues. The feature has been slow to roll out since Apple first announced it in September 2021, with IDs in the Wallet app only available in Arizona,...
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AirPods Max 2: What Rumors Say Ahead of the Apple Event Next Month

Tuesday August 27, 2024 11:57 am PDT by
It has been nearly four years since Apple released the AirPods Max, so an update to the over-ear headphones is highly anticipated. Below, we recap the latest rumors about the AirPods Max. As a refresher, Apple released the AirPods Max in December 2020, after announcing them in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website. The headphones have not received any hardware upgrades...
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AirPods Pro 3 Rumored to Feature 'Much Better' Active Noise Cancellation

Tuesday August 27, 2024 7:05 am PDT by
While there have been many rumors about the upcoming AirPods 4, a leaker has now shared an alleged upgrade planned for the AirPods Pro 3. In a post today on social media platform X, the previously-accurate leaker known as Kosutami claimed that the AirPods Pro 3 will feature "much better" active noise cancellation compared to the AirPods Pro 2, which launched nearly two years ago. However,...
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Apple Event Announced for September 9: Here's What You Should Know

Monday August 26, 2024 1:53 pm PDT by
Apple has announced that its next special event will be held on Monday, September 9 starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, meaning that the iPhone 16 series and other new products should be unveiled in just a few weeks from now. Below, we have outlined everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming event. How to Watch As per usual, Apple will be streaming its latest event on the Apple...
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Apple Store in Southeastern U.S. Relocating Later This Week

Monday August 26, 2024 11:09 am PDT by
Apple recently announced that its retail store at the Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville, Alabama will be opening in a new location within the outdoor shopping complex on Saturday, August 31, at 10 a.m. local time. The original Apple Bridge Street As noted in Michael Steeber's weekly newsletter about Apple retail, the new store will be located just a few units down from Apple's existing...
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iPhone Driver's Licenses Now Available in These 5 U.S. States With Another Coming Soon

Friday August 9, 2024 11:31 am PDT by
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues. The feature has been slow to roll out since Apple first announced it in September 2021, with IDs in the Wallet app only available in Arizona,...
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ChatGPT Now Lets You Generate Two Images Per Day For Free

Friday August 9, 2024 9:15 am PDT by
OpenAI on Thursday announced that ChatGPT now allows users to create up to two images per day for free, with no subscription required. The images are generated by OpenAI's image generation model DALL-E 3. "Just ask ChatGPT to create an image for a slide deck, personalize a card for a friend, or show you what something looks like," said OpenAI, in a post shared on X. Additional image...
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Apple to Address '0.0.0.0' Security Vulnerability in Safari 18

Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:01 am PDT by
Apple plans to block websites from attempting to send malicious requests to the IP address 0.0.0.0 on macOS Sequoia, according to Forbes. The means the change will be part of Safari 18, which will also be available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura. This decision comes after researchers from Israeli cybersecurity startup Oligo Security said they discovered a zero-day security vulnerability...
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Apple Preparing iOS 17.6.1 Update Alongside iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 Betas

Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:46 am PDT by
Apple is preparing to release a minor iOS 17.6.1 update for the iPhone, according to a post shared today by an anonymous leaker on X, formerly known as Twitter. The leaker has a private account, so we are not identifying it or linking to it, but they have proven to be a consistently accurate source for upcoming iOS updates. MacRumors can independently confirm that Apple is internally testing ...
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Apple Says iOS 18's ChatGPT Integration on Track for Later This Year

Friday August 2, 2024 9:32 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday said that ChatGPT will be integrated across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia "by the end of the calendar year." He shared this timeframe during Apple's quarterly earnings call with analysts. Apple first said that ChatGPT integration was coming to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this year during its WWDC keynote in June, and Cook's comment indicates that...
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All iPhone 17 Models Again Rumored to Feature 24MP Front Camera

Friday August 2, 2024 6:56 am PDT by
All four iPhone 17 models expected to launch next year will feature an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu. In a research note today for investment bank Haitong, obtained by MacRumors, Pu shared a chart indicating that the iPhone 17, the tentatively-named iPhone 17 Slim, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will each be equipped with a...
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Apple CarPlay Contributes to Higher Vehicle Satisfaction in Latest Survey

Wednesday July 31, 2024 11:48 am PDT by
A new survey released last week by J.D. Power shows that U.S. consumers continue to prefer vehicles with support for Apple CarPlay. The market research firm's annual U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study found overall satisfaction with in-vehicle infotainment systems to average 805 on a 1,000-point scale. However, satisfaction was higher among owners who use...
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What to Expect From Apple's Quarterly Earnings Report This Week

Wednesday July 31, 2024 8:38 am PDT by
Apple will report its earnings results for the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal year on Thursday, August 1 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Apple's CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the results on a conference call with analysts a half hour later. Keep reading for some key things to know about the quarter, including a recap of new products announced, revenue expectations, and more. ...
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iPad Pro's Tandem OLED Display Tech Could Extend to Future Vision Pro

Wednesday July 31, 2024 7:34 am PDT by
LG and Samsung have prototyped micro-OLED displays with tandem OLED technology, according to Korean publication Sisa Journal, paving the way for a future model of Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset to potentially adopt the technology. The report said it is unclear if or when LG and Samsung will begin mass production of tandem micro-OLED displays, but with a second-generation Vision Pro ...
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iPhone 16 Pro Models 'Widely Expected' to Support Wi-Fi 7

Tuesday July 30, 2024 7:05 am PDT by
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are "widely expected" to support Wi-Fi 7, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. Wi-Fi 7 support would enable the devices to send and receive data over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 is expected to offer peak...
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NCAA College Football Teams to Start Using iPads for Video Replay

Wednesday July 24, 2024 3:00 pm PDT by
A trio of NCAA college football conferences, including the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten, recently announced that coaches and players will use iPads on the sidelines of games for video replay purposes starting in the upcoming 2024 season. "We're thrilled the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten are utilizing iPad, as its unique capabilities and versatility make it the ideal solution to support coaches and...
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Kuo: iPhone SE 4 and Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 to Use Apple's Own 5G Chip

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:19 pm PDT by
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the project has reportedly faced numerous challenges and delays. At last, however, the project may be finally getting closer to completion. In a short article posted on social media platform X today, well-known Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said two iPhone models with an Apple-designed 5G modem...