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Apple's AirTags do not come with a hole or any kind of attachment method, and short of drilling your own, you're going to need some kind of keyring, adhesive mount, or holder to attach the AirTag to various items. In this guide, we've rounded up a list of useful third-party ‌AirTags‌ accessories that you might want to check out. Apple Apple makes its own series of AirTag cases, which are...

In April 2021, Apple updated its popular iPad Pro lineup, introducing a faster M1 chip, a Liquid Retina XDR display, a Thunderbolt port, and more, replacing the previous models from March 2020. Although the 2020 ‌iPad Pro‌ models have now been discontinued by Apple, it is common to find them available at discounted prices with third-party retailers. Some other users who already have the 2020...

Apple is developing a next-generation version of the M1 Apple silicon chip, which will tentatively be called the "M2." The M2 is believed to be shipping as soon as 2021, and we're already hearing a limited number of rumors about it. What We Know There are actually several successors to the ‌M1‌ chip in the works at Apple's labs in Cupertino, and though we don't know the name of the...

In April 2021, Apple updated its popular iPad Pro lineup, introducing a faster M1 chip, a Liquid Retina XDR display, a Thunderbolt port, and more. Since the iPad Air saw a major update in September last year, both the ‌iPad Air‌ and the ‌iPad Pro‌ now share similar designs and an increasingly close feature set. Despite their appearances, the ‌iPad Air‌ and ‌iPad Pro‌ are still very different devices...

AirTag is Apple's newest product line, a small round disc used to track items using the Find My app. Yet Apple is not the first to offer item trackers of this kind. Tile has been making Bluetooth item trackers for almost a decade and is now AirTag's main competitor. As the two leading item trackers share a number of key features, it may not be immediately obvious which is better for your...

Apple today released iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to the public, introducing a slew of new features and changes. These updates are the biggest updates that we've had since iOS and iPadOS 14 were released, and we've highlighted everything that's new below. Unlock Your iPhone With Apple Watch When Wearing a Mask With iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, also available now for the Apple Watch, Apple is...

The redesigned iMac arrived this month in a range of seven striking colors, offering an iPhone 12-style selection of finishes on the ‌iMac‌ for the first time in almost 20 years. Color pervades all aspects of the new ‌iMac‌, extending to the Magic Keyboard and mouse, and even the magnetic power cable. Especially as users tend to hold onto their Macs for longer than their iPhones, choosing the...

The redesigned iMac with the M1 chip is available in three different base configurations that users can upgrade with Build-to-Order options for their specific needs. The new 24-inch ‌iMac‌ starts at $1,299, but it can reach $2,628 through Build-to-Order options. There are three standard configuration 24-inch ‌iMac‌ models available from Apple: $1,299 - Apple ‌M1‌ chip with 8-Core CPU and...

Apple Event Happening Now April 20 Event Day! Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates, and we're also live tweeting the event on Twitter. Apple is planning to hold its first event of 2021 on Tuesday, April 20, and it's looking like it will be an iPad-centric event. There are several iPad refreshes rumored to be coming for the iPad Pro, iPad mini, and low-cost ‌iPad‌. Subscrib ...

If your iPhone or iPad is full, there are several things you can do to claw back storage space. In this guide, we run through several options and methods available to free up storage on iOS devices. Keep reading to learn what they are. Every iPhone and iPad comes with a set storage capacity ranging from 16 GB to 512 GB for iPhone, and 16 GB to 1TB for iPad. While it's always a good idea to...

When iOS 14 launched, Apple announced a new Find My network accessory program designed for third-party accessory makers, and in April 2021, Apple launched the initiative. With the Find My network accessory program, third-party accessory makers can add Find My integration to their devices, allowing products to be tracked in the Find My app right alongside Apple devices and AirTags. This...

As we get closer to the launch of the 2021 iPhone lineup, rumors surrounding what may come after the iPhone 13 have already begun circulating. Apple is believed to plan its new iPhones several years in advance of their release, so it is highly likely that plans for 2022 and 2023 ‌iPhone‌ models are well underway at Apple. There have now been a sufficiently large number of reports from reliable ...

Apple is rumored to be working on a third-generation version of the Apple Pencil, which could perhaps be introduced and sold alongside new iPad models that are set to launch in 2021. We have a limited amount of information on what might be included in an ‌Apple Pencil‌ refresh, but this guide covers everything we know. Design A leaked image said to depict the third-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌...

Apple is working on a MagSafe-compatible battery pack for the iPhone 12, which unlike prior Smart Battery Cases for earlier iPhones, will attach to the ‌iPhone 12‌ models with magnets. The battery pack will be easy to pop on and off the iPhone, and because it will be easily removable, it won't be as bulky or as awkward as prior Apple-designed battery options. The MagSafe battery pack isn't out ...

Spatial audio is a sonic feature exclusive to AirPods Pro and AirPods Max that adds surround sound to Apple's premium audio wearables. By utilizing dynamic head tracking, it brings a theater-like audio experience to the movie or video you're watching, so that it seems as if the sound is coming from all around you. The feature works by comparing the data from your iOS device's gyroscope and...

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates, and while the new software serves as a deadline for when app developers must comply with App Tracking Transparency rules, there are also a handful of other changes worth noting. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking With iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, Apple is making ...

Apple today released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to the public, introducing some notable new bug fixes and feature tweaks. We've highlighted everything that's new in the update below, so you can get a quick overview of what to expect after installing it. Security Vulnerability Fixes It's important to update to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 on all of your devices as soon as possible because the...

Apple is working on a third-generation version of the AirPods, and for this updated version rumored to be launching in 2021, we could see some design changes for the first time since the ‌AirPods‌ came out in 2016. This guide covers everything that we know about the upcoming ‌AirPods‌ 3. Design Updates The third-generation ‌AirPods‌ may be updated with a design that's similar to the AirPods Pro,...

Apple's iPhones have built-in location tracking features that can let certain people see your location, and in some situations, that can be a major risk to personal safety. Apple recently shared a personal safety manual that teaches people how to protect themselves from being tracked by a stalker, a former loved one, or another malicious person. This guide has a quick breakdown of the...

Apple introduced a new M1 MacBook Pro in November of 2020, but the new model didn't include any design changes. That's going to change in 2021, with rumors suggesting Apple has a major MacBook Pro design refresh in the works. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that are coming in 2021 will feature the most significant design...