Matter 1.4 adds enhanced interoperability features for smart home ecosystems like Apple's HomeKit, including multi-platform device support and expanded energy management. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the organization responsible for Matter, has now finalized version 1.4 of the specification (via The Verge), introducing a range of new device types and enhanced functionalities that promise to improve interoperability between smart home ecosystems, including ‌HomeKit‌. Matter 1.4 introduc Read more ›
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The new Mac mini will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers this Friday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of Apple's latest redesigned computer have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. Image via The Verge The Mac mini received its first redesign in over a decade this year, introducing a considerably smaller casing and two USB-C ports on the front of the enclosure. The Verge's... Read more ›
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The first wave of reviews of Apple's new M4-powered MacBook Pro models were published this morning. We've collected some of the latest impressions from YouTube channels and select media outlets below. Apple last month announced the new 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ models, adding next-generation M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, with Thunderbolt 5 ports on higher-end models, display changes, and a few other updates. Videos The new ‌‌MacBook... Read more ›
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The new iMac will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers this Friday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of Apple's latest all-in-one desktop computer have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. While the iMac did not receive any major design changes this year, the computer can be configured with a matte nano-texture display for the first time in the Apple silicon era. This $200 upgrade... Read more ›
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Apple today adjusted its trade-in values for select devices in the United States, with reductions on iPad models and increased values for Apple Watch models. Most reductions were slight: iPad trade-in values decreased by up to $20, whereas Apple Watch models saw upward adjustments. The latest trade-in values are listed below. iPad iPad: Up to $185 (vs. $195) iPad mini: Up to $210 (vs. $230) Apple Watch Apple Watch Ultra... Read more ›
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If you're looking for a great way to capture a shot of an action scene or an unexpected event on your iPhone, try Burst mode in Apple's stock Camera app. In Burst mode, the camera on your iPhone captures a series of photos in rapid succession, at a rate of ten frames per second. When photographing anything dynamic like sports events, wildlife, or children at play, burst mode increases the... Read more ›
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Samsung is developing a slim version of its upcoming flagship Galaxy S25 smartphone that could launch in Q2 2025, potentially setting up a direct competition with Apple's rumored iPhone 17 'Air', according to reports from South Korean media and data discovered in GSMA's global mobile registry database. Korea's ET News on October 31 claimed that Samsung could release a slim smartphone during the second quarter of 2025, or between April... Read more ›
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Apple's plans to release a MacBook Air with an OLED display may face significant delays beyond its original expected 2027 launch window, according to a new report from The Elec. Industry sources cited by the Korean outlet point to pricing concerns and supply chain challenges as key factors behind the potential delay. The high manufacturing costs associated with OLED displays would substantially increase the MacBook Air's retail price, which risks... Read more ›
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With the macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta, Apple has revamped AirPlay, adding new options for sharing a more limited amount of information on the screen when AirPlaying to an Apple TV. There are now options to show your entire screen, a specific window or app, or your extended display. Limiting ‌AirPlay‌ to a specific app allows a presentation or photos to be shared on the larger screen of a TV without... Read more ›
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iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 are now available to developers and public beta testers ahead of a planned December launch. The update introduces the next-generation Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji an Image Playground, but even if you don't have an Apple Intelligence-capable device, there are other features that are worth knowing about. This guide highlights all of the new features we've found in iOS 18.2 so far.... Read more ›
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A few months ago, Apple shared a short teaser video in which it revealed that it will be releasing new Powerbeats Pro 2 next year. The video showed MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani wearing the upcoming version of the earbuds, which appear to have some slight design changes compared to the original Powerbeats Pro from 2019. MLB player Shohei Ohtani wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2 As a refresher, Powerbeats Pro are... Read more ›
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Apple today seeded the first public betas of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates, allowing the public to try out the new features ahead of when the software launches. The public betas come a couple days after Apple provided developers with the second betas. Public beta testers can download the updates from the Settings app on each device after opting into the beta through Apple's public... Read more ›
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Apple plans to start using the M4 chip in its Apple Intelligence servers next year, according to a Nikkei Asia report this week citing TrendForce analyst Frank Kung. Apple Intelligence servers are currently powered by the M2 Ultra chip, per previous reports. The report claims that Apple has approached its largest manufacturing partner Foxconn about building additional Apple Intelligence servers in Taiwan. It is unclear if the new servers will... Read more ›
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Amazon this week continues to provide record low prices on multiple models of the new iPad mini 7, starting at $399.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. All of the deals on the iPad mini 7 in this article require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discounts. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a... Read more ›
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Black Friday is just around the corner, and Apple Watch deals have begun appearing ahead of the shopping holiday on November 29. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best early Black Friday Apple Watch deals, including the new Series 10 models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a... Read more ›
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iOS 18.2 expands Live Activities support to ongoing Safari downloads, allowing you to quickly track the progress of file downloads on the iPhone's Lock Screen, and in the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro models and newer. This is a minor but useful improvement coming with iOS 18.2. The update is currently in beta, and it will be released in December, according to Apple. Check out our lists of new... Read more ›
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Apple supplier Corning is facing a European Commission-led antitrust probe over potential anticompetitive practices related to its dominant position in the smartphone cover glass market, specifically in relation to its Gorilla Glass technology. The investigation centers on concerns that US-based Corning may have abused its market position by adopting exclusivity contracts to prevent rival glass makers from competing for business with mobile device manufacturers. The Commission is particularly focused o Read more ›
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Valve has officially released Steam Game Recording, a new built-in feature that allows players to capture and share gameplay footage across PC, Mac, and Steam Deck devices. The feature recently exited beta testing and is now available through the Steam client. Steam Game Recording offers both manual and automatic recording options, with manual recording triggered by a customizable hotkey. Players can configure recording length, quality settings, and storage limits through... Read more ›
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Apple appears to be working on a new battery charging feature for iPhone that will show users how much time it will take for their device to reach a full charge. Code unearthed in the latest iOS 18.2 beta by 9to5Mac references a new "BatteryIntelligence" framework that apparently allows the system to calculate estimated charging completion times. While the feature has yet to be enabled, if Apple does implement it... Read more ›
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Apple has introduced expanded charging limit options for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models in iOS 18, offering users more control over their device's battery health. This feature, which previously capped charging at 80%, now includes new 85%, 90%, and 95% options. The system Apple has applied aims to improve battery longevity by reducing the time your iPhone spends fully charged. Apple says the feature can be particularly beneficial for... Read more ›
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