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Apple has been on a pretty good roll since acquiring the rights to Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts legacy a couple of years ago. In that time, it’s produced Snoopy in Space, brought back more traditional fare with The Snoopy Show, and debuted the first new Peanuts holiday special in nearly 20 years. It turns out […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV+, #News

For years, Apple has stubbornly refused to offer any loopholes that would allow users to pay for apps, content, or services without going through Apple’s in-app purchasing system — and giving Apple a whopping 15-30 percent cut of those transactions. While Apple’s App Store payment system has some definite advantages, there are several areas in which […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

To say that Google drags its heels in adopting support for new iPhone and iPad features is an understatement. We’ve seen this with everything from dark mode in Gmail and Google Maps to iPad split view multitasking. Since YouTube is a part of the enormous Google empire, it doesn’t fare any better in this regard. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone15, #News

Apple launched the new iPhone SE on March 8, and I want to tell you what I think about it after using it for a while: If I had to describe this device in one word, I would say boring. Compare it to the iPhone 8 or the 2020 iPhone SE, and you’ll see almost no differences. You […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneSE, #News, #Reviews

Back in September of 2021, my fellow leaker Jon Prosser broke the news with renders of what he claimed was the iPhone 14 Pro design. However, new CAD files reveal Jon’s renders have nothing to do with what Apple has planned for this year’s Pro lineup. I asked my sources about this, and here is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

Last month, inside sources told us that Apple was no longer working on under-display Touch ID for the iPhone. Now we have additional confirmation the company has effectively given up on that technology. Although Apple has reportedly been working on incorporating Touch ID into the iPhone display for several years, it’s clearly been putting a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

If you’ve ever wondered why your iPhone doesn’t seem to ever get around to automatically installing the latest iOS updates, you’re not alone. However, it turns out that there’s a good answer to this — and it’s a deliberate precaution on Apple’s part. This isn’t a big problem for iPhone enthusiasts that jump on the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS15, #iPhone, #News

A woman who has been obsessively stalking Tim Cook for over a year has now agreed to stay entirely away from the Apple CEO for at least three years or face criminal charges that could lead to imprisonment. We first heard of the rather bizarre stalking case earlier this year, in which a Virginia woman […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple has a fairly new feature that’s been added to a few of its latest devices. This feature is called Center Stage, and you’ve probably heard about it a few times before. Apple’s made sure that we knew which products support Center Stange, and it seems like more products will get it in the future. Whether […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPad, #iPad, #News

Since June 2020, Apple has held all of its special events in a pre-recorded format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Up until then, the Cupertino-based company unveiled its latest products and software updates at in-person events at Apple Park. The company plans to return to that format as soon as possible, but the current uncertainty […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #Rumors

The Wi-Fi world is rapidly changing. Now, the technology of our routers and other devices will start to fall behind because of the new Wi-Fi 6E advancement. This improvement will make certain that we have a blazing-fast internet connection no matter how many devices are connected! If you don’t know what Wi-Fi 6E is, it basically means […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #Products

Although the Apple Watch Series 7 turned out to be less exciting than many hoped, it brought one handy feature: faster charging speeds. This enhancement was particularly useful for folks who like to use their Apple Watch for Sleep Tracking since wearing your device to bed means that you can’t pop it on a charger […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #AppleWatchSeries7, #News

Apple is expanding anti-theft measures to alert repair service providers when an iPhone being brought in for repair has been reported missing or stolen, instructing technicians to decline to repair such iPhones. From an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, it appears that Apple has integrated the systems used by Apple-authorized repair technicians into the GSMA […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Most Mac users know their way around the settings app in macOS, but few people have delved into Terminal. The new user probably has no idea what Terminal is, while the command-line interface throws off those with macOS experience. The Terminal app may seem foreign at first, but once you learn how to use it, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #Mac

Apple’s new Friday Night Baseball now has a premiere date, with the first two big games set to debut next Friday, April 8. The new MLB streaming deal came as a surprise during Apple’s Peek Performance event earlier this month, with the company announcing that it would soon begin broadcasting a double-header of marquee games […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV+, #News

Apple hasn’t given much love to the iPad Pro recently. Sure we got a new iPad Pro just last year, but compared to the iPad Air or the iPad mini, the difference wasn’t big enough to make people feel a need to upgrade.  But that’s probably isn’t anyone’s fault; the iPad Pro is already a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #iPad, #News

The iPhone SE may offer some of the best bang for your buck among 5G smartphones, but it seems that consumers aren’t snapping up Apple’s new wallet-friendly iPhone nearly as quickly as the company had hoped. Over the weekend, supply chain sources revealed that Apple is slashing production of the new iPhone SE less than […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneSE, #News

There’s been so much hype around how AirTags can be abused for stalking that it’s easy to forget that they’re far from the first piece of technology that can be used for this purpose. Numerous inexpensive GPS trackers are available, but one man in Nashville apparently decided that it would be easier to attach his […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

Whether you’re a new iPhone user, or you’ve been using your iPhone for years now, there’s always something new to learn. Since Apple continuously updates iOS every year, there are always new features and settings you can play around with to customize your iPhone just the way you like it. Not only that but playing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

Although there was already every clue that Apple’s CODA was poised to walk away with the Top Oscar at last night’s 94th Academy Awards, it still wasn’t a sure thing until it actually happened — and now it has. Last night, the years of effort that Apple has put into launching and growing Apple TV+ […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV+, #News

Many people have asked if they should buy the AirPods Max now or wait for the AirPods Max 2 since I leaked that Apple has started working on them. There isn’t a clear answer to this question since it really depends on each person, but I’m going to give you my opinion and try to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPodsMax, #FAQ

During its Peek Performance keynote, Apple introduced a brand new Mac called the Mac Studio. And even though we were already waiting for it, it still took us by surprise thanks to the new design and crazy powerful new M1 Ultra chip.  Not only that, but Apple also revealed a new Studio Display that supports […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #Mac, #Rumors

Technology has taken over our daily lives, and there’s no question about that. We have technology in our pockets, our offices, and even our cars. However, there’s a place where it’s a bit hard to see so much technology: our homes. Some of us are still using older, outdated appliances and even though there’s nothing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

The Lightning port has become such a stable part of the iPhone that it’s even hard to believe that we’ll ever see other ports added to the device. Still, many of us still have the idea that Apple might come around and finally start using USB-C for its most popular product, albeit that’s just wishful […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #News

Unfortunately, there are countless ways for scammers and cybercriminals to try to scam you or get ahold of your information – and the worst part is that they’re constantly coming up with new ways to attack regular people. One way that might not be as common nowadays is called smishing. This scam is pretty much […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ

This year, Apple has already made history with its first Best Picture Oscar nomination. Still, with the 94th Annual Academy Awards set for Sunday evening, we’re all waiting to see if this could turn into an even bigger coup for its streaming service. The feature Apple TV+ film CODA has been racking up nominations all […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV+, #News

The redesigned M2 MacBook Air is one of the most anticipated Apple products this year. Almost everything about it has been leaked – we showed you the CAD files, made renders, etc. As I’ve told you countless times, these laptops have been ready for a couple of weeks now. According to my sources, Apple and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #Mac, #Rumors

Several reports have surfaced over the past few days that reveal Apple is working on a new 15-inch MacBook that would be targeted at those who don’t need “Pro” level specs. While many assumed that it might just be a larger MacBook Air, more recent reports suggest that this could be the return of the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

Apple started out with a bang during its Peek Performance keynote when it revealed the long-awaited third-generation iPhone SE. Even though it doesn’t look new on the outside, the inside of the new iPhone SE is filled with novel features that iPhone SE fans will love, especially if you aren’t the type of person who […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPhone, #iPhoneSE, #News

Apple has kicked off the next phase of international expansion for its gorgeous new, highly detailed Apple Maps, with the three largest Canadian cities, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, joining the club. Apple officially announced the expansion today on its Canadian Newsroom site, around the same time that I noticed the more detailed map view on […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Social media platforms are a dime a dozen these days and there are probably a lot more coming our way. Whether you want to watch funny videos, read people’s opinions, or just look at pretty pictures, there’s already a social media platform ready for you to try out. But now, there’s a new player in town, a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #FAQ

Welcome back for another round of Best Apple Deals! The insanely popular, all-new MacBook Pro is a whopping $250 OFF for a limited time. But that’s not all! Continue reading to browse some great Apple product deals this week. [Prices may change at any time. Discounts were current at the time of writing.] Best iPhone […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

In 2019, Apple was hit with yet another class-action lawsuit, alleging that the company had breached its contract with its users by storing some iCloud data on third-party servers. The complaint, filed by plaintiffs Andrea M. Williams and James Stewart in August 2019, also maintained that Apple had violated California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Your Apple One plan could soon include a new iPhone or iPad every year, according to a report that suggests Apple is looking at ways to include hardware in its subscription bundles. Although Apple has already offered an iPhone Upgrade Program since 2016, it appears that the company intends to take a big step beyond […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

There’s no doubt that if you want the best browser experience on any Apple device, you should use Safari. Safari is pretty easy to use, and it performs better than any other browser on Apple devices. But of course, what else can you expect from an Apple product. Still, that doesn’t mean it’s perfect from […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Gallery, #News

Although the timing is somewhat ironic as pandemic-related mask mandates begin lifting around the world, Apple has figured out a way to make Face ID work while wearing a mask — and it’s now available in iOS 15.4. You’ll also need a reasonably modern iPhone; the feature is limited to the iPhone 12 and later […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS15, #iPhone, #News

It’s 2022 and having a VPN is not just a luxury anymore. With so many companies and people trying to get ahold of your personal information through your devices, using a VPN is a secure and easy way to protect yourself online. Believe it or not, people can find out a lot of things about […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #FastTech

One of the biggest obstacles to removing the notch from the front of the iPhone has been the sophisticated cameras and sensors needed to power Face ID, but it looks like Apple hasn’t given up on its plans to find a way to make this work through the screen. A few years ago, many believed […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone15, #Rumors

It’s a big day for Apple Wallet today. First, Apple announced that folks in Arizona would be the first to get access to its long-awaited Digital IDs, and now it looks like Apple’s Digital Car Keys are finally expanding outside the walls of BMW. For those who may not recall the details, Apple debuted Car […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple announced last year that support for digital driver’s licenses and other state IDs would be coming to Apple Wallet in iOS 15, we knew that it would take some time before we actually saw this happen. After all, government agencies don’t move nearly as quickly as technology companies do. However, much like other […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone, #News

A couple of weeks ago, Ming-Chi Kuo suggested Apple could save the A16 chip for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, while the iPhone 14 and 14 Max would use the A15 – the same chip in the iPhone 13 lineup and the iPhone SE. I speculated what Apple could do to avoid […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Exclusive, #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

When Apple acquired Shazam four years ago, many feared that it would mark the end of the music recognition service, with Apple simply assimilating Shazam’s team and technology into the core iOS experience. Fortunately, however, Apple has wholeheartedly embraced Shazam as a standalone app and continues to extend it with new features. This included everything […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Apple will have to face a claim that its alleged illegal monopoly on heart rate monitoring apps for the Apple Watch put the lives of users of third-party apps in danger. In May 2021, an antitrust lawsuit was filed against Apple by AliveCor, the company behind KardiaBand. In […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

New leaked schematics aren’t merely dashing our hopes that this year’s iPhone 14 could finally ditch the awkward camera bump, but they’re now revealing that it could end up even bigger this year. Last fall, prolific leaker Jon Prosser raised our expectations with renders that suggested the 2022 iPhone would lose the camera bump entirely. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

While the folks over at iFixit have yet to do their comprehensive teardown of Apple’s latest budget iPhone, a few others have decided to take their own peek at the internals. The new 2022 iPhone SE landed in stores on Friday, and over the weekend the first teardowns began to appear on YouTube to show […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneSE, #News

This year’s third-generation iPhone SE is something of an enigma when it comes to durability. Apple promises that it uses the “toughest glass in a smartphone,” and yet, it doesn’t appear to use the same Ceramic Shield formulation as Apple’s flagship iPhone 13. In fact, while announcing the iPhone SE earlier this month, Apple pointedly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneSE, #News

Released in 2017, the Apple Watch Series 3 is now one of the oldest surviving products in Apple’s current lineup, but it looks like it may soon be ready for its swan song. According to the often reliable Ming-Chi Kuo, however, the next major update to Apple’s wearable operating system may well be too much […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

If you haven’t noticed, Apple added a new mode to iPhone and iPad called Focus. This mode is pretty useful, as it basically lets you silence every notification on your iPhone so you can, well, focus on what’s important.  This feature works like Do Not Disturb, but now you have different options depending on the situation. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iOS15, #iPad, #iPhone

Procrastination! There’s no better word to describe many of us. After all, why should we do something today when we can do it tomorrow, right? Well, some of us are actually trying to get things done as fast as possible, but with so many distractions from our own iPhones or other devices, it’s a bit […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Gallery

Apple has slowly turned the Apple Watch from a regular wearable piece of tech to a health companion over the years. Nowadays, the Apple Watch comes with a lot of different health features that could literally save your life. Or at least, they could help you live a healthier life with not that many changes. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Gallery, #HowTo