Apple hasn’t refreshed the Apple TV since 2022, but rumors suggest that we’re finally going to get an update in 2025. We don’t have a full picture of what to expect yet, but we have some hints on what’s coming. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Updated A-Series Chip The current Apple …
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Month:February 2025
Apple’s Do-It-Yourself Repair Store Now Offering Parts for M4 Macs
Apple this week added parts and tools for all M4 Macs to its self-service repair store in the U.S. and many European countries. This includes parts for MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models with M4, M4 Pro, and/or M4 Max chips. Since launching in 2022, Apple’s self-service repair program has given customers access to …
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Apple’s M4 iMac (8-Core/256GB) Drops to $1,149.99 on Amazon, More Models at Up to $175 Off
Amazon today has up to $175 off a collection of Apple’s M4 iMac computers, and it’s matching a few all-time low prices on multiple models. The cheapest M4 iMac available is the 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB 24-inch iMac at $1,149.99 with an on-page coupon, down from $1,299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you …
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macOS Sequoia 15.3 Fixes SuperDuper Bootable Backups Bug
Apple’s latest macOS Sequoia 15.3 update appears to have resolved a bug that prevented popular backup utility SuperDuper from creating bootable backups, according to developer Dave Nanian. The fix addresses an issue introduced in macOS 15.2 that caused SuperDuper to fail during the final stages of creating bootable backups due to a “Resource Busy” error …
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M5 Apple Silicon Chip Reportedly Enters Mass Production
Apple has begun mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, according to South Korean media, with the processor expected to arrive in devices potentially as soon as this year. ET News reports that Apple began packaging the M5 chip last month. Packaging is the final step in semiconductor manufacturing after fabrication, and involves the process …
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Threads Now Lets You Share Custom Feeds – Here’s How
Threads is rolling out the ability for users to share custom feeds they’ve made, the social media platform announced on Tuesday. “Shared feeds are a new way for you to connect with people around similar interests and find profiles and conversations that are relevant to you,” said the Meta-owned company in a newsroom post. The …
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WhatsApp Users Can Now Send Images and Voice Messages to ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced a couple of new ChatGPT features for WhatsApp users, adding support for voice messages and image-based interactions when communicated with the chat bot via the Meta-owned chat platform. Users can now send voice messages or upload images directly in their WhatsApp conversations with the AI assistant, said OpenAI in a post on …
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Apple Faces Potential App Store Antitrust Probe in China
Apple could be facing a potential Chinese antitrust investigation into its App Store policies and developer fees, reports Bloomberg. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is said to have been critically examining Apple’s practices and holding discussions with the company since last year, specifically about its 30% commission on in-app purchases and restrictions on …
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Sonos Plans to Launch Apple TV-Like Streaming Box
Sonos is developing a high-end streaming set-top box that’s expected to launch this year, reports The Verge. While any set-top box will compete with the Apple TV, Sonos plans to price its upcoming device at $200 to $400, which would make it notably more expensive than the Apple TV. According to The Verge, the hardware …
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Nomad Launches Universal Cable That Can Charge Apple Watch and USB-C Devices
Nomad today announced the launch of a unique cable that isn’t quite like anything else on the market. The Universal Cable for Apple Watch includes a built-in Apple Watch fast charging puck along with two USB-C connectors. Priced at $100, the 1.5 meter cable is able to charge an Apple Watch and another device like …
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