Apple’s First AI Features in iOS 18 Reportedly Won’t Use Cloud Servers

Apple’s first set of new AI features planned for iOS 18 will not rely on cloud servers at all, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. “As the world awaits Apple’s big AI unveiling on June 10, it looks like the initial wave of features will work entirely on device,” said Gurman, in the Q&A section of […]

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Apple’s dumb reasons for selling $1099 laptops with 8GB RAM proves why you should just buy a Windows laptop instead

What you need to know Apple’s M3 MacBook laptops start off at $1099, with 8GB RAM. Want more? It’ll cost you $200 for every subsequent 8GB addition, and they can’t be upgraded after the fact.  Apple previously claimed that 8GB RAM on one of their laptops is equivalent to 16GB RAM in a Windows laptop, […]

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Browser Companies Criticize Apple’s EU Choice Screen in iOS 17.4

Several third-party browser companies have experienced a spike in iPhone installs since Apple made major changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union, but many are not happy with Apple’s implementation of its default browser choice screen. In iOS 17.4, released last month, Apple no longer limits […]

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Apple’s M4 chips are coming this year with a big focus on AI

Apple is currently hard at work on the next generation of its in-house developed chips, the M4 – expected to come in three main varieties. The M4 chips will power upcoming Macs – in fact, Apple wants to overhaul the entire Mac line with the M4 family of chips. The M4 will be designed to […]

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Apple Watch Series 9 Now Available on Apple’s Refurbished Store in Select Countries

The Apple Watch Series 9 is now available in Apple’s refurbished store in Australia and New Zealand for the first time since the device launched in September. These are the first countries where Apple offers refurbished Series 9 models. Availability will likely extend to Japan and the UK soon, as Apple recently added a grayed-out […]

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Apple’s 15-Inch M3 MacBook Air Drops to New Low Prices at $150 Off on Best Buy

Best Buy is on a roll this week when it comes to MacBook discounts, starting with 15-inch M2 MacBook Air and M3 MacBook Pro discounts over the weekend and then introducing new record low prices on the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air yesterday. Today, the retailer is again introducing new all-time low prices on an Apple […]

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Apple’s Work on Robots: What We Know So Far

With the Apple Car canceled, Apple is exploring new markets where it might be able to find new revenue streams, and personal robotics is apparently one area the company is investigating. This guide highlights everything we know about Apple’s interest in robotics, and we’ll update it with new rumors going forward. The Robot Rumors According […]

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The MacRumors Show: Apple’s Next Big Thing – Robots?

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple’s recently rumored “personal robotics” projects, iOS 17.5, Apple Pencil rumors, and more. Apple is reportedly looking into personal robotics, such as a “mobile robot” that would “follow users around their homes” and an “advanced table-top home device that uses robotics to move a display […]

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Apple’s AirPods 2 Drop to Low Price of $89 on Amazon

Apple’s entry-level AirPods 2 have hit $89.00 today on Amazon, down from $129.00. This is one of the few times in 2024 the AirPods 2 have dropped below their typical $99.00 deal price, so if you’ve been waiting to purchase now is a good time. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these […]

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Best Buy Introduces All-Time Low Prices on Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro for Members

Best Buy is discounting a large collection of M3 MacBook Pro computers today, including both the 14-inch and 16-inch versions of the laptop. Every deal in this sale requires you to have a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, although non-members can still get solid second-best prices on these MacBook Pro models. Note: MacRumors […]

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Apple’s Website Finally Has ‘Tech Specs’ Pages for Apple Watch Models

Apple this week added dedicated “Tech Specs” pages to its website for the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and second-generation Apple Watch SE. The pages offer a variety of information about the latest Apple Watch models, including details about materials and finishes, size and weight, hardware, connectivity, battery life, health and wellness […]

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Google pinpoints Apple’s adoption of RCS for “fall of 2024”

Last November, hell froze over and Apple finally caved and agreed to support RCS on iPhones, after many, many years in which Google and others have been asking it to. RCS brings iMessage-like features to messages sent in between any devices that support it, regardless of who makes them. At that time, Apple only said […]

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Apple’s new iPad Pro and iPad Air now rumored to arrive in May

Apple’s oft-rumored but not yet unveiled next-generation iPad Pro and iPad Air models are now said to be arriving in early May. The new iPad Pro tablets will have OLED screens, as leaked countless times so far, while the iPad Air will for the first time in history be a series, not a lone device, […]

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Apple’s Phil Schiller Works 80 Hours a Week Overseeing App Store

With the App Store and app ecosystem undergoing major changes in the European Union, The Wall Street Journal today shared a profile on ‌App Store‌ chief Phil Schiller, who is responsible for the ‌App Store‌. Though Schiller transitioned from marketing chief to “Apple Fellow” in 2020 to take a step back from Apple and spend […]

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Apple’s New 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air Hits $999 Low Price on Amazon

Apple’s brand new 13-inch 256GB M3 MacBook Air has hit $999.00 today on Amazon, down from $1,099.00. This sale is available in Midnight, but you might be able to get in Space Gray depending on stock, which has been fluctuating today. B&H Photo is matching this sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some […]

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Apple’s New 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air Hits $999 Low Price on Amazon

Apple’s brand new 13-inch 256GB M3 MacBook Air has hit $999.00 today on Amazon, down from $1,099.00. This sale is available in Midnight, but you might be able to get in Space Gray depending on stock, which has been fluctuating today. B&H Photo is matching this sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some […]

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Apple’s New 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air Hits $999 Low Price on Amazon

Apple’s brand new 13-inch 256GB M3 MacBook Air has hit $999.00 today on Amazon, down from $1,099.00. This sale is available in Midnight, but you might be able to get in Space Gray depending on stock, which has been fluctuating today. B&H Photo is matching this sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some […]

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Apple’s iPhone Shipments in China Fell 33% Last Month

Apple’s iPhone shipments in China dropped by 33% in February compared to the same month last year, according to governement figures (via Bloomberg). A report from China’s Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that foreign brands shipped around 2.4 million smartphones last month. Given that Apple is the only overseas vendor with a meaningful […]

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Apple’s deal with Baidu for generative AI use in China isn’t done yet, apparently

Yesterday a report from China claimed that Apple decided to use Baidu developed generative AI services in China, but now it looks like someone might have jumped the gun on that. According to a new report today, also from China, the deal isn’t done, at least not yet. Talks may be ongoing, or not – […]

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iOS 18 is getting official on June 10, as Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference starts

This year, Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is taking place from June 10 to June 14. On the first day of WWDC, Apple traditionally announces new versions of its operating systems. This year we’re expecting the unveiling of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and also new iterations of watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS. Apple will […]

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