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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Gurman: Mac Studio Isn't One-Off Stopgap Product, New Models Planned

Sunday April 16, 2023 12:17 pm PDT by
Apple plans to release at least two new Mac Studio models in the future, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This information suggests that the Mac Studio was not a one-off stopgap product amid the wait for the first Mac Pro with Apple silicon. In his newsletter today, focused on new MacBooks and other announcements planned for WWDC, Gurman briefly mentioned that "there are also two Mac...
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Gurman: New MacBooks Will Be Announced at WWDC in June

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:50 am PDT by
Apple is working on a larger 15-inch MacBook Air, an updated 13-inch MacBook Air, and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, and at least some of these new laptops will be announced at WWDC in June, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his newsletter today, Gurman said the new MacBooks coming at WWDC "probably won't" feature Apple's next-generation M3 chip, and will instead be powered by...
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Kroger Begins Accepting Apple Pay After Years of Holding Out

Saturday April 15, 2023 9:39 am PDT by
Kroger this week began accepting Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods at select locations in Kentucky and Ohio, allowing customers to tap to pay with an iPhone or Apple Watch at checkout, according to customers on Reddit and Twitter. It's unclear how many Kroger locations are now accepting Apple Pay, or if NFC-based payments will be expanded to all of the over 1,200 grocery stores ...
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All-New Apple CarPlay Launching This Year Starting With These 14 Automakers

Friday April 14, 2023 2:19 pm PDT by
In June 2022, Apple previewed the next generation of CarPlay, promising deeper integration with vehicle functions like A/C and FM radio, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, personalization options, and more. Apple says the first vehicles with support for the next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ experience will be announced in late 2023, with at least 14 automakers committed so far. Comm...
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Apple TV's Multi-View Sports Feature Available Starting Tonight on tvOS 16.5 Beta

Friday April 14, 2023 1:47 pm PDT by
Apple's rumored multi-view sports feature will be available for tonight's MLB Friday Night Baseball games, and tomorrow's MLS Season Pass matches, according to Tom's Guide. The feature requires an Apple TV 4K running the tvOS 16.5 beta. An expansion of the existing Picture-in-Picture split-screen mode, the new multi-view feature allows Apple TV users to stream up to four sports games...
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13-Inch MacBook Pro Said to Remain in Apple's Lineup With New Model Planned

Friday April 14, 2023 1:16 pm PDT by
While the 13-inch MacBook Pro has an outdated design from 2016, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that the laptop will remain part of Apple's lineup, with an updated model said to be in the works alongside other new Macs. The report does not offer any additional details about the next 13-inch MacBook Pro, so it remains to be seen if the laptop will receive any external design changes,...
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15-Inch MacBook Air With M2-Like Chip Spotted in Developer Logs

Friday April 14, 2023 11:48 am PDT by
An unreleased 15-inch MacBook Air with a processor "on par" with the M2 chip has been spotted in App Store developer logs, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The long-rumored laptop will likely be released by WWDC in June. The report indicates that the chip in the new MacBook Air configuration spotted in the logs has an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, just like the M2 chip, along with 8GB of...
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iOS 16.5 Beta for iPhone Includes These Two Changes

Thursday April 13, 2023 1:40 pm PDT by
Apple made the second beta of iOS 16.5 available to developers and public testers this week. So far, only two new features and changes have been discovered for the iPhone, including a Sports tab in the Apple News app and the ability to start a screen recording with Siri. More details about these changes are outlined below. iOS 16.5 will likely be publicly released in May, and it is possible...
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Apple Now Testing iOS 16.6 for iPhone Ahead of iOS 17 at WWDC

Thursday April 13, 2023 12:00 pm PDT by
Apple has started testing iOS 16.6 internally, according to our website's analytics logs, which have proven to be a reliable indicator of upcoming software updates. iOS 16.6 will likely be one of the last updates in the iOS 16 software cycle. It's still too early to know when the first beta of iOS 16.6 will be released, but the first betas of iOS 13.6, iOS 14.6, and iOS 15.6 were all made...
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Spotify Now Offers Lock Screen Widget on iPhone

Thursday April 13, 2023 9:11 am PDT by
Spotify today announced that it now offers a Lock Screen widget on the iPhone, allowing users to quickly access the app with a single tap. The widget is available with the latest version of the Spotify app released on the App Store earlier today. Lock Screen widgets require iOS 16 or later. To add a widget, tap and hold the Lock Screen, tap on the Customize button, tap on the Lock Screen,...
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iPhone SE 4: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

Thursday April 13, 2023 8:34 am PDT by
Rumors about a fourth-generation iPhone SE have been circulating since just months after the current model launched in 2022. Below, we have recapped the latest rumors about the device, including potential features and release timing. Unfortunately, there has been uncertainty surrounding the fourth-generation iPhone SE, with rumors conflicting about if or when the device might launch....
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Apple Card Savings Account Likely Launching on April 17

Thursday April 13, 2023 7:31 am PDT by
Apple Card Savings will likely be available starting Monday, April 17, according to backend code on Apple's servers uncovered by @aaronp613. The code also suggests that an iPhone with iOS 16.3 or later will be required to use the feature. Apple Card users will be able to open a high-yield savings account from Goldman Sachs in the Wallet app on their iPhone and start earning interest on their ...
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Apple Supposedly Considering Interactive Widgets for iOS 17

Wednesday April 12, 2023 3:55 pm PDT by
Earlier today, an anonymous source who shared accurate information in the past revealed potential new features coming to the iPhone with iOS 17, including improvements to Search, the Dynamic Island, Control Center, and more. In addition, the source indicated that Apple is internally testing interactive widgets for the Home Screen and Today View, but they are unclear if this feature will make the...
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iOS 17 Rumored to Improve Search, Dynamic Island, Control Center, and More

Wednesday April 12, 2023 3:13 pm PDT by
Ahead of Apple unveiling iOS 17 at WWDC in June, an anonymous source who shared accurate information in the past has revealed potential new features coming with the update, including improvements to Search, the Dynamic Island, Control Center, and more. In a post on the MacRumors Forums and on Twitter, the source indicated that search functionality will be "heavily improved" in iOS 17, but no ...
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New iPhone SE With Apple-Designed 5G Modem Said to Launch in 2025

Wednesday April 12, 2023 8:45 am PDT by
Apple plans to release an iPhone SE with a custom-designed 5G modem in 2025, according to analyst Jeff Pu. In a research note with Haitong International Securities on Tuesday, he said the modem will be manufactured by Apple's chipmaking partner TSMC. This information comes two months after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple restarted development of a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a 6.1-inch...
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Apple Delaying Solid-State Buttons Until iPhone 16 Pro Due to 'Design Issues'

Wednesday April 12, 2023 7:40 am PDT by
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Tuesday indicated that iPhone 15 Pro models will no longer have solid-state buttons due to "unresolved technical issues before mass production." He now expects the buttons to have a "traditional" design. The change in plans was first reported by tech analysts Jeff Pu and Shelly Chou. In a research note with investment firm Haitong International Securities on...
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Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Models Will No Longer Feature Solid-State Buttons

Tuesday April 11, 2023 7:12 pm PDT by
The next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will no longer feature solid-state buttons due to "unresolved technical issues before mass production," according to the latest information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said iPhone 15 Pro models would be equipped with solid-state buttons back in October. He said two additional Taptic Engines inside the iPhone would provide ...
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iPhone 13 Pro vs. 15 Pro: What to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade

Tuesday April 11, 2023 1:32 pm PDT by
While year-over-year iPhone upgrades are not always significant, new features begin to stack up over multiple generations. For this reason, the iPhone 15 Pro will be a notable upgrade for those who still have a two-year-old iPhone 13 Pro. If you are still using an iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max and will consider upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max when the devices launch later this year, we...
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Apple Celebrates First Stores in India With iPhone, iPad, and Mac Wallpapers

Tuesday April 11, 2023 6:50 am PDT by
Apple today announced that its first two retail stores in India will be opening next week. To celebrate the occasion, Apple has made special wallpapers for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac available to download on its website, with direct links provided below. Apple BKC will open in Mumbai on April 18 at 11 a.m. local time, followed by Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20 at 10 a.m. local time. In...
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iPhone 15 Pro Dummy Provides Real-World Look at New Buttons, USB-C, and More

Monday April 10, 2023 9:48 am PDT by
A dummy iPhone 15 Pro has surfaced in a video shared on the Chinese version of TikTok today, providing a closer look at the device's rumored design. Key hardware features expected include solid-state buttons, a USB-C port, and a titanium frame. The video doesn't reveal anything new beyond existing rumors, but it does provide a 3D view of what the iPhone 15 Pro could look like. Overall, the...