Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

As thousands of new iPhone users are getting used to the iPhone 11’s they found under the tree this Christmas, and 2019 prepares to draw to a close, Apple wants to make sure you’re well aware that its newest iPhones can take slow-motion videos with the front-facing camera, and it’s making yet another push to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

This year’s release of the iPhone 11 Pro came with an extra surprise in the form of a new Midnight Green colour option, representing the first time in years that Apple has expanded the colours of its higher-end iPhone lineup beyond the more traditional basic shades of space grey, silver, and gold. Over the years, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple is once again under fire in the courts over a key feature in one of its products, but in this case a recent lawsuit has been filed not because of how poorly a feature works, but actually how well it does its job. Dr. Joseph Wiesel, a cardiologist at New York University, is filing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Over the years, Apple has been one of the biggest supporters of (RED), the global charity cofounded by U2 frontman Bono that raises money and builds awareness to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries, and now it looks like an Apple Watch may be getting the full (PRODUCT)RED treatment for the first time. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

If you found an iPhone 11 Pro (or Pro Max) under the tree this Christmas, you’re hopefully enjoying all of the great advanced features it has to offer, but it seems that there may be a serious flaw in Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro lineup right now that is affecting quite a few users who regularly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Although Apple packs some pretty amazing camera technology into its smartphones, the iPhone’s larger tablet cousin, the iPad, has lagged significantly behind; even the high-end 2018 iPad Pro continues to plod along with the same basic single 12-megapixel shooter years after Apple adopted its first dual-lens iPhone camera system with the iPhone 7 Plus back […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

Your AirPods Pro may smell like blueberries. That is, according to a slew of anecdotal reports, not a joke. Since AirPods Pro debuted back in October, many users have been reporting a fruity aroma emanating from their premium wireless earphones. So what’s going on? The Blueberry Scent Go ahead and do a Google search for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News

HomeKit is Apple’s smart home platform and an important part of today’s Apple ecosystem. If a connected smart device is compatible with HomeKit, that means you can usually use Siri commands to control it, and integrate multiple devices and routines all in one spot – the Home App. It’s the Apple equivalent to Google Assistant or […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #News

Apple has long resisted adding a touch display to its MacBook devices. In an era where many Windows and Chrome OS machines feature touch input support, Apple’s stubbornness in the area definitely paints it as an outlier. But Apple is right about resisting touchscreen laptops. While they do have their fans, there are a variety […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

You may think that Night Mode is a great feature on the iPhone 11 for when you’re out and about on the town after dark, but chances are that your reliance on the feature is nothing compared to the experiences of one photographer, who decided to take his iPhone 11 Pro to a remote settlement […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We’ve been hearing rumours for months that Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup will be something special, adding a number of features internally like 5G support, a new 3D laser “Time of Flight” camera system, and more, and while we’ve also heard several rumours of a new design and new sizes, it looks like the actual physical […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

There’s been a lot of commentary on just how expensive Apple’s new Mac Pro can get — a fully loaded configuration will set you back over $50,000, and that’s without adding any of Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDRs. It’s a system that’s clearly designed for serious pros with the kind of power that the typical Mac […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

You probably already know about Apple’s Find My iPhone feature, which has been around for years to help reunite users with their lost iPhones, and even other things like stolen cars in some cases. What you may not realize is that Apple has extended this feature to help you locate your AirPods in the event […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

With Apple’s iPhone line-up now sporting at least two, if not three sensors for each model — and other smartphone makers following suit — it seems that Apple’s main supplier of sensors for its iPhone 11 cameras is struggling like crazy to keep up with the demand. According to a report from Bloomberg, Sony has […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The power behind Apple’s Spotlight feature may be one of the best kept secrets for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users. First introduced back in 2004 for the Mac, the feature redefined how search on a desktop or laptop computer should be done. Although Spotlight primarily focused on finding files back in those days, Apple didn’t […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo

The Holidays are here, and Christmas is right around the corner. Christmas music is everywhere, and that probably includes your Apple Music app. You can use the built-in Music app on your iPhone to find Holiday playlists on Apple Music or create your own. But what happens to the music when Christmas is over? Shuffle […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

A lot can and does happen in a 10-year span. That’s true for you or me, as well as for the largest technology company in the world. Looking back, it’s been an incredibly important and eventful decade for Apple. There were certainly ups and downs for the company, but Apple made great strides in consumer […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

Apple Music has been getting better and better every year since its release. Just a few years ago, it was a no brainer to choose Spotify over Apple’s music platform. Now the choice is not that simple. Apple Music has so many cool and useful features, including one of Spotify’s best, that it’s become a great […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo

It’s barely been a week since Apple announced its latest upcoming Apple TV+ series, and we’re already hearing news that it’s already being prepped for a second season. Last week, Apple announced that Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet, would be hitting the Apple TV+ streaming service on Feb. 7, with the whole set of nine first-season […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Christmas Day has arrived, and if you’ve been lucky enough to find a new iPhone or other Apple device under the tree, chances are that Santa didn’t think to include AppleCare+ with your new device purchase. The good news, however, is that you don’t need to buy AppleCare+ at the same time as you buy […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

In addition to a six-month free trial of Apple Music, it looks like Apple has another holiday gift up its sleeve, offering a new surprise deal on the App Store every day from Dec. 24 through Dec. 29. 9to5Mac reported earlier this week that the deal had already landed on the Australian App Store, since […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While the idea of 5G is still bleeding edge to many people, it’s expected to be a really big deal by next year, just in time for Apple’s 5G-capable iPhone 12 to dominate the market, although not everyone is optimistic about whether the various cellular providers will be able to deliver solid 5G service by […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” When is a computer not a computer? Let’s face it; many things can constitute as a computer. Your iPhone is a computer. Your Apple TV is a computer. Heck, even your calculator is a computer. So by […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #News, #Opinion

Being one of the most valuable companies in the world makes Apple a popular target for hacking attempts of all forms, which means that the company has to always be diligent against a wide range of hackers with motives ranging from the notoriety of hacking the systems of one of the biggest companies in the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With all of Apple’s Macs having moved well beyond basic HDMI ports into the realm of DisplayPort, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3, the question of how many displays you can use on a given Mac has started to get a bit confusing. Although most average users only need a single display, if you’re doing creative work, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple devices may seem like a highly sought-after target for thieves because of their demand and high price. But, as we’ve seen in the past, many thieves apparently think twice before nabbing an Apple product. To be clear, that doesn’t mean Apple devices don’t get stolen. But they do have a number of features and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

It looks like a new seemingly-innocuous chat app that has recently become popular may actually be the tool of an oppressive government regime, and this time it’s not China or Russia, but actually the United Arab Emirates that’s coming under fire. Following an investigation by The New York Times, Apple has removed the messaging app […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s new AirPods Pro are packed with some pretty awesome advanced features like leading-edge Active Noise Cancellation, a Transparency Mode that makes it easy to hear what’s going on around you, and an Adaptive EQ to provide the best sound for your particular ear fit. However, it looks like there may be even more advanced […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Last month, Apple quietly offered a Black Friday deal on Apple Music, and now it looks like Apple is providing the same extended free trial again just in time for Christmas. As pointed out by Macworld UK, which first reported on the original Black Friday deal, the holiday season promotion is identical to the original, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

If you gifted an iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, or iPad Pro this year, then you just made someone’s Christmas amazing. We’re sure that they will appreciate every minute with their new device. However, don’t you think they’d also appreciate receiving a few extra items to improve their new device as stocking stuffer surprises? […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Deals, #News

Apple gift cards are always a popular choice around the holidays when people are searching for stocking stuffers or handy little gifts for those more distant relatives. But if you go shopping for an Apple gift card today, you’ll quickly see that things have gotten a little confusing. There are multiple Apple gifts cards to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #How-To, #Products

If you’re running iOS 13 or iPadOS, you’ve probably noticed a new Wi-Fi popup message appear every now and then when you’re in a public place. Whether you find the popup message handy, annoying or concerning, here are some things that you should know about the “Available Wi-Fi Network” dialog box. What Is It? The […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s AirPods have become one of the company’s most successful devices in recent memory. And, according to one analyst, the meteoric rise of the wireless Bluetooth headphones likely isn’t done yet. The Success of AirPods Since their debut back in 2016, AirPods have been wildly popular among users for their convenience, sound quality and tiny […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News

Motorola is delaying both preorders and the actual launch of its refreshed Razr smartphone because it turned out to be too popular. Since its announcement, the resurrected Razr smartphone has turned out to be extremely popular among fans. And in a statement on Friday (via The Verge), Motorola said that demand for the device has […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

At least two of Apple’s iPhone 12 models next year could adopt a new camera image stabilization technology, DigiTimes reported. Apple’s two higher-tier smartphones, a 6.1-inch device and a 6.7-inch device, could come equipped with new sensor-shift stabilization, sources in the industry told the Taiwan-based publication. Specifically, the sensor-shift mechanism could improve image stabilization for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Apple has officially launched its updated Security Bounty program, which now covers all of the company’s operating systems and features a much larger payout. The Cupertino tech giant first announced the changes to its bug bounty program back in August. Notably, the initiative can now pay out bounties up to $1 million for bugs and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s iPhones continue to live on the bleeding edge of smartphone camera technology. The iPhone 11 Pro takes pictures that are absolutely stunning thanks to its three-lens system and A13-powered computational photography features like Deep Fusion, and while not everybody agrees that the iPhone is necessarily the best smartphone camera out there, it’s hard to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple has a lot of “secret-but-not-so-secret” projects on the go, ranging from the Apple Car to an Augmented Reality Headset, but with a quarter-trillion dollars of cash in the bank and some even more secretive research and development teams, it’s likely the company is working on a whole bunch of other things that we’ve barely […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The iPhone is famous — or infamous, depending on your look at it — for its high level of security, but that doesn’t stop forensics experts and researchers from finding ways to extract data from iPhones that proves that no level of security is truly unbreakable. The indefatigable team at Elcomsoft, a company that specializes […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The Federal Communications Commission has found that Apple and Samsung smartphones don’t exceed its own regulations regarding maximum radiofrequency (RF) exposure level. That’s contrary to several reports and a class-action lawsuit that have surfaced over the past year. Here’s what you should know. Past Reports Back in August, The Chicago Tribune published the results of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Steve Jobs was a legendary figure, both at Apple and in the broader tech industry. So too were the keynote addresses and product launch announcements that he gave. The so-called “Stevenotes,” as some people call them, were and still are a masterclass in giving speeches. Looking back, it’s interesting to analyze what made those Stevenotes […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Opinion

Apple is reportedly negotiating with MGM and Pac-12 in an effort to bolster Apple TV+ with live sports and movies, according to a new report. Executives from the Cupertino company met with both MGM Holdings and the Pac-12 Conference this year, sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. The talks are still […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

Most iPhone users should be well aware by now that many third-party apps regularly collect location data for various reasons, but what may be considerably more surprising is how much of this location data is not only being collected, but actually being logged and stored by companies that specialize in tracking this information. A new […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Originally known as Find My iPhone, Apple’s Find My feature has been around for years, and it turns out it can be useful for locating a lot more than just a missing iPhone, since of course it can help track down whatever the iPhone is currently attached to as well, as one woman in Iowa […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The shows in Apple’s initial Apple TV+ launch lineup have almost wrapped up their first seasons; the last season one episode of See aired earlier this month and the season finales of The Morning Show and For All Mankind are set to drop tomorrow. Of course, as groundbreaking as some of these initial shows have […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

AT&T will now show you a green checkmark on some Android phones when an actual, verified call is coming in, the company announced on Wednesday. For users who have the feature, they’ll see the aforementioned checkmark next to the number of the call. There will also be a “Valid number” indicator below. The new call […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

When you spend upwards of $150 on an electronic device, you probably don’t expect it to be disposable. But, then, what about AirPods? The Bluetooth headphones probably aren’t meant to be disposable, but with a finite battery and poor repairability, they certainly won’t last forever. Here’s what you should know about that problem — and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News

Your devices are probably affecting your sleep. And while features like Night Shift are said to be a solution, a new study appears to cast some doubt on whether they’re actually helping. Most people are aware that smart devices like iPhones, iPads or Macs emit blue light. And the prevailing thought is that this blue […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple is investigating claims of a massive fraud campaign that involved rejected iPhone parts sourced from a Foxconn facility in China. Reportedly, the mastermind of the scheme was an unnamed Taiwanese businessman referred to in local media reports as “Mr. X.” Along with a small team of Foxconn managers, Mr. X allegedly earned more than […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

It’s only been a month since Apple released its first firmware update for the AirPods Pro, and now it’s back with yet another one, this time not only for the AirPods Pro, but also for the second-generation AirPods that were released back in March. The original AirPods Pro shipped with firmware 2B584, and were quickly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News