04-28-26 -

20th Anniversary iPhone's 'Liquid Glass' Display to Make Bezels Vanish
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will use a new type of curved screen technology that more effectively hides the display bezels from the user's line of sight for a purer viewing experience, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple is reportedly planning...

04-27-26 -

Apple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment
Apple today announced the launch of a new subscription option for App Store developers: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. The new option allows developers to offer subscribers discounted pricing typically associated with an annual ...

04-27-26 -

Spotify Launches Fitness Hub With 1,400+ Peloton Workouts
Spotify today launched a new Fitness hub, bringing over 1,400 on-demand Peloton workout classes to Premium subscribers alongside a range of free content from independent wellness creators. The Peloton classes span strength, cardio, yoga, pila...

04-27-26 -

Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the third betas for each platform. The software updates a...

04-27-26 -

Fourth macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the third beta. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 update by op...

04-27-26 -

Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the S...

04-27-26 -

Apple Hit With Unfair Labor Practice Charge for Refusing to Transfer Unionize...
The IAM Union representing Apple employees in Towson, Maryland today said that it is filing an Unfair Labor Practice charge [PDF] against Apple with the National Labor Relations Board. The union is accusing Apple of unlawful discrimination against...

04-27-26 -

MacBook Neo Still Seeing Extended Delivery Estimates at Apple, But Amazon and...
Apple's MacBook Neo has recently been struck by delayed delivery estimates on Apple.com, due to the notebook's booming popularity. However, both Walmart and Amazon offer deliveries as soon as tomorrow, and even feature small discounts on the Neo. ...

04-27-26 -

Apple Planning to Launch Two New 'Ultra' Products in the Next Year
Apple has decided to market two of its new products over the next year as "Ultra" devices, Macworld reports. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report claims that Apple's first foldable iPhone will be called the "iPho...

04-27-26 -

OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhone
OpenAI is working on a smartphone in what appears to be a significant reversal from previous reports that the company had no plans to enter the phone market, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo shared the findings from his lat...

04-27-26 -

Apple's M5 MacBook Air Returns to $949.99 Low Price on Amazon
Earlier this month, Amazon introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air and the best deal is back today. You can get the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.99, down from $1,099.00, available in all colors. Not...

04-25-26 -

Top Stories: Tim Cook Stepping Down, iPhone 18 Pro Colors, and More
It wasn't necessarily a surprise given circulating rumors, but the biggest news in the Apple world this week was the announcement that Tim Cook will be stepping down as CEO, with John Ternus taking over the reins as of September 1. Other rece...

04-25-26 -

Get AirPods 4 for $99 and AirPods Max 2 for $529.99 on Amazon
Amazon today has the AirPods 4 available for $99.00, down from $129.00. This remains one of the best deals on the AirPods 4 so far in 2026, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods Max 2. Note: MacRumors is an affilia...

04-24-26 -

Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps This Summer: Here's What to Expect
Apple is planning to start showing ads in the Apple Maps app this summer, and signs of ads have already shown up in the iOS 26.5 beta as Apple prepares to roll them out. Where Ads Show Up Ads will be displayed in the ‌Apple Maps&a...

04-24-26 -

XChat App Now Available
X today launched XChat, a standalone messaging app for the iPhone and iPad, available now on the App Store. XChat allows users to chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space separate from the main X app. At launch, the app supports dire...

04-24-26 -

iPhone 18 Could Come With 12GB of RAM
Apple's standard iPhone 18 could feature 12GB of memory for the first time, according to analyst Dan Nystedt. In a new post on X, Nystedt said that the standard ‌iPhone 18‌ will match the 12GB of RAM Apple gave the iPhone 17...

04-24-26 -

Apple Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at MacBook Neo Intro Video
Apple today released a YouTube Short revealing a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of its playful MacBook Neo introduction video. The short clip gives what Apple describes as "a peek at some handmade magic," revealing the ph...

04-24-26 -

Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Missing These 5 Key Features Despite $2,000 ...
Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed the "iPhone Ultra," could be missing at least five key features present on the iPhone 18 Pro models despite its $2,000 price point. Recent images of dummy models shared by Sonny Dickson ...

04-24-26 -

Apple to Launch 'MacBook Ultra' With These Six New Features
While the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro were just updated with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips last month, bigger changes are reportedly around the corner. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the higher-end MacBook Pro models will be receiving a ...

04-24-26 -

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Low Prices on Apple Watch, MacBook Air, AirTag ...
This week's best deals include lowest-ever prices on Apple Watch Series 11, M5 MacBook Air, and AirTag 1. We're also tracking some last-minute Earth Day deals on Anker accessories below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of thes...

04-24-26 -

The MacRumors Show: Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO
On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's bombshell announcement that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to succeed him. Subscribe to The MacRumors...

04-24-26 -

Get the 2026 MacBook Pro for New Record Low $1,999 Price
Apple's new 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD has hit a new all-time low price today. It's available for $1,999.00 on Amazon, down from $2,199.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you ...

04-24-26 -

OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.5 Claiming Agentic Coding and Research Gains
OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5.5, the latest upgrade to the company's family of models powering its ChatGPT and Codex apps. OpenAI describes GPT-5.5 as better at multi-step work, claiming it can plan, use tools, and verify its own ...

04-24-26 -

20th Anniversary iPhone to Feature Custom 'Micro-Curved' OLED Panel
For its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is tapping Samsung to produce a custom micro-curved OLED display that is brighter and thinner than existing panels, according to new supply chain information out of China. Apple is reportedly considering...

04-24-26 -

Apple Invites App for iPhone Updated Here's What's New
Following the latest update of Apple's Invites app, hosts can now manually edit the guest list to update guest responses and adjust the number of additional guests. This v1.8.0 update appears to have focused on delivering a more streamlined e...

04-23-26 -

Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV
There are a lot of folks waiting for a new version of the Apple TV because the set-top box hasn't been updated since 2022. There is an update coming this year, but people will need to wait a bit longer because Apple is holding the next ‌A...

04-23-26 -

New Apple Ad Sells the iPhone and Apple Watch Health Pairing
Apple has published a new ad to appeal to customers in the market for an iPhone and Apple Watch pairing, highlighting the insights it can offer for your health. Titled simply "Health with iPhone + Apple Watch," the half-minute ad fo...

04-23-26 -

A Full Apple Ecosystem Now Costs Less Than a MacBook Pro
Apple's entire entry-level product lineup now costs less than a single 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip. The ten products that now define Apple's lowest-cost tier are as follows: iPhone 17e: $599 MacBook Neo: $59...

04-23-26 -

Apple Lowers Savings Account Rate for Apple Card Users
The interest rate on Apple Card's savings account was today lowered from 3.65% to 3.50%. Push notifications regarding the cut were sent to ‌Apple Card‌ users on Thursday. Savings account interest rates often fluctuate with changes made by...

04-23-26 -

Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has named the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting that was held Tuesday with his recently announced s...

04-23-26 -

Latest iPhone 18 Pro Max Dummies Suggest Thicker Camera Plateau, More Protrud...
Apple is expected to bring several camera enhancements to the iPhone 18 Pro models this year, but there have been no fixed rumors suggesting these upgrades will require measurable, visible changes to the device's rear camera plateau. And yet a new...

04-23-26 -

Apple Maps Gains Immersive 3D Experience of Miami F1 Grand Prix
Apple Maps has updated its "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World" guide with a dedicated experience for the Miami F1 Gran Prix, which takes place on May 3 and will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV in the United States. The gui...

04-23-26 -

Here's How the iPhone Ultra Compares to Other Apple Devices
With dummy models of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone now circulating, YouTube channel Max Tech's Vadim Yuryev has shared images and video of the book-style form factor compared to existing Apple devices, giving us a better idea of what to expect w...

04-22-26 -

Base Mac Mini Sold Out From Apple Online Store
Apple appears to be sold out of the base Mac mini, and the machine is listed as “Currently Unavailable” from the Apple Online Store. The base ‌Mac mini‌ is the model with an M4 chip, 256GB of storage, and 16GB RAM. M4 M...

04-22-26 -

What to Expect From the Next AirPods Pro, Launching as Soon as This Year
Apple is working on a new version of the AirPods Pro, which could come as soon as this year. The AirPods are expected to be a variant of the current AirPods Pro, which suggests they won't be called the AirPods Pro 4. Cameras Multiple sources...

04-22-26 -

iOS 26.4.2 Patches Flaw That Let FBI Extract Deleted Signal Messages
The iOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 26.4.2, iOS 18.7.8, and iPadOS 18.7.8 updates that Apple released today address a security vulnerability that the FBI recently used to extract Signal message previews from an iPhone even after the app was deleted. A fla...

04-22-26 -

Google Confirms Gemini-Powered Siri Coming Later This Year
Google today commented on its partnership with Apple, confirming that Gemini will power a new, more personalized version of Siri that's set to be released later in 2026. Google Cloud chief Thomas Kurian mentioned the Apple partnership during ...

04-22-26 -

Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 With Bug Fixes
Apple today released minor iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 software updates for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The updates are available two weeks after Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligi...

04-22-26 -

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 With Thinking Capabilities and Better Text...
OpenAI this week introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, which the company says brings a new era of image generation. Images 2.0 is an updated model that can better handle complex visual tasks. It is able to follow detailed instructions, placing and r...

04-22-26 -

Leaker: Apple to Downgrade iPhone 18 in Two Ways
Following the emergence of a rumor that Apple is planning to downgrade the iPhone 18 to cut costs, further detail has emerged suggesting that display and chip specifications will see downgrades. Earlier this week, the leaker known as "Fi...

04-22-26 -

Opera Browser Gains Per-Tab Volume Booster, Video Popout
Opera has pushed another update for its flagship browser, with new changes aimed at making video streaming and conferencing better. Here are the details. Opera users now get direct access to YouTube and Twitch from the browser sidebar, allowi...

04-22-26 -

iPhone 18 Pro's Special Color Rumored Yet Again
Last week, Macworld's Filipe Espósito reported that Apple is testing four color options for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and one of those colors has since been corroborated by a known leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo....

04-22-26 -

Apple Watch Series 11 Hits $100 Off on Amazon, Starting at $299
Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of aluminum models of the Series 11 on sale at record low prices. Note: Ma...

04-22-26 -

Vision Pro Creator Mike Rockwell Has Considered Leaving Apple
Mike Rockwell, the Apple executive who led development of the Vision Pro and is now in charge of rebuilding Siri, has considered leaving the company or moving into an advisory role as soon as next year, according to a new Bloomberg report by Mark ...

04-22-26 -

iPhone 18 Pro to Kick Off Apple's Four-Part Camera Upgrade Plan
Apple is evaluating four camera upgrades for future iPhone models, with the first new feature scheduled for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models, according to a reputable Chinese leaker. The Weibo-based account Digital Chat Station claims that Ap...

04-22-26 -

X Rolls Out AI-Powered Custom Timelines for Premium Users
X, formerly Twitter, has announced it is launching a custom timelines feature that allows users to pin specific topics to their home tab in the X app for iOS. The company says custom timelines are powered by Grok AI, which understands the soc...

04-22-26 -

Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Malaysia
Apple has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone in Malaysia, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the region to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal. Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payment...

04-21-26 -

MacRumors Readers React to Tim Cook Stepping Down as CEO
Apple yesterday announced that longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook is planning to step down from his role later this year, with current hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over as CEO. We've seen media reports suggesting Ternus will bring J...

04-21-26 -

Here's What's New in iOS 26.5 So Far
iOS 26.5 has been in beta since late March, with a third beta released this week. The update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is starting to shift its focus towards iOS 27. Apple will unveil iOS 27 during it...

04-21-26 -

Apple TV's Hit Show 'Silo' is Returning Soon: Release Date and Trailer
Apple today announced that its hit sci-fi series "Silo" is returning for a third season starting Friday, July 3, and it shared a teaser trailer. "Silo" follows the lives of 10,000 people living in an underground bunker to ...