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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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Three Discontinued Apple Products Rumored to Make a Comeback

Thursday July 21, 2022 12:47 pm PDT by
While the full-size HomePod, 12-inch MacBook, and iMac Pro have all been discontinued, rumors suggest all three products could return in the future. Keep reading for a recap of everything that we have heard so far about potential comebacks for these products and new features and changes to expect. HomePod Apple discontinued the full-size HomePod in March 2021, with the company deciding...
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Studio Display Shipping Estimates Have Significantly Improved

Thursday July 21, 2022 9:17 am PDT by
Four months after Apple released the Studio Display, shipping estimates for the display are finally showing significant improvement in many countries. While the Studio Display was estimated for delivery in 8-10 weeks as of May, and in 6-8 weeks as of June, Apple's online store now shows a much shorter 1-2 week delivery estimate for new orders in the United States. These timeframes apply to...
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iPhone XS vs. iPhone 14 Pro: New Features to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade

Thursday July 21, 2022 9:15 am PDT by
If you've been holding on to your iPhone XS and are considering upgrading to the iPhone 14 Pro when it launches later this year, check out our list below for a recap of the many new features and changes to expect. The list includes major new features added since the iPhone 11 Pro, as well as rumored features for the iPhone 14 Pro. Have another iPhone model? Check out our iPhone X vs. 14 Pro, ...
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HomePod and HomePod Mini Gain Support for Swedish and Norwegian

Thursday July 21, 2022 6:15 am PDT by
Apple on Wednesday released software version 15.6 for the HomePod and HomePod mini. While not mentioned in the release notes, the update adds support for Siri in Swedish and Norwegian on the HomePod and HomePod mini. The addition of Swedish and Norwegian support likely means the HomePod mini will be released in Sweden and Norway over the coming months. Apple released the HomePod mini in...
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Apple Explains What Happens When Games Are Removed From Apple Arcade

Wednesday July 20, 2022 8:34 pm PDT by
Apple today published a new support document that clarifies what happens when games are removed from its Apple Arcade subscription service. Apple said that users who download a game before it is removed from Apple Arcade can continue to play the game for "at least two weeks after." Users who launch an Apple Arcade game that is no longer playable will receive a "No Longer Available" message. ...
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iOS 16 Introduces New Capabilities for Accessories With U1 Chip Integration

Wednesday July 20, 2022 7:05 am PDT by
As part of WWDC last month, Apple announced that iOS 16 will allow third-party accessories with U1 chip integration to interact with iPhone apps even when the app is running in the background, enabling new "hands-free user experiences." In a press release today, chipmaker Qorvo said this new functionality will allow U1-enabled accessories to work in tandem with iOS 16 apps to trigger...
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iPhone X vs. iPhone 14 Pro: New Features to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade

Tuesday July 19, 2022 11:53 am PDT by
Launched in 2017, the iPhone X was a major evolution of the iPhone. The device replaced the Home button and Touch ID with swipe-based navigation and Face ID, while introducing new features like an OLED display, Animoji, wireless charging, and more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Even five years later, the iPhone X is still a capable smartphone. If you've been...
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Google Now Lets Apps Use Third-Party Billing in EU, Apple Yet to Announce Plans

Tuesday July 19, 2022 8:05 am PDT by
In response to the Digital Markets Act receiving final approval from the Council of the European Union this week, Google today announced that it now allows developers of non-gaming apps to offer alternative billing systems to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), including countries in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Google will reduce its commission by 3% for...
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Kuo: iPhone 14 Supply Issues Should Have Limited Impact on Mass Production

Tuesday July 19, 2022 7:43 am PDT by
While some iPhone 14 components are facing supply chain issues, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the issues will have a limited impact on upcoming mass production of iPhone 14 models, which are expected to be announced in September. In a tweet, Kuo said other suppliers can help to make up for component shortages. For example, Kuo said Samsung Display and BOE can largely fill the initial...
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Apple Pay Promoted as More Secure Than Credit Cards in Three New Ads

Tuesday July 19, 2022 6:11 am PDT by
Apple today shared three new ads highlighting the security benefits of Apple Pay on the iPhone compared to physical credit cards. The short ads emphasize that physical credit cards can be stolen, used by anyone, and leave your card number exposed to other people. The message behind the ads is that all of these security risks with using credit cards can be avoided by using Apple Pay. Apple ...
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Apple Sued for Blocking Tap-to-Pay Competitors on iPhone

Monday July 18, 2022 1:24 pm PDT by
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Apple today accuses the company of violating U.S. antitrust law by ensuring that Apple Pay is the only available mobile wallet for making tap-to-pay payments with an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. The complaint, filed by law firms Hagens Berman and Sperling & Slater, alleges that Apple is illegally profiting at least $1 billion annually by...
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Slow Hiring and Spending for Some Teams in 2023

Monday July 18, 2022 11:07 am PDT by
Apple plans to slow hiring and spending next year in some divisions due to potential economic downturn, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report claims the decision is not a companywide policy and will not affect all teams within Apple. The report claims that Apple is giving select teams a "lower-than-expected budget" for spending on research and development, resources, and hiring in ...
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MacBook Air Teardown Reveals M2 Chip and Single Storage Chip for 256GB Model

Monday July 18, 2022 8:05 am PDT by
YouTube channel Max Tech recently shared a video teardown of the new MacBook Air, providing a look inside the redesigned notebook. Overall, the internal design of the new MacBook Air looks similar to the previous model, but the flatter shell allowed for Apple to fit larger battery cells inside the notebook. The new MacBook Air is equipped with a 52.6-watt‑hour battery, compared to a...
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Apple TV HD With Original Siri Remote is Now Vintage

Sunday July 17, 2022 12:47 pm PDT by
Apple this week added the Apple TV HD with the original Siri Remote to its vintage products list. The device became vintage on June 30, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, but the public-facing list was only updated recently. When the Apple TV HD was first released in 2015, it came with a first-generation Siri Remote without a white ring around the Menu button — only units ...
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M2 MacBook Air Reviews: 'Apple's Near-Perfect Mac'

Thursday July 14, 2022 7:52 am PDT by
The new MacBook Air with the M2 chip launches this Friday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of the new MacBook Air have been shared by some media outlets and YouTube channels, providing a closer look at the redesigned notebook and its capabilities. Key features of the new MacBook Air include Apple's latest M2 chip, a new design with flatter edges, a slightly larger 13.6-inch display with a...
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Apple TV+ Announces 'Friday Night Baseball' Schedule for August

Thursday July 14, 2022 7:50 am PDT by
Apple and Major League Baseball today announced the August schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," with all of the games available to watch for free on Apple TV+ without a subscription. Assigned broadcasters for each game will be announced on a weekly basis. The weekly "Friday Night Baseball" doubleheaders, along with live pregame and postgame shows, can be watched in the Apple TV app across...
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Base Model MacBook Air With M2 Chip Has Slower SSD Speeds in Benchmarks

Thursday July 14, 2022 6:08 am PDT by
The first embargoed reviews of the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip have now been published. One notable detail confirmed by The Verge is that the $1,199 base model equipped with 256GB of storage has a single NAND chip, which will lead to slower SSD speeds in benchmark testing, but real-world performance may vary. Last month, it was discovered that the 256GB model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro...
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Lucky Customer Receives Early Delivery of MacBook Air With M2 Chip

Thursday July 14, 2022 5:55 am PDT by
While the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip officially launches this Friday, one lucky customer received delivery of the notebook over a day early. The customer shared some photos on Reddit, offering a closer look at the new MacBook Air in a Silver finish. Apple redesigned the MacBook Air with a slightly larger 13.6-inch display, a notch, flatter edges, MagSafe charging, an upgraded 1080p...
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Twitter is Down: iPhone App and Website Affected by Widespread Outage [Fixed]

Thursday July 14, 2022 5:19 am PDT by
It's not just you. Twitter is down for many users in the U.S. and several other countries around the world on Thursday, July 14. Both the Twitter mobile app for iPhone and Android and the Twitter website are not working right now due to the server issues. Some affected users are receiving a "503 Service Unavailable" alert that says "the Twitter servers are up, but overloaded with requests."...
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Apple's Education Store Down in Europe, Back to School Offer Expected Soon

Wednesday July 13, 2022 1:06 pm PDT by
Apple's online education store has gone down in many European countries, including the U.K., Ireland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Hungary, Czech Republic, and others. The store is also down in a few other countries around the world, such as Mexico, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and China....