Month: September 2026

New Apple CEO John Ternus is reportedly planning layoffs ranging from small-scale ones in large teams, but also cancelling projects.John Ternus at the “Ted Lasso” launch – image credit: ReutersApple has recently laid off some staff from Apple Vision Pro development, but a new report says that employees across the company are expecting more serious…

Read More “Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expected” »

Since the iPhone 18 Pro went on sale, police in Hong Kong have dealt with over 1,500 cases of buyers using suspicious credit cards. They think Apple can stop it.Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max.Hong Kong criminals have been involved in international theft before, and the Apple’s progress in China at least initially faced bribery and…

Read More “Hong Kong police want Apple’s help in stopping $3.8M iPhone 18 Pro fraud” »

Amazon has brought back a few discounts on Apple’s brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $50 off select models. These deals are returning alongside early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on Samsung monitors that make nice pairings with a new Mac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you…

Read More “Amazon Discounting New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Alongside Early Prime Day Deals on Monitors” »

Only Apple knows what it expected for yields, but manufacturers are claiming that the iPhone Duo is difficult to manufacture at scale, with its folding screen and hinge complicating production.iPhone Duo production struggles as assembly yields sufferAssembly yields for the iPhone Duo remain low, while component delays have shortened the time available to refine production….

Read More “Making millions of iPhone Duos is proving harder than Apple hoped” »

Get nostalgic and take a stroll down the iOS memory lane by emulating the iPod touch 2G on your Mac, all thanks to Light Touch. Here’s how to do it.Light Touch for macOSWhile learning and experiencing earlier versions of Apple’s operating systems is best done using old hardware that runs it, sometimes that’s hard to…

Read More “Light Touch faithfully emulates the iPod touch 2G on your Mac” »

Last week, MacRumors uncovered evidence of an Apple TV 4K (4th generation), and now an Apple support document has further hinted at a new model. Apple on Monday updated a support document related to lossless audio in Apple Music with the following fine print below the Apple TV 4K section:Hi-Res Lossless is available only on…

Read More “New Apple TV 4K Hinted at in Support Document” »

Apple has doubled down on its claims that removing ICEblock and similar apps from the App Store was necessary for safety, though chiefly because it was never going to admit to bowing to government pressure.ICEBlock in the App Store, pre-removalIn July 2025, the Department of Justice publicly threatened the developer of ICEblock, an app that…

Read More “Safety concerns forced ICEblock removal, Apple tells lawmaker” »

The iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production difficulties ahead of its October launch, with early output expected to be limited. A person said to be close to Foxconn’s supply chain told China’s Jiemian News that final assembly yields for Apple’s first foldable iPhone were only slightly above 60% as of September 17. The source said…

Read More “iPhone Duo Reportedly Facing Production Problems Ahead of Launch” »

iPhone apps with Google Analytics for Firebase integration were briefly crashing on Monday due to an issue with the analytics platform that has since been resolved. Affected apps should no longer be crashing, with no action required from developers. While the issue began shortly after Apple released iOS 27.0.1, the timing was coincidental, as apps…

Read More “Here’s Why iPhone Apps Were Crashing” »

There are some interesting choices to make, if you’re looking at buying a 2026 Mac Studio. There is one clear choice for Mac-centric workflows, and one for a AI powerhouse.Mac Studio review: On the deskDespite the drama on the Internet about the Mac Studio, Apple has always had $5000+ computers to sell you. The 2026…

Read More “M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks” »

Lawyers for the winning side, Taction Technology, say that they expect Apple to negotiate the loss down and so also cut back the law firm’s profits. How terrible for them.Inside a haptic engine – image credit: Taptic Technology.Apple was found guilty of infringing the patents of Taction Technology in its Taptic Engine, as used in…

Read More “Apple’s haptic feedback $5.7B trial loss likely to get pared way back” »