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MacRumors.com is the leading website for Apple news and rumors online. It offers breaking news, live event coverage, discussion forums, tutorials, and a buyer's guide, making it a go-to resource for both everyday users and industry experts. Founded in February 2000 by Arnold Kim, MacRumors began as a platform where Arnold shared rumors and insights about Apple while completing his medical studies. Over the years, it evolved into a trusted source for news and speculation related to Apple, Inc. In 2008, Arnold transitioned from medicine to focus entirely on the website, even earning a feature in the New York Times. Today, MacRumors attracts tens of millions of unique visitors each month and is recognized as a leading authority on everything Apple. Major publications like the New York Times, CNBC, and Bloomberg frequently reference MacRumors. The team at MacRumors comprises over 10 full-time employees, including seasoned editors with extensive experience in tech journalism, particularly regarding Apple. We proudly operate as an independent, privately owned publication.

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When Will iOS 18.5 Be Released?

14 hours ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

Apple is testing an iOS 18.5 update with developers and public beta testers, and we've had three betas so far. There aren't any notable changes so far, but the update will still bring important bug fixes and security improvements. So when can we expect it? Based on historical release timelines for x.5 updates, iOS 18.5 and its sister updates are likely to launch in May.
Max Cracking Down on Password Sharing With New 'Extra Member' Feature

14 hours ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

Following in the footsteps of Netflix and Disney+, streaming service Max is starting to crack down on password sharing between multiple households. Max this week debuted a new Extra Member Add-On feature, which is designed to allow users to pay a fee to share a Max subscription with someone who does not live in the same home. Extra Member Add-On is priced at $7.99 per month, on top of the base subscription price.
Apple Working on visionOS Support for Godot Game Engine

16 hours ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

Apple engineers have offered to contribute Vision Pro support to the Godot engine, which is a free, open source game engine that's available to game creators as an alternative to Unity and Unreal. Godot is cross-platform and supports PCs, mobile devices, the web, and more at the current time, but with Apple's contributions, games made with Godot could run natively on the Vision Pro.
Ads in Threads Expand to More Users

18 hours ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

Threads users in more than 30 countries will start seeing ads on the social network as of today, according to Instagram lead Adam Mosseri. Threads parent company Meta is rolling ads out to additional locations after testing them with a limited number of users in the United States.
The AirPods Max in 2025

20 hours ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

Apple hasn't introduced a major update for the AirPods Max since the headphones came out in 2020, but last year there was a minor refresh with new color options and an upgrade to USB-C charging. With no additional new features on the horizon, we thought we'd take a look at whether the ‌AirPods Max‌ are worth picking up in 2025. The transition to USB-C didn't upgrade any other internal hardware, so reviews from 2020 about Active Noise Cancellation and sound quality are still valid.
T-Mobile Adds New Plans With More Hotspot Data

1 day ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

U.S. carrier T-Mobile today introduced two new higher-end plans that include additional hotspot data and satellite connectivity, with the plans replacing its previous Go5G Plus and Go5G Next plans. Experience More replaces Go5G Plus, and it has an additional 10 GB of hotspot data (60 GB total) and satellite connectivity that will be available through the end of the year. Customers can continue to upgrade every two years.
Google Fi Gains New $35/Month Unlimited Plan, Improved iPhone Integration

1 day ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

Google's cellular service Google Fi Wireless is today being updated with a new Unlimited Essentials plan, priced at $35 per month for a single line. The plan includes unlimited calls, text, and data, with 30 GB of high-speed data. The new plan comes as Google Fi celebrates its 10th anniversary. Google Fi is an MVNO that uses T-Mobile's network, providing lower-cost service for smartphone users.
OpenAI Wants to Buy Google's Chrome Browser

1 day ago | macrumors.com | Juli Clover

OpenAI would consider purchasing the Chrome browser if Google is forced to sell it as a remedy for anticompetitive search practices, ChatGPT product lead Nick Turley said today. According to The Information, Turley provided the detail as part of a court hearing that will determine remedies to address Google's antitrust violations. The United States Department of Justice wants Google to divest Chrome after the DoJ won an antitrust lawsuit against Google last year.
1 in 2 Surveyed Willing to Pay at Least $10/Month for Apple Intelligence

1 day ago | macrumors.com | Joe Rossignol

A little more than half of respondents in a recent survey said they would be willing to pay at least $10 per month for unlimited access to Apple Intelligence. In an online survey conducted in February and March, investment firm Morgan Stanley asked thousands of consumers in the U.S. to indicate the maximum amount of money per month that they would be willing to spend for unlimited access to Apple Intelligence.
What to Expect From the AirTag 2

1 day ago | macrumors.com | Joe Rossignol

Following the introduction of the iPhone 16e in February, along with new iPads and Macs in March, what will Apple's next product announcement be? Based on rumors, a second-generation AirTag item tracker is potentially next up. Last year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that a new AirTag would be released around the middle of 2025. More recently, a leaker known as Kosutami claimed that Apple plans to release a new AirTag in May or June this year.