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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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Apple is working on a new version of the 4K Apple TV, and rumors suggest that will debut in 2025, three years after the launch of the current model. This guide includes details on everything that we expect to see in the 2025 ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. Design Apple has not refreshed the design of the ‌Apple TV‌ in several years, and that's not going to change in 2025. We are not expecting any updates to the ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ...

The Apple Watch has received some incremental updates in recent years, with significant upgrades becoming fewer and farther between as the device has progressed. Since the Apple Watch's generation-over-generation enhancements are relatively small, it is all the more important to consider when an upgrade is justified and whether an older model could suffice for your needs. The Apple Watch...

After three months of beta testing, macOS Sonoma is finally available to everyone. macOS updates often don't get as much attention as iOS updates during the beta testing process, but there are plenty of notable reasons to install the new software. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Aerial Screensavers If you're a fan of the aerial screensavers on the Apple TV, you're ...

Apple last week launched watchOS 10, the latest major software update for compatible Apple Watch models, as well as the new Apple Watch Series 9 and second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, both of which come with watchOS 10 pre-installed. Headline watchOS 10 features include a new Smart Stack interface with widgets, new watch faces, and more. In this article, we've listed 22 other features and...

macOS Sonoma, Apple's next major software update for Macs, is due to be publicly released on Tuesday, September 26. Keep reading to learn what's new and if Apple's latest operating system will run on your Mac. macOS Sonoma includes several new features, including desktop widgets, Apple TV-like aerial screensavers, enhancements to apps like Messages and Safari, a new Game mode that...

The iPhone 15 Pro brings over 50 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, which was released two 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 13 Pro debuted in 2021, introducing a brighter display with...

The Apple Watch Series 9 is available in a range of color options and finishes, with an entirely new hue available alongside some popular classics. The Apple Watch Series 9 is available in a total of nine colors, one of which is a brand new shade, and two distinct finishes. With an aluminum casing, the Apple Watch Series 9's five available color options are: Pink Starlight Silver Midn...

Apple's iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max launched today in markets around the world. If you're the new owner of one of Apple's latest models, then keep reading. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to the devices, this article will help you get the most out your iPhone 15. With the first round of pre-ordered devices now being...

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus as the successors to the iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus, featuring the Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel main camera, a USB-C port, and more. Following the discontinuation of its "mini" devices, this is the second time Apple has offered offering a standard model with a 6.7-inch display – a display size that used to be exclusive to the high-end ...