Woot Expands Apple Watch Band Sale With Even More Solo/Braided Loops at Massive Discounts A few days ago, Woot kicked off a massive sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, and not only are most of these deals still live, but Woot has added even more bands to the sale. All bands are in brand new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When…

AirPods 4 With ANC Available for Record Low Price of $138.99 This Weekend Amazon introduced a significant discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation a few days ago, and they are still available this weekend for $138.99, down from $179.00. Stock on the AirPods 4 has remained stable the past few days, and the earbuds can still be shipped in time for the Christmas holiday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate pa…

Top Stories: iOS 18.2 Coming Soon, iPhone 17 Rumors, and More 2024 is rapidly drawing to a close, but Apple isn’t quite done with releases for the year as iOS 18.2 and related operating system updates are arriving very shortly. Apple Intelligence is a major focus for these updates, but there are some other tweaks and improvements arriving for all users. Looking toward hardware rumors, discussion continues…

Future Apple Vision Pro Could Have 5G Modem An upcoming version of the Apple Vision Pro headset could be equipped with a custom-designed Apple modem chip, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In a report on Apple’s plans for its in-house modem, Gurman said that Apple is “discussing” bringing cellular support to future Vision Pro models. An Apple-designed modem chip is set to debut in 20…

Google Photos Launches 2024 Recap for Reliving Memories Google today announced the launch of a 2024 Recap for Google Photos, mimicking the popular year-end recaps that Spotify and Apple Music put out. According to Google, the Recap is a collection of memories and a set of interesting insights designed to help users “rediscover the moments that made this year special.” The Google ‌Photos‌ Recap hig…

Anker Recalling Over 70,000 Speakers Due to Fire Hazard Anker this week recalled its Anker Soundcore (A3102) and PowerConf (A3302) speakers because the lithium battery inside can overheat, resulting in a fire hazard. Anker sold approximately 69,000 units in the United States, and 9,764 in Canada. All of the affected speakers were sold through Amazon between March 2023 and October 2023 and have model…

iPhone 17 ‘Air’ Expected to Be ~2mm Thinner Than iPhone 16 Pro In 2025, Apple is planning to debut a thinner version of the iPhone that will be sold alongside the iPhone 17, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max. This ‌iPhone 17‌ “Air” will be about two millimeters thinner than the current iPhone 16 Pro, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ is 8.25mm thick, so an ‌iPhone 17‌ that is…

Apple ‘Investigating’ Macs With Cellular Connectivity Apple is considering bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac lineup for the first time, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The Cupertino company is said to be “investigating” the possibility of adding a modem chip to a future Mac, but a cellular Mac isn’t likely to launch until 2026 or later. Early in 2025, Apple plans to introduce the custom-b…

TikTok Still On Track for January Ban as Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Popular social network TikTok did not receive a reprieve from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and it is still facing a ban that is set to be enacted in January, reports The Wall Street Journal. TikTok and several of the social network’s users challenged an April bill that is forcing Chinese company ByteDance to s…

Apple’s Second 5G Modem for iPhone 18 Pro and iPad Pro Expected to Support mmWave As we wrote about earlier today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects Apple’s first 5G modem to debut in a new iPhone SE, an ultra-thin iPhone 17, and low-end iPads in 2025. Towards the end of the report, he also outlined Apple’s modem plans for devices launching in 2026 and 2027, and we have summarized that information below. According to Gurman, A…

Apple Defeats Lawsuit Related to iCloud’s Measly 5GB of Free Storage The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit this week upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that Apple illegally deceived customers into paying for iCloud storage, according to a court filing. The decision was reported by Law360. The lawsuit alleged that Apple deceived customers into purchasing iCloud-enabled devices by mis…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Record Low Prices Hit AirPods 4, Apple Watch Series 10, and More Cyber Week is coming to a close, but you can still find a few great deals on multiple Apple products and related accessories as we head into the weekend. This includes a new best-ever price on AirPods 4 with ANC, all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 10, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a…

Apple’s 5G Modem Expected to Debut in iPhone SE 4, iPhone 17 Air, and Low-End iPads Next Year Following more than five years of development, Apple’s long-rumored 5G modem will debut in the fourth-generation iPhone SE, the so-called iPhone 17 Air, and low-end iPads next year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. A new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad are expected to launch as early as March, while the iPhone 17 Air should be re…

The MacRumors Show: Apple’s Foldable iPhone and Smart Home Plans On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the rumored launch of Apple’s first foldable in 2026 and the company’s plans to move aggressively into the smart home market. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Earlier this week, display analyst Ross Young reported that Apple is expected to “enter the foldab…

Get Apple Watch Solo Loop for $19.99 and Braided Solo Loop for $29.99 in New Sale (Up to 70% Off) Woot today has a big sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, which have been discounted by up to 70 percent off their original prices. All bands are in brand new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we ma…

TSMC 2nm Chip Production Hits 60% Yield, on Track for iPhone 18 Pro TSMC has achieved better-than-expected results in trial production of its 2-nanometer chip technology, with yield rates exceeding 60%, according to Taiwanese supply chain sources (via Liberty Times Net). The news suggests the company is well-positioned to begin 2nm mass production in 2025, which could see its use in Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models …

Microsoft Discontinues iMac Rival Surface Studio 2+ Microsoft has discontinued its Surface Studio 2+, marking the end of the company’s only direct competitor to Apple’s iMac, leaving a gap in the Windows ecosystem for high-end all-in-one PCs. Microsoft has confirmed to Windows Central that it has ended production of the Surface Studio 2+, a premium all-in-one desktop designed for creative profes…

Apple Wins Last-Gasp Reprieve From Brazil App Store Changes A Brazilian federal court has overturned an antitrust ruling that would have required Apple to allow third-party payment systems in the App Store within 20 days. The initial ruling, issued on November 26, came in response to a 2022 complaint from Latin American e-commerce platform MercadoLibre. The regulator had ordered Apple to remove restric…

iOS Notification Summaries Lost in Translation? How to Turn Them Off With iOS 18.1, Apple has introduced AI-powered notification summarization across all apps, which means your iPhone will automatically condense your alerts to show just the key details. The feature aims to reduce notification overload, but it doesn’t always work as advertised. Keep reading to learn how to manage the feature. Image credits: r/Appl…

Every Display Upgrade Rumored for Apple’s iPhone 17 Apple’s next-generation iPhone 17 lineup may bring some of the most significant display improvements we’ve seen in recent years. While the iPhone 17 series isn’t expected until late 2025, multiple rumors suggest Apple is working on substantial screen upgrades across its entire smartphone range. From enhanced refresh rates to advanced materials …