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Apple is working on a broader set of Camera app improvements in iOS 27 it has announced, according to a new deep dive from MacRumors forum member pdfu . iOS 27 beta code apparently points to five features that could arrive alongside new iPhone models this week or in a future software update: Exposure scopes : The Camera app can display a waveform or histogram to help judge exposure while shooting. A histogram shows how much of the image is too dark, too bright, or in between, while a waveform s

Ahead of the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 later this week, code in the watchOS 27 and iOS 27 betas points to a series of new features for the product line. The information comes from a new post from MacRumors forums member pdfu. The findings include: New Readiness app : An all-new separate Watch app referred to in code as Readiness, distinct from the existing Vitals app. The watchOS 27 launcher apparently includes it in the default Home Screen layout immediately after th

Xiaomi today officially announced the 18 Fold, its first wide-format foldable, at a product event in China, two days before Apple is expected to unveil its own first foldable iPhone. The Xiaomi 18 Fold uses a similar wide-folding design to the Samsung Z Fold8 and Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone. It features a 5.38-inch outer display and a 7.58-inch inner display, both with 120Hz LTPO technology and 4000 nits of peak brightness. The display is protected by a new double-layer ultra-thin glass str

Apple's September 9 iPhone announcement event could become a negative catalyst for the stock, KeyBanc Capital Markets warns. In a research note seen by Investing.com , KeyBanc said the event could motivate investors to weigh pricing decisions against the impact of higher costs on demand and margins. KeyBanc added that Apple faces a choice to either raise prices broadly to offset gross margin pressure, which could hurt unit volumes and trigger sticker shock, or raise prices more selectively. This

Apple is set to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9 , and the devices are expected to feature a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a peppering of enhancements inside. Major changes are not expected until next year, when Apple is expected to introduce a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone. If you're thinking of trading in your current iPhone for this year's latest, consider the following features rumored to be comin

Apple is looking at further ways to monetize the App Store and increase the company's recurring revenue from the platform, according to a new report. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman said that newly appointed Apple CEO John Ternus and services chief Eddy Cue are behind the effort to raise margins from the App Store, which already generates Apple an estimated $30 billion a year. Interestingly, Gurman ties the effort to Apple Fellow Phil Schiller's decision to s

Tim Cook will attend the screening for Apple's Surprise and Shine event this Wednesday, but he will not feature in the event video itself, according to sources cited by Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1 to become executive chairman of the company, paving the way for John Ternus to take over the top job. In his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman said that Apple has carefully orchestrated this transition to make Ternus the face of the foldable iPhone and al

Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $79.99 this weekend on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price for the accessory, beating the previous low by about $5. 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 running. We're also tracking a smaller deal on the AirTag 2 1-Pack, available for $24.00 , down from $29.00. This is ano

Apple announced the M6 chip last week, just ahead of its September iPhone event, providing the clearest indication yet of what the A20 will bring to the iPhone 18 lineup. Apple silicon generations share much of their architecture across the A-series and the M-series, so a new A-series chip normally functions as a partial preview of the M-series chip that follows it. This year the order reversed; the M6 was revealed on August 25, ahead of the A20 Pro expected in the iPhone 18 Pro this month. Rece

Apple's September event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will announce its 2026 iPhone lineup, and this year is a big one. Along with the slab-style iPhones we've been using for years, Apple is going to debut its first foldable device. We'll also get new Apple Watches, a new set of AirPods, and possibly some other surprises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Everything we expect to see at the Surprise and Shine event is below.

Apple could release a home security system and service in 2027, according to Bloomberg . The company is designing a privacy-forward home security camera that will use AI to monitor the surrounding environment instead of actual video footage. It will apparently work with a new home security and monitoring service, but no additional detail on the service is included. Apple is planning to release a home hub for controlling smart home devices before the end of the year, and rumors have previously su

References to two unreleased controllers that identify as Apple hardware in code were spotted in the macOS 26.7 release candidate by MacRumors reader Pdfu. Apple's first macOS 26.7 release candidate came out in mid-August, and it was full of references to unreleased Apple devices, from iPhones and Macs to new home accessories. Pdfu has continued to dig into the RC, finding new details that were previously overlooked. There are GameController profiles for two hardware devices identified as T6502

While the long-awaited foldable iPhone has often been referred to as the iPhone Ultra or the iPhone Fold in rumors, another name making the rounds is iPhone Duo. There is no actual evidence that Apple will use the iPhone Duo name, but it is certainly a possibility. Apple has used Duo branding in the past, for its PowerBook Duo line of laptops in the 1990s and for its MagSafe Duo Charger in the early 2020s. In this case, Duo would refer to the foldable iPhone's dual screens. Microsoft released a

Accessory brand Alogic today announced an expansion to its display lineup, adding several new 5K and 6K models offering varying feature sets with availability coming over the next couple of months. Aspekt displays New models in the Aspekt touch-enabled family include a 27-inch 5K model and a 32-inch 6K model with support for 10-point multitouch and MPP 2.0 styluses. Dock capabilities are built into the display, including USB-C with up to 90 watts of upstream charging, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0,

Acer recently came out with a new 6K 31.5-inch display, the ProDesigner PE320QXT. It's a touchscreen display that's able to work with a Mac using touch drivers, and it's aimed at professional creators. It's fun to use, but there are some compromises, and this is not the display to get unless you really want touch integration. This is a big, heavy display. It's thicker than my Apple Studio Display , and it's thicker than any other display I've tested, likely because of the touch layer. It does ha

For this week's giveaway, we've once again teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an M4 iPad Air , an Apple Pencil Pro, and an Astropad Rock Paper Pencil kit to use with it. The $49.99 Rock Paper Pencil is a screen protector and Apple Pencil tip combo that makes writing on your iPad feel like writing on a piece of paper instead of a slippery glass display. It's a more comfortable and natural writing and drawing experience. A non-adhesive paper-textured screen protecto

Ahead of Apple's Surprise and shine event on September 9, we talk through everything to expect on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show . Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The event begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, and will be streamed on Apple's website, on YouTube, and through the Apple TV app. It is the first keynote since John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as chief executive on September 1. Rumors suggest at le

As noted by MacStories editor-in-chief Federico Viticci, TestFlight now shows recent betas by default again for all users. In July, Apple updated TestFlight with a search field for quickly finding apps that you are beta testing, but some users started to see their apps presented in alphabetical order. It is not entirely clear if this was a bug or an intentional change, but many users did not like it, and TestFlight version 4.3.1 reverses course. The update with the fix is available in the App St

It's Labor Day weekend, and we're tracking big discounts across a wide variety of Apple and Apple-related products, including some of the best prices of the year on Studio Displays. You can also still get pre-order discounts on the new Mac minis on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Mac Mini Pre-Orders What's the deal? Take up to $29 off Mac mi

Apple has been testing a new full-sized HomePod with Siri AI support, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Unfortunately, in his report outlining upcoming Apple products today, Gurman said the new full-sized HomePod doesn't appear to be imminent, so do not expect the speaker to be updated soon. The current HomePod was unveiled in January 2023 . Related Roundup: HomePod Tags: Mark Gurman , Siri Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution) This article, Apple Testing New HomePod With Siri AI first appear

Apple plans to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone next year with the biggest design changes since the iPhone X, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2007, the iPhone turns 20 next year. To mark the occasion, the report said Apple plans to release a 20th-anniversary iPhone with curved glass around all corners and edges and thinner bezels around the screen. It will be the biggest overhaul to what is now the iPhone Pro line since the iPhone X, the report said, bu

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today reported that Apple plans to release a second-generation MacBook Neo in 2027 with three updates: an A19 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM, and new color options. Released in March 2026, the current MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, and it is available in Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo. In the U.S., the laptop initially started at $599, but Apple raised the price to $699 in June. Apple continues to offer a $100 discount to college students and educational staf

Apple will be holding its next event on Wednesday, September 9 to unveil its latest iPhones and Apple Watches, but that is not all, according to a new report. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today shared a long list of products that he expects Apple to unveil between next week and early 2027. Our list below summarizes Gurman's reporting and mixes in some other rumors. iPhones iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip , a smaller Dynamic Island , a simplified Camera Control button, new Dark Cherry and Light Blue colo

Consumer technology maker Ugreen has announced HomeAgent, its first smart home platform, combining security camera storage, on-device AI, and Matter-based device control in a single hub. The hub is capable of processing and storing camera footage, files, and other media with no monthly storage fee. Ugreen says the onboard AI can also identify people, vehicles, pets, and packages in footage, as well as summarize events and search recorded video by keyword. The hub is then able to create highlight

Apple last month only managed to produce a few hundred units a day of its upcoming foldable iPhone because of the company's extremely high quality control standards, according to Nikkei Asia ($), citing supply chain sources. From today's report: Production is ramping up slowly, with output currently at only a few hundred units a day in late August. That initial volume could be challenging to meet market demand, one supply chain manager with knowledge of the matter told Nikkei Asia. Multiple repo

Apple appears to be working on some major new HomePod home theater features, including a four-speaker surround sound system and a new Party Mode, according to code found in audioOS 27 beta 8, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member pdfu . References in the software for the second-generation HomePod suggest the ability to tune for a setup with front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right HomePods. The four-speaker surround configuration references automatic room calibration, speaker-po

We are just six sleeps away from Apple's unveiling of its new-generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, not forgetting its first foldable iPhone. Apple is expected to introduce the devices at its annual iPhone fall event, which is this year carrying the tagline Surprise and shine . The event takes place on Wednesday, September 9. To help you get some shuteye in the meantime, here's a rundown of the features we're expecting from Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models. Overall Design: The iPho

Apple last week announced two new Mac mini models, one with the all-new M6 chip and one with the M5 Pro chip that debuted in the MacBook Pro earlier this year. Somewhat like the MacBook Pro last year, Apple has again placed its newest silicon in the entry-level machine and a previous-generation Pro chip in the high-end machine, so the more expensive Mac mini is not simply a faster version of the cheaper one. The M6 model starts at $899 with a 12-core CPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 256GB of sto

We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. MagSafe - Even though foldable iPhone dummies we saw earlier this year didn't have a MagSafe ring , Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman claims all signs indicate MagSafe charging will be supported . Crease - Some of the early language about the foldable iPhone's crease suggested Apple might h

Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia . In a new research note, Omdia said Apple has scrapped development of a large foldable MacBook that would have measured between 16.1 and 18 inches when unfolded. It was previously reported that this device had already slipped out of its original 2026 production window, with Omdia among the firms tracking it at the time, though under that earlier reporting it was generally descri

Apple has reportedly revised its plans for adopting OLED displays across its MacBook lineup, and its existing LCD-based MacBook Pro models with mini-LED backlighting are now expected to remain available for longer than anticipated. According to a new OLED adoption roadmap published by research firm Omdia , Apple still intends long-term adoption of OLED panels across MacBooks and iPads, but the transition pace has recently changed, owing to higher memory and component costs. Previously, Omdia had

Apple may introduce an entirely new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook model in 2029, potentially creating a new product tier between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, according to an updated product roadmap from research firm Omdia . The firm's latest roadmap sandwiches a new 13.8-inch MacBook between the projected time line for the Air and Pro models. The surprise model is said to use a single-stack hybrid OLED panel, rather than the more sophisticated tandem OLED technology that is expected in the upcomin

An alleged solder joint diagram for Apple's A20 Pro chip suggests the processor will deliver a number of significant upgrades, including a seven-core GPU, a wider memory interface, and a larger L2 cache for its efficiency cores. The claims come from a Weibo user who says the layout was reconstructed by mapping the chip's solder ball positions and overlaying them with die level images to sketch out where each block of the processor sits. According to the post, the resulting outline points to a tw

Less than a week before Apple debuts new iPhone 18 Pro models, research firm TrendForce has estimated the prices of the devices based on the latest hardware cost environment. TrendForce's price estimates compared to last year's models look like this: Model Starting Price Model Starting Price Change iPhone 17 Pro $1,099 iPhone 18 Pro $1,249-$1,299 +$150 to +$200 iPhone 17 Pro Max $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro Max $1,349-$1,399 +$150 to +$200 Apple is likely to raise iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pri

Aqara today introduced five new Matter-enabled smart lights compatible with Apple Home. The lights support Thread and Zigbee as well, and can be paired with Aqara sensors and switches. The Floor Lamp T1 is a tall, rod-shaped light with a wall-wash effect. It has 18 controllable zones that can be set to different colors, and it supports 2000K to 9000K white light at up to 1,000 lumens. Aqara's LED Downlight T2 has a thin profile for low ceilings or retrofitting. It supports 16 million colors and

Govee today introduced three new lighting products, including theSky Ceiling Light, COB Strip Light 2 Pro, and Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro. Govee says the $400 Matter-enabled Sky Ceiling Light is a mood-responsive light that uses AI Lighting Bot 2.0 to set the color of the light based on the user's mood or request. The light has a 478nm sky-blue spectrum for use indoors when daylight is limited, which Govee claims supports the body's atural vitality and rhythm. It also offers white light acr

An original Apple1 Computer could sell for between $500,000 and $800,000 when it is auctioned off this October . There are fewer than 75 Apple1 Computers known to exist, and a smaller number that are operational. The Hatfield Apple1 is number 48 on the Apple1 registry, and it is in working condition. The machine was purchased by Fred Hatfield, a computer enthusiast and employee of Computer Data Systems. It is signed by Steve Wozniak and comes with a letter written to Hatfield and signed by Steve

Apple has added a new iPhone Handoff feature to iOS 27 that will allow you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. This functionality was briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, on a slide that listed hundreds of new features coming in iOS 27 and corresponding software updates, but Apple never shared any further details at the time. MacRumors forum member pdfu today shared a video that demonstrates how the feature will work, using two simul

Recently, Daring Fireball 's John Gruber resurfaced an old tip that lets you quickly access the settings menu for the currently opened app on your iPhone. If you find it a hassle digging through the Settings app to find the associated app menu, this solution saves you the bother. It uses a simple Shortcut made conveniently downloadable courtesy of Quinn Nelson that you can add to Control Center (or better yet the Action button ) by using the Run Shortcut control. We couldn't not highlight it h

Starting today, Oklahoma residents can add a digital version of their driver's license to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The digital ID can be used to display proof of identity or age at TSA checkpoints in select airports, at select businesses, and in select apps, but the number of places where it is accepted is still quite limited. Oklahoma is the 16th state to implement support for Apple Wallet IDs in the U.S., joining Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawa

Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later can now remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. By removing support for Intel-based Mac computers, you can simplify your development and optimize your download and on-device size. Apps that drop Intel support will no longer deliver up

It's been almost 12 months since Apple launched the iPhone Air , and because MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using it daily since launch, he decided to do a one-year review covering what it's like using Apple's super-thin iPhone on a long-term basis. The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone Apple has released to date, and the form factor doesn't get old. It's pocketable, can be used with one hand, and it's much lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. There's not much compromise on s

Apple Maps users in the United States will now see Lake America instead of Lake Ontario for the Great Lake on the border of Ontario and New York. The updated name is currently rolling out to iPhone, iPad , and Mac users. The Maps app still has the Lake Ontario label for the body of water, but tapping it now says Lake America. Apple will likely change the label in the next few hours. U.S. President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

As noted by Broadcasts developer Steven Troughton-Smith, many Liquid Glass interface elements on the macOS Golden Gate beta have an even glassier appearance on certain high-end OLED displays with HDR support than they do on ordinary displays. Apple reportedly plans to release new MacBook Pro or MacBook Ultra models with an OLED display by early 2027 , so it is likely that macOS Golden Gate has these Liquid Glass enhancements in preparation for those laptops. Related Roundups: MacBook Pro , macOS

Anthropic today introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, which the company says are the world's most advanced models for coding and knowledge work. According to Anthropic, Claude Fable 5.1 sets a new standard for coding, knowledge work, and long-running problem-solving tasks. It achieves similar or better results than Fable 5 at low or medium effort, and has much higher performance at higher effort tiers. It outperforms Fable 5, Opus 5, and OpenAI's GPT5.6 Sol across multiple benchmark

Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide . iPhone Ultra dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a MagSafe ring, while dummies of the iPhone 18 Pro did. Leaked cases for the device did have a MagSafe ring, making it unclear whether it would support MagSafe charging. All indications that I've heard is that MagSafe is in for this foldable phone. They were able to get it into the iPhone Air , and I

John Ternus officially became Apple's CEO today, with Tim Cook transitioning to a new role as Executive Chair. Ternus sent his first memo as CEO to employees this morning, praising Cook and sharing his excitement for Apple's future. MacRumors obtained a copy of the memo, which you can read in full below. Team, Today, on my first day as CEO, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank everyone for the warm wishes. I also want to extend my deep appreciation to Tim for sharing so much of his knowle

Former Apple CFO Luca Maestri is taking another step back from the company, reports Bloomberg . Maestri left his role as CFO in January 2025, but stayed at Apple to run the company's Corporate Services teams. Maestri stepped down from that position in recent weeks, and Bloomberg says he is still at Apple but has no responsibilities other than hosting a class at Apple University. Maestri reported to former Apple CEO Tim Cook , but he does not report to new Apple CEO John Ternus. Maestri is slowly

Apple today submitted new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, with the hope that the new information will persuade the judge to grant an expedited discovery process. Apple filed a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan in July, accusing them of using multiple methods to steal data from Apple. Liu kept an Apple-issued MacBook after he left for OpenAI, and Apple got it back after the lawsuit was filed. Apple now says forensic analysis of the laptop has u

Apple's AirPods with cameras could improve spatial audio on the iPhone and other Apple devices by detecting the position of the display the wearer is looking at. Details on the capability were found in macOS Tahoe 26.7 code, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member Mactracker. Sensors in the current AirPods power a spatial audio head tracking feature, and cameras could take that further. Code suggests the camera-equipped AirPods will find the physical screen the wearer is watching content on