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Inside Apple's 'buy now, pay later' plan: Here's what you need to know

Apple is getting into the buy now, pay later space with a few tweaks to the existing model — including no option to pay with a credit card. The company will roll out the product to some consumers this spring, and will begin reporting the loans to credit bureaus in the fall. Here's what you need to know.

Apple sets Worldwide Developers Conference dates - here's what you need to know

Apple today announced that its 34th annual Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9. Like WWDC 2020, 2021, and 2022, WWDC 2023 will be an online event for the most part, and it will be open to all developers at no cost.

Apple Music Classical launches - watch MacRumors' hands-on video demo

Apple today officially launched the much anticipated Apple Music Classical app on the iPhone, allowing ‌Apple Music‌ subscribers to download and access an app dedicated just to classical music. We went hands-on with the new app to give MacRumors readers a closer look.

Apple begins rollout of its own 'Pay Later' service

Apple today announced that it will begin inviting "randomly selected users" to use a prerelease version of Apple Pay Later via the Wallet app and an email sent to their Apple ID. Apple Pay Later is available in the U.S. and requires iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4.

Apple acquires video compression startup that utilizes artificial intelligence

Apple recently acquired WaveOne, a California-based startup that was developing AI algorithms for video compression, according to TechCrunch.

Air tag helps feds make a drug bust, search warrant shows

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency last year used an AirTag to track illegal drug making paraphernalia sent from China to a narcotics manufacturer in the U.S., according to information from a search warrant.

Report: Apple is tracking badge records to check on work-from-home crackdown

Apple is tracking the attendance of its employees at offices using badge records in order to ensure they are coming in at least three times a week, according to Platformer's Zoë Schiffer.

Apple tweaks 'Crash Detection' again after emergency dispatcher complaints

Apple iOS 16.4 includes additional Crash Detection optimizations for all iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, according to Apple's release notes for the software update, which is expected to be released to the public as early as next week.

'Friday Night Baseball' returns to Apple TV+, but subscription now required

Apple today announced that its weekly MLB doubleheader "Friday Night Baseball" returns in April. While the games were free to watch last season, an Apple TV+ subscription is now required, with U.S. pricing set at $6.99 per month or $69 per year.

Apple Map's 'Detailed City Experience' app now includes over 300 3D landmarks

Since the release of iOS 15 in 2021, Apple Maps has been rolling out a more detailed map with custom-designed landmarks in major cities around the world. The new "Detailed City Experience" is now available in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Toronto, and several other cities, with more to come.

Yellow iPhones launch today - buy in-store or online

Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in a new Yellow color launches today, with the new model available for pickup at Apple Stores in the U.S. and select other countries. Online pre-orders also begin arriving to customers today, and pre-ordering is no longer required.

AirPods to evolve into a health tool in near future, report says

Apple's AirPods could gain more prominent hearing health features in the next year or two, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Here's what's happening.

Want the new yellow iPhone? Discounts up to $1,000 available via pre-order

Pre-orders for the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in Yellow have opened up today, and that means you can now get a few early deals on the smartphone from various cellular carriers. Today we're sharing discounts and offers on the yellow iPhone 14 from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

Apple Music Classical debuts - here's a guide to what you need to know

Apple today unveiled Apple Music Classical on the App Store. Here are things you need to know about the new app.

Apple reportedly will 're-examine' its artificial intelligence development efforts

Apple is planning to "re-examine" its development of artificial intelligence, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. Here's what we know.

Apple launches iPhone 14 Plus & new colors including Canary Yellow

In tandem with its new Yellow color option for iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus models, Apple has made its silicone cases for the ‌iPhone 14‌ series available in four new colors, including Canary Yellow, Olive, Sky, and Iris.

Smartphone smackdown: Comparing latest Samsung, Apple models

Given that the Samsung S23 Ultra is a direct competitor to Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max, we thought we'd take a look at both smartphones to see how they compare. Watch our video.

Apple wish list: The wants from MacRumors’ team – watch the video

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss some of the top features and changes we would like to see in iOS 17.Take a look!

Apple going for 'Continuity' - switching seamlessly between devices

Apple intends to bring new Continuity features to its upcoming mixed reality headset that will make switching between devices and virtual workspaces a seamless experience, if a new patent is anything to go by.

Apple closes one of two Charlotte stores after several shootings in the area

Apple is closing its Northlake Mall location in Charlotte, North Carolina after multiple shootings in the area, according to a report from Bloomberg and acknowledged by the company.

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Check your blood sugar with Apple Watch? A breakthrough reportedly is made

Apple reportedly has hit a milestone in its noninvasive blood glucose monitoring technology. The tech giant has been working on this functionality for at least a decade, and now has a "proof-of-concept" model that is viable. Here's an update.

Apple's 'XDG': Inside look at its secretive Exploratory Design Group

The team is apparently highly secretive, even by Apple's notoriously high standards. People working on one project within the group are not permitted to communicate about their work with other members of XDG that are tasked with a different project. Here's a look.

WhatsApp adds picture-in-picture support for iPhones - here's a guide

WhatsApp Messenger is rolling out picture-in-picture support in its latest app update, allowing users to continue their video call in a small window while doing something else on their iPhone.

Still have an original iPhone? One still in a box sells for $63,000

A first-generation 2007 iPhone sold for more than $63,000 in an online auction, more than 100 times its original cost. Dubbed a "first-edition" device by auctioneer LCG Auctions, the box had never been opened.