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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 07:07 EDT

Gemini AI Features No Longer Available in Google iOS App

Google is removing its Gemini AI model from the Google app on iOS. The company announced the change in an email to Gemini users on February 18, according to AndroidCentral. "We're making some changes to create an even better Gemini experience on iOS," the email read. "Gemini is now available as its own app, and that's now the best place to use Gemini. To continue using Gemini, download the new... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 06:26 EDT

iPhone 17 Pro: Apple Has 'Tested' Wireless Reverse Charging Feature

Apple has reportedly tested a wireless reverse charging feature for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models that would make the iPhone capable of delivering power to other Apple devices, according to the Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. The Chinese leaker claims that Apple is testing a 7.5W wireless charging feature for iPhone 17 Pro models, and it could be used to charge other Apple accessories like AirPods, Apple Watch, or potentially... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 23:46 EDT

Apple Store Permanently Closing at Struggling Mall in Chicago Area

Apple is permanently closing its retail store at the Northbrook Court shopping mall in the Chicago area. The company confirmed the upcoming closure today in a statement, but it has yet to provide a closing date for the location. Apple Northbrook opened in 2005, and the store moved to a larger space in the mall in 2017. Apple confirmed that affected employees will continue to work for the company. "At... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 23:13 EDT

Humane's $700 Ai Pin Discontinued and Defunct After Less Than 1 Year

Humane today informed customers that it is discontinuing its $700 Ai Pin at the end of February, with the device set to be taken offline less than a year after it launched in April 2024. The Ai Pin will work until 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time on February 28, which is just 10 days from now. At that point, Ai Pin features like calling, messaging, AI queries and responses, and cloud... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 23:06 EDT

iPhone 16E Name is Increasingly Likely Instead of iPhone SE 4

Apple is expected to announce a new entry-level iPhone model tomorrow, and it is increasingly likely that the device will be named iPhone 16E. Most rumors have referred to the device as a new iPhone SE, since it will succeed the iPhone SE (3rd generation), but there is mounting evidence that the device will be named iPhone 16E instead of iPhone SE (4th generation). As a refresher, the iPhone 16E... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 16:28 EDT

Aptoide Alternative App Store Launches in the EU With Access to Older Versions of Games

iPhone and iPad users in the European Union now have access to another alternative app store with the official launch of Aptoide, a gaming marketplace. Aptoide has been around for quite some time as an app marketplace on Android devices, but the company began working on an iOS marketplace when Apple added support for sideloading apps last year. The marketplace has been in testing in a beta capacity since June... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 15:24 EDT

iPhone 17 Lineup Rumored to Support Up to 35W Charging Speeds

Those hoping for significantly faster wired charging speeds with the iPhone 17 lineup this year might be disappointed, if the latest rumor is true. A render of the iPhone 17 Pro's alleged camera design In a note with investment firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 15:02 EDT

iPhone 17 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Aluminum Frame Instead of Titanium Frame

Over the years, Apple has switched from an aluminum frame to a stainless steel frame to a titanium frame for its highest-end iPhones. And now, it has been rumored that Apple will go back to using aluminum for three out of four iPhone 17 models. In an investor note with research firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 14:53 EDT

iPhone SE 4's Specs Could Lead to Enhanced Resale Value

Apple is expected to announce the fourth-generation iPhone SE as soon as tomorrow, potentially with improved long-term value retention, according to analysis by SellCell. Despite its lower price point, the ‌iPhone SE‌ has historically struggled with resale value compared to Apple's higher end smartphones. According to SellCell's depreciation analysis, previous SE models have seen significantly faster value loss than standard iPhones. The third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ lost 42.6% of its value... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 13:47 EDT

Apps That Didn't Add 'Trader' Contact Info in the EU Removed From App Store

Apps that have not complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the App Store, Apple informed developers today. The apps that have been removed will not be allowed back in the ‌App Store‌ until trader status is provided and verified by Apple. Disclosing trader status is a requirement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the EU. Developers who distribute apps in the European... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 12:00 EDT

Nomad Launches New 240W ChargeKey USB-C Cable

Nomad today announced the launch of an updated version of its ChargeKey portable charger, with the new model gaining support for 240W charging and 10Gb/s data transfer speeds. The USB-C to USB-C ChargeKey can fast charge an iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, Android device, and more at up to 240W. The prior version of the ChargeKey was limited to 60W charging speeds and USB 2.0 data transfer speeds, so the new... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 11:43 EDT

Amazon's New iPad Sale Has Up to $200 Off M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air

Today we're tracking a few iPad discounts on Amazon, including low prices on the M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro. These deals include multiple all-time low prices on Apple's tablets, matching the prices we tracked over the holiday season in many cases. M2 iPad Air Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 11:16 EDT

Mastering the Mac App Switcher: Essential Tips and Hidden Tricks

Most long-time macOS users will be aware of the Application Switcher. It's invoked using the Command+Tab keyboard shortcut, and lists all of the apps currently running on your Mac, enabling you to quickly switch between them. In this article, we'll run through the Mac App Switcher's most basic functions, and then highlight some of our favorite lesser-known App Switcher tricks that you're bound to find useful once you're familiar with... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 10:20 EDT

iPhone 17 Said to Miss Out on iPhone 17 Pro's Rumored Camera Bar

The rear cameras on iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be housed in a new rectangular bar with rounded corners. A similar design change has also been rumored for the iPhone 17 Air, but the lowest-end iPhone 17 might miss out. The standard iPhone 16 According to Jon Prosser, who runs YouTube channel Front Page Tech, the standard iPhone 17 will have the same overall design as the standard... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 09:58 EDT

All 30 MLS Clubs to Wear a Unique Apple TV Jersey Patch in 2025 Season

Major League Soccer returns for its 30th season this coming weekend, with all 30 clubs set to take the field on Saturday and Sunday. To celebrate the league's 30th season, Apple today announced that the left sleeve of every MLS club's jersey will feature a bespoke Apple TV patch throughout the season. There are 30 custom Apple TV jersey patches in total, with each inspired by the given club's "distinctive... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 09:31 EDT

AirPods 4 Available for All-Time Low Price of $148.99 on Amazon

Amazon this week has introduced a coupon for the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, bringing the price of the earbuds down to $148.99, down from $179.00. To see the sale price, you'll just need to clip the coupon on the sale page and then head to checkout. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 09:00 EDT

Nanoleaf Lowers Prices for Shapes, Lines, Skylight and More With New 'SmarterLife' Initiative

Nanoleaf today announced the launch of a SmarterLife Pricing Initiative that will see the company permanently lowering the prices on all of its most popular products. Nanoleaf is aiming to make smart lighting more accessible to customers, with lower costs for the Shapes, Lines, Elements, Blocks, and Skylight modular lighting options. The discount has been in the works for some time, and Nanoleaf says that it worked with its manufacturing... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 08:14 EDT

iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air to Feature Same OLED Panel as Last Year's Pro Models

All iPhone 17 models in Apple's upcoming flagship iPhone 17 series will use Samsung's high performance "M14" OLED display panel, according to the Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. Samsung's "M" series of OLED panels are made for flagship smartphones, while "14" refers to the number of high-performance materials used to produce them. The "M14" panel was used in last year's Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models, and delivers a 30% increase in... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 07:38 EDT

xAI Launches Grok-3 AI Model, Claims Superior Performance Over GPT-4

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI on Tuesday announced Grok-3, and Musk is making some bold claims. The new AI model is said to have more than ten times the computing power of its predecessor and outperforms leading competitors, including OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google's Gemini. The latest iteration of xAI's flagship model introduces new "reasoning" capabilities through two distinct modes: "Think," which displays the AI's reasoning process while resolving requests,... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/18/2025 07:17 EDT

Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.3, Downgrading No Longer an Option

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.3, preventing iPhone owners who have upgraded to iOS 18.3.1 from downgrading to that version of iOS. Apple released iOS 18.3.1 a week ago, two weeks after the company released iOS 18.3. Apple often stops signing an older version of iOS, usually within a week or two after a new version is released. When an update is no longer signed, it can't be installed on... Read more ›

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