The Best Back to School Apple Accessory Deals From Anker, ZAGG, Belkin, and More Back to school season is already upon us, and in order to prepare students for a return to school we’re collecting all of the best back to school sales from popular Apple-related accessory companies. These include Anker, AT&T, ZAGG, Belkin, and more, with plenty of discounts to make a dent in your shopping list. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate p…

Twitter Finally Turns to ‘X’ on Apple’s App Store X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has updated its official app on Apple’s App Store to conform with the new branding that was announced last weekend by billionaire owner Elon Musk. Instead of “Let’s talk” – Twitter’s original tagline – “Blaze your glory!” is the curious subtitle on X’s iOS App Store listing, which describ…

Deals: Amazon Takes $30 Off Nearly Every Apple Watch SE Model, Available From $219 Today we’re tracking a few deals on the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, which is available for $219.00 on Amazon, down from $249.00. Along with this model, Amazon has low prices on nearly every other configuration of the 2022 Apple Watch SE, including cellular models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a…

This Year’s New Apple Watch Ultra Could Feature Case Color Options Apple could potentially offer its upcoming second-generation Apple Watch Ultra in a new darker color option that it originally tested for last year’s model but ultimately canceled, according to well-connected Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Apple does not offer case color options for the current ‌Apple Watch Ultra‌, but the company reportedly c…

Apple Plans to Reduce iPad Bezel Sizes, Just Like on iPhone 15 Pro Models Apple is shrinking the bezels on its upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models using a special manufacturing process, and the company also plans to use the same technology to reduce screen borders on future iPads, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says Apple is using low-injection pressure over-m…

Apple Acknowledges Screen Time Bug, Promises Further Improvements Apple has acknowledged a bug with its parental controls feature Screen Time on the iPhone and iPad, and promises it will take additional steps to remedy the situation, according to a report this weekend from The Wall Street Journal. Screen Time provides parents with settings to remotely manage a child’s device, allowing them to restrict device …

Apple Watch SE 3: New Model Not Expected to Launch Until Next Year Apple has no plans to release a third-generation Apple Watch SE this year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the Apple Watch SE will remain on a two-year upgrade cycle, so the third-generation model can be expected to be released in September 2024. This means that the second-generation Apple Wat…

iPhone 15 Pro Rumor Recap: 12 New Features and Changes Expected Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, many new features have been rumored for the Pro and Pro Max models, including a USB-C port, A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, Action button, and more. Below, we have recapped 12 new features and changes rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models. A17 Bionic chip: iPhone 15 Pro …

iPhone 15 Pro Said to Be ‘Easier to Repair’ Like iPhone 14 and 14 Plus Following in the footsteps of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a redesigned chassis that makes the devices “easier to repair,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This change could result in the iPhone 15 Pro models having removable back glass. With the chassis redesign, the iPhone 1…

Top Stories: iPhone 15 Pro Rumors, iOS 17 Beta 4, Vision Pro Developer Kit, and More The next iPhone launch is rapidly approaching, and rumors are continuing to fly about what to expect for the next-generation models. Plus, we’re expecting some fresh Mac updates not too long after that. This week also saw the fourth betas of iOS 17 and related operating system updates as Apple works toward an official release alongside the new …

iOS 17: Nine New Features Available in Safari With every update to the iOS operating system, Apple adds new features to the built-in apps like Safari. In iOS 17, Safari gains new privacy functionality, improvements to search, updated Siri integration, and more. This guide highlights all of the ‌iOS 17‌ Safari feature additions. Profiles In ‌iOS 17‌, Apple expands on Tab Groups with a Prof…

iPhone 15 Pro’s Thinner Bezels and Manufacturing Issue: What to Know Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are rumored to feature thinner bezels around the display compared to the current models, but this change has reportedly led to a manufacturing issue ahead of the devices launching. iPhone 15 Pro Max replica (left) vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max (right) Below, we recap what has been reported about the …

The MacRumors Show: Our Plan to Fix Apple’s Product Lines On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through how we would make changes to Apple’s product lines in an attempt to make them simpler and more consumer-friendly. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Today, Apple sells eight iPhone models, six iPads, six MacBooks, four desktop Macs, two external displays, and …

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Lowest Prices of the Year Hit AirTag 4-Pack ($84.99), MagSafe Charger ($28.99), and More Apple Accessories This week we saw a group of Apple’s first party accessories hit solid discounts on Amazon and Woot, including the year’s best prices on the MagSafe Charger and AirTag 4-Pack. You’ll also find low prices on the M1 MacBook Air, 10.9-inch iPad, and Anker products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a …

Apple Invites Developers to Vision Pro Coding Labs, Reveals Top-Secret Rules for Tester Kits Earlier this week, Apple started accepting applications for one-day Vision Pro developer labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. These coding labs will allow developers to test and optimize their apps on visionOS, and Apple employees will be available to help with setup and troubleshooting. Apple has since started ema…

Apple Developers Required to Justify Use of Some APIs in Latest Move to Boost Privacy In an effort to bolster user privacy, developers will need to justify their use of certain Apple APIs before their apps can be listed on the App Store, according to a new article on the Apple developer website spotted by 9to5Mac. The Apple Developer website now lists some APIs as “Required Reason APIs,” meaning that developers have to clarify w…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 175 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 175 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, CSS, Editing,…

iOS 17: What’s New With Autocorrect and the Keyboard Apple in iOS 17 introduced a range of small features and tweaks that make using the iPhone a better, and more intuitive experience. There are minor but notable changes to the keyboard, which is a key part of the operating system. This guide highlights everything new with the keyboard and keyboard-related features. Autocorrect The machine learn…

AirTag Hidden in Stuffed Animal Nabs Bar Thief In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a thief was hitting a string of bars and restaurants, breaking into safes and stealing cash. One of the bars impacted was the Sneaky Beagle, and the location was burgled several times, leading the staff to set up a sting that involved an AirTag. As outlined by WMBF News, staff at the Sneaky Beagle opened up a st…

Vision Pro Developer Kits Will Feature Customized Sizing, Tracking With AirTag Apple this week began allowing developers to apply for a Vision Pro developer kit, which Apple plans to loan out to some companies and individuals for the purpose of app development. Developers who are approved for a headset will need to go through a customization process, which will provide a tailored fit for the lead person on the team. As sh…