Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 1 Just a week after releasing iOS 17, Apple has seeded the first beta of iOS 17.1 to developers. iOS 17.1 adds some features that Apple promised were coming to ‌iOS 17‌ in the future, plus it refines and improves some existing features. This guide covers everything new in the first iOS 17.1 beta. Apple Music Favorites You can favorite songs, alb…

watchOS 10.1 Beta Brings NameDrop to Apple Watch With the watchOS 10.1 beta that came out today, Apple Watch owners can use the new NameDrop feature to share contact information with another Apple Watch owner or with an iPhone. Using the feature can be done by tapping into the Contacts app, selecting your profile, and then tapping on the “Share” option. From there, an animation directs you to…

New Battery Health Features Remain Limited to iPhone 15 Models on First iOS 17.1 Beta All four iPhone 15 models have two new battery health features in the Settings app, including the ability to view the battery’s cycle count and an option to more strictly limit charging beyond 80%. On social media, some users hoped these features would expand to older iPhone models in a future software update, but we are able to confirm that the…

Kuo: Development of Apple Car Has ‘Lost All Visibility’ Apple’s work on the Apple Car has “lost all visibility” at the current time, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He says that if Apple does not adopt some kind of acquisition strategy to make inroads in the automotive market, it is unlikely that the ‌Apple Car‌ will be able to go into mass production “within the next years.” It is true tha…

Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.1 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the launch of the tvOS 17 operating system. 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. …

Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.1 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a day after the launch of watchOS 10. To install the ‌watchOS 10‌ update, developers will need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under “General” in Settings, and toggle on the ‌‌watchOS 10‌‌ …

Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.1 update to developers for beta testing, with the update coming just a day after the public launch of macOS Sonoma. Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Under Beta updates, simply toggle on the Sonoma Develope…

Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Developers Apple today released the first betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming one day after the launch of the iOS 17 operating system. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the “Beta Updates” option, and to…

Kuo: 2024 MacBooks and iPads to Feature 3nm Chips, But Demand Might Fall Below Expectations Apple plans to release new MacBooks and iPads with 3nm chips in 2024, but demand for the devices might be “below expectations” due to a “lack of growth drivers,” according to research shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo explained in a blog post on Medium:Apple’s 3nm demand for 2024 would be below expectations. In 2023, Apple’…

Apple Configurator Issue Will Be Fixed in Future macOS Sonoma Update On Macs running macOS Sonoma, there is currently a bug that prevents the Apple Configurator app from installing apps on iPhones and iPads, according to a new Apple support document. Apple Configurator is commonly used by IT managers at large businesses and institutions to install apps on iPhones and iPads for employees. Apple says the issue wil…

Deals: Apple’s 13.6-Inch MacBook Air Drops to Best-Ever Price of $899 ($200 Off), Along With More MacBook Discounts A collection of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro discounts have hit Best Buy and Amazon this week, with up to $250 in savings on select models. Specifically, you’ll find record low prices on the 13-inch MacBook Air from 2020, 13.6-inch MacBook Air from 2022, and 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2022. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these…

iPhone 16 Lineup Will Feature A18 and A18 Pro Chips, Analyst Says All four iPhone 16 models will be equipped with A18-branded chips, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple’s supply chain. In a research note with investment firm Haitong International Securities this week, obtained by MacRumors, Pu said “we view A17 Pro as a transition design and now expect all the iPhone 16 models t…

Get the New AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C for $199.99 Thanks to Amazon’s $49 Discount Last week, Apple launched the all-new AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case. At the same time, we began tracking the first ever discount on the earbuds, and today that $49 markdown is back at Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which …

Apple Explains How Game Mode Works in macOS Sonoma In macOS Sonoma, Game Mode prioritizes CPU and GPU performance for gaming purposes on Macs. For those unfamiliar with Game Mode, Apple on Tuesday published a support document providing more information on how to use the new feature. Game Mode optimizes your gaming experience by giving your game the highest priority access to your CPU and GPU, l…

Apple Suggests Potential Fixes for Weather Complication Bug on Apple Watch Apple on Tuesday offered two potential fixes for the recently reported Apple Watch issue where watch face Weather complications fail to load data. Apple Watch owners have been complaining of malfunctioning Weather complications since the launch of watchOS 10, with both the initial launch and watchOS 10.0.1 affected. Those impacted are seeing a …

macOS Sonoma Features You Should Check Out First After three months of beta testing, macOS Sonoma is finally available to everyone. macOS updates often don’t get as much attention as iOS updates during the beta testing process, but there are plenty of notable reasons install the new software. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Aerial Screensavers If you’re a fan of th…

Resident Evil 4 for iPhone Will Cost $60 The Resident Evil 4 remake that’s coming to iPhone will be priced at $59.99, the same price that Capcom charges for the game on consoles like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X. Resident Evil 4 can be pre-ordered on the ‌iPhone‌, iPad, and Mac right now, and under the in-app purchase list, the full unlock is listed for $59.99. An additiona…

watchOS 10.0.2 Fixes Weather Complication Bug on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 The watchOS 10.0.2 update appears to address a bug with Weather complications, but the issue is only fixed on the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the two devices that are able to receive the new software. Multiple reports on the MacRumors forums confirm that watchOS 10.0.2 solves the Weather complication bug, but those who do …

Apple Launches ‘Meet With Apple Experts’ Resource for Developers Apple today announced the launch of a new “Meet with the Apple Experts” resource for developers, providing developers with opportunities to participate in sessions, workshops, labs, and one-on-one meetings hosted by Apple. At the current time, Apple is offering more than 50 workshops and consultations, some of which are hosted online and some o…

Review: GravaStar’s Unique Robot-Inspired Power Adapter Fast-Charges iPhone and Offers Two USB-C Ports GravaStar is a small company that designs quirky speakers and unique desktop power adapters, and its latest product, the Delta35 GaN Fast Charger, combines fun and functionality. The Delta35 is a 35-watt power adapter that looks like a little robot. There are two USB-C ports at the top of the power adapter, LED lights that serve as eyes and glo…