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The iPhone 15 Plus and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max are among Apple's newest iPhone models and follow 2022's ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max. Now that Apple offers two iPhones with 6.7-inch displays, how different are the two larger models, and what exactly does upgrading to a "Pro" device offer? Last year, the biggest new differences between the ‌iPhone‌ 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro were an always-on...

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max as the successors to the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max, featuring a new titanium design, an Action button, a USB-C port, the A17 Pro chip, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available. The ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro starts at $999 and the ‌iPhone‌...

During the iOS 17 beta testing process from June to September, MacRumors wrote a series of in-depth feature guides highlighting every major new addition, plus how tos that walk you through using the new features. This comprehensive guide rounds up all of our coverage, making it a great resource for casual users who haven't had a chance to test out iOS 17 and those who might not remember all...

Apple today released iOS 17 to the public, and there are hundreds of new features and changes for you to learn about. Some of these options require some set up to get up and running, so we've written this guide that walks you through what you should do after installing iOS 17. Set Up Your StandBy Screen When you charge an iPhone running iOS 17 in an upright and horizontal orientation, it...

The iPhone 15 models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available on both sets of devices, as well as some popular classics. The ‌iPhone 15‌ and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro lineups have different colors to choose from, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. This guide focuses on the ‌iPhone 15‌ models, but...

At its "Wonderlust" event in 2023, alongside the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Apple Watch Ultra is a relatively new kind of smartwatch from Apple with a focus on withstanding extreme environments, a high level of durability, extended battery life, and additional features to aid activities like diving and exploration. Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and the ...

The iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro are among Apple's newest iPhone models and follow last year's ‌iPhone‌ 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro, but how different are the two latest 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ models, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you? Last year, the biggest new differences between the ‌iPhone‌ 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro were always-on functionality, the Dynamic Island, three hours of battery life, and...

The iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max are available in an entirely refreshed range of colors thanks to a new titanium design. The ‌iPhone 15‌ and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro families have different color options, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. This guide focuses on the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models, but for more information about the...

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces the first-generation model that was introduced last year in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2023, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra, introducing a more durable design and titanium casing, a larger and brighter display, additional speakers and microphones, considerably longer battery life, and mo...

The iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus are Apple's latest standard iPhone models, sporting some bigger upgrades than seen in recent years, but how different really are the two successive ‌iPhone‌ generations? In 2022, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone‌ 14 as the successor to the popular ‌iPhone‌ 13, offering 2GB more memory, longer battery life, the Photonic Engine, Action mode, Emergency SOS via satellite,...

The Apple Watch Series 9 replaces the Apple Watch Series 8 in Apple's smartwatch lineup, so how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2022, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8, introducing features like body temperature sensing and Crash Detection. The Apple Watch Series 8 has now been discontinued by Apple, and as year-old models, prices at third-party resellers...

The iPhone 15 Pro succeeds 2022's iPhone 14 Pro, bringing 40 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. This buyer's guide breaks down every major difference you should be aware of between the two generations. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In 2022, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro as the successor to the popular ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro, introducing an...

Apple's iPhone-centric 2023 fall event is set to begin in just a few days. We've been hearing rumors about what we can expect to see for months now, so we have a good idea of what's coming. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. This guide highlights everything that we're expecting to see Apple debut at its "Wonderlust" event on September 12. iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌...

Apple's iOS 17 update has a handful of new features for the Notes and Reminders app, making them more useful for those who prefer the default Apple apps. There are no major overhauls, but the additions do add to the utility of the apps and are changes that some have wanted for some time. This guide highlights everything that's new in both the Notes and Reminders apps. Notes Linking Notes ...

Update: iOS 17 is now rolling out to all eligible devices, though it may take a few minutes to show up for all users. First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, ‌iOS 17 and ‌iPadOS 17‌ are Apple's next-generation operating systems for iPhone and iPad. Developers and public beta testers have spent the past few months trying out the new versions while Apple has...

Apple Music in iOS 17 includes several long-requested features, such as collaborative playlists and an option to enable crossfade for a non-stop music experience. This guide highlights everything new that Apple added to the ‌Apple Music‌ app in iOS 17. Crossfade Crossfade allows songs that are playing to smoothly transition into one another, eliminating any dead air time between songs. ...

With the iOS 17 Photos and Camera apps, Apple added several features that make the apps more pleasant to use. Visual Look Up can recognize more than ever, including various mystery symbols you see in your daily life, plus the ‌Photos‌ app will detect your pets and put them in their own album. This guide highlights all of the new iOS 17 ‌Photos‌ and Camera app features. Pet Recognition In...

With iOS 17, Apple introduced new features for the Maps app. The changes in the Maps app aren't as notable as some of the additions we've seen with prior software updates, but there is at least one long-awaited function. This guide rounds up everything that's been changed or added in the iOS 17 Maps app. Offline Maps Maps can be downloaded so that you can use them offline in iOS 17,...

Apple in October 2023 introduced its third-generation Apple silicon chips, the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The chips are Apple's first that are built on the new 3-nanometer process, an upgrade over the 5-nanometer process used for both the M1 series and M2 series chips. This guide covers everything that we know about the M3 chips Apple has developed. M3 Chip Explained The M3 is Apple's...

Apple in iOS 17 added new features to the Health app, introducing a mood logging function, tools for maintaining eye health, and more. This guide highlights all of the features that are new in the Health app in iOS 17. Mood Tracking With iOS 17, Apple added a "State of Mind" feature to the Health app. This option is designed to allow you to track your emotions on a daily basis, to get an ...