Beats Launches iPhone 16 Cases in New Sunrise Pink and Twilight Blue Colors Back in September as part of the iPhone 16 launch, Apple’s Beats brand surprisingly launched cases for new iPhone lineup, available in four colors and featuring MagSafe and Camera Control support. Beats today is expanding its case lineup with two additional colors, Sunrise Pink and Twilight Blue, with the new cases including the iconic Beats lo…

Apple Intelligence Servers Expected to Get All-New, Turbocharged Chip Apple Intelligence servers are currently powered by the M2 Ultra chip, and they are expected to start using M4 series chips next year. In an eventual move away from Mac chips for server use, The Information today reported that Apple is developing a new server chip that will offer even faster performance for AI features. The report said the new …

Apple Watch Series 10 Available for Black Friday Prices and Christmas Delivery on Amazon As we get further into December, it’s becoming increasingly hard to find all-time low discounts on Apple products that also have guaranteed Christmas delivery. One of the few devices that still falls under both of these conditions is the Apple Watch Series 10, which remains at best-ever Black Friday prices on Amazon for multiple 42mm and 46mm GP…

iOS 18.2: Create Custom Emoji in Messages With Genmoji In iOS 18.2, which Apple is releasing today, Apple’s new Genmoji feature lets you create personalized emoji that aim to perfectly match what you want to express, going far beyond the limitations of standard Unicode emoji. Want an emoji of a break-dancing astronaut or a dog playing bagpipes? With Genmoji, you can make it happen. Unlike standard …

Apple Reveals iPhone App of the Year and More 2024 App Store Awards Apple today revealed its 2024 App Store Award winners, including pro video camera app Kino, which was named iPhone App of the Year. There were 45 finalists across 12 categories, including a first-ever Apple Vision Pro category. Apple said the awards recognize developers who delivered the “highest levels of user experience, design, and innovatio…

Apple Pencil Pro Available for $99.00 on Amazon, Plus More Accessory Deals Amazon this week has brought back a low price for the Apple Pencil Pro, available for $99.00, down from $129.00. Alongside this deal, we’re tracking a collection of Apple accessory discounts, including great deals on the Magic Keyboard and MagSafe Charger. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link …

How to Turn Off Mail Categories in iOS 18.2 Apple today is releasing iOS 18.2, which introduces a major change to the Mail app with its new Categories feature. Categories automatically sorts your emails into four distinct sections: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. However, while this organizational system aims to help manage email overload, not everyone is going to prefer t…

TP-Link Launches Tapo Smart In-Wall Outlet With Matter Support TP-Link has launched a new Smart In-Wall Outlet under its Tapo brand, bundling Matter support and a feature that lets users monitor the energy usage of connected devices. The Tapo P210M includes overcharge protection, meaning when connected devices are fully charged, the outlet switches off. The 15A/1800W outlet also features Power Protection, …

Apple Announces iOS 18.2 Launching Today With These New Features Apple today announced that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be released today following more than six weeks of beta testing. For the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, the update introduces additional Apple Intelligence features, including Genmoji for creating custom emoji, Image Playground and Image Wand for generating image…

Microsoft Teams for iPad Now Includes External Camera Support Microsoft has announced that Teams for iPad now supports external cameras, allowing users with older devices to hook up better-quality webcams during Teams calls. With iPadOS 17, Apple added support for connecting external cameras to iPads with a USB-C port, and Microsoft has just got around to leveraging the feature for users who want to benef…

Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping With Our Exclusive Apple Accessory Sales at Satechi, Nomad, and More We’re already just two weeks away from the Christmas holiday, so in an effort to aid in any last-minute holiday shopping we’ve accumulated a list of exclusive sales from popular Apple accessory companies. These sales offer the perfect chance to do some online Christmas shopping before it’s too late for items to arrive before the 25th. Note: MacR…

Tap to Pay on iPhone Launches in Chile Apple today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Chile, which means independent sellers, small businesses, and other merchants in the country can use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal. With Tap to Pay on ‌iPhone‌, an ‌iPhone‌ is able to accept payment using Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets using N…

Review: Keep Track of Your Passport With Satechi’s Wallet With Find My Support Satechi recently came out with a Find My wallet that’s designed to work with a passport, allowing you to keep tabs on your most important documents when you’re traveling. Priced at $60, the Passport Cover with Find My is made from a simple but attractive black vegan leather material. It has a book-like shape and it is sized to hold a passport o…

Spotify’s Car Thing Accessory is Officially Dead Spotify today shut down all Car Thing accessories, several months after announcing plans to discontinue the product. As of this week, Car Thing is no longer functional and will not work with the Spotify streaming service. Car Thing owners who power on the device now only see the following message:Car Thing is discontinued and no longer operatio…

Apple’s Investment in the UK Exceeds £18 Billion Apple today announced that it has invested more than £18 billion in the United Kingdom over the last five years, plus it has doubled the number of engineering teams in the country. Apple says that it supports 550,000 jobs in the UK through direct employment, its product supply chain, and the iOS app economy. Apple’s UK engineering teams work on…

Instagram Lets Creators Test Content With Trial Reels Feature Instagram today gained a new trial reels feature, which is designed to allow content creators to try out new formants and content to see what performs best. Trial reels are shared with people who do not follow a creator, giving insights into what performs well so it can then be shared with followers. Trial Reels let creators experiment with new…

Apple Releases First Firmware Update for Beats Pill Apple today released a firmware update for the Beats Pill, marking the first new software the speaker has received since its June 2024 launch. The firmware has a build number of 2C336, up from the 2C289 firmware the Beats Pill shipped with. Users will see version 2.2 in the Settings app when the device is connected to an iPhone or Mac. We don’t…

Apple Watch Could Get Blood Pressure Monitoring in 2025 Apple is ramping up work on a blood pressure monitoring feature for the Apple Watch and it could be ready as soon as 2025, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Blood pressure monitoring is a health addition that Apple has been working on for the last several years, and based on rumors, Apple wanted to debut it in 2024. The feature would not provide…

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Will Support Texting via Satellite The next-generation Apple Watch Ultra is set to gain satellite connectivity, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple first introduced satellite connectivity for off-grid texting with the iPhone 14, and the feature has been included in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, but no Apple Watch to date. Apple’s 2025 Apple Watch Ultra will be able to connect …

Get the 11-Inch M2 iPad Air for $469 at Best Buy Today Only ($130 Off) Best Buy has Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $469.00 today, down from $599.00. This is a new record low price on the tablet, and it’s only available in Blue. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The ot…