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Apple today released iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 to the public. The iOS 14.6 update isn't quite as significant as the iOS 14.5 update that preceded it, but it still introduces a number of notable new features. We've highlighted everything that's new in iOS and iPadOS 14.6 below. Apple Music Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio Support Apple in May introduced two new ‌Apple Music‌ features, which...

Apple Music offers lossless audio at no additional cost to subscribers, using Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) to preserve the original audio data. ‌Apple Music‌ offers two levels of lossless audio: Lossless, up to 24-bit/48 kHz, and Hi-Res Lossless, up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Support is available across Apple's major devices, as well as Android and Windows PCs. Here's what you need to know about...

In April 2021, Apple revealed the second-generation Apple TV 4K, bringing high framerate HDR to the ‌Apple TV‌ for the first time and the A12 chip for improved performance, alongside a redesigned Siri Remote. This model replaced the first-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K released in 2017. Although the both of these ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models have now been discontinued by Apple, it is not unusual to find them...

In April 2021, Apple revealed the second-generation Apple TV 4K, bringing high framerate HDR with Dolby Vision to the ‌Apple TV‌ for the first time and the A12 chip for improved performance, alongside a redesigned Siri Remote. The ‌Apple TV‌ HD was first released in 2015 and has remained in Apple's lineup since then as an entry-level option, and now it comes with the upgraded ‌Siri‌ Remote....

Apple's AirTags do not come with a hole or any kind of attachment method, and short of drilling your own, you're going to need some kind of keyring, adhesive mount, or holder to attach the AirTag to various items. In this guide, we've rounded up a list of useful third-party AirTags accessories that you might want to check out. Apple Apple makes its own series of ‌AirTag‌ cases, which are...

In April 2021, Apple updated its popular iPad Pro lineup, introducing a faster M1 chip, a Liquid Retina XDR display, a Thunderbolt port, and more, replacing the previous models from March 2020. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Although the 2020 and 2021 ‌iPad Pro‌ models have now been discontinued by Apple, it is not unusual to find them available at discounted prices ...

Apple in June 2022 unveiled the M2, its next-generation Apple silicon chip that followed the M1 chip. This guide highlights everything you need to know about the M2 chip, from performance improvements to extra features. M2 Chip Explained The M2 is Apple's next-generation System on a Chip (SoC) developed for use in Macs and iPads. It marks Apple's continued work to transition away from the...

In April 2021, Apple updated its popular iPad Pro lineup, introducing the M1 chip, a Liquid Retina XDR display, a Thunderbolt port, and more. Since the iPad Air saw a major update in September last year, both the ‌iPad Air‌ and the ‌iPad Pro‌ now share similar designs and an increasingly close feature set. Despite their appearances, the ‌iPad Air‌ and ‌iPad Pro‌ are still very different devices intended...

The AirTag remains a prominent player in the item tracker market, known for its small, round disc design that integrates seamlessly with Apple's Find My app. However, it's worth noting that Apple wasn't the pioneer in this technology; Tile has been a forerunner in Bluetooth item trackers for over a decade, maintaining its status as ‌AirTag‌'s primary competitor even today. While both ‌AirTag‌...

Apple today released iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to the public, introducing a slew of new features and changes. These updates are the biggest updates that we've had since iOS and iPadOS 14 were released, and we've highlighted everything that's new below. Unlock Your iPhone With Apple Watch When Wearing a Mask With iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, also available now for the Apple Watch, Apple is...

The redesigned iMac arrived this month in a range of seven striking colors, offering an iPhone 12-style selection of finishes on the ‌iMac‌ for the first time in almost 20 years. Color pervades all aspects of the new ‌iMac‌, extending to the Magic Keyboard and mouse, and even the magnetic power cable. Especially as users tend to hold onto their Macs for longer than their iPhones, choosing the...

The redesigned iMac with the M1 chip is available in three different base configurations that users can upgrade with Build-to-Order options for their specific needs. The new 24-inch ‌iMac‌ starts at $1,299, but it can reach $2,628 through Build-to-Order options. There are three standard configuration 24-inch ‌iMac‌ models available from Apple: $1,299 - Apple ‌M1‌ chip with 8-Core CPU and...

Apple Event Happening Now April 20 Event Day! Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates, and we're also live tweeting the event on Twitter. Apple is planning to hold its first event of 2021 on Tuesday, April 20, and it's looking like it will be an iPad-centric event. There are several iPad refreshes rumored to be coming for the iPad Pro, iPad mini, and low-cost ‌iPad‌. Subscrib ...

Apple launched the Find My network accessory program designed for third-party accessory makers in April 2021, allowing device makers to integrate ‌Find My‌ right into their products. With the ‌Find My‌ network accessory program, third-party accessory makers can add ‌Find My‌ integration to their devices, allowing products to be tracked in the ‌Find My‌ app right alongside Apple devices and AirTags. ...

As we get closer to the launch of the 2021 iPhone lineup, rumors surrounding what may come after the iPhone 13 have already begun circulating. Apple is believed to plan its new iPhones several years in advance of their release, so it is highly likely that plans for 2022 and 2023 iPhone models are well underway at Apple. There have now been a sufficiently large number of reports from reliable ...

Apple is rumored to be working on a new version of the Apple Pencil, and it is expected to launch alongside new iPad Air and iPad Pro models in May. We have a limited amount of information on what might be included in a next-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌, but this guide covers everything we know. Design and Color A leaked image said to depict the third-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌ leaked in 2021,...

Spatial audio is a sonic feature exclusive to AirPods Pro and AirPods Max that adds surround sound to Apple's premium audio wearables. By utilizing dynamic head tracking, it brings a theater-like audio experience to the movie or video you're watching, so that it seems as if the sound is coming from all around you. The feature works by comparing the data from your iOS device's gyroscope and...

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates, and while the new software serves as a deadline for when app developers must comply with App Tracking Transparency rules, there are also a handful of other changes worth noting. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking With iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, Apple is making ...

Apple today released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to the public, introducing some notable new bug fixes and feature tweaks. We've highlighted everything that's new in the update below, so you can get a quick overview of what to expect after installing it. Security Vulnerability Fixes It's important to update to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 on all of your devices as soon as possible because the...

October 18: Apple has announced the third-generation AirPods, available to order now ahead of an October 26 launch. This guide will be updated shortly. Apple is working on a third-generation version of the AirPods, and for this updated version rumored to be launching in 2021, we could see some design changes for the first time since the AirPods came out in 2016. This guide covers everything...