Joe Rossignol

Apple today shared a new ad that highlights how artists used the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro to design personalized artwork for seven NHL goalie masks being worn during the 2024-25 season. The artwork was then hand painted onto the masks. The goalie masks were created for Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins, Jacob Markström of the New Jersey Devils, Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers,...

Starting with iOS 18, Apple said event tickets in the Wallet app on the iPhone are able to offer an all-new design that displays key information, and Ticketmaster today announced that it will be the first ticketing company to roll out this enhanced experience. The redesigned tickets will include more relevant information about an event, such as a map of the venue, parking details,...

In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple will be making a donation of an undisclosed amount to Hurricane Milton relief efforts. "Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Milton," said Cook. "To everyone still in harm's way, please stay safe. Apple will be making a donation to help with relief efforts on the ground." Hurricane...

Apple last week released iOS 18.0.1, and we recommend installing the update soon, as it includes some important bug fixes and security patches. Below, we outline what is new in iOS 18.0.1. Bug Fixes iOS 18.0.1 fixes display and camera bugs on iPhone 16 models, and a few other issues, according to Apple's release notes for the update: - Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in ...

iOS 18.1 will be released to the public in the coming weeks, and the software update introduces the first Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone. Below, we outline when to expect iOS 18.1 to be released. iOS 18.1: Apple Intelligence Features Here are some of the key Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 beta so far: A few Siri enhancements, including improved understanding...

The batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current from a 9V battery, USB-C charger, or another power source. While this change does not apply to iPhone 16 Pro models, it has now been rumored for iPhone 17 Pro models next year. iPhone 16 Pro battery According to a blog post today from the leaker...

Apple plans to release an updated Magic Keyboard for new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models at some point "early next year," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air will adopt "some" of the new features that were added to the latest Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, which was released in May. That means potential features for the next iPad Air version of ...

The Home Depot has finally caved and started rolling out the ability to pay with Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay payment methods at some of its U.S. stores in recent weeks, according to a photo shared by the blog Appleosophy. The home improvement retailer has not officially announced that it accepts Apple Pay, so it is unclear which stores offer it. In a social media post earlier this year,...

In September 2009, Steve Jobs took the stage to unveil the fifth-generation iPod nano with a notable new feature: a built-in video camera. The fifth-generation iPod nano (Image Credit: iFixit) Jobs said that portable video cameras were becoming increasingly popular, particularly due to YouTube, and an iPod nano with a video camera was Apple's attempt at expanding its presence in that market....

Apple released the HomePod mini nearly four years ago, so you may be wondering when the speaker will receive hardware upgrades. Below, we recap rumors about a next-generation HomePod mini. The firmest rumor came from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who in February 2023 said mass shipments of a second-generation HomePod mini would begin in the second half of 2024. However, it is unclear if...

The once mega-popular iPhone 6 has reached the end of the road. Apple today added the iPhone 6 to the obsolete products list on its website, just over eight years after the smartphone was released. Now that the iPhone 6 is classified as obsolete, it can no longer be taken to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for repairs. Apple considers a product "obsolete" once seven ...

Apple today in an emailed press release announced four new games coming to Apple Arcade on November 7, including Wheel of Fortune Daily, which is based on the iconic TV show. The other three games coming next month include Drive Ahead! Carcade, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+, and Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist+. Developed by Frosty Pop, Wheel of Fortune Daily will be available in Apple Arcade...

The current Apple TV was released two years ago this month, so you may be wondering when the next model will be released. Below, we recap rumors about a next-generation Apple TV. In January 2023, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that a new Apple TV was planned for release in the first half of 2024:Beyond the future smart displays and new speaker, Apple is working on revamping its TV box....

The batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current. Apple's official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery with alligator clips for this process, but DIY repair website iFixit has released a new USB-powered tool as an alternative solution. As reported by The Verge, iFixit is now selling a VoltC...

Apple today added the final iPod nano and iPod shuffle models to its obsolete products list worldwide, marking the end of an era. Apple introduced new color options for the seventh-generation iPod nano and fourth-generation iPod shuffle in 2015, and those models are now obsolete in particular. Apple went on to discontinue the iPod nano and iPod shuffle entirely in 2017. Apple considers a...

Apple today announced it will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 Swift Student Challenge for a three-week period starting in February. The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to showcase their coding skills and creativity by building experimental "app playgrounds" with the Swift Playgrounds or Xcode apps. Apple said it...

Alleged photos and videos of an unannounced 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip continue to surface on social media, in what could be the worst product leak for Apple since an employee accidentally left an iPhone 4 prototype at a bar in California in 2010. The latest video of what could be a next-generation MacBook Pro was shared on YouTube Shorts today by Russian channel Romancev768, just...

If you own a 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip, released in 2021, you should be aware of a potential long-term hardware issue with the computer. Over the past year and a half or so, some owners of this particular iMac model have encountered horizontal lines abruptly appearing on the computer's screen. There are complaints about this issue across the Apple Support Community, MacRumors Forums, Redd...

During its iPhone 16 event last month, Apple announced that iOS 18.1 will be released in October. Apple did not provide a specific release date, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman this weekend said that Apple plans to release the update on Monday, October 28. iOS 18.1 includes the first Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone, including writing tools, notification summaries, suggested replies in ...

Apple recently released iOS 18.0.1, and we recommend updating your iPhone as soon as possible, as the update includes important bug fixes and security patches. Below, we outline what is new in iOS 18.0.1. Bug Fixes iOS 18.0.1 fixes display and camera bugs on iPhone 16 models, and a few other issues, according to Apple's release notes for the update: - Touch screen may be temporarily ...