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Apple appears to have quietly tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, increasing the limit from three to nine. The increase was first noticed last week by a Reddit user, and picked up shortly after by a member of the MacRumors forums . MacRumors can confirm the change is live at iCloud.com. The increased limit has not been mentioned by Apple, so it could conceivably be a test, but that seems unlikely. It's a nice perk to have, but as of this writing, Apple's iCloud User Guide

A new open-source tool is making waves in the Mac community by helping users reclaim valuable storage space taken up by Apple's AI models. Called RemoveMacAI , the tool disables Apple Intelligence on macOS 27, removes its downloaded models, and prevents them from being downloaded again. In macOS 27, Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence wholesale, and simply disabling individual features doesn't remove the models from your Mac's drive. As explained by the developer , RemoveMacA

Code explorer pdfu has shared a new feature tidbit for the upcoming iPhone Duo. Apple is reportedly introducing new Focus mode controls on the device's Lock Screen. When a Focus mode is active, a new button appears above the bottom controls that lets you toggle it off and on while you remain on the Lock Screen. The active Focus also appears in the status bar above the clock when you unlock the device. Apple has rebuilt iOS 27 to adapt in real time to the company's first foldable iPhone, reshapin

Apple's upgraded Siri AI could remain unavailable in the European Union for several months yet, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman said a delay of around five months would be the absolute best-case scenario, with European users potentially facing an even longer wait while Apple negotiates its compliance with the bloc's digital rules. Gurman reckons Apple is withholding the upgrade to pressure the European Commission, hoping that frustrated customers

15 years ago today, Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56. It was the day after Apple executives introduced the iPhone 4s at a media event on the company's Infinite Loop headquarters campus. In the days following his passing, Apple began posting comments from fans on its Remembering Steve webpage. Apple continues to maintain the page, highlighting some of the over one million submissions from people around the world who shared their memories, thoughts, and feelings abo

The free Apple Invites app for the iPhone was updated today with three new features: shared albums now support full-resolution photo sharing, Image Playground now lets you create photorealistic backgrounds for invites, and guests who need to verify their email can now tap a link in their inbox instead of entering a code. Released in February 2025, the Apple Invites app makes it easy to invite people to events, such as birthday parties and baby showers. The ability to create an event in the app r

Earlier this week, Daring Fireball 's John Gruber floated Tuesday, October 13 as a potential date for Apple to hand out iPhone Duo review units to selected reviewers in person, and it appears that he might have been on to something. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today reported that Apple plans to unveil its all-new smart home hub, a second-generation HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K model on October 13 , the same date that Gruber mentioned in his speculative piece a few days ago. In a separate pos

Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini models , as well as Apple's all-new smart home hub , Gurman said that the company is developing broader smart-home ecosystem software for its devices. Apple apparently plans to expand the HomeKit platform with support for new categories of connected products. The company is also said to b

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will have an iMac G4-style design and a host of unique features, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports. The smart home hub is said to feature a square 6-inch display, with variants that can be placed on a countertop or mounted on a wall. It features a single FaceTime camera on the front, with microphones and speakers in its connected base. Gurman described the design as follows: The hub is about as thick as an iPhone, and its display is surrounded by a quarter-inch

Apple plans to introduce a series of new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Apple reportedly plans to debut its long-awaited smart home hub device , a new HomePod mini , and a new Apple TV on the date. The new HomePod mini and Apple TV are set to retain their existing designs, but tout faster chips to support Siri AI. The new HomePod mini will also come in new color options, including pink and green. All three products are set to showcase Siri AI,

Apple Pay is now available in India, which means customers with an eligible card can add it to the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch for contactless and online payments. To use Apple Pay in India, users will need an Axis Bank credit card on the Visa or Mastercard network. Earlier today, TechCrunch reported that merchants and payment terminals will need to add Apple Pay support , so the service might not work at every contactless payment location. RuPay, India's domestic card network, is not c

The Apple rumor mill never stops, and this week MacRumors was able to break the news of details on several upcoming products. We're also still learning more about the just-released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max plus the upcoming iPhone Duo, while this week saw the debut of new Beats 360 headphones and the start of claim acceptance for the class action lawsuit over Siri AI delays, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more! Top Stories iPad Mini With A20 Pro, New HomePod Mini C

Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14. The features and changes aren't limited to owners of new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models. If you have an Apple Watch model that supports the latest update, here are 12 features and changes to check out after installation. To do so, open the Watch app on your iPhone, then tap General Software Update, strap your watch into a charger, and follow the onscreen prompts. Check Out the Dedicated Siri App Siri has finally caught up with the

Photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to examine whether the iPhone 18 Pro 's camera is a compelling reason to upgrade, how its new features affect everyday shooting, and what photographers gain or give up with the iPhone Duo . Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone 18 Pro's Main camera combines a new 48-megapixel sensor, a faster variable-aperture lens, and updated image processing. The variable aper

MacRumors has just leaked the next iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K models, all of which are likely to be announced this October. The leaks are based on images from Apple uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The most notable iPad mini details revealed in the leaks include an A20 Pro chip, a new speaker design, and a landscape front camera, while images have revealed that the next HomePod mini will be available in new colors like green and pink. There is also evidence of an up

Apple's next-generation iPad mini will feature the A20 Pro chip, a rearranged front-facing camera, and a new speaker system, leaked code reveals. The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and also shows clear product images of the new iPad mini. Although images of the device only show the front, leaving any design changes of the rear or side profile unknown, there are still visible changes. The new iPad mini features a landscape front-facing

Apple's new HomePod mini will share the same design as the original model and come in five colors, MacRumors has found. The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and shows clear product images of the new models in all of their colors. The above image contains Apple's own icons, which specifically refer to a HomePod mini 2. The new HomePod mini will come in green, pink, blue, white, and black. The current model comes in yellow, orange, blue,

MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris has uncovered an image file from Apple for an unreleased Apple TV 4K, suggesting that a new model will finally be released soon. The image is specifically for an Apple TV 4K (4th generation) model. Apple TV 4K (4th generation) image (on a gradient) The image reveals that the Apple TV will have the same external design as the current model, with all of its upgrades expected to be internal. Rumored features include an A17 Pro chip or newer, an increased 8GB of RA

If you installed macOS 27 Golden Gate, here's a way to find out when your Mac was manufactured. Apple has restored access to information that effectively disappeared when it randomized its serial numbers a few years ago. On your Mac, go to System Settings General About , then click Regulatory Certification under the System Report button. The certificate will show with a new Date of Manufacture field at the bottom. You used to be able to decode the serial number on an Apple device to find out w

Apple today updated its TestFlight app for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to version 4.4.0, adding support for features introduced in the latest software updates and products. TestFlight for iPhone supports landscape orientation ahead of the iPhone Duo 's October launch, though the option is available on all iPhones. TestFlight can now be resized when using iPhone Mirroring on a Mac running macOS 27 with an iPhone running iOS 27 . Apple says the update also includes unspecified stability impro

Google today said its digital wardrobe option is available in the Google Photos iOS app in the U.S., India, and Brazil. Google first announced the feature back in April, but it was limited to Android users until now. The wardrobe option uses AI to pull images of clothing from the Google Photos library, organizing them into a digital closet. Users can put items together to create outfits and virtually try them on. The app shows clothing items in a new Wardrobe section in the Collections tab. Clot

Apple Music is teaming up with Goldenvoice to livestream the Head Trip music festival that's taking place in Indio, California, on October 10 and 11. Head Trip will feature Calvin Harris, Fisher with Chris Lake, Peggy Gou with Four Tet, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Dom Dolla with Kettama, and more. Tickets to the in-person event started at $499 but have sold out, and only passes starting at $589 are available now. HEAD TRIP. LIVE FROM INDIO. OCTOBER 10 + 11. WATCH THE LIVESTREAM ON APPLE MUSIC

watchOS 27.2 could introduce a feature that lets Apple Watch screenshots be previewed with options to share or delete, similar to how screenshots work on the iPhone. Signs of the feature were found in watchOS 27.2 by code explorer pdfu . The option is hidden behind a feature flag that's not enabled, but it could be introduced in a later watchOS 27.2 beta. A new screenshot experience is coming to Apple Watch, inspired by iPhone. Hidden behind a feature flag in watchOS 27.2, it lets you preview, s

The new Beats 360 headphones are available for purchase at many Apple Stores around the world as of today. Retailers like Best Buy and Target also have some stock available in stores. Apple's Beats brand announced the headphones earlier this week after teasing them for several months. The Beats 360 are over-ear headphones with a design similar to the AirPods Max and interchangeable ear cushions so you can swap colors. Compared with the Beats Studio Pro, the Beats 360 have up to 1.75x more noise

Apple today shared a video promoting the new parental control features it added in iOS 27 . Apple says Child Accounts are easier to set up in iOS 27 and more intuitive to use. Improved controls allow parents to choose the types of apps children have access to, while Ask to Buy lets kids request new apps and games. Ask to Browse gives parents a way to block or allow the websites children visit in Safari, plus parents can decide who kids can call and message. Communication Safety in Messages and F

Apple kicked off its recent wave of product announcements on August 25, when it introduced a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, a new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, and an updated version of the Apple Polishing Cloth. As usual, September then arrived with many new Apple products. Already this month, the company has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and Beats 360. Apple also debuted a new Wrist Strap a

OpenAI saw disappointing results working with Apple to integrate ChatGPT in Siri , according to court documents filed [ PDF ] in its ongoing legal fight with Elon Musk's company SpaceXAI (xAI at the time the lawsuit was filed). Apple added ChatGPT to Siri in December 2024, but users had to go through a multistep opt-in process, which added a layer of friction. By January 2025, OpenAI said the integration was off to a slow start and the company cut its forecast for the number of incremental logge

In the mid1990s, Apple worked on an operating system called Copland, which was announced but never commercially released because of project management issues and feature creep. Parts of Copland were eventually included in Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 8, but it was so problematic as a whole that Apple nixed it before it was finished. Michael Steil, who works to reverse engineer vintage hardware and software, was recently able to get Copland running in emulation. He modified the open-source Power Mac emu

Amazon has knocked the price of the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599.97 , down from $799.00. This $199 markdown is available in the Natural color with Anchor Blue Ocean Band, and as of writing this is the only model we're tracking at this new all-time low price. 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. Additionally, there's a $199 markdown on