MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories https://www.macrumors.com Apple, iPhone, iPad, Mac News and Rumors Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:44:47 PDT en hourly 1 https://www.macrumors.com Apple Continues Promoting iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass With Updated Design Gallery https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-liquid-glass-design-gallery-update/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-continues-promoting-ios-26-and-macos-26-liquid-glass-with-updated-design-gallery.2480546/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:14:04 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-liquid-glass-design-gallery-update/ Juli Clover iOS 26 macOS Tahoe 26 iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. The company has shared an updated Liquid Glass Design Gallery that shows off Liquid Glass in third-party apps.


The visual gallery features several iPhone and iPad apps, with screenshots that show the difference between app design in iOS 18 and ‌iOS 26‌.
In the latest edition of our new design gallery, find out how teams of all sizes are taking advantage of the new design and Liquid Glass to create natural, responsive experiences across Apple platforms.

Apps included in the gallery have adopted Liquid Glass for elements like tab bars, navigation buttons, bottom toolbars, and more. Apple also highlights pop-out menu interfaces and the separate search buttons that some apps have implemented, both of which are Liquid Glass design elements that Apple has added to its own apps.

AllTrails, Carrot Weather, Fantastical, Kroger, SketchPro, Trello, and Le Monde are among the apps featured.

Apple previously shared a Liquid Glass gallery after the ‌iOS 26‌ launch, and that gallery provides more Liquid Glass design examples.

Since debuting Liquid Glass, Apple has made small changes like adding a slider bar to the Lock Screen clock for adjusting the Liquid Glass level, but no major updates have been introduced. Rumors suggest that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will continue to feature the Liquid Glass aesthetic with little change, but Apple could also add a system-wide slider bar for Liquid Glass opacity adjustments.
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]]> Some iPhone Apps Receive Mysterious Update 'From Apple' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/iphone-apps-from-apple-update/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/some-iphone-apps-receive-mysterious-update-from-apple.2480544/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:21:34 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/iphone-apps-from-apple-update/ Juli Clover App Store App Store.


Over the last week, some app updates have included notes that suggest the update is coming from Apple rather than an app developer. "This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included," reads the description.

Some of the apps that have been updated include Candy Crush Soda Saga, Sentry Mobile, Catan Universe, Bluetti, Mortal Kombat, Duet Display, VLC, and many more.


It's not clear what functionality Apple is improving with each app update, if any. One developer on Reddit said that Apple inserted the text into an app update that had the same version number and content as a prior update.

The update text is appearing on apps that have not been updated in some time, as well as apps that received recent updates, so it's not clear what the apps have in common. When analyzing the code of one of the apps that received an Apple update, MacRumors could not find what had changed.
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]]> iPhone Fold Enters Trial Production Phase Ahead of 2026 Launch https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/iphone-fold-trial-production/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-fold-enters-trial-production-phase-ahead-of-2026-launch.2480542/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:28:05 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/iphone-fold-trial-production/ Juli Clover Featured iPhone Fold Foldable iPhone iPhone Fold, according to Chinese leaker Instant Digital. Trial production comes before mass production, which Apple plans to start in July as long as no issues come up during the earlier testing stage.


So far, Apple remains on track to launch the ‌iPhone Fold‌ in 2026, though the latest rumors suggest that it's not going to come out in September. Instead, it could launch sometime after the iPhone 18 Pro, debuting as late as December. Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 18 Pro models and the ‌iPhone Fold‌ at the same time at its September iPhone event, but the following launch sounds like it will be split.

The ‌iPhone Fold‌ will be Apple's first foldable, and it's expected to feature a ~5.5-inch screen size when closed and a larger ~7.8-inch size when open. Apple plans to use a wider 4:3 aspect ratio, so it will be similar in shape to an iPad, with a wider, shorter size than many competing foldable smartphones on the market.

Apple plans to make the ‌iPhone Fold‌ as thin as 4.5mm when it's open, and that thin design requires compromises. There won't be a triple-lens camera setup so no Telephoto lens, and Apple also can't use Face ID because the TrueDepth sensor doesn't fit. Rumors suggest the ‌iPhone Fold‌ will have an iPad-style Touch ID side button instead. Apple is supposedly focused on minimizing the crease, and has achieved a design with a nearly invisible fold down the middle when the device is open.

For more on what to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, we have a dedicated iPhone Fold roundup.
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]]> Apple Asks Court to Pause App Store Fee Fight While It Petitions Supreme Court in Epic Games Case https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-epic-games-supreme-court-petition/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-asks-court-to-pause-app-store-fee-fight-while-it-petitions-supreme-court-in-epic-games-case.2480538/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:32:29 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-epic-games-supreme-court-petition/ Juli Clover App Store Epic Games Epic Games vs. Apple Apple Lawsuits App Store fee restrictions and contempt of court ruling levied against it in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle.


In a filing on April 3 (via TechCrunch), Apple asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off on a plan that would see the U.S. Northern District of California decide on a reasonable commission for Apple to charge developers for purchases made from a link in an app. Apple is concerned that the district court will decide on a fee, only to have the Supreme Court then reverse the ruling in its entirety.

Apple says that it does not want to make multiple major changes to its ‌App Store‌ fee structure. Instead, Apple proposes that the current no-commission setup remain in place until Apple hears back from the Supreme Court. Developers can currently include links to non-App Store purchase options in their apps and Apple charges no fee from purchases made using those links. Apple wants to continue fee-free links and hold off on the long legal battle to determine a fee for the time being.

Apple has not petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the case yet, and there is no guarantee that the Supreme Court will do so. Back in 2024, both Apple and Epic Games asked the Supreme Court to make a ruling in their ongoing dispute, but the Supreme Court denied the request. Apple is going to ask the Supreme Court to hear the contempt aspect of the case, and there's a non-zero chance the Supreme Court will agree.

Back in April 2025, Apple was found to have violated a 2021 injunction requiring it to let developers direct customers to third-party purchase options on the web with in-app links. The injunction stemmed from the ‌Epic Games‌ legal battle, which Apple won almost entirely. Apple was not found to have a monopoly, but the judge overseeing the case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, ordered Apple to relax its "anti-steering" link rules.

Apple implemented new App Store rules, but only slightly lowered its fees. Apple charged a 12 to 27 percent commission instead of a 15 to 30 percent commission for purchases made via a web link, and the high fee combined with third-party payment fees meant almost no developers opted to add links. ‌Epic Games‌ accused Apple of charging "unjustified fees," and asked the court to decide whether Apple was complying with the injunction. The court found that Apple was in "willful violation," and Gonzalez Rogers banned Apple from collecting any fee on links at all.

Apple immediately appealed the ruling, but dropped link fees in April 2025. Apple argued that the ruling was unconstitutional and that it should receive compensation for its technology. In December 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals handed down a mixed ruling, agreeing that Apple violated the injunction, but questioning the severity of the response. The appeals court suggested Apple should be able to charge a reasonable fee, and tasked the district court with deciding what the fee should be.

Apple is hoping the Supreme Court will do what the appeals court did not, and vacate the district court's ruling entirely. Apple plans to challenge the contempt ruling and the scope of the injunction, which Apple argues should not extend to all developers nationwide, instead applying only to developers connected to ‌Epic Games‌. Apple is questioning the civil contempt ruling and the court's ruling that Apple violated the "spirit" of the injunction rather than the direct text. Apple says that it should not be held in contempt because the injunction had no specific wording about commissions. It's possible the spirit vs. plain text dispute will catch the Supreme Court's attention.

If the appeals court agrees to Apple's plan, the fee calculation hearing in the district court will be put on pause until the Supreme Court makes a decision. After an appeals court ruling, the Supreme Court is the last stop. If the Supreme Court decides not to hear the case, the appeals court ruling will stand and the district court will be able to proceed with deciding on a fee.

Should the appeals court not grant Apple's request for a stay, the district court will start the fee calculation process while Apple simultaneously petitions the Supreme Court and waits to hear back.
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]]> Apple Sued by Three YouTube Channels https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-sued-by-three-youtube-channels/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-sued-by-three-youtube-channels.2480521/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:23:49 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-sued-by-three-youtube-channels/ Joe Rossignol Apple Intelligence Apple Lawsuits YouTube sued Apple, alleging that the company violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its AI models.


In a class action lawsuit filed in California federal court last week, the owners of the YouTube channels h3h3Productions (plus H3 Podcast and H3 Podcast Highlights), MrShortGame Golf, and Golfholics allege that Apple "deliberately circumvented" YouTube's protections against video scraping and "profited substantially" by doing so.

Apple's research papers indicate that some of the YouTube videos uploaded by the plaintiffs were used to train its AI models, the complaint alleges.

Apple's actions were "not only unlawful, but an unconscionable attack on the community of content creators whose content is used to fuel the multi-trillion-dollar generative AI industry without any compensation," the lawsuit adds.

The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction and damages individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated in the U.S., per the complaint.

In recent months, the same three YouTube channels have filed similar lawsuits against other tech giants, including Meta, Nvidia, ByteDance, and Snap.

h3h3Productions is a well-known YouTube channel created by Ethan Klein and Hila Klein, and they later created the H3 Podcast. Their channels have millions of followers, while MrShortGame Golf and Golfholics have hundreds of thousands of followers.
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]]> Netflix Launches Free Kids Gaming App to Compete With Apple Arcade https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/netflix-playground-kids-app/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/netflix-launches-free-kids-gaming-app-to-compete-with-apple-arcade.2480529/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:32:20 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/netflix-playground-kids-app/ Juli Clover Apple Arcade Netflix

Playground is included in all Netflix memberships, and it is an expansion of the existing gaming options that Netflix offers. Netflix has had games available since 2021, but now there is a dedicated space for games aimed at children. Netflix Playground is a standalone app that users can sign into with a Netflix account, and it is available on the iPhone and iPad.

With Netflix Playground, Netflix will compete with Apple Arcade, which is Apple's subscription gaming service. Like Playground, ‌Apple Arcade‌ games have no ads, fees, or in-app purchases, with one monthly fee unlocking all content. Apple has hundreds of titles, and it does not have an all-in-one subscription option with both streaming content and gaming access like Netflix does.

Apple does have an Apple One bundle that combines Apple TV, iCloud+, Apple Music, and ‌Apple Arcade‌ for $19.95 per month, but the ad-supported Netflix plan that includes TV shows, movies, and games for adults and children is cheaper at $8.99 per month. Ad-free Netflix is about the same price as ‌Apple One‌ at $19.99 per month.

Netflix's children's app launches as multiple countries have introduced stricter app restrictions for minors and age verification requirements for app users. The renewed focus on content that children are exposed to has likely pushed parents to look for simple, kid-friendly content like Netflix is making available.

The new Netflix Playground app is available in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Philippines, and New Zealand today, and it is launching worldwide on April 28. [Direct Link]
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]]> iOS 26.4.1 Update for iPhones is Coming Soon https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/ios-26-4-1-coming-soon/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-26-4-1-update-for-iphones-is-coming-soon.2480527/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:23:31 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/ios-26-4-1-coming-soon/ Joe Rossignol iOS 26 MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions.


iOS 26.4.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released either this week or next week.

Last month, Apple launched the Studio Display XDR, and it promised to release a Medical Imaging Calibrator that enables the monitor to display DICOM medical imaging. 9to5Mac today reported that the feature has received FDA clearance and is launching this week, so perhaps there will be a macOS 26.4.1 update and/or a Studio Display XDR firmware update too.

The medical feature will allow radiologists to view diagnostic images in apps like Visage 7 directly on the Studio Display XDR, according to Apple.

These updates will come out ahead of iOS 26.5 and macOS 26.5, which are currently in beta.
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]]> Apple's Impressive Barcelona Store Reopens Next Month https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-passeig-de-gracia-reopens-next-month/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-impressive-barcelona-store-reopens-next-month.2480524/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:46:45 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-passeig-de-gracia-reopens-next-month/ Joe Rossignol Apple Store according to Apple's website.

Apple Passeig de Gràcia

Apple Passeig de Gràcia first opened in 2012, and it is one of the company's flagship retail locations. The store is on one of the most popular avenues in Barcelona, inside a historic former bank building with a stunning stone facade.

Apple has another store in Barcelona at the Westfield La Maquinista shopping mall.

Thanks, Filip Chudzinski!
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]]> Apple Watch Ultra 3 Gets First Major Discount of 2026 With $99 Off Select Models https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-watch-ultra-3-99-off/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-ultra-3-gets-first-major-discount-of-2026-with-99-off-select-models.2480515/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:45:09 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/apple-watch-ultra-3-99-off/ Mitchel Broussard Deals Featured fresh deals on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, providing $99 discounts on select models. It's been months since we last tracked any discounts on the Ultra 3, and these are solid second-best prices on the 2025 smartwatch.

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You can get the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699.99 in Natural and Black color options, down from $799.00. There are also a few Milanese Loop models on sale for $799.99, down from $899.00.

$99 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699.99


We've collected all of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 models currently on sale on Amazon in the list below. All of these deals are within $19 of the all-time low price, and they're the best prices we've seen so far in 2026.



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]]> Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Hits All-Time Low Prices on Amazon With Up to $199 Off https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/2026-macbook-pro-low-prices/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-2026-macbook-pro-hits-all-time-low-prices-on-amazon-with-up-to-199-off.2480518/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:30:53 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/2026-macbook-pro-low-prices/ Mitchel Broussard Deals Featured all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $199 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. These deals join Amazon's discounts on the M5 MacBook Air from over the weekend, which are seeing up to $200 in savings.

MacBook Pro


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Starting with the 14-inch models, you can get the 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,049.99, down from $2,199.00. This deal, along with all of the others we're tracking in this article, represent best-ever prices on the brand new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro.

$149 OFF
14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,049.99

$149 OFF
14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) for $2,449.99

$149 OFF
14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,449.99


We're also tracking similar steep discounts on the 16-inch models, including a few M5 Max options. These discounts reach up to $199 off original prices, and as of writing we're only tracking these deals on Amazon.

$149 OFF
16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,549.99

$199 OFF
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,699.99

$199 OFF
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (48GB/2TB) for $4,199.99


MacBook Air




Amazon has the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.99, down from $1,099.00, and the 24GB/1TB model for $1,349.99, down from $1,499.00. Both of these represent new record low prices for each configuration, and as of writing we're only seeing these deals at Amazon.

$149 OFF
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.99

$149 OFF
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,149.99

$149 OFF
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,349.99


In terms of the 15-inch models, you'll find up to $149 off the M5 MacBook Air, with multiple color options on sale for each configuration. Prices start at $1,149.99 for the 512GB model, down from $1,299.00, and also include both 1TB models on sale.

$149 OFF
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,149.99

$149 OFF
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,349.99

$149 OFF
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,549.99


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]]> Mac Mini and Mac Studio Facing Extreme Shipping Delays Amid Severe RAM Shortage https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/mac-mini-and-mac-studio-long-shipping-delays/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mac-mini-and-mac-studio-facing-extreme-shipping-delays-amid-severe-ram-shortage.2480517/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:24:17 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/06/mac-mini-and-mac-studio-long-shipping-delays/ Joe Rossignol Mac Studio Mac mini Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations with upgraded amounts of RAM. The delays are occurring amid a severe global memory chip shortage driven by surging demand from companies building AI servers that require large amounts of RAM.


For example, a Mac mini with an M4 Pro chip and 64GB of RAM ordered from Apple's online store in the U.S. today is estimated to ship in 16-18 weeks.

Even the $599 base model with an M4 chip and 16GB of RAM has a one-month delay.

Likewise, a Mac Studio with an M3 Ultra chip and 256GB of RAM is estimated to ship in 4-5 months, with in-store pickup not available until September.

Last month, Apple entirely removed the Mac Studio's 512GB of RAM option.

Memory chip prices are reportedly starting to stabilize or slightly decrease, but prices still remain well above historical averages, so high-end Mac mini and Mac Studio shipping estimates might not meaningfully improve any time soon.
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]]> NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/nasa-artemis-ii-photos-shot-on-iphone-17-pro-max/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/nasa-shares-photos-shot-on-iphone-17-pro-max-during-artemis-ii-mission-to-the-moon.2480501/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:34:58 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/nasa-artemis-ii-photos-shot-on-iphone-17-pro-max/ Joe Rossignol iPhone 17 Pro NASA Photos three incredible photos shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max by astronauts during the Artemis II mission to the Moon.

Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Wiseman)

In February, NASA announced that the iPhone had been fully qualified for extended use in orbit, with reports indicating that each of the four crew members aboard the Orion are equipped with an iPhone 17 Pro Max for personal photos and videos.

The photos show Artemis II's Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch looking back at Earth through one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows. Flickr data indicates that these photos were shot with the iPhone 17 Pro Max's front camera on April 2, which was the second day of the mission.

Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Koch)

All other photos from the mission shared so far were captured with other cameras, such as the Nikon D5, Nikon Z 9, and GoPro HERO4 Black.

Shot on Nikon D5

Artemis II is NASA's first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. The crew is expected to reach the far side of the Moon on Monday, breaking the all-time record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. However, the Orion is not capable of landing on the Moon and is set to return to Earth on April 10.
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]]> Amazon Takes Up to $200 Off M5 MacBook Air With New Record Low Prices https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/200-off-m5-macbook-air/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/amazon-takes-up-to-200-off-m5-macbook-air-with-new-record-low-prices.2480491/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:27:32 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/200-off-m5-macbook-air/ Mitchel Broussard Deals new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with up to $200 off these notebooks. We're tracking $149 off the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and up to $200 off the 15-inch models.

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Amazon has the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.99, down from $1,099.00, and the 24GB/1TB model for $1,349.99, down from $1,499.00. Both of these represent new record low prices for each configuration, and as of writing we're only seeing these deals at Amazon.


$149 OFF
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.99

$149 OFF
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,149.99

$149 OFF
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,349.99


In terms of the 15-inch models, you'll find up to $200 off the M5 MacBook Air, with multiple color options on sale for each configuration. Prices start at $1,149.99 for the 512GB model, down from $1,299.00, and also include both 1TB models on sale.

$149 OFF
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,149.99

$200 OFF
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,299.00

$149 OFF
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,549.99


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]]> HomePod Mini Is Now 2,000 Days Old https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/homepod-mini-now-2000-days-old/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/homepod-mini-is-now-2-000-days-old.2480489/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:08:07 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/homepod-mini-now-2000-days-old/ Hartley Charlton HomePod mini HomePod mini today reached a notable milestone, marking 2,000 days since its introduction in October 2020, an unusually long lifespan for an Apple hardware product that has yet to receive a second-generation refresh.


Apple unveiled the ‌HomePod mini‌ at its iPhone 12 event on October 13, 2020, positioning it as a smaller and more affordable alternative to the original HomePod. The device launched at just $99, with pre-orders beginning November 6 and availability following on November 16.

Unlike the original ‌HomePod‌, which emphasized premium audio at a higher price point, the ‌HomePod mini‌ was designed as a mass-market smart speaker that could be deployed throughout the home at comparatively low cost. Apple described it as delivering "amazing sound" alongside Siri functionality and smart home control, with a compact spherical design that enabled 360-degree audio.

The ‌HomePod mini‌ is powered by the Apple S5 chip, the same processor used in the Apple Watch Series 5, and features a single full-range driver, dual passive radiators, and a four-microphone array. It supports 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for proximity-based features, and Thread networking, allowing it to function as a smart home hub.

Apple expanded the available colors in 2021, adding blue, yellow, and orange options to the original white and space gray finishes, and later replaced space gray with a similar "midnight" variant. Beyond these cosmetic updates, the underlying hardware has remained unchanged, making the ‌HomePod mini‌ one of the longest-running Apple devices without a specification revision.

Apple is widely expected to release a second-generation ‌HomePod mini‌ sometime soon, and the most consistent expectation is a move to a newer chip in place of the current S5, which should improve responsiveness, computational audio performance, and headroom for future ‌Siri‌ features. A second-generation Ultra Wideband chip and Apple's N1 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip are also possibilities.

The new ‌HomePod mini‌ was reportedly "ready" to launch since late last year. Now, the device is said to be "on hold" until Apple releases its more personalized version of Siri later this year. The revamped assistant is expected to debut in iOS 27, which will be available in beta starting in June and should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.
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]]> Get the New Book 'Apple: The First 50 Years' for 31% Off on Amazon https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/04/apple-the-first-50-years-hits/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/get-the-new-book-apple-the-first-50-years-for-31-off-on-amazon.2480466/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:39:49 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/04/apple-the-first-50-years-hits/ Mitchel Broussard Deals launched a new book called "Apple: The First 50 Years." On Amazon, you can get the new book for $34.38 in hardcover, down from $50.00, which is a 31 percent discount on the book.

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The book explores the first five decades of Apple's history, including interviews with 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, like Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Jony Ive, and more. The book launched to coincide with Apple's 50th anniversary, which just happened on April 1, 2026.

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]]> Apple CarPlay Just Got Three Popular iPhone Apps https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/04/apple-carplay-just-got-three-popular-iphone-apps/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-carplay-just-got-three-popular-iphone-apps.2480462/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:19:45 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/04/apple-carplay-just-got-three-popular-iphone-apps/ Joe Rossignol CarPlay
CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin

In addition, WhatsApp is beta testing a revamped CarPlay app that will improve upon the basic Siri-based functionality that was previously available.

Make sure you have the latest version of each app and they will automatically appear on CarPlay.

ChatGPT



Starting with iOS 26.4, CarPlay supports voice-based conversational apps. This means that chatbots can extend their iPhone apps to CarPlay for voice-based conversations, and OpenAI's ChatGPT is one of the first options available.

With the ChatGPT app on CarPlay, you can have voice conversations with ChatGPT while the app is open, and view the titles of your past conversations. For safety reasons, the app does not show the text or images within conversations.

Google Meet



Google Meet is now available on CarPlay as well, allowing you to join meetings with a single tap, view your upcoming schedule, and participate in audio calls. For safety reasons, you cannot view video calls on the CarPlay interface.

Audiomack



Audiomack expanded to CarPlay this week. The 11th-most downloaded app in the App Store's Music category in the U.S. lets you stream and download songs, with a focus on independent artists and especially the Afrobeats and hip-hop genres.

Audiomack's CarPlay app has Discover, Charts, Playlists, and My Library tabs, allowing you to listen to your existing songs and discover new ones.

Coming Soon: Revamped WhatsApp



A revamped WhatsApp app for CarPlay is currently in beta testing.

WhatsApp is already available on CarPlay, but the app has limited Siri-based functionality. The revamped app displays lists of recent chats and phone calls, and there is also a tab that displays a list of your favorite contacts.
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]]> New Apple TV Waiting for Siri: Here's What's Coming When It Launches https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/apple-tv-2026-rumors/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/new-apple-tv-waiting-for-siri-heres-whats-coming-when-it-launches.2480438/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:56:47 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/apple-tv-2026-rumors/ Juli Clover Apple TV Featured Siri Apple TV update, and there have been rumors about an imminent refresh since late last year. It's now sounding like we're not going to get a new version for several months because of Siri delays. If you're holding out for a new model, here's a recap on what to expect when it eventually comes out so you can decide whether to continue to wait, or buy now.


Design


‌Apple TV‌ design updates are few and far between, and that's not changing in 2026. The next ‌Apple TV‌ is going to have the same squircle shape as the current model, and it'll continue to be made from a black plastic material.

We're expecting the 2026 ‌Apple TV‌ to be indistinguishable from the existing ‌Apple TV‌ on the exterior.

New Chip


A new A-series chip will be the main ‌Apple TV‌ update, and rumors suggest that it will get the A17 Pro chip that Apple first used in the iPhone 15 Pro models.

Compared to the A15 Bionic in the current ‌Apple TV‌, the A17 Pro is a big update, and it's a good reason to hold off on buying the current model. The A17 Pro is built on a 3-nanometer process for faster speed and better efficiency, and it has hardware-accelerated ray tracing for higher-quality graphics in games.

Given that Apple has held the ‌Apple TV‌ update for so long, it's entirely possible it'll get an even newer chip like the A18 or A19. A RAM update is possible too, especially if the ‌Apple TV‌ has any kind of Apple Intelligence support.

Apple Intelligence and Siri


The next ‌Apple TV‌ is supposedly ready to launch at any time, but new ‌Siri‌ features are the holdup. Apple wants to debut the ‌Apple TV‌ with the smarter version of ‌Siri‌ that's in the works, and it's not ready to go.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the Apple TV is linked to "new artificial intelligence features" that Apple has postponed until September 2026. Apple intended to launch the ‌Apple Intelligence‌ ‌Siri‌ features in spring 2026, but the company was still experiencing issues with ‌Siri‌. At this point, we're not going to see new ‌Siri‌ capabilities until iOS 27, which also means a delay for all the devices that Apple is holding.

Along with the ‌Apple TV‌, the rumored home hub and a next-generation version of the HomePod are waiting on ‌Siri‌.

Updated ‌Siri‌ features will likely require more RAM and a faster chip, so if you want the smarter ‌Siri‌ on the ‌Apple TV‌, that's another reason to wait before making a purchase.

Wi-Fi


The ‌Apple TV‌ could get Apple's N1 networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. Wi-Fi 7 works with the 6GHz band offered by newer routers.

6GHz connectivity is faster and less congested, which you generally want for a device designed for streaming content.

Bluetooth


The ‌Apple TV‌ 4K could get Bluetooth 6 for connecting devices like controllers and earbuds.

Pricing


There might be a cheaper version of the ‌Apple TV‌ available because there have been rumors of a price drop.

Apple could release two models, one that's higher-end and one that has lower specs and a lower price tag, or it could keep the existing ‌Apple TV‌ around as a low-cost option.

Launch Date


If the new version of ‌Siri‌ has been pushed to ‌iOS 27‌ and the ‌Apple TV‌ is tied to that update, we're not going to see the ‌Apple TV‌ refreshed until September 2026 or later.
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]]> Apple Releases First iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/apple-first-ios-26-5-public-beta/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-first-ios-26-5-ipados-26-5-and-macos-tahoe-26-5-public-betas.2480437/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:07:46 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/apple-first-ios-26-5-public-beta/ Juli Clover Featured iOS 26 macOS Tahoe 26 macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come four days after Apple provided the betas to developers, though Apple seeded updated iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas to developers earlier today.


After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section of the Settings app on each device.

iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 include a new Suggested Places feature for recommending nearby locations to visit, and Apple is also gearing up to start showing ads in Maps.

Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android users again, and there are proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third-party wearables in the EU.
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]]> Happy Birthday, iPad: Apple's Tablet Turns 16 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/apple-ipad-16th-anniversary/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/happy-birthday-ipad-apples-tablet-turns-16.2480435/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:41:46 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/apple-ipad-16th-anniversary/ Juli Clover Apple Rumors Mac iOS iPhone iPad iPad. After Steve Jobs announced the ‌iPad‌ on January 27, 2010, it launched a few months later on April 3, 2010.


Apple's original ‌iPad‌ looked like a larger version of the iPhone, featuring thick bezels, a 9.7-inch multitouch display with a 1,024 x 768 resolution, a Home Button, and a 30-pin dock connector. The ‌iPad‌ was the first device that Apple released with a custom-designed chip, the Apple A4.

The concept of a tablet device like the ‌iPad‌ actually predated the iPhone, and Apple had a prototype project in the works in 2004. Then-Apple CEO Steve Jobs wanted to prioritize the iPhone, so the ‌iPad‌ was put on hold until after the iPhone was established.

Apple priced the ‌iPad‌ at $499, and Jobs called it a "magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price." Like the iPhone, the ‌iPad‌ dominated the tablet space, and it still continues to do so today. Apple sold a million iPads in the first month, and while competitors like Microsoft and Samsung quickly came out with competing tablets of their own, the ‌iPad‌ has no match.

Apple has led the global tablet market for over a decade and no competitor comes close to matching its tablet market share. As of the fourth quarter of 2025, Apple's market share was 44.9 percent, with Samsung the next closest at 14.7 percent.

Apple has expanded its ‌iPad‌ lineup over the years, and we now have multiple sizes at multiple price points. The 11-inch ‌iPad‌ is available for those who want a low-cost option, while the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air are mid-range products with a Mac chip. The 8.3-inch iPad mini is available for those who want a smaller-sized tablet, and for those who want top-of-the-line performance with Apple's latest Mac chip, the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models are available.
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]]> iFixit AirPods Max 2 Teardown: Same Design, Same Repairability Issues https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/ifixit-airpods-max-2-teardown/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ifixit-airpods-max-2-teardown-same-design-same-repairability-issues.2480431/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:52:45 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/03/ifixit-airpods-max-2-teardown/ Juli Clover AirPods Max Featured AirPods Max 2 headphones, and as expected, there are few changes. iFixit says the ‌AirPods Max 2‌ are "basically the same" as the original AirPods Max headphones that came out in 2020.


A comparison of the internal components of the ‌AirPods Max 2‌ and the USB-C AirPods Max indicate the headphones are identical, and opening them up requires the same steps. The only difference is the updated H2 chips inside each earcup.

Apple hasn't addressed the common failure points in the AirPods Max, such as condensation that builds up in the earcups in humid environments, and Apple doesn't have parts or repair manuals available.

iFixit suggests that if Apple made instructions and components available through its self-service repair program and made the battery and USB-C port more accessible, the AirPods Max would be repairable and could have a much longer lifespan.

With no updates to the ‌AirPods Max 2‌ design, the headphones are no more repairable than the prior-generation models. iFixit gave the prior version a repairability score of 6/10.
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