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Apple’s AirTag trackers show promise, but they lack a key feature. Unlike Tile and other location trackers, AirTags do not have an integrated clip or loop for attaching them to other items. Owners must purchase a standalone case, like the pricey leather holders on Apple’s website. Not everyone wants to drop a lot of cash on a keychain holder, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirTag, #News

We love Apple’s devices, but high-quality tech usually comes at a high price. Luckily, third-party retailers often slash prices on brand new Apple devices, so instead of paying full price at the Apple store, you can save hundreds and (sometimes thousands) of dollars by shopping around. We’ve done the grunt work for you to round […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

There’s no doubt that Apple’s AirTag has been one of the longest-rumoured products in the company’s recent history, but with the AirTags and related Apple accessories finally arriving in our hands, we’re finally getting a peek at just how long Apple may have been holding back the release date. While we’ve certainly been hearing about […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although Apple’s AirTags have some of the best personal safety features of any item trackers out there, that hasn’t entirely quelled the fears of groups that advocate for better protection against domestic violence, who have begun publicly expressing concerns that Apple needs to do more to make sure that its new tracking tags can’t be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With so much buzz around Apple’s new Find My network, not to mention its own long-awaited AirTags that will finally be arriving in stores (and in our hands) today, it felt like a colossal omission when the completely redesigned Siri Remote on the new Apple TV 4K didn’t get invited to the party. It was […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

This month, Apple announced a brand new iMac with more changes than most would’ve imagined. All of them for the better. From the new and powerful M1 processor to an astonishing design that’s the thinnest you’ll see in any other desktop computer, there isn’t much to dislike about the 2021 iMac. This iMac will clearly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

With pre-orders for almost Apple’s entire new spring 2021 product lineup set to open tomorrow morning, it appears that Apple has inadvertently let the cat out of the bag on when they’ll actually be arriving in stores and on people’s doorsteps. While Apple was fairly noncommittal about an actual ship date during its Spring Loaded […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Many of us suffer from what some people call analysis paralysis, which, in the case of Netflix, we never know which movie to choose because there are just so many options. To put it simply, you spend more time choosing a movie or show than actually watching it. Fortunately, Netflix is about to put an […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

In stark contrast to the fanfare that almost always comes with a new iOS release, AirPods get some of the stealthiest firmware updates that we ever see from Apple. In fact, they come to your AirPods so quietly in the background that you’re liable to miss them completely if you’re not paying attention. Fortunately, those […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It was another landmark day for Apple yesterday as the company revealed its Q2 2021 earnings, reflecting how well it did in the first part of 2021 — January to March — and blowing away the expectations set by just about every analyst on the planet. This latest period, of course, follows Apple’s record-breaking holiday quarter, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

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The Council of Ministers of Spain just approved an extension to the warranty for products sold inside the country. Now, Apple, Samsung, and other technology companies will be forced to offer at least a 3-year warranty for their devices. Apple’s Warranty to Be Extended One Year According to a report from iPadizate, the warranty period […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple unleashed its first 5G iPhones on the world last fall, it naturally invited Verizon onto the virtual stage, so it could talk about its insanely fast 5G speeds, capable of reaching a staggering 4Gbps. It was a bold marketing move, but one that should have some with a large asterisk beside it. While […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Last week brought us the long-overdue release of a new Apple TV 4K, but even with the enhancements that Apple’s latest set-top box already brings to the table, it sounds like the company already has some even bigger plans in store. Already there’s the mystery of HDMI 2.1 without 120Hz display support — something that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #Rumors

One of the fringe benefits of the ongoing war between Epic Games and Apple is the sheer amount of interesting inside information that’s been coming out as part of the necessary discovery process, revealing some interesting insights into Apple’s decisions and policies over the years in a wide variety of areas. For example, we already […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple gaming is looking better than ever these days, and now the company has made a few updates for Apple Arcade, including creating two more categories. The Arcade will now have Timeless Classics, which are remade versions of beloved gaming classics (often from actual arcades), and App Store Greats, which are famous app classics making their debut […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

Along with software updates for iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple also released a new software update for Mac computers. As of right now, you can download macOS 11.3, which brings a few new features that will improve your Mac, especially new Macs with the M1 Chip. However, there are also recent changes made for everyone. Gamers, podcasts listeners, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Mac, #macOSBigSur, #News

Apple’s fun little short-form video app, Clips, has just gotten another major update, adding support for the LiDAR Scanner found on the iPhone 12 Pro and 2020/2021 iPad Pro models, along with the promise to deliver ongoing monthly content updates. The first version of Clips debuted back in 2017, and while it was originally a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

So far, Apple’s new M1 chip has proven itself to be an absolute powerhouse, sound demolishing the competition — and that’s only the start, since we know that Apple has something even more powerful waiting in the wings. It’s hard to imagine what could be coming next, but considering that the M1 chip is found only […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Just yesterday, Apple dropped a major software update for the Apple Watch. Although this time, this wasn’t that big of an update, there were many changes, both big and small, that will improve your Apple Watch. One noticeable change is with the Apple Watch’s performance. Many people have noticed their Apple Watch feels faster and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Gallery, #News, #watchOS, #watchOS7

There’s quite a bit of new stuff packed into the latest iOS 14.5 update that arrived yesterday, but there’s at least one new feature you’ve probably heard a lot about that’s a bit harder to understand everything about. We’re talking of course about Apple’s new App Tracking Transparency, which has created quite a furor among […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s April event has come and gone, and with it, Apple unveiled a bunch of new products — four to be exact. We saw a lot, from the final release of AirTags to a brand new iMac and a much-needed iPad Pro refresh. However, Apple’s not done yet, and neither are we. Continue reading to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Rumors

Recently, Apple released a new software update for iPhone. iOS 14.5 brings a bunch of new features to the table, including one that’s been needed for well over a year. Now, you can unlock your iPhone without having to remove your face mask. No, it’s not by using Face ID; instead, it’ll take advantage of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iOS14, #iPhone, #iPhone, #News

A new report claims TikTok’s facing a new landmark case over allegations that the popular video-sharing app illegally collects information of children under the age of 12. Anne Longfield, a former children’s commissioner for England, lodged a claim in the High Court alleging that the TikTok app has breached the UK and EU children’s data protection law […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple’s finally released its new iPhone software update: iOS 14.5. Previously, along with a new Apple TV, iMac, iPad Pro, and the long-awaited AirTag, Apple confirmed that iOS 14.5 would be available sometime this week. What makes this update unique is all of the new features Apple’s adding in before iOS 15. From new emoji […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS14, #News

In a move that will hopefully allay some of the more cynical fears that Apple’s domestic investment plans have been politically motivated, the company has announced that it’s not only staying the course on its U.S. investment plans, but in fact accelerating them. This is coming to the tune spending more than $430 billion dollars […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

In an unusual turn of events, it looks like Apple may actually have its flashy new 12.9-inch iPad Pro out before the smaller 11-inch model — although perhaps only by a day. This is the opposite of what previous rumours had suggested, which was that the 12.9-inch iPad Pro could be delayed further into the spring […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #News

It looks like Apple’s recent problem with a ransomware extortion threat may have just quietly gone away. Last week, Apple became the target of a massive ransomware attack by the Russian hacking group REvil, which had managed to steal schematics of several unreleased Apple products from Apple’s Taiwan-based supplier Quanta. The group was holding these […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Are you thinking about getting your child a new iPhone? I don’t blame you – because in this day and age, being able to reach your family anytime you want is more of a necessity than a privilege.  Not only that, but if you’re still practicing social distancing, a smartphone is an excellent way for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #iPhone, #News

Like Apple mentioned in its invitations, the April event was loaded with new products. From the new 24″ iMac to the long-awaited AirTags, and of course, a brand new Apple TV 4K. The new Apple TV 4K might look similar on the outside, but the inside has been packed with a more powerful processor that takes everything […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

Apple continues a lively string of changes to its Find My technology by officially rolling out third-party support for the popular app. Find My, now the combination of Find My iPhone and Find My Friends, has served as a general locator for all things Apple in the past, useful if you lost your iPhone or […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News, #Products

Apple’s always trying and testing new products for different markets. Whether that means creating new MP3 players, tablets, or tracking devices, and now it seems like Apple is working on diving into another new market. This time, the automobile market. Yep, Apple’s thinking about creating a new, intelligent self-driving vehicle that we’ve all decided to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

The wait is over. After many months of speculation, Apple finally revealed the 10th generation iMac during its Spring Loaded event. This iMac is powerful, beautiful, and, well, expensive. The new iMac comes in three different models, one that goes for $1,299, the second for $1,499, and the third, most expensive iMac for $1,699. Yes, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #Mac, #News

You worked hard for your money, so you want to hold on to as much of it as possible. Whether you’re looking for a new iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch or iPhone, it’s possible to save hundreds of dollars – you just have to know where to look! We do the labor for you, making it […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Apple’s latest A12-powered Apple TV 4K is a welcome upgrade to the aging 2017 model in just about every way, and users who were not fans of the now-classic Siri Remote will almost certainly find Apple’s second-generation version to be a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, however, this redesigned remote comes with one important caveat: […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

If you thought that iOS 14.5 was going to be the last point release before Apple unveils iOS 15 in a few weeks, you’ll be surprised to see that Apple has already seeded the first iOS 14.6 betas to registered developers — several days before iOS 14.5 has even been released to the public. To be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As expected, Apple opened preorders for its AirTags this morning at 5:00 a.m. PDT (8:00 a.m. EDT) to the usual rush from early adopters eager to be first in line to get one of Apple’s new tracking tags. In fact, the preorder lineups may have been even more pronounced this year due to the ongoing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple has been roped into a massive ransomware attack by a Russian hacking group known as REvil (a.k.a. Sodinokibi), which is demanding $50 million in return for releasing stolen MacBook schematics. Instead of hacking Apple directly, REvil hacked the Taiwanese manufacturing company Quanta, one of Apple’s partners that helps manufacture MacBooks and related products, which […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

Alongside the new “Guides” feature added to Apple Maps in iOS 14 last year, Apple also more quietly snuck in a new user interface for places of interest that suggested it was preparing its own native rating system. Now it looks like it’s getting ready to turn the key and activate it for Apple Maps […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

When Apple debuted actual widgets in iOS 14 last year, it left the iPad out of the party, but now it seems like it’s planning to fix that later this year with the debut of iOS/iPadOS 15, which not only promises a redesigned Home Screen, but also several other systemwide design enhancements. The news comes […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s been less than two days since Apple took the wraps off its highly anticipated AirTags, and the internet is already abuzz with folks coming up with all sorts of clever ideas about how they might use AirTags, attaching them to everything from cars to pets and kids. While many of these may sound like […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirTag, #News

Unfortunately, unless you buy one of Apple’s very pricey Hermès AirTags, you’re going to be on your own when it comes to figuring out exactly how to attach them to your stuff, since the standard $29 AirTags come with nothing but the tag. While Apple does sell its own collection of first-party accessories, you have […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #AirTag, #News

Apple has dealt with battery gate, bendgate, and a seemingly endless stream of lawsuits ranging from serious to frivolous. This latest complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, focuses on the terms and conditions of Apple’s media services. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Matthew Price, who spent […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Yesterday’s Apple event brought us quite a collection of fun and exciting announcements, but most importantly it also brought another long-awaited Apple product refresh into reality in the form of the new A12-equipped Apple TV 4K. With the set-top box last updated in 2017, it’s a welcome product refresh, and with a new Siri Remote […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

We’ve waited a long time to see Apple’s AirTags make their debut, and while we’ll still have to wait another week or so before we can get our hands on them, it’s already exciting to hear what Apple has accomplished with these small $29 item tracking tags. In fact, Apple has put so much thought […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

Apple held its Spring Loaded event today and used the occasion to unveil a new iPad Pro, new colorful lineup of iMac all-in-one computers and a new Apple TV 4K to its lineup. Those products may have stolen the show, but they were not the only announcements that Apple made today. The company also unveiled […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Most of Apple’s events have a pretty clear theme when it comes to what products are going to be announced, so there are rarely any gigantic surprises. This time around, however, Apple’s Spring Loaded event was destined from the beginning to be a mixed bag, and while some product announcements like AirTags and the mini-LED […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

We’ve known that a new iPad Pro lineup was coming for a while now, right down to details like the mini-LED display and the switch to a more powerful Thunderbolt port, but although Apple announced all of that at today’s Spring Loaded event, the company also threw us a giant curveball when it announced that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #News

Although Apple made no mention of it during today’s “Spring Loaded” event, it quietly slipped out iOS 14.5 not long after the event concluded, along with corresponding watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS updates. The release of iOS 14.5 was pretty much expected today, although it was less certain whether Apple would have anything specific to say […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

During April’s Spring Loaded event, Apple finally announced its new iMac. This new Mac features a brand new design, up to seven beautiful colors, and a 4.5K Retina Display. The Most Powerful iMac Yet Apple continues to update the processor on all of its computers, and the iMac is no exception. The 2021 iMac joins […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News