Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

Apple is continuing to collect street data across the globe, possibly ahead of launching its own “street view” mode for its Apple Maps platform. As of the writing of this article, Apple data collection vehicles have mapped at least 41 states in the U.S., as well as areas in other countries such a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

T-Mobile and Sprint have officially agreed on a $27 billion merger. The deal would see the two companies become the second largest telecom firm in the U.S. behind Verizon — and while both firms said the deal will benefit consumers, a lot of questions remain. The combined firm will be better eq... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #Gallery

Apple CarPlay has been out for four years now and brings a stripped-down version of iOS to your car, allowing you to integrate and control your iPhone from your car’s radio, which ought to make for a safer and more enjoyable driving experience. While Apple’s automotive platform has met some com... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

Unveiled back in the fall of 2017 alongside its premium iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X flagships, Apple’s revolutionary AirPower charging mat was slated for release sometime during the first part of 2018. The company’s Qi-based wireless charging solution (flaunted for its unique ability to pow... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple may stop bundling a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter with its new iPhones this year, according to a new analyst forecast. The Cupertino tech giant has, thus far, included the small accessory with all of its headphone jack-less iPhones — from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone X. But Barclays analyst B... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Apple is rumored to be working on a new MacBook device with a more affordable price point. But a new report suggests that the notebook could be delayed. The Cupertino tech giant has reportedly pushed back mass production of the entry-level device until the second half of the year, DigiTimes... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

Tim Cook is as adamant about putting an end to major product leaks as he is about leading his team of innovators and engineers towards fostering powerful new products and technologies for the next-generation of mobile users. And while the Apple CEO has previously alluded to his company working... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple’s shareholders could receive around $100 billion in a payout from the tech giant as it brings back hundreds of billions of cash to the US from overseas. According to a recently published Financial Times report,  the Cupertino-based tech giant is to increase its capital returns scheme to co... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AAPL, #News

Apple this week announced it’s officially ceasing production and future development of its AirPort wireless router systems, including the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and both variants of the popular AirPort Time Capsule, according to a memo released by the company on Thursday and obtained b... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Since as far back as 2014, U.S. telecom-giants Sprint and T-Mobile have been engaged in on-and-off again talks about merging their networks into one — but those talks have to this day been unfruitful, with the most recent attempt having been scrapped at the discretion of Masayoshi Son, Chief E... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Samsung and Apple are rumored to be working on their own visions of foldable smartphones, and multiple reports suggest their arrival may be closer than you’d think. Samsung has been working to produce “flexible and foldable” LED display panels since as far back as 2011, and was rumored as r... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

If you’ve ever taken advantage of Apple’s promotional 3-month Apple Music trial offer, but perhaps weren’t convinced that the music streaming service is worth the money, then you might be in luck. For the last few months, according to a growing number of Reddit users, Apple has been offering some... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple is rumored to ditch the numbered moniker scheme for its 2018 iPhone lineup (and it should). Basically, the direct successor to this year’s flagship OLED handset could bear the same name: iPhone X. This year’s midrange 6.1-inch LCD iPhone could simply be dubbed “iPhone.” Presumably, if Apple... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Company rivalries exist in every industry: Apple vs. Samsung, Verizon vs. AT&T, Walmart vs. Target and so many more. Popular ridesharing services Lyft and Uber are no exception. Good thing for consumers, competing companies offer competing prices, and so comparing the prices of their goods... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Apple Music, like other streaming platforms, offers a family subscription that can save families some money — depending on the circumstances, of course. On the other hand, setting up a family subscription and adding family members can be a bit tricky. That’s because, unlike its competitors, App... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

Apple’s Face ID, Animoji, and TrueDepth camera are years ahead of other 3D imaging systems on the market, but that didn’t stop the company’s closest competitor, Samsung, from employing a watered-down variation of it dubbed 3D Emoji on the Galaxy S9 and S9+.  And while Samsung tried (and failed, l... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple’s rumored 2018 LCD iPhone may forego 3D Touch capabilities because of cost constraints, according to a new analyst prediction. Well-connected KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made the forecast in a new investor’s note distributed to clients on Friday. The note (via Feng) claims that App... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Following this week’s reported one-on-one meeting between Apple Chief Executive, Tim Cook, and President Donald Trump, one of The White House’s Chief Economic advisors, Larry Kudlow, appeared in a brief CNBC interview during which he lauded the Apple executive’s experience interacting with the Ch... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The iPhone X is a pretty revolutionary device for Apple, but new data suggests that it might not have sold as well as its more traditional handsets. Throughout the first quarter of 2018, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus both sold better than the iPhone X in the U.S., according to analysts from... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone8, #News

A new report is once again corroborating the idea that the current-generation iPhone X will be discontinued. The forecast for the iPhone X — clothed in rather dire-sounding headlines — comes from Neil Campling, the co-head of Mirabaud Securities. Campling told CNBC that the current iPhone X is “d... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While Apple’s 2018 iPhone flagships are still a few months away, multiple previous reports allege the company is working on a next-generation refresh of the iPhone SE. Rumors of an iPhone SE 2 have for the most part conflicted since they began circulating last year, with some indicating the ha... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Automaker Telsa is currently working on an ambitious global expansion plan that will see it bring its electric cars to China in the near future. Elon Musk and co are thought to be planning an assault on the Chinese electric vehicle market, which is currently going through a period of growth. In... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Market analysts and other financial watchers seem to enjoy saying that the iPhone X is “dead.” But there are big problems with that message: from the way that it’s worded to what those analysts are actually saying. Sure, Apple may discontinue the iPhone X in favor of an... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPhoneX

While they’re much less vulnerable than their Windows-based counterparts, Macs are still susceptible to contracting malware. Macs have even been infected by Windows-based malware cleverly disguised as award-winning titles like Adobe’s Flash Player. In fact, malware disguised as Flash Player is “p... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Snap, Inc. will soon launch a second-generation version of its Spectacles wearable later this week, according to a new report. Previous rumors suggest there could be two devices on the docket. The company’s CEO, Evan Spiegel, confirmed the release of Spectacles 2 in an interview with Wired p... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Unlike other major tech firms, Apple says it doesn’t store a ton of personal data about you. But, unbeknownst to many, you can actually double-check the data it does have. Facebook and Google both have tools that easily let users view their personal data. Apple does not, technically. (Not yet, a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

Last year, Apple introduced Qi wireless charging with the iPhone X and iPhone 8. The feature was long overdue but warmly welcomed because it makes charging an iPhone incredibly easy. Just put charging pads in areas where you’re likely to leave your phone, place your phone on top, and recharge yo... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Reviews

Popular live music discovery firm, Bandsintown, introduced a new service which will allow Apple Music subscribers to stream their songs and playlists directly inside the company’s mobile app. “When you visit an artist’s tour dates page, you’ll see a play button up top. Tap it and a se... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps

Grayshift, the company that makes an iPhone hacking tool called GrayKey, is already being targeted by malicious entities. Last week, unknown attackers leaked portions of GrayKey’s code online. The hackers also demanded that Grayshift pay them in Bitcoin (roughly $15,000) to stop publishing any a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

According to Guggenheim analyst, Robert Cihra, Apple could be in position to shake things up a bit this year in the way it names its iPhone models, marking a departure in naming patterns from previous generations.  In a research note sent to investors this week, a copy of which was obtained by ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Apple is in talks with its exclusive OLED display supplier, Samsung Display Co., in a bid to lower costs associated with this year’s iPhone X-styled successors, according to a DigiTimes report published on Tuesday. DigiTimes asserts that Apple is hoping to “reduce the overall production c... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneX, #Rumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook will pay President Donald Trump a visit to the White House today to discuss an ongoing trade war between the US and China. According to a report from Bloomberg, Trump has invited Cook to attend a sit-down meeting in the Oval Office, where they’re expected to discuss trade. The ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

After years of back-and-forth litigation, it was announced this week that Apple will begin paying out the 13 billion Euros ($15 billion) it owes in back taxes to the Irish government beginning next month, according to a Financial Times report which cites “illegal tax benefits” allegedly granted t... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As we’ve previously covered, there is no shortage of ways for scammers to target unsuspecting Apple users. But now, there’s a new method for those malicious entities to make their attempts much more realistic. Scammers claiming to be Apple support staff are now masking their calls behind genuine ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple on Tuesday released iOS 11.3.1, an incremental update to the iOS 11.3 operating system with a pretty major bug fix. It’s a relatively small update to Apple’s mobile operating system, but it introduces a number of important bug patches and other under-the-hood changes. Chief among those is a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone8, #News

There’s been no shortage of rumors suggesting that Apple could refresh the iPhone SE this year. But a new report claims that the 4-inch handset could adopt a key “modern iPhone” feature. New iPhone SE 2 Rumors Leaker Benjamin Geskin, who has a good track record of accurate Apple-related infor... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Last December, Amazon rolled out an unsettling new package delivery program dubbed Amazon Key. Amazon Key allows those in select markets to receive their packages from a delivery driver who’d literally open their front door and place the goods inside their home — rather than leaving the parcel ou... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple has hired a former executive from fierce competitor Samsung to lead its business operations in South Korea, according to a report from Bloomberg. Brandon Yoon – who has held executive roles at companies like Microsoft and Samsung – has taken over the position of general manager... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Apple’s acquisition of Shazam, putting the deal on hold and delaying it for at least four months. Europe’s head antitrust regulator said in a statement that “the Commission is concerned that the merger could reduce choice for user... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We previously reported that Apple moved to slash HomePod orders by as much as 50% as demand for its Siri-powered smart speaker appeared to be falling short of even the most cautiously optimistic estimates.  And while we wouldn’t expect much to have changed between early-April and now, a report th... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Police officers in Florida reportedly used a dead man’s finger in an attempt to access his smartphone, raising a handful of ethical questions. The deceased man, Linus F. Phillip, was shot and killed by a Largo, Florida police officer last month. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Phillip was shot ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple is launching a global battery replacement program for certain 13-inch (non-Touch Bar) MacBook Pro devices, the company announced in a support document on Monday. Apple said that a “limited number” of 13-inch MacBook Pros may have a component that can fail and cause the notebook’s battery to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

The Department of Justice is launching an antitrust investigation to determine whether major telecommunications entities colluded to keep customers from easily switching carriers, according to a new report. Back in February, the DoJ issued demands for information to AT&T, Verizon and the GSM... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When it boils down to key variables including physical aesthetics, speed, and the quality of technologies like Face ID and camera hardware, the majority of those who’ve taken the plunge are resoundingly satisfied with their iPhone X purchase so far.. There’s one thing they’re not so fond of... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneX, #News

Reports stating that iPhone demand is beginning to decline has erased more than $60 billion from Apple’s market capitalization. According to a report from Financial Times, uncertainty surrounding the iconic smartphone led shares in the American tech giant to fall by as much as 4.1 percent on F... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AAPL, #News

Ads that hijack smart speakers and digital assistants aren’t new — they’ve been around for a year or so. But now they have a new target: Apple HomePod. According to anecdotal user reports on Reddit, there’s an NBA commercial airing on TNT that has been activating Siri on their HomePod devices. Th... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Researchers in artificial intelligence can stand to make a ton of money. But this week, we actually know just how much some A.I. experts are being paid — and it’s a lot, even at a nonprofit. OpenAI, a nonprofit research lab, paid its lead A.I. expert, Ilya Sutskever, more than $1.9 million in 201... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Intel this week announced that it plans to shutter its New Devices Group, which had been working to develop and mass produce the chip-maker’s futuristic Vaunt augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, among other consumer hardware products, according to a report from The Information. In lieu of p... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Steve Jobs was a lot of things to a lot of people. Some loved him, some hated him, some followed him like a cult leader, some were family, others were friends. But most of the world knew him as the co-founder of Apple and the CEO who introduced products like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Jobs... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

AT&T announced on Friday that it has launched its 5G Evolution technology in 117 new markets. Despite its name, 5G Evolution isn’t technically true 5G service. But as AT&T points out, the technology is basically laying out the foundation for actual 5G networks — which the telecom firm hop... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech