Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the launch of the third betas.

YouTube Music Gains Audio Podcasts on iOS and Web

Google today announced that YouTube Music on the web and the YouTube Music app for iOS devices now offer podcasts in the United States.

Apple is Producing USB-C EarPods for the iPhone 15

Apple is reportedly working on wired EarPods with a USB-C cable ahead of the iPhone 15 lineup as an AirPods alternative, covered under the "Made for i" program.

Apple Watch Ultra With MicroLED Display 'Pushed' to Second Half of 2025

Apple is working on an updated version of the Apple Watch Ultra that has an improved microLED display, but the device won't launch until the second half of 2025.

iPhone 15 Pro Still Expected to Feature 'Action' Button Instead of Mute Switch

While the latest rumors claim Apple dropped its plans for solid-state buttons on iPhone 15 Pro models.

Lock screen, Apple Music changes now expected for iOS 17

Apple will be making more changes to the lock screen in iOS 17, a leaker claims, including showing lyrics for songs playing on Apple Music.

TSMC Struggling to Make Enough 3-Nanometer Chips for Apple

Apple supplier TSMC is "straining" to produce enough of its newest 3-nanometer chips to meet demand for Apple's upcoming devices.

Apple Issues Third Developer Beta of iOS 16.5 & iPadOS 16.5

The iOS and iPadOS 16.5 betas are part of Apple's ongoing testing program for its operating systems, and the third releases are now available.

Here’s a First Look at the 2023 Apple Watch Pride Face and Band

Every year, Apple introduces new watch faces and bands to celebrate Pride month.

Apple Headset to Use 'New Proprietary Charging Connector' for External Battery

Apple's mixed reality headset will have two ports including a USB-C interface for data transfer and a new proprietary charging connector for the external battery.

iPadOS 17 Again Rumored to Drop Support for These iPads

Apple in iPadOS 17 will drop support for the first-generation 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro as well as the fifth-generation iPad, according to French tech website iPhoneSoft.

Apple Says CarPlay Now Available in Over 800 Vehicle Models as GM Plans to Phase Out Support in EVs

CarPlay is now available in more than 800 vehicle models sold in the U.S., according to a recently updated page on Apple's website.

Apple Reportedly Planning 32- and 42-Inch OLED Displays for 2027 Amid Switch to New Panel Technology

Apple will transition almost all of its iPad, MacBook, and external display models to OLED displays by 2027, according to technology research firm Omdia.

iPadOS 17 Won't Support a few iPad & iPad Pro Models

Owners of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and the first 12.9-inch iPad Pro won't be able to use iPadOS 17, a report claims, corroborating an earlier compatibility rumor.

Apple Supplier Quanta Pours $120M Into Vietnam Factory to Try to Catch MacBook Orders

Quanta has become the latest Apple supplier to heavily invest in production in Vietnam, agreeing with a provincial government to build a $120 million plant facility.

Three Unreleased Mac Models Appear in Apple's Find My Configuration File

Three new Mac model identifiers were recently added to a Find My configuration file on Apple's backend, as discovered by Nicolás Álvarez.

Apple Reportedly Planning 32- and 42-Inch OLED Displays for 2027 Amid Switch to New Panel Technology

Apple will transition almost all of its iPad, MacBook, and external display models to OLED displays by 2027, according to technology research firm Omdia.

Kuo: 15-Inch MacBook Air to Offer Two M2 Chip Options, No M2 Pro Configuration

Apple's upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air model will be configurable with two variants of the M2 chip, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Kuo: M3 Chip Still Months Away, Entering Mass Production in Second Half of 2023

Apple's next-generation M3 chip will enter mass production in the second half of 2023, according to info shared today by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple Likely to Add Second Periscope Lens Supplier for iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple is likely to bring on board another supply partner for the iPhone 15 Pro Max as it seeks to recruit an additional lens module specialist for the device's new periscope camera.

Apple Responds to Report About Thieves Permanently Locking Out iPhone Users

The Wall Street Journal's Nicole Nguyen and Joanna Stern today published a report highlighting how thieves can use Apple's optional recovery key security option to permanently lock out iPhone users from their Apple ID account.

watchOS 10 Rumored to Feature New Home Screen Layout With Folders

The upcoming watchOS 10 software update for the Apple Watch will feature a new Home Screen layout.

Apple Considered iPhone 15 With Lightning Port Before Swapping to USB-C

Early on in the iPhone 15 development process, Apple created a version that included a Lightning port, according to Apple leaker Unknownz21.

Apple's iPhone Drops to Second Place in Declining Smartphone Market

New estimates report that global smartphone sales have declined for the fifth straight quarter, with the iPhone 14 Pro not enough to keep Apple on top.