Apple Releases iOS 17.0.2 and iPadOS 17.0.2 for All iPhones and iPads Apple today released iOS 17.0.2 and iPadOS 17.0.2 updates, with the software coming five days after the releases of iOS 17.0.1 and iPadOS 17.0.1. Today’s iOS 17.0.2 and iPadOS 17.0.2 updates arrive as build 21A351 and can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Note that iOS 17…

Apple Releases watchOS 10.0.2 for Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 Apple today released watchOS 10.0.2, a minor update to the watchOS 10 operating system that came out earlier this month. watchOS 10.0.2 comes five days after the release of watchOS 10.0.1, another minor update. According to Apple’s release notes for the update, watchOS 10.0.2 includes bug fixes and important security updates for the Apple Watch…

Apple Releases Safari 17 With Profiles, Locked Private Browsing Windows and More Apple today released Safari 17, the newest version of the Safari browser. Safari 17 can be downloaded on macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura, and it brings some of the macOS Sonoma features to older operating systems. Safari 17 introduces support for Profiles, so browsing can be separated into topics like work and personal, plus it adds enhanced p…

Apple’s Eddy Cue Explains Why Google is iPhone’s Default Search Engine Apple’s services chief Eddy Cue today testified in the antitrust trial between the U.S. Department of Justice and Google, answering questions about a deal that sees Google set as the default search engine on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to a report from The Verge today, Google pays Apple billions of dollars per year in order for Google …

Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware 17 With Improvements to Built-In Camera Alongside macOS Sonoma, Apple today released a Studio Display 17 firmware update after several months of beta testing. The update includes improvements to the camera, and it is available after updating to ‌macOS Sonoma‌. The Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting the display to a Mac. Studio Display owners can go to System Prefere…

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma With New Widget Features, Safari Updates, Screen Sharing Improvements and More Apple today released macOS 14 Sonoma, the newest version of the operating system that runs on the Mac. macOS Sonoma has been in beta testing for several months, and it is compatible with the 2019 and later iMac, the ‌iMac‌ Pro, the 2018 and later Mac mini, the 2018 and later MacBook Pro, the 2019 and later Mac Pro, and the Mac Studio. The ‌‌mac…

Kuo: Low-Cost Apple Vision Pro Might Be Canceled Apple may have canceled plans to produce a lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro headset, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. There were multiple rumors of a lower-cost model coming out sometime around 2025, but that may not happen. Kuo does not give a reason for why the lower-cost headset may have been nixed, but he says that unless …

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues Likely Due to Thermal Compromises, Not 3nm Node Complaints about heat issues with the iPhone 15 Pro models are not related to TSMC’s 3-nanometer node that was used for the A17 Pro chip, according to well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that overheating could be caused by “compromises made in the thermal system design” that allowed Apple to cut down on the weight of the ‌iPhone…

22 New Features You May Have Missed in watchOS 10 Apple last week launched watchOS 10, the latest major software update for compatible Apple Watch models, as well as the new Apple Watch Series 9 and second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, both of which come with ‌watchOS 10‌ pre-installed. Headline ‌watchOS 10‌ features include a new Smart Stack interface with widgets, new watch faces, and more. …

EU Chief Calls on Apple CEO Tim Cook to Open Hardware and Software Ecosystem EU industry chief Thierry Breton today publicly called on Apple CEO Tim Cook to open the company’s ecosystem of hardware and software to rivals (via Reuters). Following an in-person meeting with Cook earlier today in Brussels, Belgium, Breton told Reuters:The next job for Apple and other Big Tech, under the DMA (Digital Markets Act) is to open …

macOS Sonoma Optimizes Latest 13-Inch MacBook Air’s Battery Health macOS Sonoma better optimizes the long-term battery health of the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip, according to Apple’s release notes for the software update. “Battery health management updated on 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip to better optimize long term battery health,” the release notes state. Apple does not provide any additional d…

Apple Looking to Save Space in Future iPhones With Thinner Circuit Boards Apple will begin using a new material to make its printed circuit boards thinner starting next year, according to a source with a good track record. Apple will reportedly switch to using resin coated copper (RCC) foil as a new printed circuit board (PCB) material in 2024. The change will apparently allow Apple to make its PCBs even thinner. Cur…

Apple’s Back to School Promotion Ends Soon: Here’s What You Can Get In June, Apple launched its annual Back to School promotion in the U.S. for college students. This year’s promotion offers students a free Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad from Apple, along with 20% off AppleCare+ plans. In the U.S. and Canada, the promotion ends on October 2, so time is running out to take advantage…

Deals: Get the 10th Gen iPad for New Record Low Price of $379 ($70 Off) Apple’s 64GB Wi-Fi 10.9-inch iPad has hit a new all-time low price today on B&H Photo, available for $379.00, down from $449.00. This deal is available for the Blue and Silver color options and B&H Photo offers free two-day shipping in the contiguous United States. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and…

iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer’s Guide: 50+ Differences Compared The iPhone 15 Pro brings over 50 new features and improvements to Apple’s high-end smartphones compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, which was released two years prior. This buyer’s guide breaks down every major difference you should be aware of between the two generations and helps you to decide whether it’s worth upgrading. The ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro debu…

Apple Music Radio Shows Now Available in Apple Podcasts App Apple Music subscribers can now stream shows from Apple’s original radio catalog via the Apple Podcasts app, fulfilling a new services pledge made by the company earlier this year. The new Podcasts app integration means eligible subscribers can delve into ‌Apple Music‌ original radio shows from the likes of ‌Apple Music‌ 1, ‌Apple Music‌ Hits, …

Apple Initially Explored Using GPS to Control AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio When Apple introduced second-generation ‌‌AirPods Pro‌, the Adaptive Transparency feature offered a new way to reduce loud environmental noise for more comfortable everyday listening. Adaptive Audio is designed to build on that approach by dynamically blending the existing Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation modes together to deliver the …

Apple Watch Users Report Weather Complication Issues in watchOS 10 Some Apple Watch users on watchOS 10 have reported experiencing issues with Weather complications failing to display data on the watch face, despite the Weather app itself presenting no such issues. Apple Watch users have taken to the MacRumors forums, Apple’s Support Community, and other platforms to share their experiences. 9to5Mac has highl…

iPhone 16 to Include an Additional Capacitive ‘Capture’ Button The iPhone 16 series is expected to gain an additional capacitive button, known internally as the “Capture Button.” Codenamed “Project Nova,” the button is likely to be one of the main selling points of the ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup, assuming it gets past the initial testing phase. The Capture Button is located on the same side as the Power button, onl…

Apple’s FineWoven Cases for iPhone 15 Continue to Be Heavily Criticized Apple’s new FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 models have been heavily criticized since they were released earlier this month, with some customers and media outlets complaining about the fabric exterior being prone to scratches and stains. We recapped some of the negative feedback last week, and complaints have continued to surface. In a 512 Pixels…