Tim Hardwick Apple's new iPhone 17 Air model has reportedly entered the new product introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, according to supply chain sources (via DigiTimes). The NPI phase takes a product from concept to mass production, starting with design review and prototype testing, followed by supplier qualification and manufacturing process development. Pilot production runs …
By Tim Hardwick WhatsApp has announced several improvements to its calling features on desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, such as the ability to select participants from group chats, use new effects during calls, and take advantage of higher-resolution video. The ability to select specific participants when initiating a call from a …
By Julie Clover In iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Apple is adding a new feature to the Find My app that lets you share the location of a lost item with a trusted person. This feature is designed to help you find an item through a third party, such as an airline …
Julie Clover Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system built for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google’s equivalent of VisionOS, the operating system that runs on Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Android XR is designed for the “next generation of computing,” and Google teamed up with Samsung …
By Julie Clover YouTube sent out emails to YouTube TV subscribers today announcing an upcoming price increase for the service. Starting on January 13, 2025, YouTube TV will cost $82.99 per month for the Basic plan, up from $72.99 per month. The prices are increasing so YouTube can “keep pace with the rising cost of …
Joe Rossignol Apple's website still claims that the first next-generation CarPlay-enabled cars will “arrive in 2024,” but with less than three weeks left in the year, the company is running out of time to achieve that goal. One reason to remain optimistic is that a similar situation happened last year. Apple said the first next-generation …
By Julie Clover Apple today updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for Mac and iOS with support for Apple Intelligence features like ChatGPT integration with Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground, which were primarily introduced in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. All three apps support Writing Tools for proofreading, referencing, rewriting, and composing …
Mitchell Broussard Anker recently kicked off a big holiday sale that runs through Christmas. This sale includes deep discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more. Note: MacRumors is an Anker affiliate. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment that helps us keep the site running. …
Julie Clover Apple is planning to refresh the Apple TV and HomePod mini in 2025 as part of a major refresh of its smart home products, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In a report about an upcoming Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip designed by Apple, Gurman says the chip will feature in the new Apple TV and …
Julie Clover Apple will switch to new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips developed in-house starting in 2025, Bloomberg reports. The combined Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip will replace components from Broadcom, allowing Apple to reduce its reliance on the company. The chip, which the company calls “Proxima,” will be featured in Apple products starting in 2025. It …
