Apple News and iPhone Rumors Blog

While we covered rumors about Apple discontinuing 3D Touch technology in 2018, the story is a lot more real today. Our editorial staff secretly hoped this rumor would not materialize because there are many reasons why we adore 3D Touch. For instance, here are 19 awesome things you can do with... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

There’s been a furor recently over parental controls on iOS, after Apple removed many parental control apps from the App Store, leading to accusations of anti-competitive behaviour — specifically that Apple was unfairly trying to promote its own Screen Time feature at the expense of... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple Maps has far too often found itself the butt of jokes about its weaknesses compared to the arguably more popular Google Maps, and while its reputation isn’t entirely undeserved — it definitely started at a disadvantage — Apple has already made some remarkable... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It won’t be long before Apple actually takes the wraps off of iOS 13, since the company is expected to unveil all of its new major operating system updates on Monday to kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). However, this hasn’t stopped Apple enthusiasts from... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

A rumor recently surfaced stating that Apple may be dropping compatibility for its iPhone 5s, 6 and SE with the new iOS 13 update. This particular rumor isn’t especially reliable, but it also wouldn’t be a complete surprise: Apple regularly ends compatibility for its own devices as... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPhone, #News

Last fall, the U.K.’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Britain’s counterpart of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), came up with a plan to allow law enforcement groups to eavesdrop on fully encrypted communications, ostensibly without undermining user privacy.... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

One of the less conspicuous features that Apple snuck into iOS 12.3 last month alongside its flashy new TV app was a new Apple Pay feature known as Express Transit, enabling users to quickly jump onto public transit with an iPhone while avoiding the hassle of needing to authenticate with Face... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple will be taking the wraps off macOS 10.15 on Monday, and while we don’t know what the company is going to call it yet (although there are some solid theories), there’s been a pretty solid list shaping up of what kind of features we can expect. Most notably, it looks like... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Mac, #Rumors

There hasn’t been a lot of information on what we can expect when Apple unveils macOS 10.15 next week — we don’t even know what it’s going to be called yet — but one big change we have been hearing about is that Apple will finally be breaking up the monolithic... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

If you’re like most Americans, you get robocalls. Whether you get them a few days a week, a few times a day, or more, they’re undoubtedly a nuisance and possibly infuriating. The problem is likely to get worse, too. The Federal Communications Commission predicts that half of all... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

While it’s almost certain that we’re going to see macOS 10.15 unveiled on Monday at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and we have a few ideas on what features it will include, one thing that hasn’t leaked out at all yet is the actual moniker that will be given to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

So far, it seems that 2019 has been the year of ferreting out egregious privacy violations on the part of iOS apps. At the beginning of the year, Facebook was caught flagrantly violating Apple’s Enterprise Developer program to release an extremely invasive “research” app to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

If you’ve been noticing that since the iOS 12.3 update, you battery is draining faster than usual, there is hope it can be fixed. This is especially true with older iPhone models such as 5S, 6, 6S, and 7. Assuming that you battery capacity hasn’t drop below 90%, according to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple released a small but significant iOS update over the Memorial holiday weekend. After the recent release of iOS 12.3 with exciting new features, we are getting the standard bug-fix version to patch initially overlooked issues. Apple published release notes detailing which fixes were rolled... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #iPhone, #News

Global Accessibility Awareness Day takes place the 3rd Thursday of each May, and Apple took the time to highlight many of its own accessibility features and how they can be used to make life easier for all of its users. In Apple’s words: “Technology is most powerful when it empowers... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is less than a week away, so it won’t be long before we’ll actually see iOS 13 in all of its expected darkened glory, but in the meantime, we’re seeing more leaks slip out about some of the new features that we can expect to see... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

A new security flaw has been found in macOS that could allow malicious apps to bypass Apple’s built-in “Gatekeeper” security feature. Most significantly, this bug affects even most recent 10.14.5 update that was released earlier this month to address the ZombieLoad Intel... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

If you’ve never used a stylus on an iPhone or iPad, you’re missing out. They can offer accuracy, functionality and a slew of other benefits to all iOS device users. While you may think the Apple Pencil is the only option, there’s actually an alternative that comes with some... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Deals

It’s already been a really busy year for new Apple products, but despite all of the rapid-fire releases of new iPads, AirPods, iMacs, and MacBooks, one rumoured device remained conspicuously absent: the update to Apple’s iPod touch. It seems, however, that the basic rumours were... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With batteries being such a hot topic for iPhone users, we felt compelled to take a closer look at MacBook batteries, too. They have similar functionality and should be cared for in nearly the same way – but there are a few differences between the two. Let’s dive into what you can... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #Mac

You may soon be able to listen to music with a friend wirelessly from your iPhone, if rumours of another upcoming iPhone feature are true. According to Japanese tech site Mac Otakara, Apple is working on dual Bluetooth output that could conceivably be included in this year’s iPhones,... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

In the midst of an alarming tide of anti-Apple sentiment among Chinese consumers, the founder and CEO of the company at the centre of the storm has come out voicing strong support for Apple, stating that he is firmly against any move that China might make against the iPhone maker. In an... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is only a week away, and while we already know it’s going to mostly be about new software updates — iOS 13, macOS 15, and more are all expected to make their debuts — we’ve also heard enough lately to suggest that there will... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers in the world. It comes pre-installed on all Android devices and is one of the most commonly used browsers on both Macs and iOS devices. And you’ve probably used the popular Chrome feature called Incognito Mode, which is similar to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #News

I have done my fair share of traveling in the past, and have used many different apps to help make traveling easier. And there are a few apps in particular that can make traveling internationally a breeze. From solving language barriers to enhancing your security, here a few apps to make... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps

In 2014, Apple announced that it would no longer continue to develop its high-end photo editing application, Aperture. Many amateur and avid photographers loved the program. Its simple to use interface, affordable cost, and high-quality tools were among many of the reasons for its popularity.... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #Mac, #News

Apple’s 2019 iPhones are still a few months away, yet we’re already hearing more reports on what Apple could have in the works for its 2020 lineup. While we’ve known for a while that Apple will bring 5G to the iPhone next year, details are still pretty sketchy on... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Earlier this week, Apple quietly refreshed its MacBook Pro lineup, with some healthy but mostly unremarkable speed bumps. In the midst of the refresh, however, Apple also unveiled a new ultra-high-end 15-inch model with an eight-core Intel i9-9980HK processor. While the new top-of-the-line... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While thousands of Chinese citizens are boycotting Apple and declaring their undying loyalty to Huawei, the company’s founder and CEO has candidly admitted that his own family actually prefer to use Apple’s iPhone to any of Huawei’s smartphones, and in fact actually buy Apple... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

iPhone thieves (and Apple itself) are in a constant battle for valuable customer data. Apple updates its iOS security features regularly so that thieves have an increasingly difficult time stealing data, or even wiping iPhones of their data to sell them (although, these days, many are simply... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPhone, #News

In the wake of recent hacks and news about widespread vulnerabilities, you may be wondering how you can protect yourself. For example, do you need antivirus software for Apple devices? If you’re looking for a quick and simple answer, you won’t get one. Largely, that’s... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #News

As the trade war between the U.S. and China worsens, and sanctions against Huawei get thrown into the mix, Apple and its suppliers are beginning to hedge their bets by relocating more of the company’s supply chain to places outside of China. Key Apple suppliers Foxconn and Pegatron,... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

One of the biggest challenges to Apple’s culture of secrecy is the number of regulatory hurdles that the company must clear in order to release new products. In fact, this was the very reason that Steve Jobs chose to announce the original iPhone six months ahead of its release back in... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Apple infamously settled its dispute with Qualcomm last month, but just because the iPhone maker was willing to lay down arms didn’t mean that some of its accusations against the behemoth chip maker weren’t valid, and it looks like a U.S. District Judge agrees. One of... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about Apple’s rumored augmented reality headset, but that doesn’t mean the company is slowing down its development. In fact, data shows that Apple is hiring a lot more AR and VR experts these days. According to data modeling... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

In the wake of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, Huawei has been effectively cut off from many of its most important software and hardware suppliers in the U.S. While the company has or is working on first-party and open-source alternatives, there’s little doubt that... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Opinion

After having a private conversation within earshot of your smartphone, even if you weren’t actively using your device, you might begin seeing extremely specific ads based on whatever that in-person conversation was about. So is your smartphone actively listening in on your private... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #News

With so many Apple products available today and sales numbers increasing with each quarter, the need for Apple Support is growing every day. Luckily, Apple has the Genius Bar – the simplest and most convenient place to get your Apple products serviced. The Genius Bar has been the heart... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

With Apple’s 30th Worldwide Developers Conference less than two weeks away, Apple has sent out media invites for the keynote event, which will be held on June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The WWDC Keynote, which kicks off the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When it comes to web browsers, Apple is at the forefront in building intelligent features into Safari that are designed to protect the privacy of its users on the web — all part of Apple’s overall goal to lead the way in privacy in technology. However, Apple actually walks a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple is coming under fire by the United Nations for promoting gender bias in its design of Siri, stating that Apple’s choice to use a female voice for the digital assistant reinforces the idea that women should be relegated to secondary and tertiary support roles, thereby discouraging... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s easy to think of the Apple Car as a quirky “side project” for the Cupertino tech giant – but for Apple, its so-called Project Titan is a serious deal, and it’s starting to become a reality. Apple has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for years... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple knows that its butterfly keyboards have a problem. This week, the company is taking a large step toward addressing those problems for impacted users by expanding its repair programs. Here’s what you should know. Expanded Keyboard Repair Program Starting today, all Mac laptops... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

If you don’t already own The Sims 4 on Windows PC or Mac, you now have the opportunity to pick up a digital version of the game for free. The popular life simulation game is currently free on Origin, an online game distribution platform owned by EA, in both PC and Mac formats. While... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #FastTech

Apple has unveiled new 2019 MacBook Pro models with faster processors and updated keyboards in a surprise announcement on Tuesday. To be clear, these are not overhauled and redesigned machines — their updates are incremental in nature. But they still pack some significant upgrades over... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

Rumours have been swirling since late 2017 about Apple’s ambitions for launching its own augmented reality headset, and while the company’s plans are remaining typically close to the vest, enough information keeps slipping out to give us an idea of what Apple’s AR headset... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Opinion

With Apple’s new and improved TV app getting all of the attention in last week’s release of iOS 12.3, it was easy to miss a small but important tweak that Apple also added to the Apple News+ experience: the ability to now actually follow your favourite magazines. Apple launched... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s revolutionary new credit card will be arriving in the hands of U.S. customers this summer, but despite its timely launch as part of Apple’s rising emphasis on services over tangible products, it seems that Apple’s credit card is an idea that’s been rattling... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Read receipts are one of the things most people have a love/hate relationship with. But if you want to read a message without having it marked as “read,” newer iPhones have a workaround. Many messaging apps support read receipts or have them baked-in. While many users attempt to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

There have been multiple reports suggesting that 2019’s iPhones will feature significantly upgraded rear-facing cameras. Now, it looks like the front-facing cameras will get a big boost, too. In a TF Securities research note sent out to investors last week, renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors