macOS Sonoma Simplifies Restoring a Mac in DFU Mode With the macOS Sonoma update that’s coming this fall, Apple is making it simpler to revive or restore a Mac that is stuck in DFU mode. With the new software, you can initiate a Mac-to-Mac restoration process right from the Finder app. In macOS Ventura and earlier, reviving or restoring a Mac requires a second Mac that has the Apple Configurator…

Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming tvOS 17 beta to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple introduced the fifth beta. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required. tv…

Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming watchOS 10 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software update coming a week after the fifth beta. To install the ‌watchOS 10‌ update, developers will need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under “General” in Settings, and toggle on the ‌watchOS 10‌ De…

Apple Seeds Sixth Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers Apple today seeded the sixth betas of upcoming iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the fifth betas. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the “Beta Updates” option, and…

National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Will Take Place on August 26 Apple plans to host its annual National Parks activity challenge on Saturday, August 26, celebrating national parks across the United States. Apple will ask Apple Watch owners to do a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair workout that lasts for at least 20 minutes in order to earn the special 2023 National Parks award. Let’s get out and celebrate nat…

Deals: Anker’s Bluetooth Trackers Return to All-Time Low Prices Alongside $300 Off Jackery’s Portable Power Station Anker has brought back all-time low deals on the Eufy brand of Bluetooth trackers this week, with the SmartTrack Card available for $16.99, down from $29.99. You can also get the SmartTrack Link in various packs, including $26.99 for a 2-pack and $48.99 for a 4-pack. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and …

Apple Card Monthly Financing No Longer Available for SIM-Free iPhones Apple today updated its U.S. Apple Card Monthly Installment plan to require those who use the feature to purchase an iPhone that is linked to AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. With this change, the ‌Apple Card‌ Monthly Installment plan can no longer be used to purchase a SIM-free ‌iPhone‌. All iPhones purchased through the ‌Apple Card‌ Monthly Instal…

Apple Releases watchOS 9.6.1 With API Access Fix for Apps Apple today released watchOS 9.6.1, a minor bug fix update for the Apple Watch. watchOS 9.6.1 is a free software update that comes two weeks after the launch of watchOS 9.6, another bug fix update. watchOS 9.6.1 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone by opening it up and going to General > Software Update. To insta…

Deals: Apple’s 9th Gen iPad Hits Low Price of $249.99 on Amazon ($79 Off) Apple’s 9th generation 64GB Wi-Fi iPad has returned to its all-time low price of $249.99 on Amazon this week, down from $329.00. You’ll need to add this tablet to your cart in order to see the final sale price, after Amazon automatically takes $20 off at checkout. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and mak…

iPhone 16 Pro Said to Feature Wi-Fi 7 Support, 48MP Ultra Wide Camera Next year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models should feature Wi-Fi 7 support and an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities. Pu revealed this information in a research note about the tech industry released today. More details about …

Setapp Planning to Launch Alternative App Store for iOS in Europe App subscription service Setapp today announced plans to launch an alternative app store for iOS and iPadOS in 2024. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into effect on November 1, 2022, requires “gatekeeper” companies to open up their services and platforms to other companies and developers. The DMA will have a significa…

Apple Released the First iMac 25 Years Ago Today Today marks the 25th anniversary of the iMac, Apple’s all-in-one desktop computer released on August 15, 1998. Characterized by its striking translucent casing and 15-inch CRT display, the ‌iMac‌ was a departure from conventional computer design of the time. The machine led the way with several industry innovations, including the adoption of U…

Xiaomi Plans to ‘Catch Up and Beat’ the iPhone Following Mix Fold 3 Announcement Xiaomi founder and chief executive Lei Jun this week said that the company is using Apple’s iPhone as a benchmark to “catch up and beat it one day” (via South China Morning Post). During the announcement of its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Mix Fold 3, Lei repeatedly compared the new device to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. He stopped short …

AirTag 2: Everything We Know So Far Apple introduced AirTags in 2021, and over the last two years, the item tracker has been growing in popularity. Rumors suggest that Apple has a new version of the AirTag in the works, and while we don’t know a lot just yet, a new model could be coming as soon as 2024. This guide highlights everything that we know about the AirTag 2 so far, and …

Apple Will Soon Send Payments in $500 Million ‘Batterygate’ iPhone Throttling Lawsuit iPhone owners who signed up to receive a payment under Apple’s “batterygate” ‌iPhone‌ throttling lawsuit settlement should soon be receiving their payments. As noted by The Mercury News, the judge overseeing the lawsuit has thrown out an appeal from two ‌iPhone‌ owners who were attempting to object to the settlement, clearing the way for the pay…

Deals: AirPods 3 Hit Low Price of $139.99 on Amazon ($29 Off) Amazon today has the AirPods 3 (Lightning Charging Case) for $139.99, down from $169.00. The earbuds are in stock and ready to delivery between August 16 and August 19 if ordered today. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us kee…

Netflix Now Testing Games on TVs, Macs and PCs Netflix today announced that it is expanding the games that it offers to select TVs, PCs, and Macs as part of a test that is being conducted in Canada and the UK. A limited number of Netflix customers in these countries can visit Netflix.com on supported browsers on a PC or Mac to play two Netflix test games, including Oxenfree and Molehew’s Mi…

Apple Likely Researching Strain Sensors to Improve Apple Watch Strength Workout Tracking Apple is researching strain gauge sensors, likely in an effort to improve the Apple Watch’s strength training capabilities, according to a recent job listing (via MyHealthyApple). The job listing from Apple’s Health Technologies team seeks engineers with “exposure to analog electronics, preferably mechatronic systems utilizing actuators, temper…

Deals: Amazon Has the M1 MacBook Air for Record Low Price of $749.99 ($249 Off) Amazon today has the 256GB M1 MacBook Air for the record low price of $749.99, down from $999.00. This has been one of the best all-around discounts on any MacBook model this summer, following its initial debut during Prime Day in July. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive…

Apple’s M3 Pro, M3 Max, and M3 Ultra Chips Could Offer Even More CPU and GPU Cores Apple’s upcoming M3 Pro, ‌M3‌ Max, and ‌M3‌ Ultra chips could feature more CPU and GPU cores,Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman set out the key changes to the CPU and GPU core numbers of the ‌M3‌ Pro, ‌M3‌ Max, and ‌M3‌ Ultra chips, including how many of the CPU cores are dedicated to performance or eff…