New HomePod 'Surprisingly Easy' to Disassemble And Repair

A new teardown video from iFixit shows exactly how easy it is to take the new HomePod apart, a significant step up from the original.

Apple Now Selling Refurbished iPad Mini 6 and M1 iPad Pro Models

Apple today added refurbished iPad mini 6 and 2021 iPad Pro models to its online refurbished store, offering the tablets at a discounted price for the first time.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 163 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.

Google Maps to Offer Turn-by-Turn Directions in iPhone's Dynamic Island

Google today announced that its Maps app will support Live Activities in the coming months, providing iPhone users with access to turn-by-turn directions on the Lock Screen.

Some iPhone Users Complain of iCloud Backup Issues After Updating to iOS 16.3

iOS 16.3 appears to be impacting the iCloud Backup feature for some people who have upgraded to the new software, based on complaints on the MacRumors forums and the Apple Support communities.

iPhone 15 Ultra Gets Intriguing Apple Watch Ultra Makeover

Apple iPhone 15 Ultra rumors are floating about, and none of them suggest an Apple Watch Ultra design — but there is a fascinating concept floating about that merges the two.

MicroLED Apple Watch Ultra Appears to Be Slated for 2025

Apple's first microLED Apple Watch will launch in 2025, display analyst Ross Young said again today.

Apple Releases New MagSafe Duo Firmware

Apple today released updated firmware for the MagSafe Duo charger that is designed to work with the Apple Watch and MagSafe-compatible iPhone models.

Apple Releases tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod 16.3.1 Software Updates

Apple today released new tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod 16.3.1 software updates, with the software coming two weeks after the tvOS 16.3 and HomePod 16.3 updates were released.

iPhone 14 Discounts in China Might Not be a Bad Sign

Apple's iPhone 14 lineup has recently started selling at discounts of over $100 in China, and while some are taking it as a sign of flagging demand, that doesn't seem likely.

Apple Pay to Launch in South Korea This Year Following Regulator Approval

After years of discussions with local authorities, Apple Pay in South Korea has been approved by the financial regulator.

Apple May Not Launch Updated Mac Studio With M2 Ultra Chip Due to Similarity With Upcoming Mac Pro

A new version of the Mac Studio with the "M2 Ultra" chip is unlikely to arrive in the near future, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Kuo: AirPods Max 2 Not Coming Until Second Half of 2024 at the Earliest

Apple will not launch a second-generation AirPods Max until at least the second half of next year, and could possibly wait until the first half of 2025 to refresh the headphones, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple Says 2 Billion of Its Devices Are in Active Use

In a bright spot in Thursday's earnings report, Apple has disclosed that it has two billion active devices, including the iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and other products.

Apple Explains Why HomePod Was Released Again, Wi-Fi 4 Limitation, and More

Apple told both media publications that the HomePod mini is "popular," but did not provide any additional details or comment on the future of the smaller speaker.

Apple Services Have More Than 935 Million Paid Subscriptions

In the quarterly earnings announcement, Apple said that the number of subscriptions across its platforms increased from 900 million to 935 million just in the December quarter.

Apple's iOS 16.3 Update May Fix Unannounced Location Privacy Bug

An alleged security vulnerability that firms to track iPhone users' location without permission has seemingly been fixed by Apple.

Apple Original film 'Tetris' Set to Premeire at SXSW

"Tetris" will premiere worldwide in March at South by Southwest 2023 and will launch on Apple TV+ soon.

Apple Watch Ultra With Nearly 10% Larger Display Rumored to Launch Next Year

A new Apple Watch Ultra with a larger 2.1-inch display will be released in 2024, according to a report today from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 16.2 Following iOS 16.3 Launch, Downgrading No Longer Possible

Following the launch of iOS 16.3 on January 23, Apple is no longer signing iOS 16.2, the previously available version of iOS.

Apple Working on 20.5-Inch All-Screen Foldable Notebook for 2025

Apple is developing a 20.5-inch foldable notebook that could be released as soon as 2025, according to information shared today by display analyst Ross Young.

Periscope Camera Exclusive to Ultra iPhone Models Through 2024

A new note from Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple will include a periscope camera in only one model through 2025 — the iPhone 15 Ultra and iPhone 16 Ultra.

Apple's Final Store With Original 2001 Entrance Closing for Renovations Tomorrow

Apple operates over 520 retail stores around the world and is preparing to open its first locations in India and Malaysia over the coming months.

New Folding iPad and Refreshed iPad Mini 7 Now in 2024, Says Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suspects there will be no new iPads in 2023, and that the expected folding iPad will be released in 2024 with a carbon fiber stand.