Apple Already Working on New Generation MacBook Pro with M4 Chip

Apple last year introduced a new generation of the MacBook Pro with the M3 chip and has just brought the same chip to the MacBook Air. Even so, it seems that the company is already working on a new MacBook Pro equipped with the yet-to-be-announced M4 chip.

Gurman: New iPads to Launch Towards 'End of March' or April

Apple plans to release new iPad Pro and iPad Air models "around the end of March or in April," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He also expects new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories for iPads to launch simultaneously.

iOS 18 to Include New ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ for AirPods Pro, Report Says

A new report today, however, says Apple has big plans for iOS 18: a new “hearing aid mode” for AirPods Pro.

Base M3 MacBook Air Offers Significantly Faster SSD Speeds Than Before

Apple released the new M3 MacBook Air this week, with faster performance, Wi-Fi 6E, and support for dual external displays. As it turns out, Apple also addressed another problem that plagued the previous-generation base model MacBook Air: SSD storage speeds.

iOS 18 Rumor Recap: Smarter Siri, Design Changes, and More

iOS 18 is still months away from being unveiled, but there are already several rumors and expectations for the software update, as outlined below.

iPad Air and iPad Pro Could Both Feature Landscape FaceTime Camera

Apple's upcoming redesigned iPad Air and OLED iPad Pro models could include a front-facing camera positioned on the side of the device so that it is upright when in a landscape orientation, individual rumors suggest.

New Accessibility Features Rumored for iOS 18 & macOS 15

Apple is rumored to be working on accessibility features like voice-activated shortcuts, Live Speech categories, and improved font size control across the system in iOS 18 and macOS 15.

Apple Planning Default Navigation App Setting in iOS 18 for EU Users

For starters, Apple will allow EU iPhone users to switch their default navigation app from Apple Maps as soon as next year.

Third-party App Stores Will Only Work for 30 Days if You Leave the EU

Apple has made clear how long third-party app stores installed on an iPhone will continue to work when the user leaves the European Union.

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.4

Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.4, the fourth major update to the ‌macOS Sonoma‌ operating system that launched last September. ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.4 comes over a month after ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.3, an update that brought collaborative Apple Music playlists.

Apple to Let EU iPhone Users Delete Safari and More Easily Transition to Android

Apple is going to make it easier for iPhone users to switch over to another operating system in the European Union.

iOS 17.4: Apple’s ‘New Instrument Cluster Experience’ for CarPlay

Apple’s iOS 17.4 software update for iPhone is now available. It features major App Store changes in the EU, new emoji for everyone, and a slight update to CarPlay.

Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches

Apple today adjusted its estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., with the changes reflected on its website.

Apple Car's Decade of Development and 'Failure' Detailed in New Report

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett today published an in-depth report examining Apple's decade-long attempt at creating an electric vehicle. The project was reportedly canceled last week after many challenges and setbacks.

Alternative iOS App Stores Only Work for 'Grace Period' When Traveling Outside of EU

The changes do not apply outside of the EU, nor do they apply to iPadOS in any country.

Apple Releases iPadOS 17.4 with Compliance for EU Digital Markets Act

Despite being a distinct fork from iOS, iPadOS is still developed in tandem with iOS, meaning iPadOS 17.4 has arrived with all the changes to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act.

Apple Updates Rules Surrounding EU DMA Compliance to Address Developer Concerns

Developers in the EU have improved the ability to sign up for Apple's updated terms, a one-time exit clause, and new eligibility criteria that should address many concerns.

iPhone Sales in China Declined 24% in First Six Weeks of 2024

Apple's iPhone sales in China saw a significant decline in the first six weeks of this year that saw it lose the title of China's best-selling smartphone maker to a local vendor.

New Generation Apple Pencil Again Rumored to Launch Soon

We recently reported on evidence of a new Apple Pencil found in the iOS 17.4 code. To add fuel to the fire, there are now more rumors hinting at the launch of a new generation of Apple Pencil coming in the next few days.

HomePod Software 17.4 Lets Siri Learn Your Preferred Music Service for Commands

HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.

Apple Refreshes Silicone Case and Watch Band Colors

Alongside the announcement of the new MacBook Air, Apple today refreshed the color options available with many of its iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands.

M3 MacBook Air Supports More External Displays Than M3 MacBook Pro

If you frequently work with external displays, it's worth noting that Apple's just-announced M3 MacBook Air models support two external displays.

Apple to Pay iPhone Users $14.4 Million to Settle ‘Batterygate’ Lawsuit in Canada

Apple will pay $14.4 million to iPhone users in Canada to settle a class action lawsuit over the iPhone’s “Batterygate” controversy. As part of the settlement, which was green lit by a Canadian court on Monday, eligible iPhone users will receive between $17.50 and $150 CAD from Apple.

Vision Pro Personas and EyeSight Improving With visionOS 1.1

Apple will soon release the first major software update for the Vision Pro, and the new version of visionOS will bring improvements not only to Personas, but also to the EyeSight feature.