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Apple's Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: Everything We Know

Tuesday October 20, 2026 12:40 pm PDT by
Apple is working on a high-end MacBook Pro, and it's nearly ready to launch. It will have several firsts in a Mac, including an OLED display and a touchscreen. Design Apple hasn't redesigned the ‌MacBook Pro‌ since the launch of the M1 Pro and M1 Max models in 2021, so it's due for a new look. The new ‌MacBook Pro‌ is expected to feature some minor design changes. There's only so much you can...
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iPhone Duo Colors Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

Friday October 16, 2026 8:39 am PDT by
Apple's all-new, foldable iPhone Duo comes in just two color options: Night Sky and Star White, so which should you choose? Both combine a Ceramic Shield back with mirror-polished titanium, but the contrast between those materials gives each finish a different appearance. It is important to consider what case you plan to use, if any, and if not, the reflective frame deserves as much...
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iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

Friday October 16, 2026 2:47 am PDT by
Apple's new iPhone lineup presents an unusual choice: Pay more for a folding display, or spend less on a phone with more advanced cameras and fewer hardware compromises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, which start at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, Apple now offers the $1,999 iPhone Duo, its first foldable...
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Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared

Thursday October 15, 2026 9:07 am PDT by
Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K earlier this week, introducing the A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri, four-speaker HomePod surround sound, and an updated ‌Siri‌ Remote. It replaces the third-generation model introduced in 2022, bringing a number of internal changes while retaining the same basic design and most of the same entertainment features. The new...
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HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared

Wednesday October 14, 2026 5:14 am PDT by
Apple yesterday announced the HomePod mini 2, introducing the compact smart speaker's first major hardware update in six years. The new model retains the original's spherical design, but adds an S10 chip, faster wireless connectivity, Sound Glow lighting, new Mac and home theater capabilities, and support for Siri AI in a future software update. The ‌HomePod mini 2‌ costs $149 in the United ...
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Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow

Monday October 12, 2026 10:17 am PDT by
Apple's "Welcome Home" product launch is happening tomorrow. As the name suggests, Apple is going to debut new home accessories, including the long-rumored home hub. Below, we've listed all the rumors we know about the three devices Apple is set to introduce. HomeView Apple's home hub, which will be called HomeView, is a multi-function device designed for all of a home's occupants. It's...
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Apple Watch Ultra 1 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Monday October 12, 2026 7:07 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives four years after the original model. Across three subsequent generations, Apple added a brighter and larger display, satellite connectivity, new health sensors, more capable chips, and longer battery life. For owners of the original Ultra, are those cumulative improvements enough to justify upgrading now, or can their existing watch last another year? Both...
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AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 5 With Wireless Charging Case Buyer's Guide

Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00 am PDT by
Apple offers two versions of the AirPods 5: a $129 model with a USB-C Charging Case and a $149 model with a Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 also buys longer battery life, swipe volume controls, and additional Find My features, so there are differences between the earbuds themselves as well as their cases. Both models include Active Noise Cancellation as standard, the H2 chip, the same...
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Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:16 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, three years after the Series 9. In that time, Apple has introduced a thinner design, larger displays, faster charging, new water sensors, and a substantially more capable health sensing system. Is that enough to justify replacing a Series 9? Apple discontinued the Series 9 in 2024. The older watch still supports watchOS 27, so the decision comes...
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iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Monday October 5, 2026 8:58 am PDT by
Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max in September 2026, five years after the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The 2021 models introduced ProMotion displays, macro photography, a 3x Telephoto camera, and substantially longer battery life than their predecessors. They remain capable phones and support iOS 27, but owners now have five generations of upgrades to consider....
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Upgrading From an Older Apple Watch? Here's How the New Features Stack Up

Friday October 2, 2026 8:24 am PDT by
The Apple Watch has received some incremental updates in recent years, with significant upgrades becoming fewer and farther between as the device has progressed. Since the Apple Watch's generation-over-generation enhancements are relatively small, it is all the more important to consider when an upgrade is justified and whether an older model could suffice for your needs. The Apple Watch...
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iPhone 18 Pro Colors Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:01 am PDT by
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max models come in four distinct color options, so which should you choose? The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models come in Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy. The aluminum and glass backs are more closely matched than on the iPhone 17 Pro, although the different materials remain somewhat visible. You should also consider if you plan to use a case with your...
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Apple's Smart Home Hub: Everything We Know So Far

Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:58 pm PDT by
Apple is working on a new smart home accessory that will serve as a hub for interacting with Siri AI, controlling HomeKit devices, watching videos, checking the calendar and the weather, and generally offering up useful information to everyone in the household. This guide aggregates everything that we know about Apple's smart home hub. Design Apple's smart home device will somewhat...
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Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy?

Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:05 am PDT by
The Apple Watch SE 3 starts at $249, while the Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399. The $150 difference buys a more advanced health sensing system, a larger display, longer battery life, and more options for tracking training and recovery. The two watches still share many features, including an always-on display, wrist temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications, retrospective ovulation...
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AppleCare Guide: Is it Worth Paying For?

Tuesday September 29, 2026 9:29 am PDT by
Most Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects, and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. To extend your coverage further, Apple offers AppleCare+ and AppleCare One, with theft and loss coverage available for eligible devices. With the added cost, service fees, and varying prices across the Apple product lineup, is...
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AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy?

Monday September 28, 2026 6:10 am PDT by
Apple's AirPods 5 bring Active Noise Cancellation to its $129 earbuds for the first time. The $149 ‌AirPods 5‌ with Wireless Charging Case add longer battery life, volume controls on the stems, and a case speaker for Find My. The AirPods Pro 3 cost $249. The ‌AirPods 5‌ arrived in September 2026, a year after the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌. They continue to narrow the feature gap between the devices, but...
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watchOS 27: 12 New Things To Check Out on Your Apple Watch

Saturday September 26, 2026 12:29 am PDT by
Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14. The features and changes aren't limited to owners of new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models. If you have an Apple Watch model that supports the latest update, here are 12 features and changes to check out after installation. To do so, open the Watch app on your iPhone, then tap General ➝ Software Update, strap your watch into a...
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:55 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives three years after the Ultra 2. Across those two generations, Apple added satellite connectivity, a larger display, new health sensors, and longer battery life. Are those changes enough to justify replacing an Ultra 2 or paying more for the newest model? Both watches retain a 49mm titanium case, an Action button, a siren, a 3,000-nit display, dual-frequency...
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iPhone Handoff in iOS 27: How It Works, Pricing, and Carrier Support

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:20 pm PDT by
Apple in iOS 27 introduced iPhone Handoff, a new eSIM feature that allows you to use the same number on two iPhones and seamlessly swap between them. The number is only active on one iPhone at a time, so it's not like having two independently active lines. It's also different from Apple's existing Handoff feature for continuing an app task on another Apple device. Here's what you need to...
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iPhone Air vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Buy?

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:06 am PDT by
The iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro are just $100 apart at Apple's current prices, but they offer different advantages. The Air puts a 6.5-inch display in an exceptionally thin, light body. The newer Pro adds a more versatile camera system, longer battery life, and faster performance. The ‌iPhone Air‌ launched in 2025 at $999, but Apple now sells the 256GB model for $1,099. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌...