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iPhone 18 clear cases could revert to old MagSafe design for some reason
Purported images of Apple's clear cases for the iPhone 18 range are causing unfathomable excitement for how different the MagSafe markings are.
iOS 26.5.1 could launch soon as next iPhone update
It’s almost WWDC time, where iOS 27 will be revealed, but a smaller new iPhone update could debut first: iOS 26.5.1.
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and a Lifetime Copy of VideoProc Converter AI
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Digiarty VideoProc to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 17 and a copy of the VideoProc Converter AI software to use with it. VideoProc Converter AI is software for editing and managing videos, images, audio, DVDs, and more.
iPhone 18 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming
A new leak might provide our first glimpse at the new iPhone 18 Pro color lineup via alleged camera components.
iOS 26.5.1 Update for iPhones is Coming Soon
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.5.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.5.1 will almost certainly be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released by the end of next week. The logs show that Apple has ramped up testing of iOS 26.6 as well, with a first beta of that update likely to be released at some point in June.
Apple Could Reverse Controversial Clear Case Design With iPhone 18 Pro
Images of third-party clear cases for the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max suggest there is a chance Apple may revert back to a more familiar MagSafe ring design, and away from the controversial opaque white panel introduced on last year's iPhone 17 Pro cases. The images have been circulating on Chinese social media and were spotted by MyDrivers.
WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri will be a ‘beta’
Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate...
The MacRumors Show: WWDC26 Promises Apple Intelligence and Siri Upgrades
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote date, the sweeping Siri redesign coming in iOS 27, Apple's latest accessibility feature previews, and the hinge troubles reportedly plaguing the foldable iPhone ahead of its expected launch in the fall. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple this week confirmed its WWDC 2026 keynote for June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the conference running through June 12.
iOS 26.5 added new features to three popular iPhone apps
iOS 26.5 is here with brand new features for users. Here are the new iOS 26.5 features available in three popular iPhone apps.
Apple Intelligence 2.0 promises many new features I’m very excited for
Rumors about what’s coming in iOS 27 sound like a true Apple Intelligence 2.0, with many features I’m already very excited for.
Meta has released two new apps for iPhone this month
Meta is on an iPhone app launch streak after introducing two new apps in May. The latest is dedicated app...
9to5Mac Overtime 068: You were right to push back on that
Jeff and Fernando chat about iOS 27 impressive new accessibility features, alongside a discussion on what Apple should do to...
Apple to Release These 15 New Products Later This Year
April and May have been relatively slow months for Apple this year, but there is a lot to look forward to heading into WWDC 2026 and beyond. Apple is expected to release at least 15 more products later this year, with some of them held up until the more personalized version of Siri launches. Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches in September, Apple's all-new smart home hub is finally expected to debut later this year.
Apple Tops Global Smartphone Market for First Time in a Q1
Apple finished as the world's number one smartphone brand by shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. It's the first time the company has ever led the market in a Q1. Apple captured 21 percent of global shipments and grew 9 percent year-over-year, even as the overall market contracted 3 percent.
Accessibility, AI rumors, and Google I/O, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder from Google's peculiar mishmash of an I/O conference, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Sonos App Currently Unavailable on iOS and Mac App Stores
The Sonos app is currently unavailable to download on the iPhone and Mac App Stores owing to a mysterious problem that the company is currently looking into. The app disappeared as of about two hours ago, and the app's URL link currently throws up the message: "The page you're looking for can't be found," while a manual search in the App Store returns no results.
iOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like
Apple’s Always On Display has been fairly consistent since it debuted on iPhone 14 Pro. With iOS 26, Apple quietly...
How to use NameDrop to exchange iPhone contacts in seconds
NameDrop lets iPhone users exchange contact information by bringing two devices together. Here's how to use the feature, customize what it shares, and fix the most common problems.
Don't Want to Wait for iOS 27? Shortcuts Playground From MacStories Generates Shortcuts Using AI
Apple is rumored to be adding an AI feature for creating shortcuts with natural language to the Shortcuts app in iOS 27, but MacStories' Federico Viticci has a clever AI tool for making shortcuts that you can use today. Shortcuts Playground is a plugin for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex that can create shortcuts for the Apple Shortcuts app using natural language input.
9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2026 – iPhone Ultra leaks, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
Birdfy Review: Smart Bird Feeders and Bird Bath Put to the Test
There are multiple companies making bird feeders with AI identification that send you pictures and info on the birds visiting your home, and Birdfy is one of the better-known brand names. I've reviewed and regularly use multiple Bird Buddy products, so when Birdfy asked if I wanted to give their bird feeders a look last winter, I said yes. Birdfy has a lot of bird feeder options at different prices, along with camera-equipped bird baths and bird houses.
Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My
Update: The Switchbot Wallet Finder card is currently on sale for just $12.99. I have an AirTag on my keychain...
Report: Apple sees Latin America iPhone shipments surge 31%, led by Mexico
iPhone shipments jumped 31% year over year in Latin America during Q1 2026, driven by strong iPhone 17 performance and a whopping 80% jump in Mexico.