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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
It’s practically a USB-C Swiss Army Knife.
9to5Mac Overtime 075: Thoughts on Apple Upgrade
Fernando and Jeff discuss Apple Upgrade in depth, including Apple’s motivation, the major players involved, how it may affect the...
How Apple Changed Under Tim Cook: 15 Years in Numbers
Apple CEO Tim Cook participated in his final Apple earnings call yesterday, with incoming CEO John Ternus set to take over on September 1. With Cook's tenure coming to an end, we thought we'd take a look at how Apple has changed over the last 15 years. Cook took over as CEO on August 24, 2011, after Steve Jobs resigned. Apple's Revenue During yesterday's earnings call, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan shared an interesting observation about Apple's quarterly earnings.
Nearly half of smartphone revenue goes to Apple despite 23% shipment share
Apple captured 49% of global smartphone revenue in the second quarter despite accounting for only 23% of shipments, showing how much more money the iPhone generates per device than competing smartphones.
Another iPhone 17 Pro plummets from plane, and found intact
A Canadian artist dropped her iPhone 17 Pro from a plane at 3,600 feet, then found it sitting face-up and virtually untouched in a canola field. Here's why this is more common than you'd think.
Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price
It’s the best tracker for iPhone owners.
iPhone 17 Pro found ‘pristine’ after surviving fall from airplane
One user just put Apple’s durability claims to the test, and came away shocked after her iPhone 17 Pro survived an airplane fall unscathed.
iPhone Air 2 to feature smaller Dynamic Island, more: report
Apple is expected to release the iPhone Air 2 in early 2027, with several key improvements over the first model....
2027 iPhone 18 rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, 12GB or 9GB RAM, 2nm A20 chip
Apple's base model iPhone 18 is probably not going to arrive until spring 2027, but the rumor mill already has a lot to say about the device. Here's what you need to know.
Services slowdown pushes Morgan Stanley's AAPL target down to $360
Morgan Stanley has pared its Apple price target from $364 to $360 after slowing Services growth and higher memory costs weakened its earnings outlook, despite strong demand for the company's products.
9to5Mac Daily: July 31, 2026 – iOS 27 features, Apple lawsuit
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro
After over a month of testing iOS 27, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show we circle back to the beta and talk through our experiences with Siri AI, Liquid Glass refinements, and more. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos iOS 27 is expected to launch this fall, bringing sweeping performance work across the system.
Set a Custom EQ for Your AirPods in iOS 27
Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser owners have been able to adjust the audio frequency spectrum of their headphones for years, whereas AirPods owners have had to make do with Apple's default tuning. That's no longer the case in iOS 27, which adds a three-band equalizer to the AirPods settings screen. It's worth noting that iOS has had an EQ setting for years – it's buried in Settings ➝ Apps ➝ Music, but it applies only to Apple Music playback, and works on any pair of headphones.
iPhone 18e Rumored to Feature Increased RAM
The lower-end iPhone 18e that Apple is expected to release by March 2027 will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17e, according to analyst Jeff Pu. The lower-end iPhone 18e that Apple is expected to release by March 2027 will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17e, according to analyst Jeff Pu.
‘Antizuck’ iOS app that claims to detect nearby smart glasses tops App Store chart
Vibes around Meta’s AI glasses are off lately. So much so that one of the top three paid iPhone apps...
iPhone Air 2 Expected to Launch Early Next Year With Five New Features
Apple plans to release a second-generation iPhone Air in the first quarter of 2027, according to Jeff Pu, an investment analyst who covers Apple. In a research note with GF Securities today, Pu said the iPhone Air 2 will have the following five new features compared to the current model:The addition of a second 48-megapixel rear camera — an Ultra Wide lens to complement the existing Fusion lens. A slightly smaller Dynamic Island.
iOS 27 adds new reason to upgrade your iPhone screen size
iOS 27’s expanded landscape support in apps offers a new reason to upgrade your iPhone screen size, even if you’re not getting the foldable.
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How do you plan on buying your next iPhone? [Poll]
Apple made a big change to iPhone purchasing options this week. Not only did it launch the Apple Upgrade leasing...
Best Back to School Apple Bargains: MacBook Pro, AirPods, Apple Watch, and AirTag 2
Back to school deals kicked off this week, with Best Buy's annual sitewide event including some great discounts on Apple products like AirPods Max 2 and MacBook Pro. Below you'll also find a record low price on the AirTag 2 and big savings on Apple Watch Series 11. 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.
iOS 27 gives Apple Mail my most wished for feature upgrade
Apple’s Mail app in iOS 27 promises to offer the feature upgrade that’s been at the top of my wishlist for years: search that “just works.”
iPhone 18 Pro may launch at $1,399 starting price, per report
iPhone 18 Pro is coming soon, and might cost much more than its predecessor, with a starting price around $1,399.
Huge $300 iPhone 18 Pro price hike rumored as chip shortage bites
Following price hikes across the rest of Apple's product lineup, one analyst believes that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could be hit with a massive $300 increase, a bump that might not be out of the question considering other recent price changes.
iPhone leasing, the new China problem, & Apple's future on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast.
iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst
This year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be $250-$300 more expensive than existing iPhone 17 Pro models due to higher silicon and memory costs, an analyst claimed today. According to an earnings note by Jeff Pu of GF Securities, higher 2nm silicon and DRAM/NAND costs could drive the price hikes, as Apple grapples with global component shortages owing to the AI infrastructure buildout. Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max start at $1,099 and $1,199, respectively.