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Though Apple has designed the AirPods, AirPods 3, and the AirPods Pro to be as comfortable as possible for most people, there are still some AirPods and ‌AirPods Pro‌ owners who find the earbuds to be uncomfortable and even painful. In this guide, we've gathered up some helpful tips and tricks for fit, along with some alternatives for when adjusting fit just isn't an option. AirPods Fit...

Apple in March 2020 introduced new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models with A12Z processors, LiDAR scanners, dual-lens camera setups, upgraded storage tiers, and more RAM for lower storage models. In this guide, we'll cover the A12Z processor and how it compares to the A12X processor that Apple used in the 2018 ‌iPad Pro‌ models. A12Z Instead of A13X? Prior to now, most iPad updates,...

When it comes to the iMac, Apple's focus has shifted to the M4 iMac. At the current time, the M4 iMac comes in one size option, 24-inch, and an array of "fresh shades" of Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Orange, Yellow, and Purple. The 24-inch iMac was first announced in April 2021, and it came with the M1 chip. In October 2024, Apple refreshed this lineup with the M4 chip, making the new desktops ...

Apple's iPad family spans across four different models: the 8.3-inch iPad mini, the 11-inch iPad, the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air, and the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro. With this collection of multiple display sizes, Apple provides each of its users with whatever they desire when it comes to using a tablet to work, read, surf the internet, and more. Below are the best prices for each iPad...

Apple launched the original Apple TV 4K in September 2017, and as of October 2022 we have brand-new third-generation models of the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. With its tvOS App Store, ‌Apple TV‌ 4K allows you to download video apps including Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max, which funnel into the centralized TV app to organize every show and movie that you watch. Apple announced an update for the Apple...

FaceTime is Apple's video and audio chatting platform that lets iPhone users communicate with one another through the standard FaceTime video protocol or using the FaceTime audio feature. As a key ‌iPhone‌, iPad, and Mac feature, FaceTime is widely known, but if you're new to FaceTime, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know. Even established FaceTime users may learn a...

At least one of the iPhone models that's coming in 2023 will feature a "periscope" lens, according to information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who often provides accurate insight into Apple's plans. Periscope lens technology is already built into some smartphones on the market, giving us an idea of what we can expect from the ‌iPhone‌ feature when it launches. A periscope lens offers...

Apple offers a wide selection of options when it comes to the MacBook line. As of 2025, this includes the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air, and 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro. As a general rule of thumb, this guide is mainly focused on the older ‌MacBook Air‌ and MacBook Pro models, although we have included a few early deals on the newest versions. ‌MacBook Pro‌ is the company's mainline...

Apple launched the HomePod in February 2018 with a premium $349.00 price tag that matched the company's marketing angle, which presented the smart speaker as a music-first device with excellent sound quality. After discontinuing the original model in March 2021, Apple announced a new model in January 2023, which now is sold alongside the HomePod mini. The new ‌HomePod‌ includes a backlit touch ...

The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has been spreading around the world since January, and so far, it has had a major impact on Apple's device production and device sales in affected countries like China, Italy, South Korea, the United States, and almost every other country. As the virus has continued to move through the United States and other countries, has led to some production and supply...

Apple in the spring of 2020 unveiled and released the first Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, which is similar to a Smart Keyboard for iPad but with a built-in trackpad for better navigation with a cursor. In 2021, Apple debuted a second-generation 12.9-inch version that works with the 2021 ‌iPad Pro‌. In the guide below, we cover everything we know about Apple's Magic Keyboard, including...

When using Apple devices or Apple services, Apple requires an "Apple ID" to make everything work. An Apple ID is basically your Apple account that's used for everything from logging in to iCloud to making purchases to getting support to tracking your lost devices and items with Find My. An Apple ID authenticates your identity and is required whenever you log into an Apple device to keep...

People lead busy lives, and keeping track of everything that needs to be done in a day can be tough, which is why there are an endless number of to-do and productivity apps on the App Store. Apple offers a built-in Reminders app and a built-in Notes app, both of which can be useful, but most people who need a robust task tracking solution will want to look to a third-party app. In our latest...

Despite pushback from Apple, the European Parliament in January voted overwhelmingly for new rules to establish a common charging standard for mobile device makers across the European Union. This article explores what form the EU laws might ultimately take and how they could affect Apple device users in Europe and elsewhere. What Exactly is the EU Calling For? To reduce cost, electronic...

Apple's Beats brand in March 2020 unveiled the Powerbeats, a lower-cost wired version of the Powerbeats Pro and an upgrade to the Powerbeats 3. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The new Powerbeats, which are technically the Powerbeats 4 but don't have the number at the end, are pretty much identical to the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ in functionality but without the wire-free...

With every new operating system update, there are complaints about battery life and rapid battery drain, and iOS 15 is no exception. Since iOS 15 was released, we've seen reports of issues with battery life, and an uptick in complaints with each new point release since then. iOS 15 battery life problems can be caused by issues that Apple needs to address in the software, or when excessively ...

Apple in 2015 unveiled the original Apple Pencil, its first stylus designed to work with the first-generation iPad Pro. Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was famously against styluses, but the Apple Pencil has proven to be a useful tool for note taking, sketching, and more with the tablet form factor. The Apple Pencil has stuck around since 2015, and as of today, all of Apple's iPads work with...

There are dozens if not hundreds of macOS shortcuts and tricks to streamline your workflows and make it easier to use your Mac, but many of these shortcuts are easily overlooked or forgotten. For this guide and accompanying YouTube video, we asked MacRumors readers on Twitter and YouTube for their most useful macOS tips, which we've compiled below. Some of these are more basic and will work...

On iPhone and iPad, a long press (also known as a press-and-hold) gesture will often initiate a different action in an app that isn't immediately obvious, such as revealing an icon's contextual menu. On recent iPhones, a long press will sometimes also offer haptic feedback in the form of a vibration, which Apple calls Haptic Touch. Apple has made extensive use of the long press gesture and...

In our What to Expect article that we shared yesterday, we covered everything that we're expecting to see from Apple based on current product rumors and historical release data. New iPhones with 5G, OLED displays, and upgraded 3D triple-lens camera system with significant augmented reality improvements are in the works, Apple is working on updated Macs and iPads, and AirTags, an innovative new ...