Apple Releases watchOS 11.3.1 Apple today released watchOS 11.3.1, a minor update to the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11.3.1 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2. watchOS 11.3.1 can be downloaded by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update. To inst…

Apple Releases visionOS 2.3.1 Apple today released visionOS 2.3.1, a minor update to the visionOS 2 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 2.3.1 comes two weeks after the launch of visionOS 2.3, and more than a year after the release of the Vision Pro headset. visionOS 2.3 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecti…

Apple Releases iOS 18.3.1 With Bug Fixes Apple today released iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, minor updates for the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems that came out last September. iOS 18.3.1 comes two weeks after Apple released iOS 18.3. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also rel…

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, a minor update to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system that came out last September. macOS 15.3.1 comes a few weeks after the launch of ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.3. Mac users can download the ‌‌‌‌macOS Sequoia‌‌‌‌ update through the Software Update section of System Settings. Apple has also released macOS 13…

Make Sure to Update: iOS 18.3.1 Includes Fix for Actively Exploited Vulnerability The iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 updates that Apple released today include an important security fix, and it’s important to install the new software as soon as possible because this bug was exploited in the wild. According to Apple’s security support document for iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, it addresses an accessibility vulnerability that cou…

M4 MacBook Air Release Continues to Appear Imminent There continue to be signs of a new MacBook Air with an M4 chip, indicating that we could see the machine launch in the not too distant future. A private account on X today shared the identifiers that the ‌MacBook Air‌ will use, and those identifiers correspond to the M4 chip. According to the source, both the 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ and the 15-i…

Will Apple Release New iPhone 16 Colors This Year? Apple typically releases new iPhone color options every year as a mid-product cycle refresh, so when can we expect a new finish in 2025? Apple has added new ‌iPhone‌ colors on six occasions in the past, consistently in either the March or April following an ‌iPhone‌’s launch: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: (PRODUCT)RED (Tuesday, March 21, 2017) iPhone…

Apple’s Rumored Smart Home Hub Still ‘Months Away’ From Shipping If you have been waiting for Apple’s rumored smart home hub to launch, prepare to wait some more. In his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said the device is still “months away” from shipping. A made-up concept of an Apple smart home hub Based on that wording, the home hub will not ship until April at the earliest,…

Apple Increases Mac Trade-In Values, Here’s How Much You Can Get Apple today increased its estimated trade-in values for select Mac models in the United States, with the full changes outlined below. Apple’s maximum trade-in values increased by between $10 and $50 for the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. Model New Value Old Value MacBook Pro Up to $925…

Gurman: New iPhone SE Coming ‘This Week’ Apple plans to announce a new iPhone SE this week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, and a corresponding social media post, Gurman said the new iPhone SE is “coming this week.” Until now, he said that Apple planned to announce the device “as early as” this week, but his wording is now more firm. Apple has …

How to Watch Super Bowl LIX Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Super Bowl LIX kicks off this Sunday, February 9. In the U.S., the game will be streaming for free in upscaled 4K on FOX’s ad-supported streaming service Tubi, which is available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and many other devices. This year, the Kansas City Chiefs are facing the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Super…

5 iPhone Apps Apple Still Hasn’t Brought to iPad While Apple has made strides in bringing long-missing apps to the iPad in recent years, there are still five iPhone apps that remain noticeably absent. After years of requests from users, Apple finally introduced the Health, Weather, and Calculator apps to the ‌iPad‌ in iPadOS 16, 17, and 18, providing a tweaked experience for the bigger screen…

Top Stories: Apple ‘Invites’ App, iPhone SE 4 Imminent, AppleCare Changes, and More While we’re still waiting for Apple’s first major hardware releases of the year, we may not have much longer to wait, though Apple has also been tiding us over with this week’s release of a new “Invites” app. This week also saw some AppleCare changes, the debut of the first native pornography app for iPhone via an alternative app store in the E…

iPhone SE 4 Launch is Imminent – What to Expect Apple’s next-generation low-cost iPhone is almost here, with rumors suggesting we’re going to see it introduced as soon as next Tuesday. With a release happening in the very near future, we thought we’d highlight everything we know about Apple’s newest ‌iPhone‌. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Design The iPhone SE 4 …

Dbrand’s Always-On ‘Aperture’ Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons Dbrand today announced the launch of its new Aperture protective cover for the Apple Vision Pro, which is designed to protect the large glass display of the device. Made in a Voronoi style with multiple cutouts in a polyurethane material, the cover fits onto the front of the Vision Pro. The cover does not block any of the sensors or buttons on …

iOS 18.4 Beta 1 Coming as Soon as Next Week The first beta of Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.4 update could be released as soon as the middle of next week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Next week may be busy with the launch of Apple’s new Powerbeats that have a heart rate sensor and the iPhone SE 4, but we could still get the new beta on February 12 or February 13. If Apple waits until …

Could Apple Pull iCloud Services From the UK Market? Given today’s bombshell report revealing the UK government’s unprecedented demand for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, it’s clear that Apple now faces a massive challenge. How it responds could have major implications for not only the company’s privacy stance, but also its global operations as well as its reputation. According to The W…

Apple Leaker Issues Apology: ‘Profound and Expensive Mistake’ Last year, we reported that Apple sued its former software engineer Andrew Aude for providing journalists with confidential information about the company’s future plans, including details about the Journal app, Vision Pro headset, and more. As reported by 9to5Mac, the Superior Court of Santa Clara County on Thursday dismissed the lawsuit after …

The MacRumors Show: Apple’s All-New ‘Invites’ App On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple’s all-new “Invites” app for iPhone and iCloud. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Earlier this week, Apple announced “Invites,” which is designed to help users plan group events like birthday parties, graduations, vacations, baby showers, and more. Users…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Best Prices of the Year Hit AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, Plus Apple Watch SE Discounts This was one of the biggest weeks for Apple deals so far in 2025, headlined by up to $80 in savings across the AirPods lineup. You can still find these great deals online today, along with savings on Anker accessories, Apple Watch SE, Studio Display, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a l…