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Apple is planning to use mini-LED displays for much of its product lineup, adding the technology to multiple Mac notebooks and iPads. Mini-LED displays will bring some useful technology improvements to Apple's products, as outlined in our guide below. What is Mini-LED? LCD panels used by Apple use LEDs, or light-emitting diodes inside for backlighting purposes to light up the display....

Apple recently updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the $1,299 base model remains a popular alternative to the $999 MacBook Air. To help with your buying decision, read our comparison of the notebooks below. The differences between the base 13-inch MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are quite nuanced, with each notebook possessing some unique features. What's the Same13-inch Retina display...

Apple resurrected the iPhone SE name in April 2020 with a 4.7-inch device that may look like an iPhone 8 from the outside, but packs some serious hardware smarts under the hood, and all for a low $399 starting price. Below, we've rounded up some of the more notable cases available for the second-generation iPhone SE. Given their external similarities, most iPhone 8 cases will actually fit...

If you've just picked up Apple's new Magic Keyboard for your 2018 or 2020 iPad Pro, here's a list of our favorite tips and tricks that you need to know. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. 1. Use Your Free USB-C Port Apple made a neat design decision to integrate a USB-C port into the side of the Magic Keyboard. This lets you power your connected ‌iPad Pro‌ via...

Apple in May 2020 introduced an Exposure Notification System, which was designed to let public health authorities and governments worldwide help people figure out if they've been exposed to COVID-19, and if so, what steps to take next to minimize the spread of the virus. As the pandemic has waned, various governmental agencies have been gradually shutting down their Exposure Notification...

Apple in April 2020 unveiled the iPhone SE, a new low-cost iPhone that marries the design of the iPhone 8 with the super fast A13 chip in the iPhone 11, all for a super low $399 price tag. If you have an older iPhone, like an iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, or an even earlier iPhone, you may be wondering whether it's worth the upgrade to a newer device. In a nutshell, the answer is yes, but we'll walk...

In early 2020, Apple introduced the second-generation iPhone SE. The device shared the same design as the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and a Touch ID home button, but it has a faster A13 Bionic chip and an extra GB of RAM. Most importantly, the second-generation iPhone SE started at just $399 in the United States, and while it has now been replaced by the third-generation iPhone SE, it...

Multiple streaming services are offering free content options right now, providing a wealth of free-to-watch TV shows and movies on a temporary basis. Below, we've rounded up all of the watch-free deals that we've found so far, and this is a great list to check out if you need something to do this weekend. Apple TV+ Many people who have purchased a new Apple product lately already have a...

Though Apple has designed the AirPods, AirPods 3, and the AirPods Pro to be as comfortable as possible for most people, there are still some AirPods and AirPods Pro owners who find the earbuds to be uncomfortable and even painful. In this guide, we've gathered up some helpful tips and tricks for fit, along with some alternatives for when adjusting fit just isn't an option. AirPods Fit...

Apple in March 2020 introduced new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models with A12Z processors, LiDAR scanners, dual-lens camera setups, upgraded storage tiers, and more RAM for lower storage models. In this guide, we'll cover the A12Z processor and how it compares to the A12X processor that Apple used in the 2018 ‌iPad Pro‌ models. A12Z Instead of A13X? Prior to now, most iPad updates,...

When it comes to the iMac, Apple's focus has shifted to the M6 iMac. At the current time, the M6 iMac comes in one size option, 24-inch, and all of the same colors: Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Orange, Yellow, and Purple. The 24-inch iMac was first announced in April 2021, and it came with the M1 chip. In October 2026, Apple refreshed this lineup with the M6 chip, making the new desktops up to ...

Apple's iPad family spans across four different models: the 8.5-inch iPad mini, the 11-inch iPad, the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air, and the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro. With this collection of multiple display sizes, Apple provides each of its users with whatever they desire when it comes to using a tablet to work, read, surf the internet, and more. Below are the best prices for each iPad...

Apple launched the original Apple TV 4K in September 2017, and as of October 2026 we have a brand-new fourth-generation model of the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. With its tvOS App Store, ‌Apple TV‌ 4K allows you to download video apps including Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max, which funnel into the centralized TV app to organize every show and movie that you watch. Apple announced an update for the...

FaceTime is Apple's video and audio chatting platform that lets iPhone users communicate with one another through the standard FaceTime video protocol or using the FaceTime audio feature. As a key iPhone, iPad, and Mac feature, FaceTime is widely known, but if you're new to FaceTime, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know. Even established FaceTime users may learn a...

At least one of the iPhone models that's coming in 2023 will feature a "periscope" lens, according to information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who often provides accurate insight into Apple's plans. Periscope lens technology is already built into some smartphones on the market, giving us an idea of what we can expect from the iPhone feature when it launches. A periscope lens offers...

Apple offers a wide selection of options when it comes to the MacBook line. As of 2026, this includes the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air, 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro, 14-inch and 16-inch PROLED XDR ‌MacBook Pro‌, and MacBook Neo. As a general rule of thumb, this guide is mainly focused on the older ‌MacBook Air‌ and ‌MacBook Pro‌ models, although we have included a few early deals on the newest...

Apple launched the HomePod in February 2018 with a premium $349 price tag that matched the company's marketing angle, which presented the smart speaker as a music-first device with excellent sound quality. After discontinuing the original model in March 2021, Apple announced a new model in January 2023, which now is sold alongside the ‌HomePod‌ mini. The new ‌HomePod‌ includes a backlit touch...

The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has been spreading around the world since January, and so far, it has had a major impact on Apple's device production and device sales in affected countries like China, Italy, South Korea, the United States, and almost every other country. As the virus has continued to move through the United States and other countries, has led to some production and supply...

Apple in the spring of 2020 unveiled and released the first Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, which is similar to a Smart Keyboard for iPad but with a built-in trackpad for better navigation with a cursor. In 2021, Apple debuted a second-generation 12.9-inch version that works with the 2021 ‌iPad Pro‌. In the guide below, we cover everything we know about Apple's Magic Keyboard, including...

When using Apple devices or Apple services, Apple requires an "Apple ID" to make everything work. An Apple ID is basically your Apple account that's used for everything from logging in to iCloud to making purchases to getting support to tracking your lost devices and items with Find My. An Apple ID authenticates your identity and is required whenever you log into an Apple device to keep...