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Thinking of buying an Apple Watch? The Apple Watch is a great health, fitness, and communication tool, but there's a lot to consider when making a purchase. You need to choose the case material and band, pick a GPS or cellular model, and decide whether to buy the latest Apple Watch or spring for a more affordable older model. This guide walks you through the different options you can...

Apple typically previews its next-generation operating system for iPhones and iPads during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California in early June, and then officially releases it to the public sometime in September. Apple won't be following its usual formula this year for obvious reasons. Three months into 2020, the global health crisis had caused governments...

Since 2012, Apple has developed two kinds of keyboards for its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air machines - one that uses butterfly switches and one that uses scissor switches. Many people are aware of the problems with the butterfly keyboards that resulted in a huge recall program and many frustrated customers, but may still be confused by what exactly a butterfly keyboard is, how it's different...

Some AirPods Pro owners have run into issues with their earbuds, and there have been numerous complaints about crackling or popping noises that occur during movement when the ‌AirPods Pro‌ are worn. This guide outlines the problem and provides troubleshooting steps recommended by Apple as a potential fix. Some ‌AirPods Pro‌ users have been complaining of rattling, crackling, or static-like...

Some AirPods Pro owners have run into issues with their earbuds, and there have been numerous complaints about Active Noise Cancellation failing to work properly or becoming degraded after firmware updates. This guide covers the problem and provides troubleshooting steps recommended by Apple as a potential fix. Since the launch of the 2B588 firmware for the ‌AirPods Pro‌ in November 2019,...

Cellular carriers in the United States regularly provide discounts and offers on numerous models of Apple's iPhone. As of 2025, that means you can find solid bargains on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, and many more at AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make ...

There are tons of wireless chargers for Apple devices on the market, and with Apple's decision to cancel the AirPower, multi-device charging options have become more popular than ever. Many of the multi-device chargers in our guide below can charge an iPhone or two, the AirPods or AirPods Pro, and the Apple Watch, and they're great options if you want to have a one-stop spot for charging more...

With the release of iPadOS 13.4 in March 2020, Apple introduced official Bluetooth mouse and trackpad support for iPads. The update added support for Apple's own standalone keyboards, mice and trackpads, as well as third-party input devices. It also paved the way for the release of Apple's own Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, which launched ahead of schedule in late April. Apple's new Magic...

Apple is planning to use mini-LED displays for much of its product lineup, adding the technology to multiple Mac notebooks and iPads. Mini-LED displays will bring some useful technology improvements to Apple's products, as outlined in our guide below. What is Mini-LED? LCD panels used by Apple use LEDs, or light-emitting diodes inside for backlighting purposes to light up the display....

Apple recently updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the $1,299 base model remains a popular alternative to the $999 MacBook Air. To help with your buying decision, read our comparison of the notebooks below. The differences between the base 13-inch MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are quite nuanced, with each notebook possessing some unique features. What's the Same13-inch Retina display...

Apple resurrected the iPhone SE name in April 2020 with a 4.7-inch device that may look like an ‌iPhone‌ 8 from the outside, but packs some serious hardware smarts under the hood, and all for a low $399 starting price. Below, we've rounded up some of the more notable cases available for the second-generation ‌iPhone‌ SE. Given their external similarities, most ‌iPhone‌ 8 cases will actually fit...

If you've just picked up Apple's new Magic Keyboard for your 2018 or 2020 iPad Pro, here's a list of our favorite tips and tricks that you need to know. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. 1. Use Your Free USB-C Port Apple made a neat design decision to integrate a USB-C port into the side of the Magic Keyboard. This lets you power your connected ‌iPad Pro‌ via...

Apple in May 2020 introduced an Exposure Notification System, which was designed to let public health authorities and governments worldwide help people figure out if they've been exposed to COVID-19, and if so, what steps to take next to minimize the spread of the virus. As the pandemic has waned, various governmental agencies have been gradually shutting down their Exposure Notification...

Apple in April 2020 unveiled the iPhone SE, a new low-cost iPhone that marries the design of the iPhone 8 with the super fast A13 chip in the iPhone 11, all for a super low $399 price tag. If you have an older iPhone, like an iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, or an even earlier iPhone, you may be wondering whether it's worth the upgrade to a newer device. In a nutshell, the answer is yes, but we'll walk...

In early 2020, Apple introduced the second-generation iPhone SE. The device shared the same design as the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and a Touch ID home button, but it has a faster A13 Bionic chip and an extra GB of RAM. Most importantly, the second-generation iPhone SE started at just $399 in the United States, and while it has now been replaced by the third-generation iPhone SE, it...

Multiple streaming services are offering free content options right now, providing a wealth of free-to-watch TV shows and movies on a temporary basis. Below, we've rounded up all of the watch-free deals that we've found so far, and this is a great list to check out if you need something to do this weekend. Apple TV+ Many people who have purchased a new Apple product lately already have a...

Though Apple has designed the AirPods, AirPods 3, and the AirPods Pro to be as comfortable as possible for most people, there are still some AirPods and ‌AirPods Pro‌ owners who find the earbuds to be uncomfortable and even painful. In this guide, we've gathered up some helpful tips and tricks for fit, along with some alternatives for when adjusting fit just isn't an option. AirPods Fit...

Apple in March 2020 introduced new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models with A12Z processors, LiDAR scanners, dual-lens camera setups, upgraded storage tiers, and more RAM for lower storage models. In this guide, we'll cover the A12Z processor and how it compares to the A12X processor that Apple used in the 2018 ‌iPad Pro‌ models. A12Z Instead of A13X? Prior to now, most iPad updates,...

When it comes to the iMac, Apple's focus has shifted to the M4 iMac. At the current time, the M4 iMac comes in one size option, 24-inch, and an array of "fresh shades" of Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Orange, Yellow, and Purple. The 24-inch iMac was first announced in April 2021, and it came with the M1 chip. In October 2024, Apple refreshed this lineup with the M4 chip, making the new desktops ...

Apple's iPad family spans across four different models: the 8.3-inch iPad mini, the 11-inch iPad, the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air, and the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro. With this collection of multiple display sizes, Apple provides each of its users with whatever they desire when it comes to using a tablet to work, read, surf the internet, and more. Below are the best prices for each iPad...