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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Apple's Rumored 5G Modem for iPhones Has Suppliers Competing for Orders

Tuesday March 14, 2023 10:01 am PDT by
Apple's rumored 5G modem project has multiple suppliers interested in assisting with final assembly of the chip, according to a new report. While the custom-designed modem will likely be manufactured by Apple's chipmaking partner TSMC, the final packaging stage may be handled by other suppliers. Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes today reported that ASE Technology and Amkor...
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Apple Shares New 'Hello Yellow' Ad for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Tuesday March 14, 2023 9:27 am PDT by
Apple has shared a new "Hello Yellow" ad promoting the new Yellow finish that launched today for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. The ad features a mix of live action and animation and is set to the song "Le Banana Split" by Lio. The new color option gives the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus some renewed attention after the devices launched in September 2022. Pre-orders began on Friday, and...
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Apple Announces 'Shop With a Specialist Over Video' Feature for Buying an iPhone

Tuesday March 14, 2023 8:18 am PDT by
Apple today announced that customers in the U.S. can now connect with an Apple Specialist over a live video session while shopping for an iPhone on the company's online store. With this new service, customers can learn about the latest iPhone models and features, switching to iOS, trade-in offers, carrier deals, and financing options. "Shop with a Specialist over Video" is available from 7...
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Apple Watch Ultra With MicroLED Display Again Rumored to Launch by 2025

Monday March 13, 2023 2:15 pm PDT by
A new Apple Watch Ultra with a microLED display will be released in 2024 or 2025, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. The report claims that Apple plans to extend the technology to iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks too eventually. The report reiterates that Apple has been actively developing microLED technology since it acquired California-based company LuxVue in 2014....
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Apple to Begin Selling AirTag Competitor Chipolo's CARD Spot for Wallets

Monday March 13, 2023 8:51 am PDT by
Apple's online store will begin selling the Chipolo CARD Spot on Tuesday, March 14, according to a Chipolo spokesperson. Like the AirTag, the CARD Spot supports Apple's Find My app. The circular Chipolo ONE Spot will not be sold by Apple. Priced at $35, the Chipolo CARD Spot is a card-shaped item tracker designed for use with wallets. The accessory allows you to easily track the location of...
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iPhone 15 Pro Launching This Year With These 11 New Features

Monday March 13, 2023 7:47 am PDT by
While the iPhone 15 lineup is around six 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 more. Below, we have recapped 11 features rumored for iPhone 15 Pro models that are not expected to be available on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus:A17...
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All-New Apple CarPlay Launching This Year With These 5 New Features

Friday March 10, 2023 7:01 am PST by
At WWDC 2022 last June, 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 said the first vehicles with support for the next-generation CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Acura, ...
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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Now Available to Pre-Order in Yellow

Friday March 10, 2023 5:00 am PST by
Apple today began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in a new Yellow color option in the U.S. and more than 60 other countries and regions. Deliveries to customers and in-store availability will begin Tuesday, March 14. There are no changes to the devices beyond the new Yellow finish, announced earlier this week. Pricing also remains the same, with the iPhone 14...
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Under-Display Face ID on iPhone Still at Least Two Years Away, Says Analyst

Thursday March 9, 2023 8:50 am PST by
Apple is unlikely to move Face ID components under the iPhone's display until 2025 at the earliest, according to display industry consultant Ross Young, who has a very good track record with display-related information about future Apple products. Young had previously expected Apple to launch its first iPhone with under-display Face ID in 2024, but he now believes the timeframe has been...
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iPhone 15 Pro Models Again Rumored to Feature Improved LiDAR Scanner

Wednesday March 8, 2023 7:15 am PST by
Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are once again rumored to feature an improved LiDAR Scanner supplied by Sony. In a research note shared with investors this week, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley said Sony could supply the majority, if not all, of LiDAR Scanner components for the iPhone 15 Pro models launching later this year.Sony could take a...
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GarageBand for Mac Updated With Important Security Fixes

Tuesday March 7, 2023 12:21 pm PST by
Apple today updated the GarageBand app on macOS with "important security fixes," but the release notes do not provide any specific details. Mac users should update GarageBand as soon as possible due to potential security vulnerabilities. GarageBand version 10.4.8 is available on the Mac App Store. GarageBand is one of Apple's music creation apps alongside Logic Pro. The update for...
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Sonos Announces New 'Era' Speakers and Apple Music Spatial Audio Support

Tuesday March 7, 2023 9:25 am PST by
Sonos today announced new Era 300 and Era 100 smart speakers following multiple leaks. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, both speakers support AirPlay 2 for wirelessly streaming audio from Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Era 100 (left) and Era 300 (right) The higher-end Era 300 speaker features an hourglass design with six class-D digital amplifiers, four tweeters, two woofers, ...
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Apple Announces iPhone 14's Satellite Feature Launching in Six More Countries Later This Month

Tuesday March 7, 2023 5:53 am PST by
Alongside the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in Yellow, Apple today announced that the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature will be available in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal later this month. The feature allows iPhone 14 models to connect to a Globalstar satellite, enabling users to send text messages to emergency services when outside the range of...
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New MacBook Airs and 13-Inch MacBook Pro Will Reportedly Feature M3 Chip

Monday March 6, 2023 3:39 pm PST by
Apple's next-generation 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models will both be equipped with an M3 chip, according to 9to5Mac sources. The report claims that Apple is also planning to release an updated version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 chip. The unannounced M3 chip will have an 8-core CPU like the M2 chip, according to the report, but the chip is expected to be manufactured based...
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Apple's Announcement of New iPhone 14 Color Option is 'Imminent'

Monday March 6, 2023 2:04 pm PST by
Apple's rumored announcement of at least one new iPhone 14 color option is "imminent," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today in a tweet. It was rumored last week that Apple plans to make the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus available in a new Yellow finish. Multiple sources informed MacRumors that Apple's PR team is planning a product briefing with reporters this Tuesday, March 7, which could be...
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15-Inch MacBook Air Still on Track to Launch in April, Says Analyst

Monday March 6, 2023 1:29 pm PST by
Apple's rumored 15-inch MacBook Air is still on track to launch in April, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. Young has a very good track record with display-related information about future Apple products. Last month, Young said Apple's supply chain had started production of display panels for a new 15-inch MacBook Air, which would be the largest display size...
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iPhone Driver's License Feature Slow to Expand, Only Available in Three States

Monday March 6, 2023 12:00 pm PST by
In 2021, Apple introduced 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. Unfortunately, states have been slow to adopt the feature since it was first announced in September 2021, with Wallet app IDs only supported in...
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Microsoft Announces Outlook for Mac is Now Free to Use

Monday March 6, 2023 10:03 am PST by
Microsoft today announced that its Outlook app for Mac is now free to use, eliminating the need for a Microsoft 365 subscription or license. Outlook supports multiple email providers, including Outlook.com, Gmail, iCloud, Yahoo Mail, and others, with a unified inbox and universal search functionality available. As noted by The Verge, the app has been optimized for Macs with Apple silicon...
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Apple's iPhone-to-iPhone Payments Feature Now Available to More Businesses

Monday March 6, 2023 7:42 am PST by
Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available to over 700,000 additional businesses across the U.S., marking a major expansion of the feature. Starting today, businesses with an online store built on the Wix.com platform can accept in-person payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Launched in 2022, the feature allows for iPhone-to-iPhone contactless payments, with no additional point-of-sale hardware...
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iPhone 14 Cases Rumored to Launch in New Colors Soon

Sunday March 5, 2023 2:34 pm PST by
iPhone case and Apple Watch band color options are often refreshed on a seasonal basis, and it appears that trend will continue this spring. Twitter account Majin Bu today claimed that Apple plans to make its Leather Case available in two additional colors for the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, as part of an upcoming spring collection. The added colors would ...