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Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015 and is now a Senior Reporter. Based in Ontario, Canada, he has been covering Apple since 2008, when he was a 14-year-old high school student. He is grateful to have turned a teenage hobby into a full-time career.

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Apple Removes SIM Card Tray on All iPhone 14 Models in U.S.

Wednesday September 7, 2022 11:09 am PDT by
Apple today announced that all iPhone 14 models sold in the U.S. do not have a built-in SIM card tray and instead rely entirely on eSIM technology. Tech specs on Apple's website confirm the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are not compatible with physical SIM cards and instead have dual eSIM support, allowing for multiple cellular plans to be activated on a...
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Apple Announces New AirPods Pro With H2 Chip for Up to 2x Noise Cancellation and More

Wednesday September 7, 2022 10:45 am PDT by
Apple today announced the second-generation AirPods Pro with an upgraded H2 chip that provides up to twice as much active noise cancellation and more. The new AirPods Pro look similar to the original. A new Touch Control feature on the stem allows users to adjust the volume with a swipe up or down, while the silicone ear tips are now available in a new XS size alongside small, medium, and...
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Apple Watch Ultra Priced at $799, Available to Order Today Ahead of September 23 Launch

Wednesday September 7, 2022 10:42 am PDT by
The all-new Apple Watch Ultra unveiled today is available to pre-order starting today in the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, India, Japan, the U.K., and more than 40 other countries and regions around the world, with pricing set at $799. Apple Watch Ultra will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers on September 23. Inspired by the "most extreme activities," the Apple...
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watchOS 9 Introduces New Low Power Mode on Apple Watch Series 4 and Later

Wednesday September 7, 2022 10:25 am PDT by
Apple today announced that watchOS 9 will feature a new Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer. When the Low Power Mode is enabled, the Apple Watch will be able to get up to 36 hours of battery life per charge. Apple says Low Power Mode will temporarily disable or limit select sensors and features, including the always-on display, autostart workouts, heart health notifications, ...
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Verizon Launches New 'One Unlimited' Plan With Apple One Included

Wednesday September 7, 2022 9:58 am PDT by
Alongside the launch of the iPhone 14, Verizon today introduced a new "One Unlimited" plan for the iPhone with unlimited 5G data, 25GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data, and the Apple One bundle of services included for $90 per month with auto-pay enabled. As a free perk, the plan includes Apple One's individual tier with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and iCloud+ with 50GB of...
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Apple Event: Four Announcements to Expect Today Beyond the iPhone 14

Wednesday September 7, 2022 8:25 am PDT by
Apple will be hosting a special event at Steve Jobs Theater today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. As usual, the latest iPhone and Apple Watch models are expected to be unveiled, but there will likely be several other announcements as well. Below, we've put together a list of four announcements to expect today beyond the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Pro. New AirPods...
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Kuo: Next 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Will Have Limited New Features

Wednesday September 7, 2022 8:12 am PDT by
Apple's next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will feature new chips, but few other changes, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a post on Medium today, Kuo said Apple has lowered its fourth quarter shipment forecast for the new MacBook Pro models by 20% to 30% before mass production of the notebooks begins due to lower than expected demand. Kuo said signs of a recession...
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What to Expect From AirPods Pro 2 at Tomorrow's Apple Event

Tuesday September 6, 2022 5:45 am PDT by
Apple reportedly plans to introduce the second-generation AirPods Pro alongside the iPhone 14 during a special event at Steve Jobs Theater this Wednesday. If you are considering upgrading to the new AirPods Pro once they are released, keep reading for a list of new features and improvements that have been rumored so far. In addition to all-new features, the second-generation AirPods Pro will ...
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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Reportedly Feature Enhanced Version of A15 Chip

Monday September 5, 2022 5:19 pm PDT by
Just two days ahead of Apple unveiling the iPhone 14 lineup, The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins reports that the lower-end iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models will be equipped with an "enhanced version" of the A15 Bionic chip. The report does not provide any additional details about the chip, but there has been speculation that the standard iPhone 14 models will be equipped with the...
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Apple Watch Pro Likely to Have New Programmable Button for watchOS 9

Monday September 5, 2022 10:45 am PDT by
3D renders of the upcoming "Apple Watch Pro" shared earlier today accurately depict the design of the device, including a new button on the left side of the case that can likely be programmed by the user, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman said users will likely be able to customize the button to launch a specific app, feature, workout type, or so forth when pressed. He also...
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Apple Watch Series 3 Finally Selling Out Before Getting Discontinued

Sunday September 4, 2022 10:54 am PDT by
Apple Watch Series 3 models are finally selling out on Apple's online store around the world, just days before the line is expected to be discontinued. Three out of four Series 3 configurations listed on Apple's website are currently out of stock in the U.K. and Australia, for example, while one Series 3 model is unavailable on the U.S. store. Availability varies in other countries. The...
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Apple Has Considered Removing SIM Card Slot From Some iPhone 14 Models

Sunday September 4, 2022 8:55 am PDT by
Apple has internally discussed the idea of launching some iPhone models without a SIM card slot by next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said the move would be part of Apple's push towards eSIMs. Gurman said the SIM card slot could be removed on some iPhone 14 models, which Apple is expected to announce in just three days from now,...
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Gurman: New AirPods Pro Will Be Announced at Apple Event This Week

Sunday September 4, 2022 5:48 am PDT by
Apple will be hosting a special event at Steve Jobs Theater on Wednesday to unveil the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, and more. Ahead of time, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman outlined his final expectations for the event in today's edition of his Power On newsletter. Notably, alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models, Gurman expects Apple to announce second-generation AirPods Pro at the event....
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Five Benefits Bluetooth LE Audio Would Have for Next-Generation AirPods Pro

Saturday September 3, 2022 6:40 pm PDT by
In 2020, Bluetooth 5.2 was introduced with support for a new LE Audio specification. At least two Apple employees are listed as participants in the development of LE Audio, and Apple is likely to adopt the specification for use in future devices. According to a newly published filing in the Bluetooth SIG database, Apple recently had an unknown component with Bluetooth 5.3 support tested. The ...
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AirPods Pro 2 Charging Case With Three New Features Shown in Leaked Renders

Saturday September 3, 2022 10:30 am PDT by
A new charging case for the upcoming second-generation AirPods Pro could feature speaker holes, a microphone, and an opening for a lanyard attachment, according to alleged CAD renders of the case shared by AppleInsider's Andrew O'Hara on Twitter. Alleged CAD of AirPods Pro 2 charging case shared by Andrew O'Hara O'Hara said he could not verify the accuracy of the renders, but they do line up...
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Verizon to Offer Apple One For Free With Eligible Plan Alongside iPhone 14 Launch

Friday September 2, 2022 2:42 pm PDT by
Verizon plans to become the first U.S. carrier to include Apple One as a free perk with an eligible plan alongside the launch of iPhone 14 models later this month, according to information obtained by MacRumors from a carrier source. Apple One will likely be included with Verizon's most expensive "5G Get More" unlimited data plan, which costs $90 per month for one person. The fully-loaded...
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Apple Card Offering 6% Daily Cash on Nike Purchases Through October 15

Thursday September 1, 2022 10:01 am PDT by
As part of a limited time promotion, Apple Card users can receive 6% Daily Cash on select Nike purchases through October 15. In an email to customers, Apple said 6% Daily Cash is available for Nike shoes, apparel, and sports equipment purchased with the Apple Card via Apple Pay at Nike stores, in the Nike app, and at Nike.com. The extra cashback is applied automatically. Nike usually...
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Razer Launches Kishi V2 Game Controller for iPhone With Several Improvements

Thursday September 1, 2022 8:00 am PDT by
Razer today announced the launch of its new Kishi V2 game controller for the iPhone with several improvements over the original controller. Key new features of the Kishi V2 include a more "ergonomic" design, "console-quality controls" with improved responsiveness for the A/B/X/Y buttons and d-pad, two programmable multifunction buttons (L4/R4), and an "extendable bridge" for compatibility...
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'iPhone 14 Plus' Rumored as Actual Name of Standard 6.7-Inch Model

Wednesday August 31, 2022 10:45 am PDT by
Apple is expected to announce four new iPhone 14 models at its September 7 event, including a standard 6.7-inch model that has been widely referred to as the "iPhone 14 Max" in rumors. However, the device could actually end up having a different name. According to a photo of an alleged iPhone case from Apple, shared by Twitter user "Tommy Boi," the new 6.7-inch model might actually be named...
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When to Expect the Next MacBook Pro, iMac, and Other Macs to Launch

Monday August 29, 2022 8:37 am PDT by
Apple's two-year transition from Intel processors to its own custom-designed chips in Macs is nearly complete. The only remaining Intel-based Macs that Apple sells are a higher-priced Mac mini configuration and the Mac Pro tower, and both of those models are expected to be updated with M2 series chips by the end of the year. Based on the latest rumors, we've outlined when to expect new...