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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iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone Now Confirmed as iOS 18.3 Beta Testing Continues

Tuesday December 24, 2024 1:38 pm PST by
Following our report that Apple is internally testing iOS 18.2.1 for the iPhone, an anonymous social media account with a proven track record of sharing iOS-related information has revealed the upcoming software update's build number: 22C161. With the build number now known, the update is now confirmed. When the anonymous account shares a build number for an upcoming iOS version, the...
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Apple Explains Why It Doesn't Plan to Create a Search Engine

Tuesday December 24, 2024 11:50 am PST by
Apple's senior vice president of services Eddy Cue has explained why the iPhone maker does not plan to create a search engine like Google. In a declaration filed with a U.S. federal court in Washington, D.C. last week, Cue said Apple is against the idea for the following reasons: The development of a search engine would cost Apple "billions of dollars" and "take many years," and this...
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Apple Says iPhone Driver's Licenses Coming to These U.S. States Next

Tuesday December 24, 2024 10:49 am PST by
In select U.S. states, residents can add 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 and businesses, and in select apps. Below, we outline which U.S. states and territories offer the feature, and additional states that have committed to rolling it out in...
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$99 Apple TV Might Make a Comeback Next Year

Tuesday December 24, 2024 9:00 am PST by
A new Apple TV streaming box is rumored to launch next year, and there is a possibility that the device's U.S. pricing will start at just $99. Shortly after the current Apple TV 4K model launched in October 2022, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the next Apple TV would be "more affordable" than the current model. He said a "sub-$100 price" would be the "sweet spot" for...
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AirTag 2 Launching Next Year With These New Features

Tuesday December 24, 2024 8:35 am PST by
Apple is expected to release an AirTag 2 next year, and a few new features and changes have already been rumored for the item tracker. Below, we recap what to expect from the AirTag 2: The new AirTag is expected to be equipped with Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for longer range. The chip debuted last year in the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple said it...
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Apple's Historically 'Bumpy Relationship' With Nvidia Detailed in Report

Tuesday December 24, 2024 7:31 am PST by
Nvidia has become one of the world's most valuable companies thanks to strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) server chips from big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. However, one tech giant that is not a major Nvidia customer is Apple, and a new report attempts to explain why this might be. The Information's Wayne Ma today outlined Apple's historically "bumpy...
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New MacBook Air Models With M4 Chip Expected to Launch 'Earlier' Than iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11

Monday December 23, 2024 1:06 pm PST by
Apple is rumored to have many product announcements planned for the first half of next year, including updated MacBook Air models, an iPad 11, an iPhone SE 4, the AirTag 2, updated iPad Air models, and potentially more. In a social media post today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that the iPad 11, iPhone SE 4, and updated iPad Air models will be coming in the "spring" next year. Notably, ...
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Apple Pay Donation Campaign for World AIDS Day Raised $3 Million

Monday December 23, 2024 9:45 am PST by
(RED) today announced that the annual Apple Pay donation campaign raised a total of $3 million this year for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Apple's donation was capped at $3 million, so it reached that cap. "Thank you, Apple and Apple customers for hitting this incredible milestone and helping provide life-saving healthcare in vulnerable communities," said (RED). ...
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iPadOS 19 Rumored to Be Compatible With These iPads

Monday December 23, 2024 8:53 am PST by
iPadOS 19 will drop support for the iPad 7 from 2019, according to French website iPhoneSoft.fr. The report cites a source within Apple. Fortunately, the report said all other iPad models that can run iPadOS 18 will be compatible with iPadOS 19 next year. iPadOS 19 compatibility would be as follows: iPad Pro (M4) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later) iPad Pro 11-inch...
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What to Expect From iOS 19: All the Rumors So Far

Monday December 23, 2024 8:38 am PST by
iOS 19 is not expected to be announced until June 2025, but information about the software update is already starting to surface. Below, we recap the biggest iOS 19 rumors so far. More ChatGPT-Like Siri iOS 19 will introduce a "more conversational Siri" powered by "more advanced large language models," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He said this upgrade will make Siri more like...
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Macs With M5 Chips Expected to Launch in This Order

Monday December 23, 2024 8:27 am PST by
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today outlined mass production timing for the M5 series of chips, which he expects to be used in both future Macs and Apple Intelligence servers. The rollout will likely begin next year. Kuo expects the standard M5 chip to enter mass production in the first half of 2025, followed by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the second half of the year. Then, he...
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iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Be More Like DSLR Camera With This Upgrade

Monday December 23, 2024 6:24 am PST by
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still nearly two years away from launching, a new feature has already been rumored for the devices. In a blog post today, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated that the main rear camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. The main camera refers to the 48-megapixel...
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Apple Accidentally Leaked the Next MacBook Air

Sunday December 22, 2024 8:33 am PST by
Apple earlier this month released macOS 15.2, and in doing so it accidentally confirmed new MacBook Air models coming next year. Apple accidentally released macOS 15.2 restore files for unreleased "‌MacBook Air‌ (13-inch, M4, 2025)" and "‌MacBook Air‌ (15-inch, M4, 2025)" models. While it no surprise that the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models were going to be updated with the M4 ...
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iOS 19 Rumored to Be Compatible With These iPhones

Sunday December 22, 2024 8:09 am PST by
iOS 19 will not drop support for any iPhone models, according to French website iPhoneSoft.fr. The report cites a source within Apple. The report said that iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone that is capable of running iOS 18, which would mean the following models: iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro ...
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Apple 'Not' Working on New AirPort, But Apple TV and HomePod Provide Glimmer of Hope

Sunday December 22, 2024 7:45 am PST by
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple is developing its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that will debut in new Apple TV and HomePod mini models next year. The report led to hopes that Apple might also use the chip to revive its line of AirPort routers, which were discontinued in 2018, but those dreams have been dashed by Gurman himself. In his Power On newsletter today, the...
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Apple Reportedly Working on AirPods Pro 3 With Heart Rate Feature

Sunday December 22, 2024 7:01 am PST by
Apple is working on a variety of health features for future AirPods, including heart rate monitoring and temperature sensing, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the heart rate technology could be ready for the AirPods Pro 3, which are in "early development" within the company. AirPods getting heart rate monitoring would allow more customers ...
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Apple Rumored to Launch Smart Home Doorbell With Face ID and More

Sunday December 22, 2024 6:33 am PST by
Apple is in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the doorbell would wirelessly connect to a compatible deadbolt lock, allowing users to automatically unlock a door with Face ID. The doorbell would likely work with third-party HomeKit locks, but Apple could also...
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What to Expect From Apple's Rumored Magic Mouse 3

Saturday December 21, 2024 7:05 pm PST by
Apple is finally working on a new Magic Mouse that will address some "longstanding complaints," according to a recent report. Below, we outline what to expect from the Magic Mouse 3. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a "full overhaul" of the Magic Mouse with a design that "better fits the modern era." While the Magic Mouse switched from Lightning to USB-C a few...
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Apple Now Offering Free Two-Hour Delivery on Last-Minute Gifts

Saturday December 21, 2024 6:26 pm PST by
As we expected, Apple is now offering free two-hour delivery on eligible, in-stock products ordered through December 24 in select countries. The offer is available for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple TV, and Beats only. Free two-hour delivery is available in most U.S. and Canadian metro areas for orders placed through Apple's online store, until December 24. The items will ...
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iOS 18.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhone

Saturday December 21, 2024 4:45 pm PST by
Apple appears to be internally testing iOS 18.2.1 for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software update in our website's analytic logs this week. The logs have accurately revealed many iOS versions before they were released. iOS 18.2.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or addresses security vulnerabilities, but it is unclear which specific issues might be resolved. The update...