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 Announces More Than 600 Apps Already Optimized for Vision Pro

Thursday February 1, 2024 5:04 am PST by
Apple today announced that over 600 apps with native support for visionOS will be available on the Vision Pro when the headset launches in the U.S. this Friday. Max (formerly HBO Max) app on Apple Vision Pro For entertainment, streaming and sports apps like Disney+, IMAX, Max, MLB, NBA, PGA TOUR Vision, and Red Bull TV have all been optimized to take full advantage of the Vision Pro's spatial ...
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Apple Adds Last MacBook Pro With CD Drive to Obsolete Products List

Wednesday January 31, 2024 7:09 am PST by
Apple today added the Mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list worldwide, according to its website. Released in June 2012, this 13-inch MacBook Pro model was the last Mac with a built-in CD/DVD drive sold by Apple, and it remained for sale until October 2016 as a lower-priced option. Apple continues to sell an external SuperDrive for customers who need a CD/DVD ...
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Vision Pro Reviews: Surprising Battery Life, 'Weird' Personas, and More

Tuesday January 30, 2024 6:23 pm PST by
The first full-length reviews of the Apple Vision Pro were published today, revealing some new details about the headset before it launches in the U.S. on Friday. To learn more, check out our roundup of Apple Vision Pro reviews and unboxing videos. Battery Life Apple says the Vision Pro provides up to two hours of battery life overall, and up to 2.5 hours for 2D video playback...
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Kuo: iPhone 16 Models to Lack Significant Design Changes Beyond Larger Displays and Capture Button

Tuesday January 30, 2024 6:33 am PST by
iPhone 16 models launching later this year will not have any "significant design changes," according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo also said that Apple is unlikely to offer "more comprehensive" generative AI features until the iPhone 17 series launches next year at the earliest. "It is expected that Apple will not launch new iPhone models with significant design changes...
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Some iPhone Users Unable to View Latest App Store Reviews [Fixed]

Monday January 29, 2024 7:12 am PST by
For the past few weeks, some iPhone users have been unable to view the latest app reviews left by customers in the App Store. Specifically, affected users are only able to read reviews submitted up until January 16 this year. It's unclear how widespread this issue is, but it seems to be very inconsistent, with recent reviews showing for some users and not for others depending on the app. We...
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Apple Says 'Hello' to Vision Pro in New Ad as Headset Nears Launch

Sunday January 28, 2024 1:55 pm PST by
Apple today promoted the Vision Pro in a new video ad shared on its YouTube channel, ahead of the headset launching in the U.S. this Friday, February 2. The ad demonstrates wearing the Vision Pro and navigating the visionOS operating system. "Apple Vision Pro is here," the video description says. "Now, digital content blends seamlessly with your physical space. You can do the things you...
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iOS 18 Potentially 'Biggest' Software Update in iPhone's History

Sunday January 28, 2024 5:17 am PST by
Apple has big plans for iOS 18, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the subscriber-only Q&A section of his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said iOS 18 has the potential to be the "biggest" software update in the iPhone's history. "I'm told that the new operating system is seen within the company as one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company's history," ...
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Gurman: New iPads and Macs Likely to Launch in Late March

Sunday January 28, 2024 4:57 am PST by
Apple will likely launch new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air models "around the end of March," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, he said production is well underway for the new iPad Pro models and a new 13-inch MacBook Air at a minimum within Apple's supply chain in Asia. Below, we reiterate Gurman's expectations for the new iPads and Macs, along...
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Here's How the Apple Card's New Savings Rate Compares to Competitors

Saturday January 27, 2024 5:53 am PST by
Following the Apple Card savings account's recent rate increase to 4.5%, we have updated our guide comparing the annual percentage yields (APYs) of some popular high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) available to U.S. residents. Apple's rate now exceeds that of popular HYSAs offered by the likes of American Express, Capital One, and Discover, but there are a handful of other options that offer...
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SharePlay Music Control Expanding to HomePod and Apple TV

Friday January 26, 2024 9:34 am PST by
Starting with iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4, currently in beta, Apple has expanded SharePlay music control to HomePod speakers and the Apple TV. The feature was tipped to us by Hidde Collee, Aaron Perris, and Benjamin Xing. This feature allows family and friends to control the music that is playing on your HomePod or Apple TV with permission. For now, this is limited to the Music app, but the other ...
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Apple Further Explains iOS 17.4's New Default Browser Prompt in EU

Friday January 26, 2024 7:36 am PST by
After updating to iOS 17.4, which is currently in beta, iPhone users in the EU will be prompted to choose a default web browser when they first open Safari. In an email today, Apple shared additional details about how this process will work. Apple said iPhone users in the EU will be presented with a list of the 12 most popular web browsers from their country's local App Store at the time,...
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Apple Confirms Next-Generation CarPlay Launching in 2024, Reveals New Features in iOS 17.4 Beta

Thursday January 25, 2024 6:19 pm PST by
Apple this week updated its website to confirm that the first U.S. vehicle models with next-generation CarPlay support will debut in 2024, but it did not provide a more specific timeframe, or indicate when availability will begin in other countries. In a next-generation CarPlay section of its website, Apple replaced "Vehicle announcements coming in late 2023" with "First models arrive in...
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Apple Now Allows Developers to Request Access to Additional iPhone Hardware and Software Features

Thursday January 25, 2024 12:47 pm PST by
To comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple has introduced a new request form that allows developers of iOS apps distributed in the EU to request additional interoperability with iPhone hardware and software features. Apple already offers developers more than 250,000 APIs, enabling them to access iPhone features and frameworks such as cameras, microphones, Bluetooth, HealthKit,...
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Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide

Thursday January 25, 2024 9:21 am PST by
Apple today announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide, in response to feedback from developers. This will pave the way for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW to be available as standalone iPhone and iPad apps, whereas they were previously only accessible via the web. These cloud gaming apps will allow iPhone and iPad users to stream games ...
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Some Macs Auto-Updating to macOS Sonoma Without User Permission

Thursday January 25, 2024 8:14 am PST by
Over the past few weeks, some Mac users have complained that their computer automatically upgraded itself from macOS Ventura to the latest macOS Sonoma release, even with the automatic updates setting turned off. There are widespread complaints about this issue across the Apple Support Community, MacRumors Forums, Reddit, X, and other websites. In most cases, it appears that affected...
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'Weather Up' Brings Interactive Forecasts to Your iPhone's Home Screen

Thursday January 25, 2024 8:00 am PST by
Weather Up today was updated with a few new features, including an interactive Home Screen widget and an Apple Watch app. The interactive widget allows you to view your local weather forecast at a glance on your iPhone's Home Screen, without needing to open the app. The app now supports three data sources, including Apple Weather, AccuWeather, and AerisWeather. As for the Apple Watch app, ...
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Swoop: Apple Promotes iPhone 15's Durability in Frantic New Ad

Wednesday January 24, 2024 7:04 pm PST by
Apple today promoted the durability of the iPhone 15's Ceramic Shield front glass in a new "Swoop" ad shared on its YouTube channel in Australia. In the video, a magpie attempts to attack a woman riding a bicycle, causing her to fall over. In the process, the iPhone she was using for cycling directions also drops to the ground, but it does not suffer damage due in part to the Ceramic Shield. ...
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Apple Releases visionOS 1.0.1 Ahead of Vision Pro Launch

Tuesday January 23, 2024 5:20 pm PST by
While the Vision Pro does not launch until February 2, Apple today released visionOS 1.0.1 for the headset, according to developer Nicolás Álvarez. It's unclear what's new in the software update, as Apple has yet to start publicly sharing visionOS release notes, but the version number suggests that it's likely a minor update with bug fixes. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that Apple would start ...
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Death Stranding Director's Cut Launching on iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Silicon Macs on January 30

Tuesday January 23, 2024 8:11 am PST by
Kojima Productions and 505 Games today announced that Death Stranding Director's Cut will be launching on select Apple devices on Tuesday, January 30. The popular game will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with the A17 Pro chip, along with all iPad and Mac models equipped with M-series chips. The game can be pre-ordered now on the App Store for a discounted price of $19.99 in...
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The Mac Turns 40: Read Apple's Announcement From 1984

Tuesday January 23, 2024 7:31 am PST by
January 24 marks the 40th anniversary of Steve Jobs unveiling the Macintosh, the first successful mass-marketed computer with a graphical user interface. The original Macintosh popularized the computer mouse, allowing users to control an on-screen pointer. This point-and-click method of computer navigation was still a novel concept to most people at the time, as personal computers in this...