macOS Sequoia 15.2 Confirms New M4 MacBook Air Models Are Coming Apple today made a mistake with its macOS Sequoia 15.2 update, releasing the software for two Macs that have yet to be launched. There is a software file for “Mac16,12” and “Mac16,13,” which are upcoming MacBook Air models. The leaked software references the “‌MacBook Air‌ (13-inch, M4, 2025)” and the “‌MacBook Air‌ (15-inch, M4, 2025),” confir…

Apple Releases watchOS 11.2 Apple today released watchOS 11.2, the second major update to the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11.2 comes more than a month after Apple released watchOS 11.1. watchOS 11.2 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2. watchOS 11.2 can be downloaded on an …

Apple Releases tvOS 18.2 With Snoopy Screen Savers and Projector Support Apple today released tvOS 18.2, the newest version of the tvOS 18 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 18.2 comes more than a month after Apple released tvOS 18.1, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models. tvOS 18.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to …

Apple Releases visionOS 2.2 With Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display Apple today released visionOS 2.2, the second major update to the visionOS 2 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 2.2 comes more than a month after the launch of visionOS 2.1. visionOS 2.2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Upd…

Apple Releases HomePod Software 18.2 With Natural Language Search for Apple Music Alongside iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple today released new HomePod Software 18.2 that’s designed for the ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini. The new ‌HomePod‌ software adds support for Apple Music natural language search, which means you can describe what you want to hear in more casual language. You can ask Siri for music using different combin…

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.2 With New Apple Intelligence Features Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.2, the second update to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system that was released in September. ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.2 comes over a month after the release of macOS Sequoia 15.1. Mac users can download the ‌‌macOS Sequoia‌‌ update through the Software Update section of System Settings. ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.2 adds…

Apple Releases iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 With Genmoji, Image Playground, Siri ChatGPT and More Apple today released iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, the second major updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates that came out in September. The new updates come over a month after Apple released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over…

Apple Vision Pro Named 2024 ‘Innovation of the Year’ Apple’s Vision Pro headset has been named 2024’s innovation of the year by Popular Science. Popular Science’s annual list of the 50 greatest innovations celebrates groundbreaking achievements in science and technology, and this year, Apple’s Vision Pro earned the top spot. According to Popular Science, the device represents a pivotal moment in A…

Apple Intelligence Officially Launching in the UK, Canada, and Four More Countries Today Apple Intelligence is officially launching outside of the U.S. for the first time today, as a result of the features gaining expanded language support. Apple recently announced that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be released today, following more than six weeks of beta testing. These software updates make Apple Intelligence …

Cloud-Based M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini Models Now Available Developers now have access to cloud-based M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini units via MacWeb, a Silicon Valley-based provider of cloud services. The company has launched three configurations of the new ‌Mac mini‌, powered by Apple’s M4 and M4 Pro chips. Developers and IT teams can rent these machines for tasks ranging from basic development to advanced ar…

‘M4 Extreme’ Chip Unlikely After Apple ‘Cancels’ High-Performance Chip Apple this “past summer” canceled the development of a high-performance Mac chip that would have consisted of four smaller chips stitched together, in order to free up engineering resources for a planned AI server chip, according to The Information. Based on the report’s description of the chip, it sounds like Apple has canceled a previously-ru…

Beats Launches iPhone 16 Cases in New Sunrise Pink and Twilight Blue Colors Back in September as part of the iPhone 16 launch, Apple’s Beats brand surprisingly launched cases for new iPhone lineup, available in four colors and featuring MagSafe and Camera Control support. Beats today is expanding its case lineup with two additional colors, Sunrise Pink and Twilight Blue, with the new cases including the iconic Beats lo…

Apple Intelligence Servers Expected to Get All-New, Turbocharged Chip Apple Intelligence servers are currently powered by the M2 Ultra chip, and they are expected to start using M4 series chips next year. In an eventual move away from Mac chips for server use, The Information today reported that Apple is developing a new server chip that will offer even faster performance for AI features. The report said the new …

Apple Watch Series 10 Available for Black Friday Prices and Christmas Delivery on Amazon As we get further into December, it’s becoming increasingly hard to find all-time low discounts on Apple products that also have guaranteed Christmas delivery. One of the few devices that still falls under both of these conditions is the Apple Watch Series 10, which remains at best-ever Black Friday prices on Amazon for multiple 42mm and 46mm GP…

iOS 18.2: Create Custom Emoji in Messages With Genmoji In iOS 18.2, which Apple is releasing today, Apple’s new Genmoji feature lets you create personalized emoji that aim to perfectly match what you want to express, going far beyond the limitations of standard Unicode emoji. Want an emoji of a break-dancing astronaut or a dog playing bagpipes? With Genmoji, you can make it happen. Unlike standard …

Apple Reveals iPhone App of the Year and More 2024 App Store Awards Apple today revealed its 2024 App Store Award winners, including pro video camera app Kino, which was named iPhone App of the Year. There were 45 finalists across 12 categories, including a first-ever Apple Vision Pro category. Apple said the awards recognize developers who delivered the “highest levels of user experience, design, and innovatio…

Apple Pencil Pro Available for $99.00 on Amazon, Plus More Accessory Deals Amazon this week has brought back a low price for the Apple Pencil Pro, available for $99.00, down from $129.00. Alongside this deal, we’re tracking a collection of Apple accessory discounts, including great deals on the Magic Keyboard and MagSafe Charger. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link …

How to Turn Off Mail Categories in iOS 18.2 Apple today is releasing iOS 18.2, which introduces a major change to the Mail app with its new Categories feature. Categories automatically sorts your emails into four distinct sections: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. However, while this organizational system aims to help manage email overload, not everyone is going to prefer t…

TP-Link Launches Tapo Smart In-Wall Outlet With Matter Support TP-Link has launched a new Smart In-Wall Outlet under its Tapo brand, bundling Matter support and a feature that lets users monitor the energy usage of connected devices. The Tapo P210M includes overcharge protection, meaning when connected devices are fully charged, the outlet switches off. The 15A/1800W outlet also features Power Protection, …

Apple Announces iOS 18.2 Launching Today With These New Features Apple today announced that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be released today following more than six weeks of beta testing. For the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, the update introduces additional Apple Intelligence features, including Genmoji for creating custom emoji, Image Playground and Image Wand for generating image…