Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory

By January 2020, Papadimitriou had been thinking about the pigeonhole principle for 30 years. So he was surprised when a playful conversation with a frequent collaborator led them to a simple twist on the principle that they’d never considered: What if there are fewer pigeons than holes? In that case, any arrangement of pigeons must […]

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The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast

I’m a huge fan of Star Wars. The first movie (no, not Episode 1) came out when I was young, so I grew up thinking about the Millennium Falcon and lightsabers. Perhaps it sparked my interest in science—even if it’s not exactly science fiction. Oh, there’s a nice way to start a nerd fight: Is […]

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iPhone 18 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Under-Screen Face ID With Top-Left Camera Hole

Apple’s two-generations-away iPhone 18 Pro models will likely feature under-screen Face ID, according to The Information. The paywalled report today cited a source who said the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will have only a small hole in top-left corner of the screen, to accommodate the front-facing camera, with all Face ID […]

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Apple Plans Split iPhone Launch Strategy: Pro and Foldable in Fall 2026, Standard in Spring 2027

Starting in 2026, Apple plans to change the release cycle for its flagship iPhone lineup, according to The Information. Apple will release the more expensive ‌iPhone‌ 18 Pro models in the fall, delaying the release of the standard ‌iPhone‌ 18 until the spring. The shift may be because Apple plans to debut a foldable ‌iPhone‌ […]

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iPhone 17 Air Expected to Have Battery Case Due to ‘Worse’ Battery Life

Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air model will have “worse” battery life compared to previous iPhone models, according to a paywalled The Information report. In internal testing, Apple determined that the percentage of users who will be able to use the iPhone 17 Air for a full day without needing to recharge the device will be […]

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AirPods Pro 2 Available for Lowest Price of the Year so Far at $169, Plus AirPods 4 at $99

Amazon has the AirPods Pro 2 for $169.00 this weekend, down from $249.00. Free delivery options provide an estimated delivery date of around May 8, while Prime members should get the headphones sooner in most cases. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may […]

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Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven’t Taken Off in the US

Another issue in the US is the lack of a compatible safety device called a ground fault circuit interrupter, or a GFCI. They are typically built into outlets installed near water sources, like a sink, washing machine, or bathtub. They’re designed to minimize the risk of electric shock by cutting off power when, for example, […]

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Available Apple Intelligence Features Highlighted in New Ad

Apple today shared a “Hands-On with Apple Intelligence” video that walks through all of the current ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features and how to use them. [embedded content] The video shies away from the unavailable ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features like personalized Siri replies, and instead focuses on what’s available now. After delaying the personalized ‌Apple Intelligence‌ ‌Siri‌ features, […]

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Apple Partners With Anthropic for Claude-Powered AI Coding Platform

Apple is working with Anthropic on an updated version of Xcode that will support AI code writing, editing, and testing, reports Bloomberg. Anthropic is best known for its “Claude” large language model and chatbot that competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Claude is well-known for its coding capabilities, beating out other LLMs on programming tasks. The new […]

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 Rumors

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we look at what to expect from the 2025 Apple Watch lineup when new models launch in the fall. The Apple Watch Series 11 is anticipated to offer hypertension detection as the device’s next major health monitoring advancement, potentially with AI-powered health-coaching features. It is also rumored […]

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Spotify Updates iPhone App With Out-of-App Payment Options in U.S.

As planned, Spotify has updated its iPhone app in the U.S. with out-of-app pricing and subscription options for its Premium plans. The latest version of the app is now available in the App Store, and the added pricing information is rolling out. Spotify users in the U.S. can now view pricing information for its Individual, […]

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Amazon’s Biggest Sale of the Year so Far Has Low Prices on AirPods, iPads, and More

Amazon this week had a huge sale across a number of Apple products, offering the best prices of the year so far on AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, 11th generation iPad, M3 iPad Air, Apple Watch Series 10, and M4 MacBook Air. All of these record low prices are still live today. Note: MacRumors is […]

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