Top Stories

By MacRumors Staff
Each weekend, we publish a summary of the biggest Apple stories from the previous week, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view.

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top stories 26oct2024

Top Stories: M4 Macs Next Week, iOS 18.2 Beta, and More

Saturday October 26, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's flurry of activity to close out October is well underway, led on the hardware side by the launch of the new iPad mini and Apple uncharacteriscally teasing some Mac updates for next week even without an announced event. On the software side, Apple Intelligence is ready to make its debut in iOS 18.1 and related updates next week, but Apple has already begun beta testing further AI...
top stories 19oct2024

Top Stories: New iPad Mini, Upcoming Mac Updates, and More

Saturday October 19, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
The first of a number of imminent Apple product updates arrived this week with the seventh-generation iPad mini, but what else is still in store and when can we expect to see them? On the software side, the public release of iOS 18.1 and related updates with the first Apple Intelligence features is drawing ever closer, and we can expect more of those features to arrive with iOS 18.2 before...
top stories 12oct2024

Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Release Date, New Macs Incoming, and More

Saturday October 12, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Things are firming up for a big Halloween week for Apple, with the company's next operating system updates reportedly coming early in the week and hardware launches coming a few days later. Ahead of those hardware launches, we've recently seen what appears to be one of the most significant physical product leaks in years, while some of the new features in Apple's recent software updates have ...
top stories 5oct2024

Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Coming Soon, October Apple Event Rumors, and More

Saturday October 5, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
It's hard to believe we're already into October with the iPhone 16 launch behind us, but there's lots more still to come from Apple this year on both the hardware and software fronts. We're still expecting a number of Mac and perhaps some iPad updates in the very near future, while Apple Intelligence features are set to begin rolling out with iOS 18.1 and related operating system updates....
top stories 28sep2024

Top Stories: iPhone 16 Features, iOS 18.1 Improvements, and More

Saturday September 28, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's latest devices have been in users' hands for about a week now, so the latest features and upgrades are getting thoroughly tested as users figure out how best to take advantage of the improvements. We're also still looking forward to additional enhancements like Apple Intelligence features coming in future software updates, while we took a look back at a long-term feature Apple...
top stories 21sep2024

Top Stories: iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Out Now, iPhone 16 Launch, and More

Saturday September 21, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
It was another busy week in the Apple universe, bookended by the release of iOS 18 and other major operating system updates on Monday and the launch of all of the brand-new hardware on Friday. In addition to taking thorough looks at iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, the iPhone 16, and more, we're also keeping an eye out for more updates coming from Apple, which could arrive as soon as next month with...
top stories 14sep2024

Top Stories: Apple Event Recap With iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and More

Saturday September 14, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
One of the busiest weeks of the year for Apple news has drawn to a close following Monday's event that saw the unveiling of new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models and Friday's start of iPhone pre-orders in dozens of countries around the world. Read on below for the biggest announcements of this week as we take a brief break ahead of a flood of software updates early next week and all of ...
top stories 7sep2024

Top Stories: iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods 4 Expected at Monday's Apple Event

Saturday September 7, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
It's almost glowtime! Early September is always new iPhone time and this year is no exception, so buckle up for a busy event on Monday. While we're expecting quite a few product announcements at Monday's event, anticipated updates for a number of other hardware products won't be coming until later this year or into 2025, so read on below for all the details on what you should and shouldn't...
top stories 31aug2024

Top Stories: September 9 iPhone Event, iOS 18.1 Photos Clean Up Tool, and More

Saturday August 31, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
It's a day earlier than rumors had suggested, but Apple's big iPhone 16 event now has an official date: Monday, September 9. The "It's Glowtime" tagline and glowing Apple logo theme are clear nods to the revamped Siri and new Apple Intelligence features that will undoubtedly be a major point of emphasis for the upcoming devices. Much of the news this week focused on what announcements we...
top stories 24aug2024

Top Stories: September 10 iPhone Event Expected, 2024 Mac Updates, and More

Saturday August 24, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's annual iPhone event is coming up quickly, and things are starting to firm up regarding what we might see and when. Beyond the iPhone and other updates expected next month, we're also looking toward some Mac updates later in the year while Apple appears to be moving forward on its tabletop robot project, so read on below for all the details! Apple Expected to Debut iPhone 16, Apple ...
top stories 10aug2024

Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta 5 Features, Ultra-Tiny Mac Mini Rumor, and More

Saturday August 10, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's work on iOS 18 continues, with a new Distraction Control feature and refinements for the Photos app, among other tweaks, coming in the latest beta. We're only about a month away from the official release, so Apple should be firming things up shortly. In another news, we've known for a while that Apple is planning to update its entire Mac lineup with variants of the M4 chip, but we...
top stories 3aug 2024

Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Beta With Apple Intelligence and More

Saturday August 3, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
The highly anticipated developer beta of Apple Intelligence is finally here, with an early limited set of AI-based features in iOS 18.1 and related updates that will expand over time. The new iOS 18.1 beta also includes call recording and transcription, while macOS Sonoma 14.6 that was released to all users this week rolls out previously promised support for dual external displays on the...
top stories 20jul2024

Top Stories: iOS 18 Public Beta, HomePod Mini in New Midnight Color, and More

Saturday July 20, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
The public betas of iOS 18 and other upcoming major operating system updates are finally here! Apple has spent the past month refining the betas through developer testing, and it's now time to open them up for broader access ahead of a full public launch several months from now. We also got a surprise hardware update this week, but it was one of the most minor updates imaginable...
top stories 13jul2024

Top Stories: Everything New in iOS 18 Beta 3, HomePod With Screen Rumor, and More

Saturday July 13, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Apple is moving right along with development and testing on iOS 18 and related software updates, with the third developer betas arriving this past week and public beta versions of most of them expected very shortly. Not all of the new features Apple showed off at WWDC last month will be available right away, however, with some rolling out in later iOS 18 updates over the next year. In...
top stories 6jul2024

Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta Features, Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro, and More

Saturday July 6, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
With the calendar flipping over to July, public betas of iOS 18 and related operating system updates are right around the corner, so we're continuing to take a look at what changes and features users can expect to see. Other Apple news and rumors this week included several iconic devices being added to Apple's list of "vintage" products, a leak from Apple's servers pointing to work on a...
top stories 29jun2024

Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta 2, Apple Vision Pro International Launch, New Beats Speaker, and More

Saturday June 29, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
Apple is moving right along on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other new operating systems that were unveiled at WWDC earlier this month, releasing the second developer betas of the updates this week with a number of new changes and additions. Public betas will follow sometime next month ahead of a full public release in the fall. Other news and rumors this week included international...
top stories 22jun2024

Top Stories: Apple Watch X Rumors, New Final Cut App for iPhone, and More

Saturday June 22, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
The avalanche of news coming out of WWDC earlier this month is finally starting to slow, but that doesn't mean there wasn't still lots to talk about in Apple news and rumors this week. This week saw some additional rumors about the upcoming Apple Watch models, the release of major Final Cut Pro updates, the launch of Apple's annual Back to School promo in the U.S. and Canada, new...
top stories 15jun2024

Top Stories: WWDC Recap With iOS 18, Apple Intelligence, and More

Saturday June 15, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
WWDC 2024 kicked off on Monday with a jam-packed keynote revealing iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more, all fueled by upcoming Apple Intelligence technology. We've highlighted the major announcements below, but be sure to check out our recap post that includes a video going over the highlights plus links to all of our coverage from the big day! Apple Announces iOS 18 With Customizable Home...
top stories 8jun2024

Top Stories: WWDC Next Week With iOS 18 Beta and More

Saturday June 8, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
WWDC is right around the corner! All eyes will be on Cupertino next week as Apple takes the wraps off the next major updates to iOS, macOS, and other platforms. Artificial intelligence is the hottest buzzword in technology these days, and Apple will be getting on that train with Monday's announcements, pushing beyond its existing machine learning features to deploy more sophisticated AI...
top stories 1jun2024

Top Stories: WWDC Schedule, iOS 18 Rumors, and Beats Solo Buds Release Date

Saturday June 1, 2024 6:00 am PDT by
WWDC month is here! Rumors about what we may see at Apple's annual developer conference have been building for months, and now we're just days away from the keynote event where Apple will unveil what it has in store for iOS 18, macOS 15, and more. Apple's Beats brand also has some new products that should be launching shortly, while Apple has finally made refurbished iPhone 14 models...