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

iOS 16

iOS 16.5 Beta for iPhone Includes These Two Changes

Thursday April 13, 2023 1:40 pm PDT by
Apple made the second beta of iOS 16.5 available to developers and public testers this week. So far, only two new features and changes have been discovered for the iPhone, including a Sports tab in the Apple News app and the ability to start a screen recording with Siri. More details about these changes are outlined below. iOS 16.5 will likely be publicly released in May, and it is possible...
iOS 16

Apple Now Testing iOS 16.6 for iPhone Ahead of iOS 17 at WWDC

Thursday April 13, 2023 12:00 pm PDT by
Apple has started testing iOS 16.6 internally, according to our website's analytics logs, which have proven to be a reliable indicator of upcoming software updates. iOS 16.6 will likely be one of the last updates in the iOS 16 software cycle. It's still too early to know when the first beta of iOS 16.6 will be released, but the first betas of iOS 13.6, iOS 14.6, and iOS 15.6 were all made...
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Spotify Now Offers Lock Screen Widget on iPhone

Thursday April 13, 2023 9:11 am PDT by
Spotify today announced that it now offers a Lock Screen widget on the iPhone, allowing users to quickly access the app with a single tap. The widget is available with the latest version of the Spotify app released on the App Store earlier today. Lock Screen widgets require iOS 16 or later. To add a widget, tap and hold the Lock Screen, tap on the Customize button, tap on the Lock Screen,...
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iPhone SE 4: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

Thursday April 13, 2023 8:34 am PDT by
Rumors about a fourth-generation iPhone SE have been circulating since just months after the current model launched in 2022. Below, we have recapped the latest rumors about the device, including potential features and release timing. Unfortunately, there has been uncertainty surrounding the fourth-generation iPhone SE, with rumors conflicting about if or when the device might launch....
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Apple Card Savings Account Likely Launching on April 17

Thursday April 13, 2023 7:31 am PDT by
Apple Card Savings will likely be available starting Monday, April 17, according to backend code on Apple's servers uncovered by @aaronp613. The code also suggests that an iPhone with iOS 16.3 or later will be required to use the feature. Apple Card users will be able to open a high-yield savings account from Goldman Sachs in the Wallet app on their iPhone and start earning interest on their ...
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Apple Supposedly Considering Interactive Widgets for iOS 17

Wednesday April 12, 2023 3:55 pm PDT by
Earlier today, an anonymous source who shared accurate information in the past revealed potential new features coming to the iPhone with iOS 17, including improvements to Search, the Dynamic Island, Control Center, and more. In addition, the source indicated that Apple is internally testing interactive widgets for the Home Screen and Today View, but they are unclear if this feature will make the...
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iOS 17 Rumored to Improve Search, Dynamic Island, Control Center, and More

Wednesday April 12, 2023 3:13 pm PDT by
Ahead of Apple unveiling iOS 17 at WWDC in June, an anonymous source who shared accurate information in the past has revealed potential new features coming with the update, including improvements to Search, the Dynamic Island, Control Center, and more. In a post on the MacRumors Forums and on Twitter, the source indicated that search functionality will be "heavily improved" in iOS 17, but no ...
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New iPhone SE With Apple-Designed 5G Modem Said to Launch in 2025

Wednesday April 12, 2023 8:45 am PDT by
Apple plans to release an iPhone SE with a custom-designed 5G modem in 2025, according to analyst Jeff Pu. In a research note with Haitong International Securities on Tuesday, he said the modem will be manufactured by Apple's chipmaking partner TSMC. This information comes two months after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple restarted development of a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a 6.1-inch...
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Apple Delaying Solid-State Buttons Until iPhone 16 Pro Due to 'Design Issues'

Wednesday April 12, 2023 7:40 am PDT by
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Tuesday indicated that iPhone 15 Pro models will no longer have solid-state buttons due to "unresolved technical issues before mass production." He now expects the buttons to have a "traditional" design. The change in plans was first reported by tech analysts Jeff Pu and Shelly Chou. In a research note with investment firm Haitong International Securities on...
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Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Models Will No Longer Feature Solid-State Buttons

Tuesday April 11, 2023 7:12 pm PDT by
The next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will no longer feature solid-state buttons due to "unresolved technical issues before mass production," according to the latest information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said iPhone 15 Pro models would be equipped with solid-state buttons back in October. He said two additional Taptic Engines inside the iPhone would provide ...
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iPhone 13 Pro vs. 15 Pro: What to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade

Tuesday April 11, 2023 1:32 pm PDT by
While year-over-year iPhone upgrades are not always significant, new features begin to stack up over multiple generations. For this reason, the iPhone 15 Pro will be a notable upgrade for those who still have a two-year-old iPhone 13 Pro. If you are still using an iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max and will consider upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max when the devices launch later this year, we...
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Apple Celebrates First Stores in India With iPhone, iPad, and Mac Wallpapers

Tuesday April 11, 2023 6:50 am PDT by
Apple today announced that its first two retail stores in India will be opening next week. To celebrate the occasion, Apple has made special wallpapers for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac available to download on its website, with direct links provided below. Apple BKC will open in Mumbai on April 18 at 11 a.m. local time, followed by Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20 at 10 a.m. local time. In...
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iPhone 15 Pro Dummy Provides Real-World Look at New Buttons, USB-C, and More

Monday April 10, 2023 9:48 am PDT by
A dummy iPhone 15 Pro has surfaced in a video shared on the Chinese version of TikTok today, providing a closer look at the device's rumored design. Key hardware features expected include solid-state buttons, a USB-C port, and a titanium frame. The video doesn't reveal anything new beyond existing rumors, but it does provide a 3D view of what the iPhone 15 Pro could look like. Overall, the...
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Apple's Rumored 27-Inch Display With ProMotion No Longer Planned 'For Now'

Monday April 10, 2023 9:19 am PDT by
Apple has abandoned its plans to release a 27-inch external monitor with mini-LED backlighting, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. Young initially expected the monitor to launch in 2022, but a release has yet to materialize. In a tweet shared with paying subscribers today, Young said that Apple has "killed off" the display "for now" for reasons unclear, despite ...
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YouTube Premium to Offer SharePlay and Enhanced 1080p Video on iPhone

Monday April 10, 2023 8:18 am PDT by
YouTube Premium subscribers will soon have access to SharePlay and an enhanced 1080p video quality option with a higher bitrate on the iPhone. In a blog post today, YouTube said both features will be available in its iOS app "in the coming weeks." SharePlay will let you watch YouTube videos with friends and family while on a FaceTime call together, while the enhanced 1080p option will make...
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iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Launch With These 12 Exclusive Features

Monday April 10, 2023 7:01 am PDT by
While the iPhone 15 lineup is around five 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 much more. Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for iPhone 15 Pro models that are not expected to be available on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15...
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You Can Now Order Domino's Pizza Using CarPlay

Monday April 10, 2023 6:13 am PDT by
Domino's Pizza today announced that customers in the U.S. can now place a pickup order using Apple CarPlay. However, you can't freely choose toppings in the car, as the functionality is only available for preselected or recently placed orders. To get started, download the Domino's app for the iPhone, open the app on CarPlay, and select "Tap to Order" or "Call to Order." The first option...
iOS 16

Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.3.1 to Prevent Downgrading

Friday April 7, 2023 7:29 pm PDT by
Following the release of iOS 16.4.1 today, Apple has stopped signing iOS 16.3.1, preventing iPhone users from downgrading to that software version. iOS 16.4, iOS 16.4.1, and the iOS 16.5 beta remain signed at the time of writing. iOS 16.3.1 was released on February 13 and was a minor update with bug fixes, security improvements, and additional Crash Detection optimizations for iPhone 14...
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Best Buy Now Sells Unlocked iPhones, But Not the Latest Models

Thursday April 6, 2023 8:25 am PDT by
Best Buy today announced that it now sells unlocked iPhones in the U.S., but only older models are available, including the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, and third-generation iPhone SE. An unlocked iPhone can be used with a wide variety of carriers. The unlocked iPhones are in brand new condition and are available at all Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com starting today, a Best Buy...
iOS 16

Apple Now Testing iOS 16.4.1 for iPhone With Bug Fixes Expected

Wednesday April 5, 2023 1:13 pm PDT by
Following a rumor that iOS 16.4.1 is in the works, we can now independently confirm that Apple is testing the software update internally. It's unclear when the update will be released, but it will likely be available within the next week or two. Like other minor updates, iOS 16.4.1 will likely be focused on bug fixes and/or security patches. Since iOS 16.4 was released last week, some iPhone ...