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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iPhone 15 Rumored to Feature RAM Improvements, 8GB Likely for Pro Models

Tuesday February 21, 2023 5:56 am PST by
The next-generation iPhone 15 series will feature RAM improvements, according to a new report from Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. Apple will "bump up the capacity and specifications" of RAM for iPhone 15 models, the report claims. Based on this wording, there could be improvements to both RAM amounts and speeds across the iPhone 15 series, but no specific details were provided....
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Apple Moves to Prevent iPhone Users From Getting iOS 17 Developer Beta for Free

Sunday February 19, 2023 10:21 am PST by
Starting with the iOS 16.4 beta, the iPhone has a new "Beta Updates" menu in the Settings app under General → Software Update. This menu will allow members of Apple's Developer Program to enable iOS developer betas directly on an iPhone, without needing to install a configuration profile from the Apple Developer website. The menu will only appear if a user's iPhone is signed into the same...
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iOS 16.4 Will Add These 5 New Features to Your iPhone

Sunday February 19, 2023 8:44 am PST by
Apple this week released the first beta of iOS 16.4 with a handful of new features and changes for the iPhone. Apple says the software update will be released to the public in the spring, meaning it will likely be available in March or April. Below, we have recapped five new features coming to the iPhone with iOS 16.4, including additional emoji, web push notifications, and more. 1. New...
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Apple TV+ Thriller Film 'Tetris' Recounts 'Unbelievable Story' Behind Video Game: Watch the Trailer Now

Friday February 17, 2023 10:58 am PST by
Apple this week released the trailer for its upcoming thriller film "Tetris," inspired by the true story of how the video game became a worldwide sensation. The film will be available to stream on Apple TV+ around the world starting March 31. "Tetris" stars Taron Egerton as Henk Rogers, who traveled to the Soviet Union in 1989 and resolved a rights dispute that ultimately led to Nintendo...
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Apple Maps Now Offers Cycling Directions in Germany

Friday February 17, 2023 7:39 am PST by
Apple Maps now offers cycling navigation in Germany, allowing users across the country to receive turn-by-turn directions while riding a bike. Apple Maps offers cycling directions along bike lanes, bike paths, and bike-friendly roads as much as possible, complete with details like elevation, how busy a street is, and whether there are stairs along a route. On the Apple Watch, voice guidance...
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Apple Store Customer Claims Uber Driver Stole Their $2,000 Delivery Order and Apple Won't Offer Refund [Updated]

Thursday February 16, 2023 9:47 am PST by
While many Apple Stores in the U.S. offer two-hour delivery of in-stock products for $9, customers should beware of potential theft and subsequent refund difficulties when considering this option, based on online complaints over the years. The latest cautionary tale was shared this week by a Reddit user in California, who claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple Watch Ultra they ordered...
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Apple Reveals How Many iPhones and iPads Are Running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

Thursday February 16, 2023 9:23 am PST by
Apple today provided iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 adoption statistics for the first time since the software updates were released to the public last year. The data reveals how many iPhones and iPads are running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, as measured by devices that transacted on the App Store on February 14. iOS 16 is compatible with the iPhone 8 and newer, while iPadOS 16 is compatible with all iPad Pro ...
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T-Mobile Customers Can Get Free MLS Season Pass in Apple TV App

Thursday February 16, 2023 7:38 am PST by
T-Mobile today announced that its customers can receive a free subscription to MLS Season Pass, allowing them to watch live MLS matches through the Apple TV app. The offer can be redeemed starting February 21 via the T-Mobile Tuesdays app on the App Store. MLS Season Pass is regularly priced at $14.99 per month or $99 per season, but Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up for a discounted price...
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iPhone Driver's License Feature Coming to These 9 U.S. States

Wednesday February 15, 2023 5:16 pm PST by
Apple has been slowly rolling out a feature that lets residents of participating U.S. states add their driver's license or ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age. The feature has only launched in Arizona, Colorado, and Maryland so far, but Apple shared a list of additional U.S. states committed to...
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U.S. Justice Department Ramps Up Apple Investigation Amid Antitrust Concerns

Wednesday February 15, 2023 9:51 am PST by
The U.S. Department of Justice has escalated its antitrust probe into Apple in recent months, according to The Wall Street Journal. Specifically, the report claims additional litigators have been assigned to the case and new requests have been submitted for documents and consultations with companies connected to the investigation. As part of the probe, the report claims the Justice...
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15-Inch MacBook Air Will Reportedly Have M2 Chip

Tuesday February 14, 2023 8:04 pm PST by
Apple's rumored 15-inch MacBook Air will be equipped with the M2 chip, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. The report claims the laptop will be released in the second quarter of 2023, which runs from April through June. "Industry sources said the 15-inch MacBook Air began mass production after the Lunar New Year and is expected to be released in the second quarter,"...
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iPhone 15 Pro Again Rumored to Feature Ultra-Thin Bezels Like Apple Watch

Tuesday February 14, 2023 7:34 am PST by
The next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature even thinner bezels around the display, similar to the Apple Watch Series 7 and newer, according to an anonymous leaker known as "ShrimpApplePro" on Twitter. In a tweet this week, ShrimpApplePro said additional sources now agree that iPhone 15 Pro models will have thinner bezels following the initial rumor last month. The...
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New MacBook Air Said to Launch Next Quarter Following Rumor of 15-Inch Model

Tuesday February 14, 2023 5:33 am PST by
Apple plans to release a new MacBook Air series in the second quarter of 2023, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. "The first quarter of 2023 is expected to see Apple's MacBook shipping low, but the second quarter will see the release of a new MacBook Air series, according to industry sources," reads a paywalled preview of a DigiTimes report shared today. The full...
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All-New Apple CarPlay Launching This Year Starting With These 14 Car Brands

Monday February 13, 2023 10:46 am PST 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 Shares iPhone 14 Ad With Former NHL Stars P.K. Subban and Joe Thornton

Monday February 13, 2023 9:08 am PST by
Apple recently shared an iPhone 14 ad featuring former NHL stars P.K. Subban and Joe Thornton on its YouTube channel in Canada. In the video, the pair search for Subban's missing tooth on an outdoor ice hockey rink in the middle of the wilderness. Using their iPhones as flashlights, they appear to find Subban's tooth, but it wasn't his tooth after all and they continue their long night of...
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15-Inch MacBook Air Rumored to Launch in April as Display Production Begins

Monday February 13, 2023 6:51 am PST by
Apple's supply chain started production of display panels for a new 15.5-inch MacBook Air this month, according to display industry analyst Ross Young, who has a very good track record with rumors about future Apple products over the past few years. In a tweet shared with his subscribers today, Young said he expects the new MacBook Air to launch in "early April" given that display production ...
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New iMac Not Expected to Launch Until Late 2023 at Earliest

Sunday February 12, 2023 7:15 am PST by
Apple has no plans to launch a new 24-inch iMac until late 2023 at the earliest, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his newsletter today, he reiterated his expectation that Apple will skip updating the iMac with the M2 chip and instead wait to release a model with the M3 chip, which has yet to be announced. "I haven't seen anything to indicate there will be a new iMac until the M3 chip ...
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iOS Updates Coming Later This Year Will Include These 5 New Features

Saturday February 11, 2023 11:08 am PST by
Apple has previously announced several upcoming iOS features that are expected to be added to the iPhone this year. Some of the features could be introduced with iOS 16.4, which should enter beta testing soon, while others will arrive later in the year. Below, we have recapped five new iOS features that are expected to launch in 2023, such as an Apple Pay Later financing option for purchases ...
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What to Expect From Apple This Spring: New Macs and More

Friday February 10, 2023 10:20 am PST by
February has been a relatively quiet month for Apple so far beyond the new HomePod arriving to customers, but things should pick up soon. Apple is rumored to have at least three new product announcements planned for the period of March through June, including a new Mac Pro, a 15-inch MacBook Air, and its long-awaited AR/VR headset. Apple often introduces a new iPhone color or two in the spring...
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Apple's Rumored 27-Inch Display With Mini-LEDs Delayed Yet Again

Friday February 10, 2023 9:25 am PST by
Apple's rumored 27-inch external display with mini-LED backlighting is no longer expected to launch in the first quarter of 2023, according to display industry analyst Ross Young, who has a very good track record with rumors about future Apple products. Young today informed MacRumors that he has not seen any signs of the display entering mass production, suggesting that a launch is not...