Joe Rossignol

Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

Joe Rossignol's Articles

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What to Expect From the iPad Mini 7 Later in 2024

Friday November 24, 2023 1:00 pm PST by
Over 800 days have passed since Apple last updated the iPad mini, as outlined in the MacRumors Buyer's Guide. Fortunately, a new iPad mini is rumored to be released next year, and we have outlined what to expect from the device below. Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power...
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What to Expect From the iPad Air 6 in Early 2024

Thursday November 23, 2023 1:00 pm PST by
Over 600 days have passed since Apple last updated the iPad Air, as outlined in the MacRumors Buyer's Guide. Below, we outline rumored features and launch timing for the next iPad Air, which would be the sixth-generation model. Apple released the current iPad Air in March 2022, with then-new features including the M1 chip, 5G connectivity on cellular models, an upgraded 12-megapixel front...
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iOS 18: All the Rumors and Known Features So Far

Thursday November 23, 2023 6:50 am PST by
iOS 18 is still over seven months away from being announced, but there are already a few rumors and expectations for the software update. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. iOS 18 should be announced at Apple's annual developers conference WWDC next June, and released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. Below, we recap all of the rumors and...
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Apple Planning Major Changes to Green Bubbles on iPhones Next Year

Wednesday November 22, 2023 1:11 pm PST by
Earlier this month, Apple announced that it will finally support the cross-platform messaging standard RCS (Rich Communication Services) in the Messages app on the iPhone starting later next year. This change will result in several improvements to the messaging experience between iPhones and Android devices. Apple's statement announcing the plans:Later next year, we will be adding support...
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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished AirPods Pro 2 With Lightning Case in Select Countries

Tuesday November 21, 2023 7:00 am PST by
Apple in recent days began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro for the first time in select European countries, including the U.K., Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland. Importantly, these are the second-generation AirPods Pro with a Lightning/MagSafe charging case, originally released in November 2022. Apple updated the second-generation ...
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iPhone's Roadside Assistance via Satellite Feature Tested in New Video

Monday November 20, 2023 11:46 am PST by
Starting with iOS 17, all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models offer a roadside assistance via satellite feature that allows users in the U.S. to contact roadside assistance company AAA for vehicle service when outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. In a video shared today, tech reviewer Brian Tong provided a look at the feature in action. To use the feature, open the Messages app and start a new ...
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Apple Preparing to Release iOS 17.1.2 Update for iPhone

Monday November 20, 2023 10:21 am PST by
Apple appears to be internally testing an iOS 17.1.2 update for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software in our website's analytics logs within the past few days. As a minor update, iOS 17.1.2 should be focused on bug fixes, but it's unclear exactly which issues might be addressed. Some users have continued to experience Wi-Fi issues on iOS 17.1.1, released earlier this month, so...
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New Apple TV Rumored to Launch Next Year With These Changes

Monday November 20, 2023 7:18 am PST by
A new Apple TV is expected to be released in the first half of 2024. Below, we recap rumored features and changes for the streaming box. The current Apple TV was released in November 2022, with key features including the A15 Bionic chip, a larger 128GB storage option, a slightly thinner and lighter design, HDR10+ support, a USB-C port on the Siri Remote, lower pricing, and more. A...
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iFixit Shares M3 MacBook Pro Teardown, Explains How Apple Created Space Black Finish

Friday November 10, 2023 3:00 pm PST by
Repair website iFixit today shared a video teardown of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with both the M3 and M3 Pro chips, providing a closer look inside the laptops. The internal design is virtually unchanged compared to the previous MacBook Pro models. iFixit also shared a blog post in which it explains how it believes Apple achieved its new, darker Space Black finish for the MacBook Pro. In...
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First Impressions: iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Videos on Vision Pro

Friday November 10, 2023 11:28 am PST by
Starting with iOS 17.2, which is currently in beta and expected to be released in December, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can record spatial video with 3D depth for playback on Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset. When held in landscape orientation, the iPhone's main and ultra wide cameras combine to record 3D video. The feature can be toggled on in the Settings app under Camera...
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Apple Releases iOS 17.1.1 Update for iPhone With These Bug Fixes

Friday November 10, 2023 6:33 am PST by
Apple on Tuesday released iOS 17.1.1 for the iPhone XS and newer. While the software update is a minor one, it includes a pair of helpful bug fixes. Specifically, the update resolves a BMW and Toyota Supra wireless charging issue affecting the iPhone 15 lineup, and it addresses a glitch where the Weather app widget on the Lock Screen may not correctly display a snow icon. Apple's release...
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iOS 17.2 to Expand Sensitive Content Warnings on iPhone

Thursday November 9, 2023 11:36 am PST by
Starting with iOS 17.2, which is currently in beta and is expected to be released in December, Apple's opt-in Sensitive Content Warning feature will work with Contact Posters in both the Contacts and Phone apps, as well as stickers in the Messages app. When turned on, the Sensitive Content Warning feature uses on-device machine learning to analyze photos and videos, and blurs photos or...
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Apple Increases Trade-In Values for Select iPads and Apple Watches

Thursday November 9, 2023 6:35 am PST by
Apple on Wednesday increased its estimated trade-in values for select iPad and Apple Watch models in the U.S., according to the company's website. Apple increased trade-in values for the iPad Pro, iPad Air, entry-level iPad, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch Series 7, which could incentivize customers to upgrade these devices heading into the holiday shopping season. Trade-in values for...
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iOS 17.2 Will Add These 10 New Features to Your iPhone

Wednesday November 8, 2023 4:39 pm PST by
Apple made the first beta of iOS 17.2 available to developers and public beta testers nearly two weeks ago, and the software update includes many new features and changes for iPhones. Below, we have highlighted 10 of these new features and changes. iOS 17.2 is expected to be released to the public in December. Journal App Apple's new Journal app allows iPhone users to reflect on their...
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iPad Pro OLED Display Production Reportedly to Begin Around February

Wednesday November 8, 2023 2:18 pm PST by
LG and Samsung plan to begin mass production of OLED display panels for the next-generation iPad Pro models around February 2024, according to a report today from South Korea's Chosun Ilbo. The news was highlighted by the website OLED-Info. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with OLED displays, an M3 chip, and an aluminum Magic Keyboard to launch next...
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Apple Discontinued These 5 Products in 2023

Wednesday November 8, 2023 9:12 am PST by
As the end of 2023 approaches, now is a good opportunity to look back at some of the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year. Apple products discontinued in 2023 include the iPhone 13 mini, 13-inch MacBook Pro, MagSafe Battery Pack, MagSafe Duo Charger, and leather accessories. Also check out our lists of Apple products discontinued in 2022 and 2021. iPhone...
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Taylor Swift Named Apple Music's Artist of the Year

Wednesday November 8, 2023 8:15 am PST by
Apple today announced that Taylor Swift has been named Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2023 after reaching "a new realm of superstardom this year." Swift released a new album last month called 1989 (Taylor's Version), and she has been on tour this year. Apple says in the first 10 months of 2023, Swift had 65 songs reach Apple Music's Global Daily Top 100, which was more than any other...
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macOS 14.1.1 Fixes M3 Mac Upgrade Issue and Photoshop Bug

Wednesday November 8, 2023 7:03 am PST by
Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 on Tuesday with "important bug fixes." While the release notes did not specify which bugs were fixed, we have confirmed that the update resolves a software update issue with M3 Macs and an Adobe Photoshop bug. At least some 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models equipped with the standard M3 chip shipped with an unreleased build of macOS Ventura 13.5...
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Apple Offering Up to 50% Off AirPods With iPhone 14 or 14 Plus in India

Tuesday November 7, 2023 7:11 pm PST by
From November 8 through November 14, Apple is offering customers in India up to 50% off select AirPods with the purchase of an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus in celebration of Diwali, as first reported by Appleosophy's Pururaj Dutta. Apple is offering ₹9950 off the third-generation AirPods with a Lightning case, third-generation AirPods with a MagSafe case, or second-generation AirPods Pro...
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New iMac Supports High-Impedance Headphones

Tuesday November 7, 2023 12:30 pm PST by
The new 24-inch iMac with the M3 chip supports high-impedance headphones, according to an Apple support document updated today. The built-in 3.5mm headphone jack on the left side of the new iMac features impedance detection and adaptive voltage output, and the computer now has an improved digital-to-analog converter with support for sample rates of up to 96 kHz, allowing for users to listen...