Apple Extends Deal With Qualcomm as Custom 5G Modem Delayed Apple has extended its agreement to obtain modems from Qualcomm for three more years, in what appears to be a sign that work on the company’s own custom 5G modem is taking longer than previously expected Bloomberg reports. Apple is Qualcomm’s biggest client, accounting for almost a quarter of the supplier’s revenue. In a statement, Qualcomm sai…

iOS 17: How to Separate Your Browsing Habits With Safari Profiles In iOS 17, Safari has gained a new feature called Profiles, which is designed to help separate your browsing sessions into things like Work, School, or Personal. Here’s how to use it in the beta and when iOS 17 is released to the general public later this month. In ‌iOS 17‌, Apple expands on Tab Groups with a Profile feature that is designed to…

iPhone Mini Might Be Discontinued Following Apple Event This Week After Three-Year Run Fans of smaller phones rejoiced when Apple introduced the iPhone 12 mini in 2020, followed by the iPhone 13 mini a year later. However, after nearly three years of availability, the end of the road might be near for the 5.4-inch device. As noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iPhone 13 mini stock is running low, with Apple’s online store in the U….

Counterfeiters Preparing for Launch of USB-C MagSafe Battery Pack Images of fake MagSafe Battery Packs with a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning are being shared on social media sites, potentially hinting at preparations to mirror Apple’s release of such an accessory. The current MagSafe Battery Pack is a widely counterfeited accessory, but most one-to-one replicas available to date feature a Lightning …

Apple May Be Planning to Discontinue All of Its Silicone Accessories Apple may be planning to discontinue its silicone rubber and fluoroelastomer accessories, replacing them with ones made of more eco-friendly next-generation materials, MacRumors has been told. The move is expected to include accessories such as the iPhone Silicone Case with MagSafe, Sport Band, Solo Loop, and AirTag Loop. The rumor comes from A…

iPad Air 6 Rumored to Launch in October as Only iPad Refresh of 2023 The sixth-generation iPad Air should launch in October as the only iPad refresh of 2023, according to a plausible rumor shared on Chinese social media site Weibo. “Only the ‌iPad Air‌ series should be updated this year,” the post reads, with a subsequent clarification that the product refresh will take place in October, with “no mini and Pro th…

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: Complete Weights and Dimensions The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to feature a new midframe made from Grade 5 Titanium, resulting in a substantially lighter device overall. Mark Gurman recently said that the iPhone 15 Pro could be up to 10 percent lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro. MacRumors has obtained the exact dimensions of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and…

Top Stories: Apple Event Expectations for iPhone 15, Apple Watch, and More The calendar has turned to September, and new iPhone season is upon us! Apple will be announcing the iPhone 15 series at an event scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with a live stream to be available on YouTube and on Apple’s website. Read on below for all the details on what we’re expecting (and not expecting) next w…

Multiple USB-C Apple Accessories Reportedly Planned, All-New ‘Stackable’ MagSafe Battery Pack in Development Apple is planning to refresh many of its accessories to add a USB-C port following the transition away from Lightning on the iPhone 15 lineup, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman told MacRumors. On the most recent episode of The MacRumors Show podcast, Gurman said that Apple is seeking to move to USB-C across its lineup of accessories by next year, includi…

Gurman: October Apple Event Unlikely, Upcoming iPad Air Refresh Could Arrive via Press Release Instead Apple may not have enough new products and features to launch to justify holding an event in October, leading it to unveil devices like the next-generation iPad Air via press release, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. On the latest episode of The MacRumors Show podcast, Gurman said that Apple will not introduce any new iPad models at its “W…

What to Expect From Apple’s September 12 Event: iPhone 15, Apple Watch Ultra 2, USB-C AirPods and More Apple’s iPhone-centric 2023 fall event is set to begin in just a few days. We’ve been hearing rumors about what we can expect to see for months now, so we have a good idea of what’s coming. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. This guide highlights everything that we’re expecting to see Apple debut at its “Wonderlust” eve…

The MacRumors Show: Mark Gurman Talks iPhone 15 Event Final Expectations Ahead of Apple’s iPhone 15 “Wonderlust” event, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman joins us to talk through everything to expect on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Mark is known for his accurate insider knowledge about Apple’s plans and he is behind many of the major reports covered here…

Deals: New Discover Samsung Sale Has Big Discounts on TVs, Monitors, Smartphones, and More Samsung today kicked off its latest “Discover Samsung” sale, this one described as the first major discount event of the fall season. The sale officially begins Monday, September 11, but Samsung is providing early access to a select few products right now. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a pur…

iOS 17: What’s New in Notes and Reminders Apple’s iOS 17 update has a handful of new features for the Notes and Reminders app, making them more useful for those who prefer the default Apple apps. There are no major overhauls, but the additions do add to the utility of the apps and are changes that some have wanted for some time. This guide highlights everything that’s new in both the N…

‘iPhone 15 Pro Max’ Name Reportedly Confirmed, ‘iPhone 15 Ultra’ Not Expected This Year Apple’s highest-end iPhone this year will be named iPhone 15 Pro Max, instead of iPhone 15 Ultra, according to a report on Friday from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The other devices in the lineup will include the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro. Gurman himself previously reported that Apple has considered Ultra branding for its highest…

Kuo: First MacBooks With M3 Chip Unlikely to Launch This Year Apple is unlikely to release any new MacBook models with the M3 chip this year, according to information shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. “It seems that Apple will not launch new MacBook models (equipped with M3 series processors) before the end of this year,” Kuo wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Earlier this year, Bloo…

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 From GRID Studio For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 512GB iPhone 15. GRID Studio is known for its Apple-themed works of art that are made from old, discarded Apple electronics that are disassembled so each individual component can be displayed. Each GRID piece is organized around the chassis o…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get Low Prices on MacBook Air, AirPods Pro, and Mac Mini This week’s best deals include steep discounts on 15-inch MacBook Air, 13.6-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini, and AirPods Pro 2. We’re also tracking a sale offering new Disney+ subscribers the chance to get the ad-based version of the service for just $1.99/month for three months. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. Whe…

Deals: Get Up to 50% Off M1 iPad Pros at Woot, Starting at $659.99 Woot this week is back with steep discounts on Apple’s 2021 M1 iPad Pro, offering record low prices on these tablets in new condition. All tablets in this sale are in new condition and come with a one year Apple warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment,…

iPhone 15 Pro Could Be Most Lightweight Pro Model Since iPhone XS The widely-rumored titanium frame on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will make the devices about 10% lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro models, according to a report today from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max weigh 206 grams and 240 grams, respectively, according to Apple’s tech specs for the de…