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Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

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iPhone Air Battery Feature

All iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Battery Capacities Allegedly Leaked

Sunday September 7, 2025 9:03 pm PDT by
Just ahead of Apple unveiling the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, it appears that battery capacities for the devices have surfaced in a Chinese regulatory database. The table below lists the alleged battery capacities for each model, which were shared in a post on X today by an account known as ShrimpApplePro. The database suggests that the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro...
Apple Watch SE 3 Mock Feature

Apple Watch SE 3 and More Seemingly Confirmed by Last-Minute Leak

Sunday September 7, 2025 6:38 pm PDT by
A private account on X with a proven track record today shared alleged details about upcoming Apple Watch and iPad Pro models. Here are the alleged devices that the account mentioned:Apple Watch Series 11 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips in previous Apple Watch models Apple Watch Ultra 3 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips App...
iphone 12 pro sensor shift

iPhone 18 Rumor Becomes iPhone 19 Rumor Two Days Before iPhone 17

Sunday September 7, 2025 3:54 pm PDT by
In July 2024, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expected Samsung to begin shipping 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera sensors to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, which is when some iPhone 18 models are expected to be released. In a follow-up post this weekend, however, Kuo said he now expects the first iPhone models with Samsung's sensor to be released in 2027. In other words,...
AirPods Pro 3 Heart Rate Tracking Feature

Kuo: AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon, But Bigger Upgrade Arriving Next Year

Sunday September 7, 2025 10:52 am PDT by
Apple plans to release AirPods Pro 3 this year, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. All signs point towards Apple unveiling the AirPods Pro 3 during its iPhone 17 event on Tuesday, September 9. However, Kuo did not provide a specific timeframe beyond the second half of 2025, which lines up with previous rumors. Kuo did not mention any new features that are planned for the...
Apple Card iPhone 16 Pro Feature

Apple Card Offering New Uber and Uber Eats Bonus

Saturday September 6, 2025 4:00 pm PDT by
Now through September 30, get 5% Daily Cash when you use the Apple Card via Apple Pay for purchases across the Uber and Uber Eats apps and websites. 5% Daily Cash is limited to $500 in combined Uber and Uber Eats purchases, meaning that the maximum cash back that you can receive from this offer is $25. Ordinarily, the Apple Card offers 3% Daily Cash for Uber and Uber Eats purchases. In ...
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Refurbished Apple Pencil Pro Now Available in U.S. at a Discount

Friday September 5, 2025 2:16 pm PDT by
Starting today, the Apple Pencil Pro is available in Apple's online refurbished store in the U.S. and Canada, for the first time since the accessory launched in May 2024. In the U.S., the refurbished Apple Pencil Pro is available for $109, down from $129 brand new. That is a roughly 15% discount, which is typical for Apple's refurbished products. At the time of writing this, Amazon is...
iPhone 17 Pro in Hand Feature Lowgo

iPhone 17 Pro's Biggest Design Mystery is Finally Solved

Friday September 5, 2025 9:33 am PDT by
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series in just four days from now, and the biggest design mystery surrounding the Pro models has finally been solved. In a report outlining his expectations for Apple's event next week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the iPhone 17 Pro models will have "a new cutout area on the bottom two-thirds of the phone that doubles as the wireless charging area."...
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Beats x JENNIE: Limited-Edition Solo 4 Headphones Now Available

Friday September 5, 2025 9:30 am PDT by
Beats Solo 4 – JENNIE Special Edition are now available to order on Apple.com. The headphones can also be purchased at select Apple Store locations. Apple teamed up with K-pop star Jennie Kim on the custom headphones, which feature a Ruby Red finish, two attachable red bows, and a color-matched carrying case. In addition, one of the ear cushions has symbols inspired by her. The headphones ...
Midnight Vision Pro Mock Feature

Vision Pro and HomePod Mini Rumored to Come in These New Colors

Friday September 5, 2025 8:40 am PDT by
In a report outlining his expectations for Apple's event next week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed potential new Vision Pro and HomePod mini color options. Vision Pro in Space Black concept For the Vision Pro, he said Apple has considered a Space Black color option. For the HomePod mini, he said Apple has tested new colors, including Red. The current Vision Pro has a mix of brighter...
HomePod mini and Apple TV

New Apple TV, HomePod Mini, and More Reportedly 'Coming Soon' With These New Features

Friday September 5, 2025 8:09 am PDT by
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today outlined his expectations for Apple's event on Tuesday, September 9, with his report offering in-depth details about the iPhone 17 series, a trio of new Apple Watch models, and third-generation AirPods Pro. The final section of his report listed even more products that are "also coming soon," including updated versions of the Apple TV, HomePod mini, AirTag, iPad ...
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These New Games Were Added to Apple Arcade Today

Thursday September 4, 2025 2:00 pm PDT by
Three more games were added to Apple Arcade today, including new NFL and Jeopardy! titles. Just in time for the start of the upcoming NFL season today, NFL Retro Bowl '26 features authentic NFL players and rosters with retro styling. In this year's version of the game, there is a new Retro Bowl Championship Leaderboard that tasks players with competing against each other in weekly matchups,...
Adobe Premiere iOS Feature

Adobe Premiere App Launching on iPhone and iPad Later This Month

Thursday September 4, 2025 8:46 am PDT by
Adobe today announced that it will be releasing a more full-fledged version of its popular video editor Premiere on the iPhone and iPad later this month. The app can be pre-ordered in the App Store, ahead of a September 30 launch. It is free to use, with options to pay for cloud storage and generative AI credits. Adobe promises that the new Premiere app on the iPhone and iPad will be more ...
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iPhone 17 Next Week: 5 Last-Minute Rumors Detailed in Report Today

Thursday September 4, 2025 7:29 am PDT by
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series in just five days from now, and last-minute rumors about the devices continue to surface. The latest word comes from Taiwanese market research firm TrendForce, which outlined several alleged iPhone 17 details in a press release today:As previously rumored, the standard iPhone 17 and the all-new iPhone 17 Air will allegedly be equipped with 120Hz...
iPhone 17 Pro in Hand Feature Lowgo

New Report Lists RAM Amounts in iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Models

Thursday September 4, 2025 6:10 am PDT by
Three out of four iPhone 17 models will feature more RAM than the equivalent iPhone 16 models, according to a new report that aligns with previous rumors. The all-new iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will each be equipped with 12GB of RAM, according to Taiwanese market intelligence firm TrendForce, which cited "current market information and analyst projections." ...
iPhone 16 Battery Life Feature

iOS 26's New Battery Life Mode is Limited to These iPhone Models

Wednesday September 3, 2025 1:19 pm PDT by
iOS 26 introduces an Adaptive Power Mode on the iPhone, alongside the existing Low Power Mode. Apple says Adaptive Power Mode can make "performance adjustments" when necessary to extend an iPhone's battery life, including slightly lowering the display brightness, allowing some activities to "take longer," and automatically turning on Low Power Mode when the iPhone's remaining battery life...
iPhone 17 Pro in Hand Feature Lowgo

iPhone 17 Pro to Reverse iPhone X Design Decision

Wednesday September 3, 2025 1:00 pm PDT by
Since the iPhone X in 2017, all of Apple's highest-end iPhone models have featured either stainless steel or titanium frames, but it has been rumored that this design decision will be coming to an end with the iPhone 17 Pro models next week. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, the account Instant Digital said that the iPhone 17 Pro models will have an aluminum frame, with a...
Ecobee Smart Security

Ecobee's Smart Security System Now Works With Home App and Siri

Wednesday September 3, 2025 11:43 am PDT by
Ecobee this week announced that its Smart Security home monitoring system now works with Apple's Home app, across devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This integration allows you to view and change modes (Stay, Away, and Disarm) directly from an Ecobee smart thermostat's tile in the Home app, or by using Siri voice commands on an iPhone or iPad. You can also create HomeKit automations...
AirPods Pro 3 Heart Rate Tracking Feature

AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon With Key New Feature

Wednesday September 3, 2025 10:55 am PDT by
Apple plans to release third-generation AirPods Pro this year, with a new heart rate monitoring feature, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. From his Power On newsletter last month, with emphasis added:As for Apple's other devices, there's a lot in the fall pipeline — though many of the new products are only incremental upgrades. There will be Apple Watch updates, faster Vision Pro...
Apple Koregaon Park

Two Apple Stores Open in India This Week Ahead of iPhone 17 Launch

Wednesday September 3, 2025 7:55 am PDT by
Apple today previewed its fourth retail store in India, ahead of the location's grand opening on Thursday, September 4, at 1 p.m. local time. Apple Koregaon Park Apple Koregaon Park is the company's first store in Pune, and its second new location opening in India this week, after Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru. Apple Koregaon Park looks similar to Apple Hebbal. Both stores feature a combined...
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Beyond iPhone 17: Apple Rumored to Launch 10 Other Products in 2025

Wednesday September 3, 2025 6:17 am PDT by
While the iPhone 17 series will take center stage at Apple's event next week, rumors suggest the company plans to release many other new products this year. Below, we have recapped 10 other Apple products that are expected to launch this year, with some likely to debut at the event and others to follow later. Apple Watch Ultra 3: A slightly larger display, S11 chip, 5G support, and satelli...