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09-19-26 -
M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake
A supposed Geekbench result for an unreleased M6 Pro chip surfaced this week, but it is likely fake. Geekbench creator John Poole informed MacRumors that he uncovered \"internal inconsistencies\" that lead him to believe that the M6 P...
09-19-26 -
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Sees First Discount After Launch, Now $779.99 on Amazon
The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 just launched yesterday, and Amazon is offering the first cash discounts on select models for the first time since their launch. You can get the Apple Watch Ultra 4 in Natural with Translucent Gray Ocean Band for &#...
09-19-26 -
Top Stories: iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate Out Now, Siri AI Waitlist, and More
All of Apple\'s products introduced at last week\'s event with the exception of the iPhone Duo are now available, with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 all launching on Friday. While ne...
09-19-26 -
Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease
Apple hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb spoke with TechRadar and shared some candid thoughts about Apple\'s upcoming iPhone Duo. The &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; uses a matte nano-texture display, which is meant to cut down on glare a...
09-18-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Max Requires 'Prepare to Ship' Battery Drain Before Shipping
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery capacity over 20 watt-hours, which means there are additional shipping requirements. If an &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max needs to be shipped somewhere, its maximum battery capacity has to be limited thro...
09-18-26 -
Hands-On With the Apple Watch Series 12
The Apple Watch Series 12 came out today, and we picked one up to get a look at the new feature set. There are no major external changes, but Apple updated the device\'s internals and health sensors. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube chan...
09-18-26 -
M5 Ultra and M6 Chip Benchmark Results Reveal Graphics Performance
The first GPU benchmark results for Apple\'s new M5 Ultra and M6 chips have surfaced, ahead of the new Mac Studio and Mac mini models launching on Tuesday. If you are interested in CPU results, we shared those earlier this week. So far, ...
09-18-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Max in U.S. Has Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 Modem
TechInsights has published an iPhone 18 Pro Max teardown that confirms the U.S. version of the device is equipped with Qualcomm\'s Snapdragon X80 modem. The device\'s modem firmware also points towards the Snapdragon X80 modem. T...
09-18-26 -
Apple Releases Xcode 27.1 Beta With iPhone Duo Support
Apple today released the first Xcode 27.1 beta. The latest version of the tool adds support for iPhone Duo app development. Available on Apple silicon Macs running macOS 26.6 or later, Xcode 27.1 includes updated SDKs for the iPhone Duo, and a ...
09-18-26 -
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 bring new health sensors, a new chip, and more detailed recovery insights to Apple\'s smartwatch lineup, so how do they compare? Both models feature the S11 chip, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of stor...
09-18-26 -
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone Duo From iMazing
For this week\'s giveaway we\'ve teamed up with iMazing to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone Duo and a copy of the iMazing software to go along with it. If you\'re unfamiliar with iMazing, it\'s Mac and PC ...
09-18-26 -
'Shop Different': Apple Retail Pioneer Ron Johnson Shares the Inside Story
Back in 1999, unhappy at how Macs were being positioned in traditional computer retail stores, Steve Jobs decided that Apple needed to make its own push into retail. The man he brought on to lead the initiative was Ron Johnson, previously the vice...
09-18-26 -
Apple Teams Up With ROS for iPhone 18 Pro Camera Ad
Apple is promoting the iPhone 18 Pro with a new Shot on iPhone ad featuring Blackpink member ROSÉ\'s latest music video. The video for the song \"new trick\" was filmed using the &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj;. Apple\'...
09-18-26 -
The MacRumors Show: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Worth It?
On this week\'s episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of the AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple\'s latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel fo...
09-18-26 -
Apple Designers Explain the Thinking Behind iPhone Duo
Apple\'s design team reveals how notebooks helped inspire the iPhone Duo, along with interface principles and expectations for future features, in a new interview with GQ. The interview features Apple CEO John Ternus, Vice President of I...
09-18-26 -
Are iPhone 17 Pro Cases Compatible With iPhone 18 Pro? Here's What Apple Says
Can you use iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max cases with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and vice versa? Apple\'s official answer is no, according to Daring Fireball\'s John Gruber. Apple said the camera plateau on the iP...
09-18-26 -
Apple Supplier Subsidiary Considering U.S. Flash Memory Factory
Apple supplier SK Hynix\'s subsidiary Solidigm is considering a U.S. NAND flash memory factory, with upstate New York emerging as a leading candidate, according to Reuters. The move would reduce Solidigm\'s reliance on its NAND factory i...
09-18-26 -
Apple Launch Day Deals on iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, an...
Apple\'s newest products launch today, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Many of these devices have launch discounts available at various retailers, all of which you can...
09-18-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Reveals How Apple Shrunk the Dynamic Island
YouTube channel REWA Technology today shared one of the first iPhone 18 Pro teardown videos, offering a look inside the new device. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature a smaller Dynamic Island, which Apple achieved by moving Face ID\&...
09-18-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Demand Stronger Than Expected
Apple\'s latest iPhone upgrade cycle is showing stronger-than-expected demand, with buyers favoring more expensive models and storage configurations, according to an Evercore ISI consumer survey seen by Investing.com. Evercore surveyed n...
09-18-26 -
Fan Site Lets You 'Design the Next iPhone'
\"Design the Next iPhone,\" an interactive website from developer Neal Agarwal, gives users control over a virtual iPhone\'s look, including the option to combine conventional smartphone components with deliberately impractical acce...
09-18-26 -
Apple Stores Have a New 'Hello' Easter Egg, Here's Why
Starting today, many if not all Apple Stores around the world have received a new \"hello\" decoration somewhere in the store for the purposes of testing iPhone camera zoom. Like the iPhone 17 Pro models, the new iPhone 18 Pro models ...
09-18-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro: The New Features You Should Try First
Apple\'s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched today in markets around the world. Keep reading if you\'re the proud owner of one of Apple\'s latest models. Whether you\'re upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new...
09-18-26 -
Forgot to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro? Apple Store Pickup Available Today at Most...
Apple\'s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models are now being delivered to customers worldwide following the pre-order period that began on Saturday, September 12. For those who didn\'t pre-order, there\'s now a 3-4 week wai...
09-18-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro: Using the New Variable Aperture Lens
Like the iPhone 17 Pro models, the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have three rear cameras – a 48MP Fusion Main lens, an 8x48MP Telephoto lens, and a 48MP Ultra Wide lens. They also share the same focal lengths and resolutions as their p...
09-18-26 -
Apple CEO John Ternus Teases iPhone 18 Pro Launch Day
Apple Fifth Avenue in New York is ready for iPhone 18 Pro launch day. The store\'s iconic glass cube entrance has received a colorful makeover that matches the iPhone 18 Pro\'s new Burgundy and Glacier finishes. \"So excited for ...
09-17-26 -
Apple Reportedly Accepts Even Higher RAM and Storage Prices in 2027
Apple has agreed to pay Samsung even higher prices for RAM and storage chips starting in the first quarter of 2027, according to a DigiTimes report this week citing an earlier report from Chinese publication Jiemian News. Apple has reportedly...
09-17-26 -
First iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5...
It\'s Friday, September 18 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered are beginning to receive their new devices. The iPhone 18 Pro, &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, a...
09-17-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Tomorrow With These 10 New Features
Apple last week unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the devices look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, there are still quite a few new features and incremental changes compared to the previous generation. Below, we...
09-17-26 -
How to Get the New 3-Month Trial of Apple One Premier ($120 Value)
Starting today, new and qualifying returning subscribers can get a free three-month Apple One trial with the purchase of any new iPhone, iPad, or Mac capable of running the latest iOS, iPadOS, or macOS versions from Apple or an Apple Authorized Re...
09-17-26 -
New iPhone 18 Pro Models Will Have Day One Update
Customers receiving an iPhone 18 Pro, &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max, an Apple Watch Series 12, or an Apple Watch Ultra 4 tomorrow will need to install a software update right away. The &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; and &zwnj;i...
09-17-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing: New Colors, Better Photos, and Smaller Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro and &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max are launching tomorrow, but we were able to get one early to share some initial impressions. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Both the 18 Pro and Pro Max ar...
09-17-26 -
Apple Increases Battery Replacement Fee for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
In the U.S., Apple is charging a higher $129 out-of-warranty fee to replace the battery in an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to previous models, according to its website. Apple has always charged $119 to replace the...
09-17-26 -
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max earlier this month, arriving three years after the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Three generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displa...
09-17-26 -
50 New macOS Golden Gate Features and Changes Worth Checking Out
Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate this week, and despite the company\'s focus this year on refining its flagship operating system, improving performance, and nixing bugs, there are still plenty of new things to explore. There\'s an ove...
09-17-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100%
Apple said the new iPhone 18 Pro models are capable of faster USB-C charging compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and a new video shared by the YouTube channel Xiaobai\'s Tech Reviews offers a closer look at the year-over-year improvement. ...
09-17-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Makes the Starting Lineup for Apple TV's Dodgers vs. Giants Bro...
Apple TV\'s broadcast of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants game this Friday will incorporate the brand new iPhone 18 Pro. More than a dozen iPhone 18 Pro devices will be placed throughout Dodger Stadium during the game, ac...
09-17-26 -
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Reviews: Look Out, Oura Ring
The first reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are now available ahead of the devices launching this Friday, September 18. While both new Apple Watches look virtually identical to the previous-generation models on the ...
09-17-26 -
Amazon Drops 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air Prices by $150
Amazon today is taking $150 off two models of the M5 MacBook Air, and this time the deals are focused on 13-inch models. These remain the best prices we\'ve seen on the M5 MacBook Air in the wake of Apple\'s summertime price hike...
09-17-26 -
Which iOS 27 CarPlay Features Actually Work in Your Car?
In iOS 27, available now, CarPlay gets its biggest update in years, but some features depend on what type of car you have rather than your iPhone model. Some of the biggest additions won\'t do anything in the vast majority of vehicles on the ...
09-17-26 -
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...
09-16-26 -
Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1
Apple surprised us with the first beta of iOS 27.2 today instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple likely went straight to iOS 27.2 to keep iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know the &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; will ship ...
09-16-26 -
Tim Cook to Attend White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping
Apple executive chairman Tim Cook is expected to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, reports Bloomberg. Cook stepped down as Apple CEO and transitioned to executive chairman on September 1, with John Ternus tak...
09-16-26 -
Hands-On With the Redesigned Health App in the iOS 27.2 Beta
With the iOS 27.2 beta, Apple is testing the new Health app that it previewed at its September iPhone event. The app has been entirely overhauled, with new Insights and Longevity tabs that give you more information on your health and fitness metri...
09-16-26 -
iOS 27.2 Could Save Your Marriage
The iOS 27.2 beta that Apple released today adds a feature that reminds you it\'s your anniversary when you call someone, as long as you\'ve added the date in the Contacts app. On the date of your anniversary, when you go to call th...
09-16-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?
Apple\'s new iPhone lineup asks buyers a new and challenging question: Is a foldable display worth feature compromises? Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max, which start at $1,199 and $1,2...
09-16-26 -
iOS 27.2 Adds Profiles to Apple TV App
With iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, Apple extended Apple TV app profiles to the iOS version of the app. Apple brought &zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj; profiles to tvOS with tvOS 26.2, but the feature has been limited to the &zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj...
09-16-26 -
iOS 27.2 Adds Siri AI in New Languages
In the iOS 27.2 beta, Apple Siri AI is available in new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. In the launch version of iOS 27, &zwnj;Siri&zwnj; AI is limited to English. Apple previously said tha...
09-16-26 -
Here's Why Apple Just Released an iOS 27.2 Beta Instead of iOS 27.1
Apple just seeded the first beta of iOS 27.2 to developers for testing. Yes, you read that correctly: iOS 27.2, not iOS 27.1. Why no iOS 27.1 beta? The answer likely relates to the iPhone Duo. Apple previously announced that the iPhone Duo...
09-16-26 -
iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App
The first beta of iOS 27.2 includes Apple\'s redesigned Health app, giving developers a chance to try out the features ahead of launch later this year. Apple\'s developer notes for the feature say the Health app is being tested in t...

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