Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

Amid the hysteria surrounding everything WWDC 2018, we haven’t heard much about Apple’s next-generation wearable device.  What we do know from previous reports is that Apple has been actively working on a range of new technologies, from vastly improved microLED display tech, to FDA-approved heal... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

Like AirPlay 2, the long overdue Messages in iCloud feature finally launched in iOS 11.4 this week. Unfortunately, Mac users might need to wait a little bit longer to use it. iOS 11.4 was officially rolled out to the public earlier this week, adding Messages in iCloud support for iPhones, iPads... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

At the Code Conference this week, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson spoke about the company’s currently blocked acquisition of Time Warner. But Stephenson also explicitly revealed one reason why AT&T wants to buy the cable company in the first place. “(Time Warner) has an amazing inventory of a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple has quietly opened a secret engineering and research facility in northern Oregon — and is actively hiring staff to work there. The secret facility is in Washington County, which is located in the Portland metropolitan area. Washington County has been nicknamed “Silicon Forest” for the numbe... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The next big set of features coming to most modern smartphones might actually make you use your device less — and that’s probably a good thing. Apple is reportedly developing new native digital health tools for its upcoming iOS 12 operating system, according to a recent report by Blo... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple on Tuesday officially released its latest iOS 11.4 software update, ushering in a range of new features including the long-ago promised Messages in iCloud functionality. After promising the feature nearly a year ago at its previous Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2017, Apple has... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #iPhone, #Mac, #News

The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications Roskomnadzor have asked Apple to remove Telegram from the Russian version of its store. According to Radio Free Europe, Roskomnadzor’s press service sent a letter to Apple on May 28 asking the tech giant to remove the app and block n... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

Digital assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant are quickly becoming commonplace additions to our houses, offices and overall lifestyles. For the most part, that’s completely okay. These voice-based AIs add a new level of convenience to routine tasks and errands. But in some cases, they ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

In addition to all the forthcoming software updates and new product announcements, Apple has a special surprise in store for developers and those in attendance at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018 next week. For the duration of WWDC 2018, Apple is launching a special Close... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s new AirPlay 2 streaming standard has been a long time coming. But after nearly a year in development, AirPlay 2 is finally live in iOS 11.4. AirPlay 2 is an update to the standard streaming platform. Notably, it introduces multi-room audio, stereo pairing for HomePod, and the ability to a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

A police car is pretty high on the list of things you don’t want to crash into. And unfortunately for one Tesla driver, his vehicle did just that. The Tesla Model S, which was in Autopilot mode, reportedly veered into a parked police cruiser in Laguna Beach, California on Tuesday. While the c... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

To be frank, iOS 11 and its subsequent updates have not been the cleanest software releases. While that may be an unfortunate truth, Apple is still hard at work finding and squashing those bugs. The latest iOS 11.4 update, which was released yesterday, introduces a handful of these bug-squashing... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS11

With Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018 kicking off in less than a week, analysts are beginning to pour out their predictions and expectations of Apple during its once-a-year software and hardware development expo. Coming to us this morning with his own historically a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

A new Pride Apple Watch face is making its way to the watchOS 4.3.1 update on Monday. The latest software update comes with a rainbow flag inspired watch face, which features threads of colors that move when the user touches the display, shifting in different forms each time the screen is... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

Since its debut, the Apple Watch’s overall design has remained relatively static. But the wearable’s form factor has changed in a pretty specific way. Namely, Apple Watches have gotten slightly thicker and heavier since the first model in 2015. Why is this, does it really matter, and where do App... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch

It’s been speculated before that Apple will eventually transition its entire range of devices, from iPhone, to iPad, MacBook and more, away from their rapidly-aging liquid crystal display (LCD) technology to the far more advanced and chromatically pleasing organic light emitting diode (... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

iOS 11.4 is officially here with new features and improvements for Apple’s most popular devices. iOS 11.4 is a smaller update than iOS 11.3, however it still packs plenty of worthwhile features. Continue reading to learn about five of the biggest changes in iOS 11.4. 5 Messages in... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS11, #iPhone, #News

Pegatron, one of Apple’s largest product assembly partners in the Far East, has been chosen to assemble the Cupertino tech-giant’s upcoming 13-inch MacBook model exclusively, according to a DigiTimes report published on Tuesday. While the report stopped short of laying out a specific timeline for... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

The FBI is advising everyone to restart their routers to help thwart a state-sponsored malware that could wreak havoc on impacted systems. In a public service announcement on Friday, the FBI recommended anyone — yes, anyone — with a home router to reboot their devices. “Foreign cyber act... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Atriple-lens camera setup on an iPhone could do a lot more than just add enhanced optical zoom, according to a new report. At least one iPhone in 2019 could sport a triple-lens rear camera setup, Deutsche Securities analyst Jialin Lu wrote in a research note (via Economic Daily News). Lu... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

As we slowly encroach upon yet another iPhone manufacturing season, it’s reasonable to assume that we’re going to start seeing even more rumors and details surface about Apple’s upcoming line of flagship iPhones. So far, we know that Apple is expected to release three new iPhone models this fall,... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneX, #Rumors

Apple on Tuesday has officially released iOS 11.4, the latest update to its mobile operating system. It’s a relatively minor update compared to the previous release, which was packed with new additions. But iOS 11.4 sports some long-awaited features like AirPlay 2 and Messages in iCloud. New F... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS11, #iPhone, #News

You probably already know about “shake to undo,” since the iOS typing feature is so easily accessible. But iOS’s Messages app is also packed with a slew of other features, ranging from fun effects to extremely pragmatic options. Here are 11 tips and tricks that’ll help you on your way to becoming... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

There’s a lot of technology-based acronyms out there. And there may be some important ones you don’t know. Clicking “Accept” at the end of a EULA (end user license agreement), buying a new iPhone, or even comparing TVs, it can be incredibly helpful to know the basics. Keep reading, you’ll learn a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

Amazon’s thriving Home Services marketplace is now offering iPhone Screen Repair, a welcomed addition to its growing list of services that include furniture assembly, plumbing and house cleaning among others. The program now allows customers to have a technician come to their home and fix their b... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple on Friday updated its website reflecting that some of its 13-inch MacBook Pro devices without OLED Touch Bars are currently out of stock — and will allegedly not ship to new customers until at least the 6th of June.. Apple’s annual worldwide developers conference (WWDC) 2018, where new prod... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

There are a lot of iPhone case options out there. If you don’t believe us, just do a quick search on Amazon and try to narrow down what’s available. There’s seemingly a case for every budget, taste and color preference. To help you narrow it down, we’ve curated the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

We’ve heard stories over the years where technology has proven that it might as well have a mind of its own.. What would you say, though, if it came to your attention that you were not only being recorded word-for-word, but that your favorite tech gadget was autonomously dispatching everything y... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Nintendo has applied a trademark application for the N64 this week, fueling speculation that the company could release a Nintendo 64 Classic console in the coming months. The trademark, which was filed a few days ago and first spotted and translated by Japanese Nintendo, covers the Nintendo 64... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

This week, refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE models became available in the U.S. for the first time — but they’re going fast. Apple added the Certified Refurbished S3 models to its online store over the past couple of days. While there were initially 10 variants available for sale, the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

In the latest leg of their years-long courtroom debacle, Samsung on Thursday was ordered by a federal grand jury to pay Apple approximately $539 million pursuant with their ongoing dispute in which Apple originally accused its South Korean friend and foe of iPhone patent infringement. It took... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple’s bid to build its own brand of electric self-driving vehicles has taken a less ambitious turn, at least for the time being. According to the New York Times, Apple has partnered with Volkswagen to build a series of autonomous shuttles to be operated at the company’s two corporate cam... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation is slated to go into effect on Friday, May 25. The GDPR represent the most massive change to data security in the EU in decades. It implements a large set of changes to how data is regulated. For one, companies operating in the EU must n... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published its latest round of new Apple patents, including a new Siri-based call management feature for iPhone. As you’ll see in the images below, the concept is illustrated with Siri possibly drawing upon key data and iOS feature settings... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

There’s an issue in our current age that previous generations never had to consider or deal with: smartphone etiquette. Yes, there are definitely good manners that go along with owning and using an iPhone or other device (particularly in public). Your smartphone is your constant companion.... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPhone, #News

Apple knew that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were much more likely to bend than previous handsets, according to court documents that were recently made public. The Cupertino tech giant is in the midst of an ongoing lawsuit over the so-called “Touch Disease” that plague iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices. Som... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple’s iPhone X was rated the toughest non-ruggedized smartphone in a new series of durability testing by Tom’s Guide — probably much to the surprise of many. The testing was done as part of Tom’s Guide’s first Drop Everything report. The tech publication carried out durability testing on 12 dif... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneX, #News

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on one of Apple’s beastly iMac Pro computers, but at a deep discount, then you might finally be in luck! Apple on Thursday morning officially began selling multiple, certified refurbished configurations of its most powerful iMac ever — available now at up ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

We are in the midst of a major and worrying data privacy scandal — but you probably haven’t heard about it. To put it in the simplest terms possible: Law enforcement entities can figure out exactly where you are, at this very minute, using your smartphone. All without your knowledge. This is bec... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

The FBI has been exaggerating how much of a problem locked and encrypted smartphones are in criminal investigations, according to a new report. The agency apparently provided “grossly inflated statistics” to lawmakers and the public about how many devices it was locked out of. More than that, the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When you first purchase your iOS device, there’s a Lightning cable included — but it’s so short, it keeps your device (and you) chained to the nearest outlet. There’s also the issue you have with durability. But when you reach for a cheap non-Apple Lightning cable, other issues ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Reviews

Apple partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has begun mass producing next-generation processors for upcoming iPhones. Those processors are likely Apple’s yet-to-be-announced A12 chips. They use TSMC’s new 7-nanometer design, which will allow for faster and more efficient chips in ... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple is now offering a $50 credit for any customer who paid full price for an out-of-warranty battery swap in 2017, the company announced Wednesday. The credit will be sent to customers who had the battery replaced on their devices, provided that it was an iPhone 6 or newer. Note that this only... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

There’s a good chance that, right now, you’re not too far away from a Wi-Fi router — or a smartphone. These devices, of course, emit radiation. But are they actually dangerous? The jury is still out, but many studies and health advisories might be blowing the risks out of proportion, Apple... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Netflix has inked a new multi-year production deal with Barack and Michelle Obama this week, the streaming giant announced in a press release. The “storytelling partnership” will see the former first couple produce a wide range of content, including scripted series, unscripted... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

Ask any well-connected industry analyst where they think the future of technology is headed, and chances are they’ll give you a quick run-down on the burgeoning field of augmented reality (AR). Unlike our traditional realities, as experienced via the human senses, AR represents a fast-growing f... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

The Orlando Police Department has become the first American police station to employ the services of Amazon’s real-time facial analysis and recognition program Rekognition. Rekognition allows users to integrate image and video analysis while also providing real-time detection capabilities. The s... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

If you take out your iPhone right now and ask Siri about Apple’s upcoming WWDC event, you might get some seemingly exciting answers. When asked about WWDC, Siri will apparently tease a “new voice,” a new “meshy and matte home,” and general intelligence upgrades. Unfortunately, these responses hav... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple has officially sent out press invites for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote. The invites confirm that the keynote, which traditionally kicks off the annual event, will take place at 10 a.m. Pacific on Monday, June 4 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose,... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As conveyed in previous reports, Apple may have plans to axe USB-A/Lightning-based charging in favor of adopting the more ubiquitous, next-generation standard, charging via USB Type-C, which would enable fast-charging on devices like iPhone and iPad models due out later this year. Evidence found... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors