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· 3d ago

Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/05/magsafe-3-cable-firmware-update/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update

For the first time since February 2023, Apple has released a firmware update for the MagSafe 3 charging cable for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Specifically, Apple last week released firmware version 3.2.0 for the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The previous firmware version for the cable was 3.1.12. It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this.

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· 3w ago

PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/17/watchos-27-removes-useful-apple-watch-feature/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch

Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14, bringing a new Audio Intelligence feature set to its latest Apple Watch models, but as a result, owners of previous models are set to lose out doubly in the process. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models later this year will get Live Rewind, a feature that provides a transcript of any spoken audio that was picked up by the device in the last 15 seconds. To activate the feature, users need to double-click the Digital Crown.

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· 2mo ago

Ed Zitron: Apple Will 'Watch Everything Burn' When the AI Bubble Bursts https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/ed-zitron-apple-watch-it-burn-ai-bubble-bursts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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· 1mo ago

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MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/31/mapquest-tops-app-store-charts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change

MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" on its map following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest app is the top free iPhone app on Apple's App Store charts in Canada and fourth on the equivalent U.S. chart.

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· 3w ago

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/apple-releases-macos-tahoe-26-7/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8

Alongside macOS Golden Gate, Apple today released new versions of macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia. macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8 are available for users with older Macs or those who don't yet want to update to Golden Gate. The updates can be downloaded through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. On Macs eligible to install macOS Golden Gate, users will see both the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update and the new macOS Golden Gate update.

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· 2w ago

macOS 27.2 Beta Brings New Volume and Brightness Sliders https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/21/macos-27-2-slider-design/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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macOS 27.2 Beta Brings New Volume and Brightness Sliders

With the second beta of macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple updated the look of the volume and brightness sliders when you adjust them with the keyboard. The new sliders have a segmented bar instead of a plain line, making it clearer how much each key press adjusts volume or brightness. Apple used a similar design in macOS Sequoia before Liquid Glass, and the new look is a cross between the old slider and the Liquid Glass slider.

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· 3w ago

Third-Gen iPhone Duo to Get Face ID, Telephoto Lens, Expects Gurman https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/third-gen-iphone-duo-face-id-telephoto-lens/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Gurman: iPhone Duo Likely to Get Face ID, Telephoto Lens by Third Gen

Apple will prioritize adding Face ID and a telephoto lens to future iPhone Duo models, argues Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device debuted with Touch ID and dual rear cameras, likely owing to physical constraints.

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· 2mo ago

Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/ios-26-6-security-fixes/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws

Apple today released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6, all of which have a long list of security fixes. iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 address almost 90 security vulnerabilities affecting everything from the App Store to the Neural Engine. Multiple kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities were fixed, along with problems affecting Wi-Fi, Siri, and the iPhone's image processing. Details on all of the fixes can be found in Apple's security support document.

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· 3mo ago

VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/vw-planning-apple-wallet-car-keys/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone

Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Apple code. The code does not provide any more details, so we do not know which VW vehicle models will offer the feature or when. With an Apple Wallet car key, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. With an Apple Wallet car key, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle.

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· 2mo ago

Apple Just Became a $5 Trillion Company https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/28/apple-just-became-a-5-trillion-company/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Just Became a $5 Trillion Company

At least briefly, Apple became a $5 trillion company today based on market capitalization, which is the total value of all of the company's outstanding shares. Apple's stock surpassed the $340 mark today in intraday trading, which pushed the company's market cap above $5 trillion for the first time ever. However, the stock price is bouncing up and down. However, the stock price is bouncing up and down.

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· 3mo ago

Apple Pulls Ability to Restore iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and More https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/09/apple-pulls-ability-to-restore-iphone-5c-and-more/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Pulls Ability to Restore iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and More [Updated]

Apple has stopped signing several older versions of iOS for a group of legacy iPhone and iPad models, cutting off the paths to reinstall or downgrade the affected software. Apple will no longer validate over-the-air (OTA) or direct IPSW installs of the builds in question. Once a version is unsigned, there is no longer a way to restore or install it through Finder or iTunes. The change is narrower than a typical signing update. Apple has not stopped signing the iOS versions themselves.

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· 3mo ago

DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks YouTube Ads on iPhone and Mac https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/09/duckduckgo-browser-blocks-youtube-ads/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks YouTube Ads on iPhone and Mac

DuckDuckGo's free web browser now blocks most video ads on YouTube, and the feature is on by default for iPhone and Mac users running the latest version of the app. Announced on Wednesday, YouTube Ad Blocking stops ads that play before and during videos on YouTube's website, and DuckDuckGo says the result is the regular YouTube experience minus the interruptions, so features like viewing history and saving your spot in playlists keep working.

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· 2mo ago

Apple on Verge of Becoming $5 Trillion Company https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/apple-nearly-5-trillion-dollar-company/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple on Verge of Becoming $5 Trillion Company

Apple is on the verge of becoming a $5 trillion company based on market capitalization, which is the total value of all of the company's outstanding shares. Apple's stock closed at $336.91 today, up around 22.5% since late June. The company's market cap is now around $4.94 trillion, although this figure is not precise due to the company buying back shares over time.

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· 3mo ago

12 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/new-things-iphone-can-do-ios-27/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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· 5mo ago

Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/05/apple-mac-studio-mac-mini-ram-cuts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens

Apple has removed more desktop Macs from its online store as the global memory shortage continues. Mac mini models with 32GB and 64GB of RAM are no longer available for purchase, nor is the M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256GB RAM. The M3 Ultra Mac Studio is now available only in a 96GB RAM configuration, with higher-tier options eliminated. Both M3 Mac Studio and M4 Max Mac Studio models have delivery estimates of 9 to 10 weeks.

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· 3mo ago

Apple to Release These 16 New Products Later This Year https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/apple-to-release-these-16-products-this-year/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple to Release These 16 New Products Later This Year

Apple's annual WWDC developers conference is in the rearview mirror, but there is still a lot to look forward to in the second half of the year. Now that the more intelligent and personal version of Siri has finally arrived in beta, a full two years after Apple first previewed it at WWDC 2024, we should begin to see some new devices that were reportedly postponed until the new Siri was ready.

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· 3mo ago

AirTag 2 Still Available for Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-Pack https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/airtag-2-still-available-89/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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AirTag 2 Still Available for Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-Pack

Apple's AirTag 2 is still available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's one of the very few Prime Day deals that's stuck around since the event ended last week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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· 3mo ago

iOS 27: All the New Apple Maps Features https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-27-maps/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iOS 27: All the New Apple Maps Features

The Maps app didn't get as many iOS 27 updates as some of Apple's other apps, but there are still several useful features worth knowing about. Flyover Improvements Apple is upgrading Flyover in iOS 27, making it more detailed than before. It combines aerial imagery with Vision Intelligence models to add more texture and sharper visuals for trees, architecture, and more.

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· 2mo ago

1Password for Claude Lets AI Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/16/1password-claude-integration/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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1Password for Claude Lets AI Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords

Popular password management app 1Password today added Claude support, which means AI service Claude can access credentials stored in 1Password for completing browser tasks. With the integration, Claude can use 1Password logins and one-time codes without the actual password being exposed to Claude. Passwords never reach Claude's context, memory, or Anthropic's systems. When Claude wants to sign in to a website, 1Password shows the user which credential Claude wants access to and why.

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· 5mo ago

PSA: Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/05/psa-instagram-encrypted-messaging-ends-may-8/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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PSA: Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8

Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption for direct messages between users from May 8, 2026. When the date comes around, Meta will potentially be able to see the contents of all messages between users on the social media platform. Encrypting messages has been an optional feature in Instagram since 2023, but in March of this year the social media platform quietly updated a help page to say the feature would no longer be available for direct messages between users from May 8.

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· 3mo ago

iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as 'AirPods Ultra' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/ios-27-beta-hints-at-new-apple-product/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as 'AirPods Ultra'

The second iOS 27 developer beta seemingly hints at a new Apple product, according to code uncovered by app designer and developer Sam Henri Gold. The code mentions a product codenamed B790 that can relay "two images from cameras on either side of [a] user's head". Gold speculated that the code could be referring to Apple's rumored smart glasses, but a more likely possibility is AirPods with cameras, which are reportedly further along in development compared to the glasses.

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· 3mo ago

Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/camera-airpods-pro-development-suspended-leaker/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims

Development of Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro has been halted, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami". In a blunt post on X referencing a June post about the product "case" being "concluded," the leaker appeared to be correcting it to say that the project has been "suspended". No other details were provided.

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· 3mo ago

Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/apple-responds-to-youtuber-ai-lawsuit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels

Earlier this year, three YouTube channels sued Apple, alleging that the company violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted YouTube videos to train its AI models. In a class action lawsuit filed with the U.S.

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· 3mo ago

YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/jon-prosser-responds-to-apple-leaks-lawsuit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks

Jon Prosser today responded to Apple's lawsuit over iOS 26 leaks, with the YouTuber placing much of the blame on his acquaintance Michael Ramacciotti. As a refresher, Apple sued Prosser and Ramacciotti in July 2025 over alleged theft of the company's trade secrets.

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· 3mo ago

iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/iphone-18-pro-could-use-qualcomm-modem-in-the-us/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere

Stolen data from Apple manufacturing partner Tata Electronics appears to reveal that the iPhone 18 Pro will use different modem chips depending on the market it is sold in, with U.S. models retaining Qualcomm hardware while international models will feature Apple's in-house C2 modem. The finding emerged from a wide-ranging cyberattack on Tata, which alongside Foxconn assembles the iPhone.

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· 3mo ago

Opera Browser Gains Protection Against Malicious Clipboard Commands https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/opera-browser-clipboard-command-protection/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Opera Browser Gains Protection Against Malicious Clipboard Commands

Opera browser has announced a new security feature called Paste Protect that aims to stop clipboard-based cyberattacks before their malicious commands can be accidentally executed. Opera says it's the first major browser to offer native protection against ClickFix attacks – a growing form of social engineering that tricks users into copying and pasting malicious commands into a computer's terminal. The new feature is built into Opera's desktop browsers and enabled by default.

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· 3mo ago

Popular Show Tracking App TV Time Shutting Down on July 15 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/show-tracking-app-tv-time-shutting-down/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Popular Show Tracking App TV Time Shutting Down on July 15

TV Time, the popular show and movie tracking app, is shutting down on July 15, with all personal user data set to be deleted after that date. In a support page update announcing the news, the company admitted that it was "no longer sustainable to continue operating the service as a free app," and said that there was "not enough demand for a paid app".

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· 3mo ago

Apple Ramps Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Production to 10 Million Units https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/apple-ramps-foldable-iphone-ultra-production-10m/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Ramps Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Production to 10 Million Units

Apple has told suppliers to prepare to make approximately 10 million foldable iPhones this year, up from a previous forecast of about 7-8 million units a few months ago, reports Nikkei Asia ($). Apple has already booked parts for roughly 80 million smartphones for the second half of 2026, which includes the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone. The company's full 2026 production is expected to top 220 million units, according to the publication.

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· 2mo ago

OpenAI's First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/28/openai-first-devices/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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OpenAI's First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More

OpenAI's hardware roadmap has sharpened considerably in recent months, with its first device now identified, a smartphone said to be arriving as soon as next year, and a wider lineup taking shape behind them. AI Smart Speaker OpenAI's first product is a portable, screenless smart speaker developed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, designed to act as a personal companion in the home rather than a conventional voice assistant.

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· 5mo ago

Notepad++ Creator Calls Out 'Fake' Mac App Over Trademark Violation https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/04/notepad-plus-plus-trademark-violation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Notepad++ Creator Calls Out 'Fake' Mac App Over Trademark Violation

Notepad++ creator Don Ho said the macOS version of the popular Windows code editor is fake and using the Notepad++ trademark without permission. The unofficial Notepad++ app for macOS In a blog post, Ho said the macOS app is "not authorized, not endorsed, and not affiliated with" the official version of Notepad++ in any way, adding that it is "misleading, inappropriate, and frankly disrespectful to both the project and its users".

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· 5mo ago

Apple Watch Series 12 and watchOS 27: What to Expect Later This Year https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/08/apple-watch-series-12-and-watchos-27-rumors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Watch Series 12 and watchOS 27: What to Expect Later This Year

While not too much has been reported about the next Apple Watch models, there are a few rumors about potential design changes and watchOS 27 features. Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models are expected to be released in September, and we have outlined some of the key rumored hardware and software changes below. A new Apple Watch SE is not expected this year, as that model was just updated last year and it typically goes two to three years between refreshes.

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· 2mo ago

Apple Stock Hits Record Territory as Traders Sour on AI Spending https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/13/apple-stock-record-territory/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Stock Hits Record Territory as Traders Sour on AI Spending

Apple shares have rallied 15 percent since their worst day on the stock market in more than a year, adding almost $600 billion in value since June 25 and returning the stock to record territory (via Bloomberg). The rebound comes as investors grow uneasy about the mind-boggling sums of cash continually being poured into the AI data center buildout, despite there being no obvious indicator for when investors will get a return on their investment.

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· 3mo ago

Apple Already Testing iOS 27.4 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/apple-already-testing-ios-27-4/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Already Testing iOS 27.4

Apple's software engineers recently began testing iOS 27.4, according to the MacRumors visitor logs. Apple's software engineers recently began testing iOS 27.4, according to the MacRumors visitor logs.

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· 3mo ago

Sketchy Rumor Claims Apple Watch Series 12 Could Introduce Sensor in Band https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/apple-watch-series-12-sensor-in-band/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Sketchy Rumor Claims Apple Watch Series 12 Could Introduce Sensor in Band

The Apple Watch Series 12 could ship with a new health sensor built directly into one of its bands, according to a sketchy rumor from a known leaker. The leaker known as "Kosutami" says the sensor will be injection-molded into a silicone band, and only a silicone band, apparently because Apple has not yet solved how to embed similar hardware in bands made from other materials. No detail was given on what the sensor is actually meant to measure.

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· 3mo ago

iOS 27 Public Beta Available This Month, Here's How to Get Your iPhone Ready Now https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/ios-27-public-beta-release-date/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iOS 27 Public Beta Available This Month, Here's How to Get Your iPhone Ready Now

Apple previously announced that the first iOS 27 public beta would be released in July, meaning that it should be available at some point this month. Below, we have outlined how to get ready for the iOS 27 public beta, which will likely follow the third or fourth iOS 27 developer beta. Release Date History The first public betas of iOS 16 through iOS 26 came out between July 11 and July 24.

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· 3mo ago

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 Available Again After U.S. Lifts Export Controls https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/01/anthropic-fable-5-relaunch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 Available Again After U.S. Lifts Export Controls

Anthropic's Fable 5 model is once again available for use, the company said today. Claude users are now seeing the option to use Fable 5, with Anthropic rolling out an in-app message. Through July 7, eligible Claude subscribers can use up to 50 percent of their plan's weekly usage limit on Fable 5. After hitting that limit, Fable 5 use will require credits. After July 7, Fable will be available through usage credits.

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· 5mo ago

Apple Manufacturing Academy Hosts AI Showcase https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/05/apple-manufacturing-academy-hosts-ai-showcase/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Manufacturing Academy Hosts AI Showcase

Apple this week held the inaugural Spring Forum for its Manufacturing Academy in East Lansing, Michigan, gathering hundreds of U.S. manufacturers at Michigan State University to demonstrate how businesses are applying AI techniques learned through the program. The event was the academy's largest to date.

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· 2mo ago

Meta Launches Free 'Facebook Verified' Badge to Confirm Real Users https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/24/meta-launches-free-facebook-verified-badge/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Meta Launches Free 'Facebook Verified' Badge to Confirm Real Users

Meta today announced Facebook Verified, a free badge designed to confirm that a Facebook profile belongs to a real person rather than an AI-generated fake. The feature uses a selfie-based verification process: users record a short video selfie, which Meta checks against their existing profile photos to confirm a match. Meta says the process is free and typically takes just a few minutes to complete, though accounts must meet the company's trust and safety standards to qualify.

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· 2mo ago

Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/apple-raises-iphone-prices-in-japan/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan

After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple has now increased the price of iPhone models in Japan. As spotted by the Spanish blog iPhoneros, the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max all received price increases on Apple's online store in Japan today. Prices increased by up to 11%.

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· 3mo ago

The MacRumors Show: Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leaks and Rumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/the-macrumors-show-latest-iphone-18-pro-rumors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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The MacRumors Show: Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leaks and Rumors

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest leaks and rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Tata Electronics, one of Apple's manufacturing partners in India, was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in more than 200,000 internal files being posted online, including component lists, supplier data, and images of iPhone 18 Pro test units.

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· 3mo ago

Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/29/apple-releases-ios-26-5-2-with-security-fixes/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes

Apple today released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.5.2 comes a month after the launch of iOS 26.5.1, an update that added a charging fix for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models. iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

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· 3mo ago

iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/iphone-18-wont-support-two-ios-27-features/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features

The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a social media post, Kuo said the 1GB increase in RAM will ensure that Apple Intelligence features continue to run smoothly on the pair of devices. The higher-end iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra" will each have the same 12GB of RAM as the iPhone 17 Pro models, added Kuo.

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· 2mo ago

Samsung Debuts Galaxy Card With 5% Cash Back to Take On Apple Card https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/samsung-galaxy-card/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Samsung Debuts Galaxy Card With 5% Cash Back to Take On Apple Card

Samsung today announced the launch of its first credit card in the United States, debuting the Samsung Galaxy Card in partnership with Barclays. The Samsung Galaxy Card works as a standard Visa card and offers special financing options for Samsung Galaxy devices purchased through Samsung. Apple Card has a similar financing option for Apple devices.

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· 3mo ago

Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/06/ios-27-home-app-features-icloud/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27

Using Apple Intelligence camera features in the Home app will require an iCloud+ plan starting at 2TB, according to Apple. Apple shared the detail in its notes for the third macOS Golden Gate beta that was released today. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, the Home app is able to generate written summaries for motion alerts from HomeKit Secure Video cameras.

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· 2mo ago

iOS 27 Finally Unlinks Alarm Volume From Your iPhone Ringer https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-27-unlinks-alarm-volume-iphone-ringer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iOS 27 Finally Unlinks Alarm Volume From Your iPhone Ringer

For the better part of two decades, an iPhone's alarm volume has matched its ringer. In other words, if you slide the ringtone volume down to silence your iPhone overnight, you're also turning your alarm's volume down with it. That's no longer the case in iOS 27, which is available to download now. Settings now includes an "Alarms and Timers" section with its own Match Ringtone Volume toggle.

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· 2mo ago

Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/19/apple-testing-live-notes-feature-at-genius-bar/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar

Apple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature that can transcribe conversations between Genius Bar employees and customers at some of its stores, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The system is currently opt-in, meaning it is only active if both the employee and customer agree to use it. "The transcript is then added to the employee's iPad as part of the record of the repair session," he said.

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· 5mo ago

Apple May Drop Base $599 MacBook Neo as Chip, DRAM Costs Climb https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/07/apple-drop-base-macbook-neo-costs-climb/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Apple May Drop Base $599 MacBook Neo as Chip, DRAM Costs Climb

Apple is considering dropping the cheapest MacBook Neo configuration as one possible response to the rising cost of building the popular laptop, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. The Neo currently starts at $599 for a 256GB model, with a 512GB version at $699. Writing in his latest Culpium newsletter, Culpan says cutting the entry-level 256GB model is among the options Apple is weighing as component costs climb.

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· 2mo ago

iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/iphone-loyalty-rate-climbs-to-87/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows

iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% of new iPhone buyers in the March quarter had come over from an Android phone, with the remaining 1% arriving from a feature phone, a different smartphone platform, or buying a smartphone for the first time.

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· 3mo ago

Fourth of July Sales: Save on AirTag 2, M3 iPad Air, Charging Accessories and More https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-7-3-26/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Fourth of July Sales: Save on AirTag 2, M3 iPad Air, Charging Accessories and More

This week's best deals include ongoing all-time low prices on AirTag 2, plus great discounts on the previous-generation M3 iPad Air, for anyone who wants to avoid price hikes on the M4 models. We're also tracking Fourth of July savings from popular accessory makers this weekend. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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· 3mo ago

Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/30/apple-watch-redesign-coming-next-year/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System

A "major overhaul" of the Apple Watch's design is due to arrive next year with a new system for connecting bands, according to a known Weibo leaker. In a set of recent posts, the leaker known as "Instant Digital" linked the new claim to older rumors about an "Apple Watch X" model, which was said to introduce a fresh design and break compatibility with the existing watch band system.