Report: Apple Close to Selecting Supplier for Foldable Display Apple is in the final stages of selecting a key supplier for its next-generation foldable display technology, according to a new report from the Naver blog account “yeux1122,” citing a source within Apple’s supply chain. According to the report, Apple has maintained strict technical requirements for potential suppliers, focusing on maintaining …

Apple Arcade Getting PGA Tour Pro Golf Game Popular game series PGA Tour is coming to Apple Arcade, with PGA Tour Pro Golf set to launch on the gaming service on February 6. This will be the first PGA Tour game on ‌Apple Arcade‌, and it will feature true-to-life PGA Tour locations. Recreations of iconic golf courses at Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay, Latrobe Country Club, and more will be fea…

Apple Explains How to Keep Your Mac From Turning on When Opening Lid Apple designed Macs with Apple silicon chips to automatically turn on and start up when the Mac’s lid is opened or when the Mac is connected to power, but there is a workaround in macOS Sequoia if you don’t like this behavior. In a new support document, Apple provided separate instructions on how to prevent an Apple silicon Mac from turning on …

Apple CEO Tim Cook: There’s a ‘Lot of Innovation’ Left for Future iPhone Development During today’s earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked about whether he felt there was room for form factor innovation in future iPhone models, with the question hinting perhaps spurred by rumors of the upcoming “iPhone 17 Air.” Cook often declines to provide insight into future products during ear…

Apple’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call Takeaways Apple today held an earnings call to report results for the first fiscal quarter of 2025 (fourth calendar quarter of 2024), with Apple CEO Tim Cook and new Apple CFO Kevan Parekh providing insight into Apple’s performance, holiday quarter product sales, and more. We’ve highlighted the most interesting takeaways from the Q1 2025 earnings call. i…

Apple Reports Best Quarter Ever in 1Q 2025 Results: $36.3B Profit on $124.3B Revenue Apple today announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2025, which corresponds to the fourth calendar quarter of 2024. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $124.3 billion and net quarterly profit of $36.3 billion, or $2.40 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $119.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $33.9 billion, or…

Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide There are more than 2.35 billion active iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices worldwide, Apple CEO Tim Cook said today in the earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2025. 2.35 billion active devices is a new record for Apple. Apple last shared its active install base numbers in February 2024, when the company had 2.2 billion…

Apple Might Start Buying Ads on X Again Apple held discussions with X (formerly Twitter) about once again showing ads on the social media site, reports The Wall Street Journal. The talks are said to have taken place “in recent weeks.” In an attempt to maintain a relationship with X, Apple was one of the companies that did not pause ad buying when Elon Musk took over the company, but …

Google’s New ‘Ask for Me’ Search Feature Uses AI to Make Calls Google today started rolling out a new experimental “Ask for Me” feature that’s available as part of Search Labs. Google Search users can take advantage of AI to make calls to businesses for information like pricing and availability. As of now, Google is testing the experimental feature with auto shops and nail salons, and it is designed to pre…

Eight Useful Mac Apps Worth Checking Out Mac apps can often go under the radar, with apps for the iPhone and iPad receiving more attention. For that reason, we have a Mac-focused video series that highlights useful Mac apps we’ve come across. Our first picks of the year are largely simple, one-task apps that add utility to your Mac. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more v…

Apple Highlights Hearing Health Issues Leading Up to Super Bowl LIX Apple and the University of Michigan have released new results from the Apple Hearing Study highlighting the increase in noise levels seen around recent Super Bowl games. The results come just ahead of Super Bowl LIX taking place in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9. Based on data collected from over 115,000 users via the Noise app on Apple Wat…

Apple’s Back to School Sale Launches in Japan With Apple Gift Cards Apple’s annual “Back to School” promotion has launched in Japan today after returning earlier this month in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. While the other countries that saw the promotion launch this month offered either free AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with the purchase of any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMa…

Samsung Introduces Major Discounts on TVs, Monitors, and More Ahead of Super Bowl LIX Samsung this week introduced a new sitewide sale with big discounts on TVs, monitors, storage accessories, and home appliances. You can also still save up to $1,250 when pre-ordering the new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup, which includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung…

Apple Continues to Be the World’s Most Admired Company Apple has been ranked as Fortune’s Most Admired Company for the 18th consecutive year. The Fortune rankings are based on a survey of 3,380 business leaders across a range of industries, who assess companies on nine criteria, including innovation, investment value, social responsibility, and the ability to attract talent. Apple once again secure…

50 iPhone Features Apple Added to iOS 18 Since September Since iOS 18 was released in September 2024, Apple has introduced an unprecedented number of new features and improvements across several point updates. With iOS 18.1, 18.2, and 18.3, users have seen a host of tweaks and changes designed to enhance everything from the Mail app to Camera Control on the iPhone 16. Below, we’ve listed 50 of the fe…

TSMC Founder Reveals Why Apple Chose Them Over Intel as Custom Chip Supplier TSMC founder Morris Chang has revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook rejected Intel as an iPhone chip manufacturing partner in 2011, and told him that “Intel just does not know how to be a foundry.” In a new YouTube interview with Acquired, Chang recounts how Apple briefly paused discussions with TSMC in February 2011 when Intel’s CEO approached Cook…

Windows 11 Now Lets You Access Your iPhone from the Start Menu Microsoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu, bringing feature parity with its existing Android phone integration. The new functionality lets you view your device’s battery status, cellular connectivity, and recent activities without leaving the Windows environment…

When Will Apple Release the iOS 18.4 Beta? On January 27, Apple released iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, which means we’re now ready for a new round of beta testing. The next betas are rumored to have important new Siri Apple Intelligence features, so when can we expect the software? There are typically few pauses between beta updates, and Apple often seeds a new beta jus…

Apple Pay Gains Support for Citi Monthly Payment Plans Apple Pay now supports Citi Flex Pay, allowing U.S. Citi credit card holders to pay for ‌Apple Pay‌ purchases over time with the Flex Pay option. Citi Flex Pay is available for ‌Apple Pay‌ purchases over $75. The default payback period is three months, but there are longer payback durations available with a monthly fee. Flex Pay can be used whe…

Netflix Brings Full-Season Download Feature to iPhone and iPad Netflix has introduced a new “Season Download” button for iPhone and iPad users, making it possible to download an entire season of a series with a single tap for offline viewing (via The Hollywood Reporter). The feature was previously only available to Android users. To date, Netflix subscribers using iOS or iPadOS were required to download ea…