Apple Considering Shift Away From Sony for Micro-OLED Displays in Future Vision Pro Headsets Apple is considering switching production of micro-OLED displays for future versions of the Vision Pro headset from Sony to Chinese manufacturers like BOE and SeeYa amid supply chain challenges, The Information reports. Sony, the current supplier of micro-OLED displays for Vision Pro, has apparently shown reservations about expanding its produc…

6 New AirPods Pro Features Coming in iOS 17 When iOS 17 arrives next month, it won’t just add new features to your iPhone – it also promises to bring several new functions to second-generation AirPods Pro. Below are six improvements to ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 that owners can look forward to when Apple’s new mobile operating system is officially launched. Adaptive Audio When the second-generati…

China Overtakes U.S. to Become Biggest iPhone Market in Q2 2023 China in the second quarter became the biggest iPhone market in the world, overtaking the United States for the first time in history, based on data analyzed by global market research company TechInsights (via The Elec). According to the research firm’s Global Shipment Report, China accounted for 24% of all ‌iPhone‌ shipments in Q2 2023, while …

Apple to Buy TSMC’s Entire Supply of 3nm Chips for 2023 Apple will receive all of TSMC’s first-generation 3-nanometer process chips this year for upcoming iPhones, Macs, and iPads, according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes. As early as May, Apple was known to have booked nearly 90% of the Taiwanese pure-play foundry for its upcoming next-gen devices. However, Apple is now projected to take 10…

Here’s What Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Packaging May Look Like With Apple’s iPhone 15 series announcement likely now just two weeks away, a concept render has been shared online that is said to be based on the iPhone 15 Pro packaging, or more specifically, the box that the devices will be sold inside. Concept render of ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ box The above render shared on X (now Twitter) by @chandlerbongzz shows …

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max to Account for 35–40% of New iPhone Shipments Apple is aiming for the highest-end iPhone 15 Pro Max to account for roughly 35–40% of initial shipments for the iPhone 15 series when it launches next month, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. That would give Apple’s most expensive model the highest share among the four models in the lineup, with Apple planning for Pro Max shipments to be 10–20…

Google Maps Preparing Live Activities Support Ahead of Dynamic Island Expanding to All iPhone 15 Models The latest version of the Google Maps app for the iPhone includes hidden code-level references to Live Activities, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser. The feature remains in development and it is not yet functional in the app. Live Activities will allow Google Maps users to view turn-by-turn directions and the ETA in a single live-u…

iPhone 15 Pro Max Shipments to Apple Expected to Ramp Up This Week Apple will begin receiving mass shipments of the iPhone 15 Pro Max this week, according to information shared today by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This suggests that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available in September, despite concerns over a production delay, but customers might need to order one quickly if they want launch-day delivery. Apple is e…

Relay FM Launches Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition of this important cause, well-known podcast network Relay FM has launched its annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Since 2019, the Relay FM community has raised over $2.2 million for the hospital. St. Jude’s mission statement…

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Rumored to Be Available in Light Green Just a few weeks ahead of Apple unveiling new iPhones, rumors continue to circulate about new color options for the devices. The latest information comes from established leakers @MajinBuOfficial and @URedditor, who today said the lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models will be available in a new light green finish. @MajinBuOfficial said …

Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 5K Display Launches in the U.S. After briefly going up for pre-order on Amazon last week, Samsung’s new ViewFinity S9 5K Display is now officially available to order from Samsung and Amazon in the United States. The Samsung ViewFinity S9 is one of the few 27-inch 5K displays on the market, going head-to-head with the Apple Studio Display in offering ideal pixel density for fu…

Apple’s September Event: 6 New Products to Expect Beyond the iPhone 15 Apple is expected to hold its annual fall event this year on Tuesday, September 12, when it will announce its new flagship iPhone 15 lineup, but there are a few more products expected to be unveiled as well. Keep reading to learn everything we know about what else Apple is expected to announce at the event beyond the iPhone 15. Apple Watch Ser…

Apple’s Leather-Alternative iPhone 15 Cases Said to Have Different Texture Rumors suggest Apple will not release leather cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, and today images were shared online claiming to show what an alternative leather-like case from Apple may look like, with leakers again suggesting they will use vegan materials instead of leather, but with a different feel and texture. Serial leakers Majin Bu and @Dua…

Gurman: Redesigned Magic Keyboard to Accompany New iPad Pro Apple’s next-generation iPad Pro will launch alongside a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory that makes the device more laptop-like, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that the next-generation ‌iPad Pro‌ will be the first major update to the product since 2018, introducing “fund…

Top Stories: iPhone 15 Rumors, iOS 17 Beta 7, and More The Apple rumor mill remains busy, as reports about the iPhone 15 lineup are continuing to fly with only a few weeks until Apple officially introduces the new models. Apple is also wrapping up work on iOS 17 to release it to the public right around the same time. While the iPhone reliably gets annual updates, this week we also took a look at a …

Everything New in the Music App in iOS 17 Apple Music in iOS 17 includes several long-requested features, such as collaborative playlists and an option to enable crossfade for a non-stop music experience. This guide highlights everything new that Apple added to the ‌Apple Music‌ app in ‌iOS 17‌. Crossfade Crossfade allows songs that are playing to smoothly transition into one another, …

Here Are All the iPhone 15 Colors We Expect From Apple Apple will unveil its new iPhone 15 lineup in a range of new colors at a special event likely to be held on September 12. Here are all the colors we expect to see for the four models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus In the last few years, ‌iPhone‌ lineups have launched with just five…

Here’s How Fast USB-C Ports Are on iPads and Macs Ahead of iPhone 15 It’s nearly September, meaning that new iPhones are just around the corner. All four upcoming iPhone 15 models are widely expected to be equipped with a USB-C port instead of Lightning, but there may be speed differences across the lineup. In November 2022, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Ma…

Apple-1 Ad Handwritten by Steve Jobs Sells for Over $175,000 An Apple-1 advertisement that was written by Steve Jobs recently sold for $175,759 at an auction hosted by RR Auction. The ad is a rough draft with specifications for the Apple-1 machine, along with information on the details that Jobs wanted to include. “Board only + manual, $75. A real deal” reads a part of the advertisement that Jobs wrote o…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: All-Time Low Prices Hit Apple Watch Ultra, Beats Studio Pro, and MacBook Air This week, all-time low prices arrived for the Apple Watch Ultra, 15-inch MacBook Air, and Beats Studio Pro at various retailers, and we’re recapping all of these deals and more below. In addition to the Apple product discounts, we’re still tracking great deals on various Anker accessories. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of th…