Thunderbolt Display Discontinued, iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Rumors, MacRumors Podcast, tvOS 10 Overview - MacRumors

Apple Discontinues Thunderbolt Display Apple's Thunderbolt Display debuted almost five years ago, and while there has been much discussion over the years about possible updates, Apple last week announced it has decided to discontinue the display. In its statement to the press announcing the discontinuation, Apple pointed to the "great third-party options" on the market, leading to questions about whether the company has an updated display in the works. It's now looking like Apple is indeed still planning to release an updated display, complete with an integrated graphics card to presumably help drive a high-resolution 4K or 5K display even for machines that lack enough graphics processing power on their own. It's not clear when this new display might launch, but hopefully it'll arrive later this year alongside redesigned MacBook Pro models and perhaps an updated Mac Pro.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Jun 30, 2016 Latest Alleged Leaked Image of iPhone 7 Depicts Larger Rear Camera iPhone 7 rumors and leaks are continuing to ramp up, led this week by some new photos showing off claimed rear cases for both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 case in particular gives us our best look yet at the rear camera, which is substantially larger than on the iPhone 6s. While it apparently won't gain the dual-lens camera headed for the iPhone 7 Plus, the iPhone 7 should still see some substantial camera improvements. In other iPhone 7 news, we're now hearing that the previously rumored "deep blue" color option is actually a very dark Space Gray or Space Black color. Scattered rumors of a flush, Force Touch-enabled home button have also resurfaced, while some very sketchy photos of claimed Lightning EarPods have also been shared on Chinese social media.   Read Full Article MacRumors Podcasts: iPhone 7 and iOS 10 The MacRumors team is starting to branch out a bit into podcasting, sharing our thoughts on news, rumors, and other topics. We're still in "beta" as we feel things out, so please send us your feedback and we'll see how things evolve. Last week's podcast centered around all of the iPhone 7 rumors floating around, while we just released this week's episode covering some of the changes in iOS 10 and our reactions to them.   Read Full Article Florida Man Sues Apple for $10+ Billion, Says iOS Devices Copy His 1992 Drawings Apple is naturally a frequent target of frivolous lawsuits given its deep pockets, but this latest one is doozy. In a lawsuit filed this week in Florida, Apple is accused of infringing on a series of hand-drawn images of a multi-function portable device from 1992 with its iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The drawings depict an "everything but the kitchen sink" device including a hardware keyboard, solar cells, a 3.5-inch disk drive, and an 80 MB hard drive. Citing "great and irreparable injury," the lawsuit seeks damages of at least $10 billion plus a percentage of Apple's revenue from the infringing devices.    Read Full Article tvOS 10 Overview: Single Sign-On, Dark Mode, New Siri Abilities and More Our series of videos continues this week with an overview of the new tvOS 10 now in beta. Some of the new features like single sign-on aren't active yet, but we took a look at the new dark mode, expanded Siri search capabilities, the new Photos features, and more. We also have an overview of Apple's upcoming Remote app for iOS that makes it easy to control the Apple TV, including a landscape mode for gaming controls.   Read Full Article Many Apple Watch Bands and Bundles Currently Listed as 'Sold Out' In recent weeks, an increasing number of Apple Watch bands and even watch-band combinations have become listed as "sold out" in Apple's online store, sparking speculation about whether they will be coming back into stock at some point or if it is a sign of pending changes to Apple's watch lineup. The Apple Watch 2 is expected to debut later this year, perhaps around the same September timeframe expected for the iPhone 7, so it seems to be getting a little close to that window for new "summer" bands to be in the works. As a result, it's possible many of these bands may just have limited production and when they're gone, they're gone. We're also starting to hear a bit about what we might be able to expect for the Apple Watch 3 in 2017 or later, as crazy as that sounds. While the Apple Watch uses an OLED display and the Apple Watch 2 is expected to use the same technology, Apple is said to be looking at a micro-LED display for the Apple Watch around late 2017, leveraging technology Apple gained with its 2014 acquisition of LuxVue.   Read Full Article Here's the New 'Home' App for Controlling HomeKit Devices in iOS 10 iOS 10 brings a much-requested "Home" app for centralizing control of HomeKit-enabled devices around the house, and we've put together a video overview of the new app. It's still a bit rough around the edges and manufacturers need to update their products and apps to fully support iOS 10, but the Home app is a major improvement to the HomeKit experience. On a separate note, iOS 10 also brings some improvements for the app that manages your Apple Watch, including a new Face Gallery section devoted to watch faces. Check out our overview of how you'll soon be able to set up and customize various watch faces, and the new edge-to-edge swiping gesture in watchOS 3 will make it easy to switch between them on the watch.   Read Full Article

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Wait for New Apple Hardware Continues, Video Overviews of iOS 10 and More, iPhone Rumors - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Hardware-Free WWDC Sets Stage for Busy Second Half of 2016 In line with expectations, Apple didn't make any hardware announcements at last week's WWDC, which means many of the company's products remain sorely in need of updates. We took a look at what that might mean for the rest of 2016, including the iPhone 7, several updated Mac models including a revamped MacBook Pro, and a likely second-generation Apple Watch. While the wait for new hardware continues, at least we've got an all-new set of operating system versions now in beta to tide us over, and we'll be spending the coming weeks and months providing a closer look at these updates.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Manage and Secure Your Apple Devices at Work Bushel is a cloud-based Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for the iPads, iPhones, and Macs in your workplace. Bushel makes device management accessible and affordable for everyone, so businesses can support their users without help from IT. Bushel helps configure settings on all of your Apple devices quickly and consistently over the air and allows you to manage your devices by centrally deploying apps anytime from anywhere. Use Bushel to ensure the sensitive company information your employees access on their Apple devices remains secure. Enforce passcodes and encryption over the air. Even remotely lock or wipe a device. Manage your first 3 devices for free. Add more for just $2/device/month.   Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Jun 23, 2016 Hands-On With iOS 10's Overhauled Lock Screen Hopefully many of our readers have noticed we're stepping up our YouTube game, and all of the operating system updates introduced at WWDC are giving us a great opportunity to show off the new features. iOS 10 is a major update for the iPhone and iPad platform, so make sure to take a look at our videos covering the overhauled lock screen, a bunch of new uses for 3D Touch, and some hidden features. We've also taken closer looks at the Photos, Messages, and Music apps in iOS 10, all of which have received significant updates. That's not all, of course, as we've got a look at Siri in macOS Sierra, as well as an overview of watchOS 3 for Apple Watch. And there's much more still to come.   Read Full Article Apple's 2016 iPhone Update to Focus on Headphone Jack Removal, Major Changes Won't Come Until 2017 Rumors that Apple is planning to remove the headphone jack in the iPhone 7 later this year have been circulating for months, but the mainstream media is now starting to show increased confidence. The Wall Street Journal this week reported the headphone jack will indeed be removed but the device will otherwise include only "subtle changes" in appearance, marking a significant deviation from Apple's usual two-year cadence of design changes. With the mainstream media now jumping on board with the headphone rumor, that's sparked quite a bit of discussion about the impact of such a change, and we also took a look at one third-party adapter that allows existing headphones with a standard 3.5 mm plug to be connected to a Lightning port. In other iPhone 7 rumors, we're hearing the front earpiece and sensors may see some changes in their sizes and arrangement, making existing protective films and cases incompatible with the new phone, while a sketchy report suggests the device could include dual-SIM support. Looking even further ahead, The Wall Street Journal's report this week also corroborates recent rumors about the 2017 iPhone, which is shaping up to be a major update that could feature an edge-to-edge OLED display with Touch ID fingerprint recognition built right in to allow for the removal of the iconic home button.   Read Full Article Apple Explains Why iMessage Hasn't Expanded to Android One of the last-minute rumors ahead of WWDC was that Apple would announce an expansion of its iMessage service to Android, but while Apple revealed some nice upgrades for the service including third-party extension support, an Android announcement failed to come to fruition. Walt Mossberg raised the topic with an unnamed senior Apple executive who explained that the existing Apple user base is big enough to support the AI learning the company wants to leverage for future improvements, and that iMessage exclusivity for Apple's platforms remains a strong selling point in attracting customers.   Read Full Article Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi Talk iMessage, Siri API and Mac App Store on 'The Talk Show' The day after the WWDC keynote, Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi sat down with Daring Fireball's John Gruber for a live taping of "The Talk Show," addressing a number of topics in a refreshingly informal setting. Schiller and Federighi offered some additional context and explanation on some of the announcements from the keynote and some of the other recent changes affecting third-party app developers such as app subscriptions. Check out our summary of the interview for the details, or watch it in its entirety.   Read Full Article

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Apple Unveils iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, and More at WWDC 2016 - MacRumors

WWDC 2016: iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS, and More As expected, Apple's WWDC keynote today was a software-focused affair, with the highlights being iOS 10 and a rebranded macOS Sierra. We also got a look at some nice updates with watchOS 3 and refinements in tvOS, and while all of the new releases won't launch to the public until the fall, they're entering developer beta now with public betas of iOS and macOS beginning next month.  For the most efficient look at today's announcements, check out our seven-minute recap, but if you want more detail, have a look at our live blog or Apple's full video replay, as well as the rest of our coverage.   Read Full Article Product Announcements Jun 13, 2016 Apple Announces iOS 10 With Overhauled Messages App, Rich Notifications, and More iOS 10 was the biggest story from the WWDC keynote, with a lot of nice upgrades including an overhauled Messages app, redesigned apps for Music, Maps, and News, and a revamped lock screen with rich, interactive notifications. With iOS 10, Apple is also bringing its stock apps to the App Store, allowing users to delete unwanted ones and letting Apple update them separately from full iOS updates. Apple is also opening up significant parts of iOS to third-party developers, letting them integrate with Siri, Messages, Maps, and Phone. Siri intelligence is also coming to Photos and QuickType keyboard suggestions, while a dedicated Home app brings all of your HomeKit devices together in one place. Beyond the main features highlighted by Apple, be sure to check out our tidbits post for some other interesting changes. Apple also announced a new Swift Playgrounds app that will allow kids and others to learn coding in Apple's open source Swift language right on an iPad.   Read Full Article Apple Unveils macOS 'Sierra' With New Continuity Features, Window Tabs, Apple Watch Login, Siri, and More We had seen some slips on Apple's website hinting this change might be coming, but Apple today made it official that OS X is now known as macOS, matching the naming convention used for Apple's other operating systems. Version 10.12 of macOS is known as Sierra, and it brings a number of upgrades including support for Siri, an auto unlock feature linked to the Apple Watch, tabbed windows for all apps (including third-party ones), and significant improvements to Continuity and iCloud Drive. Photos is also seeing major enhancements, while picture-in-picture video will let you pop out videos to keep them on screen while you're doing other tasks.   Read Full Article Apple Announces watchOS 3 With Dock, Control Center, New Watch Faces and Apps, And More The Apple Watch is also receiving a nice set of software upgrades in the form of watchOS 3, with the headline feature being new "instant" launching of apps. Other improvements include a new Dock and Control Center to make it easier to find apps and settings, as well as enhancements to Messages such as a Scribble feature that lets you quickly spell out responses by drawing with your finger. New watch faces are also included in watchOS 3, while there are new options for sharing Activity data with friends and a new Breathe app to help with relaxation.    Read Full Article Apple Debuts New tvOS Features Including 'Single Sign-On', Enhanced Siri and More Not to be left out, tvOS is being upgraded as well, with a new single sign-on functionality to make it easier to authenticate apps through your pay TV provider. Siri on tvOS is also improved with better searching across content types and apps including YouTube, as well as new HomeKit support for controlling devices around the house and new APIs to allow developers to tap into Photos and record or broadcast from their apps. A new iOS Remote app will also make life easier for Apple TV users, and a dark mode gives users an option for a different look.   Read Full Article

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What to Expect at WWDC, iPhone 7 and Notebook Rumors, App Store Changes, iMessage for Android? - MacRumors

What to Expect at WWDC 2016 Apple's hotly anticipated WWDC keynote takes place Monday at 10:00 am Pacific Time, and we've rounded up the rumors about what we might see unveiled at the event. While Siri isn't spilling any secrets, it's shaping up to be primarily a software-focused event, with iOS 10 (Apple's WWDC app is driving speculation of a new dark theme!) and OS X (or macOS?) 10.12 being the highlights, but watchOS and tvOS probably also getting some stage time. We may also see some new developments on the services front such as Apple Pay, iCloud, and iMessage. Those hoping for major hardware announcements are likely to be disappointed, however, as most rumors are suggesting new Macs and other products aren't quite ready yet. Apple will be offering a live video stream of Monday's keynote, but you can also stay tuned to MacRumors.com for a live blog and news coverage or follow MacRumorsLive on Twitter to get updates as they happen.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Jun 10, 2016 Updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro With USB-C May Still Be Unveiled in June While reliable sources are saying there won't be major hardware announcements at WWDC next week, another source says Apple is indeed planning to announce new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with USB-C support later this month, although an actual launch may not come until several months later. That sequence of events doesn't make a whole lot of sense to us, but we're definitely looking forward to some new Macs and there have been some rumors that innovative new hinges for the 13" MacBook Pro are already in production with ones for the 15" model following shortly. Also, following rumors and a leak pointing toward a new OLED "touch bar" replacing the traditional function keys at the top of the keyboard, there's a gorgeous new concept showing what might be possible with such a feature.   Read Full Article Sketchy Rumor Says Apple Will Add 'Deep Blue' Color for iPhone 7, Drop 'Space Gray' Japanese site Mac Otakara frequently shares accurate leaks from Apple's supply chain, but the latest one has come out of nowhere: Supposedly Apple will be dropping its traditional "Space Gray" color on the iPhone 7 and instead offering a "Deep Blue" color option. It sounds cool, but color us skeptical for the time being. In other iPhone 7 news, it looks like Apple will indeed be using cellular modems from both Intel and Qualcomm in the new device. Intel modems will reportedly be used in AT&T's models, while Qualcomm modems will be found in models destined for Verizon and in China. Who's ready for a repeat of the Samsung vs. TSMC chip debate from last year? Finally, we've got some MacRumors-branded cases based on the rumored design specs of the iPhone 7. The fit is basically identical to the iPhone 6s, but the cases do point to some changes such as a larger rear camera that is shifted slightly lower on the device's body. We'll be giving away some of these cases as a perk for early subscribers to our upcoming optional MacRumors membership program, and you can sign up for our interest list to be notified when we release more information about that.   Read Full Article Apple Announces Major App Store Changes Including New Subscription Terms and Search Ads   Ahead of WWDC, Apple has announced some major changes for the App Store that will start going into effect next week, including opening up subscriptions to all categories of apps and reducing Apple's cut of subscription revenue from its standard 30% to 15% once a given user has been subscribed for at least a year. Other changes include new ads at the top of App Store results, personalized Top Charts that omit apps you've already purchased or downloaded, and new 3D Touch Quick Actions on all app icons to make it easier to share your favorite app recommendations with your friends. We'll undoubtedly be hearing more about these changes at WWDC next week when Apple digs into the details with developers.   Read Full Article Apple Rumored to Be Debuting iMessage for Android at WWDC Here's another rumor we're definitely classifying as "sketchy" but which is generating a ton of interest: Apple bringing iMessage to Android. The iMessage service has so far been exclusive to Apple's ecosystem, so it's unclear whether Apple is interested in sacrificing that exclusivity in hopes of improving the experience for users who want to use iMessage to communicate with all of their friends and the potential to attract new customers by exposing them to Apple's services on their current devices.   Read Full Article Samsung Rumored to Launch Fully Bendable Smartphones in 2017 Bendable screens have been rumored for quite some time, and it looks like Samsung is nearly ready to launch devices that include the technology. Two such phones could debut as soon as early 2017, one with a 5-inch screen that folds out to a larger 8-inch screen and another with a 5-inch screen that folds in half for more compact storage. Apple is of course rumored to be making its own significant advancements on the iPhone in 2017 with a shift to OLED display technology, but it doesn't seem like bendable displays are in Apple's immediate future.   Read Full Article

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MacBook Pro Casing Leak, Thunderbolt Display Update?, iPhone 7 and 8 Rumors - MacRumors

Brought to you by:  Leaked Photos May Show Upcoming MacBook Pro's Top Case With Space for OLED Touch Panel, Four USB-C Ports MacBook Pro rumors are starting to heat up, so Mac fans who've been waiting a long time for updates might want to buckle up. Just a week after hearing the next MacBook Pro may include an OLED "touch bar" in place of the traditional function keys, we've now gotten a look at what is a pretty convincing set of photos of what could be the casing of the 13-inch model. The photos show a skinny space across the top of the keyboard where the rumored OLED touch bar would go, as well as narrow speaker strips along the right and left sides of the keyboard. On the sides of the casing, we see what appear to be four USB-C ports and a headphone jack...and that's all. If early rumors are correct, unfortunately, we may have to wait until near the end of the year for Apple to unveil the new MacBook Pro.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Autodesk Graphic: Vector Precision to Fall in Love With Graphic for Mac/iOS has everything you’d expect in a vector design app with none of the bloat you’re trying to avoid. We spent a lot of time making sure you’ll have a seamless experience with your AI, PSD, SVG, and PDF files. Output your work for print, web, SVG, CSS — even Xcode. If you’re looking for an Illustrator alternative that plays nice with Photoshop, you (finally) found it. Available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, it’s the only design app that’s actually full-featured on all devices. There’s no excuse not to finish every detail when all of your work syncs to iCloud. Just pick up where you left off whenever you need to switch devices. (Our apologies if this puts you to work during your commute.)   Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Jun 02, 2016 Thunderbolt Display Stock Limited at Apple Stores Ahead of WWDC Earlier this week, we reported on some apparent shortages of Apple's Thunderbolt Display, with many of Apple's own retail stores around the world currently out of stock and a few tips indicating stock either isn't being replenished or is perhaps even being actively pulled from stores. In the wake of those shortages, rumors of a possible updated Thunderbolt Display appearing later this month at WWDC have ramped up. There's been a fair amount of speculation about just how Apple could launch a 5K external display considering the technical challenges involved, but one of the most enticing possibilities involving a graphics card embedded right in the display has already been shot down.   Read Full Article iPhone 7 Plus Said to Have 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB Storage Options Rumors about the upcoming iPhone 7 continue to circulate, and this week saw a pair of claims about the device's storage capacity. The first report indicated Apple may finally bump the entry-level storage to 32 GB, which many users have been clamoring for considering the amount of space media and apps can take up on their devices. A second report corroborates claims of a 32 GB base model, but expands upon that to say at least the larger iPhone 7 Plus will max out at 256 GB of storage while the middle tier could also see a bump from 64 GB to 128 GB. Meanwhile, we're starting to see some Lightning headphone adapters from third-party accessory manufacturers anticipating the removal of the traditional headphone jack in the iPhone 7. Accessory manufacturers remain split, however, on whether one of both models will include Smart Connectors on the rear of the devices.   Read Full Article Apple's 2017 iPhone May Feature Dual-Curve OLED Display Amid rumors of significant changes for the 2017 iPhone including a shift to an OLED display, a new report claims the device could use a dual-curve display similar to that found in Samsung's Edge models and a few other Android handsets such as Vivo's new Xplay 5. The displays on those devices curve downward on the left and right edges, allowing information to be seen even when the device is face down. A second rumor claims the Taptic Engine found in the iPhone 6s will be enhanced for the iPhone 7, allowing for "more complex tactile vibrations" that enhance the 3D Touch experience.   Read Full Article AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Temporarily Go Out of Stock at U.S. Apple Stores What many consider one of Apple's more boring product lines actually generated a fair bit of excitement last week when the company's AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Wi-Fi base stations went out of stock at nearly all Apple retail stores around the United States. The shortage sparked speculation of a possible update at WWDC later this month, although the products have since come back into stock and so it appears the issue may have been related to configuration changes Apple was required to make ahead of a June 2 regulatory deadline.   Read Full Article Apple's Amazon Echo Competitor Could Feature Camera, Facial Recognition Following last week's rumor that Apple is preparing to open up Siri to third-party developers and working on its own Amazon Echo-like device that could handle spoken requests around the home, several new reports have claimed to offer details on Apple's plans for the device. One report says Apple's device could include a built-in camera with facial recognition capabilities, allowing it to identify a person entering a room and set preferences such as lightning and music automatically. A second report claims the Echo-like features may be built into a next-generation Apple TV, although it's unclear how that would fit with rumors of an included camera unless the current form factor ideal for out-of-way placement was to significantly change. Finally, there's a rumor Apple will be leveraging last year's acquisition of natural language processing startup VocalIQ to roll out massive improvements for Siri's abilities as part of the company's home appliance.   Read Full Article

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