Another iPhone 15 Model Likely Spotted in Regulatory Database as Announcement Approaches A second device presumed to be an iPhone 15 model has been spotted in India’s regulatory database, just weeks before the device is expected to be officially announced. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) listing, spotted by MySmartPrice, shows an Apple smartphone with the model number “A3090.” Last week, an Apple device with the model number “…

iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 15: 15+ Upgrades and Changes to Expect Apple’s iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus are expected to be announced in just a matter of weeks, introducing over a dozen upgrades and changes to surpass the ‌iPhone 15‌ models introduced last year. After over a year of rumors about the upcoming devices, we have compiled all of the key differences the next-generation standard iPhone models are ex…

The MacRumors Show: Can iPhone 15 Make the iPhone Exciting Again? ft. Jon Rettinger YouTuber and TechnoBuffalo founder Jon Rettinger joins us on this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss the iPhone 15 lineup and what it will take to make the iPhone exciting again. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We reflect on some of the iPhone 15 Pro’s key upgrades, such as a Thunderbolt USB-C port and a …

iOS 17: How to Turn Your Photo Subjects into Message Stickers Apple in ‌iOS 16‌ introduced a Remove Subject From Background option for photos on your iPhone, and in ‌iOS 17‌, you can also use the feature to create and save your own stickers. Keep reading to learn how it works. In iOS 16, Apple enhanced its Visual Look Up capability for photos by making it possible to isolate the subject of a picture from …

Apple May Sell Optional iPhone 15 Pro USB-C Thunderbolt Cable Apple may offer a USB-C data transfer accessory cable for iPhone 15 Pro models that is capable of Thunderbolt or USB4 speeds of up to 40Gbps. That is the latest claim made by Kosutami, who posted details of the cable on Twitter (now X). Leaked 0.8m Thunderbolt USB-C cable (Image: Majin Bu) According to the leaker, the length of the cable is 0….

iOS 17: What’s New With the Camera and Photos Apps With the iOS 17 Photos and Camera apps, Apple added several features that make the apps more pleasant to use. Visual Look Up can recognize more than ever, including various mystery symbols you see in your daily life, plus the ‌Photos‌ app will detect your pets and put them in their own album. This guide highlights all of the new ‌iOS 17‌ ‌Photo…

iPhone 15 Pro to Come in Blue and Gray Titanium, No Gold Expected The iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to feature a titanium frame instead of a stainless steel frame for the first time, and with the material swap, Apple is also focusing on new colors. Back in July, we teamed up with Unknownz21 to reveal a new dark blue shade that Apple plans to use for the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌, and at that time, we also said that…

Astropad Debuts Screen Protector and Apple Pencil Tip for a Realistic Paper Feel on iPad Astropad, the company behind the Luna Display and Astropad Studio app, today announced the launch of Rock Paper Pencil, a new screen protector and Apple Pencil tip kit that are designed to mimic the feel of writing with a pen on paper. According to Astropad, Rock Paper Pencil is meant to have “unmatched realism” thanks to the combination of the…

Threads Social Network Expands to the Web Meta-owned Twitter competitor Threads is finally getting a highly requested feature — web access. The Threads social network can be accessed on the desktop and mobile devices using any web browser. Since its July debut, Threads has only been available on mobile devices through dedicated apps. At launch, Threads was very barebones, with Meta wo…

Deals: Amazon Takes $200 Off Apple’s New 15-Inch MacBook Air, Available From $1,099 Today Amazon has returned with a match of the all-time low price on Apple’s new 15.3-inch MacBook Air notebooks, including every color of the 256GB and 512GB options. You can get the 256GB 15.3-inch MacBook Air for $1,099.00, down from $1,299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we m…

Unique Project Brings Transparent Design to AirPods Pro Charging Case Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel has created a transparent AirPods Pro charging case with a repairable design using 3D printing technology and transparent SLA resin, as part of his ongoing efforts to highlight repairability and sustainability issues in modern consumer electronics. The project began with Pillonel downloading 3D files…

Deals: New Beats Studio Pro Headphones Available for $249.99 ($100 Off) The new Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones have received their first discount today on Best Buy and Amazon, available for $249.99, down from $349.99. Best Buy offers free in-store pick-up as well as free next-day shipping, and Amazon offers the usual free two-day shipping for Prime customers. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some o…

Google’s Chrome Browser Testing Bottom-Placed Address Bar on iOS Google’s Chrome browser for iOS is testing an option for users to shift the address bar to the bottom of the screen, two years after Apple’s Safari made the same change. The move, spotted by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, is currently in beta testing in the Testflight version of the app. Currently the change is optional, enabling users to s…

iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Again Said to Be Limited to USB 2.0 Transfer Speeds All iPhone 15 models this year are expected to adopt USB-C ports for the first time, and while USB-C has several advantages over Lightning, another rumor today suggests that Apple’s standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models are unlikely to enjoy any increase in data transfer speeds following the transition. According to leaker Majun Bu, who …

Everything New in Maps in iOS 17 With iOS 17, Apple is introducing new features for the Maps app. The changes in the Maps app aren’t as notable as some of the additions we’ve seen with prior software updates, but there is at least one long-awaited function. This guide rounds up everything that’s been changed or added in the ‌iOS 17‌ Maps app. Offline Maps Maps can be download…

Apple Supports Right to Repair Bill in California Apple has made headlines for lobbying against right to repair laws in recent years, but this week the company decided to express support for California’s Right to Repair Act, SB 244. As noted by repair site iFixit, Apple yesterday sent a letter to California senator Susan Talamantes Eggman urging the California legislature to adopt the bill. S…

Apple Releases New watchOS 10 Update for Public Beta Testers Apple today provided a new public beta of the upcoming watchOS 10 update, allowing the general public to test the Apple Watch software ahead of its launch. Today’s beta corresponds with the seventh developer beta that Apple released yesterday. ‌watchOS 10‌ can be downloaded after upgrading your iPhone to the public beta version of iOS 17 and af…

Apple Highlights Developer Reactions to Vision Pro Labs: ‘Audible Gasp’ Last month, Apple began hosting Vision Pro developer labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, allowing developers to get early hands-on time with the headset. The one-day labs allow developers to test and optimize their apps on visionOS, with Apple employees available to help with setup and troubleshooting. Apple today…

Deals: Anker Takes 50% Off the Eufy SmartDrop Package Box, Plus More Savings on Charging Accessories Today we’re tracking Anker accessory deals on Amazon and on Anker’s own website. One highlight is the Eufy Security SmartDrop Package Box, which is down to $199.99 on Amazon, from $399.99. We last tracked this deal in July and it’s a match of the all-time low price on the product. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon and Anker. Wh…

These Are Apple’s Oldest Products Still Sold Today For over two decades, the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide has served as a valuable resource for keeping track of when Apple products were last updated. Below, we have highlighted five current-generation Apple products and accessories that have not received hardware upgrades in several years. We also provide some purchasing recommendations based on our …