Apple in iOS 18.2 has reinstated a Lock Screen feature that was unceremoniously nixed from its iPhone OS two years ago, leaving many users wondering why it was taken away in the first place. The feature in question is the on-screen volume control slider in the Lock Screen media player interface. Prior to 2022, the volume slider was a familiar presence on the Lock Screen whenever media was playing. When... Read more ›
0
Apple plans to release a second-generation AirTag next year with "considerably" longer range for item tracking, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the new AirTag will use Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, or at least equivalent technology. The chip debuted last year in the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple said it offers up to three times the range... Read more ›
207
Apple is planning a series of "major design" and "format changes" for iPhones over the next few years, according to The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Tilley and Yang Jie. The paywalled report published today corroborated the widely-rumored "iPhone 17 Air" with an "ultrathin" design that is thinner than current iPhone models. The report did not mention a specific measurement, but previous rumors have indicated the device could be anywhere from... Read more ›
578
Apple is working on a redesigned Magic Mouse that will address some "longstanding complaints," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said Apple in recent months has been working on a "full overhaul" of the Magic Mouse with a design that "better fits the modern era." However, he does not expect the new Magic Mouse to be released in the "next 12 to 18 months,"... Read more ›
924
UGREEN has launched a big holiday sale on its Amazon storefront, with savings on USB-C wall chargers, portable batteries, MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers, and more. This sale includes discounts on UGREEN's popular Uno line of robotic chargers, which make great holiday gifts. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site... Read more ›
0
iOS 18.2 is finally here, delivering several new highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features and expanding availability to new countries. This week also saw a number of hardware rumors including Apple itself leaking the existence of upcoming M4 MacBook Air models, plus we heard details about the next iPhone SE, the so-called "iPhone 17 Air," next-generation Apple Watch features, and updated Apple TV and HomePod mini models, so read on below... Read more ›
173
Apple's iMac Pro launched seven years ago today, offering a high-end all-in-one desktop machine to bridge the gap between new Mac Pro models. In April 2017, Apple uncharacteristically apologised for its approach to the Mac in recent years and pre-announced it was working on a "completely rethought" ‌Mac Pro‌ with a modular design, a new pro-level ‌iMac‌, and a new high-end external display. At WWDC that year, Apple unveiled the... Read more ›
96
Visual Intelligence is an Apple Intelligence feature that's exclusive to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models because it relies on the Camera Control button. Visual Intelligence is available as of iOS 18.2, and this guide outlines what it can do. Activating and Using Visual Intelligence To use Visual Intelligence, you need to hold down on the Camera Control button for a few seconds to activate the Visual Intelligence... Read more ›
184
With iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple introduced Genmoji, the feature that lets you create a custom emoji character if there's not already an emoji that exists for what you want to depict. You can create ‌Genmoji‌ from the emoji keyboard in Messages, Notes, and more, and the characters work much like emoji. ‌Genmoji‌, like Image Playground, have significant restrictions put in place to prevent people from creating objectionable images,... Read more ›
102
With iOS 18.2, Apple added a Categories view in the Mail app, which is designed to organize your incoming emails by type. Categories hasn't been receiving the best response from iPhone users, so we thought we'd check it out. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Mail Categories organizes your email inbox into the following sections: Primary for your most important messages, Transactions for your orders and receipts,... Read more ›
152
This was a big week for Apple Watch and band accessory deals, and you can still find all-time low prices on both Series 10 and Ultra 2 models right now on Amazon, as well as Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop at Woot. Otherwise, below we're still tracking great deals on AirTag, Anker accessories, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click... Read more ›
51
Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in European Union countries later this month, to comply with a regulation that will soon require newly-sold smartphones with wired charging to be equipped with a USB-C port in those countries, according to French blog iGeneration. All three of these iPhone models are still equipped with a Lightning port for wired charging. In a paywalled... Read more ›
659
Apple's online store is offering a range of new accessories this week, several of which are exclusive to Apple and can't be purchased elsewhere. For charging up an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, Apple is offering the Nimble Podium 3-in-1 Charger. Priced at $140, the charger comes in black or a multicolor option with shades of blue and white, and it is made from recycled plastic and aluminum. There's a... Read more ›
81
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look back at all of Apple's biggest announcements this year. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's year started out with the launch of the highly anticipated Vision Pro headset in February. This "spatial computer" marked Apple's first brand new product line in years, seeking to blend the physical and digital worlds. Powered by the... Read more ›
93
Earlier today we shared a collection of discounts on Apple's M4 iPad Pro at Best Buy, and now we're shifting focus to the M2 iPad Air. Best Buy has $100 off numerous models of this tablet, and you won't need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may... Read more ›
4
Best Buy is discounting a huge collection of M4 iPad Pro tablets this week, with multiple all-time low prices across both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The majority of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, but there are some that are available to all shoppers. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a... Read more ›
74
As part of his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom, Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday hosted His Majesty King Charles III at its headquarters in Battersea Power Station. During the visit, Cook welcomed King Charles to Apple's campus in the iconic Battersea Power Station, a recently restored historic building that became home to Apple's UK operations in 2023. Battersea Power Station's conversion into Apple's UK headquarters represents a significant step... Read more ›
84
Apple will begin making AirPods in India for the first time early next year, reports Bloomberg. Foxconn will make the wireless earphones at a factory near Hyderabad in Telangana state, beginning around Q1 2025. The factory has reportedly been making AirPods on a trial basis, with manufacturing set to ramp up quickly after production begins. It will make AirPods only the second major Apple product to be assembled in India... Read more ›
6
Apple's rumored new iPhone 17 Air model has entered the new product introduction phase (NPI) at Foxconn, according to supply chain sources (via DigiTimes). The NPI phase transitions a product from concept to mass production, beginning with design validation and prototype testing, followed by supplier qualification and manufacturing process development. Pilot production runs test the assembly and refine quality control, while aligning logistics with the supply chain, with the ultimate... Read more ›
216
WhatsApp has announced some improvements to its calling features across desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, such as the ability to choose participants from group chats, use new effects on calls, and take advantage of higher resolution video. The ability to select specific participants when initiating a call from a group chat aims to let users avoid disturbing the entire group, and could be helpful for coordinating... Read more ›
106
Most popular sources
ScienceDaily
|
0% |
Startup News
|
0% |
The Information
|
0% |
Tech Wire Asia
|
0% |
ReadWrite
|
0% |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
03.07.2026 17:08
Last update: 16:50 EDT.
News rating updated: 00:01.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.