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Could a New iCloud Time Capsule Herald the Return of the Airport Router?

Apple’s discontinued products don’t always stay discontinued. They have a way of coming back around sometimes, and a new rumor is getting some hopes up that this could be the case with the company’s AirPort lineup of Wi-Fi routers and extenders. The entire AirPort lineup was killed off by Apple in 2018 when the company […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Microsoft’s Rumored ‘Keystone’ Streaming Stick Shows What Apple Should Have Aimed For

Apple’s set-top box has already become something of an anachronism in the world of modern streaming devices, and now Microsoft has a new streaming stick in the works that’s likely to make the Apple TV even more of an outlier. According to an exclusive report from Windows Central, the Xbox maker is poised to bring […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News, #Rumors

Apple’s Upcoming Headset Could Usher in Its First Search Engine

Rumors of Apple building its own search engine have persisted for years. While they’ve generally been taken with a grain of salt, a new report from an industry veteran is lending some weight to the notion, suggesting that it will launch alongside Apple’s new headset. Author and blogger Robert Scoble, who is plugged right into […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News, #Rumors

iOS 16 Could Be Getting a Whole New Lock Screen in Future Update

With WWDC less than a week away, the rumor mill has been going into high gear about some cool new things we can expect from iOS 16 next week. Among other improvements, Apple could be poised for the most significant redesign of its lock screen in years. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

Forget a Front-Facing Camera | Future Apple Watches Could Get Lenses in Their Digital Crowns

An assortment of rumors and patent filings over the years have revealed Apple tossing around ideas for how to put a camera into the Apple Watch, but now a novel one suggests the possibility that it might come to the Digital Crown. Until now, it looked like the best idea Apple had for adding a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

What Will Be the New iPhone 14 Pro's Exclusive Color? | Purple and Orange Are Likely Possibilities

Ever since Apple decided to spruce up its higher-end iPhone models with the Midnight Green iPhone 11 Pro, each new iPhone Pro generation has kicked off a new round of speculation about what classy color Apple will choose next. When rumors of a Pacific Blue iPhone 12 Pro first appeared, it became clear that Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

A New Survery Shows People Prefer Virtual Carriers in 2022

When you think of phone carriers in the US, you probably think of the biggest three companies there are: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. These companies have long dominated the carriers market, and it doesn’t seem to stop any time soon.  With that said, users from the three companies aren’t that happy with the service from […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple Could Release the AirPods Max in New Colors

Instead of a new product, rumor has it Apple will only add new colors to the AirPods Max like it’s done with other products in the past. So we may not see the next generation of AirPods Max. Apple has started a trend to update its current products with new colors after a while. For instance, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News, #Rumors

Could the New 6.7-inch ‘iPhone 14 Max’ Arrive Late?

While the global health pandemic may appear to be receding, we’re not out of the woods yet, and neither is Apple when it comes to keeping things moving in its supply chain. Amid another wave of COVID-19 in China, Apple’s suppliers are being forced to lockdown again, slowing things down when they should instead be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

An ‘NFL Plus’ Bundle Could Be Coming to Apple TV+ With Sunday Ticket

Apple has been vying to get its hands on NFL streaming rights since before Apple TV+ was even a thing, and it looks like its persistence may be close to finally paying off. Initially, the iPhone maker set its sights on NFL Thursday Night Football in 2016, but that package ultimately landed at Amazon, which […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #AppleTV+, #Rumors

2 iPhone Features You Can Use Even if the Phone Is off and the Battery's Dead

The battery life of the iPhone has always been a subject of debate. Some people believe that a bigger battery would help the device so much, while others think Apple’s made its software and hardware so power-efficient; the iPhone works well with the current battery it has.  One thing’s for sure, Apple makes the most […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone, #News

Here's a Quick Way to Boost Your iPhone's Signal (According to TikTok)

No matter which carrier you’re using, there are going to be times, and places, where your signal won’t be as strong as it needs to be. This means you won’t be able to access your data, send messages, or even make phone calls.  Fortunately, there are countless tips and tricks out there to help you […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Apple Account Card Begins Appearing in Users’ Wallet Apps in iOS 15.5

Last month, curious minds found code in the early iOS 15.5 betas hinting at a new “Apple Account Card” that would replace the defunct iTunes Pass. Now, it appears that Apple is ready to turn the key on this feature following the public release of iOS 15.5 earlier this month. Since the official iOS 15.5 […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleCard, #News

Meta Will Drop Support For WhatsApp on This iPhone in October 2022

Even if you’re an iPhone user, you’ve probably used WhatsApp at least once in your life. Sure, you can use the Messages app and iMessage to talk to friends and family who own iPhones, but WhatsApp is the most popular alternative for the rest of the world. That’s why WhatsApp has over 2 billion active […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ May Be Coming Soon to an Apple Store Near You

Following a report last week that Apple had started using Tap to Pay on iPhone at the Apple Park Visitor’s Center, it looks like the company is now ready to turn the key on a much wider rollout. Unsurprisingly, the next step in Apple’s plans for Tap to Pay on iPhone is bringing it into […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #ApplePay, #News

J.J. Abrams to Produce A Live-Action ‘Speed Racer’ Series on Apple TV+

An iconic Japanese anime series is about to get its second live-action reboot, thanks to Apple’s eclectic taste in video programming for Apple TV+. According to Variety, Apple has greenlit a Speed Racer live-action series that will be backed by J.J. Abrams as executive producer. Speed Racer first came to prominence in 1967 when it […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #AppleTV+, #News

PSA | Apple Music Is Increasing Its Prices for Some College Students

In case you didn’t know, Apple often offers its services at a discount for college students. Apple Music was one of these services, and it offered a monthly discount of up to $10. This low price enticed many college students to subscribe to the service since it also offered other bundles like the ability to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleMusic, #News

Apple's Digital Driver's License Comes to Maryland | How to Add It to an iPhone

Maryland has become the second U.S. state to introduce support for Apple’s new Digital IDs, beating out Georgia, which was expected to have its Digital ID technology ready by now. The Maryland Department of Transportation announced the new “Maryland Mobile ID” this week, allowing state residents to add their driver’s license or state ID to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone, #News

Former Apple Executive Joins Google for It's Superior Work From Home Policy

Some people will go really far to keep working from home. And to be honest, we can’t blame them. There are many benefits to working from home, including saving money and, you know, peace of mind.  That’s why a former Apple executive, Ian Goodfellow, quit as Apple’s director of machine learning because the company wouldn’t […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The iPhone 14 Pro May Get an Always on Display, According to One Analyst

This could be the year always-on display technology finally lands on the iPhone. Although always-on displays have been a feature of many other smartphones for years, Apple has confined these displays to the Apple Watch. Last year’s move to a 120Hz “ProMotion” LTPO display on the iPhone 13 Pro led many to hope that this […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

The iPhone 13 Is the Best-Selling iPhone of 2022 so Far, With Samsung in Second Place

Since the dawn of the smartphone, Apple’s iPhone has been amongst the best in the world, and consumers know this. That’s why it’s also been one of the best-selling devices in the market. And this time, it seems 2022 won’t be any different. After just a few months of being released, the iPhone 13 lineup […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Meta (Facebook) Is Paying Residents of Illinois $397 Each in Lawsuit Settlement

If you’re from Illinois, you might be getting a $397 check from one of the biggest tech companies in the world: Meta. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has started to send out checks to the people of Illinois for $397 after a lawsuit settlement the company agreed to pay last year. In total, Meta will […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Apple Announces Details of WWDC 2022 Keynote | Here’s What to Expect

Although Apple announced its 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) early last month, it didn’t share any specific details on the schedule at that time. However, with WWDC expected to kick off in just under two weeks, Apple has announced the highlights, including the Apple Keynote, Platforms State of the Union, and Apple Design Awards. Of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News, #WWDC

How to Fix macOS Screenshots with Black Backgrounds + Missing Drop Shadows Bug

If you’re like me, you take a lot of screenshots. Normally, Mac window screenshots are elegant-looking, with a nice drop shadow on top of a white background. You might’ve noticed the background suddenly turned black one day, with no apparent way to change it back. So, what happened to the nice white background with the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #Mac

Best Apple Deals | iPad Air $214 OFF, iPhone 12 Pro $146 OFF, AirPods 3rd Generation $29 OFF (+ Many More)

There’s currently a worldwide chip shortage and electronics are in very high demand at the moment with little supply – but that doesn’t mean you can’t save money on new devices if you know where to look. Continue reading to browse the best Apple deals we’ve found on Amazon and more this week. [Prices may […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Apple’s 2022 Apple Watch Pride Edition Bands + Free ‘Pride Threads’ Watch Face Now Available

It’s that time of year again when Apple releases its annual Pride Edition Apple Watch Band and Watch Face to support the global LGBTQ+ community and equality movement. The unveiling comes about a week late this year — Apple typically aligns it with the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17th — but the new band […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

Verizon Wireless Bills to Climb Even Higher with Increased 'Administrative Fees' Starting in June

Bad news for Verizon Wireless customers. You better get ready to fork out more cash for your cellular bill. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Verizon is raising the monthly administrative fee that it charges per line. It’s only a slight increase, but that doesn’t help when consumers are already stressed about their dwindling […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Samsung and Apple Users Might Get Part of a £500 Million Payout

Qualcomm, a global manufacturer of chips, might have to be forced to pay a £500 payout as compensation to millions of smartphone users in the UK. And if you’re using an iPhone or a Samsung device, you might get part of that payout. But don’t get excited yet; you won’t get as much money as […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple's iPhone 14 Lineup Is Getting All-New, ‘High-End’ Front Camera Systems

This year’s iPhone lineup may finally include a nice upgrade to the selfie camera. A new report revealing that Apple has stepped up to a higher quality supplier adds weight to last month’s rumors of upcoming front camera improvements. In April, the venerable Ming-Chi Kuo predicted the coming of autofocus and a wider aperture to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

Woman Hit with $40,000 in Credit Card Fraud After Losing Her Apple Watch

In what seems to be another cautionary tale about using secure passcodes, a visitor to Disney World recently encountered tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent credit card charges after her Apple Watch slipped off her wrist. According to WDW News Today, a woman visiting Disney World’s EPCOT lost her $1,300 Hermès Edition Apple Watch […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #AppleWatch, #HowTo, #News

Apple Is Working on a Mysterious New ‘Network Adapter’ with NFC, a Version of iOS, and Even an Internal Battery

When Steve Jobs announced the original iPhone in 2007, he famously said that the company had decided to announce it six months early because it was better “than asking the FCC to introduce it for us.” Now we’re seeing another example of how right he was about that. Whenever Apple plans a product that includes […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The 6 Best Ways to Deal with Electronic Waste in 2022

Electronic waste or e-waste refers to what happens to our electronics when we throw them away. And we throw away a lot – up to 50 million metric tons a year worldwide, and growing. There are some huge problems with this, too: Many electronic devices have toxic materials that don’t belong in landfills without risking […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo

The Best Apps to Learn a New Language

Learning a new language can help you in many ways. Whether it’s to find a job abroad or to meet and talk to new people, a new language can truly open many doors for you. And the best part is that thanks to the internet and technology, learning new languages is easier than ever. You […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

Have FaceTime and iMessage Stopped Working? It Might Be Your eSIM

A strange iPhone bug is causing iMessage and FaceTime to be randomly deactivated for some people using an eSIM instead of a physical SIM card. It’s unclear exactly why this is happening, but after Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlighted the problem with his own iPhone on T-Mobile, several folks chimed in on Twitter to share how […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #News

Costco Now Offers Discounted Apple Subscriptions | Here's How They Add Up

If you’re looking to save a bit of money on Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, or Apple News+, Costco has recently started selling annual subscriptions to these Apple services at a nice discount. Perhaps to make up for the disappearance of discounted iTunes Gift Cards, Costco is now selling Apple streaming subscriptions for a similar discount. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV+, #News

A New HomePod Could Arrive This Year, But It Might Not Be All That 'Innovative'

Apple could unveil a new HomePod as soon as this fall, but it might not be as exciting of a product as some have been hoping for. It’s been hard to figure out exactly what Apple is up to with its HomePod family over the past few years. The original HomePod was a relatively expensive, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HomePod, #Rumors

Annoying Robocalls Have Surged, But There May Be Good News in Sight | FCC to Fight Back with New Measures

If you’ve been noticing a rise in annoying robocalls lately, you are far from alone. During the worst of COVID-19, robocalls actually decreased significantly, as the robocall centers where people gathered to make them (India is a particular hotbed for this) were shut down, and efforts were scaled back. As the pandemic waned, robocallers were […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Five Ways to Free Up Space on Your iPhone You Didn't Know

Not everyone wants to pay a premium to store stuff on their iPhone. Many people opt for the entry-level model with the lowest storage capacity figuring it will be enough. Unfortunately, this guesstimate is often incorrect. Instead of ample space, these iPhone owners scramble daily to find additional space for photos, messages, and more. Most […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Apple Execs Show Off Secret AR/VR Headset to Board of Directors in Private Meeting as Launch Date Nears

Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset could be getting much closer to launch, with a new report that the company’s executives recently previewed a version of it to Apple’s Board of Directors. In a new Bloomberg report, Mark Gurman cites sources indicating that the company’s board, which normally convenes about four times per year, saw a version […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Disney+ to Launch Affordable Ad-Supported Plan | Is It Safe for Young Kids and Preschoolers? (+ Pros and Pricing)

Nearly every streaming provider is now lining up to provide more affordable ad-supported plans by the end of this year, but the good news for Disney fans is that it looks like the House of Mouse is planning on taking a much lighter touch. With more networks and studios carving out their own streaming turf, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News, #Streaming

Audi Is Building Apple Music Directly Into Its 2022 Vehicle Lineup

Vehicle infotainment systems are the next frontier for Apple Music, as more carmakers begin lining up to add Apple’s streaming music service directly to their vehicles. It’s a move that began with the Porsche Taycan nearly three years ago. While it’s still being confined to higher-end vehicle brands, native Apple Music support is now coming […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleMusic, #News

Genesis GV60 Arrives with Ultra Wideband Apple Car Key Support

Hyundai’s luxurious Genesis GV60 has just become the second vehicle to arrive with support for the much-improved Car Key capabilities in iOS 15. Now available for orders in the U.S., the GV60 is the first electric vehicle in the Genesis family, following on the heels of the G80 hybrid. Along with lots of other cool […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple Is Rethinking Its Return to Work Plans Amid Rising COVID Cases

Apple’s corporate employees won’t have to move to a full hybrid work schedule next week, as rising COVID cases are forcing the company to make some adjustments. Apple announced in March that employees would begin returning to Apple Park on April 11 for one day per week while continuing to work from home the other […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple's Starting to Test New Technology for the Foldable iPhone's Second Screen

New rumors about the so-called iPhone Fold keep coming up as Apple is supposedly already in the early stages of making its first foldable device.  Now, a new rumor reveals that Apple might be testing a new color e-ink display.  According to well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s thinking of using color paper displays made […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Products, #Rumors

An AirPods Pro Amber Alert Destroyed Teen’s Hearing, Lawsuit Claims

Apple is facing a new lawsuit from the parents of a teenage boy who allegedly suffered permanent hearing loss while using his AirPods to watch Netflix. The teen in question, identified as “B.G.” in the complaint, is a 12-year-old boy in San Antonio, Texas, who was watching a movie on Netflix using his iPhone and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News, #Products

Five Ways the First iPhone Was a Remarkably Innovative Device

Whether you are an iPhone fan or not, the impact of the iPhone is undeniable. Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone in 2007, and then the world was changed. Jobs recognized the significance of his iPhone, calling it “a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

A Concise Guide to Getting Rid of Google Ad Personalization

To put it lightly, Google is a very nosy platform. The biggest search engine in the world is pretty good at finding a lot of information about you, even if you don’t realize it yet.  After all, Google is a free search engine, so it needs to make money elsewhere. Google mostly uses ads to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #News

Should You Wait for the Series 8?

After a flurry of rumors of a significant redesign for last year’s Apple Watch turned into a big letdown, many wonder if Apple has anything more substantial in store for this year. Sadly, from everything we’ve heard, the answer would appear to be a resounding “no.” It’s become a bit baffling exactly where the rumors […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #AppleWatch, #AppleWatchSeries8, #News, #Rumors

Groundbreaking Accessibility Features Are Coming in iOS 16 | Door Detection, Apple Watch Mirroring, Plus Many More

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 19, and once again, Apple is using the opportunity to commemorate the occasion by highlighting several new accessibility features that will be coming soon. On this occasion last year, Apple announced ten significant improvements, many of which rolled out in iOS 15. This included AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS16, #News

Scientists Just Discovered Why Octopuses Self-Destruct After Mating

Octopuses are famously smart, sneaky, and – in the right circumstances – very tasty. But, like many other creatures on earth, they also have a pretty terrifying love life. You see, when most octopus species mate and lay eggs, it’s game over for both of them. Like salmon spawning and dying upstream, octopus mating sadly […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech