Astropad Launches ‘Bookcase’ for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader Astropad, known for the Luna Display, Rock Paper Pencil, and Astropad Studio app, today launched a new accessory called Bookcase. Bookcase adds handles to the iPhone or another smartphone to make the device more comfortable to hold when reading. With Bookcase, Astropad is aiming to turn the ‌iPhone‌ into an e-reader. The accessory provides a mo…

Everything New in iOS 18.2 Beta 1 Apple released the first iOS 18.2 beta for developers today, and while it’s only available on devices that support Apple Intelligence, there are a slew of features that will be available for everyone when the software eventually sees a release. This guide highlights all of the new features we’ve found in iOS 18.2 so far. Apple Intelligence The…

Testing the Image Playground, Genmoji and Siri ChatGPT Integration in iOS 18.2 With iOS 18.2, Apple has introduced some of the most exciting Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground, Genmoji, Image Wand, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and more. For those who aren’t able to install iOS 18.2 yet, we did an overview of everything new so you can get an idea of what to expect as the beta testing process continues…

iOS 18.2 Lets EU Users Delete App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera and Photos With iOS 18.2, iPhone users in the European Union can fully delete a number of core apps, including the App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Photos. Apple said in August that it planned to make additional changes to its Digital Markets Act compliance in the European Union, and one update included the option for EU users to remove system app…

iOS 18.2 Adds ‘Default’ Section for Managing Your Preferred Apps iOS 18.2 includes a new “Default Apps” section that can be found in the Settings app, which can be used to manage your default apps for the iPhone. This is a feature that Apple promised would be coming to the European Union, but it is actually available worldwide in the latest beta. There are Default App settings for Email, Messaging, Calling, …

M4 MacBook Air Production to Begin Soon, M4 Mac Studio Delayed Apple will soon start production on M4 versions of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models ahead of an early 2025 launch, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. There are no new design changes planned for the ‌MacBook Air‌ models, and the focus will be on the M4 chip. Apple is working to bring the M4 chip to the entire Mac lineup, and the first Ma…

Get Apple’s M2 MacBook Air for Just $699.99 on Amazon, Plus All-Time Low on M3 Model Amazon today has introduced a steep new discount on the previous generation 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, available for just $699.99 with the use of an on-page coupon. We’re also tracking a match of the best price ever seen on the newer 13-inch M3 MacBook Air below. 13-Inch M2 MacBook Air Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When…

iOS 18.2 Includes Revamped Mail App With Built-In Categorization With the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 betas that came out today, Apple introduced an updated version of the Mail app with built-in categorization. Mail Categories organize your incoming emails into different sections. Important emails are shown in a “Primary” category, with orders, newsletters, social notifications, and deals o…

Hands-On With the New iPad Mini 7 Today is the official launch date of the iPad mini 7, which is the first new iPad mini that we’ve had since 2021. It has a much faster chip and a few other tweaks, so we thought we’d check it out and do a quick review. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple didn’t change the design of the ‌iPad mini 7‌ compared to the…

iPhone SE 4 Mass Production Timeframe Revealed as Launch Gets Closer Apple suppliers will begin mass production of the fourth-generation iPhone SE in December, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today in a blog post. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to have a similar design as the base iPhone 14, with rumored features including a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a newer A-series chip, a USB-C port,…

iPhone Driver’s License Support Expands to Iowa iPhone users in Iowa are now able to add their driver’s licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app on ‌iPhone‌ and Apple Watch, allowing them to be used in lieu of a physical ID. Iowans can add a license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app by opening it up, tapping on the “+” button, and following the onscreen instructions and verification proces…

Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates to developers for testing purposes. The betas have been released while Apple is still working on iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1, updates that are set to be released next week. Today’s updates introduce the next phase of Apple In…

Apple Responds After Being Fined Alongside Goldman Sachs for Alleged ‘Apple Card Failures’ Following an investigation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced it has fined Apple and Goldman Sachs nearly $90 million combined for “Apple Card failures” related to “customer service breakdowns” and “misrepresentations.” Apple and Goldman Sachs have partnered on the Apple Card since its launch in 2019, with Goldman …

AirPods 4 Drop to $119 on Amazon, Plus Record Low Prices on iPhone 16 Cases Today we’re tracking two separate sales across Amazon and Woot, with big discounts on AirPods 4 and Apple’s MagSafe cases for iPhone 16. AirPods 4 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. Starting with AirPods, Amazon has…

5 Reasons to Get Excited About the New Mac Mini Apple’s Mac mini has long been a powerhouse in a compact form, offering impressive performance in a small package. With rumors swirling about a completely overhauled new model that is likely just days away from being announced, anticipation is building for what Apple has in store. From enhanced connectivity to major hardware upgrades, the upco…

Apple TV+ Shares Another Teaser Trailer for ‘Severance’ Season 2 Apple TV+ today shared another teaser trailer for the second season of the critically-acclaimed workplace thriller “Severance.” Apple previously announced that the 10-episode second season of “Severance” will premiere on Friday, January 17, and then one episode will follow every Friday through March 21. The first season ended in April 2022, so …

Report: Apple May Stop Producing Vision Pro by the End of 2024 Apple has abruptly reduced production of the Vision Pro headset and could stop making the current version of the device completely by the end of 2024, The Information reports. Citing multiple people “directly involved” in making components for the headset, the report says that the scaling back of production began in the early summer. This indic…

iPad Mini 7 With Apple Intelligence Available Today for Same-Day Pickup Starting today, Apple’s new iPad mini 7 with A17 Pro chip is available for same-day or next-day pickup at Apple Stores, with no pre-order required. Online orders are also beginning to arrive to customers today. Customers across Europe, Asia, and other regions can now place an order on Apple’s website or in the Apple Store app and arrange for in…

Craig Federighi Explains Phased Release of Apple Intelligence Features In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s head of software Craig Federighi has highlighted the company’s measured, multi-phase approach to introducing Apple Intelligence features, with the initial iOS 18.1 release next week marking just the beginning of a staggered rollout over several months. “This is a big lift,” Federighi told…

iPad Mini 7 Supports Over-the-Air Recovery Using Another iOS Device In iOS 18, Apple includes a new over-the-air recovery feature designed to revive bricked iPhone 16 devices using another iPhone or an iPad, and it appears that the same feature can be used to recover the new iPad mini 7, too. In iOS 18, placing an iPhone 16 next to another iPhone or iPad can start an over-the-air firmware recovery – the other d…