Month:January 2025

A new China-based AI chatbot challenger called DeepSeek has reached the number one position on Apple’s App Store free charts in multiple countries, including the US, raising questions about Silicon Valley’s perceived leadership in artificial intelligence development. Released last week, the iOS app has garnered attention for its ability to match or exceed the performance …
Continue reading Budget AI Model DeepSeek Overtakes ChatGPT on App Store

With Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone SE launch inching ever closer, new alleged dummy models have emerged online that give us further clarification on some of the details of the device. Leaker Majin Bu shared these images on X (Twitter), along with a short video showing off the mockups, which are non-functional devices that case makers create …
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Apple continues to explore the idea of releasing camera-equipped AirPods in the future, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Gurman only briefly mentioned the possibility of AirPods gaining tiny cameras, as part of his Power On newsletter intro this week, focused on Apple’s future wearables ambitions. He did not explain what the cameras would be used …
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Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman today said that a new HomePod-like smart home hub with a 7-inch screen remains on track to launch in 2025. A conceptual render of Apple’s rumored smart home hub Gurman believes the home hub will be “Apple’s most significant release of the year,” as it represents the company’s “first step toward a …
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Apple’s retail stores will be rolling out “merchandise/floor marketing updates” next week, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Gurman did not explicitly say if the store updates are related to any upcoming product announcements, but he did mention that next week is around the time that Apple rolls out its annual Black Unity watch band for …
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Last week, Woot brought back a massive sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, and the sale has now been extended through January 31. All bands are in brand new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When …
Continue reading Get Apple Watch Solo Loop for $19.99 and Braided Solo Loop for $29.99 in Woot’s Sale (Up to 70% Off)

After hanging on to my iPhone 14 Pro for a few years, I will likely upgrade to an iPhone 17 model this year. Typically, I only consider the Pro models, but the rumored iPhone 17 Air sounds intriguing. After reflecting on rumors, I have realized that upgrading to this device might not have as many …
Continue reading iPhone 14 Pro to the Rumored iPhone 17 Air: Upgrade or Downgrade?

Rumors about upcoming Apple hardware updates continue to circulate, with the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone SE 4, and new Powerbeats Pro all in the news over the past week. On the software side, the public release of iOS 18.3 and related updates is right around the corner while we got a potential first glimpse at …
Continue reading Top Stories: iPhone 17 and iPhone SE 4 Rumors, iOS 18.3 Incoming, and More

The MacRumors Show is back for 2025! On this week’s episode, we look at how Samsung’s latest announcements challenge Apple. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Samsung this week announced the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices will directly compete with Apple’s iPhone …
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This week’s deals-related headliner is focused on Samsung’s new lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones, with as much as $1,250 in savings when you pre-order these devices before their February launch. Otherwise, you can also still find great all-time low prices on Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack, M3 MacBook Air, and M4 iMac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate …
Continue reading Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirTag 4-Pack on Sale for $69.99, Plus Pre-Order Discounts on Samsung Galaxy S25 Phones