Verizon customers with select legacy plans have had free access to Apple Arcade, but Verizon is ending support for the benefit starting in September. Customers are receiving emails letting them know that the ‌Apple Arcade‌ and Google Play Pass freebies included with some plans will be discontinued by September 22, 2025. Verizon used to bundle its 5G plans with free access to Apple Music, ‌Apple Arcade‌, Disney+ and Hulu, and more, and customers on these prior-generation plans have continued to be able to use the included perks. In 2023, Verizon changed its plan options, unbundling cellular service from the perks that it had used to lure subscribers in the past. Verizon now offers three base plans starting at $75 per month ($65 with auto pay enabled), and customers can pay an additional fee to get access to subscription services that used to be included. Apple One with ‌Apple Music‌, Apple TV+, and ‌Apple Arcade‌ is $15 per month through Verizon, for example, and ‌Apple Music‌ is $10 per month. Through Apple directly, the base ‌Apple One‌ plan is $19.95 per month. In the email announcing the change, Verizon encourages subscribers to choose a myPlan option instead of one of the legacy plans. We are writing to let you know that a discount on your account will soon end. This discount will be removed no sooner than September 1, 2025. It is important to us to be upfront and transparent when changes are made to your account. We want to ensure you get […]

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we focus on the latest rumors about the two standard iPhone models expected to arrive this fall: the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The ‌iPhone 17‌ is expected to feature the A19 chip and a larger, 6.3-inch display with slimmer bezels and ProMotion. Color options are likely to include black, white, steel gray, light blue, green, and purple. The ‌iPhone 17 Air‌ is set to replace the "Plus" model in the lineup, debuting an all-new super-thin design. While it will not have an ultra wide camera, a SIM card tray, stereo speakers, or extended battery life, it is expected to offer a 6.6-inch display with ProMotion, the A19 Pro chip with a 5-core GPU, 12GB of memory, and a titanium frame. Color options are likely to include black, white, light gold, and light blue. The entire ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup is rumored to feature a redesigned Dynamic Island interface, support for 25W charging with third-party accessories thanks to Qi 2.2, and perhaps a $50 price hike. The entire lineup is highly likely to be announced in the week of September 8. An ‌iPhone‌ 17e model is likely to follow in the spring of 2026. We also discuss our latest thoughts on the iOS 26 beta, including the refinement of Liquid Glass and Apple Music's Automix feature. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to […]

In iOS 26, currently in beta, your iPhone gains a handy new charging feature that takes the guesswork out of knowing when your device will be fully powered up. Instead of waiting around or checking your battery percentage every few minutes, you can now see exactly how much time remains until your device reaches 100%. A real-time estimate appears right in your Battery settings while your iPhone is plugged in, making it ideal for planning your day around charging cycles or working out if you have enough time for a quick top-up before heading out. How to Check Remaining Charge Time The process is pretty straightforward once you know where to look: Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Battery. Look for the time estimate displayed next to the charging indicator (shown as "XXm"). The estimate appears as a simple readout like "18m" or "45m," giving you an immediate answer to how long you'll need to wait for a full charge. The feature is particularly handy if you switch between using different charging methods. For example, you can confirm if you're using a fast charger since you'll see a shorter wait time than if you were using a sub-standard adapter. Not only that, if you check the same Battery menu after charging is finished and your device is unplugged, it will tell you how long it's been since your iPhone was charged and to what percentage. Additional Charging Information on Lock Screen iOS 26 also provides charging details directly on your Lock Screen. When your iPhone is […]