Joe Rossignol

Microsoft today announced that it will "soon" be combining its Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps on the iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android. Features from the Xbox Game Pass app will be moving to the Xbox app for an all-in-one experience. In the Xbox app, you will be able to view your Game Pass membership, browse the catalog of games, view and claim perks, and more. As part of this...

Apple TV+ will once again be making the iconic "Peanuts" specials available to non-subscribers for a limited time this holiday season. Here is when each special will be available to stream for free in the Apple TV app: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown": Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving": Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 "A...

Apple currently offers two external displays, including the Studio Display and the Pro Display XDR, but neither has received hardware upgrades in years. Will there be a next-generation Studio Display or Pro Display XDR any time soon? Below, we recap the latest rumors about the monitors. Studio Display Apple released the Studio Display in March 2022 alongside the first Mac Studio. The...

It has been more than two and a half years since Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, as part of its move away from Intel processors. Since then, the 24-inch iMac has been Apple's only all-in-one desktop computer, with no larger model available. Will a larger iMac ever make a comeback? We recap the latest rumors below. In November, Apple announced that it had no plans to release a new...

Apple on Monday seeded the second beta of HomePod software version 18.1 to developers for testing, but it has since pulled the beta. Across the MacRumors Forums and X, some users complained that installing this beta on their HomePod mini resulted in the speaker going into a "bricked" state, meaning that it no longer functioned. A few users said they were eventually able to restore the...

Apple today stopped signing iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 for all devices except the latest-generation iPad Pro models with the M4 chip. Apple routinely stops signing older iOS releases over time in order to prevent users from downgrading to an outdated software version. iOS 17.6.1 no longer being signed comes one week after Apple released iOS 18 to the public. iPadOS 17.6.1 is likely...

While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are equal in many ways, the Pro model has an internal difference compared to the Pro Max. As confirmed by teardown videos, the iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with a metal-enclosed battery, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max battery still has a black foil casing. It is unclear why this change is exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro, but it likely helps to improve...

iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month, but the first Apple Intelligence features will not be available until iOS 18.1. Below, we outline when to expect iOS 18.1 to be released. iOS 18.1: Apple Intelligence Here are some of the key Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 beta so far: A few Siri enhancements, including improved understanding for both follow-up...

Apple today added three Mac models to its vintage products list, and moved an additional nine Mac models from the vintage list to its obsolete products list. The following Macs are now classified as vintage: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3 Ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3 Ports) The following Macs are now classified as ...

Over the weekend, well-known repair website iFixit shared an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus teardown video, and an accompanying blog post. Notably, the video shows Apple's new electrical battery removal process in action on the standard iPhone 16. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus batteries have an innovative type of adhesive that can be easily loosened with low-voltage electrical current, such as...

iMessage and FaceTime are acting up for some users, according to Apple's system status page. Some users are "experiencing a problem" with iMessage and FaceTime, the page says. Apple says it is "investigating" and will provide a status update when possible. The issues began shortly after 5 a.m. Pacific Time, according to Apple. At this time, there does not appear to be a widespread...

iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month, but the first Apple Intelligence features will not be available until iOS 18.1 is released in October. Apple Intelligence features will continue to roll out in iOS 18.2 and beyond, with the expected roadmap outlined below per Apple's website and rumors. Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro model or any iPhone 16 model, and it...

Apple today began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case on its online store in the U.S. for $209, compared to $249 brand new. Apple updated the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case in September 2023. Other changes at the time included improved IP54-rated dust resistance for both the earbuds and the case, and lossless audio with Apple's Vision Pro...

In an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, Apple has acknowledged an issue with installing iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro models with the M4 chip. We first reported on this issue earlier this week. The memo, obtained by MacRumors, states that a "small number" of these iPad Pro models are unable to power on after a customer attempted to install iPadOS 18 on the...

We don't mean to take away from the excitement of the iPhone 16 launch today, but there are more rumors to share about next year's iPhone 17 lineup. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants today informed MacRumors that the standard iPhone 17 and a slimmer model that we are calling the "iPhone 17 Air" will both feature ProMotion, meaning that each device's display would be able to ramp ...

Update: Young has since said under-display Face ID is no longer expected for the iPhone 17 Pro. His previous response was sent in error. Original story follows. While the iPhone 16 series just began arriving to customers today, there are already rumors about the next-generation iPhone 17 series. In a post shared on social media platform X on Thursday, display industry analyst Ross...

YouTube channel REWA Technology today shared an iPhone 16 Pro teardown video, offering a first look inside of the device following its release. Notably, the video reveals that the smaller iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with a metal-enclosed battery, confirming a rumor from last year. The battery has a capacity of 3,582 mAh, which matches the figure that surfaced earlier this week in a Brazilian...

In a recent interview with Engadget, Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron and AirPods marketing director Eric Treski explained how the company was able to add "great" active noise cancellation (ANC) to the higher-end AirPods 4, even though the earbuds have an "open-ear design" without silicone ear tips. Apple said the H2 chip and "computational audio" were significant ...

Apple's portable desktop computer, the Mac mini, is expected to receive its first major redesign since 2010 later this year. A concept of a smaller Mac mini Below, we recap rumors about the next Mac mini. Smaller Design Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects the next Mac mini to be nearly as small as an Apple TV. M4 and M4 Pro Chips Gurman said the next Mac mini will be available in M4 and...

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. The list of states where the feature is available currently includes Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, and most recently...