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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iPhone X Comes Only in Space Gray and Silver With No Sign of Gold

Tuesday September 12, 2017 2:52 pm PDT by
Apple today at the Steve Jobs Theater introduced the iPhone X, and said the high-end smartphone will be available in Space Gray and Silver, despite multiple rumors recently about a so-called "Blush Gold" colorway. For perspective, the less expensive iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available in an all-new gold finish, and beyond the plastic iPhone 5c, every model since the iPhone 5s has...
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Apple's TV App Expanding to Seven Countries, Starting With Canada and Australia Later This Month

Tuesday September 12, 2017 2:13 pm PDT by
Apple today announced that its TV app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV will be expanding to seven additional countries by the end of the year. The app will be released in Canada and Australia later this month, followed by France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and the UK by the end of the year. The app has been available in the United States only until now. Apple's TV app simplifies the...
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Hands-On With Apple's New Glass-Backed iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Tuesday September 12, 2017 1:46 pm PDT by
Apple today at the Steve Jobs Theater introduced the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus with an all-new aluminum and glass design. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus via The Verge The Verge managed to get some hands-on time with the two new smartphones, which look more or less the same as the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, beyond their glossier looking glass-backed finishes.The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus look pretty...
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Live Coverage of Apple's iPhone X Event at Steve Jobs Theater

Tuesday September 12, 2017 8:20 am PDT by
Apple's first-ever event at the Steve Jobs Theater begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where it is widely expected to unveil the iPhone X, a new Apple TV with 4K video, and Apple Watch Series 3 models with LTE connectivity. Steve Jobs Theater via Apple CEO Tim Cook We should also be hearing final details and the official release date for iOS 11, and likely macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4, and...
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Apple's Online Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone X Event Later Today

Tuesday September 12, 2017 4:12 am PDT by
Apple's online store has gone down ahead of its first-ever event at Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California later today. Apple will provide a live stream of the event on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV starting at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Related: Here's When You Can Watch Apple's First Event at Steve Jobs Theater in Time Zones Around the WorldAt the event, Apple is widely expected to...
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Here's When You Can Watch Apple's First Event at Steve Jobs Theater in Time Zones Around the World

Monday September 11, 2017 12:00 pm PDT by
Apple's first-ever event at Steve Jobs Theater will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. As usual, Apple will be providing a live stream of the event on its website. Here's when the event will begin based on other time zones in the United States and around the world: Honolulu, Hawaii — 7:00 a.m. HAST Anchorage, Alaska — 9:00 a.m. AKDT Cupertino,...
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Brikk Launches Pre-Orders for Gold-Plated iPhone X Models Costing Up to $70K

Monday September 11, 2017 11:48 am PDT by
Los Angeles-based accessory maker Brikk today announced it is now accepting pre-orders for customized iPhone X models plated with solid gold, rose gold, or platinum, with prices ranging between $7,495 and $69,995. Brikk said orders placed now will ship between November and January depending on the model purchased. Personal delivery is available in the United States, United Kingdom, China,...
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Apple Received Approval Just Last Week to Host First-Ever Event at Steve Jobs Theater

Monday September 11, 2017 9:36 am PDT by
Following several months of construction, Apple tomorrow will host its first-ever event at Steve Jobs Theater at its new Apple Park headquarters. Apple invited members of the press to the event on August 31. Records uncovered by VentureBeat, however, show Apple didn't receive approval to host the event until the next day. Cupertino, California city officials granted Apple a Temporary...
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Tim Cook Says Apple Products 'Change the World' and Aren't Priced Just 'For the Rich'

Monday September 11, 2017 8:57 am PDT by
Apple has ranked third on Fortune's annual list of companies that "change the world" based on the social impact of their core businesses, and CEO Tim Cook sat down for a related interview with executive editor Adam Lashinsky. Cook agreed that Apple has changed the world, primarily through its products, which simply enable people to accomplish more.I think the No. 1 way Apple changes the...
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Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone X Production Currently Just <10K Units Per Day, Blush Gold Color May Launch Later

Monday September 11, 2017 7:16 am PDT by
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a research note to investors today in which he said Apple's current iPhone X production totals less than just 10,000 units per day. For this reason, Kuo anticipates the iPhone X will remain in "severe short supply for a while" following its expected launch later this month. Kuo also anticipates that the so-called "Blush Gold" colored iPhone X will...
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Xiaomi Takes Aim at Apple With New MacBook Pro and iPhone X Rivals

Monday September 11, 2017 6:06 am PDT by
Chinese company Xiaomi today held an event in Beijing, where it unveiled new products that will rival the MacBook Pro and iPhone X. First up was the new Mi Notebook Pro, with a fully metal enclosure that looks virtually identical to Apple's latest MacBook Pro in Space Gray. Mi Notebook Pro is equipped with a 15.6-inch display with narrow bezels, a full-sized backlit keyboard, custom...
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Apple Store at Northbrook Court in Chicago Area Moving This Weekend

Wednesday September 6, 2017 3:11 pm PDT by
Apple today announced its Northbrook Court store in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, is moving to a new location within the shopping mall this weekend. The grand opening is set for Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Apple's original store at Northbrook Court The new store will be located across the hall on the lower level, between H&M and Banana Republic, according to...
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Apple Takes Early Step Towards iPhones With 'Above 12-Megapixel' Rear Cameras

Monday September 4, 2017 11:23 pm PDT by
Apple reportedly has booked production capacity for "above 12-megapixel" camera lens modules at a new factory being built by smartphone lens maker Largan Precision in Taichung, Taiwan, according to DigiTimes. The report, citing "market rumors," claims Largan is the only supplier that can meet Apple's minimum yield rate. The new factory is reportedly designed to accommodate monthly production ...
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Apple Ends Its Annual Music Festival in London

Monday September 4, 2017 2:24 pm PDT by
Apple has confirmed to Music Business Worldwide that its annual Apple Music Festival has ended after a decade-long run. Apple Music Festival, known as iTunes Festival prior to 2015, was a free annual concert series that saw big name artists and bands like Elton John, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Ozzy Osbourne, Florence + The Machine, Pharrell Williams, and Usher performing at the Roundhouse...
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Beats Launching New Studio3 Wireless Headphones With Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelation

Monday September 4, 2017 12:43 pm PDT by
Beats today introduced new Studio3 Wireless over-ear headphones with Apple's W1 chip and Pure Adaptive Noise Canceling technology. Beats Studio3 Wireless deliver up to 22 hours of battery life with Pure ANC on, and up to 40 hours with Pure ANC off. Fast Fuel quick charging technology via Micro-USB provides three hours of music playback with a 10-minute charge. Here's how Beats describes...
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Menu Bar Tools Bartender 3 and iStat Menus 5 Now Support macOS High Sierra

Sunday September 3, 2017 4:27 pm PDT by
Surtees Studios recently announced it has released a public beta of Bartender 3 for testing on macOS High Sierra and macOS Sierra. It's a free update available within Bartender 2, which costs $15 after a free four-week trial. The popular tool for rearranging or hiding Mac menu bar items has been completely rewritten in Swift, according to the release notes. Bartender 3 also no longer...

Tim Cook Says 250 Apple Employees Are 'Dreamers' as Donald Trump's Decision on DACA Nears

Sunday September 3, 2017 1:47 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Sunday tweeted that Apple employs 250 so-called "dreamers," or individuals who were brought to the United States at a young age when their parents or guardians illegally immigrated to the country. "I stand with them," said Cook. "They deserve our respect as equals and a solution rooted in American values." 250 of my Apple coworkers are #Dreamers. I stand with them. ...
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Apple's Watch-Sized iPod Nano is Officially Obsolete

Sunday September 3, 2017 10:50 am PDT by
The sixth-generation iPod nano is officially obsolete, meaning Apple will no longer repair or service the portable media player. Apple added the sixth-generation iPod nano to its internal vintage and obsolete products list on August 30, according to a memo distributed to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers seen by MacRumors. Apple repairs and services products for up to...
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Apple Store in Simi Valley Permanently Closing Later This Month [Updated]

Friday September 1, 2017 8:54 am PDT by
Apple has announced that its retail store at the Simi Valley Town Center in Simi Valley, California, located approximately 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles, will permanently close later this month. Apple Store at Simi Valley Town Center Friday, September 15 is the last day the store will be open. Apple provided thanks for "over 10 great years" and advised customers to visit its retail store ...
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Apple Acknowledges Siri Leadership Has Officially Moved From Eddy Cue to Craig Federighi

Friday September 1, 2017 7:28 am PDT by
Apple has updated its executive leadership page to acknowledge that software engineering chief Craig Federighi now officially oversees development of Siri. The responsibility previously belonged to Apple's services chief Eddy Cue. Craig Federighi is Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. Craig oversees the development of iOS, macOS, and Siri. His...