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Apple's MacBook Air with the M2 chip comes over a year and a half after its M1-based predecessor and, most recently, the company introduced a 15-inch model. The new ‌MacBook Air‌ features a complete redesign as well as several important under-the-hood improvements that could make it a major upgrade worth considering for many users, even though it may not be worthwhile for some. The ‌MacBook Air‌ ...

Update 10:05 a.m. July 11: The first public beta is now available. 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. On ‌iPhone‌, iOS 16 includes a completely overhauled Lock Screen with extensive personalization features and widgets. There are new Focus filters, Passkeys,...

Apple in iOS 15 introduced Focus mode, an expansion of Do Not Disturb that allows you to set up different permissions for apps, contacts, and more depending on what you're doing. You can have separate tasks for when you're at work, when you're studying, when you're at home, and more. In iOS 16, available now, Apple has improved Focus with new features, and this guide covers everything that...

With iOS 16, available now, Apple has made some major updates to the Messages app, introducing features that many people have been wanting for years. This guide highlights everything that's new with the Messages app in iOS 16, as well as iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura coming in October, as many Messages features are cross-platform. iMessage Editing When you send an iMessage in iOS 16, you can...

Apple completely overhauled the Lock Screen in iOS 16, introducing all kinds of customization options that let you make your Lock Screen unique. You can choose widgets, customize the colors, and use emojis, photos, or built-in wallpapers for a one-of-a-kind look. This guide walks through all of the changes Apple had made to the iPhone's Lock Screen in iOS 16, an update that is now available...

This month, Apple introduced the M2 chip – the second-generation custom silicon chip for the Mac. The ‌M2‌ now sits below the M1 Pro chip in Apple's custom silicon lineup, but why is the ‌M1 Pro‌, based on chip technology from 2020, still better than the latest ‌M2‌? Apple says that the ‌M2‌ chip takes the performance per watt of the M1 even further with an 18 percent faster CPU, a 35 percent more ...

Rumors suggest that Apple is working on a larger version of the MacBook Air, which is expected to measure in at 15 inches, putting it on par with the MacBook Pro. This guide covers everything that we know about the 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ so far. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Sizing The 2022 version of the ‌MacBook Air‌ measures in at 13.6 inches, so a 15-inch...

In 2022, Apple introduced the M2 chip – the second-generation custom silicon chip for the Mac. After the M1 chip revolutionized the Mac starting in November 2020, how much better really is the ‌M2‌? Apple says that the ‌M2‌ chip takes the performance per watt of the ‌M1‌ even further with an 18 percent faster CPU, a 35 percent more powerful GPU, and a 40 percent faster Neural Engine. There are...

Apple used to sell a 12-inch Retina MacBook with a low-power Core M chip, but it was discontinued back in 2019. Apple's smallest notebooks have since been the 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, but current rumors indicate that Apple might possibly be bringing back a smaller 12-inch form factor. This guide covers everything that we know so far about the 12-inch MacBook. Sizing We ...

Apple's M2 MacBook Pro comes over a year and a half after its M1-based predecessor. The new device features the exact same design, but there are several important, under-the-hood differences between the two machines that could make it an upgrade worth considering for some users, even though it may not be worthwhile for many customers. The 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ is often chosen by those who...

Apple's 33rd annual Worldwide Developers Conference is set to kick off on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. Like the 2020 and 2021 events, it will be held in a digital-only capacity, so it is free for all developers worldwide to attend. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The keynote event will give us our first look at new operating system updates, including iOS 16, iPadOS ...

In 2023, Apple began phasing out the Lightning port for the iPhone, introducing the iPhone 15, ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus, ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus with a USB-C port. The USB-C port replaces the Lightning port and allows the ‌iPhone‌, iPad, and Mac to use the same power adapter and cable. This guide covers everything we know about Apple's transition to USB-C. Current USB-C iPhones Apple's...

Apple today released iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 to the public after a few weeks of testing. The new updates aren't as feature rich as the prior updates and focus primarily on under-the-hood changes, but there are still a few minor tweaks, which we've outlined below. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Podcasts Update The Apple Podcasts app includes a setting that allows ...

Apple in April 2022 launched a Self Service Repair program for the iPhone, which is designed to allow Apple device owners to do their own repairs in their homes using Apple parts, repair manuals, and tools. In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about the Self Repair program, including whether it's worth it to use over alternative repair options. Devices That Can Be...

Apple is experimenting with various devices with foldable displays, including a MacBook. You might immediately want to point out that the MacBook is already foldable, but what we're talking about is an all-display MacBook form factor that has no standard keyboard. Rumors are mixed on whether Apple's larger-screened foldable device is a MacBook or an iPad, and it will likely depend on the...

We've been hearing rumors about Apple's exploration of a foldable iPhone for years now, but the Cupertino company is also experimenting with other foldable form factors, including a larger-screened foldable iPad. This guide covers everything that we've heard about the possibility of a future foldable tablet from Apple. Rumors According to Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst...

Apple in March 2022 introduced its most powerful Apple silicon chip to date, the M1 Ultra, which is designed for and used in the Mac Studio. This guide covers everything that you need to know about the ‌M1‌ Ultra. ‌M1‌ Ultra Detailed The ‌M1‌ Ultra is Apple's fourth System on a Chip (SoC) developed for use in Macs, and it puts Apple one step closer to entirely transitioning away from the Intel ...

Apple today released iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, the fourth major updates to the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 operating systems that first came out in September. iOS and iPadOS 15.4 are huge updates that bring quite a few useful new features to the iPhone and the iPad. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Face ID With a Mask With iOS 15.4, there is now an option to unlock your...

In March 2022, Apple introduced the fifth-generation iPad Air, featuring the M1 chip, 5G connectivity, and a new front-facing camera system. The updated ‌iPad Air‌ comes almost a year after in Apple introduced its current iPad Pro lineup, which also features the ‌M1‌ chip and 5G connectivity, but sports a number of high-end features like ProMotion and a Thunderbolt port. The introduction of the...

The third-generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 11 are Apple's lowest-cost ‌iPhone‌ options, starting at $429 and $499 respectively. Apple released the ‌iPhone‌ 11 in late 2019, and has bumped it down in price since then to make it more accessible as new ‌iPhone‌ models have been released, discontinuing it later in 2022. On the other hand, the third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ launched in early 2022, refreshing ...