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Apple in mid-November announced that it will adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) in 2024 , replacing the SMS and MMS messaging standards. Apple's news came as a shock because Google had been aggressively pushing Apple to implement RCS for multiple years, but Apple hadn't budged. This guide explains everything that you need to know about RCS, including how it works, how you'll use it on Apple devices, why Apple decided to adopt it now, and the benefits that you can expect to see when support is added. RCS Explained Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is a communication protocol developed by the GSM Association and championed by Google. As a communication protocol, RCS is used by smartphone manufacturers and carriers to deliver text-based messages, images, and videos between devices. It's basically what will power the text messages that you send to people with your iPhone and other Apple devices. RCS is a replacement for SMS (Short Messaging Service) and MM

We're now less than four days away from Black Friday, and this means that you can already get all-time low prices across Apple's products line-up, from AirPods to MacBook Pro. Of course, there's no guarantee that better prices won't appear later in the holiday season, but if you want to shop right now these are the best deals currently available on each product. 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. Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Every deal shared below is available to purchase right now, and you can use the links below to jump directly to the section you're shopping for today. HomePod AirPods iPhone iPad Mac Apple Watch Accessories Miscellaneous More

Anker's early Black Friday sale has transitioned into a full-fledged Black Friday event today, so we're highlighting all of the best discounts you'll find in the new sale. With this sale, you can save up to 60 percent on Anker accessories, and you don't need to purchase more than one accessory at a time to get a bundle discount this time around. There are also still a few "mystery boxes" that can include hundreds of dollars in savings, if you're willing to risk not knowing what you're buying ahead of time. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In terms of the base sale, there are plenty of great accessories that you can buy to take advantage of the savings. A new highlight is the Prime 20,000 mAh Power Bank with 100W Charging Base for $129.50, down from $184.99. If you just want a portable battery with a smart display, th

Now that we're in Black Friday week, discounts on a range of Apple products have become abundant at numerous retailers. For MacBooks, you'll find all of the best deals available at Best Buy this season, particularly for My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can sign up for My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total on Best Buy's website, starting at $49.99 per year. These memberships grant you access to exclusive all-time low prices on multiple products, as well as free two-day shipping and extended 60-day return window on most products. MacBook Air 13.3-Inch M1 MacBook Air Starting with the cheapest MacBook you can find, Best Buy has the 256GB 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Air for the all-time low price of $749.99 , down from $999.00. This one doesn't require any kind of My Best Buy members

Images purporting to depict a new battery designed for the iPhone 16 Pro today leaked online, showing a new metal casing and a slightly larger capacity. The images come from the leaker known as " Kosutami ," who has disseminated accurate information about Apple's plans in the past. If authentic, the images are the first to be shared of the ‌iPhone 16‌'s components. The battery is said to be designed for an early stage ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro prototype with a 3,355 mAh capacity. The iPhone 15 Pro contains a 3,274 mAh battery, meaning that prototype ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro models currently feature a battery that is just 2.5% larger. The new battery also features a redesigned connector. Battery of early stage iPhone 16 Pro Proto Features glossy metal shell, 3355mAh Capacity(13.02Wh), LCV 4.48V(Limited Charge Voltage) Current stage prototype has changed some design: from glossy surface to frosted metal shell, and with a redesigned connector #Apple #appleinternal pic.twitt

Apple will miss its original aim to launch Apple Vision Pro in January 2024 and is now likely to release the mixed reality headset to consumers in March of next year, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Writing in his Power On newsletter , Gurman says Apple "still needs to get its distribution plans in shape and conduct further testing." Apple also typically holds its spring event in March, and company will likely use that to promote the headset and preview additional apps. ‌Apple Vision Pro‌ reportedly has such a complex design that Apple has been forced to make "drastic cuts" to its production forecasts because of difficulties with manufacturing. Apple is expected to make fewer than 400,000 units in 2024, and the headset will initially only launch in the US, only coming to more markets including Canada and the UK towards the end of next year. Select Apple retail employees in the United States have been sent to Apple's Cupertino headquarters t

Apple eventually plans to build its own custom modem into cellular MacBook models that could arrive in 2028 at the earliest, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Apple has reportedly been working on its own modem since 2018, as it seeks to move away from Qualcomm's component currently used in iPhones. The timeframe for launching the modem has slipped several times and is now expected to be ready around 2026, and Gurman now hears that Apple has plans for the chip appearing in other Apple devices further down the line. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman says that Apple's custom technology aspirations include integrating an in-house modem into its system-on-a-chip (SoC), which would eventually see the launch of MacBooks with built-in cellular connectivity. Gurman says Apple will "probably need two or three additional years to get that chip inside cellular versions of the Apple Watch and iPad – and the Mac, once the part is integrated into the com