12-06-22 -

HomePod Mini Coming to Denmark in the Spring, Says Apple
After publishing a series of press releases today announcing HomePod mini availability in several additional countries later this month, Apple has updated its Danish regional store to indicate the smart speaker will launch in Denmark in spring 202...

12-06-22 -

Google Search Brings Continuous Scrolling to Desktop Users in the US
Google search queries on desktop will now return results in a continuous scroll instead of being divided into several pages, the company announced today (via The Verge). The change is reminiscent of the way modern social media feeds work, alt...

12-06-22 -

Apple Sued by Women After Exes Use AirTags to Stalk Them
Apple is facing a lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco by two women, one of which claims her ex-boyfriend used an AirTag to track her without her consent, reports Bloomberg. Since their release in April 2021, the use of Apple's AirTags ...

12-06-22 -

Apple to Obsolete All iPad Mini 3 Cellular and Wi-Fi Models in Coming Weeks
Apple will label Wi-Fi-only and cellular models of the third-generation iPad mini as obsolete products in a few weeks, according to a memo sent out earlier today obtained by MacRumors. Currently, only a specific cellular variant of the &z...

12-06-22 -

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program in Europe
Apple today announced it has launched its self-service repair program in Europe, extending the program beyond the United States for the first time. Customers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK can now purcha...

12-06-22 -

HomePod Mini Launches in Finland, Norway, and Sweden on December 13 [Updated]
The HomePod mini will be available in Finland, Norway, and Sweden from Tuesday, December 13, Apple has announced via press releases. Priced at 1,249 Norwegian Krone/Swedish Krone and 109 euros, the ‌HomePod mini‌ will be av...

12-05-22 -

Apple Illegally Interrogated and Coerced Employees Trying to Unionize in Atla...
Apple violated federal law by holding mandatory anti-union meetings and interrogating and coercing employees at an Atlanta retail location, according a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that was shared by Bloomberg. Back i...

12-05-22 -

Apple Store Employees in St. Louis Reject Unionization Efforts
Apple Store employees at the St. Louis Galleria location this week decided not to unionize, rejecting unionization in a filing with the National Labor Relations Board, reports Bloomberg. Employees said that they did not believe the union woul...

12-05-22 -

Uber and Uber Eats Apps Preparing to Support Live Activities Feature on iPhone
iOS 16.1 was released in September with support for Live Activities in third-party apps. The feature allows iPhone users to stay on top of real-time events, such as a sports game or a food delivery order, right on the Lock Screen. Live Activities ...

12-05-22 -

Can't Get an iPhone 14 Pro? Here's Why You Should Wait for the iPhone 15 Ultra
Due to production issues at Apple supplier factories in China, the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max are backordered and basically out of stock at every store. If you were planning to gift or receive an ‌iPhone 14 Pr...

12-05-22 -

Apple Shares Most Popular Podcasts of 2022
Apple today revealed the top podcast episodes, shows, channels, and subscriptions that listeners engaged with in the Podcasts app throughout 2022. Crime Junkie, The Daily, and Dateline NBC were the top three overall podcasts of 2022, and among new...

12-05-22 -

Apple Could Start Manufacturing Some iPads in India
Apple is considering manufacturing some of its iPads in India as it works to cut down on its reliance in China, reports CNBC. Apple has discussed relocating some iPad manufacturing to India with Indian officials, but there are hurdles to overcome,...

12-05-22 -

Deals: Apple's iPad Mini 6 Available for Best-Ever Price of $399.99 on Amazon
Apple's iPad mini 6 has returned to its all-time low price of $399.99 on Amazon this week. Be sure to make your purchase soon if you're interested as stock is dwindling fast and delivery estimates for Christmas may require you to pay for f...

12-05-22 -

What's Next for HomePod Mini: Recapping the Latest Rumors
It's been over two years since Apple released the HomePod mini. Beyond new color options, the smart speaker has not been updated since launching in November 2020, but rumors suggest that a new model could be in the pipeline. Below, we've reca...

12-05-22 -

Deals: Samsung's iMac-Like Smart Monitor M8 Gets Massive $330 Discount
Last week on Cyber Monday, we shared a list of deals including Samsung's popular 32-inch 4K UHD Smart Monitor M8. Today, this monitor has dropped even more on Samsung's website and is available for $399.99, down from $729.99 in sel...

12-05-22 -

Hyper Debuts HyperPack Pro Tech Backpack With Find My Integration
Accessory brand Hyper today is announcing a new tech backpack with built-in support for Apple's Find My tracking, helping users keep tabs on their possessions in case they are misplaced or stolen. Leveraging expertise gained with Hyper's acquisiti...

12-05-22 -

Deals: Get the Year's Best Prices on 2021 MacBook Pros (Up to $499 Off)
Amazon and Best Buy are kicking off the week with a return of the year's best prices on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro. Additionally, we're tracking a new all-time low on the high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro at B&H Photo. 14-Inch MacBook Pro St...

12-05-22 -

Foxconn's Main iPhone Factory Could Resume Full Production by Late December
Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn expects its main iPhone plant in China to resume full production around late December to early January, following worker unrest last month that disrupted the factory. "The situation has stabilized,&qu...

12-05-22 -

Nothing Plans to Launch Smartphone in US to Take on Apple's iPhone
UK-based tech company Nothing plans to launch a new smartphone in the US to directly compete with Apple's iPhone, according to a new report out today. In an interview with CNBC, Nothing CEO Carl Pei said the startup is in "early convers...

12-04-22 -

Deals: Record Low Prices Hit Apple's 2022 iPad and iPad Air (Up to $99 Off)
In addition to a deal on AirPods Pro 2, today we're also seeing Black Friday prices return for both the 2022 iPad and iPad Air. You'll find all of these sales on Amazon and a few are matched at Best Buy. iPad (2022) Starting with Apple's new 1...

12-04-22 -

Deals: AirPods Pro 2 Return to Black Friday Price of $199.99 on Amazon
Amazon this weekend has returned with its popular Black Friday price on Apple's AirPods Pro 2, available for $199.99, down from $249.00. As of writing, only Amazon is offering this sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner w...

12-04-22 -

Kuo: Apple Headset Shipments Potentially Delayed Until Second Half of 2023
Mass shipments of Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset may be delayed until the second half of 2023 due to unspecified software-related issues, according to information outlined in a series of tweets today by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo p...

12-03-22 -

Elon Musk Says Apple Has 'Fully Resumed' Advertising on Twitter
Apple has "fully resumed" advertising on the Twitter social network, Twitter CEO Elon Musk said today during a two-hour Twitter Spaces chat highlighted by Bloomberg. Musk also confirmed that Apple is Twitter's largest advertiser. Ju...

12-03-22 -

Newer iPhones Allow You to Measure Someone's Height Instantly Here's How
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models feature a LiDAR Scanner next to the rear camera that can be used to measure a person's height instantly in Apple's preinstalled Measure app. To measure...

12-03-22 -

Top Stories: M2 Max Benchmark Leak, iPhone 15 Camera Rumor, and More
With Black Friday and Cyber Week shopping events winding down and the calendar flipping over to December, our attention is starting to turn to 2023 and all of the Apple news we're expecting to see. This week saw an alleged benchmark leak for ...

12-02-22 -

Apple Accuses AliveCor of 'Brazen' Patent Infringement in New Countersuit
Apple today filed a patent infringement lawsuit against AliveCor, a company that has developed the ECG "KardiaBand" designed for the Apple Watch, among other ECG-focused products. AliveCor and Apple are already in the midst of a legal ba...

12-02-22 -

When Will iOS 16.2 Be Released?
Apple in late October began testing iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates, providing betas to both developers and public beta testers. As of now, we've had four total betas, with the fourth beta having been released earlier this week. iOS 16.2 and iPad...

12-02-22 -

Apple Card Customer Agreement Updated for 'Upcoming' Savings Account Feature
Goldman Sachs this week updated its Apple Card customer agreement to reflect the credit card's upcoming Daily Cash savings account feature, which was expected to launch with iOS 16.1 but appears to have been delayed. "To enable new ways ...

12-02-22 -

Google Again Criticizes Apple for Not Adopting RCS for Messages App: 'Their T...
Google is continuing on with its crusade to convince Apple to adopt the RCS messaging standard, publishing a new "it's time for RCS" blog post. Promoted heavily by Google, RCS or Rich Communication Services is a messaging standard that i...

12-02-22 -

Apple and Zedd Collaborate to Allow GarageBand Users to Remix Hit Song 'Clarity'
Apple today in collaboration with artist Zedd announced that a new Remix Session of Zedd's hit song "Clarity" is now available in GarageBand. iPhone and iPad users can now open the GarageBand app and remix "Clarity" with g...

12-02-22 -

Deals: Apple's MagSafe Charger Drops to All-Time Low Price of $19.50 (50% Off)
AT&T today has Apple's MagSafe Charger for $19.50, 50% off its regular $39.00 price. This is a new all-time low price on the accessory and as of now only AT&T is offering this deal. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partne...

12-02-22 -

iCloud Mail Experiencing Issues for Second Day in a Row [Update: Fixed]
Apple's iCloud Mail service is experiencing issues for the second day in a row, and Apple's System Status page says that the service may be slow or unavailable for some users. The outage began at 5:06 a.m. Pacific Time, and affected users may...

12-02-22 -

New Apple Card Customers Can Get 5% Cashback on Apple Products This Month
Apple has announced that customers who open an Apple Card account between December 1 and December 25 are eligible for an increased 5% Daily Cash on Apple products purchased with the card between those dates at Apple Stores and on Apple.com. T...

12-02-22 -

Radical iMac Mod Shows How Apple Could Have Removed the Chin for an All-Scree...
Technicians in China have developed an invasive modification to eliminate the 24-inch iMac's "chin," achieving an all-screen design. Io Technology, a group that makes hardware and chip-related modification and repair videos, posted ...

12-02-22 -

PSA: Older Notifications No Longer Hidden in Notification Center in iOS 16.2 ...
In a small but significant change to the way the Notification Center works in the latest iOS 16.2 beta, older notifications are now shown by default without having to swipe up. In the current release as well as earlier versions of iOS 16, use...

12-02-22 -

LastPass Hacked for Second Time This Year
Password management app LastPass says it is investigating a security incident after an "unauthorized party" compromised its systems on Wednesday and gained access to some customer information. The information was stored in a third-p...

12-01-22 -

Apple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Saves Stranded Man in A...
With the launch of iOS 16.1, Apple rolled out a Emergency SOS via Satellite, which is designed to allow iPhone 14 owners to contact emergency services using satellite connectivity when no cellular or WiFi connection is available. The feature was p...

12-01-22 -

Apple-1 Computer Hand-Numbered by Steve Jobs Expected to Fetch Over $375,000 ...
Apple-1 computers are the ultimate collector's item for Apple fans, and they often sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars due to their rarity. RR Auction is this month selling a functional Apple-1 computer that was hand-numbered by Steve Jobs, ...

12-01-22 -

Belkin Launches Kit for Cleaning Earwax Off of AirPods
Belkin this week announced the launch of a new AirPods Cleaning Kit, which is designed to remove earwax and dirt build-up from the earbuds to restore acoustic performance. The kit is designed for the AirPods 1, 2, and 3 models, as these earbu...

12-01-22 -

Apple Now Calling AR/VR Headset Operating System 'xrOS'
Apple has decided to call the software that will run on its upcoming AR/VR headset "xrOS," an update from the original "RealityOS or "rOS" naming the company was planning on, according to Bloomberg. Render created by Ia...

12-01-22 -

iPhone Users Can Now Share Digital Car Keys With Pixel Users, Wider Android S...
Apple today announced that iPhone users can now share car keys in the Wallet app with Pixel smartphone users through apps such as Messages, Mail, and WhatsApp. Apple says Google rolled out support for this functionality on their end earlier today ...

12-01-22 -

Hands-On With the $99 Nothing Ear Stick
Nothing, known for a range of Android-based lower-cost devices, recently came out with a new set of $99 "Ear Stick" earbuds. We picked up some of the new earbuds and thought we'd check them out to see how they measure up to Apple...

12-01-22 -

iPad 10 Teardown Reveals Why Device Isn't Compatible With Apple Pencil 2
Do-it-yourself repair website iFixit today shared a video teardown of Apple's new 10th-generation iPad, providing a closer look inside the tablet and revealing why the device lacks support for the second-generation Apple Pencil. The teardown ...

12-01-22 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 9.2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 9.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming two weeks after the launch of the third watchOS 9.2 beta. To install the new ‌watchOS 9.2 update, developers w...

12-01-22 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 16.2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 16.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple released the third beta. Developers can download the tvOS 16.2 beta by downloading a profile ont...

12-01-22 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Ventura 13.1 to Developers [Update: Public B...
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Ventura 13.1 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta launching two weeks after Apple seeded the third macOS Ventura 13.1 beta. Registered developers can download the bet...

12-01-22 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 [Update: Public Beta Ava...
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the betas coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. Registered developers are abl...

12-01-22 -

iCloud Mail Currently Experiencing Issues [Update: Fixed]
Apple's iCloud Mail service is experiencing issues at the current time, and Apple's System Status page says that the service may be slow or unavailable for some users. The outage began at 6:06 a.m. Pacific Time, and affected users may not be ...

12-01-22 -

Apple Blocks Coinbase Wallet App From Sending NFTs Because of In-App Purchase...
Popular NFT and cryptocurrency app Coinbase Wallet today said that Apple required an NFT-sending feature to be removed from the app due to an in-app purchase dispute. Apple's App Store review team apparently told Coinbase that the "gas fees r...

12-01-22 -

iPhone 14 Pro Max Gets a Samsung-Like Curved Display in Latest Mod Project
A hardware technician has come up with an iPhone 14 Pro Max modification to add a display that curves at the edges like a Samsung Galaxy device. Twitter user @lipilipsi, a self-proclaimed iPhone hardware technician who specializes in aftermar...