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M5 vs. M6 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared

macrumors.comM5 vs. M6 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences ComparedApple today replaced the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with a new M6 model, bringing more CPU and GPU cores, upgraded wireless connectivity, and more. How much has changed, and is it worth upgrading or choosing the newer model? The M6 ‌MacBook Pro‌ retains the previous model's design and most of its specifications, concentrating its improvements on processing performance and connectivity. Both models offer 16GB of starting memory, 1TB of starting storage, and up to 24 hours of battery life. The M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ originally launched at $1,599 with 512GB of storage. Apple removed that configuration in March, making 1TB standard and increasing the starting price to $1,699. A further price increase in June brought it to $1,999 amid rising memory and storage costs. The M6 replaces that model at the same price. Here are all of the differences between the entry-level M5 and M6 ‌MacBook Pro‌ models: 14-Inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ (M5, 2025) 14-Inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ (M6, 2026) M5 chip made with TSMC's third-generation 3nm process (N3P) M6 chip made with TSMC's first-generation 2nm process (N2) FinFET transistors Gate-all-around nanosheet transistors 10-core CPU 12-core CPU 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in every core 12-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in every core Enhanced shader cores Updated shader core architecture Second-generation Dynamic Caching Third-generation Dynamic Caching 16-core Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine, totaling 32 cores 153GB/s memory bandwidth across all memory configurations 16GB memory: 153GB/s 24GB or 32GB memory: 170GB/s Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 6 Broadcom wireless networking chip Apple N1 wireless networking chip Thread networking support Supports two external 4K displays at up to 144Hz each Supports two external 4K displays at up to 165Hz each Originally offered with 512GB storage; started with 1TB from March 2026 Starts with 1TB storage Originally $1,599; $1,699 from March and $1,999 from June; now discontinued by Apple Starts at $1,999 Should You Upgrade From the M5 MacBook Pro? For existing M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ owners, there is very little reason to upgrade. The M6 is a small refresh aimed primarily at buyers replacing a much older machine, with improvements to performance and connectivity that leave the overall experience essentially unchanged. It offers no increase in memory capacity, additional ports, or longer battery life. If the M5 model already handles your work comfortably, the newer model provides little practical incentive to replace it. If your current computer can last a little longer, it may also be worth waiting. A redesigned entry-level ‌MacBook Pro‌ with an M7 chip is reportedly planned for as early as the first half of 2027, potentially offering a more substantial upgrade than the M6 refresh. Should You Buy the M5 or M6 MacBook Pro? For buyers replacing an Intel-based Mac or an older Apple silicon machine, the M5 and M6 deliver much the same experience. The more consequential improvements come from the hardware they share, so the price and configuration should carry more weight than the chip generation. * M5 vs. M6 Chip Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M6? At the same price, memory, storage, and condition, choose the M6. Its newer chip and wireless connectivity are welcome additions, but there is little reason to pay substantially more for them. A discounted M5 model is likely to be the better value for many buyers. Used and refurbished M5 models offer another potential saving: the 512GB configuration that Apple discontinued in March. If you do not need 1TB of internal storage, this version may provide a more affordable route to essentially the same ‌MacBook Pro‌ experience. The M6 starts at 1TB, leaving no equivalent lower-capacity option. A well-priced M5 with enough memory and storage for your work is still a sensible purchase, while the M6 is the straightforward choice when comparable models cost close to the same amount.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Coming Soon)Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "M5 vs. M6 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iMac Available With 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port on Power Adapter

macrumors.comNew iMac Available With 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port on Power AdapterThe new iMac with the M6 chip can be configured with a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, which is built into the power adapter rather than the computer. The port is a $30 upgrade option for the lower-end iMac and comes standard with the higher-end model. For the previous model, the optional Ethernet port is limited to 1 Gigabit.Related Roundup: iMacBuyer's Guide: iMac (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iMac This article, "New iMac Available With 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port on Power Adapter" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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M4 vs. M6 iMac Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

macrumors.comM4 vs. M6 iMac Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?Apple's latest iMac skips the M5 chip and moves directly to the M6, bringing faster performance, improved connectivity, and faster storage. So how much has changed since the M4 model arrived in 2024, and is it worth upgrading? The M6 iMac starts at $1,499 in the United States, with the four-port configuration starting at $1,699. While the entry price is $200 higher than the M4 model's original $1,299 launch price, the outgoing model had already risen to $1,499 earlier in 2026. With much of the ‌iMac‌ experience unchanged, existing M4 owners may be weighing up whether the performance improvements justify replacing their machine, while new buyers may be considering a discounted older model. Here are the key differences between the M4 and M6 ‌iMac‌: ‌iMac‌ (M4, 2024) ‌iMac‌ (M6, 2026) M4 chip made using TSMC's second-generation 3nm process (N3E) M6 chip made using TSMC's first-generation 2nm process (N2) FinFET transistors Gate-all-around nanosheet transistors Two-port model: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores Four-port model: 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores Two-port model: 10-core CPU with 2 super cores, 3 performance cores, and 5 efficiency cores Four-port model: 12-core CPU with 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores Two CPU core types: performance and efficiency Three CPU core types: super, performance, and efficiency Two-port model: 8-core GPU Four-port model: 10-core GPU Two-port model: 10-core GPU Four-port model: 12-core GPU Integrated Neural Accelerator in every GPU core GPU shader cores without dedicated Neural Accelerators GPU shader cores with a dedicated Neural Accelerator in every core First-generation Dynamic Caching Updated Dynamic Caching Second-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Hardware-accelerated ray tracing with up to 2x higher gaming performance compared with M4, according to Apple One 16-core Neural Engine Two 16-core Neural Engines, totaling 32 cores, which system frameworks can use simultaneously 120GB/s unified memory bandwidth Up to 170GB/s unified memory bandwidth SSD storage SSD storage with PCIe 5.0 support and up to 2x faster read and write performance Broadcom wireless networking chip Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Two-port model: Optional Gigabit Ethernet Four-port model: Gigabit Ethernet as standard Two-port model: Optional 2.5Gb Ethernet Four-port model: 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard Two-port model: One external display up to 6K at 60Hz Two-port model: One external display up to 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz Four-port model: Two external displays up to 6K at 60Hz, or one external display up to 8K at 60Hz Four-port model: Two external displays up to 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz, or one external display up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz Four-port model: Support for two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port 100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in multiple printed circuit boards 100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards Over 20% of manufacturing electricity sourced from low-carbon electricity 40% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable electricity Apple claims the following workflow improvements for the M6 ‌iMac‌ compared with the M4 model: * Up to 1.5x faster performance in Microsoft Excel. * Up to 2x faster graphics performance for photo editing in Affinity. * Up to 5x faster prompt processing in LM Studio. * Up to 2x higher gaming performance with ray tracing. Is It Worth Upgrading From the M4 to M6 iMac? For most M4 ‌iMac‌ owners, there is little reason to upgrade. The M6's performance improvements are substantial in certain tasks, but casual tasks such as browsing, email, video calls, and streaming are already comfortably within the M4's capabilities. With the same display, camera, speakers, and overall design, the new model is unlikely to meaningfully change how most households use their ‌iMac‌. Occasional photo editing or gaming can benefit from the M6, but these improvements alone are difficult to justify replacing an otherwise capable computer. The faster networking similarly offers limited incentive unless your current connection is a particular frustration and the rest of your equipment can support the upgrade. For the typical M4 ‌iMac‌ owner, keeping the existing machine is the sensible choice. Should You Buy the M4 or M6 iMac? For buyers choosing a new family computer, the M6 ‌iMac‌ is the straightforward choice when comparable configurations are close in price. Its additional performance provides more room for demanding apps and games as your needs change, while retaining the familiar all-in-one experience. However, a substantially discounted M4 ‌iMac‌ remains an appealing purchase. Most households will get much the same everyday experience, making the saving more useful than the M6's additional processing power.Related Roundup: iMacBuyer's Guide: iMac (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iMac This article, "M4 vs. M6 iMac Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Expected to Announce MacBook Pro With Touchscreen Tomorrow

macrumors.comApple Expected to Announce MacBook Pro With Touchscreen TomorrowApple on Wednesday will announce 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring touch-enabled OLED displays with thinner bezels, a Dynamic Island instead of a notch, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a lighter and slightly thinner design, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Apple is hosting a private "Pro and tell" experience in Los Angeles starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time tomorrow.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Coming Soon)Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "Apple Expected to Announce MacBook Pro With Touchscreen Tomorrow" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Banktivity Offers 30% Off First Year Subscriptions for MacRumors Readers

macrumors.comBanktivity Offers 30% Off First Year Subscriptions for MacRumors ReadersMacRumors has partnered with the personal finance app Banktivity to offer our readers a 30 percent discount on their first year of the service, plus a 30-day free trial. This deal is available to new subscribers only, and you can find it on Banktivity's website, where it has been automatically applied with no coupon code needed. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Banktivity is a popular banking app that works on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The app allows you to track your spending, set a custom budget, automatically categorize transactions, and more. The app supports a few of Apple's native iOS features as well, including widgets and shortcuts. 30% OFFBanktivity First Year Subscription With our deal, you can save 30 percent on any tier of your choosing on Banktivity. This makes the Bronze tier $41.99/year (down from $59.99/year), the Silver tier $55.99/year (down from $79.99/year), and the Gold tier $69.99/year (down from $99.99/year). Bronze tier covers all of the basic account tracking features most people will need, with Silver and Gold adding features like real estate tracking, retirement and loan accounts, and more. You can also choose to subscribe monthly with similar markdowns: Bronze at $4.89/month (down from $6.99/month), Silver at $6.29/month (down from $8.99/month), and Gold at $7.69/month (down from $10.99/month). For all of these deals, once your first year of the service ends, the service will return to its then-current price. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Banktivity Offers 30% Off First Year Subscriptions for MacRumors Readers" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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M6 MacBook Pro's 170GB/s Memory Bandwidth Skips Base 16GB Model

macrumors.comM6 MacBook Pro's 170GB/s Memory Bandwidth Skips Base 16GB ModelThe just-announced 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip features memory bandwidth of up to 170GB/s, up from 153GB/s in the M5 model, but notably the performance increase doesn't stretch to the base 16GB configuration. According to Apple's tech specs page, the option for 16GB of unified memory remains limited to 153GB/s. That's identical to the M5 version, while only the new 24GB and 32GB configurations receive the faster 170GB/s memory bandwidth. For comparison, the high-end MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip offers 307GB/s memory bandwidth, and the high-end model with the M5 Max features up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth. Pricing starts at $1,999, with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage as standard. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available in Space Black and Silver, with configurations up to 32GB of memory and 4TB of storage. The new MacBook Pro is available to pre-order from Wednesday ahead of a November 6 launch. Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "M6 MacBook Pro's 170GB/s Memory Bandwidth Skips Base 16GB Model" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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M6 iMac Pre-Orders and Release Date Announced

macrumors.comM6 iMac Pre-Orders and Release Date AnnouncedApple has announced the first iMac update in two years, bringing its M6 chip to the all-in-one desktop. The new model features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, up to a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, and Wi-Fi 7. Pre-orders open Wednesday, October 28, at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time on apple.com and in the Apple Store app, and availability starts Friday, November 6. Pricing begins at $1,499 for the 10-core model with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and $1,699 for the 12-core model with four Thunderbolt 4 ports. Both models are available in blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver – colors that are unchanged from the M4 iMac. Both configurations include 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage as standard.Related Roundup: iMacBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now)Related Forum: iMac This article, "M6 iMac Pre-Orders and Release Date Announced" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Updates Creator Studio With New Tools and AI Features

macrumors.comApple Updates Creator Studio With New Tools and AI FeaturesApple today announced a new update to its Creator Studio suite of apps, adding a number of additional features and tools across Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Amongst the new features, Final Cut Pro for Mac now includes built-in MotionVFX, which was previously a third-party content maker. The integration brings over thousands of effects, plug-ins, transitions, templates, titles and motion graphics tools, including rotoscoping, tracking, and color grading. Apple's curated Content Hub now also includes video assets and is available in Final Cut Pro. Pixelmator Pro's Generate Fill now lets users select an area of an image and describe the change they want in natural language, while Logic Pro adds an intelligent assistant in beta, a redesigned sound Browser, and an enhanced Stem Splitter that can now isolate drum parts without the original multitracks. Keynote, Pages, and Numbers are all gaining assistants that understand document context, plus there's Model Context Protocol support which lets external AI agents read, edit, and automate actions in the apps. The Logic Pro assistant is Mac-only, and requires macOS 27 on an Apple Intelligence-capable Mac, whereas the Keynote, Pages, and Numbers assistants require an Apple Intelligence-capable device running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27. MCP support is Mac-only as well, requiring macOS 27. All of the assistants are in beta and available in U.S. English only. The update arrives on the App Store in November as a free update for existing subscribers, while new subscribers can get them for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. One-time-purchase versions of Final Cut Pro ($299.99), Logic Pro ($199.99), Pixelmator Pro ($49.99), Motion ($49.99), Compressor ($49.99), and MainStage ($29.99) remain available on the Mac App Store and will receive the new features in November.Tag: Apple Creator Studio This article, "Apple Updates Creator Studio With New Tools and AI Features" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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M6 14-Inch MacBook Pro: Pre-Orders and Release Date Announced

macrumors.comM6 14-Inch MacBook Pro: Pre-Orders and Release Date AnnouncedApple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, featuring a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, Wi-Fi 7, and up to 24 hours of battery life. Pre-orders for the new model open Wednesday, October 28, at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time on apple.com and in the Apple Store app, with availability starting Friday, November 6. Pricing starts at $1,999, with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage as standard. That would have been double the base storage of the M5 model, had Apple not removed the 512GB option in March. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available in Space Black and Silver, with configurations up to 32GB of memory and 4TB of storage.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "M6 14-Inch MacBook Pro: Pre-Orders and Release Date Announced" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Announces New iMac With M6 Chip and More

macrumors.comApple Announces New iMac With M6 Chip and MoreApple today announced a new 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip for faster performance, an N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support, faster SSD speeds, and more. The new iMac has the same design as the previous model, and the color options remain the same: blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver. In the U.S., pricing starts at $1,499 for a configuration with the M6 chip with a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, a dual 16-core Neural Engine, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. A faster 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port is available for an extra $30. The new iMac will be available to pre-order starting Wednesday, October 28 at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, and it is set to launch on Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iMacBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now)Related Forum: iMac This article, "Apple Announces New iMac With M6 Chip and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Announces New 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip

macrumors.comApple Announces New 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 ChipApple today announced a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M6 chip. More to follow...Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "Apple Announces New 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Fixes Possibly Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw on Older iPhones

macrumors.comApple Fixes Possibly Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw on Older iPhonesAmong the flurry of iOS 27.2 releases on Monday, Apple also pushed a wave of software updates for its older operating systems, including a fix for a CoreGraphics vulnerability that Apple says may have been exploited in targeted attacks. The releases include iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 18.7.11, iPadOS 18.7.11, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, and tvOS 26.6.1. iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 bring the CoreGraphics fix to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and seventh-generation iPad, all of which cannot run iOS 26. According to Apple, processing a maliciously crafted file on these devices could lead to arbitrary code execution, and the company is "aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27." For iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, Apple lists security fixes covering 134 vulnerabilities, none of which are flagged as having been exploited in the wild. Apple likewise lists security fixes for macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.2. Lastly, tvOS 26.6.1: the only release of these updates with a user-facing change. The update adds support for the fourth-generation Siri Remote on the Apple TV HD and first-generation Apple TV 4K. All of the updates are available now. On iPhone and iPad, go to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update. On Mac, go to System Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update. On Apple TV, open up Settings and go to System ➝ Software Update.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, iOS 26 This article, "Apple Fixes Possibly Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw on Older iPhones" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Duo Features Independent Rotation Lock Controls

macrumors.comiPhone Duo Features Independent Rotation Lock ControlsThe iPhone Duo can lock the screen orientation of its two displays independently. Enabling Orientation Lock from Control Center applies only to the display you're using at the time, so the outer display can stay locked in portrait while the inner display is free to rotate as you open and reposition the phone. The separation offers a little more flexibility. For example, you could keep the outer display locked in portrait for reading while reclining on the sofa, but leave the inner display free to rotate into landscape for watching videos, without having to toggle Orientation Lock each time. The only caveat is that videos still rotate automatically when the Duo is propped up in "tent mode," regardless of Orientation Lock.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "iPhone Duo Features Independent Rotation Lock Controls" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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macOS 27.2 Stops Upgrades From Removing Rosetta

macrumors.commacOS 27.2 Stops Upgrades From Removing RosettaUpgrading to macOS 27 no longer removes an existing Rosetta installation, according to Apple's enterprise release notes for macOS 27.2. Previously, upgrading to macOS 27 removed existing installations of Rosetta, the translation tool that lets Intel-based apps run on Apple silicon Macs. macOS 27 remains the final release with full Rosetta support. Apple plans to phase out general-purpose support starting with macOS 28.Related Roundup: macOS Golden GateTag: RosettaRelated Forum: macOS Golden Gate This article, "macOS 27.2 Stops Upgrades From Removing Rosetta" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar Was Announced 10 Years Ago Today

macrumors.comApple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar Was Announced 10 Years Ago TodayApple introduced the Touch Bar 10 years ago today. At its "Hello again" event on October 27, 2016, Apple pitched the Retina Multi-Touch strip as "revolutionary." It replaced the MacBook Pro's function keys and divided users from the start, arriving in the same controversial redesign as the butterfly keyboard and removal of HDMI, SD card, and MagSafe ports. The Touch Bar died slowly. A physical Esc key returned to the 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2019, then high-end models dropped it in 2021, and the 13-inch MacBook Pro – the last Touch Bar machine – was discontinued in October 2023. No Mac has brought it back since, though in a subtle quirk of history, Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro tomorrow.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: Touch BarBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar Was Announced 10 Years Ago Today" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18e Could Get Two Key Upgrades While Keeping 60Hz Display

macrumors.comiPhone 18e Could Get Two Key Upgrades While Keeping 60Hz DisplayApple's upcoming iPhone 18e model will retain a 60Hz display but could gain an upgraded front-facing camera, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker said that the device will feature a 6.12-inch OLED display using low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) technology, the A20 chip, and a single 48-megapixel rear camera. They were less definitive about the front-facing camera, saying it could be upgraded to 24 megapixels. The specifications suggest that the iPhone 18e will offer no major display or rear camera hardware upgrades over the previous two generations. Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e feature approximately 6.1-inch ‌OLED‌ displays with a 60Hz refresh rate and a single 48-megapixel rear camera. The post does not detail the rear camera's sensor or lens, so smaller hardware changes remain possible. The A20 chip would represent a more significant upgrade. Like the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro, the A20 is expected to use a 2nm manufacturing process, bringing notable performance and power efficiency improvements over the iPhone 17e's 3nm A19 chip. It would also bring the device into line with the upcoming standard iPhone 18, which is expected to use the same chip. The front-facing camera claim is less clear. Digital Chat Station specified 24 megapixels, although it is unclear whether this refers to a new camera or is a mistaken reference to the 18-megapixel Center Stage camera introduced with the iPhone 17 lineup. A 24-megapixel camera was widely rumored before those devices launched. Either resolution would represent an upgrade over the 12-megapixel front camera used by the iPhone 16e and ‌iPhone 17e‌. Digital Chat Station previously claimed that the iPhone 18e would retain a 60Hz LTPS display. An earlier report from Korea suggested that an LTPO display capable of supporting 120Hz ProMotion could reach the entry-level iPhone with the "iPhone 19e" in 2028. The iPhone 18e is expected to launch in spring 2027, alongside the standard ‌iPhone 18‌ and iPhone Air 2.Related Roundup: iPhone 17eTag: Digital Chat StationBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Neutral) This article, "iPhone 18e Could Get Two Key Upgrades While Keeping 60Hz Display" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iMac and 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip Expected Tomorrow

macrumors.comNew iMac and 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip Expected TomorrowAfter announcing a new iPad mini today, Apple is expected to introduce updated iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models with the M6 chip, which debuted in the new Mac mini in August. No design changes have been rumored for these Macs. Finally, higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays are expected to be announced on Wednesday.Related Roundups: iMac, MacBook ProTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy), MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forums: iMac, MacBook Pro This article, "New iMac and 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip Expected Tomorrow" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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JAŸ-Z to Headline 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

macrumors.comJAŸ-Z to Headline 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime ShowApple today announced that rapper JAŸ-Z will headline the 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area. Tag: Apple Music This article, "JAŸ-Z to Headline 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Older Siri Remotes Now Show Up in Find My With iOS 27.2

macrumors.comOlder Siri Remotes Now Show Up in Find My With iOS 27.2With iOS 27.2 and tvOS 27.2, second- and third-generation Siri Remotes can be tracked using the Find My app. There has been an option to locate a lost ‌Siri‌ Remote with an iPhone since iOS 17, but remotes did not previously show up in the ‌Find My‌ app. Locating a remote had to be done with the Apple TV Remote widget in the Control Center, which made the option hard to find. Supported ‌Siri‌ Remotes are now listed in the ‌Find My‌ app right alongside other devices, a more intuitive option for iOS and macOS users. With the upcoming fourth-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K, Apple is adding a speaker and Precision Finding to the ‌Siri‌ Remote to make it easier to find when misplaced. Older remotes are not able to play a sound and do not have Precision Finding. When the fourth-generation ‌Apple TV‌ was announced, Apple said ‌Find My‌ support would be available on the 2nd-generation ‌Siri‌ Remote and later, and it's here now. Related Roundups: Apple TV, iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tags: Find My, SiriBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, iOS 27 This article, "Older Siri Remotes Now Show Up in Find My With iOS 27.2" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 27.2

macrumors.comiOS 27.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 27.2Apple released iOS 27.2, uniting the iPhone Duo and other iPhone models on the same version of iOS. iOS 27.2 is the first major iOS 27 update, and it adds several useful new features. Siri AI Improvements Siri AI can recall past conversations you had with it, so you can ask ‌Siri‌ about something it told you before, like a restaurant it previously recommended. It's also able to draw on more sources: * Photos attached to Messages * Calendar event attendees * Voicemails Apple says you'll also get better results from Safari history and Reading List. There's a redesigned Excluded Apps feature that lets you quickly select which apps ‌Siri‌, Search, and suggestions can access. The prior App Access feature required excluding apps individually. There's also granular text selection, so you can select and copy just the part of a ‌Siri‌ response you need. ‌Siri‌ AI requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later. Siri AI Languages ‌Siri‌ AI is now available in more languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. ‌Siri‌ AI is still not available in the EU or mainland China. Messages Suggestions in Messages have been added in iOS 27.2. The feature was available during the ‌iOS 27‌ beta testing period, but was removed before launch. Messages suggestions show tappable shortcuts in a conversation based on context, so you can do things like track a package with a tap, or add a dinner invite to the Calendar app. You can choose the suggestions you want, with options to add Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Maps, and Flights and Packages. Apple Music iOS 27.2 introduces a new Apple Music icon that goes with Apple's recent ‌Apple Music‌ rebranding. The icon is black and white, replacing the red icon. Apple also changed the color of the highlights in the navigation bar and other areas of the ‌Apple Music‌ app to remove the red color. Photos Shared Albums in the ‌Photos‌ app now have an edit option for captions and comments. Apple also added a feature for avoiding duplicate photos, and there's now a reminder before albums expire so users can save important photos and videos. SynthID iOS 27.2 includes SynthID labeling for Image Playground images and some ‌Photos‌ app edits. Watermarks are added when using Extend and Reframe in ‌Photos‌, and for large edits with the Clean Up tool. You can check images for SynthID using Google's SynthID Detector website. Podcasts The Home tab in the Podcasts app has separate sections for New Episodes and Continue Playing. The new sections replace Up Next. Games The Friends tab in the Games app now includes context on friend suggestions and shows recent games played on friends' player pages. Apple TV Apple TV app users can now create profiles in the account settings section on the iPhone and iPad. Profiles only require a name, profile rating, and information about whether the user is a child. Creating a profile for a child limits content to a PG rating by default, but there is a customize option for finer control. Users can select age ratings for TV shows and movies that are appropriate for the child based on their age. Phone The Call Context feature in the Phone app reminds you of a contact's anniversary when you call them, as long as you've saved the date in the Contacts app. FaceTime FaceTime Dual Capture is now available in group ‌FaceTime‌ calls. Dual Capture is a feature that lets you stream ‌FaceTime‌ video content from the front and rear cameras at the same time. On a compatible device running ‌iOS 27‌, flipping the camera while on a ‌FaceTime‌ call automatically turns on Dual Capture. Dual Capture is available on the iPhone 17, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and ‌iPhone Duo‌. Apple also added an option to add a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner to a call. Shortcuts ‌iOS 27‌ includes new automations, actions, and improvements for the Shortcuts app. There's a new "when my iPhone is opened or closed" automation for the ‌iPhone Duo‌. An updated Workout automation adds support for the Fitness app, and the App automation can provide the name of the app that was closed. Window layout can be configured with the "Show Actions" and Show Describe a Shortcut" menu items, and Shortcut names and icons can be edited from the library. iPhone Duo Updates iOS 27.2 adds Apple Pencil USB-C support to the ‌iPhone Duo‌. It also includes Edge Light to illuminate your face during video calls. Multiview iOS 27.2 expands Multiview in the ‌Apple TV‌ app to the iPhone, so users can watch up to four live sports streams simultaneously. Multiview works for sports events included in an ‌Apple TV‌ subscription: Major League Soccer (MLS), Formula 1 (F1) in the U.S., and Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders during the Major League Baseball season. Clock App There are smaller a.m. and p.m. labels in the alarm list in the Clock app. EU - App Tracking Transparency App Tracking Transparency supports an alternative expanded prompt for EU users along with re-prompting on an annual basis. The alternative prompt is required for users in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Romania. Health App Apple tested its redesigned Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta, but it won't be coming out until later this year and is not included in iOS 27.2. Security Fixes iOS 27.2 addresses more than 160 security vulnerabilities. None of the vulnerabilities were actively exploited, but it's always a good idea to update when this many fixes are included.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, "iOS 27.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 27.2" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Why Can't iPhone Duo Users Make Eye Contact on FaceTime?

macrumors.comWhy Can't iPhone Duo Users Make Eye Contact on FaceTime?FaceTime's Eye Contact setting is missing on the iPhone Duo, MacRumors can confirm. The setting was first flagged as absent by MacRumors forum member TwoBytes, who noticed their eyes looking "a little off" during a call. Eye Contact setting on iPhone 18 Pro (left) vs iPhone Duo Introduced in iOS 14, Eye Contact uses machine learning to subtly adjust your eyes during a video call to make it seem like you're looking into the camera lens, even though you're actually looking at the image of the other person on your screen. While it may seem the obvious cause, the iPhone Duo's lack of Face ID and TrueDepth camera is unlikely to be the reason for Eye Contact's absence, since iPhone SE models with Touch ID also include the option in Settings. One possibility is the position of the inner display's under-display camera, which sits toward the right-hand side of the screen, away from the center where the other caller's face usually appears. Correcting for that larger, sideways offset is going to be different than for the small vertical gap on a regular iPhone. The Duo's design also means the camera's position relative to your gaze changes depending on which display you're using and what the device's folded state is. Apple already restricts Eye Tracking – a gaze-based accessibility feature – to when the Duo is fully open. We've reached out to Apple for a technical explanation about the lack of Eye Contact on the iPhone Duo.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTag: FaceTimeBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Why Can't iPhone Duo Users Make Eye Contact on FaceTime?" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27.2 Fixes Over 160 Security Vulnerabilities

macrumors.comiOS 27.2 Fixes Over 160 Security VulnerabilitiesApple's iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 updates fix more than 160 security vulnerabilities, which means it's a good idea to install the software as soon as you can. An Apple Intelligence vulnerability that could let a remote attacker access sensitive data was fixed, as was a Hide My Email bug that could leak the user's real email address. There are more than 30 WebKit fixes, and approximately 15 kernel bugs have been addressed. Six CVEs credit Calif, the team that jailbroke the iPhone Duo on launch day and demonstrated an untethered iOS 27.0.1 jailbreak. Calif researcher Stefan Esser recently said that "most" of the vulnerabilities used for its jailbreak are fixed in iOS 27.2. Apple did not say any of the flaws are known to be actively exploited, but with details published, devices that are not updated could be subject to attack. The number of security fixes in iOS updates continues to grow as AI models have gotten better at locating vulnerabilities. Anthropic Research is credited on three fixes, and four cite OpenAI. Apple has also released iOS 26.7.2 for devices not yet updated to iOS 27. It has many of the same security fixes.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, "iOS 27.2 Fixes Over 160 Security Vulnerabilities" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden Watermark

macrumors.comiPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden WatermarkImages generated with Image Playground and some photos edited with Apple Intelligence will now include a SynthID watermark. Apple announced plans to add SynthID support back in June, and the feature is live in iOS 27.2. SynthID is a Google-created tool that identifies AI-generated content. It watermarks images and videos at the pixel level instead of adding metadata. Google says it does not affect image quality and is meant to survive cropping, filters, and compression. SynthID is used by Google, Apple, OpenAI, and others. There is no option on the iPhone for detecting SynthID watermarks, and to check for them, you need to use the SynthID Detector website. When we tested the Photos app tools, images altered with Extend and Reframe had SynthID watermarks when checked, but Clean Up watermarking seemed to depend on the size of the edit. With small edits, no watermark was added. Larger Clean Up edits included a SynthID watermark. Images created with ‌Image Playground‌ will all have the SynthID watermark.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, "iPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden Watermark" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27.2 Lets You Watch Four Live Sports Streams on iPhone

macrumors.comiOS 27.2 Lets You Watch Four Live Sports Streams on iPhoneiOS 27.2 expands Multiview to the iPhone, so users can watch up to four live sports streams simultaneously. Multiview works for sports events included in an Apple TV subscription: Major League Soccer (MLS), Formula 1 (F1) in the U.S., and Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders during the Major League Baseball season. With Formula 1, users can select a preset team Multiview for live events, or build their own from multiple F1 feeds like onboard cameras and track maps. Multiview was previously available on the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K and the Vision Pro. The ‌Apple TV‌ supports watching four sports streams and the Vision Pro supports watching five.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, "iOS 27.2 Lets You Watch Four Live Sports Streams on iPhone" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27.2 Expands Dual Capture to Group FaceTime

macrumors.comiOS 27.2 Expands Dual Capture to Group FaceTimeThe iOS 27.2 update Apple released today allows the FaceTime Dual Capture feature to be used in Group ‌FaceTime‌ calls. Dual Capture is a feature that lets you stream ‌FaceTime‌ video content from the front and rear cameras at the same time. On a compatible device running iOS 27, flipping the camera while on a ‌FaceTime‌ call automatically turns on Dual Capture. Dual Capture is available on the iPhone 17, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and iPhone Duo. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ also supports Duo ‌FaceTime‌, an option that uses the under-display camera on the inner display and the outer display camera to let a second person join a group call without having to squeeze everyone into a single frame. With iOS 27.2, Apple also added an option to add a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner to a call. Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tag: FaceTimeRelated Forum: iOS 27 This article, "iOS 27.2 Expands Dual Capture to Group FaceTime" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Here's Why Apple's Next Pre-Orders Begin on Wednesday at 10:10 AM

macrumors.comHere's Why Apple's Next Pre-Orders Begin on Wednesday at 10:10 AMApple said the new iPad mini that it announced today will be available to pre-order starting at a quite specific time on Wednesday: 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple invited selected tech reporters and content creators to an experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes Apple will kick off the experience by playing a short video unveiling the rumored MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, and then start taking pre-orders immediately afterward. In other words, the video should be around 10 minutes long, and this would explain why pre-orders for the new iPad mini and likely the MacBook Pro with a touchscreen are set to begin at exactly 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time. It is likely that pre-orders for new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models with the M6 chip will begin at that time too. One final "inside baseball" thought: If this plan proves to be accurate, a press release for the MacBook Pro with a touchscreen might not appear on the Apple Newsroom website until closer to 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, whereas the new iPad mini's press release came out at a much earlier 6 a.m. Pacific Time today.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "Here's Why Apple's Next Pre-Orders Begin on Wednesday at 10:10 AM" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says Siri AI Will Support Even More Languages Later This Year

macrumors.comApple Says Siri AI Will Support Even More Languages Later This YearApple today announced that Siri AI will gain support for Chinese (Traditional), Norwegian, Turkish, and Vietnamese later this year. The feature initially supported English only when it launched in September, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish added in iOS 27.2 and corresponding updates.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tags: Siri, Siri AIRelated Forum: iOS 27 This article, "Apple Says Siri AI Will Support Even More Languages Later This Year" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Languages

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 27.2 With New Siri AI LanguagesApple today released iOS 27.2, the first major update to the iOS 27 operating system that came out in September. iOS 27.2 is available for all iPhones able to run ‌iOS 27‌, including the iPhone Duo. It will unite Apple's latest iPhones on the same version of ‌iOS 27‌ after the ‌iPhone Duo‌ shipped with iOS 27.1. The iOS 27.2 update expands Siri AI to new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. It also adds profiles for the Apple TV app, a new icon and branding for Apple Music, and support for AI suggestions in the Messages app for taking quick actions in apps like Calendar and Reminders. In the European Union, it introduces an alternative expanded prompt for App Tracking Transparency. iOS 27.2 can be downloaded over the air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tag: SiriRelated Forum: iOS 27 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Languages" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2

macrumors.comApple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2Apple today released macOS Golden Gate 27.2, the first major update to the macOS 27 operating system that launched in September. Mac users can download ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app and using the Software Update option. ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 overhauls the brightness and volume sliders, plus it expands Siri AI to new languages including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple's release notes for the update are below.This update provides enhancements to Siri AI with the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions as well as draw from a wider range of personal context. It also introduces Suggestions in Messages that help you take quick actions in apps like Calendar and Reminders based on context from your conversation. This release includes additional features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac. More on the features in macOS 27 can be found in our macOS 27 roundup. Related Roundup: macOS Golden GateRelated Forum: macOS Golden Gate This article, "Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Siri AI Enhancements

macrumors.comApple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Siri AI EnhancementsApple today released watchOS 27.2, the first major update to the watchOS 27 operating system. watchOS 27.2 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery. According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 27.2 introduces new Siri AI features and extends ‌Siri‌ AI to new languages. This update provides enhancements to Siri AI, including the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions, draw from a wider range of personal context, and deliver faster responses on your watch. This update also includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Watch. - Siri AI can recall your past conversations, so you can ask Siri about something it told you before, like the restaurants it recommended last week - Siri AI can draw from more sources to give you a great answer, including photos attached in Messages, Calendar event attendees, your voicemails, and better results from Safari history and Reading List from your phone - Excluded Apps lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one setting on your phone - Siri AI now provides faster responses on Apple Watch - Siri AI is available in more languages, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Siri AI is not available in the EU or mainland China ‌Siri‌ AI is also faster than before, and can draw on more sources when offering up answers.Related Roundups: watchOS 26, watchOS 27Tag: SiriRelated Forum: Apple Watch This article, "Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Siri AI Enhancements" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases HomePod 27.2 Software With Sound Glow for Existing HomePods

macrumors.comApple Releases HomePod 27.2 Software With Sound Glow for Existing HomePodsApple today released new HomePod 27.2 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and ‌HomePod‌ mini. ‌HomePod‌ Software 27.2 brings a new Sound Glow option to the ‌HomePod‌, ‌HomePod‌ mini, and upcoming HomePod mini 2. Sound Glow causes the top of a ‌HomePod‌ or ‌HomePod‌ mini to light up with color that pulses in sync with the music that's playing. The feature draws colors from album artwork, and it works with songs, podcasts, and Apple's ambient music feature. The update also adds support for using HomePods as the default speaker for a Mac, plus it allows four HomePods or ‌HomePod mini 2‌ speakers to be used as surround sound for the new Apple TV. A new Lock Controls option disables tough interactions with the top of the ‌HomePod‌. ‌HomePod‌ software can be installed on the Home app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then using the Software Update option. If automatic updates are turned on, the new ‌HomePod‌ software will be installed automatically. The ‌HomePod mini 2‌ is launching on Friday, October 30, while the new ‌Apple TV‌ 4K is coming out on November 13. Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod mini 2Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution), HomePod Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, "Apple Releases HomePod 27.2 Software With Sound Glow for Existing HomePods" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases tvOS 27.2 With HomePod Surround Sound Support

macrumors.comApple Releases tvOS 27.2 With HomePod Surround Sound SupportApple today released tvOS 27.2, the first major update to the tvOS 27 operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K. tvOS 27.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 27.2 automatically. Today's update adds support for four-speaker surround sound, a feature that works with the HomePod, HomePod mini 2, and the upcoming ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. It allows the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K to be used with four ‌HomePod mini 2‌ speakers, four second-generation HomePods, or two HomePods and two ‌HomePod mini 2‌ speakers to get surround sound. The ‌HomePod mini 2‌ launches on October 30, while the fourth-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K will come out on November 13. Related Roundups: Apple TV, HomePodBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now), HomePod (Caution)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, "Apple Releases tvOS 27.2 With HomePod Surround Sound Support" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases visionOS 27.2

macrumors.comApple Releases visionOS 27.2Apple today released visionOS 27.2, the first big update for the visionOS 27 operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro. visionOS 27.2 can be downloaded by opening the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing Software Update. Installing the update requires the headset to be removed, and a progress bar appears on the EyeSight display. The visionOS 27.2 update expands Siri AI to new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro This article, "Apple Releases visionOS 27.2" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iPad Mini 2024 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

macrumors.comiPad Mini 2024 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?Apple today announced the eighth-generation iPad mini, introducing a larger OLED display, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 Pro chip, and water and dust resistance, but how much does it differ from the previous model? The new ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model and $849 with cellular connectivity. With the prior generation now discontinued, buyers also face a choice between paying for the new features and finding a cheaper A17 Pro model. Both offer the same storage capacities, advertised battery life, Touch ID authentication, and USB-C transfer speeds, so the new model does not improve every aspect of the experience. Here are the key differences between the ‌iPad mini‌ with the A17 Pro chip from 2024 and the ‌iPad mini‌ with the A20 Pro chip from 2026: ‌iPad mini‌ (seventh generation, 2024) ‌iPad mini‌ (eighth generation, 2026) 8.3-inch display 8.5-inch display Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology Super Retina XDR ‌OLED‌ display with 1-nit minimum brightness and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 2266-by-1488 resolution 2316-by-1512 resolution Wider display borders 24% thinner display borders 500 nits maximum brightness 600 nits maximum SDR and full-screen HDR brightness; 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness Optional nano-texture display glass on 256GB and 512GB models for an additional $100, supplied with a polishing cloth Extended external display mode with iPadOS 27.2 IP67 water and dust resistance, rated for a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes A17 Pro chip A20 Pro chip, with CPU and Neural Engine configurations varying by storage capacity Portrait front camera Landscape front camera Center Stage front camera with ƒ/2.4 aperture Center Stage front camera with ƒ/2.0 aperture True Tone rear flash Adaptive True Tone rear flash Landscape stereo speakers with external speaker holes Acoustic Display with display-coupled woofers and concealed tweeters, without external speaker holes Third-party wireless module Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity Thread networking technology Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G modem (Cellular models only) Apple C2 5G modem; up to 50% faster cellular data speeds according to Apple (Cellular models only) U.S. cellular model (A2995) supports 5G band n76 U.S. cellular model (A3596) supports LTE band 106 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA cellular support UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ cellular support 19.3Wh battery 18.9Wh battery Fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C power adapter Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, and Blue Available in Midnight and Starlight Previous polyurethane Smart Folio design Redesigned two-panel TechWoven Smart Folio with adjustable viewing angles, available separately in Navy Blue and Taupe for $79 More than 25% recycled content overall 35% recycled content overall Originally started at $499 (Wi-Fi) or $649 (Wi-Fi + Cellular); Wi-Fi starting price subsequently increased to $599; now discontinued Starts at $699 (Wi-Fi) or $849 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A17 Pro vs. A20 Pro Unlike the previous model, the new ‌iPad mini‌'s chip hardware now varies according to storage capacity: ‌iPad mini‌ (seventh generation, 2024) ‌iPad mini‌ (eighth generation, 2026) Chip Apple A17 Pro Apple A20 Pro Manufacturing process 3-nanometer 2-nanometer CPU 6 cores 128GB and 256GB: 5 cores 512GB: 6 cores Higher-performance CPU cores 2 performance cores 2 super cores Efficiency CPU cores 4 cores 128GB and 256GB: 3 cores 512GB: 4 cores GPU 5 cores 7 cores GPU Neural Accelerators Dedicated Neural Accelerators in each GPU core Neural Engine 16 cores on all storage configurations 128GB and 256GB: 16 cores 512GB: Dual 16-core Neural Engine, totaling 32 cores Unified memory 8GB Increased capacity, according to Apple; exact amount not yet known Unified memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 115.2 GB/s Apple also claims that the new model has the following maximum improvements over the previous model with the A17 Pro chip: * Up to 60% faster multithreaded CPU performance. * Up to 2.7 times faster graphics performance. * Up to 4.5 times faster AI performance. Dimensions and Weight ‌iPad mini‌ (seventh generation, 2024) ‌iPad mini‌ (eighth generation, 2026) Height 7.69 inches (195.4 mm) 7.69 inches (195.3 mm) Width 5.3 inches (134.8 mm) 5.22 inches (132.6 mm) Thickness 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) 0.21 inch (5.4 mm) Weight (Wi-Fi) 0.65 pound (293 grams) 0.56 pound (255 grams) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 0.66 pound (297 grams) 0.58 pound (263 grams) The new model is approximately 14% thinner, with the Wi-Fi model approximately 13% lighter and the cellular model approximately 11% lighter. Should You Upgrade? Most A17 Pro ‌iPad mini‌ owners can comfortably keep their current device. The new model offers the same advertised battery life, storage capacities, Apple Pencil support, and USB-C transfer speeds. If your ‌iPad mini‌ still meets your needs, there is little reason to upgrade for everyday performance alone. The slightly larger display now with ‌OLED‌ technology may be the strongest reason to consider replacing it, particularly if you frequently use your ‌iPad mini‌ for watching videos or reading. The thinner and lighter design may also make a worthwhile difference if you spend long periods holding it. For users who regularly encounter distracting reflections or enjoy reading on their device, nano-texture glass could provide a more specific reason to upgrade. It does raise the cost considerably, since it requires at least 256GB of storage as well as the additional $100 display option. The landscape camera, water resistance, and fast charging are useful additions, but are highly unlikely to justify replacing a A17 Pro model on their own. An upgrade makes more sense when several of these changes address things you find limiting about your current device. Which Model Should You Buy? For most new buyers, the A20 Pro model should be the starting point. The ‌OLED‌ display and new design are its main advantages, and both largely matter more to the everyday experience than the chip. The A17 Pro model may still be worth considering when it offers substantial savings. It retains many of the same capabilities and remains a sensible choice for reading, browsing, taking notes, and watching videos, even if it uses the design of an older device. For the A20 Pro model, it is important to remember that the 256GB version makes nano-texture glass available, while the 512GB version adds a CPU core and a second Neural Engine. Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "iPad Mini 2024 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Responds to iPhone Duo Display Cracking Reports

macrumors.comApple Responds to iPhone Duo Display Cracking ReportsShortly after the iPhone Duo launched, a few users reported hinge issues that were causing cracks in the inner display. Apple has now responded to the reports in a statement to MacRumors, saying a small number of units are affected. The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive, and we are seeing exciting things from developers who are rapidly updating their apps to take advantage of its unique form factor. We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units. If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement. Apple did not say what causes the cracking, or if a fix is planned. Affected users have been able to get in-store replacements, though with limited stock available, some are having to wait. Many of the iPhone Duos experiencing issues cracked in the same place on the lower half of the inner display. The crack is along the hinge, and users say there is a stuck feeling and sometimes a popping noise just before the damage appears. iFixit took apart the ‌iPhone Duo‌ and found several possible causes for the hinge failure. The site said multiple components converge in that location, and it's possible a center support bar in the hinge that's supposed to retract isn't doing so, leading to damage.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Apple Responds to iPhone Duo Display Cracking Reports" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Duo: Watch Video Above an App in Portrait Mode

macrumors.comiPhone Duo: Watch Video Above an App in Portrait ModeThe iPhone Duo's two-app multitasking feature works side by side in landscape, but rotating the inner display to portrait usually drops you back to a single app. However, there is a workaround to keep a video playing above an open app in portrait, and it involves Picture in Picture. Both the inner and outer displays on the iPhone Duo share the same 1:1.4 aspect ratio, and each half of the inner display works out to roughly the same size and shape as the outer screen. That even split gives each app a canvas it already has to support, with the divider sitting neatly on the fold. The only apparent exception to this is when watching a TV show or movie above another app in portrait mode – but there's a trick to getting it working. With your iPhone Duo unfolded in portrait orientation, follow these steps: * Start playing a video in an app that supports Picture in Picture, such as Apple TV or Apple Podcasts. * Tap the Picture in Picture icon to shrink the video into a floating window. * Swipe up to return to the Home Screen, then open the app you want to use (note: it can't be another video app). * Tap the icon that appears in the PiP window to stack the video above the open app. It's a bit of a fiddle, but it works for most apps that support PiP. Whether Apple makes it a little easier to do in a future update remains to be seen.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "iPhone Duo: Watch Video Above an App in Portrait Mode" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Feature Launching in These Canadian Provinces

macrumors.comAirPods Pro Hearing Aid Feature Launching in These Canadian ProvincesThe incoming iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 updates enable Apple's Hearing Aid and Hearing Test features on the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 in five Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. The features are still not available in any other provinces, but Ontario is reportedly about to change a law that will pave the way for the features to launch there. "The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported in select provinces in Canada on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27.2 or iPadOS 27.2 and later," says Apple. iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 are currently in beta and could be released as soon as today. With the clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature, AirPods Pro 2 and later can amplify the sound around you. Apple says the feature, available at no additional cost, is intended for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Meanwhile, the five-minute Hearing Test allows adults to identify if they have hearing loss by measuring their ability to hear different frequencies of sound. Afterwards, the results will show a hearing loss classification and recommended next steps. The two features first launched in the U.S. and select other countries in October 2024. A third Hearing Protection feature on AirPods Pro 2 and later was already available in Canada.Related Roundups: AirPods Pro 3, iOS 27, iPadOS 27Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forums: AirPods, iOS 27 This article, "AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Feature Launching in These Canadian Provinces" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iPad Mini Announced Today Has More Than 12 New Features

macrumors.comNew iPad Mini Announced Today Has More Than 12 New FeaturesThe new eight-generation iPad mini unveiled today has a long list of new features and changes, as outlined in our all-in-one summary below. Here is what is new for the iPad mini: * Larger, brighter, and more vivid 8.5-inch OLED display, up from 8.3-inch LCD display ↳ Up to 600 nits of SDR brightness, up from 500 nits ↳ Up to 1,200 nits of peak HDR brightness ↳ 60Hz still, no ProMotion * Anti-glare nano-texture display option for 256GB and 512GB models (+$100 upgrade) * Extended display mode support on external display (requires iPadOS 27.2) * Approximately 15% thinner and lighter ↳ 5.4mm thickness, down from 6.3mm ↳ 0.56-pound weight, down from 0.65 pounds (Wi-Fi-only model) * A20 Pro chip built with TSMC's 2nm process ↳ Up to 60% faster CPU performance ↳ Up to 2.7× faster GPU performance ↳ Up to 4.5× faster AI performance ↳ 5-core CPU, 7-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine (128GB and 256GB models) ↳ 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, and dual 16-core Neural Engine (512GB model) ↳ Neural Accelerators in each GPU core * New Acoustic Display speaker system with no speaker holes ↳ This contributes to IP67-rated water and dust resistance * 12-megapixel Center Stage is now positioned for landscape video calls, rather than usage in portrait orientation * Adaptive True Tone flash for improved photos and document scanning * Fast charging support: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapter * Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, up from Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 ↳ N1 chip improves AirDrop and AirPlay performance and reliability * Apple's C2 modem with up to 50% faster cellular data speeds (cellular models) * Two color options: Midnight and Starlight * $699 starting price in the U.S., up from $599 The new iPad mini has a similar overall design as the previous model. It retains a Touch ID button on the top edge of the device, a USB-C port, a 12-megapixel rear Wide camera, two microphones, and the same advertised battery life. The new iPad mini can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, October 28 at the very precise time of 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, and it will begin arriving to customers and launch in Apple Stores and at select other retailers on Friday, November 6. Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "New iPad Mini Announced Today Has More Than 12 New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In Values

macrumors.comApple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In ValuesApple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising maximum values across the iPad lineup and for most Macs following today's announcement of the new iPad mini. Every ‌iPad‌ category has gained value, although the increases are relatively modest. The ‌iPad mini‌ and standard ‌iPad‌ both rise by $20, while the iPad Air gains $15 and the iPad Pro increases by $10. The revised maximum estimates are as follows: * iPad Pro: $905 to $915 * iPad Air: $510 to $525 * iPad mini: $320 to $340 * iPad: $280 to $300 The Mac sees substantially larger increases, led by the Mac Pro, which gains $365 after holding at $2,195 in the previous update. The Mac Studio rises by $240, while the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air gain $120 and $90, respectively: * MacBook Pro: $1,315 to $1,435 * MacBook Air: $705 to $795 * Mac mini: $620 to $645 * Mac Studio: $1,460 to $1,700 * iMac: $385 to $440 * Mac Pro: $2,195 to $2,560 The iMac Pro is the only listed Mac category left unchanged, remaining at up to $340. All listed iPhone and Apple Watch trade-in estimates also remain at the values from September. The increases continue a run of higher Mac trade-in estimates this year. The ‌MacBook Pro‌'s maximum value has more than doubled from $690 in May to $1,435, while the ‌MacBook Air‌ has risen from $520 to $795 over the same period. Apple's listed values are maximum estimates, with final offers depending on a device's condition, year, and configuration. Trade-in credit can be applied toward a qualifying new purchase or added to an Apple Gift Card.Related Roundups: iPad, iPad Air , iPad Pro, iPad mini, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac miniTag: Apple Trade-InBuyer's Guide: iPad (Don't Buy), iPad Air (Neutral), iPad Pro (Caution), iPad Mini (Coming Soon), Mac Studio (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Caution), MacBook Air (Neutral), Mac Mini (Buy Now), Mac Pro (Don't Buy)Related Forums: iPad, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, Mac Pro This article, "Apple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In Values" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iPad Mini Gains Adaptive True Tone Flash

macrumors.comNew iPad Mini Gains Adaptive True Tone FlashApple's new iPad mini features an Adaptive True Tone flash, bringing an iPad Pro feature to Apple's smallest tablet for the first time. Unlike the iPad Air, the previous-generation iPad mini already featured a True Tone flash. Apple says the new Adaptive True Tone flash on the ‌iPad mini‌ improves photography and document scanning. It sits alongside a 12-megapixel Wide rear camera with Smart HDR 4 and support for recording 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. The Adaptive True Tone flash debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. It features an array of nine LEDs that adjust its lighting pattern and intensity according to the selected focal length, allowing illumination to better match the camera's field of view. The technology subsequently came to the M4 iPad Pro in 2024, where Apple highlighted its ability to improve document scans. When the camera detects a document obscured by a shadow, the ‌iPad Pro‌ captures multiple images using the Adaptive Flash and combines them into a clearer scan. The new ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699. Pre-orders begin on Wednesday, October 28, with availability starting on Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "New iPad Mini Gains Adaptive True Tone Flash" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Quickly Silence iPhone Duo Without a Ring/Mute Switch

macrumors.comQuickly Silence iPhone Duo Without a Ring/Mute SwitchThe new iPhone Duo drops both the classic Ring/Silent switch as well as the newer Action button, so there is no physical mute control on the device, and no way to assign the Silent Mode control to another button. That said, you can still silence the device pretty quickly – you just do it on-screen instead using a new way to invoke Control Center. With your device unlocked, open Control Center by tapping the circular "status bar" icon, then tap the Silent Mode button (the bell icon). That's all there is to it. A Silent mode indicator appears in the status bar while it's on, but you can hide this by toggling on the switch next to Settings ➝ Sounds & Haptics ➝ Show in Status Bar. How to Add Silent Mode to Control Center Silent Mode is included in the default set of controls at the top of the Control Center, but if you don't see it, you can add it manually by following these steps: * Tap the circular status bar icon to open Control Center. * Tap the plus (+) icon in the top-left corner, then tap Add a Control at the bottom of the screen. * Scroll down to the Sounds section or use the search bar to find it, then select Silent Mode. Keep in mind that Silent Mode mutes calls and alerts, but alarms and media audio still play. For scheduled quiet time, you can always set up a Focus instead.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Quickly Silence iPhone Duo Without a Ring/Mute Switch" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Anker Launches Halloween Sale With Sitewide Discounts and Labubu Bundles

macrumors.comAnker Launches Halloween Sale With Sitewide Discounts and Labubu BundlesAnker today kicked off its annual Halloween sale, with big savings on the brand's most popular wireless chargers, docks, portable batteries, and more. This year, there's also a Labubu collab, where you can get a bundle of Anker accessories plus a Labubu blind box. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Anker has discounted a huge variety of accessories during this event, which is set to run through this Sunday, November 1. You can add an additional 20 percent off your order with the code HALLOWEEN20, which gets applied automatically to your cart. EXTRA 20% OFF SITEWIDEAnker Halloween Sale Regarding the blind boxes, Anker is offering four boxes with various Anker accessories alongside Labubu blind boxes. This includes portable batteries, USB-C chargers, and MagSafe-compatible chargers, plus one Labubu blind box. Shoppers should also remember that all of the prices below will be reflected once you add each item to your cart. Anker will apply the HALLOWEEN20 discount code automatically to your order, and you are able to purchase multiple accessories at once with this code. Wall Chargers * 45W Nano Charger with Smart Display - $25.99, down from $39.99 * 70W 3-Port Nano Charger - $32.00, down from $39.99 * 140W 4-Port Charger with USB-C Cable - $72.00, down from $89.99 Portable Batteries * MagGo 10K Power Bank - $63.89, down from $79.86 * 25K Laptop Power Bank - $96.00, down from $119.99 * Prime 26K Power Bank - $184.00, down from $229.99 Wireless Chargers * MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station - $69.99, down from $89.99 * MagGo Foldable Wireless Charger - $79.99, down from $109.99 * Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station - $159.99, down from $229.99 Docks and Hubs * Prime 6-Port Charger - $99.99, down from $149.99 * Prime 14-in-1 Docking Station - $179.99, down from $269.99 * Prime TB5 14-in-1 Docking Station - $320.00, down from $399.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Anker Launches Halloween Sale With Sitewide Discounts and Labubu Bundles" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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All Current iPads Now Feature a Landscape Front Camera

macrumors.comAll Current iPads Now Feature a Landscape Front CameraWith the introduction of the new iPad mini, every model in Apple's current iPad lineup now features a landscape front-facing camera. The transition began with the 10th-generation ‌iPad‌ in 2022, followed by the M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro in 2024. The iPad mini was the last remaining model with its front camera on the portrait edge. Situating the new 12-megapixel Center Stage camera along the landscape edge provides a more natural perspective for video calls when holding the device horizontally.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "All Current iPads Now Feature a Landscape Front Camera" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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OLED iPad Mini Fast Charge Needs a 35W Adapter, Sold Separately

macrumors.comOLED iPad Mini Fast Charge Needs a 35W Adapter, Sold SeparatelyApple's new iPad mini is fast-charge capable, but not with the adapter in the box. Apple's specifications say the device can reach up to a 50% charge in around 30 minutes when used with a USB-C power adapter capable of providing 35W or higher, but they are sold separately ($59) – the iPad mini comes with a 20W USB-C power adapter. The new OLED-equipped iPad mini features an 18.9-watt-hour battery rated for up to 10 hours of web browsing or video. The new iPad mini starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi model, with pre-orders opening Wednesday, October 28, ahead of availability on Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "OLED iPad Mini Fast Charge Needs a 35W Adapter, Sold Separately" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Brings TechWoven to iPad With All-New $79 iPad Mini Smart Folio

macrumors.comApple Brings TechWoven to iPad With All-New $79 iPad Mini Smart FolioApple today announced a TechWoven Smart Folio for the new iPad mini bringing its woven fabric to an iPad cover for the first time and replacing the previous, long-standing polyurethane design. With no polyurethane alternative announced, the new iPad mini looks set to become the first ‌iPad‌ since the original model in 2010 to launch without an Apple polyurethane cover option. Apple introduced the material with the ‌iPad‌ 2's Smart Cover in 2011, continuing through subsequent ‌iPad‌ Smart Covers and Smart Folios until today. The new accessory comes in Navy Blue and Taupe, complementing the ‌iPad mini‌'s Midnight and Starlight finishes. It costs $79 in the U.S., a $20 increase over the previous-generation Smart Folio. Alongside the material change, Apple has redesigned the cover with a two-panel construction. It attaches magnetically to the ‌iPad mini‌ and offers an adjustable range of viewing angles, which Apple says provides a greater range of motion and new viewing angles, for enhanced versatility. Pre-orders for the new Smart Folio begin on Wednesday, October 28, alongside the ‌iPad mini‌, with availability starting on Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "Apple Brings TechWoven to iPad With All-New $79 iPad Mini Smart Folio" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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OLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This Year

macrumors.comOLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This YearApple today announced the first OLED iPad mini, and it carries a pretty hefty price increase compared to just a few years ago. The new model starts at $699, up $100 (or 17%) from the $599 starting price of the previous generation model. It's hard to believe now, but the previous-generation iPad mini kept its $499 price in 2024 even when Apple doubled base storage to 128GB. But then earlier this year, Apple increased the starting price to $599 as part of sweeping price increases across its product line owing to memory and chip shortages. The new model starts with the same 128GB of storage, so the $100 increase since June isn't offset by a capacity bump – but you do get an OLED display instead of LCD. Wi-Fi + Cellular models rise by the same $100, from $749 to $849, and education pricing starts at $649. All that being said, the price hike is less than expectations from earlier this month, when the OLED iPad mini was rumored to cost $200 more than the current model. The higher price accompanies the mini's biggest update in years, featuring that 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, IP67 water and dust resistance, a new Acoustic Display speaker system, Apple's N1 wireless chip, as well as the C2 modem on cellular models. The color range though has narrowed from four finishes to two: Midnight and Starlight. There's also a new TechWoven Smart Folio that costs $79, up from $59 for the previous Smart Folio. Pre-orders for the new iPad mini open Wednesday, October 28, with availability starting Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "OLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This Year" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iPad Mini Available in Just Two Colors

macrumors.comNew iPad Mini Available in Just Two ColorsApple's new iPad mini comes in just Midnight and Starlight, cutting the number of available finishes in half compared with the previous two generations. The outgoing A17 Pro model, introduced in 2024, offered Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray. The new model drops both Blue and Purple, while Midnight replaces Space Gray as the darker option. Starlight is the only finish carried over. This marks the smallest selection of iPad mini color options since the second generation. The change also marks a departure from the sixth-generation ‌iPad mini‌, which launched in 2021 in Pink, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray. That redesign introduced more colorful finishes to the lineup, with the 2024 refresh replacing Pink with Blue while retaining four choices. The new TechWoven Smart Folio offers two additional color choices for the cover: Navy Blue and Taupe. Priced at $79, it features a two-panel design with adjustable viewing angles. The new ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699 for Wi-Fi models and $849 for Wi-Fi and Cellular models. Pre-orders begin on Wednesday, October 28, with availability starting on Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "New iPad Mini Available in Just Two Colors" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iPad Mini Offers Nano-Texture Display on Select Models

macrumors.comNew iPad Mini Offers Nano-Texture Display on Select ModelsApple's new iPad mini offers an optional nano-texture display for reduced glare, but the finish is limited to models with 256GB or 512GB of storage. The nano-texture glass option costs an additional $100 in the U.S., bringing the starting price to $899 for the 256GB Wi-Fi model. The entry-level 128GB model is excluded from the option. Configurations with nano-texture glass also include an Apple polishing cloth in the box. Apple says the finish is intended to improve visibility in bright environments, highlighting uses such as editing outdoors and working in the field. The option accompanies the iPad mini's switch to an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, which delivers deeper blacks and up to 1,200 nits of peak HDR brightness. Nano-texture is also offered on the iPad Pro, although it is restricted to its 1TB and 2TB configurations. As such, the ‌iPad mini‌ makes the finish available at lower storage tiers. The new display also supports 600 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content and a minimum brightness of 1 nit. Apple Pencil Pro, ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB-C), and ‌Apple Pencil‌ hover are supported. The new ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699 for the standard-glass 128GB Wi-Fi model. Pre-orders begin Wednesday, October 28, with availability starting Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "New iPad Mini Offers Nano-Texture Display on Select Models" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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512GB OLED iPad Mini Gets Extra CPU Core and Dual Neural Engine

macrumors.com512GB OLED iPad Mini Gets Extra CPU Core and Dual Neural EngineApple's tech specs for the new iPad mini reveal that the 512GB model ships with a different version of the A20 Pro: a 6-core CPU with two super cores and four efficiency cores, plus a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. The 128GB and 256GB models meanwhile get a 5-core CPU (two super, three efficiency) and a 16-core Neural Engine. All three models share a 7-core GPU, Neural Accelerators, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The nano-texture display glass option is also limited to the 256GB and 512GB models. Pricing starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi model and $849 for Wi-Fi + Cellular.Related Roundup: iPad miniTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "512GB OLED iPad Mini Gets Extra CPU Core and Dual Neural Engine" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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New iPad Mini Still Lacks ProMotion Despite Upgrade to OLED

macrumors.comNew iPad Mini Still Lacks ProMotion Despite Upgrade to OLEDApple's new iPad mini gains an 8.5-inch OLED display, but still lacks ProMotion, with the technology noticeably absent from Apple's announcement and technical specifications. The iPad Pro has an ‌OLED‌ display and supports adaptive refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and animations. The new iPad mini's display upgrades instead include deeper blacks, up to 1,200 nits of peak HDR brightness, and an optional nano-texture finish.Related Roundup: iPad miniTags: OLED, ProMotionBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "New iPad Mini Still Lacks ProMotion Despite Upgrade to OLED" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums