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

iOS 19 Roundup Feature

iOS 19 Rumored to Be Compatible With These iPhones

Saturday January 18, 2025 9:28 am PST by
iOS 19 will not drop support for any iPhone models, according to French website iPhoneSoft.fr. The report cited a source who said iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone that can run 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 iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhon...
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iOS 19 Rumors: Redesigned Camera App, ChatGPT-Like Siri, and More

Saturday January 18, 2025 6:16 am PST by
iOS 19 is still around six months away from being unveiled, but rumors about the upcoming software update are already starting to stack up. Below, we recap iOS 19 rumors so far. Redesigned Camera App A new leak has allegedly revealed a redesigned Camera app coming with iOS 19. On his YouTube channel Front Page Tech this week, Jon Prosser shared a video showing what the new Camera app...
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iOS 19 Leak Reveals All-New Design

Friday January 17, 2025 1:42 pm PST by
iOS 19 is still around six months away from being announced, but a new leak has allegedly revealed a completely redesigned Camera app. Based on footage it obtained, YouTube channel Front Page Tech shared a video showing what the new Camera app will apparently look like, with the key change being translucent menus for camera controls. Overall, the design of these menus looks similar to...
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iOS 19 Rumored to Feature Redesigned Camera App Inspired by visionOS

Friday January 17, 2025 12:48 pm PST by
iOS 19 will feature a redesigned Camera app inspired by visionOS, according to a new video from Jon Prosser, host of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech. A re-created render of ‌iOS 19‌'s redesigned Camera app (Credit: Front Page Tech) Prosser obtained video of the alleged new Camera app, but he elected to share his own re-created images to protect his sources. The images reveal that the app...
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Apple Studio Display 2: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

Friday January 17, 2025 7:47 am PST by
It has been nearly three years since Apple released the Studio Display. Below, we recap rumors about a potential next-generation model. Apple released the Studio Display in March 2022 alongside the Mac Studio. The standalone display features a 27-inch LCD screen with 5K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits brightness, a built-in camera and speakers, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and...
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Apple TV+ Has Big Day With 'Severance' Return and 'Silo' Season Finale

Friday January 17, 2025 5:21 am PST by
With so much hype surrounding the return of Severance, it can be easy to forget that another Apple TV+ hit show, Silo, is wrapping up its second season. Silo follows the lives of 10,000 people living in an underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic wasteland outside. The people are unaware of why the silo was built, and those who seek the truth face deadly consequences. Rebecca...
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Apple Expected to Launch 20+ Products This Year: Here's the Full List

Friday January 17, 2025 4:30 am PST by
2025 promises to be quite a big year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements this year. Apple's rumored smart home hub will be its second all-new product to launch in as many years, following the Apple Vision Pro headset last year. And of course, we will get several new iPhone and Apple Watch models, like every year. Beyond that, Apple could...
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Apple Releases tvOS 18.2.1 With Data Syncing Fix

Thursday January 16, 2025 11:05 am PST by
A minor software update for the Apple TV was released today. tvOS 18.2.1 is now available for all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models. It can be installed on the Apple TV by opening the Settings app and selecting System → Software Updates. It is a minor update with a data syncing bug fix. According to Apple's release notes, the tvOS 18.2.1 update "addresses an issue where data may not sync ...
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CARROT Weather Introduces CarPlay App and Automatic Live Activities

Thursday January 16, 2025 8:22 am PST by
The popular weather app CARROT Weather today was updated with two key new features: CarPlay support and automatic Live Activities. When accessed via CarPlay, CARROT Weather becomes a navigation app like Google Maps. You can enter your destination and receive turn-by-turn directions, with the added benefit of being able to view the weather along your driving route. The weather features...
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Apple Pay Now Offers Monthly Payment Plans From Synchrony

Thursday January 16, 2025 7:42 am PST by
Following a false alarm last week due to a prematurely-updated Apple support document, Synchrony as of today is actually available as a buy-now, pay-later option when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on iPhone and iPad. However, you need a Synchrony Mastercard in order to access these payment plans. After adding an eligible Synchrony Mastercard to the Apple Wallet app, iPhone...
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Three Companies Are Now in the Running to Take Over the Apple Card

Thursday January 16, 2025 7:18 am PST by
Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony about becoming its new financial partner for the Apple Card, according to Reuters sources. The report today added that Apple has also been holding discussions with Chase Bank owner JPMorgan since last year, so there are at least three potential companies in the running to take over the Apple Card from current partner Goldman Sachs. Goldman...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Announced

Thursday January 16, 2025 6:21 am PST by
Nintendo today officially announced the Switch 2, and shared a teaser video. The video reveals that the new Nintendo Switch will look similar to the original version of the gaming console, but there are some changes, including what appears to be a new magnetic attachment system for the Joy-Con controllers. The existing Joy-Cons can be paired with devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV...
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Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More

Thursday January 16, 2025 5:45 am PST by
Apple today adjusted estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., according to its website. Some values increased, while others decreased. The changes were not too significant, with most values rising or dropping by $5 to $50. We have outlined some examples below: Device New Value Old Value iPhone 15 Pro Max Up to $630 U ...
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Apple Previews New Store With Combined Genius Bar and Pickup Spot

Thursday January 16, 2025 5:00 am PST by
Apple today shared photos of its upcoming store at MixC Hefei in China. The store features a combined Genius Bar and Apple Pickup station, so customers can receive support and collect their online orders in a single area. This combination now exists at a handful of Apple's new or renovated retail stores, such as Apple Bridge Street and Apple Old Orchard, according to the Retail Archive...
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These Two Apple Stores in U.S. Are Getting Revamped

Wednesday January 15, 2025 10:31 am PST by
A pair of Apple Store locations in Florida and Texas are getting makeovers. Last month, Apple closed its store at The Galleria shopping mall in Fort Lauderdale, and opened a temporary location across the hall from it. The original store is undergoing renovations and will eventually reopen with a modernized design. Similarly, Apple will be closing its store at the Baybrook Mall in the...
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Apple Resumes Offering Interest-Free Financing on iPhones in Canada

Wednesday January 15, 2025 9:47 am PST by
Apple's financing partner Affirm this month started offering interest-free financing on iPhone purchases in Canada again, after stopping doing so in mid-2023. With a 0% loan from Affirm, you can pay for an iPhone over 24 months with zero interest added. This change, first reported by the blog iPhone in Canada, could help to boost iPhone sales in Canada following the recent holiday shopping...
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MacBook Air Likely Apple's First Product Update of 2025: What to Expect

Wednesday January 15, 2025 7:49 am PST by
There is a good chance that Apple's first product announcement of 2025 will be updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 chip. Last month, Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.2, and in doing so it accidentally confirmed new MacBook Air models are coming this year (unsurprisingly). Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the new MacBook Air models will be announced "earlier" than some...
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Face ID Coming to an All-New Apple Device Next Year

Wednesday January 15, 2025 7:21 am PST by
Face ID will expand beyond the iPhone and iPad Pro to an all-new type of Apple device as early as next year, according to a recent report. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last month said Apple was in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID authentication. He said the doorbell would wirelessly connect to a compatible deadbolt lock. Based on those reported...
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Apple Promises iOS 18 Update With Important Fix in 'Coming Weeks'

Wednesday January 15, 2025 7:00 am PST by
iOS 18.1 was released in October with the first Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, including AI-generated notification summaries. While this feature can be useful at times, it has unfortunately led to some inaccurate summaries of news stories. In turn, Apple recently promised to address this issue. Apple earlier this month told the BBC News that it planned to ...
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'iPhone 17 Air' Launching Later This Year With These 10 New Features

Wednesday January 15, 2025 6:16 am PST by
While the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" is not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the "ultra-thin" device. Overall, the "iPhone 17 Air" is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Due to its thinness, the device is expected to have some limited specifications compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, including only a single rear camera, only a single speaker, no SIM...