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When Will iOS 17.2 Be Released?

Wednesday December 6, 2023 4:22 am PST by
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 17.2, the second major update to the iOS 17 operating system that came out in September 2023. The update includes many new features and changes, including Apple's new Journal app, support for spatial video recording on iPhone 15 Pro models, and a Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro models. 28 New Things Your iPhone Can Do With Next...
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Apple Fitness+ vs. Peloton Buyer's Guide

Tuesday December 5, 2023 6:42 am PST by
Apple's fitness streaming service, Apple Fitness+, continues to be a strong competitor to Peloton, a well-established service that has become a significant player in the digital fitness space. Both Apple Fitness+ and Peloton offer a range of polished workout routines, delivered by enthusiastic instructors and accompanied by motivating music playlists. As both subscription services share...
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M2 vs. M3 Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M3?

Saturday November 25, 2023 11:00 am PST by
Apple's latest series of custom silicon chips designed for the Mac come just over a year after the introduction of the M2 chip in 2022, so how much better really is M3? With the introduction of the M3 series, encompassing the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, Apple once again set new benchmarks in performance, efficiency, and capabilities for the Mac. The transition from ‌M2‌ to M3 is marked by...
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Does My Mac Support Wi-Fi 6E?

Thursday November 23, 2023 12:53 am PST by
Wi-Fi 6E, the latest advancement in Wi-Fi technology, offers several benefits when enabled on your Mac. This article explains what Wi-Fi 6E is, and which Apple Mac models support it. What is Wi-Fi 6E? Wi-Fi 6 operates on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, while Wi-Fi 6E also works over the 6GHz band for increased bandwidth. Wi-Fi 6E offers faster wireless speeds, lower latency, and less signal...
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iOS 17.2 Beta: All the New Features So Far

Thursday November 30, 2023 10:55 am PST by
Apple is beta testing iOS 17.2, the second major update to the iOS 17 operating system that came out in September. We are expecting to see a public launch in December, so there are still several betas to go before the software debuts. This guide includes everything new in the iOS 17.2 beta, and we'll be updating it throughout the beta testing period. Journal App iOS 17.2 includes the...
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Apple Silicon Buyer's Guide: Which Chip Should You Choose?

Monday March 11, 2024 7:49 am PDT by
Choosing a new Mac often involves consideration of the many Apple silicon chips now on offer, so our comprehensive guide covers their generations, variations, and performance benchmarks to help you decide which is best for you. After iterating for over a decade in the iPhone and iPad, Apple in 2020 brought its custom silicon chip technology to the Mac, enabling major performance and power...
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M1 vs. M3 iMac Buyer's Guide: 15+ Differences Compared

Wednesday November 8, 2023 3:22 am PST by
The iMac now features the M3 chip, replacing the M1 model that Apple introduced in April 2021, so how different are the two successive generations? The 2021 ‌iMac‌ was the first of its kind to feature an Apple silicon chip, replacing previous Intel-based models with 21.5- and 27-inch displays. It offered an all-new ultra-thin design, a 24-inch Retina display, a six-speaker system with...
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What Not to Expect at Apple's 'Scary Fast' October 30 Event

Saturday October 28, 2023 5:00 am PDT by
Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" event takes place on October 30 (or 31, depending where you are) when it is expected to unveil new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, and a new 24-inch iMac. It may also make some additional new products available, but there are a handful of rumored upcoming devices that we don't expect to make an appearance this month. To help set expectations ahead of...
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What to Expect From the 'Scary Fast' October 30 Apple Event

Friday October 27, 2023 12:52 pm PDT by
Apple earlier this week surprised us with an unexpected October event, and curiously, it is set to take place on Monday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Apple has never hosted a nighttime event before, so Monday should be quite interesting. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The "Scary Fast" event will be focused on the Mac, which has been confirmed by Apple's...
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iOS 17.1 Features: What's New in iOS 17.1

Wednesday October 25, 2023 5:00 pm PDT by
Apple today released iOS 17.1, introducing a range of new features for iPhones that run the iOS 17 operating system. While Apple outlined some of the major new additions in its release notes, there are also several hidden features that were not mentioned. In this guide, we've rounded up all of the feature additions and changes we found in iOS 17.1. AirDrop Over Internet AirDrop transfers ...
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Apple Watch SE vs. Series 9 Buyer's Guide: 25+ Differences Compared

Monday October 23, 2023 9:55 am PDT by
The Apple Watch SE starts at $249, providing an accessible, low-cost option for those interested in an Apple smartwatch. The company also offers the Apple Watch Series 9, which starts at $399, so what exactly do you get by spending an additional $150 and is it worth it? Our comparison helps to answer the question of which of these two Apple Watch models is best for you. Apple announced the...
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Apple GPT: What We Know About Apple's Work on Generative AI

Wednesday May 15, 2024 8:32 pm PDT by
With the explosive popularity of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, there have been rumors that Apple is working on its own AI product, and that some kind of "Apple GPT" artificial intelligence bot could launch in the future. This guide highlights everything we know about Apple's experiments with AI, and it will be updated regularly as new rumors come out. Internal Testing and Development ...
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2024 Apple TV: All the Rumors So Far

Friday October 13, 2023 3:19 pm PDT by
Apple is working on a new version of the 4K Apple TV, and rumors suggest that it could launch as soon as 2024, two years after the launch of the current model. This guide includes details on everything that we expect to see in the 2024 ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. Design Apple has not notably changed the design of the ‌Apple TV‌ in several years, and that's not going to change in 2024. We are not expecting...
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iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 15 Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences Compared

Tuesday October 10, 2023 8:04 am PDT by
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 they compared to 2021's ‌iPhone‌ 13? Apple released the ‌‌iPhone‌ 13‌ in late 2021 and has bumped it down in price since then to make it more accessible as new models have been released, and it now starts at just $599. The latest...
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18 Tips to Make Your iPhone 15's Battery Last Longer

Friday October 6, 2023 3:45 pm PDT by
With every new operating system release and new iPhone, there are complaints about issues with battery life, and this year is no exception. There are often periods of rapid battery drain following an update or release due to behind-the-scenes syncing, but sometimes problems can persist longer. Battery life problems can be caused by new features Apple has implemented, bugs that need to be...
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iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14 Buyer's Guide: Apple's Mid-Range iPhones

Thursday October 5, 2023 6:41 am PDT by
The iPhone 14 now sits in the middle of Apple's iPhone lineup below the iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro, but above the iPhone SE and ‌iPhone‌ 13. The ‌iPhone‌ 13 starts at $599, while the ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus are priced at $699 and $799, so how different are the two successive ‌iPhone‌ generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone‌ 13 as the successor to the popular ‌iPhone‌ 12, with improved...
iOS 17

iOS 17.1 Beta: All the New Features So Far

Wednesday October 11, 2023 4:47 pm PDT by
Apple is currently testing iOS 17.1, the first major update to the iOS 17 operating system that came out in September. Apple plans to release iOS 17.1 later in October, so we still have several betas to go before the software sees a public debut. In this guide, we've rounded up all of the feature additions and changes in the iOS 17.1 beta, and we'll be updating it throughout the testing...
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iPhone SE vs. iPhone 13 Buyer's Guide: Apple's Cheapest iPhones

Wednesday October 4, 2023 7:37 am PDT by
The third-generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 13 are now Apple's most inexpensive ‌iPhone‌ options, starting at $429 and $599, respectively. Apple released the ‌iPhone‌ 13 in late 2021 and has bumped it down in price since then to make it more accessible as new models have been released. On the other hand, the third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ launched in early 2022, refreshing the most affordable ‌iPhone‌...
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iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 50+ Differences Compared

Tuesday October 3, 2023 4:58 am PDT by
The iPhone 15 Pro brings over 50 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, which was released three years prior. This buyer's guide breaks down every major difference you should be aware of between the two generations and helps you to decide whether it's worth upgrading. The ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro debuted in 2020, introducing the A14 Bionic chip,...
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macOS Sonoma: 50 New Features and Changes Worth Checking Out

Friday September 29, 2023 4:55 pm PDT by
Apple on Tuesday released macOS Sonoma, the latest version of the company's Mac operating system. macOS Sonoma introduces interactive desktop widgets, web apps, new videoconferencing features, and updated capabilities across the platform. In this article, we've selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you're upgrading. What do you think of macOS Sonoma ...