New MacBook Pro Coming Soon, Jet Black iPhone Shortages, Swimming With Apple Watch - MacRumors

Apple Likely Aiming for Late October Launch of Redesigned MacBook Pro Following the launches of the iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and macOS Sierra, Apple is reportedly now turning its attention to the Mac, with several updates due to be released before the end of the year. The most high-profile of these is a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring a slimmer design, Touch ID support, and an OLED "touch bar" replacing the traditional function keys along the top of the keyboard. We've heard that Apple is zeroing in on a late October timeframe for launching the new MacBook Pro, with the macOS 10.12.1 update that is currently in developer and public beta testing primarily bringing support for the new hardware. We may also be seeing updated MacBook Air and iMac models around the same time, but details on the rest of the Mac lineup remain up in the air.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Sep 29, 2016 Jet Black iPhones Face Global Shortage as New Color Proves Difficult to Manufacture Jet Black models of the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus remain in short supply nearly two weeks after launch, and a new report claims the shortages are due to a combination of strong demand and poor manufacturing yields, with 30–40 percent of casings failing to pass quality control standards. In other iPhone 7 news, the new iOS 10.1 beta that brings the "Portrait" mode with shallow depth-of-field effects to the iPhone 7 Plus is proving popular with our readers, and a number of them have shared some great photos taken using the new feature. Respected camera tests have also given strong scores to the regular single-lens rear camera performance on the iPhone 7. Not all iPhone 7 users are having a great time, however, as a growing number of users on Verizon and perhaps some other carriers have reported problems connecting to LTE networks. Others have been having issues with Bluetooth audio connectivity in their cars, with the most significant issues seemingly involving BMWs.   Read Full Article Apple Watch Series 2: A Swimmer's Perspective One of the key features of the Apple Watch Series 2 is its improved water resistance that makes it suitable for swimming, with Apple building swim tracking capabilities into watchOS 3. We took a look at how that tracking performs in the pool, and while there are a few issues, it's a good first start. Meanwhile, health insurer Aetna has jumped on the Apple Watch bandwagon, announcing this week that it will be providing each of its nearly 50,000 employees with an Apple Watch to help them live healthier lifestyles. Aetna will also be partially subsidizing Apple Watch costs for some of its subscribers.   Read Full Article iOS 10 Overtakes iOS 9, Now Installed on Over Half of Devices Two weeks after launch, iOS 10 surpassed iOS 9 as the most popular iOS version installed on active devices, according to Mixpanel's analytics data, and iOS 10 is now installed on over half of active devices. The rapid adoption is nearly on par with iOS 9's release last year, despite some early iOS 10 updating hiccups that may have temporarily led some users to hold off. Apple late last week released iOS 10.0.2 to fix a few of the more significant bugs, and iOS 10.1 is currently in beta testing.   Read Full Article 2017 iPhone to Feature Glass Design With Stainless Steel Frame on High-End Models KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new report once again claiming Apple's 2017 "iPhone 8" will feature a glass design, saying the device will have glass on both the front and back with an aluminum or stainless steel band around the edges. Stainless steel would likely be limited to "high-end" models of the new phone. And differing from other rumors claiming the next iPhone will include a fully "curved" front glass wrapping around the edges, Kuo now says it is likely to use the same "2.5D" tapered glass used on the last several iPhone generations.   Read Full Article Jimmy Iovine Talks Apple Music Exclusives Criticism, Says Service Was 'Too Ambitious' Apple Music executives Jimmy Iovine and Bozoma Saint John recently sat down with BuzzFeed to discuss the streaming music service and some of the recent controversy surrounding exclusives. Iovine noted that Apple Music's initial plans were "too ambitious" but that the service is now finding its footing with Apple preparing some unexpected new features. Leveraging Apple's massive user base, Apple Music is seeing strong growth with over 17 million subscribers worldwide and user satisfaction surveys are ranking it at the top of the list. The news comes just as Drake's "Views" album became the first to reach one billion streams on Apple Music.   Read Full Article

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macOS Sierra Released, iPhone 7 Supplies Improve, iOS 10.1 Beta With Portrait Camera Mode, Apple and McLaren? - MacRumors

Apple Releases macOS Sierra With Siri, Apple Pay, Apple Watch Unlock, Universal Clipboard, and More While all of the attention last week was on iOS 10 and the iPhone 7, the focus shifted to the Mac this week with the release of macOS Sierra bringing some nice upgrades to the Mac user experience. Make sure to check out our recap post with a list of all of our Sierra coverage, including how-tos and feature highlights covering Siri on the Mac, auto unlocking with an Apple Watch, a universal clipboard across Mac and iOS devices, Apple Pay in Safari, and more.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Sep 22, 2016 Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus Pre-Orders Shipping Sooner Than Expected Despite quoting shipping estimates of at least 2-3 weeks for all Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus models from the moment pre-orders went live earlier this month, Apple has begun shipping initial orders out sooner than expected, with some already starting to arrive in customers' hands. iPhone 7 Plus supplies in general have also improved, with many Apple stores now having them available for reservations, at least early in the day before supplies run out. With the new iPhones now in the wild, users have been running into a few issues, including "hissing" noises coming from the logic board when the devices are under heavy load and some "No Service" issues that require restarts to resolve. There's also a glitch that causes the remote on the new Lightning EarPods to stop working, and Apple says a fix for that will be included in a forthcoming software update.   Read Full Article Apple's iOS 10.1 Beta Includes Promised Portrait Mode for iPhone 7 Plus Users Apple this week seeded the first developer and public beta versions of iOS 10.1, which notably includes the "Portrait" mode for iPhone 7 Plus that was shown off at the device's introduction earlier this month but which didn't make it into the shipping product. Portrait mode uses the power of the dual lens camera to introduce bokeh to photos of people or objects, giving a sense of depth by blurring the background of the image. We went hands-on with the new feature, and while it still needs a bit of work, it's shaping up to be a nice addition to the iPhone's camera capabilities. In addition to iOS 10.1, Apple has also seeded the first developer and public beta versions of macOS 10.12.1, the first maintenance update to Sierra. This will likely be primarily a bug fix update, although it may also be laying the groundwork for updated Macs expected before the end of the year.   Read Full Article Apple Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Luxury Carmaker and Formula One Team McLaren A surprising report from Financial Times this week claims Apple has been talking to British supercar manufacturer McLaren about a potential strategic investment or acquisition. McLaren has denied that any talks are ongoing, but FT stands behind its report and other major news outlets are corroborating the claims with their own sources. The New York Times claims Apple is also exploring an acquisition of Lit Motors, a firm working on self-balancing electric motorcycles.   Read Full Article Intel's Mobile Processor Roadmap May Force Graphics Changes for Apple's 15-Inch MacBook Pro in 2017 Mac users are still waiting for long overdue updates, and hopefully there will be several of those coming before the holidays, but a recently leaked Intel processor roadmap provides a glimpse at what might be in store for Apple's notebooks in 2017 and beyond. Most notably, Intel's next-generation "Kaby Lake" chips will not include any options for high-performance mobile chips with high-end integrated graphics, as are currently used in the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Whether that means Apple will plan to use the upcoming Skylake chips that do support high-end integrated graphics for an extended period of time or perhaps return to using discrete graphics across the board remains unclear.   Read Full Article

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iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Launch Day, iOS 10 Now Available, 'Stay Tuned' for Mac News - MacRumors

iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 Launch Around the World It's iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 launch day, with some customers receiving their pre-orders and others lining up at retail stores for walk-in or reserved purchases. Supplies are very tight, with pre-orders for many models quickly selling out and Apple having no stock of any iPhone 7 Plus or Jet Black iPhone 7 models at its stores.  With the iPhone 7 making its way into user's hands, the early press reviews are now being followed by the usual litany of stress tests examining the device's resistance to bending and scratching, as well as its new water resistance. And of course there are the usual teardowns of both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to get a look at what's inside the devices.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Sep 16, 2016 Apple Releases iOS 10 With Redesigned Lock Screen, New Messages Features, Third-Party Siri, and More Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 10 to the public alongside watchOS 3 and tvOS 10, freshening up the user experience for all of Apple's non-Mac devices with a host of improvements and new features. Make sure to check out our overview and video highlighting the new features to try first, as well as our tidbits article that digs a little deeper into what's new. watchOS 3 brings an all-new app dock to make it easier to access your favorite apps and allows them to run in the background so they're always ready when you need them. And tvOS 10 beefs up the latest Apple TV with better Siri integration and search, as well as a new dark mode.   Read Full Article Hate Clicking the Home Button to Unlock in iOS 10? Try This iOS 10 changes the unlocking procedure on your iPhone, meaning you have to press the home button to unlock via Touch ID by default, even if the screen is already awake. If you'd like to go back to the old method of simply resting your finger on the home button, we can show you how to do that. It's just one of the numerous how-tos we've published to help users get up to speed on the new operating system. Check out such topics such as how to use the new screen effects in Messages, navigate the new lock screen, install Messages sticker packs, and use the new emoji features. We've got those and more included in the How-To section of our site.   Read Full Article Tim Cook Says Apple is 'Very Committed' to the Mac and to 'Stay Tuned' With Apple making virtually no mention of the Mac at last week's media event, some users who have been waiting for Mac updates took to email to complain to Apple CEO Tim Cook about the lack of news. Cook responded to one of those users, noting that Apple remains "very committed" to the Mac and that everyone should "stay tuned," suggesting we may see some announcements in the fairly near future. Apple is rumored to be introducing some updated Macs as soon as October, led by a revamped MacBook Pro, but as our Buyer's Guide shows, it's been a long time since most Macs have seen any updates.   Read Full Article Apple Watch Series 2 Reviews: 'The First Real Apple Watch' Thanks to Fitness and Processor Upgrades The new Apple Watch Series 2 is being overshadowed a bit by the iPhone 7, but that doesn't mean there aren't some nice upgrades for the wrist-worn device, including improved water resistance that makes it appropriate for swimming. Built-in GPS also means you can track your runs and hikes without needing to have your phone with you. Press reviews of the Apple Watch Series 2 have showed the device lives up to Apple's claims, and a significantly faster processor makes for a much smoother user experience. Together, the improvements make this "the first real Apple Watch," although it may still be more of a "want" than a "need."   Read Full Article Apple 'Reboots' Self-Driving Car Initiative Amid Project Layoffs and Closures Amid rumors Apple's "Project Titan" car research may be moving away from building an actual vehicle and more towards developing a platform for autonomous driving, a new report claims Apple has indeed "rebooted" the project and laid off some employees who had been contributing to the effort. Perhaps conflicting with those claims, however, is another report indicating that roughly a dozen engineers from car manufacturer Magna have been working side-by-side with Apple engineers at Apple's Sunnyvale car research facilities.   Read Full Article

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iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 Unveiled, AirPods Coming Next Month, iOS 10 and macOS Sierra Release Dates - MacRumors

Apple's September 2016 Event: iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, AirPods, and More Apple's "See you on the 7th" media event today saw a number of announcements, led by the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2, as well as new AirPods wireless earbuds. If you missed it, Apple has video of the entire event up for replay, and be sure to check out our extensive coverage linked in our recap post. And if you want to see the everything Apple announced at today's event in under five minutes, we've got that too. If you're looking to get your hands on the new hardware, you'll want to be ready for this Friday, September 9. That's when pre-orders for the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 kick off. The AirPods will launch in late October.   Read Full Article Product Announcements Sep 07, 2016 Apple Unveils iPhone 7 With Water Resistance, A10 Fusion, New 'Jet Black' Color, Updated Cameras, No Headphone Jack, and More Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 7 today, showcasing a familiar exterior design with a few tweaks and a number of notable upgrades on the inside. Among the key features are IP67 water and dust resistance, a new quad-core "A10 Fusion" chip, and upgraded front and rear cameras. The iPhone 7 Plus uniquely includes dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, with one wide-angle and one telephoto lens that combine to allow for zoom, depth-of-field features, and more. As expected, the iPhone 7 also comes without a standard headphone jack, with Apple including Lightning EarPods in the box. Also included is an adapter to allow users to connect their existing headphones to the Lightning port. Finally, there's a new haptic Home button that's not receiving great early reviews from brief hands-on sessions.  Pricing starts at $649 for the iPhone 7 and $769 for the iPhone 7 Plus, with storage options of 32, 128, and 256 GB. The previous Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold colors are offered, while Space Gray has been replaced by a new matte Black color and a new glossy Jet Black color has been added.   Read Full Article Apple Announces Swimproof 'Apple Watch Series 2' With Built-In GPS and New Ceramic Edition The new Apple Watch Series 2 looks a lot like the original, but it's seen a substantial upgrade led by enhanced water resistance that lets swimmers use it in the pool to track swim workouts. GPS also helps untether the Apple Watch Series 2 from the iPhone, opening up new tracking capabilities for walking, running, and hiking. A new dual-core S2 chip brings significant performance improvements, and the display on Apple Watch Series 2 is twice as bright as on the first-generation watch. Pricing starts at $369, with aluminum and stainless steel options, while a new white ceramic Edition model replaces the previous gold options.   Read Full Article Apple Debuts Wireless 'AirPods' With 5 Hours of Music Playback While Apple is including Lightning EarPods in the box with the iPhone 7, the company also recognizes that wireless is the future and showed off its upcoming AirPods. The wireless earbuds offer up to five hours of playback and come with a carrying case that includes a battery for quick recharges while on the go. The AirPods use a custom W1 chip to deliver high-quality audio and support for Siri commands, as well as optical sensors and accelerometers that determine whether the earbuds are in your ears. They also include a pair of beam-forming microphones to be able to pick up the user's voice and filter out surrounding noise. The new AirPods will be available in late October and will be priced at $159. One-touch setup makes it easy to pair with your devices, and pairing will sync over iCloud to all of your devices. Beats has also announced new headphones that take advantage of the W1 chip.   Read Full Article iOS 10 and watchOS 3 Coming September 13, macOS Sierra Coming September 20 For those who aren't looking to buy a new iPhone or Apple Watch, Apple has announced it will be releasing iOS 10 and watchOS 3 on September 13, giving current users access to a host of improvements in Messages, the Lock screen experience, Control Center, and more on the phone and an all-new app Dock and more on the wrist. Apple didn't talk about the Mac at all today, but did update its macOS Sierra preview page to reveal the public release is scheduled for September 20. We're still expecting some new Mac hardware before the end of the year, but that's likely to start rolling out around October.   Read Full Article iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and iPad mini 2 Updated With Improved Storage, iPad Pro Price Reduced Alongside the introduction of the iPhone 7, Apple also made some tweaks to the rest of its iOS device lineup. While they didn't receive any full updates, the iPads did receive some storage bumps and price drops to help sustain them until an expected full update next year. As is typical with the launch of new iPhones, the previous model is also sticking around as a lower-cost option, but this time Apple is also boosting capacities to make sure all users have enough storage. While the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have been offered with 16, 64, and 128 GB options for the past year, going forward they will be sold in 32 and 128 GB capacities.   Read Full Article

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September 7 Event for iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, New Macs in October?, New iPads in 2017 - MacRumors

Apple Invites Media to September 7 Event: 'See You on the 7th' Apple this week invited members of the media to an event next Wednesday, September 7 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, teasing with a simple tagline of "See you on the 7th," perhaps a nod to the unveiling of the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 will undoubtedly be the highlight of next Wednesday's event, and we're continuing to hear tidbits of information including a possible box label for a 256 GB iPhone 7 Plus with Lightning EarPods, a potential fifth "gloss black" color option, and the same shortage rumors we hear every year. Apple also appears to be getting ready to help store all of those new photos and videos you'll take with the iPhone 7, launching a new 2 TB iCloud tier. In addition to the iPhone 7, we're also likely to see the Apple Watch 2 at next week's event. It's rumored to have new GPS and fitness tracking functions and a leak last week revealed the 42mm model may have a 35 percent larger battery. A parts firm has also shared hands-on video and photos of the larger battery, a thinner display with new chips included on it, and a redesigned Force Touch sensor layer. We're also apparently going to see some new Beats headphones and perhaps some Apple-branded "AirPods" wireless earphones.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Sep 01, 2016 Apple to Release New MacBook Pro and Air as Early as October, AMD Graphics iMacs and 5K Display With LG Also in Works We're still waiting for Apple to update nearly the entire Mac lineup, and it now looks like we could get a nice set of upgrades as soon as October, headlined by the rumored redesigned MacBook Pro with a thinner profile and an OLED "Dynamic Function Row" above the keyboard. Apple reportedly also has updated MacBook Air models with USB-C ports coming soon, while the iMac is also in line for a bump with AMD graphics available on higher-end models. Apple is also said to be partnering with LG to develop a new 5K display, but timing and details on that remain unclear. In other Mac news, Intel has announced its first low-power mobile chips from its "Kaby Lake" family, which would be appropriate for the MacBook and MacBook Air, although the MacBook isn't yet due for an update and Apple will probably use Skylake chips for the imminent MacBook Air update before moving to Kaby Lake later. Meanwhile, new HDMI over USB-C standards may help simplify display connectivity in future Macs.   Read Full Article Apple to Eliminate Home Button in 2017 iPhone The iPhone 7 hasn't even been officially announced, but rumors about the 2017 iPhone continue to fly. We're hearing additional confirmation that Apple plans to remove the iconic home button on the 2017 iPhone, moving toward Jony Ive's design goal of the device simply being a clean sheet of glass. Rumors of iris scanning as a new method of device unlocking and payment/account authorization have also resurfaced. Finally, amid rumors the 2017 iPhone will shift to an OLED-based display, industry insiders are saying that OLED shift may only be temporary while Apple continues its work on Micro-LED display technology.   Read Full Article New iPad Pro With Faster Display and Wider Support for Apple Pencil to Launch Next Year Apple isn't expected to update its iPad lineup again before the end of the year, but the company seems to have some improvements in store for 2017. A previous report claimed Apple is working on a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro model, and it appears Apple's next iPads will use faster display technology for smoother zooming, panning, and scrolling. Apple is reportedly also working to enhance the Apple Pencil's functionality, allowing for system-wide use such as annotating images in Safari and Messages and more. It's not clear whether Apple will aim to introduce the new features early in the year as part of an iOS 10.x update or hold them until iOS 11 later in the year.   Read Full Article Steve Jobs Planned to Work on Apple TV Set After Stepping Down as Apple CEO Nearly five years after Steve Jobs's death, Walt Mossberg has related the story of how Jobs called him on the day he stepped down as Apple CEO in August 2011. According to Mossberg, Jobs revealed that he intended to continue working with a specific focus on developing an Apple TV set. Jobs had hinted at his strong interest in the topic near the end of his life, noting that he had "finally cracked it," but Mossberg's story paints a picture of a Jobs who fully expected to live long enough to see the project through to completion.   Read Full Article Apple Must Repay $14.5 Billion in Back Taxes, EU Commission Rules Wrapping up a multi-year investigation into Apple's longtime tax practices with its subsidiaries in Ireland, the European Commission this week ruled Apple must pay $14.5 billion in back taxes, even though Ireland believes no such payments are required. Tim Cook wrote an open letter to Apple's European customers about the situation, and called the decision "total political crap" in an Irish radio interview. Apple plans to appeal the ruling, a process that will take several more years.   Read Full Article

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