08-05-20 -

Third-Party RAM for 27-inch iMac Still Far More Affordable Than Apple's Check...
Apple yesterday announced a new 27-inch iMac with faster 10th-generation Intel Core processor options, next-generation AMD graphics, and up to a whopping 128GB of RAM. To max out the RAM at checkout, Apple charges an additional $2,60...

08-05-20 -

Battery Likely for New MacBook Air Again Spotted in Certification Listings
Rumors suggest an updated MacBook Air could be launching sooner rather than later, and we've already seen certifications for a possible ‌MacBook Air‌ battery recently filed in China and Denmark. Now the same battery has appeared ...

08-04-20 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Big Sur to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of the upcoming macOS Big Sur update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after releasing the third beta and over a month after the new update was unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Th...

08-04-20 -

Disney+ Now Has 57.5 Million Paid Subscribers
Disney's streaming television and movie service Disney+ boasts 57.5 million paid subscribers worldwide as of June 27, up three million from the 54.5 million subscribers it had in May 2020. By early 2020, Disney+ had already hit 50 million sub...

08-04-20 -

Apple Maps Gains Look Around in Some Japanese Cities
Look Around, an Apple Maps feature introduced in iOS 13, has today rolled out in some cities in Japan, allowing for a close-up street-level view of various locations and landmarks. Look Around is available in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya. ...

08-04-20 -

Apple and UCLA Launch Depression and Anxiety Study
Apple is teaming up with the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) to launch a three-year study to understand how sleep, physical activity, heart rate, and daily routine can impact anxiety and depression (via CNBC). Kicking off this ...

08-04-20 -

Everything New in iOS 14 Beta 4: Apple TV Widget, Search Improvements, Exposu...
Apple today released the fourth developer beta of iOS and iPadOS for testing purposes, tweaking and refining some of the features and design changes included in the update. Changes get smaller and less notable as the beta testing period goes on...

08-04-20 -

Apple's Exposure Notification API Now Available in iOS 14 With Fourth Beta Up...
As of today, the iOS 14 beta supports the Exposure Notification API, which will let ‌iOS 14‌ users download ‌Exposure Notification‌ and COVID tracking apps in countries where those apps are available. &...

08-04-20 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 7 to Developers [Updated]
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 7 beta to developers, two weeks after releasing the third beta and over a month after unveiling watchOS 7 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. To install the ‌watchOS 7&...

08-04-20 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 updates to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the third betas and more than a month after unveiling the new software at the WWDC keynote. Registered de...

08-04-20 -

Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 14 to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming tvOS 14 update to developers for testing purposes. Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the new ‌tvOS 14‌ beta comes two weeks after the release of the th...

08-04-20 -

Phil Schiller Moving on to Become 'Apple Fellow,' Greg Joswiak Taking Over as...
Apple's Phil Schiller is moving on to become an "Apple Fellow," Apple announced today, while Greg Joswiak will take over as Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. Schiller will continue to lead the App Store and Apple...

08-04-20 -

Apple Bumps iMac Pro to 10-Core Processor on Base Configuration
Alongside the launch of updated iMacs, Apple today also made a minor update to the iMac Pro, equipping the base configuration with the 10-core 3.0 GHz Xeon W chip that was previously an upgrade option. All other specs appear to remain the sam...

08-04-20 -

Apple Announces New 27-Inch iMac With 10th-Gen Processors, Up to 128GB RAM, 1...
Apple today announced a new 27-inch iMac with faster 10th-generation Intel Core processor options, a higher-resolution 1080p front-facing FaceTime camera, a True Tone display for the first time, and more. More details to follow…Related Roun...

08-04-20 -

T-Mobile Launches First Nationwide Standalone 5G Network in U.S.
T-Mobile today announced that it has launched the first nationwide standalone 5G network in the United States, with the carrier's 5G footprint expanding by 30 percent across the country effective immediately. Whereas non-standalone 5G relies ...

08-04-20 -

Jon Prosser: Apple to Announce iMac Refresh Today Without Redesign
Apple plans to announce a refresh of its iMac lineup today, but it will be a spec bump to existing models rather than a redesign, according to leaker Jon Prosser. iMac dropping today 🤗Available for order today, too.Internal spec b...

08-04-20 -

Apple Has Reportedly Expressed 'Serious Interest' in Purchasing TikTok [Denied]
Apple has expressed interest in purchasing video-sharing social media platform TikTok, according to Axios' Dan Primack:Multiple sources tell me that Apple has expressed interest, albeit no sources inside of Apple, and that at least one other s...

08-04-20 -

Oprah Winfrey to Serve as First-Ever Guest Editor for Apple News
Last year, Apple and Oprah Winfrey launched Oprah's Book Club in the Apple Books app, providing readers with a curated selection of "stories that truly matter by today's most thought-provoking authors." Oprah today announced that he...

08-04-20 -

Deals: Apple Watch Series 3 Available From $169 in Latest Amazon Sale ($30 Off)
Amazon has the 38mm GPS Apple Watch Series 3 for a low price of $169.00, down from $199.00. You can get this Apple Watch in two colors: Silver Aluminum with White Sport Band and Space Gray Aluminum with Black Sport Band. Note: M...

08-04-20 -

Apple Exploring Convex-Shaped Devices With Flexible Displays
Apple is exploring the use of flexible displays to make convex devices, according to a new Apple patent filing published today. The application titled "Electronic devices with convex displays," was filed with the U.S. Patent and T...

08-04-20 -

China Refuses to Accept 'Theft' of TikTok if US Acquisition Goes Ahead
Yesterday we reported on Microsoft's accelerated efforts to purchase TikTok in the United States before President Trump follows through on a threat to ban the Chinese-owned app in the country. On Tuesday, Reuters reported that China's ruling...

08-04-20 -

WhatsApp Users Can Now Fact-Check Forwarded Messages for Misinformation
WhatsApp is rolling out a new way for users to fact-check forwarded messages for misinformation, after several months testing the new feature. From today, messages that have been forwarded through a chain of five or more people will display ...

08-04-20 -

Apple Seeking to Build China-Based iPhone Supply Chain Exclusively for Chines...
DigiTimes issued a report today highlighting Apple's apparent efforts to build a supply chain consisting entirely of China-based makers in order to manufacture iPhones specifically for the Chinese market. The assessment is based on recent ag...

08-03-20 -

Apple Shares Requirements for Default Third-Party Browser and Email Apps With...
Apple in iOS 14 plans to allow users to set a third-party app as the default email or browser app on an iPhone or iPad, replacing the current Apple-made default apps Safari and Mail. Apple hasn't provided many details on the new feature to us...

08-03-20 -

Apple Explains Why You Might See 'Not Charging' When a Mac is Plugged In
If you have a Mac and have seen a "Not Charging" warning when plugging it in to power, Apple last week released a support document that explains why. Macs running macOS 10.15.5 or later have a Battery Health Management feature to pr...

08-03-20 -

Apple Shipped an Estimated 14.3 Million iPads Worldwide in Q2 2020 Amid Surgi...
Apple shipped an estimated 14.3 million iPads in the second quarter of 2020, maintaining its position as the number one tablet vendor in the world, according to new data shared today by Canalys. That's up 19.8 percent from the 11.9 million sold in...

08-03-20 -

Microsoft to Stop Supporting Office 2016 for Mac in October
Microsoft's Office 2016 for Mac is set to reach its end of support date on October 13, 2020, and after that date, connecting to Office 365 services using the Office 2016 for Mac software will no longer be supported. Microsoft shared the detai...

08-03-20 -

Apple Signs First Look TV and Movie Deal With Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way ...
Apple has inked a first look deal with Appian Way Productions, a film and television production company founded by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, reports Deadline. The multi-year deal will allow Apple the first opportunity to pick up new TV and mov...

08-03-20 -

Apple Encourages Developers to Use iOS 14's New App Attest API to Protect Aga...
Apple in iOS 14 added a new App Attest API to the DeviceCheck feature that helps keep iOS apps secure. Apple today sent out a reminder to developers, letting them know about the new API. App Attest is designed to reduce fraudulent app use, ge...

08-03-20 -

Google Launches Pixel 4a, a $349 iPhone SE Competitor
Google today announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the Pixel 4a, which has a $349 price tag and is designed to compete with lower-cost devices like Apple's $399 iPhone SE. The Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch display tha...

08-03-20 -

Apple Pay Partner Boon Shutting Down in October
Mobile banking service Boon today announced it will be discontinuing service on October 3, 2020, as noted by iPhone-Ticker.de. Boon was an Apple Pay partner in several European countries, offering virtual credit cards for contactless payments. ...

08-03-20 -

Apple Suppliers Plan Major Production Move to India
An unspecified Apple supplier is planning to move a significant amount of production operations to India, according to The Times of India. The unnamed Apple contract manufacturer is expected to shift six production lines in total, with the...

08-03-20 -

Apple TV+ Provides First Look at Upcoming Motorcycle Series 'Long Way Up'
Apple TV+ today provided a first look at "Long Way Up," an upcoming motorcycle series produced by and starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. The first three episodes will premiere September 18, followed by new episodes weekly. ...

08-03-20 -

Panera Bread Now Offers 3% Daily Cash With Apple Card
Panera Bread today announced that it now offers customers 3% Daily Cash when they use the Apple Card with Apple Pay for purchases in the Panera app, on Panera.com, and at its restaurants across the United States. Panera Bread is the first re...

08-03-20 -

Deals: Get the AirPods With Wireless Charging Case for New Low Price of $139....
You can get Apple's AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for $139.98 on Amazon this week, down from $199.00. This sale represents a new low price for this model of Apple's 2019 Airpods. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner wit...

08-03-20 -

Microsoft Confirms Plan to Acquire TikTok, Trump Gives Consent
After rumors of a potential deal arose last week, Microsoft has publicly confirmed its intention to purchase TikTok in the United States and several other territories. The company has outlined its intention to "move quickly to pursue d...

08-03-20 -

Apple Facing $1.4 Billion Lawsuit by Chinese AI Firm in Siri Patent Battle
Apple has been hit with a $1.4 billion lawsuit by a Chinese artificial intelligence company that alleges Apple violated a patent it owns for a virtual assistant similar to Siri, according to a paywalled Wall Street Journal report. Shang...

08-03-20 -

Warren Buffett's Stake in Apple Tripled in Value to Over $100 Billion
Investor Warren Buffett's stake in Apple has tripled in value to be worth over $100 billion, reports BusinessInsider. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO spent $35 billion to acquire 250 million Apple shares between 2016 and 2018, ac...

08-03-20 -

Apple May Launch This Year's 'iPhone 12' Lineup in Two Stages, With 6.1-inch ...
Apple last week confirmed that its "‌iPhone‌ 12" launch will be delayed this year due to the ongoing global health crisis and restrictions on travel. Apple last year started selling iPhones in late September, but this year, Apple pro...

08-03-20 -

'Today at Apple' Creative Sessions Return to Apple Stores in China
Apple's "Today at Apple" in-store creative sessions are returning to some retail locations in mainland China, following a pause due to the global health crisis. Today at Apple will resume at the following nine stores across the coun...

08-03-20 -

App Recap: Filter, Hue Menu Bar, TimeBloc and Major App Updates
In this week's App Recap, we've highlighted productivity app "Filter," utilities app "Hue Menu Bar for Philips Hue," and productivity app "TimeBloc" as three apps that are worth checking out. We've also compiled a lis...

08-02-20 -

American Airlines Offers Free Apple TV+ Streaming as In-Flight Entertainment ...
Apple has expanded its partnership with American Airlines, as the airline is now offering free Apple TV+ streaming as an in-flight entertainment option (via The Points Guy). Only select Apple TV+ shows like "The Morning Show," "...

08-02-20 -

Unreleased iPod Touch with Mac Pro Glossy Black Finish Shared Online
Twitter user @DongleBookPro has today posted images of what seems to be a first-generation iPod Touch prototype with a 2013 Mac Pro-style glossy black finish. The Twitter user claims that the iPod Touch prototype pictured has "the same...

08-02-20 -

Apple Asks UK Retail Landlords for 50% Rent Cut Despite Record Sales
Apple has asked landlords of its retail stores in the UK for a 50 percent cut to rent, reports The Sunday Times. If landlords agree to cut rent by up to 50 percent and offer a "rent-free period" of an undisclosed duration, Apple i...

08-02-20 -

Apple Removes Nearly 30,000 Apps From China App Store
Apple on Saturday removed nearly 30,000 apps from its Chinese App Store due to the apps lacking an official license from local regulators, reports Reuters. The report, which cites data from research firm Qimai, says that 90% of the apps remo...

08-01-20 -

Apple-Acquired Dark Sky Officially Shuts Down Android App
Apple in March purchased weather app Dark Sky, and at that time, Dark Sky's developers said that the app's Android version would be discontinued on July 1, 2020. However, instead of shuttering the app on that date, the app's developers announced t...

08-01-20 -

Apple Card Deferred Payment Program Extended Through August
Apple has again extended its Apple Card COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program by a month, which will allow cardholders who apply for aid to defer their August payments without incurring interest charges. Enrolling in the program can be done by...

08-01-20 -

Top Stories: Try the 5.4-Inch iPhone 12 Display Size, Blockbuster Earnings, T...
Another busy week of Apple news and rumors has wrapped up, with a lot of focus on Tim Cook's appearance at a Congressional antitrust hearing and a blockbuster earnings report. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. We cont...

08-01-20 -

Battery Likely for Upcoming Apple Watch Series 6 Filed in Certification Listings
A battery likely for the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6 has been filed at the Korea Testing and Research Institute and discovered by a Twitter user @yabhishekhd. Certification for a 1.17Wh battery with a capacity of 303.8mAh was issued on Ju...

08-01-20 -

Trump Plans to Ban TikTok From the U.S.
President Trump plans to ban TikTok from the United States, NBC News reports. Aboard Air Force One on Friday night, Trump reportedly said "As far as TikTok is concerned we're banning them from the United States." He described the ...