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.

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Apple Podcasts Launches New Subscription Analytics Dashboard

Monday August 21, 2023 10:00 am PDT by
Starting today, Apple Podcasts creators have access to a new Subscription Analytics dashboard that provides an overview of how their podcast subscriptions are performing. The free tool is available via the Apple Podcasts Connect website. On the Overview tab, creators can view how many listeners started a free trial, how many listeners are paid subscribers, the percentage of listeners who...
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Apple Pay to Support U.S. National Park Foundation This Week

Monday August 21, 2023 8:48 am PDT by
Apple today announced it will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made in the U.S. using Apple Pay on Apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store, up to a maximum of $1 million. Apple has supported the National Park Foundation with this annual charitable initiative since 2017. This year, the program runs from today through August 27. Apple celebrates ...
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New Apple Watches Hinted at in Bluetooth Database as Launch Nears

Friday August 18, 2023 2:49 pm PDT by
Apple this week filed a listing for a 2023 watchOS subsystem in the Bluetooth product database. While not surprising, the listing suggests that Apple is gearing up to launch new Apple Watch models in September, as it does every year. The listing does not reveal any specific details. The current Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra support Bluetooth 5.3. This year's...
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These iOS 17 Features Won't Be Available at Launch

Wednesday August 16, 2023 2:50 pm PDT by
Apple is expected to release iOS 17 in mid to late September as a free software update for the iPhone XS and newer. The update includes a wide range of new features, but not all of them will be available right away, according to Apple's website. Below, we have listed three features that Apple says are "coming later this year" as part of a future iOS 17 version, such as iOS 17.1 or iOS 17.2....
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iPhone 15 Pro Expected to Launch Next Month With These 12 New Features

Tuesday August 15, 2023 10:01 am PDT by
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, many new features have been rumored for the Pro and Pro Max models in particular, including a USB-C port, A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, Action button, and more. Below, we have recapped 12 new features and changes rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models. A17 Bionic chip: iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be...
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iPhone 16 Pro Said to Feature Wi-Fi 7 Support, 48MP Ultra Wide Camera

Tuesday August 15, 2023 9:09 am PDT by
Next year's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models should feature Wi-Fi 7 support and an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities. Pu revealed this information in a research note about the tech industry released today. More details about these potential features are outlined below. W...
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iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?

Wednesday August 2, 2023 10:28 am PDT by
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today predicted that demand for the iPhone 15 series will be lower than that of the iPhone 14 series this year. Kuo said the lower demand could make it challenging for Apple suppliers to grow revenue in the second half of 2023. The upcoming iPhone lineup should consist of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All four models are...
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Kuo: New AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024

Wednesday August 2, 2023 9:11 am PDT by
Apple suppliers will likely begin mass production of a second-generation AirTag in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to new information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The current AirTag launched in April 2021 and is priced at $29. Kuo believes the new AirTag will have better integration with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, as part of a spatial computing ecosystem, but he did...
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Again Rumored to Be Available in Black Titanium

Tuesday August 1, 2023 9:56 am PDT by
The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra will be available with a black titanium case, according to a previously-accurate leaker known as ShrimpApplePro. The new Ultra will also remain available in its existing "Natural" titanium finish, the leaker said. Mockup of a black Apple Watch Ultra via ShrimpApplePro Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently said Apple tested a darker titanium finish for the...
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Apple Watch Series 9 Rumored to Have New Pink Color Option

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:59 am PDT by
The upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 will feature the same design as the Series 8, with 41mm and 45mm case sizes, but a new pink color will be available for the aluminum model, according to info shared today by a previously-accurate leaker known as ShrimpApplePro. Pink will be a fifth color option for the aluminum Series 9 alongside the existing Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED...
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Apple TV+ Shows Now Available to Watch on Air Canada Flights

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:47 am PDT by
Air Canada today announced that its in-flight entertainment system now offers a selection of Apple TV+ shows for free on airplanes equipped with seat-back screens, allowing passengers to watch episodes of Ted Lasso, Severance, Foundation, The Morning Show, and other original content from the streaming service. Air Canada said it is the second airline in the world to offer in-flight Apple TV+...
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Apple Reportedly an Ideal Partner to Distribute ESPN, But Deal Unlikely

Monday July 31, 2023 2:08 pm PDT by
Apple is one of several tech companies on Disney's radar as the media giant looks for a strategic partner to help expand distribution of ESPN, according to the New York Post. However, the report does not indicate if Disney has actually held discussions with Apple, and there are a few reasons why a sports partnership between the companies is unlikely. First, the report says that the idea of...
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Apple Acknowledges Screen Time Bug, Promises Further Improvements

Sunday July 30, 2023 6:50 pm PDT by
Apple has acknowledged a bug with its parental controls feature Screen Time on the iPhone and iPad, and promises it will take additional steps to remedy the situation, according to a report this weekend from The Wall Street Journal. Screen Time provides parents with settings to remotely manage a child's device, allowing them to restrict device usage to certain times, set time limits for...
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iPhone 15 Pro Rumor Recap: 12 New Features and Changes Expected

Sunday July 30, 2023 2:31 pm PDT by
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, many new features have been rumored for the Pro and Pro Max models, including a USB-C port, A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, Action button, and more. Below, we have recapped 12 new features and changes rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models. A17 Bionic chip: iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be equipped with Apple's ...
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Apple Watch SE 3: New Model Not Expected to Launch Until Next Year

Sunday July 30, 2023 2:04 pm PDT by
Apple has no plans to release a third-generation Apple Watch SE this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the Apple Watch SE will remain on a two-year upgrade cycle, so the third-generation model can be expected to be released in September 2024. This means that the second-generation Apple Watch SE should remain a safe buy for customers...
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iPhone 15 Pro Said to Be Easier to Repair Like iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

Sunday July 30, 2023 9:33 am PDT by
Following in the footsteps of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a redesigned chassis that makes the devices "easier to repair," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This change could result in the iPhone 15 Pro models having removable back glass. With the chassis redesign, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus became the first iPhone...
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iPhone 15 Pro's Thinner Bezels and Manufacturing Issue: What to Know

Friday July 28, 2023 11:20 am PDT by
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are rumored to feature thinner bezels around the display compared to the current models, but this change has reportedly led to a manufacturing issue ahead of the devices launching. iPhone 15 Pro Max replica (left) vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max (right) Below, we recap what has been reported about the manufacturing issue and what impact it might have ...
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Apple Invites Developers to Vision Pro Coding Labs, Reveals Top-Secret Rules for Tester Kits

Friday July 28, 2023 9:29 am PDT by
Earlier this week, Apple started accepting applications for one-day Vision Pro developer labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. These coding labs will allow developers to test and optimize their apps on visionOS, and Apple employees will be available to help with setup and troubleshooting. Apple has since started emailing the first developers invited to attend...
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What to Expect From Apple's Earnings Next Week Following New Macs

Thursday July 27, 2023 12:25 pm PDT by
Apple will report its earnings results for the third quarter of its 2023 fiscal year on Thursday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Apple's CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the results on a conference call with analysts a half hour later. Keep reading for some key things to know about the quarter, including a recap of new products announced, revenue expectations, and more. ...
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Apple Suppliers Reportedly Gearing Up for New Macs Later This Year

Thursday July 27, 2023 10:18 am PDT by
Apple's supply chain is gearing up for the launch of new iPhone and Mac models later this year, according to a preview of an upcoming DigiTimes report. "Semiconductor backend houses, such as leading OSAT ASE Technology Holdings (ASEH) and test interface specialist CHPT, are expected to see sales growths in the third quarter of 2023, as Apple's supply chain gears up preparations for the...