M5 Apple Silicon Chip Reportedly Enters Mass Production Apple has begun mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, according to South Korean media, with the processor expected to arrive in devices potentially as soon as this year. ET News reports that Apple began packaging the M5 chip last month. Packaging is the final step in semiconductor manufacturing after fabrication, and involves the proc…

macOS Sequoia 15.3 Fixes SuperDuper Bootable Backups Bug Apple’s latest macOS Sequoia 15.3 update appears to have resolved a bug that prevented popular backup utility SuperDuper from creating bootable backups, according to developer Dave Nanian. The fix addresses an issue introduced in macOS 15.2 that caused SuperDuper to fail during the final stages of creating bootable backups due to a “Resource Bu…

Apple’s M4 iMac (8-Core/256GB) Drops to $1,149.99 on Amazon, More Models at Up to $175 Off Amazon today has up to $175 off a collection of Apple’s M4 iMac computers, and it’s matching a few all-time low prices on multiple models. The cheapest M4 iMac available is the 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB 24-inch iMac at $1,149.99 with an on-page coupon, down from $1,299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link an…

Apple’s Do-It-Yourself Repair Store Now Offering Parts for M4 Macs Apple this week added parts and tools for all M4 Macs to its self-service repair store in the U.S. and many European countries. This includes parts for MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models with M4, M4 Pro, and/or M4 Max chips. Since launching in 2022, Apple’s self-service repair program has given customers access to the same genuine Apple par…

Apple Faces Potential App Store Antitrust Probe in China Apple could be facing a potential Chinese antitrust investigation into its App Store policies and developer fees, reports Bloomberg. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is said to have been critically examining Apple’s practices and holding discussions with the company since last year, specifically about its 30% commissio…

WhatsApp Users Can Now Send Images and Voice Messages to ChatGPT OpenAI has announced a couple of new ChatGPT features for WhatsApp users, adding support for voice messages and image-based interactions when communicated with the chat bot via the Meta-owned chat platform. Users can now send voice messages or upload images directly in their WhatsApp conversations with the AI assistant, said OpenAI in a post o…

Samsung is Working on a Tri-Fold Smartphone Samsung has been making foldable smartphones since 2019, but we have yet to see a foldable iPhone from Apple. Rumors suggest that Apple’s first folding ‌iPhone‌ could come out in 2026 or 2027, but by then, Samsung will be even further ahead in foldable device development. Huawei’s tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate Right now, Samsung has the Galaxy Fo…

Nomad Launches Universal Cable That Can Charge Apple Watch and USB-C Devices Nomad today announced the launch of a unique cable that isn’t quite like anything else on the market. The Universal Cable for Apple Watch includes a built-in Apple Watch fast charging puck along with two USB-C connectors. Priced at $100, the 1.5 meter cable is able to charge an Apple Watch and another device like an iPhone or iPad at the same t…

Sonos Plans to Launch Apple TV-Like Streaming Box Sonos is developing a high-end streaming set-top box that’s expected to launch this year, reports The Verge. While any set-top box will compete with the Apple TV, Sonos plans to price its upcoming device at $200 to $400, which would make it notably more expensive than the ‌Apple TV‌. According to The Verge, the hardware is a nondescript black b…

Check Out Doom Running on Apple’s Lightning to HDMI Adapter Installing Doom on a range of unusual hardware devices has become a fun challenge for programmers, and we’ve seen the game running on everything from the Apple Watch to the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Over the weekend, another Doom demo was uploaded to YouTube, this time showing the game running on Apple’s $50 Lightning to HDMI Adapter. The Lightni…

Testing Apple’s New Invites App for Event Planning Apple today surprised us with a new Invites app, which is designed for planning events like birthday parties, vacations, and baby showers. We checked it out in our latest video to see how it works, what you can use it for, and to demonstrate all of the different features in the app. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In…

Partiful Calls Apple a Copycat for New Invites App The developers behind well-known event app and website Partiful today suggested that Apple was in violation of its own App Store guidelines for the release of the new Invites app. On social media, Partiful shared a screenshot of rule 4.1, which covers copycat apps. Come up with your own ideas. We know you have them, so make yours come to life. …

Apple Heart Month Activity Challenge Launching on Valentine’s Day In honor of Heart Month, Apple Watch owners can earn an award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Friday, February 14, which is Valentine’s Day. Show your heart some love! Close your Exercise ring this Valentine’s Day, February 14, to earn this award. As with all of Apple’s Activity Challenges, the Heart Month challenge will …

WhatsApp to Soon Let You Schedule Events in Private Chats WhatsApp is working on expanding its group chat event planning feature to private chats, according to new changes found in the latest beta version (via WABetaInfo). Currently, WhatsApp allows you to create events from group chats to help organize gatherings and stay connected. Hosted events can be given a name, date, and time, also with a descr…

Opera Air Brings Meditation and Wellness to Web Browsing Opera has announced Opera Air, a new web browser that integrates mindfulness and wellness features directly into the browsing experience. The browser aims to help users manage stress and maintain focus while navigating the internet. The Norwegian browser maker has incorporated several science-backed wellness tools into Opera Air, including brea…

What to Expect From Apple This Month, Including All-New ‘Invites’ App Apple has yet to announce any new devices this year, but that should change in February. At a minimum, there will be Powerbeats Pro 2 next week, and there is a decent chance that the MacBook Air will be updated this month. On the software side, Apple is expected to announce an all-new “Invites” app soon, and the first iOS 18.4 beta should be re…

‘Apple Invites’ Leaked on iCloud Website Update: The new Apple Invites app has officially been announced. The main iCloud.com page has seemingly confirmed Apple’s rumored invites tool, which has yet to be officially announced by the company. The page says “Apple Invites” will be an iCloud+ feature:Upgrade to iCloud+ to get more storage, plan events with Apple Invites, and have peace …

AirPods Pro 2 Hit Lowest Price of the Year So Far at $169 ($80 Off) Amazon this week has Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 for $169.00, down from $249.00. This is the lowest price that we’ve tracked so far in 2025, and Amazon is providing a mid February delivery estimate for most residences in the United States. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a …

Apple Launches New ‘Invites’ App Apple today announced the launch of a new app called “Invites,” which is designed to allow users to plan events like birthday parties, graduations, vacations, baby showers, and more. “With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together,” said Bren…

Apple Raises Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhones Apple this week increased the prices for its monthly AppleCare+ subscription prices for the iPhone, raising the cost by 50 cents for all models in the United States. Standard ‌AppleCare‌+ for the iPhone 16 models is now priced at $10.49 per month, for example, up from the prior $9.99 per month price. The 50 cent price increase applies to all av…