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
Rumor: Apple to Announce Multiple New Products in First Week of March
Tuesday February 17, 2026 6:35 pm PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple on Monday invited selected journalists and content creators to a "special Apple Experience" on Wednesday, March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. And now, rumors are surfacing about Apple's broader plans for that week.Daring Fireball's John Gruber today guessed that Apple will announce new products on a day-by-day basis from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4:What strikes...
How Popular is iOS 26? Apple Finally Provides an Answer
Tuesday February 17, 2026 2:11 pm PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads are running those software versions.These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, according to Apple.The statistics are as follows:74% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26.66% of all iPhones...
Toyota Rolling Out Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone
Tuesday February 17, 2026 12:34 pm PST byJoe Rossignol
In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature is currently offered by select automakers, such as Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, and Toyota is now rolling out support as well.According to a Reddit post, select trims of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 ...
Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect
Tuesday February 17, 2026 8:08 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple on Monday invited selected journalists and content creators to a "special Apple Experience" on Wednesday, March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai.At an Apple Experience, attendees are typically given the opportunity to try out Apple's latest hardware or software. Following the launch of Apple Creator Studio last month, for example, some content creators attended an Apple Experience...
Apple Launching New 'Sales Coach' App
Friday February 13, 2026 2:01 pm PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple plans to launch a rebranded "Sales Coach" app on the iPhone and iPad later this month, according to a source familiar with the matter."Sales Coach" will arrive as an update to Apple's existing "SEED" app, and it will continue to provide sales tips and training resources to Apple Store and Apple Authorized Reseller employees around the world. For example, there are articles and videos...
Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26
Friday February 13, 2026 11:55 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads are running those software versions.These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, according to Apple.The statistics are as follows:74% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26.66% of all iPhones...
Five iPhone 18 Pro Features Revealed in New Report
Friday February 13, 2026 8:43 am PST byJoe Rossignol
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still seven months away, an analyst has revealed five new features the devices will allegedly have.Rumored color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models In a research note with investment firm GF Securities on Thursday, analyst Jeff Pu outlined the following upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro models: Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored...
New AirPods Pro With Tiny Cameras Launching This Year
Thursday February 12, 2026 2:20 pm PST byJoe Rossignol
While the AirPods Pro 3 just launched in September, it has been rumored that Apple plans to unveil new AirPods Pro this year, albeit in an unexpected way.Instead of AirPods Pro 4, it has been rumored that the new AirPods Pro will be a higher-end version of the AirPods Pro 3. This would be similar to the regular AirPods 4, which are available in two versions, with and without active noise...
Apple's Next Two Products Are Coming Soon
Thursday February 12, 2026 11:17 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple plans to release an iPhone 17e and an iPad Air with an M4 chip "in the coming weeks," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman."Apple retail employees say that inventory of the iPhone 16e has basically dried out and the iPad Air is seeing shortages as well," said Gurman. "I've been expecting new versions of both (iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air) in the coming weeks."...
YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro
Thursday February 12, 2026 9:00 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Starting today, an official YouTube app is available on the Apple Vision Pro, allowing you to watch videos on a theater-sized screen with immersive visionOS Environments. Every video on YouTube is available in the new, standalone visionOS app, including standard videos, 180° videos, 360° videos, and YouTube Shorts. And on the newer Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip, you can even watch...
iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone
Thursday February 12, 2026 6:49 am PST byJoe Rossignol
While the first beta of iOS 27 is still four months away, there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the update.Below, we recap iOS 27 rumors so far:Siri Chatbot: iOS 27 will reportedly include a full-out Siri chatbot that you can have back-and-forth conversations with. This would make Siri more like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Due to delays,...
Apple Supplier's Plans Fall Through, Macs and iPads May Be Impacted
Wednesday February 11, 2026 7:39 am PST byJoe Rossignol
On an earnings call on Tuesday, Japanese company Sharp announced that the planned sale of one of its LCD display factories to its majority owner Foxconn has fell through, according to Nikkei Asia. As a result, the report said Sharp plans to halt production at the facility in August, and this decision may temporarily impact Apple.If production ceases at Sharp's so-called "K2" factory in...
Apple Home App Stops Working for Some Users as Update Now Required
Wednesday February 11, 2026 5:46 am PST byJoe Rossignol
In 2022, Apple introduced a new Apple Home architecture that is "more reliable and efficient," and support for the old architecture has now ended.As expected, the app is no longer working for some users.Users who did not update the app by the February 10 deadline now see this message: "You're running an older version of Apple Home that is no longer supported. Update now to continue...
Apple Reportedly Unveiling a New iPhone Next Week
Tuesday February 10, 2026 1:51 pm PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple plans to announce the iPhone 17e on Thursday, February 19, according to Macwelt, the German equivalent of Macworld.The report said the iPhone 17e will be announced in a press release on the Apple Newsroom website, so do not expect an event for this device specifically.The iPhone 17e will be a spec-bumped successor to the iPhone 16e. Rumors claim the device will have four key...
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Prices: Here's What Rumors Say
Tuesday February 10, 2026 8:38 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple is aiming for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to have the same starting prices as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to Jeff Pu, an equity analyst with investment firm GF Securities.In a research note today, obtained by MacRumors, Pu said his firm's recent "supply chain research" indicates that Apple is focused on "cost management," in an attempt to...
Apple Expected to Launch These 10+ Products Over the Coming Months
Tuesday February 10, 2026 6:33 am PST byJoe Rossignol
It has been a slow start to 2026 for Apple product launches, with only a new AirTag and a special Apple Watch band released so far. We are still waiting for MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the iPhone 17e, a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, long-rumored updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, and much more.Apple is expected to release/update the following products...
Reminder: Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues
Tuesday February 10, 2026 5:25 am PST byJoe Rossignol
In 2022, Apple introduced a new Apple Home architecture that is "more reliable and efficient," and the deadline to upgrade and avoid issues is today.In an email last week, Apple gave customers a final reminder to upgrade their Home app by February 10, 2026. Apple says users who do not upgrade may experience issues with accessories and automations, or lose access to their smart home in the...
Apple's Regent Street Store Reopening Soon After One-Month Closure
Monday February 9, 2026 11:58 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple has announced that its flagship Regent Street store in London, England reopens on Saturday, February 14, at 10 a.m. local time.The store has been temporarily closed for "refurbishment" since Monday, January 12. The extent of the changes remains to be seen.It is not yet clear if Apple made any changes that will be visible to customers. In some cases, Apple only updates a store's...
Studio Display 2: The Latest Rumors About Apple's Next Monitor
Monday February 9, 2026 7:32 am PST byJoe Rossignol
Apple reportedly plans to release a new Studio Display in the first half of 2026, and there have been plenty of rumors about the monitor lately.Below, we recap the latest Studio Display 2 rumors:In his Power On newsletter on Sunday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he was told the new Studio Display "looks quite similar to the current one," so that seemingly rules out any major design changes....
Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses
Monday February 9, 2026 6:24 am PST byJoe Rossignol
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future.To set up the...
