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 Preparing iOS 18.0.1 Update for iPhone Following Several Bugs

Thursday September 26, 2024 10:34 am PDT by
Apple appears to be internally testing iOS 18.0.1 for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software update in our website's analytics this week. Our logs have accurately revealed many iOS versions before they were released. We expect iOS 18.0.1 to be a minor update focused on bug fixes. Issues that could be addressed with the update include touchscreen issues affecting the iPhone 16 series...
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Apple Blog iMore Shutting Down: 'One More Thing… Goodbye'

Thursday September 26, 2024 8:28 am PDT by
Apple-focused publication iMore on Wednesday sadly announced that it will no longer be publishing new content on its website. Existing content published by the website will remain available indefinitely, it said. "iMore leaves the stage at a pivotal crossroads for online publishing, where the battle for readers' time and attention is more demanding than ever before, and the aforementioned AI ...
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Updated Your iPhone to iOS 18? Here's Apple's Full List of 250+ Changes

Wednesday September 25, 2024 12:35 pm PDT by
iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month following over three months of beta testing. If you have installed the update on your iPhone, be sure to check out Apple's list of more than 250 new features and changes included in it. The list includes many features that were already announced, including new customization options for the Home Screen and Control Center, a redesigned...
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Microsoft Planning All-in-One Xbox App With 'Game Pass' on iPhone

Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:14 am PDT by
Microsoft today announced that it will "soon" be combining its Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps on the iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android. Features from the Xbox Game Pass app will be moving to the Xbox app for an all-in-one experience. In the Xbox app, you will be able to view your Game Pass membership, browse the catalog of games, view and claim perks, and more. As part of this...
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Apple TV+ to Stream 'Peanuts' Holiday Specials for Free Again This Year

Wednesday September 25, 2024 9:01 am PDT by
Apple TV+ will once again be making the iconic "Peanuts" specials available to non-subscribers for a limited time this holiday season. Here is when each special will be available to stream for free in the Apple TV app: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown": Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving": Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 "A...
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Will Apple Ever Release a Studio Display 2? Here's What is Rumored

Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:55 pm PDT by
Apple currently offers two external displays, including the Studio Display and the Pro Display XDR, but neither has received hardware upgrades in years. Will there be a next-generation Studio Display or Pro Display XDR any time soon? Below, we recap the latest rumors about the monitors. Studio Display Apple released the Studio Display in March 2022 alongside the first Mac Studio. The...
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Will Apple Bring Back a Larger iMac? Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:33 pm PDT by
It has been more than two and a half years since Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, as part of its move away from Intel processors. Since then, the 24-inch iMac has been Apple's only all-in-one desktop computer, with no larger model available. Will a larger iMac ever make a comeback? We recap the latest rumors below. In November, Apple announced that it had no plans to release a new...
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Apple Pulls HomePod Software 18.1 Beta 2 Following 'Bricking' Complaints

Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00 am PDT by
Apple on Monday seeded the second beta of HomePod software version 18.1 to developers for testing, but it has since pulled the beta. Across the MacRumors Forums and X, some users complained that installing this beta on their HomePod mini resulted in the speaker going into a "bricked" state, meaning that it no longer functioned. A few users said they were eventually able to restore the...
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Apple Prevents Downgrading to iOS 17.6.1 Following iOS 18 Release

Monday September 23, 2024 4:09 pm PDT by
Apple today stopped signing iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 for all devices except the latest-generation iPad Pro models with the M4 chip. Apple routinely stops signing older iOS releases over time in order to prevent users from downgrading to an outdated software version. iOS 17.6.1 no longer being signed comes one week after Apple released iOS 18 to the public. iPadOS 17.6.1 is likely...
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iPhone 16 Pro Has a Hidden Difference Compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max

Monday September 23, 2024 2:50 pm PDT by
While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are equal in many ways, the Pro model has an internal difference compared to the Pro Max. As confirmed by teardown videos, the iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with a metal-enclosed battery, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max battery still has a black foil casing. It is unclear why this change is exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro, but it likely helps to improve...
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When Will iOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence Be Released?

Monday September 23, 2024 2:15 pm PDT by
iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month, but the first Apple Intelligence features will not be available until iOS 18.1. Below, we outline when to expect iOS 18.1 to be released. iOS 18.1: Apple Intelligence Here are some of the key Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 beta so far: A few Siri enhancements, including improved understanding for both follow-up...
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Apple Adds These 12 Macs to Vintage and Obsolete Products Lists

Monday September 23, 2024 9:50 am PDT by
Apple today added three Mac models to its vintage products list, and moved an additional nine Mac models from the vintage list to its obsolete products list. The following Macs are now classified as vintage: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3 Ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3 Ports) The following Macs are now classified as ...
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iPhone 16's 'Revolutionary' Battery Removal Process Shown in Video

Monday September 23, 2024 8:30 am PDT by
Over the weekend, well-known repair website iFixit shared an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus teardown video, and an accompanying blog post. Notably, the video shows Apple's new electrical battery removal process in action on the standard iPhone 16. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus batteries have an innovative type of adhesive that can be easily loosened with low-voltage electrical current, such as...
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Apple Says Some Users Experiencing iMessage and FaceTime Issues [Updated]

Monday September 23, 2024 7:31 am PDT by
iMessage and FaceTime are acting up for some users, according to Apple's system status page. Some users are "experiencing a problem" with iMessage and FaceTime, the page says. Apple says it is "investigating" and will provide a status update when possible. The issues began shortly after 5 a.m. Pacific Time, according to Apple. At this time, there does not appear to be a widespread...
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Apple Intelligence Features Expected to Roll Out in This Order Between iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.4 [Updated]

Sunday September 22, 2024 7:00 am PDT by
iOS 18 was released to the public earlier this month, but the first Apple Intelligence features will not be available until iOS 18.1 is released in October. Apple Intelligence features will continue to roll out in iOS 18.2 and beyond, with the expected roadmap outlined below per Apple's website and rumors. Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro model or any iPhone 16 model, and it...
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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C Case in U.S.

Saturday September 21, 2024 4:35 pm PDT by
Apple today began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case on its online store in the U.S. for $209, compared to $249 brand new. Apple updated the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case in September 2023. Other changes at the time included improved IP54-rated dust resistance for both the earbuds and the case, and lossless audio with Apple's Vision Pro...
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Apple Working to Fix iPadOS 18 Issue With M4 iPad Pro Models

Friday September 20, 2024 1:51 pm PDT by
In an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, Apple has acknowledged an issue with installing iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro models with the M4 chip. We first reported on this issue earlier this week. The memo, obtained by MacRumors, states that a "small number" of these iPad Pro models are unable to power on after a customer attempted to install iPadOS 18 on the...
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iPhone 17 and 'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays

Friday September 20, 2024 1:22 pm PDT by
We don't mean to take away from the excitement of the iPhone 16 launch today, but there are more rumors to share about next year's iPhone 17 lineup. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants today informed MacRumors that the standard iPhone 17 and a slimmer model that we are calling the "iPhone 17 Air" will both feature ProMotion, meaning that each device's display would be able to ramp ...
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iPhone 17 Pro No Longer Expected to Feature Under-Display Face ID [Updated]

Friday September 20, 2024 11:44 am PDT by
Update: Young has since said under-display Face ID is no longer expected for the iPhone 17 Pro. His previous response was sent in error. Original story follows. While the iPhone 16 series just began arriving to customers today, there are already rumors about the next-generation iPhone 17 series. In a post shared on social media platform X on Thursday, display industry analyst Ross...
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iPhone 16 Pro Teardown Video Reveals Metal-Enclosed Battery and More

Friday September 20, 2024 9:26 am PDT by
YouTube channel REWA Technology today shared an iPhone 16 Pro teardown video, offering a first look inside of the device following its release. Notably, the video reveals that the smaller iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with a metal-enclosed battery, confirming a rumor from last year. The battery has a capacity of 3,582 mAh, which matches the figure that surfaced earlier this week in a Brazilian...