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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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Apple TV+ Shares Another Teaser Trailer for 'Severance' Season 2

Wednesday October 23, 2024 6:05 am PDT by
Apple TV+ today shared another teaser trailer for the second season of the critically-acclaimed workplace thriller "Severance." Apple previously announced that the 10-episode second season of "Severance" will premiere on Friday, January 17, and then one episode will follow every Friday through March 21. The first season ended in April 2022, so fans have waited a long time for the show to...
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Gurman: 'M4 Mac Launch' is 'Next Week'

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:29 am PDT by
Just a few hours after claiming that the first Macs with M4 chips are launching "very soon," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has followed up with a slightly more specific timeframe. In his latest social media post today, he said an "M4 Mac launch" is on Apple's schedule for next week, but he did not mention a specific day. A concept of a smaller Mac mini with front-facing USB-C ports "Busy week for...
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iPad Mini 7 Launches Tomorrow: Here Are 12 Changes to Know About

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:45 am PDT by
Earlier this month, Apple announced a new iPad mini for the first time in three years. Ahead of the device launching this Wednesday, we have outlined 12 new features and changes with the seventh-generation iPad mini compared to the previous model. Here's everything new with the iPad mini 7: A17 Pro chip: Introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro models last year, the A17 Pro chip is now available...
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New iPad Mini Compatible With Final Cut Pro, But Lacks Stage Manager

Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:41 am PDT by
Apple last year released Final Cut Pro for iPad Pro and iPad Air models with the M1 chip and newer, and now we have confirmed that the professional video editing app is also compatible with the new seventh-generation iPad mini. Apple recently updated the App Store listing for Final Cut Pro to indicate the app is now compatible with both M-series chips and the A17 Pro chip in the new iPad...
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Gurman: New MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini Models With M4 Chips Launching 'Very Soon'

Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:11 am PDT by
Apple is planning to launch its first Macs with the M4 series of chips "very soon," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a social media post today, Gurman said these Macs will include new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models specifically. He continues to expect the next Mac mini to feature a "revamped" design, in line with his previous reporting that said the new model will be nearly...
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iPad Mini 7 Reviews Say 'Jelly Scrolling' is Fixed, With a Major Exception

Tuesday October 22, 2024 6:44 am PDT by
The first iPad mini 7 reviews were published today, and many of them said that "jelly scrolling" display behavior is either less noticeable or fully unnoticeable on the device. However, one prominent technology website disagrees. The major exception is The Verge. "The 'jelly scrolling' effect from the last model is still very much present," opined The Verge's David Pierce. In a...
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Apple Shares iOS 18.1 Releases Notes With List of All New Features

Monday October 21, 2024 2:28 pm PDT by
Apple today made the iOS 18.1 Release Candidate available to developers and public beta testers, and this means the release notes for the update are now out. In addition to including the first Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro models and newer, and adding support for new hearing features on the AirPods Pro 2, iOS 18.1 has a handful of other new features and bug fixes. Other...
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Apple Says Upcoming iOS 18.1 Update Includes These Four Bug Fixes

Monday October 21, 2024 11:22 am PDT by
Apple today made the iOS 18.1 Release Candidate available to developers and public beta testers, and this means the release notes for the update are now out. Along with the first Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro models and newer, and support for new hearing features on the AirPods Pro 2, iOS 18.1 includes a handful of bug fixes. iOS 18.1 fixes four bugs, including one that caused...
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Tesla Plans to Release Apple Watch App That Will Work as a Digital Key

Monday October 21, 2024 9:22 am PDT by
Tesla last week updated its iPhone app with new Control Center controls on iOS 18. In addition, the latest version of the app added hidden code references to an upcoming Apple Watch version of the app, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The code indicates that it will be possible to use the Apple Watch as a digital key to remotely unlock compatible Tesla vehicles. Currently,...
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Tim Cook Admits Truth About Vision Pro Following Lackluster Sales

Monday October 21, 2024 8:21 am PDT by
The Wall Street Journal's Ben Cohen this summer interviewed Apple CEO Tim Cook about the Vision Pro, innovation, Apple Intelligence, and more. Cook admitted that the Vision Pro headset is not a mass-market product due to its high price. "At $3,500, it's not a mass-market product," said Cook. "Right now, it's an early-adopter product. People who want to have tomorrow's technology...
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iPhone 17 Pro Models Again Rumored to Feature 48MP Telephoto Camera, 12GB of RAM, and More

Friday October 18, 2024 12:03 pm PDT by
While the iPhone 17 Pro models are still nearly a year away from launching, analyst Jeff Pu has already outlined his expectations for the devices. In a research note with investment bank Haitong International this week, Pu reiterated his previous claim that both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 48-megapixel Telephoto rear camera and a 24-megapixel front camera. Both the ...
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All-New 'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Feature Single 48MP Rear Camera, 8GB of RAM, and More

Friday October 18, 2024 11:26 am PDT by
In recent months, several credible sources have claimed that Apple plans to release a redesigned, significantly thinner iPhone 17 model next year. The device's name is not yet known, so we are referring to it as the "iPhone 17 Air" for now. There have been conflicting rumors about the design and specifications for the device, but most sources have agreed that it will have around a 6.6-inch...
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Apple Discontinues Powerbeats Pro, New Model Launching Next Year With These Features

Friday October 18, 2024 8:06 am PDT by
Apple at some point in the past week or so discontinued the Powerbeats Pro, around five and a half years after the wireless earbuds launched. Powerbeats Pro are a sportier, fitness-focused alternative to AirPods Pro with built-in, adjustable ear hooks for a secure fit. Key features of the original Powerbeats Pro include the H1 chip that debuted in the AirPods 2, IPX4-rated sweat and water...
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Here's When to Expect Apple Intelligence to Launch on the New iPad Mini

Friday October 18, 2024 6:58 am PDT by
Just like iPhone 16 models, the new iPad mini is likely to launch without Apple Intelligence, but the features should be available on the device soon. Geekbench results for the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip list the device as running iPadOS 18.0, instead of iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence. Last month, a private account on social media platform X with a proven track record of sharing ...
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Apple TV+ to Offer Behind-the-Scenes Coverage of 2024 World Series

Thursday October 17, 2024 1:58 pm PDT by
Apple TV+ today announced it has partnered with Major League Baseball and Imagine Documentaries on a three-part documentary that will offer "behind-the-scenes coverage" of the upcoming 2024 World Series. Production on the currently-untitled docuseries is already underway, but a release date has yet to be disclosed. Apple said the docuseries will explore the "dramatic, high-stakes world" of...
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Apple Music Now Lets Artists Create Playlists Based on Concert Set Lists

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:05 am PDT by
Apple today introduced a new feature that allows all artists to create Apple Music playlists based on their concert set lists. The playlists will appear on the artist's page in Apple Music, on their concert page in Shazam, and in Spotlight Search on iOS. The feature is built into the Apple Music for Artists tool. "Turn a set list from your latest show into a playlist on Apple Music for...
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Apple Finally Begins Selling Refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air Models in More Countries

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:38 am PDT by
Apple this week began selling certified refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air models through its online store in additional countries, including France, Germany, Japan, and the UK. Availability in the U.S. and Canada began last month. The fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip, sixth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip, and fifth-generation iPad Air with the M1 chip...
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Apple Announces New Klarna and PayPal Integrations for Apple Pay on iOS 18

Thursday October 17, 2024 7:22 am PDT by
In June, Apple discontinued its "buy now, pay later" service called Apple Pay Later, which let qualifying customers split a purchase made with Apple Pay into four equal payments over six weeks, with no interest or fees. Instead, Apple said customers in the U.S. would be able to apply for loans from select other "buy now, pay later" services when they check out with Apple Pay on the web and in...
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Apple Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Apple Pay With Open Letter and Interview

Thursday October 17, 2024 6:20 am PDT by
Apple today shared a letter celebrating the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Apple Pay, which launched in the U.S. on October 20, 2014, as part of iOS 8.1. Apple Pay has since become available in over 75 countries and regions, and the vast majority of retailers in the U.S. now accept contactless payments, with one notable exception being Walmart. Two other longtime holdouts that are finally...
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iPad 11 Now Seems Unlikely to Launch This Year

Wednesday October 16, 2024 2:33 pm PDT by
Given recent events, it now seems unlikely that Apple will update its entry-level iPad this year. First and foremost, Apple lowered the price of the iPad 10 and stopped including a charger with the device in Europe this week, and there is a low chance that Apple would have proceeded with those changes if an iPad 11 was imminent. Second, Apple's announcement of a new iPad mini in a...