03-22-23 -

Nothing Launches $149 Ear (2) Wireless Earbuds to Compete With AirPods Pro 2
Nothing today announced the launch of its second-generation wireless earbuds, the Nothing Ear (2), which offer many of the same features as Apple's AirPods Pro 2 at a lower price point. We went hands-on with the Ear (2) earbuds to see whether they...

03-22-23 -

Apple TV+ Shares 2023 Friday Night MLB Schedule, Subscription Now Required
Apple today announced that its weekly MLB doubleheader "Friday Night Baseball" returns in April. While the games were free to watch last season, an Apple TV+ subscription is now required, with U.S. pricing set at $6.99 per month ...

03-22-23 -

Deals: Samsung's Week-Long Event Expands With New Sales on 4K and 8K TVs
Samsung today refreshed its "Discover Samsung" event with new discounts on monitors and more markdowns on TVs. All of these sales can be found directly on Samsung's website, and if you want more monitor-focused deals be sure to visit our...

03-22-23 -

iOS 16.4 Further Optimizes iPhone 14's Crash Detection After False 911 Calls
iOS 16.4 includes additional Crash Detection optimizations for all iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, according to Apple's release notes for the software update, which is expected to be released to the public as early as next week. Apple doe...

03-22-23 -

Nanoleaf's Matter Essentials Lights Now Available for Pre-Order
Nanoleaf today began accepting pre-orders for its Matter-enabled Essential lights, which are designed to work with HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and more through the Matter cross-platform smart home connectivity standard. Matter-compati...

03-22-23 -

Deals: Get AirPods 2 for $89.99, AirPods 3 for $149.99, and AirPods Pro 2 for...
Verizon today has deals for nearly every one of Apple's AirPods, including the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods 2. As with all other Verizon deals, you don't need to be a Verizon customer to get these savings, and all orders receive free two-...

03-22-23 -

Apple Music Users Report Seeing Other People's Playlists in Their Libraries
Apple Music appears to be sparking serious privacy concerns for some users, with multiple complaints on Reddit about other people's playlists randomly appearing in their music libraries in the Music app. Redditor adh1003, who contacted MacRum...

03-22-23 -

WhatsApp Gains New Group Features for Admins and Members
WhatsApp parent company Meta has announced two new updates related to WhatsApp groups, including a new privacy control tool for admins and a way for users to find out which groups they have in common. For group admins, WhatsApp now includes a...

03-21-23 -

Google Opens Up Access to Bard AI Chatbot
Google today began allowing users to sign up to use Bard, its AI-powered chatbot that rivals Microsoft's Bing chatbot. First announced back in February, Bard is an experimental conversational AI service for Google Search. Those interested in ...

03-21-23 -

Microsoft's AI-Powered Bing Experience Gains Image Creation Functionality
Microsoft today announced that its AI-enhanced Bing browser now includes Bing Image Creator, image-generating technology powered by OpenAI's DALL-E deep learning model. DALL-E is designed to generate digital content through natural language d...

03-21-23 -

Apple Working on Beats Studio Buds+ Earphones
Apple is developing a new version of the Beats Studio Buds called the Beats Studio Buds+, signs of which were discovered in the iOS 16.4 release candidate today by 9to5Mac. Image via 9to5Mac The Beats Studio Buds+ look similar to the Beats Stu...

03-21-23 -

iOS 16.4 Seemingly References New AirPods and AirPods Case
The iOS 16.4 release candidate version that was provided to developers today appears to hint at a new set of AirPods that could be coming in the near future. According to @aaronp613, the beta features references to AirPods that have a model number...

03-21-23 -

iOS 16.4 Expands Duplicate Image Detection to iCloud Shared Photo Library
In addition to new emojis, web push notifications, and a range of other features, the iOS 16.4 update expands support for detecting duplicate images to iCloud Shared Photo Library. With iOS 16, Apple added a duplicate detection function for t...

03-21-23 -

iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation for Cellular Phone Calls
The iOS 16.4 update that is set to be released to the public in the near future includes voice isolation for cellular calls, according to notes that Apple shared today. Apple says that Voice Isolation will prioritize your voice and block out ...

03-21-23 -

Deals: Anker's Spring Sale Has Up to 30% Off Portable Batteries, USB-C Charge...
Anker is celebrating the start of the new season with a Spring Sale that's taking up to 30 percent off its most popular chargers, cables, USB-C accessories, MagSafe-compatible devices, and more. This time around, you'll find the sale directly on A...

03-21-23 -

Apple Seeds Studio Display 16.4 Firmware Release Candidate
Alongside the macOS 13.3 release candidate that came out today, Apple has provided a beta of new 16.4 firmware release candidate that's designed for the Studio Display. All Studio Display models are able to receive over-the-air firmware updat...

03-21-23 -

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of macOS Ventura 13.3 to Developers [Up...
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of macOS Ventura 13.3 to developers for testing purposes, with the new software update coming a week after the release of the fourth macOS 13.3 beta. Registered developers can download the beta...

03-21-23 -

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Develop...
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the launch of the fourth betas. The RCs mark the final version of the software...

03-21-23 -

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 9.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming watchOS 9.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software update coming one week after launch of the fourth beta. To install the watchOS 9.4 update, developers wil...

03-21-23 -

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming tvOS 16.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the launch of the fourth tvOS 16.4 beta. Registered developers are able to download the t...

03-21-23 -

Nomad Launches 'Stand One' MagSafe Charger
Apple accessory company Nomad today announced the launch of the Stand One, a new charging product that is designed for MagSafe iPhones. The charger is equipped with an official Made for iPhone ‌MagSafe‌ charging puck, which is ab...

03-21-23 -

Deals: M1 iMacs Available for $199 Off on Amazon, Starting at Record Low Pric...
Amazon today has Apple's M1 iMac (7-Core GPU, 256GB) for the all-time low price of $1,099.99 in Green, Silver, and Pink, down from $1,299.00. Although stock on the Green and Silver colors is dwindling, the Pink option remains stead...

03-21-23 -

Report Suggests iPhone 14 Plus More Popular Than iPhone 13 Mini
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus appears to be selling better than the iPhone 13 mini it effectively replaced in the company's flagship lineup, based on display panel shipment data provided by Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). According to the D...

03-21-23 -

Kuo: iPhone 15 MFi Requirements Expected to Boost Apple USB-C Charger Shipments
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series will include support for faster charging speeds when used with MFi-certified USB-C chargers, including its own 20W Power Adapter, according to the latest research note from Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. ...

03-20-23 -

8BitDo Gaming Controllers Now Compatible With iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac
A selection of controllers from gaming company 8BitDo are now compatible with Apple's product lineup, thanks to a firmware update that was released today. The 8BitDo SN30 Pro for Android, SN30 Pro, Pro+, Pro 2, Ultimate 2.4g and Lite SE can b...

03-20-23 -

Apple Pay Launches in South Korea
After a years-long wait, Apple Pay today launched in South Korea, allowing those living in the country to use Apple's payment system to make contactless payments using the iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple has been working to bring ‌Apple...

03-20-23 -

iPhone 15 Pro Leak Reveals Unified Volume Button and Mute Button
As previously rumored, the next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max will feature a unified volume rocker and a mute button, according to leaked CAD images shared on Chinese social media website Douyin and posted to T...

03-20-23 -

Deals: Samsung's iMac-Like Smart Monitor M8 Drops to Lowest Price of Year So ...
Samsung today kicked off a special "Discover Samsung" event, which will be a week-long savings event focusing on Samsung monitors, smartphones, TVs, appliances, and more. While some deals will stick around the entire week (through March ...

03-20-23 -

Microsoft Wants to Launch Xbox Games Store on iPhone
Microsoft is preparing to launch an Xbox games store on the iPhone as early as next year, but the plans depend on multiple regulatory measures. In an interview with the Financial Times, Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer said the app's lau...

03-20-23 -

Deals: Apple's 2022 iPad Gets Record Low Discounts on Amazon With $50 Off Nea...
Amazon today has multiple discounts on Apple's 2022 iPad, offering the first markdowns on these tablets since early February. Below you'll find record low deals across both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the 10.9-inch iPad, as well as a new sale on ...

03-20-23 -

Apple's Flagship Mumbai Store to Open in April, Followed by Second Store in N...
Apple will open its flagship India retail store in Mumbai next month, after several delays, soon to be followed by another store in New Delhi, reports The Economic Times, citing industry executives. Located in the Jim World Drive mall and cov...

03-20-23 -

Apple's HomePod With a Screen Delayed Until Next Year at the Earliest
Apple's project to design its first HomePod with a screen has been pushed back until next year at the earliest, as part of a series of cost-cutting measures and belt-tightening efforts to make its operations more efficient. In his latest Powe...

03-18-23 -

Top Stories: iPhone 15 Pro Pricing, New iOS 16.4 Beta, Siri vs. ChatGPT, and ...
Apple's high-end iPhone models have started at $999 in the U.S. since they first launched back in 2017 with the iPhone X, but could this finally be the year that starting price sees an increase? This week also saw some more rumors abo...

03-17-23 -

The 2023 Apple Watch Series 9: What to Expect From Apple This Fall
Along with the iPhone, the Apple Watch is one of the products that Apple has been updating on an annual basis, and it is one of the devices that we can count on seeing this fall. Rumors about new Apple Watch models are often overshadowed by &...

03-17-23 -

Factory-Sealed Original iPhone Sells for $55,000 at Auction
A first-generation iPhone still sealed inside its box sold for $54,904 at auction, which is more than $54,000 over the original $599 price tag of the device when it was released in 2007. The original ‌iPhone&a...

03-17-23 -

The MacRumors Show: What Health and Fitness Features Are Coming to AirPods?
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss some of the key health and fitness features rumored to come to future AirPods models. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman report...

03-17-23 -

Review: Yubico's 5C NFC YubiKey Works Well With Apple's Security Keys Feature
With the launch of iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 Ventura, Apple added Security Keys for the Apple ID, offering a more robust way to protect your Apple account and everything associated with your Apple account. A Security Key is a physical device th...

03-17-23 -

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Saint Patrick's Day Accessory Deals Appear Alon...
This week saw the arrival of all-time low prices on a selection of Apple products including the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, second generation Apple Watch SE, and AirPods Pro 2. Additionally, we're tracking a few accessory sales celebratin...

03-17-23 -

iPhone 12 Pro vs. 15 Pro: New Features to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade
While year-over-year iPhone upgrades are not always groundbreaking, new features can begin to stack up over multiple generations. For example, the iPhone 15 Pro will be a notable upgrade for those who still have a three-year-old iPhone 12 Pro. ...

03-17-23 -

How to Get ChatGPT on Your Apple Watch
OpenAI's ChatGPT conversational chatbot is taking the tech industry by storm, and now you can ask it things right on your wrist, thanks to a new app for Apple Watch called Petey. If you haven't been keeping up, ChatGPT is a next-generation l...

03-17-23 -

Deals: Apple Pencil 2 Discounted to Lowest-Ever Price of $89.00 ($40 Off)
The Apple Pencil 2 is on sale for its all-time low price today on Amazon, priced at $89.00, down from $129.00. The accessory is in stock and available to deliver as soon as March 19 for Prime delivery. Note: MacRumors is an affi...

03-17-23 -

Apple Watch Could Help Treat Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms, Study Suggests
The Apple Watch can help treat a key symptom of sickle cell disease and changes to Apple's speech recognition algorithm could help people with a stutter, new studies propose. According to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University's ...

03-17-23 -

iPhone 15 Pro Max to 'Break Record' for Thinnest Bezels on a Smartphone
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone, beating the record currently held by the Xiaomi 13. That's according to the leaker known as "Ice Universe," who has divulged accurate information about Apple's plans ...

03-16-23 -

Apple Maps Expands Detailed City Experience With 3D Landmarks to Boston
Apple Maps today expanded its Detailed City Experience to Boston, as noted by content creator Frank McShan. The updated map provides more details and custom-designed 3D models of popular landmarks, such as Fenway Park. Apple says the updated ...

03-16-23 -

YouTube TV Price Goes Up to $73 Per Month
YouTube today announced that it is increasing the price of the YouTube TV service, with the cost set to go from $65 to $73 starting today. New members will need to pay $73/month for the streaming service starting now, while...

03-16-23 -

Apple Working on Natural Language Updates for Siri, Planning Redesign for mac...
Apple appears to be working on some kind of natural language update for Siri on the Apple TV along with interface changes to the macOS TV app, according to details 9to5Mac located in the latest tvOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 betas. Informat...

03-16-23 -

NBA App Now Shows Live Scores on iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
The official NBA app for the iPhone was updated last week with support for Live Activities, allowing live scores of games to be viewed at a glance. Live Activities is an iOS 16 feature that makes it easier to stay on top of real-time events, ...

03-16-23 -

Deals: Nomad's New Sale Has Major Savings on iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands,...
Nomad today has kicked off a new springtime Overstock Sale, clearing out iPhone 14 cases, AirPods cases, Apple Watch bands, iPad cases, and much more. All items in the Overstock Sale represent final sale items and can not be returned or exchanged....

03-16-23 -

TikTok Could Face US Ban Unless Chinese Owners Sell Stake
The Biden administration is reportedly demanding that TikTok's Chinese owners ByteDance sell their stakes in the short-form video sharing app or it could face a possible U.S. ban. First reported by The Wall Street Journal, the demand is said ...

03-16-23 -

Foxconn to Make AirPods for the First Time, New Factory Planned in India
Apple supplier Foxconn has won an order to make AirPods for the first time, reports Reuters. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer plans to build a factory in India to produce the earphones, underlining efforts by the key Apple supplier to dive...