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's Rumored 27-Inch Display With ProMotion No Longer Planned 'For Now'

Monday April 10, 2023 9:19 am PDT by
Apple has abandoned its plans to release a 27-inch external monitor with mini-LED backlighting, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. Young initially expected the monitor to launch in 2022, but a release has yet to materialize. In a tweet shared with paying subscribers today, Young said that Apple has "killed off" the display "for now" for reasons unclear, despite ...
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YouTube Premium to Offer SharePlay and Enhanced 1080p Video on iPhone

Monday April 10, 2023 8:18 am PDT by
YouTube Premium subscribers will soon have access to SharePlay and an enhanced 1080p video quality option with a higher bitrate on the iPhone. In a blog post today, YouTube said both features will be available in its iOS app "in the coming weeks." SharePlay will let you watch YouTube videos with friends and family while on a FaceTime call together, while the enhanced 1080p option will make...
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iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Launch With These 12 Exclusive Features

Monday April 10, 2023 7:01 am PDT by
While the iPhone 15 lineup is around five months away, there have already been plenty of rumors about the devices. Many new features and changes are expected for the iPhone 15 Pro models in particular, including a titanium frame and much more. Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for iPhone 15 Pro models that are not expected to be available on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15...
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You Can Now Order Domino's Pizza Using CarPlay

Monday April 10, 2023 6:13 am PDT by
Domino's Pizza today announced that customers in the U.S. can now place a pickup order using Apple CarPlay. However, you can't freely choose toppings in the car, as the functionality is only available for preselected or recently placed orders. To get started, download the Domino's app for the iPhone, open the app on CarPlay, and select "Tap to Order" or "Call to Order." The first option...
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Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.3.1 to Prevent Downgrading

Friday April 7, 2023 7:29 pm PDT by
Following the release of iOS 16.4.1 today, Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.3.1, preventing iPhone users from downgrading to that software version. iOS 16.4, iOS 16.4.1, and the iOS 16.5 beta remain signed at the time of writing. iOS 16.3.1 was released on February 13 and was a minor update with bug fixes, security improvements, and additional Crash Detection optimizations for iPhone 14...
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Best Buy Now Sells Unlocked iPhones, But Not the Latest Models

Thursday April 6, 2023 8:25 am PDT by
Best Buy today announced that it now sells unlocked iPhones in the U.S., but only older models are available, including the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, and third-generation iPhone SE. An unlocked iPhone can be used with a wide variety of carriers. The unlocked iPhones are in brand new condition and are available at all Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com starting today, a Best Buy...
iOS 16

Apple Now Testing iOS 16.4.1 for iPhone With Bug Fixes Expected

Wednesday April 5, 2023 1:13 pm PDT by
Following a rumor that iOS 16.4.1 is in the works, we can now independently confirm that Apple is testing the software update internally. It's unclear when the update will be released, but it will likely be available within the next week or two. Like other minor updates, iOS 16.4.1 will likely be focused on bug fixes and/or security patches. Since iOS 16.4 was released last week, some iPhone ...
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iOS 17 Rumored to Feature 'Major' Changes to iPhone's Control Center

Wednesday April 5, 2023 12:14 pm PDT by
iOS 17 will feature "major" changes to Control Center on the iPhone, according to a MacRumors forum member who leaked accurate details about the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro before the device was announced last year. In an email, the anonymous source added that iOS 17 will be focused on performance and stability improvements, suggesting that a revamped Control Center could be one of...
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Apple Pay Promo Offers Free McNuggets With Minimum $1 Purchase

Wednesday April 5, 2023 10:10 am PDT by
Now through April 11, iPhone users can get six Chicken McNuggets for free when they make a minimum $1 purchase in the McDonald's app with Apple Pay. The limited-time offer is available at participating McDonald's restaurants in the United States. The offer can be redeemed via the "Deals" section of the McDonald's app, and opting into MyMcDonald's Rewards is required. The full terms of the ...
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Apple Progressing Towards 2030 Goal of Having Carbon Neutral Supply Chain

Wednesday April 5, 2023 6:30 am PDT by
Apple today announced that over 250 suppliers are committed to using renewable energy for all Apple production by 2030. Apple said its manufacturing partners now support over 13 gigawatts of renewable electricity, a nearly 30% increase in the last year. Apple remains committed to its goal of being carbon neutral for every product that it makes by 2030, and is allocating $4.7 billion in Green ...
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Apple Services Except iCloud to Stop Working on Some Older Software Versions

Tuesday April 4, 2023 7:06 pm PDT by
Apple services except for iCloud will stop working on some older iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS versions starting in early May, according to information shared by Twitter account @StellaFudge, a source with a proven track record. Users will not be able to access any Apple services except for iCloud on these software versions:iOS 11 through iOS 11.2.6 macOS 10.13 through macOS 10.13.3 watchOS...
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iOS 16.5 Beta for iPhone: What's New So Far

Tuesday April 4, 2023 12:31 pm PDT by
Apple made the first beta of iOS 16.5 available to developers and public testers last month. 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 should be publicly released in May, and it is possible that...
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iOS 17 Rumored to Drop Support for iPhone X, First-Generation iPad Pro, and More

Tuesday April 4, 2023 8:02 am PDT by
iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will drop support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, first-generation 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and fifth-generation iPad, according to a source with a proven track record for upcoming software updates. The devices in this list were released between November 2015 and November 2017. If this rumor is accurate, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 would be incompatible with...
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iOS 16.4.1 Rumored to Launch Soon for iPhone With Bug Fixes

Tuesday April 4, 2023 6:43 am PDT by
Apple is preparing to release iOS 16.4.1 for the iPhone, according to a source with a proven track record for upcoming software updates. It's unclear when the update will be available, but it will likely be released this week or next week. Minor updates like iOS 16.4.1 are typically focused on bug fixes and security improvements. Since iOS 16.4 was released last week, some iPhone users...
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120Hz ProMotion Rumored to Expand to Non-Pro iPhones in Two Years

Monday April 3, 2023 8:56 am PDT by
Apple will expand ProMotion to the standard iPhone models in two years, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. ProMotion was first introduced on the iPhone 13 Pro models in 2021 and remains exclusive to Pro models for now. In a tweet today, Young provided a roadmap outlining various display-related technologies coming to future iPhones. Notably, the roadmap...
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Gurman: Apple Still Plans to Announce AR/VR Headset at WWDC Despite Recent Uncertainty

Monday April 3, 2023 7:36 am PDT by
Apple still plans to announce its long-rumored AR/VR headset during the WWDC 2023 keynote on June 5, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Sunday newsletter, Gurman said Apple will also unveil the headset's xrOS operating system. Apple headset mockup by Ian Zelbo "The showcase at WWDC, the Worldwide Developers Conference, will likely include the headset itself, but also its onboard...
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Dark Noise Now Free With $3/Month Subscription Upgrade Option for New Users

Monday April 3, 2023 6:01 am PDT by
Dark Noise today announced it has switched to a subscription pricing model on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The popular white noise app was previously available as a one-time purchase for $9.99, but the full version now costs $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year for new users. A one-time purchase option remains available for $49.99 for new users. The bad news is that the full version of Dark...
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Spotify Downplays HomePod Support, But Promises to Add AirPlay 2 Yet Again

Sunday April 2, 2023 9:55 am PDT by
Spotify has yet to implement native support for the HomePod and HomePod mini, despite Apple opening up the speakers to third-party streaming music services in 2020. As a result, Spotify cannot be controlled with Siri on the HomePod. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman touched on the matter in his newsletter this weekend, noting that Spotify told him there hasn't been a "significant volume" of complaints ...
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Gurman: watchOS 10 to Have Notable Changes, macOS 13.4 to Support New Macs

Sunday April 2, 2023 8:25 am PDT by
watchOS 10 should be a "fairly extensive upgrade" for the Apple Watch this year, with "notable changes" to the user interface, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, he did not provide any details about specific changes planned. In his weekly newsletter, Gurman added that only modest hardware changes are expected for new Apple Watch models coming later this year. Apple is expected ...
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Apple Removing Keynote App's Presentation Sharing Feature in Future Update

Friday March 31, 2023 11:03 am PDT by
Apple plans to remove the Keynote Live feature in a future version of its Keynote app, according to a new support document. The feature allows for a presentation to be played over the internet in the Keynote app on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Apple recommends using screen sharing to share a Keynote presentation in apps such as FaceTime, Zoom, and Webex, with steps outlined in the document. ...