Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1 Apple today seeded the second public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.1 update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release. The second public beta comes a week after the first public beta. Beta testers can opt-in through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Under Beta updates, simply toggle on th…

Apple Releases Second Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Public Beta Testers Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to try out the software ahead of its release. The second public iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 betas come a week after the release of the first betas. Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, goi…

Apple Releases iOS 17.0.3 With Fix for iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Apple today released an iOS 17.0.3 update for the iPhone, with the software coming a week after the launch of iOS 17.0.2. Apple has also released a new version of iPadOS, 17.0.3, for iPad users. The iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 updates can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update….

Apple’s Old Beats Solo3 Headphones Now Available in Gold and Silver Apple this week began selling the seven-year-old Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones in Gold and Silver color options for $199.95 on its online store. The headphones also remain available in Black, Rose Gold, and (PRODUCT)RED. Apple previously offered the Beats Solo3 in Satin Gold and Satin Silver, but the colors had been discontinued in lat…

Tim Cook Nets $41.5 Million After Selling Over 500,000 Apple Shares Apple CEO Tim Cook netted around $41.5 million after taxes this week after selling 511,000 shares of Apple stock that he received as part of a performance-based award, according to a filing released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The stock award was determined based on Apple’s total shareholder return relative to the other comp…

Google Debuts New Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Smartphones, Pixel Watch 2, and Refreshed Pixel Buds Pro Google today refreshed its product lineup with new Pixel smartphones, a new Pixel watch, and updated Pixel earbuds, all of which will compete with Apple devices. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are Google’s latest smartphones, and the Pixel 8 Pro is the high-end model that has all of Google’s most recent technological advancements. It features a 6….

iPhone SE vs. iPhone 13 Buyer’s Guide: Comparing Apple’s Cheapest iPhones The third-generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 13 are now Apple’s most inexpensive iPhone options, starting at $429 and $599, respectively. Apple released the ‌iPhone 13‌ in late 2021 and has bumped it down in price since then to make it more accessible as new models have been released. On the other hand, the third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ launched…

Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops to New Record Low Price of $774 Along With More Deals on Series 9 and SE The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have been out for a few weeks now, and Amazon is still offering launch discounts on both wearables. You can get $9 off the Apple Watch Series 9 and up to $25 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2, with no coupon code required. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and ma…

New Apple Watch Double Tap Feature: What It Does and How to Get It Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are set to receive a new Double Tap gesture later this month in an upcoming software update. Here’s everything Double Tap can do, and how you can get it working on your watch today. Double Tap is a new gesture-based feature for the latest Apple Watch models that lets you control watch functio…

PayPal and Venmo Debit and Credit Cards Gain Apple Wallet Support PayPal has announced that users can now add their PayPal and Venmo credit and debit cards to Apple Wallet, while still earning the same cashback and rewards on eligible purchases. The new integration means users can use the cards to make contactless payments in-store, and use iPhones, iPads, and Macs to make purchases in apps and on the web us…

Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 2 Apple today released the second beta of an upcoming iOS 17.1 update, and the software further refines some of the new features that were added both in iOS 17 and the initial iOS 17.1 beta. This guide covers everything new in the second iOS 17.1 beta. StandBy Display Options Apple added a new “Display” section to the StandBy section of the Sett…

iOS 17.1 Code References Apple Pencil With USB-C Apple Pencil code that was added to the second beta of iOS 17.1 references USB-C charging for the ‌Apple Pencil‌, a function that does not exist for either of the two current ‌Apple Pencil‌ models that Apple sells. “Connect to USB-C to recharge soon,” reads the text, which is accompanied by another line that says “‌Apple Pencil‌ Battery Very Lo…

Netflix to Raise Ad-Free Subscription Prices Soon Netflix plans to increase the price of its ad-free subscription plans a few months after the end of the Hollywood actors strike, reports The Wall Street Journal. Prices will go up in the United States and Canada first, and it is not yet clear how much more Netflix will charge. Netflix last raised prices at the beginning of 2022, charging $9.99 …

macOS Sonoma 14.1 Features New Warranty Coverage Section in System Settings The second beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1 seeded to developers today includes a new “Coverage” page in the System Settings app that displays warranty and AppleCare+ coverage for the Mac and select Bluetooth-paired accessories. The page can be found in the System Settings app under General → Coverage, and it provides an overview of hardware service o…

U.S. iPhone Users to Receive Emergency Test Alert Tomorrow The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are planning to test U.S. emergency alert systems on Tuesday, October 4. Emergency text messages will be set out to cell phones across the United States. The Wireless Emergency Alert test is scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time t…

Apple Preparing iOS 17.0.3, Likely With Bug Fix for iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issue Three days after Apple said that it would release a software update with a fix for a bug contributing to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating, MacRumors can confirm that Apple is now internally testing iOS 17.0.3. It’s unclear when iOS 17.0.3 will be released to the public, but the update will likely be available either later thi…

How to Get the Most Out of the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button With the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple replaced the traditional mute switch with a new multi-function Action Button. The button can be assigned to perform a number of tasks, ranging from activating the flashlight to turning on the camera. Perhaps the most useful way to use the Action Button is with Shortcuts, because the single button can perform more th…

Apple Continues Refining visionOS With Fourth Beta Release Apple today seeded the fourth beta of visionOS, the software that runs on the upcoming Vision Pro headset. The third beta came out in late August, so it has been more than a month since Apple last released a ‌visionOS‌ update. Only a limited number of developers have access to Vision Pro at this time, with the headsets used for app testing purp…

watchOS 10.1 Beta 2 Adds Support for Double Tap The second watchOS 10.1 update that Apple released to developers today adds support for Double Tap, a main new feature for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices. Double Tap lets Apple Watch users double tap an index finger and thumb together to interact with the Apple Watch using one hand. The sensors in the Apple Watch are a…

Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.1 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the launch of the first tvOS 17.1 beta. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required. tv…