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We’re just two months away from the first touchscreen MacBook: Here’s what to expect
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out...
iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years
Apple has announced its event two weeks in advance for four straight years, pointing to a likely iPhone 18 Pro event announcement this month.
How to Watch the Insidious Movies in Order
With a new sequel out in theaters this weekend, here's a look back at how all of the Insidious movies fit together in timeline order.
Apple @ Work: Most IT leaders want AI to help manage their Macs, but few are ready for it
A new Fleet report found 46.5% of IT leaders are prioritizing AI-driven device automation this year, but only 29.6% are investing in the infrastructure as code that actually makes it possible
Apple's Biggest Summer Deals Drop: AirPods Max 2 Plummet to $429, M4 iPad Air $100 Off
This week, Best Buy kicked off its big 60th anniversary sale that includes great deals on AirPods, TVs, computers, and much more. Alongside this event, we're tracking solid markdowns on portable power stations from Anker and Jackery, plus the best prices of the summer on M4 iPad Air. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Top Stories: Apple Leaks - Camera-Equipped AirPods, Beats 360, and More
It was a big week for leaks in the Apple world, with Apple itself revealing information on a bunch of upcoming products within a macOS Tahoe 26.7 build and retailers leaking details on new Beats 360 headphones that could be launching soon.
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
Weekend Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2, more
Alongside the final 48-hours of Best Buy’s giant 60th Anniversary Sale, it is time to touch down for your weekend...
Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off
Pixel phones have always been free of ads and bloatware, but that's changed thanks to the My Pixel app. Here's how to fix that.
The Pixel 11 Pro is setting a dangerous precedent for Android upgrades
RAM downgrades and price increases aren't the only bad news Pixel owners can expect moving forward as AI features grow.
I found a free, open-source Android app that replaced 8 other apps I used to rely on
Image Toolbox is a single app for all your media-related tasks, and it's replaced numerous single-purpose apps on my Android phone.
Walmart finally adds Apple Pay support in U.S. stores
Walmart is finally bringing Apple Pay to its stores in the United States, ending years of resistance to Apple’s contactless payment system. The retailer announced that Tap to Pay will begin rolling out at select Walmart
Apple reportedly lays off dozens of Apple Vision Pro engineers
Apple has reportedly reduced the size of its Vision Products Group, with a new report claiming the company has laid off staff from teams working on virtual reality as it shifts more attention toward future
5 Android safety features you probably aren’t using — and how to turn them on
Android has some fantastic health and safety features baked in, but they aren't all enabled by default. Here's how to fix that.
Apple Vision Pro Was Almost Called 'Reality Pro'
The Vision Pro headset was internally called "Reality Pro" for a significant stretch of its development before Apple settled on the name it ultimately shipped with, according to the prototype collector and leaker known as "Kosutami". In a post on X, Kosutami wrote that the "Apple Vision Pro was originally called Reality Pro" during the early stages of development, pointing to an internal string, "realityprorealityosdev".
Save $800 Off This Top-Tier iBuypower Gaming PC With AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU and 5090 GPU
Decked out config with 32GB of DDR5-6000MHz RAM, massive 4TB SSD, and 3 year warranty.
ChatGPT’s iPhone app gets a handy shortcut to attach recent photos more quickly
Users who rely on ChatGPT for quick visual searches can now add photos to a conversation more quickly with a new gesture. Here’s how.
10 Ways to Improve Your iPhone's Battery Life
When you're at home or work with regular access to an iPhone charger, you probably don't need to worry much about your iPhone's battery. On days when you're away from home for long stretches, you might want to make some adjustments to extend battery life. We've rounded up 10 tips that can cut down on battery drain. 1. Turn on Adaptive Power The best way to preserve battery life is to make sure you have Adaptive Power turned on.
Double Fine Owns IP and Publishing Rights for All of Its Games Following Xbox Split, Psychonauts Studio Confirms
Psychonauts and Brutal Legend developer Double Fine Productions has confirmed it has regained the IP and publishing rights for all of its games released under Microsoft following its split from Xbox.
Genki’s New High-End PC and Switch 2 Controller Has a Built-in Screen and Onboard OS
Genki's new customizable controller has smashed its Kickstarter goal, packing in tons of high-end features like TMR sticks, adjustable triggers, and advanced haptics, as well as even more advanced tech like a full-blown operating system, complete with digital display, built into the controller itself.
For Today Only, Woot Has a Brand New, Fully Warrantied Apple iPad Mini for $359 or Less
Get it for just $314 if you're a first time Woot customer.
Emmy-winning ‘Stillwater’ returns to Apple TV with five new episodes
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the entire new season of Stillwater, the platform’s award-winning mindfulness-focused animated series.
