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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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iPhone Users Say Mail App Suddenly Showing Blank Screen on iOS 18.5

Thursday June 5, 2025 7:02 am PDT by
If the Mail app on your iPhone is not working lately, you are not alone. A growing number of iPhone users are seeing a blank screen in the Mail app, according to comments posted across the MacRumors Forums, Reddit, Apple Support Community, and other online discussion platforms. Affected users are unable to view any emails in their inboxes, and the app can also become glitchy and...
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iPhone 18 Fold Launching Next Year With Two Key Advantages

Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:31 pm PDT by
Apple plans to release its first foldable iPhone next year, according to reports. The device has various nicknames in the rumor mill so far, including iPhone 18 Fold. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that the foldable iPhone will offer two key advantages over other foldable smartphones. First, he said that the foldable iPhone will have a "nearly invisible"...
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Will Apple Preview Its Rumored 'HomePad' at WWDC Next Week?

Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:24 am PDT by
Apple is rumored to be working on a smart home hub that has been nicknamed the "HomePad." The device is expected to have a square iPad-like screen that can be attached to a HomePod-like speaker base, or it can be mounted on a wall. We know, it probably won't look like this One question on the minds of Apple fans: will the HomePad be previewed at WWDC next week? In his Power On newsletter...
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Will iOS 26 Be Compatible With Your iPhone? Here's the Rumored List

Wednesday June 4, 2025 7:29 am PDT by
iOS 26 will be compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of sharing iOS-related information. We are unable to identify the source, but we consider them to be very reliable. If this rumor proves to be accurate, iOS 18 will be the final version that supports the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. However, the devices will...
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This Rumored iPadOS 26 Feature Would Make an iPad Look Like a Mac

Wednesday June 4, 2025 6:59 am PDT by
When an iPad running iPadOS 26 is connected to a Magic Keyboard, a macOS-like menu bar will appear on the screen, according to the leaker Majin Bu. This change would further blur the lines between the iPad and the Mac. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously claimed that iPadOS 26 will be "more like macOS," with unspecified improvements to productivity, multitasking, and app window management,...
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iOS 26 to Upgrade CarPlay in Two Ways

Wednesday June 4, 2025 6:24 am PDT by
While the spotlight has been on CarPlay Ultra lately, the regular version of CarPlay is set to receive some enhancements alongside iOS 26. Apple will announce iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 next week, and the software update is expected to upgrade the CarPlay experience in at least two ways. The first iOS 26 beta should be seeded to developers shortly after Apple's keynote, and the update will...
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Apple Rumored to Release iPhone 17 Air Battery Case Later This Year

Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:07 pm PDT by
Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air model will have "worse" battery life compared to previous iPhone models, according to a paywalled The Information report last month. In internal testing, Apple determined that the percentage of users who will be able to use the iPhone 17 Air for a full day without needing to recharge the device throughout the day will be between 60% and 70%, according to the...
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20th-Anniversary iPhone Leak Reveals a Significant Design Change

Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:02 pm PDT by
Apple's former design chief Jony Ive long dreamed of an iPhone with a truly all-screen design, and his wish might finally become reality in a few more years. The Information last month cited multiple sources who said that at least one new iPhone model launching in 2027 will have a truly edge-to-edge display. The device's front camera and Face ID system would both be placed under the screen. ...
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Apple Says These Automakers Plan to Offer All-New CarPlay Ultra

Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:41 pm PDT by
Apple last month announced the launch of CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles. CarPlay Ultra features deep integration with a vehicle's instrument cluster and systems, built-in Radio and Climate apps, customizable widgets, and more. The interface is tailored to each vehicle model and automaker's identity, and drivers can also...
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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Fold Said to Use A20 Chip With New Design

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:56 am PDT by
While the iPhone 17 series is still three months away from launching, rumors about next year's iPhone 18 models continue to surface. The latest word comes from Apple analyst Jeff Pu. In a research note with equity research firm GF Securities this week, Pu said that he expects the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and so-called iPhone 18 Fold to be equipped with Apple's A20 chip, and he...
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Apple Shares WWDC 2025 Playlist With One Hour of 'Summer Sounds'

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:28 am PDT by
Looking forward to WWDC 2025? Get in the mood with the official Apple Music playlist for the event, which features 20 songs from a variety of artists, including Benson Boone, Charli xcx, Ed Sheeran, Don Toliver, and others. "Get ready for the biggest Apple developer event of the year with a new playlist of summer sounds," said Apple, in a social media post today. WWDC 2025 kicks off...
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Apple Provides Update on Store Closure in the Netherlands

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:26 am PDT by
Apple has announced that its Den Haag retail store in the Netherlands will be reopening on Thursday, August 14, following a temporary closure. As we previously reported, the store has been closed since June 1 for renovations, but Apple had not announced a reopening date until now. First opened in 2014, Apple Den Haag is located in The Hague, in the province of South Holland. The location...
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Will Apple Announce Any New Hardware at WWDC 2025 Next Week?

Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:54 am PDT by
WWDC 2025 is fast approaching, with Apple's opening keynote set to begin on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple always uses the annual developer conference to unveil the latest versions of its software platforms, with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 all expected to be announced next week. But a key question remains: will there be any hardware...
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iOS 26 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

Monday June 2, 2025 1:04 pm PDT by
WWDC 2025 is just one week away, with Apple's opening keynote scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will announce its latest software updates, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, which are all rumored to feature a sleek new glass-like design. There might not be any hardware announcements, however, as Bloomberg's Mark...
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What to Expect From iOS 18.6 as One of the Final Updates Before iOS 26

Monday June 2, 2025 12:33 pm PDT by
It has been three weeks as of today since Apple released iOS 18.5, and we are still waiting for the first iOS 18.6 beta to follow. Below, we outline everything we know about iOS 18.6 so far. Timing Apple's software engineers have been internally testing iOS 18.6 since late March, according to the MacRumors visitors logs. The first betas of iOS 13.6 through iOS 16.6 were all released...
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Polestar Still Plans to Offer CarPlay Ultra

Monday June 2, 2025 9:53 am PDT by
Polestar remains committed to offering CarPlay Ultra in its future electric vehicles, a company spokesperson told MacRumors today. However, the brand did not provide a specific timeframe for availability, or any other details at this time. Many automakers have been tight-lipped about adopting CarPlay Ultra, so Polestar confirming that it still plans to offer the software system is notable. ...
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Apple Readies WWDC Stream on YouTube Ahead of Keynote Next Week

Monday June 2, 2025 9:24 am PDT by
WWDC 2025 will kick off with Apple's keynote on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, and the page where the presentation will be live streamed is now available on YouTube. On the page, you can set a reminder to be notified before the keynote begins. Apple will announce its latest software updates, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, which are all...
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Apple Shares New 'Sleek Peek' Teaser Ahead of WWDC 2025 Next Week

Monday June 2, 2025 8:22 am PDT by
WWDC 2025 is just one week away, with Apple's opening keynote scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Ahead of the annual developer conference, Apple updated its WWDC page today with a new "Sleek peek" tagline, which replaces the original "On the horizon" tagline that it used over the past few weeks. The graphic for WWDC 2025 has also been updated. It is now a...
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Did You Know That You Can Change the Apple TV's Keyboard Layout? Here's How

Monday June 2, 2025 7:11 am PDT by
If you have ever used an Apple TV, you are likely familiar with the device's linear keyboard, which can be tedious to use if you have a lot of text to enter. Fortunately, if you are tired of swiping back and forth while entering a long password, the keyboard's layout can easily be changed. To do so, open the Settings app on the Apple TV, select General → Keyboard Layout, and choose Grid...
iCloud General Feature Redux

iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Received a New Perk This Year

Sunday June 1, 2025 9:26 am PDT by
If you pay for iCloud storage on your iPhone, Apple introduced an additional perk for you this year, at no additional cost. The perk is the ability to create invitations in the Apple Invites app for the iPhone, which was released in the App Store in February. In the Apple Invites app, iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations for any occasion, such as birthday parties, graduations, baby...