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Amazon has introduced a major discount on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip, 32-Core GPU, 36GB RAM, and 2TB SSD, now available for $3,499.00 , down from $4,399.00. This is a massive $900 markdown on the high-end MacBook Pro, and it's joining a few other MacBook Pro discounts on Amazon this week. 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 big

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

An antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking tap-to-pay competition is moving forward and will see banks and credit unions able to band together to sue Apple. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White this week certified a class in the lawsuit. It will include any U.S. entities that issued any payment card enabled for Apple Pay and paid Apple a fee for Apple Pay transactions on that payment card. He also denied a motion from Apple to exclude expert testimony that plaintiff attorneys allege offers pro

Apple today finally shared release notes for tvOS 27 , nearly two weeks after releasing the software update. Many of the new features and changes listed were already known, but we are sharing the notes for the sake of completeness. tvOS 27 was released on Monday, September 14 , but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates. Here is what is new for the Apple TV on

The next low-cost iPad will be equipped with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB RAM, according to details found in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. We've heard some of these same specifications in prior rumors, so this is more of a confirmation than a new leak. The iPad 11 has an A16 chip, so the upgrade to the A19 in the 12th-generation iPad will bring a noticeable improvement in performance. More importantly, the A19 supports Apple Intelligence , so the iPad

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Lululook to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a new Apple Watch Ultra 4 . Lululook makes all kinds of accessories for Apple devices, including the Apple Watch. The company has a selection of Apple Watch bands that work well with the new Series 12 and the Ultra 4 models. Lululook's $129.99 Strata Milanese Band matches the Apple Watch Ultra 4. It is made from 99 percent woven grade 5 titanium, and it has a coating that protects it from scratches

This week saw the launch of the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, plus the new Beats 360 headphones. You'll find launch discounts on the Macs below, alongside big markdowns on cushion kits for the Beats 360 headphones, AirPods Pro 3, and more. 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 and Mac Studio What's the deal? Take up to $50 off Mac mini and Mac Stu

A subset of iPhone 18 Pro Max users in the U.S. are experiencing issues with AT&T cellular connectivity and/or eSIM provisioning, according to complaints across the MacRumors Forums , Reddit , and the Apple Support Community . Affected users are unable to connect to the AT&T network for phone calls, text messages, or data. Notably, the U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the only new iPhone released this month that is equipped with a Qualcomm cellular modem . The smaller iPhone 18 Pro and t

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

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives three years after the Ultra 2. Across those two generations, Apple added satellite connectivity, a larger display, new health sensors, and longer battery life. Are those changes enough to justify replacing an Ultra 2 or paying more for the newest model? Both watches retain a 49mm titanium case, an Action button, a siren, a 3,000-nit display, dual-frequency GPS, and support for recreational diving to 40 meters. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799 in the U.S. App

Square today announced a new Apple Business integration that makes it easier for businesses to ensure they have up-to-date information across Apple Maps, Apple Wallet, and Siri AI. Apple Business is connected to Square's Dashboard: Rather than managing multiple channels separately, sellers can now maintain their Apple presence alongside the rest of their business in Square. Tags: Apple Business , Square This article, Square Announces Apple Business Integration first appeared on MacRumors.com D

Amazon has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.00 this week, down from $249.00. We haven't tracked an all-time low price on this model since Prime Day over the summer, but this is still a solid $50 markdown. 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. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the

Qualcomm today announced the renewal of its global patent licensing agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027. No further details were provided. This patent agreement is separate from Qualcomm's agreement to supply Apple with cellular modems for smartphone launches through 2026, so we expect Apple's transition to its own custom-designed modems to continue. Among the latest iPhone models, only the U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max still has a Qualcomm modem . The smaller iPhone 18 Pro and

Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac 's Benjamin Mayo that it plans to release a software update early next week with a fix for a Face ID issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users . Yesterday, we reported that Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1 , which is likely to be the update with the fix. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 , iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forums: iOS 27 , iPhone This article, Apple Confirms iPhone 18 Pro Bug Fix Update is Coming Next Week first appeared o

A 47-minute video of the Q&A session from Apple's 2010 iPhone 4 antennagate press conference has surfaced on YouTube, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook , and Bob Mansfield answering reporters' questions. The recording was highlighted by Daring Fireball 's John Gruber , who attended the event. Apple called the July 16, 2010 press conference amid complaints that holding the iPhone 4 in a particular way could reduce its cellular signal. Jobs used his prepared presentation to announce free cases for elig

Apple in iOS 27 introduced iPhone Handoff, a new eSIM feature that allows you to use the same number on two iPhones and seamlessly swap between them. The number is only active on one iPhone at a time, so it's not like having two independently active lines. It's also different from Apple's existing Handoff feature for continuing an app task on another Apple device. Here's what you need to know about the new iPhone Handoff feature. What Moves Between the Two iPhones? When you switch phones with iP

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

The iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro are just $100 apart at Apple's current prices, but they offer different advantages. The Air puts a 6.5-inch display in an exceptionally thin, light body. The newer Pro adds a more versatile camera system, longer battery life, and faster performance. The iPhone Air launched in 2025 at $999, but Apple now sells the 256GB model for $1,099. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for the same storage capacity, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Our guide helps

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions will soon support video, allowing creators to offer subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content, Apple today announced . The feature will be available to audiences in more than 170 countries and regions across Apple devices and the web. Apple says it is working with podcast hosting providers on integration, with details from participating partners coming in the months ahead. Tag: Apple Podcasts This article, Apple Podcasts Subscript

Amazon has the first post-launch discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $49 off select models. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99 , down from $2,499.00. 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. Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $879.99 , dow

As confirmed by the website Expand Mac mini, NAND storage in the new Mac mini models with the M6 and M5 Pro chips is soldered to the logic board, whereas the previous models with the M4 and M4 Pro chips have removable storage that can be upgraded. In other words, the new Mac mini does not support aftermarket storage upgrades. Expand Mac mini offers plug-and-play SSD modules that are functionally equivalent to Apple's proprietary modules, yet hundreds of dollars cheaper. As a result, customers we

The annual percentage yield (APY) for the Apple Card's savings account increased from 3.4% to 3.5% today. If you deposited $1,000 and made no withdrawals for one year, you would earn $35 in interest at the current APY. Tag: Apple Card This article, Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Just Went Up first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Following renovations, the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, California no longer features a 3D augmented reality model of the Apple Park campus. The area that housed the 3D model, which was called the Exhibition Space, now has wall-mounted shelves known as Avenues and new, rounder tables for product displays. The remodeling process began in July and was completed recently. Apple Park Visitor Center's former Exhibition Space now displays products ( source ) The redesigned product tables ha

Apple today unveiled new Beats 360 over-ear headphones , and it is offering introductory pricing on extra ear cushions. Now through October 31, extra Performance Knit and UltraPlush ear cushions with matching headbands in a variety of colors are available on Apple's online store in the U.S. for just $9.99 each, with customers limited to three kits per order while supplies last. Lower pricing extends to select other countries. Starting November 1, regular pricing of $49.99 will apply. Tags: Beats

The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, two years after the Series 10 introduced the current thinner design. But is it worth upgrading? While last year's Series 11 brought just four changes , the Series 12 is a much more substantial update, with a new chip, twice as much RAM, redesigned health sensors, exclusive health and audio features, tougher cover glass, 5G connectivity, and new case materials. The Series 12 starts at the same $399 price as the Series 10 did in 2024. Apple has now disco

Apple has announced the opening of Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art 600-capacity music venue located in London's Battersea Power Station. Apple says it is designed to connect artists and fans through bespoke, intimate performances unlike anywhere else. Apple's deep love for music dates all the way back to the very beginning, from the launch of the iPod to the long-running iTunes Music Festival to the debut of Apple Music, said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Apple Music and Intern

Apple is no longer signing iOS 26.6.2, so if you've upgraded to iOS 27 , there is no option to downgrade to a version of iOS 26 . iOS 27 came out a week ago . Software that is signed can pass a server-side verification check that Apple performs when a new version of iOS is downloaded. If an update fails the verification check, it can't be installed. By unsigning software, Apple prevents customers from installing outdated, less secure versions of iOS. If you haven't installed iOS 27 yet, you can

With the second beta of macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple updated the look of the volume and brightness sliders when you adjust them with the keyboard. The new sliders have a segmented bar instead of a plain line, making it clearer how much each key press adjusts volume or brightness. Apple used a similar design in macOS Sequoia before Liquid Glass, and the new look is a cross between the old slider and the Liquid Glass slider. There are no longer two icons at the beginning and end of the slider, an

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max earlier this month, arriving four years after the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Four generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, faster charging, USB-C connectivity, and support for Apple Intelligence . The iPhone 15 Pro replaced the stainless steel frame with titanium, introduced the Action button and USB-C port,

Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air , providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These remain the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes, and many deals are being matched at Best Buy . 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. You'll find savings on both the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the M4 iPad Air, with the biggest mar

Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the second macOS Golden Gate 27.2 beta. The second beta comes a week after Apple released the first beta. Registered developers can download macOS Golden Gate 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app, clicking on General, selecting Software Update, and opting into macOS Golden Gate betas. macOS Golden Gate 27.2 introduces Siri AI in new languages. We're expecting a launch toward the end of October. Related Roundup:

Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded an iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta. iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app with new Insight and Longevity tabs. It also brings Siri AI in new languages. There ar

Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the second betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come week after Apple released the first betas. Registered developers can download the betas through the Settings app on each device. With iOS 27.2 and watchOS 27.2, Apple is testing the new Health app that it showed off during its September iPhone event. The updated Health app has new Insights and Longevity tabs with a readiness s

The first reviews of the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options have been published ahead of the computer launching this Tuesday. While the Mac mini now starts at $899 in the U.S., up from just $599 for the previous model when it first launched, WIRED 's Luke Larsen said it is still a good deal because of the impressive performance of the M6 and M5 Pro chip options. To borrow a famous Steve Jobs phrase, it just might not be such an insanely great deal anymore. This is the gist of most Ma

Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone lineup could feature slightly larger displays than the iPhone 18 Pro models, if a new leak shared on Weibo is accurate. Prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claims that early iPhone 20 Pro display specifications include a 6.41-inch screen with a resolution of approximately 2,686 1,236 pixels, while the iPhone 20 Pro Max is said to have a 6.96-inch display with a resolution of around 2,912 1,340 pixels. For comparison, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro

Some new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 owners are reporting the devices are rebooting unexpectedly, and diagnostic logs suggest the crashes are related to the Apple Neural Engine. Reports have been posted in the MacRumors forums since the new models launched on Friday. Users describe their watches suddenly displaying the Apple logo and restarting while they were interacting with the device, doing things like using Siri AI, editing watch faces, opening Maps or the App Store, start

iFixit today published an iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max teardown in both article and video formats, providing a closer look inside the new devices. The teardown confirms the battery capacities for the eSIM-only models: iPhone 18 Pro: 4,288 mAh (+0.8% vs. 4,252 mAh for iPhone 17 Pro) iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5,567 mAh (+9.4% vs. 5,088 mAh for iPhone 17 Pro Max) eSIM-only models of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Em

Apple laid off a handful of Apple Fitness+ employees last week, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . This is widely seen within the Fitness+ organization as the beginning of more drastic cost-cutting measures and other major changes to the service in the months and years ahead, he said. Tags: Apple Fitness Plus , Mark Gurman This article, Apple Fitness+ Layoffs Reported Ahead of Potential 'Major' Changes first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

A shorter Apple Pencil for the iPhone Duo was in development, but Apple scrapped it due to echnical problems ahead of mass production, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Instead, Apple said the iPhone Duo will gain support for the existing USB-C version of the Apple Pencil later this year. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tags: Apple Pencil , Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forums: iPhone , iPad Accessories This article, A Shorter Apple Pencil Was Supposed to Launch

In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and the settlement website is now live. Apple will pay an estimated $25 per eligible iPhone to eligible customers, who can submit a claim via the settlement website between September 21 and December 21 of this year. The exact payment may be higher or lower than $25 depending on the total number of valid claims submitted and other factors, with the maximum amount set at $95. Apple denies

The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 just launched yesterday, and Amazon is offering the first cash discounts on select models for the first time since their launch. You can get the Apple Watch Ultra 4 in Natural with Translucent Gray Ocean Band for $779.99 , down from $799.00. 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. This is one of three Ultra 4 models that are on s

All of Apple's products introduced at last week's event with the exception of the iPhone Duo are now available, with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 all launching on Friday. While new hardware is always a welcome arrival, users of existing hardware also got big upgrades this week with the releases of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and more. Apple is also already looking ahead to iOS 27.1 that will ship with the iPhone Duo next month and iOS 27.2 that wi

Apple hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb spoke with TechRadar and shared some candid thoughts about Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo . The iPhone Duo uses a matte nano-texture display, which is meant to cut down on glare and minimize the visibility of the crease. When asked if the iPhone Duo's crease would be more visible over time, as that's what tends to happen on other foldables, Marieb said the nano-texture display would help. He asked people to hold the company accountable on crease visibility.

TechInsights has published an iPhone 18 Pro Max teardown that confirms the U.S. version of the device is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem. The device's modem firmware had already pointed towards the Snapdragon X80 modem. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo use Apple's custom-designed C2 modem worldwide, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max uses the C2 modem in every other country, so the U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max having a Qualcomm modem is unique . iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone

The Apple Watch Series 12 came out today, and we picked one up to get a look at the new feature set. There are no major external changes, but Apple updated the device's internals and health sensors. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The Apple Watch Series 12 has the same design as the Series 11, but it does come in different colors. The aluminum models are available in a light gold shade that's distinct from the rose gold Apple used last year, as well as dark bronze, bl

The first GPU benchmark results for Apple's new M5 Ultra and M6 chips have surfaced, ahead of the new Mac Studio and Mac mini models launching on Tuesday. If you are interested in CPU results, we shared those earlier this week . So far, the M5 Ultra has achieved up to a 59% higher Metal score (366,744) on Geekbench 7 compared to the M3 Ultra's average score of 230,420, and the chip's OpenCL score is roughly in line with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4080. As for the M6 chip, it has so far achieved up to