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Welcome to the Apple Watch world. It’s a beautiful place filled with many apps, complications, and tools that’ll help you track your fitness goals, instantly check your notifications, and control many things without taking your iPhone out of your pocket. That said, if this is your first time, an Apple Watch can be a tad […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Gallery, #HowTo

It took Apple a while, but you can finally use widgets on your iPad’s Home Screen in iOS 15, not just in the Today View. It’s one of the biggest new features coming to the iPad. Unfortunately, as of right now, there aren’t many widgets available. This is because most developers haven’t updated their apps […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPad, #News

We’re so glad to have you back for another exhilarating round of Best Apple Deals This Week! If you missed last week’s best deals, you’ll be happy to know that you can still snag Apple’s Intel-based Core i7 16-inch MacBook Pro for a whopping $399 off. In addition, the uber-cool Product(RED) Apple Watch Series 6 is also […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Repairing the glass from an iPhone’s broken display is not too difficult as there are many DIY kits and detailed instructions on YouTube that you can follow. But fixing the back glass is not so easy. There are kits, but you just can’t remove this glass layer without some technical know-how. So, how hard is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

The launch of Spatial Audio support for Apple Music is a massive leap forward for the quality of music streaming services, but it may surprise you to know that not every Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio mix in Apple’s catalog has been created specifically for Apple Music. Apple added Spatial Audio and Lossless Music to its […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleMusic, #News

While Siri packs in a lot of cool features, nobody in their right mind would argue that Apple’s voice assistant is even close to perfect, but it appears that Olympic enthusiasts in China are suggesting a more sinister motive on Apple’s part after a recent gaffe failed to report gold medal results for the country’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

If you’re using one of Apple’s powerful new M1 MacBook Air or MacBook Pro models, you might want to be a little extra-careful about how you open or adjust your screen, as multiple users have reported discovering sudden cracks in their screens from nothing more than normal everyday use of their MacBooks. Threads on both […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

You’ve probably noticed the growing number of COVID-19 variants hitting the United States from Alpha, to Delta, to Lambda – and Apple has certainly noticed, too. Now, the company is responding by bringing back mask requirements in a large number of its U.S. stores. As COVID variants rise, 97% of those who are hospitalized are […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

T-Mobile’s latest revelation finally uncovers a more detailed look at its 5G network, including the robust 5G capabilities it inherited from the Sprint merger – giving iPhone users a clearer idea of what to expect based on where they live. First things first – 5G is complicated, and the marketing really doesn’t help. That’s because 5G […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Apple is bringing its popular GarageBand app into the spotlight with the addition of several new Sound Packs developed by renowned artists and producers, including two all-new Remix Sessions to school users on the art of remixing. Although Apple frequently releases new GarageBand Sound Packs, this is one of the most high-profile releases in years, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple unveiled macOS 12 Monterey last month, it drew a line in the sand between its new leading-edge M1-powered Macs and those models still using Intel chips. Now, however, it appears that this line has been blurred, at least a bit. There are at least six big new features in macOS Monterey that were […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

While iOS 15 may be a massive upgrade in many ways, there’s at least one area in which Apple is actually paring back some features, with some of Siri’s capabilities slated to disappear when this next major iOS release arrives in the fall. To be fair, all these features concern Siri’s integration with third-party apps, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although Apple has confirmed that its corporate employees won’t be expected to return to Apple Park until at least October, it appears that they may also need to be fully vaccinated before they do. The latest news comes following a CNBC report that Google is looking at a similar back-to-work timeframe, except that any employees […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While parents are interested in ways to protect their kids from swallowing batteries, Apple has been quick to warn that some methods, like bitter coatings on the battery, may impede compatibility with AirTags. AirTags ship with a battery of their own, a coin-shaped CR2032 battery that’s predicted to last around a year or so before […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirTag, #News

We’re huge fans of Apple computers here at iDrop News, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Windows PCs out there that we’d love to call our own. That certainly includes this Dell G15 Ryzen Edition Gaming Laptop PC that’s been crafted from the ground up to offer incredible performance with its AMD Ryzen™ 5000 H-Series Mobile […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Giveaways

Apple has always taken a very non-compromising approach to those who would share details on its secret projects, over the past year or so it’s been going on the offensive, filing lawsuits and sending warning letters to leakers. Now, it’s clearly determined to do whatever it can to get to the source of the problems. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Once again, Apple’s quarterly earnings report has exceeded the industry’s wildest expectations, smashing multiple records and leaving us wondering if the company’s meteoric rise will ever come to an end. Of course, this was also the quarter during which Apple debuted a new M1-powered iPad Pro lineup, with the first-ever mini-LED display on the 12.9-inch […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AAPL, #Gallery, #News

Sometimes you’ll run into a slightly enticing giveaway, but the product isn’t worth putting in the effort to try to win – that’s when we realized; most people just want the money they need to buy whatever they need at that given moment. So what could be better than free money? Not a whole lot! […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Giveaways

Even though the Apple Watch is commonly used in many medical studies, it seems that at least some researchers are now reconsidering the use of Apple’s wearable due to the closed nature of the algorithms used to produce accurate health data. According to The Verge, the problem is that the Apple Watch is effectively a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

With reports that Apple’s hit series Ted Lasso has just shattered previous viewership records, it looks like Apple TV+ may finally be coming into its own. There’s little doubt that Apple’s fledgling video streaming service got off to a slower start than most when it launched in 2019. After all, since the service was focused […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

Only a week after releasing iOS 14.7, Apple has now pushed out iOS 14.7.1 to fix the glitch that many users were experiencing with unlocking their Apple Watch from their iPhone, and provided some new security patches as well. The Apple Watch problem was a bit obscure, as it only affected unlocking the wearable with […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14, #iPhone, #News

The world is facing a semiconductor shortage that has plagued the automotive industry. A recent report suggests that smartphones may be the next sector affected by this supply chain breakdown. Apparently, Apple isn’t listening to these naysayers as the company is rumored to be ordering more than 100 million chips, presumably for its upcoming iPhone 13. Apple reportedly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone13, #Rumors

If you’ve been on top of the latest iPhone 13 rumors, you might have heard Apple will (likely) add Wi-Fi 6E support to the upcoming iPhone lineup. Among all the rumors, this one seems to be the most realistic so far, as Apple has been updating connectivity rapidly, especially with the introduction of 5G in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone13, #Rumors

The delayed 2020 Olympics are in full swing in Japan. Unlike many sporting events that are broadcast widely, the coverage at the Olympics is restricted. You can’t fire up your phone and find a stream to watch. If you want to follow your favorite sport or athlete as they compete, you’ll have to know where and when […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #HowTo, #iPhone

Now that Apple has opened the door — albeit only slightly — to cloud gaming services, Facebook is throwing its hat in the ring with its own plucky little competitor to the Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia behemoths. Unsurprisingly, Facebook is entering the arena in the same way that others have been forced to: as a web-based […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Two years ago, Apple returned to the external display market in a really big way with its stunning Pro Display XDR — a $4,999 external monitor clearly designed with hardcore professionals in mind — and now it looks like the company may be planning to make an even bigger splash with its next ultra-premium display. While Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

Although Apple’s live on-stage product launch events have become almost legendary, over the past year, the company was forced to pivot to virtual events as social distancing and lockdowns became the norm in the face of a global health crisis. With most of Apple’s staff expected to return to Apple Park in September, however, there […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

It’s crazy to think that Mac computers are almost 40 years old. But no matter how much time passes, Apple keeps updating both its software and hardware to make our Macs feel brand new. And although new features are always welcome, it can be difficult to learn everything that comes with each update. Fortunately, that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #Mac

Recently, Verizon was the last carrier to announce that it’s going to upgrade to RCS built into Google Messages. And now that all the big carriers ditched SMS and replaced it with enhanced RCS chat, we’re all wondering when Apple will make the leap. As of right now, Apple hasn’t said anything about adopting RCS […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

One great thing about Mac computers is that they’re always ready when you need them – most of us just put them to sleep, allowing us to get back to work as soon as we wake up. That said, sometimes it’s best to restart or turn off your Mac altogether. Restarting or turning it off […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #Mac

Welcome back for this week’s Best Apple Deals! AirPods Pro are currently at the lowest price we’ve ever seen, with an astounding $59 discount. Deals on Apple Watch Series 6 models haven’t changed much, which is great for you if you haven’t picked one up yet because they’re still $100 off. Even better yet, Mint Mobile is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Your COVID-19 vaccination card is probably the best way to show others that you’ve been vaccinated, but carrying around this piece of paper in your pocket or purse can be inconvenient. It’s much easier to add the vaccine card to your iPhone, so you have it all the time. Here are several ways that you […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Apple’s Memoji Stickers are an incredibly fun way to express your style as well as how you’re feeling while you’re chatting with friends in iMessage. And if you’ve sent many Memoji Stickers before, you’ve noticed at least six Memoji Stickers featuring a shirt – likely in an incredibly unflattering brown and beige hue. If brown […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Reports of an upcoming “iPad mini 6” have gained a lot more steam in recent weeks and it seems like Apple’s smallest tablet is finally in for a really big update this fall — and now it looks like it could be an even bigger deal than we imagined. Apple has had something of an on-again-off-again […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

Anecdotes of fishermen catching everything except fish have been a meme since before the word “meme” even existed, but as is often the case, truth can be stranger than fiction. One angler found this out recently when his line came up not with a fish on the other end, but an iPhone instead. While we’ve […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Even with the advent of MagSafe, there’s no doubt that physically plugging your iPhone into a USB-C power adapter is the fastest way to top it back up, and that may become even more true with this year’s “iPhone 13” models. Although Apple infamously pulled the charging bricks out of its iPhone boxes last year, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone13, #Rumors

There are many ways to prevent getting hacked, from stronger passwords to using the right VPNs to protect your devices. However, just because you protect yourself doesn’t mean you’re unhackable. Sure it’s a great idea to make it harder for people to hack you, but there’s almost always a loophole. The good news is that, unless you’re […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

If you’re a Verizon Fios TV customer, you’ll likely be thrilled to know that your TV provider has finally gotten with the program and released the long-awaited set-top box version of its Fios TV app, letting you replace dedicated Fios boxes with an Apple TV. While Verizon has offered a Fios TV app since 2012, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

For the first time in four years, Apple finally refreshed the iPhone SE in 2020. Because of its price and small design, this budget iPhone quickly became the go-to choice for many iPhone fans. Now, the good news is that Apple won’t keep us waiting another four years before it releases a new iPhone SE. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone13, #Rumors

Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 14.7 with several small enhancements. That oddly wasn’t accompanied by a corresponding iPadOS 14.7 release, likely because Apple wanted to get support for its new MagSafe Battery Pack out as quickly as possible. But now it appears that Apple has caught up with the rest of its point releases […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14, #News

If you’re fortunate enough to get your hands on one of Sony’s new PlayStation 5 consoles, you’ll also now be able to snag a free six months of Apple TV+, thanks to a new special offer for PS5 owners. It seems that Sony and Apple have teamed up to give a free six-month “trial” to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #News

The iPhone is the best smartphone in the world, and each year it only gets better. But from time to time, it also gets pricier. And if you’re on a budget, you can’t afford to keep upgrading your iPhone every single year. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Most iPhones are good enough to last you […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

Apple’s new MagSafe Battery Pack has begun arriving in stores this week — and in the hands of iPhone users — offering an efficient new way to get some extra power for your iPhone 12 while you’re on the go. As with many of these cool little accessories that Apple makes, the new MagSafe Battery Pack promises […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Reviews

Alongside the first iOS 15 developer betas last month, Apple also hinted that it would soon be making a beta version of its AirPods firmware available for testers to get early access to new features like expanded Spatial Audio support. It looks like Apple has now come through with its first-ever beta firmware for the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News

Two years ago, Apple began what now seems to be the start of a new trend when it released the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max in a classy new Midnight Green colour, marking the first time the high-end flagship iPhone had been available in anything other than basic black, white, and occasionally […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone13, #Rumors

If you’re always on the go or love traveling in general, one of the biggest problems you’ll face is getting a fast and secure internet connection. You either can’t connect to the internet at all, or you have to rely on public Wi-Fi, which can be both slow and insecure. They say that slow Wi-Fi […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #FastTech, #Reviews

We’ve been expecting a new “iPad mini 6” for over a year now, and it looks like not only is it finally coming soon, but it could end up exceeding last year’s iPad Air 4 in performance. According to sources that spoke with 9to5Mac, Apple plans to include its very latest A15 processor in its […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

After a report last week that US Customs has seized hundreds of thousands of counterfeit AirPods, you may be asking yourself how you can be sure that you’re buying legitimate AirPods — or even if the ones you already have were made by Apple rather than some sketchy foreign company trying to make a fast buck. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #HowTo

In the largest expansion yet for one of Apple’s most important health features, the company has just rolled out its ECG app in 30 new countries with the release of watchOS 7.6. ECG and irregular heart rhythm notifications came to the Apple Watch back in 2018 shortly after the release of the Series 4 model, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News, #watchOS, #watchOS7

Alongside a watchOS 7.6 update that brings the ECG app to a huge list of 30 additional countries, Apple has also pushed out the public release of iOS 14.7, adding support for its new MagSafe Battery Pack alongside a few other small but interesting new features. Since Apple’s new MagSafe Battery Pack is now landing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14, #iPhone, #News