Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

Apple has acquired the Dark Sky weather app and will be shutting down the Android and wearOS versions. Dark Sky co-founder Adam Grossman announced the acquisition today in a blog post on its website. One of the best weather apps available, Dark Sky is now called Dark Sky by Apple. In his post, Grossman said […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

The iPhone 9 might be right around the corner claims a new rumor. According to Twitter user Jon Prosser, Apple recently held several internal meetings to discuss the release date for the iPhone 9. At the most recent meeting, those present agreed to announce the iPhone 9 on April 15 and begin shipping the new […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Virtual private networks, or VPNs for short, have become a lot more popular over the last few years. And there are good reasons for it. These services allow you to have access to virtually any service or website that might be restricted in your location while keeping your data safe and protected on sketchy networks. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

Apple employees may be working at home, but that isn’t stopping them from making progress on unreleased products claims Bloomberg’s, Mark Gurman. Apple and other major tech companies have modified their business practices so workers can shelter in place and still move forward on projects. Usually very secretive, the Cupertino company allegedly is allowing unreleased […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

While there’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the timeline for Apple’s iPhone 12, one important component that doesn’t seem to be suffering any delays in the midst of the current pandemic is Apple’s new A14 Bionic chip, which is said to be fully “on track” to begin production in volumes suitable for the iPhone […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

While the exact nature of Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference this year remains uncertain, it does seem apparent that the company is preparing to put all of its development efforts behind iOS 14, meaning that we’re not going to see too many more iOS 13 updates. In fact, according to The Verifier (Google Translate), although Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

We’ve been expecting the so-called “iPhone 9” — Apple’s spiritual successor to the 2016 iPhone SE — to land any day now, with rumours earlier this year predicting a launch in March, and although March is all but over, it does seem that the new iPhone model remains just around the corner as retailers begin stocking accessories […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Apple is the target of a new lawsuit alleging the company is part of a “massive music piracy operation” orchestrated by Adasam, a UK-based music distributor. The lawsuit was filed Monday with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by a group of plaintiffs that include SA Music, The Harold Arlen Trust, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Among other things, watchOS 7 is rumored to include a new kids mode that makes it more suitable for parents to give their kids an Apple Watch. Not only may parents control how and when a child uses the watch, a recent iOS 14 leak obtained by 9to5Mac hints at new Activity features for kids […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) today announced that its space fence radar system is now operational. The space fence is a space surveillance system that’ll track satellites and space debris. It’s sensitive enough to track objects as small as marble and can search for objects at higher orbits than previously possible. The $1.5 billion radar […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Cleaning can be such a hassle. Whether it’s making sure you have the right products for the right stains or just the hassle of running it through the machine, cleaning is hardly fun. Add the ongoing cost of dry cleaning and detergent, and the inconvenience continues to get worse. However, one company has adapted a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #Reviews

We think Apple’s iCloud is a great service in many ways, but we can’t argue that when it comes to things like sharing and collaboration, it’s lagged far behind the competition for many years, and it’s not uncommon to see even those who primarily use iCloud also having to keep other services like Dropbox, Google […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We all know by now that you can get the coronavirus by being close to people that are infected. This is due to the respiratory droplets an infected person lets out when they sneeze or cough. And while that is the most common way to get COVID-19, a new study suggests that people may become […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Repair site iFixit has just shared its initial video teardown of the new 2020 iPad Pro, giving us a pretty cool look at the new LiDAR Scanner, but otherwise concluding that not much else has changed from the 2018 iPad Pro. While iFixit has yet to publish their in-depth teardown article, an initial at-home video […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

There’s little doubt that the novel coronavirus pandemic has been turning the world upside down, and it became obvious as far back as January that it would have some impact on Apple’s Chinese supply chain, since that country was the epicentre of the outbreak. What’s been more uncertain, however, is exactly what that impact is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

There are a lot of things one could go to court over within the technology industry. Sometimes it’s over issues of structural abuse or censorship. Sometimes it’s a case involving monopolistic control of the market. And sometimes it’s just because there’s a shared name based on a popular fruit. For the majority of Apple’s history, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleHistory

ARKit is Apple’s framework for integrating augmented reality experiences into an iOS app or game. ARKit uses the device’s cameras and overlays 2D or 3D elements into the real-world scene that the camera is capturing. Apple recently updated ARKit to version 3.5, adding three significant features that take advantage of the 2020 iPad Pro and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #News

Alexa (found most commonly on Echo devices, but also on other smart home products) is one of the most ubiquitous voice assistants, able to control a broader range of smart home brands than its competitors and enabling new connections all the time. That can lead to uncertainty when the time comes to pick the right Amazon […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #News

Owners of competing smartwatches may be in for some severe watch envy when Apple unveils the Series 6 and watchOS 7. According to a new rumor, the company is planning to introduce sleep monitoring, a blood oxygen sensor, Touch ID-enabled Digital Crown, and more. Along with watchOS 7, this next-generation Apple Watch platform may be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

Trying to find essentials to help you protect against coronavirus can be frustrating. Stores are out of stock, and any inventory online sells out in minutes. To help you with your quest to conquer the coronavirus, here are a handful of websites that’ll do the legwork for you. Continue reading to browse them all. View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

Dealing with a shelter-in-place order can be challenging. It’s fun at first to have some time off, but after a few days, most people start climbing the walls. To encourage people to get busy recording music and producing videos, Apple is making its professional-grade music and video editing software available for free for a short time. Previously Apple allowed […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Mac, #News

Woot is known for its rock bottom prices, and today these deep discounts are being applied to the iPhone. With prices starting at $119 for the iPhone 7, you can grab a phone for significantly less than you’d pay at Apple and other online retailers. Before you hand over your credit card, these phones are […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #iPhone, #News

When Apple unveiled its new iPad Pro last week, one of the biggest surprises was that, rather than using the A13-series CPU found in last year’s iPhone 11 lineup, Apple instead chose to go with a new variation on the same baseline A12 CPU introduced back in 2018. While the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

In a new and unprecedented move, Apple has just announced the release of its own first-party app for screening and tracking the spread of COVID-19, along with a companion website that offers similar services to those found in the app. The new app, named simply Apple COVID-19 is available on the App Store as a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

A vulnerability in iOS 13.3.1 and later prevents virtual private networks (VPNs) from encrypting all network traffic claims ProtonVPN, which discovered the flaw. This vulnerability allows an internet connection to bypass VPN encryption, potentially exposing user data and sharing the user’s IP address. When a VPN connection is established, iOS should close all network connections, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS13, #News

One tradeoff that’s always been apparent as a result of Apple’s sleek hardware designs is that its devices tend to be somewhat fragile. You probably already know that modern iPhones shatter pretty easily thanks to their all-glass design, but another aspect of the delicacy of modern Apple devices that comes up every so often is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

For many people, watching television has replaced working out at the gym now that shelter-in-place decrees and social distancing are the new normal. And one show we can’t wait to see is the new Apple TV+ series Defending Jacob which stars Chris Evans, best known for his role as Captain America in the wildly-popular Avengers […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

While being stuck at home for days on end is no fun for most people, there are plenty of opportunities to use your newfound spare time for your future benefit. During times of financial and social unrest, creative thinkers have a tendency of switching careers or seeking out new freelance opportunities. Use this time wisely […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps

Need something that’s not in stock at the local store? Most people head to Amazon and order those items online. With coronavirus now spreading through Amazon’s warehouses, some people are worried that their packages could get them sick. But, is that something we should be concerned about? We’ll break down the latest research to see […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Just last month, the home office was a mildly trendy alternative to the 9-to-5 norm. One global health crisis later, and it’s become the new standard. For those of us who are suddenly forced out of the cubicle and onto our laptops, the transition can be jarring. But working from home doesn’t have to throw […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #News, #Products

It seems that there are few limits to what Apple fans with deep pockets are willing to pay for company memorabilia, as we’re often reminded every time we see a some new piece of Apple history go up for auction. In fact, while many of these auctions are for vintage classic Apple products like early […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

By now there’s absolutely no doubt that Apple plans to release an augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) headset. Not only have we heard more than enough rumours over the past few years, including a very solid one last fall that basically came directly out of Apple itself, but the company has also been laying its augmented reality […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

With most people being stuck inside these days due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, users are turning to video conferencing apps in droves, and you may find yourself asking which one is the best for staying in touch with friends, family, or colleagues, especially with so many different options available. As Apple fans, our tendency […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

Don’t pin your hopes on getting an iPhone 12 this fall. According to a report from Nikkei, Apple may be delaying the launch of its next-generation iPhone. The report cites three sources who have knowledge of Apple’s plans. Apple reportedly has discussed delaying the iPhone 12 launch by months due in part to consumer response. Apple is concerned […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12

Wi-Fi not working? Check your microwave. It may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when your internet goes down, but it should be high on the list. It may not seem obvious, but microwaves and Wi-Fi don’t play nice together. It can be a hidden source of frustration for someone trying to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

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Nomad is well known for its cases, cables, and chargers for the iPhone, but now the company has a new gig. In response to the coronavirus epidemic, Nomad is diverting its manufacturing power away from accessories and now is making medical supplies, including much-needed surgical masks.  Nomad announced this effort on its website and confirmed that it’s ready to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #News

Medical experts have generally agreed that one of the best ways to deal with the current novel coronavirus pandemic is to detect those who have been exposed as early as possible so that they can be properly informed and isolated. In fact, it’s practices like widespread testing and tracking that have resulted in countries like […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s working on a new car key feature that’ll allow iPhone owners to unlock their cars using their iPhones. And now, a recently discovered portion of iOS 14 code suggests BMW may be the first manufacturer to embrace this new feature. What’s known is that the BMW Group is supportive of the new Digital Key standard that provides keyless […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

There’s been a new surge of subscription gaming services over the past couple of years, but if you’re wondering why Apple’s iPhones and iPads seem to be perpetually left out, it turns out that the place to look is unsurprisingly Apple itself and its typically restrictive App Store policies. The key problem, as Bloomberg points […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While the biggest software releases yesterday were unquestionably iOS/iPadOS 13.4 and macOS Catalina 10.15.4, these actually weren’t the only new updates to arrive. Naturally, there were the new watchOS and tVOS packages that almost always accompany a major iOS release, but Apple had a couple of other interesting surprises up its sleeve as well. Read […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

According to a memo obtained by Bloomberg, Apple Stores will stagger openings, focusing first on areas that are not profoundly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The memo reportedly was sent to Apple employees by Apple retail chief Deidre O’Brien. In it, Apple told its employees that it plans to start reopening its retail stores in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News, #Rumors

Apple’s rumored augmented reality smart glasses could launch as soon as 2022 claims a report from Digitimes. According to industry sources, Taiwanese suppliers reportedly are already ramping up production on optical components for the glasses. Apple AR glasses under developmentTaiwan-based optical component suppliers are engaged in the development of Apple’s augmented reality smart glasses, which […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple today released macOS 10.15.4 along with iOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, and more. macOS 10.15.4 is a minor update with a handful of new features and performance improvements. Continue reading to browse 7+ elements Apple added to its latest desktop OS. View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Mac, #News

Not every iPhone owner has a Mac for their desktop computing. Some people own and use a PC, whether for personal or business reasons. In the past, these two platforms –– Windows desktops and iPhone smartphones –– did not play nice together; but that situation is changing. PC manufacturer Dell recently announced new integrations for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

For many people around the world, isolation is now what defines the day. With the ongoing pandemic, it has become more important than ever to spend time at home and away from public spaces. For some, this means learning new hobbies. But for most of us, it means binge-watching our favorite movies and shows. One […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Thanks to Apple’s announcement of the new iPad Pro last week, we already knew that iPadOS 13.4 was scheduled to arrive today, and had every reason to believe that its iPhone and iPod touch counterpart, iOS 13.4, would be landing at the same time. After having pored through the betas for the past few months, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

We’ve already seen indications that Apple may be planning an update to another one of its long-neglected products, the Apple TV, and now a new set of reports is providing us with a bit more insight into exactly what the new set-top box may actually look like. We had actually expected Apple to unveil a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #Rumors

From now until April 3, iTunes and App Store customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, and a few other countries can get an extra 10 percent in store credit when adding up to $200 to their Apple ID (or the equivalent in local currency). While it may seem like sort of an odd […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

One of the hottest new features on the iPhone 11 Pro is its camera. The triple-lens camera setup produces stunning images and sets a new standard for mobile photography. Now Apple is rumored to be making another leap forward within the iPhone 12 lineup. According to respected Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, the iPhone 12 Pro […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #Rumors