Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

We’ve known for a while that Apple is actively working on Mini-LED display technology for a number of upcoming products such as MacBooks and iPads, but it’s looking more and more likely that the 12.9-inch iPad Pro may be the first in line for the new screens. According to reports as far back as March, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is finishing off 2020 by increasing its efforts to fight robocalls, not only expanding its guidelines to cover a wider variety of commercial calls, but also requiring that phone companies actively participate in the process by policing their voice networks. The FCC announced the new rules yesterday (via Engadget), in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

This will be a year long remembered in the annals of Apple history, as the company underwent the first major architectural transition of its Mac hardware in well over a decade, abandoning the much more ubiquitous Intel platform that it’s depended on for the past 14 years to chart its own course. While this isn’t […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

ZTE recently released the Axon 20 5G. The flagship smartphone is making headlines because of its innovative front-facing camera. It is being praised by the masses for being the world’s first under-the-display selfie camera to hit the market. This novel selfie camera is a big selling point of the ZTE smartphone, but, according to early reviews, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Last summer news surfaced of a David-and-Goliath battle between a small indie developer and Apple over the use of a logo that the tech giant’s legal team had claimed was too similar to theirs to confuse customers. The claim seemed ridiculous on the surface of it, since the logo being used by the smaller developer, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s policing of the App Store may sometimes be controversial, especially insofar as the iPhone maker is often required to sanction apps to comply with laws in other countries that many justifiably find objectionable. Once in a while, however, the company is faced with the need to remove something that’s of genuine concern, as is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although Apple’s CarPlay integration has been rolled out to just about every automotive manufacturer out there, Tesla continues to eschew this kind of direct smartphone integration, but the good news is that at least those Tesla owners who are Apple Music fans may soon have an easier way to listen to their tunes on the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Although Apple has basically taken a “one-size-fits-all” approach to its entire AirPods lineup, that could change with next year’s AirPods Pro, if a new set of leaked images is to be believed. To be fair, the AirPods are unique in Apple’s product lineup when it comes to offering only a single size option; just about […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #Rumors

The iPhone has once again completely dominated the holiday charts this year, at least in the United States., the first nine of the top ten smartphones activated on Christmas Day were various iPhone models. The report, which comes from Flurry Analytics, collected data on all the new smartphones activated in the U.S. on Christmas Day, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple unveiled its new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro earlier this year, one of the features that came along with the revolutionary Smart Connector-based keyboard was a USB-C port to offer a more convenient way to hook up a charger to your iPad Pro, or even Apple’s newest iPad Air. It turns out, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Back in September, we saw a fascinating glimpse of an early Apple Watch prototype, showing it disguised as an iPod nano to conceal what it really was, and now the original leaker is offering an even more detailed look at the device and the extreme measures that Apple undertook to protect its secrecy. First discovered […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although a number of smart TV manufacturers promised back in early 2019 that AirPlay 2 and HomeKit would be coming to their sets, the rollout of these features has been sporadic for many vendors, especially when it comes to supporting older models. While Samsung was first out of the gate in embracing the entire Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although Apple includes a 20W USB-C power adapter with the new HomePod mini, the good news is that if you’d rather repurpose that adapter to use elsewhere — such as with your new iPhone 12 — you can now use Apple’s older 18W adapter to power your HomePod mini. Earlier this month Apple pushed out HomePod Software […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As much as Apple’s rivals hate to admit it, there’s little doubt that where the iPhone maker goes, others often follow, and sometimes this leads to outright hypocrisy on the part of other smartphone makers, and nowhere is this more apparently than in Apple’s recent decision to remove accessories from its iPhone packaging. Even in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

More evidence for Apple’s location tracking tags has appeared in the latest iOS and iPadOS betas, with actual user-facing setup screens being triggered in the Find My app in some cases, pointing to an imminent release of the new tracking tags designed to integrate with Apple’s Find My Network. We already saw a sneak preview […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Back in November, Apple unveiled a new “Small Business Program” for developers publishing their apps on the App Store, and while the program wasn’t originally scheduled to kick in until 2021, it looks like Apple has turned the switch a bit earlier than expected. Although Apple announced the program on November 18, it didn’t actually […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple unveiled its iPhone 12 lineup this year, it came with a fourth entry that surprised and delighted many Apple fans: the diminutive iPhone 12 mini. For many folks, this was the iPhone they had been waiting for since the days of the iPhone 5s — a pocketable iPhone that matched the specs of Apple’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

If you’ve just been fortunate enough to find a shiny new iPhone under the tree this year, you’ve probably already jumped in and begun happily setting it up, but if it’s your first time using a new iPhone you may also be wondering exactly what’s going on under the hood when it comes to things […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Although for most people the iPhone is an eminently personal device, one of the most glaring limitations of Apple’s iPad over the years has been the inability to customize it for use by more than one user, but the good news is that it looks like Apple may soon have a really good solution to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

While there are no shortage of crazy conspiracy theories when it comes to new 5G wireless technology, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some very real problems that can come with the adoption of whole new swaths of radio frequencies, and now the FCC’s latest rollout plans are causing some concern for top-level aviation officials. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

There’s no doubt that the Apple Watch is a great tool for monitoring the health and fitness of everyday users, and we’ve heard many stories of how it’s generally making people’s lives better and healthier and even saving some outright by alerting them to potentially deadly medical conditions. Now it looks like the U.S. Department […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We’re living more than ever in an era marked by moments of transition, and nowhere is this more apparent than the rise (and impending fall) of many iconic Hollywood studios as the world shifts more and more into the realm of streaming services. While many studios have bowed to the inevitable and launched their own […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

The wide variety of “flavours” of 5G technology that are being rolled out in the U.S. right now have made the technology something of a confusing mess for owners of Apple’s new iPhone 12 models — or really of just about any 5G-capable smartphone — and now a new series of reports are showing that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While it may not be as groundbreaking as other anticipated products like Apple’s much-rumoured AirTags, there’s little doubt that the Apple TV is well overdue for a pretty big refresh, and we’ve been hearing rumours all year that a new version of the set-top box is right around the corner. Now Mark Gurman of Bloomberg […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #Rumors

Although Apple’s new M1 chips are now light years ahead of Intel’s, it turns out that Apple may have had reasons to move into its own first-party chips beyond simply offering better performance. Apple has enjoyed a fairly tight relationship with Intel since making the transition from PowerPC in its Macs over to the Intel […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple released its iPhone 11 lineup last year, it became one of the first smartphones to pack in ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 technology, putting it ahead of the curve of Wi-Fi standards, a year before the first models arrived to support new 5G cellular standards. However, it looks like Apple isn’t resting on its laurels […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

With Apple’s entire iPhone lineup now supporting 5G technology, carriers are battling for user mindshare now more than ever before, trying to convince customers to bring the new 5G iPhones to their networks by claiming superior speed, reliability, and coverage. Of course, as with much advertising, sometimes these claims are at least a bit spurious […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Following a somewhat dubious report yesterday that Apple could be planning to have its first self-driving car ready by next year, a more reliable source is now pegging the long-running Project Titan to still be on track for its original 2023–2025 timeline, while also adding some new information to the mix. In one of the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

During past iPhone events, we’ve seen how Apple focused on the camera improvements so much that everything else seems to take a back seat. This year, however, with the introduction of the iPhone 12 lineup, Apple decided to focus on a different feature: 5G. Even if Apple didn’t focus as much on the new cameras […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #News

Apple’s long-rumoured foray into developing its own self-driving electric car has been a fascinating tale over the past few years, but despite sporadic reports of new developments on the still-secretive Project Titan, most reports have suggested an actual vehicle is still at least 3-5 years off. Now, however, a new supply chain report is offering […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

The delayed release of the iPhone 12 this year doesn’t appear to have done anything to hurt sales, with a new report indicating that Apple’s standard 6.1-inch iPhone 12 dominated the 5G smartphone industry in a mere two weeks after it was released. In fact, confirming predictions by several analysts last year, the iPhone 12 […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Even with a hope of a COVID-19 looming on the horizon, it’s clear we’re not out of the woods yet in terms of the global health pandemic, and Apple has just responded to recent surges in key U.S. states and various other places in the world by once again shutting down its retail operations. Since […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

For some users, in-app purchases can be a headache. Parents may be trying to keep their young kids from spending money on their games, which can end with disastrous $16,000 bill results. Students may be trying to control their budgets and avoid temptation. Others may be battling gambling addictions or other issues with digital spending. Basically, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

Apple is betting heavily on augmented reality this year. One of the biggest changes to the iPhone 12 Pro lineup, as well as the 2020 iPad Pro models, was the addition of LiDAR. The Light Detection and Ranging Scanner, or LiDAR Scanner for short, is a small sensor next to the camera system that’s used […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Gallery

Apple recently cast its net to attract a much wider audience – for the first time in years, we saw a new iPhone SE. This second-generation iPhone SE is small but just as powerful as the iPhone 11. Not only that, but the iPhone SE costs almost half of what the iPhone 11 had cost […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #iPhoneSE, #News

Getting finances in order is always one of the top New Year resolutions. But, you need to have a plan if you want to save money. One part of that plan should be Truebill, a personal finance app that helps you save money on your monthly bills. Here are five ways that Truebill can help […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps

It’s not uncommon for Apple memorabilia to fetch huge amounts of money when they go up for auction, although in most cases it’s the actual history Apple hardware that’s sold for well into the six- and seven-figure price ranges, while autographed items and others of a more eclectic nature rarely come in above the five-figure […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While there’s little doubt that Apple’s new AirPods Max are great premium over-ear headphones—almost every reviewer has given them high marks for sound quality, style, and fit—most have also agreed that the AirPods Max Smart Case is more than a little weird. Apple’s design team, however, insists that there’s a method to its seeming madness; […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s new AirPods Max over-ear headphones may not come cheap, but there’s little doubt that they’re one of the most interesting products to come out of the company this year — a fun departure from its traditional iPhone, iPad, and MacBook lineups. If you’ve been curious to take a closer look at the engineering and design that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

NBC’s Peacock streaming service got a big boost this week. The company announced that one of the most popular sitcoms ever, The Office, would be joining the company’s lineup starting on January 1st. If The Office alone isn’t enough to get you to signup for the service, there are even more reasons why the Peacock […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

The holiday shopping season is at its apex, and the time to buy is now before it’s too late. Retailers are discounting iPads, AirPods, and other popular gift-giving items from Apple. Prices are changing rapidly, so if you don’t see a deal you like this week, check back next week, and the price may be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals

Although the AirPods continue to be one of Apple’s more inscrutable product lineups, making it difficult for analysts and leakers to really nail down exactly what the company is up to at any given point, we do know that at least some new models are expected to arrive early next year, and now another supply […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

It’s already been a crazy year for iOS 14 updates, and it doesn’t look like Apple is slowing down at all — no sooner did the company release iOS 14.3 et al than it pushed out the first developer beta of iOS 14.4. While at this point it’s unlikely we’ll see a public release of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Earlier this year we saw a huge drop in trade-in values for older iPhone models, and now it looks like Apple is following suit with some adjustments to the trade-in values for the Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac — but fortunately it’s not all bad news this time around. The change was spotted by iMore this […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple Fitness+, the company’s guided workout service for the Apple Watch, is now available. If you want to check it out, you can save some cash by heading over to Best Buy, which is offering three free months of service. To encourage users to try out Fitness +, Apple is offering a free three-month trial […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #HowTo

Ever since coronavirus reared its ugly head, parents and their kids have been staying at home. To help pass the hours, it’s typical for parents to give their children some tablet time so that the adults can get a much-needed break. This plan works great until something goes awry. For Jessica Johnson of Wilton, CT, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #News

After strict App Store policies that kept game streaming services off its mobile devices for years, Apple opened up a a small gateway into the outer courts of its walled garden earlier this year, and gaming companies have jumped at the opportunity to set up shop on iPhones and iPads by whatever means are available […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Every once in a while Apple quietly adds improvements to Siri without much fanfare, leaving users to simply be surprised and delighted when they discover the magic for themselves, however while Apple hasn’t said much about a Siri improvement in iOS 14.3, this latest one is anything but quiet. As discovered by CNBC, Siri can […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Following Monday’s release of iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple has also pushed out “Software Version 14.3” for the HomePod and HomePod mini, and while the release notes only list the typically vague “general performance and stability improvements,” there’s actually at least one interesting new improvement buried in here that larger families will appreciate. First […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Google is enhancing its Photos app with a new cinematic effect that’ll give your 2D photos a 3D look and feel. Google says this feature helps “you relive your memories in a way that feels more vivid and realistic—so you feel like you’re transported back to that moment.” Google is using machine learning to guesstimate […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #FastTech, #News