New AirPods and AirPods Max Launching in 2024, Updated AirPods Pro Coming in 2025 Apple plans to begin a major overhaul of its AirPods lineup starting next year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The standard AirPods and the AirPods Max will see a refresh in 2024, while the AirPods Pro will be updated in 2025. For the AirPods and ‌AirPods Pro‌, Apple will update the design of the earbuds and the case, while also improvin…

Apple Releases tvOS 17.1 Apple today released tvOS 17.1, the first major update to the tvOS 17 operating system that initially came out in September 2023. tvOS 17.1 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌. Go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS…

Apple Brings Enhance Dialogue to Original HomePod and HomePod mini With 17.1 Update Apple today released the HomePod 17.1 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and HomePod mini, bringing support for Enhance Dialogue to additional devices. Enhance Dialogue is a feature that boosts the volume of spoken voices to make dialogue easier to hear over effects, action, and music in a movie or TV show. The feature works when a ‌HomePod‌ or ‌HomePo…

Apple Releases watchOS 10.1 With Double Tap, NameDrop and More Apple today released watchOS 10.1, the latest version of the watchOS 10 operating system that was released in September. watchOS 10.1 comes four weeks after watchOS 10.0.2, a minor update that brought bug fixes. ‌‌watchOS 10‌‌‌.1 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 17 or later by opening it up and goi…

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.1 Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.1, the first major update to the ‌macOS Sonoma‌ operating system that initially came out in late September. The ‌‌‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.1‌ update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings. Apple has also released macOS 13.6.1 and macOS 12.7.1 updates for…

Apple Releases iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 With AirDrop Over Internet, Music Favorites Options and More Apple today released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, the first major updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating system updates that came out in September. iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. In the new updates, Apple has added support for continuin…

New ‘Scary Fast’ Macs May Launch on Wednesday, November 8 Apple may be planning to launch new Mac models announced at its “Scary Fast” event on Wednesday, November 8, MacRumors has learned. At the start of the month, MacRumors reported that Apple was proceeding with plans to announce at least one new Mac model in October. Apple yesterday announced its “Scary Fast” event for Monday, October 30, featuri…

Report: Apple Continues to Explore Health Capabilities of Vision Pro Apple has explored using its Vision Pro headset to diagnose and treat mental health problems, among other health monitoring capabilities, The Information’s Wayne Ma reports. Citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Ma explains that Apple has experimented with using the Vision Pro to track a user’s facial expressions to detect depress…

Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+ Receiving Price Increases Apple is increasing the prices of some of its subscription-based services, including Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+, in the U.S. and many other countries around the world. The higher prices are shown on Apple’s website. The price changes in the U.S. are as follows: Apple TV+: $6.99 per month → $9.99 per month Apple Arcade: $4.99 per…

Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 1 Drops to Best-Ever Price of $629 ($170 Off) The first generation Apple Watch Ultra has hit a new all-time low price today on Amazon, available for $629.00, down from $799.00. The version on sale is the Titanium Case with Yellow/Beige Trail Loop in the S/M size. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, w…

Next-Generation iMac Chip, Stand, and Color Details Rumored Ahead of Apple Event Apple’s upcoming iMac refresh will feature a new chip, an internally redesigned stand, and a similar array of color options to the current model, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Following Apple’s announcement of its “Scary Fast” event scheduled for Monday, October 30, Gurman reposted a Power On newsletter published in March on X (formerly…

Alleged New MacBook Pro Box Image Surfaces on China’s Weibo An image allegedly showing the box for a new unreleased MacBook Pro has emerged on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The picture, re-shared on X by ShrimpApplePro, shows what looks like Apple packaging featuring a MacBook Pro image with previously unseen wallpaper on the display. The wallpaper bears a passing resemblance to the one Apple use…

Kuo: Apple Considering Low-Cost MacBook Launch in 2024 Last month, a seemingly unlikely rumor out of Asia claimed that Apple could be planning to launch a low-cost MacBook series next year in order to compete with Google’s popular and more affordable Chromebook models. On Tuesday, that rumor was revived by respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. A DigiTimes report in September said Apple could launch…

Kuo: ‘M3 Series MacBook Pro’ to Be Focus of Apple’s October 30 Event Apple’s upcoming “Scary Fast” event will focus on the M3 series MacBook Pro models, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo’s wording suggests that he is expecting multiple M3 chips rather than just a single M3 chip, hinting at the possibility of M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. If Apple does release M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips at once, we c…

Apple to Overhaul TV App, Remove Standalone Apps from Apple TV Apple plans to overhaul the TV app in an effort to consolidate its Apple TV+ streaming service and its standalone movie and TV show purchase options, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. A tvOS update in December will introduce the changes that Apple has planned. To push users to the Apple TV app, Apple plans to remove its standalone ‌Apple TV…

Apple Expanding Device Repair Programs for Consumers and Independent Shops Apple is expanding its Self-Service Repair and Independent Repair Provider programs and will make parts, tools, and documentation needed for product repairs available to repair shops and consumers nationwide. The news was announced by the White House as part of an event focused on right to repair policies, and was shared by Reuters. Apple has n…

Apple Adds ‘Scary Fast’ Event Livestream Placeholder to YouTube and Website Apple is preparing for the upcoming Mac-focused “Scary Fast” event that is set to take place on Monday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and the company has added livestream placeholders both to the Events website and to YouTube. On the Events website, Apple has added an option to add the event to your calendar, and on YouTube, there is a…

Apple Pay Later Likely Officially Launching in the U.S. Imminently Apple Pay Later will likely be officially launching imminently for all qualifying U.S. residents, as Apple’s website no longer refers to it as a “prerelease” feature. Apple Pay Later had been available on an invite-only basis since March. Apple removed the following sentence from all Apple Pay Later support documents today:Apple Pay Later is cu…

Apple Releases iTunes for Windows Update With Option to Listen to Podcasts and Audiobooks Apple today released an iTunes 12.13 update for Windows users, with the update adding new functionality for podcasts and audiobooks. According to Apple’s release notes, downloading iTunes 12.13 will allow Windows users to listen to podcasts and audiobooks through the iTunes app so long as the Apple Music and Apple TV apps are installed. iTunes…

Apple Stores Begin Same-Unit iPhone 15 Repairs as Parts Now Available For a brief period following the release of new iPhone models, Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers must replace the entire device if a customer requires a repair, as individual parts are not immediately available. Starting this week, parts are available for all four iPhone 15 models, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Se…