Month:February 2025

Apple today released an updated version of iOS 18.3 that’s designed specifically for the iPhone 11, ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The update has a build number of 22D64. ‌iPhone‌ 11 users can download the new software by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple first released iOS 18.3 last …
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Apple relaunched the HomePod two years ago today, debuting a second-generation model almost five years after the original model’s introduction. The original ‌HomePod‌ was announced at WWDC in 2017 and launched in 2018 after a heavily delayed release. The device was met with mixed reviews; critics praised its outstanding sound quality but pointed out its …
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Apple’s 2025 Swift Student Challenge kicked off today, which means that students from around the world can showcase their coding skills and creativity by developing app concepts using Swift Playground or Xcode. Students have had time to prepare because Apple announced that the challenge would be held in February 2025 way back in October 2024, …
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We’re just over one week away from Valentine’s Day, which falls on Friday, February 14, this year. Similar to years past, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened up notable discounts on Apple products and accessories to coincide with the holiday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When …
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Now through February 27, new and “eligible” subscribers in the U.S. can try out Apple Music for six months for just a single $2.99 payment. Beyond first-time subscribers, Apple does not explain who is “eligible” for this offer. If you have subscribed to Apple Music in the past, we recommend heading to the offer page …
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Apple Music subscribers can now listen to their “Replay 2025” playlist as of today. As in previous years, this playlist ranks all of the music you’ve been listening to on ‌Apple Music‌ from 1 to 100, updating weekly so you can keep track of your most-streamed songs of the year as 2025 progresses. “Replay 2025” …
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Apple and Sony are still collaborating to bring support for PlayStation VR2 hand controllers to the Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. Sony PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller In December, Gurman said that the partnership has been in development for several months and would introduce Sony’s VR controllers as an optional accessory for Vision Pro …
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Amazon is continuing its string of big discounts today with a return of the all-time low price on Apple Studio Display, available for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.00. This is the standard glass version of the Studio Display with the tilt adjustable stand, and Amazon also has a few other models on sale as well. Note: …
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Amazon is discounting the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE to $169.00 today, down from $249.00. This is the best price we’ve tracked so far in 2025, and it’s available in Starlight, Silver, and Midnight Aluminum color options. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we …
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Starting next week, Apple’s retail stores will no longer offer AppleCare+ plans as a one-time purchase, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Instead, he said the stores will only offer AppleCare+ as a subscription. For example, AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $9.99 per month, or $199 upfront for two years. The latter option …
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