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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 07/07/2024 11:31 EDT

Report: Apple Watch Series 10 to Offer Larger Screens and Faster Chip, but New Health Features in Trouble

The Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a larger display and a new chip, but new health monitoring features for the device are now in question, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the design of the Apple Watch Series 10 is "unlikely to look much different" to its predecessor, but it will be thinner. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra will... Read more ›

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MacRumors Staff @ MacRumors 1 place · 07/06/2024 09:00 EDT

Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta Features, Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro, and More

With the calendar flipping over to July, public betas of iOS 18 and related operating system updates are right around the corner, so we're continuing to take a look at what changes and features users can expect to see. Other Apple news and rumors this week included several iconic devices being added to Apple's list of "vintage" products, a leak from Apple's servers pointing to work on a rumored "Home... Read more ›

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Eric Slivka @ MacRumors 2 place · 07/05/2024 17:04 EDT

Apple Approves Epic Games Store for iPhone and iPad in EU

Apple today said it has approved the third-party Epic Games Store in the European Union, allowing the Fortnite developer to launch its alternative app marketplace in those countries, reports Reuters. ‌Epic Games‌ had submitted the ‌Epic Games‌ Store to Apple for notarization earlier this week. Earlier today, Epic stated Apple had twice rejected the ‌Epic Games‌ Store this week, with Apple reportedly claiming that an "Install" button and "in-app purchases"... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors 3 place · 07/05/2024 12:11 EDT

The MacRumors Show: Luke Miani Talks Apple Watch X

YouTuber and podcaster Luke Miani joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss all the latest rumors about the upcoming Apple Watch "Series X." Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The Apple Watch Series X, coming ten years after the Apple Watch was originally announced alongside the iPhone 6, was initially rumored to be a major overhaul of the device. Now, it... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors 2 place · 07/05/2024 11:30 EDT

Apple Again Rumored to Bring 5x Telephoto Camera to iPhone 16 Pro

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro will gain the tetraprism periscope camera with 5x optical zoom that debuted last year on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, DigiTimes reports. Taiwanese lens manufacturers Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) are said to be the primary suppliers for the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌'s tetraprism camera components. Sources close to the supply chain have indicated that both Largan and GSEO are now ramping up production... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 07/05/2024 10:17 EDT

Antitrust Lawsuit Threatens Apple's Lucrative Deal with Google

Apple's deal with Google that makes it the default engine on Safari faces uncertainty as the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit looms, The Information reports. Apple's contract with Google, which ensures that Google's search engine is the default on Apple's Safari browser, has been a significant source of revenue. In 2022, the arrangement reportedly netted Apple over $20 billion, an amount derived from 36 percent of the ad revenue... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors 2 place · 07/05/2024 08:13 EDT

iPhone 17 'Slim': Everything We Know So Far

Next year, Apple is expected to discontinue the iPhone "Plus" device in its iPhone 17 lineup to make way for an iPhone "Slim" – although it may not actually be called this when it debuts in the fall of next year. Even though the iPhone 16 series launch is still over two months away, when you consider that we learned about larger displays on the iPhone 16 Pro models way... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/05/2024 05:43 EDT

Authy Users Urged to Stay Alert After Hack Exposes 33 Million Phone Numbers

Twilio has updated its Authy two-factor authentication (2FA) service after a hacker claimed to have retrieved 33 million phone numbers from its user database. TechCrunch reports that the hacker(s) known as ShinyHunters took to a well-known hacking forum to boast about the theft of 33 million cell phone numbers, achieved by what Twilio described as the use of an "authenticated endpoint." The U.S. messaging giant confirmed this week that "threat... Read more ›

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Aaron Perris @ MacRumors · 07/04/2024 12:15 EDT

Leak Confirms Apple's Work On 'Home Accessory'

Code discovered on Apple's backend by MacRumors confirms Apple is indeed working on a long-rumored home accessory in addition to the HomePod and Apple TV. The code references a device with the identifier "HomeAccessory17,1," which is a new identifier category. The name is similar to the ‌HomePod‌'s "AudioAccessory" identifier. Interestingly, the 17,1 in the identifier name suggests that this device may receive Apple's upcoming A18 chip, which will be used... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors 2 place · 07/04/2024 08:07 EDT

ChatGPT Mac App Stored User Chats in Plain Text Prior to Latest Update

OpenAI has issued an update to its ChatGPT app for Mac, after a developer discovered the app was locally storing users' conversations with the chatbot in plain text. Pedro José Pereira Vieito told The Verge's Jay Peters: "I was curious about why OpenAI opted out of using the app sandbox protections and ended up checking where they stored the app data." That led Pereira Vieito to develop "ChatGPTStealer," a simple... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors 2 place · 07/04/2024 07:00 EDT

Apple M5 Chip's Dual-Use Design Will Power Future Macs and AI Servers

Apple will reportedly use a more advanced SoIC packaging technology for its M5 chips, as part of a two-pronged strategy to meet its growing need for silicon that can power consumer Macs and enhance the performance of its data centers and future AI tools that rely on the cloud. Developed by TSMC and unveiled in 2018, SoIC (System on Integrated Chip) technology allows for the stacking of chips in a... Read more ›

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Eric Slivka @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 15:21 EDT

Apple's M4 iPad Pro vs. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

With the introduction of OLED displays, a thinner design, and more in the M4 iPad Pro, we thought it was worth taking another look at Samsung's flagship OLED tablet, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, to see how the two compare and which one might be the better purchase for you. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Both tablets offer excellent OLED displays, though the Tab S9 Ultra's... Read more ›

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Eric Slivka @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 10:14 EDT

Amazon and Best Buy Take Up to $500 Off on Latest MacBook Pro Models

Amazon and Best Buy have introduced record discounts on the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models today, taking up to $500 off of standard prices. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon and Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 14-inch models, the discounts begin with the entry-level... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 08:51 EDT

Tiptop Provides Instant Trade-In Credit for Apple Products When Shopping Online

Tiptop recently announced the launch of its trade-in service, which provides instant credit for over 50,000 items, including Apple products like iPhones and Macs. Online merchants powered by Shopify, Stripe, and more can offer Tiptop at checkout, with launch partners including electronics brand Nothing, game controller maker Backbone, pre-owned smartphone market Phonedaddy, and others. Tiptop manages the entire program for a merchant, including the trade-in, payment, and shipping. After selecting... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 08:25 EDT

Netflix Starts Booting Subscribers Off Cheapest Basic Ads-Free Plan

Netflix is proceeding with its plan to discontinue its cheapest ad-free subscription tier, starting with the UK and Canada, with more countries inevitably to follow. The streaming giant has reportedly begun notifying users via on-screen messages about the last day they can access the service unless they upgrade. One Reddit user shared a notification they had received from the Netflix app, saying: "Your last day to watch Netflix is July... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 07:19 EDT

Apple's Back to School Sale Live in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

Apple today continued with the launch of its annual "Back to School" promotion, debuting back to school deals in most countries in Europe, some countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Mexico. Higher education students and educators in the UK can get up to a £120 Apple gift card with the purchase of select Macs and iPads, which is a similar deal to the one that went live in the... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 06:47 EDT

Proton Launches End-to-End Encrypted Alternative to Google Docs

Swiss privacy company Proton today launched Proton Docs, which it is pitching to customers as a "secure alternative to Google Drive and Docs." Proton Docs offers user end-to-end encrypted (E2E) document creation, editing, and collaboration, all of which is integrated with Proton's cloud storage product, Drive. The implementation of E2E means not even Proton can access your docs content or metadata (such as file names), and user data is kept... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/03/2024 06:04 EDT

macOS Sequoia Supports HDMI Passthrough for Dolby Atmos Content

In macOS Sequoia, several Apple apps have gained a new HDMI Passthrough feature that enables a Mac to send an unaltered Dolby Atmos audio signal to a connected AV receiver or soundbar. The new functionality appears in various places in macOS 15, including Apple's TV, Music, and QuickTime Player apps. Apple says turning on the option lets users "Play supported audio in Dolby Atmos and other Dolby Audio formats using... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/02/2024 18:45 EDT

iOS 18: 10 New Home Screen and Lock Screen Features

With iOS 18, Apple overhauled the Home Screen, introducing design changes that allow for more customization and personalization. You can put icons where you want, change their size, and give them new colors, plus you can hide apps and swap out your Lock Screen buttons. This guide highlights everything new coming to the ‌iOS 18‌ ‌Home Screen‌ and Lock Screen. Rearranging Icons With ‌iOS 18‌, you can rearrange app icons... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/02/2024 17:14 EDT

Apple's Phil Schiller to Serve as OpenAI Board Observer as Part of iOS 18 AI Agreement

Apple Fellow and App Store chief Phil Schiller will take on a board observer position at OpenAI, reports Bloomberg. Apple has been granted an observer role as part of its agreement with OpenAI, which will see ChatGPT integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, and Schiller has been selected for the role. A board observer is an informal board position where the participant is able to attend and... Read more ›

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