Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Portable Power Stations From Anker and Jackery Today we’re tracking a big selection of discounts on Anker’s and Jackery’s best portable power stations on Amazon, with as much as $1,500 in savings on these devices. These accessories are high-capacity portable batteries that can provide backup power to a wide variety of devices, from laptops to RVs. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with…

New High-Speed Technology Paves Way for Apple Intelligence Upgrades Apple has backed a technology that could contribute to future Apple Intelligence advancements. The consortium behind the “Ultra Accelerator Link” or “UALink” technology today announced that Apple, Alibaba, and Synopsys have joined its Board of Directors. The three companies will contribute to further development of the technology. UALink is de…

Disney World and Disneyland Rolling Out Food Order Tracking on iPhone’s Lock Screen Disney today announced that it is rolling out support for the Live Activities feature on iPhones for mobile food and beverage orders at its two big U.S. parks. The feature started rolling out today at select mobile order locations across Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, the company said. Where available, the feature allows you to track …

Data Broker Hack Exposes Location Info From Millions of iPhone Users Data broker Gravy Analytics has been hacked, and location information from millions of iPhone and Android users is at risk, reports TechCrunch. Gravy Analytics’ parent company Unacast disclosed the data breach earlier this month , and said that its AWS cloud storage environment had been accessed by an unauthorized person using a “misappropr…

Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.2, Preventing Downgrading Apple today stopped signing iOS 18.2, which means that iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.2.1 can no longer downgrade to iOS 18.2. Apple released iOS 18.2.1 earlier in January. When new versions of iOS are released, Apple typically stops signing the prior version after a week or two. An update that is not signed is not able to be installe…

iPhone Driver’s License Support Coming to Illinois iPhone users from Illinois will soon be able to add their driver’s licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app on ‌iPhone‌ and Apple Watch, the Illinois Secretary of State announced today . An Illinois state law that went into effect on January 1 legalizes mobile IDs and allows places of business to accept digital driver’s licenses in lieu of…

Phishing Attacks Use This Simple Trick to Defeat iPhone Message Security A new social engineering tactic is being used by cybercriminals to trick iPhone users into disabling iMessage’s built-in phishing protection, in a bid to expose them to malicious links and scams, according to BleepingComputer. The scam exploits a security feature in iMessage that automatically disables links from unknown senders. Apple told the…

Sonos CEO Steps Down Following Disastrous App Redesign Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has stepped down after eight years, following widespread criticism over the company’s failed app redesign (via Bloomberg). The company has appointed board member and former Snap and Pandora executive Tom Conrad as interim CEO, effective immediately, while the search for a permanent replacement is conducted. The catalyst…

Amazon Takes $100 Off iPad Mini 7 With Return of All-Time Low Prices, Starting at $399 Amazon this week is providing record low prices on multiple models of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. Best Buy is also matching every one of these deals. 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 u…

Review: BenQ’s Affordable MA270U 4K Monitor Is Made for MacBooks Any typical search for a consumer Mac monitor inevitably leads to the Apple Studio Display – a seamless but prohibitively expensive option for most users at $1,599. That’s where BenQ’s MA270U steps in, offering Mac-native features at a much more palatable $459.99. Unlike typical PC monitors that often feel retrofitted for Mac compatibility, th…

Apple Smart Home Hub Launch Possibly Delayed Until Later in Year Apple’s long-rumoured smart home hub or “command center” may not arrive in the spring as previously expected, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. We’ve heard various rumors and reports about Apple developing an all-in-one smart home management hub. The device is said to feature a square-shaped 7-inch display, a FaceTime camera and speakers, a…

Apple Could Launch M4 iPad Air This Spring, Skipping M3 Chip Entirely Apple may choose to refresh its iPad Air models in the spring with an M4 chip, skipping the M3 generation for the lineup entirely, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested. Apple released the M2 iPad Air in 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes in May of last year, and the going assumption, backed by rumors, was that Apple would refresh the iPad Air th…

Apple’s Global Smartphone Share Slips as Chinese Rivals Surge Apple’s global smartphone market share declined to 18% in 2024, down from 19% the previous year, while Chinese manufacturers expanded their presence in the global market, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. The iPhone maker saw a 2% decline in year-over-year sales, despite the broader smartphone market seeing 4% growth, as Chinese…

Apple Faces £1.5 Billion UK Lawsuit Over App Store ‘Overcharging’ Apple is heading to court in London on Monday to defend against a class-action lawsuit seeking £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) in damages over alleged anti-competitive App Store practices in the UK. Filed by King’s College London academic Dr. Rachael Kent, the lawsuit claims Apple has violated UK and European competition laws by requiring iOS users…

iPad 11: Two Key Upgrades Will Bring Apple Intelligence to Budget iPad The next-generation, entry-level iPad will support the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the iPad 11 will have two upgrades that enable Apple Intelligence, including an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM. That would make the iPad 11’s chip and unified memory on …

Apple Watch SE 3 With ‘New Look’ Expected to Launch This Year A third-generation Apple Watch SE will be released later this year, and it will have a “new look” of some kind, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman mentioned the redesigned Apple Watch SE as one of many new products that Apple plans to launch in 2025, but he did not share any specific design details at…

HomePod Mini 2 and New Apple TV Launch Timeframe Narrowed Down Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to release new HomePod mini and Apple TV models this year, and now he has provided a more precise timeframe. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said Apple is currently aiming to launch the new HomePod mini and Apple TV models “toward the end of the year.” That timeframe suggests …

Woot’s Big Apple Watch Band Sale Has Solo/Braided Loops at Massive Discounts Woot has brought back a massive sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, which we last tracked before the Christmas holiday. 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 may receive a…

Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025 Apple’s slate of 2025 products look to be dominated by a large number of low-cost and entry-level devices. Here’s what to expect. With advancements like Apple Intelligence and all-new in-house chip designs, Apple is reportedly looking to enhance many of its budget-friendly offerings, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly crowded m…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $179.99, AirTag 4-Pack Hits $69.99, and More This week saw notable discounts on a few Apple products, including the AirPods Pro 2 and AirTag 4-Pack at Amazon. For accessories, if you’re on the hunt for Apple Watch bands or USB-C charging accessories, we’re also still tracking big deals from Woot and Anker today. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you c…