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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Apple Pushing Updates to Resolve Apple Watch App Signing Issue

Monday September 10, 2018 8:41 am PDT by
Apple today alerted some developers about a temporary signing issue that prevents their apps from being installed on the Apple Watch. The full text of Apple's email, obtained from a MacRumors reader:We've discovered that there was a temporary issue with the App Store signature of your binaries that affects the ability of your app to install on Apple Watch. As a result, we're pushing an...
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Kuo: USB-C on 2018 iPad Pro, Touch ID on 2018 MacBook, EKG and Ceramic Backs on All Apple Watch Series 4 Models, More

Monday September 10, 2018 7:21 am PDT by
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new research note today, obtained by MacRumors, that outlines several predictions about Apple's upcoming products, including new iPhone, iPad Pro, Apple Watch, and MacBook models. Kuo expects Apple to replace Lightning with a USB-C interface on 2018 iPad Pro models, with an 18W power adapter in the box. That sure sounds like the next iPad Pro will have ...
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Gurman on 2018 iPhone Names: iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and Possibly iPhone Xr

Monday September 10, 2018 6:46 am PDT by
Just two days before Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones at Steve Jobs Theater, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has outlined the potential names of the devices, along with his other expectations for the media event. Gurman believes Apple will introduce three new iPhones, as widely rumored, including a 5.8-inch model named "iPhone Xs," a larger 6.5-inch model named "iPhone Xs Max," and a...
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Apple Acquires Rights to Two Films: Documentary 'The Elephant Queen' and Animated Cartoon 'Wolfwalkers'

Saturday September 8, 2018 10:39 pm PDT by
Apple has acquired the global rights to "The Elephant Queen," a feature-length documentary about an elephant matriarch who leads her herd in search of a new watering hole to call home, according to Deadline. Athena is a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This epic journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes audiences...
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European Regulators Approve Apple's Acquisition of Shazam

Thursday September 6, 2018 6:50 am PDT by
The European Commission today announced it has approved Apple's proposed acquisition of music recognition service Shazam. "After thoroughly analyzing Shazam's user and music data, we found that their acquisition by Apple would not reduce competition in the digital music streaming market," said Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition. The regulatory body concluded that...
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Apple to Launch a Global Law Enforcement Web Portal to Streamline Data Requests by End of 2018 [Updated]

Thursday September 6, 2018 6:26 am PDT by
Apple this week announced it will be launching a dedicated web portal by the end of 2018 for authenticated law enforcement officers to submit lawful requests for data, track requests, and obtain responsive data from the company. Photo: Alejandro Mejía Greene via Flickr/Creative Commons Apple also said it is building a team of professionals dedicated to training law enforcement officers, which ...
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CarPlay Available in Acura ILX and Toyota Camry Starting With 2019 Models [Updated]

Wednesday September 5, 2018 7:45 am PDT by
Acura today debuted its all-new 2019 ILX compact sedan, complete with availability of CarPlay and Android Auto. This is the first model year of the ILX available with factory installed CarPlay in the U.S., following in the footsteps of the 2017 and newer NSX, 2018 and newer MDX, 2018 and newer TLX, and 2019 RDX. While the 2019 ILX is available with a stacked dual-screen setup, including a ...
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T-Mobile Partners With Apple to Launch iPhone and iPad Leasing Program for Businesses

Wednesday September 5, 2018 6:59 am PDT by
T-Mobile today launched a new iPhone and iPad leasing program for businesses in partnership with Apple's Financial Services. Under the program, qualifying business accounts activating 25 or more lines with T-Mobile can lease iPhone and iPad models with no upfront costs, and lower monthly installments versus purchasing the devices outright. By leasing instead of owning, businesses pay only ...
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Amazon Joins Apple as World's Second Trillion Dollar U.S. Company

Tuesday September 4, 2018 9:22 am PDT by
Amazon has officially become the world's second trillion dollar publicly traded U.S. company, in terms of market cap, which is simply the company's number of outstanding shares multiplied by its stock price. Amazon shares briefly crossed the $2,050.27 mark in intraday trading today, giving the online retail giant a market cap of slightly over $1,000,000,000,000, based on its latest total of ...
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All New and Updated App Store Apps Required to Have a Privacy Policy Starting October

Friday August 31, 2018 4:43 am PDT by
Apple has announced that, starting October 3, 2018, all new apps and app updates will require a privacy policy in order to be submitted for distribution on the App Store or through TestFlight for beta testing purposes. Apple already requires a privacy policy for apps that access personal information, including apps that offer subscriptions, accept Apple Pay, or use Apple frameworks such as...
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Apple Recently Visited With Taiwanese Makers of Thinner and Brighter MicroLED and MiniLED Displays

Thursday August 30, 2018 6:13 am PDT by
Apple representatives attended the Touch Taiwan display industry convention in Taipei this week, holding private meetings with Taiwanese display makers AU Optronics and Epistar, according to the Economic Daily News. The report claims Apple held the meetings to learn more about each company's development of next-generation display technologies MicroLED and MiniLED, suitable for future...
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Apple Says Latest macOS Supplemental Update Addresses Audio and Kernel Panic Issues on 2018 MacBook Pro

Wednesday August 29, 2018 10:48 am PDT by
Apple on Tuesday released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2, exclusively for 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models, but the release notes only mention improved stability and reliability. When contacted by MacRumors for clarification, Apple said the Supplemental Update improves system stability and reliability across a number of areas, and addresses several issues, including cra...
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Apple Expanding Pilot Program Allowing Repairs of Select Vintage Macs Worldwide, Starting With 2012 MacBook Air

Wednesday August 29, 2018 6:01 am PDT by
Apple will add 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models released in Mid 2012 to its vintage and obsolete products list on August 31, according to an internal document distributed to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers and obtained by MacRumors from a reliable source. Normally, this would mean the 2012 MacBook Air is no longer eligible for hardware service, except where...
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HQ Trivia's Scott Rogowsky: 'There Are Other Games in the Pipeline'

Monday August 27, 2018 11:47 am PDT by
This past Sunday, August 26, marked the one-year anniversary of HQ Trivia's launch on the App Store for iPhone. HQ host Scott Rogowsky appeared on Yahoo Finance's "Midday Movers" show on Friday to discuss the future of the game, revealing that parent company Intermedia Labs has plans to expand the live, interactive concept to other games. The plans go beyond HQ Sports, hosted in the...
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Barclays: All 2019 iPhones May Lack 3D Touch, New AirPods and Lower-Priced HomePod to Launch Next Year

Monday August 27, 2018 9:06 am PDT by
Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis and his associates traveled across Asia last week to meet with companies within Apple's supply chain. Today, they shared new predictions based on the information they gathered. Highlights from their research note to investors, obtained by MacRumors: Barclays says it's "widely understood" that 3D Touch will be removed from iPhones with OLED displays in...
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French Radio Station Says iPhone Event Will Be Held September 12 at Steve Jobs Theater

Monday August 27, 2018 6:42 am PDT by
French radio station Europe 1, citing two unnamed sources, claims that Apple's annual iPhone event will be held Wednesday, September 12 at Steve Jobs Theater, with the keynote beginning at 10:00 a.m. local time as usual. September 12 would make a lot of sense, and has already been the most widely predicted event date, for at least six reasons: Apple has held an iPhone event in the first two ...
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Bloomberg: Apple Watch Series 4 Models Compatible With Existing Bands, No New iPad Mini This Year

Monday August 27, 2018 6:34 am PDT by
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu today previewed details about Apple's widely rumored trio of 2018 iPhones. Towards the end of the report, there are also a few details about the Apple Watch and iPad that we've highlighted below. The first noteworthy tidbit is that Apple Watch Series 4 models will be compatible with existing bands, as they are said to have a similar physical size as...
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Future iPhones, Apple Watches May Use New Power-Saving Backplane Technology to Extend Battery Life

Friday August 24, 2018 10:12 am PDT by
Apple may adopt a new power-saving backplane technology for iPhone and Apple Watch displays in the long term, which should contribute to longer battery life on those devices, according to research firm IHS Markit. For context, the backplane is responsible for turning individual pixels on and off, meaning that it plays a significant role in determining a display's resolution, refresh rate,...
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Seven Years Ago Today: Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook Named His Successor

Friday August 24, 2018 6:50 am PDT by
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the late Steve Jobs resigning as CEO of Apple. In a letter addressed to Apple's Board of Directors, dated August 24, 2011, Jobs strongly recommended then-COO Tim Cook be named his successor. Letter from Steve Jobs:To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties ...
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Apple Maps Now Features Indoor Maps of Boston Logan, DFW, and More Airports and Shopping Malls

Thursday August 23, 2018 8:46 am PDT by
Apple Maps has recently been updated with indoor maps of five airports across Canada, Finland, and the United States. The new additions: Logan International Airport in Boston Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Dallas Love Field Airport Halifax Stanfield International Airport Helsinki AirportApple Maps also recently added indoor maps of various shopping malls in the Spanish cities...