AirPods Pro, AirTags, New Mac Pro Imminent? — MacRumors 🎃

Apple Releases AirPods Pro Happy Halloween! Apple this week treated us with all-new AirPods Pro with several improvements over regular AirPods, including active noise cancellation, IPX4-rated water and sweat resistance, and improved sound quality. Be sure to read our AirPods vs. AirPods Pro feature comparison. AirPods Pro sport an in-ear design with three sizes of silicone ear tips, complete with a vent system for improved comfort. A new Ear Tip Fit Test feature located in Settings > Bluetooth on an iPhone or iPad can help determine which size ear tips are best for you. AirPods Pro are priced at $249 with a wireless charging case and have been available to order since October 30. Apple Store pickup is also available. For more details, read our in-depth AirPods Pro roundup.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Oct 31, 2019 Hands-On With AirPods Pro MacRumors has unboxed the AirPods Pro on our YouTube channel, providing a hands-on look at the new in-ear design, sound quality, how well active noise cancellation works, and more. ‌AirPods Pro‌ are $50 more than the ‌second-generation AirPods with a wireless charging case, and with active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and superior sound, choosing ‌AirPods Pro‌ over ‌AirPods‌ has many advantages. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube for new Apple-related videos every week!   Read Full Article iOS 13.2 is Out With New Emoji, Deep Fusion for iPhone 11, Siri Privacy Options, and More Apple has released iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 for the iPhone and iPad, respectively, with several new features like new emoji, Deep Fusion image processing for the iPhone 11 lineup, new Siri privacy options, AirPods Pro support, and more. iOS 13.2 led to a few leaks this week, including a potential "AirTags" name for Apple's rumored Tile-like item trackers as well as Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 lineup. Other software updates released this week include macOS Catalina 10.15.1, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and a revised 13.2.1 update for the HomePod that hopefully shouldn't brick the speaker anymore.   Read Full Article Apple's Rumored Tile-Like Item Trackers May Be Named 'AirTags' This week, based on an iOS 13.2 code discovery, we learned that Apple may be planning to call its rumored Tile-like item trackers "AirTags." MacRumors then came across some potential signs of Apple acquiring the rights to the "AirTag" trademark from a Russian company, followed by a report claiming the mark was indeed sold to Apple. AirTags will be closely integrated with the Find My app on iOS 13. MacRumors obtained additional screenshots of what the new "Items" tab will look like in the app. It's unclear when Apple plans to introduce the tags. For more details, read everything we know about the AirTags so far.   Read Full Article New Mac Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch Apple's new Mac Pro received FCC approval this week ahead of its release later this year. Apple's website still says the new ‌Mac Pro‌ is "coming this fall," but this may signal an imminent release. The new ‌‌Mac Pro‌‌ will start at $5,999 in the United States with an eight-core Intel Xeon processor, 32GB of ECC RAM, Radeon Pro 580X graphics, and 256GB of SSD storage. Apple will also be selling the 32-inch Pro Display XDR with 6K resolution for $4,999, with an optional stand to be available for $999.   Read Full Article 16-Inch MacBook Pro Touch Bar Layout Confirmed An image uncovered in macOS Catalina 10.15.1 has revealed that the Touch Bar and Touch ID will likely be separated on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, lending credence to an earlier rumor that the Esc key will also be a separate, physical key again. It's unclear if the 16-inch MacBook Pro will be released in 2019 or 2020, but a supply chain report has claimed that Apple will begin to receive volume shipments of the notebook in the fourth quarter of this year, possibly to sidestep a proposed 15% tariff on additional Chinese imports that is slated to go into effect December 15.   Read Full Article

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16" MacBook Pro Leak, AirPods Pro Rumors, iPod Turns 18 — MacRumors

Brought to you by: 'AirPods Pro' Said to Launch by End of October With New Design and Active Noise Cancellation While it looks unlikely that Apple will be hosting an October event this year, rumors suggest at least a few new products are on still on the horizon, including the so-called "AirPods Pro." MacRumors already discovered an icon of in-ear AirPods with rubber ear tips, lending credence to rumors that Apple is planning to release higher-end AirPods with active noise cancellation and improved water resistance, and now a Chinese report claims they will sport a new design and be released by the end of October, perhaps via press release. At least one accessory maker is already capitalizing on the rumors with a few cases for the "AirPods Pro," with the product images depicting a wider charging case as previously leaked.   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor Simplify Your Mobile Life With the OWC USB-C Travel Dock Your office is wherever your work takes you, that day.  The OWC USB-C Travel Dock puts five essential ports — USB-C, USB-A, SD Card, and HDMI — at your fingertips. With just one cable, you’re ready to display, charge, connect, and import while on the move.   5 ports of connectivity: (2) USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, (1) HDMI, (1) SD card, (1) USB-C  Neat and tidy: built-in cable storage  Power options: bus powered or USB-C adapter (sold separately)  Compatibility: MacBook Pro, MacBook, iPad Pro, and other PC and Chrome devices Palm-sized and lightweight, the OWC USB-C Travel Dock is designed to go places. It takes up little space in a day bag, and if that’s full, you can slip it in your jacket pocket. It gives you an extra 100W of pass-through charging power, so you’re powered up and ready to deliver a client presentation or download the day's shots. Get the USB-C Travel Dock for just $54.99.  Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 24, 2019 16-Inch MacBook Pro Icon Uncovered in macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Beta Another new product rumored to be coming this fall is a revamped 16-inch MacBook Pro with slimmer bezels and a more reliable scissor switch keyboard. Just like the in-ear AirPods, Apple has effectively leaked the 16-inch MacBook Pro itself by way of an icon discovered in the macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta. The icon, created earlier this month, depicts a slightly larger MacBook Pro with slimmer bezels around the display. Hit-or-miss industry website DigiTimes claims that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will be released by the end of October, noting that Quanta Computer has already begun volume shipments of the notebook to Apple.   Read Full Article New Mac Pro Nearing Release as Apple Advises Technicians How to Place Computer in DFU Mode Apple previewed an all-new Mac Pro at WWDC in June, and said the computer will be available to order this fall, but it has yet to specify a release date. This week, however, Apple updated its Mac Configuration Utility for authorized technicians with an option for the new Mac Pro, and our source believes this likely signals an imminent release. The new ‌Mac Pro‌ is a powerhouse, with up to 28-core Intel Xeon processors, up to 1.5TB of ECC RAM, and up to a 4TB SSD. A new design includes a stainless steel frame with smooth handles and an aluminum housing that lifts off for 360-degree access to the entire system. Pricing will start at $5,999.   Read Full Article Camera Comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Pixel 4 XL Both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and Google's Pixel 4 XL have high-end camera systems, so we decided to compare the camera quality of the two devices to see if one has an edge over the other. Given how advanced smartphone cameras have become, the two devices both perform well, but there are some advantages to each that we discuss. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube for new Apple-related videos every week!   Read Full Article iPhone SE 2 Rumors Continue to Mount as LG Reportedly in Talks to Supply LCDs for Device Rumors are coming in fast and heavy about the so-called iPhone SE 2, with a report this week claiming that LG is in talks with Apple to supply LCD displays for the device, expected to launch in early 2020. In a research note this week, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the iPhone SE 2 will feature an upgraded antenna design for improved wireless transmission. Kuo previously said the device will resemble the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and Touch ID, but with a faster A13 Bionic chip and 3GB of RAM. The budget device isn't necessarily going to be named the iPhone SE 2, especially given it sounds like it will be a larger device. Other names speculated include the iPhone 8s and iPhone 9.   Read Full Article iPod Turns 18: Here's What People Thought in 2001 This week marked the 18th anniversary of Steve Jobs unveiling the original iPod. While the iMac started Apple's renaissance in 1998, it was the launch of the iPod in 2001 that truly set Apple on a path towards becoming the world's most valuable company. While many people were thrilled about the iPod, others were not so impressed. We've rounded up a sample of some comments about the iPod from the MacRumors forums, The New York Times, and elsewhere on the day the device was announced.   Read Full Article

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Beats Solo Pro, iOS 13.1.3, iPhone SE 2 for $399? — MacRumors

Apple Introduces $300 Beats Solo Pro Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Unfold-to-Power, and More Apple this week unveiled new Beats Solo Pro headphones with active noise cancelation, the Apple-designed H1 chip for hands-free "Hey Siri" support, redesigned on-ear cushions for improved comfort, an enhanced acoustic platform for improved sound delivery, the ability to power on the headphones by simply unfolding them, and more. We've already had a chance to go hands-on with the new headphones, so be sure to check out our early impressions. Beats Solo Pro will be available October 30 in Black, Ivory, Gray, Dark Blue, Light Blue, and Red, with pre-orders available now on Apple.com. Pricing is set at $299.95 in the United States.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Oct 17, 2019 iPhone SE 2 Estimated to Start at $399 With Red Color Option The rumored "iPhone SE 2" will feature an A13 Bionic chip, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB/128GB storage options, while 3D Touch will be removed, according to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo believes the device will launch in the first quarter of 2020 in Space Gray, Silver, and Red colors, adding that pricing will likely start at $399. Previous reports have suggested the device will resemble the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and a Touch ID home button.   Read Full Article Apple Releases iOS 13.1.3 With Bug Fixes for Phone, Mail, Health, and More The fourth update to iOS 13 arrived this week in the form of iOS 13.1.3, which includes bug fixes and improvements related to incoming calls, iCloud backups, Apple Watch pairing and notification syncing, Bluetooth connectivity in vehicles, and more. Apple also released a companion iPadOS 13.1.3 update with bug fixes and improvements. And for the Mac, there's a new supplemental update for macOS Catalina that fixes an issue that prevented Setup Assistant from completing, improves installation reliability on Macs with low disk space, and more.   Read Full Article AirPlay 2 Speakers Compared: Sonos Move vs. Bose Portable Home Speaker Bose and Sonos recently came out with new AirPlay 2-enabled speakers, providing alternatives to Apple's own HomePod speaker.  In our latest video on our YouTube channel, we went hands-on with the Bose Portable Home Speaker and the Sonos Move to see what the speakers have to offer and how they compare to one another. Subscribe to MacRumors for new Apple-related videos every week!   Read Full Article PSA: Apple Mail Bugs Can Lead to Data Loss in macOS Catalina macOS Catalina has suffered from its fair share of bugs and hiccups since its release earlier this month, including with Apple's Mail app. Specifically, a report this week claimed that when upgrading to macOS Catalina, there is a risk of a large number of emails being incomplete or missing entirely for reasons not entirely clear.   Read Full Article Samsung Admits Major Security Flaw in Galaxy S10 Under-Screen Fingerprint Sensor A major flaw in Samsung's latest Galaxy S10 and S10+ smartphones has been discovered that basically means any fingerprint can unlock the device with the help of a cheap screen protector. Responding to the incident, Samsung said it was "aware of the case of S10's malfunctioning fingerprint recognition and will soon issue a software patch."   Read Full Article

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macOS Catalina Released, Apple Watch Sleep App, Apple Glasses in 2020? — MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple Releases macOS Catalina: What to Check Out After Upgrading  macOS Catalina is here! We've put together a list of the update's biggest changes and a video walkthrough of features to check out after upgrading. As with any new software version, some users have encountered some bugs and issues, so be sure to keep an eye on the macOS Catalina section in the MacRumors forums. Apple says iCloud Drive folder sharing, which will allow users to share folders with a private link, has been delayed until the spring. Apple has also seeded the second beta of iOS 13.2 with new emojis and the option to delete your Siri and Dictation history and opt out of future audio recordings as part of Siri's quality evaluation process.   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor UpTradeit.com: Sell Your Used iPhone for More Cash Compared to Trade-In Offers From Apple or Other Retail Stores Are you thinking about upgrading to the new iPhone? Are you wondering what you should do with your old iPhone? You could try to sell it yourself, but that means you’ll have to deal with low ball offers from strangers. You could try to trade it in by going to your carrier store, but many offer store credit only and don’t accept used or less than perfect phones. If only there was a fast, easy, and better way to sell... That's why we built UpTradeit.com. UpTrade is not just another reseller, we're reinventing the way you sell. Using the latest market data technologies, we help sell your iPhone on multiple marketplaces so you can get maximum value for your device. For a limited time, we're waiving all selling fees. You would be hard pressed to find a better offer selling it yourself or any promo offers provided by carriers in-store.  How it works -  Start by getting a quote. Then ship in your phone for free. Once we receive it, we issue cash payment to you within 1 business day. Sell now at UpTradeit.com   Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 10, 2019 Apple Said to Launch Augmented Reality Headset in Mid 2020 Apple analyst extraordinaire Ming-Chi Kuo is back with yet more predictions this week, this time noting that Apple plans to release an augmented reality headset in the second quarter of 2020, aka March-June. Interestingly, Kuo suggested that Apple may release multiple headsets in collaboration with third-party brands, although it remains to be seen exactly what he means by that. If the mid 2020 timeframe is right, we'll soon find out.   Read Full Article iPhone SE 2, iPad Pro With 3D Sensing, and MacBook With Scissor Keyboard Also Expected in 2020 In addition to an augmented reality headset, Kuo also expects Apple to release a so-called "iPhone SE 2" as well as iPad Pro models with 3D sensing rear cameras in the first quarter of 2020. The "iPhone SE 2" is widely rumored to be similar to the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display with bezels and a Touch ID home button, but with a faster A13 Bionic chip and 3GB of RAM, up from 2GB in the iPhone SE. Last, Kuo believes an unspecified "MacBook" with a scissor mechanism keyboard will launch in the second quarter of 2020. It is unclear if this refers to the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an all-new design and scissor keyboard that Kuo previously said would launch by the end of 2019.   Read Full Article Camera Comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+, the company's newest flagship device, was unveiled just a month ahead of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, and it's one of the main competitors to Apple's latest smartphones. Both have triple-lens camera setups, so on our YouTube channel this week, we compared the camera quality of the iPhone 11 Pro Max with that of the Galaxy Note 10+ to see if one has an edge over another. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube for new Apple-related videos every week!   Read Full Article Apple Accidentally Mentions a Sleep App for Apple Watch An eagle-eyed MacRumors reader this week discovered a reference to an unreleased Sleep app for the Apple Watch in an App Store screenshot for the existing Alarms app on the Apple Watch. "Set your Bedtime and wake up in the Sleep app," said the since-removed screenshot. Last month, MacRumors reported that the Sleep app will serve two functions on the Apple Watch, including sleep tracking and an extension of the iPhone's Bedtime Mode for getting better sleep.   Read Full Article 16-Inch MacBook Pro May Ship With 96W USB-C Power Adapter Apple may be readying a 96W USB-C power adapter for the widely rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro, according to information received by the Chinese-language sibling website of ChargerLAB. Apple previously confirmed that its upcoming Pro Display XDR will be capable of up to 96W pass-through charging, which is more power than necessary for any portable device that Apple currently ships. Thus, perhaps the higher-power charger is for the 16-inch MacBook Pro.   Read Full Article

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