By Mitchell Broussard Apple's Amazon M2 Mac mini is offering some notable discounts today, including up to $109 off select versions of the computer. You can purchase the 256GB Mac mini M2 for $499.00, down from $599.00, and no coupon required to qualify for this offer. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner of some of …
Apple's 2024 iPad Mini: all the rumors so far
Tim Hardwick Apple is rumored to introduce the seventh generation iPad mini this year. Keep reading to find out what you can reportedly expect from Apple's small form factor tablet. The current iPad mini was released in September 2021 and includes an 8.3-inch display, USB-C port, Touch ID power button, A15 Bionic chip, 5G support …
Apple Sports app announced with personalized scoreboards and more
by Hartley Charlton Apple today announced Apple Sports, a new free app that provides real-time statistics, match scores and more. Apple Sports offers a personalized approach to viewing a user's favorite leagues, tournaments and teams on an easy-to-read scoreboard. Users can navigate between scores and upcoming games, view match-by-match information, team stats, roster details and …
Apple Announces 'Revolutionary' New Security Protocol for iMessage
by Joe Rossignol Apple today announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called PQ3. Apple claims that this “revolutionary” and “state-of-the-art” protocol provides “extensive protection against even very sophisticated quantum attacks.” jpg” />Apple believes that the security of the PQ3 protocol “exceeds the security of all other widely used messaging applications,” according to its …
The top 7 best-selling smartphones of last year included iPhone
Tim Hardwick According to Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, Apple's iPhone models dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2023, with only mid-range Samsung devices making the list.
Apple's OLED roadmap: new iPad Mini, foldable iPad Pro and more
by Hartley Charlton Apple plans to launch at least nine new devices with OLED displays across its iPad and MacBook lines, according to an updated forecast from research firm Omdia detailing the company's plans. Apple's rumored push to switch to OLED appears to be kickstarted with the release of the new 11- and 13-inch iPad …
Duo who defrauded Apple of 5,000 iPhones with repair scheme could spend up to 20 years in prison
Julie Clover Two Maryland men who tried to steal 5,000 iPhones worth millions of dollars from Apple were found guilty today of mail fraud. Chinese citizens Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue developed a scheme to allow Apple to exchange genuine iPhones for counterfeit ones sent for repair.
The US Supreme Court refused to hear the VirnetX patent case, saving Apple $503 million
Julie Clover The US Supreme Court today said it will not hear the VirnetX patent case against Apple, ending a 14-year legal battle and ultimately saving Apple $502.8 million. As CNBC notes, the Supreme Court did not take into account the US Court's March 2023 ruling. The Federal Circuit's appeals will stand so Apple will …
Airbenders is Apple TV+'s most popular launch to date
Julie Clover In its opening weekend, Apple TV+'s “Busters of the Air” brought in more viewers than any other Apple TV+ the show was in its first season, Apple told Variety. Apple did not provide details on the exact number viewers, but the show overtook the popular Apple TV+ offerings such as The Morning Show …
Apple's future OLED iPad Pro models are rumored to be much thinner
by Julie Clover Apple plans to update its iPad Air and iPad Pro lines as early as March, and the new iPad Pro the models will be significantly thinner in line with 9to5Mac's dimensions. Citing sources familiar with Apple's plans, the site claims the larger version will be more than 1mm thinner. The current 12.9-inch …