Apple Vision Pro Firmware Can be Recovered with the Help of an iPhone

This means that if for some reason the firmware fails (for example during a software update), users can recover it with the help of an iPhone.

Microsoft 365 Apps Will Be Available on Apple Vision Pro at Launch

On February 2, Microsoft will release PowerPoint, Excel, and Word for the Apple Vision Pro, making the Microsoft 365 suite some of the first apps available for Apple's spatial computing headset.

Apple Extends Modem Licensing Deal with Qualcomm Through March 2027

Apple has extended its modem chip licensing agreement with Qualcomm through March 2027, Qualcomm said today during its first earnings call of 2024.

Apple Vision Pro Battery Pack Power Cable is Removable

The cable that connects the Vision Pro battery pack to the headset for power purposes appears to be fixed in place, but it can in fact be removed if necessary.

Apple Card Tops 12 Million Users, $1bn in Cashback Paid Out Last Year

For the first time, Apple is sharing active user numbers for the Apple Card, which is exclusively available in the United States.

iOS 18: Here’s Everything We Know So Far

iOS 18 will mark Apple’s annual iPhone software update for 2024 and will be full of changes. The update has been described as being “ambitious and compelling” with major new features and design changes planned. Read on for a recap of everything we know about iOS 18’s new features so far.

Apple Music Replay 2024 Playlist Now Rolling Out for Tracking Your Top Songs

Apple Music Replay 2024 is now rolling out. This is Apple’s “top songs by year” playlist that it makes available to Apple Music subscribers at the beginning of every year. The playlist then updates every week, tracking your most-played songs throughout the course of the entire year.

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for AirPods Max. The new firmware is 6A324, up from the 6A300 firmware released in September.

Apple Vision Pro Reviews and Unboxing Videos Shared Ahead of Launch

The first reviews and unboxing videos for the Apple Vision Pro were shared today ahead of the mixed reality headset's launch in the U.S. on Friday.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.2.1, Downgrading No Longer Possible

Apple today stopped signing the iOS 17.2.1 update, preventing iPhone users from downgrading to that version of iOS going forward. iOS 17.2.1 is no longer being signed following the January 22 release of iOS 17.3, which introduced Stolen Device Protection for the ‌iPhone‌ and other changes.

Microsoft Calls Apple’s Proposed App Store Changes a ‘Step in the Wrong Direction’

The company says Apple’s proposed changes are a “step in the wrong direction,” echoing criticism from the likes of Spotify and Epic Games.

Upgrade to iPhone 15? You’ll Need This Cable for CarPlay

Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay.

tvOS 17.4 Code References Mysterious homeOS

Code discovered by MacRumors in the first beta of tvOS 17.4 suggests that Apple's work on "homeOS" is continuing behind the scenes.

iOS 17.4 Beta Adds Stopwatch Live Activity

iOS 17.4 introduces a small but useful change for the Clock app's Stopwatch function, adding the timer to Apple's Live Activities feature.

Apple (Sort of) Removes its Requirement that Apps Offer ‘Sign in with Apple’ Support

Apple has revised its App Store guidelines to remove the requirement that apps using third-party log-in options such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter must also use Sign in with Apple.

Gurman: New iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air Already in Production, Set For End of March Release

In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the new iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air are already in production in the Apple supply chain. They are set for an end of March release.

iOS 18 Potentially 'Biggest' Software Update in iPhone's History

Apple has big plans for iOS 18, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Says 'Hello' to Vision Pro in New Ad as Headset Nears Launch

Apple today promoted the Vision Pro in a new video ad shared on its YouTube channel, ahead of the headset launching in the U.S. this Friday, February 2.

Upcoming iPad Pro Could Feature Landscape Face ID Camera

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro is likely to include a landscape Face ID camera, according to code in iOS 17.4 discovered by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser.

iOS 17.4 Lets Siri Read Messages in Additional Languages, Not Just the Primary Language

iOS 17.4 introduces the ability to assign languages to Siri specifically for when it reads your messages to you.

iOS 17.4 Beta Code Reveals New iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Capabilities

Code sleuths have discovered files in iOS 17.4 that suggest an iPad Pro will have a landscape Face ID sensor and an Apple Pencil 3 works with Find My.

Apple's EU Core Technology Fee Could Bankrupt Freemium App Developers

App developers in the European Union who choose to opt in to Apple's new business terms must pay an €0.50 "Core Technology Fee" or CTF for every app install over one million installs, a model that has the potential to bankrupt free or freemium app developers.

These Are the Countries Where You Can Install Apps Outside of the iOS App Store

Apple today completely overhauled its app system, introducing changes that allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores and use alternative methods of payment in iOS 17.4.

Apple Podcasts Now Offers Auto-Generated Transcripts in iOS 17.4

Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 17.4 today, and there are a couple of changes to the Apple Podcasts app. Most notably, Apple Podcasts now supports transcripts. Apple says that it will automatically generate transcripts for episodes after they are published, which can then be viewed in the Apple Podcasts app.