Apple is going to release a low-cost MacBook in 2026, with the device set to be more affordable than the $999 MacBook Air. With the affordable notebook, Apple is aiming to better compete with cheap Chromebooks and Windows PCs. If you’re thinking about picking up a computer for lightweight tasks …
Read More »iPhone 18 Pro Said to Feature Smaller Display Hole for Front Camera
Apple is testing new camera miniaturization technology to reduce the size of the front-facing camera on next year’s iPhone 18 Pro models, claims a Chinese leaker. According to Digital Chat Station, a Weibo account with more than three million followers, Apple is testing a single HIIA (hole-in-active-area) hole punch for …
Read More »iOS 26.1: Bring Back the Tap-to-Stop Alarm Button
Apple has changed how you dismiss iPhone alarms in iOS 26.1, and your morning muscle memory may have needed tweaking as a result. By default, the Clock app now requires a slide gesture to stop an alarm from the Lock Screen, replacing the previous tap-to-stop button that was redesigned in …
Read More »M5 Ultra Chip Coming to Mac Studio in 2026
Apple doesn’t release an “Ultra” variant for every Apple silicon chip, but the company is planning to debut an M5 Ultra chip in 2026, reports Bloomberg. The M5 Ultra is slated for the Mac Studio, and it’s also likely that Apple will use it in a Mac Pro update. There’s …
Read More »iOS 26.1 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.1
iOS 26.1 is the first major update to the iOS 26 software that came out in September, and it’s now available for everyone. There are some useful new features in iOS 26.1 that address complaints about Liquid Glass and fix a longtime Lock Screen irritation. We’ve complied a list of …
Read More »Edinburgh Trams and Buses Get Support for Apple Pay Express Mode
Support for Apple Pay’s Express Mode has been added to Edinburgh city’s tap-on, tap-off tram network and Lothian bus services in Scotland, enabling passengers to pay for travel without unlocking their iPhone or Apple Watch. The new functionality went live a couple of weeks ago, and it comes after a …
Read More »Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hits New Record Low Price of $699.99 ($99 Off)
Apple Watch Ultra 3 has hit a new all-time low price on Amazon this weekend, available at $99 off select models. This includes the higher-end model with the Milanese Loop and a few Ocean Band options. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and …
Read More »The MacRumors Show: Giving Vision Pro Another Chance
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we dive back into the Vision Pro with Apple’s new M5 model. Apple’s new Vision Pro headset features the M5 chip for better performance and efficiency, 10% more rendered pixels, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, longer battery life, and an …
Read More »Apple Stockpiling Parts for Foldable iPhone Ahead of 2026 Launch
Apple is building up inventory for its first foldable iPhone in preparation for the device’s launch next year, claims a Chinese leaker with proven sources within Apple’s supply chain. According to Weibo-based account Fixed Focus Digital, Apple is now stockpiling key components for its long-rumored foldable iPhone, which we are …
Read More »Some AirPods Pro 3 Owners Complain About Static Noise
Some AirPods Pro 3 owners have been experiencing a problem with a static-like sound when Active Noise Cancellation is on but no media is playing, according to complaints on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Those who are affected have described the noise as static, an audible hiss, white noise, rain, …
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