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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iPhone 16 Pro's Rumored Gold Titanium Color Revealed by This Mockup

Friday August 30, 2024 12:09 pm PDT by
Just a few weeks ahead of Apple unveiling the iPhone 16 series, we potentially have an early look at a new color option for the Pro models. 9to5Mac today shared a mockup image of the rumored gold finish for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, based on information provided by a previously-accurate source. The publication believes this image is "likely" accurate. iPhone 15 Pro models...
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LG to Offer 3-Month Free Trial of Apple TV+ on Select Smart TV Models

Friday August 30, 2024 7:41 am PDT by
LG today announced that it will be offering a three-month free trial of Apple TV+ on select smart TV models from September 9 through November 17. The offer will be available to new and "qualified" returning subscribers in both the Apple TV app and LG Streaming app in over 90 countries on 2018-2024 models of LG's 4K and 8K smart TVs, including StanbyME and StanbyME Go models. The offer is...
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Both iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Yet Again Rumored to Feature 5x Optical Zoom

Thursday August 29, 2024 1:29 pm PDT by
Apple plans to expand the iPhone 15 Pro Max's tetraprism camera with up to 5x optical zoom to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max this year, according to Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. This is a rumor we have heard from several other sources before, including Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and our own reporting. The relevant excerpt from the report today:The most significant change in ...
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When to Expect the HomePod Mini 2 to Launch

Thursday August 29, 2024 1:17 pm PDT by
Apple released the HomePod mini in November 2020, so the speaker is nearly four years old and worthy of receiving hardware upgrades. Below, we recap rumors about the next-generation HomePod mini. The firmest rumor came from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who in February 2023 said mass shipments of a second-generation HomePod mini would begin in the second half of 2024. However, it is unclear ...
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Apple Likely to Discontinue These 10 Products Later This Year

Thursday August 29, 2024 12:46 pm PDT by
Apple recently announced that it will be holding an event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil new iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, and potentially more. As usual, Apple will likely remove some older-generation products from sale following the event. Below, we have listed 10 products that are likely to be discontinued either immediately after Apple's event or later this year. iPh...
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These Are Apple's Oldest Products Still Sold Today

Thursday August 29, 2024 11:49 am PDT by
For over two decades, the MacRumors Buyer's Guide has served as a valuable resource for keeping track of when Apple products were last updated. Below, we have highlighted five current-generation Apple products that have not received hardware upgrades in several years. We also provide some purchasing recommendations based on both rumors and our own opinions. This list excludes...
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Apple Reportedly in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI

Thursday August 29, 2024 10:52 am PDT by
Apple is in talks to invest in artificial intelligence company OpenAI, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. The report did not indicate how much money Apple would be investing in OpenAI, or provide any additional details about the discussions, but it said this latest fundraising round would value the ChatGPT maker above $100 billion. Apple previously announced that...
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Apple Sports App to Offer Live Scores and Play-by-Play for More Leagues on iPhone's Lock Screen

Thursday August 29, 2024 8:28 am PDT by
Apple today announced several new features and changes coming to its Sports app on the iPhone. Starting with iOS 18 and watchOS 11, the Apple Sports app will offer Live Activities for all teams and leagues available in the app, according to Apple. Live Activities provides live scores and play-by-play information at a glance on the iPhone's Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on newer...
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Will a New Apple TV Still Launch This Year?

Thursday August 29, 2024 7:41 am PDT by
It has been nearly two years since the Apple TV last received a hardware upgrade, so you may be wondering when a new model will be released. Below, we recap rumors about the next-generation Apple TV. In January 2023, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that a new Apple TV was on track for release in the first half of 2024:Beyond the future smart displays and new speaker, Apple is working on...
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Mac OS X Snow Leopard Launched 15 Years Ago Today With '0 New Features'

Wednesday August 28, 2024 3:00 pm PDT by
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Apple releasing Mac OS X Snow Leopard, which became available to purchase for $29 on August 28, 2009. After advertising Mac OS X Leopard as having "over 300 new features" in 2007, Apple previewed Snow Leopard at WWDC 2008. Notably, during that year's "State of the Union" session, Apple showed a presentation slide that said the update had "0 new features,"...
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iOS 18 vs. iOS 18.1: Here's How the Two Updates Compare

Wednesday August 28, 2024 12:59 pm PDT by
As a result of the first Apple Intelligence features being delayed, iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 are currently in beta testing simultaneously. Below, we explain the differences between the two upcoming software updates, including new features and estimated release timing. New Features iOS 18.0 iOS 18 introduces new customization options for the Home Screen and Control Center, a redesigned Photos ...
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iOS 18.1 Beta 3 Adds These Two Useful Features to iPhones

Wednesday August 28, 2024 12:41 pm PDT by
Apple today made the third beta of iOS 18.1 available to developers for testing, and this latest beta includes two additional Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone. First, there is a new generative AI-powered "Clean Up" tool in the Photos app that "can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject," according to Apple. ...
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iPhone Driver's Licenses in Wallet App Rolling Out in Seventh U.S. State

Wednesday August 28, 2024 9:41 am PDT by
As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple recently started rolling out the ability for Hawaii residents to add a digital version of their driver's license or state ID to the 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. Hawaii is the seventh U.S. state to support this feature so far,...
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'Relay FM' Podcast Network Launches Annual Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Wednesday August 28, 2024 8:46 am PDT by
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To support this important cause, well-known podcast network Relay FM has launched its annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Since 2019, the Relay FM community has raised nearly $3 million for the hospital. St. Jude's mission statement is that no child is denied treatment:The mission of St....
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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,...