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iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer's Guide

Thursday March 2, 2023 3:34 am PST by
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max as the successors to the ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max, featuring always-on displays with the Dynamic Island, the A16 Bionic chip, significantly improved cameras, longer battery life, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available. The...
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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Plus Buyer's Guide

Friday March 3, 2023 5:20 am PST by
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus as the successors to the ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini and ‌iPhone‌ 13, featuring Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, longer battery life, a larger display option for the first time, and more. Instead of a "mini" device this year, Apple is offering a standard model with a 6.7-inch display for the first time – a display size previously exclusive...
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AirPods Pro vs. AirPods Pro 2 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Wednesday February 8, 2023 7:33 am PST by
Almost three years after the launch of the first-generation AirPods Pro, Apple unveiled the second-generation model alongside the iPhone 14 lineup and several new Apple Watches. Although the second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ feature the same design as their predecessor, they improve on features like Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, and battery life, while introducing new functionality...
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iOS 15 vs. iOS 16: Should You Upgrade?

Wednesday September 14, 2022 1:54 pm PDT by
With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple allowed users to stay on iOS 14 and receive updates – the first time the company has explicitly offered a pathway for users to continue using a previous major version of iOS after the release of a new one. So, now that iOS 16 has been released, should you update to the latest OS right away or stick with iOS 15? In previous years, the main reason...
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iOS 15.7 Features: Important Security Update

Tuesday September 13, 2022 7:49 pm PDT by
Alongside the release of iOS 16 on September 12, Apple also released iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, delivering important security updates. The iOS 15.7 update is aimed at those who are not able to upgrade to ‌iOS 16‌, while iPadOS 15.7 is available while we wait for the launch of iPadOS 16 in October. Given that Apple's emphasis as far as delivering new features turned to iOS 16 many months...
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The Ultimate iOS 16 Walkthrough: Guides and How Tos for Every New Feature

Wednesday September 14, 2022 3:21 pm PDT by
During the iOS 16 beta testing period, MacRumors wrote a series of in-depth feature guides highlighting every new addition in the update, along with how that walk you through using the new features. This is a comprehensive guide with all of our coverage, and it's a great resource for casual users who haven't had a chance to test out ‌iOS 16 prior to its launch. Everything is organized by...
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Apps That Have Added iOS 16 Lock Screen Widget Support

Monday September 12, 2022 12:43 pm PDT by
Apple in iOS 16 introduced a customizable Lock Screen, complete with widgets. You can have up to five separate widgets on your Lock Screen, including four below the time and one above the time. There are several widgets available from Apple for apps like Weather, Calendar, Clock, Fitness, and Reminders, but third-party app developers are also able to create widgets for the Lock Screen. We've ...
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Just Install iOS 16? Here's What to Set Up First

Monday September 12, 2022 11:31 am PDT by
Apple today released the new iOS 16 update to the public, so there are dozens if not hundreds of new features for you to learn about. Some of these options must be set up ahead of time, so we've developed a getting started with iOS 16 guide that walks you through what you should do after upgrading. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Set Up Your Lock Screens The Lock...
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iPhone 14 Pro Colors: Deciding on the Right Color

Thursday July 13, 2023 6:51 am PDT by
The iPhone 14 Pro models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available alongside some popular classics. The ‌iPhone‌ 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro families have different color choices, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. For ‌iPhone‌ 14 color options, check out our overview. The ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro and...
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What Time Will iOS 16 Be Released? [Update: Rolling Out Now]

Monday September 12, 2022 10:05 am PDT by
Update: iOS 16 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 16‌ is launching today, September 12, 2022, in most countries around the world. Given a simultaneous worldwide release, some countries will not see a launch until the early hours of September 13. ...
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Apple Watch Series 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Thursday March 2, 2023 3:36 am PST by
The Apple Watch Series 8 replaces the Apple Watch Series 7 in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 7, including features like taller casing sizes with larger displays, slimmer bezels, improved durability, and faster charging technology. The Apple Watch Series 7 has now been discontinued by...
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When Will iOS 16 Be Released? [Update: Rolling Out Now]

Monday September 12, 2022 10:06 am PDT by
Update: iOS 16 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 16‌ and ‌iPadOS 16‌ 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...
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iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Wednesday December 28, 2022 2:29 am PST by
The iPhone 14 Pro is among Apple's latest ‌iPhone‌ models and follows 2021's ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro, but how different are the two successive high-end ‌iPhone‌ generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro as the successor to the popular ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro, featuring ProMotion displays, an improved rear camera system, the A15 Bionic chip, longer battery life, and more. The ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro and ‌iPhone‌ 13 ...
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What to Expect From the September 7 Apple Event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8 and More

Monday September 5, 2022 7:18 pm PDT by
Apple's annual iPhone-centric fall event is set to begin on Wednesday, September 7, and unlike last year, there will be an in-person component with members of the media invited to test out new devices. We've been hearing rumors about the next-generation iPhones for many months now, so we know the ins and outs of what to expect. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. This...
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Everything New in the iOS 16 Weather App

Wednesday March 29, 2023 4:25 pm PDT by
Apple in iOS 16 made some notable changes to the Weather app, adding new types of notifications and increasing the information you can see about everything from humidity to temperature to visibility. For many of these new features, Apple has incorporated information from Dark Sky, a weather app that it purchased in 2020. This guide highlights everything weather-related that's new in iOS 16,...
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Everything New With Spotlight Search in iOS 16

Monday September 12, 2022 1:43 pm PDT by
The iPhone and iPad have a built-in intelligent search feature called Spotlight, which is designed to search through apps, files, and the web to help you find what you're looking for. Apple improves Spotlight Search with every iteration of iOS, and iOS 16 is no exception. This guide highlights everything that's new with Spotlight in iOS 16, available now, and iPadOS 16, coming in October. ...
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iPhone Mini Fans: What to Look Out for When the iPhone 14 Models Launch

Wednesday August 24, 2022 8:24 am PDT by
With no iPhone 14 mini expected to feature in Apple's upcoming ‌iPhone‌ 14 series lineup this September, we look at the best possible alternative ‌iPhone‌ options for those who prefer smaller form factor devices. ‌iPhone‌ sizes are changing this year, and Apple is widely believed to be eliminating the 5.4-inch ‌iPhone‌ mini from the ‌iPhone‌ 14 lineup, as the ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini was not popular enough with ...
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Everything New in the iOS 16 Photos and Camera Apps

Monday September 12, 2022 1:42 pm PDT by
Almost all of Apple's main built-in iPhone apps were updated with new features in iOS 16, including both the Photos and Camera apps. ‌Photos‌ has quite a few new features including an option to get rid of duplicates and some locked folders for sensitive photos, plus the Camera app can translate text and there are functionality improvements for ‌iPhone‌ 13 users. This guide aggregates everything...
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What to Expect From Apple's 10th-Generation Low-Cost iPad: Updated Chip, USB-C and Major Design Changes

Monday August 22, 2022 2:44 pm PDT by
Apple is working on an updated version of its low-cost iPad, with the new tablet set to come out later in 2022. The entry-level ‌iPad‌ has always been something of an afterthought as it isn't often updated with new features, but rumors suggest there's a big redesign in the works. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. This guide highlights everything that we know about the...
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iOS 16: Everything New With Notes and Reminders

Monday September 12, 2022 1:36 pm PDT by
The iOS 16 update focuses primarily on the Lock Screen and new features for apps like Mail, Messages, and Photos, but Apple did make some small changes to the Notes and Reminders app, adding a handful of new options. This guide highlights all of the new features in the Notes and Reminders apps for iOS 16, which is available now. Notes There are some quality of life improvements for the...