08-13-22 -

Top Stories: New Battery Percentage Icon in iOS 16, USB-C AirPods Rumor, and ...
This week brought some shocking news for iOS 16 beta testers, with Apple bringing back the iPhone battery percentage to the status bar after a number of years. Other news and rumors this week included word that Apple has started recording por...

08-12-22 -

Everything Rumored for Apple's September Event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Pro an...
There's just about a month to go until Apple holds its annual September event focusing on new iPhone and Apple Watch models. We thought we'd take a quick look at everything that's rumored for Apple's September event to give MacRumors readers a run...

08-12-22 -

Hands-On With Samsung's Latest Foldable Smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold and Z ...
Samsung this week launched its fourth-generation foldable devices, the $1,000 Galaxy Z Flip and the $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold. Though there's no sign of a comparable Apple foldable device on the horizon, rumors suggest prototypes are in...

08-12-22 -

Apple Removes Network Locations Feature in macOS Ventura
In addition to redesigning the System Settings app on macOS Ventura, Apple has removed the app's longstanding Network Locations feature, as noted by Jason Snell at Six Colors. The feature allowed users to quickly switch between different sets of W...

08-12-22 -

Apple and Facebook Reportedly Discussed 'Revenue-Sharing' Ideas in Past
Facebook has been in a feud with Apple since the iPhone maker introduced its App Tracking Transparency feature that lets users opt out of being tracked across apps on its platforms. In the past, however, Apple reportedly discussed potential "...

08-12-22 -

Apple Shares Ad Promoting Apple One Subscription Service
Apple today shared a new video ad promoting its Apple One subscription, which bundles several Apple services together for one monthly price. In the 30 second spot, Apple gives a quick rundown of the services that are included: Apple Music, Ap...

08-12-22 -

Deals: Apple Watch Series 7 Drops to Best-Ever Price of $299 ($100 Off)
Amazon today has discounted the 41mm Apple Watch Series 7 to a new all-time low price of $299.00, down from $399.00. This deal price is available in two colors: (PRODUCT)RED and Blue Aluminum. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate par...

08-12-22 -

iPhone 14 Pro: Analyst Believes Storage Will Continue to Start at 128GB Despi...
It wouldn't be the month before an iPhone launch without a few back-and-forth rumors, with the latest debate concerning iPhone 14 Pro storage. iPhone 14 Pro render by Ian Zelbo While research firm TrendForce forecasted that iPhone 14 Pro model...

08-12-22 -

Apple Still Trying to Keep Up With M2 MacBook Air Demand Almost a Month After...
Almost a month after launch, demand for the new M2 MacBook Air continues to be high, with supply in relatively short supply. For just the baseline configuration, customers are facing up to a three-week wait, according to Apple's online store. ...

08-11-22 -

Apple Removes 'Hide My Email' Support in Third-Party Apps From macOS Ventura ...
Apple recently removed a mention of "Hide My Email" support in third‑party apps from the macOS Ventura features page on its U.S. website, as noted by French website MacGeneration. The feature was still listed on the page as of August 3...

08-11-22 -

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 151 With Bug Fixes and Performance I...
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future re...

08-11-22 -

iOS 16: Everything New With Notes and Reminders
The iOS 16 update focuses primarily on the Lock Screen and new features for apps like Mail, Messages, and Photos, but Apple did make some small changes to the Notes and Reminders app, adding a handful of new options. This guide highlights all...

08-11-22 -

Apple Not Expecting Drop in iPhone Demand, Asks Suppliers to Make 90 Million ...
Apple is not anticipating a drop in iPhone sales in 2022 amid an overall smartphone market slowdown, reports Bloomberg. The Cupertino company is expecting continued strong demand for the ‌iPhone‌ and has asked suppliers to make 9...

08-11-22 -

Dropbox Plans to Release Mac App Beta With Full Support for macOS Monterey in...
Dropbox plans to release a public beta of its Mac desktop app with full support for macOS Monterey and later in the early fourth quarter of 2022, a company representative said today in a forum post shared on Reddit. With the release of macOS ...

08-11-22 -

Shazam App for Mac Gains Apple Silicon Support, New Icon
Apple today updated its Shazam app for the Mac for the first time in two years, introducing Apple silicon support for M1 and M2 Macs and adding a refreshed icon that is in line with the look of macOS Monterey. The Shazam app for Mac is now us...

08-11-22 -

Amazon's Redesigned Prime Video App Now Available for Apple TV
Amazon today updated its Prime Video app for the Apple TV with a redesigned interface that looks similar to other streaming service apps. Amazon's redesigned Prime Video app via The Verge Like the Netflix app, the redesigned Prime Video app ha...

08-11-22 -

Batteries App Brings iOS 16's New Battery Percentage Icon to the Mac
Just a few days after Apple reintroduced a battery percentage icon on the latest iPhones, developer Rony Fadel has updated his popular Batteries app with a new option to enable a similar looking battery percentage icon in the Mac's menu bar. ...

08-11-22 -

iPhone 14 Suppliers Reportedly Feeling Uncertain About Demand Ahead of Launch
Suppliers for the upcoming iPhone 14 reportedly feel uncertain about how high demand will be for Apple's upcoming flagship lineup, according to supply chain sources speaking to DigiTimes. A paywalled preview of a full story set to be publishe...

08-11-22 -

Deals: Get AirPods for $99.99 and AirPods Pro for $179.99 on Amazon (Up to $6...
Today we're tracking a pair of discounts on the AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, and both deals are in stock and ready to ship from Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive...

08-11-22 -

Apple Delaying Telegram From Releasing Major App Store Update, Telegram CEO Says
Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, is lashing out against Apple over the company's "obscure" App Store review process that is delaying Telegram from releasing an update to its app that will "revolutionize how people express themselves in ...

08-11-22 -

Sonos Delays Release of More Affordable 'Sub Mini' Wireless Subwoofer
Sonos announced its third quarter earnings this week, during which it all but confirmed that its long-awaited Sub Mini subwoofer won't be coming as soon as originally planned. Leaked in May by The Verge, the Sub Mini is a small cylindrical su...

08-11-22 -

Here's How the Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 Compares to Five Expected iPhone 14 Feat...
Samsung yesterday announced its latest flagship foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold 4. The new foldable is the company's fourth foldable handset and comes just weeks before Apple plans to announce the iPhone 14. The Fold 4, compared to last year'...

08-11-22 -

Apple Invests in Original Podcasts With the Potential to Adapt into TV+ Shows
Apple has stepped up its investment in original podcast content by signing an agreement with Pulitzer Prize-winning production company Futuro Studios, Bloomberg reports. The deal stipulates that Apple will fund development and production of p...

08-10-22 -

Disney Raising Price of Disney+ Subscription to $10.99 and Launching $7.99 Ad...
Disney today announced that it is increasing the cost of its ad-free Disney+ subscription by 38 percent, raising the price from $7.99 per month to $10.99 per month. This is the most significant price increase Disney has introduced ...

08-10-22 -

Apple Cracks Down on Websites Sharing iOS 16 Developer Beta
Two websites that provided download links for pre-release Apple software like iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and tvOS 16 have shut down in recent weeks, including BetaProfiles.com and IPSW.dev. Both websites are no longer accessible. In a ...

08-10-22 -

Analysis Suggests Instagram Tracks User Web Activity Through In-App Browser
A new analysis of the Instagram app has suggested that every time a user clicks a link within the app, Instagram is capable of monitoring all of their interactions, text selections, and even text input, such as passwords and private credit card de...

08-10-22 -

iPhone 14 Pro Predicted to Start With Increased 256GB Storage Alongside Rumor...
Earlier today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed iPhone 14 Pro models will be more expensive than iPhone 13 Pro models. Kuo did not reveal exact pricing, but he said that the average selling price of all four iPhone 14 models will increase by about 15%...

08-10-22 -

iOS 16 Will Show Live Scores From NBA, MLB, and Premier League Games on iPhon...
One of iOS 16's most useful new features is Live Activities, which are essentially live notifications on the Lock Screen. The new feature will allow users to keep track of things happening in real time, such as the score of a sports game, the prog...

08-10-22 -

Kuo: Apple to Increase Prices of iPhone 14 Pro Models
Apple plans to increase the prices of iPhone 14 Pro models compared to iPhone 13 Pro models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo did not reveal exact pricing for the iPhone 14 Pro models. However, in a tweet today, he estimated that the av...

08-10-22 -

Deals: Apple's 2022 iPad Air on Sale for $559 on Amazon ($40 Off)
Amazon is discounting Apple's 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air (2022) down to $559.00 in four colors, from $599.00. This deal has been applied automatically and does not require a coupon code. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Ama...

08-10-22 -

Samsung Launches New Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 Smartphones
Samsung today announced the launch of its next-generation foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Samsung has been producing foldable devices since 2019, so these new smartphones represent four years of develop...

08-10-22 -

'High-Accuracy' Apple Watch Temperature Sensor Revealed by Patent Filing Just...
Apple has been granted a patent for a temperature sensor suitable for the Apple Watch, just weeks before the company is expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 8 with body temperature sensing capabilities. The newly granted patent, spotted ...

08-10-22 -

Here's Why the iPhone Battery Status Icon in iOS 16 Is So Controversial
In the latest iOS 16 beta, Apple has updated the status bar battery icon on iPhones with Face ID to display the exact percentage remaining rather than just a visual representation of battery level, and while the change has been largely welcomed, s...

08-10-22 -

iPhone 14 Is Just a Few Weeks Away: Three Tips to Prepare for the New iPhone
The launch of the new iPhone 14 is just a few weeks away, meaning millions of iPhone customers will soon upgrade their existing ‌iPhone‌ or perhaps get an ‌iPhone‌ for the first time. Exclusive MacRumors iPh...

08-10-22 -

Four iOS Safari Extensions to Make the Web Less Annoying
Constant pop-ups, annoying forms, and frustrating website behaviors can make browsing and using the web an unpleasant experience. Thankfully on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, several Safari extensions help turn the experience around. We've listed so...

08-09-22 -

Apple Could Ink Deal for Big Ten Streaming Rights
Apple is in talks to secure a deal for a Big Ten college football and basketball streaming package, according to The Athletic. Both Apple and Amazon are said to be vying for the streaming rights, with Apple joining the negotiations following news ...

08-09-22 -

Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of macOS 13 Ventura
Apple today seeded the third beta of macOS Ventura to its public beta testing group, allowing non-developers to test the new ‌macOS Ventura‌ operating system ahead of its release. The third beta comes two weeks after the second p...

08-09-22 -

Apple Seeds Third Public Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to public beta testers, opening up the ‌iOS 16‌ beta testing process to the general public. Today's beta comes two weeks after the second public beta, and it corresponds ...

08-09-22 -

Apple Seeds Third watchOS 9 Public Beta
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming watchOS 9 update to its public beta testing group, allowing non-developers to experience the new watch software ahead of its fall release. The new beta comes two weeks after the second beta, and it ...

08-09-22 -

Shop Even More Back To School Apple Accessory Deals From Satechi, Anker, and ...
Last week we shared back to school discounts on Apple-related accessories from numerous retailers, and this week we're tracking sales coming from a new crop of companies like Satechi and Anker. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some ...

08-09-22 -

Apple Card Customer Service Woes Responsible for Goldman Sachs Regulatory Probe
The popularity of the Apple Card caused Apple partner Goldman Sachs to struggle to deal with customer service issues, according to a new report from CNBC. The problems have in part led to a Goldman Sachs investigation by the U.S. Consumer Financia...

08-09-22 -

Apple Watch Pro: What to Expect for Apple's High-End 'Rugged' Watch
Apple is rumored to be working on an upgraded "pro" version of the Apple Watch that will be sold alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 models. The Apple Watch Pro will feature a different design, a larger size, and a more expensive price ta...

08-09-22 -

Apple to Start Sharing What's New in AirPods Firmware Updates Via iOS 16
Apple plans to begin listing new features and changes in AirPods firmware updates in a forthcoming support document on its website. In the fifth developer beta of iOS 16, navigating to Settings → General → About → AirPods and tapping on...

08-09-22 -

'It's Time for Apple to Fix Texting' Says New Android Website Pushing RCS Mes...
Google's Android team today launched a new "Get the Message" website that again calls on Apple to adopt Rich Communication Services or RCS for the Messages app. Google has been pushing Apple to adopt RCS for months now, with no response ...

08-09-22 -

Beats and Kim Kardashian Debut Beats Fit Pro in Three New Colors
Apple's Beats brand today is announcing a collaboration with Kim Kardashian for three new colors of Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds. The three new neutral colors will be available online at Apple.com/kim starting next Tuesday, August 16, and via se...

08-09-22 -

Kuo: AirPods Pro 2 May Have Lightning Charging Case, USB-C Coming in 2023
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro may still have a Lightning charging case, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a tweet today, Kuo predicted that Apple will switch to a USB-C charging case for all AirPods models in 2023. AirPods charging ...

08-09-22 -

Issey Miyake, Designer of Steve Jobs Turtleneck and Unused Apple Corporate Un...
Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for designing Steve Jobs' iconic black mock turtleneck sweater and an unused Apple employee uniform, has died at the age of 84, his company has announced (via Reuters). (Image via Mark C. O'Flaherty...

08-09-22 -

1Password 8 for iOS and Android Released With New Design and Features
AgileBits today announced the release of 1Password 8 for iOS and Android, completing the rollout of the new version and bringing parity to the desktop and mobile apps. 1Password 8 for mobile takes into account customer feedback gathered dur...

08-09-22 -

Deals: Apple's 24-Inch iMac (8-Core, 256GB) Drops to Record Low Price of $1,3...
Apple's 24-inch iMac (8-Core GPU, 256GB) has dropped to $1,349.99 on Amazon today, down from $1,499.00. This sale is available in three colors, which are all in stock and ready to ship: Yellow, Orange, and Purple. Note: MacRumor...

08-09-22 -

Apple's App Store Practices Again to Be Investigated in South Korea, Despite ...
Apple is to again be investigated by South Korea's telecommunications regulator, alongside Google and One Store, over suspected violations of in-app payment rules. In a statement (via Reuters), the Korea Communications Commissions (KCC) said ...