MacRumors

MacRumors is a community-driven news site that focuses on Apple Inc. Users can become paid supporters for access to private forums and ad-free browsing. The site covers various topics related to Apple products, including software, hardware, accessories, and industry news. It also features discussion boards on Mac basics, networking, alternatives to Mac hardware, and more.

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • MacRumors is a user-driven community news site that focuses on Apple Inc.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • MacRumors offers a paid supporter option for users that includes no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The issue caused users to be signed out of their Apple ID across all devices, and attempting to sign in with the original password resulted in being locked out of the account.
  • Users report unexpected logouts of Apple ID accounts requiring password resets.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Unexpected Apple ID Sign-Outs: Users Forced to Reset Passwords on Multiple Devices Amidst Reports of Hacking Attempts

    Unexpected Apple ID Sign-Outs: Users Forced to Reset Passwords on Multiple Devices Amidst Reports of Hacking Attempts

    Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Apple ID users face unexpected sign-outs and password resets on multiple devices, affecting numerous individuals across iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. Apple has not acknowledged the issue or provided a statement.

  • Apple's 'Scary Fast' Event Unveils New MacBook Pro 14 and Mysterious Gift Boxes

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Apple held its 'Scary Fast' event on October 30, 2023. The event unveiled the new MacBook Pro 14 with M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple Silicon. Apple also introduced 'sweet and spooky' gift boxes at the event.