12-07-25 -

Apple Chip Chief Johny Srouji Could Be Next to Go as Exodus Continues
Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies Johny Srouji could be the next leading executive to leave the company amid an alarming exodus of leading employees, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Srouji apparently recently told CEO Ti...

12-07-25 -

OWC's Holiday Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Accessories
OWC's Cyber Week sale is set to end soon, and it's still offering big discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. Some of these deals won't be applied until you add the items to your cart, at which t...

12-06-25 -

Ending Soon: Samsung's Cyber Week Event With Low Prices on The Frame TV, Gami...
Samsung's Cyber Week event will come to a close later this weekend, and you can still find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances for a few more days. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner w...

12-06-25 -

Top Stories: iOS 26.2 Coming Soon, Apple Execs Depart, and More
You'd expect things to be starting to wind down for the holidays by now, but that doesn't seem to be the case yet in the world of Apple news, with Apple just about ready to release iOS 26.2 and other operating system updates to the public. Th...

12-05-25 -

MacRumors 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
If you're looking for the perfect tech or tech-adjacent present for someone who loves Apple products or just uses them daily, I have a few suggestions that might be helpful to you this holiday season. These are some of our favorite products, ...

12-05-25 -

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 From GRID Studio
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a new iPhone 17 from Apple. GRID Studio is a company that takes discarded Apple devices and turns them into collectible art for Apple fans. ...

12-05-25 -

Apple's Return to Intel Rumored to Extend to iPhone
Intel is expected to begin supplying some Mac and iPad chips in a few years, and the latest rumor claims the partnership might extend to the iPhone. In a research note with investment firm GF Securities this week, obtained by MacRumors, analy...

12-05-25 -

15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 26.2
Apple is about to release iOS 26.2, the second major point update for iPhones since iOS 26 was rolled out in September, and there are at least 15 notable changes and improvements worth checking out. We've rounded them up below. Apple is expec...

12-05-25 -

The MacRumors Show: Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Apple's Foldable iPhone
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone and how it could compare to Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Samsung this week...

12-05-25 -

Will John Ternus Really Be Apple's Next CEO?
There is uncertainty about Apple's head of hardware engineering John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, The Information reports. Some former Apple executives apparently hope that a new "dark-horse" candidate will emerge. Ternus is ...

12-05-25 -

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Last Call on Cyber Week Deals for AirPods 4, iP...
Most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday's biggest discounts have expired, but today we're keeping track of the best leftover holiday discounts at various retailers. Below you'll find great deals on AirPods 4, iPhone 17 cases, portable power stations...

12-05-25 -

Report: Apple Bleeding Talent to OpenAI
Dozens of Apple engineers and designers with expertise in audio, watch design, robotics, and other core product areas have left the company for OpenAI in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to the Wall Street Journal, a ...

12-05-25 -

Amazon Takes $70 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Starting at $329
Amazon's Cyber Week discounts on the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models are still available in a few colors and sizes today, with $70 off select devices. All of these deals are matches for the best prices we've ever tracked on A...

12-05-25 -

Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Barred From Using 'io' Name
A U.S. appeals court has upheld a temporary restraining order that prevents OpenAI and Jony Ive's new hardware venture from using the name "io" for products similar to those planned by AI audio startup iyO, Bloomberg Law reports. iy...

12-05-25 -

Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Streaming Deal
Netflix today announced that it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's vast studios and streaming operations for $82.7 billion. The transaction will see Netflix acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in a cash-and-stock deal valued at ...

12-05-25 -

iPhone Fold Will Be eSIM-Only, But Chinese Users May Have Other Ideas
Apple's first foldable iPhone will reportedly drop the physical SIM card slot in favor of eSIM technology, according to a well-known Chinese leaker posting on Weibo today. Apple is expected to introduce the device late next year or in early 2...

12-04-25 -

Screen Protectors Without AR Coating Cancel Out iPhone 17's Anti-Reflective D...
The Ceramic Shield 2 material that Apple uses for the iPhone 17 display includes an anti-reflective coating that's designed to cut down on glare. It's a coating that prior-generation iPhone models didn't have, and it can make a difference in brigh...

12-04-25 -

Apple General Counsel Kate Adams and Environment Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring ...
Two senior Apple executives are leaving the company, Apple announced today. Apple's Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, are both retiring in 2026. ...

12-04-25 -

Apple Seeds Second tvOS 26.2 Release Candidate
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with a second release candidate version of tvOS 26.2 and HomePod Software 26.2, which is based on tvOS. The second RC comes one day after the first RC and has a build number of 23K53, up from...

12-04-25 -

Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Review: A Lightweight Portable Power Station for Camping ...
Bluetti's Elite 30 V2 that came out earlier this year is a portable power station that's ideal for short trips, plus it works well as a temporary backup for powering small electronics in a power outage. The Elite 30 V2 is one of many power st...

12-04-25 -

Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps
Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims ‌FaceTime‌ is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a ...

12-04-25 -

John Gruber Shares Scathing Commentary About Apple's Departing Software Desig...
In a statement shared with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple confirmed that its software design chief Alan Dye will be leaving. Apple said Dye will be succeeded by Stephen Lemay, who has been a software designer at the company since 1999. Meta C...

12-04-25 -

Jackery and Anker Hosting Last Chance Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales With Up...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still find up to 65 percent off Anker and Jackery's best portable power stations this week. Each retailer is hosting a last call sale for its most popular charging accessories, with major savi...

12-04-25 -

Apple Announces 2025 Podcast of the Year
Apple today announced that The Rest Is History has received the 2025 Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year for its high quality and cultural impact. Launched in 2020, The Rest Is History is a history podcast hosted by witty British histor...

12-04-25 -

Apple Arcade Just Got the Most Downloaded Mobile Game Ever and More
Apple Arcade received five more games today, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world's most downloaded mobile game. Since its launch in 2012, the game has received billions of downloads across all platforms. The premium Subway Surf...

12-04-25 -

Apple's iPhone 17 Cases Make Great Stocking Stuffers at Up to 50% Off on Amazon
Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPh...

12-04-25 -

Apple Announces 2025 App Store Award Winners, Including iPhone App of the Year
Apple today unveiled the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, including task planning app Tiimo, which was named iPhone App of the Year. 17 winning apps and games were selected by Apple's team of App Store editors, for showing exceptional in...

12-04-25 -

iPhone Air's Resale Value Has Dropped Dramatically, Data Shows
The iPhone Air has recorded the steepest early resale value drop of any iPhone model in years, with new data showing that several configurations have lost almost 50% of their value within ten weeks of launch. According to a ten-week analysis...

12-04-25 -

iPhone 17 Pro Lost a Camera Feature Pro Models Have Had Since 2020
iPhone 17 Pro models, it turns out, can't take photos in Night mode when Portrait mode is selected in the Camera app – a capability that's been available on Apple's Pro devices since the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020. If you're an iPhone 17 Pro or ...

12-04-25 -

Proton Sheets Launches as Encrypted Alternative to Google Sheets
Proton today announced the launch of Proton Sheets, its end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet web application designed to offer a privacy-focused alternative to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. Unlike traditional spreadsheet tools, Proton Sheets...

12-04-25 -

Apple Lights Up Battersea Power Station With iPad-Designed Christmas Trees
Apple is today celebrating the winners of Your Tree on Battersea, its festive UK competition that invited people to design digital Christmas trees on iPad. The 24 winning submissions are set to be projected onto Battersea Power Station begin...

12-03-25 -

Apple Removes Former AI Chief John Giannandrea From Executive Leadership Page
Apple today updated its executive leadership page to remove John Giannandrea, who is set to retire from Apple next spring. Earlier this week, Apple said that Giannandrea would step down from his role as AI chief, serving as an advisor until he lea...

12-03-25 -

Meta's Creative Studio Led by Former Apple Design Head to 'Treat Intelligence...
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye. As we learned earlier today, Dye is leaving his position as Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple to beco...

12-03-25 -

M5 iPad Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Just before Apple updated the iPad Pro with a next-generation M5 chip, Samsung refreshed its tablet lineup and debuted the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. We thought we'd pit Apple's latest ‌iPad Pro‌ against Samsung's newest tablet to see...

12-03-25 -

Apple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta
Apple UI design head Alan Dye is leaving the company and transitioning to Meta, reports Bloomberg. Dye took over Apple's user interface design team in 2015 when former Apple designer Jony Ive transitioned to Chief Design Officer, and he's held tha...

12-03-25 -

Apple Expands Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, and Hearing Health Features to More ...
Apple is expanding AirPods and Apple Watch health features to additional countries starting today. Hypertension notifications from the Apple Watch are now available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Hearing Test and Hearing ...

12-03-25 -

Apple Seeds watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Release Candidates
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The software comes two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The R...

12-03-25 -

macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers and Public Bet...
Apple today provided the release candidate of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third beta. The RC represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 that ...

12-03-25 -

Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers and Pub...
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The release candidates represent the final ve...

12-03-25 -

Apple Pay Promo Offers $15 Off $75 Etsy Purchase
Apple is offering a new Apple Pay promotion for the holidays, teaming up with Etsy to provide a $15 discount off of a purchase of $75 or more. Etsy users can get the $15 discount when making a purchase using &zwnj...

12-03-25 -

AirPods 4 With ANC Still Available for $99 Low Price
Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are still available at their record low price of $99.00 on Amazon, down from $179.00. We started tracking this deal last week for Black Friday, and it's one of the few that has stuck...

12-03-25 -

2025 Spotify Wrapped is Here With Three Unique Features Compared to Apple Mus...
Spotify Wrapped has returned for 2025, and it offers three particularly unique features compared to this year's edition of Apple Music Replay. First, there is a new top song quiz that allows you to guess which track you listened to the most o...

12-03-25 -

Apple Books Launches 2025 Year in Review Experience
Apple today launched its personalized 2025 Year in Review experience for Apple Books, featuring users' top books and audiobooks of the year. Starting today, the 2025 Year in Review appears prominently inside the Home tab of the Apple Books ap...

12-03-25 -

iPhone Car Keys Support Coming to More Audi Vehicles
Apple is preparing to bring support for its digital car key feature to select Audi vehicles in China, based on evidence uncovered by MacRumors on Apple's backend. Specifically, the car key support relates to Audi's partnership with Chinese co...

12-03-25 -

iPhone 17e to Use Same OLED Panel But Feature Slimmer Bezels
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17e is set to feature slimmer display bezels while retaining the iPhone 14–based OLED panel used in the 16e, according to a new report from The Elec. Citing supply chain sources, the Korean-language report says BOE w...

12-02-25 -

Sam Altman Declares 'Code Red' for ChatGPT, Delays OpenAI Advertising Plans
OpenAI is deprioritizing work on advertising as it focuses on improving the quality of ChatGPT, reports The Information. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a "code red" on Monday, and told employees that the company needs to improve ChatGPT ...

12-02-25 -

Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes
Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed changes to address antitrust concerns over App Tracking Transparency (ATT), reports Reuters. Apple plans to tweak the text and formatting of the ATT consent prompt, while aiming to preserve the main privacy b...

12-02-25 -

Apple Can't Escape Dutch App Store Antitrust Lawsuit, EU Court Rules
Apple is not going to be able to escape a class-action antitrust lawsuit over anticompetitive App Store fees in the Netherlands, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) said today. The decision could see Apple facing millions of euros in damages, an...

12-02-25 -

Apple Releases Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery
Apple today released new firmware for the iPhone Air's MagSafe battery accessory. The firmware has a version number of 8B25, up from the prior 8A351 version. In the Settings app, the new firmware is listed as 99.0 while the prior firmware is 91.0....

12-02-25 -

Apple Donating to Relief Efforts in Asia After Deadly Fire and Storms
Apple has announced it will be donating undisclosed amounts to relief efforts in Asia following multiple disasters, including a building fire in Hong Kong and a series of severe storms and flooding across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lan...