Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

There’s a small but valuable feature tucked away in iOS 16 (and iPadOS 16) that will make it much easier to manage your Wi-Fi networks — even those that aren’t nearby. The early iOS 16 betas showed that you can now see Wi-Fi passwords for any network you’re currently connected to, but it seems that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS16

The iPhone’s battery has slowly and steadily improved over the years. Sure, some people say they’d like a bigger battery on future iPhones, and while some of us agree with that, it doesn’t mean the iPhone’s battery is bad.  Fortunately, even with a smaller battery compared to other smartphones in the market, Apple knows how […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Not even a year after Nintendo released the Nintendo Switch OLED, new rumors appear that the company is already working on a new Nintendo Switch model, and some of us believe it might be the Nintendo Switch Pro.  The report comes right after Nintendo revealed new information about its production expenses near the end of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With Apple’s 2022 iPhone lineup expected to launch only a few weeks from now, third-party accessory makers are getting ready. So, the time is ripe for leaks of some of their handiwork to start appearing, including cases for Apple’s upcoming iPhones that hint at what the lineup will look like. Of course, it’s common knowledge […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

If you’ve been experiencing problems charring your iPad mini since updating to iPadOS 15.5, it looks like you’re not alone. Enough iPad mini 6 owners have run into this problem that Apple has sent out a memo to service providers with guidance on ways to mitigate the problem. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Apple has […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Hi everyone. Earlier this week, Ming-Chi Kuo, one of my favorite Apple analysts, reported that the Cupertino-based company not only plans to use the latest A16 Bionic chip exclusively for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, but that it plans to do so for its next iPhone launches as well.  This is a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

In recognition of his legendary work that lives on, Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs received the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a civilian in the United States this week, as U.S. President Joe Biden posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In a ceremony held yesterday at the White House, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Hi everyone. Bloomberg recently reported that the new “Extreme Edition” Apple Watch will have a stronger metal case and a larger display, according to their sources. The metal case makes perfect sense, as this model will be aimed at extreme sports. Apple Watch owners are much more likely to accidentally bump the device multiple times, and aluminum […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

As part of a massive expansion of Apple Arcade last year, Apple and Gameloft brought the venerable classic, The Oregon Trail to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Now, it’s expanding on this with an Apple Watch companion app that will encourage fans of the game to get fit by walking the trail in the real […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

Preorders for Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air opened this morning on schedule, and not surprisingly, the affordable new MacBook has proven to be so popular that shipping dates for most configurations have already slipped into August. Preorders went online at 5 a.m. PT this morning, and it took only a few minutes for the initial […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

Apple offered up a nice throwback for iPhone fans this week when it snuck the iconic clownfish wallpaper into the third developer beta of iOS 16. Sadly, this new wallpaper hasn’t appeared for every beta tester yet, but if you’re running the iOS 16 beta, there are some tricks you can try to nudge your […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleHistory, #HowTo, #iPhone, #News

Stranger Things, one of the most popular series right now, just finished season four and left the fans with a lot of surprises and questions. One of these surprises was what seemed to be an Apple Watch in the last episode of season four. Fans were quick to point out on Twitter and TikTok that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

You’re back! It’s so nice to see you again for this week’s round of Best Apple Deals. The market is certainly taking a turn this time around, with many Mac models ditching their discounts – the same can be said for iPads. But there are still a few on sale. The good news? Apple’s ultra-popular […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Using Apple might be a good way to “turn the device you have into the one you want,” as Apple puts it. However, Apple’s making it really difficult to get some real value for your devices. Recently, Apple reduced the estimated trade-in value for all their most popular products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With iOS 16 and watchOS 9, Apple is adding even more motivational awards to encourage you to stay fit. The third betas of both operating systems released this week now feature a new series of dedicated badges to reward you for completing certain milestones in Apple’s Fitness+ workouts. Activity Awards have been a staple of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #iOS16, #News

It seems the world’s dumbest criminals aren’t only coming from the United States. A recent report highlights how an as-yet-unknown stalker in Japan had the audacity to try and track a police car with an AirTag. While the popularity of Apple’s AirTags has led to no small number of stories about not-too-bright people abusing them […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirTag, #News

Apple recently released beta number three for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and even watchOS. All three versions of the developer betas have been seeded, which means that if you already have the beta profile installed, you can already try the new features! But what new features are we talking about? Well, the third beta brings […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS16, #News

Brace yourself; summer is coming. And you need to be ready to look and feel good while you’re out and about on these hot summer days. Getting fit can be a hard task, especially if you aren’t used to it. Fortunately, we have technology on our side. There are many accessories and apps you can […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

No, it’s not a joke. Verizon is sending 4G LTE phones to users with older 3G devices. Now, before you get too excited about getting your brand new phone, keep in mind that these are literal flip phones, not smartphones.  Verizon is sending out Orbic Journey V, TCL Flip Pro, or Nokia 2720 V Flip […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

With Apple expected to unveil its 2022 Apple Watch lineup in a few weeks, reports of a new third model are gaining steam, providing more hints at what this rugged sports version of the Apple Watch will look like. Rumors of this new Apple Watch “Explorer Edition” first appeared over a year ago, when Bloomberg’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

During the iOS 15 beta cycle last summer, Apple began offering beta versions of its AirPods firmware to developers for the first time. That’s being repeated this year, and while we don’t recommend taking the risk of installing these early releases on your main set of AirPods, the beta firmware gives us a peek into […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AirPods, #News

It’s easy to forget just how far we iPhone fans have come: It hasn’t even been 20 years since the first iPhone was launched in 2007, but despite how similar the design has remained, a whole lot has changed, too. While the iPhone was revolutionary with its embrace of a full touchscreen and slim, simple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleHistory, #Gallery, #iPhone

If you’re looking for a quick way to learn more about your iPhone’s signal, TikTok has your back.  There are countless tips and tricks on TikTok. Granted, not all of them are good, and others you should completely avoid, but there are other nice tricks you can try that might even improve your iPhone experience.  […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple has just released the third developer beta of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. Like most beta updates, these primarily include the usual assortment of bug fixes, performance improvements, and other polishing as Apple prepares for their final releases this fall. However, this also introduces iCloud Shared Photo Library, an announced feature that […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS16

With targeted spyware and cybersecurity threats on the rise, Apple is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the most at-risk iPhone users will have as much protection as possible in iOS 16. Although iOS has always been designed with a high level of security, an increasing number of state-sponsored “mercenary spyware” tools such […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS16, #iPhone, #News

A new code in the UK has left many people wondering if they can use Apple Pay while they’re buying food (or paying for anything) while in their cars.  Fortunately, for UK drivers, they won’t get fined just for using Apple Pay, but they’ll still need to be careful.. UK Drivers Can’t Hold Their Phone […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #ApplePay, #News

As a company, Apple typically doesn’t spend much time on nostalgia; it prefers to look to the future, not the past. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for the occasional whimsical nod to yesteryear, and it seems that someone on Apple’s design team has decided to quietly resurrect a wallpaper from a classic era. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS16, #iPhone, #News

If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, you’re in for a delicious treat. Amazon announced its Prime users would get a one-year membership to Grubhub+ in the US. In case you aren’t familiar with the platform, Grubhub+ works just like UberEats. This means you can order food from nearby places to be delivered to your home, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #FastTech, #News

It appears that rumors of the imminent arrival of Apple’s latest MacBook Air were indeed accurate. The M2-powered and wholly redesigned MacBook Air will be up for pre-order this Friday, and you’ll be able to get your hands on it in stores on Friday, July 15. Apple announced the news this morning, confirming the specs […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

Out of nowhere, Apple released a new firmware update for the Siri Remote. Unfortunately, there isn’t much information about this update, so we aren’t completely sure why Apple released it. However, we can speculate that this firmware update fixed some minor issues and bugs, and it likely brought some improvements to the remote’s performance. However, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

Earlier this year, the generally reliable Ming-Chi Kuo broke the rather stunning news that this year’s entry-level iPhone 14 would not be getting an upgraded A-series chip. Instead, it would feature the same A15 chip introduced with last year’s iPhone 13. If true, this would be an unprecedented move for Apple, which over the years […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone14, #Rumors

Apple’s just-announced M2 MacBook Pro and M2 MacBook Air may be the only Macs to feature the base M2 chip, with some sources saying the company is already preparing for next spring’s M3 lineup. While Apple’s Mac mini could still get the M2 treatment, there have been suggestions that it will move straight to an […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

If the latest reports are accurate, this year’s Apple Watch is slated to receive at least one significant health sensor update after all. It was a little over a year ago that we first heard reports of Apple’s plans to include a body temperature sensor in the Apple Watch. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first broke the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #AppleWatchSeries8, #Rumors

Apple’s Reminders app has come a long way from its humble beginnings in iOS 5. What began as a relatively basic task list app has evolved over the past few iOS releases into a more full-fledged task and list management app. Although Reminders was largely neglected by Apple for several years, even in its original […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS16

Following a recent price hike for Apple Music Student subscriptions, Apple is trying to soften the blow for new subscribers by throwing in a free pair of Beats earphones. Last month, Apple increased the price of the Apple Music Student Plan by $1/month, bringing it to $5.99/month for both new and existing student subscribers. This […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleMusic, #News

We live in a time in which we do everything online. Whether it’s simple things like buying groceries or more delicate actions like transferring money, you’re probably using your computer or smartphone to do everything.  One thing’s for sure, though, if you’re using a platform online, chances are you have your own password and email […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Considering how leading-edge and futuristic Tesla cars seem, it comes as a big surprise when Apple fans discover that none of the company’s vehicles natively support CarPlay. In 2022, this leaves Tesla as the odd one out among automakers. With CarPlay built into 80 percent of new cars sold last year, you’d think Tesla would […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #CarPlay, #FAQ, #News

Nowadays, it’s pretty easy to stop talking to people and just block them with a few taps. Usually, that’ll be more than enough to give you some peace of mind.  However, what happens when you’re the one getting blocked? Even worse, what happens when you aren’t sure if you were blocked or not. Not knowing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although the Apple Card is revolutionary in many ways, its cash back offers aren’t one of them; it’s not hard to find better deals from other credit card companies. Still, Apple offers some nice deals for its Apple Card users from time to time that can be pretty great depending on your shopping preferences. When […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Not long after Apple unveiled iOS 16 and the rest of its operating system updates at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this month, many noticed that the iPad had mysteriously been dropped from the list of devices that could be used as a HomeKit Home Hub. While Apple didn’t comment on this when […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #iPadOS, #News