FineWoven Magnetic Link for Apple Watch Now Available to Order Apple’s new Magnetic Link bands for the Apple Watch are now available to order on Apple’s online store, as spotted by Parker Ortolani. Priced at $99, the bands are made with Apple’s controversial new FineWoven material instead of leather. Apple describes FineWoven as a “durable micro-twill” material with a “soft, suede-like feel.” Apple says th…

Deals: Apple’s M1 MacBook Air Available for All-Time Low Price of $749.99 ($249 Off) Today we’re tracking the return of an all-time low price on the 256GB M1 MacBook Air, which is available for $749.99 on Amazon, down from $999.00. This deal originally debuted during Prime Day back in July and it remains one of the best MacBook-related discounts of 2023 so far. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click …

iPhone 15 Pro Max Teardown: X70 Modem for Faster 5G, 5x Optical Zoom Lens, A17 Pro Chip, and More Repair website iFixit today shared a video teardown of the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, providing a closer look inside the top-of-the-line device. While the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a similar internal design as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the device has a redesigned frame that allows the back glass panel to be easily removed, resulting in lower repair fees f…

Deals: Woot’s Massive Apple Accessory Blowout Has Up to 90% Off iPhone Cases and All-Time Low Price on MagSafe Duo Woot today kicked off a new Apple accessory blowout sale, offering as much as 90 percent off select first-party Apple accessories. This includes iPhone cases as recent as the iPhone 14 and MagSafe chargers. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us…

iPhone 16 to Feature First A-Series Chip Designed Specifically for Standard Models The A17 chip designed for the iPhone 16 and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus will be made using a fundamentally different manufacturing process to the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro to cut costs, according to a rumor that has now been clarified by a reliable source. A Weibo user who claims to be an integrated circuit expert with 25 years of experience working on…

Apple to Launch iPad Mini 7 Later This Year, Industry Report Suggests Apple could be preparing to release a seventh-generation iPad mini before the end of the year, based on a new report by DigiTimes. In an article discussing stagnating global tablet demand in the second half of 2023, the Taiwan-based outlet forecasts an uptick in Apple’s share of the market owing to orders for a “small-size” iPad in the fourth …

Resident Evil Village for iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Launches October 30 Resident Evil Village will be released for iPhone 15 Pro and iPad on October 30, Capcom announced during the Tokyo Game Show over the weekend (via TouchArcade). During the event, Capcom also revealed pricing for the mobile ports of Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village. While both games are free to start, they will require $59.99 and…

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Launch in Over 20 More Countries Later This Week The iPhone 15 series is set to launch in over 20 additional countries and territories on September 29, including Macao, Malaysia, Turkey, Vietnam, and others. Apple has not provided a complete list of the countries. Unlike last year’s iPhone 14 series, all of the latest ‌iPhone 15‌ models were available to order when the first wave of launches …

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Teardown Confirms Slightly Larger Battery Capacity iFixit today shared a video with teardowns of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9, providing a closer look inside the watches. Notably, the video confirms that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is equipped with a 564 mAh battery, as MacRumors was first to report last week via a regulatory database. This is around a 4% larger capacity than th…

macOS Sonoma Launching This Week With These New Features Apple previously announced that macOS Sonoma will be released this Tuesday, September 26. The free software update includes many new features and changes for the Mac, including the five that we have highlighted below. In addition to these five features, we have shared the full release notes for macOS Sonoma below for a complete overview of ever…

Top Stories: iOS 17, iPhone 15, and New Apple Watches Released There may not have been a media event this week, but that doesn’t mean things weren’t incredibly busy in the Apple world. The week kicked off with the official release of iOS 17 and related updates, and then there was a daily trickle of media reviews for all of the incoming new hardware. It all culminated with Friday’s launch of the iPhone 15 l…

Apple Can Now Repair Bottom Microphone on iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are able to individually repair the bottom-right microphone on the lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, according to information obtained by MacRumors today from multiple sources. The new procedure of replacing this microphone on its own should make these repairs cheaper for customers, and …

Baldur’s Gate 3 Now Available on Mac Popular new roleplaying game Baldur’s Gate 3 is available to play on the Mac starting today. The title can be downloaded through the Steam platform and it is playable on Apple silicon Macs. The game’s minimum requirements include the M1 processor and 8GB RAM, but the recommended requirements suggest an M1 Pro or better Apple silicon chip and a…

iPhone 15 Models Support USB-C to Ethernet for Faster Internet Speeds Following the launch of the iPhone 15 series today, a few readers of our website have reached out to highlight that the devices support USB-C to Ethernet adapters, allowing for a wired internet connection with faster download speeds than Wi-Fi. iPhone 15 Pro connected to an Ethernet cable via former MacRumors editor turned car reviewer Jordan Go…

iFixit Gets Closer Look at Apple’s Maligned FineWoven iPhone 15 Case With Teardown Alongside the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, Apple introduced a new case material called “FineWoven” as an alternative to leather, and unfortunately, it has not proven popular with some customers. Image of FineWoven case under microscope from iFixit Given the criticism of the FineWoven case, teardown site iFixit obtained one of the accessories and decid…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: New AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C Drop to $199.99 Alongside iPhone 15 Accessory Sales There were numerous great Apple-related deals over the past week, with our pick of the best being the new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C for $199.99 at Amazon. This isn’t the only brand new Apple product already getting a discount as you’ll find out below, where we’re tracking sales on both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. Note: MacRumors is an a…

Video: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Unboxing Apple’s new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models are heading out to customers all over the world, including us here at MacRumors. Our videographer Dan Barbera just got his new iPhones in, and over on YouTube, he’s unboxed the ‌iPhone 15‌, ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌, and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The blu…

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 Pro From Lululook For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Lululook to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 256GB iPhone 15 Pro from Apple. Apple’s new ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ models just launched today, and Lululook has a range of accessories that are designed to go with it. For some extra power while on the go, the Lululook 10,000mAh Power Bank for $38 offe…

The MacRumors Show: iPhone 15 Features We’re Excited About and Should You Upgrade? On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple’s new FineWoven accessories, some of our favorite iPhone 15 features, and who should consider upgrading. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Apple’s FineWoven material replaces leather across iPhone cases, AirTag accessories, and Apple Watch bands. Many early …

Apple Watch Series 9 Colors and Finishes: Which Should You Choose? The Apple Watch Series 9 is available in a range of color options and finishes, with an entirely new hue available alongside some popular classics. The ‌Apple Watch Series 9‌ is available in a total of nine colors, one of which is a brand new shade, and two distinct finishes. With an aluminum casing, the ‌Apple Watch Series 9‌’s five available …