Apple Highlights Accessories With ‘Colors That Pop’ From Nimble, Belkin, and More Apple recently created a new section of its online store showcasing accessories with “Colors That Pop,” and this week Nimble and Belkin have launched new products as part of this colorful lineup. You can find this section by visiting Apple’s accessories page and scrolling down a bit. Starting with Nimble, there’s a new USB-C charging collection…

Apple Says iPhones Will Better Support Third-Party Displays and Batteries Later This Year Apple today published a lengthy whitepaper that highlights the company’s approach to device repairability and longevity. In the document, Apple revealed that iPhones will better support third-party displays and batteries later in 2024. First, Apple said True Tone will work with third-party iPhone displays later this year:True Tone requires prec…

Get an AirTag for Just $24.99 From Amazon, Plus Discounts on Eufy’s SmartTrack Card and Apple Pencil Pro Discounts on Apple’s AirTag have expanded to include the 1 Pack this week, and also still cover a sale on the 4 Pack of the Bluetooth trackers at Amazon. We’re also seeing a record low discount on an AirTag alternative from Eufy, as well as savings on Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro. AirTag Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some o…

iOS 18 to Bring These 5 New Features to AirPods Pro Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update is packed with features for supported iPhones, but it also promises to make your AirPods Pro experience better with a handful of sophisticated new capabilities that draw from machine learning improvements and AI enhancements. The following five AirPods Pro features are expected to arrive later this year, …

Google Scraps Continuous Scrolling in Search Results Google is reportedly scrapping continuous scrolling of search results on desktop and mobile, with the company returning to the old method of dividing results into several pages (via The Verge). Google introduced continuous scrolling on mobile and desktop in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The change was reminiscent of a social media feed, although…

Apple Expands Diagnostics Tool for Self-Service Repairs to Europe Apple today announced that it now offers a diagnostics tool for self-service iPhone, Mac, and Studio Display repairs in Europe. This software lets customers complete the System Configuration process following self-service repairs by placing the device into Diagnostics Mode and following the on-screen prompts, without needing to contact Apple. A…

iCloud ‘Keep Downloaded’ Option Included in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia In iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple has added a new “Keep Downloaded” option when browsing items in iCloud, allowing users to designate which files and folders should remain permanently available locally on their device. In previous versions of iOS and macOS, users had limited control over which files and folders were kept offline. i…

iOS 18: Podcasts App Now Shows Chapter Segments When Scrubbing In iOS 18, Apple’s Podcasts app now shows chapter segments of a podcast when you scrub through a currently playing episode, making it easier to browse through the audio content. Image credit: Reddit user Wristnut As spotted by Redditor “Wristnut,” navigating the timeline across the chapter segments shows the chapter name above the line. Note th…

Alleged First Look at Apple Watch X / Series 10 With 2-Inch Display Apple is rumored to be planning a revamp of the Apple Watch for the device’s tenth anniversary, and 91mobiles claims to have sourced CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 10 or “Apple Watch X” from industry insiders. The site claims that the renders are of the “larger” model featuring a 2-inch display. The current Apple Watch Series 9 has a 1.7…

AirPods and Beats Firmware Updates Address Important Security Issue While Apple’s release notes for AirPods firmware typically offer few details on included changes, the company has published a separate support document outlining a security issue that was fixed in today’s firmware updates for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Fit Pro. According to the document, today’s firmware update…

iOS 18 RCS Support Rolling Out to Beta Users With the second beta of iOS 18 that came out yesterday, Apple added an RCS toggle, but RCS messaging was not working at that time. ‌RCS‌ support appears to now be rolling out, based on reports from ‌iOS 18‌ users. Some testers who have ‌iOS 18‌ installed have confirmed that they are able to send ‌RCS‌ messages to Android users, with ‌RCS‌ featu…

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max and More Apple today released new firmware update for several products, including the Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro 2, the first-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌, the AirPods Max, the second and third-generation AirPods, the Beats Fit Pro, and the PowerBeats Pro. The second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ models, the PowerBeats Pro, and the Beats Fit…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT App for Mac Now Available to All Users The ChatGPT app for Mac is now available to all users, OpenAI announced today. The app first came out in mid-May, but it saw a slow rollout that was limited to ChatGPT Plus subscribers until now. OpenAI says that the ChatGPT Mac app is meant to make it easier for users to access ChatGPT and to ask questions about email, screenshots, websites, a…

Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Available for Low Prices on Amazon Amazon this week has a collection of discounts on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2, providing near all-time low prices on both of these wearables. Apple Watch SE Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple’s …

Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in Germany Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is available in Germany, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in the country to use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal. Retailers can take advantage of the NFC chip in the ‌iPhone‌ to accept credit and debit card payments, Apple Pay, and other …

macOS Sequoia Lets You Customize AirPods Audio in System Settings macOS Sequoia expands a long-existing accessibility feature on the iPhone and iPad to the Mac: Headphone Accommodations. On the macOS Sequoia beta, the Headphone Accommodations options are in the System Settings app under Accessibility → Audio. The settings allow you to customize the audio for all AirPods and select Beats headphones. For exampl…

iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: 60+ Upgrades to Expect The iPhone 16 Pro is set to succeed 2023’s iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 25 new features and improvements to Apple’s high-end smartphones. With many users adopting three-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 13 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ later this year, so this guide breaks down every major difference you sho…

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Will Run July 16-17 Amazon today announced that its annual Prime Day sale event will take place beginning Tuesday, July 16 and run through Wednesday, July 17. Amazon began Prime Day back in 2015, and since 2019 the event has been running for two days straight every summer. Shoppers can expect massive discounts on an array of products, including Apple devices. Some…

Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker Makes a Comeback With Improved Sound, Water Resistance, and a Lower Price Tag Launched in 2012 before Beats was acquired by Apple, the original Beats Pill shook up the portable Bluetooth speaker category with fun colors and well-regarded sound quality. The speaker got an upgrade in 2015 with the launch of the Pill+ under Apple’s ownership, but over time it appeared to become an afterthought for Beats compared to headphone…

Apple Supplier Unveils ‘Industry First’ Tandem OLED Laptop Panel OLED iPad Pro panel maker LG Display has begun mass producing the industry’s first 13-inch tandem OLED panel designed for laptops, the Korean company announced this week. LG Display supplies the majority of OLED panels for Apple’s latest M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ models, which use a similar tandem structure. Tandem OLED panels combine two stacks of red, gr…