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Out of all the things Apple’s changed in the iPhone, nothing has made a bigger impact than the lack of a headphone jack. Sure, the AirPods are great, and the newly announced AirPods 3 are only taking things to the next level. But many of us still believe there was a place where both AirPods […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

It took Apple long enough, but the company finally revealed the AirPods 3. After many months of speculations, rumors, and — so much — waiting, we finally know what the third-generation AirPods bring to the table. To be frank, they’re pretty awesome. Apple completely redesigned the AirPods, added some cool new features, and extended the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #Gallery

Last year, Apple made a real breakthrough when it finally started using widgets for the iPhone’s Home Screen. And even though widgets aren’t as developed as they are on Android devices, they’re definitely a step in the right direction. It took Apple another year to finally introduce widgets in iPadOS 15. They work just as […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPad, #iPhone

Each week I’ll ask you all via Twitter to send me interesting questions you might have about future Apple products, events, or announcements. This week I received a lot of questions, so I chose the ones I found most interesting. If your question is not answered, I’ll try to make sure it’s included in next […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #Rumors

All recent Macs have a cool hardware feature — the addition of Touch ID. Even the iMac can use it now, thanks to Apple’s first Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. With it, you can quickly log in to your account without having to enter your password. But there’s so much much you can do with that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #Mac

In early 2021, designer Antonio De Rose and his ADR Studio Design lab released a mockup of what a Tesla phone might look like. They weren’t just concept images, either – ADR unleashed a full concept video (shown below) of just what a Tesla smartphone, dubbed the Model Pi or Model P, could be. It […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #Rumors

It’s become clear over the past few years that Apple is no longer content to keep its highest-profile services exclusive to users of Apple devices, and in particular the company has been on a mission to get Apple TV+ onto as many third-party consumer devices as possible. While Apple famously made Apple Music available to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV+, #News

By now, Apple’s streak of record-breaking quarters is something that we’re starting to take for granted, as it has continued to report sales and revenue often beyond most analysts’ wildest expectations. What’s even more impressive is that it continued to break records year after year amidst a global pandemic. Over the past 18 months, it […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

This month’s long-awaited MacBook Pro debut was arguably the biggest step in undoing the most unpopular changes Apple made to its MacBook lineup back in 2016, but the company actually began the process two years ago by nixing another controversial feature when it released the last Intel-based 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2019. We’re talking of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AAPL, #Mac, #News

Apple just rolled out watchOS 8.1, the latest firmware for the company’s popular Apple Watch wearable. It’s a major release with new features such as SharePlay in Fitness+ and support for COVID vaccination cards. Adding your COVID vaccination to your Apple Watch can be a timesaver, especially for those who need to present their card […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #HowTo, #watchOS, #watchOS8

Apple is working on new iPads for 2022. All of the iPads will have the latest design language except for the budget iPad (for the time being). Many changes are coming ahead to unify the iPad lineup with the iPhone lineup in 2022. iPad Air The iPad Air had a major redesign with fresh colors […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

If you’ve been paying attention to headlines and viral posts recently, you may have noticed a Tweet or meme making the rounds and receiving a lot of attention due to its emergency advice. Let’s say you’re stranded somewhere and need help badly. Your smartphone is either almost out of battery and therefore about to be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #News

With macOS Monterey, now available to download on compatible Macs, AirPlay has received some excellent updates that make it much more versatile, allowing you to send audio and video to your Mac or MacBook swiftly. AirPlay is really handy if you’re using a Mac as a second screen while teaching, or need to share videos to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPad, #iPhone, #Mac, #macOSMonterey

For the first time in a long time, Apple updated the batteries in the iPhone 13 lineup to make them larger and last longer. The battery life across every iPhone 13 is so good, your iPhone is probably going to last you the whole day with just a single charge, or maybe more if you’re rocking […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone, #iPhone13

The Apple Watch Series 7 is just starting to roll out for everyone who ordered it first. And even though this isn’t the biggest Apple Watch update, we’ve seen the Series 7 still brings something new to the table with a bigger battery, a larger screen, and more durability across the board.  If you’re one of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #HowTo

Smart glasses haven’t really become a mainstream product (yet). Google’s already tried to make it happen, and Apple might be working on something similar – but it seems like Facebook might have taken the lead. In a partnership with EssilorLuxottica, Facebook designed a new pair of smart glasses that are great for people who want […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

As usual, Apple isn’t wasting any time on pushing forward with the next major iOS 15 point release. A mere two days after the public release of iOS 15.1, Apple has already pushed out the first beta of iOS 15.2 to registered developers, and a public beta is likely coming any moment now. iOS 15.2 […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

One of the most surprising and oddly controversial aspects of Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models is the decision to add the camera notch from the iPhone to the MacBook’s display. It’s even more unusual since Apple had managed to avoid this with its essentially bezel-free iPad models, and yet those even include […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #Mac, #Mac, #News

Although Apple naturally prefers to focus on the “pro” aspects of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, it turns out it can also hold its own against some of the best PC gaming laptops. This shouldn’t be a big surprise, of course, since the same GPU performance that powers high-speed 8K video editing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

Many people spend a lot of time in their cars. Whether you have a long commute, love going on road trips, or simply live far from civilization, there will always be instances where your car essentially becomes your temporary home. That said, it’s crucial to have certain products in your car that you can rely […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

A lot has been said about the AirPods Pro 2. There have been many reports from various people and news outlets that we consider reputable – but some of these leakers contradict themselves. So let’s first recap what I know about these earphones, and I’ll also give you an exclusive on the subject. There are […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #Exclusive, #Rumors

With iOS 15 available to the public, Apple’s brought a bunch of new changes and features that will make you want to update your iPhone ASAP. Not only are there some cool new features, but there are also some privacy and security settings that you might want to use. Although to be fair, Apple did […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS15

Apple showcased a bunch of new products this year. From the long-awaited AirTag to the rumored AirPods 3. Yes, 2021 was a big year for both Apple and its users – but that doesn’t mean Apple has run out of ideas. The company’s working on many new products and updates that we can’t wait to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Rumors

Last year, Apple made the somewhat controversial decision to remove the USB charger and EarPods from the iPhone’s packaging, citing environmental reasons for the switch. Although the decision has left more than a few consumers grumbling, most of the world has accepted it and moved on, although there are still a few places where Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Over the past few years, Apple has been taking an “embrace and extend” approach when it comes to its services, opening up the doors of its traditionally walled garden to bring services like Apple Music and Apple TV+ to the masses — whether those masses are Apple users or not. While you’ll still get the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleMusic, #News

Apple released the HomePod back in 2018, and now we have the HomePod mini which proved to be a success – but Apple has much bigger plans for the home, and that will begin in 2022. Apple has been cooking up some new HomePods, new Apple TVs, a hybrid gaming console, and of course, the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #Rumors

Apple’s latest designs have been everything we want, but they also have been unexpected. The iMac 24” still has the infamous chin, which, may I remind you, was expected to be removed, and the latest MacBook Pro has a notch, which was a bit surprising. Apple’s new design trends recently have been controversial but iconic. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

There’s so much new stuff packed into Apple’s latest major OS updates that it’s easy to miss out on many of the smaller quality-of-life enhancements that are in here. From iOS 15 to macOS 12 Monterey, there’s more you can do on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make your life more fun and productive […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS15

As I’ve told you many times before, our job as leakers isn’t as easy as we’d like it to be. We often have to deal with utterly conflicting information coming from different trusted sources. That forces us to make decisions based on things we’re not entirely sure of. Unfortunately, that sometimes leads us to incorrect […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #iPhone, #Rumors

One of Apple’s missions is to make its devices friendly and easy to use for everyone. Thanks to its Accessibility features, people can pick up and use an iPhone with little trouble, no matter what their situation is. But it’s not just the iPhone – other devices like the Apple Watch also have Accessibility features […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #HowTo

Hide My Email was added to iOS 15 as a security feature to protect your email address. Instead of sharing your email address with websites and other online services, Hide My Email lets you generate a fake email that forwards to your actual email address. As a result, you can sign up for a newsletter […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iCloud, #iCloud

Following the unveiling of the Apple Watch Series 7 last month, Apple also snuck in a few tidbits on Apple Fitness+, including the revelation that it would become compatible with SharePlay to allow you to work out remotely with a group of friends. With SharePlay landing in iOS 15.1 yesterday, it looks like Apple has […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

This month marks the 20th anniversary of one of Apple’s most iconic and revolutionary products, the humble iPod digital audio player. Not only did the pocket-sized player change the way we listen to music, but it was also Apple’s first really big secret project. Prior to 2001, Apple Computer, Inc, as it was still known […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPod, #News

You’ve probably heard about the Apple Car at least once over the last five years – basically, every technology-related media outlet has reported on it. Be it a supposed leak about a partnership between Apple and Hyundai, Kia, etc., to mass-produce the Apple Car, something about the design, or even a statement from Elon Musk. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleCar, #Exclusive, #Rumors

Alongside a significant release of iOS 15.1 for the iPhone yesterday, Apple has also quietly updated its HomePod speakers to the equivalent HomePod 15.1 software, and owners of Apple’s full-sized HomePod will be happy to know the company still isn’t leaving the original 2018 HomePod behind. In fact, even though the HomePod was discontinued earlier […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HomePod, #News

macOS Monterey is finally arriving, and it brings a number of exciting new Mac features, especially when it comes to interconnectivity with other Apple devices, sharing content with friends and family, and other welcome features (especially for remote workers). Note that some of Monterey’s new additions are specifically designed to work with the latest M1 […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Mac, #macOSMonterey, #News

Theodore A. Kim, an iPhone user from San Francisco, has sued Apple because the company reportedly refused to fix their iPhone and allegedly broke the SIM tray. According to a Business Insider report, Theodore is suing Apple for $1,383.13, which is the original cost of the iPhone 12 Theodore bought. The suit was filed in a small […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #News

The Apple Watch Series 7 is Apple’s most advanced watch ever, including a breathtaking new display that bends light to give it a fascinating wraparound look and feel. It also features exciting health innovations carried over from the Series 6, like the ECG and blood oxygen monitor, and even comes with fast-charging built-in to power […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatchSeries7, #Giveaways

Last month Apple officially released impressive new updates to iPhone software with iOS 15. Of course, there’s always room for improvement, so there have been various minor security fixes to the software over the last few weeks. Now the time has come for the first major upgrade to the newest OS, with iOS 15.1. Read […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

It’s already been a pretty eventful fall for Apple product releases. First we saw the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro lineups landing in September, alongside the Apple Watch Series 7, iPad mini 6, and more. This was then followed by last week’s Unleashed event, with new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips powering the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #Rumors

Even though the rumour mill almost unanimously believed that this year’s Apple Watch would get a big redesign, everyone pretty much agreed that we shouldn’t expect any big new health-monitoring features. Those, reliable sources said, would be saved for next year. Even the most basic of possible sensors — one to measure body temperature — was said […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #AppleWatchSeries8, #Rumors

The late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs left an unparalleled mark on the world of technology, redefining the means of smartphones and tablets. So, it’s no surprise that the world at large is interested in any and all things he left behind, including a letter he wrote when he was 18 years old, which is now […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Over the past couple of months, Apple has been forced to acquiesce to court rulings and regulatory agencies on how it runs its App Store, and now it’s making at least some of these changes official with a small revision to its App Store Guidelines. The key issue that Apple has found itself under fire […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The iPhone has always had so many features is hard to memorize them all. Even if the iPhone is pretty easy to use, we’re all bound to miss some features that can make things easier. Fortunately, most features are pretty easy to learn. And once you get the hang of it, you’ll be saving so […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

With the release of iOS 15, Apple brought many changes and improvements to the iPhone’s interface. But one of the most significant changes was on the Safari browser. From the user interface to the new Safari extensions on mobile, there’s a lot to learn from iPhone’s new Safari. It can also be a bit overwhelming […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

With iOS 15, many new features came to the iPhone. New quality of life improvements, a complete redesign to Safari, and of course, an entirely new feature called Focus.  Focus helps you mute notifications in order to, well, focus on the important things you’re doing. At its core, Focus is basically Do Not Disturb. But […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iOS15

After years of use, the battery inside your Apple device begins to fail. It’s pretty much inevitable. And when your battery begins to decline, you will notice a drop in performance along with the need to charge the device more frequently. If you’re handy, you may be able to replace the battery yourself. Otherwise, you’ll […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

Most of you follow Apple leaks daily and enjoy seeing the part of the process of how Apple goes from a mere idea to a fully functional device that ends up selling worldwide. But this process is a bit obscure, and not many people know how it all works, so I thought you’d enjoy reading […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #News

The Apple Computer of the early 1990s — the one without Steve Jobs — was very far removed from the company we all know and love today. Yet, despite that generation having more than its share of flops, it’s also interesting to look at how some of these may have become the foundation for the products […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #News

Can you believe it? The all-new, ultra-powerful 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros are already being sold for less than MSRP. That’s a great deal if you ask me! You can also get the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, or regular iPhone 13 with a whopping six months of free wireless service. That’s certainly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News