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 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...
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iPhone 15 Pro Max Likely to Start at $1,199 to $1,299, Says Analyst

Wednesday July 26, 2023 3:00 pm PDT by
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models will likely be more expensive than the current models, according to Tim Long, an analyst at British bank Barclays. Long said this information is based on conversations with supply chain companies in Asia. In a research note this month, obtained by MacRumors, Long said he expects the iPhone 15 Pro to cost up to $100 more than the iPhone 14 Pro, and the...
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15-Inch MacBook Air Demand Reportedly 'Weaker Than Expected' So Far

Wednesday July 26, 2023 7:32 am PDT by
Initial customer demand for the new 15-inch MacBook Air has been "weaker than expected," according to a DigiTimes report citing sources within Apple's supply chain. The report claims that 15-inch MacBook Air shipment volume in July has been 50% less than originally estimated amid a broader downturn in the notebook market. As a result of this "poor start," the report claims that some Apple...
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Threads Begins Rolling Out Chronological 'Following' Tab

Tuesday July 25, 2023 10:15 am PDT by
Meta today started rolling out a highly-requested "Following" tab in its Threads app, allowing users to view posts from accounts they follow in reverse-chronological order. The app continues to show algorithmically recommended posts under the "For you" tab. The addition of a "Following" tab brings Threads more in line with its rival Twitter, and it will make the app more useful for keeping...
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Apple Considering Foldable iPad, According to Supply Chain Sources

Tuesday July 25, 2023 8:51 am PDT by
Apple is considering releasing a foldable iPad in the future, according to a paywalled preview of an upcoming DigiTimes report shared today. "Apple, who is rumored to have been working on foldable smartphones for several years, reportedly is considering extending the effort to the tablet sector," the preview says, citing sources from the upstream supply chain. The report corroborates...
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Apple Fixes 2023 Mac Pro Hard Drive Issue in macOS Ventura 13.5

Monday July 24, 2023 2:11 pm PDT by
In a support document published last month, Apple said certain SATA hard drives might unexpectedly disconnect from the 2023 Mac Pro after the computer wakes from sleep. Apple said it was aware of the issue and would fix it in a future macOS update, and the company followed through on that promise today. Apple updated the support document today to indicate that the issue has been resolved in...
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iPhone 14 Saves Man's Life After He Plummeted 400 Feet Into Canyon

Monday July 24, 2023 8:39 am PDT by
A man was saved by his iPhone 14's emergency features on Friday evening after he drove his car off a cliff and plummeted 400 feet into a canyon in the Mount Wilson area near Los Angeles, according to the local CBS affiliate. The two iPhone 14 features that helped to save the man's life were Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. First, the iPhone automatically detected a severe car ...
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Apple Pay Summer Promo Offers Discounts at Ray-Ban, Sonic, and More

Thursday July 20, 2023 11:45 am PDT by
Apple is currently running a summer-themed promotion where customers can save on purchases made at Ray-Ban, Sonic, Gymboree, HotelTonight, Sunglass Hut, PacSun, and select other retailers when they pay with Apple Pay. The offers are available through July 26, so there is around one week remaining to take advantage of the discounts. The offers are available on each participating retailer's...
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iOS 16.6 Hints at HomePod and HomePod Mini Launching in Israel Soon

Thursday July 20, 2023 9:51 am PDT by
Apple will likely release the second-generation HomePod and the HomePod mini in Israel soon, as the iOS 16.6 Release Candidate adds Hebrew support for Siri on the HomePod, according to Israeli website The Verifier. Apple does not have an online store or retail stores in Israel, so the speakers would be sold at authorized resellers in the country. The website notes that Apple has been...
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iPhone SE Remains Safe Buy as New Model No Longer Expected to Launch Next Year

Thursday July 20, 2023 8:03 am PDT by
After speaking with supply chain companies in Asia, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley believe that Apple is no longer planning to launch a fourth-generation iPhone SE in 2024. In a research note today, the analysts said the device was expected to feature an Apple-designed 5G modem, but the plans appear to be delayed. Apple has reportedly been planning its own modem since at...
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iPhone 15 Pro Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E: Here's What That Means

Thursday July 20, 2023 7:25 am PDT by
Apple plans to add Wi-Fi 6E support to some of its latest iPhones, according to a research note today from Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley. Wi-Fi 6E is rumored to be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to stick with regular Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6E will allow for faster and more reliable wireless connectivity ...
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Next AirPods Max Could Adopt These Five Features From Beats Studio Pro and AirPods Pro

Wednesday July 19, 2023 1:12 pm PDT by
While rumors about second-generation AirPods Max have been slim so far, there are a handful of features that the over-ear headphones could adopt from the new Beats Studio Pro and the second-generation AirPods Pro. Below, we have listed five features that are likely for the next AirPods Max, which are expected to launch later next year at the earliest. Potential New Features USB-C Port...