Apple Releases WatchOS 10.1.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Battery Drain Bug Apple today released watchOS 10.1.1, a bug fix update for the watchOS 10 operating system that first came out in September. watchOS 10.1.1 comes two weeks after the launch of watchOS 10.1, an update that brought Double Tap and NameDrop support. ‌‌watchOS 10‌‌‌.1.1 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 1…

Apple Releases New Firmware for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro Apple today released new firmware for the Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro and ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ can now be updated to firmware version 6B27, up from the prior 5B66 firmware that came out in May. Apple does not provide details on what’s included in firmware updates for the Beats Fit Pro and ‌Powerbeats Pro‌, so we don’…

New iMac Supports High-Impedance Headphones The new 24-inch iMac with the M3 chip supports high-impedance headphones, according to an Apple support document updated today. The built-in 3.5mm headphone jack on the left side of the new iMac features impedance detection and adaptive voltage output, and the computer now has a built-in digital-to-analog converter with support for sample rates…

Apple Briefly Paused Work on New Features for iOS 18 and macOS 15 to Clean Up Bugs Apple briefly paused work on upcoming iOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 updates last week in order to make a serious effort to address bugs in the future iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac releases, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Employees were told about a development pause last week, with engineers asked to focus on fi…

12.9-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Expected to Be Discontinued Next Year Apple plans to discontinue the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED backlighting in 2024, according to a recent report from Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, suggesting that the tablet will not remain in the lineup for a reduced price following the launch of the rumored 13-inch iPad Pro with an OLED display next year. TrendForce:The shipment volu…

High Power Mode Expands to 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M3 Max Chip Apple has expanded High Power Mode to the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip, according to Six Colors editor-in-chief Jason Snell. The feature was previously only available on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max and M2 Max. “For some tests, I switched the MacBook Pro into High Power Mode, which is now available on both 14- and 16-…

The Best Early Black Friday iPad Deals Black Friday is right around the corner, and deals on AirPods and iPhones have already begun cropping up in early November. Today, we’re taking a look at all of the best early Black Friday iPad deals you can already get. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive …

M3 MacBook Pro Ships With macOS Ventura, Can’t Yet Be Updated to macOS Sonoma Over the Air Apple’s new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the standard M3 chip began arriving to customers over the past day, and some early adopters have discovered that the laptop cannot currently be updated to macOS Sonoma over the air. As noted by @aaronp613 on X, at least some 14-inch MacBook Pro models with the M3 chip shipped with an unreleased b…

M3 iMac and MacBook Pro Models Now Available for Same-Day Pickup Starting today, Apple’s refreshed M3 iMac and MacBook Pro models with M3 and M3 Pro chips are available for same-day or next-day pickup at Apple Stores, with no pre-order required. Online orders are also beginning to arrive to customers today. Customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other regions can now place an order on…

First M3 MacBook Pro and iMac Orders Begin Arriving to Customers When new products launch, Apple fans in Australia and New Zealand are always the first to get their hands on updated devices because of their time zone. It is Tuesday, November 7 in those two countries, which means customers who ordered a new M3 MacBook Pro or iMac are now beginning to receive their shipments. Apple customers will soon be shari…

Final Cut Pro Gaining New Features on Mac and iPad Later This Month Apple today announced upcoming updates for Final Cut Pro, with the iPad and Mac apps set to gain new features that Apple says will streamline workflows. Final Cut Pro on the Mac will be updated with organizational refinements like automatic timeline scrolling. Users will be able to keep their clips in view during playback, with the view able to…

Hands-On With the New USB-C Apple Pencil Apple last week began shipping out the new USB-C Apple Pencil, so we thought we’d check it out for MacRumors readers who might be interested in purchasing one. The USB-C ‌Apple Pencil‌ is compatible with all iPads that have a USB-C port and that are running iOS 17.1 or later. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. When it …

Apple Likely to Release iOS 17.1.1 This Week With iPhone Bug Fixes A minor iOS 17.1.1 update is likely to be released for the iPhone this week, as a protected account with a proven track record shared the build number 21B91 for the update today on X, formerly known as Twitter. The account typically shares build numbers for upcoming iOS updates less than a week before they are released. Last week, we were first…

Anker Black Friday Early Access Sale Has Sitewide Savings on USB-C Accessories, MagSafe Chargers, and More Anker is back with another pre-Black Friday discount event on its website, which it’s calling the “Black Friday Early Access Sale.” When you purchase two or more Anker items, you’ll get 25 percent off your order. Additionally, there are numerous straight cash discounts on dozens of Anker accessories during the event. Note: MacRumors is an affili…

Report: Apple Developing Custom Batteries for Launch in 2025 Apple is developing custom batteries with significantly improved performance that it aims to bring to its devices starting in 2025, ETNews reports. Apple’s custom battery technology has reportedly been in the works since 2018, with the company actively seeking patents and hiring new personnel related to the project. The company is reportedly se…

Logic Pro for Mac and iPad Updated With New Features Apple today updated its professional music creation app Logic Pro for the Mac and iPad with new features and enhancements, including support for Split View and Stage Manager on the iPad. The updates are available now on the App Store. The release notes for Logic Pro version 10.8 for the Mac:• Deliver a release-ready mix with Mastering Assistant…

New MacBook Pro Reviews: Scary Fast, But M3 Pro Chip Has a Catch Last week, Apple updated the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips for faster performance. There is also an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the standard M3 chip. Other new features include a Space Black finish for M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations, and 20% brighter displays. The new MacBook Pro models will begi…

Apple Says There Won’t Be a 27-Inch iMac With Apple Silicon Apple has confirmed to The Verge and some other publications that it has no plans to release a new 27-inch iMac with Apple silicon. Apple discontinued both the Intel-based 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro over the past two years, and it has yet to launch a larger-screen iMac with an Apple silicon chip as a replacement, leaving the recently-updated 24-…

M3 iMac Reviews: Impressive Chip Performance but Lightning Accessories Disappoint Last week, Apple updated the 24-inch iMac, with the headline upgrade being the M3 chip for significantly improved performance. Other new features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and up to 24GB of unified memory. The new iMac can be purchased from the Apple’s online store, with prices starting at $1,299. Apple began accepting orders on October …

Apple Expected to Update Entire iPad Lineup Next Year Apple plans to update its entire iPad lineup throughout 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This means new models of the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and entry-level iPad can be expected to launch next year. Gurman touched on the lack of new iPads and AirPods heading into the holiday shopping season in the latest edition of his Power …