By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A photograph of cases intended for the iPhone 16 indicates at least one accessory producer is leaning in on rumors of a new vertical camera arrangement in the new models.Alleged iPhone 16 cases [X/Sonny Dickson]Various rumors have promoted the idea that Apple will make a change to the rear camera arrangement on the iPhone 16, switching from a diagonal positioning within a square bump to a vertical one. The change should mean that the bump area will also slim down to about half the size to accommodate.In a photograph shared by Sonny Dickson via X on Friday morning, a pair of cases are shown, claimed to be the “first cases” for the iPhone 16. Both of the cases are transparent with purple edging and have oval cut-outs for the camera bump. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) While Apple has publicly only said that it will add RCS messaging support to iOS later in 2024, a Google announcement appears to pin it down further.RCS support will be added to the iPhone sometime in 2024Apple’s November 2023 announcement that it would add RCS messaging support to the iPhone, committed to it being done “later next year.” The addition, possibly forced on the company by China, is presumably taking months because Apple is ignoring Google’s RCS in favor of working on a new version with a standards body.Google has launched a new page about RCS messaging, and at least at first included this extra detail about a launch in the fall. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple is believed to be sticking with titanium for the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro, but a new leak claims that an improved manufacturing process will give it a more polished look.iPhone 16 Pro could have a new, more polished titanium finishFollowing reports that the iPhone 16 Pro lineup will see a change in colors, a new leak reports that the finish on each of the colors will look different. According to leaker “yeux1122,” Apple is introducing a new production method for its titanium chassis.”Unlike the 15 Pro models, the iPhone 16 Pro models are said to have a method with improved titanium processing and color processing,” writes the leaker on a blog. “Therefore, there is a possibility that it will be changed to a more polished material, if not an external scratch [resistant one].” Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) B&H has dropped MacBook Pro prices further as March comes to a close. Pick up an M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM for just $1,549 — or opt for the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch for $1,699. Both are record-breaking deals.Kicking off the sale is a best-selling M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch configuration with a bump up to 16GB of memory. Now on sale for $1,549 in Space Gray, this $250 discount delivers the cheapest price on record for the upgraded configuration. The base model is $200 off too, dropping the price to $1,399.Buy from $1,399Prefer the M3 Pro chip? B&H has also slashed the standard M3 Pro 14-inch configuration in Space Black to $1,699. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen, according to our M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch Price Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Subscribers of Apple Music can allow third-party apps to access the app and their music collection. Here’s how to grant that access to other apps in macOS.Apple Music app icon for macOSApple Music on the Mac has a little-known feature that allows third-party apps to access your music collection.For example, you could use it to connect smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo so you can play songs and playlists from your Apple Music account. Apps may also offer other features, such as a music game allowing players to add their favorite tracks to an Apple Music playlist. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Four short immersive videos are available for Apple Vision Pro users, and after nearly two months on the market, a fifth has arrived in the form of a five-minute MLS ad.2023 MLS Cup HighlightsApple Vision Pro can play 180-degree 8K 3D video that takes over the wearer’s vision. These are called immersive experiences and are a technical achievement.However, that technical achievement may also be an Achilles heel for the platform if it’s slow or difficult to produce. More immersive content is absolutely on the way, but Apple Vision Pro owners have noticed that the scant library hasn’t grown since the February 2 debut. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple has notified the 350 Swift Student Challenge winners of their victory and rewards, which include AirPods Max, a certificate, and a free one-year membership to the developer program.Swift Student ChallengeApple holds the Swift Student Challenge each year to encourage student developer to practice their craft and win prizes. Participants must be over 13, part of an academic institution or homeschool equivalent, and not employed as a full-time developer.Winners are being notified by email, and Apple Senior Director, Worldwide Developer Marketing Esther Hare shared the news on Twitter. Participants can also check their status by logging into their developer account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing the ex-iOS software engineer of breaching confidentiality agreements by leaking details of the Journal app before its launch.Gavel in a courtroomThe lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara on March 18, pits Apple against the defendant Andrew Aude. Apple has three complaints against Aude, all surrounding alleged actions where he shared details about Apple products, services, and policies to the media.Aude “repeatedly flouted his promise to keep Apple’s information confidential,” the complaint reads, violating an intellectual property agreement (IPA) that prevented his sharing of confidential information with non-Apple employees. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) The iPad Pro and iPad Air are set to get a refresh — but it doesn’t look like either are going to arrive in April as previously thought.iPad ProsIf you’ve been holding out for a new iPad Pro, you may not need to wait much longer. A new report suggests that the iPad Pro, along with the iPad Air, may be getting an update in May.Sources told Bloomberg that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with brand-new OLED displays. These models have been given the codenames J717, J718, J720, and J721. Additionally, they will run on the new M3 chip and will be compatible with new versions of the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is just months away from showing off its iOS 18 update that will arrive in the fall. This is what the rumor mill suspects is on the way in the next version of the iPhone operating system.iPhone in a crystal ballWWDC, Apple’s annual gathering of developers that will take place from June 10 until June 14, is the venue for the tech giant to show off some of its future plans. The announcements during the keynote and throughout the week typically cover a lot of areas, but operating system changes are the main focus of proceedings.With the iPhone being the main revenue generator for the company, Apple’s changes to iOS are closely watched by developers and industry observers. The next version, destined to be called iOS 18 unless Apple makes a massive change to its naming system, will be just as important. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
